Table of contents for Dic 2024 in L´CHIC

The California-based artist’s body of work is a meditation on the beauty of life’s ebb and flow. Blending delicate florals with bold energy, Kate Tova captures the raw force of nature and redefines femininity in her art. Dive into her creative process and inspirations behind her mesmerizing works. There are two types of creatives: those who bring a vision to life through sheer imagination and will, and those who shape a body of work into an experience through curation. Visual artist Kate Tova is a powerful testament to the former. “I always needed to bring something to life that hadn’t existed before. As a kid, the world seemed even more magical, and everything around me whispered to be drawn,” Kate reflects. Born in Russia, she was never content to simply…

A fervent Dior* customer, Marlene Dietrich and her iconic, unrivalled elegance inspired the Dior Fall 2024 line dreamed up by Maria Grazia Chiuri. Embodying the eternal presence and masculine-feminine style of the actress, the silhouettes conceived by the Creative Director are revealed through images shot by American artist and photographer Collier Schorr. Infinitely magnetic, the shots explore the plurality of feminine facets. In a pared-down setting suggesting a backstage scene, the models’ poses are a fusion of sophistication and naturalness. From shadow to light, from black and white to color, from the ‘50s to today, the looks tell the story of that duality: from below-the-knee pencil skirts to lace-encrusted petticoat dresses; the outfits allow sublime glimpses of lingerie, an essential subtlety exalting this Dior collection. Others are punctuated by architectural…

CREDITS: Jocelyn Binder: An Icon of Beauty, Resilience, and Glamour on the Cover of L’CHIC In a world where wellness is no longer just a trend but a necessity, Jocelyn Binder stands tall as a true symbol of strength, style, and purpose. As the star of this month’s L’CHIC Magazine cover, Jocelyn represents far more than a dazzling image: she embodies resilience, elegance, and a mindful way of life. Beauty with Purpose Jocelyn Binder is not just an international model and accomplished actress; she is a survivor whose story inspires millions. After being diagnosed with breast cancer, Jocelyn transformed her life, adopting a holistic approach that prioritizes balance, health, and well-being. This challenge didn’t define her—it empowered her. Now, she combines her stellar career in fashion with her role as…

The Masked Ball September 5, 2024 San Francisco Opera opened its 102nd season Friday, September 6 with Opera Ball 2024: A Masked Ball, a benefit co-presented by San Francisco Opera and San Francisco Opera Guild to raise money for the Company’s artistic initiatives and the Guild’s education programs. The festive evening, cochaired by Romana D. Bracco and Valerie Crane Dorfman, was dedicated to John A. and Cynthia Fry Gunn for their extraordinary devotion to San Francisco Opera through their unparalleled generosity and John’s 16 years chairing the Opera Board. The gala opened with a reception and dinner at City Hall, including a surprise performance, introduced by Tad and Dianne Taube and General Director Matthew Shilvock, of the “Anvil Chorus” (from Verdi’s opera Il Trovatore) by the San Francisco Opera Chorus…

New York Fashion Week Kicks Off with Spectacular Events New York Fashion Week launched in grand style on September 4th, with two unforgettable events that perfectly captured the heritage and essence of fashion. The first event, held at the iconic Bergdorf Goodman, celebrated our friend, photographer Bill Cunningham, in a setting as elegant as it was intimate. Champagne flowed, and exquisite hors d’oeuvres made their rounds as we honored Cunningham with the release of “The Battle of Versailles: The Fashion Showdown of 1973,” a beautifully curated book by Mark Bozek, published by Rizzoli New York. Featuring rare photos from the iconic 1973 fashion show captured by Cunningham and behind-the-scenes shots by Jean-Luce Huré, the book is a window into one of the most transformative moments in American fashion history. With…

Iconic Bay Area fashion designer Lily Samii has a 50-year history of creative excellence. From apprenticing with famed Hollywood designer Edith Head to working with James Galanos, Lily quickly distinguished herself within the field, earning prestigious awards and national press coverage. Lily’s exquisite combination of couture design and impeccably refined craftsmanship resulted in timelessly elegant pieces that have drawn a steady clientele for decades, including the Bay Area’s most notable families. Following a successful 30-year career as a female founder of L.Y.Z. LTD., one of Northern California’s premier retail businesses, Lily decided to launch her own label. The Lily Samii Collection was established with its flagship showroom in San Francisco’s Union Square. Shortly after, an East Coast satellite location was opened on 7th Avenue in New York City. The Lily…