L’Après-Midi

Flirty dresses, caftans and short shorts are perfect for lounging with the gals.

Photographed by Claudia Knoepfel and Stefan Indlekofer
Styled by Alex White

June 2009

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From left: Missoni’s viscose, cupro and polyester swimsuit, at Missoni, New York. Faraone Mennella earrings; Rolex watch at Aaron Faber Gallery. Missoni’s viscose, cupro and polyester caftan and bikini, at Missoni. H. Stern bracelet; Ebel watch; Tory Burch sandals. Missoni’s wool and viscose top, at Missoni; Gap’s cotton shorts, at select Gap stores, 800.GAP.STYLE, gap.com. Cartier watch; Christian Louboutin sandals.

Photographed by Claudia Knoepfel and Stefan Indlekofer
Styled by Alex White

June 2009

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