Do the Residents of Coral Gables Dress With a Distinct Look? Is There Such a Thing as a Local Mode of Expression? Here is our Valentine’s Take on the Flair That is Merrick Style
Photography by Jon Braeley
February 2019
Each month we look at the stylings offered by a local fashion outlet, and each month we draft a local notable to model the wear. This month we have chosen Vera and Vladimir Kosarev, the owners of the Fred Astaire dance studio in Coral Gables.
Vera and Vladimir are not afraid of expressing themselves in front of an audience. In the world of dance, they are two-time World Masters Smooth Champions, Fred Astaire World Champions, and US National 9 Dance Finalists, among other accolades that include top teaching awards. They are both from Russia – though they met here in Florida.
For our photo shoot, we had Vera dressed by Diane Von Furstenberg and Vladimir dressed by Harmont & Blaine, both in the Shops at Merrick Park.
Vlad is wearing a white cotton shirt w/ contrasting cuffs ($235) and a stripped light blue summer jacket ($635). Completing this light and fresh Springtime look, Vlad is also sporting dark blue narrow-fit 5-pocket pants ($295) with dark blue suede ankle boots ($375) and a dark blue suede belt ($195)
Going with a strong pattern look, Vera is wearing a blue and white Jeanne Two-Silk Jersey Wrap dress ($498) accented by a red Soiree Velvet Crossbody Bag ($398). On her feet are understated Frankie heels ($298). All from Diane Von Furstenberg.
Combining a high-contract pattern with the color of the season, Vera is wearing a Carla Tulip Dress ($398) with an East/West monogram clutch ($268) and Heidi suede platform shoes ($298). All from Diane Von Furstenberg.
In this dramatic pose, Vera is wearing an Eloise Silk Jersey Maxi Wrap Dress ($598) with champagne colored Frankie heels ($298), both from Diane Von Furstenberg. Vladimir is wearing a dark blue cotton summer jacket ($725) over a white cotton shirt with pattern details in blue ($265), and sporting white narrow-fit 5-pocket pants ($295) and dark blue leather drivers ($395), all from Harmont & Blaine.
