She has the Billy Idol peroxide blond hair and the devil-may-care style to match. But Kate Lanphear is no ephemeral star. The American-born Lanphear has held posts at both Vogue Australia and Harper's Bazaar; most recently, she's been appointed Senior Style Director at US Elle. Favouring inky hues and mannish-cuts, she's America's answer to la garconne. But her teetering, fetishtic shoes are far from the epicene separates she favours. This androgynous mix seems to be gaining favour across the globe. She's attained near-cult status in Japan, spawned a few Parisian copyKates, and is currently revamping US Elle alongside Joe Zee in New York. It's fair to say she's hot in the cities.

-Adrian Corsin

Where//Sinha-Stanic
Wearing//Vintage Jean Paul Gaultier coat, Petit Bateau top, J. Brand jeans, Marc Jacobs bag and Balenciaga boots
Where//Unconditional
Wearing//Miu Miu jacket, J. Brand jeans, vintage scarf, Marc Jacobs handbag and Gucci ankle boots
Where//Christian Lacroix
Wearing//Martin & Osa parka, Alexander Wang dress, Graham & Spencer skirt, Chanel handbag and Prada ankle boots
Where//Behnaz Sarafpour
Wearing//Vintage vest, Nation t-shirt, Chanel handbag and Burberry studded sandals
Where//Yohji Yamamoto
Wearing//Helmut Lang leather jacket, Yves Saint Laurent vest, Alexander Wang t-shirt, J. Brand jeans, Marc Jacobs handbag and Balenciaga ankle boots
Where//Chanel
Wearing//Yves Saint Laurent sweater, DKNY skirt, Marc Jacobs handbag and Burberry sandals
Where//Viktor & Rolf
Wearing//Jacket from H&M, Sportmax studded belt, Yves Saint Laurent dress, Chanel handbag and Vivienne Westwood t-strap pumps
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