W
ith more than two
decades of fashion
slayage under her
belt, June Ambrose has built
the kind of larger-than-life
career that’s the stuff of legend.
The creative director, costume
designer and self-professed
#Rockmom is the mastermind
behind some of the most epic
fashion moments in history.
From Missy Elliott’s inflatable
vinyl “The Rain (Supa Dupa
Fly)” jumpsuit to Beyoncé’s and
Jay-Z’s stunning On The Run
Tour outfits, the celebrity
stylist’s cultural impact is
unmatched. The media maven
got her start with Uptown/
MCA Records after ditching a
job in corporate finance; she
would go on to work with such
music icons as Alicia Keys, Mary
J. Blige and Diddy, ushering in
the “shiny suit era” of the 1990’s.
In 2006 she penned Effortless
Style, sharing advice for flaw-
less dressing with the masses.
When it comes to her own
threads, Ambrose injects the
same in-your-face ethos that is
the trademark of her work. Her
swoon-worthy IG feed captures
her serving up distressed
denim and designer sneaks on
the weekend, while her exqui-
site red-carpet ensembles
deliver just as much drama
as the styles on her A-list cli-
ents Kerry Washington and
Gabrielle Union. Get motivated
by Ambrose’s chic gear this fall.
Class is in session.STREET-STYLE STAR
From left: Leaving
Good Morning
America’s Times Square
studio; attending a
Christian Siriano runway
show; picture-perfect
at Dennis Basso during
NYFW; front-row-fab at
Concept Korea.Whether you choose
mink or maribou,
there’s no better
way to glam up your
appearance than
with a statement fur.
Ambrose definitely
knows a thing or
two about workingthe trend into her
winter wardrobe,
as she often rocks
fur-trimmed coats
and fuzzy toppers
once temperatures
drop. While this isn’t
a new concept, it’s
Ambrose’s masterfulmix that keeps things
fresher than ever,
from slinky dresses
and plaid separates
to sequin trousers
and strappy heels.
Don’t be afraid to
give your warm-
weather must-havesthe cold-weather
treatment by pairing
with fur trapper
hats, chubbies and
luxe scarves. Opt for
faux options from
Fabulous Furs and
House of Fluff for an
animal-free take.Winter is all
about
layering in
style.”
—JUNE AMBROSEFUR REALSTATEMENT HEELS
From Alaïa strappies
to Prada wedges,
Ambrose’s shoe picks
elevate the game. Take
your footwear from hum-
drum to haute as you
upgrade your arsenal
with playful pumps and
statement booties.PRINTS, PLEASE
Ambrose is never one to
shy away from bold pat-
terns, and her expert
use of print is a surefire
way to stand out from
the pack. Inject a bit of
whimsy into your attire
this season with colorful
winter florals that will
get you noticed.CL
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