Introducing our new favorite flat, named after Chelsea, New York’s art scene mecca. We designed the ballet flat we’d want to wear for a full day, checking out different shows and exhibits. Comfort is key and so is style. While we’re on the subject of art — see Richard Avedon’s show at the Gagosian.
Our Tilsim Necklace is a subtle homage to Tory’s father, Buddy, and his love of charms. He once covered an old Zippo lighter with his favorite charms, turning it into a small work of art and instant conversation piece. The tortoise horse heads on our Tilsim are statement makers, too. A versatile addition to your […]
Earlier this year, Tory and her boys visited Myanmar — it was one of the most incredible experiences. On the trip, she kept a visual diary that we translated into our Road to Myanmar Pinterest board. Some highlights: seeing the ancient city of Bagan; sweeping the floors at Shwedagon Pagoda (a Buddhist tradition that ensures […]
“A recent trip to the Amalfi Coast inspired our Resort 2013 collection — soft whites and seafoam green with shades of pink, purple and blue. We did traditionally rich fabrics in casual, effortless ways: a striped knit with a pair of brocade clam diggers in pale gold and green, a ladylike day dress in a seahorse print or geometric, or a swimsuit with bustier detail. Our jewelry and accessories are laidback, too, from brocade brogues and straw bucket bags with paillettes to shell-and-crochet pendants and glitter walking sandals.” — Tory
See all of Resort 2013 here.
We came across Combines, a book that looks into Robert Rauschenberg’s life and work from 1954 to 1964. Part sculptor, part painter, he picked up odds and ends from the streets of New York to create more than 70 artistic collages and objets.
Rodman Primack is heading to Switzerland for the world-renowned Art Basel modern and contemporary art show (June 14-17). Here, the Blacklots founder, RP Miller Design head, art lover and globe trekker extraordinaire on his top 10 list of what to see, do and eat while he’s there.
Photograph by Roe Ethridge, Milan, 2012, courtesy of Greengrassi Gallery, Art Basel
Happy Valentine’s Day! Yes, you’re reading that right — it’s Valentine’s Day in Brazil. And Marina Larroudé, Style.com’s Brazilian-born Market Director, plans on celebrating in New York even though she’s in the thick of Resort Fashion Week. She told us what her ideal Brazilian Valentine’s Day in the Life would be like. It includes La Grenouille, Tory’s Gail dress and a special delivery from her daughter, Gloria.
We’re seeing stars. We loved sculptor Tom Sachs’ imaginary Space Program: Mars show at the Park Avenue Armory (see it before it closes June 17), and then Tory recently met Space Adventures’ Tom Shelley at Fast Company’s Innovation Uncensored conference. Space Adventures makes space flight dreams a reality for non-astronauts.
Not many people can call on Paul McCartney, Bruce Springsteen, Justin Timberlake and… Brian Williams to be in their band. But that’s what Jimmy Fallon did for his second album, Blow Your Pants Off, on Warner Bros. Records. On the album, the late night host and SNL alum and musical impression savant (his Mick Jagger still […]
How do we handle the heat? Chill weekends with friends, cocktails and the ultimate summer 2012 songs from Beach House, Best Coast, Jack White, Neon Trees and more.
The Look: Tribal meets practical — that’s the beauty of our Reena Wedge. With its Moroccan-inspired stitching details and height-boosting platform, it’s the ideal summer shoe. Style Tip: Available in four great colors, this ultra-versatile wedge is a mainstay of summer wardrobes. We love it worn with: Sundresses — to add a touch of the bohemian Skinny jeans — […]
We’re raising our teacups in salute of Queen Elizabeth’s Diamond Jubilee. Her 60 year reign is the longest in British history, and her loyal subjects and fans are throwing one giant street tea party in London today to celebrate. The Savoy, a legendary British hotel, gave us the menu for a proper English tea, while […]
As everyone starts their migrations to sunny summer getaways, Ed Ruscha’s current exhibit seems especially apropos. He pulled quotes from Jack Kerouac’s On the Road and plastered them on large, colorful canvases, on display at at Miami’s Museum of Contemporary Art.
Here’s to Brazil! To help toast our São Paulo boutique, Mrs. Lilien sent us a recipe for her favorite Brazilian drink — the Cucumber Caipirinha — from her new book Mrs. Lilien’s Cocktail Swatchbook. In her words, “this blended Brazilian delight is refreshingly crisp, boozilicious + outta sight!” Stationery courtesy of Mrs. John L. Strong
We’re channeling our grooviest bossa nova beat this week as we open our very first South American boutique in Sao Paulo. On deck? A little Getz & Gilberto, Ben, Jobin and plenty of rhythm.
Just a few more reasons to love Brazil. James Wojcik and Marianne Diorio sent us a photograph from their travel diary of a recent trip to Trancoso, Brazil. “Trancoso is a slice of heaven,” says Diorio, Senior Vice President of Global Brand Communications, The Estée Lauder Companies. “We stayed at Uxua Casa Hotel (above), which is […]
The chef-owner of The Crown and The Lion talks fresh mozzarella, where he eats and, yes, where he does his groceries.
“I landed in Brazil in 1979, when I bought my first tanga (string bikini) in red for $8,” reminisces Teri Agins, the fashion columnist for the Wall Street Journal who spent five years in Brazil as a freelance writer. “I got right into the swing of The Girl from Ipanema — and kept coming back.” To help celebrate the opening of the very first South American Tory Burch boutique in Sao Paulo, Teri recounts her favorite Brazilian memories and why she keeps going back….
Being in the garden, hanging out at the pool, swinging in hammocks, and playing tennis… a few of our favorite activities captured in our Summer 2012 Lookbook. Check out Dree Hemingway, Ruby Aldridge and Wolf Fleetwood Ross in the full lookbook here and download the video song Marathon by Tennis. Shop our Summer Lookbook.
Richard Avedon’s stark black and white portraits earned him a place in the cannon of photography and a devoted following among fashion cognoscenti. Through July at New York’s Gagosian Gallery, see his life-size group murals of iconic characters who shaped the 60s and 70s — from Andy Warhol and The Factory gang to activist Abby Hoffman and poet Allen Ginsberg.
Very Classy‘s Derek Blasberg on how to look like a seasoned traveler at the airport this summer:Mental State: With a smile on her face and a zip in her step, a lady is more likely to get that complimentary upgrade. Eyewear: Sunglasses to cover superficial signs of tiredness are a good idea. Watch: A lady is […]
Q: I’m getting ready for summer Fridays and long weekends. What are the five things I need? — Daniela, Maryland A: My boys and I are counting down the days — we spend our weekends in Southampton. We go to clam bakes, we fish, and my boys surf (I watch), so layers are essential — […]
First, we saw Brooklyn Decker — who is doing the rounds for not one, but two new summer movies What to Expect When You’re Expecting and Battleship — wearing our Bevin Dress, custom-made for her in the same mint color as our Beckett Dress. Then one of our Facebook fans, Jennifer Addison Youngs Harris, asked us what […]
Barbara Bush (above, left) and Jenna Bush Hager share that bond that only twins can. They call each other “Sissy” and are both devoted to social service. Jenna, a contributing correspondent for NBC’s Today show and a UNICEF Next Generation chair, is launching the Novo Project, dedicated to social change. Barbara is the CEO of Global Health […]