The Master.

There is no one coming to join her at Le Coucou. Nevertheless, she thoroughly enjoys the tout le lapin. Alone again at the Met, she stays all day in the Dutch Masters Exhibit, perfectly content, with no one to tell her she should see everything. She buys her single ticket at the Metrograph and watches a Mamoru Oshii film.

Most people can’t enjoy the intimacy of a moment in total solitude. She’s clearly mastered, mastering her own universe.

To say I’m jealous would be an understatement.

I doubt she needed anyone to tell her how striking she looked in this oversized sweater, her hands tucked demurely in the pouch pocket as she surveyed Margareta Haverman’s A Vase of Flowers, or how the silhouette of her zip-up collar glowed in the light of the Oshii film. Quite the statement. No doubt, she concluded these things all by herself.

Indulgent Zipper Collar Sweater (No. 5952). Sweater knit blend consisting of extra-fine merino wool, viscose, cotton, nylon, and cashmere. Stunningly soft lilac color. Head-turning large fold-over ribbed collar with metal zipper. Dropped armhole. Side slits. Pouch pocket at front with ribbed detail at opening. Imported.