
Southern California’s infallible good vibes and heady supply of sunlight inform dazzling blocks of print and fabrics built to move.
Photographed by Angelo Pennetta, Vogue, March 20191/18Making Waves
Why limit the wetsuit to water? Nimble neoprene looks just as slick beyond the surf. from left: Paloma Elsesser wears a Sportmax dress; Max Mara, NYC. Ten Thousand Things earrings. Chloé necklace. Vittoria Ceretti wears an Etro sweater, $3,053; Etro stores. Loewe belt. Fashion Editor: Alex Harrington.
Photographed by Angelo Pennetta, Vogue, March 20192/18Professional surfer Rob Machado wears a Hurley wetsuit. Daughter (and surfer) Rose Machado wears a Polo Ralph Lauren hoodie, $148; ralphlauren.com. Roxy wetsuit, $160; roxy.com.
Photographed by Angelo Pennetta, Vogue, March 20193/18Ramped Up
Quintessential skater style—from brash graphics to playful proportions and raw hems—gets a modern-day makeover. Adut Akech wears a Paco Rabanne top ($600) and sandals; pacorabanne.com. Altuzarra minidress, $750; Barneys New York, NYC. Louis Vuitton pants; select Louis Vuitton stores. Marni necklaces.
Photographed by Angelo Pennetta, Vogue, March 20194/18Bright Side Up
Happy days are here again! In warming weather, an off-the-shoulder silk shift is almost always the right idea. Marni dress ($1,950) and bra; Marni stores.
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Graphic and dynamic combinations of body-conscious knits keep our local heroes covered. from far left: Abby Champion wears a Chloé dress ($2,060), necklace, and belt. Dress at Chloé, Los Angeles. Akech wears a Jil Sander turtleneck top ($860), long tank top (worn underneath, $890), and skirt ($990); Jil Sander stores. Chloé bracelets.
Photographed by Angelo Pennetta, Vogue, March 20196/18Go Bold or Go Home
Ceretti blends right into the cool-kid crew in a Michael Kors Collection dress, $1,795; select Michael Kors stores. Calvin Klein 205W39NYC scuba top (worn around waist), $1,200; Calvin Klein, NYC.
Photographed by Angelo Pennetta, Vogue, March 20197/18Star Sign
Standing out from the Hollywood crowd has never been quite so fantastic: Take a cue from Mica Argañaraz and opt for this crafty Dolce & Gabbana crocheted bra top ($2,895) and skirt; select Dolce & Gabbana stores. Asai top, $365; Opening Ceremony stores. Marni slides.
Photographed by Angelo Pennetta, Vogue, March 20198/18Free Radical
A tie-dyed tank, set off by grungy camo, never misses the mark. Calvin Klein 205W39NYC tank top, scuba top (worn around waist, $1,200), and skirt ($4,500); Calvin Klein, NYC. Chloé necklace. Louise Olsen x Alex and Trahanas bangle. Beauty note: Rethink the statement lip. Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Mattemoiselle Plush Matte Lipstick in F’N Black creates a moody veil with a velvety matte finish.
Photographed by Angelo Pennetta, Vogue, March 20199/18Cover Stories
Shrugged over a vibrant base layer, swoon-worthy slips meld the seductive and the sportif. from far left: Ceretti wears a Maison Margiela plastic dress; Maison Margiela, NYC. Atlein top, $470; atlein.com. Versace tights, $325; versace.com. Akech wears a Tory Burch dress, $698, toryburch.com. MSGM top ($195) and leggings ($210); msgm.it.
Photographed by Angelo Pennetta, Vogue, March 201910/18Out on a Limb
Every day is leg day in L.A., where abbreviated silhouettes are the winning choice for a day out on the town. from far left: Love Yoga founder Kyle Miller (standing) wears a Chanel jumpsuit, $2,150; select Chanel stores. Cofounder Sian Gordon (on ground) wears a Chanel sports bra ($1,050) and leggings ($1,100); select Chanel stores. Akech wears a Louis Vuitton jacket and dress; select Louis Vuitton stores.
Photographed by Angelo Pennetta, Vogue, March 201911/18Body Electric
Here’s a bright idea: Pair a brilliantly bold bodysuit with a fetching A-line skirt. from far left: Ceretti wears a Prada bodysuit ($1,020), skirt ($2,050), and belt; select Prada stores. Akech wears an Asai top ($365) and pants ($1,100); Opening Ceremony, NYC.
Photographed by Angelo Pennetta, Vogue, March 201912/18A Bigger Splash
Kicky thong sandals and a cheerful minidress are just the ticket for a poolside party. from far left: Akech wears a Chanel dress; select Chanel stores. Mugler cycling shorts, $490; net-a-porter.com. Chloé earrings. On diver: Quiksilver board shorts. In this story: Hair: Recine for Rodin; Makeup: Fara Homidi; Manicure: Emi Kudo and Lisa Peña-Wong. Tailor: Karla Miranda. Photographed at The Hollywood Roosevelt.
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