Styled by Kate Phelan and photographed by Sam Rock
‘Elegantly unfussy styles in time-honored silhouettes’ in September Vogue — the story gets five stars.
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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
American women have been hunting for ‘elegantly unfussy styles in time-honored silhouettes’ for around thirty years. Let’s hear it for Vogue for getting behind the idea. Better late than never, I suppose, but American Vogue has been peddling tarty, trampy, often vulgar looks for we women for longer than I can remember. I have been pulling out my old T&C’s and small collection of other old magazines looking for inspiration and direction. I received a mailer from Dior this Spring featuring beautiful ‘time-honored silhouettes,’ although mainly available through couture. This blog has been a valued source of stylish sensibility for me for some years now.
Glorious models and styling. Have to admit that without the buttons as a giveaway I never would have thought the leather was Chanel. Shalom Harlow looks even more like Ava Gardner.
Yes please!!! I’ll take them all. (Can’t remember feeling that way in ages). Thank you Preston!
This editorial spoke to me when I read it. And yes, Paula, clean design, well executed, and forgive me for using the term, wearable was refreshing and desirable, but I do understand why editors feature revealing and abbreviated styles. Let’s face it, if I was in my 20s, with my 20s body, I might pick a crocheted dress that shows off a bit of skin. (only on vacation, I’m still me) The sweater and skirt are right up my alley. Unfortunately, I’m staring at a bathroom renovation and a new HVAC (100+ year old houses are a beast!) so the skirt and shirt will have to live on a mood board.
I haven’t had a minute to devour the September issue, but I am excited for this story. I agree that the styles lately have been a little extra. Keep it simple and you’ll never go out of style.
Paula – Check out @simplicitycity on Instagram – it’s full of looks from older magazines that provide inspiration and direction.
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