Photographed by Patrick Demarchelier, Vogue, December 20141/13This Is How We Do It
Eyes are drawn to the midriff as Donatella Versace delivers mid-1990s-inspired peekaboo shimmer. Versace silk-and-mesh dress embellished with Swarovski Elements; select Versace boutiques.
Fashion Editor: Tabitha Simmons
Photographed by Patrick Demarchelier, Vogue, December 20142/13Sparks Fly
Combine sequins (red-hot right now) with the color combination of the moment (red and black) and you’ve got combustion. Dolce & Gabbana sequined silk dress and watch with 18K–pink gold case and satin strap; select Dolce & Gabbana boutiques. Gianvito Rossi boots.
Photographed by Patrick Demarchelier, Vogue, December 20143/13Art Directed
At Valentino, Frida Kahlo was the muse and Mexican folkloric motifs were done in scarlet guipure lace. Valentino micro-beaded jacket; Valentino boutiques. Saint Laurent by Hedi Slimane hat.
_Beauty Note:
Play up a flushed cheek. Estée Lauder Pure Color Blush in Hot Sienna imparts a luminous satin finish._
Photographed by Patrick Demarchelier, Vogue, December 20144/13Ethereal Essence
Illusion lace perfectly suits the mood of the season: layered and subtly sexy. Prada belted chiffon dress; select Prada boutiques. Maison Michel trilby. Tiffany & Co. diamond-and-chrysoprase bracelet.
Photographed by Patrick Demarchelier, Vogue, December 20145/13Keeping Up with Kendall
She walked thirteen shows for spring—including Balmain, where sister Kim and brother-in-law Kanye sat front row. Balmain cotton T-shirt ($635), embroidered silk skirt, and patent belt; Bergdorf Goodman, NYC. Roberto Cavalli feather bag. Dolce & Gabbana slingback kitten-heels.
Photographed by Patrick Demarchelier, Vogue, December 20146/13After Hours
Lightweight satin and filigree lace signal the rise of a softer, more feminine kind of evening cool. Lanvin dress and silk scarf with rosette; Lanvin, NYC. Tabitha Simmons sandals with scallop detail.
Photographed by Patrick Demarchelier, Vogue, December 20147/13Hot Spots
The best party pieces have a certain roughed-up fragility; here, that translates as an overlay of dotted Swiss and red lace at the neck and hip—as if her slip is showing. Louis Vuitton lace dress, sequined tunic, skirt with leather trim, and twist ring; select Louis Vuitton boutiques.
Photographed by Patrick Demarchelier, Vogue, December 20148/13Gauze Célèbre
All sorts of sheers are drawing the attention of flashbulbs now, with chiffons and organzas embellished with sequins or other rich appliqués. Bottega Veneta beaded wool–and–silk tulle dress; select Bottega Veneta boutiques. Van Cleef & Arpels bracelet with diamonds.
Photographed by Patrick Demarchelier, Vogue, December 20149/13Kiss Kiss Bang Bang
Black leather over white lace: the worldly/innocent, naughty/nice dichotomy in a nutshell. Alexander McQueen biker jacket; Alexander McQueen, NYC. Marchesa cotton–and–silk organza dress with tulle skirt; marchesa.com. Chanel Fine Cheap Replica Handbags bracelets.
Photographed by Patrick Demarchelier, Vogue, December 201410/13Performance Art
Suddenly we’re passionately in love with matador silhouettes like this cropped bullfighter jacket. Saint Laurent by Hedi Slimane twill jacket ($4,750), embroidered top ($3,190), leopard-print pony-hair skirt, hat, dotted scarf, and studded belt; Saint Laurent, NYC.
Photographed by Patrick Demarchelier, Vogue, December 201411/13Handle with Care
Chantilly lace and a pretty face: This is lingerie dressing for the next generation. Christopher Kane tulle-and-lace pleated dress, $3,055; net-a-porter.com. Lana Cheap Replica Handbags earrings. Nikos Koulis bracelet.
Photographed by Patrick Demarchelier, Vogue, December 201412/13Social Sphere
Smaller evening bags—minaudières, novelty clutches, or this ball bag—look fabulous right now. Chanel Plexiglas bag; select Chanel boutiques. BOSS white shirt ($250) and beaded skirt; Hugo Boss boutiques. Jennifer Fisher earrings. Oscar de la Renta belt.
Photographed by Patrick Demarchelier, Vogue, December 201413/13Heart and Soul
What could be more elegantly flirty than a sequined dress with a kitschy-chic bow at the neckline—especially when paired with Cupid’s-arrow earrings? Marc Jacobs sequined dress, $3,900; Marc Jacobs stores. Lana Cheap Replica Handbags earrings. In this story: hair, Esther Langham; makeup, Dick Page for Shiseido.