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Photos: Eternal Optimism

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    Rose Tint My World

    The first peeks of the season, and what an eyeful. A seductive scoop neck and strategically placed cutouts are demure pink-blush tones’ flirtatious wink. From left: On Frida Gustavsson: Nina Ricci floral dress ($2,590) and pumps; dress at barneys.com. On Caroline Trentini: Calvin Klein Collection slip dress ($3,795) and stilettos; Calvin Klein Collection, NYC. Nina Ricci bag. On Karlie Kloss: Alexander McQueen hand-pleated jacket, ruffled skirt, and platforms; Alexander McQueen, NYC.

    Fashion Editor: Grace Coddington.

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    Open Minded

    Graphic reworkings of lace and eyelet bring age-old craftsmanship firmly into the present. From far left: Dolce & Gabbana jacket with flower appliqués and skirt ($1,725); select Dolce & Gabbana boutiques. Prada handbag and heels. Marc Jacobs stamped-leather jacket ($3,995), pencil
    skirt ($1,990), and heels; Marc Jacobs, L.A. Prada lace coat, bandeau top, skirt ($1,940), and jewelry; select Prada boutiques. On Jourdan Dunn: Valentino lace dress; Valentino, NYC. Marc Jacobs heels.

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    On Notice

    Buoyant volumes, splashy Op Art prints, a wash of flashy red—nothing here aspires to fading into the background. From far left: Miu Miu canvas coat ($2,550), handbag, bracelets (on all), and mules; select Miu Miu boutiques. On Aymeline Valade: Marni linen top ($770), matching skirt ($780), and nude underskirt ($180); Marni boutiques. Dior silk-gazar dress; Dior boutiques. Prada heels.

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    Pure Motives

    Vintage-feel whites mark a return to a lyrical, feel-good romanticism. From left: Fendi dress, $2,500; Fendi, NYC. Oscar de la Renta lace dress, $1,990; select Saks Fifth Avenue stores. Ralph Lauren Collection box-pleat dress ($2,498) and cloche; select Ralph Lauren stores.

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    Lightness of Being

    There’s movement in billowy, gauzy dresses, as if gliding on air. From left: Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti dress, $1,295; Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti, NYC. Rochas platforms. Louis Vuitton dress with 3-D flower appliqués and mules; select Louis Vuitton boutiques. Rochas trench coat ($1,407), dress ($4,470), and platforms; trench coat at Carla Martinengo, Dallas. Chanel jacket and dress; select Chanel boutiques. Prada clutch. Rochas platforms.

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    Upward Mobility

    Structured (a futuristic A-line) or streamlined (a clingy knit sheath), the season’s silhouettes require a confident, can-do attitude. From left: Yves Saint Laurent trapeze coat and pumps; select YSL boutiques. Miu Miu handbag. Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquière dress and winged heels; Balenciaga, NYC. Jil Sander knit dress ($1,570), white shirt ($470), white slip ($600), and heels; net-a-porter.com.

    Hair: Didier Malige for Frédéric Fekkai
    Makeup: Linda Cantello for Giorgio Armani Beauty
    Production design: Piers Hanmer for Art + Commerce.