Palazzo Goes Purple.

Purple on Purple Party Pants. One of those houses at the end of a long driveway in Beverly Hills, a high density of exotics parked outside. You can hear the festivities from the street.

Inside, white room and white rugs, a jungle of potted plants, Mexican ceramics...isn't that Harry Connick, Jr. over there, shouting his compliments to the hostess?

Her grandfather had painted scenery for Diaghilev's Ballets Russes, and in her own way she keeps the flame alive.

Velvet Purple Party Pants (No. 3084). Wide-legged palazzo style introduced on the Riviera in the 1920s, with clean Hollywood waistband and fitting darts, fully lined. The big, bubbly polka-dots are lush silk/ rayon fabric.Imported.

Women's sizes: 2 through 18.

Color: Purple.