In Vogue's editorial “Tuscan Turnaround,” model Lara Stone escapes into the rolling hills of Tuscany, embodying a vision of modern femininity that feels both powerful and poetic. Captured by legendary photographer Mario Testino, the story unfolds at the enchanting Castello di Vicarello—a 12th-century castle turned intimate wellness retreat.
Stone’s presence is striking: her signature sensuality softened by serene surroundings, her confidence grounded in stillness. Dressed in flowing silhouettes and tactile textures, she appears not just as a fashion icon, but as a woman reclaiming space for breath, ritual, and quiet luxury.
Model Lara Stone takes in the hills of Maremma from the wood-paneled shower in the spa at Castello di Vicarello.
The setting—a meticulously restored Tuscan estate—becomes more than a backdrop. It is a character in itself: weathered stone, olive groves, and minimalist interiors all speaking to intentional living. As Lara moves through Ayurvedic therapies, slow garden meals, and sun-drenched moments by the pool, she reflects a new kind of luxury—one rooted in wellness, authenticity, and elegance.
The medieval Castello di Vacarello (top) was a ruin until the Baccheschi Berti family restored it in the late 1990s. (Bottom), a garden of lavender set between two of the cottage suites.
This Vogue editorial doesn’t shout. It whispers. And in that quiet, Lara Stone radiates. Her femininity is not performative—it’s lived-in, soulful, and deeply modern.
As fashion leans into storytelling and sustainability, this feature feels especially relevant. It reminds us that style is not just what we wear, but how we live. And that timeless beauty, whether cast in gold or carved in stone, always makes room for evolution.
In a Lanvin bodysuit and long skirt, Lara takes the cypress-lined path down to the travertine infinity pool.
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