Purple Magazine
— F/W 2013 issue 20
BEST of the SEASON
photography by TERRY RICHARDSON
style by CAROLINE GAIMARI
model LILY MCMENAMY
Coney Island — disputably Dutch or Irish for “Rabbit Island” — has always been a place for getting away. One hundred years ago it was a place for hunting, then for recreation, before becoming a New York City landmark and one of the last historical amusement parks, which also withstood Hurricane Sandy.
As soon as it was reachable by subway and car, it provided an inexpensive seaside escape for friends and families. It has also attracted city gangs to instigate rock’s taste and roll’s troubles. You can still take in sideshows like Shoot the Clown (originally Shoot the Freak), ride the antique Cyclone rollercoaster (constructed in 1927), see the infamous freak show, or get a late-night hot dog at the original outpost for Nathan’s Famous.
All that contributes to Coney Island’s charming aura of hope and broken dreams, its cheap fun and colorful popularity. This is the kind of democratic place where anyone can relax, have fun for very little money, and enjoy the polluted beach for free. It reminds Terry Richardson of the freedom, energy, and spirit of the New York City street life of the ’80s, where he started to take pictures.
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Jacquard cardigan over a floral dress SAINT LAURENT by HEDI SLIMANE
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Gray waxed cotton top and skirt GARETH PUGH
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Yellow cashmere dress over a black wool skirt JIL SANDER
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Black wool cardigan and mini dress with gloves, gaiters, and boots CHANEL
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Nadja wool blazer with Mary-Jane pumps MARC JACOBS
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Silk cady bomber jacket with a Kapow-embroidery skirt TOM FORD
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Orange bomber coat, black wool skirt, and blue suede heels MIU MIU
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Checkered suit and sneakers COMME DES GARCONS
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Vera top and Anita silk skirt PETER PILOTTO
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Black velvet long dress GIORGIO ARMANI
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Polka dot wool top and stockings with calfskin booties AZZEDINE ALAIA
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Baby Blue checkered coat with chinchilla fur over a sheer dress PRADA and sandals MIU MIU
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Black knit top and shorts with leather boots RICK OWENS
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Car print dress with leather shoes J.W. ANDERSON
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Cashmere peacoat and lambskin pants HERMES with a shirt KENZO
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Crepe and tulle top and gold skirt PEDRO LOURENCO
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Red wool perfecto jacket, jeans, and electric blue pumps JUNYA WATANABE
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Printed sweater over a chiffon shirt with a skirt and belt GIVENCHY by RICCARDO TISCI
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Rifle jacket, Lethal tank top, Killer skirt, and sunglasses ANN-SOFIE BACK ATELJE
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Burgundy and acid printed tie-dye silk satin gown with heels RODARTE
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Multicolored fox and mink fur jacket with a black skirt FENDI
