I’ve had this vintage Prada bustier for years and have always styled it with edgy outfits. In this look I play on hard and soft with the dominatrix top and the princess tulle skirt. It would pair well with a leather jacket and a fur stole alike. Rebecca and I have a history of shooting…Read More
Black Girl Magic
New York-based photographer Linda Nieves-Powell grew tired of being wedged into Puerto Rican stereotypes during her childhood in white, suburban New Jersey. Years later, she turned her frustration into images. Inspired by a 1954 Life magazine cover photo of Rita Moreno, Nieves-Powell began recreating iconic images of Afro-Latina trailblazers, and debuted the series in honor…Read More
Reading by the Seine
I often find the simplest outfits are the most stylish. Here I paired my favorite pair of black leather pants with a simple v-neck grey sweater, a gold chain, and a hat my friend picked up for me in Panama. The look has muted colors and emphasizes texture and detail to distinguish itself. This feels…Read More
Sunday Snapshots
From left to right: 1) Great turnout despite the cold at yesterday’s Planned Parenthood rally. 2) Surprise presents from Marc Jacobs. 3) One of my favorite pieces up now at the ICA Boston. 4) Another ICA goodie, one of a series of “hinge” paintings. 5) My friend caught me at peak journalist, shaking down the Seaport for the arts beat. 6) Newly inspired about my latest project after…Read More
Battle of the Ballet
Playing through March 5, the Boston Ballet’s “Artifact” portrays a startling battle between past and present for control of the collective consciousness. The first show of a five-year collaboration with star choreographer William Forsythe, “Artifact” delivers a chilling and refreshingly contemporary performance. The piece originally debuted in 1984 at Ballet Frankfurt, though Forsythe made significant…Read More
Мать Россия
The Russian heroines of my favorite novels are elegant, seductive, and intelligent. And a little insane. I designed this look around the idea of a femme fatale with a penchant for fur and mysticism. Last weekend I was reunited with my dear friend the ultra-talented Rebecca Gatto (formerly Isenhart). In addition to creative partners, Rebecca and I…Read More