The Muse and the Willows

Left alone at a historic Palm Springs hotel during the off-season, he struggled to create, until divine inspiration unexpectedly arrived

Site Staff Fashion & Style, Watch & Listen – Fashion

 

Fashion Stylist: Salavador Camarena

Location: The Willows Historic Inn

 

There is something about The Willows in Palm Spring that takes your breath away.

And no, it’s not the climb behind the property that leads to the Thomas O’Donnell house.

It seems like its own sanctuary, and yet you can see the parking lot adjacent to the Palm Springs Art Museum and the girders that let you know civilization exists just a few yards away.

It was a perfect setting for the November fashion photo shoot where you could imagine someone staying there to try and find inspiration that makes its way onto paper. Or a canvas.

Makes you wonder what Albert Einstein thought as he stood on the ground surveying the pristine beauty.

 

VIDEO: Watch behind-the-scenes footage of the photo shoot.

 

 

 

Theory Belvin Topcoat in black, $745; J Brand Kane double-weave five-pocket pant in Shiraz, $176; Salvatore Ferragamo Remigio cap-toe lace-up shoe in brown, $560, all at Saks Fifth Avenue, Palm Desert. Mr. Turk Lance Polo, $178, at Mr. Turk, Palm Springs. Ray Ban Clubmaster Flash Lenses in blue, $170, at Optical Shop of Aspen, Palm Desert.

 

Saks Fifth Avenue Collection brown/pink checked wool blazer, $998; Saks Fifth Avenue Collection flower chambray sport shirt in light indigo, $195; DL 1961 Russell slim straight jean in Valdes gray, $178; Salvatore Ferragamo Remigio cap-toe lace-up shoe in brown, $560; Hugo Boss burnt red pocket square, $50, all at Saks Fifth Avenue.

 

On her: Natori long gown in black, $275, at Saks Fifth Avenue. On him: Theory Tobias stretch-cotton sports coat in electric blue, $645; Theory Zack Winterton button-up in lush multi, $225; Theory Jake W pant in Wescombe electric blue, $275, all at Saks Fifth Avenue.

 

Vince Melrose plaid cotton sport shirt, $195; Vince leather-trimmed jogger pant, $275, all at Saks Fifth Avenue.

 

Mario Buccellati Limited Edition 18-karat rose gold watch with anthracite dial and date window, $13,900, at Frasca Jewelers.

 

Theory Zack denim sport shirt, $195; Vince luxe blend city jogger pant in dark charcoal, $245, all at Saks Fifth Avenue.

 

On her: Natori Boudoir Shangdong gown in black, $260, at Saks Fifth Avenue. On him: Sand blue pin dot jacket, $695; Hugo Boss Mason red cotton shirt, $155; Hugo Boss navy and red dots pocket square, $50, all at Saks Fifth Avenue.

 

Hugo Boss Jayden virgin wool coat plaid sport coat in medium gray, $645; Theory Autry Henley in charcoal, $145; AG Adriano Goldschmied Graduate trouser in forest green, $178; Hugo Boss pocket square in silver; $50, Salvatore Ferragamo Remigio cap-toe lace-up shoe in black, $560, all at Saks Fifth Avenue.

 

On her: Swimsuit model’s own. On him: Saks Fifth Avenue Collection triangle cashmere sweater in gray, $395; Salvatore Ferragamo Remigio cap-toe lace-up shoe in brown, $560, all at Saks Fifth Avenue. Mr. Turk Ferdinard trouser in deep sand, $288, at Mr. Turk.