Tales from the Orient

With Persian princess eyes, rich fabrics embroidered with sequins, stones or corals, scarves draped over luscious locks, fluid dresses and ornate accessories, global fashion is looking east, adopting the exotic charm of Asia.

Photographs by Stefan Zschernitz. Styling by Alexandra Elbim. Turquoise printed silk blouse, Shiatzy Chen. Majesté white gold neckpiece with amethysts, turquoise and diamonds, Van Cleef & Arpels. Apple bag, Anya Hindmarch. Silk and tulle dress embroidered with pearls, Valentino. Felt hat, Saint Laurent by Hedi Slimane. Mink coat, blouse and duchess satin skirt, duchess satin sandals, Miu Miu. Duo de Camélias white gold neckpiece with diamonds, onyx pearls, Japanese cultured pearls, Jardin de Camélias, Chanel Joaillerie. Dress embroidered with sequins, Louis Vuitton. Zip Couture yellow gold neckpiece with diamonds, Van Cleef & Arpels. Evening bag with Swarovski crystals and metal tiger head, Stark. Phéba patent leather ballerinas, Bally. Raffia jacket and skirt embroidered with corals, Dolce & Gabbana. Cotton top, Cos. Grey and yellow gold neckpiece with coral and leather, Resort, As Collection. Satin blouse and trousers, Prada. Printed silk scarf, Emilio Pucci. Haute Joaillerie yellow gold neckpiece with coloured sapphires, emeralds and diamonds, Serpenti lizard clutch with gold metal buckle, Bulgari. Gourmande Pastel yellow gold ring with diamonds, green beryl, grey motherof-pearl and violet sapphires, Dior Joaillerie. Transparent PVC sandals, Plexiglas heel and gold metal studs, Valentino. Jersey dress with Swarovski crystals, Philipp Plein. Platinum earrings with diamonds, Harry Winston. Arabesque white gold ring with diamonds, Messika Joaillerie. Ciel Etoile white gold bracelet with diamonds, 1932 collection, Chanel Joaillerie. Silk tulle dress, Bottega Veneta. Felt hat, Saint Laurent by Hedi Slimane. Silk shirt, Anne Fontaine. Calais lace bra, Eres. Pleated muslin trousers, Weill. Patent leather belt, Calvin Klein Collections. Sahasraha grey gold earrings with diamonds, Chakra, Caspita. Silver, blown glass and platinum cuff, Christophe Josse. Ruby Jean silk dress embroidered with sequins, Marc Jacobs. Eden white gold and diamond tiara, Messika Joaillerie. Patent leather sandals, Louis Vuitton. Sequined sweatshirt, Maje. Orient Memory silk twill skirt, Bulgari. Brass ring with stones and Swarovski crystals, Roberto Cavalli. Cotton and silk jacket, silk blouse, silk and rayon trousers, CH Carolina Herrera. White gold neckpiece with emeralds and diamonds, Adler. Jacket embroidered with metallic symptoms, Fendi. Satin bustier and silk crepe skirt, Calvin Klein Collection. Arpège enamel clutch, Lanvin. Patent leather sandals, Christian Louboutin. Silk muslin jacket and trousers, Giorgio Armani. Silk muslin shirt, Anne Fontaine. Duo de Camélias white gold ring with diamonds, Jardin de Camélias, Chanel Joaillerie. Model Alejandra Alonso at Elite Makeup Saraï Fiszel Hair Delphine Courteille Manicure Kamel Digital Operator Rugiero Cafagna Photo Assistant Julien Goniche Styling Assistant Viviana De Ferrari

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From the February 2014 issue of L’Officiel India.