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TODAY! NEW ARRIVALS
THE TREND
REPORT
How to wear
the season’s new
looks
HOLIDAY
MUSES
this week’s
Be inspired by
three of 2011’s
hottest style
setters
issue
cruise
is here
So new! So now! Refresh
your wardrobe today
Discover cruise’s most covetable new styles in our
Cruise trend report. Channel your inner board
beauty in cool neoprene separates and surf-chic
accessories or pep up your wardrobe with Barbiepink dresses – whatever your mood we’ve got it
covered. Next, we catch up with our holiday muses
Amanda Harlech, Tali Lennox and Jen Brill to talk
style, gifts and festive retreats. Plus, don’t miss our
exclusive interview with stars of stripes, Angela
and Margherita Missoni.
IN THE LOOP
We look at the
enduring allure
of Missoni
style crush...
TWO-TONE
BLOUSES
Sophisticated silk blouses look twice as
nice with contrasting collars and cuffs.
Tibi’s black leather-embellished style is
just one of the season’s standouts.
need it now...
Giles &
BROTHER
The hip label’s geometric jewelry designs
are the perfect blend of edgy and chic.
Wear the earrings and necklace together
for maximum impact come cocktail hour.
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FASHION FILE
exclusive...
J BRAND, we
love you!
With fans like Rihanna and Kate Bosworth,
J Brand has become one of the coolest denim
labels around. Now, designers Jeff Rudes and
Susie Crippen have created two statement styles
just for NET-A-PORTER. Choose between black
glitter-sprayed skinnies and a bright blue waxed
ankle-crop pair – both ideal for the party season.
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urgent to do...
HOODS UP!
She’s sleek, chic and this season, she’s totally
on trend. Nod to Ariel’s unique aquatic style with
shimmering and shell-embellished accessories –
Comme des Garçon’s iridescent wallet and
Yves Saint Laurent’s coral-style ring are top of
our wish list. This must be underwater love.
Hooded tops are the perfect
way to embrace the season’s
sportswear trend. Here are
three reasons to love them:
• They go with everything, from
maxi skirts to leather pants.
• When the big freeze sets
in, the hooded sweater is
an ideal layering piece.
• In zingy chartreuse or intense
red, the new styles are athletic
with a modern twist.
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unlikely style icon...
the little
mermaid
FASHION FILE
The Serpentine
Gallery in London’s
Kensington Gardens
Julia Peyton-Jones, 58, is co-director of the Serpentine Gallery,
London, famed for its annual pavilion and summer party
words: jessica jonzen; Photo © 2007
John Offenbach; Getty Images, Eyevine
“Gucci have loaned
me a dress for the
summer party for
the past two years
– they photograph
really well.”
“f
rom the moment I get to
the office at 8am to the
moment I go to bed, I don’t
stop. I might be meeting an artist one
minute and a politician the next, with
interviews, phone calls and emails in
between. I was an
artist myself for
10 years and that
gave me my work
ethic; you don’t
have regular hours
and weekends don’t
really feature. The range of what we
do at the Serpentine Gallery is so
broad my working wardrobe needs
to be a combination of authority and
approachability, so I tend to wear
a lot of tailored pants or dresses
that are mid knee or below.
When I was a young adult, no one
considered a career trajectory but I
was always ambitious, always going the
extra mile. The Brazilian architect Oscar
Niemeyer is the most extraordinary role
model – he’s 103 and still working.
Exercise is an
important part of my
day. I have three dogs
and striding round
the park with them is
unbelievably relaxing.
To be with nature
is a vital counterbalance to city life.
The summer is an incredibly busy time
for the Serpentine, so I look forward to
the calmer winter months when I can
spend more time with my five sisters.
‘‘I was always
“I love bold costume
jewelry like big
chunky bracelets
and a man’s watch.”
ambitious, always
going the extra mile”
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”
MOST WANTED
Uptown girls will love Proenza Schouler’s latest take on the PS1, while
Theyskens’ Theory has downtown cool covered with punchy neon trims
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Their kaleidoscopic knitwear has had the fashion
world in a spin for over 50 years –
we celebrate the enduring allure of Missoni
O
ANGELA MISSONI
n seeing a Missoni collection
for the first time in 1969,
pioneering fashion editor
Diana Vreeland famously exclaimed,
“Look! Who said that only colors
exist? There are also tones.” It is this
unique intertwining of rainbow-hued
threads that create the signature
geometric-patterned knitwear the
Italian brand is most famous for –
that, and its heritage, which is steeped
in family tradition. Originally founded
by Rosita and husband Tai in 1953,
today the house is under the creative
care of daughter Angela, 52, and
grand-daughter Margherita, 28, who
continue to create collections true
to the label’s trademark boho-chic
DESIGNER PROFILE
In conversation with
ANGELA &
margherita
MISSONI
A ‘Missoni Miss’
photographed in
1975, from the
Missoni archives
Describe the signature
Missoni style
Angela Missoni (AM): “Mix and match
colors and patchworking. It’s an
informal, versatile concept of elegance,
a way of life for contemporary
and sophisticated spirits.”
What makes the Missoni
knits so special?
AM: “They are unique, exclusive,
recognizable but always different.
Missoni knits are trans-generational.
They have a 60-year-old story, yet
they look very modern and original.”
Margherita Missoni (MM): “There
was nothing like it on the market
and there still isn’t. There’s a timeless
quality to our garments which is
priceless. Our uniqueness is our
biggest strength.”
flair. For cruise 2012 they transport the
Missoni girl to the 1920s with vibrant
drop-waist dresses, tunic tops and silk
turbans. We catch up with the dynasty’s
leading ladies to find out more about
the magic behind Missoni.
‘‘Missoni knits are
trans-generational.
They have a 60-year-old
story, yet they look very
modern and original”
ANGELA MISSONI
How do you keep your
prints looking fresh?
AM: “By redesigning patterns and
updating techniques non-stop. It’s
important to make a new fashion
statement with each collection.”
Who has worn them well?
AM: “Everyone from Faye Dunaway
and Charlotte Rampling to Madonna.”
DESIGNER PROFILE
ALESSANDRA
AMBROSIO
AND Who would you most
like to see wearing Missoni?
MM: “Michelle Obama.”
Who has been the
strongest influence
in your career?
AM: “My mother Rosita.”
Describe your
personal style…
What are your styling
rules for wearing Missoni?
MM: “Mix it with leather and metal –
avoid wearing it in too literal a way.”
AM: “Keep it simple and natural.”
What’s next for the
Missoni knit?
AM: “Lots of knitted fringes and
ruffles for SS12.”
What are your guilty
pleasures?
MM: “Ice cream, wine, gossiping
and shopping.”
AM: “Doing nothing and enjoying it.”
MARGHERITA
MISSONI
ALEXIS
BIEDEL
the sets of interiors and gardens
is one of my favorite hobbies.”
The best thing about being
part of a family business?
MM: “I can head over to lunch at my
grandparents’ house if I feel like it!”
What inspires you?
MM: Everything I’ve experienced, the
people that surrounded me growing
up, the flea-markets, the travels, the
movies, the leaves and the flowers.”
what is it about fashion
design that you love?
AM: “It’s innovative and experimental.”
What’s next for you?
If you weren’t a designer
what would you be doing?
MM: “My dream for 2012 is to start
my own little family.”
AM: “I would be an architect and
decorator. Designing houses, conceiving
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AM: “I like to wear elaborate knitted
pieces and simple, comfy shapes.”
MM: “It’s a mix of the Missoni
aesthetic, the past decade, and my
life in Barcelona, New York, Paris and
Rome. Those last elements represent
the difference between me and my
parents and grandparents.”
trend report
Get the look
Work a touch of tribal
into every outfit
THAKOON
TORY BURCH
Give a khaki
suit a kick with
bright beaded
embellishment.
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN
global
traveler
A fabulously eclectic blend of native
influences, the cruise collections
take us on a trip around the world
as designers plunder far-flung
destinations for inspiration. Sarah
Burton mixes handcrafted Indian
and African embroidery with
strict khaki cuts at Alexander
McQueen in a collection that she
calls “romantic utility”. When
it comes to accessories, there
are shell-embellished bags (also
at McQueen), sculptural striped
wedges (see Jimmy Choo), wooden
beads and brightly colored fringing.
BURBERRY PRORSUM
STYLE
TIP
Pair graphic
batik prints with
understated colorblock heels for day.
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TREND report
Get the look
Ground neon brights with
touches of black and gray
MCQ ALEXANDER
MCQUEEN
surf’s up
ALEXANDER WANG
STYLE
TIP
Take the trend into
evening with
a slick body-con
dress.
Everybody’s going surfing!
Bermuda shorts, neoprene
dresses and beachcomber
jewels create a laid-back
mood. Be inspired by Stella
McCartney where the
Hawaiian shirt rules and
seersucker and deckchairstripe shorts look casually
cool. The story continues at
Michael Kors who takes to
the waves with scuba-inspired
mini dresses in a palette of
highlighter yellow and blue.
Throw in McQ’s seaweedprinted tops and you have
beach chic all sewn up.
‘‘Neoprene dresses and
MICHAEL KORS
beachcomber jewels
create a laid-back mood”
stella mccartney
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STYLE report
STYLE
TIP
Get the look
Pair an attentiongrabbing dress with
bare legs and simple
black pumps.
Mix your shades for the most
modern way to think pink
DION LEE
PRABAL GURUNG
‘‘Bright pink
– on dresses pants
or heels – is the
color to be seen in”
pretty
in pink
Think pink – call it fuchsia,
magenta or cerise – it’s
the season’s hottest hue.
Pepping up prom dresses,
stilettos and see-through
totes, it’s bold, brash
and fabulously girly. In
short, it’s so wrong it’s
totally right. Christian
Louboutin embraces the
trend with metallic rosetone heels adorned with
pyramid studs and clear
plastic, while at Prabal
Gurung, it’s a princess
perfect gown that steals
the spotlight.
RICHARD NICOLL
EMILIO PUCCI
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Get the look
All that glitters is not just
gold... pick a dress in metallic
black for unexpected impact.
LANVIN
STYLE
TIP
Throw a silver jacket
over your metallic
dress for evening
glamour.
the
highlights
From burnished gold and silver
to matte bronze, unpolished,
oxidized metallics decorate the
most decadent party dresses
– there are liquid pleated pink
gowns at Christopher Kane;
two-tone maxis at Lanvin and
pale gold cocktail dresses at
Marchesa and Gucci. And for
day? Tuck Reed Krakoff’s bright
blue beaded shell-top into sharp
tailored pants and finish with a
matching blazer for a directional
workwear look.
CHRISTOPHER
KANE
MARCHESA
GUCCI
‘‘Don’t over-accessorize;
a dazzling clutch is all you
need to finish the look”
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STYLE report
Get the look
Try a chic floral shoulder bag
clashed over a slinky silk tunic
PREEN
ROBERTO CAVALLI
flower
show
JASON WU
“Florals can be fierce
too! Toughen up
pretty petals with
leather ankle boots”
We all love a floral dress but
this season, super bold blooms
spring up on jackets, pants and
bags too. From ditsy to deco,
garden-variety to Hawaiian
tropical, the new flower prints
pack a powerful punch. Dolce
& Gabbana’s peony-patterned
jeans are the coolest of the
crop – tuck in a simple tee and
wear with heels for an alternative evening look. Or team
Marc by Marc Jacobs’ bright
Havana silk top with cropped
pants for an easy chic way to
work the trend.
MARC BY
MARC JACOBS
STYLE
TIP
Double up on
prints for a fashionforward take on
the trend.
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Lady Amanda
Harlech,
photographed
by Nick Knight
Lady Amanda Harlech by Nick Knight, SHOWstudio.com
and i-D, 2010, Courtesy of SHOWstudio.com
Be inspired by three of 2011’s hottest style setters – Amanda
Harlech, Tali Lennox and Jen Brill – as they talk to us
about the holidays, gifts and what fashion means to them
holiday muses
Perfect Presents
Our picks for Amanda
Karl Lagerfeld’s Creative Consultant, Amanda
has become the barometer of chic for a generation
For me, fashion is part of the way
I exist. It’s a dance with who I want
PHOTO: Arthur Elgort
to be, who I might be, who I am. I love
dressing. I love an excuse for three or
four changes a day.
I live in Shropshire, and one of
my favorite places in the world
is home. I’m not really a very festive
person but I love that turning point in
the year. It’s a very reflective time for
me. I spent Christmas in India last year
which was extraordinary.
‘‘You’ve got to have
good DANCING shoes.
But there are times
when you just have
to kick them OFF!’’
It’s much easier for me to give
a gift, but also I love receiving
them. I’m always incredibly grateful
when a gift is really thoughtful. It’s not
a question of just giving something
new – it’s really got to be a part of
somebody’s life.
What I wear one day affects
what I wear the next. I don’t really
have a uniform; it’s like a high-speed
version of what happens on
the runways.
I’ve had some amazing presents
over the years. When my old blue-
It’s very, very important to
experiment with fashion. It can be
gray whippet died a friend of mine
gave me the most beautiful print of
greyhounds.
about how to wear a jacket, or a length
that you haven’t worn for a bit that
suddenly seems so right.
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holiday muses
31-year-old Jen is the New York hipster and muse to
Proenza Schouler that everyone wants to be friends with
For me the holidays are about
people coming together. It’s not
about a specific place, so long as I am
surrounded by family and friends eating
a yummy all-day meal I’m happy.
The best gift to give and to
receive is a book. You can never
go wrong because there’s always
something new to learn.
I grew up on the Upper East Side,
so I love Central Park – especially
the day after it’s snowed. The huge
PHOTO: © Tierney Gearon
Alice in Wonderland statue is the most
gorgeous shape when it’s covered
in snow.
Never buy a present for someone
that you wouldn’t want yourself.
Obviously I think about that person but
giving a gift should be about your love
for the object as well as the person.
My favorite Christmas movie is
National Lampoon’s European
Vacation. I know it’s not traditionally
festive but it was always on TV during
the holidays when I was a kid. I know
every single word to that film.
I’m a sentimental dresser, when
I grow to love someone I connect
with their work so much more.
Recently I’ve met Richard Nicoll and
Christopher Kane and I’ve known
Proenza Schouler for years – they all
have so much integrity and follow their
own rules.
Perfect Presents
Our picks for Jen
‘‘I just love women who
dress with a sense of
humour. I don’t know
if I’m that woman but
I admire her’’
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PHOTO: Damon Heath for Figaro Japon
holiday muses
Perfect Presents
Our picks for Tali
Face of Burberry Prorsum and Acne, rock royalty
Tali is destined for great things, and she’s still only 18
I spend Christmas in the English
countryside with my family. We
stay in a beautiful old house in Sussex
and go for long walks in the forest and
eat dinner by the fire.
My rocking horse Riad is my
favorite present ever. I was given
him when I was one and I still have him
in my bedroom – my baby sister Lyra
Bee loves to play on him.
‘‘Style is natural
CONFIDENCE, it’s
not all about the clothes
themselves but how the
person inside brings
them to LIFE’’
I think that it’s far better to
give than receive. It doesn’t take
much to share things with others,
but the good feeling you get back
from it is huge.
London is my favorite city for
fashion. It’s non-conformist and has
such an eclectic mix. If you went out
wearing a pirate costume no one
would bat an eyelid.
I love the style of Florence Welch,
Anna Della Russo and Dita Von
Teese. I also like people who embody
the elegance of their era like Marilyn
Monroe and Brigitte Bardot.
My style changes depending on
where I am. For example when I’m in
Ibiza I always dress in a relaxed way,
which is the feeling
that I get when I’m
visit the
there. I wear hats a
lot. I think they bring
guide
character, confidence
and completion to
an outfit.
GIFT
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This week’s global hotlist of film, books, music, beauty and more
fashion
NOVEL STYLE
Is it a book? Is it a bag? Prepare
to be wooed by Olympia Le-Tan’s
clutch collection. Inspired by a
childhood love of literature, the
Parisian-based fashion designer
hand-embroiders box clutches
to resemble first-edition covers
of iconic reads. This season,
amp up your cocktail look with
her fashionable editions of The
Great Gatsby, Valley of the Dolls or
Dangerous Liaisons.
Elizabeth Taylor accumulated a lavish collection of possessions, and now
Christie’s in New York is exhibiting many of them – including wedding
gowns and a 33-carat diamond ring given to her by Richard Burton –
before they are auctioned. From December 13-17, christies.com
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AUCTION
HOLLYWOOD TREASURES
culture & style
GET THE COUNTRY music
COUNTRY COOL
COOL LOOK
It’s time to pull on your cowboy
boots because country music just
got hip. Taking inspiration from
classic Nashville sounds, the likes
of Lindi Ortega, sometime backing
singer for Brandon Flowers, and
vintage boutique owner Nikki Lane
are breathing fresh life into music
fired by heartache and moonshine.
Whiskey swigging Southern belle
Caitlin Rose is the undoubted
queen of this cool country scene –
her straight up debut Own Side Now
is out now. the caitlinrose.com
IMAGE: Brooke Shaden, The World Above, 2011
CAITLIN ROSE
PHOTOGRAPHY
GO DIGITAL
Art and technology collide in Digital Darkroom at the Annenberg Space for
Photography in LA. You’ll be wowed by innovative artists from around the
world who are masters of different digital techniques. Don’t miss work
by light artist Chris Levine, most famous for his Grace Jones series, and
Brooke Shaden’s atmospheric fashion shots. December 17 – May 28 2012;
annenbergspaceforphotography.org
NIKKI LANE
LINDI ORTEGA
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culture & style
TV
INSIDE THE BOX
Baby it’s cold outside, so there’s no better time to
curl up in your coziest cashmere and enjoy a TV box
set marathon. Here, we spotlight five of the best.
friday night lights
mildred pierce
IMAGE: Rex Features, Capital Pictures
truE blood
sons of anarchy
breaking bad
mad men
culture & style
BOOK
PERFUME PASSION
A Little Book of Perfumes by Luca Turin & Tania
Sanchez details the 100 greatest fragrances
of all time from Jean Patou to Chanel No. 5.
Genuinely hilarious, admirably knowledgeable
and passionate about the rise of the celebrity
scent, this is a festive must read. amazon.com
credits 4
BEAUTY
THE FESTIVE FACELIFT
Part detoxifier, part plumper,
the Freshlift facial by top
dermatologist Dr Duve is the
perfect holiday pick-me-up,
adored by Kylie, Emma Watson
and Georgia May Jagger. It works
by removing unwanted skin cells
before pumping pure oxygen
directly into the skin to leave you
looking and feeling luminous.
doctor-duve.com
ART
THE EXHIBITION TO BOOK NOW
Don’t miss the blockbuster David Hockney exhibition at London’s
Royal Academy next month. Showcasing paintings from the last
50 years, David Hockney: A Bigger Picture also includes exciting new
works created on his iPad. January 21 – April 9; royalacademy.org.uk
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