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Veronica Beard: Two women, one vision, and the jacket that changed their lives
In the bustling heart of Manhattan, the women behind the luxury fashion label Veronica Beard are running a brand that has become synonymous with modern American style. And in a twist of fate, they share more than just their company; they share a name.
Veronica Swanson Beard and Veronica Miele Beard first met at a wedding, where they were seated next to each other. That day, Swanson Beard made two important connections.
“I met my husband and my work wife all at that wedding,” she told CBS Saturday Morning with a laugh.
Their their lives began on opposite coasts: Miele Beard grew up in North Caldwell, New Jersey, raised by a single mother, while Swanson Beard was raised in California as an heir to the Swanson frozen-food fortune. The two became sisters-in-law when they married brothers. As their families grew, so did their careers. Swanson Beard pursued fashion, while Miele Beard thrived in finance. What the women shared was a passion for style.
“Since I was four years old, that’s been my dream,” said Swanson Beard. “Fashion was the greatest expression of yourself. You could wake up and be whoever you wanted to be.”
For Miele Beard, even on Wall Street, what she wore was a statement of confidence and authority in a male-dominated environment.
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But when it came to dressing for work, both women noticed something missing: a staple piece that could anchor a modern woman’s wardrobe. Their answer was inspired by history. In the 1840s, detachable shirtfronts known as “dickeys” gave men the appearance of a full shirt beneath their waistcoat without the bulk. Reimagining that idea, the duo designed a tailored blazer with an interchangeable insert.
In 2010, their namesake label, Veronica Beard, was born, along with its now-iconic Dickey Jacket. The early days were anything but glamorous. Swanson Beard set up a makeshift showroom in her apartment, juggling young children and a dog, while Miele Beard announced mid-launch that she was pregnant with her fifth child. Between the two, they had eight children and a fledgling business.
Their breakthrough came with Saks Fifth Avenue, which gave the brand its first major retail platform. From there, Veronica Beard rapidly grew, and today boasts 42 stores worldwide, including a flagship location on Madison Avenue in New York City.
“It was the most thrilling moment of our career,” Swanson Beard said of the store opening. “It was the physical manifestation of all of our hopes and dreams.”
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Fifteen years later, the brand has evolved into a full lifestyle label, offering ready-to-wear, denim, shoes, and handbags, while still promoting the power of a great blazer.
“We love the idea of the uniform being your blazer with jeans,” said Miele Beard. “Get your best pair of jeans, throw on a white tank and a jacket, and you’re done. You’ve just elevated your style.”
The Dickey Jacket remains the brand’s signature piece. When Gwyneth Paltrow featured it on Goop, the Beards knew they had made it.
“For us, that was like being on Oprah’s list,” Swanson Beard said.
Beyond fashion, the duo is committed to giving back. Their philanthropic initiative, Veronica Beard Gives Back, supports causes including Feeding America, the American Heart Association, and the Council of Fashion Designers of America.
Their mission resonates with the women who choose their clothes. Recently, Katherine, Princess of Wales wore a Veronica Beard dress to announce she had completed her cancer treatment.
“She could have chosen a power suit to say, ‘I’m strong,'” said Swanson Beard. “Instead, she chose something feminine and earthy. I was so emotional about it.”
At its heart, Veronica Beard is more than a label; it’s a mantra.
“We always say our battle cry is ‘make it happen,'” Swanson Beard explained. “For us, being the clothes on a woman’s back when she’s making it happen is the greatest thing in the world.”
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Lexi Mintree received THIS advice from Reese Witherspoon for ‘Legally Blonde’ prequel series
Lexi Minetree has finally opened up about the advice Reese Witherspoon gave her after she was cast in the Legally Blonde prequel series, Elle.
The 24-year-old budding actress attended the Amazon Upfront red carpet in New York City in the spring, where she conversed with PEOPLE magazine.
Minetree, who will play the role of Elle Woods in the forthcoming series, revealed that Witherspoon gave her some simple reminders for the character she played in the 2001 original film.
She said of the Academy award-winning actress, “She told me to make sure to drink water, make sure to rest, to breathe and to take in every moment here because it’s such a special opportunity.”
The Crowdsource Murder star went on to share that when she first realized she had landed the role Witherspoon depicted in the 2001 film, she “had every thought known to mankind all simultaneously. I’m still pinching myself that this is my life, and I just feel really grateful, honestly.”
According to Minetree, the Big Little Lies star even sees herself in her, which is a glaring sign that she is “going to age amazingly.”
“Reese is just such a good role model for people. I feel honored to be compared,” she remarked.
It is pertinent to mention that Elle, which was announced in 2024, will be released sometime in 2026.
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Kensington Palace issues statement about unlawful behavior towards Prince William, Kate
Kensington Palace has finally released a statement about the unlawful behavior that taken place against Prince William and Kate Middleton.
For those unversed, the statement in in response to the couple having won their privacy invasion suit against a French magazine that shared long-lens images of them, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis from their Easter break trip to the Alps.
What is pertinent to mention is that the French Court also instructed the publication to acknowledge the breach via a judicial notice.
According to Hello! the Palace has said, “their Royal Highnesses The Prince and Princess of Wales, have been successful in legal proceedings brought in France against the owner of Paris Match, which published a grossly intrusive article and long-lens paparazzi photographs of their private family holiday in the Alps in April.”
“The ruling affirms that, notwithstanding their public duties as members of The Royal Family, Their Royal Highnesses and their children are entitled to respect for their private lives and family time, without unlawful interference and intrusion.”
“The Prince and Princess of Wales are committed to protecting their private family time and ensuring that their children can grow up without undue scrutiny and interference. They will not hesitate to take such action as is necessary to enforce those boundaries.”
David Bowie launched his last album almost ten years ago and now his last years are set to be commemorated on film.
As per Deadline, a documentary with the title that is under works David Bowie: The Final Act, will chart the final creative chapter of one of music’s most iconic artists.
It would feature rare interviews with those who knew and worked alongside Bowie as well as famous fans and figures who have been inspired by his artistry.
The film’s goal would be to uncover Bowie’s artistic resurrection during his final decade, in which he released his critically acclaimed album Blackstar, just two days before he died.
The 90-minute feature is a co-production between Channel 4, Dogwoof and Rogan Productions, which also made Freddie Mercury: The Final Act and ABBA: Against the Odds.
Director Jonathan Stiasny shared, “The traditional music documentary celebrates triumph. What fascinated me most when making this film was how Bowie’s final chapter wasn’t an ending, it was a resurrection. He transformed failure into triumph, silence into revelation, and ultimately, death into art.”
David Bowie is widely recognised as one of the greatest musicians of all time, selling more than 100 million records worldwide and winning countless awards. He passed away in January 2016 due to liver cancer
The Space Oddity singer passed away in January 2016, aged 69, after a battle with liver cancer.
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