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).
It’s kind of amazing all the ways color can inspire. Since it’s our favorite fashion color, we couldn’t pass up the chance to show our true blue roots. It seems the likes of Buddy Holly, Lana Del Ray, Elvis Costello and — of course — Miles Davis agreed.
Husband-and-wife team Thomas and Tiffany Campbell are known for creating surf films that inspire even the most committed land-lovers. And they pay as much detail to layering in the perfect songs as they do finding the perfect wave. Thomas explores surf and skate culture, while Tiffany has focused on wave-riding women in Dear & Yonder. They shared some of their favorite images, songs and surf spots.
To shoot our Pre-Fall Lookbook, we hit the streets of NYC with a line-up of ultra-wearable looks. What exactly does “pre-fall” mean? It’s those season-spanning styles that transition from summer’s hot weather to cooler temps. Shot by Lachlan Bailey, styled by Brian Molloy and worn by models Anna Selezneva and Lydia Carron, it’s full of great basics, easy to wear prints and lots of navy… the fundamentals of a modern wardrobe. Click through for a closer look at the collection and style tips: See the Lookbook.
The I Love Your Style author’s summer is packed with bright colors, bohemian florals, cool music and getting ready for a move to the English countryside.
Perry Guillot takes a less-is-more approach to landscape and architecture that always results in seriously beautiful gardens and spaces. His minimalist designs can be seen up and down the Northeastern coast and in the pages of W magazine, the New York Times and Architectural Digest. Here, some of Perry’s favorites.
We’re thrilled to announce our partnership with Moda Operandi — as of today, our Resort 2013 collection is available for pre-order through June 26. In the spirit of resort (and summer), Lauren Santo Domingo, Moda Operandi’s Creative Director and co-founder, shares her upcoming vacation musts.
Welcome to the new Tory Blog, we’re relaunching on a blue note. This week we are featuring all forms of blue — from sculptures to surfers to summer table settings to street style. Here, Tory’s take on why she loves this forever-classic color.
Just add blue (a beautifully basic blue button-down, that is). That is legendary photographer Lord Snowdon’s secret to making a great portrait of one of his famed subjects — David Bowie, Serge Gainsbourg and countless others — even greater. These portraits are collected in Snowdon Blue, a book his daughter Frances von Hofmannsthal penned in collaboration with Swedish denim label Acne, which has created a limited edition collection of just these kinds of shirts.
Blue isn’t just a sartorially-pleasing color, it’s an arty one. Art maven Jeanne Greenberg Rohatyn talks about a brilliant blue vase, by Takuro Kuwata, nestled in a sunlit corner of her Salon 94 gallery.
Blue is beyond. Tory’s feeling it on the runway, and as a result, London’s Blue Bar, at the famed Berkeley Hotel, seemed like the ideal spot to celebrate the arrival of our newest collection. Get their recipe for a Blue Cosmopolitan, in just the perfect shade of cerulean.
Q: How do you like to set a table? — Tamsin, Chicago A: Whether I’m dressing myself or a table, I love to mix colors and patterns. This summer I’ve been pairing different shades of blue with white. Since returning from a family vacation in Italy, I have been combining hand-painted Italian pottery with cobalt […]
One of the quintessential wardrobe staples? A great navy suit. The secret to keeping it cool — not stuffy — is all in the styling. We took our latest version of this menswear classic — the Beverly Suit — and remixed it a few different ways. Worn together, it’s polished perfection. Broken apart, the blazer sharpens up the most casual looks. And a tailored navy pant? It doesn’t get more versatile than that.
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 […]