A little like Picasso without his paints, Nina Garcia was recently separated from her beloved wardrobe during an apartment remodeling. When she'd sneak back home to snatch what she called "items I couldn't imagine living without"--amassed throughout her long fashion career--she wondered if there was a book in all this. Hence, The One Hundred: A Guide to the Pieces Every Stylish Woman Must Own (Collins). Here, a select few of her no-fail style favorites.
Nina\'s Necessities
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brown bag pictured on the runway
Hermes Birkin: The bag you can bank on.
Nina\'s Necessities
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the one hundred book by nina garcia
The One Hundred: A Guide to the Pieces Every Stylish Woman Must Own (Collins) favorites.
Nina\'s Necessities
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travel bag by louis vuitton
Investment bag: Snag icon status for yourself (and future granddaughter!). $685, Louis Vuitton; (866) VUITTON.
Nina\'s Necessities
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black peacoat
Peacoat: Commands attention, whether authentic surplus or designer. $750, Burberry; burberry.com for stores.
Nina\'s Necessities
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gold ring
Signet ring: With family crest or just for fun. $950, Tiffany & Co.; tiffany.com.
Nina\'s Necessities
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black ankle booties
Ankle booties: Worn with black tights, legs go on forever. $825, Christian Louboutin; (310) 247-9300.
Nina\'s Necessities
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silver watch
Tank watch: Inspired by WWI French military tanks. $4100, Cartier; cartier.com for stores.
Nina\'s Necessities
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black chanel nail polish
Black nail polish: Haute couture meets hard-core for cool p.m. occasions. $20, Chanel Le Vernis Nail Colour in Black Satin; chanel.com.
Nina\'s Necessities
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gold hoop earrings
Hoops: The thinner, the better. $645, Dean Harris; barneys.com.
Nina\'s Necessities
nina garcia, fashion staples, Nina Garcia style
black and cream chanel ballet flats
Ballet flats: Sexy, sweet flats favored by both Bardot and Audrey Hepburn! $695, Chanel; (800) 550-0005.
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