I subscribe to the ideology that you cannot have too many white button-down shirts (Karl Lagerfeld, who infamously owned 1,000 of them, seemed to agree). A frequent white-shirt wearer, I was influenced by Carolina Herrera, the fashion designer who wore one seemingly every day of her life. “They're like a security blanket for me because I feel I can wear them with anything,” the iconic designer has said. We couldn’t agree more. READ MORE…
The notion of a fashion uniform has become ubiquitous given increased concerns around the industry’s (particularly fast fashion) impact on the environment. But for this busy mother and writer, having a staple wardrobe is as much about time as saving the planet. My number one go-to, since being introduced to this look in the 90’s by Carolina Herrera, is the crisp button-down. After stumbling upon With Nothing Underneath – or WNU as it’s affectionately known – in London this summer, I began coveting the brand’s impeccably tailored, sustainable and effortlessly chic shirts in spades. READ MORE…
If you don’t gravitate to Ponto for its commendable brand ethos – “fostering a purer sense of self, a cleaner planet and a more livable tomorrow” – you just might be drawn in, as I was initially, by the authenticity and commitment of its foundersAaron Roubitchekand Joseph Marquis. The ex-Google guy and Silicon Valley engineer, respectively, are walking the walk to better our planet with their lightweight, incredibly comfortable sustainable shoes. READ MORE…
Mignonne Gavigan, the luminous statement-making jewelry line, has been elevating the everyday with “perfect finishing touch” accessories since 2014. While I am a natural born minimalist, the brand’s unique treasures – from rich, jeweled bandannas to the Raffia Madeline earrings that put Mignonne Gavigan on the radar – fascinated me; they simply complement my style. And that of the brand’s incredibly loyal following. READ MORE…
ODDOBODY is more than an underwear company – it’s a wellness brand. Co-founders Shira Wheeler and Abigail Gerow tapped into medical insight and their mothers’ wisdom to help the more than 300 million women who experience vaginal and bladder infections annually. Their solution? 100% cotton underwear that’s so soft it “feels like going commando.” Below, meet and learn about the brand (which I was lucky enough to try), its new kids offering, and the dialogue about female health ODDOBODY encourages. READ MORE…
Each month, The Fine Line features a woman who inspires us in a unique way. This month's guest is French-born designer Fanny Karst. At 34, she's younger than our typical guest, and though you might now know her name, you've very likely seen her groundbreaking work.
Message T-shirts are what Vogue calls an "outspoken trend." Whether you are into fashion or all out loath it, T-shirts are a wardrobe staple, and there is no age limit to wearing fun, often whimsical, apparel.
In a world where we're pushing boundaries physically, mentally, and spiritually, how is it that we still live by wardrobe commandments set decades ago? Thou shall not wear skinny jeans over a certain age is a rule I confess to breaking. And so can you.
