Thursday, February 9, 2012
Have you always worked in fashion?
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I started in the Neiman Marcus buying office which eventually led to my current role as Fashion Director of Net-a-Porter.
Did you have any early influences that sparked your interest in clothes?
My 7th grade science teacher never wore the same outfit twice. That’s always stuck in my head and has encouraged me to dress differently every day.
What do you read to begin your day?
I read The Economist and The Cut for daily updates and love flicking through UK or Australian ELLE DĂ©cor. However, I am obsessed with Assouline books at the moment, especially the Chanel leather-bound set by Francois Baudot & Francois Aveline!
Favorite shops to browse?
I love browsing unusual antique & interiors shops – my favorites include Flair in Florence, BDDW & John Derian in New York, and Alfies Antique Market in Marylebone. For a sweet indulgence I love Todos Santos Chocolates & Confections in Santa Fe, New Mexico…it’s heavenly.
Do you collect any particular antiques?
I started picking up sculptures of hands on my travels, Â I now have quite a selection from across the globe– there are so many different styles. They’re really interesting and unusual interior decorations, not to mention a great conversation topic!
Most visually inspiring place?
Big Sur in California, it’s endlessly breathtaking to see nature at its purest.
What do you always have on hand when traveling?
A good pair of sunglasses is vital for long travel days; I like Thierry Lasry’s cat-eye frame glasses.
Do you use shoe trees?
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Saint Crispin’s hand-made trees are the ultimate travel friendly shoe trees because they’re hollow and super light.
Cherish any particular heirloom pieces?
A vintage white fur coat that my mother gave to me, and a certain sequin dress from One Vintage.
If you had a uniform, what would it be?
A pair of Isabel Marant wedge trainers, boxy tweeds and slouchy silk collarless shirts from Theysken’s Theory, and Hawaiian print pants from Stella. I find that adding a pop of color to any outfit peps me up ready for anything – at the moment I’m finding that in neon separates.
Signature drink?
The Bowery Hotel in NY makes a killer margarita.
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Most stylish movie(s)?
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Some of my favorites include Scorsese’s Casino and Blow Up by Antonini. I’m also super excited about the forthcoming Gatsby film.
Guilty pleasure you never feel guilty about?
Fine jewelry and massages: Â an incredible pair of earrings or a statement ring can instantly uplift a look, and massages are necessary for my fast-paced life.
Tinacious.Me
February 9, 2012 at 3:04 pm
Lovely photos! Holli is gorgeous!
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Costanza Saglio
February 9, 2012 at 3:06 pm
A wonderful smile! I love the first shot: Scott you’re a genius!
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http://thetraveleater.com
Natasha Fatah
February 9, 2012 at 3:07 pm
What an elegant woman, and I love the joy in that first picture. Just beautiful!
xoxo
http://www.natashafatah.blogspot.com
Zlittle Saving With Style
February 9, 2012 at 3:14 pm
love her style.
FashionUm
February 9, 2012 at 3:22 pm
omg…great photos! everyone is amazing!
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http://www.FashionUm.com
Show Your Outfit!
Sofia
February 9, 2012 at 3:29 pm
Great interview! I love the shorts.
irene
February 9, 2012 at 3:34 pm
wow!
such a cool personality
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Bonnie McCarthy
February 9, 2012 at 3:35 pm
Will make it a point to try the margarita at the Bowery next time in NYC! Fun interview with an interesting person! fun!
montes Y mills
February 9, 2012 at 3:37 pm
she is always smiling. and its wonderful!
I wish women would smile more!
Jeanne
February 9, 2012 at 3:40 pm
Elle est magnifique. Elle a un super beau sourire. Elle a l’air si heureux. C’est très rare dans la mode maintenant. Plus personne ne sourit. C’est dommage.
Merci de nous offrir ce cadeau.
nicole
February 9, 2012 at 3:40 pm
These style profiles are amazing! Really inspirational!
Great job!
xx
http://nm-clindoeil.blogspot.com/
Hanh
February 9, 2012 at 3:41 pm
What is that bag in the third picture?
GIAA
February 9, 2012 at 3:47 pm
amazing style, loved the interview!
http://giaa-fashion.blogspot.com/
MAIAL
February 9, 2012 at 3:57 pm
I wouldn’t stop and start at her if she passed me on the street. She’s not very sartorially stimulating but she is a beauty and she does have great pieces. I would style them differently though. xx
MAIALA
http://www.maialathel.com
Anna
February 9, 2012 at 3:58 pm
Net-a-porter ladies are so smart, I’d love to have a look at their wardrobes!
http://brandnewbyanna.blogspot.com
Johnny
February 9, 2012 at 4:06 pm
She’s one gorgeous woman!!!
esmeralda
February 9, 2012 at 4:19 pm
amazing shots, she has a great smile!
Loulune
February 9, 2012 at 4:24 pm
great great sandals on the first picture. and off I am to buy my procrastrinated pair of statement golden earrings :))
http://www.loulune.wordpress.com
jenny
February 9, 2012 at 4:37 pm
Thank you for re-posting the top picture. I first saw this one when I got your book and this picture single handedly, more that any others, encouraged me to start dressing like myself again and to be true to my own style! She is not dressed stylishly, just feminine and with color and shape. Thank you Scott!
Cat
February 9, 2012 at 4:43 pm
@Hanh: If I’m not mistaken, that’s an Alexander Wang handbag.
Nina
February 9, 2012 at 5:02 pm
Allways SMILING! Love it.
Charlotte Wilder
February 9, 2012 at 5:33 pm
She’s stunning. I love her laughing…and that dress!
-Charlotte
http://www.thewilderthings.com
Audrey
February 9, 2012 at 5:34 pm
pure elegance! http://www.casualglamorous.com
Eva
February 9, 2012 at 6:05 pm
Love her style! And OMG a job as Buying Director for Net a Porter sonds like a dream!!,
http://Www.creativityandchocolate.blogspot.com
Snakeskin Jacket
February 9, 2012 at 6:12 pm
I love how she always smiles on photos, makes her style even more classy!
Love from London,
L.
http://snakeskinjacket.wordpress.com/
Stylosophism
February 9, 2012 at 6:31 pm
the smile… the best accessory ever..
http://www.stylosophism.com
jdit
February 9, 2012 at 7:02 pm
About that science teacher comment in the profile…my 7th grade science teacher wore what could hardly be described as ‘outfits’…alas, sigh. My girlfriend wears a mean dress not unlike the capture of life and fun in the first shot. The cape is special and brings a little UK country into the city! Who could ever have thought – those of us of your generation and before Scott – that electronic devices like the ‘pad’ held nonchalantly would be so much a matter-of-fact piece so casually carried around and what…? – No flying cars or jet packs?
Ivy
February 9, 2012 at 7:51 pm
love love love the first pic!
Hello from HK!
monkeyshines
February 9, 2012 at 7:52 pm
beautiful looks!
Bises,
monkeyshines
http://monkeyshines-monkeyshines.blogspot.com/
Graziella
February 9, 2012 at 7:54 pm
Avarege, nothing special about her…
barefoot duchess
February 9, 2012 at 8:27 pm
she has great style
Lauren@Styleseer
February 9, 2012 at 8:30 pm
I love her checked cape, jeans and slouchy sweater outfit!
The Styleseer
http://styleseer.blogspot.com
Suzy
February 9, 2012 at 8:45 pm
that’s so cool how her seventh grade teacher never wore the same outfit, that’s kind of like how my kindergarten teacher had these different pairs of fabulous shoes that were always different and i guess that kind of inspired me :)
i have a new blog post coming up so please check it out :) http://highprofilehighexpectations.blogspot.com/
Dreamer
February 9, 2012 at 11:16 pm
Love the shot with her hair flying .
http://dreamerscloset.blogspot.com/
Kate
February 10, 2012 at 1:09 am
‘Hi, I’m Holli and I’m the happiest person in the world!’ Augh, love her.
And love that she appreciates a good margarita.
Kate
http://www.thrillofthechaise.com
Aga's suitcase
February 10, 2012 at 1:29 am
She is so beautiful! and I love her dress, so chic!
http://www.agasuitcase.com
jas
February 10, 2012 at 3:41 am
that first photo is stunning!
http://jas-tidbits.blogspot.com/
FashionUm
February 10, 2012 at 3:53 am
I like these style profiles! Very inspirational!
http://www.FashionUm.com
Show Your Outfit!
Name*Ken.B.Marshall
February 10, 2012 at 3:59 am
That sundress is hot, that smile great. Whay a sexy woman!
Janice
February 10, 2012 at 4:01 am
such a great interview. useful information for people in the industry like me! thanks!
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Srivastava
February 10, 2012 at 4:15 am
I like the first picture… which is awesome
Philippe Philippe
February 10, 2012 at 4:29 am
magnifique !! très belle femme !
http://www.philippe-girard.blogspot.com
Kelly
February 10, 2012 at 4:47 am
Such great relaxed style and smiling in all her pictures :)
Valentine day wishes
February 10, 2012 at 5:50 am
Such nice style and beautiful girl………Allways SMILING! Love it.
Antonella
February 10, 2012 at 5:57 am
When I feel hungry of creativity and anxious I allways check Sartorialist. Thanks for feeding me every day :)
Boxer's Adventures
February 10, 2012 at 7:42 am
An astounding shot.
http://blog.boxersadventures.com
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SmilingStyle
February 10, 2012 at 7:48 am
Love her big smile! :)
http://www.smilingstyle.com
modest costumes for women
February 10, 2012 at 8:23 am
The checked cape is gawjuss! Love it!
Carole (NY etc.)
February 10, 2012 at 8:27 am
Oh yeah Big Sur is stunning, those interviews are so fun!
proletarian Great Gatsby
February 10, 2012 at 10:36 am
I love that Stella Mccartney’s dress since i saw it the first time at Bon MarchĂ© in Paris and later in your book. Perfect choice.Beautiful photo.
Susana
February 10, 2012 at 10:50 am
Love these little snippets you’re doing that offer insights into the lives and tastes of fashionable people! They’re so humanizing and even inspiring! I loved the part about her 7th grade teacher…how awesome is that? Then again, I’m a college professor….oh, the responsibility we have! LOL!!
If any of you like Little Edie Beale, you may be interested in my blog’s post today, as I met her in real life! This is the entry’s address: http://www.akeytothearmoire.com/post/17369551675/little-edie-beale-bouvier
xo,
Susana
http://www.akeytothearmoire.com
Sandy K
February 10, 2012 at 12:26 pm
Love the sandals in the first pic and the bag in the last pic. Overall, her style isn’t extraordinary but her gorgeous smile is amazing and elevates her look.
What I would really like to know is where she gets Australian ELLE DĂ©cor from, as no such magazine exists. It would be marvellous if it did.
Sandy K
B.
February 10, 2012 at 12:37 pm
I love the photos of her, they all look so spontaneous. She really seems to enjoy life :)
http://www.tripsandtreasures.net
new morocco post
SummerPine
February 10, 2012 at 1:03 pm
Such vibrancy in the photos and her interview. Great post !
http://summerpine.wordpress.com/
Sally
February 10, 2012 at 2:19 pm
Another great interview, keep them coming, please! These are such a treat to read.
http://blog.bungalowco.com/
Nastya Said
February 10, 2012 at 2:40 pm
I think she is amazing. It’s great when people are inspired with the idea from childhood.
http://nastya-said.blogspot.com/
mariely crowne
February 10, 2012 at 3:14 pm
lovely shot!!!
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Yun
February 10, 2012 at 3:26 pm
Chic and cool personality!
http://yunstation.blogspot.com/
Oceana
February 10, 2012 at 8:45 pm
This photo has so much life! And the dress moves with a frothiness like any good dress should. Funny, I thought I was alone in the compulsion to not wear the same outfit twice. I so get it.
Xean
February 11, 2012 at 2:31 am
OMG! I love it! The style, color, the photography, everything!
bella
February 11, 2012 at 4:12 am
aaah such cute outfits xx
Guu Accessoire
February 11, 2012 at 5:43 am
Maybe she’s the next Taylor Tomasi Hill. Who knows. Great interview.
AFJ
February 12, 2012 at 8:42 pm
Lovely smile
Carla
February 13, 2012 at 10:51 am
The images are great! and I love the interview! Thanks!!
Carla
http://apasionadablog.wordpress.com/
SHIHAAM
February 13, 2012 at 12:05 pm
The first picture is amazing!
http://thefeistyshoecollector.wordpress.com
Stylefootprints
February 13, 2012 at 4:19 pm
Enjoyed reading this so thanks for sharing. Looking forward to the next mini style interview. She looks beautiful and full of life in the first picture.
http://Www.stylefootprints.blogspot.com
Alicia
February 13, 2012 at 5:18 pm
Does anyone know the designer of Holli’s gorgeous houndstooth cape? I would love one! xx
Steph
February 14, 2012 at 11:12 pm
Lovely interview!
She’s such an interesting person!
xx
-S
http://www.gingerandlace.blogspot.com
Silvia Taveira
February 16, 2012 at 6:07 am
Holli Rodgers lives right in the middle of the fashion tornado but still keeps her style 100% grounded & that is what makes her inspirational: a show on how to look great in real life!
Notice her last comment – a great ring or a lovely pair of earrings can make your style pop. Jewelry is the ultimate accessory.
Amy
February 18, 2012 at 6:36 am
OMG!!!!!! i LOVE LOVE LOVE it!!!!!!
Jaz S
February 20, 2012 at 4:39 am
I love these pictures and I love all of the clothing ideas! Its so simple, fresh and stylish!
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