Images and article from the September 2012 issue of American Vogue
There have been a lot of collaborations, especially recently, in the world of fashion. But none is as exciting and downright cool as the teaming-up of Balmain’s Olivier Rousteing and KiC favorite, jewelry designer Aurelie Bidermann. The duo co-designed the first Balmain handbag, which appears sleek and simple, yet surprisingly luxurious. This tote looks like a must-have for fall.
Samira photographed for KiC by Marko MacPherson. Celine sweater, A.P.C. jeans, Balmain boots and L.V. bag
We have both known Samira for years having worked together at Vogue ages ago. Samira has been tippy top of our list of chic women to profile as she has that spot-on personal style where everything she owns we want to have too. And now that she is the Fashion Director forELLE, we will all be able to follow her covetable fashion picks.
Born in Canada, Samira came to NY to get her masters in journalism at NYU. She assisted Grace Coddington at Vogue and then became a sought-after stylist in her own right. Samira mixes fashion-forward pieces with über classics and wears everything with an enviable nonchalance. Her personality is as warm and easy going as her style, a fashion diva she is not. When she showed up to be shot for KiC she was the epitome of modern chic and yes, we wanted everything she brought!
5 essentials:
Tuxedo jacket: Celine and YSL(12) are my favorites.
Perfect t-shirt: I love Wang and Isabel Marant tees.
Perfect pair of jeans: I love A.P.C. jeans, Isabel Marant skinny slouchy,and vintage high-waisted Levi’s
Alaia dress(14)
A pair of Alaia heels(15) or Manolo Blahnik’s perfect pump
Pieces I will have forever:
My Balenciaga(13) and Celine motorcycle jackets
My Chanel tweed jacket
Hermes 30cm black Birkin(11)
Alaia dress(14)
All my classic Prada knits. If you’re looking for the perfect, simple,
well-made sweater go to Prada!!
Something old that looks new:
I have an old Balenciaga jacket with leather sleeves and a peplum that
I’m in love with again.
My old Balenciaga Barbour jacket (but it never looked old to me).
What inspires me:
Music: Bob Marley, Sam Cooke, and Miles Davis(5) just got me through my
recent move. I love old and new but go through phases.
Photography: Vivane Sassen (1), Ryan McGinley(4), Daido Moriyama, Bruce Davidson(3), and Lee Friedlander to name a few.
Books: Currently reading The Cat’s Table by Michael Ondaatje
Art: The work of Alexander Calder(6) and Richard Serra(2)
The idea of fearlessness. Total freedom.
Resort/Spring wish list:
From resort, I want Celine looks 2, and 9 (8&10)
From Spring, I want Balenciaga 23 (9)
Wish list for my new apt:
I would love a pair of George Nakashima side tables(7) for my bed, and a
Charlotte Perriand sideboard.
Nine d'Urso from her mother Ines de la Fressange's Parisian Chic style guide
The Celine clutch I just bought is in fact navy and it has become a touchstone for my spring wardrobe. Usually I cannot pass a pair of dark brown sandals without pausing and a black shift dress is a summer must-have. Not now. In Barneys shoe salon yesterday I sailed right past all the shades of brown and black and as hard as the new sandals tried to woo me with their siren songs, I did not even stop. On my list is a Balmain pea coat (navy), K. Jacques sandals (navy), a J. Crew cashmere sweater (navy) and a Valentino denim dress (navy). It is certainly not new or even news, but navy feels fresh right now.
Nine d’Urso is the the face for the upcoming Bottega Veneta fragrance
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