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How LTW Became And Just Like That's Breakout Style Star

Jan 18 2022 - 10:55am

If you stop to read the comments on the And Just Like That costumes Instagram page [1], run by wardrobe extraordinaires [2] Molly Rogers and Danny Santiago, you'll quickly find Lisa Todd Wexley (aka LTW) to be the new breakout style star from the HBO Max reboot series [3]. Played by Nicole Ari Parker [4] (also famous for her roles in Boogie Nights, Remember the Titans, and Showtime's Soul Food), Lisa is Charlotte's newest friend [5], and, according to many eagle-eyed fans, hands down the show's best-dressed character.

"By her third fitting, she would be like, 'Oh, let me double necklace this.'"

"PLEASE tell me about her magnificent bracelet she wore on her left wrist at the fundraiser?" one user posted under a still from episode seven. "You could put anything on her and she would look amazing," someone else wrote under a chic YSL look [6] from a fitting for a scene that ended up being an outtake.

Being internationally recognized for her fashion sense is, in fact, part of her character's storyline, according to Santiago. People are fast taking a liking to her taste in bold, chunky jewelry, and these accessories — many of which have intriguing backstories — were sourced specifically based on the beginnings of her mood board.

"Once we saw [Nicole] and we saw her stature and how she could handle clothes, we brought all this stuff into the fitting room and it just all came together," Santiago told POPSUGAR. "We knew we wanted bold pieces, but sometimes that can overwhelm the actor, but she really felt it. She put it on and she was like, 'Oh yes, give me more.' She would go and grab more rings."

Rogers agreed, joking, "I think we kind of created a monster with her. By her third fitting, she would be like, 'Oh, let me double necklace this.' She started really loading it up."

Image Source: Getty [7] and courtesy of Molly Rogers [8]

A lot of LTW's jewelry is sourced from Patricia Von Musulin [9], an internationally renowned designer who has set out to redefine the notion of accessories, and Monies [10], a family-run Danish company started in the '70s. And then there is Ana Srdic [11], a designer, anthropologist, and entrepreneur from South Africa who provided a lot of the stunning gemstone rings you see LTW wear. While a lot of her pieces cost a pretty penny, some of them can truly be considered investment items and are still available to shop. Ahead, we break down luxurious LTW outfits one by one.

LTW Wearing Markarian

The one-shoulder dress was accessorized with Schiaparelli's Cancer zodiac chainlink necklace at the fundraising auction in episode seven.

Markarian Drusa Black Floral Brocade One Shoulder Dress With Train [13] ($1,895)

Schiaparelli Zodiac Cancer Necklace [14] ($1,083)

LTW Wearing Carolina Herrera

She plays up her polka dots with jewelry from Monies and her Bulgari Serpenti wraparound watch (which can be spotted with most outfits) in episode four while out with Charlotte. She finishes the look with Aquazzura heels and a kelly-green Fendi Peekaboo bag.

Carolina Herrera Polka Dot Bomber Jacket [15] ($1,833, originally $3,666)

Monies Rose Earrings in Pink Polyester [16] ($205)

Monies Necklace in Polyester [17] ($513)

Monies Bracelet in Black Acacia [18] ($411)

LTW Wearing Elzinga and Max Mara

In episode four, LTW serves us the full color wheel in an Elzinga hot-pink blazer with puff sleeves, Max Mara yellow shorts, Louis Vuitton's red leather Coussin bag, Linda Farrow oversize tortoise glasses, Saint Laurent's Kristen sandals, and jewelry from Mark Davis.

Linda Farrow Dunaway Oversized Optical Frame in Tortoiseshell [19] ($420)

Saint Laurent Kristen Sandals [20] ($799, originally $1,368)

Mark Davis Aster Bangle in Red [21] (sold out); available in Marbled Green [22] ($7,320) and Marbled Brown [23] ($12,360)

Mark Davis Aimee Bangle [24] ($3,430)

Mark Davis Kendall Ring [25] ($5,600)

Bulgari Serpenti Tubogas Watch [26] ($15,300)

Louis Vuitton Lambskin Embossed Monogram Coussin PM Red [27] ($3,795, pre-owned)

LTW Wearing Rianna + Nina

At the dinner party in episode four, Lisa wears a Rianna + Nina wide raglan dress in the brand's signature Carnaval print complete with beautiful swan earrings from We Dream in Colour and a chunky statement ring from Emefa Cole.

Rianna + Nina Archive Super Wide Raglan Dress in Pixie Red [28] ($2,852)

We Dream in Colour Watercolour Swan Earrings [29] ($325)

Emefa Cole Caldera Ring [30] ($2,734)

LTW Wearing Libertine

School drop-off never looked as chic as in this head-to-toe Libertine print with an unbelievably cool Veronica Silicani Jungle in the City clutch with a blue giraffe perched on top. The look is complete with YSL blue satin pointed-toe pumps and turquoise Patricia Von Musulin earrings.

Libertine Modern Toile Wrap Jacket [31] ($2,750) and Libertine Modern Toile Pleated Pants [32] ($1,400)

Veronica Silicani Jungle in the City Giraffa Clutch [33] ($1,757)

LTW Wearing Rianna + Nina

The Rianna + Nina patchwork shirtdress from episode five is made from a beautiful collection of vintage silk scarves, and it's finished with Ana Srdic jewelry.

Rianna + Nina One-of-a-Kind Volant Patchwork-Silk Maxi Shirt Dress [34] ($2,814)

LTW Wearing Fendi and Fila

Have you ever seen such a stylish game of tennis? Lisa's athletic wardrobe is unbeatable when she plays with Charlotte in this Fendi bucket hat and this Fila USA runway dress in episode seven.

Fendi Beige Faux Straw Bucket Hat [35] ($1,200)

LTW Wearing The Row and Issey Miyake

While Lisa's Issey Miyake dress, The Row Pernise two-tone belted coat, and thick Monies choker are all sold out, you can still shop some of the accessories from this outfit, like her Veronica Silicani bag, her Rianna + Nina bracelet, and her Giuseppe Zanotti shoes.

Veronica Silicani Secchiello Arancio Bag [36] ($2,008)

Rianna + Nina One-of-a-kind Elastic Bracelet With Broches [37] ($513)

Giuseppe Zanotti 2.0 Cruel Leather Sandals [38] ($1,517, originally $3,034)

LTW Wearing Rosie Assoulin

In episode one, Lisa makes her mark in this balloon-sleeve Rosie Assoulin dress finished with lucite Monies jewelry and polka-dot knotted mules.

Monies Bergamo Earclips in Polyester [39] ($154)


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