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A Dior Haute Couture look in ‘Darkness to light’

Shimmering silks, gleaming crystals and feathered organza: the lustrous grace of this season’s couture collection­s shines forth in the winter mists of Cowdray Park

- PHOTOGRAPH­S BY RICHARD PHIBBS STYLED BY MARTHA WARD

Embroidere­d tulle dress, Giambattis­ta Valli Haute Couture

This page: organza, satin and ostrich feather dress, Gaultier Paris. Opposite: embroidere­d lamé, lace, tulle and crystal dress, Armani Privé

This page: embellishe­d dress, £9,200, Louis Vuitton. White gold and diamond ring, £8,400; matching bangle, £4,675, Tiffany & Co. Opposite: embellishe­d silk and sequin dress, Elie Saab Haute Couture. Platinum, sapphire and diamond ring, Harry Winston

Embellishe­d bead and crystal jumpsuit with feather cape; leather heels, both Zuhair Murad

This page: lace dress, £2,595, Emilia Wickstead. Velvet cape, £750, Racil at Harrods. White gold, diamond and morganite earrings, £13,300, William & Son. Opposite: embellishe­d tulle bodice, £1,120; tulle skirt, £1,820, both Jenny Packham

This page: embroidere­d lace, organza, wool and feather dress, Valentino Haute Couture. Pink gold, cornelian and diamond earrings, £2,970; white gold and diamond ring, both Bulgari. Opposite: wool and cashmere blanket, £890, Hermès

This page: velvet and tulle dress, £3,060, Brunello Cucinelli. Wool and cashmere cape, £930, Hermès. Leather boots, £379, Dubarry of Ireland. Opposite: embroidere­d lace, organza, ostrich feather, bead and satin dress, Ralph & Russo. Platinum, diamond and sapphire bracelet, Harry Winston. See Stockists for details. Hair by Bjorn Krischker at Frank Agency, using Sachajuan Haircare. Make-up by Anita Keeling at One Represents, using Laura Mercier. Manicure by Tinu Bello at One Represents, using Chanel Le Vernis in Organdi and La Crème Main. Stylist’s assistant: Holly Gorst. Production by Lucy Watson Production­s. Model: Sofie Theobald at the Hive Management. Shot on location at Cowdray Estate (www. cowdray.co.uk)

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 ??  ?? All prices throughout on request, except where stated. Tulle dress; leather belt; knit knickers, all Dior Haute Couture. White and pink gold, diamond, tsavorite and pink sapphire ring, £6,750, Dior Joaillerie
All prices throughout on request, except where stated. Tulle dress; leather belt; knit knickers, all Dior Haute Couture. White and pink gold, diamond, tsavorite and pink sapphire ring, £6,750, Dior Joaillerie

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