Purple Magazine
— F/W 2006 issue 6

Role Reversal

by VAVA RIBEIRO

WOMEN IN POWER/men as accessories. Le tailleur — the woman’s suit, cut to be a version of a man’s suit, for women looking for status — is definitely out of fashion. The black dress is no longer just about cocktails and seduction. In the work place, it’s professional, elegant and in control — contributing to, rather than trying to streamline itself for, masculine society. And it comes with sartorial nudity — these garments aren’t designed to be accessorized. Unless of course you’re talking about a man in the background. Or at your side. Or at your feet, naked, waiting.

Alastair McKimm, stylist — Aya Tanaka, stylist’s assistant — Bok-Hee @ STREETERS, hair — Elie Maalouf @ JOE MANAGEMENT, make-up — Julia Samersova @ CAST INC., casting — Shannan Click @ WOMEN NY, model — MILK STUDIO NEW YORK, location

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F/W 2006 issue 6

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