FASHION

Kiss the Sky


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They’ll fly away. Puffy, ruffled blouses and dresses in clouds of tulle, satin and organza almost look ready for a liftoff of their own.

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Photographer: Mert Alas & Marcus Piggott Stylist: Alex White

Givenchy’s polyamide lame dress, by Riccardo Tisci, at Forty Five Ten, Dallas. Danielle Scutt earrings.

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Photographer: Mert Alas & Marcus Piggott Stylist: Alex White

Alexander McQueen’s silk tulle dress, at Alexander McQueen, New York, Los Angeles and Las Vegas. Novelty Pom Pom Co. pom-poms.

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Photographer: Mert Alas & Marcus Piggott Stylist: Alex White

Comme des Garcons’ nylon tulle blouse, at Comme des Garcons, New York.

Beauty Note: Matrix Vavoom Shapemaker Spray Extra Hold keeps stylized hair in place—in any climate.

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Photographer: Mert Alas & Marcus Piggott Stylist: Alex White

Pink & red Alberta Ferretti’s double silk satin and velvet coat, at Alberta Ferretti, Los Angeles, albertaferretti.com; Comme des Garcons’ nylon tulle bloomers, at Comme des Garcons, New York. Miu Miu cap; We Love Colors socks customized by Deborah Marquit; Marc by Marc Jacobs shoes.

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Photographer: Mert Alas & Marcus Piggott Stylist: Alex White

Mulberry’s Mongolian lamb coat, at Mulberry, New York and Los Angeles. Tom Binns bracelet.

Beauty Note: MAX Factor ColorGenius mineral bronzer creates a chiseled-cheekbone effect.

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Photographer: Mert Alas & Marcus Piggott Stylist: Alex White

Christian Lacroix’s silk satin and cotton dress, at Christian Lacroix, New York and Las Vegas. palace costumes silk tulle petticoat; Comme des Garcons underpinning.

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Photographer: Mert Alas & Marcus Piggott Stylist: Alex White

Roberto Cavalli’s silk organza dress, at Roberto Cavalli, robertocavalli.com; comme des garcons’ nylon tulle skirt, at Comme des Garcons, New York; Saks Fifth Avenue, New York; Bergdorf Goodman, New York. Louis Vuitton necklace.

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Photographer: Mert Alas & Marcus Piggott Stylist: Alex White

Lanvin’s sequined silk bolero, at Barneys New York, New York; the Webster, Miami. Isaac Manevitz for Ben-Amun bracelets.

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Photographer: Mert Alas & Marcus Piggott Stylist: Alex White

Dior’s silk satin dress, at Dior, Beverly Hills, 800.929.DIOR.

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Photographer: Mert Alas & Marcus Piggott Stylist: Alex White

Piazza Sempione’s merino wool, angora and spandex coat, at select Saks Fifth Avenue stores; Alexander McQueen’s silk and silk chiffon dress with crystal embroidery, at Alexander McQueen, New York, Los Angeles and Las Vegas. Tom Binns ring.

Hair by Luigi Murenu/Streeters for Kerastase Paris; makeup by Lucia Pieroni/Streeters for Cle de Peau Beaute; manicure by Libbie Simpkins for OPI/Celestine Agency. Model: Gisele Bundchen/IMG. Production by Brachfeld Paris, in collaboration with Portfolio One; digital imaging by D-Touch; post-production by dreamer post. Photography assistants: Angelo Pennetta, Gareth Horton and Maurizio Bavutti. Fashion assistants: Kathryn Typaldos, Martha Violante, Andy Salmen and Sarah Schaub.