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Photos: Cara Delevingne: Mod Goddess

June 23, 2014

Photographed by Mario Testino, Vogue, July 2014
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High Rollers
“I do it as a hobby,” Delevingne says blithely about her burgeoning career as an actress. Burberry trench coat, $1,595; burberry.com. Tom Ford bag. Saint Laurent by Hedi Slimane tights. Louis Vuitton ankle boots. Josh Nickerson (opposite) wears Saint Laurent by Hedi Slimane, and Matthew Whitehouse (near left) wears a Burberry London suit and Saint Laurent by Hedi Slimane shirt, tie, and boots.
Fashion Editor: Grace Coddington.
Photographed by Mario Testino
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Spot-On
Delevingne’s personality and style have inspired legions of followers, fans, and look-alikes. Gucci cowhide A-line coat and boots with horse-bit detail; select Gucci boutiques. Saint Laurent by Hedi Slimane blouse ($1,550), bow tie, hat, and silver earring. Dolce & Gabbana handbag.

Photographed by Mario Testino
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Pixie Queen
“Cara makes everything look right,” says Karl Lagerfeld. “A kind of young Coco, but free and not bourgeoise.” Saint Laurent by Hedi Slimane lace dress with bow detail ($4,790), suede coat, and boots; Saint Laurent, NYC. Tom Ford handbag.
Photographed by Mario Testino
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A Fine Line
Standing tall in a Louis Vuitton leather–and–silk patch dress, eyelet belt, trunk clutch, and patent ankle boots; select Louis Vuitton boutiques.
Beauty Note
Burberry’s Complete Eye Palette in Smokey Grey, No. 01, contains everything you need—including three different brushes—to dust, smudge, and line lids like a modern-day mod.
Photographed by Mario Testino
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It
Delevingne is aiming high with her new career. “I’d love to work with Tarantino, Scorsese, Sofia Coppola—all of them!” Versace mink coat, jersey skirt, and belt; select Versace boutiques. Saint Laurent by Hedi Slimane triangle earrings.

Photographed by Mario Testino
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Graphic Artistry
Delevingne has adored playing dress-up since she was a child. “I just loved fantasy,” she says. Valentino crepe-de-Chine dress and shoulder bag; Valentino boutiques. Louis Vuitton necklace with trunk pendant. Nickerson and Whitehouse, both in Saint Laurent by Hedi Slimane.
Photographed by Mario Testino
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Wild at Heart
It girl on the London streets. Michael Kors Chantilly-lace dress and belt; select Michael Kors stores. Saint Laurent by Hedi Slimane bag, patent boots, and (on Nickerson) clothing and boots.
Photographed by Mario Testino
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Good Sport
With her hectic schedule and frequent jet lag, “I always wake up ten minutes before I have to be anywhere,” Cara says. Tom Ford sequined dress; select Tom Ford boutiques. Saint Laurent by Hedi Slimane silver earring. In this story: hair, Didier Malige; makeup, Linda Cantello for Giorgio Armani Beauty.