Vanessa Axente and Michiel Huisman Tour Antwerp Wearing Arty, Avant-Garde Fall Fashion
Today’s most compelling day looks are fearlessly creative—a mix of separates in eclectic prints and patterns, with collaged shapes and the occasional experimental textile.
Photographed by Mario Testino, Vogue, October 20141/10Painter’s Palette
Model Vanessa Axente and Game of Thrones actor Michiel Huisman (opposite) meet for a drink at Korsakov in Antwerp—the Belgian capital of off-kilter cool. Céline wool coat; Céline, NYC. A.L.C. navy-and-red knit top, $245; select Barneys New York stores. Nicole Miller Artelier black-and-white jacquard dress, $295; Nicole Miller boutiques. Stella McCartney bandeau top (worn at waist), $315; stellamccartney.com. Maison Boinet belt. Marni bag and peep-toe heels. Falke nude socks. On Huisman: Polo Ralph Lauren blazer. Paul Stuart polo.
Fashion Editor: Tonne Goodman
Photographed by Mario Testino, Vogue, October 20142/10Horse of a Different Color
Who said all-black was still the urban uniform? This carefully curated outfit includes python, Lurex, wood, and vinyl. Gucci yellow python-and-leather jacket; select Gucci boutiques. Derek Lam maroon Lurex short-sleeve top and wood-buckle leather belt; top at Derek Lam, NYC. Roksanda printed PVC-coated skirt, $918; Opening Ceremony, NYC. Marni bag and peep-toe heels. Shot on location at the Sprookjes Showroom.
Photographed by Mario Testino, Vogue, October 20143/10Portrait of the Artist
Belgium’s ateliers have always nurtured iconoclasts, from Magritte to Margiela. Let that unfettered spirit be your guide. Louis Vuitton jersey dress ($2,950) and green lace top ($1,260; worn underneath); select Louis Vuitton stores. Venyx star earrings and ring. Dior minaudière with twill-scarf strap. Shot on location at the studio of Gert Voorjans.
Photographed by Mario Testino, Vogue, October 20144/10Fringe Festival
Earth-brown paired with champagne-pink? Elastic and suede and flapper fringe? It takes a certain nonconformist moxie to compose your own mix of opposites. Derek Lam suede jacket; Derek Lam, NYC. A.L.C. striped sweater, $335; select Barneys New York stores. Burberry Prorsum hand-painted fringe skirt, $3,295; burberry.com. Christy Rilling Studio elastic belt.
Photographed by Mario Testino, Vogue, October 20145/10Sidewalking
Boldly embracing such formerly unchic elements as maroon leather and sheer tan ankle socks summons a jolie laide quality. Prada leather coat, cashmere gilet ($830), brown cotton blouse ($890), and plaid wool skirt ($4,220); select Prada boutiques. 3.1 Phillip Lim by Linda Farrow Gallery sunglasses. On Huisman: Ermenegildo Zegna jacket. Agnès B. shirt. Levi’s jeans. John Lobb boots.