Author Archives: Marcy Swingle

White Track Suits, Outside Tory Burch SS2018

Here was Tory Burch's spin on the white pantsuit for a new generation: white track suits, which many of the models wore as they left her show this fall. Hiandra Martinez and Manuela Sanchez struck a...
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Business as Usual: Ece Sukan at Tory Burch SS2018

Loved this menswear-inspired suiting look on Ece Sukan at the Tory Burch show last fall. The Chanel purse backpack in mustard yellow was right on trend, too.
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That Time Again: NYFW Men’s

It's time to gear up for another round of men's fashion week starting next Monday in NYC. Somewhat controversially, NYFW: Men's runs right up into NYFW (women's) this season, but the timing works with the...
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Start Spreading the News: Veronika Heilbrunner and Justin O’Shea

Congrats to Veronika Heilbrunner and Justin O'Shea, who announced that they are expecting their first child. Here they are in October 2014, dancing after the Valentino show in the Tuileries.
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Bundled Up: Catherine Baba at Margiela Couture SS2017

Some tone-on-tone winter dressing by Catherine Baba at Paris couture.
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Into the Wind: Pandora Sykes at Christopher Kane SS2018

Love the flirty drama of this look on Pandora Sykes - red patent boots combined with pink and red florals combined with wind.
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Irina Kravchenko at Maison Margiela Couture SS2017

Purple eyebrows by Pat McGrath on Irina Kravchenko at the Maison Margiela couture show last winter.
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Man in Sacai, Outside Dries Van Noten SS2018

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WCW: Teddy Quinlivan at Maison Margiela SS2018

Transgender odel Teddy Quinlivan in beautiful and weird hair and makeup by Pat McGrath after the Maison Margiela show in Paris.
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Eyes on You: Bryanboy at Diane von Furstenberg SS2018

In the past few years, the fashion industry has evolved from one in which designers and photographers framed their own story around a model - one who remained largely silent and transmutable - to one in which the subject...
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Portrait with a Rolls, Couture SS2017

A guest at the Francesco Scognamiglio show arrived in a Rolls Royce - one that matched her dress and coat, no less.
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Purple Prescience: Gilda Ambrosio at Paris Couture SS2017

Last year at this time, Gilda Ambrosio wore the exact color purple (Pantone's "ultra violet") that would end up being the Pantone color of year for 2018. Ahead of the curve as always!
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Mix and Match: Luis Borges and Raquel Strada at Lacoste SS2018

Two very sportif looks on Luis Borges and Raquel Strada in the Tuileries. Love this mustard color for spring.
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Rick Bayless-Style Instant Pot Chili

I am a terrible procrastinator, but this winter I found my salvation: the Instant Pot! Here's  a typical scenario: I am expecting 6 people for dinner in less than 24 hours and decide to make...
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Hats Off: Stephen Jones at Christopher Kane SS2018

Acclaimed milliner Stephen Jones and his hats can be found at a fashion show or two - Marc Jacobs, Thom Browne and Dior to name a few. He gamely posed outside the Christopher Kane show in...
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