

This is probably not the first time you're seeing L'Uomo Vogue editor and former Dolce and Gabbana house and runway model Giovanna Battaglia. She is a darling of Scott, Garance, Tommy and all of the usual suspects. Likewise, she is one of my favorites. The Italian beauty is oft photographed and always looking spot on.
Giovanna seamlessly combines elegant, classic looks with slightly off-kilter originality. Sometimes that comes in the form of an over the knee boot or bright yellow pant tempered with a ladylike fur, demure black tights or simple gray turtleneck sweater.
It's also refreshing to see that the fashion powerhouse repeats (gasp!) certain items. Her aforementioned Chanel boots, structured bags by Sara Battaglia (yes, that's her sister), long gloves (whether fingerless or leather) and many other staples are on regular, yet inspirational, rotation.
Here are some ways to get the Gio look - think cropped or menswear inspired trousers, oxfords, a great peep-toe (go classic or try a bootie), turtlenecks in dark neutrals, a touch of bright color, tortoiseshell sunnies, long medallions, black tights, silk scarves, gloves...and of course a great center part!
Clockwise from top left: Tout en Carre Silk Twilly, $125 (available at Hermes); Women's Regular Classic Cashmere Turtleneck Sweater, $129.50 (available at Lands' End); Kate Spade "On the Rocks" Slice Ring, $95 (available at Bloomingdale's); Oversized Tiger's Eye Ring by O Oscar by Oscar de la Renta, now $42 (available at Vivre); Beckon Plisse Clutch, $98 (available at Nordstrom); Guggenheim Pump, $210 (available at oh...DEER!); Mosaic Cafe Capri, now $49.99 (available at J. Crew); Silk Tapered Trouser, $100 (available at Topshop).
Non-Iron Classic Fit Multi Stripe Dress Shirt, $89.50 (available at Brooks Brothers); Colin Stuart Peep-toe Pump, now $56 (available at Victoria's Secret); Large Round Sunglasses, $225 (available at Cole Haan).
Clockwise from top: BR Monogram Puff-Sleeve Striped Shirt, $95 (available at Banana Republic); Portolano Black Leather Long Gloves, $87 (available at Bluefly); Pour la Victoire Women's Erica Sandal, $249.95 (available at Endless); Tonic Matelot Trousers, $60 (available at Topshop).
Photos courtesy of Style.it, Garance Dore, Maydele and The Sartorialist.
2 comments:
Great post! I am just home from the bookstore and saw The Satorialist book and Giovanna is my favorite. Thanks for the ideas on how to copy her fabulously chic style!
You can find some Giovanna's work here:
http://blog.innovativefashionideas.com/
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