The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie

Sexually empowered ladies who lunch? We’ve no choice but to stan.

August 26, 2020

Shot by Matt Colombo and styled by Luca De Ovidiis, this provocative editorial unfolds in the halls of central Milan’s most opulent buildings. Decked out in Moschino and Chanel, Anna Aksamit embodies the spirit of a wealthy member of the Milanese upper class who, like the other women in her social circle, loves dressing elegantly and shopping. But there’s more than meets the eye: she’s also been devouring the Fifty Shades trilogy and just loves to wear mischievous underwear on occasion.

As a wise trio once sang:“I’m not a Stepford Wife, I’m your fantasy…”

Jacket, shirt, pearl necklace / EDWARD ACHOUR PARIS // Vinyl leggings, gloves / SEXSADE // Pearl necklace / CHANEL // Sunglasses / OAKLEY // White cowboys boots / JEFFREY CAMPBELL // Pouch bag / MOSCHINO // Corset belt / KILLSTAR

Taffeta dress / ADELBEL // Patent leather cowboy boots / JEFFREY CAMPBELL // Necklace / ROBERTO CAVALLI // Belt / KILLSTAR // Mask / MAISON CLOSE

No shoulder jacket / SABATO RUSSO // Silk thigh high socks / DROME // Cocodrile choker, nipple clamps (worn as earrings) / SEXSADE // Mask / MAISON CLOSE // Patent leather sandals / STEVE MADDEN

Shirt / ROUCHES // Facemask / IDRISS GUELAI

Organza trench / SABATO RUSSO // Vinyl jumpsuit, corset, gloves / SEXSADE // Sunglasses / OAKLEY // Boots, chokers, bracelets // MOSCHINO

Bra, corset, choker / SEXSADE // Plisset pants / EDWARD ACHOUR PARIS // Necklace / CHANEL // Gloves / FLAVIA CAVALCANTI // Patent leather sandals / STEVE MADDEN