A Beautiful Mind

Inspiration runs wild on the elegant grounds of La Pietra, where ethereal fashions and bookish pursuits conjure an air of charm and whimsy.

Image by Mark Kushimi
Styled by
Jade Alexis
Images by
Mark Kushimi
Modeled by
Misty Ma‘a & Rachel Predovich
Hair + Makeup by
Risa Hoshino
Creative Direction by
Taylor Kondo & Kaitlyn Ledzian
Photo Assistance by
Kali Alexander
Styling Assistance by
Asia Collier
A woman with long dark hair wearing a white striped dress sits on a wooden bench, her arm raised to style her hair with a hair stick, with a backdrop of lush greenery and a hint of a reddish building.
On Misty, dress by Zimmermann. Iva pearl drop earrings from Love Me Knots. Eyeglasses, vintage.
A person in a white feathered sleeveless top and jeans stands in front of an easel, holding a palette with various colors of paint and a paintbrush, seemingly in the act of painting. The setting appears to be an outdoor area with greenery and a building in the background.
On Rachel, top by Brunello Cucinelli, denim by Zimmermann.
A person resting on a blanket over grass, wearing a floral dress, with a vintage radio beside them and green foliage in the background.
Dress by Zimmerman. Earrings by Oscar de la Renta.
A person in a vibrant green dress with pleat detail stands behind a black ornate wrought iron gate, holding onto the bars with manicured hands adorned with a large ring and ornate earrings.
Dress by Alice + Olivia. Earrings from Wolf & Badger, rings by Konstantino.
A person in a black lace dress standing by a window reading a book bathed in soft natural light.
Delpha ruffle lace blouson sleeve cropped top and Iyanna lace maxi skirt from Alice + Olivia.
A person in a vibrant red ruffled dress stands behind an ornate wrought-iron gate, with a classical building and greenery in the background, all under bright sunlight with a lens flare effect.
Badgley Mischka dress from Neiman Marcus. Earrings from Hirajuke, hair pins from Jennifer Behr.
A person is holding a flute to their side while wearing a red and white checked shirt with rolled-up sleeves and matching shorts, accented with brown leather details. They are accessorized with large hoop earrings and multiple bracelets, holding a lemon in one hand against a background of lush greenery.
Jacket top and shorts by Hermès. Bracelet stack from Love Me Knots.
A person in a straw hat and a sheer white blouse with puffed sleeves, wearing a golden belt and a floral skirt, standing in a sunny garden, reaching up to pluck a fruit from a tree, with a wicker basket on one arm.
Top by Zimmermann. Hat from Lack of Color, belt from Language of the Birds. Earrings from Sydney Evan. Straw bag, local flea market.
A person sitting on a poolside chair by a decorative fountain in a blue tiled pool, reading a book with a cup of coffee and a small bouquet of pink flowers on a table beside them.
Dress by Max Mara. Top from Alice + Olivia. Take a Bow earrings from Heavenly. Shoes from Larroudé.