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Fall FashionWild Style • ShadoW + light

The look oF Fallhispanic soul

The ciTy’s hispanic communiTy reaches For The dream

i read The news Today, oh Boythe SWeeping tranSformation of the

neWSpaper buSineSS in birmingham

sisTers in armsTwo sisTers heed The call oF duTy and

redeFine Themselves as women and soldiers

inside: meTro menuthe guide for birmingham foodieS

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This fall, fashion emerges from mysterious, untamed regions, cloaked in the exotic patterns and textures of the animal kingdom. Unleash your primal side and tread boldly in fierce separates that flaunt the dramatic designs of the jungle’s most feared predators. Or reflect your tender charms with embellishments inspired by the woodland’s more vulnerable prey. Feeling fearless? Choose leop-ard or snakeskin motifs in tops or bottoms to layer under leopard print jackets. Or soften the look of the season with doe-like fur accents and cozy sweaters, as soft as a bunny’s belly. From the largest quadruped to the tiniest insect, let animal references creep, crawl and flutter into your closet, and you will be set to prowl in style.

wild style

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wild style

Concept and photography by Liesa Cole

Produced by Tony Rodio

Trend forecasting and fashion styling by

Mary Beth Wetzel

Art Direction by Robin Colter

Set design by Christophe Nicolet

Hair Design by Shelby McDonald

Make-up artistry by Lindsay Garret

Photo assistance by Emmanuel Benetollo and Erik Fountain

Reptiles and animal wranglers provided by Ed’s Pet World

Taxidermy provided by Chuck Rackley and Mark’s Outdoor Sports

Behind-the-scenes video by John and Katie Gaiser

Models: Christina Sly for Real People Models & Talent

and Rhiannon Hedges

Crow sculptures by artist Randy Gachet

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This fall, fashion emerges from mysterious, untamed regions, cloaked in the exotic patterns and textures of the animal kingdom. Unleash your primal side and tread boldly in fierce separates that flaunt the dramatic designs of the jungle’s most feared predators. Or reflect your tender charms with embellishments inspired by the woodland’s more vulnerable prey. Feeling fearless? Choose leop-ard or snakeskin motifs in tops or bottoms to layer under leopard print jackets. Or soften the look of the season with doe-like fur accents and cozy sweaters, as soft as a bunny’s belly. From the largest quadruped to the tiniest insect, let animal references creep, crawl and flutter into your closet, and you will be set to prowl in style.

wild style

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wild style

Concept and photography by Liesa Cole

Produced by Tony Rodio

Trend forecasting and fashion styling by

Mary Beth Wetzel

Art Direction by Robin Colter

Set design by Christophe Nicolet

Hair Design by Shelby McDonald

Make-up artistry by Lindsay Garret

Photo assistance by Emmanuel Benetollo and Erik Fountain

Reptiles and animal wranglers provided by Ed’s Pet World

Taxidermy provided by Chuck Rackley and Mark’s Outdoor Sports

Behind-the-scenes video by John and Katie Gaiser

Models: Christina Sly for Real People Models & Talent

and Rhiannon Hedges

Crow sculptures by artist Randy Gachet

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Black BelleFare Fur vest, $275;

Rachel Zoe Royal Purple Scarf Top,

$350; W. Kleinberg Python-print

belt, $275; Missoni black leather

legging, $245 – all from Gus Mayer.

24k gold emerald and ruby ring,

$1200, from Regina Jewlery and

Treasures.

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Fox zip vest with leopard-print lin-

ing, $795; Blessed Are the Meek

Intrusion skirt in chocolate leather,

$140: Helios and Luna silk span-

dex blouse in copper, $220; Janet

and Janet Cognac Tall Boot, $625;

Gold and leather tan belt, $185 –

all from Gus Mayer. Vince Camuto

gold ring, $68, and Kenneth Cole

necklace, $98 –both from Belk.

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Black BelleFare Fur vest, $275;

Rachel Zoe Royal Purple Scarf Top,

$350; W. Kleinberg Python-print

belt, $275; Missoni black leather

legging, $245 – all from Gus Mayer.

24k gold emerald and ruby ring,

$1200, from Regina Jewlery and

Treasures.

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Fox zip vest with leopard-print lin-

ing, $795; Blessed Are the Meek

Intrusion skirt in chocolate leather,

$140: Helios and Luna silk span-

dex blouse in copper, $220; Janet

and Janet Cognac Tall Boot, $625;

Gold and leather tan belt, $185 –

all from Gus Mayer. Vince Camuto

gold ring, $68, and Kenneth Cole

necklace, $98 –both from Belk.

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Saks Fifth Avenue black and purple animal-print rabbit fur cropped

jacket, $695; Parker Orchid embellished silk blouse, $286;

Adriano Goldschmied super-skinny eggplant-coated jean, $198;

Diane von Furstenberg black/fuschia/ chartreuse embossed snake

clutch, $475; Saks Fifth Avenue purple leather gloves, $98 – all from

Saks Fifth Avenue.

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Glamourpuss lamb-fur taupe belted vest, $575; Vince knit top

in stone, $125; Parker silk and sequin top in tan, $265; 7 for All

Mankind high glossy snake jean in white and grey, $259; Nast silver-

hammered ring, $95; Nast silver mosaic cuff, $195 – all from Saks

Fifth Avenue.

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Saks Fifth Avenue black and purple animal-print rabbit fur cropped

jacket, $695; Parker Orchid embellished silk blouse, $286;

Adriano Goldschmied super-skinny eggplant-coated jean, $198;

Diane von Furstenberg black/fuschia/ chartreuse embossed snake

clutch, $475; Saks Fifth Avenue purple leather gloves, $98 – all from

Saks Fifth Avenue.

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Glamourpuss lamb-fur taupe belted vest, $575; Vince knit top

in stone, $125; Parker silk and sequin top in tan, $265; 7 for All

Mankind high glossy snake jean in white and grey, $259; Nast silver-

hammered ring, $95; Nast silver mosaic cuff, $195 – all from Saks

Fifth Avenue.

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Alberto Makali faux suede and fur belted sleeveless jacket in brown, $195;

Joie silk blouse in cumin, $218; Adriano Goldschmied jeans in rust, $159;

Diane von Furstenberg pony hair knee boot, $598; Kenneth Jay Lane satin gold

hammered cuff, $145; Kenneth Jay Lane satin gold twist ribbon earring,

$50 – all from Saks Fifth Avenue.

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Geneva Estelle wedding dress handmade in raw dupoini silk

with crinkle silk-chiffon overlay of handmade rosettes, $8990,

and belt in silk and rhinestones, $850, from Heidi Elnora. Fox fur

shrug in white, $699, from Gus Mayer. Embossed leather and

stone cuff, $295, from Regina Jewelry and Treasures.

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Alberto Makali faux suede and fur belted sleeveless jacket in brown, $195;

Joie silk blouse in cumin, $218; Adriano Goldschmied jeans in rust, $159;

Diane von Furstenberg pony hair knee boot, $598; Kenneth Jay Lane satin gold

hammered cuff, $145; Kenneth Jay Lane satin gold twist ribbon earring,

$50 – all from Saks Fifth Avenue.

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Geneva Estelle wedding dress handmade in raw dupoini silk

with crinkle silk-chiffon overlay of handmade rosettes, $8990,

and belt in silk and rhinestones, $850, from Heidi Elnora. Fox fur

shrug in white, $699, from Gus Mayer. Embossed leather and

stone cuff, $295, from Regina Jewelry and Treasures.