Spring Fashion’s Spirit of Adventure

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Spring Fashion’s Spirit of AdventureChristian Macdonald


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Inspired by the lives of famed female aviators and explorers, our heroine, the Italian model Paola Manes, sets out for the idyllic setting that is Mexico’s Maya Forest. Of course, she’s packed an adventure-ready wardrobe, from intricate crochets to sturdy workwear.


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Hair by Kevin Ryan at Art + Commerce; Makeup by Frank B for Clé De Peau Beauté; Casting by Shaun Beyen at Plus Three Two; Model: Paola Manes at Elite Models; Set Design by Monique Flores; Produced by Riviera Maya Grip Productions; Photographed on location in Riviera Maya, Mexico, at Two Locales: Xplor Park, home to the highest zip lines in Mexico, and Xcaret Park, the iconic water park with more than 50 natural and cultural attractions.

This story appears in the March 2024 issue of ELLE.

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It’s Indiana Jones with a twist. Inspired by the lives of famed and free-spirited female aviators and explorers, our heroine, the Italian model Paola Manes, strikes out for the idyllic setting that is Mexico’s Maya Forest. Of course, she’s packed an adventure-ready wardrobe, from intricate crochets to sturdy workwear.

Hair by Kevin Ryan at Art + Commerce; Makeup by Frank B for Clé De Peau Beauté; Casting by Shaun Beyen at Plus Three Two; Model: Paola Manes at Elite Models; Set Design by Monique Flores; Produced by Riviera Maya Grip Productions; Photographed on location in Riviera Maya, Mexico, at Two Locales: Xplor Park, home to the highest zip lines in Mexico, and Xcaret Park, the iconic water park with more than 50 natural and cultural attractions.

Dress, Loro Piana, $2,225.

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Christian Macdonald

Tank, Petar Petrov. Skirt, Celine by Hedi Slimane, $1,600. Shoulder bag, Doursoux. Vintage watch from Antoine De Macedo.

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Christian Macdonald

swimsuit top, Michael Kors Collection, $440. Hat, Les Mauvais Garçons.

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Gown, Valentino.

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Christian Macdonald

Jacket, $998, overalls, $348, Polo Ralph Lauren. Earrings from Dary’s.

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Christian Macdonald

Jacket, $6,300, brief, $925, loafers, $950, Miu Miu. Vintage watch from Antoine De Macedo.

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Christian Macdonald

Tank, Brunello Cucinelli, $1,795. Shorts, Isabel Marant, $695. Boots, Frye.

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Christian Macdonald

Vest, Polo Ralph Lauren, $398. Top with suspenders, $850, trousers, $1,590, Stella McCartney.

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Christian Macdonald

Tank, boots, $2,650, Dior. Shorts, Maison Margiela, $510.

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Christian Macdonald

Shirt, Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello, $2,490. Shorts, Hermès, $1,925. Belt, Les Mauvais Garçons.

This article appears in the March 2024 issue of ELLE.

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