Photography by Frank Guzzone
Fashion Editor: Laurean Ossorio
Art Director: Isabela Sabino
Hair and Make-up: Virna Smiraldi
First Assistant: Nathan Cluss
Model: Nora Gero
Production Assistant: Ana Escorse
Fashion Assistants: Ephrana Copeland and Brook Holmer
Location: the Roger Smith Hotel NYC
Cara Delevingne for La Perla
Victoria’s Secret may have claimed the tagline “What is Sexy?”, but it doesn’t mean that the brand defines the essence of what makes a sultry siren so seductive. These iconic underwear campaigns reveal the raw femininity that lies beneath the designer garments that these actresses and models are often photographed wearing. Now the age-old Hollywood saying is true – sex DOES sell, and as quickly as hemlines have gotten higher, lingerie shoots have become more risque than ever before. Call it tasteless if you will, but this form of marketing has become a symbol of liberation and even empowerment for women, baring their bodies with confidence. If wearing lacy underwear can make us feel as sexy as Eva Mendes or Megan Fox, then we’re not complaining! And we’re sure our male counterparts won’t have any objections either…
Elisabetha Canalis for Roberto Cavalli
Eva Herzigova for Wonderbra
Eva Mendes for Calvin Klein
Kate Moss for Agent Provocateur
Kelly Brooke for Ultimo
Megan Fox for Emporio Armani
Rihanna for Armani Jeans
Victoria Beckham for Emporio Armani
Zoe Saldana for Calvin Klein
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For a trip to the beach, DOWNTOWN has already recommended a Louis Vuitton towel, Gucci sunglasses, and Saint Laurent sandals to go with a fabulous Kate Spade hat. There is just one essential item missing from our must-have summer inventory: the beach bag.
Pack up your beach necessities in the black and white Sensi Studio Fringed Straw Tote, featuring a sturdy base to easily organize sunscreens, water bottles, and other go-to beach items. Show off classic, nautical stripes in peach or navy with the Marc Jacobs Summer Tote which comes equipped with a front pocket to safeguard all gadgetry from sand. Also, consider the Chloé Woven beach bag in white. Braided straps distinguish this bag from all others. Lastly, we suggest the Mark Cross Small Manray Rattan Tote, cleverly designed with an adjustable strap and zipper to combine fashion with function.
With such beautiful options, it’s going to be a challenge to not sport these bags on the city streets once the day at the beach is done!
-Gaelle Gilles