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White jeans, friend or foe? They’re not as tricky a style statement as you might think. But don’t just take our word for it. Now that we’re past the Memorial Day mark, we enlisted writer Deborah Schoeneman — whose CV includes stints at HBO’s Girls, The Huffington Post, The New York Times Sunday Styles and New York magazine — to do a little sartorial investigating with Tory’s white jeans. Here, her full report.
Tomboy style lends itself easily to the summer season — it’s easy, comfortable and chicly effortless. We talked to Tory, here wearing the Noa Ankle Chino with the Brigitte Blouse, and got her take on what she likes about the look and how she wears it.
Calling all day trippers and getaway girls. Travel chic and in comfort with easy basics that strike a stylish, graphic chord — like printed scarves and striped tees and dresses. Bonus? They’re easy to pack, too. And if you can’t decide where to go, consult our city guides for great escapes both near and far.
Shop summer stripes and prints here. Go to Tory’s City Guides here.
The CFDA Awards are one of the biggest events of the year in fashion and last night’s show was no exception, with an appearance by former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (presenting an award to Oscar de la Renta). Here are some of the songs that popped and helped the night groove along.
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What would you think if your husband escaped for the weekend, to Barbados, with your six-month-old daughter, but led you to believe — through missed voice mails and texts — that he was simply giving you a rest while they went upstate to see his family? That’s the premise of Thea Goodman’s compelling In The Sunshine When She’s Gone. The novel explores the fantasy in the mind of every sleep-deprived mother — the idea of time alone — while tracing the way our lives transform when we plunge into parenthood and how, under pressure, marriage can both falter and blossom.
The Ballet Russes is more than just a storied ballet company from early 20th-century Russia. It defined an era and aesthetic, mingling East with West, and this summer it’s getting a massive exhibit at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. Founded by Serge Diaghilev in 1909, the company was a cocktail of crossover collaborations — common today, not so much then. So among the exhibition finds you’ll discover everything from costumes by Henri Matisse, Coco Chanel and Pablo Picasso to Giorgio de Chirico set designs and illustrations by Léon Bakst and Jean Cocteau.
Costume design for Vaslav Nijinsky as the Faun from The Afternoon of a Faun, 1912, by Léon Bakst; Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, Hartford, CT, The Ella Gallup Sumner and Mary Catlin Sumner Collection Fund
Every decade or so you get the perfect party storm — the right location, the best playlist ever and an eclectic crowd that brings all walks of life together to dance the night away. From Chez Regine and Les Bains Douches in Paris to the ultimate gold standard, New York’s Studio 54, they all had one thing in common: no one could resist. Now, it’s all happening again with Giorgio’s: A Modern Discotheque, party guru Bryan Rabin’s Saturday night bash at The Standard hotel on L.A.’s Sunset Strip. The talk of the town, it’s where celebs, socialites, drag queens, roller girls and the fashion set alike get their disco dance on.
It’s easy to lose yourself in Barbara Vaughn’s photographs, on view this week at San Francisco’s Dolby Chadwick Gallery. They toe the line between digital image and Abstract Expressionist painting — at first glance, you never know if it’s one or the other. Those undulating strokes and arty swirls à la Gerhard Richter or Jackson Pollock are actually water reflections off the Aegean and Adriatic coasts taken with a long-lens Nikon D7000. Can’t make her current show? You can catch Barbara’s work again at Sun Valley’s Friesen Gallery starting July 30th.
In landscape artist Perry Guillot’s hands, a pool is more than just a pool. It’s a breathtaking scene in which to idle the summer away, like at this private residence in Locust Valley, New York. The beauty is in its tranquility — simple scallop-cornered low yew hedges; American boxwood shrubs at the corners (“as quiet accents to complete the garden setting,” he says), and a less-is-more design approach free of paved surfaces or structures. As for seating, that’s fluid; Perry notes you can place it wherever you want on the open lawn.
Another year, another Cannes Film Festival. The screenings might have ended, but we’re still not over all the news and excitement coming out of the event. Here, we got our very own insider’s report, courtesy of French film critic Olivier Joyard. It’s your front-row view to the festivities.
Marianne Faithfull, the Rolling Stones, Francoise Hardy, Serge Gainsbourg, The Beatles — they’re pop culture icons, photographed a thousand times over and yet you’ve never seen them quite like this. Snap Galleries in London is holding an exhibit of previously unseen images of music’s Who’s Who by French photographer Roger Kasparian. With indelible image after indelible image, the show is the perfect snapshot of the Sixties and its Mod heyday.
Slideshow, from left: Marianne Faithfull; the Rolling Stones; Francoise Hardy; Beach Boys, and Keith Richards, photographed by Roger Kasparian, courtesy of Snap Galleries
“How do you take a Moroccan hat and a painting by Édouard Manet and make the combination work? Resort 2014 celebrates the spirit of the mix, where inspirations play off each other in different textures and prints. Painterly florals pair with jeweled embellishments; pleated chiffon, with a novelty hat motif, and raffia, with snakeskin-like leather. Accessories, meanwhile, have an equally feminine yet far-flung feel in patterned low heels, beaded straw bags and cutout cuffs.” — Tory
Stripes are a summer classic — easy, casual, relaxed. But there’s a polish to the pattern too. The Lake and Stars designer Maayan Zilberman, for example, topped off a simple shirt-and-shorts combo with Tory’s raffia Elaina coat for an arresting look that feels both pulled together and fresh. She added a shot of playfulness, too, with contrasting polka-dot sneakers and bright red lips.
Tory loves prints and patterns of all types, but stripes have long been a favorite of hers. Here, dressed in our Polina sweater, she shares her advice on how to wear and pair them.
As the Clash famously asked, should I stay or should I go? We say go — go away and travel, that is, or at least look the part. Whether you’re island hopping, road tripping or city bound, you can make a style statement with these standout Magpie sunglasses from our runway show. With its mix of graphic pattern and wood, they’re an easy — and unexpected — way to have fun with your prints.
Today is Mother’s Day in France so, to celebrate, we asked model, actress and activist Audrey Marnay for her guide to navigating Paris with the young ones. We all think of the City of Light as a romantic escape from the kids, but the mother of two shows us it’s the perfect place to explore with them as well. Here, discover the best spots for kid-friendly culture, eats and weekend getaways.
If twins (and surf buffs) Mike, left, and Alex Faherty have one mission, it’s to own the summer experience with Faherty Brand, their debut line of print-happy swim and casual sportswear. To drive home that point, they’re even going cross-country this summer in a trailer-turned-pop-up boutique because, hey, if you can’t make it to the beach, Faherty’s going to bring the beach to you. Here, the brothers talked shop, sustainable fashion and even squeezed in a few surfing tips, too.
Before you escape for the long weekend, here’s a refresher to get you in the loose and languid laid-back mood. Dubbed The Weekender — no explanation necessary — the cocktail was custom-created for us by Forrest Butler, co-founder of Royal Rose organic artisanal syrups. Consider it your new beach or poolside accessory.
Memorial Day is around the corner, the heat waves are coming, so what better time than now to turn the spotlight on a new band out of L.A. called Hot as Sun? The music trio — from left, Deborah Stoll, Jamie Jackson and WAZ — just released a debut album Night Time Sound Desire, a mix of sunny synth sounds and dreamy electro-pop-meets-hip hop. We talked to them here.
Ellsworth Kelly is having a moment. Well, another one. In honor of the artist’s 90th birthday next week, a number of museums are spotlighting his work, among them The Barnes Foundation in Philadelphia. On display till September 2nd, Ellsworth Kelly: Sculpture on the Wall features his influential monochrome paintings (above) as well as the massive Sculpture on the Wall centerpiece, which is having its own milestone moment. Originally installed in the Philadelphia Transportation Building, it’s the first time the work has been back in the City of Brotherly Love since it was removed and brought to New York in 1998.
Red Curve, 1986 © Ellsworth Kelly
Can you feel the heat? Summer is here and with it comes lazy lounging, mellow days, a sun-kissed glow and…wonderfully easy and effortless beachwear — from chic maillots to breezy caftans with a hint of vintage glamour. All you have to do is sit back and unwind, sexily.
Supermodel, entrepreneur, mother — Iman is a rock star (and, fittingly, a rock star’s wife). In our latest Cat’s Meow, she tells us what style tips she exchanges with husband David Bowie, how her definition of beauty inspired her business IMAN Cosmetics and why she is a “chic hoarder.”
South of the border, down Mexico way, is where we’ve most recently fallen in love. Of course, Tory’s long been a fan — artists’ haunt San Miguel and Tulum, with its ancient ruins, are two of her travel favorites — but the current object of our affection? Mexico City, where we’ve opened up a new boutique in Antara Polanco. Here’s our travel guide to the city’s must-see, must-visit and must-eat spots, from the best place for mescal to Frida Kahlo’s Casa Azul. We’re even throwing in our very own Mexico playlist to get you in the mood.
Go to Tory’s Mexico City Guide here.