We got some one-on-one time with Yasmin Kayser, the Fashion Director of Le nouvel Observateur and contributor at Obsession. Wearing Tory’s Neveah cardigan, the British native — who’s lived in Paris for the past three decades — shared her thoughts on French fashion and the City of Light.
Astrology expert Susie Cox clues us in on what to expect now that we’re in the earth sign of Taurus (April 19th – May 20th).
Our Summer 2013 collection taps into the spirit of wanderers and day trippers, no matter the destination — whether exotic far-flung locales or simple Saturdays in the park. Expect prints on prints, stripes on pattern and easy, effortless shapes that will take you through this season and beyond. To get in the mood, we teamed with stylist Brian Malloy, photographer Norman Jean Roy and models Dree Hemingway and Lara Mullen, who showed us a slice of that sunny leisure life.
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The official start of summer might be a few weeks away, but around these parts, we’re already getting a head start. Can you blame us? We love kicking back, rolling our sleeves up and indulging in warm-weather jaunts, whether near or far. Here, wearing the Brigitte Blouse, Tory talks about the season and her wardrobe essentials for it.
Just four more days to cast your vote for The Webby Awards this year! Here, we spoke to one of our fellow nominees, Imran Amed of Business of Fashion about his nod in the category of Best Business website. He gave us his nomination reaction, plus revealed whether he’s on the Cuba Gooding, Jr. or Marlon Brando camp of acceptance-speech giving.
InStyle and Lucky alum Ariela Suster left the glossy world of magazines to pave her way as an entrepreneur — while doing good in her native El Salvador to boot. Last year, she launched Sequence, a colorful and crafty accessories collection hand-threaded by artisans in the impoverished town of Tepecoyo, on the outskirts of San Salvador. We got the full story from Ariela, here wearing Tory’s Arielle sweater, Page shorts and Vanetta sandals, as well as her must-see highlights of El Salvador. Plus, she shared some words of wisdom, courtesy of dad and Marc Jacobs.
Celia Birtwell’s collaboration with designer (and then-husband) Ossie Clark helped define the Sixties and Seventies. She created the colorful, punchy prints; he, the flowy and romantic bohemian cuts. Together, the duo dressed the icons of the era: Marianne Faithfull, Talitha Getty, Pattie Boyd, Bianca Jagger, to name a few. Decades later, she’s still not slowing down — Celia just released a fun and kicky collection with Uniqlo. Here, we talked to the legendary print master, who also happens to be a major muse for artist David Hockney. That famous Mr and Mrs Clark and Percy portrait that David did of Celia and Ossie? It’s one of the most visited works at London’s Tate Gallery.
Laid-back leisure days and good books go together like love and marriage; you can’t have one without the other. So in celebration of boho week here, we asked Elissa Schappell, Contributing Editor and Hot Type columnist at Vanity Fair, not just for some literary selects but her picks for best bohemian reads. Whether you’re hitting the beach or channeling your inner Beatnik, she’s got you covered.
Angela Lindvall may hail from the American Midwest — Oklahoma, to be exact — but she’s practically synonymous with a certain hippie-chic wanderlust and sun-kissed Bali. Here, the eco-chic model talks to us about gypsies, Hemingway and the best bohemian drink.
You may know Cindy Weber Cleary as the Fashion Director of InStyle, where she’s been for the last 14 years, getting snapped in the front rows of fashion week. But she’s also deeply involved with the Promise Project, a nonprofit dedicated to helping underprivileged children with learning disabilities. On Tuesday, Cindy will co-chair, along with Dana Buchman, its annual Beautiful Promise gala and silent auction. Here, she tells us about the cause and why it’s one so close to her heart.
Tomorrow is Record Store Day and it’s fast becoming one of our favorite days of the year. We are even thinking about declaring it a holiday. So in celebration of vinyl, we picked through our record collection and found some great old grooves to join a few new ones. All of you who held onto your record collections — and are still thrilled to add to them — take these out for a spin and let us know what happens!
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Here’s another name to add to your must-know, must-listen list: Kilo Kish. The Florida-born, Brooklyn-based hip-hop singer — who was photographed with Tory in Elle’s current music issue — is turning heads with her infectious, slightly psychedelic conversational rap style. After a performance at last week’s Coachella parties, you can see her next at Downtown Record’s New York festival on May 10 (coincidentally, her birthday). We caught up with Kilo, née Lakisha Kimberly Robinson, at her Clinton Hill home to dish everything from her New York haunts, design ambitions and Christina Aguilera covers.
The Vogue Digital Creative Director might spend her days working in the glossy, lacquered world of Fashion with a capital F, but she’s a free spirit at heart. Here, Sally shares her bohemian inspirations and getaways.
Heading into Weekend 2 of Coachella, Harper’s Bazaar’s Joyann King sent us a quick dispatch of the best show, best dressed and best snack so far. Here, Joyann is in front of Fontenell house, wearing our Pat cardigan and Gabriel skirt.
With its perfect cocktail of sun, breeze and white sand beach, Trancoso is one of those getaway gems on the coast of Brazil. Not only did Georgina Brandolini d’Adda build a vacation home there, it’s where Bossa Nova royalty Bebel Gilberto chose to tie the knot back in 2010. We got the insider scoop on that slice of paradise from Stela Batochio, co-owner of the oceanfront and cliffside Jacaré do Brasil Casas hotel. Plus, she gave her tips to throwing the perfect beachside bash.
Spotted on the sunny streets of Mexico City during the Zona Maco art festival: Helsinki-born publicist Jenni Ingman wearing a bohemian-beautiful white dress accented with our Katie Fishmerman bag. Crisp white is a great canvas for showing off the tribal-like bits and baubles of the bag, inspired by Tory’s trips around the world — pom poms from Morocco, mirror-work from India….
Short of lighting patchouli (which would compete with the food) or sitting on the floor (uncomfortable for the long, conversational haul), you can add hints of hippie to a casual brunch or lunch. The vibe is strictly laid-back, as Tory did, using hand-painted blue and white clay cups and plates she found in Tulum, and minimal, earthy linens. The focal point, as ever, is a beautiful in-season arrangement that plays into the table’s colors.
For Filipa De Abreu, free-spirited bohemia is more than just a way of life; it’s her business. Not only has she criss-crossed the globe as a fashion and travel writer, but she also co-founded the Christophe Sauvat collection (with Christophe himself), which hinges on a romantic gypsy lifestyle. Picture Sixties Marisa Berenson…pulled into 2013. Here, wearing Tory’s Daria tunic, the Lisbon-based Filipa shares her bohemian essentials and dishes about a little-known insider getaway.
Last week, the art set converged on Mexico City for its annual Zona Maco contemporary art festival, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. Not in town? No worries. Photographer Abbey Drucker, wearing Tory’s Lilian cuff here, sent us her travel diary from the fair. She hit up a few additional scenic spots, too, including one very cool trip to the blue-walled Frida Kahlo Museum. Here, your front-row seat to it all.
Motown Records is having its moment, and we happily jump on that bandwagon being fans of Stevie Wonder, The Supremes and the like. As Motown: The Musical opens this week, written by Motown founder himself Berry Gordy, we caught up with star Valisia Lekae (a.k.a Diana Ross), here wearing the Tory Tunic. She tells us about her Supreme inspiration and how Dolly Parton and Audrey Hepburn played their part, too.
Remember that old adage, necessity is the mother of invention? That’s how Parisian Edwina de Charette went from music and television production to handbag designer — she couldn’t find a bag she liked, so she went ahead and made her own. She even trained alongside a leather artisan. Now she owns LaContrie, a line of bespoke leather goods, crafted straight from her atelier in Paris’ first arrondissement. Here, we get a few start-up tips from Edwina, photographed here at her studio, wearing Tory’s Marlow loafers.
The fashion tribe has a few fitness gurus it swears by, names like David Kirsch, Tracy Anderson and Gunnar Peterson. But if you’re in search of some zen with your workout, Melissa Perlman, who runs Tulum’s Amansala Resort and Bikini Boot Camp, is your girl. Here, she talks about her yoga- and mango-filled days and shares her tips for staying fit at the beach — and staying centered at home.
There’s an incredible back story to all the beautiful woven tie-dyes in our Spring 2013 show — they’re done in collaboration with There Is No Limit Foundation, a non-profit organization that empowers and helps to bring economic independence to communities in African countries. We spoke to co-founders and sisters Mariama Mounir Camara-Petrolawicz and Aissata Mounir Belgrade Camara on the partnership and giving back.
The first concert Tory ever saw was the Grateful Dead, back in 9th grade, at The Mann Center in Philadelphia. So in the spirit of bohemian week on The Tory Blog, we couldn’t help but pull together our list of favorite live songs from the band. So go ahead; channel your inner Deadhead with us here…