FASHION

A Modest Proposal

Fashion’s new austerity plan? Go for tempered hues, discreet hemlines, and demure high collars.


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Photographer: Michael Thompson Stylist: Edward Enninful
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Photographer: Michael Thompson Stylist: Edward Enninful
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Photographer: Michael Thompson Stylist: Edward Enninful

Louis Vuitton wool coat, skirt, pants, and hat. Cathy Waterman 22k recycled gold, tourmaline, ruby, and diamond pendant; Adrienne Landau gloves; Rochas bag. Tom & Drew Boys wool suiting jacket and pants, and hat. Rachel Riley cotton shirt, and bow tie. Marciano viscose rayon blend jacket and skirt. Banana Republic silk and cotton turtleneck. Only Hearts by Helena Stuart lace camisole. Mokuba ribbon; Camilla Dietz Bergeron, New York platinum and diamond collar; Whiting & Davis from Legacy, New York brooch; Cornelia James gloves; Prada bag; Early Halloween, NYC vintage petticoat; Falke tights. Beauty note: Hold an intense gaze with a bold stroke of eye pencil, like Smashbox Waterproof Shadow Liner. Gucci cotton and wool jacket, wool pants, scarf, and belt. Boss cotton turtleneck. Early Halloween, NYC vintage hat; Hermès gloves. Gucci wool cape; Ralph Lauren Blue Label cotton and lace blouse. J. Mendel chiffon skirt. Doyle & Doyle, New York 14k gold, pearl, and cameo earrings; Amedeo 18k gold and carnelian cameo brooch; Gurhan 24k gold necklace; Amedeo 14k gold, pearl, and carnelian cameo ring; Cornelia James gloves.

Beauty note: Reward dry or overworked hair with Repêchage Hair Spa Seaweed Mask.

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Photographer: Michael Thompson Stylist: Edward Enninful

From left: Bottega Veneta cashmere cardigan and embroidered crepe skirt. Boss cotton blend shirt. Carven collar; Lanvin necklace; Cornelia James gloves; Elizabeth Locke 19k gold ring; Tiffany & Co. bag; Early Halloween, NYC vintage petticoat; Wolford tights; Marc Jacobs shoes. Prada jacquard wool coat, cotton poplin shirt, cotton sweater, wool and velour pants, and brooch. Hermès gloves; Tom Ford walking stick; Dolce & Gabbana shoes. Calvin Klein Collection embroidered silk dress. DKNY lace blouse. G-Star poplin shirt. Mokuba ribbon; Legacy, New York vintage brooch; LaCrasia Gloves gloves; Oscar de la Renta bag; Falke tights; Marc Jacobs shoes.

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Photographer: Michael Thompson Stylist: Edward Enninful

From left: Comme des Garçons acrylic blend jacket, cotton shirt, and wool pants. Prada cotton sweater. Worth & Worth hat; Hermès gloves; Tom Ford walking stick, Falke socks. Altuzarra stretch cotton dress. Melet Mercantile, New York vintage cotton shirt. Lydia Gordon, New York vintage petticoat. Early Halloween, NYC vintage hat; Arman Sarkisyan 22k yellow gold, tourmaline, and diamond necklace; Cornelia James gloves; Falke tights; Marc Jacobs boots; Etro bag.

Beauty note: A wise way to manage lines and wrinkles comes courtesy of Avon Anew Clinical Pro Line Eraser.

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Photographer: Michael Thompson Stylist: Edward Enninful

From left: Valentino silk dress. Melet Mercantile, New York vintage cotton blouse and underskirt. Amedeo 18k gold and sardonyx shell pendant; Cornelia James gloves; Salvatore Ferragamo belt; Falke tights; Marc Jacobs shoes. BLK DNM wool blend coat. Prada cotton sweater, wool and velour pants, and brooch. Worth & Worth hat; Ann Demeulemeester boots. Donna Karan New York jersey bodysuit and wool skirt. Ralph Lauren lace shirt. Wolford bodysuit. Early Halloween, NYC vintage petticoat. Mokuba ribbons; Camilla Dietz Bergeron, New York 18k yellow gold pocket watch (worn as a necklace); Ralph Lauren Collection scarf; Cornelia James gloves; Etro bag; Wolford tights; Marc Jacobs boots. Early Halloween, NYC velvet hooded cape. Mulberry lace dress. Gap cotton shirt. Legacy, New York vintage cameo; Cathy Waterman 22k recycled gold, pearl, ruby, and diamond bracelet; Cornelia James gloves; Marc Jacobs boots. Rag & Bone wool waistcoat, cotton shirt, wool trousers and scarf. Prada cotton sweater. Early Halloween, NYC vintage hat; Marni gloves. Gucci georgette shirt. American Apparel turtleneck. Michael Kors cotton and silk faille skirt. J. Mendel organza skirt (worn under Michael Kors skirt). Marc Jacobs hat; Bottega Veneta necklace; Salvatore Ferragamo belt; LaCrasia Gloves gloves. Prada wool and velour coat and pants, and cotton poplin shirt. Worth & Worth hat; Melet Mercantile, New York vintage tie and brooch; Tom Ford walking stick; Marni gloves; Ann Demeulemeester boots. Gucci wool vest and pants, cotton shirt, and shoes. Tom & Drew Boys hat. Vera Wang Collection brocade dress. Oscar de la Renta lace blouse. Wolford cotton blend bodysuit. McQ Alexander McQueen belt; Early Halloween, NYC vintage petticoat; Falke tights; Dolce & Gabbana bag; Cornelia James gloves; Marc Jacobs shoes. Giorgio Armani jacket and skirt. Escada silk blouse. Melet Mercantile, New York vintage shirt and skirt. Falconiere bonnet; Yafa Signed Jewels necklace; Cornelia James gloves; Falke tights; Marc Jacobs shoes. Rick Owens wool jacket, cotton shirt and pants. Worth & Worth hat; Melet Mercantile, New York vintage brooch. Ann Demeulemeester fleece wool coat, cotton shirt (worn as a skirt), and cotton blend trousers. Prada cotton sweater. Early Halloween, NYC hat; Rag & Bone scarf; Melet Mercantile, New York vintage pin; Hermès gloves.

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Photographer: Michael Thompson Stylist: Edward Enninful

From left: Gucci silk chiffon dress. Mokuba ribbon; Cornelia James gloves; American Apparel tights; Brooks Brothers Fleece shoes. Gucci silk chiffon dress. Mokuba ribbon; Cornelia James gloves; American Apparel tights; Crewcuts shoes.

Beauty note: Ringlet curls are easily achieved with a José Eber Clipless Curling Iron.

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Photographer: Michael Thompson Stylist: Edward Enninful

From left: Lanvin wool coat and skirt. Mokuba ribbon; Donna Karan New York collar; Philip Crangi 14k yellow gold and blackened stainless steel charm; McQ Alexander McQueen belt; Cornelia James gloves; Melet Mercantile, New York vintage petticoat; Wolford tights; Marc Jacobs boots. Michael Kors cashgora melton jacket and skirt. Etro lace blouse. Lika collar; Kentshire Galleries platinum, pearl, and diamond brooch; Cornelia James gloves; Early Halloween, NYC vintage petticoat; Falke tights; Marc Jacobs boots. Prada embellished wool coat and wool and velour pants. Mokuba ribbons; Cornelia James gloves; Marc Jacobs shoes. Stylist’s own lace blouse.

Beauty note: Estée Lauder Re-Nutriv Intensive Age-Renewal Creme will make skin smile-inducing

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Photographer: Michael Thompson Stylist: Edward Enninful

Marc Jacobs wool jacquard dress and cotton shirt. Falconiere bonnet; Lika collar; Legacy, New York vintage pin; Cornelia James gloves; L’Wren Scott bag; Wolford tights; Marc Jacobs shoes. Opposite, from left: Chloé silk chiffon blouse. Akris cashmere and silk turtleneck, and skirt. Arman Sarkisyan 22k yellow gold, tourmaline, and diamond necklace; McQ Alexander McQueen belt; Camilla Dietz Bergeron, New York 18k yellow gold ring; Shaneen Huxham gloves; Melet Mercantile, New York vintage petticoat; Prada bag; Wolford tights; Marc Jacobs shoes. Yohji Yamamoto wool cape. Ann Taylor polyester top. Marc by Marc Jacobs lace top. BLK DNM wool blend skirt. Doyle & Doyle, New York 14k gold, pearl, and cameo earrings; Legacy, New York vintage cameo; Cathy Waterman 22k recycled gold, diamond, and cameo ring; Cornelia James gloves. Prada wool and velour coat and pants, cotton poplin shirt, and card holder. Early Halloween, NYC vintage scarf; Melet Mercantile, New York vintage brooch and stopwatch; Worth & Worth hat.

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Photographer: Michael Thompson Stylist: Edward Enninful

From left: Chloé silk chiffon blouse. Akris cashmere and silk turtleneck, and skirt. Arman Sarkisyan 22k yellow gold, tourmaline, and diamond necklace; McQ Alexander McQueen belt; Camilla Dietz Bergeron, New York 18k yellow gold ring; Shaneen Huxham gloves; Melet Mercantile, New York vintage petticoat; Prada bag; Wolford tights; Marc Jacobs shoes. Yohji Yamamoto wool cape. Ann Taylor polyester top. Marc by Marc Jacobs lace top. BLK DNM wool blend skirt. Doyle & Doyle, New York 14k gold, pearl, and cameo earrings; Legacy, New York vintage cameo; Cathy Waterman 22k recycled gold, diamond, and cameo ring; Cornelia James gloves. Prada wool and velour coat and pants, cotton poplin shirt, and card holder. Early Halloween, NYC vintage scarf; Melet Mercantile, New York vintage brooch and stopwatch; Worth & Worth hat.

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Photographer: Michael Thompson Stylist: Edward Enninful

From left: Prada wool jacquard coat, cotton poplin shirt, cotton sweater, and mohair pants. Marni gloves and shoes; Melet Mercantile, New York vintage brooch. Prada denim coat and vest, cotton poplin shirt, cotton sweater, mohair pants, and handkerchief. Hermès gloves; Melet Mercantile, New York vintage hat; Morgenthal Frederics glasses.

Beauty note: Intelligent Nutrients Styling Pomade tames unruly locks.

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Photographer: Michael Thompson Stylist: Edward Enninful

Chanel stretch wool dress. L’Wren Scott lace blouse. American Apparel turtleneck. Bottega Veneta earrings (worn in hair); Chanel bracelet (worn in hair); Amedeo 18k gold and carnelian cameo brooch.

Beauty note: Complexions look polished yet natural with BareMinerals Ready SPF 20 Foundation.

Hair by Jimmy Paul for Bumble and bumble; makeup by Dick Page for Shiseido at Jed Root, Inc.; manicures by Madeline Roosevelt for OMM Style. Models: Marie Piovesan at Marilyn NY; Meghan Collison at Next Model Management; Katryn Kruger and Kinga Rajzak at IMG; Ollie Edwards, Sean O’Pry, and Lenz von Johnston at VNY Model Management; Cordula Reyer at Q Management. Extras: Stu Levy, Andrea MacLeod, Mark Ferris, Jonah Wolf, Seren Hopkins, Kathe Blumklotz. Produced by Heather Hanrahan at Heatherhanrahan.com. Digital technician: Bryce Ward. Photography assistants: Yumi Miki, Paul Wegman, Patrick Wheaton, Chris Gibson. Fashion assistants: Felicia Garcia-Rivera, Caroline Grosso, Kathleen Chetlain, Maddie Griggs. Special thanks: Katherine Ross at OMM Style, Ellen Rogers, Pam Holladay, and David Morgan.