LR Stories

Spotted: Your summer starter kit is here. Introducing Left On Friday X Loeffler Randall, an exclusive collaboration featuring LOF’s first ever printed suits in our signature leopard print, and Dana, a...

There are few places more heavenly than a seat at Alexis deBoschnek’s dinner table. The Catskills-based chef and two-time cookbook author infuses every meal with a charm that spans far beyond the bounds of the plate — beyond the sum of her decades of experience and the ingredients picked fresh from her kitchen garden — infusing all that she touches is a level of warmth, care, and impeccable taste. This spring, to celebrate the launch of her forthcoming title Nights and Weekends, spend a morning with Alexis at her Delhi home as she shares her thoughts on cooking as an artform, the best of her new book, and her dream dinner party outfit, self-styled in pieces from our collection.

When she founded Jack’s Wife Freda with her husband almost fifteen years ago, Maya Jankelowitz made everyone’s favorite home away from home. Today, the iconic all-day cafe has become a mainstay of New York’s culinary scene, boasting five locations — but the flagship will always be our favorite, just down the street from our SoHo shop. It was there that Maya met Jessie, the beginning of a friendship based in a shared love for making, hosting, and beautiful things, all of which inspired the exclusive apron our teams designed together. To celebrate our collaboration’s launch, join us in conversation with Maya for her secrets to impeccable hospitality, signature dishes and more, self styled in pieces from our collection.

From a friendship born from a shared love of hosting, making, and getting dressed comes an exclusive collaboration with Jack's Wife Freda. Discover the custom-made apron in our signature green...

We count ourselves very lucky to call Coco Mellors a friend. This fall, to celebrate the launch of her latest hit, Blue Sisters, we caught up with Coco on a sunny September morning in her neighborhood. Read on as Coco shares the secrets to her writing routine, favorite moments of new motherhood, and more, self styled in pieces from our collection.

Cat Chen founded Dulan Wine with a desire to foster deep connections. It’s this ethos, a commitment to building a beautiful life with intention, that suffuses everything Cat touches. Read on as Cat shares her thoughts on new beginnings, personal style, and the keys to the perfect dinner party, self styled in favorites from our fall collection.

It’s easy to feel at home with Shea McGee — with over ten years in business as a premier interior designer, it’s her specialty. Read on as Shea shares her inspirations, personal style philosophies, and her keys to the perfect dinner party, starting with the pieces from our exclusive homeware collaboration.

To step into Erin Jennie Pollard’s Clinton Hill home is to know her. Her world is wholly realized — handmade baskets strewn through the living room, and Erin at the door, confident and warm. It’s this singular aura that infuses Underwater Weaving, her basket atelier-cum-community, founded for her innate love of handicraft.

No one throws a party like Ajiri Aki. A Texan-Nigerian-turned-Parisian, Ajiri has married her ingrained love of hospitality with her practiced "joie de vivre," the recipe for her distinct glow and incomparable taste. Join us for a day at Ajiri's Paris apartment, where she shared her tips for antiquing, the perfect dinner party, and the dressing for joy.

No one throws a party like Ajiri Aki. A Texan-Nigerian-turned-Parisian, Ajiri has married her ingrained love of hospitality with her practiced "joie de vivre," the recipe for her distinct glow and incomparable taste. Join us for a day at Ajiri's Paris apartment, where she shared her tips for antiquing, the perfect dinner party, and the dressing for joy.

Sakura Smith brought a whole new meaning to the New York classic when she founded Bagel Bunny. Made with a starter passed down from a Japanese monk, her hand-rolled bagels have become true cult favorites, and Sakura with them, known for her lovingly-crafted menus, her palpable warmth, and her distinct personal style. Join us for a morning in Sakura’s Soho apartment where she shared the secrets behind her process and more, self-styled in pieces from our resort collection.

To Kate Towill, every new room is a blank canvas, a puzzle to be solved. From Post House Inn to Basic Kitchen and beyond, Kate’s work has become integral to the fabric of Charleston, a community of which we’re honored to be a part. Read on to discover the secrets to Kate’s process, her local favorites, and the keys to the perfect dinner party now. 

After painting for more than a decade, Scott Csoke still works with ceaseless creativity, their projects spanning from trompe l'oeil interiors to thoughtful expressions of queer identity. Join us for a morning in Scott's Williamsburg apartment, where they shared their process, inspirations, and wardrobe essentials, self-styled in our fall collection.

The mind behind All Kinds, Anamaria Morris's world is one we'd love to live in — a world where the colors are bright and the bows are big, overflowing with whimsy and joy. Read on to discover Anamaria's latest projects, inspirations, and neighborhood favorites, self-styled in pieces from our summer collection.

From farmer’s market mornings to golden hour, Angela Pham has the recipe for the perfect summer day, self-styled in the season’s most special.

On screen and off, Megan Ferguson's star power is undeniable — a presence that permeates her every performance, and a personality that makes us desperate to be her best friend. This summer, we spent the day with Megan in Malibu, sharing in her passions, insights, and local haunts, self-styled in her favorites from our collection.

The professor is in! A fashion historian and stylist extraordinaire, Ruby Redstone took us on a tour of our spring collection, through the ages. Follow along to discover the origin stories behind her favorite design details now!

The mind behind From Lucie, a cult Instagram bakery turned East Village mainstay, Lucie Franc de Ferriere is a confectionary visionary. This spring, we spent a perfect morning with Lucie in her 10th street storefront, where she shared the secrets behind her process, inspiration, and signature style. 

A gifted florist, even Ahna Han’s breathtaking arrangements pale in comparison to the person behind the blooms. We had the pleasure of spending the day with Ahna at her Hoboken studio, where she shared her thoughts on self expression, personal style, and flowers as love language.

With an oeuvre that includes Inside Amy Schumer, Dead to Me, Big Mouth, and more, Jessi Klein's comedic genius is undeniable — equal parts witty and biting, insightful and true. We had the pleasure of spending the day with Jessi at home in Los Angeles, where she shared the secrets behind her writing process, favorite memories, and more, self-styled in our resort collection.

A gifted author and stylist, LaTonya Yvette founded the Mae House as a place for fostering community, enlisting the help of two dear friends, Cherokee Lynn and Nicole Gonzalez. Here, LaTonya shares a look at an intimate gathering in the heart of the Mae House, attended by the women that brought it to life — a celebration of their friendship, just in time for Valentine's Day.  

Long winter nights call for dreamy dinner parties with best friends, dressed to the nines. Go behind the scenes of an evening with Lisa Przystup complete with good food and great company, self-styled in favorite event-wear.

A visionary painter and a talented wordsmith, Lindsay Adams’s artistic expression knows no bounds, spanning from the canvases she fills to the clothing she wears daily. Lindsay shared the details behind her artistic journey, photographed on a studio day self-styled in her favorites from our collection.

A talented businesswoman, founder, and gracious host, Noria Morales invited us to her beautiful Hudson home this September. Self-styled in her favorites from our fall collection (and accompanied by her dog, Delphine) Noria shared her thoughts on style, intention, and the keys to the perfect dinner party.

This summer, we spent a sunny afternoon in the East Hampton home of Alessandra Brunialti, an Italian-born textile designer who has imbued her line of luxe, hand-dyed staples with her passion for simplicity. Here, she shares her philosophies on style, family, and her East Hampton favorites, photographed with her mother, Traute, and daughter, Carmen.

On our visit to Texas this March, we spent the day with Austin-based florist Leah Pipes Meltzer, who creates ethereal, other-worldly arrangements through her studio, Serracinna. She shared the secrets behind her bouquets, her love for local blooms, and her passion for beauty, styled in our spring Ready-to-Wear collection.

On our visit to Texas this March, we spent the day with Austin-based florist Leah Pipes Meltzer, who creates ethereal, other-worldly arrangements through her studio, Serracinna. She shared the secrets behind her bouquets, her love for local blooms, and her passion for beauty, styled in our spring Ready-to-Wear collection.

We just restocked our sold out leopard Daphne sandal for summertime. Coco Mellors, a fabulous author whose debut novel will release in 2021, wore them five ways last week.

We were fortunate to be able to catch up with the lovely Kim Anderson in late February at her garden apartment in Brooklyn. Kim is the Senior Director of Brand & Content Strategy at Rent the Runway.

Jessie asked six of her friends to share how they wear LR for school drop-offs. Plus, they shared their thoughts on creativity, style, and motherhood.