On my radar
I bought the last copy of Les Fleurs by Louise Bourgeois in the Fondation Louis Vuitton gift shop as a birthday present for a friend who’s been painting a lot. While researching the book, I came across an image of all the prints mounted together and had an aha moment—I want to do that too. So I spent several days scouring other museum gift shops in hopes of finding more copies. On my way into the Grand Palais to see Matisse: 1941 – 1954—which is superb—I hit the mother lode. I’ll post a picture when I’m done.
Tana French’s The Keeper, the final book in the fantastic Cal Hooper trilogy, is out today. I’ve put down everything else to read it. I don’t use AI to write my posts; however, every once in a while I’ll have Claude proofread for grammar and punctuation. It usually tells me all is good, and I feel like I got an A on a paper—which is sort of sad. I will not succumb, and I’ve ordered Good Writing by Neal Allen and Anne Lamott to help me stay the course. I gift a lot of books and am designing a book stamp from WMS & Co. to personalize them.
A$AP Rocky’s song Punk Rocky is so good. Winona Ryder is in the video, along with Danny Elfman on drums.
And, whenever I run into Martha Stewart in Bedford (at Pilates or Garden Club) I notice her incredible skin and think, I want that, too. I am going to give her Elm Biosciences products a test drive.
It Items
Whenever I can wear a peacoat, it means the weather is ideal. I bought—and love—the Hermès Sac Petite Course: it’s trim, and the zipper is key. My older crossbody has a flap and always makes me nervous, even when worn under a coat. The Celine silk bandanas are incredibly chic.
Last October, I was inspired by a full, midi-length skirt from The Row’s SS26 collection. I cobbled together a similar look with the skirt below left, which I’ve been wearing nonstop on these warmer days. I love it so much, I picked up an evening version from Toteme.
On My Radar
A new pair of sunglasses is a satisfying spring purchase. I picked up this Dior pair at the airport on my way to Vienna—giving my aviators a bit of a breather. The Jones Road Eyeshadow Stick is getting a lot of coverage, and I want to give it a try. This The Row Fall 2026 look would be ideal right about now—one of my favorite collections. Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney’s Lake Effect and The News from Dublin, Colm Tóibín’s recently released collection of short stories, are loaded on Audible and keep me company as I walk on these beautiful days.
On My Mind
Are you a Coco or a Carolyn? If it weren’t for Love Story, minimalism—and the clumsy phrase “quiet luxury”—would be in the rearview. Matthieu Blazy’s debut Chanel collection has just landed in stores, and the ensuing frenzy suggests a corrective. The genius of the new Chanel is this: Blazy’s brilliance can’t be reverse-engineered into a look cobbled together from other brands. #TeamChanel
Collections
It’s never too early to start a fall wishlist. Along with a Celine raincoat and a pair of boots from my Celine collection post, these four pieces from the Paris runways—Chanel and The Row pumps, plus Hermès boots and a mini Picotin—made the list too. One day I’ll come clean about how many Picotins I’ve “collected”…
It Items
Spring collections are slowly coming into stores, so I popped into Celine and picked up a blue shirt and sandals with a walkable heel. They instantly transition my winter uniform into spring.
Collections
Michael Rider hit the cover off the ball with his third Celine show. Loads of fabulous outerwear and boots — the FW26 collection brims with covetable items.
Trending
Long gone are the days when editing a fashion magazine was the sum of the job. We saw Anna in the office and in photos from shows and events—but a newsletter of her favorite products and vacation pics? Unthinkable. Today’s EICs share everything: outfits, styling tips, family holiday snaps, travel guides, beauty must-haves, even gym selfies. Personal life content is now required for the role.
It Item
Stirrup pants are on the FW26 runways, most notably in the Stella McCartney and Jil Sander collections, vintage Elin Kling, and I’m going to test drive the Leset pair that I saw on Puck below right. Anyone else game?
Collections
A few things that caught my eye: the blue shirt layered under a crewneck sweater at Prada, two incredible coats and must-have shoes in Pieter Mulier’s final Alaïa collection, and the Fendi Baguettes—all wishlist-worthy. And, yes, black is everywhere.
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