Sketch to Store - For the Fall advertising campaign of French Connection we see trio; Milou Sluis, Georgia, & Harvey Newton Haydon, whom act as the canvas for their latest collection. The three figures appear naked at first, as items from the collection are drawn on them by illustrator Jo Bird of Jelly London, then the sketches magically transform into finished garments. Shot in black and white the campaign manages to maintain French Connection’s dry sense of humour while safeguarding the brand’s reputation for innovative design lead fashion by Rankin.
Friday, July 26, 2013
Film: Tao Okamoto by Miguel Reveriego for Models.com
The Allure of Tao:"The allure of Tao Okamoto is captured expertly by Miguel Reveriego in this seductive film created especially for Models.com. Shot in cinematic black and white and featuring a sultry soundtrack by The Black Soft, this clip illustrates precisely why Hollywood has fallen for one of modeling’s biggest names. With a starring role in the summer smash, The Wolverine, Tao takes things to the next level as a model, actress and rising star."
Styled by James Valeri, Makeup by Serge Hodonou, Hair by Akki Shirakawa, Director of photography by Santiago Gonzalez / Industrial Color.
Thursday, July 25, 2013
Ad Campaign: 3.1 Phillip Lim F/W 13.14: Kiko Mizuhara & Louis Simonon by But Sou Lai
Sonomama - Japanese phrase meaning “as you are”—the film is directed by James Lin and shot by Eduard Grau and corresponding print campaign is photographed by But Sou Lai starring Japanese actress; Kiko Mizuhara and Louis Simonon; the son of Clash guitarist Paul Simonon alongside their eclectic tribe of friends. The Campaign also features ‘Black Shadow’ a notorious Japanese rockabilly gang. "Fall 2013 embodies the nonchalant ease and eclectic style of the partners, girlfriends and lovers of the racer generation" - Phillip Lim.
Crista Cober in Vogue Spain August 2013 by Eric Guillemain
Milestone - In celebration of Francisco Costa as the creative director of Calvin Klein for the past 10 years, photographer Eric Guillemain shoot a collection of sleek, tailored and minimalism attire, featuring a natural beauty Crista Cober in the August issue of Vogue Spain.
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Daria Strokous in Vogue China September 2013 by Sølve Sundsbø
The Blond Who Stole The Night - Russian blonde beauty Daria Strokous whoms looks a cross between Marliyn Monroe and Uma Thurman as she channels a pin-up with tattoos for the September issue of Vogue China. George Cortina styles a demure and feminine look with likes of Alexander McQueen, Louis Vuitton, Celine, & Lanvin with photography by Sølve Sundsbø. Hair by Shay Ashual, Make-up by Lisa Butler, Body Art by Louise Bruun.
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Ad Campaign: Balmain F/W13.14: Cora Emmanuel, Manon Leloup, Elisabeth Erm, Khadija & Clement Chabernaud by Inez & Vinoodh
For the Balmain Fall advertising campaign Cora Emmanuel, Manon Leloup, Elisabeth Erm, Khadija and Clement Chabernaud feature in the campaign wearing a eighties-inspired collection of big shoulders, cinched waists and metallics, photographed by Inez & Vinoodh.
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Ad Campaign: Oscar de la Renta F/W 13.14: Kate Bogucharskaia, Patricija Motiejunaite & Iris Van Berne by Norman Jean Roy
Norman Jean Roy photographs the Oscar de la Renta Fall advertising Campaign as beauties; Kate Bogucharskaia, Patricija Motiejunaite and Iris Van Berne wear signature feminine, romantic and ladylike looks through tailoring, florals and tactile details. Make-up by Gucci Westman, Styled by Alex White, Hair by Orlando Pita.
Vogue Mexico August 2013: Anna de Rijk by Alique
Eternal Bicolour - Wear timeless black and white minimalist look accented with gold jewellery Dutch beauty Anna de Rijk poses for the cover-story of Vogue Mexico August issuse. Attire by the likes of Victoria Beckham, Balmain, Giorgio Armani & Guiseppe Zanotti are styled together, with Alique photogrpahing the studio spread. Hair by Ilham Mestour, Makeup by Mo Karadag
Iman in The Edit Magazine 25th July 2013 by Victor Demarchelier
Trail Blazer - For the 25th July issue of The Edit Magazine, icon Iman poses in black and white sharp, chic summer pieces. Iman talks to Sasha Frere-Jones about breaking the mold, keeping her poise and being married to David Bowie. Victor Demarchelier photographs Iman wear pieces by the likes of Roland Mouret, Stella McCartney, Marc Jacobs and Givenchy, styled by Tracy Taylor.
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Tuesday, July 23, 2013
Ad Campaign: Proenza Schouler F/W 13.14: Sasha Pivovarova by David Sims
Proenza Schouler present their Fall/Winter advertising campaign featuring Russian beauty Sasha Pivovarova whom wears a redefined ladylike, minimalist collection that plays with proportions and scale. David Sims photographs atmospheric images as Proenza Schouler designers Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez wanted to "explore the idea of air, using atmosphere and light to capture a mood.”
Elle Denmark August 2013: Kirstin Liljegren by Oliver Stalmans
The School Yard - Danish teenage beauty Kirstin Liljegren poses for the August issue of Elle Denmark, photographer Oliver Stalmans shoots the school yard looks from 'Pattern pupil' to 'school rebel' with likes of Tommy Hiliger, Ralp Lauren, Valentino & Prada, styled by Mie Juel. Hair by Mette Thorsgaard, Makeup by Gitte Guldhammer.
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Guinevere van Seenus in Numéro China #31 August 2013 by Txema Yeste
When Doves Cry - Photographer Txema Yeste shoots a dramatic cover story with American beauty Guinevere van Seenus whom poses with theatrics on the street and in an urban setting for the August issue of Numero China.
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Ad Campaign: Bottega Veneta F/W 13.14: Raquel Zimmermann & Mathias Lauridsen by Ralph Gibson
Ralph Gibson is an acclaimed American art photographer, best known for images that exude a combination of tension and barely contained energy. He is an artist of particular renown, especially for his photographic books. For Bottega Veneta Creative Director Tomas Maier, Ralph Gibson was a natural choice for the Fall-Winter 2013/2014 campaign because of the deep contextualization and surreal juxtaposition the photographer brings to his work. "I've admired Ralph's minimal yet formal aesthetic for some time, especially the way he looks beyond reproducing reality" he explains. "His ability to follow his instincts and respond spontaneously creates a new form of expression which is exactly what was required to evoke the emotion we wanted the campaign to relay."
Shot in Milan, Ralph Gibson photographs Danish male model Mathias Lauridsen and Brazilian beauty Raquel Zimmermann
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Ad Campaign: McQ Alexander McQueen F/W 13.14: Botond Cseke & Maria Bradley
A film featuring the McQ Alexander McQueen Autumn/Winter 2013 menswear and womenswear collections, directed by Roger Deckker, featuring models Botond Cseke and Maria Bradley.
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Anna Rudenko in 'The Exhibitionist' for Schield by Diego Diaz Marin
The Exhibitionist - Diego Diaz Marin photographs the new collection Autumn/Winter of jewellery brand for Schield. It is the story of a beautiful woman played by Ukraine model Anna Rudenko, confident and suffers from a "mild" histrionic personality disorder, resulting in a compulsive need to show off, that will need to sneak into a museum and pretend to be the protagonist of a fashion shoot set in an artificial jungle. A frenzy that will soon be soothed by the arrival of security personnel of the museum, violently, the pull out of its lush glass case. Styled by Roberto Ferlito & Diego Diaz Marin, Hair by Nino Maiorana, Makeup by Carla Sorrenti.
Monday, July 22, 2013
Ad Campaign: Gucci F/W 13.14: Abbey Lee Kershaw by Mert & Marcus
A dark-haired Abbey Lee Kershaw poses in dark, romantic and glamorous attire for the Gucci advertising campaign with photography duo Mert and Marcus shooting the campaign in a dark studio setting giving a vampy/gothic feel.
Ad Campaign: Sportmax F/W 13.14: Sigrid Agren by David Sims
David Sims photographs black and white imagery for Sportmax Fall advertising campaign with Sigrid Agren in a simple and minimal studio wearing luxe and sophisticated cleaned lines attire. Styled by Marie Chaix, Hair by Paul Hanlon, Makeup by Diane Kendal.
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Ad Campaign: Emporio Armani F/W 13.14: Jacquelyn Jablonski, Ruby Aldridge, & Esther Heesch by Craig McDean
Photographer Craig McDean shoots the Fall advertising campaign for Emporio Armani of a twenties inspired collection with soft tailoring, as beauties; Jacquelyn Jablonski, Ruby Aldridge, and Esther Heesch are relaxing and waiting ready to walk on and off the catwalk in re-imagined backstage to the show.
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Ad Campaign: Alexander McQueen F/W 13.14: Edie Campbell by David Sims
British label Alexander McQueen calls upon British model Edie Campbell in wearing a collection inspired Elizabethan era reimagined with the gothic feel that is signature to the house of McQueen, David Sims shoots haunting beauty imagery in black and white imagery.
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Peter Lindbergh Portfolio 'Essay' for More Magazine
Essay - German photographer Peter Lindbergh showcases his portfolio of work, for More magazine, with black and white imagery spanning back to the early nineties, selected imagery featuring models and actresses from the likes Jessica Chastain, Angela Lindvall, Amber Valletta, Kristen McMenamy, and others; which have been shot for publications such as Harper's Bazaar, Interview, & Italian Vogue, naming a few.
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Ad Campaign: Calvin Klein Underwear F/W 13.14: Christy Turlington by Mario Sorrenti
Supermodel Christy Turlington returns as the sublime face and body of Calvin Klein Underwear for the Fall Winter 2013 advertising campaign shot in black and white imagery by Mario Sorrenti.
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Bette Franke in Vogue Spain August 2013 by Alex Cayley
Three Colours: Red - In black, red and white, Alex Cayley photographs a studio spread for the August issue of Vogue Spain. Dutch beauty Bette Franke wears the likes of Gucci, Oscar de la Renta, Gianvito Rossi & Anthony Vaccarello, styled together by Sara Fernández. Hair by Pasquale Ferrante, Makeup by Itsuki.
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Sunday, July 21, 2013
Amber Valletta in Vogue US August 2013 by Mikael Jansson
Status Update - 'Forget about it-bags: Amber Valletta towers above the concept on the World Trade Center construction site, modelling the carryalls and clutches that transcend trends.' Featured in the August issue of Vogue US, Camilla Nickerson styles the likes of Fendi, Celine, & Miu Miu, with photography by Mikael Jansson. Hair by Garren, Makeup by Mark Carrasquillo.
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Vogue Russia August 2013: Karmen Pedaru By Claudia Knoepfel & Stefan Indlekofer
Evening Session - Bringing back the eighties by photography duo Claudia Knoepfel & Stefan Indlekofer are inspired by the supermodels of the era for the August issue cover-story of Vogue Russia. Estonian beauty Karmen Pedaru wears translucent dress, deep necklines, and big fur pieces by likes of Missoni, Chloe, Calvin Klein & Emilio Pucci, styled by Veronique Didey. Hair by Damien Boissinot, Makeup by Christie Cocquet.