Good afternoon, Monday. Had a lovely weekend watching movies (the new Steve Coogan/Rob Brydon road film made me want to move to Italy, though John Turturro's 'Fading Gigolo' felt a bit narcissistic) and visiting my family in Philly for a nice BBQ and quite a bit of rose. Great thing I chose today to go back to the gym. Oy.
In other news, it's almost September, la rentree and such where we all snuggle in and bundle up. Needless to say, I'm ecstatic, and though I've enjoyed the temperate Summer, I do love me some Fall. And though my Vogue has not yet arrived, I already trolled my Bazaar, which was pretty disappointing. I liked New York Magazine's Fall fashion issue and thought the story by photographer Bobby Doherty utilizing vintage movie stills to show this season's best looks was genius. Loved it. So good, right?
But as I wait for my Vogue and the return of actual models on the cover, I pretty much gobbled up my T Magazine, the supplement to Sunday's New York Times that never fails to disappoint with its delicious fashion goodness. For Fall, they've named the issue "Untamed Spirit", and tamed or not (seems a bit tame to me but more on that later), I can't believe how amazing the issue is. Where do I begin?
The look above is everything. Sheer and black. Deadly good and dead right. Perfection.
I adore the story shot by Amy Troost with a layout that feels very modern- it's super Gentlewoman but I notice Bazaar doing a lot of the inset border thing of late, with the muted background. I think it's really pretty and quiet and the clothes in this story are just fabulous- and that hair. Makes me want to go dark right now. Fabulous story and the clothes and model feel very modern in the best of ways. Big fan.
Next- the McQueen story, accompanying an article about Sarah Burton. Holy moley. Stella. Shot by Karim Sadli. Heady and beautiful stuff featuring one of my very most favorite supers. Yes please. Gorgeous.
This Sportmax dress above is worthy of my dreams. I can't get enough of it.
That Tom Ford coat above. Oh my.
And then that leopard print story by Arno Frugier (shown above) is to die for. I love leopard print beyond and think this story is so sexy and over the top glam.
(I also loved that story showing two girls walking their dogs by Ben Grieme, and the gorgeous still life story for Fall accessories produced by a good pal of mine, Michael Reynolds and photographed by Anthony Cotsifas. Beautiful and super creative.)
The Row- above. So beautiful.
But I saved the best for last I think because if there is one story for Fall that I want to be told, it's this amazing Craig McDean feature entitled "The Big Easy". Rick Owens boots throughout. Cocoon like silhouettes. Cozy knits. Undone tresses. By far my favorite story I have seen in some time- shot in black and white and quietly elegant. So suits my mood right now. Inspired. That last photo Yohji situation is beyond belief. I would wear all of these pieces over and over and over again this Fall, Winter, and whenever I wanted to, thank you very much. Fabulous. And all of the photography is so artful, so beautiful, and so fresh all at once.
With so many horrendous looks at the VMAs last night, I adore the restraint and quiet New York cool captured in these editorials- it's everything I love about living in one of the most fashionable cities in the world. Well done, NYTimes. Well done. Amidst your envy inducing articles on real estate and white collar couplings, you've really made me excited for Fall. Beat that, Vogue.
And that's what's up this fall fashion of a Monday in the 212. It may be warm outside, but I've got the chills. In a good way. Yours, in stylish solitude. I give this issue an A+. XO