Gentle Meets Sturdy on the Cowl of Verily

Longtime model editor Lillian Fallon shares the inspiration behind the appears we captured within the characteristic shoot for the “Hope” challenge.

Verily is thrilled to welcome longtime model editor Lillian Fallon for our characteristic shoot that’s all about mixing ladylike silhouettes with a Western edge. Impressed by the sweeping drama of Yellowstone and archival Ralph Lauren campaigns set in rolling fields, Lilly explores the strain between rugged Western staples and female refinement. Leather-based, fringe, and boots discover steadiness alongside ruffles, florals, and flowing A-line shapes. My references ultimately expanded to the English countryside as effectively, weaving in traditional tweeds, plaids, and wool—a wardrobe constructed on heritage however reimagined with daring textures and sudden layers. 

Those that comply with Lilly know she’s all the time believed in reinventing the classics, combining tactile materials—suede, velvet, cotton, chunky knits—in ways in which really feel recent. For Lilly, styling is about distinction: the mushy towards the robust, the masculine towards the female, custom towards reinvention.

“This shoot was about greater than mixing materials and silhouettes—it was about exploring distinction, character, and reinvention. By layering textures, taking part in with proportion, and balancing rugged with refined, I reimagined classics in ways in which felt each timeless and new. At its core, style is storytelling—and for me, that story is all the time one in all reinventing heritage with a private twist.”

Clothes credit

For me, the ruffled skirt is the star of the present. Paired with a slim turtleneck layered below a floral jacket, the mix felt distinctly romantic, so I grounded it with my classic Frye boots. A concho belt and leather-based bag tied within the rugged parts, reaching the steadiness I all the time chase: girlish softness set towards Western grit.

“This outfit was all about drama. I belted a tailor-made blazer over a wrap skirt to create an exaggerated A-line silhouette, mixing the structured high seamlessly into the sweeping skirt under. Styling it, I imagined the character of a rich Montana lady surveying her land. Typically, one of the simplest ways to embrace daring style is to step right into a persona—if you decide to the character, the garments really feel easy.”

“This look was pure play. I layered a pleated plaid skirt below a button-down denim gown, leaving it unfastened to disclose flashes of print as I moved—a peek-a-boo element that made the styling dynamic. Since denim leans informal, I elevated the ensemble with smooth heeled boots and a velvet jacket, sharpening the temper. The important thing takeaway? Deal with outfit planning like dress-up. A playful mindset pushes you out of your consolation zone and into extra adventurous pairings.”

“This was an train in robust traces and construction. I layered a cropped leather-based fringe jacket over an extended tweed blazer, letting the tailor-made hem peek beneath. Broad-leg trousers added to the boxy silhouette—a nod to Katharine Hepburn’s iconic androgyny. To melt the depth, I paired the look with glamorous hair and make-up, proving that masculine tailoring can all the time be balanced with female magnificence touches.”

“A classic khaki trench gown can simply veer into frumpy territory, nevertheless it transforms with just a few considerate styling selections. I created form and sharpness by cinching the waist with a belt, cuffing the sleeves, and popping the collar. Coordinating my boots, belt, and bag streamlined the look. Typically, the only styling tips convey new life to timeless staples.”