Wednesday, December 28, 2011

Do Yourself a Favor and Listen to These Hilarious Mispronunciations of Fashion Labels

Rumor: Kanye West Is Moving to London to Pursue his Fashion Design Career

Haven’t heard much about Kanye’s fashion label, DW, since his poorly-received first collection debuted this fall. But it appears that the rapper with design ambitions is going to actually try to get the label off the ground. The Sun reports that Kanye threw a party for his label in London the week before Christmas and let drop a few nuggets of information.

A “source” told the UK tabloid that while chatting with guests at a party he said that “he is now based in [London] and would return in early January.” Kanye has received mentoring from Central Saint Martins staff, so presumably will continue that relationship. He also is allegedly looking for a studio in London in which to prep his collection to show in Paris this spring. So yes, that’s something for us all to look forward to.
He was also apparently giving out his email address to models and “cheekily asking them to send him photos.” (No word on whether that was for business or pleasure.)
It’s obvious that Yeezy was trying to make a serious go of his label, and London has been his design base, so it makes sense for him to set up more permanent digs there. Looking forward to seeing his sophomore collection.

My Diary

D La Repubblica No 773 Marlena Skoza by Stefano Galuzzi




Marlena Skoza in My Diary by Stefano Galuzzi, for D La Repubblica No 773.

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Tuesday, December 27, 2011

Ad Campaign: Chanel S/S 2012



Shaking things up this spring/summer 2012 campaign, as Freja Beha steps down and moves on, Karl Lagerfeld once again shoots the Chanel campaign saying its "all about athletics and the sea ... it’s very modern sportif”. In black and white Saskia de Brauw and Joan Smalls wear slicked back hair-dos and showing of the inner ballerina skills. Carine Roitfeld styled the campaign for the second season in a row, of signature tweed separates.

Oscar de la Renta & André Leon Talley



NOWNESS.com presents a film featuring Oscar de la Renta and André Leon Talley waxing lyrical about Spain’s sartorial legacy as they guide us on a personal tour of their recently opened exhibit Joaquín Sorolla and the Glory of Spanish Dress in New York.

Fashion Tattle: André and Oscar on Nowness.com.

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Issue all about desiring over shoes Antidote Magazine, continuing their collaboration with Giampaolo Sgura, in a black and white series showing her seductive and sexy side. Patricia van der Vliet poses with luxurious furs and jewellery styled by Sibylle De Saint Phalle in cinematic shots.

Best and Worst-Selling Glossy Cover Stars Revealed

In the magazine world, 2011 has come and gone (January 2012 issues are already out). Thus, WWD has issued their annual report on the year’s best and worst selling American covers–meaning, which celebrity faces, from Lady Gaga to Kim Kardashian, achieved the highest success rate at newsstands.
The results, while largely predictable, included a few surprises. On the largely predictable end, Sarah Jessica Parker, Heidi Klum and Jennifer Aniston were newsstand gold, which explains why we keep seeing them on the covers of the same magazines every year and will probably continue to. We’ll also probably be seeing a lot more of budding movie star Mila Kunis, who was GQ‘s best selling cover of the year and brought in above average sales for WCosmoand Elle.
Musicians, on the other hand, didn’t fare so well. Even two of the biggest pop stars in the planet–Justin Bieber and Lady Gaga–did worse than you’d expect. As was reported earlier this year, Bieber’s Vanity Fair cover tanked, marking the magazine’s third worst-selling issue since 1992. As for Gaga, she may have proven that people don’t want to see her sans costume. Her OctoberHarper’s Bazaar cover, on which she appeared makeup-free, was the magazine’s third worst seller of the year. Meanwhile, her May Harper’s Bazaar and March Vogue covers, both of which featured pink hair and plenty of makeup, were the magazines’ third and second best selling covers, respectively.

On the Newsstand...

Vogue Turkey January 2012 Elsa Sylvan by KT Auleta

- Vogue Turkey January 2012 Elsa Sylvan by KT Auleta

- Vogue Brazil January 2012 Tayane Leão, Laís Ribeiro & Marcelia Freeszv
- SHC Magazine Winter 2011 Shu Pei by Xiang Sun

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Monday, December 26, 2011

Winter Glow

Kat Cordts for COCOON MAG


Kat Cordts (MD Management) for COCOON Magazine by Estelle Klawitter, in Winter Glow.

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Bill Blass Spring 1987

Watch Crystal Renn Dance on the F Train



Ensorceleuse

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Photographer: Sebastian Kim
Stylist: Charles Varenne
Make-Up: Maud Laceppe
Hair: Shay Ashual
Model: Sigrid Agren

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Louis Vuitton’s Super Sweet Spring 2012 Ad Campaign




Louis Vuitton’s Super Sweet Spring 2012 Ad Campaign Starring Daria Strokous, Kati Nescher and Ice Cream Sundaes


On the Newsstand...

M Le Monde December 2011 Malgosia Bela by Christian Anwander


- M Le Monde December 2011 Malgosia Bela by Christian Anwander

- Italian Glamour January 012
- Damernas Värld December 2011 Louise Pedersen by Calle Stoltz

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Thursday, December 22, 2011

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley for Harper's Bazaar



She Burberry's the body, Victoria Secret Angel and now as she appeared on the cover on the body issue Harper's Bazaar as their golden girl, Hollywoods hottest new girl Rosie Huntington-Whiteley. Showing off the what a body she has as she sizzles in the sexy swimwear and ladylike resort collection from the likes of Alexander Wang, Yves Saint Laurent, Versace, Lanvin and Givenchy to name a few, styled together by Cathy Kasterine in glamourous looks as she poses by the pool side for Tom Munro.

Diane von Furstenberg Giftwrapped




NOWNESS.com presents the final installment of our gift wrapped series with a film from Marcus Gaab showcasing the gifts Diane von Furstenberg will be giving to family and friends this holiday season.



Gift Wrapped: DVF on Nowness.com.

Donna Karen Spring/Summer 2012



Inspired by her travels to Haiti Donna Karan goes back to shoot the campaign with Brazilian beautyAdriana Lima showing with signature draping, with black-and-white graphics inspired by Haitian artist Philippe Dodard that made an impact on skirts and dresses. Shot by Russell James.

Dolce & Gabbana Summer 2012 campaign




Inspired by Italian cinema the Menswear Summer 2012 campaign for Dolce & Gabbana call on real actors: Giuseppe Fiorello, Francesco Scianna, Filippo Nigro, Thomas Trabacchi, Primo Reggiani and Chiara Francin, where they pose for family picture and portray life in a Southern Italian village. Shot by Mariano Vivanco.

Valentino SS 2012 campaign

Valentino SS 2012 Bette, Maud, Fei Fei, Zuzanna & Clement by Deborah Turbeville


Valentino SS 2012 campaign. Bette Franke, Maud Franzen, Fei Fei Sun, Zuzanna Bijoch, and Clement Chabernaud by Deborah Turbeville.

Citing photographer-actress Tina Modotti and artist Georgia O’Keeffe as inspiration, Valentino creative directors Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli described their spring collection as “linked to Mexico as a state of mind,” and the campaign as “a fantasy setting for a new poetic femininity.”

The designers cited their enthusiasm for Turbeville’s “subversively elegant aesthetic vision.” [WWD]

Aurelie Claudel Shows You How to Tie the Four-in-Hand Knot


Alexander Olch -- Knot Yourself from Alexander Olch on Vimeo.

On the Newsstand...

Vogue México January 2012 Bianca Balti by Marcin Tyszka



- Vogue México January 2012 Bianca Balti by Marcin Tyszka

- Elle Spain January 2012 Cristina Tosio
- Elle Portugal January 2012 Carmen Kass
- Vogue Hellas January 2012 Rosanna Georgiou
- Vanity Fair Espana January 2012 Paris Hilton by Greg Lotus

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Nina Ricci SS 2012 campaign

Nina Ricci SS 2012 Raquel Zimmermann by Inez & Vinoodh


Nina Ricci SS 2012 campaign. Raquel Zimmermann by Inez & Vinoodh

WILDFOX SS 2012

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WILDFOX SS 2012 full collection campaign here.

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Wednesday, December 21, 2011

YSL Spring 2012 Campaign





After nine seasons of glossy ad campaigns shot by Inez & Vindoodh, YSL’s Stefano Pilati has decided to go a different route for the Spring 2012 campaign–and with a different photographer too, reports WWD.
Pilati tapped David Sims to shoot the moody campaign, featuring a punky-looking Mariacarla Boscono–a huge departure from last year’s colorful and light-filled Spring campaign with Arizona Muse. Could it be the Lisbeth Salander effect?

On the Newsstand...

Vogue Japan February 2012 Saskia de Brauw


- Vogue Japan February 2012 Saskia de Brauw

- Madame Figaro Greece January 2012 Rosanna Ros Georgiou
- Amica December 2011 by Vasil Germanov
- Bon #59 Winter 2011 Henrietta Hellberg by Peter Gehrke

- Vogue Girl Korea December 2011 Bo Don & Isabel Scholten by Raymond Meier
- Unit Magazine #16 Gracie Carvalho by Hugo Toni
- Vogue Spain January 2012 Maryna Linchuk by Vincent Peters

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DSquared2 SS 2012 campaign

DSquared2 SS 2012 Natasha, Dimitri, Paolo, Matt & Ton by Mert & Marcus


DSquared2 SS 2012 campaign. Natasha Poly & boys by Mert & Marcus

Fashion Moment...

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Harper's Bazaar España January 2012 by Nicholas Duers

Alone

'Alone' Candice Swanepoel by Koray Birand for Harper's Bazaar España January 2012

Harper's Bazaar España January 2012
Shot by: Koray Birand
Model: Candice Swanepoel

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