Amber Valetta for Vogue

Feeling a little Tippi.

Carolina Herrera silk-faille blouse and pencil skirt. Yves Saint Laurent belt.

"Lady Be Good" with Amber Valleta and her son Auden McCaw
Vogue, March 2011 issue
Photographed by Steven Klein
Styled by Camilla Nickerson
Photographed on location at the Butterfly House, Carmel, CA.

We gasped a little at these pics. While the tone may be a little somber, it's nice to see an editorial that manages to be evocative while at the same time showcasing the clothes effectively. Usually, it's one or the other.

In addition, we adore the early to mid-'60s photography vibe. It's kind of Hitchcock-esque without being too referential. Now granted, "mid '60s" and "Hitchcock-esque" are two fashion editorial trends that are well past stale, but something about this one works for us. Maybe it's because it's not wallowing in that paneled, cocktails, Mad Men version of the decade. This is California mid-Century, not New York mid-Century and that helps make the idea a little fresh for us. It also helps that she looks amazing and they're both giving great (if a little dour) face. That kid of hers just may have a modeling future ahead of him. He's got the genes and he's got the attitude down.

Jil Sander jersey top, peplum and wool-crepe skirt. Tom Ford heels. On Auden: H&M jeans.

Dolce & Gabbana double-breasted blazer and skirt. Yves Saint Laurent belt.

Moschino silk wrap dress. Tom Ford sandals.
On Auden: Calvin Klein blazer. Brooks Brothers shirt. Levi’s jeans.

Vera Wang leather top and wool-and-silk skirt. Yves Saint Laurent sandals.

Max Mara bodysuit. Prada cotton-drill skirt. Yves Saint Laurent belt.
On Auden: Bess studded boots.

Yves Saint Laurent cotton-gabardine double-breasted jacket and skirt and belt.
Céline bag. On Auden: Gap sweater.

Oscar de la Renta leather dress.

Prada cotton-drill dress with ruffled hem.

[Photo Credit: Steven Klein via vogue.com]

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