Black ice covered the cobblestoned streets outside Michael Kors this morning, but backstage, Carolyn Murphy’s sun-streaked blonde hair and flushed cheeks (courtesy of makeup artist Dick Page) foretold warmer days ahead. Vogue caught up with the veteran model moments before she opened the show.
It’s so frigid outside. Are you fantasizing about a winter escape?
Well, I’ve been daydreaming about the knits from The Row, which I Instagrammed yesterday. The first two that came out look like Snuggies. I would love to go to Harbour Island right now, in the Bahamas. There’s a great little place, the Pink Sands hotel. Superchic, with warm ocean water that’s almost hot.
For vacation, do you head for the beach, or are you a city person?
No, I love a great escape—I need it, especially living in New York City. If you don’t get out, it can drive you mad. I’ve always been partial to Central and South America. I spent a lot of time in Costa Rica in the ’90s, which was really great.
What spots are on your wish list now?
I would love to go to Patagonia or Mongolia. I want more of an adventure now, as opposed to the chaise and the tanning lotion. It’s more rustic.
Plans for the long weekend?
For a quick weekend like this one—my daughter has a few days off—places like the Bahamas are easy, but we’re not going there for some reason! We’re going up to Vermont to ski.
Maybe The Row can lend you some knitwear.
I know! I would love that. I actually don’t ski, but I can make a really mean roasted chicken. That’s what I’ll be doing, cooking!
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