Polka dots, stripes, color and texture — that’s how Tory channeled Deauville in the Twenties for spring. See the feature…
Inspiration
The American Southwest’s wildflowers provide a bright counterpoint to its earthy, sun-faded landscape. For resort, we channeled this colorful contrast, painting our vibrant Wildflower print against dusky pink, soft white or blue. It’s the kind of print anyone can wear, whether just a hint of all over.
Cheyenne-born photographer, filmmaker and former fashion editor Lisa Eisner is known for her beautiful photography, seen everywhere from W Magazine and French Vogue to Nowness. She also co-founded Greybull Press with Roman Alonso which produces covetable art books. Here, her photo album of what’s inspiring her now. See the feature…
For Resort 2012, we were thinking a lot about Santa Fe and the colors of the southwest. See the feature…
With Andy Warhol on her arm, Edie Sedgwick was the poster girl for New York’s ultra cool Sixties art scene. She was known as much for her signature leopard coat as she was for her short hair and strong brows. Edie is an enduring style icon and a good argument for adding a little leopard to your look.
Chanel, 2010; “I was interested in a simple, modern take on the classic and timeless cameo brooch. I love this piece because everyone takes away their own version of it.”
Siouxsie, 2011; “I drew this immediately after seeing the Alexander McQueen exhibit at the MET. I was listening to Siouxsie and the Banshees and eating Lemon Heads.”
Geometric, 2009; “This is one of my favorites, I love sleek, geometric fashion!”
Tout a fait, 2010; “This piece is inspired by Paris, need I say more?”
Techmush, 2010; “I love the idea of fashion twins, period.”
Illustrator Don Oehl finds inspiration everywhere from haute couture fashion shows to graffiti in downtown New York City. Click through to see his favorite pieces.
It’s impossible to measure the impact Steve Jobs had on the world. He was more than just the co-founder of Apple and Pixar. A true innovator, a consummate designer and an inspiring leader, he will be missed. Here, one of our favorite quotes from his famous commencement speech at Stanford University in 2005:
“You can’t connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backwards. So you have to trust that the dots will somehow connect in your future. You have to trust in something — your gut, destiny, life, karma, whatever. This approach has never let me down, and it has made all the difference in my life.”
What does it take to make it in the fashion industry? More than a great pair of sheers. Through the CFDA’s Fashion Incubator program, Trey Laird, of Laird + Partners, has mentored designers Prabal Gurung and Waris Ahluwalia on how to navigate both art and commerce. Here’s what they had to say…
Words to live by, by celebrated street artist James De La Vega. The capsule collection featuring these inspirational words and whimsical illustrations, designed by De La Vega and Tory in honor of our new 797 Madison Avenue flagship in New York City, is available for pre-order here. All proceeds will benefit the Tory Burch Foundation.