BUCK IT just shop
We've been cooped up, hazmat clothed and stressed out. We think we all deserve a little reprieve. Even if you're just window shopping, delight yourself in these wonderful brands and visit their sites for special shipping codes and sales. So, what are you waiting for? Join the ride and support each other. You might just find your new go to for you, your best friend and your horse. Scrolling down is easy. 3 categories Yourself, Dream Big, Your Pony. Each brand has bold links to shop from. Acquaint yourself. All of us at EQluxe wish you and your loved ones [...]
Show girl
The December issue of Elle Canada 2010 transforms Crystal Renn into an equestrian goddess in Show Girl. In front of Leda and St. Jacques’ lens, Crystal is all luxe elegance in red and black ensembles styled by Fritz.
Lana goes Horsey
If we could just post every photoshoot where Steven Klein uses horses it would be lovely. We should probably do a feature on him in a future issue. He'd make a fabulous cover story. Well anyway we're just gonna go all fashion gone rogue on this and we're gonna start posting editorials we love featuring equestrian style and horses. There ya go. Executive decision made under boredom. Enjoy. Lana Del Rey takes the spotlight on the Fall Preview 2017 cover of V Magazine. Lensed by Steven Klein, the singer wears a Ralph Laurent jacket with a Saint Laurent shirt and [...]
Life’s all Bleach
Wait what? Yes, you heard me. The world has taken a turn. I'm sure there's not one person out there who would disagree that their daily grind now involves some form of bleach. At home we use it. We're using it at the barn. I'm dizzy from the smell of bleach everywhere. Well, there are alternatives. I'm not saying that bleach is bad. I love bleach, you can't go wrong with bleach. I'm just saying I can't stand the smell anymore. Here are some basic alternatives and DIY add-ons that will still keep the dreaded Covid _19 at bay and [...]
Gaucho Girl for Elle Italy
We love seeing Equestrian Fashion soar! It's invigorating watching how accepting the concept of fashion + horses has become as of late. Isn't it just Wonderful?! Here we grab some images of Maartje Verhoef as she takes a ride on ELLE Italy’s January 22nd, 2020 cover. Captured by Gilles Bensimon, the Dutch beauty poses on a white horse wearing a look from Brunello Cucinelli a brand we love and featured in our Fall EQluxe fashion editorial. Accompanying images show Maartje modeling equestrian inspired looks for an editorial titled, ‘Gaucho Girl‘. Styled by Benedetta Dell’Orto, featuring labels like Giorgio Armani, Gucci [...]
JUMP for Hermès
Everyone knows we are huge Hermès fans here. We try to implement their style into our fashion shoots, we have featured the luxury brand numerous times and we follow their Coversations in Movement video series as well. As equestrians, it's official we all covet Hermès. It was exciting to see our favorite house playing homage to the sport by lining the entrance to the runway with jumper poles. It was even more fun to see the play on the jumper colors and poles in the new collection. Without a doubt, if you're an equestrian you can find folly in the [...]
CHANEL need we say more?
So it's nice to see a little equestrian flowing off the runways. The jockey boot is a very nice touch, and we all know how Milton Menasco feels about polka dotted tights! So, it looks like Chanel is point on in our Equestrian community. Bravo! Thanks for listening Chanel. hahaha #parisfashionweek
GUCCI #OfCourseAHorse
For Gucci it's no surprise that their S/S 2020 campaign would be well "out there". Creative Director and Designer Alessandro Michele enlisted Director Yorgos Lanthimos of "The Lobster" knowing it would not only be a little strange but most likely involve animals? Lucky guess, I think not. We were super pleased to see our favorite spirit animal, the HORSE, gracing the pages of the campaign and the fashion film. Lanthimos creates a surreal world where fashion is clearly in the eye of the beholder and a pony is your partner in crime. Scroll through below and see Los Angeles in [...]
Fly with the Eagles.
Riding with a helmet and sunglasses can sometimes be a little daunting. Most of the time you can't really see through the lens or there's an uncomfortable fit. We've all been there. Most of us have experienced that annoying rub or slip down the nose or worst yet that blinding oncoming sunlight. Sure we'd love to invest in some protective eye gear, but in the end, we usually choose something that looks cool and that we don't really care about. Accidents do happen and I'm not squashing my Diors. I'm just not. I don't care how good they look. So, [...]
ICONIC issue available in PRINT
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GIDDY UP
It's trending. Ponies, cowboys, boots and hats are making a comeback and we couldn't be happier. We imagine by next fall we will have gone full circle and there will be breeches once again parading down the runway. But for now, It's all about the RANCH. For 2020 Resort, Donatella Versace went West, referencing rodeo queens. Women she felt exuded the sexy spirit of adventure and a fearless femininity. The mythology of the American West was one of her brother Gianni’s enduring fascinations; in 1992 he made headlines with a collection featuring cowboys and cowgirls in studded black leather regalia, [...]
Mary’s Botanicals: Yes Please
Over Christmas I was given a little travel kit with a lovely super scented assortment of natural products by Mary's Botanicals designed for the horse and rider. Let's just say, I'm addicted to the peppermint lip balm, the OTTB loves his muscle spray and my entryway now smells like a wonderful clove induced wonderland as opposed to an equestrian mud room. Mary's B won my heart immediately so I was especially excited to try some more products. All of Mary's products are researched and natural based with infinite avenues for applications and can be used on horses, humans and even [...]
What’s all the hate about?
So here's the deal, I waited until the buzz wore off and decided I'd address this really cool editorial that caused quite a hate fest on the equine media channels. Firstly, I'll start by saying that whenever a fashion magazine, such as ELLE, comes out with a horse on the cover I'm excited and I look at it as a win for EQluxe as this is what we're trying to do. Now, the thing that bothered me about this editorial is that whomever the art director was they were not a horse person, as they would have never chosen the [...]
BREEDERS’ CUP what you need to know
THE CLASSIC It's time! Saturday November 3 it's the running of the BREEDERS' CUP CLASSIC! How many of you West Coasters are bumming out right now that you're not at Santa Anita or Del Mar today? I am. For the last few years we have always designed our Novembers' around the Cup. This November it just so happened that the Cup is being held at the famous Churchill Downs in Louisville KY so none of us know what to do with our weekend. EQluxe will be proudly represented at the VIP hotel lounges so I guess we're there in spirit...but [...]
50 years of Taste
No one can pull off a pair of jeans and cowboy boots topped with a tuxedo better than Ralph Lauren. As a brand, RL can quite simply be summed up into 3 words; style, taste and tradition. For 50 years Ralph Lauren has been delivering rugged rancher looks for play, streamlined tailoring for work and stunning silhouettes for night that we can all agree might as well be the American equivalent of apple pie because it's just as synonymous. From Polo to Gatsby pinstripes he took an elevated lifestyle and made it available and appreciated by all. Yesterday during New [...]
ARIAT Terrain Pro Zip Review
Written by Emily M When I mentioned I was interested in pursuing some endurance riding I was suggested the ARIAT Terrain Pro Zip Boots. As a rider I was a little skeptical as they seemed more like a hiking boot than a riding boot. A little chunky if you will in the heel. Disclaimer. I have a memory of having hiking boots stuck in my stirrups. I was 8, it was winter, and my pony was frisky that day. I wasn't dragged nor did I fall off, but having your boot stuck in a stirrup to any degree is never [...]
Beauty Leg Up
Ok, so anyone who knows me understands my obsession with beauty products. Having a life of sensitive skin and strange reactions, I'm a firm believer in try it first and see what happens. So, I was super thrilled when I learned about this skincare line Bibimbap as it was designed by an Equestrian with equestrians in mind. So a little reach out and follow on instagram and like magic the creator Lynn Mueller was happy enough to share with us and you her new product line. What was in the package: The Cleanser, The Healing Salve, The Serum, The Moisturizer [...]
CHLOE and the HORSES
Chloe is not new to the steed-emblazoned looks. Natacha Ramsay Levi is still riding high on her equestrian 70s statements and it has proven the fashion house well so why stop there? Resort is full of jersey dresses, blouses and chunky jewelry that has the horse stamp all over it. We thank you Natacha for once again bucking the norm and embracing the beloved horse. Here are some of our favs from the collection
The Collection Dior resort 2019
We are so obsessed with the new collection and show we had to do another blog about our stand outs.. We will also be doing a backstage feature in the new issue out June 22nd. Enjoy!
DIOR holy escaramuzas!
On Friday, Dior kicked off the first of three Resort 2019 shows to take place in France Louis Vuitton and Gucci are following suit. Dior Billed the show as “Diorodeo,” and paid homage to the Mexican horsewomen known as the escaramuzas, horseback performers who defied Mexican tradition and won the right to join the normally male-dominated sport. It also referenced Chilean author Isabel Allende’s novel, The House of Spirits, which stars independent female characters. Taking place in the Grandes Ecuries du Domaine de Chantilly in a riding ring decorated with Maypole ribbons, the show had front-row guests gladly opting for [...]
TOP 5 COUTURELLA BELT BAGS
It’s not called a FANNY PACK any longer. We’ve progressed. What you want is a BELT BAG or a HOLSTER. And it's a great little accessory for street to stable or vice versa. It's the must have for Spring for men and women actually. So, since we're heading into the desert and we're doing a Coachella Couturella roundup and we've decided it's a pain in the butt (no pun intended) to have a backpack or handbag..we're voting for the holster/belt bag. Here's our top 5. ATELIER CG ride holster equestrian leather belt bag $289.00 RAG & BONE ellis [...]
