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When one is rubbing elbows with Picassos, Rodins and the celebrated works of a galaxy of modern artists, only museum-quality finery will do. Think ultrafemme dresses and suits, netting, lace and beaucoup bijoux.


Photographed by Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin
Styled by Alex White
October 2009
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Oscar de la Renta’s silk dress, at Oscar de la Renta. Patricia Underwood beret; Oscar de la Renta bracelet, belt and shoes; Versace bag; Fogal hosiery.

Artist: Duane Hanson
Titles, from left: Tourists II, 1988; Old Man on Bench, 1977

Location: Van de Weghe Fine Art, New York

Photographed by Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin
Styled by Alex White
October 2009
Old Man on Bench, 1977 by Duane Hanson is © Estate of Duane Hanson/Licensed by VAGA, New York: Collection Scheringa Museum of Realist Art, Opmeer, the Netherlands. Tourists II, 1988 by Duane Hanson is © Estate of Duane Hanson/Licensed by VAGA, New York.
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