Lauren Hutton never goes out of style
Lauren Hutton in Gabriela Hearst for Harrods Magazine. Photography: Bjorn Iooss.
It’s Fashion Heroine Lauren Hutton. Now aged 75, Hutton has appeared on over 40 Vogue covers and is seen here modelling the new AW19 collection from eco-conscious luxury label Gabriela Hearst, for Harrods Magazine. And no she’s not having a hot flush; merely reminding us in her Autumn Sweater (beautiful song), that it’ll soon be time for the seasonal wardrobe switch-back-over.
Hearst and Hutton were introduced by a mutual friend and instantly bonded over their shared interests in travel, philanthropy and sustainability. ‘I’m always intrigued by women with strong character,’ explains Hearst about the choice to feature Lauren Hutton in her campaigns. ‘I have a fascination with women who have that inner strength and a sense of style – women like Lauren. She may be beautiful, but there is something so strong about her, a fearlessness. She’s not limited by the perception of what a woman should be. She was never limited by that.’
Warning: Hearst’s luxury clothes do come with a luxury price tag – but it’s worth mentioning the designer’s serious eco-credentials. Earlier this year, every part of her retail chain was plastic-free, she uses wool yarns handcrafted in collaboration with Manos de Uruguay, a non-profit co-operative of female artisans and member of the World Fair Trade Organization and encourages a more sustainable approach to style. And she’s friends with Lauren Hutton…
Discussion (14 Comments)
Mrs Tonia says:
Oxford Yarn Store stocks Manos de Uruguay wools and much else. They ship around the world according to their website. Worth taking a look. For Knit it Yourself projects.
Like Lizzie Anne I too have bought Manos de Uruguay wool from an Oxford wool shop which stocks it. I liked the concept and the quality of the yarn. I’ve created a few scarves with it, easy to knit without following a pattern. Just stocking stitch, I row knit, I row purl, on a circular needle and letting the self striped wool create a pattern.
Good to see this celebration of another older model. No need to apologise about the quality of the garments and the price tags in my opinion. There’s a whole range of options out there.I have always loved the ballerina shot of Lauren Hutton. I remember as a young girl looking at that photograph thinking I’d never seen anyone look as stunning. Not only beautiful, but inner strength too. The quality of the yarn sounds amazing. Time to get those knitting needles out!
Anne Murphy says:
Lauren Hutton will NEVER go out of style with cheekbones like that…..Jealous Moi., Yes, but in a good way. Like her sweater too!
Isobel says:
Lauren Hutton is too cool for words! I just checked out Gabriela Hearst’s clothing and I love the colours she’s used. I won’t need to buy one of her $2,500 boucle jumpers because I have a navy wool boucle one that’s very similar. Not only that, but I’m actually wearing a teal-green roll neck skivvy, almost identical to hers, AND I have a burgundy one! Just saved another $1700. All jokes aside, her clothing is lovely, and I adore the black Robin boots, which I’d happily pair with the Carmen blouse and denim jeans!!
Sara says:
Had a quick look at the Gabriella Hearst Collection: oh dear! Sustainable it may be but with its price tag, it adds fuel to the fire that sustainability really IS only for the wealthy….. Not a view I wish to endorse but these prices do not help us less financially endowed grasp the nettle of a different way of buying and wearing clothes.
Meanwhile, back at the knitting ranch, I could knit the sweater the wonderful Lauren Hutton is wearing in two evenings, for considerably less than one twentieth of its cost. I have to add, though, that I would not as I do not find it a very appealing style, even on such an icon. Each to their own and it is great to see LH still as stylish as ever (despite the sweater!)Marcy Carmack says:
Sara sustainability is for everyone. You don’t have to buy her expensive clothes to be sustainable. Just hold on to what you have and style it in new ways. That’s what I’ve been doing my whole life. Granted I’m a stylist but you can hire one for a fraction of what GH charges.
I second this opinion. Shopping my wardrobe for garments I bought years ago and still getting use from them, is one approach to being sustainable.
I look at fashion magazines for ideas plus things Alyson might suggest for styling and then find my own path with mixes of colours and proportions to suit my tastes. It’s a comfort to be thrifty like this and creative with what one owns already.
Different ways to do this depending on ones means. And I like the idea of hiring outfits for special occasions. This seems to be a growing trend and a good idea.
maudie says:
Lauren Hutton is probably one of the most beautiful women in the world. At every age she has always looked perfect to me. Might just crack out my knitting needles and brush up on my very lousy knitting skills as I LOVE this woolly pully! (Or maybe it is just the way LH wears it – a bin bag would look great on her too).
Brenda says:
Love Lauren Hutton. And anyone who has mastered basic knitting can make a sweater almost exactly like this – check it out:
https://www.ravelry.com/projects/churchmouseyarns/slouchy-pullover-3
JoansGate says:
I was 66 years and 9 months old when I retired over 3 years ago, as a nurse manager. I had a wonderful job in occupational health/wellness, great hours, no weekends, nights, holidays, but saw disabilities, where people would die before they ever could retire. My husband retired before me. We have no pension, but S/Security and our saved 401Ks which we invested in the stock market. I find myself and my husband in good health, though we both left high paying jobs. You are more tired as you age. And leave the jobs to the younger generation. Retire while you are healthy. I am able to cook, exercise, not have that work-dread the night before, think about work-related responsibilities, and are in better health. There is another world out here. It’s up to you to find it. Our Time now is short.
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I must be really up there with the glitterati because I have several Monos de Uruguay items (socks, jumpers and a shawl): I buy their yarn and knit it up!