Article: SONG BIRDS.(Christian Dior's anniversary party and celebrities' fund raising events)

Practically every power player in town, acres of roses and Christian Dior's favorite caviar-spiked vichyssoise were the ingredients of the French fashion house's 60th anniversary party Monday night at its recently renovated Avenue Montaigne flagship.

Architect Peter Marino, decked out in leather gear worthy of The Village People, got a hearty welcome from the celebrity spotters gathered outside. "Eets fun to stay at ze Y.M.C.A.!" one sang.

But there was no mistaking the stars who packed into the boutique, including Sharon Stone, Juliette Binoche, Charlotte Rampling and Elton John, who promptly bought two handbags and later performed for 45 minutes.

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