Scene setting: Éric Rohmer's 1972 film 'L'amour l'après-midi' was a primary touchstone for Tory Burch's autumn/winter 2016 collection. The film's effortless style (and specifically it's cafe scene) was a strong influence. In fact, the venue, Lincoln Center's David Geffen Hall was decked out with a patterned tile floor and French bistro chairs in homage.
Mood board: Burch also incorporated her childhood love for horseback riding, which took shape as equestrian hardware, jodhpurs, jockey-silk patterns, horse rider prints that peppered the collection. A carefree 1970s vibe saw silk scarves tied around the neck, while flared jeans, diaphanous bohemian dresses and A-line eel leather skirts helped to perpetuate the look, which was classic Tory Burch with a refined, sporty twist.
Finishing touches: Convertible harness bags, mini barrel shapes in colourfully panelled leather and high-heeled riding boots with removable spats tapped into the equestrian feel, but still had a bohemian elegance, thanks to shiny hardware details, sumptuous finishes and playful leather tassels.
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The Wallpaper* S/S 2025 trend report: ‘A rejection of the derivative and the expected’Wallpaper* fashion features editor Jack Moss unpacks five trends and takeaways from the S/S 2025 shows, which paid ode to individual style and transformed the everyday
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Easy and breezy: Four Seasons Resort Mallorca at Formentor is now openWe found Balearic bliss at Four Seasons Resort Mallorca at Formentor, the place to live the Mediterranean dream and connect with nature
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2024 Obel Award goes to 36x36 by Colectivo C733 in MexicoThe 2024 Obel Award winner has been announced, crowning 36x36 by Colectivo C733 in Mexico as this year's recipients
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Sarah Moon brings painterly fashion and dark fantasy to Fotografiska New YorkOctogenarian French photographer and filmmaker Sarah Moon shows 30 years of work at Fotografiska New York – spanning fashion and fantasy, mystery and the macabre, it’s dark, painterly and compelling
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‘In America: A Lexicon of American Fashion' is coming to The MetThe first of a two-part, year-long extravaganza, ‘In America: A Lexicon of American Fashion’ is organised into 12 sections that seek to define the emotional qualities in American style
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Saint Laurent celebrates 40 years of Memphis GroupMemphis Group's milestone birthday is celebrated with a series of colourful furniture installations across the French maison's concept boutiques
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‘A place for the eye to pause’: Ulla Johnson unveils New York HQThe Manhattan-born fashion designer opens a warmly-hued style sanctuary, created in collaboration with architect Rafael de Cárdenas
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Es Devlin-designed time-travelling exhibition opens at The Met’s Costume Institute‘Our aim is to communicate the phenomenon of time as it is expressed through the female form,’ says Devlin of the exhibition she has designed alongside curator Andrew Bolton
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