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Stephanie Lacava

Stephanie Lacava

Writer.  New York

Stephanie LaCava is a globally recognized fashion and lifestyle writer who splits her time between New York and Paris. Raised in France, LaCava attended Colgate University and entered the edit world with her in-depth pieces for publications like Vogue and Vanity Fair, before penning her own memoir, An Extraordinary Theory of Objects. We caught up with the whimsical LaCava inside her NYC apartment and were greeted with a full spread of curated candy upon walking through her door – a signature staple of the entertaining habits of Ms. LaCava. “I’m obsessed with colorful candy especially when I entertain,” she says. “And the more old school the better”. Wearing a top by one of our favorites Roksanda Ilincic, LaCava spoke about her admiration for American accessories designers and her great respect for Joan Didion (whom she hosted a party for at her house a few weeks prior to our shoot). But perhaps her most humbling story came in the form of a pair of shiny yellow Doc Martens – something she always had her eye on as a teenager but never actually bought. “It was a really special moment because growing up in France, I had always wanted a pair when I walked around this area, but could never afford them with my babysitting money”. Take a peek inside the colorful and beetle-filled world of the dashing Ms. Stephanie LaCava.

I think I got this one from a junk shop. He’s a good guy.

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Necklace, Vintage

I call this white and grey dress my pastry dress because its poufy and sweet like a dessert from the boulangerie. Very delicate for my style, but great with Tabitha Simmons corset back Bailee heels.

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Clockwise from Top. Kilt, Comme des Garcons; Dress, Vintage Yves Saint Laurent; Dress, Stella McCartney; Skirt, Lisa Marie Fernandez; Dress, Dior

Jacket, Balenciaga; Muffler, Unknown Designer; Shoes, Converse

I wore this skirt to my engagement party. I love the print, it's like post apocalyptic beach-amazing.

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Skirt, Prada

These are antique paste arm cuffs my sister-in-law found for me. She’s super special.

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Bracelets, Vintage

I was so happy to find this in my size-I love it so much, especially since this was one of Raf Simons' iconic designs. I wore it with a white t-shirt to an event and will wear it again in a couple of years. For now, I am keeping it safe.

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Skirt, Jil Sander

The box clutch was my mother-in-law’s mother’s and I am just borrowing it because I am in love with it—and her. The opal ring was my grandmother's and mother's and I wore it at my wedding. I love coral of all kinds—this is an estate angel skin coral ring I found from a dealer in NYC. The earrings are Victorian, they are hollow, really beautiful gold work but I don’t have pierced ears anymore. The Napoleon III coral/diamond bracelet I found in the south of France. And the boots are again, skin hybrid and high heels.

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Jewelry and Clutch, Vintage; Shoes, Dior

Sweater, Opening Ceremony; Shoes, Nike

I love flowers, tree peonies and anemones.

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Bracelet, Marni

I love Eddie Borgo- he’s super special to me—so I of course have his spike bracelets. The choker’s by Kenny Hwang who custom makes pieces for me. He’s an awesome guy who has the best voice ever. There’s a great story about his work being discovered by an editor when he was selling it on the street.

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Choker, Custom Kenny Hwang; Bracelets, Eddie Borgo

I bought this from a dealer in New York. Its from 1880, I believe. Some people know I collect beetles, but its most fun when I simply find them on my own.

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Brooch, Vintage

It might be a 90's thing again-I love princess stuff, but in a grunge way.

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Dress, Tracy Feith; Skirt, Rodarte

I’m obsessed wth colorful candy especially when I entertain and the more old school the better.

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Ring, Betony Vernon

This was a gift from a friend who knows I’m mad for bugs. It began when I was very little-I never played with dolls, only bugs with my brother.

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Pin, Unknown Designer

This top is one of my favorites-I wear it with a Rick Owens skort. As you can see I love skins dyed in natural colors and I love shots of neon—again a 90's shoutout—like this clutch.

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Top, Prada; Shoes, Gianvito Rossi x Joseph Altuzarra; Clutch, Bottega Veneta

These gold beetles were custom made for me. I collect estate beetle jewelry- especially Victorian pieces with the green shells, they are rare because they are so fragile. This guy in the box is from Deyrolles in Paris.

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Pendants, Custom Pamela Love

This is my bathroom!

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Top, Prada; Shoes, Manolo Blahnik

Pamela Love is truly talented with her jewelry, but also an awesome, creative soul. I love that she doesn’t waver from her aesthetic–whenever I see someone wearing a Navajo coat I run up to them and kiss them, because I assume it's my Pam. Her [husband]’s illustrating my book.

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Bracelet, Custom Pamela Love

These shoes are super special-they have snakeskin toes. I used to dance and I love high heels-these are ballet slipper hybrids by such a talent. The unicorn was created by another hero my father. He made it with masking tape and old magazines-he’s all about reappropriated materials and being creative with what we have.

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Shoes, Alaïa

Shoes, Nicholas Kirkwood x Rodarte; Bracelets, Surrevolution

I bought these Berber cuffs on my honeymoon in Marrakesh. I like to wear them with simple cashmere sweaters and casual looks—always two. This monkey was a special present from John Patrick who designs Organic.

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Cuffs, Unknown Designer

I got these yellow [boots] in a shop around Chatelet Les Halles in Paris—it was a really special moment because growing up in France I had always wanted a pair when I walked around this area, but could never afford them with my babysitting money. I like to wear them with shorts—I wear shorts whenever I can. Someone once saw me in jeans and was like, “You wear pants?” Not really. I love Max and Erin from Suno- they are super special and super talented-they designed a special print and created my bridesmaids' dresses for my wedding. The antique inkwell and quill was one of the most special wedding gifts I received from an angel of mine-and next to it is an actual shipwreck bowl, which was a gift from my best friend and brother.

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Jacket, Suno; Shoes, Doc Martens

Mary Janes, Prada; Boots, Balenciaga

Top to Bottom. Shoes, Topshop, Custom Converse, Alejandro Ingelmo, Maison Martin Margiela

I think I got this one from a junk shop. He’s a good guy. Necklace, Vintage

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I call this white and grey dress my pastry dress because its poufy and sweet like a dessert from the boulangerie. Very delicate for my style, but great with Tabitha Simmons corset back Bailee heels. Clockwise from Top. Kilt, Comme des Garcons; Dress, Vintage Yves Saint Laurent; Dress, Stella McCartney; Skirt, Lisa Marie Fernandez; Dress, Dior

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Les Nouvelles

Sweater Dress

$530
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Cristaux Skirt

$488
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Pero Pattern Coat

$256
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Jacket, Balenciaga; Muffler, Unknown Designer; Shoes, Converse

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42nd Street Eyelit Lace Blazer

$187
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Snake Christopher Blazer

$222
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Larakio Jacket

$702
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I wore this skirt to my engagement party. I love the print, it's like post apocalyptic beach-amazing. Skirt, Prada

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Pink Crepe Skirt

$175
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These are antique paste arm cuffs my sister-in-law found for me. She’s super special. Bracelets, Vintage

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I was so happy to find this in my size-I love it so much, especially since this was one of Raf Simons' iconic designs. I wore it with a white t-shirt to an event and will wear it again in a couple of years. For now, I am keeping it safe. Skirt, Jil Sander

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Multi Stripe Maxi Dress

$399
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Sequence Dress

$186
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Pleated Wool Dress

$595
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The box clutch was my mother-in-law’s mother’s and I am just borrowing it because I am in love with it—and her. The opal ring was my grandmother's and mother's and I wore it at my wedding. I love coral of all kinds—this is an estate angel skin coral ring I found from a dealer in NYC. The earrings are Victorian, they are hollow, really beautiful gold work but I don’t have pierced ears anymore. The Napoleon III coral/diamond bracelet I found in the south of France. And the boots are again, skin hybrid and high heels. Jewelry and Clutch, Vintage; Shoes, Dior

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Sweater, Opening Ceremony; Shoes, Nike

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Les Nouvelles

Samillo Stripe Sweater

$275
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I love flowers, tree peonies and anemones. Bracelet, Marni

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Les Nouvelles

Winged ID Bracelet

$187
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I love Eddie Borgo- he’s super special to me—so I of course have his spike bracelets. The choker’s by Kenny Hwang who custom makes pieces for me. He’s an awesome guy who has the best voice ever. There’s a great story about his work being discovered by an editor when he was selling it on the street. Choker, Custom Kenny Hwang; Bracelets, Eddie Borgo

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Shoes, Prada

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I bought this from a dealer in New York. Its from 1880, I believe. Some people know I collect beetles, but its most fun when I simply find them on my own. Brooch, Vintage

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It might be a 90's thing again-I love princess stuff, but in a grunge way. Dress, Tracy Feith; Skirt, Rodarte

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Lace Tank Dress

$276
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I’m obsessed wth colorful candy especially when I entertain and the more old school the better. Ring, Betony Vernon

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This was a gift from a friend who knows I’m mad for bugs. It began when I was very little-I never played with dolls, only bugs with my brother. Pin, Unknown Designer

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This top is one of my favorites-I wear it with a Rick Owens skort. As you can see I love skins dyed in natural colors and I love shots of neon—again a 90's shoutout—like this clutch. Top, Prada; Shoes, Gianvito Rossi x Joseph Altuzarra; Clutch, Bottega Veneta

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Stone Wall Jacket

$722
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Loeffler Randall

Rider Bag

$495
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These gold beetles were custom made for me. I collect estate beetle jewelry- especially Victorian pieces with the green shells, they are rare because they are so fragile. This guy in the box is from Deyrolles in Paris. Pendants, Custom Pamela Love

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This is my bathroom! Top, Prada; Shoes, Manolo Blahnik

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Shawl Collar Jacket

$525
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Trench Blouse

$449
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Pamela Love is truly talented with her jewelry, but also an awesome, creative soul. I love that she doesn’t waver from her aesthetic–whenever I see someone wearing a Navajo coat I run up to them and kiss them, because I assume it's my Pam. Her [husband]’s illustrating my book. Bracelet, Custom Pamela Love

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Les Nouvelles

Wrought Iron Cuff

$690
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These shoes are super special-they have snakeskin toes. I used to dance and I love high heels-these are ballet slipper hybrids by such a talent. The unicorn was created by another hero my father. He made it with masking tape and old magazines-he’s all about reappropriated materials and being creative with what we have. Shoes, Alaïa

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Loeffler Randall

Eva stacked heel bootie

$198
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Shoes, Nicholas Kirkwood x Rodarte; Bracelets, Surrevolution

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Loeffler Randall

Lucie criss-cross wedge

$198
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I bought these Berber cuffs on my honeymoon in Marrakesh. I like to wear them with simple cashmere sweaters and casual looks—always two. This monkey was a special present from John Patrick who designs Organic. Cuffs, Unknown Designer

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I got these yellow [boots] in a shop around Chatelet Les Halles in Paris—it was a really special moment because growing up in France I had always wanted a pair when I walked around this area, but could never afford them with my babysitting money. I like to wear them with shorts—I wear shorts whenever I can. Someone once saw me in jeans and was like, “You wear pants?” Not really. I love Max and Erin from Suno- they are super special and super talented-they designed a special print and created my bridesmaids' dresses for my wedding. The antique inkwell and quill was one of the most special wedding gifts I received from an angel of mine-and next to it is an actual shipwreck bowl, which was a gift from my best friend and brother. Jacket, Suno; Shoes, Doc Martens

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Frankie Blazer

$222
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Daryl Blazer

$158
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Smoking Stripe Coat

$995
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Mary Janes, Prada; Boots, Balenciaga

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Top to Bottom. Shoes, Topshop, Custom Converse, Alejandro Ingelmo, Maison Martin Margiela

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Les Nouvelles

Abbey Oxford

$115
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