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"Classic Style, Timeless Fashion" with Emma Grady

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New York Fashion Week Attire: Wearing an heirloom Etrusceana bracelet—psst.. read the history of the bracelet, below—with a vintage Marvin Richards camel hair coat ($20, Return to Cinda), a vintage Gucci suede purse ($15, a thrift store in the LES somewhere), and a silver and green brocade Henri Bendel dress ($10, Housing Works).

This piece of jewelry belonged to Libby, my all-time style icon and role model, whom I cherish to this day. Although she passed six years ago, I think of her always. She was like a grandmother to me.

When her daughter, Lisa, gave me this bracelet for Christmas, I wanted to find out more. Apparently, Etrusceana jewelry was only made for one year, in 1941.

According to Ruby Lane, “the Estrusceana line was designed by Louis C. Mark for the Rice Warner Co. Initially designed for period movies such as Jungle Book and Thief of Baghdad, the Estruscan-style jewelry was commissioned by the movie company, United Artists.” Pretty cool.

More: New York Fashion Week / Styled By Emma

Copyright © 2013 Past Fashion Future. All rights reserved.
Feb 13
New York Fashion Week Attire: Wearing an heirloom Etrusceana bracelet—psst.. read the history of the bracelet, below—with a vintage Marvin Richards camel hair coat ($20, Return to Cinda), a vintage Gucci suede purse ($15, a thrift store in the LES somewhere), and a silver and green brocade Henri Bendel dress ($10, Housing Works). This piece of jewelry belonged to Libby, my all-time style icon and role model, whom I cherish to this day. Although she passed six years ago, I think of her always. She was like a grandmother to me. When her daughter, Lisa, gave me this bracelet for Christmas, I wanted to find out more. Apparently, Etrusceana jewelry was only made for one year, in 1941. According to Ruby Lane, “the Estrusceana line was designed by Louis C. Mark for the Rice Warner Co. Initially designed for period movies such as Jungle Book and Thief of Baghdad, the Estruscan-style jewelry was commissioned by the movie company, United Artists.” Pretty cool.More: New York Fashion Week / Styled By Emma Copyright © 2013 Past Fashion Future. All rights reserved.

This weekend, a sustainable style shoot—with a personal twist—is taking to the streets; called Local Wisdom, it is a “project intended to change the way the public thinks about, buys and wears fashion,” presented by Parsons The New School for Design and the Center for Sustainable Fashion at the London College of Fashion. Read more, via a press release, below.

Local Wisdom will invite members of the public to bring important pieces from their wardrobe to the Parsons campus for a community photo shoot, where the organizers will gather unique and moving stories about how people use and care for their clothing—unearthing the stories behind the clothes and the people that live in the global fashion capital that is New York City. 

I love this project because it champions the story behind the style and it’s so closely aligned with PFF’s style series: Something Old, Something New.

Don’t live in New York? Not to worry, the project is coming to a city near year—that is if you will be in Vancouver, Melbourne, or London through 2014.

If you want to take part this Saturday, January 26, show up between 10 am – 4 pm at the Sheila C. Johnson Design Center, Parsons The New School for Design, located at 2 West 13th Street in New York.

Copyright © 2013 Past Fashion Future. All rights reserved.
Jan 22
This weekend, a sustainable style shoot—with a personal twist—is taking to the streets; called Local Wisdom, it is a “project intended to change the way the public thinks about, buys and wears fashion,” presented by Parsons The New School for Design and the Center for Sustainable Fashion at the London College of Fashion. Read more, via a press release, below. Local Wisdom will invite members of the public to bring important pieces from their wardrobe to the Parsons campus for a community photo shoot, where the organizers will gather unique and moving stories about how people use and care for their clothing—unearthing the stories behind the clothes and the people that live in the global fashion capital that is New York City.  I love this project because it champions the story behind the style and it’s so closely aligned with PFF’s style series: Something Old, Something New. Don’t live in New York? Not to worry, the project is coming to a city near year—that is if you will be in Vancouver, Melbourne, or London through 2014. If you want to take part this Saturday, January 26, show up between 10 am – 4 pm at the Sheila C. Johnson Design Center, Parsons The New School for Design, located at 2 West 13th Street in New York. Copyright © 2013 Past Fashion Future. All rights reserved.

Like Mother, Like Daughter: Would you, could you share—or pass down—any clothing (or jewelry, handbags, etc.) to your children? Or, your parents? Is it even okay? Or, is it a total fashion faux pas? Tell me your story. 
Feb 04
Like Mother, Like Daughter: Would you, could you share—or pass down—any clothing (or jewelry, handbags, etc.) to your children? Or, your parents? Is it even okay? Or, is it a total fashion faux pas? Tell me your story. 

A new children’s line wants kids clothes to withstand the test of time, multiple wears, and be passed down like heirlooms. Inspired by vintage styles, Judy Posey designs the Connecticut-based Little Esop clothing line with future generations in mind.

Their first full collection for Fall 2011 is out this season and, now, it’s officially available online with the launch of a new e-commerce site. Continue reading my article on Discovery: New Organic Baby Clothing Line Creates Classic, Vintage-Inspired Fashion for Kids.

Photo credit: Little Esop
Dec 03
A new children’s line wants kids clothes to withstand the test of time, multiple wears, and be passed down like heirlooms. Inspired by vintage styles, Judy Posey designs the Connecticut-based Little Esop clothing line with future generations in mind. Their first full collection for Fall 2011 is out this season and, now, it’s officially available online with the launch of a new e-commerce site. Continue reading my article on Discovery: New Organic Baby Clothing Line Creates Classic, Vintage-Inspired Fashion for Kids. Photo credit: Little Esop

“Something Old, Something New: How Modern Day Style Mavens Wear Vintage” featuring portrait artist Brad Livingstone Black.

Something Old, Something New: Brad Livingstone Black

My first introduction to Brad Livingstone Black’s style was on a rainy night in March at the Afingo Fashion Forum kick off cocktail party — Patrick McMullan captured it in all its glory. One look and I knew he had great style. He was wearing a classic trench coat with jeans and a sweater with an oxford underneath. Polished and appropriate.

My friend Laura Rubin — whose surfer-girl style style has appeared here on Past Fashion Future — put us in touch and it turns out that he is an amazing portrait artist who has captured the likeness of patrons including the Duchess of Marlborough and the Infanta Elena, Princess of Spain.

“The people who commission works from me understand the legacy of portraiture as a medium,” Brad tells Ralph Lauren Magazine. “They’re looking for something that will tell a true story about them, but also for something that will resonate long after they’re gone.”        

Just as his art captures the subject so, too, does his personal style. From bespoke suits to heirlooms, Brad’s style reflects who he is and where he’s been. Here’s Brad:

I remember reading The Outsiders when I was a kid and there is a part of me that reveres those guys: Darry, Ponyboy and Sodapop. Their bootstrapping attitude and style helped me soldier through some pretty scrappy years living in bad parts of Brooklyn, New York as I tried to breathe life into the beginnings of an art career. I used to run home from the train at night. Not for the exercise.

I wore the same jeans every day for two and a half years.

Then my painting developed and things changed. Now I find myself in bespoke suits, my art in respected collections surpassing even my dreams.

I suppose my style is the reflection of both extremes from my life experiences, meeting somewhere in the middle.   

I’m pictured here on my way to a dive bar in lower Manhattan. I’m wearing an old black Calvin Klein v-neck shirt I have had forever and a (much) older Cartier watch that my dad gave to me when I was a kid; I never take it off. The jeans are 7 For All Mankind. My kicks are Lanvin. And the leather jacket is from Burberry.

The jacket is several exponents cooler than I am…but it humours me.

The socks are from a combo pack purchased in a store up in Canada called, ‘Winners’. I think you can also get appliances there. My underwear is very Marty McFly.

View Brad’s art at LivingstoneBlack.com.

This post is part of an ongoing series, “Something Old, Something New,” that looks at how people with amazing personal style incorporate vintage and heirloom pieces into their everyday wardrobes. Through a series of personal anecdotes and images, I’ll show how when it comes to dressing there’s more than meets the eye and share the story — behind the outfit — with you here.

More Vintage- and Heirloom-Meets-Modern Style
Something Old, Something New: Sean Hotchkiss of Khaki Crusader
Something Old, Something New: Eliza Starbuck and Toshi Yano
Something Old, Something New: Liam Alexander
Something Old, Something New: Molly Grady
Something Old, Something New: Leanne Mai-ly Hilgart

Copyright © 2011 Emma Grady. All rights reserved.
Aug 29
“Something Old, Something New: How Modern Day Style Mavens Wear Vintage” featuring portrait artist Brad Livingstone Black. Something Old, Something New: Brad Livingstone Black My first introduction to Brad Livingstone Black’s style was on a rainy night in March at the Afingo Fashion Forum kick off cocktail party — Patrick McMullan captured it in all its glory. One look and I knew he had great style. He was wearing a classic trench coat with jeans and a sweater with an oxford underneath. Polished and appropriate. My friend Laura Rubin — whose surfer-girl style style has appeared here on Past Fashion Future — put us in touch and it turns out that he is an amazing portrait artist who has captured the likeness of patrons including the Duchess of Marlborough and the Infanta Elena, Princess of Spain. “The people who commission works from me understand the legacy of portraiture as a medium,” Brad tells Ralph Lauren Magazine. “They’re looking for something that will tell a true story about them, but also for something that will resonate long after they’re gone.”         Just as his art captures the subject so, too, does his personal style. From bespoke suits to heirlooms, Brad’s style reflects who he is and where he’s been. Here’s Brad: I remember reading The Outsiders when I was a kid and there is a part of me that reveres those guys: Darry, Ponyboy and Sodapop. Their bootstrapping attitude and style helped me soldier through some pretty scrappy years living in bad parts of Brooklyn, New York as I tried to breathe life into the beginnings of an art career. I used to run home from the train at night. Not for the exercise. I wore the same jeans every day for two and a half years. Then my painting developed and things changed. Now I find myself in bespoke suits, my art in respected collections surpassing even my dreams. I suppose my style is the reflection of both extremes from my life experiences, meeting somewhere in the middle.   I’m pictured here on my way to a dive bar in lower Manhattan. I’m wearing an old black Calvin Klein v-neck shirt I have had forever and a (much) older Cartier watch that my dad gave to me when I was a kid; I never take it off. The jeans are 7 For All Mankind. My kicks are Lanvin. And the leather jacket is from Burberry. The jacket is several exponents cooler than I am…but it humours me. The socks are from a combo pack purchased in a store up in Canada called, ‘Winners’. I think you can also get appliances there. My underwear is very Marty McFly. View Brad’s art at LivingstoneBlack.com. This post is part of an ongoing series, “Something Old, Something New,” that looks at how people with amazing personal style incorporate vintage and heirloom pieces into their everyday wardrobes. Through a series of personal anecdotes and images, I’ll show how when it comes to dressing there’s more than meets the eye and share the story — behind the outfit — with you here.More Vintage- and Heirloom-Meets-Modern StyleSomething Old, Something New: Sean Hotchkiss of Khaki CrusaderSomething Old, Something New: Eliza Starbuck and Toshi YanoSomething Old, Something New: Liam AlexanderSomething Old, Something New: Molly GradySomething Old, Something New: Leanne Mai-ly HilgartCopyright © 2011 Emma Grady. All rights reserved.

I just got back to New York and my computer after a long, destination-wedding weekend on an island in Maine.

This weekend, my childhood friend wed her boyfriend of five years on Monhegan Island; it was a wonderful reunion of family and friends. As for my outfit, I had very little details for the weekend. My mother made the plans and told us, my sisters and me, that the dress code was “casual” so I jumped at the chance to wear my new (to me) white silk slacks that I found at Housing works in New York.

I fell in love with the fabric, color, and price tag and performed some DIY-tailoring to make them fit. They are little baggy — slash not so sexy — so I was planning to only wear them with at least 5-inch heels, which was not an option once I got to the island, and pair it with my red silk camisole that may look familiar. On the ferry my mom mentioned the wedding was “semi-casual.” Fortunately, my outfit was still safe, that is, until I found out the wedding was on a rocky cliff…

When we get to the island I helped the bride, who is like a younger sister to me, with her makeup and I also helped out with “something old” and “something borrowed” portion of her outfit:

When her grandmother Libby, my style icon and honorary grandmother, passed away, she passed down her charm bracelet to me. It is my most cherished piece of jewelry and means the world to me. I was hoping Allegra, her granddaughter, might be able to wear it on her special day, and she did. Of course, when I gave it to her and she tried it on we, her mom and I, all had a moment — aka we cried.

Allegra, the bride, looked stunning in a non-conventional brightly-colored halter wedding dress and true to her hippy roots, blue Birkenstocks and a wildflower bouquet. Given her casual footwear, I ditched my plan to wear heels and slipped on my trusty green silk flats. When we hiked to the ceremony — through a muddy path and sandy beach — I was even more so grateful for this last minute decision.

I’m also wearing: Ray Ban sunglasses, my grandmother’s beaded white clutch from Neiman Marcus back in the day, and Rupert Sanderson flats that, as I mentioned to Lady Melbourne, I wear everywhere.

View more: My Style.

Copyright © 2011 Emma Grady. All rights reserved.
Aug 24
I just got back to New York and my computer after a long, destination-wedding weekend on an island in Maine.This weekend, my childhood friend wed her boyfriend of five years on Monhegan Island; it was a wonderful reunion of family and friends. As for my outfit, I had very little details for the weekend. My mother made the plans and told us, my sisters and me, that the dress code was “casual” so I jumped at the chance to wear my new (to me) white silk slacks that I found at Housing works in New York. I fell in love with the fabric, color, and price tag and performed some DIY-tailoring to make them fit. They are little baggy — slash not so sexy — so I was planning to only wear them with at least 5-inch heels, which was not an option once I got to the island, and pair it with my red silk camisole that may look familiar. On the ferry my mom mentioned the wedding was “semi-casual.” Fortunately, my outfit was still safe, that is, until I found out the wedding was on a rocky cliff… When we get to the island I helped the bride, who is like a younger sister to me, with her makeup and I also helped out with “something old” and “something borrowed” portion of her outfit: When her grandmother Libby, my style icon and honorary grandmother, passed away, she passed down her charm bracelet to me. It is my most cherished piece of jewelry and means the world to me. I was hoping Allegra, her granddaughter, might be able to wear it on her special day, and she did. Of course, when I gave it to her and she tried it on we, her mom and I, all had a moment — aka we cried. Allegra, the bride, looked stunning in a non-conventional brightly-colored halter wedding dress and true to her hippy roots, blue Birkenstocks and a wildflower bouquet. Given her casual footwear, I ditched my plan to wear heels and slipped on my trusty green silk flats. When we hiked to the ceremony — through a muddy path and sandy beach — I was even more so grateful for this last minute decision. I’m also wearing: Ray Ban sunglasses, my grandmother’s beaded white clutch from Neiman Marcus back in the day, and Rupert Sanderson flats that, as I mentioned to Lady Melbourne, I wear everywhere. View more: My Style. Copyright © 2011 Emma Grady. All rights reserved.

“Something Old, Something New: How Modern Day Style Mavens Wear Vintage” featuring style commentator, consultant, and red-carpet host Colin T. McDonald.

Something Old, Something New: Colin T. McDonald

Colin is a new friend. We judged the 5th Annual Independent Handbag Designer Awards together and bonded over Vitamin Water while critiquing thousands of handbag design applications. We’ve been known to pose on the red carpet together, too.

Colin’s style is put-together and polished with a kick of color and, as I found out in this interview, his middle initial is a nod to the man who inspired his style. Here’s Colin:

Here I am in Chelsea, New York, I’m coming home from a long day of meetings with clients and viewing collections.  

I’m wearing a Christian Dior tie that was originally my grandfather’s.

He passed away when I was only 10 and I remember him as a man with an impeccable sense of style. That’s why I use my middle initial, “T” for Thomas, which was his first name.  

The sunglasses are Tom Ford. I pulled them for a photo shoot that I was working on a while back. I explained to the PR girl how much I adored them and she let me keep them — she’s literally my best friend now!  

The watch is Kenneth Cole and was given to me by a friend.

Blue is one of my favorite colors and, when it comes to accessories, I always love a pop of this color.

The sweater doesn’t have a tag and it actually belongs to another one of my friends.

He left it at my house after spilling wine on it. I offered to have it dry cleaned for him and after I did I just had to throw it on to complete my look. He wears a lot of vintage so he likely picked up the sweater at some thrift store here in New York. I hope he doesn’t get mad after reading this — oops!  

The white linen button-down dress shirt is Club Monaco, a great stop for all your basic and essential wardrobe needs. The pants and shoes are Calvin Klein, which I purchased at Rue La La, one of my favorite new websites.

Colin is on Twitter: Styleexpert00

This post is part of an ongoing series, “Something Old, Something New,” that looks at how people with amazing personal style incorporate vintage and heirloom pieces into their everyday wardrobes. Through a series of personal anecdotes and images, I’ll show how when it comes to dressing there’s more than meets the eye and share the story — behind the outfit — with you here.

More Heirloom-Meets-Modern Style
Something Old, Something New: Sean Hotchkiss of Khaki Crusader
Something Old, Something New: Eliza Starbuck and Toshi Yano
Something Old, Something New: Liam Alexander
Something Old, Something New: Molly Grady
Something Old, Something New: Leanne Mai-ly Hilgart

Photo credit: Bo Zheng

Copyright © 2011 Past Fashion Future. All rights reserved.
Jul 05
“Something Old, Something New: How Modern Day Style Mavens Wear Vintage” featuring style commentator, consultant, and red-carpet host Colin T. McDonald.Something Old, Something New: Colin T. McDonaldColin is a new friend. We judged the 5th Annual Independent Handbag Designer Awards together and bonded over Vitamin Water while critiquing thousands of handbag design applications. We’ve been known to pose on the red carpet together, too. Colin’s style is put-together and polished with a kick of color and, as I found out in this interview, his middle initial is a nod to the man who inspired his style. Here’s Colin: Here I am in Chelsea, New York, I’m coming home from a long day of meetings with clients and viewing collections.   I’m wearing a Christian Dior tie that was originally my grandfather’s. He passed away when I was only 10 and I remember him as a man with an impeccable sense of style. That’s why I use my middle initial, “T” for Thomas, which was his first name.   The sunglasses are Tom Ford. I pulled them for a photo shoot that I was working on a while back. I explained to the PR girl how much I adored them and she let me keep them — she’s literally my best friend now!  The watch is Kenneth Cole and was given to me by a friend. Blue is one of my favorite colors and, when it comes to accessories, I always love a pop of this color.The sweater doesn’t have a tag and it actually belongs to another one of my friends. He left it at my house after spilling wine on it. I offered to have it dry cleaned for him and after I did I just had to throw it on to complete my look. He wears a lot of vintage so he likely picked up the sweater at some thrift store here in New York. I hope he doesn’t get mad after reading this — oops!  The white linen button-down dress shirt is Club Monaco, a great stop for all your basic and essential wardrobe needs. The pants and shoes are Calvin Klein, which I purchased at Rue La La, one of my favorite new websites. Colin is on Twitter: Styleexpert00 This post is part of an ongoing series, “Something Old, Something New,” that looks at how people with amazing personal style incorporate vintage and heirloom pieces into their everyday wardrobes. Through a series of personal anecdotes and images, I’ll show how when it comes to dressing there’s more than meets the eye and share the story — behind the outfit — with you here.More Heirloom-Meets-Modern StyleSomething Old, Something New: Sean Hotchkiss of Khaki CrusaderSomething Old, Something New: Eliza Starbuck and Toshi YanoSomething Old, Something New: Liam AlexanderSomething Old, Something New: Molly GradySomething Old, Something New: Leanne Mai-ly Hilgart Photo credit: Bo Zheng Copyright © 2011 Past Fashion Future. All rights reserved.

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Posted on Wednesday February 13th 2013 at 08:00am. Its tags are listed below.

New York Fashion Week Attire: Wearing an heirloom Etrusceana bracelet—psst.. read the history of the bracelet, below—with a vintage Marvin Richards camel hair coat ($20, Return to Cinda), a vintage Gucci suede purse ($15, a thrift store in the LES somewhere), and a silver and green brocade Henri Bendel dress ($10, Housing Works). This piece of jewelry belonged to Libby, my all-time style icon and role model, whom I cherish to this day. Although she passed six years ago, I think of her always. She was like a grandmother to me. When her daughter, Lisa, gave me this bracelet for Christmas, I wanted to find out more. Apparently, Etrusceana jewelry was only made for one year, in 1941. According to Ruby Lane, “the Estrusceana line was designed by Louis C. Mark for the Rice Warner Co. Initially designed for period movies such as Jungle Book and Thief of Baghdad, the Estruscan-style jewelry was commissioned by the movie company, United Artists.” Pretty cool.More: New York Fashion Week / Styled By Emma Copyright © 2013 Past Fashion Future. All rights reserved.
New York Fashion Week Attire: Wearing an heirloom Etrusceana bracelet—psst.. read the history of the bracelet, below—with a vintage Marvin Richards camel hair coat ($20, Return to Cinda), a vintage Gucci suede purse ($15, a thrift store in the LES somewhere), and a silver and green brocade Henri Bendel dress ($10, Housing Works). This piece of jewelry belonged to Libby, my all-time style icon and role model, whom I cherish to this day. Although she passed six years ago, I think of her always. She was like a grandmother to me. When her daughter, Lisa, gave me this bracelet for Christmas, I wanted to find out more. Apparently, Etrusceana jewelry was only made for one year, in 1941. According to Ruby Lane, “the Estrusceana line was designed by Louis C. Mark for the Rice Warner Co. Initially designed for period movies such as Jungle Book and Thief of Baghdad, the Estruscan-style jewelry was commissioned by the movie company, United Artists.” Pretty cool.More: New York Fashion Week / Styled By Emma Copyright © 2013 Past Fashion Future. All rights reserved.

New York Fashion Week Attire: Wearing an heirloom Etrusceana bracelet—psst.. read the history of the bracelet, below—with a vintage Marvin Richards camel hair coat ($20, Return to Cinda), a vintage Gucci suede purse ($15, a thrift store in the LES somewhere), and a silver and green brocade Henri Bendel dress ($10, Housing Works).

This piece of jewelry belonged to Libby, my all-time style icon and role model, whom I cherish to this day. Although she passed six years ago, I think of her always. She was like a grandmother to me.

When her daughter, Lisa, gave me this bracelet for Christmas, I wanted to find out more. Apparently, Etrusceana jewelry was only made for one year, in 1941.

According to Ruby Lane, “the Estrusceana line was designed by Louis C. Mark for the Rice Warner Co. Initially designed for period movies such as Jungle Book and Thief of Baghdad, the Estruscan-style jewelry was commissioned by the movie company, United Artists.” Pretty cool.

More: New York Fashion Week / Styled By Emma

Copyright © 2013 Past Fashion Future. All rights reserved.

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Posted on Tuesday January 22nd 2013 at 09:00am. Its tags are listed below.

This weekend, a sustainable style shoot—with a personal twist—is taking to the streets; called Local Wisdom, it is a “project intended to change the way the public thinks about, buys and wears fashion,” presented by Parsons The New School for Design and the Center for Sustainable Fashion at the London College of Fashion. Read more, via a press release, below. Local Wisdom will invite members of the public to bring important pieces from their wardrobe to the Parsons campus for a community photo shoot, where the organizers will gather unique and moving stories about how people use and care for their clothing—unearthing the stories behind the clothes and the people that live in the global fashion capital that is New York City.  I love this project because it champions the story behind the style and it’s so closely aligned with PFF’s style series: Something Old, Something New. Don’t live in New York? Not to worry, the project is coming to a city near year—that is if you will be in Vancouver, Melbourne, or London through 2014. If you want to take part this Saturday, January 26, show up between 10 am – 4 pm at the Sheila C. Johnson Design Center, Parsons The New School for Design, located at 2 West 13th Street in New York. Copyright © 2013 Past Fashion Future. All rights reserved.

This weekend, a sustainable style shoot—with a personal twist—is taking to the streets; called Local Wisdom, it is a “project intended to change the way the public thinks about, buys and wears fashion,” presented by Parsons The New School for Design and the Center for Sustainable Fashion at the London College of Fashion. Read more, via a press release, below.

Local Wisdom will invite members of the public to bring important pieces from their wardrobe to the Parsons campus for a community photo shoot, where the organizers will gather unique and moving stories about how people use and care for their clothing—unearthing the stories behind the clothes and the people that live in the global fashion capital that is New York City. 

I love this project because it champions the story behind the style and it’s so closely aligned with PFF’s style series: Something Old, Something New.

Don’t live in New York? Not to worry, the project is coming to a city near year—that is if you will be in Vancouver, Melbourne, or London through 2014.

If you want to take part this Saturday, January 26, show up between 10 am – 4 pm at the Sheila C. Johnson Design Center, Parsons The New School for Design, located at 2 West 13th Street in New York.

Copyright © 2013 Past Fashion Future. All rights reserved.

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Posted on Saturday February 4th 2012 at 11:32am. Its tags are listed below.

Like Mother, Like Daughter: Would you, could you share—or pass down—any clothing (or jewelry, handbags, etc.) to your children? Or, your parents? Is it even okay? Or, is it a total fashion faux pas? Tell me your story. 

Like Mother, Like Daughter: Would you, could you share—or pass down—any clothing (or jewelry, handbags, etc.) to your children? Or, your parents? Is it even okay? Or, is it a total fashion faux pas? Tell me your story. 

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Posted on Saturday December 3rd 2011 at 04:42pm. Its tags are listed below.

A new children’s line wants kids clothes to withstand the test of time, multiple wears, and be passed down like heirlooms. Inspired by vintage styles, Judy Posey designs the Connecticut-based Little Esop clothing line with future generations in mind. Their first full collection for Fall 2011 is out this season and, now, it’s officially available online with the launch of a new e-commerce site. Continue reading my article on Discovery: New Organic Baby Clothing Line Creates Classic, Vintage-Inspired Fashion for Kids. Photo credit: Little Esop
A new children’s line wants kids clothes to withstand the test of time, multiple wears, and be passed down like heirlooms. Inspired by vintage styles, Judy Posey designs the Connecticut-based Little Esop clothing line with future generations in mind. Their first full collection for Fall 2011 is out this season and, now, it’s officially available online with the launch of a new e-commerce site. Continue reading my article on Discovery: New Organic Baby Clothing Line Creates Classic, Vintage-Inspired Fashion for Kids. Photo credit: Little Esop

A new children’s line wants kids clothes to withstand the test of time, multiple wears, and be passed down like heirlooms. Inspired by vintage styles, Judy Posey designs the Connecticut-based Little Esop clothing line with future generations in mind.

Their first full collection for Fall 2011 is out this season and, now, it’s officially available online with the launch of a new e-commerce site. Continue reading my article on Discovery: New Organic Baby Clothing Line Creates Classic, Vintage-Inspired Fashion for Kids.

Photo credit: Little Esop

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Posted on Monday August 29th 2011 at 08:00am. Its tags are listed below.

“Something Old, Something New: How Modern Day Style Mavens Wear Vintage” featuring portrait artist Brad Livingstone Black. Something Old, Something New: Brad Livingstone Black My first introduction to Brad Livingstone Black’s style was on a rainy night in March at the Afingo Fashion Forum kick off cocktail party — Patrick McMullan captured it in all its glory. One look and I knew he had great style. He was wearing a classic trench coat with jeans and a sweater with an oxford underneath. Polished and appropriate. My friend Laura Rubin — whose surfer-girl style style has appeared here on Past Fashion Future — put us in touch and it turns out that he is an amazing portrait artist who has captured the likeness of patrons including the Duchess of Marlborough and the Infanta Elena, Princess of Spain. “The people who commission works from me understand the legacy of portraiture as a medium,” Brad tells Ralph Lauren Magazine. “They’re looking for something that will tell a true story about them, but also for something that will resonate long after they’re gone.”         Just as his art captures the subject so, too, does his personal style. From bespoke suits to heirlooms, Brad’s style reflects who he is and where he’s been. Here’s Brad: I remember reading The Outsiders when I was a kid and there is a part of me that reveres those guys: Darry, Ponyboy and Sodapop. Their bootstrapping attitude and style helped me soldier through some pretty scrappy years living in bad parts of Brooklyn, New York as I tried to breathe life into the beginnings of an art career. I used to run home from the train at night. Not for the exercise. I wore the same jeans every day for two and a half years. Then my painting developed and things changed. Now I find myself in bespoke suits, my art in respected collections surpassing even my dreams. I suppose my style is the reflection of both extremes from my life experiences, meeting somewhere in the middle.   I’m pictured here on my way to a dive bar in lower Manhattan. I’m wearing an old black Calvin Klein v-neck shirt I have had forever and a (much) older Cartier watch that my dad gave to me when I was a kid; I never take it off. The jeans are 7 For All Mankind. My kicks are Lanvin. And the leather jacket is from Burberry. The jacket is several exponents cooler than I am…but it humours me. The socks are from a combo pack purchased in a store up in Canada called, ‘Winners’. I think you can also get appliances there. My underwear is very Marty McFly. View Brad’s art at LivingstoneBlack.com. This post is part of an ongoing series, “Something Old, Something New,” that looks at how people with amazing personal style incorporate vintage and heirloom pieces into their everyday wardrobes. Through a series of personal anecdotes and images, I’ll show how when it comes to dressing there’s more than meets the eye and share the story — behind the outfit — with you here.More Vintage- and Heirloom-Meets-Modern StyleSomething Old, Something New: Sean Hotchkiss of Khaki CrusaderSomething Old, Something New: Eliza Starbuck and Toshi YanoSomething Old, Something New: Liam AlexanderSomething Old, Something New: Molly GradySomething Old, Something New: Leanne Mai-ly HilgartCopyright © 2011 Emma Grady. All rights reserved.
“Something Old, Something New: How Modern Day Style Mavens Wear Vintage” featuring portrait artist Brad Livingstone Black. Something Old, Something New: Brad Livingstone Black My first introduction to Brad Livingstone Black’s style was on a rainy night in March at the Afingo Fashion Forum kick off cocktail party — Patrick McMullan captured it in all its glory. One look and I knew he had great style. He was wearing a classic trench coat with jeans and a sweater with an oxford underneath. Polished and appropriate. My friend Laura Rubin — whose surfer-girl style style has appeared here on Past Fashion Future — put us in touch and it turns out that he is an amazing portrait artist who has captured the likeness of patrons including the Duchess of Marlborough and the Infanta Elena, Princess of Spain. “The people who commission works from me understand the legacy of portraiture as a medium,” Brad tells Ralph Lauren Magazine. “They’re looking for something that will tell a true story about them, but also for something that will resonate long after they’re gone.”         Just as his art captures the subject so, too, does his personal style. From bespoke suits to heirlooms, Brad’s style reflects who he is and where he’s been. Here’s Brad: I remember reading The Outsiders when I was a kid and there is a part of me that reveres those guys: Darry, Ponyboy and Sodapop. Their bootstrapping attitude and style helped me soldier through some pretty scrappy years living in bad parts of Brooklyn, New York as I tried to breathe life into the beginnings of an art career. I used to run home from the train at night. Not for the exercise. I wore the same jeans every day for two and a half years. Then my painting developed and things changed. Now I find myself in bespoke suits, my art in respected collections surpassing even my dreams. I suppose my style is the reflection of both extremes from my life experiences, meeting somewhere in the middle.   I’m pictured here on my way to a dive bar in lower Manhattan. I’m wearing an old black Calvin Klein v-neck shirt I have had forever and a (much) older Cartier watch that my dad gave to me when I was a kid; I never take it off. The jeans are 7 For All Mankind. My kicks are Lanvin. And the leather jacket is from Burberry. The jacket is several exponents cooler than I am…but it humours me. The socks are from a combo pack purchased in a store up in Canada called, ‘Winners’. I think you can also get appliances there. My underwear is very Marty McFly. View Brad’s art at LivingstoneBlack.com. This post is part of an ongoing series, “Something Old, Something New,” that looks at how people with amazing personal style incorporate vintage and heirloom pieces into their everyday wardrobes. Through a series of personal anecdotes and images, I’ll show how when it comes to dressing there’s more than meets the eye and share the story — behind the outfit — with you here.More Vintage- and Heirloom-Meets-Modern StyleSomething Old, Something New: Sean Hotchkiss of Khaki CrusaderSomething Old, Something New: Eliza Starbuck and Toshi YanoSomething Old, Something New: Liam AlexanderSomething Old, Something New: Molly GradySomething Old, Something New: Leanne Mai-ly HilgartCopyright © 2011 Emma Grady. All rights reserved.

“Something Old, Something New: How Modern Day Style Mavens Wear Vintage” featuring portrait artist Brad Livingstone Black.

Something Old, Something New: Brad Livingstone Black

My first introduction to Brad Livingstone Black’s style was on a rainy night in March at the Afingo Fashion Forum kick off cocktail party — Patrick McMullan captured it in all its glory. One look and I knew he had great style. He was wearing a classic trench coat with jeans and a sweater with an oxford underneath. Polished and appropriate.

My friend Laura Rubin — whose surfer-girl style style has appeared here on Past Fashion Future — put us in touch and it turns out that he is an amazing portrait artist who has captured the likeness of patrons including the Duchess of Marlborough and the Infanta Elena, Princess of Spain.

“The people who commission works from me understand the legacy of portraiture as a medium,” Brad tells Ralph Lauren Magazine. “They’re looking for something that will tell a true story about them, but also for something that will resonate long after they’re gone.”        

Just as his art captures the subject so, too, does his personal style. From bespoke suits to heirlooms, Brad’s style reflects who he is and where he’s been. Here’s Brad:

I remember reading The Outsiders when I was a kid and there is a part of me that reveres those guys: Darry, Ponyboy and Sodapop. Their bootstrapping attitude and style helped me soldier through some pretty scrappy years living in bad parts of Brooklyn, New York as I tried to breathe life into the beginnings of an art career. I used to run home from the train at night. Not for the exercise.

I wore the same jeans every day for two and a half years.

Then my painting developed and things changed. Now I find myself in bespoke suits, my art in respected collections surpassing even my dreams.

I suppose my style is the reflection of both extremes from my life experiences, meeting somewhere in the middle.   

I’m pictured here on my way to a dive bar in lower Manhattan. I’m wearing an old black Calvin Klein v-neck shirt I have had forever and a (much) older Cartier watch that my dad gave to me when I was a kid; I never take it off. The jeans are 7 For All Mankind. My kicks are Lanvin. And the leather jacket is from Burberry.

The jacket is several exponents cooler than I am…but it humours me.

The socks are from a combo pack purchased in a store up in Canada called, ‘Winners’. I think you can also get appliances there. My underwear is very Marty McFly.

View Brad’s art at LivingstoneBlack.com.

This post is part of an ongoing series, “Something Old, Something New,” that looks at how people with amazing personal style incorporate vintage and heirloom pieces into their everyday wardrobes. Through a series of personal anecdotes and images, I’ll show how when it comes to dressing there’s more than meets the eye and share the story — behind the outfit — with you here.

More Vintage- and Heirloom-Meets-Modern Style
Something Old, Something New: Sean Hotchkiss of Khaki Crusader
Something Old, Something New: Eliza Starbuck and Toshi Yano
Something Old, Something New: Liam Alexander
Something Old, Something New: Molly Grady
Something Old, Something New: Leanne Mai-ly Hilgart

Copyright © 2011 Emma Grady. All rights reserved.

Past Fashion Future

Posted on Wednesday August 24th 2011 at 10:38am. Its tags are listed below.

I just got back to New York and my computer after a long, destination-wedding weekend on an island in Maine.This weekend, my childhood friend wed her boyfriend of five years on Monhegan Island; it was a wonderful reunion of family and friends. As for my outfit, I had very little details for the weekend. My mother made the plans and told us, my sisters and me, that the dress code was “casual” so I jumped at the chance to wear my new (to me) white silk slacks that I found at Housing works in New York. I fell in love with the fabric, color, and price tag and performed some DIY-tailoring to make them fit. They are little baggy — slash not so sexy — so I was planning to only wear them with at least 5-inch heels, which was not an option once I got to the island, and pair it with my red silk camisole that may look familiar. On the ferry my mom mentioned the wedding was “semi-casual.” Fortunately, my outfit was still safe, that is, until I found out the wedding was on a rocky cliff… When we get to the island I helped the bride, who is like a younger sister to me, with her makeup and I also helped out with “something old” and “something borrowed” portion of her outfit: When her grandmother Libby, my style icon and honorary grandmother, passed away, she passed down her charm bracelet to me. It is my most cherished piece of jewelry and means the world to me. I was hoping Allegra, her granddaughter, might be able to wear it on her special day, and she did. Of course, when I gave it to her and she tried it on we, her mom and I, all had a moment — aka we cried. Allegra, the bride, looked stunning in a non-conventional brightly-colored halter wedding dress and true to her hippy roots, blue Birkenstocks and a wildflower bouquet. Given her casual footwear, I ditched my plan to wear heels and slipped on my trusty green silk flats. When we hiked to the ceremony — through a muddy path and sandy beach — I was even more so grateful for this last minute decision. I’m also wearing: Ray Ban sunglasses, my grandmother’s beaded white clutch from Neiman Marcus back in the day, and Rupert Sanderson flats that, as I mentioned to Lady Melbourne, I wear everywhere. View more: My Style. Copyright © 2011 Emma Grady. All rights reserved.
I just got back to New York and my computer after a long, destination-wedding weekend on an island in Maine.This weekend, my childhood friend wed her boyfriend of five years on Monhegan Island; it was a wonderful reunion of family and friends. As for my outfit, I had very little details for the weekend. My mother made the plans and told us, my sisters and me, that the dress code was “casual” so I jumped at the chance to wear my new (to me) white silk slacks that I found at Housing works in New York. I fell in love with the fabric, color, and price tag and performed some DIY-tailoring to make them fit. They are little baggy — slash not so sexy — so I was planning to only wear them with at least 5-inch heels, which was not an option once I got to the island, and pair it with my red silk camisole that may look familiar. On the ferry my mom mentioned the wedding was “semi-casual.” Fortunately, my outfit was still safe, that is, until I found out the wedding was on a rocky cliff… When we get to the island I helped the bride, who is like a younger sister to me, with her makeup and I also helped out with “something old” and “something borrowed” portion of her outfit: When her grandmother Libby, my style icon and honorary grandmother, passed away, she passed down her charm bracelet to me. It is my most cherished piece of jewelry and means the world to me. I was hoping Allegra, her granddaughter, might be able to wear it on her special day, and she did. Of course, when I gave it to her and she tried it on we, her mom and I, all had a moment — aka we cried. Allegra, the bride, looked stunning in a non-conventional brightly-colored halter wedding dress and true to her hippy roots, blue Birkenstocks and a wildflower bouquet. Given her casual footwear, I ditched my plan to wear heels and slipped on my trusty green silk flats. When we hiked to the ceremony — through a muddy path and sandy beach — I was even more so grateful for this last minute decision. I’m also wearing: Ray Ban sunglasses, my grandmother’s beaded white clutch from Neiman Marcus back in the day, and Rupert Sanderson flats that, as I mentioned to Lady Melbourne, I wear everywhere. View more: My Style. Copyright © 2011 Emma Grady. All rights reserved.

I just got back to New York and my computer after a long, destination-wedding weekend on an island in Maine.

This weekend, my childhood friend wed her boyfriend of five years on Monhegan Island; it was a wonderful reunion of family and friends. As for my outfit, I had very little details for the weekend. My mother made the plans and told us, my sisters and me, that the dress code was “casual” so I jumped at the chance to wear my new (to me) white silk slacks that I found at Housing works in New York.

I fell in love with the fabric, color, and price tag and performed some DIY-tailoring to make them fit. They are little baggy — slash not so sexy — so I was planning to only wear them with at least 5-inch heels, which was not an option once I got to the island, and pair it with my red silk camisole that may look familiar. On the ferry my mom mentioned the wedding was “semi-casual.” Fortunately, my outfit was still safe, that is, until I found out the wedding was on a rocky cliff…

When we get to the island I helped the bride, who is like a younger sister to me, with her makeup and I also helped out with “something old” and “something borrowed” portion of her outfit:

When her grandmother Libby, my style icon and honorary grandmother, passed away, she passed down her charm bracelet to me. It is my most cherished piece of jewelry and means the world to me. I was hoping Allegra, her granddaughter, might be able to wear it on her special day, and she did. Of course, when I gave it to her and she tried it on we, her mom and I, all had a moment — aka we cried.

Allegra, the bride, looked stunning in a non-conventional brightly-colored halter wedding dress and true to her hippy roots, blue Birkenstocks and a wildflower bouquet. Given her casual footwear, I ditched my plan to wear heels and slipped on my trusty green silk flats. When we hiked to the ceremony — through a muddy path and sandy beach — I was even more so grateful for this last minute decision.

I’m also wearing: Ray Ban sunglasses, my grandmother’s beaded white clutch from Neiman Marcus back in the day, and Rupert Sanderson flats that, as I mentioned to Lady Melbourne, I wear everywhere.

View more: My Style.

Copyright © 2011 Emma Grady. All rights reserved.

Past Fashion Future

Posted on Tuesday July 5th 2011 at 11:24am. Its tags are listed below.

“Something Old, Something New: How Modern Day Style Mavens Wear Vintage” featuring style commentator, consultant, and red-carpet host Colin T. McDonald.Something Old, Something New: Colin T. McDonaldColin is a new friend. We judged the 5th Annual Independent Handbag Designer Awards together and bonded over Vitamin Water while critiquing thousands of handbag design applications. We’ve been known to pose on the red carpet together, too. Colin’s style is put-together and polished with a kick of color and, as I found out in this interview, his middle initial is a nod to the man who inspired his style. Here’s Colin: Here I am in Chelsea, New York, I’m coming home from a long day of meetings with clients and viewing collections.   I’m wearing a Christian Dior tie that was originally my grandfather’s. He passed away when I was only 10 and I remember him as a man with an impeccable sense of style. That’s why I use my middle initial, “T” for Thomas, which was his first name.   The sunglasses are Tom Ford. I pulled them for a photo shoot that I was working on a while back. I explained to the PR girl how much I adored them and she let me keep them — she’s literally my best friend now!  The watch is Kenneth Cole and was given to me by a friend. Blue is one of my favorite colors and, when it comes to accessories, I always love a pop of this color.The sweater doesn’t have a tag and it actually belongs to another one of my friends. He left it at my house after spilling wine on it. I offered to have it dry cleaned for him and after I did I just had to throw it on to complete my look. He wears a lot of vintage so he likely picked up the sweater at some thrift store here in New York. I hope he doesn’t get mad after reading this — oops!  The white linen button-down dress shirt is Club Monaco, a great stop for all your basic and essential wardrobe needs. The pants and shoes are Calvin Klein, which I purchased at Rue La La, one of my favorite new websites. Colin is on Twitter: Styleexpert00 This post is part of an ongoing series, “Something Old, Something New,” that looks at how people with amazing personal style incorporate vintage and heirloom pieces into their everyday wardrobes. Through a series of personal anecdotes and images, I’ll show how when it comes to dressing there’s more than meets the eye and share the story — behind the outfit — with you here.More Heirloom-Meets-Modern StyleSomething Old, Something New: Sean Hotchkiss of Khaki CrusaderSomething Old, Something New: Eliza Starbuck and Toshi YanoSomething Old, Something New: Liam AlexanderSomething Old, Something New: Molly GradySomething Old, Something New: Leanne Mai-ly Hilgart Photo credit: Bo Zheng Copyright © 2011 Past Fashion Future. All rights reserved.
“Something Old, Something New: How Modern Day Style Mavens Wear Vintage” featuring style commentator, consultant, and red-carpet host Colin T. McDonald.Something Old, Something New: Colin T. McDonaldColin is a new friend. We judged the 5th Annual Independent Handbag Designer Awards together and bonded over Vitamin Water while critiquing thousands of handbag design applications. We’ve been known to pose on the red carpet together, too. Colin’s style is put-together and polished with a kick of color and, as I found out in this interview, his middle initial is a nod to the man who inspired his style. Here’s Colin: Here I am in Chelsea, New York, I’m coming home from a long day of meetings with clients and viewing collections.   I’m wearing a Christian Dior tie that was originally my grandfather’s. He passed away when I was only 10 and I remember him as a man with an impeccable sense of style. That’s why I use my middle initial, “T” for Thomas, which was his first name.   The sunglasses are Tom Ford. I pulled them for a photo shoot that I was working on a while back. I explained to the PR girl how much I adored them and she let me keep them — she’s literally my best friend now!  The watch is Kenneth Cole and was given to me by a friend. Blue is one of my favorite colors and, when it comes to accessories, I always love a pop of this color.The sweater doesn’t have a tag and it actually belongs to another one of my friends. He left it at my house after spilling wine on it. I offered to have it dry cleaned for him and after I did I just had to throw it on to complete my look. He wears a lot of vintage so he likely picked up the sweater at some thrift store here in New York. I hope he doesn’t get mad after reading this — oops!  The white linen button-down dress shirt is Club Monaco, a great stop for all your basic and essential wardrobe needs. The pants and shoes are Calvin Klein, which I purchased at Rue La La, one of my favorite new websites. Colin is on Twitter: Styleexpert00 This post is part of an ongoing series, “Something Old, Something New,” that looks at how people with amazing personal style incorporate vintage and heirloom pieces into their everyday wardrobes. Through a series of personal anecdotes and images, I’ll show how when it comes to dressing there’s more than meets the eye and share the story — behind the outfit — with you here.More Heirloom-Meets-Modern StyleSomething Old, Something New: Sean Hotchkiss of Khaki CrusaderSomething Old, Something New: Eliza Starbuck and Toshi YanoSomething Old, Something New: Liam AlexanderSomething Old, Something New: Molly GradySomething Old, Something New: Leanne Mai-ly Hilgart Photo credit: Bo Zheng Copyright © 2011 Past Fashion Future. All rights reserved.

“Something Old, Something New: How Modern Day Style Mavens Wear Vintage” featuring style commentator, consultant, and red-carpet host Colin T. McDonald.

Something Old, Something New: Colin T. McDonald

Colin is a new friend. We judged the 5th Annual Independent Handbag Designer Awards together and bonded over Vitamin Water while critiquing thousands of handbag design applications. We’ve been known to pose on the red carpet together, too.

Colin’s style is put-together and polished with a kick of color and, as I found out in this interview, his middle initial is a nod to the man who inspired his style. Here’s Colin:

Here I am in Chelsea, New York, I’m coming home from a long day of meetings with clients and viewing collections.  

I’m wearing a Christian Dior tie that was originally my grandfather’s.

He passed away when I was only 10 and I remember him as a man with an impeccable sense of style. That’s why I use my middle initial, “T” for Thomas, which was his first name.  

The sunglasses are Tom Ford. I pulled them for a photo shoot that I was working on a while back. I explained to the PR girl how much I adored them and she let me keep them — she’s literally my best friend now!  

The watch is Kenneth Cole and was given to me by a friend.

Blue is one of my favorite colors and, when it comes to accessories, I always love a pop of this color.

The sweater doesn’t have a tag and it actually belongs to another one of my friends.

He left it at my house after spilling wine on it. I offered to have it dry cleaned for him and after I did I just had to throw it on to complete my look. He wears a lot of vintage so he likely picked up the sweater at some thrift store here in New York. I hope he doesn’t get mad after reading this — oops!  

The white linen button-down dress shirt is Club Monaco, a great stop for all your basic and essential wardrobe needs. The pants and shoes are Calvin Klein, which I purchased at Rue La La, one of my favorite new websites.

Colin is on Twitter: Styleexpert00

This post is part of an ongoing series, “Something Old, Something New,” that looks at how people with amazing personal style incorporate vintage and heirloom pieces into their everyday wardrobes. Through a series of personal anecdotes and images, I’ll show how when it comes to dressing there’s more than meets the eye and share the story — behind the outfit — with you here.

More Heirloom-Meets-Modern Style
Something Old, Something New: Sean Hotchkiss of Khaki Crusader
Something Old, Something New: Eliza Starbuck and Toshi Yano
Something Old, Something New: Liam Alexander
Something Old, Something New: Molly Grady
Something Old, Something New: Leanne Mai-ly Hilgart

Photo credit: Bo Zheng

Copyright © 2011 Past Fashion Future. All rights reserved.

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