Posts from April, 2010
All About Jenna
April 12th, 2010I’m betting that 90% of American women have a serious girl crush on J. Crew Creative Director Jenna Lyons, myself included. She’s injected her cool girl, preppy-with-a-twist aesthetic to the brand, and successfully bridged Crew sensibility into bridal with the wedding line in 2004. But before all that–before the “Jenna’s picks,” the J. Crew style spottings of Michelle Obama and the current Fall 2010 collection hysteria–there was Jenna the Bride.
I remember chancing upon a New York magazine bit about her wedding in their bridal issue years ago, while researching ideas for my own wedding. It was an elegant affair on a Massachusetts farm with all the markings of someone employed by J. Crew: long, black bridesmaid dresses; men in kilts and a dewy Jenna with a simple, low-cut dress (which she designed, natch) embroidered with flowers, leaves and pheasants.
I visited the site of her photographer, Holger Thoss, wondering if I’d see any of her pictures in the portfolio, and lo and behold, they were there. I gasped and became still in reverence. I think you’d agree it’s a very muted and lovely glimpse into a day not unlike any of ours who have been down the aisle, surrounded by family, friends and love. Enjoy.
