Something to Celebrate
Photographed by Jessica Weiser
Styled by Joseph Gordon Cleveland and Brigid Nastasia
Once upon a time, nights on the town during holiday season meant prim LBD’s and staid suits. Nowadays, what’s most festive is what’s least expected: structural contours, striking hues and designs daring enough to take center stage in even our most hallowed of institutions.
Gold Standard
Rodarte shirt, $4,290 at Riccardi. Donna Karan Collection skirt, $1,095 at Bloomingdale’s.
Ladies First
From left: Jonathan Saunders shirt, $1,005 at Louis. Kaelen skirt, $455 at Stel’s. Lawrence Verba necklace, $700 at 20th Century Ltd. Rodarte for Opening Ceremony Shoes, $635 at Riccardi.
Rachel Comey printed dress, $495 at Stel’s. Ring, $350 at Persona. Brian Atwood glitter shoes, $350 at Neiman Marcus. Silver mesh Belt, stylist’s own.
BCBG dress (worn as top), $338 at Bloomingdale’s. Rachel Comey skirt, $425 at Stel’s. Lawrence Verba earrings, $200 at 20th Century Ltd. Camilla Skovgaard shoes, $590 at Scoop NYC.
Big Night
From left: Kay Unger evening jacket, $400, and Valentino suede shoes, $895. Both at Neiman Marcus. Theory dress, $385 at CUSP. Kenneth Jay Lane necklace, $1,000 at 20th Century Ltd.
Theory suit, $495; Prada shirt, $420; and John Varvatos shoes, $265. All at Neiman Marcus.
Blazer, $468; pants, $248; and tie, $46. All at Marc by Marc Jacobs. Prada lavender shirt, $420, and Gucci boots, $695. Both at Neiman Marcus.
Elie Tahari dress, $698 at Neiman Marcus. Wendy Gell cuff, $600 at 20th Century Ltd. Delman shoes, $295 at Moxie.
Toga shirt with detachable leather
gloves, $845 at
Riccardi. Balenciaga
velvet skirt, $1,095 at
Louis. Shoes, $795 at
Jimmy Choo.
A Grand Entrance
From left: Osman dress, $2,625 at Louis.
Halston dress, $565 at Bloomingdale’s. Brian Atwood shoes, $350 at Moxie.
Dress, $4,665 at Chanel. Chanel shoes, $950 at Neiman Marcus.
All That Shimmers
From Left: Ralph Lauren tuxedo, $2,195, and Magnanni for Neiman Marcus shoes, $295. Both at Neiman Marcus.
Native Sun shirt, $235 at Uncle Pete’s.
Dress, $1,195 at Gregory Paul.
Akris dress, $5,950 at Akris.
Vivienne Westwood vest and jacket slip, $1,195 at Riccardi. Prada shirt, $395, and Theory pants, $195. Both at Neiman Marcus.
Hair: Salvatore
Malafronte/Mario Russo
Makeup: Kacie Corbelle
Manicurist: Tien Nguyen/Miniluxe
Models: Rachel and Tessa/Dynasty Models & Talent. Daniel, Maria and Michael/Maggie Inc.
Location: Symphony Hall
Production Assistant: Austyn Ellese Mayfield
Stylists’ Assistants: Olivia Cartland, Jeffrey Gaudet, Harry Koffman
Where to Buy
Akris
16 Newbury St., Boston
(617-536-6225) akris.ch
Bloomingdale’s
The Mall at Chestnut Hill, Newton (617-630-6000)
Bloomingdales.com
Chanel
5 Newbury St., Boston
(617-859-0055) chanel.com
CUSP
The Mall at Chestnut Hill, Newton (617-244-6081)
cusp.com
Gregory Paul
gregory-paul.com
Jimmy Choo
Copley Place, Boston
(617-927-9570)
jimmychoo.com
Louis
60 Northern Ave.,
Boston (617-262-6100)
louisboston.com
Marc by Marc Jacobs
81 Newbury St., Boston
(617-425-0404)
marcjacobs.com
Moxie
51 Charles St., Boston
(617-557-9991)
moxieboston.com
Neiman Marcus
Copley Place, Boston
(617-536-3660)
neimanmarcus.com
Persona
504 Comm. Ave., Boston
(617-266-3003)
personastyle.com
Riccardi
116 Newbury St., Boston
(617-266-3158)
riccardiboston.com
Scoop NYC
177 Newbury St., Boston
(617-874-4400)
scoopnyc.com
Stel’s
334 Newbury St., Boston
(617-262-3348)
shopstels.com
20th Century LTD.
73 Charles St., Boston
(617-742-1031)
boston-vintagejewelry.com
Uncle Pete’s
119 Charles St., Boston
(617-391-0895)
unclepetesshop.com
