A tall drink of water. As classic as they come. Walk through fall effortlessly in a champion set of riding boots. Our Christy riding boot not only captures equestrian chic to perfection, it also bends over backwards to best accommodate you. Elastic panels on its side make for an easy, flexible fit and a made-to-measure feel that work on a variety of leg sizes. Simply put, it’s a need-to-have essential — for your fall stable and beyond.
Happy National Day of Spain! If you’re in New York, you can ring in the holiday — which fetes Christopher Columbus’ arrival in the Americas — with a classic treat from the country: the sweet fried churro. Former attorney Elena Madariaga’s LeChurro spot on the Upper East Side offers both traditional and inventive takes on that Spanish donut, which she recommends as breakfast fare. And, indeed, once you start the day with a café cortado and churro topped with fresh fruit, you’ll never look at a slice of toast the same again. We talked to Elena about that doughy goodness here.
What is it about Parisian style? More than just a little je ne sais quoi, for sure. Veteran French stylist and VeePost writer Virginie Dhello, here wearing Tory’s Parkan backpack, sheds some light on the matter.
No computer screen can replicate the experience of seeing a Chuck Close painting in person. There’s the way his mammoth portraits, several feet tall, can engulf you. The way their faces melt into abstract swirls of color, neatly organized like pixels on a grid, when you step close. And the way they snap back into people when you step back. It really is an experience. So if you find yourself in East Hampton, swing by the museum at Guild Hall where, until October 14, you can take in a new exhibit of mostly recent works — and delight in the artist’s plays of perception up close.
From left: Self-Portrait (Yellow Raincoat), 2013; Sienna, 2012
When San Fermin takes the stage, they do it in a big way — eight musicians strong. The band’s recently-released debut album, meanwhile, takes their sound even bigger — with 22 different contributors. Led by classically-trained composer and pianist Ellis Ludwig-Leone, the currently-touring Brooklyn group fuses folk with chamber pop to great effect. Here, we chat with Ludwig-Leone, as well as lead vocalists Rae Cassidy and Allen Tate, about guilty pleasure music and the best album of all time.
At 21, most college students are focused on what they might do after graduation. Alyssa Vingan’s last semester played out differently than the norm, however, when she was unexpectedly diagnosed with breast cancer. Here wearing Tory’s Sabe bootie, the Fashion Writer and Editor shares the wisdom she learned from her year-long journey back to health.
Hollye Jacobs has a unique perspective on breast cancer. She’s a Palliative Care Nurse and Social Worker who’s had to comfort and care for breast cancer patients — and she’s been one herself. After being diagnosed in 2010, she began writing about her journey “through, with, over and around breast cancer,” as she calls it, on her blog The Silver Pen. It’s an engaging read full of advice and humor, where she shares personal tales and recommendations on everything from books to healthy eats. As part of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we asked Hollye — here wearing Tory’s Patsy coat and Drew pant — to share a few words of advice on supporting a friend with cancer.
Taking in and taking on Paris Fashion Week alongside Garance Doré? As Doré’s assistant, Alexandra Perron does just that. Here, she gives a behind-the-scenes peek at one of their jam-packed Paris days.
A lot can happen in 50 years. Just ask British photographer Gered Mankowitz, who’s catalogued half a century’s worth of the ever-shifting musical scene — from the Swinging Sixties and Glam Rock Seventies to the New Wave Eighties and beyond. You can soak it all in at London’s Snap Galleries, which is celebrating Gered’s golden jubilee with a retrospective exhibit open till November 2nd. It’s an impressive time warp, where you can spot the famous mugs of rock-and-roll legends including Marianne Faithful, Kate Bush, Jimi Hendrix, Gary Glitter, Duran Duran and The Rolling Stones. Curiously enough, these now-iconic portraits owe a nod to Inspector Jacques Clouseau himself, Peter Sellers; the actor, a family friend, was the one who initially encouraged Gered to pursue photography.
Breast cancer research is a cause that’s close to Tory’s heart, which is why this October for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we’ve partnered with The Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Three of our favorite accessories — our mini umbrella, dip-dye logo jacquard scarf and versatile skinny scarf — now come in bright, optimistic pink. Twenty percent of the proceeds from each benefit BCRF, so shop for a cure and help fund critical cancer research.
What is beauty? For Tory, it’s the simple things: a perfect pink peony, a Slim Aarons photograph of Brigitte Bardot or the earthy scent of vetiver, reminiscent of her childhood. And of course, her mother Reva. We’ve collected all of Tory’s beauty inspirations in one place, and we’re sharing them on Pinterest.
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Tory’s recent beauty launch is an event worth celebrating. Here, we gathered a few beauty-inspired songs to get the party started.
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Do you prefer Cat’s Meow, Pas du Tout or Tomboy? A classic black-and-white photo or softer Seventies focus? Today, we’re introducing 10 Instagram-ready filters and frames on the Tory Daily app. Cat’s Meow, named for one of Tory’s favorite phrases, produces a muted Sixties look, while Pas du Tout, a favorite saying of Tory’s father, renders the image in timeless black-and-white. Choose Divine, a signature expression of Tory’s mother Reva, for a light-washed 35 mm film effect, or Tomboy, one of Tory’s all-time favorite styles, for a Seventies vibe. Then, surround your snaps with Tory’s signature orange fretwork pattern or your favorite print from our Fall 2013 collection. Picture perfect.
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“Less is more” has always been Tory’s beauty philosophy. It’s why, when she launched her beauty collection, she did so with such a tight lineup — just the essentials to help you look pulled together with minimal effort. Aside from the fragrance and accompanying bath and body collection, Tory Burch Beauty features a two-in-one blush and bronzer for a healthy, sun-kissed glow, as well as a compact face brush and combination lip-and-cheek tint for a dewy finish. The sheer lipstick in pinky-nude, meanwhile, delivers an equally fresh and natural look — with subtle notes from the fragrance including cassis, grapefruit and mandarin.
As creative director of sun-protective resortwear brand Parasol, Fernanda Niven could almost consider cruising along Croatia’s coast part of her job description. Not a bad way to do a little market research. Here, she tells us about her days spent exploring cobblestone streets and her midnight dips in the sea… sharing a few insider secrets along the way.
Can you feel it? The perfect mix of ease and polish, the slight slouch, the understated Seventies vibe… Hobos are so right for right now. Hold them, sling them over your shoulder or wear them cross-body — the style is endlessly versatile, as epitomized by Tory’s chic, equestrian-inspired Saddalrina bag (above). In short, accessories can make an outfit, but with hobos, classic style is in the bag.
Vetiver is Tory’s first scent memory: Her father Buddy (right) and brothers all wore it, and eventually she did, too. Known as the “oil of tranquility” in the East for its calming properties, it’s been distilled for its fragrance since ancient times, and much like wine, its earthy, woody scent improves with age. Vetiver is traditionally known as a fragrance for men — JFK, Alain Delon, Paul McCartney, Harrison Ford and Hugh Jackman are all said to have been swayed by the sensual, smoky scent. Of course, the note’s versatile enough for a woman to wear as well and carries with it a little unexpected edge.
Beauty, inside and out. Tory’s first fragrance captures both. Inside, a bright and complex mix of crisp citrus, feminine floral and earthy vetiver. Outside, a chic glass bottle capped in Tory’s signature orange and fretwork detailing. Together, they’re easy, polished and…a little unexpected — just the way beauty should be.
Taiwan native Amber Kuo kickstarted her musical career after winning a university singing contest, but lately, she’s been making waves on the big screen, too. In her latest film Tiny Times — the sequel for which just hit Stateside theaters last month — she plays a Shanghai heiress, who’s the Queen Bee meanie of her clique. Here, wearing Tory’s Deena dress, Amber talks to us about that role and her dream collaborations in both music and movies.
A good coat is never just about the coat. It sets a mood and lets you slip into another character — perhaps mysterious, flirtatious, urbane…or all of the above. In this video shot by Paul Maffi, model Cora Emmanuel takes to the streets of Paris in a rotating wardrobe of coats from Pre-Fall 2013, turning the season’s military inspiration into something supremely polished, alluring and ultra-chic. Is she waiting for someone? Or is she making someone wait? That’s the beauty of creating your own style narrative — it’s whatever you want it to be.
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Pamela Bell believes in the persuasive power of graphics. She’s the founder of cause-centric design company Prinkshop, which supports important issues like education and homelessness. Her latest project? Designing the logo, t-shirts and totes for the Tory Burch Foundation’s new multi-platform Women Rule initiative, in partnership with POLITICO and Google, which hosts its first event tomorrow. Here, Pamela talks entrepreneurial challenges and melding fashion with politics.
We had a great summer… but we’re remembering how much we love the fall and all that comes with the new season. So here are some songs, from old friends and new, to help the transition and greet what is ahead. Oh, autumnal!
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Want a little insider advice? Here wearing Tory’s Eden top, beauty veteran and Lucky Market Editor Laurel Pantin reveals her best beauty trick.
Bright yet complex, polished with a sense of casual ease, classic but unexpected… Tory’s first fragrance reflects the diverse spirit of her collection. But what really goes in it? Above, a kaleidoscopic introduction to the notes: floral peony and jasmine sambac; crisp, citrusy neroli and grapefruit; sensual sandalwood, and earthy vetiver, a nod to her father’s favorite cologne.