This story originally appeared in the September/October 2017 issue of Elite Traveler.
From glitter-tweed and sequins to floral appliques and embroidery, one of the fall’s most all-encompassing trends is texture. We embrace wild fabrics and flourishes in London’s Kensington neighborhood, the perfect backdrop for these sumptuous pieces.
PHOTOGRAPHER Paul McLean
STYLIST Kenny Ho
Dior navy dress, $11,500; De Beers Wavy Lines High Jewelry necklace in 18K white gold with 53.12 carats white diamonds, price on request
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Burberry white double-faced wool cape jacket, $2,195, white cotton shirt dress with pin-tucks and macramé trim, $1,195; Chopard Ice Cube Pure necklace in 18K Fairmined rose gold with .06 carats diamonds, $2,380, and Ice Cube Pure ring in 18K Fairmined rose gold with .26 carats diamonds, $3,340
Bottega Veneta ice-blue honeycomb silk dress, $6,500; Bulgari Divas’ Dream High Jewelry earrings in 18K white gold with 4.85 carats diamonds, price on request
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CALVIN KLEIN 205W39NYC black leather policeman jacket with metallic floral appliqué, $5,995, blue floral georgette slip dress with plastic over-dress, $1,595
Dolce & Gabbana dark green silk blend metallic dress with gold embroidery details, $3,995; Harry Winston drop earrings in platinum with 6.80 carats diamonds, price on request, and Sparkling Cluster bracelet in platinum with 10.30 carats diamonds, price on request
PS Paul Smith pink embroidered coat, $795, pleated corduroy trousers, $295; Bulgari Parentesi High Jewelry necklace in 18K pink gold with 41.87 carats diamonds, price upon request; Louis Vuitton Petite Malle box clutch, $5,000
Chanel black glitter-tweed dress with front pockets, $7,550; De Beers Radiating Lotus High Jewelry earrings in 18K white gold with 2.08 carats diamonds, price on request, and Radiating Lotus bracelet in 18K white gold with 12.00 carats diamonds, price on request
Where to Buy
Alexander McQueen Alexander McQueen in New York, +1 212 645 1797, alexandermcqueen.com
Bottega Veneta Bottega Veneta in New York, +1 212 371 5511, bottegaveneta.com
Bulgari Bulgari in New York, contact Anita Paredes, +1 800 285 4274, bulgari.com
Burberry Burberry in New York, +1 212 407 7100, burberry.com
CALVIN KLEIN 205W39NYC Calvin Klein in New York, +1 212 292 9000, calvinklein.com
Chanel Chanel in New York, +1 212 355 5050, chanel.com
David Morris David Morris in London, +44 207 499 2200, davidmorris.com
De Beers De Beers in New York, +1 212 906 0001, debeers.com
Dior Dior in New York, +1 800 929 3467, dior.com
Dolce & Gabbana Dolce & Gabbana in New York, +1 212 897 9653, dolcegabbana.it
Harry Winston Harry Winston in New York, +1 212 399 1000, harrywinston.com
Louis Vuitton Louis Vuitton in New York, +1 212 758 8877, louisvuitton.com
PS Paul Smith Paul Smith in New York, +1 646 613 3060, paulsmith.com
Prada Prada in New York, +1 212 334 8888 prada.com
Photographer Paul McLean at LGA
Stylist Kenny Ho
Model Charlotte at Select Model Management
Photography Assistant Archi Scott
Hair Jamie McCormick
Makeup Jose Bass
Manicure Jessica Thompson at Frank Agency
Stylist Assistant Kate Oakley
Production Vanessa Darling and Benjamin Deamer at LGA
Creative Direction Kristen Shirley
Shot on location in London
