Kate Moss in Summer s Most Romantic Swimsuits and Dresses
Wıth floral prints, peekaboo midriffs, and plunging necklines, summer’s sultriest pieces radiate pure tropical heat. Kate Moss goes Gauguin-gorgeous on Mustique.
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The look is languid—and very grown-up. This Balmain handkerchief-hem jersey minidress ($2,500; Bergdorf Goodman, NYC) lends a harem/boudoir effect. Jungle-red manicure optional—but highly recommended.
Fashion Editor: Camilla Nickerson
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The cognoscenti will see echoes of classic 1970s disco chic in the draped jersey and the glitter platforms. Emanuel Ungaro dress with plunging neckline, $2,715; select Saks Fifth Avenue stores. Calvin Klein Collection metallic box clutch. Saint Laurent by Hedi Slimane platform heels.
Photographed at the Cotton House hotel
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Forget blushing rose and shrinking violet: Red is the color of summer romance. Moss’s real-life husband, Jamie Hince, catches her in an intimate clinch. Hermès maillot with horse-bit closure, $520; Hermès boutiques. On Hince: Budd Shirtmakers linen shirt and Saint Laurent by Hedi Slimane trousers.
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Bold florals and high waistlines give both looks on this spread a 1940s flavor. Hermès hothouse-print swimsuit top, $410; Hermès boutiques. Carolina Herrera magnolia-print pants, $1,290; Carolina Herrera, NYC. Giamba platforms with rhinestone detail.
Beauty Note
Red lipstick and a bandeau—what more do you need? Rimmel Lasting Finish by Kate Lipstick in #31 delivers reflective color that lasts all day.
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Bougainvillea is practically the official flower of the tropics. Wear some in your hair—or on your dress. Gucci burgundy bougainvillea-print embroidered silk dress, $4,350; select Gucci boutiques. Saint Laurent by Hedi Slimane platform heels.