Moda Operandi

APRIL 2019

STYLE HABITS
Save Venice Edition

The annual New York City masked ball—this year sponsored by Moda—brought a stylish crowd to The Plaza Hotel to celebrate and help preserve the artistic heritage of Venice.

Entertaining guru Bronson van Wyck transformed the space into an Italian Renaissance dreamscape, complete with classical antiquities reimagined in red glitter. In line with this year’s theme “Artista e Musa,” designers arrived arm in arm with their chosen muses. Oscar de la Renta’s Fernando Garcia and Laura Kim dressed our very own LSD—a longtime supporter of the cause—in a sleek emerald gown, accessorized with Bulgari jewels.

Raising a record-breaking $1.2 million, it was a successful night. Here, we explore the tried, tested, and invested methods of the best-dressed women in attendance.

Learn more: https://www.savevenice.org/

Style Habit #17
The enduring appeal of Grecian glamour.

Who: Lauren Santo Domingo

In impeccably draped lines from Oscar de la Renta, LSD added gold drop earrings and layered a statement medallion by Bulgari.

How to Wear It

Style Habit #40
A lesson in evening florals.

Who: Karolina Kurkova

Karolina proved florals are indeed fit for evening (editor's note: look to those with a black base). Hers came courtesy of Johanna Ortiz.

How to Wear It

Style Habit #571
Alternative gala dressing: A suit.

Who: Pom Klementieff

The French actress stood out amidst a sea of gowns in Salvatore Ferragamo suiting and coordinating lip.

How to Wear It

Style Habit #29
Tiered ruffles are made for the bohemian in black tie.

Who: Tory Burch

The American designer's off-the-shoulder floor-sweeper proves effortless ease has a place on the red carpet. Add head jewelry.

How to Wear It

Style Habit #73
A ball gown never goes out of style.

Who: Carolyn Murphy

Strapless, full-skirted and accessorized with a crimson pout: Meet the magic formula (no matter the decade) courtesy of Oscar de la Renta.

How to Wear It

Style Habit #39
White doesn't just mean "wedding."

Who: Lameka Fox

Model and Brock babe Lameka looked dreamy in soft hues and a tailored peplum.

How to Wear It

Style Habit #809
A mini dress can pass as formal.

Who: Nicky Hilton

In Oscar de la Renta, Nicky Hilton Rothschild proves that black tie doesn’t necessarily require a floor-length hemline. A play on texture (not to mention a train) adds the required drama.

How to Wear It

Style Habit #67
Amp up an understated slip.

Who: Charlee Fraser

Australian model Charlee made a case for modern minimalism with Frame's slinky slip in pine green velvet.

How to Wear It

Style Habit #08
A black dress doesn't have to be boring.

Who: Leslie Fremar

Clad in Louis Vuitton, the New York-based stylist elevates an all-black ensemble with sequins, a pop of skin, and an unusual bag.

How to Wear It

Style Habit #58
Sequins are the new chic.

Who: Vanessa Traina

Trust the stylist to put a fresh spin on the sequin gown in Carolina Herrera. Clusters of circular silver against a loose silhouette strike a modern note.

How to Wear It

APRIL 2019STYLE HABITSSave Venice EditionThe annual New York City masked ball—this year sponsored by Moda—brought a stylish crowd to The Plaza Hotel to celebrate and help preserve the artistic heritage of Venice.

APRIL 2019STYLE HABITSSave Venice EditionThe annual New York City masked ball—this year sponsored by Moda—brought a stylish crowd to The Plaza Hotel to celebrate and help preserve the artistic heritage of Venice.

Style Habit #17 The enduring appeal of Grecian glamour.Who: Lauren Santo Domingo In impeccably draped lines from Oscar de la Renta, LSD added gold drop earrings and layered a statement medallion by Bulgari.

Style Habit #17 The enduring appeal of Grecian glamour.Who: Lauren Santo Domingo In impeccably draped lines from Oscar de la Renta, LSD added gold drop earrings and layered a statement medallion by Bulgari.

How to Wear It

How to Wear It

Style Habit #40 A lesson in evening florals.Who: Karolina Kurkova Karolina proved florals are indeed fit for evening (editor's note: look to those with a black base). Hers came courtesy of Johanna Ortiz.

Style Habit #40 A lesson in evening florals.Who: Karolina Kurkova Karolina proved florals are indeed fit for evening (editor's note: look to those with a black base). Hers came courtesy of Johanna Ortiz.

How to Wear It

How to Wear It

Style Habit #571 Alternative gala dressing: A suit.Who: Pom Klementieff The French actress stood out amidst a sea of gowns in Salvatore Ferragamo suiting and coordinating lip.

Style Habit #571 Alternative gala dressing: A suit.Who: Pom Klementieff The French actress stood out amidst a sea of gowns in Salvatore Ferragamo suiting and coordinating lip.

How to Wear It

How to Wear It

Style Habit #29 Tiered ruffles are made for the bohemian in black tie.Who: Tory Burch The American designer's off-the-shoulder floor-sweeper proves effortless ease has a place on the red carpet. Add head jewelry.

Style Habit #29 Tiered ruffles are made for the bohemian in black tie.Who: Tory Burch The American designer's off-the-shoulder floor-sweeper proves effortless ease has a place on the red carpet. Add head jewelry.

How to Wear It

How to Wear It

Style Habit #73A ball gown never goes out of style.Who: Carolyn MurphyStrapless, full-skirted and accessorized with a crimson pout: Meet the magic formula (no matter the decade) courtesy of Oscar de la Renta.

Style Habit #73A ball gown never goes out of style.Who: Carolyn MurphyStrapless, full-skirted and accessorized with a crimson pout: Meet the magic formula (no matter the decade) courtesy of Oscar de la Renta.

How to Wear It

How to Wear It

Style Habit #39 White doesn't just mean "wedding."Who: Lameka FoxModel and Brock babe Lameka looked dreamy in soft hues and a tailored peplum.

Style Habit #39 White doesn't just mean "wedding."Who: Lameka FoxModel and Brock babe Lameka looked dreamy in soft hues and a tailored peplum.

How to Wear It

How to Wear It

Style Habit #809 A mini dress can pass as formal.Who: Nicky HiltonIn Oscar de la Renta, Nicky Hilton Rothschild proves that black tie doesn’t necessarily require a floor-length hemline. A play on texture (not to mention a train) adds the required drama.

Style Habit #809 A mini dress can pass as formal.Who: Nicky HiltonIn Oscar de la Renta, Nicky Hilton Rothschild proves that black tie doesn’t necessarily require a floor-length hemline. A play on texture (not to mention a train) adds the required drama.

How to Wear It

How to Wear It

Style Habit #67Amp up an understated slip.Who: Charlee FraserAustralian model Charlee made a case for modern minimalism with Frame's slinky slip in pine green velvet.

Style Habit #67Amp up an understated slip.Who: Charlee FraserAustralian model Charlee made a case for modern minimalism with Frame's slinky slip in pine green velvet.

How to Wear It

How to Wear It

Style Habit #08 A black dress doesn't have to be boring.Who: Leslie FremarClad in Louis Vuitton, the New York-based stylist elevates an all-black ensemble with sequins, a pop of skin, and an unusual bag.

Style Habit #08 A black dress doesn't have to be boring.Who: Leslie FremarClad in Louis Vuitton, the New York-based stylist elevates an all-black ensemble with sequins, a pop of skin, and an unusual bag.

How to Wear It

How to Wear It

Style Habit #58 Sequins are the new chic.Who: Vanessa TrainaTrust the stylist to put a fresh spin on the sequin gown in Carolina Herrera. Clusters of circular silver against a loose silhouette strike a modern note.

Style Habit #58 Sequins are the new chic.Who: Vanessa TrainaTrust the stylist to put a fresh spin on the sequin gown in Carolina Herrera. Clusters of circular silver against a loose silhouette strike a modern note.

How to Wear It

How to Wear It

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APRIL 2019

STYLE HABITS
Save Venice Edition

The annual New York City masked ball—this year sponsored by Moda—brought a stylish crowd to The Plaza Hotel to celebrate and help preserve the artistic heritage of Venice.

APRIL 2019

STYLE HABITS
Save Venice Edition

The annual New York City masked ball—this year sponsored by Moda—brought a stylish crowd to The Plaza Hotel to celebrate and help preserve the artistic heritage of Venice.

Style Habit #17
The enduring appeal of Grecian glamour.

Who: Lauren Santo Domingo

In impeccably draped lines from Oscar de la Renta, LSD added gold drop earrings and layered a statement medallion by Bulgari.

Style Habit #17
The enduring appeal of Grecian glamour.

Who: Lauren Santo Domingo

In impeccably draped lines from Oscar de la Renta, LSD added gold drop earrings and layered a statement medallion by Bulgari.

Style Habit #40
A lesson in evening florals.

Who: Karolina Kurkova

Karolina proved florals are indeed fit for evening (editor's note: look to those with a black base). Hers came courtesy of Johanna Ortiz.

Style Habit #40
A lesson in evening florals.

Who: Karolina Kurkova

Karolina proved florals are indeed fit for evening (editor's note: look to those with a black base). Hers came courtesy of Johanna Ortiz.

Style Habit #571
Alternative gala dressing: A suit.

Who: Pom Klementieff

The French actress stood out amidst a sea of gowns in Salvatore Ferragamo suiting and coordinating lip.

Style Habit #571
Alternative gala dressing: A suit.

Who: Pom Klementieff

The French actress stood out amidst a sea of gowns in Salvatore Ferragamo suiting and coordinating lip.

Style Habit #29
Tiered ruffles are made for the bohemian in black tie.

Who: Tory Burch

The American designer's off-the-shoulder floor-sweeper proves effortless ease has a place on the red carpet. Add head jewelry.

Style Habit #29
Tiered ruffles are made for the bohemian in black tie.

Who: Tory Burch

The American designer's off-the-shoulder floor-sweeper proves effortless ease has a place on the red carpet. Add head jewelry.

Style Habit #73
A ball gown never goes out of style.

Who: Carolyn Murphy

Strapless, full-skirted and accessorized with a crimson pout: Meet the magic formula (no matter the decade) courtesy of Oscar de la Renta.

Style Habit #73
A ball gown never goes out of style.

Who: Carolyn Murphy

Strapless, full-skirted and accessorized with a crimson pout: Meet the magic formula (no matter the decade) courtesy of Oscar de la Renta.

Style Habit #39
White doesn't just mean "wedding."

Who: Lameka Fox

Model and Brock babe Lameka looked dreamy in soft hues and a tailored peplum.

Style Habit #39
White doesn't just mean "wedding."

Who: Lameka Fox

Model and Brock babe Lameka looked dreamy in soft hues and a tailored peplum.

Style Habit #809
A mini dress can pass as formal.

Who: Nicky Hilton

In Oscar de la Renta, Nicky Hilton Rothschild proves that black tie doesn’t necessarily require a floor-length hemline. A play on texture (not to mention a train) adds the required drama.

Style Habit #809
A mini dress can pass as formal.

Who: Nicky Hilton

In Oscar de la Renta, Nicky Hilton Rothschild proves that black tie doesn’t necessarily require a floor-length hemline. A play on texture (not to mention a train) adds the required drama.

Style Habit #67
Amp up an understated slip.

Who: Charlee Fraser

Australian model Charlee made a case for modern minimalism with Frame's slinky slip in pine green velvet.

Style Habit #67
Amp up an understated slip.

Who: Charlee Fraser

Australian model Charlee made a case for modern minimalism with Frame's slinky slip in pine green velvet.

Style Habit #08
A black dress doesn't have to be boring.

Who: Leslie Fremar

Clad in Louis Vuitton, the New York-based stylist elevates an all-black ensemble with sequins, a pop of skin, and an unusual bag.

Style Habit #08
A black dress doesn't have to be boring.

Who: Leslie Fremar

Clad in Louis Vuitton, the New York-based stylist elevates an all-black ensemble with sequins, a pop of skin, and an unusual bag.

Style Habit #58
Sequins are the new chic.

Who: Vanessa Traina

Trust the stylist to put a fresh spin on the sequin gown in Carolina Herrera. Clusters of circular silver against a loose silhouette strike a modern note.

Style Habit #58
Sequins are the new chic.

Who: Vanessa Traina

Trust the stylist to put a fresh spin on the sequin gown in Carolina Herrera. Clusters of circular silver against a loose silhouette strike a modern note.

READ MORE: Talking Fashion: Kate Young
SHOP MORE: Black Tie

READ MORE: Talking Fashion: Kate Young
SHOP MORE: Black Tie