Years later I found out that my father in law was his roommate at Yale. I almost had a stroke when it was so casually mentioned one evening, like “Oh, I played football in college” to “Oh, Peter Beard was my roomie”… cue the screaching halt sound effects.I believe what I exclaimed was something to the effect of “Holy shit, I’m in love with him!!!!” Again, nothin’ but class outta this girl. I still look to Mr. Beard’s work as one of the most unique, inspiring forces available to me. Perhaps he is the reason I love zebra patterns to death? Thinking about him and his work in combination with my current hunt for the perfect safari jacket for spring brought me to this edition of fashion friday–city safari style:
City Safari-Her – by elementsofstyleblog on Polyvore.com
I love the look of a casual safari style jacket layered paired with something very feminine, like this Vanessa Bruno top and dangly chandelier earrings. Accessorized with this season’s hot item, nude leather gladiator heels and my favorite denim by Hudson I’d be so ready to hit the town. Remove the jacket and you look lovely enough to go out for cocktails. And how amazing is that raffia clutch by Anya Hindmarch? That may need to be mine.
And for the first time, the men’s version as well! I *love* guys in military/safari style jackets. Not sure why, but I’ve been trying to get the men in my life to sport them for months now…perhaps this will sway them!
City Safari- Him – by elementsofstyleblog on Polyvore.com
Taschen has published several very pricey Beard books- someday I’ll own one! I think it’s a respectable goal- kind of like my quest for an original Warhol or Matisse pencil drawing.
He even shot the 2009 Pirelli calendar… still relevant and in style after so many years working behind the lens. From Iman to Daria Werbowy…incredible!
This is by far my favorite Fashion Friday post. I have been trying to get my husband to sport this look too so every now and then I’ll bring something home for him. Sometimes it gets sent straight back to the store! Thanks for sharing the work of Peter Beard — really amazing.
Kylie
Great post…made me laugh. He is hot! I love the looks you put together.
Probably my favourite fashion friday post by you- LOVE the bangle! Banana Repub should take you on as consultant.
I have to say this might be my favorite Fashion Friday post too! :) I really want that whole outfit to wear WHILE reading my Peter Beard book.
Erin – did you know he was a Pomfret grad? I had my 10th reunion in 2006, and he was there the same weekend for his 50th. I, unfortunately, did not know this until I saw the alumni bulletin!
I think you should take a weekend trip to see the folks in May 2011 -you may run into him!
Hillary- I did see that on his biography and just was going to ask my dad if he saw him at the reunion! Between the Pomfret connection and my father in law I should be able to meet the guy!
I really have never been exposed to him but thank you so much for the introduction. AND, thank you so much for the mens fashion post. Now maybe I can get my man to wear that jacket!
LOVELY. just lovely.
OMG! I have the greatest safari jacket (a very light canvas color) from Banana Republic AND I’m totally wearing it next weekend now (I have somewhere to go) – bought it last year I think, you can throw it in the wash – it’s PERFECT. Thanks for the validation! Include more men in your fashion friday posts!!!!
great work- but sorry ladies love him for his work– ’cause he does not look like that anymore!
But still talented!
He is like a real like Dennis from Out of Africa! My favorite movie!!!!! “I owned a farm in Africa.”
HOW do you make these outfit combos look so easy to put together? Will you come over and dress me every day? Pretty please?