‘Tis the season for making spirits bright and, this year, Tory’s presents for her three girls are bursting with vivid hues. Something sweet, something sporty, plus a perfect pop of accessories to start the new year right.
Clockwise from top right: Tory’s Robinson lipstick case, Pentier drop earring and Robinson agenda; Haribo gummy bears; Tory’s double wrap logo stud bracelet; SoulCycle gift card
What to give the person who has everything? IfOnly has a few slam-dunk ideas. The members-only website offers truly unique experiences — fantasies, really — just a click away: Think a private coaching session with Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Montana or a weekend getaway in Vegas that includes time on the tennis court with Steffi Graf and Andre Agassi. And the best part about it? All proceeds go straight to the charity of the celebrity’s choice. Here, IfOnly founder Trevor Traina tells us a little bit about what inspired him to start the company, as well as how he relaxes over the holidays now that he’s made creative gifting so much easier…
Not everyone’s bracing for a snow-filled weekend. For Malibu resident Jodi Guber Brufsky, Founder of lifestyle and activewear line Beyond Yoga, this time of year includes sunny temps — 70° by Sunday — and the occasional beach excursion. Here, we spoke to Jodi, who gave us her insider guide to Malibu and her secrets to staying healthy and zen this busy holiday season.
Malala Yousafzai, the 16-year-old Pakistani education activist and youngest ever nominee for the Nobel Peace Prize, is an inspiration. This week, she received the United Nations Human Rights Prize — an award once bestowed upon Nelson Mandela. In tribute, we’re spreading Malala’s message of hope and women’s empowerment, which she recently shared with the students of The Young Women’s Leadership Schools, many of whom come from low-income families and will be the first in their family to attend college; all have faced hardship in their quest for schooling. To help the cause for girls’ education, the Tory Burch Foundation recently donated ballet flats for the TYWLS Stand in Our Shoes initiative. Together with letters of encouragement written by the students, the shoes were shipped across the globe to girls who attend a hidden school in Afghanistan. Watch the shoes’ journey — as well as Malala’s inspiring speech — in the video above.
A spray of festive color, grounded in the natural texture of birch bark. Unexpected and understated, a simple rustic vase like this is the perfect decorative respite: cool gray in the midst of holiday’s exuberance for red and green.
Accessories designer Kara Ross opened a brand-new flagship on New York’s Madison Avenue, a jewel box of a boutique befitting her gorgeous cabochon rings, split-gemstone pendants and bejeweled exotic clutches. With the holiday season in full swing, we talked to Kara — here wearing Tory’s Shirley jacket — about accessorizing (and gifting!) for the season.
Tory’s mother Reva is wildly chic — and a constant inspiration. Going off Reva’s love of leopard prints — that’s her in the bikini above — Tory’s holiday presents for her mother include items that are a touch exotic but, just like leopard, will never go out of style.
Clockwise from left: Tory’s mother, Reva, in Tory’s 4×6 frame; Peter Beard’s Into the Wild; Mast Brothers chocolate; Tory’s Madura fret cuffs, Lizard envelope cross-body and Luca statement necklace
There’s more to a holiday party than just, well, partying. You’ve got to think about your outfit, your hair, your makeup… For expert pointers, we spoke with Caroline Issa, Executive Fashion Director of Tank magazine and Editor-in-Chief of its online publication Because. The London-based style icon gave us tips on all of the above and more — including how she breaks the ice once she arrives.
You might not recognize the name, but Donald Robertson (a.k.a. Donald Drawbertson) is a bona-fide rock star and celebrity — on Instagram. The Creative Director at Bobbi Brown — who also held high-profile roles at Glamour, Cosmopolitan and Marie Claire, and helped launch MAC Cosmetics — has a steady following on Instagram for his witty mixed-media riffs on fashion and pop culture: French fries in the shape of the Eiffel Tower, editrix illustrations and Hermès-bag recreations using… grocery bags. With a special viewing of his work tonight at Salon John Demsey (above), we chat with Donald about his inspirations and his own Instagram obsessions.
Whether it comes via mail or e-mail, crafting a memorable holiday card is a true art. Here, Alexa Hirschfeld — who as co-founder of Paperless Post knows a thing or two about the process — brings us up to speed on sending the season’s tidings in style.
A stylish moment in an iconic locale: Meow Praowphan shows us how it’s done. In honor of our new store in Bangkok, the Thai interior designer and founder of Bangkok furniture stores Quattro takes Tory’s Liv dress for a spin, looking simple and elegant with the most minimal of accessories. The beautiful backdrop? Singapore’s storied Raffles Hotel, birthplace of the local Singapore Sling cocktail and a haunt of such writers as Rudyard Kipling, Ernest Hemingway and Joseph Conrad. It’s the best of both worlds.
A former curator of the decorative arts at the New-York Historical Society, Emily Satloff set her sights on the jewelry world and never looked back. First she became an antique jewelry dealer. Then, in 2008, launched Larkspur & Hawk, a collection inspired by the Georgian era — right down to its centuries-old art of foiling gemstones to up the sparkle factor. So if you’re looking for some tips on shining this holiday season, she’s your girl. Here, wearing Tory’s Reese tunic, Emily shares her advice.
What’s the secret to making a holiday party truly memorable? It’s all in the details. Here, we spoke with event planners Meredith Waltzer Falk and Ashley Wendell Reece of The Great Party Box to get their insider tips and tricks. From make-your-own-cookie bars to cocktails complete with frozen herbs in ice (recipes included!), here’s their handy guide to throwing the best (and most creative) bash ever.
As good as tuxedo pants look dressed-up, they also lend themselves well to more relaxed style. Here wearing Tory’s Geoff pant, jewelry designer Zani Gugelmann gives us her take on both approaches.
Women rule. It’s a simple truth — and the name of the Tory Burch Foundation’s latest initiative, which, in partnership with Politico and Google, celebrates women driving change in business, advocacy and politics. Just this week the trio co-sponsored a special summit, Women Rule: Marks of Leadership, featuring a number of such leaders: Google’s Susan Molinari, Good360’s Carly Fiorina, The Case Foundation’s Jean Case, The Muse’s Kathryn Minshew and Beverly Bond of Black Girls Rock, among many others. To further support the cause TBF teamed up with the cause-centric — and female-run — design company Prinkshop on cool graphic t-shirts, notebooks and totes (above). A portion of the proceeds from each go to the Tory Burch Foundation… ensuring that even more women rule.
As the art world gathers in Miami this weekend for Art Basel, we spoke to industry vets Simon and Michaela de Pury, who gave us their guide to navigating the festival scene. The couple — who recently launched their own art firm de Pury de Pury — shared their expert tips on gift-giving for the art lover in your life, too.
We’ve given you Tory’s gift guide. Now, it’s the editors’ turn. Here, our personal wish list of everything we want and why, from the best stocking stuffers to statement sparklers. Shop for yourself or shop for a friend — either way, these are guaranteed crowd pleasers, straight from The Tory Blog crew.
Click on each image to shop the Wish List.
There are a lot of holiday traditions in Brazil — colored rice for Christmas; silk for Santa — but perhaps the most famous is wearing white on New Year’s Eve. Which is why we’ve launched a special all-white collection for our customers in Brazil. To get the inside track on more of the night’s festivities, we chat with Camila Alves, who hails from Itambacuri in Southeast Brazil. Here, she’s wearing the collection’s Venus tunic paired with Tory’s Vanessa jacket and Connor bangles.
P.S.: For Stateside fans interested in this special holiday lineup, it’s available at our Bal Harbour store, too.
The scene? 1968 France. The mission? To photograph potential locations for an upcoming Stanley Kubrick movie. But while carrying out the assignment, Andrew Birkin’s lens found an unexpected pair of subjects: his sister, Jane Birkin, and her new beau, Serge Gainsbourg. Over the following 12 years, Andrew captured the magnetic couple in thousands of candid, intimate moments: at home in Paris, vacationing on the Isle of Wight in England…. The mostly black-and-white shots — which date through 1979, the year before the two broke up — have been compiled in Jane and Serge, A Family Album, offering a rare view of their daily lives.
We’ve just opened a brand-new store in Washington D.C., in the heart of Georgetown, and tonight we’re celebrating with a special reception there to benefit the Tory Burch Foundation. To help us learn the ins and outs of the capital city, we spoke with Maria Teresa Kumar, the CEO and President of voter mobilization group Voto Latino and MSNBC Contributor. Here, she shares her secrets to D.C.
Everyone loves a good sweatshirt. But lately, that cozy college classic has been gaining traction everywhere from the runways to the fashion glossies. We take it one step further — here, the sweatshirt gets dressed. Our lace Dina and textured floral Devon sweaters offer a chic and sophisticated take on the silhouette, making it as ladylike and feminine as it is comfortable. Consider it day-to-night-to-weekend dressing in one easy step.
First came the gift guide. Now? Welcome to Tory’s GIF Guide: our six steps to a happier holiday, which we’re kicking off today with a little toe tapping, courtesy of the Aria bow and crystal bow pumps above. Follow along on Tumblr and keep checking back — we’ll be unveiling the rest of the GIF Guide steps throughout the holiday season.
To see Tory’s GIF Guide, click here.
Thanksgiving classics — stuffing, cranberries and, of course, turkey — intermingle with newfound additions on Tory’s holiday dinner table. A spiced celery root soup kicks off the festive menu, while gingerbread brownies and cinnamon ice cream offer a sweet finale. And if you’re looking for more than just inspiration, we’ve put together the recipes for both desserts here, courtesy of Chef Adam Ben’Ous. Just click through the slideshow and… have a Happy Thanksgiving.
