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Photos: The Silk Road: Kate Moss and Chiwetel Ejiofor

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    Velvet Underground

    The scene of our romantic assignation? Serdar Gülgün’s Ottoman-era house, Macar Feyzullah Paşa Köşkü. Proenza Schouler silver-and-black silk knit dress, $3,950; Proenza Schouler, NYC. Patricia Underwood beret. Jane Diaz/NY crescent-moon necklace. Maud ring. Jessica Biales signet ring.

    Fashion Editor: Tonne Goodman

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    Not Constantinople

    Cream silk, traditionally redolent of high tea in the tropics, is sophisticated and of-the-moment when accented with slivers of black leather. Ralph Lauren Collection silk georgette dress with leather detail; select Ralph Lauren stores. Charvet scarf.

    Beauty Note
    Redefine day dressing with a slick red lip. Rimmel’s Show Off Lip Lacquer in Big Bang combines the staying power of lipstick with the intense shine of gloss.

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    Palace Intrigue

    The spectacular Bosporus-blue tiling of the Çinili Kös¸k—built in 1472 as a pleasure dome for Mehmet the Conqueror—is a glamorous setting for this cosmopolitan look from Dior. Blue silk strapless dress with front zip, black wool pants ($1,350), and pumps; Dior boutiques. Céline sunglasses. On him: Prada suit.

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    Off the Market

    The Egyptian Bazaar adjacent to the New Mosque has drawn the shopping crowd since the 17th century. Moss’s touring silhouette, meanwhile, is timelessly chic—a touch Old Hollywood, but with a graphic punch that’s very 2014. Dior black silk bodysuit ($2,900) and heels; Dior boutiques. Jason Wu cream-and-black embroidered linen skirt, $4,210; jasonwustudio.com. Ellen Christine Couture hat. On Ejiofor: Prada suit. Paul Stuart turtleneck. Tom Ford sunglasses.

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    Song of Solomon

    Born in London to Nigerian parents, Ejiofor has won a BAFTA and a Laurence Olivier Award for earlier roles, but as Solomon Northup in 12 Years a Slave he’s garnering both global renown and critical acclaim. Prada silk jacket and tie. Charvet shirt.

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    Turkish Delight

    Europe and Asia. Rosewater and black tea. White cutouts and silver spangles. The mystique is in the contradiction and contrast. Burberry Prorsum dress, $2,795; burberry.com.

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    Because the Night

    Nothing has proved more perennially appealing for travel in hot climes than a white crepe suit. The key is to find one that’s truly distinctive—say, with a striking collar and an array of gleaming silver buttons. Michael Kors shirt jacket ($2,495), bodysuit ($550), and trousers ($1,150); select Michael Kors stores. Patricia Underwood straw hat. Jimmy Choo clutch. Juan Carlos Obando bracelet.

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    Sultans of Swing

    In a mirrored chamber resplendent with treasures, a sexy silhouette arrestingly combines gray jersey with pasha-posh silver lamé. Altuzarra henley bodysuit and metallic draped skirt ($2,995); skirt at net-a-porter.com. Dior stilettos.

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    The Social Whirl

    Spinning in their white-and-black traditional costumes, Mevlevi dervishes perform the sacred Sema ceremony at the Galata Mawlawi House. Moss is similarly mesmerizing in her full-skirted, ankle-length Proenza Schouler ivory silk cloque dress with foil pleats, $2,950; Proenza Schouler, NYC. Salvatore Ferragamo python clutch.

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    Steam Heat

    If black clothes signal city and white clothes connote balmy vacation, the message is obvious when the two colors are combined: languorous city interlude. (Afternoon in the Turkish baths, darling?) This BCBG Max Azria silk floral maxidress ($848; bcbg.com) is as weightless as a negligée. Jane Diaz/NY earrings.

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    If These Walls Could Talk

    A house surrounded by magnolia and fruit trees and crammed with artifacts from the courts of sultans reflects the eclectic spirit of the city—and the season. Etro abstract-print silk dress, $3,586; Etro, Beverly Hills.

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    Sail Into The Sunset

    Moss wears a breezy, sweet-but-sexy date look as they round the Golden Horn. Gucci navy polka-dot chiffon shirt ($995) and matching flared skirt ($2,100); select Gucci boutiques.

    In this story:
    Hair: Christiaan
    Makeup: Yadim
    Produced by Björn Frederic Gerling for Production Berlin