If you think pink is purely for the girlish sort, think again. That rosy hue offers a nice hit of color and joie de vivre, even for those who usually shy away from the all-out feminine. Take model Nadja Bender here, who pairs Tory’s Simon Utility Pouch with white sneakers, tomboy jeans and a leather-and-leopard-print coat. The shot of pink lifts the look from street-chic casual to just plain chic.
Last year, The Huffington Post won a Pulitzer Prize for National Reporting. A remarkable feat for any news outlet, but more so for one that is available exclusively online. But such is the vision of its founder and Editor-in-Chief Arianna Huffington. In seven years, HuffPo has become a one-click stop for news fiends, whether you need the latest headlines on international happenings, science discoveries or fashion trends. Huffington herself posts with the prolific frequency of a cub reporter hungry for her next story.
As part of our salute to International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month, Arianna shared with us her best advice (from mom), her favorite quotes and more.
There are amazing women doing amazing things every day in every corner of the world, and we salute them. Today is International Women’s Day, and March is Women’s History Month, but there’s just not enough space or time to cover everything we’d like. So here is but a teaser. But what a teaser it is. We asked Nancy Pelosi, Minority Leader of the U.S. House of Representatives and former Speaker of the House of Representatives, for the best advice she’s received and given, her hopes for the future and the role women play in our collective futures.
Sometimes we forget that there is genius living among us. So it’s nice to be reminded that Prince still reigns. From the first time we heard — and then saw — him we have been captivated by his incredible talent. Never a more compelling advocate of the dirty mind, Prince has fueled our passions and our dance parties for years and years…. So tonight, as legions of stars line up to pay him tribute at Carnegie Hall, we will party like it’s 1999.
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Christos Garkinos is a familiar face on the fashion circuit. As co-owner of L.A. vintage and designer consignment store Decades with Cameron Silver, he’s plundered the closets of VIP clothes hounds and long been a go-to for stylists, designers and the Hollywood set. You name it — Chanel! Yves Saint Laurent! Thierry Mugler! Comme des Garçons! — they’ve got it. Now, the duo are primed to be household names, too. They’re starring in their own reality show, Bravo’s Dukes of Melrose, which premiered last night. We got some one-on-one time with Christos and talked (resale) shop.
As A Tribe Called Quest once asked, Can I kick it? Why yes, you can. Right now, sneakers, kicks, tennis shoes — whatever you call them — are the must-have shoe. And we’re happy to report that, if the current Fall 2013 runways are any indication, the trend for casual kicks is going to continue all year long. The point of difference now: Chunky wedge sneakers are giving way to sporty-yet-streamlined silhouettes. We’re partial to the Old-School skater look. We just filled the brightness quota on our Miles style with fun floral prints.
Coming to a small screen near you: the not-so-small NBA star Baron Davis. The Esquire Network just announced a new summer show, the tentatively titled How I Rock It, in which the Knicks guard interviews stylish celebs, athletes and musicians. Here, sitting in his music room — with a wall of his favorite musicians and a beloved pair of bespoke sneakers — Baron talked about being an L.A. son in New York City, his nonprofit Rising Stars of America, the brotherhood of ballers and the importance of heroes — both on court and off.
“Electrifying” is how Lia Williams describes mentor Harold Pinter, who both directed and acted alongside this award-winning Cheshire, England, native. But it’s also a pretty apt description of the current London revival of Pinter’s play Old Times, which stars Williams alongside Kristin Scott Thomas and Rufus Sewell. The plot involves a married couple Kate and Deeley, who are visited by the former’s old friend, Anna. Anyone familiar with the Pinter oeuvre knows things are never as they seem, but there’s an added twist here: Williams and Scott Thomas are swapping roles every night, sometimes last-minute depending on a pre-show coin toss. We chatted with Williams about the theatrical ménage à trois and more.
For its 60th birthday, photography magazine Aperture got a glossy new facelift: bigger pages, more pages, better paper stock and a splashy new design by the award-winning London studio A2/SW/HK. Not all the changes were cosmetic, though. The new publication includes an impressive lineup of interviews, features and essays for all generations of art and culture lovers. Photographer Philip-Lorca diCorcia, for instance, offers an insightful look at one of his big influences: mid-20th century street photographer Garry Winogrand — who, it so happens, has a major show opening this Saturday at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art.
Untitled, c. 1969, by Garry Winogrand; used with Permission © The Estate of Garry Winogrand, courtesy Fraenkel Gallery, San Francisco
You enjoy life? French electropop star Yelle does — so much so that the singer (born Julie Budet) created her nom de guerre based on its YEL acronym, with a femme twist. She recently released a new single L’Amour Parfait, her first after 2011’s Safari Disco Club album. It’s still as kicky and infectious as her other dance tracks — not to mention coolly laden with synth sounds — but a bit more grown up and richly layered. Here, we chatted with the chanteuse, who also announced a new addition to her CV: Petit Bateau brand ambassador.
Nothing inspires interior designer Charlotte Moss quite like a well-curated page of images collected over time. So it makes sense that, even in this Pinterest-crazy world, Moss has devoted her latest book to an art form she clearly believes has staying power. Charlotte Moss: A Visual Life: Scrapbooks, Collages, and Inspirations even includes tips straight from the scrapbooks of Jackie Kennedy (whose White House menus and private-dinner notes are made public for the first time) as well as entertaining doyennes Elsie de Wolfe and Evangeline Bruce, among others. We spoke to Charlotte — who’s speaking at the Design Blogger Conference today and is auctioning a collection of art and furnishings at Doyle New York on March 7th — about her tricks of the trade.
The name Edie Parker may conjure up the Beats for some — she was Kerouac’s first wife — but for the fashion set, it means one thing: Brett Heyman’s collection of statement acrylic clutches, all glitter and glamour with a Fifties/Sixties bent. Here, the former director of public relations at Gucci talks to us about the inspiration, what it’s like to be head honcho and, of course, the story behind that moniker.
Next Thursday, on the sacred stage of Carnegie Hall, over 20 artists will gather to pay homage to the man from Minnesota who became the Prince of pop. For a change, Prince will sit back and take it in as the likes of Elvis Costello, The Roots, Talib Kweli, Blind Boys of Alabama and more cover his 35-plus year career. The event is part of Michael Dorf’s Tribute Series, where money raised benefits music programs for underprivileged students and not-for-profit schools in the New York City area. Tickets are still available here. Sounds like the kind of night to pull out your fuchsia suit and snowy-white cravat.
Today, all eyes were on a certain American in Paris — we’re talking Alexander Wang and his debut at Balenciaga, of course. But the Stateside invasion doesn’t stop here. There’s a restaurant in the 9th arrondissement that pulses to a New York state of mind: La Maison Mère, which serves up a mean fish taco, bacon cheeseburger and cheesecake — as well as a dish called L’Assiette Long Island, with smoked salmon and blinis. The fashion set’s already made the bistro its own. Consider it maison sweet maison for your comfort-food fix.
Suzhou native Bonnie Chen, who bounces between China and New York, is the latest model to tackle the multi-hyphenate career. In addition to the usual cover shoots and commercials (including a Mercedes Benz spot with George Clooney), Bonnie heads her own charity benefiting autistic children, writes for the occasional fashion glossy and, this month, has been hitting the runways shows as a reporter for the Top Fashion television program in China. Here, wearing Tory’s Ozzy sweater and Donovan skirt, the interviewer became the interviewee.
A truly great bag should be tough enough to weather both the whims of fashion and the scuffs and stains that come with everyday wear. Our signature Robinson Collection, made from high quality, scratch-resistant Italian leather, does just that. But life is life, and the occasional blemish occurs. Keep this care guide handy for such an occasion. Household items — cotton balls, rubbing alcohol and hand lotion — will keep it looking like new.
A classic men’s button-down — like our Brigitte Blouse — is a wardrobe workhorse. Whether you’re wearing classic white, a pop of color or a graphic print, you can dress it down and casual, cool and sportif, pretty and femme…. Watch the video for all the chic variations. It proves that the utilitarian shirt is just that — the most useful, and versatile, essential.
Artist Alia Penner lives a Technicolor life — in every sense of the word. Her illustrations and collages are a dreamy explosion of kaleidoscopic color. Her wardrobe is similarly punchy — all bright, electric and eclectic. And if you ever visit her home, overlooking downtown L.A., make sure you stop by during what she calls “Rainbow Hour.” We chatted with Alia (here wearing Tory’s Catarina caftan and Norah bucket tote) about what that is and got her tips for — what else? — wearing color, color, color.
Are you ready for spring break? Tory is. Here, wearing the Sanibel maillot, Evelin shirt, vintage square sunglasses and raffia knit hat, she talks about her packing essentials for that warm-weather getaway. Now she just has to book her ticket.
You know what they say: Different strokes for different folks. To that end, we’ve created a range of swim silhouettes for every style and body type — based on fittings, fine-tuning and your feedback. We’ve even distilled all that swim wisdom into a simple guide to make things easier. So what are you waiting for? Your perfect fit awaits….
One swimwear truism that’s always steered us right: the cover-up is just as important as the suit.
Yes, the beach cover-up is a perfect solve for the bikini-shy, but it’s so much more than that. It’s incredibly chic in an undone, bohemian sort of way. It cuts down on sun exposure (so important these days). And you can wear it right off the beach with the most minimal tweaks, like swapping bare feet for sandals. Here, our breakdown of the basic shapes to choose from — plus styling tips.
We’re always looking for ways to create a more perfect swimsuit. And with our latest collection, we may have mastered the ensemble de plage once and for all, thanks to our brand-new, wonder-working, Italian-made swim fabric. It’s comfy, refined and, most importantly, will smooth and flatter you in just the right places. How exactly? Find out.
The TED Conference kicks off today and this year’s meeting of the minds got us thinking about our own brain — or rather, what we can do to boost it. Maria Konnikova’s book Mastermind aims to help you do just that, with a little help from Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. It’s a how-to guide to sharpening your mind to think and observe like Sherlock Holmes — in contrast to our usual jump-to-conclusions mindset à la Watson. As Konnikova shows, using both scientific research and fictional Baker Street examples, knowing how to pay attention is not as elementary as it seems.
“Sunday. 8pm. It’s been a crazy weekend between lacrosse practice, birthday parties, homework projects and a little bit of work. Two friends are coming over for dinner, and we’re having Greek takeout from Milos. I set three plates at the bar — the blue, aqua, pink and pom poms are my nod to the Aegean. My mother Reva always loves dining at the bar. She says there’s something romantic and nostalgic about it, like they used to in old Hollywood movies in the 30s and 40s…. I like the way she thinks.”