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Claire Thomson Jonville

Claire Thomson Jonville

Managing Editor, Self Service Magazine. Paris

As the managing editor of Self Service magazine, one of our personal favorites from the international newsstand, we were excited to see what Claire Thomson Jonville had acquired over the years.
After attending Edinburgh University, Claire went on to study at the Sorbonne in Paris. The British transplant worked as assistant to Self Service’s editor-in-chief, Ezra Petronio before coming on board as the mag’s managing editor. Currently, Claire holds a dual role at both the magazine and Petronio Associates (the art direction agency whose clients include Prada, CHANEL, YSL and Chloé,) working on casting and communications.
Her collection of vintage, family treasures and carefully sourced pieces are the object of our desire - her husband has gifted her a Birkin and her mother-in-law has passed on her Hermès hand-me-downs. But Claire continues to pay it forward by sharing her unique sense of style with her step-daughter, Paloma. At 12-years-old, the “budding fashionista” as Claire calls her, has already begun collecting Karl Lagerfeld Coke bottles, creating collages and even got Kanye West to autograph an invitation from his fashion show.
All we can say is that Paloma's going to be one lucky girl with all the heirlooms she’ll be receiving someday. And if there’s anything we wish for Claire to pass on to us, it’s got to be her archived issues of Self Service and decade-old stacks of Vogue Paris. Just putting it out there, Claire…

I love working at Self Service magazine – there are so many inspiring encounters and collaborations and I have enormous respect for Ezra Petronio and Suzanne Koller, the founders.

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Bag, Hermès

I have been collecting Vogue Paris for the past ten years. Some of my favorite issues are the guest-edited issues by Kate Moss, Sofia Coppola, Charlotte Gainsbourg and Stephanie of Monaco.

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Nail Polish and Lipstick, CHANEL

Shoes, Opening Ceremony x Chloë Sevigny

Sunglasses, Dsquared

I found this Alaïa dress just in time for my civil wedding ceremony. It felt so appropriate to wear Alaïa for a city wedding in Paris!

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Dress, Alaïa

The last time I wore [this] was with an asymmetric Alexander Wang dress for a dinner at the Kenny Goss foundation in Dallas in honor of Ezra and Juergen Teller’s exhibition at the Dallas Contemporary Museum.

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Bracelet, Azzaro

My husband bought this model of a Riva a few years ago, he is obsessed with sailing and loves the ocean. We go sailing every summer in Corsica or around St. Tropez and the Mediterranean.

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Shoes, Christian Louboutin

André drew this one night out a few years ago at the Mathis bar in Paris, when I was still studying at the Sorbonne. It has my French literature course reading list written on the back! I am a huge admirer of [the late] Corinne Day’s work and vision – this Kate Moss print inspires me on a daily basis.

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Bag, Hermès; Belt, Vintage

Who doesn’t love a classic Birkin? A gift from my husband.

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Bag, Hermès

I love Bryan Ferry and have many of his records, passed on to me by my father. The covers are so cool. The bracelets I have picked up on travels over the years – I love spending time in vintage jewelry boutiques wherever I am in the world.

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Bracelets, Vintage

I’ve known Olympia for a few years. Her book clutch bags are so cute and a playful addition to any outfit. I try to match the titles to my mood!

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Clutches, Olympia Le-Tan

I’m obsessed with Guy Bourdin, he is one of my fashion heroes, hence the Exhibit A and In Between books. I hope one day to buy a print! The red Kelly bag is vintage and I bring it out when I need a vitamin-infused pop of color in my day. I like to dress it down with jeans, Converse and a sweatshirt.

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Bag, Hermès

Basquiat is another of my favorite artists, I remember going to an amazing retrospective of his work in LA about 6 years ago. The Rolex GMT Master is a daily obsession – I have worn it practically every day since my husband offered it to me.

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Watch, Rolex

I adore this Juergen Teller photograph of Hannelore Knuts which was part of a series for Juergen’s guest-edited issue n°31 of Self Service magazine. The Polaroid portrait of me is one of my favorites and was taken by my editor-in-chief Ezra Petronio at the Mercer hotel in New York during a shoot for issue n°34. The fragrance bottles are Love, Chloé.

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Shoes, Christian Louboutin; Jewelry, Unknown Designers

Erdem is such a sweet person, we really clicked when I met him for a shoot for Self Service. He’s one of my go-to designers for special occasion outfits like this gorgeous long floral dress.

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Dress, Erdem

I live for these!

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Boots, Valentino

This brooch is made of diamonds, gold and lapis lazuli. It was custom made to celebrate the birth of my father-in-law. I wear the ‘C’ pendant all the time.

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Brooch, Family Heirloom; Necklace, BEX ROX

My step-daughter Paloma is a budding fashionista. She’s very creative and loves making collages from tearsheets. The Kanye West show invitation was autographed for her by Kanye during a shoot at his showroom.

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I love working at Self Service magazine – there are so many inspiring encounters and collaborations and I have enormous respect for Ezra Petronio and Suzanne Koller, the founders. Bag, Hermès

I have been collecting Vogue Paris for the past ten years. Some of my favorite issues are the guest-edited issues by Kate Moss, Sofia Coppola, Charlotte Gainsbourg and Stephanie of Monaco. Nail Polish and Lipstick, CHANEL

Shoes, Opening Ceremony x Chloë Sevigny

Sunglasses, Dsquared

I found this Alaïa dress just in time for my civil wedding ceremony. It felt so appropriate to wear Alaïa for a city wedding in Paris! Dress, Alaïa

The last time I wore [this] was with an asymmetric Alexander Wang dress for a dinner at the Kenny Goss foundation in Dallas in honor of Ezra and Juergen Teller’s exhibition at the Dallas Contemporary Museum. Bracelet, Azzaro

My husband bought this model of a Riva a few years ago, he is obsessed with sailing and loves the ocean. We go sailing every summer in Corsica or around St. Tropez and the Mediterranean. Shoes, Christian Louboutin

André drew this one night out a few years ago at the Mathis bar in Paris, when I was still studying at the Sorbonne. It has my French literature course reading list written on the back! I am a huge admirer of [the late] Corinne Day’s work and vision – this Kate Moss print inspires me on a daily basis. Bag, Hermès; Belt, Vintage

Who doesn’t love a classic Birkin? A gift from my husband. Bag, Hermès

I love Bryan Ferry and have many of his records, passed on to me by my father. The covers are so cool. The bracelets I have picked up on travels over the years – I love spending time in vintage jewelry boutiques wherever I am in the world. Bracelets, Vintage

I’ve known Olympia for a few years. Her book clutch bags are so cute and a playful addition to any outfit. I try to match the titles to my mood! Clutches, Olympia Le-Tan

I’m obsessed with Guy Bourdin, he is one of my fashion heroes, hence the Exhibit A and In Between books. I hope one day to buy a print! The red Kelly bag is vintage and I bring it out when I need a vitamin-infused pop of color in my day. I like to dress it down with jeans, Converse and a sweatshirt. Bag, Hermès

Basquiat is another of my favorite artists, I remember going to an amazing retrospective of his work in LA about 6 years ago. The Rolex GMT Master is a daily obsession – I have worn it practically every day since my husband offered it to me. Watch, Rolex

I adore this Juergen Teller photograph of Hannelore Knuts which was part of a series for Juergen’s guest-edited issue n°31 of Self Service magazine. The Polaroid portrait of me is one of my favorites and was taken by my editor-in-chief Ezra Petronio at the Mercer hotel in New York during a shoot for issue n°34. The fragrance bottles are Love, Chloé. Shoes, Christian Louboutin; Jewelry, Unknown Designers

Erdem is such a sweet person, we really clicked when I met him for a shoot for Self Service. He’s one of my go-to designers for special occasion outfits like this gorgeous long floral dress. Dress, Erdem

I live for these! Boots, Valentino

This brooch is made of diamonds, gold and lapis lazuli. It was custom made to celebrate the birth of my father-in-law. I wear the ‘C’ pendant all the time. Brooch, Family Heirloom; Necklace, BEX ROX

My step-daughter Paloma is a budding fashionista. She’s very creative and loves making collages from tearsheets. The Kanye West show invitation was autographed for her by Kanye during a shoot at his showroom.