I’ve never seen such a sensual houndstooth.The changes in size allow for play on curve emphasis.

Chain links made their first appearance in this look, hugging the dress like non stop suspenders, belted by itself. Same in the back as is is in the front.

Tar slick sheen gets woven into the works, raising the question for those without the run of show, what is that material? Velvet? Pony hair? The shine is glorious – I want to touch it and find out.

Did Rihanna have anything to do with this? The raving bass seemed to get heavier as the first cage corset hit the runway. Sticks and stones may break my bones but cages and strips excite me.

The caging continued back to the bandage and buckled it up, creating the same structure as above, but out of the standard Léger texture rather than leather. Golden.

These metal bits differ from what we’ve seen previously. They’re the sliders you find on adjustable straps, but used as embellishment everywhere. In this copperish orange, she glows.

The second to last look swept in black and strap sliders, fading to texture at the bottom. It looks as though it could serve as armor as it lines horizontally across the body.

Our girl has decided to step up the production value. (Not a lot but it’s progress, right?) Say whatever you want about her but I dig her style so much.

Photographed by Bruce Weber
Styled by Camilla Nickerson

Iris Apfel wears her own clothes, eyewear, jewelry and bag. From left: Dior’s silk chiffon dress, at Dior, 800.929.DIOR; Louis Vuitton’s polyester and elastane shorts. JuanJose quevz Heredia hat; Louis Vuitton shoes. Louis Vuitton’s embroidered cotton and silk dress and polyester and elastane shorts, at Louis Vuitton, louisvuitton.com. JuanJose quevz Heredia hat. Dior’s silk chiffon dress, at Dior, 800.929.DIOR. JuanJose quevz Heredia hat; Alexis Bittar necklace; Louis Vuitton shoes.

Etro’s silk dress, at Etro, New York; Beverly Hills; Las Vegas and Coral Gables, FL; Saks Fifth Avenue, New York. Early Halloween vintage earrings; Isaac Manevitz for Ben-Amun necklace and bangles; on left hand, from top: C. Madeleine’s cuff; Early Halloween vintage bracelet; Rosena Sammi ring; New York Vintage metallic scarf.

Elaine Irwin Mellencamp wears Lanvin’s black linen jersey and elastic dress, at Lanvin, Bal Harbour, FL. Chanel shoes.

Gucci’s cotton and modal top and stretch polyester shorts, at select Gucci stores, 800.456.7663. Capezio hosiery.

Beauty Note: all skin needs serious protection on beach days. Hampton Sun Continuous Mist Sunscreen SPF 55 is a good choice.

Miami City Ballet dancers Jeannette and Patricia Delgado wear, from left: Valentino’s nude silk organza dress, at Valentino, New York; Neiman Marcus; and Saks Fifth Avenue. Burberry’s beige silk chiffon dress, at Burberry, New York.

Beauty Note: Don’t bare arms without an uber moisturizing lotion such as Donna Karan Cashmere Mist BodySuit misting spray.

Calvin Klein Collection’s cotton poplin dress, at Calvin Klein Collection, New York; Bergdorf Goodman, New York; select Saks Fifth Avenue stores. Chanel flowers (worn in hair); Stacy Adams socks; G.H. Bass & Co. shoes. Eloise Corr Danch paper flower.

Louis Vuitton’s embroidered cotton and silk dress and polyester and elastane shorts, at Louis Vuitton. JuanJose quevz Heredia hat.

Beauty Note: Self help care of Ken Paves Color infusion makes fair hues last between salon visits.

Marc Jacobs’s sequined nylon jacket, at Marc Jacobs, New York; St. John’s silk and polyester dress, at St. John, New York and Beverly Hills. Philip Treacy hats; Falke hosiery; Chanel shoes.

Eloise Corr Danch Paper flowers.

Beauty Note: Show off great limbs with Omorovicza Gold Shimmer Oil.

Jil Sander’s polyester dress, at Barneys New York, New York. Falke hosiery; Manolo Blahnik shoes.

Dolce & Gabbana’s black and white silk tulle and lace corset top and black silk jacquard bodysuit, at Dolce & Gabbana, New York. Tom Binns necklace; on right wrist, from top: Tom Binns, Kenneth Jay Lane and Yves Saint Laurent bracelets; on left wrist, from top: Noir, Janis by GJnis Savitt, Fallon and Tom Binns bracelets.

Style icon Iris Apfel, 88, says she prefers the title “geriatric starlet” or “the world’s oldest living teenager.”

Moncler Gamme Rouge’s silk jacket, at Bergdorf Goodman, New York; select Barneys New York stores; Daang Goodman for Tripp NYC’s cotton and spandex pants with attached belts, at Trash & Vaudeville, New York.

This page: Miami City Ballet students Serena Tovar Otis and Maya Symes flank Coco Rocha wearing, from left: Mark Fast’s black elastic and polyamide dress, at Des Kohan, Los Angeles; Curve, Los Angeles and New York; Capezio’s leotard and hosiery; Capelli New York leg warmers. Gucci’s black cotton and modal top, at select Gucci stores; Hudson’s cotton and elastane jeans (cut into shorts), at select Saks Fifth Avenue stores. Tao Comme des Garcons boots. American Apparel’s bodysuit; Capezio’s leotard, at Capezio Dance Theatre Shop, New York; Moschino’s navy silk taffeta skirt, at Moschino, New York.

Marleine Bastien— Executive Director of Fanm Ayisyen Nan Miyami (Haitian Women of Miami)— helps women in Haiti start their own businesses.

Yves Saint Laurent’s white stretch cotton poplin blouse and black silk duchesse satin skirt, at select Yves Saint Laurent stores. Selima Optique glasses; Falke hosiery; Lanvin shoes.

Beauty Note: Hair stays soft and healthy with Rusk Deep Shine Oil.

Chanel’s silk tulle blouse, at select Saks Fifth Avenue stores; select Neiman Marcus stores; Dolce & Gabbana’s silk bra and briefs, at select Dolce & Gabbana stores. Yves Saint Laurent shoes. Custom dog collar by Blooming Design and Events, Miami.

Hair by Recine; makeup by Gucci Westman/Revlon; manicures by Jodi Cardenas/Artists by Timothy Priano. Models: Elaine Irwin Mellencamp/ Ford; Kirsten Owen/One Management; Sedene Blake/NY Models; Anne Marie kortright/Wilhelmina; Guinevere Van Seenus and Alyssah Ali, both at IMG; Coco Rocha and Dree Hemingway, both at Elite NY. Prop styling by Dimitri Levas; production by Little Bear Inc.; on-site production by Dawn Boller/Tandem Productions. Photography assistants: Michael Murphy, Frank Stanley, Jeff Tautrim, Joe DiGiovanna and Brian Jankic. Fashion assistants: Patrick Mackie, William Kahn and Kathy Lee. Special thanks to Nelson Silva.

(W magazine)

This shoot is both heartwarming and refreshing. While fashion is a part, it’s more about the celebration of women and the girls shown in a most positive light. The shoot features one of my very favorite Style Icons, Iris Apfel. I have such admiration for her feistiness and belief in living life to the fullest. She’s a great inspiration, not to mention that she has a wardobe that goes unmatched by any that I’ve seen. That bag in picture one is to-die-for…..I wouldn’t expect anything less of Iris!

One of my favorite models is also featured; I have long been a fan of model, Elaine Irwin Mellencamp. She’s just as beautiful as she was when she started modeling back in the eighties, though she is a great deal more than a model beauty. The wife and mother made history back in 2001 when she became the first woman to drive the pace car at the Indianapolis 500. Hats off to all!

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1. Lela Rose 2. Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti 3. Ralph Lauren 4. J. Mendel 5. Armani Collezioni 6. Donna Karan 7. Nina Ricci 8. Versace 10. Notte by Marchesa 11. J. Mendel 12. Michael Kors 13. Piazza Sempione 14. Armani Collezioni 15. & 16. Carmen Marc Valvo 17. Ranjana Kahn 18. Carmen Marc Valvo 19. Aquilano Rimondi 20. Ann DeMeulemeester 21. Notte by Marchesa

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I was thinking today, that I’ve owned a white dress…….at least not a dressy one. I’ve had the ocassional white sundress over the years, but never one for evening or a particular event. Maybe part of that had to do with the fact that in past years, the choices haven’t been so great, but now there are so many beautiful designs to choose from. If I were looking for a suit, I think I would go for something like the Aquilano Rimondi………..for a dress, the J. Mendel asymmetrical would be at the top of my list along with Notte by Marchesa’s halter-style lovely.

One of other things about the white dress, is that you must make sure that you have on the proper foundation garments. You know who you stand in the sunlight, or you’re coming through a revolving door or some such, and you can see right through it. That’s not always a good look. The second thing, is the dreaded spot (s)……….I would almost feel as though I need to be bubble wrapped, as I’m one of those who looks down and this spot has seemingly appeared out of nowhere. I don’t think that I’ll let those things stop me though………I would like to have one for the summer months ahead along with a great pair of silver metallic shoes. I’ll be on the lookout!

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Metallic power suits opened the show

Ivory dress embroidered in orange

Maroon dress Embroidered in black and gold

Ruffled white dress with Copper embroidery

Long black dress embroidered in Green and white

Simple baby doll dress embroidered in copper and white

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Armored accessories have been all over the place lately, and it’s going to get heavier as fall comes. I absolutely love this metal vest, and it’s totally transferrable from runway to every day. This would look awesome for a night out! (And for guys or girls)

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