Designers’ Notebook | Passion for Fashion
Feelin’ All White By Lauren Hammack Photos by Erick Gfeller
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hite accessories made a grand entrance this spring, supporting the season’s endorsement of neutrals... but is white really a neutral? Nudes gracefully blend in with the scenery without causing much of a stir, whereas white adds a punch of drama wherever it goes, exclaiming, “Look at me!” White is fresh, polished and decidedly refined. Can we help it if we stare?
White agate pendant in 18K rose gold with diamonds by Dove’s New York | White agate drop earrings in 18K rose gold with diamonds by Dove’s New York | From Mitchell’s Jewelry
18K yellow gold diamond and white quartz over mother-of-pearl ring by Elizabeth Showers | 18K yellow gold and diamond and mother-of-pearl pendant and earrings by Elizabeth Showers | From Naifeh Fine Jewelry
White skinny belt with bow detail | From Blush
Dior strappy python slingback pump | From Gordon Stuart White cut-out shoulder bag | From On A Whim
Dior white leather bucket purse with chain closure | From Gordon Stuart
For resources, see page 147. 130
slice | april 2011
Chunky baroque pearl necklace | Pearl coin drop earrings | From Ruth Meyers
Michele Tahitian ceramic watch with diamond embellishment | From Mitchell’s Jewelry