FASHION

Tough Love


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Things can be hair-raising. But utilitarian and tailored looks with a bit of an edge face up to the stresses of modern life, displaying an invincible sense of style.

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Photographer: David Sims Stylist: Alex White

Celine’s tan cotton gabardine dress, at Jeffrey, New York. Pamela Love earrings and ear cuff.

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Photographer: David Sims Stylist: Alex White

Louis Vuitton’s green cotton, wool and polyester tweed vest, louisvuitton.com; Prada’s gray cotton shirt, at select Prada stores, 888.977.1900. Tiffany & Co. chain necklace with Louis Vuitton charms.

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Photographer: David Sims Stylist: Alex White

Lanvin’s black linen, wool and elastic dress, at Jeffrey, New York.

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Photographer: David Sims Stylist: Alex White

Louis Vuitton’s tan cotton shirt, louisvuitton.com; Blouson Noir’s black cotton pants, at Barneys New York, New York, barneys.com. Solange Azagury-Partridge rings.

Beauty Note: When the goal is not only height but also volume, Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray takes on the task.

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Photographer: David Sims Stylist: Alex White

Balenciaga’s gray leather vest and black leather skirt, by Nicolas Ghesquière, at Balenciaga, New York, and black and white silk voile top, at Barneys New York, New York. Cartier earrings and bracelets.

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Photographer: David Sims Stylist: Alex White

Giorgio Armani’s red, white and black silk jacket, at Giorgio Armani, New York; Junya Watanabe’s black cotton shirt, at Comme des Garçons, New York; Maxfield, Los Angeles; Prada’s gray silk and polyester satin shorts, at select Prada stores, 888.977.1900.

Beauty Note: Stressed tresses in need of extra pampering? Aveda Damage Remedy Daily Hair Repair comes to the rescue.

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Photographer: David Sims Stylist: Alex White

Prada’s gray silk and polyester satin jacket and shorts and white cotton poplin shirt, at select Prada stores, 888.977.1900.

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Photographer: David Sims Stylist: Alex White

Junya Watanabe’s black and white polyester and silk jacquard jacket and pants, at Comme des Garçons, New York; Saks Fifth Avenue, New York; Ikram, Chicago. Solange Azagury-Partridge rings.

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Photographer: David Sims Stylist: Alex White

Jil Sander’s navy silk gabardine vest and navy wool shorts, at Jil Sander, New York. Hermès belt.

Beauty Note: To help skin stay as firm and lifted as this hairstyle, try Orlane Anagenèse 25+ First Time-Fighting Care.

Hair by Guido/Redken; makeup by Diane Kendal; manicures by Honey/Exposure NY. Models: Patricia van der Vliet/NY Models; Alla Kostromicheva/Women Direct; Kamila Filipcikova and Heidi Mount, both at IMG. On-set production by Sarah Dawes; digital technician: Sloan Laurits. Photography assistants: Bjarne Jonasson, Dima, and Johnny Dufort. Fashion assistants: Kathryn Typaldos, Katie Casamassimo and Nicole Keating.