Ask Tory: Stylish Suiting
Q: If I buy just one look this season, what should it be? — Julia, London A: This season, the best investment is a tailored suit. A perfectly-cut jacket and trouser never goes out of style and can be worn in so many ways. I love a men’s-inspired chalk-stripe look paired with a bow blouse and leopard […]
Wish List: Amanda Hearst
Marie Claire’s Associate Market Editor Amanda Hearst is inspired by San Francisco, where today we are opening our first accessories-only boutique. Here, Amanda shares her fall Wish List.
How to Wear: The Bow Blouse 3 Ways
Our Waverly Blouse has endless styling possibilities. Our favorite looks are ladylike, casual and eclectic. See the feature…
Best Dressed: Kate Davidson Hudson
Elle Accessories Director Kate Davidson Hudson picks her favorite piece from our fall jewelry collection and shows us how it works with her signature style. See the feature…
Best Dressed: Du Juan
Model Du Juan, our Best Dressed, keeps our Waverly Blouse loose and louche with distressed jeans. See the feature…
Book of the Week: Bals
Paul Poiret’s famous Thousand and Second Night soiree in 1911 and Truman Capote’s 1966 Black and White ball are the stuff of fashion lore. We can relive them through Bals: Legendary Costume Balls of the Twentieth Century, for which historian Nicholas Foulkes researched nine of the most glamorous events, including first-person accounts from attendees like […]
To Do: Frank Stella exhibit
We see squares. Lots of squares. New York’s Paul Kasmin Gallery is opening a Frank Stella exhibit today through October 29th. Stop by and see the square canvas pieces that Stella is known for, including the famous New Madrid, above. Frank Stella New Madrid, 1961 © 2011 Frank Stella, Courtesy ARS
Spotlight On: Daphne Oz
Meet Daphne Oz, co-host of The Chew premiering today on ABC . See the feature…
Tory Entertains: A Fall Lunch
Chef Dana Minuta’s taps into the end of the season with an Indian summer menu. See the feature…
Tory On: The Bow Blouse
Tory on the chic, timeless bow blouse, our fall wardrobe staple. See the feature…
Spotlight On: Kenneth Jay Lane
Costume jeweler Kenneth Jay Lane talks about his love of sea creatures and Jackie O. See the feature…
To Do: de Kooning at The MoMA
Hard to belive, but in the late 1950s, famed Abstract Expressionist Willem de Kooning turned down an opportunity to exhibit at The Museum of Modern Art. His reasoning? “Not ready.” Now, the museum will host its first-ever retrospective of de Kooning’s work, featuring 200 works of art spanning seven decades. Above: Willem de Kooning, Pink […]
Book of the Week: Adirondack Style
We’re ready for crisp fall morning walks and cozy nights around a fire (toasting marshmallows). We’ve already packed our bags with duck boots and cable knits. Here’s our inspiration: Adirondack Style: Great Camps and Rustic Lodges.
Best Dressed: Sara Ruffin Costello
Wall Street Journal columnist Sara Ruffin Costello talks 70s glamour, the city of New Orleans and what she loves about fall. See the feature…
Fall Getaway: Richard David Story
Departures’ Editor-in-Chief, Richard David Story just returned from a trip to the South of France for foie gras, Negroni sbagliatos and lounging in a private cabana.
797 Madison: Opening Party
The friends, the family, the fashion—see pictures from the opening party for our flagship boutique at 797 Madison Avenue.
CFDA Mentorship
What does it take to make it in the fashion industry? More than a great pair of shears. Through the CFDA’s Fashion Incubator program, Trey Laird, of Laird + Partners, has mentored designers Prabal Gurung and Waris Ahluwalia on how to navigate both art and commerce. Here’s what they had to say…
Tory’s Playlist: Spring 2012 Runway
Escape to Deauville in the Twenties — our Spring 2012 playlist, put together by Frederic Sanchez for our first runway show! Listen now on Spotify. Playlist Tout Dit — Camille San Michelle — Dislocation Dance Ta Douleur — Camille Vivre Pour Vivre (Theme de Robert) — Francis Lai
Spring 2012: Accessories Report
“Accessories are a melange of color and texture.” — Tory
Spring 2012: Trend Report
“Spring 2012 is inspired by Deauville in the Twenties—sporty and polished with an emphasis on special details.”—Tory
Behind the Scenes: Spring 2012
See how Tory and the team prepared for our very first runway show. Go behind the scenes…
Spring 2012: Beauty Report
An hour before our show, model Arizona Muse sits patiently in hair and makeup. Here, notes from the beauty experts. The Hair Stylist: Eugene Souleiman Beauty Brief: “Very simple, masculine bobs girls wore in the Twenties.” Get the Look: Spray bristle brush with Wella’s Shimmer Delight for shine. To tame fly-aways, spray hair with Wella’s […]
To Do: Alex Katz at Gavin Brown
Maverick painter and sculptor Alex Katz has always had a way with color and figures, making him a favorite of the fashion crowd. It’s great timing, then, that the Brooklyn-born artist’s first New York show in two years starts during Fashion Week. Check out Katz’ canvases of evocative portraits and flower-strewn fields, at Gavin Brown’s Enterprise.
Tory On: 797 Madison Avenue
Our new 797 Madison Avenue flagship is finally open! Here, Tory talks about what inspired the space.