New York
For the past few seasons, we’ve had our eyes glued to a chic foursome who captured our attention with every red carpet they graced, every Louis Vuitton shawl they rocked, and every sky high Giuseppe Zanotti stiletto that graced their feet. It’s the Courtin-Clarins girls—sisters Claire and Virginie and their cousins, sisters Prisca and Jenna. Luckily, we got to play dress-up inside their suite at the Crosby Street Hotel in Soho. Of course, they brought along with them a bevvy of showstopping street-style ready pieces—we’re still dreaming of that Louis Vuitton giraffre-print ensemble and Rodarte gown!
We played with their furs (we’re still coveting the Isabel Marant multi-colored jacket), Pristine jewels, many Alexander McQueen clutches and their custom Mugler frocks. Plus, the foursome really made it a family affair as they dished on their favorite Clarins products and trade secrets. They say the best things come in threes – but in this case, we will have to disagree. Four is the magic number.
I would describe my style as Classic Rock ‘n Roll, so porcupine quills + gems = my perfect accessory. - Jenna Courtin-Clarins. I bring this bag with me everywhere; it’s so effortlessly chic. - Prisca Courtin-Clarins
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Bag, Céline; Necklace, Lulu Frost
Bag, Alexander McQueen
I love the shape of this jacket – the silhouette resembles the female form.
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Jacket, Alexander McQueen
This is the most impressive bracelet I own. It’s more than an accessory, it’s almost like wearing a piece of clothing. I can’t tell you how many compliments I have gotten!
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Bracelet, Philippe Audibert
I love this outfit. Vuitton has taken a typical women’s suit and transformed it into a fashionable, eye-catching piece.
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All, Louis Vuitton
This skirt is fun and flirty; I love the gold detailing.
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Skirt, Thakoon
This bag is incredible. I love the detail, especially the gold skull handle!
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Clutch, Alexander McQueen
This is a very special piece of jewelry. My grandfather, Jacques Courtin-Clarins, designed this necklace for his summers spent in the South of France. On the necklace is a water thermometer, my grandfather loved knowing the temperature of the water before jumping in for a swim!
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Necklace, Custom Vintage Necklace from Grandfather
The designer, Lauren Rubinsky, is a good friend of ours. These earrings are a unique addition to any outfit.
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Earrings, Pristine
These shoes are beautiful, classic and comfortable.
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Shoes, Gianvito Rossi x Joseph Altuzarra
The shoes I wore to Altuzarra’s Fall/Winter 2012 runway show and the bag was passed down to me by my grandmother. She ordered this bag and waited patiently for its arrival a year later – it’s a timeless piece that goes with everything.
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Bag, Hermès from Grandmother; Shoes, Gianvito Rossi x Joseph Altuzarra
We are all huge fans of Lulu Frost’s Jewelry. Lisa Salzer is one of our favorite jewelry designers. Lisa takes timeless pieces and makes them innovative and modern.
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All, Lulu Frost
Necklace, Unknown Designer
This is my dream dress. It’s blue, which is my favorite color, and when I wear it I feel like I am a walking piece of art.
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Dress, Rodarte
Warm, cozy and fashionable all in one.
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Jacket, Isabel Marant; Bag, Roberto Cavalli
Yellow is one of my favorite colors.
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Bag, Givenchy; Shoes, Giuseppe Zanotti
This is a very special project for me - designing Clarins FEED bags. It's so important to me and my family to help children in need.
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Bags, FEED x Claire Courtin-Clarins
These pants are fabulous. I was honored to wear them for Joseph (Altuzarra)’s CFDA Finalist Vogue shoot.
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Pants, Joseph Altuzarra
Left to right: Clutches, Alexander McQueen, Alexander McQueen, Alexander McQueen, Louis Vuitton
This dress makes me want to dance. Love the fringe!
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Dress, Bottega Veneta
Jewelry, Made Her Think
[This oil] brings back such wonderful memories of times spent with my grandfather, Jacques Courtin-Clarins.
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Bracelet, Unknown Designer
Although the blouse looks very simple, the small detailing makes it very glamorous.
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Top, Custom Mugler
I love how the cut is longer in the back and shorter in the front – so chic!
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Skirt, Christopher Kane
This dress is so sexy, especially because you get to show-off your legs. The detailing on the top is so unusual and amazing which makes the dress very special.
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Dress, Givenchy
I love the shape of this jacket – the silhouette resembles the female form. Jacket, Alexander McQueen
I love this outfit. Vuitton has taken a typical women’s suit and transformed it into a fashionable, eye-catching piece. All, Louis Vuitton
This skirt is fun and flirty; I love the gold detailing. Skirt, Thakoon
This is a very special piece of jewelry. My grandfather, Jacques Courtin-Clarins, designed this necklace for his summers spent in the South of France. On the necklace is a water thermometer, my grandfather loved knowing the temperature of the water before jumping in for a swim! Necklace, Custom Vintage Necklace from Grandfather
The shoes I wore to Altuzarra’s Fall/Winter 2012 runway show and the bag was passed down to me by my grandmother. She ordered this bag and waited patiently for its arrival a year later – it’s a timeless piece that goes with everything. Bag, Hermès from Grandmother; Shoes, Gianvito Rossi x Joseph Altuzarra
This is my dream dress. It’s blue, which is my favorite color, and when I wear it I feel like I am a walking piece of art. Dress, Rodarte
Warm, cozy and fashionable all in one. Jacket, Isabel Marant; Bag, Roberto Cavalli
These pants are fabulous. I was honored to wear them for Joseph (Altuzarra)’s CFDA Finalist Vogue shoot. Pants, Joseph Altuzarra
Left to right: Clutches, Alexander McQueen, Alexander McQueen, Alexander McQueen, Louis Vuitton
Although the blouse looks very simple, the small detailing makes it very glamorous. Top, Custom Mugler
This dress is so sexy, especially because you get to show-off your legs. The detailing on the top is so unusual and amazing which makes the dress very special. Dress, Givenchy
