Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Hannelore Knuts in Exhibition Magazine Issue #2 2012 by Catherine Servel


In a more tamed and refined attitude by Belgian beauty Hannelore Knuts to a punk look, with Hair by Shin Arima, Makeup by Chiho Omae and photography by Catherine Servel. Styled by Catherine Newell-Hanson putting looks together with labels such as Altuzarra, Theysken's Theory & Emilio Cavallini, featured in Exhibition Magazine #2, Leather Issue, Knuts looks like she apart of 'This Is England' cast.


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Exhibition Issue #2 2012 : The Leather Issue by Sølve Sundsbø


The second issue is dedicated to leather. Contributors, including Willy Vanperperre, Olivier Saillard, Anais Pouliot, Solve Sunsbo, Pierre Lescure, Gareth Pugh, Roxane Mesquida, Daniel Jackson, Emma Summerton and Jeff Rian among others, brought their thoughts and different points of views on the ancestral clothing material.

ASOS Magazine April 2012: Léa Seydoux by Eric Guillemain


The April 2012 issue of of ASOS Magazine features cover star, Léa Seydoux, the 25-year-old French actress and currently the face of Prada's Candy fragrance was shot exclusively by ASOS and photographer Eric Guillemain on loaction around paris. Woody Allen's muse and Tom Cruise's co-star wears Miu Miu lighting print dress, soon set to appear alongside Diane Kruger in Farewell, my Queen!. Seydoux talks about her inspiration from the likes of Johnny Depp, why she was bad at school and why style is more important than trends. Styled by Zeba Lowe working with Miu Miu, Prada, ASOS print shirt dress and drawstring hem shirt. Hair by Joseph Pujalte, Make up by Marie Duhart.


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Smile Sunday & Sunday Read

Animated gif previews by Steven Meisel featuring Jessica Stam, Linsdsey Wixson, Daphne Groeneveld, Karen Elson, Coco Rocha, Guinevere Van Senus & Abbey Lee Kershaw so far more maybe pop-up.

While Milan and Paris ultimately “won” the day, and New York scheduled its week around the European weeks accordingly, London was sort of in the middle of the scuffle, getting squeezed time-wise and ignored in general.

L’Oréal announced that Natasha Poly will be the brand's newest spokesmodel, joining the ranks of Doutzen Kroes, Liya Kebede, and Claudia Schiffer.

Following yesterday’s confirmation that Jil Sander and Raf Simons would be parting ways, the company has just confirmed to WWD, officially, that Jil Sander will return to the label she founded 44 years ago.

 
In this 16mm film by the acclaimed artist Catherine Sullivan, Kristen McMenamy stalks the darkly delicate world of the Alexander McQueen spring/summer collection -- Sarah Burton's third and most celebrated yet.

Have you noticed that almost every retailer has its own blog these days? Stores have "complimentary magazines" by the checkout. It's often much cheaper than an ad campaign, and arguably just as effective.

Reports that Hedi Slimane will return to YSL, replacing Stefano Pilati as creative director.

Not to be outdone by Samantha Cameron, Prince Charles will host a men's fashion reception to launch London Collections: Men in June.

+Smile Sunday: Chanel Paper Bag: You can always dream. Sometimes you gotta work with what you have.

Daga Zoiber in Vogue Japan/Nippon April 2012 by Mikael Jansson


Polish beauty Daga Zoiber becomes a “Diva of the Plains” featured in Vogue Japan/Nippon. Style by George Cortina creating south american, country western looks with use of labels Balmain, Moschino, Roberto Cavalli & Emilio Pucci to name a few. With photography by Mikael Jansson shooting the captivating looks and action with wild horses. Set Designer by Peter Klein.


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Thursday, February 23, 2012

Ad Campaign: Labour Limae S/S 2012: Ana by Marco D'Amico


Labor Limae presents it Spring/Summer 2012 collection 'Dolores' campaign, Italian label features beauty Ana The hypnotic atmosphere and sophisticated and the conceptualisation of the shadow is inspired by Maurice Tabard and shot by Marco D'AmicoMakeup & hair by Antonio Ciaramella.


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Numero Paris March 2012: Karlie Kloss, Saskia de Brauw, Aymeline Valade and Daria Strokous by Karl Lagerfeld


Karl Lagerfeld collaboration with french Numero by shooting Karlie Kloss, Saskia de Brauw, Aymeline Valade, Lindsey Wixson and Daria Strokous wearing the latest spring 2012 couture collections. Lindsey Wixson is the only one not on a cover.


Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Karolina Waz in 10 Magazine Spring 2012 by Christian Anwander


 Karolina” for 10 Magazine Spring 2012 features polish beauty Karolina Wazstyled in Ralph Lauren, Louise Gray, Dior & Mulbery to name few by Lucy Ewing with Hair by Michael Long and Makeup by Dawn Broussard. Shot by photographer Christian Anwander.


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Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Marihenny Rivera and Shena Moulton in Vogue Italia February 2012 by Pierpaolo Ferrari


In pure white looks shot in a variety of settings; from behind-the-scenes, simple studio and decadent set shoots photographed by Pierpaolo Ferrari. Dressed in all the top labels Prada, YSL, Alexander McQueen & Givenchy to name a few creating elegant day and evening looks, worn by beauties Marihenny Rivera and Shena Moulton with complementary decadent jewels.


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London Fashion Week Street Style Series

Filmmaker Dennis Swiatkowski shoots street style series One Minute, filmed during London Fashion week and featuring the likes of stylist Ondine Azoulay, artist Quentin Jones, PR guru George MacPherson and design duo Agi & Sam. “They’re portraits in motion, capturing personalities through music, movement, expression, and fashion—it’s street style 2.0,” says Swiatkowski of the films, which he initially developed for his Get Your Plane Right On Time blog. 

One Minute: Quentin Jones on Nowness.com. Multimedia artist Quentin Jones displays her playful fashion in Minute street style series, reveals her fashion week highlights and love of vintage YSL.

One Minute: George MacPherson on Nowness.comPublic relations guru George MacPherson wears one of his dapper signature looks in the street style series, reveals his style credo and closet favorites. 

One Minute: Ondine Azoulay on Nowness.comStylist Ondine Azoulay brings some continental chic to the street style series, reveals how trash TV is her savior from Fashion Week exhaustion. 

One Minute: Agi & Sam on Nowness.comDesigners Agi & Sam, AKA Agape Mdumulla and Sam Cotton, reveal their take on east London casual cool street style series.

Juergen Teller: Exposed Video Portrait


An Intimate Video Portrait of the one of fashion's favourite Taboo-Busting Photographer, Juergen Teller who spills his loves, hates, shares his thoughts on first picking up a camera, working with Céline's Phoebe Philo and rules for life by close friend TJ Wilcox.


Self Service N°36 Spring/Summer 2012: Daphne Groeneveld by Alasdair McLellan

Daphne Groeneveld photographed by Alasdair McLellan. Styling by Suzanne Koller. Hair by Anthony Turner. Makeup by Aaron de Mey.

Abby Brothers in Mirage magazine No3‏ by Jason Lee Parry


American beauty Abby Brothers takes life not too seriously with a relaxed and care-free attitude for issue No3 of ‏Mirage magazine. Shot by Jason Lee Parry a carefree and rebellious, laid-back lifestyle wearing a selection of casual, vintage looks, with lace pieces and Parry's own leather's styled together by JAK with labels such as Stone Cold Fox, Christian Dior, D&G and Chuck's Vintage. Makeup: Kristina Brown and Daniele Piersons, Hair: Collette Silva and Director / Video editor: Gandja Monteiro.



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W Korea March 2012: Crystal Renn, Hanne Gaby, Maryna Linchuk, Julia Nobis, Valerija Kelava, Anais Mali & Hyoni Kang,

Hyoni Kang, Crystal Renn, Hanne Gaby Odiele, Maryna Linchuk 
Hyoni Kang, Julia Nobis, Valerija Kelava & Anais Mali

W Korea’s 7th Anniversary Issue - March 2012, photographed by Jang Hyun Hong. Keeping in theme with the number seven, the magazine shot seven covers with seven models. This is also milestone for the publication, and Korean fashion magazines, as Black model has never appeared on a cover before, congrats to Anais Mali for making history.


Hanne Gaby | Hyoni Kang

Valerija Kelava | Maryna Linchuk

Crystal Renn

Sunday, February 19, 2012

Smile Sunday & Sunday Read

 
About a year ago,Kate Upton uploaded a video of herself doing the Dougie, and before she knew it calls from casting agents started rolling in. Now, she’s snagged one of the most coveted positions in the biz: The Sports Illustrated swimsuit cover. 

The 28-year-old presenter - who joins cultural ambassador Laura Bailey and young ambassador Poppy Delvingne - is 'proud' to have been asked to champion UK designers in her new role. 

In honor of Black History Month, we take a look back at 25 African-American models who have helped to reshape the standard of beauty.Jourdan Dunn became the first black model to walk Prada's runway in over a decade, women like Donyale Luna, Naomi Sims and Beverly Johnson strutted and posed confidently in the face of adversity. 

Luxury womenswear designer Ralph Rucci has reportedly met with bankruptcy lawyers regarding a possible Chapter 11 filing, according to the Post.

 
Karlie Kloss is the model for 'NEWGEN//TEN', Nick Knight's fashion film celebrating a decade of high-street giant Topshop sponsoring the British Fashion Council's NEWGEN scheme. Bringing together the very best of ten years of talent, this fashion film showcases exceptional garments from the one-off collections created for Topshop by some of the greatest of Great British fashion. Watch in HD. 

We’d been wondering whether Occupy Wall Street would try to make a statement during Fashion Week, and it turns out they’ve had something planned for the last day of shows all along.

As a jam-packed London Fashion Week schedule gets under way, Lisa Armstrong looks at its impressive value to the UK economy. 

Beautiful backstage shots from Fashion Week by Paul Cattermole.

 
+Smile Sunday: Rosie Huntington-Whiteley impersonating a tiger! =) 

Friday, February 17, 2012

Grey Spring/Summer 2012: Antonia Wesseloh, Caterina Ravaglia, Georgia May Jagger & Kelly Mittendorf

Antonia Wesseloh by Ellen von Unwerth | Caterina Ravaglia by Manuela Pavesi

Georgia May Jagger by Chadwick Tyler | Kelly Mittendorf by Sheila Metzner