One for the Ages
What would it be like to be 120 years old—and what would you wear? Amber Valletta takes a decade-by-decade trip through a century’s worth of ensembles.
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Chanel’s lace jumpsuit. Verdura bracelet, Verdura at F.D cuff, Stephen Russell bracelet, Fred Leighton bracelet (on right wrist, from top); Tamsen Z necklace; Stephen Russell necklace; Ivanka Trump Fine Jewelry cuff, Fred Leighton bracelet, Verdura at F.D cuff, Stephen Russell bracelet (on left wrist, from top); L’Wren Scott shoes. On men, from left: Dolce & Gabbana’s wool suit and cotton shirt. Dior Homme’s wool suit; Prada’s poplin shirt.
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John Galliano’s embroidered silk kimono with fox fur cuffs. Stephen Russell bracelet (worn as choker), Stephen Russell cuff (on right wrist), Stephen Russell bracelet (on left wrist), Harry Winston ring, John Galliano shoes.
Beauty Note: Precise brows call for Chanel Sculpting Eyebrow Pencil in Noir Cendré.
On man, standing: Dior Homme’s wool suit. Dolce & Gabbana shoes. On man in lampshade reflection: Dolce & Gabbana’s wool suit and cotton shirt. Ray-Ban sunglasses, Tom Ford tie.
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Miu Miu’s embroidered sable dress with mink detail. Carolina Amato gloves.
Beauty Note: Amorepacific Time Response Eye Renewal Creme delivers 24 hours of treatment when applied morning and evening.
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Dolce & Gabbana’s silk satin bodysuit and silk dress (on chair). Verdura ear clips, Mikimoto necklace, LaCrasia gloves, Falke hosiery, Manolo Blahnik shoes.
Beauty Note: Loaded with antioxidants, Fresh Seaberry Restorative Body Cream keeps skin nourished.
On men, from left: Dior Homme’s wool suit; Prada’s poplin shirt. Ray-Ban sunglasses, Dolce & Gabbana tie and shoes. Dolce & Gabbana’s wool suit, cotton shirt, and shoes. Ray-Ban sunglasses, Tom Ford tie.
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Prada’s silk organza dress with paillettes; Imposter Fur’s faux fur coat (on chair). Vintage Lynn Ban earrings, Le69 by Paco Rabanne bag. On him: Dolce & Gabbana’s wool suit and cotton shirt.
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Gucci’s fox fur jacket, silk chiffon shirt, and silk satin gaucho pants. Gucci hat and boots; Jennifer Fisher earrings; Fred Leighton necklace; Bulgari necklace; John Hardy ring.
Beauty Note: Red takes a turn for the dramatic with Dolce & Gabbana Passion Duo Gloss Fusion Lipstick in Dynamic.
On men, from left: Dolce & Gabbana’s wool suit, cotton shirt, and shoes. Dior Homme’s wool suit; Prada’s poplin shirt.
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tore Ferragamo’s fox fur coat, silk bodysuit, and wool skirt. Vhernier ear clips, Cartier necklace, Carolina Amato gloves. On men, from left: Dior Homme’s wool suit; Prada’s poplin shirt. Dolce & Gabbana tie. Dolce & Gabbana’s wool suit and cotton shirt. Tom Ford tie.
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Tom Ford’s silk velvet tuxedo, Chantilly lace blouse, and fox fur jacket (on bed). Tia Mazza veil, Loree Rodkin ring, Christian Louboutin shoes. On him: Dolce & Gabbana’s wool suit, cotton shirt, and shoes. Tom Ford tie. Prada suitcase and Louis Vuitton suitcase and bag (on bed, from left).
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Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci’s silk satin jacket, silk chiffon shirt, and glasses. Vintage Lynn Ban earrings.
Beauty Note: Condition delicate silver locks with Kérastase Age Premium Lait Substantif.
On him: Dolce & Gabbana’s wool suit and cotton shirt. Tom Ford tie.
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Alexander McQueen’s fur and wool tweed dress and harness. On men, from left: Dolce & Gabbana’s wool suit, cotton shirt, and shoes. Ray-Ban sunglasses, Tom Ford tie. Dior Homme’s wool suit; Prada’s cotton shirt. Ray-Ban sunglasses, Dolce & Gabbana tie.
Hair by Luigi Murenu for John Frieda; makeup by Lucia Pieroni for Clé de Peau Beauté; special effects makeup by Dominie Till; prosthetic makeup designed and created by Christien Tinsley and Tinsley Studio; manicures by Yuna Park at Streeters. Models: Amber Valletta at DNA Model Management; Brian Shimansky and Matthew Coatsworth, both at Soul Artist Management; Bora Bekteshi (baby) at Generation Model Management. Produced by Dana Brockman at Viewfinders; set design by Jack Flanagan at the Magnet Agency; digital technicians: Kaita Takemura and Justin Farkas. Stills and motion captured in 5K with the Red Epic Camera provided by Red Digital Cinema and B2Pro. Photography assistants: Dominick Sheldon, Nico Kern, and Pavel Woznicki. Fashion assistants: Felicia Garcia-Rivera and Laura Jones.
