1. 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 the
ROADthink 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

2. 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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3. 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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4. 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

5. SHORT STORIES
An 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 NY
Hair: Maranda Ludlund/Wall Group
Make-up: Pati Duboff/Wall Group
Photographer’s assistant: Max Montgomery
Assistant stylists: Chelsea Preston; Louise Hunt
Production: BaM Production/Chris Charlton
Special thanks: Visit California India/
Visitcalifornia.in; Beverly Hills Montage Hotel/
Montagebeverelyhills.com
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