Wednesday, December 28, 2011
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.
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.
Divine
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 W, Cosmoand 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 Brazil January 2012 Tayane Leão, Laís Ribeiro & Marcelia Freeszv
- SHC Magazine Winter 2011 Shu Pei by Xiang Sun
Monday, December 26, 2011
Ensorceleuse
Stylist: Charles Varenne
Make-Up: Maud Laceppe
Hair: Shay Ashual
Model: Sigrid Agren
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
- Italian Glamour January 012
- Damernas Värld December 2011 Louise Pedersen by Calle Stoltz
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 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]
On the Newsstand...
- 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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