Innholdsfortegnelse for No. 37 - Fall 2023 i L'OFFICIEL USA

It’s been more than seven years since Jorja Smith, now 26 years old, dropped her debut single “Blue Lights” in 2016. She quickly followed up with “Where Do I Go?,” which received international exposure after Drake singled it out as one of his favorite songs of the moment. Since Smith’s explosion onto the music scene, the British artist has continued to blend her soulful voice with R&B and hip-hop beats—citing legends such as Amy Winehouse, Lauryn Hill, and Adele as influences. As she prepares for the late September release of her second studio album, Falling or Flying, Smith speaks to L’OFFICIEL about the emotions that inspired the record. L’OFFICIEL: In the album bio, you say, “I don’t really have an in-between.” Is this a summary of how you live your…

Usually, it would be bad form to send a piece of clothing down the runway unfinished. But the process of designing a piece of clothing isn’t fully revealed just from looking at the finished form. Sometimes, it takes stripping things down to their most basic to showcase exactly what makes something special. And that’s exactly what Ashlynn Park, founder and creative director of Ashlyn, decided to do for her Fall/Winter 2023 presentation. In Cristina Grajales Gallery, on the border of SoHo and Tribeca in New York, Park made the unusual choice to become part of her own show, creating a toile for one of the collection’s skirts. The live demonstration, with Park skillfully wielding scissors in front of an audience, may be a nightmare for some designers (who can be…

The term “quiet luxury” was a persistent note this year, spiking to a crescendo with the much-anticipated series finale of Succession, which richly illustrated (pun intended) the concept. Designers, as ever, were one step ahead of the zeitgeist, anticipating a collective desire to return to wearable wares: a rejection of the logo-forward, look-at-me, social feed–ready looks that have dominated the past few years. In pondering this new attitude—and planning this issue as the fictional Roy family took their final bow—all this hype around something so typically understated and insider-y left us wondering what the epitome of quiet luxury is (hint: it has to do with Naomi Pierce’s hair; see “Whisper Campaign” for the answer). At a time when the future of film and TV production is uncertain, we take a…

Everything was coming up camellias at Chanel this fall, in an exploration of one of the house’s most iconic symbols. Not one to be outdone, Gucci served a Tom Ford throwback in honor of the horsebit’s 70th anniversary, while our favorite Jimmy Choo shoes came in the color of the season: candy apple red. Though much of fall’s accessories are grounded in reality (looking at you, uber-chic Khaite bag), some pieces still encourage us to dream. Gilded heels from Ferragamo, a Tour Eiffel charm from Dior, and a new Cartier watch that wears like a bangle all manage to whisk us off our feet.…

The inaugural L’OFFICIEL Global Cinema Award, created under L’OFFICIEL’s global approach, pays tribute to the world of international film, and celebrates those women whose careers have defined the best practices of international cinema. “Cinema has always been the most important place to communicate social values and cultural values, but above all it is an art capable of inspiring and giving the viewer a unique and unrepeatable experience, as well as an influential power to create positivity in our society,” says Dr. Calvin Choi, Chairman of AMTD Group and Global Chairman of L’OFFICIEL Inc. SAS. “The idea of this award comes from the desire to pay tribute to women’s voices in the film industry who have written important pages in cultural and social developments, who have been able to influence and…

When Henry Cremona founded his haute parfumerie Henry Jacques, the mission was simple: To create bespoke scents that embody the personality, emotions, and memories of an individual. Almost a century later, the maison has expanded into signature perfumes but maintains its core value of bespoke craftsmanship. Tennis star Rafael Nadal and his wife Maria Perello initially approached Henry Jacques in search of their own custom scents. But through the process of mixing notes and identifying key aromas, they found that their essences should be shared with the world—launching their collaboration with the parfumerie, dubbed “In All Intimacy.” Perello reflects on the experience with L’OFFICIEL, sharing her insights on the power of scent. L’OFFICIEL: What were the inspirations behind the three fragrances? MARIA PERELLO: My perfume is simply called Maria Perello.…

“We wanted to create our dream Hamptons home, just closer to the city, and live there full-time,” Emily DiDonato explains. In short, the model and co-founder of vegan skincare line Covey was looking to live every New Yorker’s fantasy. Ultimately, she and her husband, financier Kyle Peterson, found their ideal spot in Westchester County, north of New York City. There, they built a home near the water with outdoor space for their growing family, and a bit of an always-on-vacation vibe. “It’s beachy but modern. We were looking at similar homes [on Eastern Long Island], but I feel like we got the dream scenario,” DiDonato continues. Next they called in Susana Simonpietri, creative director of Brooklyn-based interior design studio Chango & Co., whom they met through friends, to help complete…

When Emma Corrin was asked to walk in Miu Miu’s Fall/Winter 2023 show earlier this year, it brought back memories of a chapter of their life most of us are unaware of. In 2017, Corrin walked for the British designer Molly Goddard in a pouffy white dress, silver sequined tights, and a pair of red ballet pumps with bows on them. It was a year before they would become, in the eyes of the public, an actor—but already they had established an intriguing relationship with the pomp and fancy of wearing clothes that feel both audacious (or, as Corrin puts it, “larger than life”) and also speak, in some way, to your soul. “They always made the clothes look special,” Goddard herself remembers. “Emma moved so confidently and with real…

Quiet luxury, ever heard of it? In theory, you shouldn’t have. Quiet luxury, or “stealth wealth,” as it’s also described, is the idea that truly high-quality things—like $1,500 Loro Piana cashmere sweaters and $925 The Row flip-flops—do not announce themselves. They’re logo-less, simple-looking, and simply the best. The people who own these things and those who aspire to be them know this. But the general public—the prolétaire, you might say—they’re not supposed to. It’s an insider secret. If you know, you know, right? Well, now everybody knows. According to Google Trends data released in January, searches for “quiet luxury” increased by 614 percent over the course of the year prior. Shoppers wanted to know what “quiet luxury” was and how to get it for themselves. The premiere of the final…

HAIR: Davide Barberi MAKEUP: Emma Miles MANICURE: Julie Luong MOVEMENT DIRECTION: Andrea Carrucciu MAKEUP ASSISTANT: Wenhsin Lee…

Architect and designer Hugo Toro mines his past for inspiration, creating warm, intricate spaces, whether they be commercial or residential. “I have a photographic memory, and many memories that feed my work. My head is like a moodboard,” he says. Toro was born in the Lorraine region of France, to a French father and Mexican mother, and grew up close to his paternal grandfather, who worked in coal and railroads. “When he was babysitting, he would show us photos of train cars, which certainly explains my taste for travel,” says Toro. The young designer’s parents encouraged his creative inclinations, and his mother was a fan of artists such as Luis Barragán and Frida Kahlo. “My mother always told me to be very open to her culture. I am Franco-Mexican without…

HAIR: Lewis Stanford MAKEUP: Nancy Sumner PHOTO ASSISTANTS: Will Corry and Tom Green STYLIST ASSISTANT: Flora Leahy…

The trench coat has captivated generations with its refined elegance and edgy charisma since the early 20th century. This fall, leather trenches were the workhorses in numerous collections, but cut, quality, and suppleness set those pictured here apart. Also capturing attention since the previous century: For more than 100 years, L’OFFICIEL has been a trusted fashion authority, and now, our expertise is coming to your inbox. Subscribe to our newsletter, L’AUTHORITY, and from September onward, expect expert shopping recommendations from our editors, all of whom have spent countless hours behind the scenes testing and trying on the latest fashion and accessories. When it comes to trench coats, go leather on leather on leather, or pair with a shirt and tie, a sartorial styling trick from the androgynous 1970s that’s had…

HAIR: Davide Perfetti MAKEUP: Carolina Antonini PRODUCTION: Rita Rainis PHOTO ASSISTANT: Simone Filpa STYLIST ASSISTANT: Sofia Sole Piras…