This story originally appeared in the September/October 2018 issue of Elite Traveler.
PHOTOGRAPHER Nicholas Duers
STYLIST Kristen Shirley
SPOTTED
Black, white and grey give an unexpected twist to leopard prints
and complement fall’s other hot animal print, zebra.
Clockwise Tom Ford Natalia zebra fringe mini bag, $4,390, Tom Ford in New York, +1 212 359 0300, tomford.com; Michael Kors Collection Gretel leopard calfhair shoes, $695,Michael Kors in New York, +1 212 228 2043, michaelkors.com; Dolce & Gabbana silver leopard boots, $1,195, Dolce & Gabbana in New York, + 1 212 897 9653, dolcegabbana.it
ALL IN THE DETAILS
Whether it’s a woven driver or an embroidered loafer, these shoes
show how black can be anything but basic.
From left Ermenegildo Zegna Pelle Tessuta driver shoes, $850, Ermenegildo Zegna in New York, +1 212 421 4488, zegna.us; Christian Louboutin Cerf-Volant loafers, $1,395, Christian Louboutin in New York, +1 212 940 2501, christianlouboutin.com; Jimmy Choo embroidered velvet slippers, $1,395, Jimmy Choo in New York, +1 212 759 7078, jimmychoo.com
WELL-SUITED
Some things are classic for a reason. Smooth leather and luxurious
crocodile take these brown pieces to the next level.
Clockwise Fratelli Rossetti leather lace-up shoes, $770, Fratelli Rossetti in New York, +1 212 888 5107, fratellirossetti.com; Brioni leather briefcase, $3,950, Brioni in New York, +1 212 376 5777, brioni.com; Ralph Lauren Hackett crocodile loafers, $3,500, Ralph Lauren in New York, +1 212 606 2100, ralphlauren.com
CHROMATIC
Grey takes a glamorous turn in crocodile and karung bags.
Top to Bottom Louis Vuitton City Steamer PM bag, $30,500, Louis Vuitton in New York, +1 212 758 8877, louisvuitton.com; Bulgari Serpenti Forever karung clutch, $2,000, Bulgari in New York, +1 212 315 9000, bulgari.com