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Photos: Carey Mulligan 2013

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    RARE BLOOM

    “Daisy has got to be a kind of hothouse flower,” Leonardo DiCaprio (Gatsby) observed to Luhrmann after Mulligan’s audition.

    Chanel Haute Couture sequined dress. Necklace from the Three Graces with enamel portraits (worn as headband). Lorraine Schwartz earrings. Diamond ring from De Vera. Headpieces throughout created by Julien d’Ys.

    Fashion Editor: Grace Coddington

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    GOLD RUSH

    Mulligan found the roots of her character in Fitzgerald’s first love, Ginevra King, and his wife, Zelda.

    Miu Miu dress, embroidered with Swarovski Elements, and heels.

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    SOMEONE LIKE YOU

    The last star to play Daisy on the big screen was Mia Farrow in 1974.

    Chanel Haute Couture chiffon, feather, and tulle dress with flouncing open shoulders. Twenties headband from New York Vintage. Carini Lang rug; carinilang.com.

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    SILVER IDOL

    As Daisy, Mulligan portrays a woman whose voice, Fitzgerald famously wrote, “is full of money.”

    Oscar de la Renta beaded silk organza top and matching skirt.

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    SCREEN TEST

    Mulligan came at the end of a long line of actresses auditioning for the part.

    Nina Ricci silk-satin dress with flower appliqués. Chanel Fine Cheap Replica Handbags diamond-and-onyx earrings. Bracelet from Gray & Davis, Ltd. Elle W. Collection stool; ellew.com. Carini Lang rug; carinilang.com.

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    STARDUST MEMORIES

    “It’s like she’s living in a movie of her own life,” says Mulligan of Daisy. “She’s constantly on show.” Alexander McQueen ostrich feather dress with chiffon-covered pearls.

    Tiffany & Co. earrings. Miu Miu jeweled heels. Fred Leighton bag. David Duncan Antiques chair; davidduncanantiques.com. In this story: hair, Julien d’Ys for Julien d’Ys; makeup, Mark Carrasquillo.

    Set design, Mary Howard. Produced by GE Projects.

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    ENGLISH ROSE

    Carey Mulligan in a Dior Haute Couture top, sautoir from Stephen Russell, and bracelets from Gray & Davis, Ltf. Headpiece created by Julien d’Ys. Bermingham + Co. gate; berminghamantiques.com.

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