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Home · Fashion

We Like To Party

For the December issue, we invited singer Luke James to make merry with us. Be inspired for your own New Year's Eve bash!

By · December 27, 2013October 27, 2020
01
Party All The Time

Use every excuse to get dressed-up for the final day of the new year by transforming a fab piece in your closet. An LBD, printed party dress, or that colorblocked shift style you sport at the office lends a whole new look with killer heels and sparkling jewels.

Clockwise: On Luke James: Suit and shirt, Calvin Klein Collection, $1,295 and $195, NYC, 212-292-9027. Boots, Calvin Klein Jeans, $150, calvinklein.com.

Blue dress*, J Mendel, jmendel.com. Necklace*, Bulgari, 800-BULGARI. Bow ring*, Van Cleef & Arpels, 877-VAN-CLEEF.

Gray dress, Moschino Cheap and Chic, $1,050, moschino.com for store locations. Necklace, Mawi, $756, mawi.co.uk. Ring*, H. Stern, NYC, 212-655-3910. Crocodile clutch, Tiffany & Co., $2,500, tiffany.com. Satin pumps, Pedro Garcia, $595, pedrogarcia.com for stores.

Sparkly bandage dress*, Hervé Léger by Max Azria, herveleger.com. Earrings, Lizzie Fortunato, $195, shopbop.com. Ring, Tacori, $670, tacori.com. Cage sandals, Jimmy Choo, $1,595, jimmychoo.com.

Burgundy dress, Diane von Furstenberg, $498, NYC, 646-486-4800. Boots, Moschino Cheap and Chic, $919, moschino.com for store locations.

Blazer, Stone Island Shadow Project, $988, stoneisland.com. Shirt, General Idea New York, $112, generalidea.co.kr for store locations. Trousers, Z Zegna, $295, select Ermenegildo Zegna boutiques. Hat*, Ermenegildo Zegna, zegna.com for store locations. Loafers, Ermenegildo Zegna, $725, select Ermenegildo Zegna boutiques. Socks, stylist’s own.

Graphic dress, Moschino, $1,145, moschino.com for store locations. Earrings*, Bulgari, 800-BULGARI. Necklace, Kara by Kara Ross, $295, shopbop.com. Ring, Iradj Moini, $990, Bergdorf Goodman, NYC, 212-753-7300. Clutch, Giuseppe Zanotti Design, $1,275, Giuseppe Zanotti Design boutiques. Strappy sandals, BCBGMaxAzria, $375, bcbg.com.

Roxanne Lowit. Styling By John Moore.
02
Three’s Company

Beauty Note: For frizz-free strands, use a lightweight spray like TRESemmé Smooth & Silky No Frizz Shine Spray, $5, drugstores.

From left: Leather jacket and dress, Philipp Plein, $2,920 and $1,060, plein.com. Ring, Patricia von Musulin, $1,500, Bergdorf Goodman, NYC, 212-753-7300. Bracelet, Lizzie Fortunato, $105, shop.lizziefortunato.com. Lace booties, B Brian Atwood, $495, NYC, 212-415-4739.

Suit, Burberry London, $1,295, burberry.com. Shirt, Burberry Prorsum, $350, burberry.com.

Dress, Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti, $2,557, albertaferretti.com for stores. Belt, Diesel, $238, diesel.com. Earrings, Tacori, $1,190, tacori.com.

Roxanne Lowit. Styling By John Moore.
03
Get The Party Started

From left: Leather jacket and dress, Philipp Plein, $2,920 and $1,060, plein.com. Ring, Patricia von Musulin, $1,500, Bergdorf Goodman, NYC, 212-753-7300. Bracelet, Lizzie Fortunato, $105, shop.lizziefortunato.com. Lace booties, B Brian Atwood, $495, NYC, 212-415-4739.

Suit, Burberry London, $1,295, burberry.com. Shirt, Burberry Prorsum, $350, burberry.com.

Dress, Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti, $2,557, albertaferretti.com for stores. Belt, Diesel, $238, diesel.com. Earrings, Tacori, $1,190, tacori.com.

Roxanne Lowit. Styling By John Moore.
04
Get Cozy

Keep it simple. Sharp black and white palettes have instant black-tie appeal.

From left: Leather jacket and dress, Philipp Plein, $2,920 and $1,060, plein.com. Ring, Patricia von Musulin, $1,500, Bergdorf Goodman, NYC, 212-753-7300. Bracelet, Lizzie Fortunato, $105, shop.lizziefortunato.com. Lace booties, B Brian Atwood, $495, NYC, 212-415-4739.

Suit, Burberry London, $1,295, burberry.com. Shirt, Burberry Prorsum, $350, burberry.com.

Dress, Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti, $2,557, albertaferretti.com for stores. Belt, Diesel, $238, diesel.com. Earrings, Tacori, $1,190, tacori.com.

Roxanne Lowit. Styling By John Moore.
05
Ladies Man

Ladies, find that tried-and-true cocktail dress and add it to your wardrobe for a quick fix on any night. Fellas, with a crisp button-down shirt, polished jacket and the right footwear, you can pull off your jeans for almost any occassion.

From left: On model: Black dress, Max Mara, $1,395, Max Mara, NYC, 212-879-6100. Earrings*, Mateo Bijoux, mateobijoux.com. Clutch, Jimmy Choo, $2,295, select Jimmy Choo stores. Python pumps, Christian Louboutin, $1,295, NYC, 212-255-1910.

Jacket, Saint Laurent Paris, $1,450, barneys.com. Shirt, Givenchy, $545, barneys.com. Jeans, Stone Island, $322, stoneisland.com. Ring, his own. Boots, Calvin Klein Jeans, $150, calvinklein.com.

On model: Sparkly dress, L’Wren Scott, $1,990, shopbop.com. Necklace*, Iradj Moini, Bergdorf Goodman, NYC, 212-753-7300. Ring*, David Yurman, NYC, 212-752-4255. Clutch and pumps, Jimmy Choo, $975 and $595, jimmychoo.com.

Roxanne Lowit. Styling By John Moore.
06
Dance The Night Away

On Luke James: Jacket, Saint Laurent Paris, $1,450, barneys.com. Shirt, Givenchy, $545, barneys.com. Jeans, Stone Island, $322, stoneisland.com. Ring, his own.

On model: Sparkly dress, L’Wren Scott, $1,990, shopbop.com. Necklace*, Iradj Moini, Bergdorf Goodman, NYC, 212-753-7300. Ring*, David Yurman, NYC, 212-752-4255.

Roxanne Lowit. Styling By John Moore.
07
All Eyes on Me

Play with a new palette of metallics –– rose golds, nudes and gun metals create a fresher feel.

Dress, Lanvin, $2,990, net-a-porter.com. Earrings, Patricia von Musulin, $1,500, Bergdorf Goodman, NYC, 212-753-7300. Clutch, Kotur, $650, bloomingdales.com.

Roxanne Lowit. Styling By John Moore.
08
Cheers!

A boldly printed frock is the perfect complement to your guy’s suit.

On model: Floral dress*, Lanvin net-a-porter.com. Earrings* and ring*, Parade Design, parade design.com. Cap-toe pumps, Christian Louboutin, $725, Christian Louboutin, Miami, 305-576-6820. Clutch** (on table), Love Moschino.

On Luke James: Tuxedo, Z Zegna, $1,600, select Ermenegildo Zegna boutiques. Couture shirt, Ermenegildo Zegna, $465, select Ermenegildo Zegna boutiques. Ring, his own.

Roxanne Lowit. Styling By John Moore.
09
Belle of The Ball

Beauty Note: Keep ringlets on point with Cantu Shea Butter for Natural Hair Coconut Curling Cream, $8, naturallycurly.com.

Lace dress*, Alberta Ferretti, albertaferretti.com for store locations. Earrings, Ben-Amun, $230, neimanmarcus.com. Ring, Swarovski, $310, swarovski.com.

Roxanne Lowit. Styling By John Moore.
10
Smooth Operator

Suit and shirt, Calvin Klein Collection, $1,295 and $195, NYC, 212-292-9027.

Roxanne Lowit. Styling By John Moore.
11
Come And Talk To Me

Suit and shirt, Calvin Klein Collection, $1,295 and $195, NYC, 212-292-9027.

Roxanne Lowit. Styling By John Moore.
12
Lovestruck

Suit and shirt, Calvin Klein Collection, $1,295 and $195, NYC, 212-292-9027.

Roxanne Lowit. Styling By John Moore.
13
Pink Lady

Dress, $2,800, Rubin & Chapelle, rubinchapelle.com for store locations. Earrings, Swarovski, $125, swarovski.com. Bracelet* and ring*, Tiffany & Co., tiffany.com. Ring, Neil Lane, $1,599, kay.com. Pavé sandals, Pedro Garcia, $625, pedrogarcia.com for store locations.

Roxanne Lowit. Styling By John Moore.
14
After Party

A glam gown is closet must-have! Sport it glamorously with jewels and heels on a night-out or topped with a chunky knit cardigan and heeled boots on any given day.

On model: Dress, $2,800, Rubin & Chapelle, rubinchapelle.com for store locations. Earrings, Swarovski, $125, swarovski.com. Bracelet* and ring*, Tiffany & Co., tiffany.com. Ring, Neil Lane, $1,599, kay.com. Pavé sandals, Pedro Garcia, $625, pedrogarcia.com for store locations.

On Luke James: Coat and shirt, John Varvatos, $1,498 and $228, johnvarvatos.com. Pants, Diesel Black Gold, $265, NYC, 212-966-5593. Hat, Lanvin, $850, barneys.com. Boots, Calvin Klein Jeans, $150, calvinklein.com.

Roxanne Lowit. Styling By John Moore.

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