Bethany Cosentino, the lead singer of Best Coast, talks about channeling Fleetwood Mac and gives us myriad reasons why she believes L.A. is the best coast.
On your playlist now… Beach House, Fleetwood Mac and Flying Lotus
Favorite other L.A. band… Abe Vigoda
Your stage style is… Stevie Nicks at a 90s sleepover.
The Rolling Stones turn 50 today. In 1962, Mick and Keith were just 18, and Mick was still a student at the London School of Economics. Then known as the Rollin’ Stones, they played at London’s Marquee, a basement club, to a crowd of around 100. Today, well, they are the kings of rock. The Stones are planning something big to mark the occasion (their site has been coyly alluding to it), while The Rolling Stones: 50 book and photo exhibit at the Somerset House debut Friday. Rock on, Stones.
Ever wonder what goes in Meat Loaf’s meatloaf? Or how Rod Stewart handles his hangovers? Then you’ll love the book Rock ‘n Roll Cuisine, a compilation of recipes from the likes of Debbie Harry, Stevie Nicks and Mick Jagger. The recipes and dishes are served up with wit and whimsy. Exhibit A: Cher’s Boyfriend-Approved Macaroni Salad. Exhibit B: Yoko Ono’s Dream Soup (with its ingredients of sunshine, hope and laughter). Our favorite? Stewart’s hangover sandwich for those “who have not the nerve nor the know-how to venture forth therein after a very hectic Saturday night.”
We asked: What album changed your life and what album never gets old? Everyone from Serge Becker and Misshapes’ Geordan Nicol to T’s Sally Singer and Sally Taylor (daughter of James) answered. We also spoke to Karmin’s Amy Heidemann, Delta Rae’s Brittany Holljes, Sleeper Agent’s Alex Kandel, Rye Rye and Rita Ora — five artists who are a part of Rolling Stone’s Women Who Rock (readers choose which one will end up on the cover of the September issue).
Everyone’s first memories run deeply: Listening to Bob Marley on a Walkman, memorizing Joni Mitchell lyrics, roller skating to Michael Jackson, loving some fun. or getting that funny feeling in your stomach that only a perfectly crafted pop song can give you.
Mark Ronson deserves a little R&R. He’s had a busy year — he scored Carbon Life with Miike Snow’s Andrew Wyatt for London’s Royal Ballet; he wrote Anywhere in the World, a song for the upcoming Olympics; he produced multiple albums, like Rufus Wainwright’s. So Mark is packing little more than a toothbrush and heading to Mnemba Island, a pristine slice of white sand off the Tanzanian coast.
Where I’m going… Mnemba Island.
What I’m packing… Two pairs of swimming shorts, two shirts, toothbrush, a razor and a few books.
During the day I will… Swim, read and love.
Was 1970 the lost year in music history? Yes, says journalist David Browne in his book Fire and Rain, now in paperback. By spotlighting those 365 days in the lives of the Beatles, Simon & Garfunkel, James Taylor and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, he shows how 1970 — and not Woodstock’s 1969 — was key in ushering in the new sound (and culture) of the Seventies. We asked Browne about this pivotal year.
Why 1970? It saw the collapse of so many landmarks of the Sixties and, at the same time, the year ushered in much of what we came to associate with the Seventies. Those 12 months truly were a period when one era ended and another, very different one began. We really never were the same after.
We had to bring Jimmy Fallon back for our first-ever music issue. After all, the late night host is a genius at spot-on musical impressions, from Springsteen to Jagger. Here, Fallon talks about his first concert, whom he’d switch places with and his one guilty pleasure.
What song changed your life? Crying by Roy Orbison. I didn’t realize you could be that operatic in a pop song.
First concert… Weird Al Yankovic at the Ulster Performing Arts Center in Kingston, New York. It was the Dare To Be Stupid tour. My parents took me.
Our debut music issue is here! And we’re kicking things off with a one-on-one chat with Tory, who’s long had a love affair with all things music. Here, she reveals everything from her first concert to her current playlists to what to wear to summer’s music fests….
Album that changed your life… Neil Young’s Harvest. I remember sitting in my bedroom listening to it over and over.
First concert… The Grateful Dead, in 9th grade. Still one of the best concerts I’ve ever been to.
Your go-to music fest look… Something with a bohemian vibe — a little crochet, a light T-shirt, strappy sandals, bright accessories and a great tote. And of course sunglasses.
Social entrepreneur Hannah Bronfman wears her clothes with confidence. Here, the founder of the eco-friendly record label Green Owl talks about music, her inner foodie and secrets to great style.
Most stylish summer music fest… It’s hard to be stylish at a summer music festival because it’s so hot but SummerStage [in Central Park] really brings out an eclectic crowd of New Yorkers.
What makes a great playlist? You’ve gotta have some variety – a little bit of Top 40, some classic, classic rock and a few indie dance songs.
Hillary Thomas, the co-founder and partner of her eponymous design firm, gives us her tips and tricks for making a home chic and summery.
A chic home is… Bright, happy, colorful and has a touch of humor.
The color I am feeling for summer is… Green — all shades!
The easiest way to make a room feel fresh is… A bright throw pillow, a new lampshade and a fun finial.
Happy July 4th! On our to-do list: sparklers, watermelon, sunglasses and backgammon. We asked known game-players Jill Kargman, Jill Demling, Suzanne Todd, Eric Buterbaugh and Lulu deKwiatkowski for some more ideas.
“First Line Of A Dirty Novel. Each person writes down a sentence and Jamie Lee Curtis (who we play with) writes the real opening line. She reads them all out loud and then we vote on which one we think is the real first line. Serve with wine for maximum effect.” — Jill Kargman, author
Ease into summer with this playlist for Old Glory — perfect for backyard barbecues, beach clam bakes and rooftop parties. To celebrate, we’re launching our Spotify page, so you can stream Tory’s playlists every week.
Kisses’ highly addictive song Bermuda sets the vibe for our behind-the-scenes Pre-Fall 2012 video. Models Anna Selezneva and Lydia Carron, styled by Brian Molloy, are the perfect scene-stealers in streamlined silhouettes with just the right amount of sexiness.
For style tips, see our Lookbook.
Leanne Shapton, one of our favorite artists, competed in two Olympic swimming trials. Her new book Swimming Studies dives into her personal journey with the sport, from being a competitive teenager to an adult who loves the simple act of swimming. We asked her more…
Swimming and painting are similar… because they both require striking a balance between physical skill and trust.
When I swim I feel… balanced.
My first memory of being underwater is… realizing that my brother was joking when he told me I was one of the humans who could inhale water.
My favorite spot to swim is… Stadtbad Mitte, Berlin.
Place I dream of taking a dip is… Alvaro Siza’s Leça De Palmeira swimming pool near Porto, Portugal.
Favorite painting of a pool is… Leon Kossoff’s Children’s Swimming Pool, Autumn Afternoon, 1971. You can practically smell the chlorine, hear the bellyflops and feel the lurking verruca.
London-based Oliver Walsh is the man behind Discoveredd, a new social site that’s all about what inspires people. In his other day job — CEO at Wednesday, a digital creative company — he helps brands create web sites that are beautiful and user-friendly. (He and his team worked on our own Tory Blog.) Oliver is also happy to give advice to young entrepreneurs. Read what he has to say about starting up and sustaining a business.
When starting a company you must… Make sure that you surround yourself with the best people you can…ideally much smarter than you!
The best business advice I’ve received is… Never get comfortable.
I love what I do because… The power of creativity surprises me every day.
Understated sexiness makes a powerful statement. Case in point: Our Vivian Pump. A snake print in natural, earthy shades works like a neutral, while adding a little texture and exotic edge — plus, it’s a truly wearable color year-round. A sky-high heel elongates your silhouette, creating the look of legs that go on for miles. We designed a few variations on the strappy snake theme, so you can pick your poison: Shop Snake Heels.
That’s Italy’s host Filippa Lagerbäck looks great in blue (and pretty much anything else). The Swedish-born model-turned-tv personality talks about style.
A tribute to the beloved writer, filmmaker and mother. Through her books, movies and plays, Nora Ephron mastered the art of making people laugh through their tears. She delivered the gods-honest truth about love, marriage, divorce, aging (and even cooking) with humor. We each have our own Ephron favorite — Heartburn, When Harry Met Sally, I Feel Bad About My Neck, Scribble Sribble, Love, Loss and What I Wore, I Remember Nothing…. Thank you, Nora. You are a giant.
What could be better than a lazy summer lunch at New York restaurant The Crown, followed by an afternoon of Upper East Side gallery hopping? Chef-owner John DeLucie gives us recipes for their niçoise salad and chocolate soufflé, and resident sommelier Jordan Salcito recommends the perfect wine to pair with each. Tonight, John Delucie — chief proprietor of The Crown and The Lion — will be a guest mentor at our Tory Burch Foundation entrepreneur event in New York City.
New York’s newest boutique hotel, the NoMad is the perfect mix of old-school architecture (Beaux Arts), cool interiors (modern French) and pure luxury (a grass-lined terrace in New York City!). Book an Atelier or Suite room — the blue details provide a calming haven from the bustle of the city. For more on the NoMad and all the other places to sleep, eat and see in the city, check out our New York City Guide.
When titans met (sort of). In its upcoming Turner Monet Twombly: Later Painting, the Tate Liverpool is bringing together masters JMW Turner, Claude Monet and Cy Twombly. All three were fascinated by landscapes but translated them so differently. While London is gearing up for the upcoming Olympics, this is the perfect chance to stop and appreciate […]
Must-read is an understated review of Jess Walter’s latest novel Beautiful Ruins. In a story that goes from a sun-kissed 1960s coastal town in Italy to present-day Hollywood (with a timeline jump to WWII), Walter’s signature wit is in peak form. As sprawling as the various narratives and characters — including Richard Burton circa Cleopatra — are, it makes for a beautiful read.
Christy Turlington Burns recently hosted her very first Every Mother Counts Power Lunch. EMC, which the supermodel-turned-filmmaker founded in 2010, champions better maternal health and advocacy here and internationally. Between the Power Lunch at Michael’s, tv stops at CNN and Today, and her daughter Grace’s gymnastics meet, it was just a typical day in the life.
Astrology expert Susie Cox tells us what to expect this month now that we are in the sun sign of Cancer (June 20 – July 22).