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Wilfredo Emanuel with layers of gold jewelry from various designers .
LAYERED JEWELRY Why wear one necklace when you can wear every necklace you own at the same time ? Designers at fashion shows the world over blended different necklace styles to create totally unique works of jewelry art . “ More is more for me all the time ,” says Emanuel . “ So , if I can accent a good outfit with layering jewelry – why not ? I love to see the different movement and contrast of the designs together .”
THE SCHOOLED LOOK The Kennedys and the royal family may have made preppy cool , but it was the elite , private , prep schools of the east coast in the 1920s and 30s that developed their own style of clothing . The prep-meets-street uniforms seen now from the collections at Gucci and Miu Miu among others offer casual uniforms for work and play , with timeless pieces like loafers , tailored tweeds and classic cable knit sweaters . “ Coming from the 80 ’ s , the preppy look brings back a lot of memories ,” says Emanuel . “ When I decide to wear this look – it ’ s a very classy and conventional way of living in the Ralph Lauren fantasy world .”
The Spelman Collection Crest Blazer , $ 598 , ralphlauren . com
Gucci women ’ s thong platform sandal in pink rubber ( also available in black and white ); $ 450 , bloomingdales . com
FLIP-FLOPS Maybe it ’ s the cool unbothered look that makes them so chic , but designer flip-flops have been spotted on runways , streets , and on social media from brands like Dries Van Noten , The Row , Gucci , and more . Paired with workwear , eveningwear and everything from cocktail dresses and crocheted gowns to trousers and a white collared shirt , flip-flops are becoming personal signature pieces . “ In my younger years , I hated flip-flops ,” says Emanuel . “ Now , with the evolution of the flip-flop design , I love incorporating a flip-flop with my outfit .” weworldmagazine . com 20 Spring / Summer 2024