farpitzs.
fyi: farpitzs means "all dressed up" in yiddish.
jennifer behr’s spring 2013 lookbook make me wish i were more of a hair accessories person. by that, i mean that if i put something in/on my hair, that i keep it on for the entirety of a day, which i have yet to do since childhood when mother zucker attempted to get me prettified for temple with little colored barrettes that i would promptly pull out ten minutes later. (sorry, mom!)
jennifer behr revealed her spring/summer 2013 collection of blinged-out hair accessories, but do you notice something new? jewelry, y’all! indeed, behr has taken those big rhinestones and translated them into pieces for your neck.
what makes a holiday party special? it isn’t the eggnog or trimming the tree (in my case, the menorah)—no, it’s all about having an excuse to dress up and put on something sparkly. thus, the jennifer behr fall/winter 2012 collection has the perfect topper for any look. sure, they’re pricy pieces, but heart-stoppingly beautiful.
what is your most prized possession?
My racing bicycle. I don’t get to ride as much as I want, but it makes me so happy when I do.
how do you treat yo’self?
By taking a night totally off at home to sit on my front stoop with sushi takeout and a new book. I’m reading Murakami’s ‘What I talk about when I talk about Running’ now. O, and I have a serious material addiction, I have a treasure trove of incredibly rare materials and trims that I just can’t part with.
who is the ‘jennifer behr’ girl? (your ideal consumer.)
We did a really interesting project last year and ended up polling a broad range of people we work with – stylists, editors, buyers and friends – and the words that kept coming up were: independent, strong, and sophisticated. Even though many of our pieces are quite delicate, it can take some chutzpah to put something on your head. So our customers can range across all sorts of demographic groups but they are all beautiful, creative women that are hunting for fashion that is very current but utterly timeless and unique at the same time.
why do you do what you do?
Because I fell in love with making things, and every season I love designing new pieces and then seeing them out and about in the world. Headpieces have such a rich and amazing history – they have always been worn by eccentrics, queens, and tribal warriors – and it’s so exciting to make them for the modern world.
learn more about jennifer behr on her website or by following her on tumblr.
oh, jennifer behr, you slay me. every season reveals new and unique hairpieces unsurpassed by any designer in the industry. they’re like works of art for your coif. that being said, your latest lookbook was no different with its spiked leathers, champagne crystals, lush knits, gold metal arrangements, and just a hint of gothic revival.
(click on the top image to see all the fall/winter 2012 looks in their hi res glory.)
