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Meet the Artist: Cecilia Paredes

Monday, May 20, 2013

You’ve heard of camouflage, but never quite like this. Peruvian artist Cecilia Paredes, who currently lives in Philadelphia, hides herself in plain sight by painting herself into landscapes and scenes. Just take a close look at the work above — you’ll see an outline of an arm, shoulders…. Here, we chat with the artist herself.

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Entrepreneur Talk: Terra New York

Saturday, May 18, 2013

A stylish raincoat doesn’t sound like the most elusive of fashion finds, yet Marie Saeki and Yurika Nakazono recognized a void in the market and, in 2009, launched Terra New York, a collection of city-chic rainwear and waterproof accessories. We spoke to Marie, who also owns her own public relations firm, and Yurika about the line and got their business advice, too.

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Most Wanted: Alexis von Viragh Jewelry

Friday, May 17, 2013

Alexis von Viragh is always looking for a new adventure. And on her travels, the Bangkok-based expat always collects good luck talismans, amulets and stones that she works into her signature necklaces. Alexis has crafted a capsule collection of necklaces that are available exclusively at our Madison Avenue boutique and on her own site. Here, we asked her about inspiration, superstition and style.

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Ask Tory: The In-Between Wardrobe

Friday, May 17, 2013

Q: Some days, it’s warm. Some days, it’s cold. What do you wear in between seasons?

A: When the temperature could go either way, I rely on lightweight layers — especially if you’re in an office. I always have a tailored jacket that I can peel off or put on as needed. Right now, I love our Hayley jacket. It’s a light knit that feels like a cardigan but still has the right amount of tailored structure. I wear it with the Kyra polo. The scalloped pattern creates a cool optic and bold statement.

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Denni Elias On: Mexico City

Thursday, May 16, 2013

Chic Muse blogger Denni Elias has crisscrossed the globe and lived everywhere from Vancouver to Los Angeles to Paris (where she’s based now). Her roots, however? They’re in Mexico City, where she was born and bred. Here, we chat with Denni about her style influences and got her insider’s guide to her hometown.

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Tory’s Playlist: Mexico

Thursday, May 16, 2013

There’s something magnetic about Mexico — from the culture scene in Mexico City to the beautiful ruins of Tulum to the vibrant art in San Miguel. The rich musical heritage runs deep, but there are also new sounds emerging that reflect how dynamic Mexico’s music roots are…and how much more there is to explore. To mark the opening of our boutique in Mexico City, Randall Poster put together this playlist for us.

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Curator Yasmil Raymond On: Beacon’s Dia Museum

Thursday, May 16, 2013

Happy birthday, Dia:Beacon! Located in a former Nabisco plant on the Hudson River, the museum is celebrating its 10th anniversary this weekend — complete with special events, installations and free admission on Saturday. If you’ve never been, it’s where Richard Serra’s mammoth steel Torqued Ellipses sculptures are housed and where you can be surrounded, all 360 degrees, by Andy Warhol’s Shadows. Here, we spoke to curator Yasmil Raymond, who shared her advice on collecting, curating and…planning the perfect art getaway.

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Spotlight On: Fitzgerald, Gatsby & Catherine Martin

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

F. Scott Fitzgerald has long been an inspiration for Tory, ever since her days of high school English Lit. With the recent opening of The Great Gatsby by Baz Luhrmann, Tory looks back on what she loved — and still loves — about this classic story. We also spoke to the film’s costume designer (and Baz’s wife) Catherine Martin and got her take on Daisy Buchanan, Miuccia Prada and Twenties fashion.

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Double Take: Tory & Reva

Monday, May 13, 2013

In the spirit of Mother’s Day, we put Tory and Reva to a fun, summer test. As you can see, the stylish gene runs in the family.

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Inspiration: Summer 2013

Monday, May 13, 2013

Nothing says summer like a little surf, sun and fun getaway excursion. The colors are always brighter; the patterns, bolder, and those leisure days, even more relaxed and laid-back. Above, we share our inspiration board and to shop the Summer 2013 collection, click here.

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Liya Kebede On: Children & Philanthropy

Monday, May 13, 2013

Liya Kebede is celebrating Mother’s Day more than just as a mother of two. The model and founder of the lemlem collection, which supports artisans in her native Ethiopia, is donating 25% of the proceeds from the sale of her Walsh Split Scarf this month to The Liya Kebede Foundation. The organization’s mission: to ensure that every woman, no matter where in the world, has access to life-saving care. We spent some time with Liya here.

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Video: Summer 2013

Monday, May 13, 2013

Give in to your inner wanderlust with our Summer 2013 collection, which evokes a world of free-spirited travelers and day trippers. Models Dree Hemingway and Lara Mullen help us set the mood in this video, shot by Theo Stanley and Matt Baron and set to the tunes of Breathless by Small Black. Just sit back and escape.

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