Great post. Your blue top and lovely scarf bring out your blue eyes amazingly. Also, this story is delightful. She is simply beautiful in that book jacket. Classic beauty.
poigniant and lovely – post more when you see her. Great scarf – the blue on blue on blue is working. one can only hope you’re sporting winter white trousers as well
Don’t you just love it when coincidences like this happen? It makes me think it’s not coincidence; it’s life. You just have to be aware. There’s no telling what’s under your nose, or around the corner at any given moment. :)
What a really small world and what a huge coincidence! You had to flew across the Atlantic to come across this dazzling surprise! It seems it was prepared for you to have the book in your hands. Who knows this is the starting point of a nice friendship. You both have things to share! Go ahead! Sincerely, Eduardo – Brazil mr_edu@hotmail.com
i luuuurve her. the first time i saw the post about her i sent the link to all my friends and told them i aspired to be her in thirty years. also she gives me hope that smoking will not necessarily make you age gracelessly.
Where did the original post go? For some reason I can’t find it… didn’t you have two photos of this lovely woman? It’s very cool that we should get to know a little more about this person.
I have to say, one of the things I enjoy about your whole blog community is that no one is ever outright rude. Sure, people say something looks to cookie-cutter, they comment on the wrong color, they say they just hate a certain look–but there is never any ridicule and the comments are overwhelmingly positive. I know you must first approve the comments, but really, the politeness and positive attitude is in no small way due to the tone of professionalism you maintain with your blog and community. So congrats on something other than the photography–though that’s what makes the blog truly addictive!
Hey, you like it when your subjects smile – what about you? Don’t be one of those guys who thinks it’s unmanly to smile (of course, every photographer I know is one).
If someone knows that the book it’s going to be published in spanish or catalan, please let me know…of course, i’m interesting in reading it. kisses to everybody! cris
What a serendipitous happening! I just love your blog!!! Keep us posted! I hope that I am half as stylish as Renata when I am that age. Boy she is sexy!
Sart, with all your hookups, you’ve probably seen it, but if you haven’t, ask the Armani people if you could see “Made in Milan.”
For those who don’t know, it is a short film that Armani commisioned Martin Scorcese to shoot. Not a strict biography per se, it does cover his background and his philosophy towards design, at least at the time it was filmed (late 80s).
I love her look. Everything is just so perfect and still, it doesn’t seem she has put a lot of effort into it. And the ciggaret, the way she holds it… ah it just did for the whole thing!!! Couldn’t be any better!
P.S – I just have to agree with some people here, yes you do look amazing… the whole blue thing going on, the shape of your face, the scarf, the sweater and last but not least, your eyes… totally hypnotized me.
i guess there really are no accidents in life. in the meantime while waiting for a translation, whether in print or by the author herself, you might read “The Beautiful Fall” which profiles the lives and careers of yves saint laurent and karl lagerfeld and their nearly life-long rivalry. not about your idol, but an absolutely fascinating and entertaining read nonetheless.
I think she is fabulous! There is hope for us women of a certain age in the US if we know that women like Renata exist somewhere out in the world. She is a relief from the forced mediocrity of the aging process here in the land of the average. Thank you so much for your site. It has changed my life and my world view. It gives me hope that originality and spirit still exist at any age and that creativity is an asset to be celebrated.
I see you already found one you like…scarf that is. beautiful colors ..looks great!….it’s funnny because my Etro scarf is nearly the same color..only lighter and I wear it with my suits or sports coat…I cann’t quie make out the pattern on yours ….and i like that yours is longer oo ..allows for the wrapping around the neck and layered looks … adds to that chic witout effort effect.
Thanks, Always Sar.
p.s. my dad just has been saying the same thing about the weather …he lives there …he likes the pleasantness instead of the harsh weathher they would be having now.
1. you are not dressed like a 70 yr old 2. i’m sure those blue eyes and that blue scarf wasnt a coincidence ! its like saring into the sea .. somehow keep up the good work :)
Your charm is so needed in this midwestern girl’s winter. I am glad you finally got your scarf (blue is your color) and over the moon with your Renata connection. Please keep us posted on this as it develops. Armani needs a successor….why not you!?
Renata! What an incredible, serendipitous story. I do hope you follow up with her. She seems like a woman who can teach us all how to possess style, not just wear it.
I’m so pleased you learned who Renata was, and that who she is justifies your instinct in taking her picture several weeks ago.
I wish you would show us more “women of a certain age” like her who have a great sense of personal style.
Where is the female equivalent of all the well-dressed mature gentlemen you photograph?
I’ve seen enough of itty-bitty dresses and mini bubble skirts over long legs in tights. And I already know what a head-to-foot Armani princess wears to one of his shows (nice picture, however). I want to see what real women over 35 wear — those who mix up things from several seasons ago, or vintage, or this from one designer, that from another.
The scarf is wonderful. Renata = my idol. She’s so elegant and nonchalant at the same time, which is so rare these days. Everyone seems to be trying so hard.
Age?? Certain age??? Who cares . You attract what you project. At any age. If you´ve got something to project. Act don´t react. All of you: Be YOU !!!!
The French have a lovely, subtle expression for a mature woman: Rather than be so blunt and intrusive as to speculate about whether she is in her 40s or 50s, or more, they say she is “Une femme d’une certaine age”. I believe the phrase is most often used to suggest that age does not matter when a woman is attractive. I don’t think it loses anything in the translation, and Renata is a good example of someone it might be said about.
What a great story. I have spent the last 3 weeks reading your archive and am nearly finished – phew! It’s been so nice reading your progress. What I like about this blog: *The photos *Being inspired by real people style *Your observations *How inevitably one of the posters will ID a subject, or the subject themselves will post a comment *How posters comment on each other’s posts (usually in a polite way) and sometimes give each other advice *Discovering other bloggers through their comments on your blog
Candid Cool
February 18, 2007 at 1:13 pm
a small world indeed.
Anna
February 18, 2007 at 1:22 pm
She has the greatest look I ever seen.
Simply wonderful!
Anonymous
February 18, 2007 at 1:23 pm
Whoa! Timeless beauty.
mltt
Anonymous
February 18, 2007 at 1:31 pm
Love the scarf Sart!
Richard
February 18, 2007 at 2:11 pm
Just got back from Milan. The weather was spectacular. Check out the Margiela ‘show’ (for lack of a better word) at Corso Como.
The silhouette of the mannequin in the sweater blew me away.
BaskingShark
February 18, 2007 at 2:13 pm
Yes, I love your scarf, too. Would you mind sharing where you got it?
joanna
February 18, 2007 at 2:30 pm
Definitely a timeless beauty… any my god your eyes are absolutely stunning ! You look fantastic.
Butch
February 18, 2007 at 3:03 pm
Blue eyes, blue scarf, blue sweater…molto bene!
Athena
February 18, 2007 at 3:06 pm
Great post. Your blue top and lovely scarf bring out your blue eyes amazingly. Also, this story is delightful. She is simply beautiful in that book jacket. Classic beauty.
invisible girl
February 18, 2007 at 3:43 pm
Whoa! What a story.
That woman’s smoldering intellegence is captivating. A kindred spirit, no doubt!
Anonymous
February 18, 2007 at 3:58 pm
Small small weird and wonderful world. Hope you meet her again. Hope you also get to write an Armani book. Your the best.
falcon
February 18, 2007 at 4:34 pm
I love your scarf!
Gudl
February 18, 2007 at 5:22 pm
Your scarf looks like ‘Oilily’ to me.
Anonymous
February 18, 2007 at 5:48 pm
What a lovely coincidence! The world is beautiful, when it lines things up like this. And towards your previous post – your little girl is so cute!
- Hilmir from Singapore.
artoftime
February 18, 2007 at 6:01 pm
poigniant and lovely – post more when you see her.
Great scarf – the blue on blue on blue is working.
one can only hope you’re sporting winter white trousers as well
Anonymous
February 18, 2007 at 6:04 pm
oh jesus, sart. why do you dress like a 60 year old? stop it with the silly neck scarves man. so lame
Dutch
February 18, 2007 at 6:10 pm
Great muffler, Sart.
lerieluvlie
February 18, 2007 at 6:13 pm
wow!!!
Mauri D
February 18, 2007 at 6:24 pm
Don’t you just love it when coincidences like this happen? It makes me think it’s not coincidence; it’s life. You just have to be aware. There’s no telling what’s under your nose, or around the corner at any given moment. :)
Mauri D
February 18, 2007 at 6:28 pm
Pay no mind to anonymous booing the scarf. It’s a thoughtful accessory; I dig it. You look handsome.
Anonymous
February 18, 2007 at 7:25 pm
GUAUUU. u r so nice!!!
Edu
February 18, 2007 at 7:26 pm
What a really small world and what a huge coincidence! You had to flew across the Atlantic to come across this dazzling surprise! It seems it was prepared for you to have the book in your hands. Who knows this is the starting point of a nice friendship. You both have things to share! Go ahead!
Sincerely,
Eduardo – Brazil
mr_edu@hotmail.com
derekcardigan
February 18, 2007 at 7:41 pm
i think you were meant to be friends*
please update us if you ever run into her again. she seems like a very very interesting woman.
styrene
February 18, 2007 at 9:31 pm
i luuuurve her. the first time i saw the post about her i sent the link to all my friends and told them i aspired to be her in thirty years. also she gives me hope that smoking will not necessarily make you age gracelessly.
Anonymous
February 18, 2007 at 9:39 pm
A story of serendipity…my favorite.
The start of a great love story, no?
Axelle
February 18, 2007 at 10:11 pm
That is an amazing (and stylish!) example of Jungian synchronicity.
pamela
February 18, 2007 at 10:48 pm
woah. rare moment. fantastic.
Jane
February 18, 2007 at 10:51 pm
Where did the original post go? For some reason I can’t find it… didn’t you have two photos of this lovely woman? It’s very cool that we should get to know a little more about this person.
Anonymous
February 18, 2007 at 11:15 pm
I have to say, one of the things I enjoy about your whole blog community is that no one is ever outright rude. Sure, people say something looks to cookie-cutter, they comment on the wrong color, they say they just hate a certain look–but there is never any ridicule and the comments are overwhelmingly positive. I know you must first approve the comments, but really, the politeness and positive attitude is in no small way due to the tone of professionalism you maintain with your blog and community. So congrats on something other than the photography–though that’s what makes the blog truly addictive!
Comment commentator
February 18, 2007 at 11:16 pm
I’m sorry, apparently 6:04 pm above was an aberration from the norm….of polite and productive comments.
I love neck scarves, keep it going Mr. Sart.
Anonymous
February 19, 2007 at 12:21 am
u have gorgeous eyes especially with the scarf and pullover pulling them out. keep it coming with those fabulous pictures!
Jessica M.
February 19, 2007 at 12:48 am
Hey, you like it when your subjects smile – what about you? Don’t be one of those guys who thinks it’s unmanly to smile (of course, every photographer I know is one).
Anonymous
February 19, 2007 at 1:21 am
your best find to date! she actually looks ALOT better and more interesting now than in her earlier years. Great!
Blue Floppy Hat
February 19, 2007 at 2:29 am
Nice scarf up there, Sart :) and what a lovely example of cool mature chic.
The Sartorialist
February 19, 2007 at 2:45 am
to Anon 6:04 pm
Excuse me, I am not dressed like a 60 year old!!
I am very clearly dressed like a 70 year old!!
S
zuccotto
February 19, 2007 at 2:45 am
Brava, Renata Molho!
Cristina
February 19, 2007 at 4:17 am
If someone knows that the book it’s going to be published in spanish or catalan, please let me know…of course, i’m interesting in reading it.
kisses to everybody!
cris
David Price
February 19, 2007 at 7:06 am
That’s quite an author’s photo!
Anonymous
February 19, 2007 at 7:11 am
she is one of the major italian journalists, fashion critic for the economic newspaper Il Sole 24 ore!
Jack Daniel
February 19, 2007 at 7:36 am
It’s good to know you’re having a great time in europe.
I envy you.
Cut of cloth
February 19, 2007 at 8:04 am
A naturally beautiful woman whatever she wears. and as for your scarf very debonairre!
Anonymous
February 19, 2007 at 9:02 am
Beautiful woman.
rockstar
February 19, 2007 at 10:05 am
Melt me. You are gorgeous. *sigh*.
lewehrman
February 19, 2007 at 10:21 am
What a serendipitous happening! I just love your blog!!! Keep us posted! I hope that I am half as stylish as Renata when I am that age. Boy she is sexy!
By the way, I like the scarf!
Anonymous
February 19, 2007 at 10:21 am
Lance Armstrong? Well, maybe just a little, but much much better!
Anonymous
February 19, 2007 at 11:08 am
Sart, with all your hookups, you’ve probably seen it, but if you haven’t, ask the Armani people if you could see “Made in Milan.”
For those who don’t know, it is a short film that Armani commisioned Martin Scorcese to shoot. Not a strict biography per se, it does cover his background and his philosophy towards design, at least at the time it was filmed (late 80s).
David
Anonymous
February 19, 2007 at 11:15 am
You are beyond hot.
mía
February 19, 2007 at 1:28 pm
what poetic justice!
Anna-Klara
February 19, 2007 at 1:55 pm
I love her too! one of your best!
Maricota
February 19, 2007 at 2:32 pm
I love her look. Everything is just so perfect and still, it doesn’t seem she has put a lot of effort into it. And the ciggaret, the way she holds it… ah it just did for the whole thing!!! Couldn’t be any better!
Maricota
February 19, 2007 at 2:37 pm
P.S – I just have to agree with some people here, yes you do look amazing… the whole blue thing going on, the shape of your face, the scarf, the sweater and last but not least, your eyes… totally hypnotized me.
Anonymous
February 19, 2007 at 5:18 pm
serendipitous!
positively the same dame
February 19, 2007 at 6:18 pm
i guess there really are no accidents in life. in the meantime while waiting for a translation, whether in print or by the author herself, you might read “The Beautiful Fall” which profiles the lives and careers of yves saint laurent and karl lagerfeld and their nearly life-long rivalry. not about your idol, but an absolutely fascinating and entertaining read nonetheless.
Anonymous
February 19, 2007 at 9:55 pm
I think she is fabulous! There is hope for us women of a certain age in the US if we know that women like Renata exist somewhere out in the world. She is a relief from the forced mediocrity of the aging process here in the land of the average. Thank you so much for your site. It has changed my life and my world view. It gives me hope that originality and spirit still exist at any age and that creativity is an asset to be celebrated.
Model Citzen
February 19, 2007 at 10:00 pm
this could be the beginning of something lovely…
Just an Observation
February 20, 2007 at 1:04 am
I see you already found one you like…scarf that is. beautiful colors ..looks great!….it’s funnny because my Etro scarf is nearly the same color..only lighter and I wear it with my suits or sports coat…I cann’t quie make out the pattern on yours ….and i like that yours is longer oo ..allows for the wrapping around the neck and layered looks … adds to that chic witout effort effect.
Thanks, Always Sar.
p.s. my dad just has been saying the same thing about the weather …he lives there …he likes the pleasantness instead of the harsh weathher they would be having now.
BYE!!!
Ming_the_Merciless
February 20, 2007 at 1:26 am
1. Is that a new paisley scarf?? You’ve been talking about getting one.
2. You should wear blue more often. It makes your eyes POP!
Fearlessly Female
February 20, 2007 at 3:42 am
She is beyond captivating, both in her earlier photo and in the present. She exudes seduction in the most surprising way.
LaLa
February 20, 2007 at 8:07 am
1. you are not dressed like a 70 yr old
2. i’m sure those blue eyes and that blue scarf wasnt a coincidence ! its like saring into the sea .. somehow
keep up the good work :)
Anonymous
February 20, 2007 at 10:18 am
Your charm is so needed in this midwestern girl’s winter. I am glad you finally got your scarf (blue is your color) and over the moon with your Renata connection. Please keep us posted on this as it develops. Armani needs a successor….why not you!?
Clement Frenchy
February 20, 2007 at 11:11 am
Ohhh The Printed Scarf !!!!!!
Anonymous
February 20, 2007 at 12:02 pm
Renata! What an incredible, serendipitous story. I do hope you follow up with her. She seems like a woman who can teach us all how to possess style, not just wear it.
Anonymous
February 20, 2007 at 12:31 pm
You look fabulous!
S&M
February 20, 2007 at 3:11 pm
viva renata
Anonymous
February 20, 2007 at 3:16 pm
Those piercing eyes – more Max Von Sydow than Lance.
Anonymous
February 20, 2007 at 4:12 pm
I’m so pleased you learned who Renata was, and that who she is justifies your instinct in taking her picture several weeks ago.
I wish you would show us more “women of a certain age” like her who have a great sense of personal style.
Where is the female equivalent of all the well-dressed mature gentlemen you photograph?
I’ve seen enough of itty-bitty dresses and mini bubble skirts over long legs in tights. And I already know what a head-to-foot Armani princess wears to one of his shows (nice picture, however). I want to see what real women over 35 wear — those who mix up things from several seasons ago, or vintage, or this from one designer, that from another.
Maria
February 20, 2007 at 5:29 pm
I knew it!
She has a style that defyies assumptions. LOVE THAT!
lucianamalta
February 20, 2007 at 6:20 pm
oh!, god…
what a scarf…
what a sweater…
what a guy… ;))))
always great, s. you’re the one.
invisible girl
February 20, 2007 at 7:59 pm
Blue is very you!
Piccolina
February 20, 2007 at 9:10 pm
The scarf is wonderful.
Renata = my idol. She’s so elegant and nonchalant at the same time, which is so rare these days. Everyone seems to be trying so hard.
lenas
February 21, 2007 at 6:22 am
Age??
Certain age???
Who cares .
You attract what you project.
At any age.
If you´ve got something to project.
Act don´t react.
All of you: Be YOU !!!!
Zaydoun
February 21, 2007 at 12:55 pm
Born in Asmara too… Is it me or are the world’s most interesting people always born away from their original country??
(Asmara is the capital of Eritrea. A former Italian colony!)
Anonymous
February 21, 2007 at 7:38 pm
Lenas:
Age?? Certain age???
I think you misunderstood.
The French have a lovely, subtle expression for a mature woman: Rather than be so blunt and intrusive as to speculate about whether she is in her 40s or 50s, or more, they say she is “Une femme d’une certaine age”. I believe the phrase is most often used to suggest that age does not matter when a woman is attractive. I don’t think it loses anything in the translation, and Renata is a good example of someone it might be said about.
ol' blue eyes
February 21, 2007 at 9:59 pm
I think I have a crush on your sart. it’s the blue eyes.
Anonymous
February 24, 2007 at 4:37 am
Her name is familiar, she writes regularly for L’Uomo Vogue.
rollergirl
April 15, 2007 at 3:55 pm
What a great story. I have spent the last 3 weeks reading your archive and am nearly finished – phew! It’s been so nice reading your progress. What I like about this blog:
*The photos
*Being inspired by real people style
*Your observations
*How inevitably one of the posters will ID a subject, or the subject themselves will post a comment
*How posters comment on each other’s posts (usually in a polite way) and sometimes give each other advice
*Discovering other bloggers through their comments on your blog
Keep it coming Sart, you’re an original…
f-spy
February 5, 2010 at 8:49 pm
My aunt translated her book to Russian!
and her book is amazing, I loved the way she showed Armani there!!!