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The New Fashion Frontier

It's a showdown between ruffles and rugged, frilly tulle and chunky turquoise. Think '30s style icon Millicent Rogers, godmother of Southwestern chic, loading up her Balenciaga gowns with Navajo jewelry.

Apr 16, 2009

Fabio Chizzola

Go west in search of the new frontier glamour!

Fabio Chizzola

Western Fashion

OK CORAL! Top, $755, Ralph Lauren Black Label; skirt, $998, Ralph Lauren Blue Label; belt, $95.50, red-and-turquoise necklace, $150, Culture Shock; earrings, $72, Agatha; cross necklace, $170, Isaac Manevitz for Ben-Amun. On arm, from wrist: Bracelet, $2775, Hermès; bangle, $1775, M.C.L by Matthew Campbell Laurenza; cuff, price upon request, Stephen Dweck; bracelet, $1450, Hermès; cuff, $850, Vicki Turbeville.

Fabio Chizzola

Western Fashion

TURQUOISE DELIGHT Vest, $57, Bootheel Trading Co. by Sheryl Crow; leotard, $435, MaxMara; earrings, $72, Agatha; turquoise rock necklace, price upon request, Stephen Dweck; cross necklace, $170, Isaac Manevitz for Ben-Amun; triple-strand necklace, price upon request, Christopher Walling Jewelry; ring, $500, Carole Tanenbaum Vintage Collection; silver-linked bracelet, $2775, silver pyramid cuff, $2675, Hermès.

Fabio Chizzola

Western Fashion

RANCHO DELUXE Jacket, $2650, skirt, $1095, Dolce & Gabbana; belt, $1625, Hermès; shoes, $2890, Alaia; earrings, $72, Agatha; leaf pin, price upon request, Christopher Walling Jewelry. On right arm, from wrist: Bracelet, $2775, Hermès; bangle, $1775, M.C.L by Matthew Campbell Laurenza; cuff, price upon request, Stephen Dweck; bracelet, $1450, Hermès; cuff, $1125, Vicki Turbeville. On left arm, from wrist: Bracelet, $2775, Hermès; bangle, $1250, M.C.L by Matthew Campbell Laurenza; cuff, $2675, Hermès; bangle, $1525, M.C.L by Matthew Campbell Laurenza; cuffs, $2100 and $850, Vicki Turbeville. Bandana, editor's own.

Fabio Chizzola

Western Fashion

TULLE KIT Top, $145, Ralph Lauren Blue Label; gown, price upon request, Roberto Cavalli; belt, $2100, Hermès; earrings, $72, Agatha; cross necklace, $170, Isaac Manevitz for Ben-Amun; ring, $500, Carole Tanenbaum Vintage Collection. On arm, from wrist: Bracelet, $2775, cuff, $2765, bracelet, $1450, Hermès; cuff, price upon request, Stephen Dweck. On lips: Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in Sparkling Cider.

Fabio Chizzola

Western Fashion

SUEDE DREAMS Poncho and belt, price upon request, Hermès; earrings, $72, Agatha; turquoise multistrand necklaces, $3800 and $4500, Katy Briscoe; purple gemstone necklace, $3630, Iradj; leaf pin, price upon request, Christopher Walling Jewelry. On right arm, from wrist: Cuff, $2675, bracelet, $1450, Hermès; cuff, price upon request, Stephen Dweck. On left arm, from wrist: Bracelet, $390, Dori Csengeri; bracelet, $2775, Hermès; bangle, $1250, bangle, $1525, M.C.L by Matthew Campbell Laurenza; cuff, $2100, Vicki Turbeville.

Fabio Chizzola

Western Fashion

RUSTLER REFINED Dress, $3995, Giambattista Valli; jacket, $289, Miss Sixty; belt, $3800, necklace, $1800, Vicki Turbeville, earrings, $72, Agatha; brooches, price upon request, Chanel Fine Jewelry.

Fabio Chizzola

Western Fashion

AIRY PRAIRIE Top, $1125, dress, price upon request, belt, $1540, shoes, $2890, Alaia; leggings, $12.50, Hue; earrings, $72, Agatha; necklace, $1800, Vicki Turbeville. On right arm, from wrist: Bracelets, $2775 and $1450, Hermès; bracelet, $2090, Iradj. On left arm: Cuff, $2100, Vicki Turbeville. On Eyes: Maybelline New York Shadow Stylist in Contemporary White.

Fabio Chizzola

Western Fashion

URBAN WAMPUM Jacket, $3290, Dior; skirt, $284, True Religion Brand Jeans; multistrand necklace, price upon request, Christopher Walling Jewelry; turquoise-patterned necklace, $1450, Vicki Turbeville; earrings, $72, Agatha. On right arm, from wrist: Bracelet, $2775, Hermès; bangle, $1775, M.C.L by Matthew Campbell Laurenza; cuff, price upon request, Stephen Dweck; bracelet, $1450, Hermès; cuff, $850, Vicki Turbeville. On left arm, from wrist: Bracelet, $390, Dori Csengeri; bracelet, $2775, Hermès; bangles, $1250 and $1525, M.C.L by Matthew Campbell Laurenza; cuff, $2100, Vicki Turbeville.

Fabio Chizzola

Western Fashion

SILVERADO Dress, $2795, Sophie Theallet; belt, $1540, Alaia; shoes, $1455, Christian Louboutin; earrings, $72, Agatha; turquoise rock necklace, price upon request, Stephen Dweck; cross necklace, $170, Isaac Manevitz for Ben-Amun; long turquoise-and-silver necklace, $2200, Vicki Turbeville. On right arm, from wrist: Bracelet, $2775, Hermès; bangle, $1775, M.C.L by Matthew Campbell Laurenza; cuff, price upon request, Stephen Dweck; cuff, $1760, Iradj. On left arm, from wrist: Bracelet, $2775, Hermès; bangle, $1250, bangle, $1525, M.C.L by Matthew Campbell Laurenza; cuffs, $2100 and $850, Vicki Turbeville.

Fabio Chizzola

Western Fashion

SHOP THE SHOOT
Dead giveaway you've nailed Southwestern chic: You opt for gladiators over cowboy boots.

WESTERN TREND TIP Accessory-wise, mix cowboy and Indian motifs, prairie prints and turquoise bling.