Tory’s Playlist: Tory Burch Beauty
Tory’s recent beauty launch is an event worth celebrating. Here, we gathered a few beauty-inspired songs to get the party started.
Listen now on Spotify.
Tory’s recent beauty launch is an event worth celebrating. Here, we gathered a few beauty-inspired songs to get the party started.
Listen now on Spotify.
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.
Shop all coats or shop all Pre-Fall now.
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!
Hear it now on Spotify.
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.
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 can we expect now that we’re approaching the the air sign of Libra (September 22nd – October 22nd)? Astrology expert Susie Cox tells all.
Robert Nethery knows how to make a scene — in the best possible way. The filmmaker, who directed the video for Tory’s first fragrance, talks about his inspiration and influences, here.
Feminine yet tomboy — that’s the mix of Tory’s first fragrance, in partnership with Estée Lauder. Here, Tory talks about creating the scent, a blend of citrus and floral notes and vetiver, the signature note inspired by her father Buddy’s favorite cologne. Read how her mother Reva inspired the bottle design, what the design process was like and the three simple words at the heart of Tory’s beauty philosophy.
Tory’s debut fragrance is a balance of femininity and tomboy, citrus and floral, grounded and graceful — a mood we think director Robert Nethery captures beautifully in this film. Set to the Scissor Sisters’ Inevitable, it offers a glimpse into Tory’s inspiration — from the notes to her garden to her parents, Reva and Buddy.
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
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
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.
Happy Mexico Independence Month! To celebrate, here’s a special spicy guacamole recipe — straight from Tory’s kitchen. It’s a recipe she perfected with her boys herself.
All week long we’ve given you a front-row seat to all the Spring 2014 action, on and off the runway. Now, we’ve compiled a special Pinterest board brimming with images of the entire experience, from behind-the-scenes inspiration to the final collection. To see the complete Spring 2014 board — and get inspired — click here.
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.