Bag Lady
A beautiful dreamer fantasizes about extravagantly glamorous evening looks, big jewels and voluminous hair.
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Givenchy Haute Couture’s cotton tulle cape with metal chain, and silk taffeta, crepe and tulle dress, givenchy.com; Deborah Marquit’s nylon lace bodysuit, to order, at Deborah Marquit, New York. Louis Vuitton bag.
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Nina Ricci’s polyester gown, to order, at Neiman Marcus, Los Angeles; nina-ricci.fr; Preen’s nylon lace bodysuit, by Thornton Bregazzi, preen.eu. Kentshire cross necklace; David Yurman necklaces and bracelets; Louis Vuitton gloves.
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Yohji Yamamoto’s silk jacket, bandeau and skirt, at Yohji Yamamoto, New York, yohjiyamamoto.co.jp; Barneys New York, New York; Ikram, Chicago. Louis Vuitton necklace.
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Dior Haute Couture’s silk and feather dress, to order, at Dior, New York. Siman Tu tiara; David Webb earrings; Miu Miu brooch; Van Cleef & arpels cuff; Camilla dietz bergeron bracelet; Dior ring; Chanel bag; Funn hosiery; Miu Miu shoes.
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Valentino Haute Couture’s silk gazar coat, valentino.com. Balenciaga brooch (worn in hair); Lanvin earrings; Louis Vuitton necklace.
BEAUTY NOTE: A generous dose of Therapy Systems Portofino Rose Gel Blush strikes the perfect punk-chic balance.
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Maison Martin Margiela’s viscose and polyester bodysuit, at Barneys New York, New York; Dior Haute Couture’s silk coat, to order, at Dior, New York; RosaMosario’s silk Chantilly lace leggings, rosamosario.com. Armand Diradourian wrap; Balenciaga necklace and brooch; Louis Vuitton gloves; Stocking Showcase Inc. hosiery; Miu Miu shoes.
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Prada’s silk organza dress, at select Saks Fifth Avenue stores; Martin Izquierdo’s cotton lace bodysuit, by Nicolas Putvinski, to order, izquierdostudio@aol.com. Mish NY earrings; Louis Vuitton necklace and gloves; Miu Miu bag.
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Junya Watanabe Comme Des Garcons’ linen dress, at Comme Des Garcons, New York; Joan Shepp, Philadelphia; Anastasia, Laguna Beach, California; Deborah Marquit’s nylon lace bodysuit, to order, at Deborah Marquit, New York. Bulgari earrings and bracelet; Louis Vuitton necklace and gloves; Prada bag; Funn hosiery.
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Comme Des Garcons’ polyester dress, at Comme Des Garcons, New York. Balenciaga brooch (worn in hair) and necklace; Kenneth Jay Lane bracelets; Louis Vuitton gloves, bag and shoes; Funn hosiery; Comme Des Garcons socks.
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Marc Jacobs’s silk, polyester, viscose and cotton dress, at Marc Jacobs, Los Angeles, marcjacobs.com. Yves Saint Laurent earrings and necklace; Louis Vuitton gloves; Marc Jacobs bag.
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Alexis Mabille’s rayon crepe and silk dress, at Saks Fifth Avenue, New York; alexismabille.com. David Yurman necklaces; Louis Vuitton gloves; stockingirl.com hosiery; Miu Miu shoes.
BEAUTY NOTE: Nivea Body Good-bye Cellulite Gel-Cream keeps toned legs in tip-top shape.
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Christian Lacroix Haute Couture’s handpainted silk gazar coat and silk chiffon dress, christian-lacroix.com. Mish NY earrings; Gioia cuff; Louis Vuitton bag; Funn hosiery.
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Lanvin’s silk satin dress, at Ikram, Chicago; Stanley Korshak, Dallas. Lanvin earrings, necklace and bag; brooches on bag, from left, by Kentshire, Gioia, De Beers, kentshire, Mikimoto, Kenneth Jay Lane and Balenciaga; Funn hosiery; Louis Vuitton shoes.