In honor of Autism Awareness Month, we spoke with Kristin Biddle, an autism activist and Tory’s friend from college, whose son was diagnosed with autism 12 years ago. Here, Kristin shares her experience as a mother, along with three essential pieces of information everyone should know about autism. See the feature…
Sally Singer, editor of T, is one of the keenest minds in fashion journalism, and she manages to keep up with three inquisitive, skateboarding daredevils — sons Malachy, 11, Pascal, 10, and Oscar, 8 — without missing a beat. Sally is our Mother’s Day Cat’s Meow. See the feature…
It takes a fearless fashion mind to brave a pair of shaggy mohair pants…and pull it off with panache. But that’s just the sort of style maverick Ann Bonfoey Taylor was. Turns out, such confidence marked Taylor’s entire life—when the 1940 Olympics were canceled due to World War II, the hopeful skiier instead trained […]
Once upon a time, author Camilla Morton asked designers like Chirstian Lacroix, Manolo Blahnik and Diane von Furstenberg to illustrate their own biographies through a witty retelling of classic fairy tales. The re-imagining of Sleeping Beauty in Christian Lacroix and the Tale of Sleeping Beauty is like a little bound work of art. Stay tuned for […]
Happy 10th Anniversary, TriBeCa Film Festival! This year’s star-packed lineup kicks off tonight with Cameron Crowe’s highly anticipated music documentary The Union about Elton John’s collaboration with his musical idol Leon Russell. Other hot tickets include the documentary Talihina Sky: The Story of Kings of Leon, which examines the band’s strict Pentecostal upbringing; Tony Kaye’s […]
Designer Rachel Roy took time out of her busy schedule to sit for a Mother’s Day portrait and talk about the joys of motherhood. The icing on the cake? Her beautiful daughters Ava, 11, and Tallulah, 3, joined, too. Her daughters seem to be as stylishly savvy as their mom — Ava styled her Japan […]
Aung San Suu Kyi is a symbol of hope to her Burmese countrymen and an international champion of democracy. The daughter of General Aung San, who led Burma to independence, she has tirelessly fought militant regimes for a free and democratic Burma, living under house arrest for 15 of the last years. She was most […]
Ariel Foxman and Tory at the In Style CFDA dinner at the Soho House in Los Angeles.
All ears are on the sun-kissed sands of Indio, California, as Coachella 2011 kicks off. Twitter is already all a-Twit over tonight’s collaboration between Interpol and cult movie director David Lynch and Sunday’s sonic double-punch of Kanye West and The Strokes. Wish we were there. Must remember to book tickets earlier for next year….
Speculation over who is designing Kate Middleton’s wedding dress is at a fever pitch. We’re equally intrigued by who her sister, Pippa, and her mother, Carole–both known for their quintessentially British style–will be wearing. Philip Treacy has been confirmed as the official milliner of the bridal party, so a slew of fanciful headpieces are in […]
New Jersey’s own Philip Taaffe has a singular way of interpreting what he sees in India, Morocco and the Middle East onto canvas. The results are always a kaleidoscope of print and color. His paintings and mixed-media pieces are on exhibit now through May 14 at the Gagosian Gallery. Artwork © Philip Taaffe; Image Courtesy […]
With all this talk of Kate Middleton and Prince William’s pending wedded bliss, it’s hard not to get swept up in l’amour. Enter Lovers by Peynet, a charming collection of the late, great illustrator Raymond Peynet’s work, a must for any hopeless (or hopeful) romantic.
Picasso, Miró and Dalì founded the modern art movement in Spain, but what did the trio paint before they were famous? “Angry Young Men: The Birth of Modernity”, at Florence’s Palazzo Strozzi, answers the question with an exhibition dedicated to the artists’ early work. From Picasso’s Blue Period to Dalì’s uber-realistic paintings, the exhibit, which […]
It’s those unguarded, in-between moments that are the best—and most difficult to capture. They’re photographer Martien Mulder‘s specialty. Here, Martien shares her favorite pics, including the above image of Proenza Schouler designers Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez. See the feature…
Nothing says spring and summer like an espadrille. Hands-down, the shoe everyone in our office is wearing is the Lace Up Espadrille—it’s got both height and comfort and, in olive, ivory or black, is a chic accent to any look.
Elephants, giraffes, high gloss models—they all look good through photographer Greg Lotus‘ lens. Impressions, an exhibit including Lotus’ work for Italian Vogue, W, Vanity Fair and GQ, is on view at the newly opened gallery of 1stdibs@NYDC exhibition space at the New York Design Center through April 15. Above: “Elephant”, Italian Vogue, 2007
If you love Lulu deKwiatkowski‘s beautiful textiles and fabrics as much as we do, you’ll appreciate her collages, like White Angels, above, on display at her CLIC Gallery exhibit until May 8th.
Before Julia Child was a top chef, she was a top spy. Who knew? In Jennet Conant’s new book, A Covert Affair, the bestselling author investigates Julia and Paul Child’s experiences during World War II as members of the OSS. Here, Jennet talks about Julia, spies and her love of WWII history. See the feature…
Andre Walker launched Tiwimuta, a high-concept magazine, in 2007—exploring art, fashion and everything in between. Here, he shares his inspiration. See the feature…
Novelist Plum Sykes shares her secrets to a stylish spring in our latest Guest Editor’s Wish List. Read more… To see Plum’s insider tips for a summer in Southampton, featured in Harper’s Bazaar UK, click here.
Tory recently sat down with Pamela Golbin for her latest series of FIAF’s Fashion Talks. Tonight, Golbin, also the Chief Curator of the Louvre’s Musée de la Mode et du Textile, is interviewing jewelry designer Lorenz Bäumer, and Oscar de la Renta on April 4. Here, we asked Golbin about her favorite fashion chats and […]
Tea Obreht’s debut novel, The Tiger’s Wife (no relation to the tiger mom), beautifully weaves together three stories in one. Everyone in the office is engrossed.
The Look: A classic, clean shirtdress, the perfect piece for spring, summer and beyond. Style Tip: It doesn’t get more effortless—or versatile—than a shirtdress. In navy or white, it’s a blank canvas to complement your favorite piece of jewelry or high platform. Cinch it with a belt—wide or slim—for extra definition.
