Ask Tory: Packing for an Island Getaway
Q: I always over-pack, even when I know I’m only going to be on the beach from morning to night. What’s your secret? A: I edit myself before anything goes in the suitcase. I also pack pieces that I know will go well together. On my recent trip to Myanmar and Thailand, I brought a […]
Inspiration: Lisa Eisner
Cheyenne-born photographer, filmmaker and former fashion editor Lisa Eisner is known for her beautiful photography, seen everywhere from W Magazine and French Vogue to Nowness. She also co-founded Greybull Press with Roman Alonso which produces covetable art books. Here, her photo album of what’s inspiring her now. See the feature…
Mr. Blasberg’s Etiquette: Jet Lag
Resolved to travel more in 2012? Mr. Blasberg knows how to beat jet lag, from Very Classy. 1. Be nice to the body before you fold it up like a lawn chair for a gazillion hours. Get a good night’s sleep the night before you travel and drink lots of water. Do not drink alcohol […]
To Do: Massimo Vitali Exhibits
File Massimo Vitali’s evocative photographs under “Wish We Were There.” His images of coastlines in Spain, Turkey and Italy are on exhibit at New York’s Bonni Benrubi Gallery and Brancolini Grimaldi in London.
Looking Great: Samantha Perry David
Pop colors are in Samantha Perry David’s DNA — she’s the daughter of Lisa Perry (known for vibrant designs) and grew up in an apartment full of Lichtensteins and Warhols. Here, the Harvard Business School student shows us how she styles Tory’s volcano red cropped jeans (with Lisa Perry’s “Baby” top and Dries Van Noten […]
Color of the Year: Tangerine Tango
Anyone in the design field is more than a little obsessed with Pantone, which organizes and cleverly names every color possible. Every year, the company appoints a Color of the Year, based off trends in fashion, art, film and travel. For 2012, it’s Tangerine Tango, a cheerful, prominent hue in our resort palette. Clearly, it […]
Tory Burch Resort 2012: London Calling
See London (and our Resort collection) through DJ-filmmaker-fashion provocateur Tabitha Denholm’s lens. The song? “Hold My Baby” by Laurent Lombard. The clothes? Leigh Flare Jean, Janeen Top, Lane Blouse, Fletcher High Heel Sandal and Meredith Tote.
Tory’s Playlist: New Year’s
Time to boogie oogie oogie in honor of 2012. Happy New Year! Listen now on Spotify. Playlist Take Care — Drake Feat. Rihanna Boogie Oogie Oogie — A Taste of Honey You Da One — Rihanna How Deep Is Your Love? — The Rapture Shame — Evelyn “Champagne” King Underneath It All — No Doubt […]
Resort Getaway: Natalie Joos
Natalie Joos, casting director and Tales of Endearment blogger, has packed her bikinis and is flying someplace warm. See the feature…
Jordan Salcito On: The Right Vintage
“So many flavors around the holidays revolve around spice so I keep a few rieslings on-hand — Trimbach’s bone-dry Cuvée Fréderic Emileis and Albert Boxler’s gorgeous rieslings from the Sommerberg vineyard. Heitz Grignolino, Napa Valley, CA 2008, is such a fun wine, if you can get your hands on a bottle! Grignolino means ‘the […]
New Year’s Getaway: Lucy Sykes Rellie
“Our family loves Harbour Island in the Bahamas for a Christmas holiday. Walking on pink sand (not snow), wearing next to nothing outside, eating turkey in a friend’s garden dressed in a tunic and mini skirt – heaven.”
New Year’s Getaway: Gigi Mortimer
“I love to be in Sun Valley for New Year’s. It’s the original mountain town and America’s first ski resort. The mountain has the perfect fall line, and I love spending my days chasing my boys down black diamond runs.”
New Year’s Getaway: Vanessa Getty
“The Big Island is my family’s favorite vacation destination; it is like a second home for us! The weather is always beautiful, the beaches are pristine, and the water is warm and clear… The ocean is teeming with incredible sea life — you can swim among dolphins every day and are guaranteed to see the […]
New Year’s Getaway: Tati Cotliar
“I’ve been going to Punta del Este for the holidays since I was born, so there is a bit of bittersweetness. The landscape is absolutely gorgeous: you have the sea next to small mountains next to forest of pinos. It’s a beautiful town — really chic, with lots of high buildings along the seawalk. But […]
New Year’s Getaway: Carlos Mota
“I am going to Cartagena de Indias in Colombia. It’s known as the ‘Latin Venice’ because of its colonial palaces and the incredible town filled with the most beautiful hidden houses and gardens. Going to the island of Baru to rest on the beach during the day is the perfect way to recharge your batteries […]
Tory On: Mixing Prints
Read how Tory mixes prints, one of resort’s biggest trends. See the feature…
Nathalie Kent’s Santa Fe
Photograph by Jim Arndt In 1995, French Vogue editor Nathalie Kent settled in Santa Fe and opened Nathalie, a boutique specializing in fashion, interiors and art. We asked this Southwestern transplant for her insider’s opinion on everything Santa Fe…. Shop I might as well say my own! I sell art, incredible Navajo rugs from the […]
Style Tip: Colorful Denim
The Look: Pulling off brightly colored denim whether it’s January or June. Style Tip: “I love bold, colorful denim. In the winter, when fall-back black needs spicing up, you can wear a pop-hued pair of jeans with a winter white or wool blazer. It transcends the seasons and looks great in the summer with simple […]
Christmas Getaway: Cristina Cuomo
“We are going to Albany! We’ll be with my husband’s family, as his brother, NY State Governor Andrew Cuomo, will be hosting us all for his first Christmas in the Governor’s mansion. My kids especially love swimming in the warm F.D. Roosevelt indoor pool that is encased in a greenhouse of glass that Roosevelt built […]
Spotlight On: Yo-Yo Ma
Yo-Yo Ma has won every major award imaginable (including the upcoming Kennedy Center Honors) for his classical cello work. His latest project? Touring with his bluegrass band The Goat Rodeo Sessions. We asked him about Petunia, his cello. My cello is… Petunia! I was visiting a school and a young girl named Brittany asked me […]
Mr. Blasberg’s Etiquette: Good Guests
This week from Derek Blasberg’s Very Classy social how-to — being a good guest.
Spotlight On: China Chow
Host and judge of Bravo’s Work of Art (finale tonight!), China Chow talks creative inspiration and what she always orders at Mr. Chow’s. See the feature…
Tory’s Playlist: Holiday Party 2011
Yuletide songs to keep your guests in the spirit for hours… Listen now on Spotify. Playlist The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On an Open Fire) — James Taylor featuring Toots Thielemans It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas — Michael Bublé Santa Baby — Eartha Kitt & Henri René Little Drummer Boy — Ray […]
Lauren Bush on…Giving Back
“Consider buying gifts for loved ones that give back or are better for the environment. The gesture is all the more meaningful if it is helping others.”