Belstaff

I have been putting my passport to the test over the last month or two, going around the world and back nearly half a dozen times! It’s definitely honed my packing skills, so Barneys New York asked me to share my Snob travel essentials. I came up with many covetable pieces (inspired by both work [...]

I love so many things about leather, naturally, but best thing about it may be its far-reaching versatility. Thanks to stamping, molding, and big imaginations, leather can take on any mood, anywhere. Whether it’s in the form of animal prints, quintessential intrecciato, Baroque opulence, or polka dots, the embossing of leather doesn’t just provide intriguing [...]

It’s hard to believe it’s only been a year since the re-launch of the original biker label – they are doing it like a seasoned pro. Presenting a hefty collection with a wise focus on outerwear, Belstaff cleverly applied the heritage of their brand as building blocks, and now they have redefined luxury.

Belstaff is my current obsession (and I’ll admit it was initially fueled by those smoldering Ewan McGregor ads). The ability to take tire tread and large buckled straps and create such ladylike bags is just a testament to the brand’s brilliant reinvention. As Jessica Chastain shows with her flawlessly-coiffed locks, you don’t have to be [...]