tone tone September 2014
Vol. I
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CONTENTS
6 Inside Sophie Auster’s World
5 Are You A Low Bun Or A Top Knot?
9 Beauty Picks
16 Marissa Webb
10 Shy People
18 Model Style: Soo Joo Park
8 Model Style: Sui He
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EDITOR’S LETTER
This little manifesto to individuality is not so much about me or fashion as it is about the nature of humanity. We humans love the general excitement associated with the change of trends. In fact, if one individual was to wear a less common style of pants for long enough it’s highly possible that others would eventually start to follow. That would be the birth of a trend. The idea of something new and unique is a major turn-on. Ironically, in today’s social media society these looks are quick to be over-saturated and opposite of individual. This can be frustrating. Is trending good or bad? Neither. It just is. This is where ‘staple pieces’ can come into your wardrobe and to the rescue. These are single garments that are well-constructed and highly flattering to your personal physique. In the world of fashion the key to looking confident is the ‘fit’ of your clothing. No matter what the current trends may be in your community – stay true to yourself. If this summer’s bold yellow invasion isn’t your thing then try pairing a different pastel with one of your staple wardrobe pieces. Long story short, this climate challenge yourself to pave your own trends. Validate your own inspirations and incorporate them into your look. National trends and their media saturation can serve as a platform of inspiration for you to find yourself!
Janine Lucero Editor-in-Chief
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ARE YOU A LOW BUN OR A TOP KNOT? From the gravity-defying top knot to the nape-grazing chignon, buns, in every iteration, have been summer’s go-to for easy polish on the fly. Models, editors, and girls about town have been spotted twisting their hair up and down into chic variations of the style on the sidewalk and the sand alike.
With New York Fashion Week just around the corner, we have every reason to believe they’ll be spotted on fashionable heads well into fall, taking the form of two distinct camps: high top knots and low buns—the only question is, where do you fall on the spectrum? Take this quiz to find out.
B. Always look in the mirror before walking out the door—then take one thing off
1. Your beauty icons are: A. Jessica Hart, Daria Werbowy, and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley B. Beyoncé, Ashley Olsen, and Léa Seydoux
6. Your best summer moment: A. Leaping off a yacht in the Mediterranean B. Plowing through your summer reading list on a sailboat in North Haven, Maine
2. Your hair philosophy is: A. Long hair, don’t care B. Keep it simple
Mostly A’s: You are a free spirit with model-offduty style culled from all corners of the earth. You never know where the day may take you, so your hairstyle needs to match your peripatetic lifestyle. You’re a top knot.
3. Your big-night-out beauty move: A. A swipe of Nars Schiap lipstick B. A pre-party La Mer The Hydrating Facial sheet mask 4 . Your style modus operandi: A. Layer it on
5. Your pet: A. Who has the time? B. A statuesque Persian cat
Mostly B’s: You’re an elegant minimalist with a wardrobe full of classics. Nothing soothes you like having a plan, and, no matter the humidity, your hairdo always communicates poise. You’re a low bun.
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INSIDE SOPHIE AUSTER'S WORLD “Elegant and maybe a bit old-school” is the way Sophie Auster describes her music—and her style. Here, the singer-songwriter invites The Coveteur into her Manhattan closet.
“In my everyday life, I’ll definitely throw on more T-shirts and jeans than I would for a performance,” says Sophie Auster of the line of demarcation between her on- and offstage personae. “I definitely like suits and a Marlene Dietrich kind of vibe when I’m performing. I don’t walk around in, like, Yves Saint Laurent suits when I’m getting my groceries!” The Coveteur caught Auster in the midst of preparing for the fall release of her new album, Dogs and Men, which she describes as a mix of “songs about relationships and surrealist dream imagery.” Auster is literary royalty—her parents are novelists Siri
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Hustvedt and Paul Auster, and Dad’s old typewriter has pride of place next to her Pierre Hardy heels. But she’s also a master of finding vintage treasures, whether that means a circa-1885 white lawn dress from Chelsea emporium New York Vintage or the Humphrey Bogart tank she found at a Cape Cod yard sale: “It smelled horrible, and everyone made fun of me, but I was like, ‘No, you don’t understand, this is going to be the coolest T-shirt ever.’ So I washed it, and cut it, and I kind of got a little too friendly with my scissors, because it’s quite skimpy at the moment, but I still really like it.”
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MODEL STYLE: SUI HE Chinese stunner Sui He has helped produce some groundbreaking changes in the field of fashion. She is the first model of Asian descent to open a Ralph Lauren runway show, second Chinese model to hit the Victoria’s Secret catwalk, and first Asian face of the Shiseido beauty brand. But we adore this supermodel superstar for more than the accomplishments listed on her portfolio. Sui He is one of the most style-savvy off-duty dressers, always simple and classic with a twist of edge. She also happens to have a head of hair to die for, and impeccable skin that she maintains with Shiseido products (one of her essentials being the “Bio Performance Corrective Serum”).
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1 Premium Leather Biker Jacket By Boutique, Topshop, P8120 2 ‘Bio-Performance’ Super Corrective Serum, Shiseido, P3774 3 The Pocket Tee Jersey T-shirt, Rag & Bone, P5045 4 Moto Bleach Rip Repair Hayden Jeans, Topshop, P2195 5 ‘The Skincare’ Protective Lip Conditioner (SPF 10), Shiseido, P1085 6 Cream with Silk Groom, Kiehl’s, P790 7 Vintage Quilted Shoulder Bag, Chanel, P217,850 8 Slip On Sneakers, Vince Blair, P9868.50
BEAUTY PICKS Keep cool and beautiful with these makeup, skin and hair care products.
Orlane Transparent Loose Powder Like a real-life Instagram filter, the soft spheres in this finishing powder reflect light and diminish wrinkles and imperfections.
Benefit Benebalm Fans of the brand’s legendary lip and cheek stains can now swipe the colors on their lips for a hint of color and major hydration. Available in Benetint (Rose), Lollitint (Orchid), Chachatint (Mango), and Posietint (Pink).
Aveda Smooth Infusion Naturally Straight Curly-haired girls can break the chains from their hairdryers with this lightweight cream that loosens curls with each application.
Jouer Anti-Blemish Matte Primer All of that sun and sweat can wreak havoc on your skin in the summer. Fight breakouts with this primer, which features salicylic acid to treat and prevent acne and aloe and vitamin E to soothe skin.
Rituals Hammam Body Mud Why should mud masks be only for your face? This calming eucalyptus body treatment deep cleans skin with the mineral-rich Rhassoul Clay.
Tracie Martyn Enzyme Exfoliant Work one teaspoon of this all-inone product from celeb facialist Tracie Martyn (she works with Julianna Margulies and Padma Lakshmi!) into skin to gently exfoliate skin, soften fine lines, and brighten the complexion.
The Body Shop Body Sorbets Cool off with these refreshing moisturizers that contain aloe for a cooling comfort. Fair warning: The true-to-life scents of strawberry, mango, pink grapefruit and Satsuma may make your mouth water.
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MARISSA WEBB Marissa Webb has always had an intimate and creative relationship with fashion. Her design aesthetic blends and juxtaposes elements of architecture and nature by mixing highly structured, tailored pieces with whimsical softness and flow. Growing up, what were your hobbies, and how did you discover your passion for design?
new season with a theme lead by color. Fabrics and trims are built around that core.
MARISSA: Growing up I considered myself “one of the boys,” for the most part, a tomboy. I grew up surrounded by trees and dirt bike trails in my backyard. I played numerous sports and was almost always covered in mud. But after baseball practice, I would go home and sketch while looking through my mother’s fashion magazines. I’ve always been a bit of an odd mix. Baseball hat one day and a tutu the next. I always loved illustrating, so after realizing I was not meant to be a racecar driver or psychiatrist, I transferred to FIT.
“Don’t be afraid of taking risks, always try something new. Give it 150% and never give up on your dreams!”
What specific areas of design did you study while at FIT? What was one of the greatest lessons you learned that has continued to help you throughout your career? While at FIT, I focused on fashion illustration and design. One of the greatest lessons I learned was that the creative industry is a challenging one. There are many talented designers and artists out there. Hard work, dedication, and always pushing yourself to do better was, and still remains, one of the keys in getting yourself to the next level. No excuses. When did you decide to create your eponymous label, Marissa Webb, and what did this process consist of? My own line was a dream of mine that was born during my time at school. I had been in the industry for a decent amount of years and I felt like it was now or never. I’m not one to give up my dreams that easily. The process of starting any new business from the ground-up is a huge undertaking. I don’t get to just focus on design, there’s all the important details of running a company that consumes a large portion of my time. I feel as if I’ve had a crash course in finance, law, and business management! I’m lucky to have such a great team. We launched with the SS13 collection at NYFW in September 2012, and we’re now heading into our third season. What inspired your Fall 2013 collection, and how did you go about choosing color and material? An antique tie-pin sparked the theme. When my brother saw how obsessed I was with it, he gave me a gift of a book on vintage menswear. So the over-arching theme was classic haberdashery with an urban, feminine twist. I always start a
Which fashion tastemakers and trendsetters (dead or alive) have most strongly influenced your personal style and designs? That’s always a hard question for me to answer. I don’t really look at just one or two people. I find personal style from both men and women inspiring. I walk down the street, and someone I’ll never see again will have sparked an idea. The few “style crushes” that come to mind are Mick Jagger – I credit him for getting me into skinny jeans and my love of leather. Cate Blanchett always wins me over with that beautiful smile. I always say she would look stunning in a burlap sack! If you could dress one celebrity in any look from your fall collection, who would it be, and which look would you choose? I keep coming back to Cate Blanchett, she just seems to glow from the inside. I would choose the all-white pant look with the high-waisted trousers and vest, but she’d make anything look chic from the Fall collection. What is your favorite piece of fashion advice that you would like to share with us? MARISSA: Don’t be afraid of taking risks, always try something new. Give it 150% and never give up on your dreams! Work hard and always stay humble. I honestly believe what you give out is what you get in return.
“I don’t really look at just one or two people. I find personal style from both men and women inspiring. I walk down the street, and someone I’ll never see again will have sparked an idea.” 17
MODEL STYLE: SOO JOO PARK 2
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1 Knitted Rib Texture Jumper, Topshop, P873.80 2 ‘Christophe’ 53mm Sunglasses, Tom Ford, P17810.90 3 Pink Lagoon Coat, Damsel In A Dress, P8837.40 4 Trousers with slit at the hem, Zara, P2595 5 Tiger Head Tote, Kenzo, P23012.40 6 Sterling Silver Double Cage Ring, Pamela Love, P16618 7 Carlo Metallic Cutoff Ankle Boot, Sol Sana, P2184.50
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There’s something about Soo Joo Park, and it’s not just the platinum blonde hair, or recent chop-off for that matter. The South Korean-born model has made her fashion footprint by posing for Carine Roitfeld’s CR Fashion Book, as well as working campaigns for top-tier labels like Chanel and Tom Ford. But aside from her glamourous runway and editorial achievements, we admire Park for her bold personality and edgy style. The girl that spent most of her life growing up in California stated last year in an interview with The Cut, “I think part of the reason I bleached my hair was that I didn’t want to be typecast as an Asian model, I wanted to be me. But diversity is very important and to be completely honest, they just want cookie-cutters a lot – not all – but a lot of the times, they do.” Looking to be recognized for her personality, she has succeeded by being open, honest, and willing to take risks. She has become a true fashion inspiration with her cutting-edge and playful style.
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