L’Officiel USA share its international vision with a US audience. Combining both men’s and women’s fashion in a bi-monthly publication in conjunction with its digital platform, lofficielusa.com— which features daily, exclusive multi-media content—L’Officiel USA provides readers with the very best that fashion, art, music, film, and culture have to offer.
L’INSIDE • Volume 8, Number 52 | lofficielusa.com | L’OFFICIEL USA
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SWIM FAN • Menswear label Ron Dorff’s take on athletic classics propels recycled-fabric swimwear to the forefront.
Layer Players • Tanks over tees, sweaters over button-downs: Fashion’s counterintuitive approach this summer is a modern twist on the more-is-more look of the late 1990s.
Buckle UP • From harness-like jackets to upcycled leather dresses, bold belts are everywhere.
PARTY Time • The latest timepieces presented at this year’s Watches & Wonders in Geneva double as statement jewelry for night owls and style pioneers who shine brightest after hours.
Precious PIGMENTS • Louis Vuitton’s Florescence jewels are the latest additions to its “Virtuosity” high jewelry collection. Each diamond-encrusted piece—which captures the watercolor-like essence of bicolored tourmaline like a masterful brushstroke—is a true work of art.
BUSINESS and PLEASURE • Light layers come alive after dark.
SUPER Yachty • A new generation of luxurious vessels is here to help travelers explore the world by sea. Just don’t call it a cruise.
MIX MASTER • Hailed as one of the best restaurant and hotel designers in the world, Martin Brudnizki has reimagined everything from members-only clubs and upscale bars to private residences, all in his singular, undefinable style.
SENSUAL HEALING • Swap light, airy fragrances for summer’s most provocative scents. Intimate notes like dark rose, vanilla bean, and cognac are downright intoxicating, creating an unexpected—and unforgettable—alchemy.
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the WILD CARD • With leading roles in The Studio and I Know What You Did Last Summer, Chase Sui Wonders proves she’s one to watch.
PRESS REWIND • For a true retro-meets-modern vibe, pair summer’s must-have accessories—think sculptural black-and-white bags and sleek linear jewelry—with your trusted wardrobe classics.
The FRENCH CONNECTION • How designer Marie Marot built a button-down empire.
BLOOMING OPTIMISM • Orlando Bloom discusses his role in the comedy Deep Cover, being a Y2K heartthrob, and his intentional step out of the spotlight.
THE BAND WAGON • For these up-and-coming designers, music merch serves as a gateway to the world of high fashion —fan base included.
GIVE ‘EM Helen • Broadway newcomer Helen J Shen on her splashy debut in the Tony Award–nominated Maybe Happy Ending.
SUMMER RHAPSODY • With soft silhouettes and radiant gemstones, Pre-Fall styles are in full bloom.
RISKY Business • Leading an action-packed new show, This Is Us alum Rachel Hilson continues to chart her own path forward.
SWEPT Away • Summer-to-fall dressing gets a lively update as transitional layers and eye-catching accessories throw subtlety to the wind.
The GIFT of HUMOR • Comedy powerhouse Paul W. Downs opens up his archive to L’OFFICIEL and discusses the success of his hit series, Hacks.