Girl of The Month: Dree Hemingway
Though you might not know it at first glance, Dree Hemingway is the female equivalent of a speeding bullet. That's right, our latest Girl of the Month is off like a shot and quickly becoming the next new name on everyone's lips. The former ballerina-turned-model's ultra-quick ascent can be attributed to a number of factors—such as her extreme beauty and intriguing pedigree (her great-grandpa is Ernest, mom is Mariel)—but at WhoWhatWear.com, we’re just wild about her excellent personal style.
If you need proof of Hemingway's swift rise, we'd like to offer the following tidbit for your consideration. In the past month alone, she's popped up in the most important glossies around, appearing in the March ELLE as a part of a story on Alexander Wang, as the sole subject of Vogue's back of the book Index: Checklist, and featured in a Craig McDean-photographed fashion editorial for Interview.
Plus, this darling girl—all coltish limbs and incredibly healthy hair—was the star of Halston's fall collection. In lieu of a traditional runway show, this season Halston created a short web video of the various autumnal looks and features Hemingway running (with a grande jeté or two) down a Manhattan street. It's an unusual and fresh presentation, and definitely worth watching. All that said, perhaps the most compelling development in Hemingway's career is the fact that she's been anointed by none other than Riccardo Tisci. On this coming Sunday, Hemmingway will make her Fall 09 runway debut at Givenchy, where she's booked exclusively for this fashion season. Exciting stuff!
Aside from all these interesting developments, what intrigues us about Hemingway is her thoroughly cool style and personality. She cites Edie Sedgewick in Ciao Manhattan as a wardrobe influence and confesses to being addicted to the incomparable website, JakandJil.com. (As a bona fide shoe hound, Hemingway appreciates Jak & Jil founder Tommy Ton's footwear-photographing proclivities.) Like most girls, our GOTM is mad about Alexander Wang and waxes enthusiastic about his new shoe line, particularly his Alexis Fringe Boots ($595) and Carrington Perforated Boots ($575, Kirna Zabete: 212.941.9656). When asked about her favorite designers, the list was emblematic of her taste level and named all the usual chic suspects: Balenciaga, Rick Owens, Givenchy, Lanvin, and Balmain.
We couldn't tell you how Hemingway developed such super-stylish sensibilities, but we do know that her wardrobe preferences tend to be quite Parisian in nature—with a dash of California casual thrown in for good measure. For example, at a recent party for Los Angeles Confidential magazine (far left image), Hemingway wore a vintage plaid shirt unbuttoned over Agent Provocateur's Gangster Bra ($170), and a pair of J Brand Cigarette Jeans
($159) tucked into Miu Miu boots. The bralette is very current (see: Alexander Wang, Prada) while the oversized button-down is a classic choice. Regarding the latter, CP Shades' Marissa Plaid Shirt
($150) is a smart, in-stock version of Hemingway's top.
This ability to blend the timeless with the timely shows up again and again in Hemingway's outfit selections. At the New York City Ballet's opening night party (second from left), the model combined a slightly sheer, yet modestly cut, Patrick Rzepski dress with a tailored Zara blazer. Wisely, she added a kinky pair of A.F. Vandevorst triple-strap heels to sex the whole look up. You can create your own version of this look with Elizabeth and James' Strapless Lingerie Dress ($375), as well as either Report Signature's Dita Heels ($195) or Christin Michaels' Rena Heels
($114).
Additionally, we adore Hemingway’s fondness for a black, white, and gray color palette: it’s simple, stark, and sophisticated. The oversized Alexander Wang Herringbone Jacket ($486.50, on sale) she wore to the MCM boutique opening (center image) was a chic backdrop for her cherry red patent MCM clutch (Mulberry’s Long Locked Purse ($292) is a good alternative). A little hit of red also enlivened an outfit she wore while in Sundance (second from right). The bright orange-red lipstick dressed up a Raquel Allegra Shredded Tank ($198), Ksubi Slim Straight Jeans
($215), Humanoid cardigan, and Lanvin flats. Hemingway’s final look required no such pop of color; it’s flawless just the way it is. The model wore a head-to-toe Calvin Klein Collection ensemble to the Fall 08 show last month, which was just the icing on the impeccable cake!
Photos of Dree Hemingway, Getty Images
If you need proof of Hemingway's swift rise, we'd like to offer the following tidbit for your consideration. In the past month alone, she's popped up in the most important glossies around, appearing in the March ELLE as a part of a story on Alexander Wang, as the sole subject of Vogue's back of the book Index: Checklist, and featured in a Craig McDean-photographed fashion editorial for Interview.
Plus, this darling girl—all coltish limbs and incredibly healthy hair—was the star of Halston's fall collection. In lieu of a traditional runway show, this season Halston created a short web video of the various autumnal looks and features Hemingway running (with a grande jeté or two) down a Manhattan street. It's an unusual and fresh presentation, and definitely worth watching. All that said, perhaps the most compelling development in Hemingway's career is the fact that she's been anointed by none other than Riccardo Tisci. On this coming Sunday, Hemmingway will make her Fall 09 runway debut at Givenchy, where she's booked exclusively for this fashion season. Exciting stuff!
Aside from all these interesting developments, what intrigues us about Hemingway is her thoroughly cool style and personality. She cites Edie Sedgewick in Ciao Manhattan as a wardrobe influence and confesses to being addicted to the incomparable website, JakandJil.com. (As a bona fide shoe hound, Hemingway appreciates Jak & Jil founder Tommy Ton's footwear-photographing proclivities.) Like most girls, our GOTM is mad about Alexander Wang and waxes enthusiastic about his new shoe line, particularly his Alexis Fringe Boots ($595) and Carrington Perforated Boots ($575, Kirna Zabete: 212.941.9656). When asked about her favorite designers, the list was emblematic of her taste level and named all the usual chic suspects: Balenciaga, Rick Owens, Givenchy, Lanvin, and Balmain.
We couldn't tell you how Hemingway developed such super-stylish sensibilities, but we do know that her wardrobe preferences tend to be quite Parisian in nature—with a dash of California casual thrown in for good measure. For example, at a recent party for Los Angeles Confidential magazine (far left image), Hemingway wore a vintage plaid shirt unbuttoned over Agent Provocateur's Gangster Bra ($170), and a pair of J Brand Cigarette Jeans
This ability to blend the timeless with the timely shows up again and again in Hemingway's outfit selections. At the New York City Ballet's opening night party (second from left), the model combined a slightly sheer, yet modestly cut, Patrick Rzepski dress with a tailored Zara blazer. Wisely, she added a kinky pair of A.F. Vandevorst triple-strap heels to sex the whole look up. You can create your own version of this look with Elizabeth and James' Strapless Lingerie Dress ($375), as well as either Report Signature's Dita Heels ($195) or Christin Michaels' Rena Heels
Additionally, we adore Hemingway’s fondness for a black, white, and gray color palette: it’s simple, stark, and sophisticated. The oversized Alexander Wang Herringbone Jacket ($486.50, on sale) she wore to the MCM boutique opening (center image) was a chic backdrop for her cherry red patent MCM clutch (Mulberry’s Long Locked Purse ($292) is a good alternative). A little hit of red also enlivened an outfit she wore while in Sundance (second from right). The bright orange-red lipstick dressed up a Raquel Allegra Shredded Tank ($198), Ksubi Slim Straight Jeans
Photos of Dree Hemingway, Getty Images
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Posted by: Anki | 2009-10-14 07:20:37
Nepotism sucks.
Posted by: Aitch | 2009-04-07 12:47:35
The look on the far left lower corner is the best plaid shirt/skinny jeans combo we've seen for a while. Great pick!!
Posted by: TheTinaTangCrew | 2009-03-26 13:19:19
Her great-grandpa is Ernest Hemingway?! And shes gorgeous?! And she has amazing style?! As an English major and a fashion enthusiast, this girl can't get much better.
Posted by: nicole | 2009-03-10 13:50:55
amazing style, love it! good pick!
Posted by: chelsea | 2009-03-09 14:40:43
Love her!! http://www.itsonlyfashion.net
Posted by: robi | 2009-03-09 12:10:34
i like the blazers http://proportion.typepad.com
Posted by: haley | 2009-03-09 07:31:13
stunning
Posted by: sarah | 2009-03-08 22:20:07
How much does she look like Olivia Palermo in the outfit on the far right?!!
Posted by: erica | 2009-03-08 12:44:33
She's got cute style, and a cute face, but nothing too extraordinary. exquisillusiore.blogspot.com exquisillusiore.blogspot.com exquisillusiore.blogspot.com exquisillusiore.blogspot.com
Posted by: Hadley | 2009-03-07 12:32:06
There is nothing here that I have not seen before. In my opinion she looks like every other celeb out there.
Posted by: Lori | 2009-03-06 18:50:25
she makes sculptural look soft, work it Dr. Dree.
Posted by: kaylee | 2009-03-06 15:46:34
i am in love with the calvin suit yummm :) beautyandthestreet.blogspot.com
Posted by: Amber | 2009-03-06 15:28:38
Lovely style! Love the third and fourth looks the most.
Posted by: Amy | 2009-03-06 15:14:10
love all of it. I can't wait to find a pair of nude heels and those flats are intriguing me more! great style.
Posted by: kris | 2009-03-06 14:56:24
Great style. I love the middle look, and the shoes she wore with the sheer dress (!). This is the first post I've been excited about for a while, good job WWW. And as a side note- her hair is really pretty!
Posted by: r | 2009-03-06 14:25:01
wow she's gorgeous! loving the mix of masculine tailoring and pretty dresses and tops *great post*
Posted by: N | 2009-03-06 12:52:51
Love Ernest and now I'm loving Dree. And I'm kind of obsessed with that Alex. Wang jacket. How did I miss that?
Posted by: Elizabeth | 2009-03-06 12:39:59
gorgeous with amazing hair. of course. hannahwanna.blogspot.com
Posted by: hannah | 2009-03-06 12:16:27
I LOVE Dree!! I love that you featured her, she deserves it x x krystal from whatisrealityanyway.com
Posted by: krystal | 2009-03-06 11:47:17
*gush*...to be the granddaughter of Ernest Hemingway..... The last look is very chic.
Posted by: little m | 2009-03-06 11:14:34
I'm from England and i've never heard of her but very, very good style! She dresses her age and doesn't look like a fashion victim.
Posted by: Benjamin | 2009-03-06 10:46:18
I blogged about her recently. She is so prettyyyy! :) - http://littleplastichorses.blogspot.com - I'm Cat! x
Posted by: Call ME Cat | 2009-03-06 10:15:52
Dree is an incredibly nice person. I met her a few months ago and she left a great impression. Pleasantly surprised to see her here and happy she's experiencing this new success - the Givenchy news is amazing.
Posted by: kelsey | 2009-03-06 10:14:07
WOW I have never heard of her before but yes she does have great style, she is defiantly someone that I can look for style tips from. come see me- noirblancetrougepartout.blogspot.com
Posted by: s | 2009-03-06 10:08:40
I love Dree! Especially in Halston's collection! http://noiretro.livejournal.com/23582.html I posted the link there if you'd like to see :) xoxo, Jei http://noiretro.cjb.net
Posted by: Jei | 2009-03-06 09:45:34
I like... very similar to my taste. (Except for 2nd from left).
Posted by: fashi0nlover | 2009-03-06 09:31:16
There's nothing new or innovative here *shrug*. Sometimes the whole "effortless" thing is overrated and kinda of a cope out to those with uber derivative style.
Posted by: sheena | 2009-03-06 09:25:21
Love her style so cute and effortless. Really like her blazers and Chanel bag! http://www.lovellegirl.blogspot.com/
Posted by: Tara | 2009-03-06 08:52:56
I like her style. I can easily utilize things I already have to mimic her look. She also looks cute in the tapered trouser, which I really want to try!
Posted by: SheShe | 2009-03-06 08:10:22
love her efforless yet very chic style! especially the shredded tank, grey cardigan, and slim jeans! fashionhedonism.blogspot.com
Posted by: Christing | 2009-03-06 07:54:11
I agree completely! Awesome style!
Posted by: pepa xavier | 2009-03-06 05:51:09
great style- particularly the calvin.
Posted by: fran | 2009-03-06 03:06:19