It’s a wrap! Our Fall 2014 show is over, but you can relive it again at Tory’s runway experience and download the soundtrack to listen on the go. From Soul II Soul to John Carpenter thrillers, get the full playlist here — plus, listen on Spotify now.
We’ve created an exclusive wallpaper design inspired by today’s Fall 2014 runway collection. Download it here to your computers, iPads, iPhones and Androids. To see how this print fits into the show, watch the event live at 9 AM ET on toryburch.com/runway.
In life, it’s easy to rest on your laurels and never take a risk. This month, two fashion-world insiders prove that, for them, this was never an option. After departing Vogue earlier this year, Valerie Boster (left, wearing Tory’s Mia pants) and Meredith Melling (wearing the Brynn necklace) have finally pulled up the curtains on their much-anticipated venture: La Marque. Applying the lessons learned behind the scenes during their combined 20-plus years on the Vogue masthead, they’ve created a business to help grow and develop the brands they admire. Here, photographed against a painting by Geraldine Neuwirth, the magazine’s alums share a little bit of their vision, plus some wisdom imparted by their former boss.
She’s got style, she’s got grace… and with Fashion Week here, she’s running all over the place. We asked Refinery29’s Editor-in-Chief Christene Barberich to create a New York Fashion Week diary on Instagram for The Tory Blog. She captured the sterling silver nails at Delpozo in closeup, offered plenty of pretty shoe-peeping….
Check in with the latest on her Instagram here, @christenebarberich.
Wonder how Fashion Week veterans, including WSJ Off Duty’s Meenal Mistry, InStyle’s Ariel Foxman and Allure’s Linda Wells, stay fueled during the shows? Find out.
Hit the slopes this ski season — without stepping foot in snow (or at least, in a foot of snow). Check out photojournalist Robert Capa’s colorful captures of postwar European ski resorts — featuring leisurely montages like the sunbather above — currently on view at New York’s International Center of Photography. Or, hit your couch: Women’s ski jumping is making its hard-fought Olympic debut this week in Sochi. Watch as Americans Sarah Hendrickson, Jessica Jerome and Lindsey Van soar through the air with the greatest of ease — at up to 60 miles per hour — all while trying to go as far as possible and stick the landing. Inspired to take a run or two of your own? Keep reading for a list of our favorite ski destinations worldwide…
Tommy Ton and Phil Oh are buddies who both happen to follow fashion shows — and their attendees — around the world. But they have even more in common than you might think…
Ten years ago today, we opened our doors on Elizabeth Street. (Those would be metaphoric doors, of course, since the orange lacquer ones hadn’t arrived in time.) But we opened, thanks to a team effort of friends and family, including Tory’s mother Reva. Some things never change… and we hope they never do. Ten years have flown by, and we can’t thank our customers enough for coming along on this ride. Here’s to the next decade and exciting things to come in 2014.
Natalie Joos not only pairs prints like a pro, she slips seamlessly from styling and casting to design consulting and blogging — and back. Here, wearing Tory’s floral Valerie dress and blush Reyna dress, the woman behind style site Tales of Endearment talks balance and all things Fashion Week…
Get your kicks with a sporty sneaker. Or kick your heels off and go for a chic sandal. Whatever the occasion, the shoes make the outfit. Let us show you how to hit a sartorial home run — from the ground up — with this handy guide to the season’s best.
It sounds like the start of your next craft project. But for bestselling author Kelly Corrigan, Glitter and Glue is the title of her newest memoir. Named for the way her mother described their family dynamic — “Your father’s the glitter, but I’m the glue” — the book explores that special bond between mothers and daughters. Here, wearing Tory’s Merida dress, Corrigan talks about the lessons she learned from her mother — and what she learned from being one herself.
You know how some people just exude cool? As far as we’re concerned, Julie Anne Quay, CEO and Founder of VFILES — a social network where hardcore fashion lovers can talk and shop collections created by members — pretty much defines the word. Maybe it’s the fact that she ran Steven Meisel’s studio for years and counts insiders like Hedi Slimane among her closest pals. Or because she’s worked with Richard Avedon and Steven Klein. Or was Executive Editor of V magazine. But this Aussie — with a wicked sense of humor — has got it. So, of course, we were curious about how she navigates a day during New York Fashion Week. Here, she takes us through her biggest day — yesterday’s user-generated fashion show, VFILES MADE FASHION 2.
The wait is over. Net-A-Porter’s new magazine is out. At a hefty 300 pages and with Editor-in-Chief Lucy Yeomans at the helm, Porter features all the high-gloss impact of your typical fashion read — with the added digital know-how of the online retailer. So you’ll find gorgeous fashion shoots (and a cover featuring Gisele Bündchen), interviews with designers like Lanvin’s Alber Elbaz and in-depth articles with actresses Julianne Moore and Uma Thurman. And you’ll be able to shop directly by scanning the pages using the Net-A-Porter app, which also includes extras like 3D content and video. Our favorite part? That the issue’s dedicated to “a celebration of incredible women,” from artist Cindy Sherman and Apple exec Angela Ahrendts to playwright and screenwriter Abi Morgan.
Nobody captured the Swinging Sixties — and its icons — quite like David Bailey. He’s given us so many of the era’s defining images: a doe-eyed Jean Shrimpton, the cool denizens of East End London, the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, the Who… But there’s more to this photographer’s oeuvre, which goes on full display at London’s National Portrait Gallery tomorrow. Beyond the images of Youthquake cool, Bailey’s Stardust includes his work across decades and continents, from Eighties Jerry Hall and current Kate Moss to Australian Aboriginals and Papua New Guinea natives. With over 250 photos, selected and printed by the man himself, this is one exhibit not to be missed.
From left: Mick Jagger, 1964, and Kate Moss, 2013, by David Bailey © David Bailey
There’s more than one way to wear a hat. Or hats on hats on hats. Inspired by a set of chic chapeaus that Tory found while on a trip to Morocco, our whimsical print has made its way onto knits, dresses and accessories. So go ahead; wear a “hat” as a scarf or an espadrille shoe. Or take a page from Tory and layer it, sweater over shirt — paired with Lilianna sandals and a Robinson satchel — for a playful print-on-print look.
Sea Co-Designer Monica Paolini not only inherited design know-how from Betsey Johnson, but a beautiful vanity table, too. Here, Monica — Betsey’s former Design Director — talks about the vanity (second slide, above), which now resides in her Chinatown home-slash-showroom, as well as how she’s prepping for Fashion Week.
Refresh your cocktail chatter daily — and don’t miss any important headlines. The founders of theSkimm, Danielle Weisberg (left, wearing Tory’s Sandy sweater) and Carly Zakin (wearing the Tyler sweater), read the news so you don’t have to — collecting everything that’s need-to-know in a newsletter delivered straight to your inbox. Here, they talk fail-safe ice breakers and their favorite daily reads.
There are plenty of Asian superstitions — even when it comes to the dinner table. Just ask chef Simpson Wong of downtown hot spot Wong New York (you haven’t lived unless you’ve tried his Roast Duck Ice Cream). He explains why, growing up in Malaysia, the Lunar New Year feast hinged on homophones — shrimp, for instance, because the Chinese word for it sounds like laughter. Here, Simpson also shares other ways to ensure happiness and prosperity, as well as his special LNY menu.
Before we celebrate the Lunar New Year tomorrow, we checked in with astrology expert Susie Cox to see what 2014, under the Chinese zodiac, brings. Above, to ring in this year of the horse, a photo of Tory horseback riding as a child.
String or halter, solid or print, wear it as you like it — the possibilities are endless. Our resort swim collection is made not only to flatter, but also to have fun with. So find your perfect match — and then mix it up.
A seasonal dip in temperature doesn’t mean you have to forgo a dip in the pool. From Marrakech to Milan, Tokyo to Chicago, here are 10 indoor locations that inspire reverie and relaxation just as much as any sunny summer plunge.
Above: the pool at Paris’ Shangri-La Hotel
Plan a far-flung getaway — or just do a little sunny day-dreaming with us. Moroccan touches, beachy blues and crisp whites were a starting point for our Resort 2014 collection. Discover some of the other inspirations above and on our Pinterest board; to shop the collection, click here.
It’s a big day around here. In collaboration with Bank of America, the Tory Burch Foundation announced a new initiative: Elizabeth Street Capital, which provides early-stage women entrepreneurs with access to low-cost loans, mentoring and networking opportunities. It’s kicking off in six cities — Boston, Charlotte, Las Vegas, New York, Philadelphia and San Francisco — and will expand to others in the next two years. The goal: to help women build and grow their businesses, creating strong communities of women entrepreneurs along the way. We can make a difference. As for the name, it’s a fitting reference to the location of Tory’s very first boutique — the launching pad for our whole company today.