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I M AG E S CO U R T E S Y O F F R E T T E, M I S S O N I, B A L M A I N, C H A N E L , P R A DA , G I A N V I O R O S S I, E R E S, VA L E N T I N O, J K P L AC E, P O R T R A I T BY B E N R O S S E R /B FA .CO M STYLE SETTERS Veteran television journalist Alina Cho has made a career out of her uncanny abilit y to master ever y thing from hard-hit ting news to feel-good general interest stories to intimate one-on-one inter views. The former national correspondent for CNN currently ser ves as a contributor to CBS Sunday Morning, as well as the host of "The Atelier with Alina Cho," a fashion-focused conversation series at the Metropolitan Museum of Ar t. She also authors her own Substack newslet ter, "Cho & Tell," ser ves as an editor-at-large at Ballantine Bantam Dell, and is producing an upcoming Netflix documentary on Martha Stewart. No matter what the award-winning multi-hyphenate is working on, there is one thing that remains constant: her inherently sophisticated sar torial sense. Here, Cho shares some of her current must-haves. —A.E. ALINA CHO BROADCAST JOURNALIST AND HOST PORTR AIT BY BEN ROSSER How would you describe your personal fashion aesthetic? Classic with a twist. You are an Emmy-winning contributor to CBS Sunday Morning. What are some of your go-to on-camera looks? Fitted pieces in solid colors work best.For camera, I wear a lot of Michael Kors Collection. The Hutton cashmere sweaters are particularly great. They come in a ton of colors and they're super slimming. For shoes, I love Gianvito Rossi pumps. In the winter, I add Wolford Velvet de Luxe 66 tights. As the host of "The Atelier with Alina Cho," you have interviewed some of the top thought-leaders in the worlds of art and fashion. Who are some of the most inspiring people you have interviewed? I've been lucky enough to interview everyone from Anna Wintour to Michael Kors to Vera Wang to Tory Burch. Other highlights include Pierpaolo Piccioli of Valentino and Olivier Rousteing of Balmain. Next year is my tenth anniversary hosting this series, so we are planning an exciting lineup. I can't saywho just yet but stay tuned! You split your time between Manhattan and Bridgehampton. How does your style differ in each place? My style is more relaxed at the beach, but no matterwhereI am, I'm most often in a dress. My favorite beach look—for the actual beach—is anEresone-piece swimsuit, Missoni coverup, Prada straw hat, and Havaianas. What are some of your favorite shops to visit at Bal Harbour? I love, love, love Bal Harbour Shops! Chanel and Prada are favorites, and I'm a big Saks Fifth Avenue shopper. What fashion pieces are you coveting for Fall? I'm currently coveting a red tweed Chanel bustier and Khaite black denim culottes. What is your ideal look or style for a gala or charity event? € You can never go wrong with Chanel. Ideal vacation ensemble? Laboratorio in Capri is my favorite store for my European summer looks. Everything is handcrafted, and only a few of each style are made. What are your favorite shoes for a night out? How about for day? Chanel and Gianvito Rossi are my go-to shoes, day and night. How about entertaining items or décor for the home?€ Frette for bedding, Christofle for tabletop. What are your makeup or beauty essentials? € I recently discovered Trish McEvoy makeup brushes and, I must say, what a difference a good brush makes! Do you have any fall travel plans? I'm hoping to sneak in a trip to Paris. My favorite hotel is J.K. Place. Owner Ori Kafri is all about the details and making sure guests are treated like royalty. Balmain Fall/Winter 2023 Missoni coverup Gianvito Rossi Dositea sandals J.K. Place Paris Valentino Fall/ Winter 2023 Prada raffia hat Chanel tweed slingbacks PORTR AIT BY BEN ROSSER My Kafri Frette duvet cover Eres maillot, available at Saks Fifth Avenue 110 BAL HARBOUR

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