Italian athlete Salvatore Morale and supermodel Maryna Linchuk join forces and come together for ‘Trading Up’ in Allure magazine’s December 2009 issue. The steamy shoot was photographed by Michael Thompson.
Stylist Paul Cavaco highlights holiday-ready cocktail dresses from Oscar de la Renta, Balmain, Jason Wu, Lanvin and Gucci for ‘Trading Up’ in Allure. Morale and Linchuck are each other’s ultimate accessory in the spread that is sure to make dateless, single holiday party-attendees feel bad about themselves.
Coupled-Up Cocktail Dresses
Salvatore Morale and Maryna Linchuk Get Cozy for 'Trading Up' in Allur
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