Fabulous, hyper-feminine designs are the perfect antidote to cooler days. See how to pull it off below.
1. DO THE SHIMMY
Bigger and blingier than ever, a pair of pendulum earrings steps up even the most minimal all-black ensemble.
Armani Exchange top (from left), POA, armaniexchange.com; Chloé earrings, approx $952, chloe.com/au, MICHAEL Michael Kors top, approx $344, available at farfetch.com; Givenchy earrings, $2900, givenchy.com.
2. CREATIVE VISION
It’s the eternal question: is fashion art? Based on these splashy graphic motifs from Louis Vuitton, we’ll take the affirmative position.
Louis Vuitton dress (left), $5400, au.louisvuitton.com. Louis Vuitton dress (right) $6200, and earrings, $540, au.louisvuitton.com.
3. SPOT ON
From childhood favourite to fashion perennial, polka dots add a touch of whimsy to every imaginable silhouette.
Marc Jacobs tops, $1110 each, marcjacobs.com.
Marc Jacobs top (from left), $950, marcjacobs.com; Fendi sunglasses, $700, fendi.com. Marc Jacobs top, $790, marcjacobs.com; Fendi sunglasses, $650, fendi.com. Marc Jacobs top, POA, marcjacobs.com; Fendi sunglasses, $650, fendi.com.
4. MATERIAL GIRLS
Kate Spade’s new creative director Nicola Glass stays true to the brand’s youthful spirit with an exquisite array of frocks in fresh and flowy fabrics.
Kate Spade dress (from left), $1369, and shoes, $419, katespade.com; J.Hannah earrings, approx $447, jhannahjewelery.com. Kate Spade dress, $869, and shoes, $419, katespade.com.
5. NEW ROMANTIC
Amp up the volume in a poet blouse – this season’s throwback hero – defined by billowy peasant sleeves.
Louis Vuitton top, POA, and pants, $3650, au.louisvuitton.com.
Photography by Kat Irlin; Pamela Cook/Studio D; Michael Naumoff. Styled by Julia Gall; Chloe Buttenshaw. Hair by Claudio Belizario for Alterna Haircare and Oribe. Makeup by Elayna Bachman for Kohgendo and Veil Cosmetics; Shayna Gold for La Mer at Atelier Management. Hair and Makeup by Allison Boyle/The Artist Group using Sisley Paris. Manicure by Kayo Higuchi for Chanel Le Vernis; Martha Fekete for Chanel Le Vernis both at Bryan Bantry. Models: Urvashi Umrao/Elite; Melissa Samide/Elire; Liv Solo/Wilhelmina; Jeannie Park/Heroes; Aliana King/New York Models; Briggs Rudder/ Wilhelmina; Noel Berry/IMG; Olivia M and Casey M/IMG. Casting: Noir Casting. Production: Sasha Corban. Text by Kathryn Madden.
