Jenny Graham
My top three favorites from Rachel Comey’s NYFW presentation. The wearing is really about the feeling. Happy fashion week, kids.
“The more identities a (wo)man has, the more they express the person they conceal.”
Image Credits: Giovanni Giannoni via WWD
Pre-Fall 2013 is all about black and white. From Pucci and Cushnie et Ochs to Tibi and Saint Laurent, somewhere over the rainbow has us all landing in a pot of ink, or lack thereof. As a gal usually head over heels for color, I fancy the simplicity. What say you?
Images via Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar
Satomi Kawakita is my new found favorite jeweler. Born and raised in Japan, now calling New York City home, Satomi doubles as a professional diamond setter and jewelry designer. My mom recently gifted me with an 18k yellow gold and pearl ring, one of Satomi’s simple, beautiful, and impeccably crafted creations.
Satomi herself included a note to my mom, thanking her for the purchase. A lovely little touch. You may check out more of Satomi’s rings and other jewels, including one-of-a-kind designs, right here.
Image Credits: 1. Jenny Graham for Jenny by design 2. Via Satomi Kawakita
My brothers and I gathered at my parents’ home over the holidays. Between everyone’s significant others plus extended family, it was a full house. Pets included. My youngest brother brought his three week old puppy across the country to celebrate Christmas East Coast style…and we ended up bringing the overgrown pup to Brooklyn for some city time. Bow wow chic, if you will. Do you dress your dog? Personally, I think an animal needs to be free, but my Naval Officer brother felt his pet was cold, so we bundled him up!
Coat: Barneys New York – similar here / Boots: Barneys New York – similar here / Bag: Rebecca Minkoff – similar here
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, I adore Brooklyn’s Eponymy and all that it offers. Owner Andrea Miller has an eye for unique pieces which makes a stop at her shop a worthwhile one.
You can find everything above at Eponymy, and for more of the ladybug ring look, go to e.m. tiptoe here.
Image Credits: Jacqueline Iannacone for Jenny by design
In every interview I do for JBD, I always ask the interviewee: What will never go out of style? I’ve put together a little round up of some of my favorite answers from 2012, and an excerpt of my very own thoughts from a Barneys New York interview earlier this year. Sparkle, shine and be merry.
What will never go out of style?
“A classic black stiletto. ” – Sophie de Rakoff, Hollywood Costume Designer
“Conversation, storytelling, a joke.” – Andrea Miller, Owner of Eponymy
“Jenny by design.” – Jared Scott, Producer & Partner of PF Pictures
“Reading.” – Todd Lawton, Founder of Out of Print
“The white t-shirt.” – Chris Benz, Fashion Designer
“High heels.” – Narell Devine, Director of Sales at Crosby Street Hotel
“Legwarmers.” – Tori Spelling, Actress and Author
“Orange Crocs.” – Mario Batali, Chef Extraordinaire
JBD’s style rules to live by:
1. Decorate your home with things you absolutely love.
2. Keep your hair healthy—it’s a natural, malleable accessory.
3. Wear a gemstone earring that compliments your skin tone or hair color. The color will brighten up your vibe. (This works best with classic and refined apparel).
4. If you are going to splurge, splurge on shoes. Investing in a well-made pair will go a long way with any outfit you put together.
5. Really get to know yourself—confidence is your best accessory.
P.S. Christmas will never go out of style… xx, Jenny
What inspires you? I adore the details behind the costuming of feature films, for they tell a story in a beautiful, confident way, sans words. My interview with Sophie de Rakoff inspired me to sign up for a costume design course and go a bit further, interviewing another creative visionary, Julie Weiss, an interview I will share later this week. In the meantime, lets all click our ruby slippers and transport ourselves to London. The V&A’s exhibition, Hollywood Costume, explores the central role costume design plays in cinema storytelling. Bringing together over 100 of the most iconic movie costumes, it is quite difficult to delight in only one.
1939’s The Wizard of Oz is my favorite film of all time. The costume designer, known as Adrian, created one of the most recognized costumes in film history. The blue and white gingham pinafore, worn by Judy Garland as Dorothy Gale, was made in the MGM costume workroom on a treadle sewing machine as if it were sewn by her Auntie Em.
Edith Head, whose long career in Hollywood garnered her more Academy Awards than any other woman in history, created the Hitchcock heroine’s omnipresent pale green suit, worn by Tippi Hedren as Melanie Daniels in 1963’s The Birds.
Rose DeWitt Bukater was born by the collaboration of Kate Winslet’s genius and Deborah L. Scott’s expressive talent. 1997’s Titanic begins with a young Rose boarding the ship, outfitted in a finely tailored suit made of white twill fabric with dark violet pinstripes. Academy Award winner Scott compliments the look with a lapel, cuffs, belt and buttons created in fine royal purple satin along with a stiff white shirt and thin tie. The pre-World War I silhouette is finished off with with a hip extending jacket and narrow hobble skirt. A large picture hat, made of Milan straw with a double bow, completes the grand ensemble.
Image Credits: 1)20th Century Fox/Paramount/The Kobal Collection 2) Focus Features/Alex Bailey/The Kobal Collection 3) 20th Century Fox/The Kobal Collection
From feasting my eyes on art to chatting with Eponymy’s classy owner, I’ve been on a roll with all-things-eponymous. My original intention was just one post, but clearly I can’t help myself…
Perusing the shop’s frocks…
I walked out of the door and down the streets of Brooklyn with a dress by Paul and Joe Sister.
Dress: Eponymy or similar here. Shoes: J. Crew. Sweater: Urban Outfitters. Jeans: Paige Denim.
Image Credits: Jacqueline Iannacone
I haven’t worn a one piece since before I celebrated a sweet sixteen. While I have always admired the pin-up look of the oh-so-60s swimsuit, a bikini has forever been my go-to for a swim or a stay by the sea. However, when I came across the Ella Moss Solid One Piece in black, I dared to go there.
The ruffled top is a flirty update and the suit itself is super comfortable. If you shop online, Swimspot.com is the place to go for swimwear. They offer a free concierge fit specialist session, available via email or telephone. The fit specialist will work one-on-one with you to find a suit that meets your needs and personal style.
A friend snapped the swimsuit shots from my iPhone a few weeks ago, but stay tuned for more because I’m hopping a plane to Central America in a few hours and the one piece is packed. In the meantime, do what you love, give well of your time, and remember everyone is fighting some kind of battle. There is a sun in the sky and there are stars at night. It’s a good life.
Swimsuit: Ella Moss c/o Swimsuit.com. Sunglasses: Vintage Yves Saint Laurent. Location: Westin Dawn Beach Resort & Spa, St. Maarten.
Image Credits: Jenny Graham
