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Womenswear / London

Tailor-maid

Sometimes it pays to look that bit smarter, and this season’s neat but versatile tailoring, structured dresses and oversized bags are everything you need to take you from farmer’s market to meeting.

Edited by: Takeharu Sato

Photography: Daniel Riera

Jacket by CP Company, jumper by Bamford, trousers by Knott Galerie Vie, shoes by Tretorn

Coat by Burberry Prorsum, blouse by Kiton, skirt by Akris

Shirt by Lauren By Ralph Lauren, scarf by Paul Smith, waistcoat by Paul Smith Black, trousers by Bamford, bag by Loewe

Jacket by Montedoro, shirt by Bamford, jeans by Edwin, shoes by Camper, bag by Missoni

Photographer’s assistant Marc Regas

HAIR Johnnie Sapong

MAKE-UP Kelly Cornwell

MODEL Monica Vaughan

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