FASHION

In the Mood for… April Showers

by Sue Williamson

Craig McDean for W

Until May’s flowers start to bloom, it’s all about style survival. Here, some rainy day fashion inspiration from the W Magazine archives.

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Always be prepared. “100% Fashion” photographed by Craig McDean, styled by Alex White; W Magazine June 2009.

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Drown yourself in the season’s best water-resistant fashions. “Sleep No More” photographed by Mert Alas & Marcus Piggott, styled by Edward Enninful; W Magazine December 2012.

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Weatherproof your furs. “Kate Moss: Dreamgirl” photographed by Ryan McGinley, styled by Camilla Nickerson; W Magazine June 2007.

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That J.W. Anderson hat—wear it. “Anna Paris” photographed by Craig McDean, styled by Edward Ennifnul; W Magazine December 2014.

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Embrace the wet look. “A Clean Getaway” photographed by Patrick Demarchelier, styled by Marie-Amélie Sauvé; W Magazine November 2013.

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Mimic cumulonimbi in voluminous looks. “Against Nature” photographed by Mert Alas & Marcus Piggott, styled by Alex White; W Magazine March 2011.

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Dance in the rain. “Come As You Are” photographed by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott, styled by Edward Enninful; W Magazine September 2013.

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Car service or not, reschedule that blowout. “Come As You Are” photographed by Craig McDean, styled by Marie-Amélie Sauvé; W Magazine December 2012.

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Get resourceful with raingear. “Super Linda” photographed by Steven Klein, styled by Edward Enninful; W Magazine September 2012.

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Or go the old-fashioned route. “City Slickers” photographed by Craig McDean, styled by Marie-Amélie Sauvé; W Magazine June 2012.____

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When all else fails, call it a night. “Love/Hate” photographed by Steven Klein, styled by Camilla Nickerson; W Magazine October 2008.