FASHION Through Paolo Roversi’s lens, designs by Dior seem to transcend mere wardrobe. The Italian photographer creates poetic portraits, memorializing models such as a luminous Kate Moss, swathed in a transparent coat from the French fashion house’s Spring/Summer 2015 haute couture collection, in photo shoots for the likes of Vogue Paris, among others. Almost 100 such images buoy Dior Images: Paolo Roversi (Rizzoli New York, $125), a new 168-page tome. In his opening essay, philosopher Emanuele Coccia notes: “Fashion is nothing but the art of realizing visions.” Often soft in focus and inspired by Byzantine culture, Roversi’s vision is enthralling. After all, as he wrote to late Vogue Italia editor Franca Sozzani, “We tried to glorify these unique, extraordinary pieces, whose artisanal work often borders on magic.”
DIOR Spring/Summer 2015 haute couture collection by RAF SIMONS, featuring model KATE MOSS.
BEVERLY HILLS
A New Era
BURBERRY Tri-Color Large Belt bag, $2,790.
Under the direction of new creative director Giovanni Morelli, Stuart Weitzman has reopened its Beverly Hills flagship, revealing a modern design replete with Lucite and polished metal against which the Pre-Fall 2018 collection is displayed. Seen throughout the decor, packaging and insoles is the brand’s freshly introduced signature shade: blue violet. 437 N. Rodeo Dr., B.H., 310-860-9600; stuartweitzman.com.
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The newly redesigned STUART WEITZMAN Rodeo Drive flagship boutique. Left: Knotted shoe, $525. Left
Sole LEGACY In the sneaker game for almost 90 years, Bally delves into its archives to resurrect a stylish quartet, including high-tops and running shoes accented in checkerboard and suede. 340 N. Rodeo Dr., B.H., 310-247-1012; 3333 Bristol St., Ste. 2255, C.M., 714-557-1914; bally.com.
BUCKLE UP
Inspired by the classic trench no less, Burberry’s Belt Bag, in two sizes— and in contrasting or monochromatic colors—is the go-to tote of the season. us.burberry.com.
BALLY Sofhia hightop trainer, $350.
WRITTEN BY KHANH T.L. TRAN. DIOR (2): PAOLO ROVERSI, FIRST PUBLISHED IN W MAGAZINE, APRIL 2015. STUART WEITZMAN STORE: COURTESY OF STUART WEITZMAN.
A GOOD Eye
