Dream Sequence
Sleeping beauties wrapped in lace, velvet and tulle make for a dark fairy-tale setting, with looks so exquisite that it just might be an illusion. AND DON’T MISS our behind-the-scenes video of the shoot, narrated by W’s Creative Director, Dennis Freedman.
Armani Prive’s silk velvet gown, to order, 212.988.9191. Tia Mazza veil.
From left: Balenciaga’s cotton blouse, by Nicolas Ghesquiere, at Balenciaga, New York; MaxMara’s wool skirt, at MaxMara, New York and Beverly Hills. Chanel bow and ring; We Love Colors socks; Marc Jacobs shoes. Fendi’s silk blouse, at Fendi, New York, Beverly Hills, and Bal Harbour, Florida.
D&G’s viscose and silk lace blouse, dolcegabbana.it; Ralph Lauren Collection’s silk georgette skirt, at select Ralph Lauren stores, ralphlauren.com. Mokuba ribbon (worn as belt); Tabio socks; Marc Jacobs shoes.
Beauty Note: Delicate fabrics should be treated as gently as delicate skin. Try Kai Home Fine Linen Wash.
Donna Karan New York’s viscose, elastane and spandex dress and viscose dress (worn underneath), at Donna Karan, New York, 866.240.4700, donnakaran.com. Donna Karan New York belt.
Dolce & Gabbana’s silk blouse, 877.70.DGUSA, dolcegabbana.it.
Beauty Note: For shiny berry-colored lips with full coverage, swipe on Bobbi Brown Rich Color Gloss in Pink Raspberry.
Chanel Haute Couture’s embroidered and sequined silk charmeuse dress, to order, 33.1.42.86.28.00.
Dior Haute Couture’s embroidered silk faille gown, to order, 800.929.DIOR. Dior haute couture earrings and necklace.
Balenciaga’s cotton blouse, by Nicolas Ghesquiere, at Balenciaga, New York; MaxMara’s wool skirt, at MaxMara, New York and Beverly Hills.
Valentino Haute Couture’s silk lace gown, to order, 800.997.0140.
Beauty Note: Don’t head to bed without Strivectin Overnight Facial Resurfacing Serum.
Alexis Mabille’s cotton dress, at Henri Bendel; Jeffrey, New York; Yuta Powell, New York; Arcade, Los Angeles.
Givenchy Haute Couture’s embroidered silk organza and tulle dress, by Riccardo Tisci, givenchy.com. Givenchy haute couture veil; Lladro crown.
Beauty Note: A touch of 3Lab Perfect Neck Cream is just what an exposed decolletage needs.
Gaultier Paris’s silk velvet dress, to order, 33.1.72.75.83.00. Early Halloween vintage hat; Repetto shoes.
Christian Lacroix Haute Couture’s silk crepe and tulle dress. Ellen Christine couture millinery hat.
Hair by Rita Marmor/TRESemme; makeup by Lucia Pieroni/ Streeters for Cle de Peau Beaute; manicures by Yuna Park/Streeters. Models: Jac/IMG; Darya Kurovska/Supreme; Dorothea Barth Jorgensen and Regina Feoktistova, both at Women Model Management. Set design by Piers Hanmer; production by Viewfinders; digital technician: Antonio Pizzichino/d-touch. Photography assistant: Arno Frugier. Market Editor: Carolyn Tate Angel. Fashion assistants: Kathryn Typaldos and Katie Casamassimo.