THE GOLD ISSUE
Gold Rush
Three stars, one colour at the CFDA Awards. Here is how to wear it this wedding season.
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THE MOMENT
One colour, three moods
On 2 November in New York, Hailey Bieber, Zoë Kravitz and Rosé all chose gold Saint Laurent.
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SANGEET
Go sleek
Take Zoë's liquid metal: a tissue or satin gold saree, one statement earring, nothing more.
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THE WEDDING
Go brocade
Rosé's woven two-piece is a cousin of the Banarasi. Try a brocade lehenga or jacket over silk.
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RECEPTION
Go bold
Channel Hailey: embellished gold with one unexpected texture. One dramatic element only.
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THE RULES
Keep it chic
Match gold to your undertone. Keep makeup warm. Contrast your jewellery, never match it.
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AKDOO FASHION
Your gold edit, in full
Undertones, makeup, jewellery and lighting: the complete guide to wearing gold at an Indian wedding.
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