Book of the Week: Scavullo On Beauty

There are a lot of how-to beauty books out there — great ones, too — but none are quite like Francesco Scavullo’s 1976 classic Scavullo on Beauty. In it, the legendary photographer details regimen recommendations (organic grains; home facials with chamomile tea) as well as some lighting tips, like lining lampshades with aluminum foil. But the real draw are his intimate portraits and interviews with 59 of his oft-photographed subjects — who just happen to be some of the era’s most famous faces. Here, some of their choice quotes on beauty.

What’s Your Sign? Libra

What can we expect now that we’re approaching the the air sign of Libra (September 22nd – October 22nd)? Astrology expert Susie Cox tells all.

Book of the Week: Elizabeth Peyton’s Here She Comes Now

For the past twenty-odd years, artist Elizabeth Peyton has built an enviable oeuvre melding portraiture and pop culture. It’s a world in which Prince William, Jackie Kennedy and Marc Jacobs rub elbows with a Who’s Who of rock legends. Her new book Here She Comes Now zeroes in on the latter, with photographs of Kurt Cobain, David Bowie, Jarvis Cocker and Keith Richards — all captured in the midst of a live performance — next to Peyton’s painterly interpretations. The book truly captivates in tracking her fascination with these personalities, from electrifying inspiration to powerfully intimate final works.

From left: Jarvis Cocker, 1996; Kurt Cobain, 1991

Meet the Artist: David Downton

London artist David Downton has carved out a celebrated career illustrating the fashion set, from the models to the shows to the well-heeled ladies who attend them. This month, the spotlight’s on him as he celebrates two years as artist-in-residence at Claridge’s with a solo exhibit and receives an Honorary Doctorate (his third so far) from the University of Wolverhampton. We got a chance to chat with David about Catherine Deneuve, Dita Von Teese and Matisse.

From left: Erin O’Connor, Paris, 2002; Jerry Hall, Richmond, London, 2000; Marie Helvin, Hotel One Aldwych, London, 1999; Stella Tennant, New York, 1998

10 Minutes with an Entrepreneur: Veronica Chou

Last year, Forbes named Veronica Chou one of Asia’s Most Powerful Businesswomen to Watch; she was just 27. And while the President of Iconix China may have learned the entrepreneurial reins from her father, Hong Kong fashion industrialist Silas Chou, she’s leading the company now. Here, we got her advice on business and navigating the cultural terrain between China and the U.S.A.

Spotlight On: Even Models Eat

Don’t believe what you hear — even models have been known to dig into good takeout. As New York Fashion Week closes, here’s our roundup of some of their favorite spots and what they order in the City That Never Sleeps.

Word of Mouth: The Spring 2014 Runway Experience

Fashionably late to our Spring 2014 show? Here, get an up-close, front-row look at the new collection, as well as exclusive details on inspiration and behind-the-scenes shots. It’s all happening at runway.toryburch.com.

Runway Exclusive: Spring 2014 Floral Cuff

Straight from our Spring 2014 show: must-have jewelry selected by our design team, now available for pre-order. Our limited-edition Courtlyn Clear Cuff mixes botanical elements, bright white and bold Sixties style. Made of Lucite and accented with shiny brass and glass stones, this statement piece captures the easy glamour — and garden theme — of our collection. Pre-order now.

Spring 2014: The Collection

“The easy glamour of the French Riviera in the late 1960s — inspired by Romy Schneider’s character in La Piscine — mixed with garden elements. Blueprint, botanical, lattice, Queen Anne’s lace and folly prints are paired with cleaner silhouettes and proportions in a fresh palette of green, white and coral.” — Tory

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Quote of the Day: Julia Holter’s Runway Lyric

Straight from our Spring 2014 show, here’s one of Tory’s favorite lyrics off the runway soundtrack. From L.A. native Julia Holter’s ethereally ambient In the Green Wild, it hits just the right note for the collection.