Spotlight On: The Fragrance Notes

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.

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.

Behind the Scenes: Robert Nethery on Tory’s Fragrance Film

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.

Tory On: The Fragrance

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.

Film: Tory’s First Fragrance

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.

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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.

Tory Entertains: Spicy Guacamole

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.

Spring 2014: Pinterest

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.

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.

Spring 2014: Trend Report

Here, we distill the main messages from the Tory Burch Spring 2014 runway. What’s ahead for spring? Easy glamour à la the Sixties, botanical prints and statement accessories.

Spring 2014: Accessories Report

And speaking of accessories…. We break down the season’s big trends, from bejeweled footwear to openwork lattice totes.

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.

Day in the Life: Tory on Show Day

Months and weeks of brainstorming, sketching, sewing and styling go into the 12-minute runway show. As chaotic and packed as the lead-up is, sometimes the day-of takes on a zen-like cadence, and it’s the small things — like breakfast with the family — that keep things in perspective. Here’s what Tory’s show day looked like.

Spring 2014: Spotlight on Beauty

Learn how to recreate the fresh-yet-glamorous look of our runway models, with tips from our backstage beauty experts. All you need is a little liner, a little shimmer and….

Spring 2014: Spotlight on Hair

“Just sexy, gorgeous hair” — that’s how hair stylist Eugene Souleiman describes the look of our models on the Spring 2014 runway. Here, he tells us his secret to achieving those chic tresses.

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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Tory Entertains: Spring 2014 After-Show Lunch

After the Spring 2014 runway show, Tory and the design team headed downtown to Indochine for a celebratory post-show lunch. Here’s a look at what they had, in addition to a cocktail or two.

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.

Tory’s Playlist: Spring 2014 Runway

French songbirds meet Brazilian Girls in our Spring 2014 runway soundtrack. Here, the full show playlist. Hear it now on Spotify.

Spring 2014: Exclusive Wallpaper

To kick off our Spring 2014 runway show today, we’ve created an exclusive wallpaper design inspired by the collection. Download it below to your computers, iPads, iPhones and Androids. To see the rest of the season’s inspirations — and how this floral motif fits in — watch our live show at 9 AM ET at runway.toryburch.com.