Breathing Life into the Basic White Shirt

I want to tell you a little secret about the magic of a white shirt. You can dress them up or down and wear them almost anywhere - think of Sharon Stone's famous 1998 Oscar ensemble.

Anne Fontaine knows this secret. She founded her eponymous fashion line on the basis of that very idea, and continues to produce the most gorgeous variations on the white shirt each season.

Her boutiques, which have begun to crop up around the world, are small and minimal, with walls lined with an array of white and black shirts, each one a unique variation on a similar theme.

All of them are waiting for you, in anticipation of that special creative job interview, rehearsal dinner ensemble, candlelit dinner, or even visit to the supermarket. Because, you know, you can never look too elegant.





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