GIO'S JOURNAL

Gilty As Charged

For W’s glamorous globetrotter, it’s a fab, fab world.


Tanya Taylor Giovanna Battaglia
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“This Tanya Taylor look, which reminds me of a Pantone chart, perfectly matched the graffiti on the Bowery in downtown New York. I felt like I was starring in a production of Gio and the Technicolor Dream Dress.”

2

“This T-shirt from the Comme des Garçons Gold Rush collection for Dover Street Market was practically made for me. I want to add gio in black Sharpie.”

3

“For my sister Sara’s 30th birthday, we covered the walls of the Small in Milan with photos of her and filled the room with life-size cardboard cutouts. As you can see, it was quite a sticky situation!”

4

“I often wear sneakers when I’m working. I got these gold Saint Laurent ones so I could feel glamorous on the job.”

5

“The Gucci cosmetics party at the Carlyle in New York turned into a girls’ night out with [from left] Poppy Delevingne, Elektra Kilbey, Frida Giannini, and Miranda Kilbey, who, with Elektra, is in the band Say Lou Lou.”

6

“I zeroed in on this Vivienne Westwood hat on set. How could I not stop and take a selfie with it?”

7

“While researching the Seville Fair, I fell for this vintage Spanish fan. And then Nancy Gonazalez did fan-shaped bags for resort. So much chicer than air-conditioning!”