Wednesday, August 31, 2011

ASOS Magazine: October 2011: Lily Collins by Tom Allen


New October 2011 issue of ASOS Magazine featuring cover star, LILY COLLINS, 22-year-old American actress-on-the-rise from The Blind Side, Priest, and co-starring with Taylor Lautner in the upcoming thriller Abduction (Sept 23). Having spent most of her life traveling between LA and London (yes, her dad is pop star Phil Collins), Lily is talented and modest with a penchant for clothes. ASOS shot her in Montreal where she’s filming next year’s blockbuster movie, The Brothers Grimm: Snow Whitealongside the “evil queen,” Julia Roberts. Photographed by Tom Allen.


LILY COLLINS for ASOS Magazine (*Lily wears an ASOS soft chiffon midi dress on the cover) Lily in Bloom : With her first lead roles coming up, actress Lily Collins is ready for action as the fashion world’s newest crush

FEATURE and BEHIND-THE-SCENES footage is live now: www.ASOS.com/magazineIPAD version launches this Friday, September 2nd

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Donna Karan on Photographer Deborah Turbeville


NOWNESS.com presents an exclusive portfolio from the iconic fashion and art photographer Deborah Turbeville. Designer Donna Karan discusses The Otherworldly Storytelling of Visionary Photographer Deborah Turbeville's legacy ahead of the much-anticipated exhibition Tainted Beauty at her London flagship. 

See Turbeville’s images - http://www.nowness.com/day/2011/8/31

Saturday, August 27, 2011

Woolmark "Fashion by Feelings"


Woolmark is knitting its way into Facebook’s pages launching a global street style competition with a difference. 

 Woolmark launch ‘Find Fashion by Feelings’ lookbook invites users to post their favourite wool looks into one of twelve ‘Feelings’ categories. Users are then encouraged to vote for the outfits they love the most, with the most ‘loved’ look winning a AUD $12,000 holiday & wool experience.

 Additionally the public can vote for their favourite look, with all voters entered into a weekly draw to win an ‘Emu Australia’ wool prize pack worth AUD $400. 

When viewing the site, users are greeted with a myriad of different looks: From ‘Happy’ - an explosion of vibrant colour;  to ‘Dark’ - a moodier, deeper, sultry side to all things wool, to all emotions in between. 

Woolmark launched the “We Love Wool” Facebook page in early June. In less than 6 weeks since it’s inception, the community now has 15,000+ fans. The thriving community provides consumers, retailers and designers alike a  touch-point to connect and discuss all things wool! 

Woolmark is synonymous with great design; their 47 year old logo was, this year, awarded “Top logo of all time” by Creative Review Magazine, and with this campaign they’re hoping to draw another success in their history.


Magdalena Frackowiak in H&M Magazine Fall 2011 by Terry Richardson


Uptown Girl is H&M's 40's and 70's inspired looks with a mix of soft tweeds, smooth textures based on neutral colours of honey brown, Magdalena Frackowiak looks beautiful while standing, lounging and walking for Terry Richardson

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V Magazine Spain #10: Naomi Campbell by Sebastian Faena


The Fall Film issue of V SPAIN is dedicated to visionary filmmaker Pedro Almodóvar in honor of his new masterpiece, The Skin I Live In, in theaters throughout Spain September 2nd.

The cover story, a collaboration between supermodel Naomi Campbell and photographer Sebastian Faena, is a visual love letter and inspired by the provocative director’s film, Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down!

Also in the issue: portraits of Almodóvar, the cast of his new film (including Antonio Banderas, Marisa Paredes and Elena Anaya) and a 50-page fashion special featuring the best looks from Fall 2011.

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Costume National F/W 11.12: Valerija Kelva & Paolo Anchisi


Costume National’s fall/winter collection gave modernist look with a futuristic feel, with clean and linear silhouettes; of boxy tunis and tailoring, with inspiration of colour blocking throughout contrasting black with a palette of reds, blues and yellows. Glen Lunchford shoot the campaign showing best of the shapes with add futuristic feel, fronted by Valerija Kelva and Paolo Anchisi.

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Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Unpublished Early Works from Late Photographer Corinne Day


NOWNESS.com spotlights Corinne Day, the late photographer credited with discovering Kate Moss, ahead of the retrospective honoring her at Gimpel Fils gallery in September. 

View Day’s images of a young Kate Moss - http://www.nowness.com/day/2011/8/23

Reka for HG by David Nyiri and Richard Kovacs


For an online fashion site called HG, photographed by Richard Kovacs 'Summer Heat', The concept was the summer heat and luxury surrounding, of course. The series is all about the summer, those shiny, colorful dresses. The shoot took place at a mansion near to lake Balaton, fast-fashion items from H&M and fashion houses clothes were placed next to a large number of Hungarian designers and label, styled together by David Nyiri.


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Film: Tatiana Cotliar: Binary Model by Boyce & Brown


NOWNESS.com premieres a fashion film from filmmakers Boyce & Brown, who contacted us through our open submissions page, starring model of the moment, Argentine Beauty Tatiana Cotliar Does battle in a hazy galactic, black and white fashion short film. 


Don Oehl | On View at Clic Gallery



September 8 - October 9, 2011
Opening Reception, September 8, 6-8pm

Don Oehl's illustrations explore fashion, movement, shapes, and color—all with a wink. Don continues to gather inspiration from his surroundings as well as artists like Andy Warhol, Patrick Nagel, Kenneth Paul Block, Dondi White and John Luke Eastman. Oehl has worked with clients such as Clinique, Aveda and Bergdorf Goodman. From there he moved to publishing, working at Seventeen, Elle and domino. He survived to tell the tale.


Arizona Muse, Coco Rocha, Raquel Zimmermann, Caroline Trentini, Fei Fei Sun, Jourdan Dunn, Daria Strokous and Mirte Maas in Vogue US September 2011


Steven Meisel exquisitely photographed Arizona Muse, Coco Rocha, Raquel Zimmermann, Caroline Trentini, Fei Fei Sun, Jourdan Dunn, Daria Strokous and Mirte Maas in 'Playing to type' for the September 2011 Vogue US with stylists Grace Coddington and Michael Philouze identifying five certain trends that emerged out from fall/winter collections; The Romantics, The Modernists, The Bourgeoisie, The Artisans, The Subversives.

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Anne Hathaway in Interview Magazine September 2011


Mert & Marcus go gothic in the dark, dramatic black and white shoot with actress Anne Hathaway. Styled by Karl Templer in (dark) romantic gowns and dresses from the likes of Bottega Veneta, McQueen, Valentino, Gucci and others. The gothic shoot maybe seemingly inspired by her upcoming film for Batman in the cover shoot of Interview Magazine

Read Anne's interview by Chelsea Handler.

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Alla Kostromicheva in Net-a-Porter Magazine by Lachlan Bailey


Photographed by Lachlan Bailey shoots HEY BOY! HEY GIRL! - One season, one woman; Alla Kostromichova, two fashion moods. Take cues from this week’s shoot and play up both sides of your personality in slick suits and hourglass silhouettes; Styled by Vickie Keeble in the likes of Christopher Kane, Stella McCartney, Mochino, Clavin Klein and Many more, which you can shop all looks at Net-a-Porter.com



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Freida Pinto in Interview Magazine August 2011


Actress Freida Pinto goes sultry in Interview Magazine coincided with her cover, in a black and white story with a dash of colour, photographed by Mert & Marcus. Karl Templer Styled the Indian beauty in Versace, Stella McCartney and Christopher Kane in London.

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David Yurman F/W 11.12: Arizona Muse & Joan Smalls


David Yurman’s fall/winter 2011 campaign, shot by Peter Lindbergh in cinematic style with models Joan Smalls and Arizona Muse in black and white across new york city. The duo dressing-up and down, to show off classic and elegant designs.

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Iris Strubegger in Vogue Germany September 2011 by Alexi Lubomirski

Source | Ziva at TFS

Iris Strubegger endures a gothic/vampire dark setting for 'Dream Works' a haute couture editorial of beautiful collections from Givenchy, Chanel, Dior, Elie Saab and others, Alexi Lubomirski shoots Iris; prominent known for her cheekbones and short hair for Vogue Germany
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Daks F/W 11.12: Alana Zimmer & Vincent Lacrocq


Daks does British heritage with a subtle twist to the 60's their fall/winter collection with autumnal tones combined with the traditional check of knits, wool and tweed. Fronting in minimal 60's styling at Englefield House and Gardens, England are Alana Zimmer and Vincent Lacrocq Shot by Josh Olins.

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Paul & Joe F/W 11.12: Sasha Pivovarova & Adrian Bosch


Fall/winter collection from Paul & Joe was all about fun and funky 70s chic with floral prints crazy; in all different shapes and colours; skirts and dresses were volumised and fur lined jackets and coats gave flirty mini dresses and jumpsuits some extra attitude. Sasha Pivovarova fronts the campaign with Adrian Bosch in hay stack at Arden Farms, Harriman, NY like a getaway couple shot by Mikael Jansson.

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Pringle of Scotland F/W 11.12: Tilda Swinton & Jim Lambie


Pringle of Scotland look-upon Scottish natives; Jim Lambie a contemporary visual artist and (well half Scottish) Tilda Swinton an academy awarding winning actress to front their fall/winter campaign shot at Glasgow School of Art. A modern take collection on the brand’s past ;taking from traditional knitwear, kilts and Scotland’s often severe simplicity, shot by Walter Pfeiffer.

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i-D Pre-Fall 2011: Natasha, Riley, Raquel, Kreayshwan, Lindsey & Gisele


i-D’s final covers for Pre -Fall 2011: Natasha Poly by Willy Vanderperre, Raquel Zimmermann by Josh Olins and rapper Kreayshawn by George Harvey. Along with Gisele Bundchen by Emma Summerton, Lindsey Wixson by Terry Richardson and Riley Keogh by Matt Jones.


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Tuesday, August 9, 2011

Interactive Model Headshots; Greg Kessler: Macro-Morphosis


NOWNESS.com premieres the first installment of a playful interactive beauty series, Macro-Morphosis. Known for his backstage photography, Greg Kessler reveals the meticulous transformation from barefaced to runway-ready through interactive headshots of models. 

Choose your favorite pout here - http://www.nowness.com/day/2011/8/9 

Monday, August 8, 2011

Elie Tahari F/W 11.12: Anne V by Camila Akrans


Elie Tahari's fall/winter collection had a eighties feel, with simple lines and couture detailed embellishment, while it is the colour palette, that ranges from bold shades to neutral nuances, that is the strongpoint of the collection and offers just the right touch of contemporariness. Photographed by Camilla Akrans shoots at The Carlyle Hotel, New York in dark, mysterious room yet a romantic setting featuring White Calla Lilies and gorgeous models; Anne V and Colin Branca.

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Saturday, August 6, 2011

Temperley London F/W 11.12: Julia Johanson


(Alice) Temperley London focused on eveningwear for fall/winter collection with fishtails and dropped flares with some hourglass waists with a reflection on partywear with a Deco feel. Photographed by Adam Whitehead shooting red-headed model Julia Johanson in the gardens of Beckley Hall, Oxfordshire

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Giorgio Armani F/W 11.12: Sasha Pivovarova by Mert + Marcus


Giorgio Armani graceful feminine fall/winter collection with a lightened palette with delicate touches of skin and blush pinks. That softer hand turned also to shape, with a concentration on fluid shapes with an uber-feminine swing. Shot by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott under the creative direction of Giorgio Armani himself, fronted by Sasha Pivovarova whom has gone platinum blonde for the glamourous advertorial.

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Chanel F/W 11.12: Freja Beha by Karl Lagerfeld


Karl Lagerfeld designed a protective winter dressing with sturdy and masculine silhouettes fall/winter collection for Chanel. With one of his favourite girls modelling the collection; Freja Beha poses in and around a photo booth gaining a dissociative identity disorder as she transitions into many looks with different hairstyles and colours as well writing on her face and dressing like a cat. This is truly a different direction for Chanel, Photographed by Karl Lagerfeld himself naturally, and styled by Carine Roitfeld, this has an edgier feel than the past campaigns.

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Friday, August 5, 2011

ASOS Magazine September 2011: Florrie & iPad Launch‏


ASOS expands its publishing efforts onto the iPad platform, seamlessly integrating editorial, entertainment and shopping, the UK’s largest independent online fashion and beauty retailer, announces the launch of its first iPad application giving free access to the ASOS magazine globally―scheduled for 5th August 2011.

Coinciding with the re-designed September issue of ASOS magazine, the app offers free access to the publication’s editorial content, enabling the reader full shopping capability, 360-degree product views and exclusive rich media content like behind-the-scenes video and music. The ASOS September cover features rising star Florrie, an English female drummer, model, singer and songwriter.

Developed in-house, the app offers seamless integration of free editorial, entertainment and shopping and will be marketed through all ASOS channels to its global customer base of 15 million users.


This is not just a version of the print edition, or web content, but refreshingly it delivers unique and compelling tablet-based experiences all of its own and is free to download. We’re also working on additional mobile developments in the next few months, resulting in Android and PlayBook versions in time for the Christmas market and menswear focused tip-ons. ASOS is opening its doors to global brands to benefit from the same seamless experience.” Nick Robertson, CEO, ASOS

Our September issue redesign offers a new look and feel that’s in-sync with ASOS.com and all its channels. We have downsized slightly and now include collectable art posters and inserts, including regular newspaper-style pullouts dedicated to menswear. Inside, there’s more style advice from ASOS, bloggers, writers, musicians, new faces and real girls than ever before, and we continue to champion new talent by featuring up and coming stars such as Florrie, Mickey Sumner, Jazmine Rocks and many more.” Melissa Dick, Head of Editorial, ASOS

Vogue China September 2011 : 6th Anniversary Issue by Inez & Vinoodh

Gucci Glamour Girls: Du Juan, Sui He, Fei Fei Sun, Liu Wen, Ming Xi And Shu Pei Qin