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One good classic deserves another. Iconic model Christy Turlington burns works the warrior-goddess side of Greco-Roman influence. CLICK HERE to see "Christy," Mario Sorrenti's shoot with Christy from our January 2009 issue. AND HERE to return to the W Classics archive.


Photographed by Michael Thompson
Styled by Camilla Nickerson
August 2008
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Balenciaga’s black and white silk taffeta and silk velvet top, by Nicolas Ghesquiere, at Balenciaga, New York. Janis by Janis Savitt cuffs; boy shorts from Purple Passion Shop, New York.

Photographed by Michael Thompson
Styled by Camilla Nickerson
August 2008
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Hair by Eugene Souleiman/Streeters London and Custom Headbands By Eugene Souleiman. Makeup by Dick Page, Manicure by Sheril Bailey and Set design by Tom Bell, all at Jed Root Inc. Model: Christy Turlington Burns. Photography assistants: Christopher Melton, Victor Guttierrez and Lance Cheshire. Fashion assistants: Patrick Mackie and Ana Dahlman.

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