A BLOG is delighted to present a sneak preview of ‘A MAGAZINE curated by Rodarte‘, hitting news stands worldwide in the coming days. In Kate & Laura Mulleavy’s home state of California, the iconic American photographer Bill Owens channeled the summer spirit of Santa Cruz in an exclusive shoot of Somewhere actress Elle Fanning, combining the delicate pastels of the Rodarte Spring Summer 2012 Pitti Couture collection with Van Cleef & Arpels Haute Joaillerie and surf wear in an eclectic 1970′s villa. This represents the collection’s worldwide exclusive in a fashion shoot (not before, never again) as the ten unique dresses  have been acquired by the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, as a part of their permanent collection.

Above: Elle Fanning wears the lime silk georgette and crinkle silk chiffon pleated gown with hand molded Easter Lilies, feathers, and SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS.