Safari

Max Mara
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Safari

01 of 08

Why We Love It

Spring Trends 2009, Clothes We Love, Safari
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This season's global reach highlights Africa and colonial India more as sources of inspiration than as blueprints for copying. Marked by contrasting earth tones, intricate wooden beads, and animal and block prints on delicate fabrics, the mood is less journey-into-the-wild than luxurious Abercrombie amp Kent safari tour.

How to Wear It
Pair these strong elements with basic and open shoes to make the look modern. And it all really looks better with a tan, whether you acquire it under the Serengeti sky or from a bottle.

Photos: left, Missoni; right, Ralph Lauren

02 of 08

Coach

Spring Trends 2009, Clothes We Love, Safari
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Snakeskin-printed leather sandal, Coach, $218; Call 866-262-2440.

03 of 08

Graham & Spencer

Spring Trends 2009, Clothes We Love, Safari
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Silk dress, Graham & Spencer, $288; visit bloomingdales.com for stores.

04 of 08

Fiona Paxton

Spring Trends 2009, Clothes We Love, Safari
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Tulle with beads, chains and sequins necklace, Fiona Paxton , $288; at Henri Bendel, call 800-423-6335.

05 of 08

Rebecca Taylor

Spring Trends 2009, Clothes We Love, Safari
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Cotton-spandex top, Rebecca Taylor, $150; Call 914-793-073.

06 of 08

Daslu and French Connection

Spring Trends 2009, Clothes We Love, Safari
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Belt, Daslu, $300; visit scoopnyc.com for stores.
Skirt, French Connection, $118; Call 830-997-1844.

07 of 08

Bagatelle for Ann Taylor

Spring Trends 2009, Clothes We Love, Safari
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Polyester jacket, Bagatelle for Ann Taylor, $149; visit anntaylor.com for stores.

08 of 08

Max Mara

Max Mara
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Cotton-spandex shorts ($460) and leather belt ($320), Max Mara, Call 212-879-6100.

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