Posted by the chic index December 16, 2014
CHIU-TI JANSEN: “The upper bodice makes torso the center of attention. It reminds me of a Russian Futurism show that I saw at the Guggenheim Museum years ago. At that time, I was amazed by how Frank Lloyd Wright’s architectural design lent itself to….”
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Posted by the chic index December 15, 2014
CHIU-TI JANSEN: “The earthy colors of the autumnal leaves and high neck are not my usual go-to looks. But the blouse has a perfect peplum for a mini-skirt.”
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Posted by the chic index December 14, 2014
CHIU-TI JANSEN: “I would wear this same outfit to a summer garden party, or in the bitter winter as if I were on a tropical island.”
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Posted by the chic index December 13, 2014
CHIU-TI JANSEN: “I wore this to the New York Viennese Opera Ball in 2011. My “date” was Magic Christian, a professional magician and book author from Vienna…. whenever I am in this dress, I feel like a dove in the secret pocket of a magician—ready to disappear and take wing at the high point.”
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Posted by the chic index December 10, 2014
CHIU-TI JANSEN: "[I am] a living specimen of the adage: IT’S NOT WHAT YOU WEAR, BUT HOW YOU WEAR IT. . . . no good designs would work without excellent fit."
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Posted by the chic index December 10, 2014
ELEMENTS OF STYLE: is specifically assembled in between special guest features as a pictorial complement to theCHIC INDEX interview. Viewing the.....
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Posted by the chic index December 10, 2014
NATHANIEL ADAMS: “I don’t have much of a specific personal connection to this outfit. It’s just a bit of fun.”
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Posted by the chic index June 21, 2014
NATHANIEL ADAMS: “This is my Oxford Don-ish Evelyn Waugh kind of suit. I love how professorly it looks, and I like that the patterns of the shirt and pocket square subvert that classicism just a little bit.”
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Posted by the chic index June 18, 2014
NATHANIEL ADAMS: “I think gray, green, purple, and burgundy are my best colors, and they’re all present here. I also like how playful the pattern is. It’s a thin flannel so it isn’t too warm, but that also makes it a bit delicate and…”
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Posted by the chic index June 16, 2014
NATHANIEL ADAMS: “The silk and wool blend of the suit gives it a lot of depth, and it looks quite different under different lights. The suit is very slim cut, as is the tie, which I think makes it look more….”
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