LORNA SIMPSON: ARTIST

A polaroid of Lorna in the Dakota dress from Fall 10, taken in her Fort Greene, Brooklyn studio. http://lsimpsonstudio.com/index.html

Cloud, 2005
Serigraph on 9 felt panels

THE MAMAS AND THE PAPAS AT MONTEREY POP

The Mamas and the Papas with their cool 60s look and sound have really inspired the Chadwick Bell look, especially when the weather changes in Fall. We love their songs, California Dreamin' and Monday Monday.
In 1967 the Mamas and the Papas performed at the Monterey Pop international music festival in California. The festival changed the course of music and style forever. You are missing out if you haven't seen D.A. Penneker's documentary. http://www.criterion.com/films/720-monterey-pop?q=autocomplete

SOHO: THE SPOTS

BDDW
The best space on Crosby Street hands down. Tall archways and painted white brick are the perfect backdrop for BDDW's orginal collection and furniture. www.bddw.com


DE VERA
One of the most amazing collections in the city. Our obsession with Filipino santos and antique Spanish rosaries can be traced back to early visits to de Vera. www.deveraobjects.com


DESPANA
Must try their Chorizo Bocadillo and Afuega Cheesecake. Also a great place to pick up some espadrilles. www.despananyc.com


LAFCO
The iron gates lead you to a major selection of Santa Maria Novella products. SMN has the best packaging and the most unexpected gifts, like shaving kits, olive oil and honey. www.lafcony.com

IRIS APFEL: THE COLLECTOR

We've been thinking a lot about what it means to be a worldly woman. Iris Apfel the collector definitely comes to mind. She's created her iconic look through years of traveling and bold acquisitions. A few years ago we were lucky enough to see her self-curated exhibition at the Met, Rare Bird of Fashion. These are some of the best looks.

A TEA GROWERS TOOLS

PH Sebastian Beckwith, www.inpursuitoftea.com

SPRING 2011 INSPIRATION: PH GIGI STOLL

"Me in the desert. The Sahara desert/Morocco. I couldn't get over the color of the sand. It was like a burnt ORANGE. The scarf was a gift. We entered the desert by camel from the Moroccan side to spend the night in a Tuareg Tribal tent. My Tuareg guide walked two hours in the sand while we rode camel. The sand was blowing everywhere. My cameras were in plastic bags. My guide showed me how to wrap the red cloth around my head to protect me from the elements so I could enjoy the incredibly vast hills of sand & sky. (The Tuareg tribe are excellent craftsmen renowned for their indigo cloth, gold and silver jewelery and carved wooden masks.)" - Gigi Stoll

Sahara Desert, Morocco

Sahara Desert, Morocco

Arabian Desert, Bedouin Tribe Horse Guide

Benha City, Egypt

BEAUTY

CASTING: MATTHEW KRISTALL www.matthewkristall.com
HILDIE, FORD / BRENDA, ELITE / ILONA, TRUMP / ZUZANNA, NEXT / POLINA, FORD / NASTASIA, NEXT / ROZA, SUPREME / YULIA, SUPREME / STEPHANIE, ELITE / YANA, FORD / JENNIFER, FORD / TUGCE, SUPREME / KATHARINA, SUPREME / KELLY, FORD / KAT, NEXT / NADIIA, NEXT / ANASTASIA, MUSE

BACKSTAGE

PH ELLE MULIARCHYK, T: THE NEW YORK TIMES STYLE MAGAZINE

FALL 2010 SHOOT

PH: Matthew Kristall www.matthewkristall.com, Styling/Make-up: Chiho Omae www.chihoomae.com, Hair: Kanoko Mizuo, Model: Georgia Hilmer, Chadwick Bell Fall 2010 Collection

INTRODUCING: GEORGIA HILMER

PH Matthew Kristall
stay tuned for the Fall 2010 shoot featuring Georgia

WILLIAMSBURG: THE SPOTS

MOON RIVER CHATTEL
We have been going to Moon River Chattel for years. Moon River is modeled after a general store so there's something for everyone. The owner is a craftsman himself and finds great slabs for country style tables and novelty furniture. It's a gentleman's dream for trinkets.
www.moonriverchattel.com


SPUYTEN DUYVIL
The red lacquered door marks the spot. You'll find the best selection of international beers accompanied by your choice of cheese and meats served on our favorite, wood.
www.spuytenduyvilnyc.com


HOLLANDER & LEXER
Hollander & Lexer recently opened on Metropolitan and it is right on. They carry their own line of Men's clothes but have great leather products and Santa Maria Novella soaps and fragrances. The best part about the experience is they use a feather and ink for signing receipts. Make sure to stop by next door for their home products--It's a collector's haven.
www.hollanderandlexer.net


MARLOW & SONS
Finally, you can't leave Williamsburg without trying Marlow & Sons. Even if it's just for a few oysters and a glass of wine, it's well worth the few extra blocks ------------------> way down Bedford.
www.marlowandsons.com

ULLA

It's hard not to be in awe of Ulla van Zeller.....Photo taken during Spring 10 hair and make up test.
www.modelsown.blogspot.com

KANOKO MIZUO: HAIR STYLIST

Kanoko is our hair leader. She began her career in Paris assisting Julien d'Ys and continues to work with him on shows and the Met Costume Institute (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvvZ-l6PD5E).
When Kanoko's not flying to Paris for Comme des Garcons and YSL she's in town coming up with amazing ideas . She recently started her own candle line called LAND and made a scent for us, No.31. Check it out.
www.land-newyork.com

KATE SCHELTER: STYLIST

A great shot of Kate in the willow feathered coat from Fall 10.
www.kateschelter.com

FALL 2010: EMMET GOWIN

Emmet Gowin informed us for Fall 10. A great photographer and lover of the Land, Gowin's work combined a sense of mystery and rawness that was hard to escape. Here were the most inspiring.