on point

 

My new Toteme black flats, above right, made their on-point debut last night and were clearly in good company at my friend Candace Nelson's soiree, celebrating interior designer Sara Story and the start of Frieze Los Angeles. While I quizzed my art world-savant friends on what shows to see, they pressed me to share the Le Catches yet to be unveiled. Here's what I encouraged them to check out: the sold-out-multiple-times but just-restocked Sezane coat, below, as worn by Sienna Miller in Paris yesterday, Banana Republic's excellent iteration of the coveted Gucci Marina earrings, Adidas Sambas that are not black and white, and Anthropologie's under-$200 woven (Bottega Veneta-like) satchels.

 

 

take two

 

Speaking of dupes, Mango just came out with its take on The Row's Idaho tote, above, also rendered in a woven-leather oxblood (read: Gucci) option, below. Meanwhile, Steve Madden made almost an exact replica of the buckled Ganni, along with a believable knock-off of the strappy Miu Miu, below, this Khaite-inspired slingback, Gucci-like kitten heel and Hermes-ish slide. 

first row

 

$194, nordstrom

 

The Row's most coveted Fall 2024 shoe is not due in stores for months, but that doesn't mean I can't start working its perforated-chic vibe right now.

1. H&M cashmere sweater, $149, hm.com

2. Aje denim shorts, $325, netaporter.com

3. Jennifer Zeuner hoops, $110, shopbop.com

4. Dehanche belt, $290, netaporter.com

5. The Row twill tote, $1290, mytheresa.com

6. Jeffrey Campbell leather flats, $194, nordstrom.com

my own private idaho

 

 

My current favorite fashionistas--Courtney Grow, Lilly Sisto and Olivia Wayman--have me convinced I need The Row's Idaho bag pronto. I like its eye-catching trapezoid shape, Except I can't decide between the twill (or the tan!) or the  brown leather.

in the trenches

 

$79, h&m

The fancy details on this trench belie the under-$100 price tag.

1. Zimmmermann dress, $2650, netaporter.com

2. H&M trench coat, $79, hm.com

3. Jacquemus bag, $1235, mytheresa.com

4. Prada patent leather pumps, $1200, bergdorfgoodman.com

south of the border

 

Over the weekend, I went to Oaxaca, Mexico, for a photo shoot—2173 miles away to a world where, for me at least, the Milan Fashion shows were not simultaneously unfolding, the ref’s whistles of my son’s weekend volleyball games were blissfully silent, and all I had to worry about was what kind of taco I’d order next. Expect to read about all my discoveries in my next substack, but in the meantime, I will share that I loved wearing this new spring-fresh Anthropologie dress on my trip, that I came across these cool jelly sandals, delightfully similar to these by The Row, in between the best guacamole and shredded cabbage tostadas I’ve ever had and finishing Tomorrow, Tomorrow, Tomorrow (finally!). Landing back in reality shortly.

2/24/24

 

This is a special Saturday dispatch to alert you to 24S' 24-hour sale, featuring 24% off an unprecedented assortment of primo designer pieces, including the Valentino bag, above, this coveted Khaite shirt, stunning off-the-shoulder Altuzarra dress, this Zimmermann minidress, and this Chloe forever-classic tote. Shop it all here--pronto!

getaway plan

 

Massimo Dutti's spring campaign, shot on location in Venice, triggered major wanderlust--as well as a hot-and-sunny shopping list! It includes the following: the linen eyelet set from River Island, the floral-trimmed And Other Stories' shoes, the knit striped and denim jacket by Sandro, all below, along with this scalloped Citizens of Humanity shirt, this Ulla Johnson one-piece, and this Harbison dress. Happy Weekend, everyone!

almost alaia

 

$99, steve madden

If I walk in them like they're Alaia no one would know they're not. 

1. Sandro dress, $595, sandro-paris.com

2. Adina Reyter jeweled hoops, $1998, adinareyter.com

3. Bottega Veneta bag, $4100, bergdorfgoodman.com

4. Steve Madden heels, $99, stevemadden.com

cream of the cropped

 

 

And just like that we have a new must-have blazer to buy! It's cropped and fitted, tailored and polished, and even functions like a shirt (read: no need to wear anything underneath). Zara (love the fancy Bottega-like buttons) makes the one, above, but I also adore these iterations from Free People (vegan leather),  R13 (khaki canvas), Velvet (classic), J.Crew, and Saint Laurent (tuxedo). 

future perfect

 

 

Last I checked, spring is 27 days away, yet Moda Operandi buyer Jasmin Kirk is springing ahead in sub-40-degree NYC, with crochet (paired with leather to make it work now!), a cropped Balenciaga trench, below, (this one from Favorite Daughter is also terrific) and a fringed Khaite dress, among other key next-season silhouettes. I want to fast forward too and winterize these future-ready pieces from Diotima (last pic), Sandro (fringed dress, below), Sezane, (with socks or tights now!), Free People (love the metal clasps), and Maje, (picture the embroidered collars peaking out from a cashmere crewneck!), along with this Eleven Six tasseled top, this gorgeous white Magda Burtrym floral applique bag, and this statement-making Staud top.

pull it together

$104, madewell

 

This made-for-layering denim pullover is mercurial weather-ready.

1. H&M turtleneck, $32, hm.com

2. Toteme pinstripe shorts, $480, mytheresa.com

3. Madewell denim pullover, $104, madewell.com

4. Proenza Schouler suede bag, $1190, shopbop.com

5. Roxanne Assoulin ring, $150, netaporter.com

6. Toteme leather flats, $575, mytheresa.com

fancy footwork

 

 

If you're looking for a detailed recap of London Fashion Week, just stand in Alexa Chung's shoes. Literally. Her Simone Rochas red metallic ballet flats whisked her to the BAFTAs, and then off to (Erdem, 16Arlington, Emilia Wickstead, Connor Ives, JW Anderson) shows, all in strut-worthy Celine loafers, above, studded Khaite boots, sparkly Gucci slingbacks, black Prada kitten heels, patent leather Christian Louboutin ballerina slippers, and shiny Ferragamo ankle-strap wedge pumps.

Photos: Alexa Chung

ever more

 

Can we talk about how good Everlane looks right now? The new spring collection branches out from the usual basics with more fashion-forward pieces offering more bang for the buck. My favorites: square-toe ballet flats ($145), above, a well-cut, corduroy-collared barn jacket, and a chic cropped denim jacket, both below and under $200.

busy body

 

While my son is busy upstairs mounting a computer monitor screen to his bedroom wall (how does he know how to do this??) on this rainy, stay-at-home holiday, I'm doing the usual: scouring the web and scoring some excellent finds, including the deeply-discounted J.W. Anderson blazer, above, the on-sale-today-only Cinq a Sept dress, below. (Sourced at Neiman Marcus, which is having a pretty excellent President's Day Sale, BTW.) Also cute: the fringed Mango, last pic, this vintage-looking parka, and this sheer (Khaite-like) button-down shirt for under $100!