Performance: Theo Adams
19-year-old performance artist Theo Adams and his posse of dancers, musicians and muses has taken London’s avant-garde by storm. David Sims shot the company in an abandoned Catholic school in northwest London. CLICK HERE for a video of the troupe’s exclusive performance for W. CLICK HERE to read our interview with Adams.
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Donna Karan’s black ostrich and turkey feather and silk jacket with plastic disks, at Donna Karan, 866.240.4700; Neiman Marcus, 800.365.7989.
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Jil Sander’s black silk fringe dress, at Jil Sander, New York. Ann Demeulemeester scarf; Falke hosiery.
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Rodarte’s black leather, cotton and laminated lace blouse, at Ikram, Chicago; Chanel’s black sequined silk tulle dress, at select Chanel boutiques, 800.550.0005; Bergdorf Goodman, New York, bergdorfgoodman.com; Saks Fifth Avenue, 877.551.SAKS.
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From left: Roberto Cavalli’s black sequined cotton dress, at Neiman Marcus, neimanmarcus.com. Noir earring and choker; Tom Binns bracelet; Alyssa Norton bangles. William Rast’s black studded leather jacket, williamrast.com; Colette, Paris; Henri Bendel, New York; Betsey Johnson’s black sequined rayon and spandex leggings, at Betsey Johnson, New York. Noir ring; Maison Martin Margiela ring; Pamela Love bracelet.
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Miu Miu’s goat fur jacket, at select Miu Miu boutiques, 888.977.1900; Gucci’s embroidered double silk dress, at select Gucci stores, 800.456.7663; Neiman Marcus, 800.365.7989. David Mandel for The Show Must Go On! earrings; Wolford hosiery; Nicholas Kirkwood for Rodarte shoes.
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MaxMara’s black silk and cotton bodysuit, at MaxMara, New York and Beverly Hills. Fogal hosiery.
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Ann Demeulemeester scarf; New York Vintage crown.
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Gaultier Paris’s gray and black embroidered silk jacket, to order, at Jean Paul Gaultier Couture Atelier, Paris; Akris’s black leather and cashmere skirt, at Saks Fifth Avenue, 877.551.SAKS; Neiman Marcus, 800.365.7989.
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From left: Balmain’s cotton jacket with metal embroidery, at Bergdorf Goodman, New York, bergdorfgoodman.com; DSquared2’s marabou feather and polyester top, to order, at Dsquared2, Milan; Danskin’s cotton and spandex unitard, at Danskin, New York, danskin.com. Noir bracelet; Janis by Janis Savitt cuff; Alexander McQueen shoes. Maison Martin Margiela’s polyester bodysuit, at Maison Martin Margiela, New York; MaxMara’s silk and cotton bodysuit, at MaxMara, New York and Beverly Hills.
Alexander McQueen’s silk leggings with Swarovski crystals, to order, at Alexander McQueen, New York. Dolce & Gabbana’s silk tulle dress, 877.70.DGUSA. Tom Binns earring; Falke hosiery; Dolce & Gabbana shoes. Dolce & Gabbana’s nylon and elastane corset, 877.70.DGUSA.
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Dolce & Gabbana’s black silk tulle corset, 877.70.DGUSA; Wacoal’s black cotton and Lycra briefs, at Saks Fifth Avenue, saksfifthavenue.com. Judy Blame necklace; Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquière bracelet and boots; Eddie Borgo bracelet; Tom Binns bracelet; Wolford hosiery.
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Oscar de la Renta’s embroidered silk tulle gown, at Oscar de la Renta, 888.782.6357; Bergdorf Goodman, New York, bergdorfgoodman.com. New York vintage crown; Sermoneta gloves.
Beauty Note: Bare shoulders stay soft and smooth with Ojon Batana Body Cream.
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Armani Privé’s purple patent-leather jacket with lacquered silk lining, to order, 212.209.4111; Yves Saint Laurent’s burgundy sequined silk jumpsuit, at select Yves Saint Laurent boutiques, ysl.com. Noir ring; Falke hosiery; Louis Vuitton shoes. On him: Lee Benjamin’s cape and suit. Noir rings; Ellie shoes.
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Top row, from left: Thom Browne’s jacket and shirt; Les Chiffoniers’ leggings. Balmain’s jacket; Miu Miu’s bralette; Marios Schwab’s briefs. Danskin’s unitard; Western Vintage cape. Balmain’s dress. Alexis Mabille’s shirt; MaxMara’s bodysuit. Dior Homme’s jacket; Prada’s shirt and sweater; Diesel’s jeans. Middle row, from left: Rodarte’s top; Chanel’s dress. William Rast’s jacket; Versace’s dress; Jillian Lewis’s pants. Alexis Mabille’s jacket; Betsey Johnson’s leggings. Chanel Haute Couture’s bustier and top with fitted cape. New York Vintage’s bathing suit. Bottom row, from left: William Rast’s vest; Donna Karan’s dress. Oscar de la Renta’s gown. Maison Martin Margiela’s jacket; Givenchy’s dress, by Riccardo Tisci; Danskin’s unitard.
