Drama Queen

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Ruffled, racy and sexy-sheer spring fashion steals the spotlight at The Gordy, Stages Repertory Theatre’s fabulous new $35 million setup a block south of its former Montrose location. Here, a warehouse with bunker-thick concrete walls that once inconspicuously housed storage and restoration facilities for the MFA has become a vibrant, state-of-the-art production facility with three separate stages, 608 seats and 70,000 total square feet. Silence your phones, unwrap all candy, and let’s get on with the show!


Dress, necklace and bracelets, all by Versace.Dress, necklace and bracelets, all by Versace.

Dress, $1,000, by Chloe Dao; belt, by Alexander McQueen at Saks Fifth Avenue; shoes, $1,195, by Dolce & Gabbana and Neiman Marcus; necklace, earrings and bracelet, all original designs by Vander Dys Fine Jewelers. Dress, $1,000, by Chloe Dao; belt, by Alexander McQueen at Saks Fifth Avenue; shoes, $1,195, by Dolce & Gabbana and Neiman Marcus; necklace, earrings and bracelet, all original designs by Vander Dys Fine Jewelers.

Dress, both by Chanel; earrings, necklace, bracelet and ring, all original designs by Vander Dys Fine Jewelers; hat, $2,450, by Philip Tracey at Tootsies.Dress, both by Chanel; earrings, necklace, bracelet and ring, all original designs by Vander Dys Fine Jewelers; hat, $2,450, by Philip Tracey at Tootsies.

Shirt and pants, both by Brunello Cucinelli; choker, wrap bracelet, $46,625, and rings, from $4,400, all by Sylva & Cie at Lesley Ann Jewels. Shirt and pants, both by Brunello Cucinelli; choker, wrap bracelet, $46,625, and rings, from $4,400, all by Sylva & Cie at Lesley Ann Jewels.

Dress, bag and shoes, all by Dolce & Gabbana; earrings, $13,750, bangles, from $13,625, and diamond bracelet, $51,250, all by Sylva & Cie, and rings, from $1,290, and bangles, from $990, all by Armenta, all at Lesley Ann Jewels.Dress, bag and shoes, all by Dolce & Gabbana; earrings, $13,750, bangles, from $13,625, and diamond bracelet, $51,250, all by Sylva & Cie, and rings, from $1,290, and bangles, from $990, all by Armenta, all at Lesley Ann Jewels.

Scarf dress, $2,290, by Monse; boots, $1,490, by Fendi; ring, $795, earrings, $395, and cuff, $1,425, all by MCL Design, all at Tootsies. Big Bang watch in white, $23,100, at Hublot.Scarf dress, $2,290, by Monse; boots, $1,490, by Fendi; ring, $795, earrings, $395, and cuff, $1,425, all by MCL Design, all at Tootsies. Big Bang watch in white, $23,100, at Hublot.

Dress, bag and shoes, all by Dolce & Gabbana; earrings, $13,750, bangles, from $13,625, and diamond bracelet, $51,250, all by Sylva & Cie, and rings, from $1,290, and bangles, from $990, all by Armenta, all at Lesley Ann Jewels.Dress, bag and shoes, all by Dolce & Gabbana; earrings, $13,750, bangles, from $13,625, and diamond bracelet, $51,250, all by Sylva & Cie, and rings, from $1,290, and bangles, from $990, all by Armenta, all at Lesley Ann Jewels.

AT TOP: Fendi dress and MCL Design jewelery, all from Tootsies, and a Big Bang pink sapphire watch, at Hublot.

Photos by Jhane Hoang

Styling by Todd Ramos

Hair+makeup by Tonya Riner

Model Isabel Li for Page Parkes

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