Photos: Swept Away: Carolyn Murphy
Photographed by Mario Testino1/14Do The Wave
Overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea, she semaphores she’s in getaway mode. Charlie by Matthew Zink shorts with white piping, $225; charliebymzstore.com. Céline scarf.
Fashion Editor: Tonne Goodman
Photographed by Mario Testino2/14Lines in the Sand
Could there be anything more apropos than nautical stripes (here in a Memphis splicing) for the Mediterranean? Céline silk blazer ($3,050), striped leather top ($3,100), and cotton cropped pants ($1,900); select Neiman Marcus stores. Illesteva sunglasses throughout. Manolo Blahnik pumps.
Photographed by Mario Testino3/14Showboating
Spectacular views and a secluded location on the Monte Argentario peninsula have made Il Pellicano a paradise for guests with names like Pucci and Agnelli since the sixties. Lanvin techno zippered vest ($2,575) and A-line skirt ($2,013); Lanvin, NYC.
Photographed by Mario Testino4/14Leading Man
“I try to feel the specific urges of this specific human being at this specific time. I never judge,” says Matthias Schoenaerts of the characters he plays in Rust and Bone and Blood Ties. Narciso Rodriguez washed–silk charmeuse dress; narcisorodriguez.com. Céline cuffs and bag. Manolo Blahnik for J. Mendel heels. On him: Gucci suit. Calvin Klein Collection sunglasses.
Photographed by Mario Testino5/14The Deep End
One zip is all it takes to take the plunge. Lisa Marie Fernandez zippered neoprene maillot, $495; lisamariefernandez.com.
Photographed by Mario Testino6/14Terra Incognita
In a landscape dominated by sea and stone, there are washes of color to be found. Jason Wu silk blouse with leather piping and wool shorts, $795 each; blouse at Bergdorf Goodman, NYC. Lanvin belt. On Schoenaerts: Hugo shirt. Guess jeans.
Photographed by Mario Testino7/14Backsplash
Marc Jacobs tapped into the sixties stylequake captured in Qui êtes-vous, Polly Maggoo? for the Mod stripes of his recent Op Art–inflected collectsion. Jersey dress, $2,500; Marc Jacobs, NYC. Manolo Blahnik ankle-strap stilettos.
Photographed by Mario Testino8/14Traveler
A Kors signature: chic sportswear, like a retro-boxy abbreviated suit. Michael Kors ikat windowpane jacket ($1,995) and matching shorts ($795); select Michael Kors stores. T by Alexander Wang bandeau, $150; Alexander Wang, NYC. Hermès watch.
Photographed by Mario Testino9/14Changes
Inspired by David Bowie’s gender-blurring glam-rock phase, Sarah Burton elongated the lines of the shirt collar and tailored trouser. Alexander McQueen silk shirt ($1,240) and trousers ($995); Alexander McQueen, L.A. Michael Kors bikini top, $217 (for set); neimanmarcus.com.
Photographed by Mario Testino10/14Play
For resort, Miuccia Prada went sportif with athletic tanks and track pants with racing stripes down the inseam. Prada cotton top and matching pants ($1,095 each), and headband; select Prada boutiques. Gucci watch. On Schoenaerts: Polo Ralph Lauren swim trunks.
Photographed by Mario Testino11/14Changing Tide
The idea of swimwear as daywear gets tough with leather as a cover-up. Eres bathing suit, $595; (888) 656-ERES. Alexander Wang croc-embossed leather shorts, $850; Alexander Wang, NYC.
Photographed by Mario Testino12/14Italian Hours
Dolce far niente. . . . Charlie by Matthew Zink bathing suit, $255; net-a-porter.com. T by Alexander Wang striped T-shirt, $145; Alexander Wang, NYC.
BEAUTY NOTE
Go daring for day—with dramatically drawn eyes. Estée Lauder’s Pure Color Intense Kajal EyeLiner in Blackened Black is easy to apply.
Photographed by Mario Testino13/14Patching Things Up
With his self-described “romantic, but with a sharpness” resort collectsion, Riccardo Tisci’s Gypsy-inspired paisley prints were meant to be mixed and matched—ideal for hotel living. Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci silk blouse ($1,995), skirt ($2,425), black cuff, and bag; clothing at select Neiman Marcus stores. Hermès red cuff. On Schoenaerts: Calvin Klein Underwear T-shirt. Orlebar Brown trunks.
Photographed by Mario Testino14/14Laid-back
A relaxed dress constructed with vented seams adds an airiness that can be both strong and delicate. Alexander Wang silk dress, $795; Alexander Wang, NYC.
In this story:
Hair: Christiaan
Makeup: Val Garland
Produced by: Emanuele Mascioni
Production design: Jack Flanagan for the Magnet Agency