In the Mood for Ruffles
Bring some romance to your wardrobe and wear your heart on your sleeve.
- By: Dora Boras
- Photographed by: Nik Mirus

Have you ever been in love? The bliss of infatuation can inspire a feeling of indulgence—the desire to immerse yourself in ruffles, lace, silks and satin. Speak the language of love with a wardrobe that takes romance to heart.
Whether you’re charming a new member of your polycule or posting a gorgeous selfie for your ex to see, get into the mood for love by slipping into something sheer.

Featured In This Image: GUIZIO dress, Mirror Palais dress, Anna Sui dress, Renaissance Renaissance blouse and Blumarine dress.
Get swept away in the drama of romance with a showstopping dress to make the moment last forever. From GUIZIO, the Pink Leah Minidress takes Valentine hues of pink, red, and blush for the perfect date-night number, complete with a soft and sensual cowl neckline. Drape yourself in the silk charmeuse of the Black Sonata Minidress from Mirror Palais, with its adorable sweetheart neckline and off-the-shoulder sleeve.

Featured In This Image: Sandy Liang bag, Maison Margiela shoes, Blumarine bag, Magda Butrym earrings, Blumarine necklace, Paris Texas heels and Paris Texas heels.
Delicate, pastel details are the perfect accessory for your new rose-tinted worldview. For footwear, elegant and simple ballet flats, like the Off-White Tabi Ballerina Flats from Maison Margiela, are a versatile option that complement bows, ruffles and lace. Treat yourself to the timelessness of roses and pearls with the Magda Butrym Gold Rosebud Earrings, or the White and Gold Faux Pearl Necklace from Blumarine. Add a pop of leopard for a sultry feel with Black & Tan Lorena 100 Heeled Sandals from Italian shoemaker Paris Texas.

Featured In This Image: Maison Margiela shirt, Simone Rocha shirt, Ludovic de Saint Sernin shirt, Bode shirt and Simone Rocha shirt.
Sheer shirts from Simone Rocha and Ludovic de Saint Sernin take revealing your sensitive side to the next level. Handcrafted embroidery from Bode gives an antique feel to a scalloped-hem wool twill shirt in a subtle shade of cream. Menswear from Maison Margiela, including soft gray cardigans and a felted wool beret, capture the Parisian reputation as the city of love.

Featured In This Image: Acne Studios scarf, Valentino Garavani socks, The Row loafers, Bleue Burnham ring, Chopova Lowena ring, Factory900 sunglasses and Vivienne Westwood bag.
Dress for the relationship you want with accessories that capture the tenderness and grace of romance. The plush Pink & Purple Logo Label Fringed Scarf from Acne Studios will keep you feeling warm and rosy with its brushed alpaca and wool blend. Pledge a promise to your lover with the Chopova Lowena Gold Lovers Ring. Style suave loafers with the cable-knit Beige Cashmere Socks from Valentino to master the moves of a real Casanova.
- By: Dora Boras
- Photographed by: Nik Mirus
- Photography Assistant: William Daviau
- Retouching: Marc-André Dumas
- Prop Styling: Vanessa Lee Jackson
- Date: February 24, 2025

