Chanel’s Shade Parade

25 November 2011Fashion, Film

[youtube=http://youtu.be/KiteuJHN3r0] It’s the Nail Cabaret! A special performance starring Le Vernis de Chanel. The micro movie showcases a dolly mixture of the beauty house’s varnishes in the style of an old time musical or cabaret. They are seen dancing, with elegance and humour, on the tips of fingers that emulate legs – perhaps those belonging to … Read More

Dries Van Noten Presents James Reeves Lightscapes

24 November 2011Fashion

As one of several Kings and Queens of Prints, Belgian designer Dries Van Noten twice a year brings out a new collection of clothes, many of which bear his signature prints and patterns. Having always had a strong ethnic touch to his aesthetic, the Antwerp Six designer has of late developed his taste but still keeps the … Read More

Upper Wildside of Monika Sawicka for Tush Magazine by Txema Yeste

23 November 2011Fashion

Monika Sawicka gets in touch with her wild side for the latest issue of Tush Magazine lensed by Txema Yeste. Outfitted by Bernat Buscato in animal prints, furs and see-through pieces, Monika stands out from the crowd in look-at-me designs from the likes of Valentino, Burberry Prorsum and J. Mendel. A platinum blonde coif by Akki Shirakawa and dramatic makeup by … Read More

Sneak Peek! The Valentino Garavani Virtual Museum

22 November 2011Exhibition, Fashion

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v59c8ked1TQ] Introducing the Valentino Garavani Virtual Musuem, an unprecedented digital fashion experience showcasing five decades of fashion history. The virtual museum is a downloadable desktop application connected to an online database that uses a real time 3D technology to create an immersive environment. It includes over 5,000 images of dresses, illustrations and photographs as well … Read More

Magdalena Frackowiak for Numéro France by Ben Hassett

21 November 2011Fashion

Numéro shoots an artistic editorial tilted ‘Dédoublement’ meaning duplication with Magdalena Frackowiak. It is shown from angelic, ghostly, statuesque to possessive, demonic and mysterious. With styling by Patti Wilson with McQueen, Roberto Cavalli, Louis Vuitton and Dolce & Gabbana just naming a few, Ben Hassett uses photographic trickery to create the beautiful, artistic visuals of Magdalenas.

Ice Princess of Abbey Lee Kershaw by Richard Bush

20 November 2011Fashion

Richard Bush knows how to create a captivating fashion image and for the editorial This is dream of Vogue Russia he digs deep into his bag of tricks for a moody editorial featuring Abbey Lee Kershaw. With her silvery hair and bleached brows Abbey looks more haunting than ever and the wide array of shimmering pieces chosen by Sarah Richardson look … Read More

A Perfect Oriental Revival with Karlie Kloss by Alexi Lubomirski

19 November 2011Fashion

The opulent styling in this Vogue Germany editorial is a perfect melding of 1920s fashion and oriental inspirations. Photographed by Alexi Lubomirski with its beautiful vintage softness around the edges. Stunning Karlie Kloss wears relaxed cuts like loose silk pyjamas, or luxurious knits layered over blouses to give the styling that masculine ease of the twenties and thirties. Layers of … Read More

Elegance Defined Arizona Muse by Hedi Slimane

18 November 2011Fashion

Arizona Muse nabs yet another Vogue cover with the December issue of Vogue Russia. Photographed by Hedi Slimane and styled by Sarah Richardson, the American beauty is pure bourgeoisie in opulent pieces from the likes of Yves Saint Laurent, Balenciaga, Givenchy, Valentino and Emilio Pucci. Dark, autumn makeup by Rose-Marie Swift and a slicked back coif by Brent Lowler complement the … Read More