The Huntress

A Sexy Safari Takes Us on a Primal Fashion Journey Through a Famous Hunting Ranch

By Francine Ballard // Mar 25, 2016

Photography Claudia Grassl

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On Target. Fendi silk chiffon top, leather woven bra, cotton-and-leather braided shorts, and cutout patent-leather bootie, all price upon request, at Fendi.com. Antique Mongolian necklace $495, at thelushlifeantiques.com.

One of the Tribe. Valentino tulle dress with embroidery and feathered collar $19,950, at Valentino.com.

Game On. Versace silk-satin coat $2,650, and Medallion belt $825, at Versace.com.

Game on. William Jeffrey Design vintage yellow-gold and diamond claw pendant with emerald eyes $7,899, and vintage Boucheron yellow-gold and bronze ring, sold as a suite with necklace and earrings, $28,500, at Tenenbaum Classic Jewelers.

Outtake of the Versace look in our March issue's "The Huntress" fashion editorial spread

Open Season. Versace three-strap platform sandal $1,695, at Versace.com.

Culture Clash. Akris embroidery dress $4,990, at akris.ch, Saks Fifth Avenue. Lanvin necklace $890, at Tootsies. Robin Mollicone earrings $517, at shop.tenover6.com.

Call Off the Dogs. Lisa Marie Fernandez patchwork denim swim bandeau (sold with bottom) $400, at The Webster. Osman linen trouser $1,035, at matchesfashion.com. Stuart Weitzman antique denim wedge $598, at stuartweitzman.com, Saks Fifth Avenue.

Snared. Stella McCartney embroidered mesh-and-lace gown $4,665, at the Stella McCartney boutique. Fendi cutout patent bootie $1,150, at Fendi.com. Maison Margiela sheer gloves $650, at Sloan/Hall.

Outtake of the Stella McCartney look from March's "The Huntress" fashion editorial spread

From khaki to camo and the wide serengeti between, primal influences make their mark this spring, while tribal trappings of every stripe transport us on an urban safari. Come along with us on this fashion journey through the famed Cullen Ranch in Cleveland, Texas.

PHOTOGRAPHY CLAUDIA GRASSL FOR THE PHOTO DIVISION. ART DIRECTOR MICHELLE AVIÑA. STYLE EDITOR FRANCINE BALLARD. MODELS KATIE MOORE AND ALEX ELIZABETH, BOTH FOR PAGE PARKES. ART DIRECTOR ASSISTANT TAMAR MENDELSSOHN. STYLIST ANDREW BAYER FOR INDEPENDENT ARTISTS AGENCY. HAIR AND MAKEUP GABBY ROSENBERG FOR SISTERBROTHER MGMT. ASSISTANT STYLIST CHRIS MACKINNON. PHOTOGRAPHY ASSISTANT DANIEL SIMPSON. PHOTOGRAPHED AT THE CULLEN RANCH, CLEVELAND, TEXAS.