Longtime type editor Lillian Fallon shares the inspiration behind the seems we captured within the function shoot for the “Hope” concern.
Verily is thrilled to welcome longtime type editor Lillian Fallon for our function shoot that’s all about mixing ladylike silhouettes with a Western edge. Impressed by the sweeping drama of Yellowstone and archival Ralph Lauren campaigns set in rolling fields, Lilly explores the stress between rugged Western staples and female refinement. Leather-based, fringe, and boots discover steadiness alongside ruffles, florals, and flowing A-line shapes. My references finally expanded to the English countryside as nicely, weaving in traditional tweeds, plaids, and wool—a wardrobe constructed on heritage however reimagined with daring textures and sudden layers.
Those that observe Lilly know she’s at all times believed in reinventing the classics, combining tactile materials—suede, velvet, cotton, chunky knits—in ways in which really feel contemporary. For Lilly, styling is about distinction: the gentle towards the sturdy, the masculine towards the female, custom towards reinvention.
“This shoot was about greater than mixing materials and silhouettes—it was about exploring distinction, character, and reinvention. By layering textures, taking part in with proportion, and balancing rugged with refined, I reimagined classics in ways in which felt each timeless and new. At its core, vogue is storytelling—and for me, that story is at all times considered one of reinventing heritage with a private twist.”
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For me, the ruffled skirt is the star of the present. Paired with a slim turtleneck layered beneath a floral jacket, the mix felt distinctly romantic, so I grounded it with my classic Frye boots. A concho belt and leather-based bag tied within the rugged components, reaching the steadiness I at all times chase: girlish softness set towards Western grit.
“This outfit was all about drama. I belted a tailor-made blazer over a wrap skirt to create an exaggerated A-line silhouette, mixing the structured prime seamlessly into the sweeping skirt under. Styling it, I imagined the character of a rich Montana lady surveying her land. Typically, the easiest way to embrace daring vogue is to step right into a persona—whenever you decide to the character, the garments really feel easy.”
“This look was pure play. I layered a pleated plaid skirt beneath a button-down denim costume, leaving it unfastened to disclose flashes of print as I moved—a peek-a-boo element that made the styling dynamic. Since denim leans informal, I elevated the ensemble with glossy heeled boots and a velvet jacket, sharpening the temper. The important thing takeaway? Deal with outfit planning like dress-up. A playful mindset pushes you out of your consolation zone and into extra adventurous pairings.”
“This was an train in sturdy traces and construction. I layered a cropped leather-based fringe jacket over an extended tweed blazer, letting the tailor-made hem peek beneath. Broad-leg trousers added to the boxy silhouette—a nod to Katharine Hepburn’s iconic androgyny. To melt the depth, I paired the look with glamorous hair and make-up, proving that masculine tailoring can at all times be balanced with female magnificence touches.”
“A classic khaki trench costume can simply veer into frumpy territory, however it transforms with a number of considerate styling selections. I created form and sharpness by cinching the waist with a belt, cuffing the sleeves, and popping the collar. Coordinating my boots, belt, and bag streamlined the look. Typically, the best styling tips convey new life to timeless staples.”
