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The Woman Behind Savage x Fenty’s Jewelry Has a Fascinating History

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“I seem to be transcending generations,” says jeweler Patricia von Musulin. It’s quite the understatement: her creations were just seen on the models in Rihanna’s Savage x Fenty Vol. 3 extravaganza, but that was far from her first runway rodeo. The list of designers she’s worked with doubles as a roll call of the biggest names in American sportswear—Bill Blass, Geoffrey Beene, Perry Ellis, Ralph Lauren, and Carolina Herrera among them. Blass, she says, “made a joke once: that the problem with my work was, it was too good—and it lasted too long.”

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Rihanna wears von Musulin’s designs in the Savage x Fenty show.

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“Timeless,” along with “wearable,” is one of the most overused adjectives in fashion, but it really does apply to von Musulin’s trend-transcendent work. Her pieces feel organic, almost like they were born, rather than made. “They go through my entire digestive tract,” the designer says of her process. “They start off from one end and come out the other end…But they seem to last. They seem to have enough cultural influences, in all directions, that they have an enduring quality.”

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A pin von Musulin designed for Geoffrey Beene.

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It’s what has kept designers seeking her out for decades now. “I haven’t solicited any of this, and even the Fenty [project] sort of landed in my lap,” she says. “There’s something about my work that attracts people who like the same things I like, and they show up.” Those admirers include people like stylist Daniel Gaines, Chloë Sevigny, Interview EIC Mel Ottenberg, and, evidently, Rihanna. (“She likes my things. That’s all I can say. She wears them personally. She ended up buying them, which is amazing. No one buys anything,” says von Musulin. “I’m looking forward to meeting her. We’ve spoken on the phone, and I’ve worked with her stylist, but I think we’ll get along. I have a feeling we will.”)

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Von Musulin’s jewelry accessorizes a Geoffrey Beene ensemble.

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Her fan base is only multiplying with her placement in the Savage x Fenty show, and the pieces are now available for sale. Her work is worn in the upcoming Sex and the City reboot And Just Like That (where her designs have been spotted on new cast member Nicole Ari Parker), but also thanks to the surge of interest in fashion-history Instagrams that allow previously hard-to-index editorials and shows to resurface. Von Musulin joined the platform in December, and has been using her account to post arresting images like a Richard Avedon shot of Nastassja Kinski wearing only a coiled snake and the first ivory bracelet von Musulin ever made, inspired by the pleating of Madame Grès’s gowns. (“I suddenly got all kind of responses from people who said, ‘Gee, I have that [photo] in my house,’ and would send me photographs of it parked above their bed.”) Most of all, the account feels like a testament to her omnipresent-but-hidden, Zelig-like quality in fashion: she’ll alternate an image of Lourdes Leon wearing one of her designs in the Savage x Fenty show with an old Deborah Turbeville shoot from the Italian magazine Lei.

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Lourdes Leon wearing von Musulin’s pieces in the Savage x Fenty show.

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Von Musulin’s background is in industrial design, and she’s steeped in historical references. Early on in her career, she had a job creating reproductions of ancient Egyptian objects for the Met’s King Tut show, and she even worked with the famed Space Age designer Pierre Cardin when he turned his talents to making cars. That eclectic background may explain why her jewelry feels more like sculpture. “I wanted it to have a scale and a presence,” she says. “Most jewelers draw out jewelry, which in my mind, always makes it very flat. Whereas I actually make all the models originally in plaster. They’re made either to actual scale or larger, and then I refine them.” Sometimes she’ll work on a pair of earrings for a year, delicately adjusting their proportions. The resulting designs are “contoured, so that when a person wears them, the earring turns in space along with the person.”

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Von Musulin’s earrings, as seen on the Anne Klein runway.

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Though her studio is in Manhattan, von Musulin works with a foundry in Beacon, NY. “It’s such a turn-on to go out to the foundry, because they’re pouring hot metal and it’s all this great industry and all this great art—and it’s also extremely noisy,” she says, explaining why she couldn’t call in to our interview from there. Currently, she’s working on portraits of her late friend Gloria Vanderbilt, who regularly wore her jewelry, and is embarking on a new project with diamonds. “I never worked with diamonds and I don’t like them particularly, but I want to do something with them, so I just bought a whole bunch of them,” she says. “I think my next collection is going to incorporate them somehow, not in a petty little itsy-bitsy way, but in some way where they actually make sense.”

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This openness to everything, even a previously-reviled stone, might be the secret to her longevity in fashion. “I remember [painter] Lucille [Corcos] saying to me, ‘If you want to be an artist, you have to know how to do everything.'” she recalls. “And so, throughout my whole career, I have had no hesitation in learning how to do anything.”

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Jennifer Lopez Joined Ben Affleck In L.A. With Kids For Thanksgiving

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On Wednesday night, Jennifer Lopez arrived in Los Angeles with her 13-year-old twins Max and Emme. The family was likely there to join Lopez’s boyfriend, Ben Affleck, for the Thanksgiving holiday. Lopez recently returned from the much colder climate of British Columbia, Canada, where she was filming her latest project, The Mother.

J. Lo touched down in her private jet wearing a teddy fur coat from Coach’s Autumn/Winter 2019 collection, and a pair of Ugg boots. Classic airplane outfit, celebrity style. Lopez and Affleck originally dated in 2002 and broke up in 2004. Their romance was rekindled earlier this year, soon after Lopez ended her relationship with baseball player Alex Rodriguez. The new couple went official in July, while celebrating Lopez’s 52nd birthday abroad.

Affleck’s most recent relationship with Ana de Armas ended in January after about a year together. He had divorced ex-wife Jennifer Garner in 2015 after being married for almost a decade. Garner and Affleck had three daughters, Violet, Seraphina, and Sam.

Before traveling back to the U.S., Lopez posted a story to Instagram Reels about how grateful she was to be headed home.

“Hey everybody, it’s my last day here shooting on The Mother out in Smithers in the snow, it’s been beautiful, but tonight I’m on my way home,” she said, as she walked through the wild landscape in a black coat and beanie.

“I’m so excited for Thanksgiving! I hope everybody has an amazing weekend with their families and their loved ones, there’s so much to be grateful for this year. I’m on my way!”

This is the first major holiday of the year since Lopez and Affleck reunited, so it’s likely to be a big one for both families.

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Everlane’s Black Friday Sale is Packed With Winter Essentials

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This is not a drill: Everlane just kicked off its Black Friday sale. Now through Monday, November 29, the direct-to-consumer brand is offering 20 to 40% off its cozy sweaters, minimalist activewear, and popular jeans. If you’re not super familiar with Everlane, let me spell it out for you: this is a big deal.

The e-tailer might be known for making sustainable, ethically made clothes and accessories at a fair, affordable price, but Everlane rarely has sales beyond its Choose What You Pay section. So, if you want to stock up on cute basics for less, now’s your time to shop.

And, in true Everlane fashion, the brand is taking this opportunity to give back. Everlane is partnering with Rodale Institute and help U.S. farmers transition their farmland to regenerative organic—and donating $15 per order to the cause. A great sale that gives back? I’m sold.

But, hurry! These deals are going to sell out fast, so you won’t want to waste any time filling your e-cart.

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The Cloud Turtleneck

$150 $105 (30% off)

Sweater weather is officially here, so why not pick up a few fresh layers? This turtleneck is the S’s: snuggly, stylish, and on sale. 

2

The Authentic Stretch High-Rise Skinny Jeans

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$78 $58 (25% off)

Looking for a great pair of jeans, minus the markup? Everlane’s classic skinny style is not only super stretchy, but it’ll look good with everything from chunky sweaters to silky blouses.

3

The ReNew Teddy Slippers

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$65 $39 (40% off)

Why limit the shearling trend to the upper half of your body? These plush slippers will give even your most worn-in sweats a stylish edge.

4

The Chunky Cardigan

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$110 $77 (30% off)

Sure, this may not be the cardigan Taylor Swift was talking about. But, with an exaggerated collar and ribbed finish, this style would definitely score top marks from the singer herself. 

5

The Canvas Utility Boots

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$115 $59 (40% off)

Brave the cold weather in style with Everlane’s chic boots. The canvas uppers and thick sole make these an ideal, all-weather option.

6

The Lofty-Knit Henley

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$150 $105 (30% off)

Made with a nubby blend of merino wool, alpaca, and recycled nylon, this henley is perfect for a cozy night in, yet stylish enough to wear in public.

7

The Perform Bike Shorts

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$45 $22 (51% off)

No, you can never have too many stretchy pants. Everlane’s bike shorts ooze major Lady Di vibes — for under $25, no less.

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The ReLeather Court Sneakers

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$110 $66 (40% off)

Made with recycled leather, these refresh sneakers will serve up major curb appeal — and Mother Nature’s seal of approval. 

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The Field Dress

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$100 $60 (40% off)

Found: a fun, flouncy frock you can wear year-round. For a wintry take, pair with opaque tights and your favorite chunky boots.

10

The Cozy-Stretch Wide-Leg Sweatpants

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$150 $75 (50% off)

With a straight-legged silhouette and wool material, it’s safe to say these are the chicest sweatpants we’ve ever seen. To sweeten an already enticing offer, this pair is half off.

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The Organic Cotton Flannel Popover

$80 $56 (30% off)

Everlane reimagined the traditional flannel with a cropped silhouette, voluminous sleeves, and a slew of minimalist colors.

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The Studio Bag

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$275 $192 (30% off)

Large enough to fit all your essentials, but not too big that it’ll weigh you down, Everlane’s Studio Bag is the perfect everyday purse.

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The ReNew Long Liner

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$158 $118 (25% off)

House Stark was right: winter really is coming. Made with recycled materials, this liner is a great layering piece that’s considerably chicer than the yesteryear’s Michelin Man-worthy parkas.

14

The Felted Merino Beanie

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$50 $30 (40% off)

All set on clothes? Pick up this cheery beanie, which is 40% off its original price.

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