Vogue Feature: Paris Je t’aime |
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SHOT IN THE DARK
Shadowy silks and tulles evoke the moodiness and intrigue of a Brassaï photograph. Chanel cerise crepe georgette dress. The Way We Wore vintage cloche. David Goodman fox collar. John Galliano brooch. Subversive Jewelry by Justin Giunta ring. Tom Binns bracelets. |
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SHOT IN THE DARK
Shadowy silks and tulles evoke the moodiness and intrigue of a Brassaï photograph. From left: Ports 1961 by Tia Cibani jacquard coat. Vera Wang velvet-and-chiffon blouse and sequined skirt. |
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LA BOHêME
Channel the famous Parisienne Kiki de Montparnasse l’artist, singer, and muse to Man Ray – in a decadent party frock. From left: J. Mendel pale-gray beaded dress trimmed with fur and fringe. Fred Leighton fringed bag. Proenza Schouler midnight silk dress and bodysuit. J. Mendel lavender-gray dress with fox trim. |
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BELLE FLEUR
Exquisite flowers encircle a mink-trimmed coat and even bloom on your gloves. John Galliano russet coat with floral embroidery, black lace skirt, embroidered leather gloves, and mint suede heels. Stephen Jones for John Galliano velvet-and-tulle hat. Chanel brooch. |
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FRESH COAT
A cool, boxy manteau somehow looks both Modern Age and Jazz Age. Proenza Schouler noir double-breasted wool coat with knit collar and silk accordion-pleated skirt. |
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JOIE DE VIVRE
“The hours I have spent in cafés are the only ones I call living, apart from writing,” said Anaïs Nin. From left: Giorgio Armani rabbit coat and bead-embroidered dress. Ligia Dias pear and Swarovski crystal necklace. Carolina Herrera lamé cut-out dress. Dean Harris earrings. |
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EVENING STARS
“The night suggests things, it doesn’t reveal. The night unnerves and surprises us with its otherness,” said Brassaï. From left: Rodarte raven appliquéd dress. Iradj Moini earrings. Thakoon jet paillette-and-feather dress. Ellen Christine Couture Millinery cloche. Chanel charcoal sequined-satin dress. Stephen Jones hat. |
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TALL ORDER
In a draped-back dress, you look like you’re literally dripping in velvet. Oscar de la Renta ebony silk-velvet evening dress. Zandra Rhodes for Pologeorgis fox boa with tails. |
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A MOVEABLE FEAST
Hemingway’s haunt was the Closerie des Lilas. You wear lily white for a café crème at La Palette. From left: Thakoon silk jumper. Junya Watanabe Comme des Garçons asymmetrical silk dress. On both: Stephen Jones hats; M+J Savitt pearl jewelry. |
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DANGEROUS WOMEN
Throw caution to the wind in a dress that’s all aflutter. From left: Proenza Schouler olive-and-black pleated dress, maroon-and black shift. |
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UN-MELLOW YELLOW An unexpected pop of colorful badger fur is a real riot. Marni silk dress. Balenciaga lemon collar. |
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MADAME BIJOU
They may not be as big as the Ritz, but diamonds-upon-diamonds (especially with a shimmering frock) are très jolie. Gucci golden silk lamé evening dress. Iradj Moini, Tom Binns, and House of Lavande jewelry. |
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LOOK DU JOUR
If dramatic dresses carouse at night, genteel and elegant coats rule the day. From left: Louis Vuitton umber cashmere bolero and dresses. Kotur frame bag. Donna Karan Collection gravel crepe felt coat and embroidered skirt. Lana Marks handbag. |
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FULL OF CONTRADICTIONS
The frock is alluringly mercurial, and so is the coquette- and that’s what makes them both so much fun. Etro paisley-print silk dress with fox collar. Tom Binns amber drop earrings. Chanel pumps. |
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A ROSE IS A ROSE IS A ROSE
Deep red stands out against the green on a stroll through a jardin. John Galliano claret wool coat with floral appliqués, dress, handbag, and lace-ups. In this story: fashion editor, Grace Coddington; hair and headpieces, Julien d’Ys; makeup, Pat McGrath for Max Factor; set design, Mary Howard; interiors shot on location at Cercle Rouge restaurant, NYC. |
Source: style.com |
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