All in the Family: Fresh for the Holidays
Come holiday time, not only do parents have to maneuver a spectrum of attire directives, but dressing littles in a way that pleases both parties is an actual art form. Here, we tapped two art-world moms–and their style-wise kiddos—to show us how to put the fun back in festive dressing.
Casey Fremont
+ sons Rex & Casper
Executive Director of the Art Production Fund
+ sons Rex & Casper
Executive Director of the Art Production Fund
ON CASEY
LODENTAL Faux Fur Robe Coat, goop, $420;
GUCCI Psychedelic Flower Silk Shirt, Gucci, $1,800;
SLEEPY JONES Marina PJ Shirt, goop, $158
GUCCI Wool-Silk Pleated Skirt, Gucci, $1,300;
GUCCI Leather Mid-Heel Pump with Bow, Gucci, $1,150;
GUCCI Crystal Studded Butterfly Necklace, Gucci, price upon request
ON REX
GUCCI Children’s Bat Jacquard Wool Sweater, Gucci, $345;
WINTER WATER FACTORY Leggings, Winter Water Factory, $32;
GUCCI Children’s Glitter Sneaker with Web, Gucci, $330;
TOKYOBIKE Little Tokyobike, goop gift, $295
ON CASPER
BONPOINT 67 Cardigan Honey, Bonpoint, $175
GUCCI Children’s Linen T-Shirt with Wolves Print, Gucci, $195;
GUCCI Children’s Stone-Washed Denim Pant, Gucci, $380;
GUCCI Toddler Leather Sneaker with Web, Gucci, $310
#1 HOLIDAY HACK: Elf On the Shelf! Arts & crafts project: Decorating cookies, making gingerbread houses, good old-fashioned coloring. kid-approved dish: Sage-butter pasta. Work-to-party outfit: Jumpsuits, then swap out sneakers or slides for the highest heels. EGgnog or Apple Cider: Definitely apple cider!
ON CASEY
GUCCI Silk Shirt with Neck Tie, Gucci, $1,400;
RE/DONE High-Rise Ankle Crop, goop, $305;
GUCCI Gucci Jordaan GG Velvet Loafer, Gucci, $730
GUCCI GG Marmot Large Shoulder Bag, Gucci, $2,590
GUCCI Crystal Studded Butterfly Ring, Gucci, $400
ON REX
GUCCI Children’s Space Snake Print Sweatshirt, Gucci, $460;
H&M Slim Fit Jeans, H&M, $15;
GUCCI Children’s Suede Sneaker with Web, Gucci, $335
WOVENPLAY Deerskin Pony Vest, Wovenplay, $85;
WINTER WATER FACTORY Long-Sleeve Tee, Winter Water Factory, $38;
BODEN Cozy Long Johns, Boden, $48;
GUCCI Children’s Hat with Tiger Jacquard, Gucci, $165;
GUCCI GG Marmont Small Top Handle Bag, Gucci, $2,590;
GLOBE BRAND Outta This World Mid Skateboard, goop, $90
Favorite gift to give: APF artists towels are always amazing gifts. Zoe Buckman’s Champ embroidery edition by APF supports Zoe’s public art project. Favorite gift to receive: I love work by Zoe Buckman, Cynthia Talmadge, Sadie Barnette, and Deborah Roberts. What’s at the top of your kids’ wish-list? Legos! And bikes. Do you pick Rex and Casper’s outfits? I try to…they are pretty opinionated. I love it when I can get them into matching outfits. NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION: Drink more water.
ON CASEY
GUCCI Striped Tweed V-Neck Dress, Gucci, $2,980;
TORY SPORT Colorblock Velcro Sneakers, Shopbhop, $198;
GUCCI GG Marmot Small Top Handle Bag, Gucci, $2,590;
GUCCI Le Marché Des Merveilles, 38mm, Gucci, $1,100
ON REX
GUCCI Children’s Merino Sweater with Tiger, Gucci, $395;
GUCCI Children’s Cotton Pant with Tiger, Gucci, $375;
GLOBE BRAND Outta This World Mid Skateboard, goop, $90
ON CASPER
WOVENPLAY Deerskin Pony Vest, Wovenplay, $85;
WINTER WATER FACTORY Long-Sleeve Tee, Winter Water Factory, $38;
BODEN Cozy Long Johns, Boden, $48;
GUCCI Children’s Hat with Tiger Jacquard, Gucci, $165
Isolde Brielmaier
+ daughter Farrah
Executive Director of Arts, Culture & Community at Westfield
+ daughter Farrah
Executive Director of Arts, Culture & Community at Westfield
GUCCI Striped Tweed Jacket, Gucci, $2,980;
GOOP LABEL Courtney Flannel PJ Onesie, goop, $395;
GUCCI Leather Mid-Heel T-Strap Sandal, Gucci, $1,250;
MICHELLE FANTACI Diamond Nomad Fan Drop Earrings, goop, $1,890
Arts & crafts project: We love to make-up stories and then create our own books with hand-drawn pictures all fastened together with a staple. kid-approved dish: Flour tortilla with beans and rice. Work-to-party outfit: Flowing dress or skirt with flats or sneakers, to flowing dress or skirt with heels, a leather jacket, jewelry, and red lips. EGgnog or Apple Cider: Apple Cider.
ON ISOLDE
GUCCI Wool Jacket with Web Bows, Gucci, $2,800;
GUCCI Ignasi Monreal Print T-Shirt, Gucci, $830;
GUCCI Wool Skirt with Web, Gucci, $980;
GREATS Blush Royale Sneaker, goop, $179;
KIM DUNHAM Spirit Animal Ring, goop, $2,400
ON FARRAH
SLEEPY JONES Marina PJ Shirt, goop, $148;
GUCCI Children’s Sweatshirt with Diamond, Gucci, $375;
OEUF Leggings, Oeuf, $34;
BODEN Velvet Bear Slippers, Boden $19
ON ISOLDE
DÔEN Bee Sweater, DÔEN, $348;
WOLFORD Colorado Bodysuit, Wolford, $250;
GUCCI Flower Embroidered Legging with Stripe, Gucci, $1,800;
GUCCI Leather Mid-Heel Pump with Bow, Gucci, $1,150
GUCCI Sylvie Leather Mini Chain Bag, Gucci, $1,980
ON FARRAH
GUCCI Children’s Tiger Jaquard Wool Knit Sweater, Gucci, $350;
WOVENPLAY Charm Blouse, Wovenplay, $78;
GUCCI Children’s Silk Skirt, Gucci, $695;
GUCCI Children’s Princetown Leather Slipper, Gucci, $365;
LINUS Lil Dutchi 20″, Linus, $299
Favorite gift to give: Anything from the MoMA Design Store and/or candles, bought in-store and online. Favorite gift to receive: A spa-day. What’s at the top of FARRAH’S wish-list? A bunk bed and a puppy (gulp). Does Farrah pick out her own clothes? Yes, Farrah picks out her own clothes from head to toe in a very lengthy process every morning. NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION: I plan to grow more involved in social justice and human rights issues: mass incarceration and criminal justice reform. Plus, carve out more quality downtime for family and friends.
Photographer: Dario Catellani
Models: Casey Freemont,
Casper Freemont,
Rex Freemont,
Isolde Brielmaier,
Farrah Brielmaier
Stylist: Sarah Clary
Hair: Shin Go
Makeup: Yumi Lee
