Back in Black You may have noticed720 on the sleeves of Akech’s tuxedo-style Dolce & Gabbana dress – here’s how the piece (and matching shirt, leggings and tie) were re-released this season Year of first design. Jewelry added a new twist – next to the rose brooch were two Van Cleef & Arpels bee brooches set with sapphires, rubies, diamonds and purple spinels.
Dolce & Gabbana Mixed Media Logo Tuxedo Jacket
Dolce & Gabbana Logo Suspender Straight Leg Pants
Dress from Michael Kors Collection; Michael Kors website. Van Cleef & Arpels brooch; vancleefarpels.com. Photography: Sean Thomas, Vogue , March 770.
String Theory
The added benefit of this Michael Kors collection of dresses is obvious – when your dress moves with you, your body in motion is more fun. The decadent brooch is worn like a collar since it doesn’t need much else.
Michael Kors Hammer Satin Long shirt
Erdem Dress; erdem.com. Cardigan, Kate; khaite.com. Brooch, Van Cleef & Arpels; vancleefarpels.com. Photography: Sean Thomas, Vogue , March 770.
twist and shout
Akech wore a distressed organza Erdem dress embellished with pretty flower petals, paired with a cropped cardigan by Khaite. the most important is? brooch. A pair of sleek boots from The Attico complete the look. This was totally unexpected – which is why it works.
Erdem Floral Shawl Dress
Khaite Scarlett Cashmere Cardigan
The Attico Sienna Calfskin Stiletto Knee Boots
Ralph Lauren sweater and shirt; ralphlauren.com. Van Cleef Precious Brooch; vancleefarpels.com. Photography: Sean Thomas, Vogue , March 770.
are all together now
In a pastel color mix, Akech’s final exercise in brooch attire is a V-neck sweater from the Ralph Lauren Collection and an Anderson & White button-down marshmallow pink jersey tie from Sheppard—with the farewell kiss of the Van Cleef rose.
Ralph Lauren Collection Round Neck V Neck Cashmere Sweater
Anderson & Sheppard Lavender Silk Knit Tie
Prada sweater, shirt, skirt and shoes; Prada website. Attico bag; theattico.com. Find Me Now hats; findmenowthelabel.com. Van Cleef & Arpels brooch; vancleefarpels.com. Photography: Sean Thomas, Vogue , March 770.
Easy Rider
Finally, Akech took off her brooch for a spin on the full Prada look—coordinating knit skirts and cardigans, paired with delightfully chunky Mary Janes. She wears a cloche hat and a sparkly bag from The Attico. Prove how far a brooch can take you!
Prada Cashmere Cable Knit Cardigan
The Attico Midnight Polka Dot Embellished Leather Clutch
Prada Leather Mary Janes
More brooches
Van Cleef & Arpels Rose de Noël Clip
Saint Laurent rose velvet brooch
Miu Miu Metal and Pearl Brooch
Gucci Interlocking G Resin Pearl Brooch
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0400014697176 Kenneth Jay Lane Crystal Embellished Brooch
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250740022 Paco Rabanne Silver Crystal brooch
In this story: Hair, Johnnie Sapong as Leonor Greyl; Makeup, Holly Silius.
Saint Laurent rose velvet brooch
