Book of the Week: California Surfing & Climbing in the Fifties

Imagine a time when the surfing community was so small, most surfers worldwide knew each other on a first-name basis. Bikinis were high-waisted and swim trunks skimmed the tops of thighs. Riding the California waves was akin to exploring the Wild West. It was the birth of an era — and California Surfing and Climbing in the Fifties, from T. Adler Books, captures the pioneers in action.

Street Style: Blair Eadie’s Tunic Time

Sun and stripes — what better combination is there? Hat tip to Blair Eadie of Atlantic-Pacific, here wearing the Kirsten tunic from Tory’s exclusive Saks Fifth Avenue Tunic Collection while on vacation in warm Winter Park, Florida. Paired together with a classic red lip, beachy chapeau and tortoiseshell shades, the look is laid-back yet refined. In fact, it even channels the tunic’s original inspiration: the relaxed elegance of the French Riviera in the Sixties.

Getaway: Ana Lerario’s Côte d’Azur

Designer Ana Lerario does double duty. Not only is she the creative brains behind the Lerario Beatriz collection, but she’s also the Owner and Founder of New York’s Fiftytwo Showroom, which represents a cool roster of fashion talent, including Richard Chai, Timo Weiland and Jo De Mer’s Amalia Spinardi. So where does this busy Brazilian go when she needs to get away from it all? Ana brings the family — her husband, menswear designer Robert Geller, and their two kids — to the Côte d’Azur. We chat with Ana about that favorite escape.

Pinterest: Tory Tunics

For Tory, it all started with a tunic she found in a Parisian flea market. The silhouette reminded her of something her mother and grandmother had worn in the Sixties and Seventies, and it became the inspiration for one of our first designs. That was 10 years ago and, since then, there have been many more tunic highlights. We compiled them in one place on Pinterest — our tunics, the tastemakers who’ve worn them and, of course, our favorite tunic inspirations.

To see the complete Tory Tunics board, click here.

Getaway: Mimi Xu’s Phuket

Wafts of coconut, daiquiris, boating excursions… sounds like a slice of heaven — and Mimi Xu has found it in Phuket. Here, wearing Tory’s Kirsten tunic from the Saks Fifth Avenue Tunic Collection, the London-based sound designer and DJ gives us her getaway guide to the island.

Looks, Decoded: Tunics

From silk to soft cotton, with long sleeves or short, one thing stands true: There’s a tunic for every type. Here, we break down four takes on the iconic silhouette to show how our signature tunic can effortlessly work its way into any wardrobe.

Click individual images to shop each look — or visit our Tunic shop.

About Last Night: The Barnes Foundation Dinner

It was a New York art world moment — about 90 miles south, give or take, in the leafy environs of Philadelphia. On Wednesday evening, Tory co-hosted a dinner at the Barnes Foundation, where she’s a new board member, to shine a spotlight on the institution’s storied collections and some newer exhibits, like Yinka Shonibare’s Magic Ladders show. Here’s your exclusive glimpse at the event — which included guests such as Jeff Koons, Vito Schnabel and Simon and Michaela de Pury— and keep reading to learn what Dr. Samantha Boardman (who was a co-host with Salon 94 gallerist Jeanne Greenberg-Rohatyn) has to say about the night and her personal art obsessions…

Dr. Sam On: The Psychology of Time Management

Have you set your clocks forward yet? Daylight saving time begins today and before you stress about losing an hour in the day, read what Dr. Samantha Boardman has to say. Here, she shares her tips on making the most out of your time. You may not gain more hours in the day — but, with these recommendations, you’ll feel like you have.

Most Wanted: Eau de Parfum Rollerball

Introducing the Eau de Parfum Rollerball — our signature fragrance in a super-chic rollerball, for a quick swipe on the go. Throw it in your bag or clutch for a quick mid-day — or midnight — hit of crisp citrus, feminine floral and earthy vetiver notes. Plus, there’s a feel-good bonus that leaves a lasting impression, perfect for International Women’s Day today or any day: 50 percent of the purchase price benefits the Tory Burch Foundation, which supports the economic empowerment of women entrepreneurs and their families.

Dear Fashion 2.0: Thank You!

We’ve been nominated for a Fashion 2.0 Award for our Pinterest page — thank you! We’re constantly inspired and love sharing our inspirations — like this collage from our Spring 2014 board — and are grateful for your continued support. Thank you.

Vote for us here. Be inspired on our Pinterest boards here.

Tory Entertains: The Swizzle

The Swizzle is an old-fashioned drink that’s beloved by Tory’s parents and brothers. It’s also the name of one of our new lip colors, a reddened plum with a delicate sheen. Here, the recipe for the classic — which comes not shaken or stirred, but swizzled with a wooden swizzle stick — straight from the home of the rum swizzle, Bermuda’s The Swizzle Inn.

Video: 12 Distinctive Shades

From pinky nude to scarlet, shimmery plum to pink, our new lip colors span a spectrum a dozen strong. Here, filmmaker Robert Nethery goes in for a close-up. Make one your signature — or collect them all.

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Behind the Names: The Lip Colors

What’s in a name? Plenty, if we’re talking about our new Lip Color Collection. Keep reading to discover the backstories behind each and every shade, from Pas du Tout to Swizzle, and how the dots connect back to Tory’s personal history.

Carlos Souza On: Carnaval

It’s Carnaval! Here, Brazil native Carlos Souza — who’s Creative Director of the Most Wanted Design jewelry line — tells us what the splashy, no-holds-barred festival is like in the city of Rio de Janeiro.

Entrepreneur: Out of Order’s Dorian Grinspan

Everyone stateside is buzzing about the Oscars, but over in Paris, the spotlight is very much on Paris Fashion Week. Here, we chat with French native Dorian Grinspan — who founded Out of Order magazine while still a student at Yale; he graduates this year — about his own PFW memories. Plus, he shares his advice about the startup life.

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.