Innholdsfortegnelse for No. 36 - Summer 2023 i L'OFFICIEL USA

A special friendship and a mutual understanding between France and the United States—specifically, between Paris and New York—has existed long before the first issue of L’OFFICIEL hit newsstands in July 1921. Since the founding of the U.S., the two countries have shared a love of fashion and defined what it means to be chic in their own unique ways, and this commonality became a central plotline running through L’OFFICIEL’s pages over the decades since. L’OFFICIEL began as a vehicle for promoting and uplifting the French fashion industry, but the very first issue addresses the country’s bond with the U.S., even translating all articles to English, showcasing American collections, and speaking directly to American buyers in specific English-only articles. A 1981 cover of L’OFFICIEL; A cover from 1982 During the ‘20s…

She really is everything! A supermodel, an astronaut, a teacher, U.S. President, and more, Barbie has done it all. With a closet full of seven decades’ worth of fashion trends, how do we begin to define Barbie’s aesthetic? The upcoming release of Greta Gerwig’s much anticipated film, Barbie, has fueled a renewed appreciation for the beloved doll, showcasing her many talents—and outfits—and putting her at the forefront of discussions on femininity and fashion. The color pink aside, Gen Z’s latest creation, Barbiecore, has distilled some of her most iconic elements down to a specific package. Barbiecore is femininity for femininity’s sake. It’s pink, it’s powerful, and it takes the often demonized stereotypes of girliness—think ditziness and superficiality—and frames them in a strong, positive light. Barbiecore comes alongside the online ascendance…

Cape Resorts, renowned for preserving the hospitality of bygone eras, has recently reopened the refreshed Pridwin for the summer season—a luxurious and whimsical water-front resort located on New York’s Shelter Island. Built in 1927 and managed by the same family for over 60 years, the property has undergone extensive renovations and now features 33 rooms and 16 private cottages, all situated on seven acres of beautifully restored shoreline. True to Cape Resorts’ affinity for history—the boutique hotel company also owns the two oldest resorts in Cape May, which they restored—the hotel’s design seamlessly combines nostalgic playfulness with modern elegance. The main lobby doubles as a fully stocked library with board games, while an adjacent “history hall” features archival photographs, property signage, room keys, and hotel mementos. A wealth of high-end…

To the casual observer, fashion is often equated with an exclusive severity, marked by lots of black and stoic runway faces. But fashion is supposed to be fun. It’s an opportunity for unabashed expression and creativity, something Karl Lagerfeld understood when he debuted the Fendi Peekaboo Bag in 2008. Sporting a smiling trompe l’œil opening and undergoing a myriad of evolutions over the years, it’s an accessory that embraces individual personality. For the Peekaboo’s latest iteration, the Italian maison tapped Marc Jacobs—whose body of work is a master class in personal expression—to create a capsule collection reinterpreting iconic Fendi silhouettes. For inspiration, Jacobs turned to his hometown of New York City. This fluorescent green Fendi Peekaboo—a nod to the ubiquitous workmen’s vests around NYC—reflects Jacobs himself: bright, candid, and unstoppable.…

Our current setting is certainly worthy of a royal—tucked away from the drizzling rain in the screening room of a penthouse suite with sweeping views of Central Park—but, fresh off of her L’OFFICIEL shoot, India Amarteifio is more cozy than courtly, snuggled into a fuzzy cardigan and lush slippers. Still, the star of Netflix’s new Bridgerton prequel, Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story, doesn’t need ruffled frocks or haute couture to be regal. Amarteifio started her career on the stage, appearing on the West End in productions like The Lion King and Matilda the Musical before making the switch to TV with roles on BBC mainstay Doctor Who and Disney’s The Evermoor Chronicles. With the poise and self-assurance of someone twice her age, the actor reflects on the journey which has…

After a four-year renovation, Tiffany & Co.’s Fifth Avenue flagship has finally reopened its doors. Reimagined by architect Peter Marino, the iconic store—newly anointed The Landmark—now offers 10 brightly lit floors with warm and welcoming salons in champagne and muted metallic shades. It is the renovation of the century for the New York jeweler, which originally opened its doors on Broadway in 1837, and has called Fifth Avenue home since 1940. While protecting the historic legacy of the location was top of mind, the team leading the renovation felt a “duty to surprise” all who will cross The Landmark’s threshold. And surprise they did. High above the elevators opposite the store’s Fifth Avenue entrance hangs the Tiffany-blue Jean-Michel Basquiat work “Equals Pi,” made famous as part of the brand’s internet-breaking…

MEGAN NORTHAM Jack-of-all-trades Megan Northam counts singing, dancing, music—she trained for a decade on the cello at the Nantes Conservatory—and acting among her many talents. Northam’s breakout role came in 2021 alongside Golden Globe–winning actor Gérard Depardieu in the French comedy Robust. She has been consistently busy since, soon landing a role in the Netflix series Notre-Dame, in addition to the French drama film The Passengers of the Night alongside Charlotte Gainsbourg. This year, the French actress stars in Cédric Klapisch’s Amazon Prime series, Greek Salad, and will be seen in three upcoming feature films: Fifi, Meanwhile on Earth, and Rabia. CARMEN KASSOVITZ For Carmen Kassovitz, cinema is not a profession, but a destiny. The daughter of French actor Mathieu Kassovitz, the 21-year-old began appearing first in shorts, and then…