HITTING THE STREETS IN DOLCE & GABBANA Beth: “Holy cannoli! The shape is fantastic on Brooke. I love how cheeky and fun Dolce is, especially in summer. This is the ultimate printed dress!” Brooke: “Dolce & Gabbana may be my favorite designers, not that I’ve been asked to commit. I’d wear this to an auction—it will go with some of the contemporary works that are currently at Sotheby’s. This dress can definitely hold its own with the Basquiat we recently sold!”
Beth Buccini (left) and Brooke Lampley
BETH’S YAYS AND NAYS!
Are the following summer staples quintessentially Kirna Zabête…or not so much?
Birkenstocks: “Yes! Custom Kirna Birkenstocks, of course. We sold out of them, but I hoarded a few pairs.” Shorts: “Yes, but there’s a time and a place for a short—the beach, pretty much.”
Flip-flops: “Only at the beach.” Grandpa sneakers: “Sure—the Balenciaga Triple S!” Understated earrings: “We prefer statement, but sure.” miniMalism, in general? [Laughs] Yes, when it’s done in a Kirna way!
SITTING PRETTY IN BORGO DE NOR Beth: “I love the neckline. The beautiful ivory-beige background, and all those beautiful colors…what’s not to love?” Brooke: “I’m wearing this to summer cocktail parties…and maybe dinner at EMP Summer House. See you there!”
STYLE AND ART! WITH BROOKE LAMPLEY Tell us about the new gig! Previously, I was running the Impressionist and Modern Department [at Christie’s] for six years, where I was responsible for directing specialists on pricing and strategy for the department, and primarily responsible for our auction sales budget. Now I’m in a broader client-development capacity as vice chairman of the global fine-arts division, working with my clients on all of their interests across categories. Why are you art experts so gorgeously attired? Because people in art care about aesthetics, and fashion is not only an aesthetic endeavor, it’s a way to signal your interests and priorities. What’s your personal style? Unlike a lot of people in the art world, I am not architectural in my style—I really like things to be well-tailored. For formal events and suits, I really like Dolce & Gabbana, and I wear a
lot of Stella McCartney to work. I am driven to more special-looking pieces, so I haven’t gotten around to investing greatly in my basics, sadly. [Laughs] You’re a Kirna Zabête loyalist! I’ve been shopping there for as long as I can remember. I like the curated approach. I don’t have the time to shop in person often, so I really appreciate how Beth has preselected clothes that I’m likely to like by a lot of different designers. Being an art expert, I’m used to evaluating the quality of the material and the precise hue of a color. You don’t get that online. You summer in East Hampton— any plans we should know about? Actually, I haven’t done a lot of the art outings in the Hamptons recently. I could definitely go to the PollockKrasner House; I haven’t been to the Parrish recently, but I’m going to couple that with some rosé at Duryea’s in Montauk. ß FA S H I O N W E E K D A I L Y. C O M