Best Dressed: 1stdibs’ Mollie Ruprecht
As editor at luxury goods marketplace 1stdibs, Mollie Ruprecht interviews tastemakers from the worlds of fashion and design for the site’s magazine, Introspective. We turned the tables on her — here wearing Tory’s Camille gown — in hopes of finding out the secret behind her effortless style.
Survival Guide: Tracy Brennan’s Oscar Weekend
Hollywood’s biggest weekend is here. How do the pros make sure that final — and most important — stretch of the Awards Season marathon goes off without a hitch? CAA power agent Tracy Brennan, here wearing Tory’s Callan dress, Courtlyn drop earrings and Courtlyn cuff, clues us in.
Word of Mouth: The Great Beauty
Even though we all love American Hustle, Gravity and Wolf of Wall Street, the Oscar film that has us buzzing the most is Best Foreign Language Film nominee The Great Beauty — which lives up to its name as one of the most gorgeous films of the year. The fashion, the parties, the breathtaking Roman backdrop… It all swirls around aging bon vivant Jep, a journalist who wrote a best-seller 40 years ago and hasn’t found much success since. Instead, he throws lavish Gatsby-style bashes for the city’s elite. But just like with Jay Gatsby, the opulence isn’t quite enough…
Tory’s Playlist: Pool Party
Here’s an after-swim playlist for those sublime chaise moments. Dream-while-you-dry moments. Terry-cloth rhapsodies. Poolside panacea…
Hear it now on Spotify.
Kelly Klein On: Her Favorite Pools
Kelly Klein is fascinated by pools. And she has two books — Pools and its sequel Pools: Reflections — to prove it. Here, the photographer and author talks to us about some of her favorite designs, which range from a private Sante Fe hideaway to her own Palm Beach paradise (right).
Meet the Artist: Roger Fritz
As an actor and director, Munich-based Roger Fritz has worked with everyone from film legends Rainer Werner Fassbinder to Luchino Visconti. When it comes to his photography, he’s aimed his lens at subjects no less stellar, including The Beatles, Paul Bowles and Jeanne Moreau. Recently, though, the 77 year old has been chasing after the abstract, including the above image from his pool series. As we celebrate Spring 2014’s inspiration in La Piscine, we talk to the artist about these later works — plus, he shares his own anecdote about our lady of the moment, Romy Schneider.
Getaway: Aimee Song’s Aruba
Clear blue water, ocean breezes, a sense of the unknown… no wonder interior designer and Song of Style blogger Aimee Song has been escaping to Aruba for years. Here, wearing Tory’s Calathea surf shirt and Calathea bottom, she shares her island secrets — style and otherwise.
Reva On: Leopard Prints & Pool Escapes
Our new leopard-print swim collection takes its cue from Tory’s longtime inspiration: her mother, Reva. In fact, the shot of Reva on the right — vacationing in Havana in the Fifties — was the original starting point. Here, we chat one-on-one with her about the photo’s backstory and all things poolside leisure.
Kyle DeWoody On: Art for Kids & ProjectArt
You could say involvement in the arts was a bit of a date with destiny for Kyle DeWoody — she’s the daughter of art collector Beth Rudin DeWoody and painter James DeWoody. Now, in addition to being Creative Director and Co-Founder of online art-design shop Grey Area, she’s also a board member of ProjectArt, which supports arts programming for New York City youth and is holding its Benefit Gala on Thursday. Here, she talks to us about the cause and shares tips on how to get your own kids interested in the arts…
What’s Your Sign? Pisces
We’re in the water sign of Pisces (February 18th – March 20th), so what does that mean for you? Astrology expert Susie Cox reveals all…
Spring 2014: Exclusive Wallpaper
We can never get enough of stripes — so of course they’re getting major play in our Spring 2014 collection. High-contrast navy and white; a painterly swipe…. The motif is yours in this exclusive wallpaper. Download it here to your computers, iPads, iPhones and Androids.
Most Wanted: The Kenza Top in Vogue
There’s the classic button-down and then there’s our Kenza top. Cut from crisp cotton poplin — and featured in this month’s issue of Vogue (right) — the Kenza comes with a swipe of bright crimson on the collar for a chic update on the wardrobe staple. Coolly minimal and standout striking, this limited-edition style can anchor any look with a touch of tomboy chic.
Right: Sasha Pivovarova in Vogue, February 2014, photographed by Patrick Demarchelier
Meet the Band: ASTR
A chance meeting at yoga and a mutual love for mythology formed the foundation for New York-based band ASTR. Members Zoe Silverman (wearing Tory’s Kane sweater and Lace cuff) and Adam Pallin just released their debut EP, Varsity, and are hitting California next week with performances in San Francisco and L.A. Next month, they’re headed to SXSW. Learn all about this new-on-the-scene duo — and their cool electro R&B sounds — here.
Film: Tory Burch x Wonderland
Spring 2014 channels the easy glamour of the 1969 film La Piscine — as you may have read. But what if you then channel the easy glamour of the collection itself… through a dreamy, cinematic lens? Wonderland magazine did just that, with the above film which captures the mood and layers on a little mystery and cool attitude courtesy of model Harmony Boucher (who also happens to be the frontwoman for London rock band vuvuvultures). Directed by Dominic Clarke, Tory Burch x Wonderland takes you behind the scenes of our accompanying feature in the newest issue of Wonderland, which was guest-edited by the cover girl herself: Emma Watson.
Word of Mouth: Moda Operandi Trunk Show
If you can’t wait for Fall 2014 to drop later this year, head on over to Moda Operandi (or its new app) for our special trunk show this week. Be the first to shop the collection’s quilted satin sweaters, equestrian-print blouses and over-the-knee boots — on pre-order now for five more days.
Best Dressed: Indre Rockefeller
What do Snow White and Hitchcock blondes have in common? One very chic fan — Indre Rockefeller, here wearing Tory’s Emmy ankle skinny jean. We chat with the General Merchandise Manager and Creative Director, Trunkshows, of Moda Operandi — where you can now shop the Tory Burch Fall 2014 collection, straight from the runway — about wardrobe editing, emerging designers and the reason she refused to wear pants as a child.
Spring 2014: Inspiration
Take a dip in the pool blues and crisp whites of our Spring 2014 collection, inspired by the Sixties French film La Piscine. Then, dive deep into our Pinterest board to discover more of the season’s influences and inspirations — plus, exclusive behind-the-scenes snapshots.
Tory On: Spring 2014
Where does the story of Spring 2014 begin? Here, wearing the Merrit top, Heidi pants, Sadie slingbacks and Robinson basket-weave dome satchel, Tory talks about the new collection and its inspirations.
Spring 2014: Video
The cropped hemlines of the Sixties, a soundtrack of psychedelic pop, palm trees and pools… the Spring 2014 scene is set. Filmmaker Robert Nethery captures models Caroline Brasch Nielsen, Bette Franke and Frida Aasen in the collection’s smart silhouettes, with Miami and Opossom’s Blue Meanies song as the sunny backdrop. From abstract florals to classic navy and white, there’s one word that comes to mind: fresh. It’s all clear blue skies from here.
Spring 2014: Lookbook
Clean lines and higher hemlines — our Spring 2014 collection channels the easy glamour of the French Riviera in the late Sixties. A little ladylike, a lot of effortless cool — with crisp whites, classic stripes and abstract florals.
Show Season Survival Guide: W’s Karla Martinez
Two down, only two more to go. We’re talking Fashion Weeks and, with New York and London over, all eyes are on Milan and Paris. So how does an editor make it through the entire (and exhaustive) fashion-show circuit? Here, W’s Fashion Market and Accessories Director — who’s also Co-Founder of loungewear-inspired line Piamita — tells us all her essentials and secrets. Plus, discover which storied vacation spot she’s escaping to in the runway-free days between Milan and Paris…
Right: Karla wearing Tory’s Margaret sweater and cardigan, Debra skirt and Theresa rosary necklace and, in second slide, Tory’s Rosemary sweater
Street Style: Ella Catliff
Here wearing Tory’s Mariah tee, the London-based blogger of La Petite Anglaise talks to us about London Fashion Week — plus, her essentials as she gears up for the show circuit in Paris.
Expert Guide: Brooke Metcalfe’s London
With London Fashion Week off and running, we talked to former New Yorker Brooke Metcalfe, who set up her home base there with her husband, entrepreneur and Pret A Manger founder Julian Metcalfe. As CEO of Brit costume jeweler VICKISARGE — whose bold designs are a favorite of Kate Moss, Emma Watson and Beyoncé — Brooke is especially well-equipped to share an insider’s guide to the city’s hidden gems. Here, her suggestions for cocktails, dancing and even between-fashion-show culture.
Fashion Love: Justin O’Shea & Veronika Heilbrunner
He’s Buying Director. She’s Fashion Editor. Justin O’Shea and Veronika Heilbrunner both work at the Munich-based online shopping destination Mytheresa — which means they mix business with pleasure. Here, we get both sides of the story.