This morning I went to Crimson, Linda Wright‘s fantastic shop in the 8th arrondissement, for a blue shirt and left with a cashmere sweater that perfectly matches (no surprise) a shirt I bought from her last fall. Linda’s eye for color and updated classic designs is unparalleled.
A Phoebe Philo pop-up is opening in Bergdorf Goodman on April 11. Will be nice to see the collection IRL and try things on. Available in-store, only.
I didn’t realize what was missing in my wardrobe until I bought this Barrie cashmere and cotton velvet-effect cardigan. I love its heft, which makes it a jacket of sorts. Barrie is one of the oldest cashmere knitting manufacturers in Scotland and joined Chanel’s Métiers d’Art in 2012. The quality is sublime, and this cardigan is from the Barrie + Sofia Coppola collaboration so it’s cool, too. I will wear it with jeans, over a slip dress tonight at a dinner, with anything, really — it’s a forever item.
My younger daughter was here for Easter weekend and we saw Paris 1874 Inventing Impressionism at the Musée d’Orsay. It’s an impressive exhibition, despite the crowded galleries, and will be at the National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C. from September 8, 2024 to January 20, 2025. Robert Ryman: The Act of Looking at the d’Orsay’s sister museum, Musée de L’Orangerie, is first-rate. Robert Ryman is one of my favorite artists and this exhibition was top of my Paris to-do list. It, also, inspired this Toteme dress (here, too) and Neous sandals combo.
This Chanel ad campaign gets 5-stars. Pairing Penelope Cruz and Brad Pitt was a brilliant idea — they are lovely together. SEE THE FILM
When there was a delivery snafu with a pair of Phoebe Philo flats, Paula remarked “it wasn’t meant to be.” And, she was right, of course. Yesterday, while roaming around I spied the newest iteration of the Chanel Mary Janes in the rue Cambon shop window. I’ve resisted the Mary Jane trend, but these were like a siren song. Much more walkable than the flats I’d wanted, and I get why the strap style is popular — it’s practical. A very sweet salesperson informed me that this shoe sold out in three days. Maybe, she said, there is one pair in existence at the avenue Montaigne shop. En route I decided, if so, then they are meant to be. Et Voila! Thank you, Paula, you were right — these shoes were, indeed, meant to be. After Chanel I passed Brigitte Macron in the Tuileries, she was in very high heels and had perfect hair.
I like these Le Monde Beryl Mary Janes a lot, too. Call me a convert.
I’d, also, resisted the pink trend. But the YSL lipstick gifted to me by a friend put me on a path. I’m going to pick up this Hermès Rosy Lip Enhancer (& here) to add to my budding collection.
Louise Trotter’s debut collection for Carven is trickling into the Paris store. With no e-commerce and just a tiny outpost in Galleries Lafayette (another opening in Harrods soon), I made a beeline for 6. Rond Point de Champs-Elysées. The clothes are gorgeous and the manager Fred is delightful. I bought a black, light-weight, waterproof jacket, which is chic, yet practical, for these early spring days. The rest of the SS24 collection will be delivered in two weeks.
The fashion world’s top news items — Dries Van Noten’s retirement announcement, Pierpaolo Piccioli’s impending exit from Valentino, and Gucci sales down 20% — are a trifecta of sad headlines that say a lot about the state of fashion today. Commerce, more than ever, trumps creativity. To cheer myself up, I’m going to see two exhibitions of photographs by photographers I worked with. Many of Irving Penn’s (Mr. Penn to me) pictures of his wife Lisa Fonssagrives-Penn are included in Lisa Fonssagrives-Penn Fashion Icon at MEP. And Palais Galleria has a retrospective of Paolo Roversi’s stunning photographs. I am an avid short story buff and I’m joining a book club devoted to the genre. That said, I’m eagerly awaiting the release of Amor Towles’s Table For Two available April 2. I doubt I’ll start wearing blue eyeshadow, yet the makeup in the Chanel FW24 collection is lovely and certainly eye-catching. Whole design lines have been devoted to stripes, however I have not ventured beyond a traditional mariner style in years. This navy and white A.L.C. top has my name on it. I picked up these Monoprix ballet flats to wear around the apartment and I’m going to tuck into April Vogue France. Happy weekend! xp
These The Row satin pumps in navy are stunning and quite versatile. With jeans and an oversized sweater would be chic.
Miu Miu’s big double belt moment appeared on the runway March 2022 for the FW22 collection. I was instantly smitten and bought the belts in both black and brown. I wear them all the time. For the SS24 collection, Saint Laurent has this equally terrific Motorcycle Belt in black and brown (and here.) It would, also, be perfect doubled up.
Michael Kors, me in Miu Miu, JW Anderson
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After 20 years casting models for Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, and fashion shows, I wanted to spend more time with my daughters. KiC is my way to share my thoughts on fashion and style. I believe style should permeate every aspect of our lives — from home, to family, to where we go, and naturally, what we wear — especially when we're just running around.
— Preston Davis
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