So here it is in all of the 916 pages of glory. A new phone book for another decade of fashion. At first look I will admit that I loved this. Don’t ask me why, these are things I cannot explain. At second glance, well, I find it rather off-putting to say the least. It’s not so much Lady Gaga herself, but rather that the clashing color choices are just so…and the red ribbon…the magenta…I don’t know. I’m also going to put it out there that they could have chosen something a little better. Sure, Marc Jacobs is an acceptable choice for a milestone (120 years of Vogue), but I feel something would have been a better choice. Prada put out these wonderfully printed suits that would have been fabulous. You know what would also have been fabulous for the anniversary? A model. A newly formed supermodel-in-training. Karlie Kloss. Maybe a little less Rupaul, no? Dreams, right?
Vogue September 2012 Musician: Lady Gaga Photographer: Mert & Marcus Stylist: Grace Coddington
This cover leaked and it’s generating a small buzz right now. The photographer(s) as Mert and Marcus is not officially confirmed, but that isn’t even what is at question. Why is she glowing like the sun and why does it look like this was snapped backstage at the Spring 2012 Louis Vuitton show? I understand it is Spring and it may very well be Big Bird’s favorite season, I don’t know, but why so…yellow? Perhaps she is taking a stand against jaundice.
Vogue Japan April 2012 Model: Kate Moss Photographers: Mert & Marcus
It has certainly been a while since I have written here. I have been fairly busy and will be getting back to the swing of things soon, catching up on fashion month and the likes. During my absence, I have failed to even notice I am hitting 170,000 views, so there is that to clap about. I am slowly snatching weaves.
Magazine: Vogue Paris October 2011 Models: Sasha Pivovarova Photographer: Mert & Marcus
Tears for Fall and some stunning models and young actresses are shown on the numerous covers of the latest edition of Katie Grand’s LOVE. How stunning is the darkness and emotion that Mariacarla is displaying? How about Lara’s vulnerability? Daphne and Kristen absolutely work it on their covers as well. Speaking of Kristen, I kid you not, I read a comparison of her hair as “iron curtains.” She will now be known as Kristen “Iron Curtains” McMenamy. Deal with it.
Love #6 Fall/Winter 11.12 Models/Actresses: Kristen McMenamy, Mariacarla Boscono, Lara Stone, Nyasha, Daphne G, Chloë Moretz, Hailee Steinfeld, Elle Fanning
Ph: Mert & Marcus
This is the first look of Sasha’s Fall/Winter campaign and it’s absolutely stunning. Many are saying it’s reminiscent of her 2009 campaign, and I will have to agree, but that does not make it any less magnificent. Work it, honey. Sasha’s looking simply heavenly wrapped up in that mauve fur. Can’t wait for more images.
Giorgio Armani Fall/Winter 11.12 Model: Sasha Pivovarova
Ph: Mert & Marcus
While the photographs are certainly and obviously done by Mert & Marcus, who seem to be doing every editorial, the sexy atmosphere is infinitely better than what has been going on the past few season. Also, heads aren’t tilted back and the styling is much more tolerable than the runway. I feel like I’m on a roll here with the compliments. Let’s see. Abbey doesn’t look as emaciated and of the walking dead that she has been looking lately. Definitely a plus. Keep that up, but unfortunately over-processed photographs don’t translate into real life. Really, just eat a sandwich. It will all be better, child. One more thing: More Joan, please.
Gucci F/W 11.12
Model: Abbey, Sigrid, Joan, Emily, Lenz, Anthon, Duco
Ph: Mert & Marcus
Kate Moss, in Armani Privé, once again looks effortless and glamorous while being grabbed by from all angles. While not the most innovative cover for Emmanuelle Alt, you can’t dismiss Moss’s beauty. Also, I’ve included some previews to this issue, and we have Freja, Sasha, Karmen, and even Julia Stegner by Inez & Vinoodh. Dying for more.
This time last year was the first issue of Vogue Turkey featuring the lovely Jessica Stam, and now a year later it’s all sex and glamor with Gisele. I haven’t been a fan recently of Gisele, I mean she’ll always have the perfect runway strut, but I guess there isn’t really any denying that she is the ultimate model, the supermodel. Well, my beloved Kate Moss is, but she has always been more or less the anti-supermodel, eh?
The washed-up hags of yesteryear can still bitch and moan, but she’s still going strong.
We presented the covers last week and now we have the editorial. Mert & Marcus shot this exceptionally intense and sexual-charged editorial in black and white, and leaves the viewer, at least for me, with a lasting impression to this stunning photography. Many had their opinions on the magazine cover and this editorial. Some believed there was a ploy to gain more sales and some naturally thought the covers were great. While I will agree that the Justin Bieber cover was a great way to possibly gain sales if his fanatics spotted the magazine, but I feel this subject isn’t that rare in fashion photography, therefore I really do believe the photos speak for themselves.
Natalia seems to be third wheel here. I was pleasantly surprised to find her included; her imagery just as stunning as the rest. Kate once again shows modeling as a skill, and a tom-boy, masculine display here paired along with her nudity is naturally pulchritudinous in this grungy presentation. They don’t seem to be airbrushed to the brim, and I find that allure to be desirable. And for Lea, she is such a “newly discovered” strong force in this industry.
“His ‘n’ Hers”
Ph: Mert & Marcus
Models: Lea T, Kate Moss, & Natalia Vodianova
Styling: Katie Grand
So here it is in all of the 916 pages of glory. A new phone book for another decade of fashion. At first look I will admit that I loved this. Don’t ask me why, these are things I cannot explain. At second glance, well, I find it rather off-putting to say the least. It’s not so much Lady Gaga herself, but rather that the clashing color choices are just so…and the red ribbon…the magenta…I don’t know. I’m also going to put it out there that they could have chosen something a little better. Sure, Marc Jacobs is an acceptable choice for a milestone (120 years of Vogue), but I feel something would have been a better choice. Prada put out these wonderfully printed suits that would have been fabulous. You know what would also have been fabulous for the anniversary? A model. A newly formed supermodel-in-training. Karlie Kloss. Maybe a little less Rupaul, no? Dreams, right?
