Playlist: DJ Scilla
DJ Scilla has a strict regimen for editing her playlists. “I play it in my car for a week — if I don’t skip any songs, it’s good.” Here, Scilla’s fast-forward-proof picks. Hear them now on
Book of the Week: The Architecture of Happiness
Can the color of your walls or the curve of your couch affect your psyche? Can the shape and style of your rooms be curative? In The Architecture of Happiness, Alain de Botton argues yes.
Word of Mouth: Roger Vivier at Aguttes
Everyone from Josephine Baker and Queen Elizabeth II to Catherine Deneuve and Cary Grant walked in Roger Vivier’s shoes. He was known for the pilgrim buckle pump, over-the-top thigh-high creations and kick-starting fashion’s obsession with the stiletto. If you’re a fan, over 400 of the famed designer’s shoes and paper collages are being auctioned at […]
Word of Mouth: Lennon’s To-Do List
There is something delightfully voyeuristic about the to-do lists of public figures. That’s why this list of chores by John Lennon is so compelling (and perhaps also why it’s selling for $3000). From the books he wants to read to humdrum tasks like waiting for the cable guy, it’s an intimate look at an icon’s […]
Style Tip: The Tights-Shoe Balance
Sometimes, it’s just too cold to go bare-legged, especially for winter holiday parties. Good thing sheer black tights are back and look great with everything from classic black satin pumps or metallic strappy sandals to colorful velvet styles. For day, opaque matte gray or black tights work with booties, boots and pumps alike.
Best Dressed: Veronica Beard(s)
What are the chances? The design duo behind Veronica Beard are sisters-in-law Veronica Swanson Beard and Veronica Miele Beard. Here’s another thing they share — they’re both Best Dressed for holiday.
A Tastemaker’s Fall Getaway: Hilary Newsom
Hilary Newsom, president of PlumpJack, shares her ideal getaway. See the feature…
Entrepreneur: Julie Macklowe
From hedge fund to startup — all while keeping up with a toddler, vbeauté’s Julie Macklowe navigates entrepreneurial waters with style and boundless energy. We asked her how she does it. See the feature….
Tory Entertains: Thanksgiving Dinner
Between Tory’s family recipes and chef Dana Minuta’s new takes on the classics, Thanksgiving will be particularly delicious this year.
Spotlight On: Julian Niccolini
Julian Niccolini is as famous as his restaurant, The Four Seasons. Here, he shares all his secrets, from the best seat to that signature pink puff of cotton candy. Here, Julian on the Four Seasons…
Book of the Week: Sophie and The City
Meet Sophie, the inquisitive young heroine of The Super Adventures of Sophie and The City. In her seersucker Ralph Lauren dress and Reva flats, she traipses through her father’s NYC office — a stylish and lovingly veiled peek inside Conde Nast’s 4 Times Square, where author Kelly Florio Kasouf’s own father Steve Florio was a […]
Entrepreneur: John McDonald
From his foodie-favorite restaurants — Lure Fishbar, MercBar, B&B Winepub and Chinatown Brasserie — to Tasting Table and EBOOST, John McDonald just wants everyone to eat and live well. We spent 10 minutes with the restaurant and media entrepreneur. See the feature…. To celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week, we will be posting interviews with big thinkers, so […]
Inspiration: Leopard
With Andy Warhol on her arm, Edie Sedgwick was the poster girl for New York’s ultra cool Sixties art scene. She was known as much for her signature leopard coat as she was for her short hair and strong brows. Edie is an enduring style icon and a good argument for adding a little leopard […]
Spotlight On: Samantha Ronson
DJ Samantha Ronson has music in her genes — she’s the daughter of Ann Dexter-Jones, step-daughter of Foreigner’s Mick Jones and sister to siblings Charlotte and Mark. For Tory’s recent book party for Mindy Kaling’s Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me, Samantha titled her old-school playlist “You’re Hanging Out with Mindy.”
Book of the Week: Nostalgia in Vogue
If you’re obsessed with beautiful archival photos and slices of pop culture history — like we are — pick up Nostalgia in Vogue. It’s a collection of essays by the likes of Joan Didion, Patti Smith, Joyce Carol Oates and Karl Lagerfeld inspired by the magazine’s popular “Nostalgia” column. Carly Simon photographed by Jack Robinson, 1971
The Tuxedo 3 Ways
The tuxedo is the ultimate boy-meets-girl look. It’s strong, feminine and chic. It’s also one of the most versatile pieces you’ll ever have. See the feature…
Tory On: The Tuxedo
There are so many reasons why the tuxedo is always the right thing to wear for evening (or day). See why Tory loves this timeless, powerful look. See the feature…
Spotlight On: Marisa Berenson
Yves Saint Laurent dubbed Marisa Berenson the “girl of the Seventies.” Enough said. Here, the model-actress – and granddaughter of Elsa Schiaparelli – talks about her remarkable career, her new book,
A Life in Pictures, and what it was like to work with Saint Laurent.
Style Tip: The Coat-Bag Balance
Jacket shape so often dictates what kind of bag we wear. As in, it’s impossible to fit a short-strapped tote over a low, raglan coat sleeve. There’s a great bag for every coat, though. Click through the slideshow…
Spotlight On: Anh Duong
Anh Duong has painted everyone from Karen Elson to the Schnabel family patriarch, Jack, but self-portraits have been her latest focus. The former model and actress shares the inspiration behind her upcoming exhibition at Sonnabend Gallery.
Spotlight On: 100 Unforgettable Dresses
Every dress tells a story — and no one knows this better than Hal Rubenstein, InStyle’s Fashion Director. In choosing 100 Unforgettable Dresses for his new book of the same name Rubenstein focuses not only on the frocks, but also on the woman who wore them and their larger impact on fashion. Here is Sarah […]
How to Wear: Navy & Black 3 Ways
Navy and black make for a striking — and ultra chic — pair for evening. Here are three ways to translate this look for holiday. See the feature…
Word of Mouth: Tory Burch Fragrance
Tory is thrilled to announce that we are working on Tory Burch fragrance with Estée Lauder. We have always been inspired by Estée’s passion for philanthropy and entrepreneurship, and we are excited to partner with the Lauder company. The picture above is of Estée in the Sixties, mixing and developing scents like a true alchemist.
Photograph courtesy of The Estée Lauder Companies
Spotlight On: Peter Callahan
“People are drawn to the whit and whimsy behind my hors d’oeuvres,” says New York caterer Peter Callahan. Here, his thoughts on dinner parties and dream dates. See the feature…