Vogue travels to majestic Bhutan,
where this season’s richest brocades, striking silhouettes and ornate silks shine against the landscape of the Himalayas. Karen Elson documents the adventure. Styled by Kate Phelan. Photographed by Tim Walker
KAREN ELSON STANDS COMPOSED IN CASCADING SCARLET MAISON MARGIELA COUTURE, GAZING ACROSS THE HIMALAYAS FROM THE HEADY ALTITUDES OF DOCHULA PASS
Long felted-wool coat with cut-out details, to order, Maison Margiela Artisanal. Satin cap, to order, Piers Atkinson. Hair: Duffy. Make-up: Samantha Bryant. Production: Jeffrey Delich Printing: Graeme Bulcraig at Touch Digital
A CORN DOLLY TREKS THROUGH THE PUNAKHA VALLEY, DRESSED IN LOEWE’S PATCHWORK CARAMEL LINEN Fringed silk/linen top, £975. Matching skirt, £2,195. Both Loewe
STELLA McCARTNEY’S TIGER-PRINT DRESS INVITES THE WILDERNESS INTO A PARO PRAYER ROOM. CEREMONIAL INCENSE PROVIDES A VAPOROUS CROWN
Silk dress, £1,140, Stella McCartney. Ribbon, worn as belt, from £1 a metre, VV Rouleaux. Linen blouse, worn underneath, £430, Prada. Gold-plated cuffs, £550 each, Slim Barrett. Snake necklace, from £265, Céline
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