Models may frequently find themselves enacting all kinds of fantasy scenarios for photo shoots, but it’s not often they portray one of their own daydreams. For Hilary Rhoda, donning the guise of a newscaster for these pages felt downright prescient: “I’d like to get into sports journalism,” says the 22-year-old Maryland native (and Redskins fan), “so getting to ‘interview’ a football player was very cool.” With Rhoda’s track record, she’ll likely attain her goal: Since she began modeling at age 15, she’s scored slam dunks galore—from being handpicked by Nicolas Ghesquière for her debut, on the Balenciaga spring 2006 catwalk, to landing a coveted contract with Estée Lauder in 2007 (“a life-changing moment”) to twice joining the bevy of bikini-clad beauties who appear in Sports Illustrated swimsuit issues. Her athletic, all-American looks may be a throwback both to pre-Camelot Jackie O. and ’80s-era Brooke Shields (“I’ve been compared to her since I was little,” she says), but Rhoda takes another iconic brunette as her role model: “Cindy Crawford’s career has been incredible,” she says. “She’s expanded in ways no one could have anticipated. That’s what I want to do, too.” Game on.
1. Cotton trench coat, Max Mara, $1,475, at Max Mara, NYC. Linen jacket, $1,765, pants, $745, both, Stella McCartney. Drape shirt, Rachel Rachel Roy, $89. Silk tie, Dior Homme, $175. Striped leather bag, Dolce & Gabbana, $2,025. Leather bag, Coach, $558.
2. Cream silk blouse, $1,705, anthracite vest, $1,090, pants, $990, all, Lanvin, at Lanvin Boutique, Las Vegas.
Beauty Note: Stay fresh-faced all day in model Hilary Rhoda’s favorite foundation: Estée Lauder Double Wear Light Stay-in-Place Makeup SPF 10 in Intensity 2.0.
Photo: Michelangelo di Battista; styled by Samuel François
3. Wool jacket, $3,152, pants, $1,433, both, Louis Vuitton, visit louisvuitton.com. Patent leather belt, Ann Taylor, $30. Yellow gold watch, price upon request, leather and suede sandals, $930, both, Gucci.
Photo: Michelangelo di Battista; styled by Samuel François
4. Viscose-blend blazer, $1,695, pants, $795, both, Donna Karan New York, at Donna Karan New York stores nationwide. Silk shirt, Ann Taylor, $78. Lambskin cummerbund belt, Bally, $525. Striped leather bag, Dolce & Gabbana, $2,025. Diamond watch, Chanel Watch, $3,850.
Photo: Michelangelo di Battista; styled by Samuel François
5. Cotton poplin jacket, Bottega Veneta, $1,950, at Bottega Veneta Boutique nationwide. Silk twill scarf, Lauren by Ralph Lauren, $42.
Yellow gold watch, Gucci, price upon request.
Photo: Michelangelo di Battista; styled by Samuel François
6. Stretch poplin blouse, Yves Saint Laurent, $890, at Yves Saint Laurent Boutique nationwide. Stretch linen shorts, Elie Tahari, $168.
Photo: Michelangelo di Battista; styled by Samuel François
7. Cotton jacket, $3,500, silk knit V-neck top, $695, both, Akris, collection at Neiman Marcus. Linen pants, Jil Sander, $795. Sheepskin bag, Giorgio Armani, $2,695. Acetate tortoise eyeglasses chain, See, $59. Eyeglasses, Stella McCartney, $200.
Photo: Michelangelo di Battista; styled by Samuel François
8. Cotton trench coat, Burberry London, $1,495, visit burberry.com. Silk scarf, Chanel, price upon request. Silk pants, Max Mara, $590. Yellow gold watch, Cartier, price upon request. Calfskin pumps, Stuart Weitzman, $365.
Photo: Michelangelo di Battista; styled by Samuel François
9. Linen jacket, Ralph Lauren Collection, $1,998, at select Ralph Lauren Boutique nationwide. Cotton shirt, Lauren by Ralph Lauren, $59. Sunglasses, Marc by Marc Jacobs, price upon request. Skinny tie, Marc Jacobs, $35.
Photo: Michelangelo di Battista; styled by Samuel François
10. Cotton bomber jacket, Gucci, $1,590, at Gucci stores nationwide. Cotton shirt, Brooks Brothers, $45. Trousers, Uniqlo, $50. Silk tie, A.P.C., $90. Yellow gold watch, Cartier, price upon request.
Photo: Michelangelo di Battista; styled by Samuel François
11. Tweed jacket, $4,655, skirt, $1,545, both, Chanel, at Chanel Boutique nationwide. Stretch shirt, J.Crew, $58.
Photo: Michelangelo di Battista; styled by Samuel François
(Elle)
I love the pieces in this feature, as I'm partial to a more relaxed suit and separates. I don't like the look and feel of being "buttoned up."
Hilary Rhoda Wears Spring's Relaxed Suits and Jackets
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