and substance.
Ralph Rucci and Charlotte Moss -stylishly Classic & classically styled in all things. Both seem to have a love for the Pagoda- Charlotte uses it as her trademark . The pagoda's function as a refuge for relics and sacred writings makes it a most fitting for symbol for Charlotte Moss's design business - one encompasses jewelry, textiles, china, rugs, candles, books and of course elegant and classic interiors. Her new book CHARLOTTE MOSS DECORATES will surely add another dimension to that idea- along with a new reverence for one's own home and its ambiance.
Just before we had our tete-a-tete, Charlotte had been to see the Anne Bonfoey Taylor Collection at The Phoenix Art Museum.
She talked about women that really lived.
One of the things she said that struck me- and I have come back to time and time again is this:
"The clothes were parenthetical. "
Charlotte Moss
Charlotte Moss
Meaning- women were not just dressing up for the sake of Fashion, they had places to go and things to do. They were creating, working, discovering. I believe this idea should be talked about by women today. It isn’t just about looking stylish, chic, or whatever words we use to define that certain thing about someone that draws our attention, attracts our eye, gains our admiration .
"It is living a Life beyond Fashion."
Charlotte Moss
If anyone adheres to this belief it’s Charlotte Moss. She is a woman of substance-& style. I can’t wait to share our in depth conversation-but while I am putting the finishing touches on several stories about Charlotte and her beautiful new book CHARLOTTE MOSS DECORATES, I had to ask-
(Having seen some of the clothes Charlotte wears- of course.)
What are some of your recent fashion choices ?
She shops at a friend’s-
What are some of your recent fashion choices ?
She shops at a friend’s-
Ralph Rucci no less. His tailoring is exquisite, his work is classic, sculptural - his is where Art and Fashion touch and magic is made.
These are three of Rucci's designs that Charlotte selected from his fall 2011 collection.
about his Fall Collection Rucci said:
"I show a variety because that's what style is."
"This is not fashion; it's Style." RR
(- if I didn't know better-I think Charlotte had said it!, it's no wonder they are friends.)
& what is on his mood board at the moment?
Pauline de Rothschild, & you can bet it has been on Charlotte's as well. Her book will attest to that.
