Oprah Kicks Back for July's Cover of O
For this month's cover, Oprah goes on the recline.
By Clarissa Cruz
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Photo: Sioux Nesi
Lounge Act
Cut to the Chaise: Oprah and her cabana boys—set designer Todd Wiggins and his team.
Since the most visible part of her face would be her cherry red lips, our cover model offered very specific direction on the shade: "I don't like a solid red," said Oprah. "You need to layer your reds so there's more of a tone-on-tone effect." She had less complicated feelings about her bright Satya Twena topper. "I do love a good hat," she said as she faux-sipped her prop cocktail. Quipped Gayle King: "You once wanted to do a hat issue every year, remember?"
On Oprah: Top, Caroline Constas, $395; ShopBop.com. Pants, Lafayette 148 New York, $298; Lafayette148NY.com for similar styles. Hat, $275; SatyaTwena.com. Earrings, Vhernier, $9,650; Miami, 786-615-2722. Ring, $7,500; JillHellerJewelry.com. Bracelet, Faraone Mennella, $31,000; New York City, 212-752-5884.
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Photo: René Gruau/gruaucollection.com/Bridgeman Images
Ports Illustrated
Oprah's look was inspired by this 1950s ad from influential fashion illustrator René Gruau.
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Second Wind
Tailor Nile Cmylo arranges the ribbons to look windblown.
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Photo: Richard Majchrzak/Studio D
Beachy Keen
French Riviera-style stripes and luxurious whites are two classic summer trends.
Espadrilles: Chanel, $675 to $750; 800-550-0005
Published 06/10/2015