The Lifestyle Guide:
An Upstate of Mind
Welcome to our latest Lifestyle Guide, where we cross off must-do activities and take our new arrivals for a spin in a bucket-list location. This season’s destination: Hudson Valley, New York.
We’re welcoming fall in our own way—by savoring the simple things that bring joy and respite after a busy summer. This much-needed change of pace is best enjoyed over a long weekend in NY’s Hudson Valley, where the days feel slower, the layers feel cozier, and the bustle of city life feels like a million miles away.
Set the tone for an ideal country weekend with a morning of floral arranging with Queen Anne’s lace and wild thistle. A handcrafted skirt made from vintage saris is sure to get your creative juices flowing.
Cozy knits are back in rotation, and we couldn’t be more excited. Embrace the chill in a cabled midi dress and your trusty Barbour® (aka, the quintessential fall outfit).
For the guys, an upstate escape calls for a laid-back uniform of workwear-inspired basics—comfortable enough to hang in, rugged enough for when he actually gets put to work.
Fall provides an open invitation to lean into texture, from your outfit to your extras. Pair a leather skirt with a lush Italian suede bag for added dimension (and drama).
It wouldn’t be fall upstate without busting out your Barbour® collection. First introduced in 1979 and renamed in 1994, their iconic quilted Liddesdale Jacket celebrates its 30th anniversary this year.
Come for the seasonal prints, stay for the seasonal treats. NY State is home to over 600 apple orchards, with most of them concentrated in the Hudson Valley.
As temps start to drop, the turtleneck (finally) steps back into the spotlight. We’re embracing earthy color combos like lush green and ochre in all the chunky knits.
No one aces wedding guest dresses better than Ulla Johnson, from elevated paisleys for a farmhouse ceremony to a dramatic maxi for a black tie back in the city.
Whether you’re spending your final day antiquing or apple picking, cap off the perfect country weekend in an up-for-anything outfit—a 70s-style floral top with wide-leg Japanese denim.
Before heading back to the city, make a pit stop in Kingston’s Stockade district to check out some of the oldest architecture in NY and hit up their famous farmer’s market.