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50 YEARS OF STYLE
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WELCOME
GREETINGS FROM TYLER & WILKES
STARS MUST BE COLLIDING... IN ALL CORNERS OF OUR BUSINESS, WE ARE CELEBRATING SIMULTANEOUS ANNIVERSARIES!
Anniversaries are in the air this fall at the Mitchell Stores. Starting with the biggies, here on the West Coast, Wilkes Bashford is celebrating 50 years since opening its doors in San Francisco’s Union Square. It’s hard to believe, but it’s also five years since Wilkes Bashford joined Mitchell Stores. Back east, this year, Bill Mitchell is celebrating 50 years since he joined the family business, bringing his unique brand of humor and friendship to all who enter Mitchells’ doors. Also on the East Coast, we are celebrating 10 years since Marshs has joined our family of stores and 15 years since we moved Richards to its spectacular current location. As we’ve expanded, we are enjoying also making our world JUST GETTING STARTED! smaller for you with our new e-commerce site. If you haven’t done so already, spend two minutes setting up your WBWorld account and enjoy all our stores and services from anywhere you go. We love looking back on all these exciting milestones, but in truth, we are just getting started!!! Wishing you a great and stylish season. With Hugs,
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A COLORFUL HISTORY OF
FRIENDS, FASHION &FUN
Fifty years ago, Wilkes Bashford opened his doors in Union Square and a new era in San Francisco fashion was born. With an inimitable eye, Wilkes was the first retailer to bring many now-iconic European designers like Giorgio Armani to the United States and to collaborate with houses like Brioni to modify their designs for the American market. He was also one of the first to carry Ralph Lauren. In 1978, Wilkes expanded what he calls his “bold conservative” look to include a spectacular women’s collection. In 1984, Wilkes moved to his famous seven-story townhouse. In 2001, he opened a Palo Alto store to serve the Silicon Valley crowd. The rest, as they say, is history. In the case of Wilkes Bashford, a very colorful history! Filled with community involvement, friends and philanthropy. Galavanting with Mayor Willie Brown. Dressing the Bay Area’s top thinkers, politicians, celebrities and businessmen. 50 years of unabashed and unforgettable... style! #wb50! 5
“My dear friend Wilkes Bashford’s elegant store reflects his many qualities of gentleman extraordinaire, excellent taste, generosity to his community and loyalty to his friends. Wilkes, let’s have another wonderful 50 year run !”
ANNIVERSARY WISHES... “For over 30 years, I have come to Wilkes Bashford for the finest in clothing and service. I have lived in Los Angeles and Virginia during that period, but always return to Wilkes. I have never been disappointed and look forward to every visit.”
Charlotte Shultz Long-time Friend & Customer
Ted Olson Prominent D.C. Attorney/Long-time Friend & Customer
“I’m a geek. My focus has always been on running a business, not on style. Wilkes takes out all the guesswork, making sure I dress well and turning around clothes on a tight deadline. At Wilkes, they get to know you, you’re not just a random customer off the street. It’s that level of service I keep coming back for.” Kevin Rose CEO, HODINKEE
Vanessa Getty with designer Wes Gordon “Shopping at Wilkes is more than a retail experience. It’s about friendship and support and pleasure. When I walk out the door, I feel ready to face the world. We are lucky to have Wilkes’ creativity, energy and good humor here in San Francisco. We are a better city because of him!” Judy Guggenhime Long-time Friend & Customer
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“Congratulations on 50 years of impeccable style! Wilkes is a landmark San Francisco institution that continues to evolve each day, bringing fresh designers and bold ideas to our beautiful city. Bravo!”
“Wilkes has been a cherished friend and fashion advisor to four generations of Swig family members. Wilkes’s personal values of caring, compassion, empathy and philanthropy are examples for all to follow and emulate. Happy 50th anniversary, Wilkes! Roselyne (Cissie) Swig Long-time Friend & Customer
“I have trusted Wilkes’ expertise to enhance my image from day one... he is simply the best!” Neal A. Ward Long-time Friend & Customer
“The personalized service at Wilkes Bashford is second to none. Arnaud is meticulous with every detail and Tyler’s whiskey tasting makes it all the more enjoyable. I couldn’t ask for a better experience, or final product.” Tony Hawk Pro Skateboarder
“Wilkes — I love how you and your staff always celebrate my own personal style while also encouraging me to try new things. Congratulations on 50 years of making San Francisco a more beautiful and interesting place!” Jennifer Brahm Long-time Friend & Customer
“For fifty years, being well dressed has been synonymous with one person and one store— the Sutter Street shop, Wilkes Bashford. Those two words need no translation for even the most uninformed.” Mayor Willie Brown, Life-long best friend and one of our first customers
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GETTING STARTED! This year Wilkes Bashford is turning 50 years... young! And in typical Wilkes style, we’re not doing it quietly. To rev up for our next half century, we’re doing everything NEW! Our first step was to join forces with the world-renowned Mitchell Stores, increasing the depth of our global relationships and product offerings. Next, we fully redesigned both our San Francisco Townhouse and Palo Alto stores, adding more of the world’s most creative new men’s and women’s designers. We greatly expanded our womens’ collections and added a killer jewelry department. And this year, we launched a breakthrough e-commerce site that offers more personalized service than any other! In other words, we are pulling out all the stops to make the next 50 years even more fabulous. Join the celebration! #wb50! 8
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EXPANDED COLLECTIONS
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NEW
THIS SEASON!
LANVIN // LUCIANO BARBERA // KITON // VICTORIA BECKHAM ALEXANDER MCQUEEN // L’AGENCE // BRUNELLO CUCINELLI ERMENEGILDO ZEGNA MADE-TO-MEASURE SPORTSWEAR // AKRIS TEMPLE ST. CLAIR // K ROSSO // FRANK AND EILEEN // THE ROW NARCISO RODRIGUEZ // ALTUZARRA // JONATHON SIMKHAI LORO PIANA // SEALUP // HARRIS WHARF // NORISOL FERRARI
JUST GETTING STARTED! KWIAT SYLVA & CIE OSCAR HEYMAN TEMPLE ST. CLAIR MATTIA CIELO NEW FRED LEIGHTON NEW KATHLEEN DUGHI PAUL MORELLI CAROLINE ELLEN NEW YOSSI POMELLATO NAM CHO NEW SUTRA COOMI AARON HENRY KIMBERLY MCDONALD IRENE NEUWIRTH RENEE LEWIS PAOLO COSTAGLI NEW STEPHEN WEBSTER NEW FRANK ANCONA NAK ARMSTRONG NEW
Meet our friendly & knowledgeable Jewelry Advisors.
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BLING IT ON! One of the Bay Area’s most comprehensive (& creative) collections of fine & designer jewelry! At Wilkes, we search the world to bring you jewelry from some of the most talented established and up-and-coming designers. As a result our jewelry cases are full of what we believe is the best edit in the Bay Area. One of our Jewelry Advisors will help you find (or collaborate to create) the piece of your dreams. #wb50!
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A new shopping site with the same level of service as our stores!
The same Style Advisor you work with in our stores is here for you online.
While it may look like we were late to the e-tail party, we deliberately took our time in devising how to deliver an online experience that would match, integrate with and ultimately surpass the level of service for which we are known. Our site offers access to the collective inventory of our five stores and signature features like “reserve in store” and your “virtual closet,” with which you can view your wardrobe anytime, anywhere. #wb50!
wilkesbashford.com
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HIGH (FASHION) TECH
Shop online anywhere, anytime, from any device.
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JUST GETTING STARTED! JUST GETTING STARTED!
ALL IN THE MITCHELLS
FAMILY!
Come see us at Mitchells and Richards when you’re on the East Coast!
Wilkes customers enjoy access to the collective inventory of all five Mitchells stores!
As a Wilkes shopper, you not only have access to everything in our stores, you have access to all the products in our East Coast stores as well. This extraordinarily large and carefully curated inventory consists of over 11,000 items, rivaling some of the world’s largest luxury e-tailers! #wb50!
Counter-clockwise from top left, Mitchells of Westport, CT, Richards of Greenwich, CT, Mitchells of Huntington, NY, Wilkes Bashford Palo Alto, and Wilkes Bashford San Francisco.
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Our family includes Wilkes & three east coast “siblings.”
OUR WOMEN’S DESIGNERS INCLUDE: JUST GETTING STARTED!
OVER 50% WOMEN’S No longer just for special occasions, we also carry top lifestyle designers.
Wilkes Bashford for jeans, graphic tees and flats? Yes! Our expanded women’s offerings also include your favorite brands for every day like Rag & Bone, Helmut Lang, Vince and many more! #wb50!
Wilkes Magazine, the bible of “Unabashed Bay Area Style.” Catch up on the latest in style, art & culture and our buyers’ signature edits from around the world in Wilkes magazine. Visit our publications online and click-to-shop directly from our e-magazine at wilkesbashford.com. #wb50!
Click to shop directly from our e-magazine.
THE ROW ALEXANDER MCQUEEN WES GORDON ALTUZARRA VICTORIA BECKHAM BRUNELLO CUCINELLI DONNA KARAN OSCAR DE LA RENTA PAMELLA ROLAND LORO PIANA RAG AND BONE ROBERTO CAVALLI AG ADRIANO GOLDSCHMIED AKRIS ANYA HINDMARCH BOGNER HERNO HELMUT LANG JENNY PACKHAM L’AGENCE LANVIN VALENTINO DEREK LAM D EXTERIOR STELLA MCCARTNEY BOGNER VINCE MANOLO BLAHNIK CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN NANCY GONZALEZ JIMMY CHOO & LOTS MORE!
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WILKESBASHFORD.COM
WHAT MAKES OUR SITE SO SPECIAL? If we could reach through the screen and pour you a cup of virtual coffee, we would.Because we believe great style starts with a relationship. 23
WHAT MAKES OUR SITE SO SPECIAL?
1. Work online with the same STYLE ADVISOR you work with in-store. Our online Style Advisors are not in India, China or South America. They’re in our actual five stores! They touch and feel the merchandise. They know our designers. How things fit. Your taste. Your lifestyle. Take two minutes to set up an WBWorld account and select a store of your choice and a Style Advisor. Here are some of the many ways they can help you online: CAN’T DECIDE WHICH ONE TO BUY? Hit “Email My Style Advisor” when viewing any items you’re considering, and he/she will help you make the right choice. NEED A PIECE TO COMPLETE AN OUTFIT? In WBWorld, email your Style Advisor, who will view what you want to match in your Virtual Closet, and then send you suggestions. DON’T KNOW WHAT TO WEAR FOR AN OCCASION? Shop the easy way! Send a quick note about what you’re dressing for and your Style Advisor will send you a Curated List of handpicked selections that suit your style.
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Melyssa Minamoto Style Advisor, Wilkes Palo Alto Since 2013
“In- store and online, my customers are loving that they can see what items are in which store and in what size. It takes away calling and asking and waiting, they love the immediate access. One of my customers keeps ordering things we only carry at Mitchells. I guess she’s an East Coast girl at heart!”
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Access to the COLLECTIVE INVENTORY of all five stores. Every item online actually “lives” in one of our five stores. So... as each store carries a distinctive roster of designers and a different product edit, this gives ALL of our customers access to a greatly expanded selection. This extraordinarily large and carefully curated inventory consists of over 11,000 items,
rivaling some of the world’s largest luxury e-tailers! We believe that the breadth of our offerings, combined with the signature edit of our buyers and the expertise of our real “live” Style Advisors, come together to create a shopping experience that is second to none.
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Meri Morgan Style Advisor, Wilkes San Francisco Since 2011
“A lot of my customers are saving time and energy by picking out what they want online and coming in when we have it waiting. The women get to look at all the bags and shoes we have in five stores and are loving having so many choices. But they’d usually rather hold a handbag or try on shoes before buying them.”
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See something online? RESERVE IN-STORE! By all accounts, it’s one of the best features of our new site. While on some days, you may want to lose yourself in the store for hours, on other days, you are busy or away (or lazy) and want to shop from... wherever you want to shop from. Some of the reasons our customers y “Reserve in Store”:
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• Shop from anywhere and only come in when you know the right item in the right size is waiting. • You get to see, touch & feel before you buy. • You can shop the inventory of our five stores and have it waiting at your store. • If you don’t love it, you haven’t bought it and don’t have to return it.
WHAT MAKES OUR SITE SO SPECIAL?
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Both you and your Style Advisor can view your wardrobe 24/7/365 within your VIRTUAL CLOSET!
MY VIRTUAL CLOSET
View all of your online and in-store purchases (for as far back as we have photos of each item.) Our signature Virtual Closet enables you and your Style Advisor to get a comprehensive view of what’s in your closet. This is very handy for seeing what you need to match and for building a properly devised wardrobe. It also enables you to see what you own… on your phone. From anywhere. This can be helpful when shopping in a foreign land, showing your spouse or friends what you’ve bought. There are countless ways to use it!
Lucas Schott Style Advisor, Wilkes San Francisco Since 2015
“Seeing what’s in my customers’ closets has been great. I have a customer who needed vacation clothes in a hurry. I picked out two bathing suits, two casual shirts and a light sweater for some linen pants and shorts he bought last summer. I reminded him what shoes to pack and we finished it off with a great light jacket.” 27
WHAT MAKES OUR SITE SO SPECIAL?
5. FREE ALTERATIONS for online purchases, too! Our tailors are truly a “cut above,” striving to offer the best tailoring west of Savile Row. What’s more, alterations are complimentary for all purchases, in-store or online.
Plus you can check your alteration status online in your WBWorld Account. This is just another of the seamless (pun intended!) ways our services are integrated to serve you better.
PLUS:
6. Free gift wrap. 7. Free delivery. 8. & Norma!
Have you met Norma? Norma is our 24/7 e-concierge, there to provide customer service and assistance in addition to your Style Advisor. Named after our beloved matriarch Norma Mitchell, Norma is always there to make sure you know what’s going on while waiting for your real live Style Advisor to get back to you.
Errika Pascual Style Advisor, Palo Alto Since 2006
“I have a customer who moved out of town and now we are working together again online. Whenever she needs something, she sends me a quick note and some MPIX of what she’s considering and I send recommendations. I know her body type and style. So far everything we’ve chosen has been perfect!” 28
Portraiture of a well-dressed life
DRESS LIKE YOU MEAN IT This fall, we’re taking our fashion seriously. Our designers have gone all out in creating intricate looks, mixing luxe textures and detailing with striking silhouettes. Stately HVIWWMRK EFSYRHW JSV E WIEWSR ÁPPIH [MXL WSGMEP IZIRXW arts, holidays and exquisite everyday life.
PHOTOGRAPHY: SERGIO KURHAJEC HAIR: MARCELINO@L’ATELIER NYC, MAKEUP: CLAIRE BAYLEY WARDROBE STYLING: WENDY MCNETT
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SPANGLE BANGLE
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Dress Like You Mean It.
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TOTAL KNOCKOUT
AL E X AN D E R MCQ U EEN Mean It. THE ROW
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MODERN PERSIAN
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THE WEEKENDERS
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Dress Like You Mean It.
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CHECKMATE
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“I GET A KICK”
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GENTLEMAN’S STUDY Dress Like You Mean It.
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BLACK GLAM Dress Like You Mean It.
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THE THINKER
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LUCIANO BARBERA Luciano Barbera was established in 1971, inspired by its founder’s belief in the utmost care in the smallest of details. Each item is entirely manufactured in Italy. The Fall/Winter 2015 collection is an exploration of “sprezzatura,” a study in casual elegance and classic Italian style.
What’s
NEW DISCOVER NEW DESIGNERS IN OUR STORES & NEW COLLECTIONS FROM DESIGNER FAVORITES!
JENNY PACKHAM
KIRED Kired specializes in timeless pieces made with the finest fabrics and leathers. The collection of jackets, trench coats and raincoats was born in 1986 at a manufacturing plant on the outskirts of Parma, Italy.
One of the UK’s most successful fashion brands with global recognition, Jenny Packham has become a design house of choice when it comes to evening dressing. Red carpets the world over are graced with Packham’s designs worn by the most iconic women of our generation including Taylor Swift, Angelina Jolie, Emily Blunt, Kate Winslet, Kate Hudson and The Duchess of Cambridge.
IRIS VON ARNIM Iris von Arnim designs unconventional yet timeless cashmere for “women like herself.” Arnim develops new techniques; her focus is on structures and shapes like hand-knitted pieces in mouliné cashmere. Arnim’s designs are being seen on celebrities including Cate Blanchett, Gwen Stefani and Jessica Chastain.
SEALUP Sealup has become synonymous with Italian quality since its foundation in 1935. They create clothing that is a pleasure to look at and touch. The line started out as only raincoats, which were worn by fashion icons such as Jackie Kennedy. Today, Filippo Chiesa and his sister Cristina have continued the legacy of quality waterproofs at Sealup. The brand utilizes high-tech innovations such as thermoadhesivate, a process that ensures the seams on a garment are perfectly sealed (windproof, rainproof) and also beautiful to look at.
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THE ROW BELTED VEST
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duty The Long Vest This highly wearable menswear-inspired trend makes a versatile transitional piece. The sleeveless coat can take you from fall to winter and into early spring. When it’s warmer out, wear over a sleeveless top. When it’s cooler, layer over a chunky knit sweater or even under a classic winter coat.
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TEMPLE ST. CLAIR AMULET NECKLACE
Mix a timeless yet artistic statement necklace into your corporate wardrobe for a look that is uniquely yours. A stunning signature piece is a great investment, as it can be worn everyday, adding a personal statement of unforgettable style.
WEAR IT WITH
office essential
Temple St. Clair Gold Link Bracelet
THE SIGNATURE NECKLACE
Saint Laurent Small “Sac de Jour”
LADIES WHO
LUNCH A lush feather peplum transforms this classic navy dress into a sophisticated knockout. Feathers lend a luxurious organic texture, creating a distinctive
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ladylike look. Wear to a (really great) restaurant or charity event with red lipstickor a red shoe for a bold pop of color.
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Manolo Blahnik Pumps
Yves Saint Laurent “Beige Leger”
Tom Ford “Smoke Red”
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INVEST MENT WEAR IT ANY WAY YOU WANT Invest in a glamorous winter coat that will take you just about everwhere, as it can be worn three fabulous ways... as a hooded fox vest, a fur-lined cashmere coat or a lighter coat without the vest. No matter what you’re wearing underneath, throw on a great bag and you’re good to go!
Wear as a cashmere coat with fur lining...
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or
as a reversible hooded fox vest!
BRUNELLO CUCINELLI CASHMERE & FOX COAT
INSTANT UPDATE
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Valentino Rockstud Camouflage Clutch
black is the new black Giorgio Armani Pleated Leather Ankle Boot
Alexander McQueen Legend Curved Zip Satchel
Suzi Roher Haircalf and Leather Asymmetrical Belt
A few anything-but-basic black pieces are the staples of a well put-together wardrobe. A black shoe, boot, belt, day bag and evening bag mix and match with any style or any color at all, even... black! Jimmy Choo Leondra Platform Sandal
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CLÉ DE CARTIER ROSE GOLD WATCH WITH DIAMOND BEZEL
Even a basic white t-shirt turns glamorous with this killer gold statement watch by Cartier. This watch can go from soccer field to business meeting to black tie, elevating everything you wear to a new level.
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HOW DO YOU LIKE YOUR MANOLOS? Manolo Blahnik’s new classic pump collection offers the designer’s signature sexy cut in an inspired variety of colors, patterns and heel heights. Whether you prefer 50mm, 70mm, 90mm or the sky’s the limit, the Manolo pump is a wardrobe staple that works with jeans or dresses and never goes out of style.
three of the Blahnik Best the classic Manolo in lots of colors, textures, patterns... & heights! 50 mm
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WRAP it UP
Brunello Cucinelli Cashmere & Fox Scarf
Give yourself a hug with scarves and jewels that wrap you up to perfection. Wraparound scarves can be worn indoors or out to add style and seal in lots of warmth. Wrap rings add chunk and wrap bracelets lend a layered look with just one great piece.
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Sutra Diamond Snake Ring
Mattia Cielo White Gold & Pavé Diamond Rugiada Bracelet
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DONNA KARAN NEW YORK
SUBURBAN SENSUAL IS NOT JUST FOR CITY... Donna Karan’s sleek urban vibe makes a party perfect statement for fall. Cut-out shoulders show just the right amount of skin as do many of her unexpected, often asymmetrical silhouettes. The designer has always been known for her unique eye on how to make a woman look sexy in a subtly sophisticated way.
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Valentino Rockstud Caged Pump in Leopard Print
Alexander McQueen “Knuckleduster” Clutch
Loren Jewels Caged Ring
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MIU MIU AVIATORS
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Don’t forget to grab a pair of cool shades before heading out the door. They not only keep out rays, but make any outfit more glamorous.
Try a pair of classic aviators with an interesting colored lens as a twist.
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NEW FEATURE
FRIENDS OF MITCHELL STORES
INTRIGUING PEOPLE:
JEFFREY TAMBOR WITH CHRIS MITCHELL BY RENÉE MANDIS
To kick off our new feature, “Intriguing People,” I had the rarified joy of interviewing 2014 Golden Globe winner for Best Actor in a Comedy Series, Jeffrey Tambor, joined by his dear friend, our very own Chris Mitchell. Jeffrey was kind enough to talk to us in the middle of filming Season 2 of Transparent, Amazon Prime’s runaway hit, in which he plays Maura (formerly Morton) Pfefferman, a father of three grown children who comes out as transgender at age 70. The banter went something like this... CHRIS: Jeffrey, I’m so excited you’re filming a second season for me, thank you. JEFFREY: Chris, I’m not only making you a second season, I’ll make you a third! We just got picked up for a third season before shooting the second. CHRIS: Wow, that’s awesome! How are my trampoline buddies? [Jeffrey’s young children.] JEFFREY: Great, they’re out here with me
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for the summer. We’re living in the Pacific Palisades, just like my character. It’s so beautiful! Our rental has a trampoline and just the other day, they were coaxing me to do a flip like “Chris Mitchell.” Gee thanks! Did you really do a flip? CHRIS: Yep, sorry. RENÉE: So… as you’re right in the middle of filming Transparent, I can’t help asking, what are you wearing? (Hoping for a Maura outfit...) JEFFREY: I’m on my way to the set, so I’m wearing my de rigueur undershirt and shorts with sockless loafers. That’s my “look.” RENÉE: How’s filming going? JEFFREY: It’s so exciting. Jill (Soloway, the show’s creator) is hitting it out of the box with a bunch of great surprises. I, of course, can’t talk about it. This is all so big and wonderful; it’s like the first week of school! We are truly a family. I’ve known Judith (Light, who plays his ex-wife) forever; we did rep together in Milwaukee. RENÉE: How many episodes are you filming? JEFFREY: 10 again. It seems to be the magic number for streaming. It’s a whole new era. It’s so odd, you premiere on Friday and by Sunday everyone’s like “where’s the next season?” RENÉE: Has any woman in particular inspired how you play Maura? JEFFREY: No, I have three wonderful
advisors from the transgender community, Rhys Ernst, Zackary Drucker and Jenny Boylan. They have led me by the hand beautifully. I reject the whole feminine/ masculine thing. I’m very comfortable with the role; Maura is like an old friend, written so well that I just have to follow the bread crumbs. She’s “young,” if you know what I mean. She makes a lot of mistakes in her transition. She can’t do her make-up right yet. She’s just learning about style, how to walk. She’s trying to be her authentic self and find out who she is. That’s what I’m trying to bring through. To me, this show is all about the question: “If I change, will you still be there? Will you still love me?” RENÉE: That’s beautiful and so heavy, you’re giving me goose bumps. We have such empathy for anyone going through that, but of course it can be very difficult for those around them. They have to transition, too… JEFFREY: Absolutely. You’ll see all the characters in the show are going through big transitions this season. RENÉE: I looked at your IMDB profile and saw you appeared in so many iconic 70’s series… Starsky & Hutch, Kojak, Barney Miller, Taxi, Three’s Company... Any memorable experiences stand out? JEFFREY: On Kojak, my very first gig, I had five lines. It was the coldest winter day in New York City history. We were filming on the Upper West Side at Grant’s
“TO ME, TRANSPARENT IS ALL ABOUT THE QUESTION; IF I CHANGE, WILL YOU STILL BE THERE? WILL YOU STILL LOVE ME?”
Tomb. Since I wasn’t a regular, I had to stay outside. They had a malfunction and it took hours to get to my part. When they said “action,” my mouth had actually frozen. All that came out was a muffle. And my eyes were bulging. The director said “beautiful, cut!” So that was my debut. You can still find it online. RENÉE: You’ve come quite a ways since then! JEFFREY: I’m the luckiest guy. I’ve gotten to do three amazing series. The Larry Sanders Show, Arrested Development and now this. You’re lucky if you get one. I’m turning 71 tomorrow. This doesn’t happen in a young career, let alone an elderly one. I am grateful every day. RENÉE: Which character that you’ve played do you most identify with? JEFFREY: I’ve played three characters that were just right for me. Hank in Larry Sanders and Jay in In Justice for All, but Maura is the most transformative role of my career. Playing her, I get to access more of Jeffrey than I ever have. RENÉE: Since you debuted as Maura a year ago, transgender awareness is everywhere… with Caitlyn Jenner and all. JEFFREY: It’s the zeitgeist. It’s part of the conversation now. But there’s a lot more work to be done. There’s still hatred out there. Suicides and people attacked on the streets. I’m all for the little boy or girl in Des Moines that’s in the “wrong line” getting on the line they identify with.
RENÉE: I have to ask the mandatory, “What character that you haven’t played would you most like to play?” JEFFREY: My dream role? I’m playing it. I know most actors say “Someday I want to play King Lear.” I think I’m playing Lear right now! RENÉE: Maura is a great metaphor for Lear. So how did you meet Chris Mitchell? JEFFREY: Chris and I were both renting in Huntington, NY, and we were at the bus stop with our kids. The first day he saw me, he was kind of tongue-tied and bashful, but we became fast friends. We got through a storm together. He and Ali (Mitchell) are the truest bluest. To me, Chris is the American ideal of an entrepreneur and businessman. He was raised well, his family is great, his dad is great. The Mitchells really represent American values to me. As I get older I get a little attitude. Chris is an inspiration. He’s all ethics and heart. My dad was like that. RENÉE: Are you all-consumed by Transparent or do you have any other projects in the pipeline? JEFFREY: I just did a movie with Ben Affleck called The Accountant. And I tour; I do a one-man show called Performing Your Life. I’m going on tour this fall, I love it. I’m also writing a fascinating book called My Life in Huntington.
CHRIS: Ha! Jeffrey came and spoke to our family, his message is amazing. JEFFREY: My father wanted me to be a teacher, and now I love going to colleges and speaking to kids. CHRIS: Your daughter’s the teacher. JEFFREY: My oldest daughter is 40 and a history professor at CW Post. She just had her first book published by Oxford Press, which is like the Oscars of publishing. CHRIS: And Jeffrey has four other kids with Kasia! JEFFREY: Oh my kids! I have a ten-yearold, an eight-year old and hang on to your seats, two five-year-olds! I call that “a long time between drinks.” CHRIS: Hey Jeffrey, guess what was just delivered to my office? Greek Salad with Hummus — just like old times having lunch together in Huntington! JEFFREY: Chris and Ali came out to visit; we live in Westchester now. I’m going to induce them to move to our neighborhood! With that we said our “goodbyes.” And while under the pressure of filming such a demanding role, Jeffrey insisted I get in touch again if we have more questions. Of course we do, but I will save his generosity for another time. Chris then reflected a bit on how Jeffrey was raised by a father that told him not to get too happy or content; that it could all be taken away. At this point, it is plain to see that Jeffrey is way beyond that.
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Stylewatch FALL 2015
JEWELRY A LOOK AT WHAT’S TRENDING AT TODAY’S HOTTEST JEWELRY HOUSES.
BLUE CRUSH
No color beguiles like blue, symbol of strength and nobility, the color of cool... Sutra Top, left to right: 18k blackened gold, pave sapphire ring $8,250 18k white gold winding diamond pave and sapphire feather ring $12,650 18k blackened gold tear sapphire and diamond pendant $6,380 18k white gold turquoise and diamond feather earrings $29,480 Bottom, left to right: 18k white gold and sapphire chandelier earrings with diamond accent. $9,185 18k rose gold floral motif turquoise, sapphire and diamond earrings. $18,700
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GHETTO GLITZ
Sometimes more is more when it comes to jewelry. Add life to your fall & winter with chunky rings and chains.
Sylva & Cie 32� Antique yellow gold bead chains, from $12,375 to $13,900 Gray Diamond Horseshoe Pendant set in 18k Yellow & White Gold $14,375 Ghetto Ring with Champagne Diamonds $22,500 Square Ghetto Chic Ring with Old European-cut diamonds $42,750 Old European-cut diamond Signet Ring $21,750
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LAYERed storytelling
Keep reminders of all you love with you always. Create a layered personal story with carefully chosen pieces.
Monica Rich Kosann Left to right, 18K Yellow Gold “My Earth” Necklace with a diamond placed anywhere in the world on a 36” chain $4,850 18K Yellow Gold Tassel, Toggle necklace and engraved ball charm with diamond accents on a 36” chain $8,750 Poesy ring collection featuring rings with engraved inscriptions in 18K yellow gold, rose gold and white gold starting at $465 18K Yellow Gold Crescent Moon “Dream” Charm with diamond accents on a 32” chain $6,250
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RAISING the BAR
Minimalist bar pendants and ear climbers reach new heights with Kimberly McDonald’s signature take on opals and diamonds.
Kimberly McDonald Left to right: Boulder Opal and Irregular diamond bar stud earrings set in 18k yellow gold $14,000 Irregular diamond bar stud earrings set in 18k rose gold retail $15,600 Boulder Opal and Irregular diamond bar pendant set in 18k rose gold $13,200 Crystal Opal bar pendant with brown and white diamonds set in 18k rose gold $41,100
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the total
rig:
Style is a verb. Style is a noun. A RIG is the sum of its parts. Your Brand. Your Message. Your opportunity to tell your story—of the moment. Sometimes it starts with a shoe or a jean. Sometimes a fragrance or nail color. Or simply your mood. Attitude + Hair + Sunglasses + Lip color + Jewels + Shoe... let’s face it ladies, the list is endless. Strategy: don’t hesitate! Mix delicate with distressed, tailored with casual, loose with fitted. Add in the subtle details that make you, YOU—don’t worry—they don’t go unnoticed. Goal = FLAWLESS. In the words of Queen Bey—"ladies, tell ’em—I woke up like this!"
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Brunch. That goes straight into dinner...
lace ✓ rips ✓ fur ✓
Print Dress & Bandana by Wes Gordon; Suede Booties by Giuseppe Zanotti; Hair Product: Bumble & Bumble Surf Infusion and Bumble & Bumble Semisumo to create the points.
hair ✓ bandana ✓ phone ✓
Perfect hair, hold the hat.
: TOTAL
RIG
Lace Blouse by Chloe; Suede Pant by AG-Adriano Goldschmied; Wool Hat by Rag & Bone; Sunglasses by Miu Miu; Hair Product: Bumble & Bumble Styling Lotion and Cityswept Finish.
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Meeting @ 2...
your Uber is arriving now.
Cashmere 3-in-1 Coat with Reversible Fox Vest Lining by Brunello Cucinelli; Print & Rufed Dress by Roberto Cavalli; Gommino Handbag by Tod’s (Google it!); Hair Product: Bumble & Bumble Full Form Mousse and Brilliantine.
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: TOTAL
RIG
Wool Jacket with Leather Fringe by Bogner; Blouse by L’Agence; Flare Jean by Rag & Bone; Handbag by Alexander McQueen; Cashmere Scarf with Silver Fox by Brunello Cucinelli; Hair Product: Bumble & Bumble Surf Infusion.
homework ✓ kids ✓ mom jean? I don’t think so...
"I see you, paillette pants."
Shredded Pants by Bracelet Kathleen
Sweater by Raquel Allegra; Brunello Cucinelli; Gommino Handbag by Tod’s; by Sylva & Cie; Rings by Mattia Cielo, Dughi and Kimberly McDonald.
studs ✓ touch of fringe ✓ diamonds ✓
Popped Shoulder
= Instant Attitude
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RIG
Black & White "Jaguar" Mink Jacket by Oscar de la Renta; Faulk Slit Front Skirt by Altuzarra; iPhone 6 by Apple; Hair Product: Bumble & Bumble Full Form Mousse and Brilliantine.
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sidebraid ✓ inseparable separates ✓gameface ✓
Pencil Skirt & Crop Top by Jonathan Simkhai; Crisp Packet Metal Clutch by Anya Hindmarch; Hair Product: Bumble & Bumble Styling Lotion and Cityswept Finish
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Laters, Baby!
Taffeta Bowback Gown by Michael Kors; Hair Product: Bumble & Bumble Full Form Mousse and Brilliantine
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RIG THE TOTAL
Peeling back the layers
THE RIG: D-CONSTRUCTED
. THE SUM of its PARTS Start with the hair.
Add... CAPE + VEST + BLOUSE + WATCH + MB + SHADES
J Brand Prada
Bogner Altuzarra
Cartier Oscar de la Renta
Manolo Blahnik
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THE TOTAL
RIG
SET THE TONE TLI GSRÁ HIRGI game – it’s what you wear and how you wear it. Mix lace with cashmere, fox and rips. Then take to the streets. Oliver Peoples
Altuzarra
Brunello Cucinelli
Brunello Cucinelli
Tod’s Rag & Bone
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Nature does nothing in vain — ARISTOTLE —