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What qualifies as anheirloomis deeply personaland few know that better than Beth Hutchens.
Anthony Redmile made them in the seventies, and Ive always been into it, she tells me.
Its a small glimpse into how Hutchens artfully curates her home and workspace with cherished pieces.
She initially thought her entire career would be spent at the brand.
I hadnt really thought it all the way throughI expected to feel older by then.
But I just wasnt done yetI had so much more to live and learn.
Without any concrete business plan, she pivoted directions, left Rebecca Taylor, and launched her next projectFoundRae.
Marie Claire:How would you describe your dressing style?
Beth Hutchens:I’ve always really liked mixing things up.
I said, “Classic,” and she literally started laughing and rolling on the floor.
So, Id probably say eclectic.
But I really meant that I love pieces I can keep in my wardrobe forever.
I have a coat I’ve had since I was 15a leopard coatfrom the sixties.
I also sleep in my jewelrythe only thing that changes daily is my necklaces.
My bracelets, rings, and earrings are with me every day.
Even if I had to run outside naked, I’d still wear jewelry.
I slowly add one piece every four months, sometimes taking something off or adding another.
I primarily wear FoundRae, antique and vintage pieces, and some by young designers.
I sometimes remake vintage jewelry, keeping the past alive with a modern twist.
MC:Do you have a uniform?
BH:I love designer clothes.
Today, I’m wearing Gucci pants, but then I mix them up.
I usually wear vintage, although I went through a brief period when I was scared to wear it.
And I love designers who mix in vintage fabrics.
Theres just something about Gucciit always feels tongue-in-cheek to me.
They probably dont intend it to be, but somehow, it feels slightly campy.
I like wearing it because its not trying to be subtle in a funny way.
I also love Bode and Chloe.
MC: What’s a style adage that you’re not into?
BH:Definitely, less is more.
There are too many filters in this world on many levels.
It seems to influence so many people to look exactly the same.
There are too many filters in this world.
MC:Are there any fashion or cultural moments that are inspiring you?
BH:I feel like inspiration abounds everywhere you look.
Its less about being in some special place and more about opening your eyes to whats around you.
Im constantly inspired by art, what I see from others, conversations, and books.
I lovecraft and any artisanship.
MC: Are you reading anything that’s doing that right now?
Im working on a new protection symbol for the fall, and this book is really relevant to that.
I like to immerse myself in a symbol and the tenet I’m considering.
MC: What role does jewelry play in your philosophies?
BH:I purposely design classic jewelry because I want my pieces to last a lifetime and feel familiar.
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