See How O's April 2015 Cover Was Created
Oprah gets artsy for this month's color-happy cover.
By Clarissa Cruz
Stroke of Genius
"You never went to
Sears in the '70s to buy painter's pants?" asked
O creative director Adam Glassman, as he explained to a skeptical Oprah that paint and fashion have a proud history of teaming up. "So
this is what I wear when I'm painting the house," she joked about her
NYDJ jeans, custom-splattered by Rialto Jean Project. Her sweater and headband were easier sells. "I always look like a schlumpadinka at home," said Oprah. "But this year I want a rack of cashmere sweaters. And Adam, can I have this fabulous headband?" He shot her a look. "Of course—but you already have one. They were on last year's
Favorite Things!"
Sweater, $228; LordandTaylor.com. Jeans, NYDJxRJP, $245; RialtoJeanProject.com. Headband, Emi-Jay Inc., $10; Emi-Jay.com. Earrings, $345; StephanieKantis.com. Bracelet, Diane von Furstenberg by H. Stern; Hstern.net. Shoes, Céline, $940; barneys, 212-826-8900. Paint in Collegiate Yellow and Dylan Pink, $38 to $41 per gallon; RalphLaurenPaint.com.
Adam gives Oprah's pony the perfect flip as she paints.
Contributing fashion editor Jenny Capitain considers sweater options.
Makeup artist Derrick Rutledge perfects Oprah's pout, which matches her rosy headband. "It's synchronicity," says Adam.
The photo crew zooms in on Oprah's cover look.
Photo: Marko Metzinger/Studio D
Wearable Art
This season's brushstrokes and paint splatters are decorating everything from makeup brushes to stilettos.
Skirt, $325; Milly.com
Photo: Courtesy of Bonbi Forest
Necklace
Photo: Marko Metzinger/Studio D
Swimsuit
Photo: Courtesy of Just Fab
Dress
Photo: Courtesy of Hunter
Rain Boots
Photo: Courtesy of Komono
Watch
Photo: Courtesy of Jill Haber
Clutch
Photo: Marko Metzinger/Studio D
Bag
Photo: Courtesy of San Diego Hat Company
Hat
Photo: Courtesy of Christian Louboutin
Shoes
Photo: Marko Metzinger/Studio D
Palette
MAC Who's the DJ? $40;
MACcosmetics.com
Photo: Marko Metzinger/Studio D
Brush Set
Sonia Kashuk Art of Makeup Brush Set, $25, and Brush Cup, $7, Sonia Kashuk;
Target.com
Published 03/11/2015
