by Suzannah Friscia | Nov 30, 2016 | Profiles, Studio to Street
Don’t expect to catch Simone Messmer wearing a leotard—at least, not for company class. “Ballet class is for me,” she says. “It happens every day, so it turns into a major part of how you set yourself up for the day and how you’re...
by Suzannah Friscia | Sep 18, 2016 | Profiles, Studio to Street
This story originally appeared in the August/September 2016 issue of Pointe. When it comes to style, James Whiteside likes to push the limits. “Conforming isn’t really my thing,” says the American Ballet Theatre principal. He chooses pieces that...
by Suzannah Friscia | Sep 29, 2015 | Profiles, Studio to Street
This story originally appeared in the October/November 2015 issue of Pointe. Keenan Kampa counts Alexa Chung and Iris Apfel among her fashion inspirations, but her favorite style icon is someone she considers one of her best friends. “Not to be weird,” she...
by Suzannah Friscia | Jul 29, 2015 | Profiles
This story originally appeared in the August/September 2015 issue of Pointe. When asked to describe her style, Adji Cissoko’s answer is short and sweet. “I would say ‘pink casual,’ ” she laughs. “I’m like the pink girl of the...
by Kristin Schwab | Sep 23, 2014 | Profiles, Studio to Street
This story originally appeared in the October/November 2014 issue of Pointe. Yuan Yuan Tan is one of San Francisco Ballet’s most stunning classical dancers, but her flair for timeless elegance reaches beyond the stage. Her street look is grounded in clean...
by Kristin Schwab | May 28, 2014 | Company Life
Outside class and rehearsal, Jeanette Delgado sports a laid-back look. But she rarely goes without a pop of pattern or color—a boho touch inspired by her Miami roots. “Growing up here is a part of me,” she says. “The weather, the lifestyle....
by Kristin Schwab | Mar 27, 2014 | Company Life
Diana Vishneva likes a little extravagance. Her preferred fashion labels include Céline and Marni. On tour, she carries Louis Vuitton bags, custom made to tote not just clothing and toiletries but also her tutus and pointe shoes. Each piece is stamped with her...
by Kristin Schwab | Jan 21, 2014 | Company Life
When it comes to his look outside the studio, American Ballet Theatre principal Marcelo Gomes errs on the formal side. “Now that I’m choreographing, I often have lunch meetings with designers and composers,” he says. “It’s easier to not...