The Stuart Touch
Marie Claire Malaysia|March 2018

MC’s Fashion & Style Director Azza Arif gets a tête-à-tête with Coach’s Creative Director Stuart Vevers, who is responsible for reviving the American fashion house as a key player in the modern luxury world

Azza Arif
The Stuart Touch
Designer Stuart Vevers has taken Coach on a wild, exciting whirl since taking the helms in 2013, using his British background as an opportunity to provide a fresh and cultivated look at all things Americana. His glitter-riffic S/S18 collection for Coach 1941 that we attended for NYFW was a perfect example of how drastic the brand has changed since he lent his magic touch. For one, Coach has never been part of NYFW until Stuart joined, introducing ready-to-wear as a way to establish Coach as a fashion house, rather than just another leather goods brand. Meet Coach’s leading man.

Being British, how do you get your nostalgic Americana inspiration for Coach?

“I think, like most people who don’t live in the US, I grew up learning about American style and culture through music and film, so in many ways some of those things that I loved growing up are things that I still remember today, whether it’s the films of Terrence Malick, or others. So in many ways I revisit those ideas, but now I also get to research in more depth by travelling around America and exploring new things. Most summers I’ve tried to visit somewhere different in America so some of these ideas are coming from real experiences.”

What are your initial memories about New York?

“New York is a city that celebrates individuality, which is what makes it special. My first job after school was in New York, where I worked for Calvin Klein in the 90s. I’d never been to New York before, and was hired from interviews in the UK. I took the Brooklyn Bridge over to Manhattan for the first time, [that experience] was burned in my memory. It was magical.”

Diese Geschichte stammt aus der March 2018-Ausgabe von Marie Claire Malaysia.

Starten Sie Ihre 7-tägige kostenlose Testversion von Magzter GOLD, um auf Tausende kuratierte Premium-Storys sowie über 8.000 Zeitschriften und Zeitungen zuzugreifen.

Diese Geschichte stammt aus der March 2018-Ausgabe von Marie Claire Malaysia.

Starten Sie Ihre 7-tägige kostenlose Testversion von Magzter GOLD, um auf Tausende kuratierte Premium-Storys sowie über 8.000 Zeitschriften und Zeitungen zuzugreifen.

WEITERE ARTIKEL AUS MARIE CLAIRE MALAYSIAAlle anzeigen
High Fashion Takes A Stand Against The Covid-19 Pandemic
Marie Claire Malaysia

High Fashion Takes A Stand Against The Covid-19 Pandemic

As the world battles the turbulent effects of COVID-19, fashion’s most prestigious luxury groups join in on the fight against the novel coronavirus

time-read
4 Minuten  |
May 2020
She NAILED It
Marie Claire Malaysia

She NAILED It

Pursuing a successful career beautifying the nails of Hollywood’s who’s who is incredibly intense—but it is also incredibly rewarding. Sought out by Hollywood’s elite, nail artist Thuy Nguyen gives us a closer insight on her journey as an artist in La-La land

time-read
2 Minuten  |
May 2020
The ILLUSTRATOR of DREAMS
Marie Claire Malaysia

The ILLUSTRATOR of DREAMS

Azza Arif gives an exclusive insight into the romantic world of Elie Saab, brought to life with the creativity of fashion photography and digital illustration using Apple’s creative essentials—the iPhone 11 Pro and the iPad Pro

time-read
2 Minuten  |
May 2020
The Newest BEAUTY BOSSES
Marie Claire Malaysia

The Newest BEAUTY BOSSES

Redefining the Malaysian beauty scene, Marie Claire Malaysia explores exactly how our homegrown future shapers are thriving in the local landscape of beauty

time-read
9 Minuten  |
May 2020
YUNA AT HOME
Marie Claire Malaysia

YUNA AT HOME

We all know her as the woman with a POWERFUL VOICE. An international name, YUNA acknowledges the role her soulful MUSIC plays in the lives of her listeners, and despite her stardom, strives to CONNECT with her audiences during this pandemic through Instagram live sessions, and SHARING her KNOWLEDGE of music through virtual intimate classes she calls Tiny Class. She talks to Azza Arif about life at home under MCO, the CHANGES she hopes to see within the music industry, her LOVE for her QUARANTINE PARTNER and husband, Adam—including what habits she picked up from him; and the advice she would give to her 15-YEAR OLD SELF

time-read
10+ Minuten  |
May 2020
REINVENTING The Traditional Business Model
Marie Claire Malaysia

REINVENTING The Traditional Business Model

Innovative partnerships might be the solution brands need to stay relevant

time-read
5 Minuten  |
May 2020
DESIGNERS to WATCH
Marie Claire Malaysia

DESIGNERS to WATCH

Stay in the know with our curated list of talented emerging designers that will keep you looking fashion-forward for any occasion

time-read
3 Minuten  |
May 2020
6 TIPS for a BETTER ORGASM
Marie Claire Malaysia

6 TIPS for a BETTER ORGASM

Achieving consistent, mind-blowing orgasms doesn’t necessarily have to be a distant dream—there are little tricks that can help you learn how to have better—and more frequent—orgasms

time-read
2 Minuten  |
May 2020
SPRING Training
Marie Claire Malaysia

SPRING Training

Spring clean and revamp your post gym skincare essentials to not only maximise your body and mind, but your beauty health too

time-read
2 Minuten  |
April 2020
Of Mentors and PROTÉGÉS
Marie Claire Malaysia

Of Mentors and PROTÉGÉS

Supporting quality, excellence and performance— a cross-generational exchange like no other. Rolex unveils its list of inspiring mentors and talented protégés for the 2020-2021 Rolex Arts Initiative

time-read
1 min  |
April 2020