Word of Mouth: Gagosian’s Oscar Bash

What is it about Larry Gagosian’s annual Thursday night dinner at Mr. Chow that’s made it one of the hottest Oscar week invites for the last 15 years? We think it’s the eclectic mix of people from all creative walks. You might find yourself enjoying squab-in-lettuce wraps next to Anjelica Huston or waiting in the valet line behind Tom Ford. Or discussing appropriation in fashion vs. art with Richard Prince, whose new Cowboys exhibit at the Beverly Hills Gagosian Gallery is the cause for this year’s celebration. While the guest list changes each year, there’s one thing you can count on: cool conversations about subjects other than just movies — a near impossibility during Oscar week.

Ask Tory: All About Akira

Q: Where do you find your inspiration for prints?

A: Ideas for prints and patterns come from anywhere at any time. I’ve been inspired by paint splatters on walls before. This season, our Akira print — seen on some of our dresses, skirts and more — is based off a tile pattern I saw a few years ago in Istanbul, an incredible ancient city. We tried to recreate the beautifully faded quality of the traditional Iznik tiles, which had withstood centuries of wind and sun in the Bosphorus. It’s one of my favorite prints for spring, summer and beyond.

Fall 2013: Front Row

Fashion Week is just as much about what’s happening on the sidelines of the runway. For instance, Anna Dello Russo in her Prada coat caught our eye — red and white is something we’re into for spring, too, and we love how she accented hers with a pink lip. Brad Goreski was there, looking post-Nemo-ready in a chic blanket coat and his signature bow tie. And then there’s everybody’s favorite street photographer, the great Bill Cunningham, who got everyone to smile.

Tory’s Playlist: Valentine’s Day 2013

Songs, like chocolate, are an essential part of a proper Valentine’s celebration. Here are some musical caramels and clusters. Sweet and some bittersweet.

Tory Entertains: Valentine’s Day Flowers

Sure, a dozen red roses are a Valentine’s Day staple, but why not skip the de rigueur for something chic and unexpected? White sweet pea blooms, packed tightly, feel fun and flirtatious while a mixed bouquet of red anemones and chocolate cosmos are dramatic and sexy. Whatever your floral leanings, don’t forget about the vase — simpler styles for busier bouquets and vice versa.

Arrangements by Helena Lehane and Raúl Avila, photographed by Noa Griffel

Fall 2013: Exclusive Wallpaper

In celebration of our Fall 2013 show this week, we’ve created a special wallpaper based on the backdrop to our runway. The inspiration: the feminine romanticism of Gustav Klimt, René Lalique and William Morris. Download this Tory Burch print to your computers, iPads and iPhones.

Day in the Life: Tory Burch

Our Fall 2013 show started around 9.20 AM, but for Tory, the day started much, much earlier. Here’s a snapshot of how the day unfolded.

Tory’s Playlist: Fall 2013 Runway

Where else would the Pet Shop Boys meet Claude Debussy but on our Fall 2013 runway? Here, the show’s playlist.

Fall 2013: Accessories Report

What’s the shoe of the season? The new jewelry statement? Find out in our accessories trend report.

Fall 2013: Trend Report

Here, a breakdown of Fall 2013’s runway trends, inspired by the work of René Lalique and the rich detailing of Gustav Klimt’s portraits.

Tory Entertains: Fall 2013 After-Show Lunch

Go behind the scenes with Tory once more. Here’s a peek at the menu for her post-show lunch, with her design team, at New York’s Il Buco Alimentari & Vineria.

Spotlight On: Fall 2013 Hair

Want to recreate the ‘do from our Fall 2013 runway? Here, hair stylist Eugene Souleiman breaks down the look and why he loves it.

Spotlight On: Fall 2013 Beauty

We caught up with our backstage beauty experts — makeup artist Diane Kendal and manicurist Marian Newman — on getting the Fall 2013 runway look. They shared their insider tips and clued us in to the upcoming trends. Two words: Think natural.

Fall 2013: Behind the Scenes

It’s show time! Well, almost. Here’s a first look at some of the behind-the-scenes action as we get ready for our Fall 2013 show on Tuesday…

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Fashion Week Survival Guide: As If’s Tatijana Shoan

If you were somehow under the impression that print media is dead, As If Editor-in-Chief Tatijana Shoan is here to prove you wrong. The second issue of her quarterly magazine, which features Alek Wek, Roxanne Lowit, Miguel Adrover and Isca Greenfield-Sanders, is an artful reminder why we love to hold glossy pages in our hands. Here, the photographer and former model talked to us about hitting New York fashion week — it involves recipes and a little Rosemary — and, as a cover girl for many a Harlequin Romance, gamely answered our question about Valentine’s Day plans.

Fashion Love: Philip Crangi & Darren Spaziani

You could call Philip Crangi and Darren Spaziani the power couple of accessories. Philip is the CFDA-winning designer of Giles & Brother while Darren is the Head of Accessories Design at Proenza Schouler. But it’s the little things, like being holed up in their New York apartment or finding (or making) thoughtful gifts, that make Philip and Darren each other’s best, well, accessory.

Astrologer Susie Cox On: The Year of the Water Snake

Happy New Year! Or rather, Happy Lunar New Year! We checked in with astrology expert Susie Cox on what 2013, under the Chinese zodiac, brings.