Nick Knight is an original. His stunning photography and amazing style can sometimes go unnoticed, but to a fashion person or photographer's trained eye, you know right away who this is. Although one might think that some of his work recalls Avedon, or Jean Paul Goude, it is not. His photographs have their own voice. The way he has chosen to depict the movement and compositions in these photographs through the use of clothing, models and dancers is unbelievable. Thank you to Another Magazine, Nick Knight and Alister Mackie and to all the designers whose dresses have been used for this editorial. It is breath taking. I have only posted some of the pictures as there were too many to choose from. You can purchase the issue on Magazine stands now to see the rest.
all photos from Another Magazine Issue 20; Spring/Summer 2011;photography Nick Knight, styling Alister Mackie
all images courtesy Flaunt Magazine; photographed by Ali Mahdavi
One of the best editorials I have seen in a very long time! 'Burlesque queen' Dita Von Teese plays yet another amazing role as a futuristic dominatrix recalling the hey day that no one has managed to recapture since the 80's and 90's. Wearing archival couture pieces designed by Thierry Mugler, Dita and Flaunt Magazine remind us of a time when the combination of model, muse and designer can be a very powerful relationship. Photographed by Ali Mahdavi, the editorial in Flaunt's 12th Anniversary Issue highlights some of the best corsets (including ones made by Mr. Pearl, the master corseter) and evening pieces that remain as iconic in fashion as a Marilyn Monroe photograph. According to the interview in Flaunt magazine, which you can read here, Thierry and Dita are set to collaborate on future projects. This I can't wait to see. Dita and Thierry Mugler are such a fan of each other's work that whatever they do is sure to make an impact on fashion and the way we see things. Can't wait!!!
Beauty does sell magazine covers! And in this case, all of James Franco's fans old and new are going to love this cover once it hits newsstands. For Vogue Hommes International, their Spring/Summer 2011 issue pays homage to the 'James Dean' -esque good looks that Franco was told he had when he first hit the acting scene. Since then, he has become a fully bonafied fashion icon, who Frida Giannini, the creative director at Gucci has made the face of their Menswear. The cover is a ode to the 70's style of photography, with tank top and underarm hair in check, Helmut Newton would be proud of the rawness of this photograph.
Look for this to hit new stands after the 18th of March. Can't wait to see the rest of the editorials!!! Below are two photos by Helmut Newton that I immediately thought of when I saw this cover. Same mood.
above two photographs taken by Helmut Newton, source, "Pages from the Glossies"
Shot in a very similar style to the Juergen Teller photographs, but upping the anti on glam, Steven Meisel has composed some amazing shots for the Lanvin Spring 2011 ad campaign, featuring models Kinga Rajzak and Iselin Steiro. The title "Good Girl Gone Bad" is in reference to the sweet docile girl yet strong woman that walked down the catwalk. She seems to have tossed her 'Miss goody two shoes' for a much more dominatrix/drama queen stilettos. Needless to say, everyone is talking about this campaign! Bravo Elber Albaz, the Creative Director and genius behind the clothes and kudos to Steven Meisel, who like Kate Moss, never seems to take a bad photo!
All looks from the runway at Paris Fashion Week, Lanvin Spring 2011; photos courtesy Vogue.com
Here are my favorite looks from the Spring 2011 Versus collection shown at Milan Fashion Week. The thing that I love about these looks is that they display yet bring forward the idea of the school girl that Gianni Versace himself was in love with. The collection was shown on a green-grassed field, much like the ones you find at college...such a great back drop to the clothes. The green tones of the runway and the pop colors in the tartan prints played beautifully off one another.
above photos; Versus Spring 2011 collection courtesy Vogue.com; below photos; Santo D'Orazio bookcover and images from 'Katlick School' share a striking resemblance and inspiration to the Versus collection.
I was looking at a book today by Santo D'Orazio that was published in 2006 and it made me think of the Versus Collection for Spring 2011 designed by Christopher Kane under the direction of Donatella Versace. The book, entitled "Katlick School" shows erotic and flirtation pictures of the Catholic schoolgirl in uniform. The iconic image of the blazer, the sweater, the immaculate white shirt, the pleated skirt, the knee socks and athletic shoes are seen on a beautiful Latina schoolgirl named Kat. Santo is such a talented photographer and his photographs are so iconic that they transcend the paper that they are printed on. It is definitely on a list of favorites!
above photos; November Issue 2010 Vogue Italia; Venus in Furs shot by Steven Meisel
above; Gianni Versace Fall/Winter 1982/83 ad campaign shot by Richard Avedon
After looking at the Steven Meisel editorial for Vogue Italia, I fell in love with it. I also realized that it reminded me of the Gianni Versace ad campaign from the early 80's shot by Richard Avedon. See the resemblance? The models are dressed a lot less in Meisel's photos, but the sexiness and composition reminded me of Versace. Either way, they are both amazing photographic masterpieces.
photo above courtesy of Vogue.co.UK taken by Mario Testino last month @ St. James Place. Middleton is wearing a Reiss dress & Links jewellery
What a warm picture above Kate & William. I am sure that Diana would be really proud and happy looking down! Here choice of clothing and jewellery and clothing reminds me of when Michelle and Barack Obama first presented themselves to the public wearing J.Crew. An odd yet humble choice. I am quite surprised that she didn't choose a big designer to wear for the engagement pictures.....definitely a sign of the times.
Here a quote of Vogue.co.UK from Mario Testino regarding the young couple. He says, "I am very happy to have been asked to cover this historic moment that the whole world was waiting for. They are in their prime and brimming with happiness. I have never felt so much joy as when I see them together."
I posted some clips days ago of interviews for The Daily Beast with Tina Brown and Tom Ford. I found another one that I had not seen at that time where Tom talks about the most stylish man and woman as well as the subject of his next film.....which we all know is going to be a comedy. Take a look a more from this great interview.
Here are some photos of Tom Ford Spring 2011 collection. What a cast of girls and of course, nothing short of what we expect from Tom Ford.
First looks of the cast of girls at the Tom Ford S/S 2011 presentation held at his Madison Avenue store, photo courtesy Fashionologie.com
Stella Tenant in Tom Ford; make up by Charlotte Tilbury
above photos of Liya Kebede and Beyonce in Tom Ford Spring 2011 courtesy Harper's Bazaar UK
Issue 58 of Visionaire Magazine "Spirit" is a tribute to Lee Alexander McQueen. It includes works of amazingly talented artists and photographers, including Nick Knight, Lady Gaga, Steven Klein, Mario Sorrenti, Steven Meisel, Inez van Lamsweerde & Vinoodh Matadin, David Sims, Mario Testino, Sean Ellis and Sebastian Faena. Issue 58 is a limited edition of 1500 numbered copies. The case is wrapped in a McQueen metalized brocade from his Spring/Summer 2010 show. The cost is $295 and can be purchased on the Visionaire or McQueen website. If you live in NYC, you can go down to Visionaire Gallery and pick it up there as well. Here is a video preview of the Magazine.
"Visionaire first featured the designs of Lee Alexander McQueen in 1996. Since that time, he has been a continuous inspiration and a presence in Visionaire. McQueen's special commissions are among our most treasured contributions. His daring designs and challenging ideas of fashion have consistently excited and provoked us. In 2003, McQueen came to our soho office and gallery to discuss collaborating on an issue of Visionaire...an issue that never came to be. This is our tribute to him.
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