Whisky Kissed
05/10/2012 § 3 Comments
Spend a day with a handsome, Macallan-drinking Scot in New York?
Where does one sign up?
Adore these photographs of actor Kevin McKidd taken by Annie Leibovitz for The Macallan Masters of Photography Series. The texture and tone combine for a deliciously golden experience, with each scenario intended to evoke the spirit of a distinct Macallan whisky, and were shot in New York City, the Red Dot restaurant and bar in Hudson, and private homes upstate.
All images via The Macallan.
QC Loves: Studio Nicholson
17/08/2012 § 1 Comment
The interwebs truly is a beautiful thing.
I’m not sure what rabbit hole lead me to discover British designer Nick Wakeman’s amazing line, but I thank my lucky stars that I fell down it. Because it’s like it was made just for me.
Studio Nicholson is “…inspired by her love of menswear design whilst incorporating subtle female trend hooks each season. Nick, a former menswear designer has always been inspired by the assured and classic style of the sartorial European man’s wardrobe. Each season Nick catches the heart of that man’s sense of dress and creates an effortless, confident and uncomplicated wardrobe for women who require a practical yet classy uniform.”
Few things to note here:
1) inspired by classic menswear,
2) embraces seasonal female trend elements,
3) advocate of the uniform,
4) her name is Nick? Utterly cool.
and perhaps most importantly,
she’s just taken a 50% final summer reduction on all you see here and more.
Do hop over to Studio Nicholson, post haste.
At Home With Ms. Issa
10/08/2012 § 1 Comment
Loved this glimpse into the home of Caroline Issa, the executive fashion director of Tank Magazine, photographed by Natalie Joos. I’m a big fan of Issa’s style, which tends to combine unexpected elements with excellent tailoring, so when I happened to cross paths with her at the Rag & Bone F/W 2012 show, I came thisclose to making a bit of a fool of myself by proclaiming my admiration. Thankfully, I managed to keep my cool.
I will admit that I expected Issa’s home to be much more colorful, but perhaps there is something kind of perfect about the whiteness of the space — a “less is more” approach that leaves plenty of room for Issa to push the boundaries with her personal style.
Be sure to visit Tales of Endearment for the full tour.
QC Loves: Photographer Ditte Isager
29/01/2012 § 1 Comment
From Isager’s series, Horse Riders Journal, Fall 2011
Horse Riders Journal, Spring 2011
Fashion and dressage? Consider me signed up.
Loving this photography series by Ditte Isager.
Photographer born and raised in Copenhagen Denmark. Living in NYC since 2006. Shooting interiors, personalities, lifestyle and travel. The style is simple nordic. Working with contrast in materials, light, color and objects. Inspiration comes from the light in the Dutch masters, storytelling and effects from motion pictures and the style, character and layers of NY.
Quite Continental 