Le Chic

The louche style of glam rock lives again in feminine dresses and dramatic evening looks redolent of the ultimate retro decade, the Seventies.

Photographed by Mert Alas & Marcus Piggott
Styled by Alex White

February 2009

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Salvatore Ferragamo’s silver silk knit dress with chain mesh, to order, at Salvatore Ferragamo, 800.628.8916, ferragamo.com. Natalia Brilli earrings; Wendy Gell bracelet.

Photographed by Mert Alas & Marcus Piggott
Styled by Alex White

February 2009

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