BomBastic Baroque

Flashback to a statement Versace print, pop accessories

and metal links—there’s a reason why this decade has always

captured our fancy. Denim lace blouse, Hemant &

Nandita. Vintage cotton puffed jacket, Versace Jeans Couture at House of Liza. Cotton stretch

trousers, Anamika Khanna at Aashni & Co. Vintage Chanel

chain leather belt, Rellik. Vintage gold-plated earrings,

Hirst Antiques. On left hand: Gold-plated bangles, Amrapali.

‘Berbère’ gold ring, Repossi. Gold-plated ring, Maria

Francesca Pepe. On right hand: ‘Berbère’ gold ring, Repossi

on theROAD

think the supers, denim on denim, Clueless, boy bands and big fashion moments. the ’90s return (did they ever really leave?) with chain mail,

Baroque prints, biker grunge and solid statement gold Photographed by FRANCESCO CARROZZINI Styled by FABIO IMMEDIATO

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BIKER GRUNGE Taking its cues from ’50s

rebel Marlon Brando but with ’90s-era detailing, this head-to-toe black-and-gold look is

just as current today.Leather jacket, jeans;

both Saint Laurent. Vintage Givenchy gold-plated faux

pearl earrings, Susan Caplan. Vintage gold-plated pearl

necklace, Hirst Antiques. Waxed linen cap, Eugenia Kim.

On left hand: Vintage Chanel quilted bangle, Depuis 1924. ‘Berbère’ gold ring, Repossi.

Gold-plated ring, Maria Francesca Pepe. On right hand: Gold-plated bangles, Amrapali.

‘Berbère’ gold rings, Repossi

POWER DRESSING Hail the return of suiting—pinstripes,

bold buttons, strong shoulders. Offset by a denim button-down, it captures

the urban ease of today’s working girl.Denim blouse, cotton jacket, matching

trousers, python belt; all Balmain. Vintage Chanel earrings, Depuis 1924.

Gold-plated coin necklace, Versace

PRAIRIE SPIRIT There’s no room for fashion outlaws in the Wild West. The soft pairing of denim and delicate lace will have you ready to rodeo.

Denim bra, DSquared2. Denim bustier lace dress, Hemant & Nandita. Goatskin boots, Jessie Western. Vintage Chanel gold-plated medallion necklace, Rewind Vintage. Vintage Chanel gold-plated chain necklace,

Susan Caplan. ‘Bull head’ earrings, Didi Ilse. Silk twill scarf (worn as headscarf), Jane Carr. Denim cowboy hat, Stephen Jones.

On right hand: Gold-plated bangles, Amrapali. Vintage Chanel quilted bangle, Depuis 1924.‘ Berbère’ gold rings, Repossi.

On left hand: ‘Berbère’ gold ring, Repossi. Gold-plated ring, Maria Francesca Pepe

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STREET SMART The ’90s version of high-low and the precursor to modern street style, embellishment and chunky jewellery are the perfect foil for your everyday blues.Knitted blouse, Dior. Embellished denim jacket, Louis Vuitton.Leather shoes, Tom Ford. Gold-plated vintage earrings, Hirst Antiques. Gold-plated coin necklace, Versace. On left hand: Gold-plated coin bracelet, Versace. ‘Berbère’ gold ring, Repossi. Gold-plated ring, Maria Francesca Pepe. On right hand: Gold-plated bangles, Amrapali. ‘Berbère’ gold rings, Repossi

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woman of steel It takes a solid mixing of leather and chain mail to toughen up classic denim. Cotton vest, Iro. Vintage leather chain jacket, Moschino. Jeans, gold-plated choker; both Balmain. Vintage Chanel earrings, Depuis 1924. Vintage Gianni Versace leather waist bag, Depuis 1924. ‘Lady Cloud’ patent leather shoes, Christian Louboutin.On left hand: Gold-plated bangles, Amrapali. ‘Berbère’ gold rings, Repossi. On right hand: Gold-plated coin bracelet, Versace at Matchesfashion.com. Berbère’ gold rings, Repossi

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RUFFLE UP A classic blazer, the staple

of the preppy set, gets experimental with surface

textures and shades of blue. Denim jacket, Barbara Bui.

Stretch lambskin denim trousers, Chanel. Vintage Chanel earrings, Depuis

1924. Vintage Chanel necklace, Susan Caplan

SHORT STORIESAn ab-baring crop top and fitted jeans—the outfit du jour for supermodels back then, and now.Cashmere top, stretch lambskin denim trousers; both Chanel. ‘Lady Cloud’ patent leather shoes, Christian Louboutin. Vintage Kenneth Jay Lane gold-plated earrings, Susan Caplan. Vintage Chanel coin belt, Depuis 1924. On left hand: Gold-plated bangles, Amrapali. On right hand: Vintage Chanel gilt coin bangle, Susan Caplan. ‘Berbère’ gold ring, Repossi. Gold-plated ring, Maria Francesca Pepe

Model: Natalia Novaes/ Elite Model Management NYHair: Maranda Ludlund/Wall GroupMake-up: Pati Duboff/Wall GroupPhotographer’s assistant: Max MontgomeryAssistant stylists: Chelsea Preston; Louise HuntProduction: BaM Production/Chris Charlton Special thanks: Visit California India/Visitcalifornia.in; Beverly Hills Montage Hotel/Montagebeverelyhills.com

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