In the dry hills of southern California, fashion survival relies on instinct. To hunt, or to be hunted...enduring the environment requires a keen eye for the smallest detail. Cold, hard accessories meet diaphanous fabrics. Sharp lines and stern silhouettes are softened by ruched and ruffled skirts. A hard shell protects a softer core, as the tracker is tracked, the predator turns prey.

Featured design houses Ashi Studios and Literature Noire equip Kendall, our intrepid ranger, for the journey ahead, while Tom Ford protects her eyes from the harsh desert sun. Tulola Designs and Gilded Moon provide the must-have accessories that combine practicality with a flash of dazzle to stun any comers. And as the shadows grow longer, the look unfurls softly like an evening flower, as if responding to the night breeze.

Cover: Shirt: White blouse, Dolce & Gabbana, Pants: Cargo pants, J. Crew, Belt: Vintage Italian belt, Stylist's own. Jewelry: Gold ring with brown & black marbled stone, Tulola Designs, Earrings, Gilded Moon Jewelry, Gold Bangles, Stylist own, Shoes: Gold heels, Model's own.

Jacket: Beige double-breasted jacket, Literature Noir, Shirt: Black tank top, James Perse, Skirt: Beige Russo Ruched skirt, McGinn, Boots: Black lace-up duckbill boot, Zodiac USA, Jewelry: Black bracelet with gold accents, Tulola Designs, Gold hoop earrings, model's own.

Coat: Vintage military inspired jacket, Stylist's Own, Shirt: Black tank top, James Perse, Skirt: Beige Russo Ruched skirt, McGinn, Boots: Black Mamie Boot, Seychelles Footwear, Jewelry: Black bracelet with gold accents, Gold bangle & Gold snake ring, Tulola Designs, Gold hoop earrings, model's own, Sunglasses: Anais sunglasses, Tom Ford, Rifle case: military surplus.

Boots: Brown Suspense Boots, Seychelles Footwear, Sunglasses: Anais sunglasses, Tom Ford, Rifle case: military surplus.

Coat: Vintage military inspired jacket, Stylist's own, Shirt: Black tank top, James Perse, Skirt: Beige Russo Ruched skirt, McGinn, Jewelry: Black bracelet with gold accents, Gold bangle & Gold snake ring, Tulola Designs, Gold hoop earrings, model's own, Sunglasses: Anais sunglasses, Tom Ford, Rifle case: military surplus.

Shirt: White tank top, Banana Republic, Skirt: White tulle skirt, Ashi Studio, Jewelry: Gold ring with green stone, Banana Republic Gold cuff, Stylist own, Boots: Brown Meteor Shower II Boot, Seychelles Footwear, Ammunition Box: military surplus.

Shirt: Cream tank top, Aqua, Skirt: Beige tiered skirt with bow, Ashi Studio, Jewelry: Gold ring with green stone, Banana Republic.

Shirt: Black tank top, James Perse, Shorts: Black harem shorts with gold details, Literature Noir, Boots: Black lace-up duckbill boot, Zodiac USA, Jewelry: Gold cuffs, Stylist's own.

Shirt: Black tank top, James Perse, Shorts: Black harem shorts with gold details, Literature Noir, Boots: Black lace-up duckbill boot, Zodiac USA, Jewelry: Gold cuffs, Stylist's own, Earrings, Gold hoops, Model's own.

Credits:

Photographer: Matt Haines/One Thousand Umbrellas
onethousandumbrellas.com

Wardrobe Stylist: Jennifer Margolin
jennifermargolin.com

Stylist Assistant: AJ Diedrich

Makeup: Naz Madaen
makeupbynaz.net

Hair: Kris Young

Assistant: Desirée Durang

Model: Kendall C. for Otto Models
kendallclifford.blogspot.com