Fresh Cuts:
The Power of Unexpected Details

Photographed by Thomas Lohr
The little black dress. The white shirt. The argyle sweater. The summer sheath. Variations on classic pieces such as these abound, and for good reason: they are the flexible fundamentals of a modern wardrobe. With trusted silhouettes as a starting point, seek out styles that cross the bland boundaries of “basic” with unexpected touches ranging from artful cutouts to graphic accents.



Bold stripes show their softer side in Altuzarra’s graphic sheath. Precisely placed panels sculpt an hourglass silhouette and create the illusion of wrapping. Continue the play of contrasts with Tabaco, a unisex eau de cologne from Coqui Coqui that combines the scent of freshly picked tobacco leaves with tart, juicy citrus notes.



Elegant and elongated in ribbed jersey, a sleeveless tunic from Calvin Klein Collection is made memorable by asymmetrical colorblocking as well as artful finishing touches that define the seams and edges. Also pictured: Tom Wood Classic Slim Band, HAY Scissors
Styling Vanessa Traina
Hair Tamara McNaughton at Management Artists
Makeup Daniel Martin at The Wall Group
Model Mirte Maas at Women Management
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