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Anna Dello Russo

Anna Dello Russo

Editor-at-Large; Creative Consultant, Vogue Japan. New York

Packing for fashion week is no easy feat… especially when all eyes and lenses are on you. When everyone is expecting you to wear something more outrageous than the last time, it can be difficult trying to top an outfit complete with a cherry on top. But nobody does it quite like Anna Dello Russo. We caught up with the streetstyle legend to see how she keeps the photographers on the street always on the edge of their seat. Vogue Japan’s Editor-At-Large and creative consultant, Anna Dello Russo is known for her eccentric, head-turning outfits.

When she's not jet-setting from city to city for fashion week, she calls Milan home, where she lives with her dog, Cucciolina. (Stay tuned for that one.) Described by legendary photog Helmut Newton as a “fashion maniac,” the larger-than-life personality is synonymous with wearing radical runway pieces by day – and we got to seem them up-close. Following her regular morning swim, we got way deep in her sea of bags.

Living out of your suitcase from New York to Paris isn’t fun for anyone, but A.D.R. adheres and advises others to follow her list of “Front Row Rules,” which include: Only wearing an outfit once, always wearing good shoes, don’t wear sunglasses unless you’re VIP and most importantly, “Nothing succeeds like excess.” After scouring her suitcase we can attest A.D.R.’s devotion to the rules. Her excess baggage was overflowing with fur, fluorescence and glitzy jewels. Her outfit changes throughout our shoot were truly mesmerizing. And it's only fair to share with you, right?

Shoes, Various Designers

All, Various Designers

All, Various Designers

When I dive into the water, it washes away all my insecurities.

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Bathing Suit, Speedo

My beauty essentials.

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Shoes, Various Designers

I can be naked, as long as I'm wearing the right pair of shoes.

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White Boots, Miu Miu; Black Boots with Gold Buckle, Chloe; Black Sandals with Studs, Sergio Rossi; Orange Clutch, Bottega Veneta; Red Bag, Proenza Schouler

Dress, Jason Wu; Sunglasses, Kenzo; Earrings, Gioielli Di Santo Spirito 13

Clutches, Judith Leiber; Bag, Paula Cademartori

Headpiece, Unknown Designer

Shoes, Yves Saint Laurent

Dress, Jason Wu; Shoes, Roger Vivier; Sunglasses, Kenzo; Earrings, Gioielli Di Santo Spirito 13

All, Various Designers

I'm FedEx's best client!

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Bag, Proenza Schouler

Dress, Altuzarra; Bag, Dolce & Gabanna; Headpiece, Alan Journo; Earrings, Gioielli Di Santo Spirito 13

This dress is by my friend, Jason Wu. It's very glamourous to be wearing feathers at 9 a.m.

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Dress, Jason Wu; Shoes, Sergio Rossi; Cuff, Gaia Repossi; Sunglasses, A.MORIR

Yellow clutch, Proenza Schouler; Giraffe clutch, Judith Leiber

Brooches, Sabbadini

Watch, Bulgari

Dress, Zac Posen; Headpiece, Alan Journo; Watch, Bulgari

All, Various Designers

Headpiece, Alan Journo; Earrings, Gioielli Di Santo Spirito 13

Headpiece, Alan Journo

 

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Yellow Dress, Jason Wu; Embroidered Dress, Roberto Cavalli; Black Dress, Jil Sander

I like the design duo from Proenza a lot - very modern, cool and New York-esque.

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Pants, Proenza Schouler; Hat, Jil Sander

All, Various Designers

Dress, Jason Wu; Shoes, Roger Vivier; Phone Clutch, Judith Leiber; Sunglasses, Kenzo; Earrings, Gioielli Di Santo Spirito 13; Luggage, H&M x Anna Dello Russo

Black Clutch, Tom Ford; Turquoise Clutch, H&M x Anna Dello Russo; Jewelry, Various Designers

Dress, Altuzarra; Bag, Dolce & Gabanna; Headpiece, Alan Journo; Earrings, Gioielli Di Santo Spirito 13; Boots, Prada

Necklace and bracelet, Unknown Designer

Dress, Zac Posen; Headpiece, Alan Journo; Watch, Bulgari

 

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Dress, Jason Wu; Shoes, Various Designers; Luggage, H&M x Anna Dello Russo

I collect jewelry and am currently in the mood for anything 90's: Gold chains, gold cuffs and big crosses.

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Jewelry, Vintage CHANEL

Dress, Altuzarra; Clutch, Dolce & Gabanna

Dress, Jason Wu; Sunglasses, Kenzo; Phone Clutch, Judith Leiber; Earrings, Gioielli Di Santo Spirito 13

Every season Alan Journo makes me new hats. Currently, we are in the mood for crowns.

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Headpieces, Alan Journo

Gold Shoes, Pierre Hardy; Camo Shoes, Louis Vuitton; Pink Shoes, Miu Miu

Dress, Zac Posen; Headpiece, Alan Journo

Dress, Jason Wu; Phone Clutch, Judith Leiber

The haute mess of fashion week!

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Dress, Dolce & Gabbana; Bag, Paula Cademartori; Clutches, Judith Leiber; Sunglasses, H&M x Anna Dello Russo

Pink Shoes, Miu Miu; Red Shoes, Prada; Zipper Shoes, Christian Louboutin; Sunglasses, Unknown Designers

Dress, Altuzarra; Headpiece, Alan Journo; Earrings, Gioielli Di Santo Spirito 13

Dress and Bag, Dolce & Gabbana; Sunglasses, Unknown Designer

Clutches, Various Designers

 

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Red Clutch, Tom Ford; Gold Clutch, Fendi; Sunglasses, Unknown Designers

Headpiece, Alan Journo

Dress and Clutch, Jason Wu; Shoes, Roger Vivier; Sunglasses, Kenzo; Earrings, Gioielli Di Santo Spirito 13

Dress, Zac Posen; Shoes, Pierre Hardy; Luggage, H&M x Anna Dello Russo

Bag, Christian Louboutin; Bangles, Unknown Designer

Shoes, Louis Vuitton; Belt, Dolce & Gabbana

Shoes and Clutch, Dolce & Gabbana

Dress and Clutch, Jason Wu; Sunglasses, Kenzo

Glasses, Tom Ford; Necklaces, Unknown Designers

These are Miu Miu's S/S 2012 Camperos boots.

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Boots, Miu Miu

It's all about bright color this Spring. I'm obsessed with fluorescent accessories - especially bags.

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Bags, Céline

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Sunglasses, A.MORIR; Gold Cuffs, Gaia Repossi

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Shoes, Various Designers

All, Various Designers

All, Various Designers

When I dive into the water, it washes away all my insecurities. Bathing Suit, Speedo

My beauty essentials.  :

Shoes, Various Designers

I can be naked, as long as I'm wearing the right pair of shoes. White Boots, Miu Miu; Black Boots with Gold Buckle, Chloe; Black Sandals with Studs, Sergio Rossi; Orange Clutch, Bottega Veneta; Red Bag, Proenza Schouler

Dress, Jason Wu; Sunglasses, Kenzo; Earrings, Gioielli Di Santo Spirito 13

Clutches, Judith Leiber; Bag, Paula Cademartori

Headpiece, Unknown Designer

Shoes, Yves Saint Laurent

Dress, Jason Wu; Shoes, Roger Vivier; Sunglasses, Kenzo; Earrings, Gioielli Di Santo Spirito 13

All, Various Designers

I'm FedEx's best client! Bag, Proenza Schouler

Dress, Altuzarra; Bag, Dolce & Gabanna; Headpiece, Alan Journo; Earrings, Gioielli Di Santo Spirito 13

This dress is by my friend, Jason Wu. It's very glamourous to be wearing feathers at 9 a.m. Dress, Jason Wu; Shoes, Sergio Rossi; Cuff, Gaia Repossi; Sunglasses, A.MORIR

Yellow clutch, Proenza Schouler; Giraffe clutch, Judith Leiber

Brooches, Sabbadini

Watch, Bulgari

Dress, Zac Posen; Headpiece, Alan Journo; Watch, Bulgari

All, Various Designers

Headpiece, Alan Journo; Earrings, Gioielli Di Santo Spirito 13

Headpiece, Alan Journo

  Yellow Dress, Jason Wu; Embroidered Dress, Roberto Cavalli; Black Dress, Jil Sander

I like the design duo from Proenza a lot - very modern, cool and New York-esque. Pants, Proenza Schouler; Hat, Jil Sander

All, Various Designers

Dress, Jason Wu; Shoes, Roger Vivier; Phone Clutch, Judith Leiber; Sunglasses, Kenzo; Earrings, Gioielli Di Santo Spirito 13; Luggage, H&M x Anna Dello Russo

Black Clutch, Tom Ford; Turquoise Clutch, H&M x Anna Dello Russo; Jewelry, Various Designers

Dress, Altuzarra; Bag, Dolce & Gabanna; Headpiece, Alan Journo; Earrings, Gioielli Di Santo Spirito 13; Boots, Prada

Necklace and bracelet, Unknown Designer

Dress, Zac Posen; Headpiece, Alan Journo; Watch, Bulgari

  Dress, Jason Wu; Shoes, Various Designers; Luggage, H&M x Anna Dello Russo

I collect jewelry and am currently in the mood for anything 90's: Gold chains, gold cuffs and big crosses. Jewelry, Vintage CHANEL

Dress, Altuzarra; Clutch, Dolce & Gabanna

Dress, Jason Wu; Sunglasses, Kenzo; Phone Clutch, Judith Leiber; Earrings, Gioielli Di Santo Spirito 13

Every season Alan Journo makes me new hats. Currently, we are in the mood for crowns. Headpieces, Alan Journo

Gold Shoes, Pierre Hardy; Camo Shoes, Louis Vuitton; Pink Shoes, Miu Miu

Dress, Zac Posen; Headpiece, Alan Journo

Dress, Jason Wu; Phone Clutch, Judith Leiber

The haute mess of fashion week!  :

Dress, Dolce & Gabbana; Bag, Paula Cademartori; Clutches, Judith Leiber; Sunglasses, H&M x Anna Dello Russo

Pink Shoes, Miu Miu; Red Shoes, Prada; Zipper Shoes, Christian Louboutin; Sunglasses, Unknown Designers

Dress, Altuzarra; Headpiece, Alan Journo; Earrings, Gioielli Di Santo Spirito 13

Dress and Bag, Dolce & Gabbana; Sunglasses, Unknown Designer

Clutches, Various Designers

  Red Clutch, Tom Ford; Gold Clutch, Fendi; Sunglasses, Unknown Designers

Headpiece, Alan Journo

Dress and Clutch, Jason Wu; Shoes, Roger Vivier; Sunglasses, Kenzo; Earrings, Gioielli Di Santo Spirito 13

Dress, Zac Posen; Shoes, Pierre Hardy; Luggage, H&M x Anna Dello Russo

Bag, Christian Louboutin; Bangles, Unknown Designer

Shoes, Louis Vuitton; Belt, Dolce & Gabbana

Shoes and Clutch, Dolce & Gabbana

Dress and Clutch, Jason Wu; Sunglasses, Kenzo

Glasses, Tom Ford; Necklaces, Unknown Designers

These are Miu Miu's S/S 2012 Camperos boots. Boots, Miu Miu

It's all about bright color this Spring. I'm obsessed with fluorescent accessories - especially bags. Bags, Céline

Sunglasses, A.MORIR; Gold Cuffs, Gaia Repossi