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

All in the Family: Fresh for the Holidays

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

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