Or shall I say, chic as my hair! So inspirtational and fresh are the hairstyles that Julien d'ys did for the Comme Des Garcons Show in 1995. And of course, all the top girls in them...Linda, Kate.....Christina. I was relooking at the show today and was itching to capture the texture and color in an illustration . Each time I look at this show, I am amazed by how the clothes and the hair look perfect.....together. Genius on every level!
Illustration Claudio Cina; Commes Des Garcons Show 1995; all the amazing hairstyles by Julien d'ys
Linda Evangelista, Kate Moss and Christina Kruse at a Commes Des Garcons Show, 1995
For Fall 2011 Nicholas Ghesquiere for Balenciaga has brought color blocking to another level in the below two looks. Commes Des Garcons as always clearly ahead of their time.
above two photos courtesy Vogue.com; Balenciaga Fall 2011
I know it has been a while since I last posted, but I promise that things have been very busy and it is all to bring you more amazing and inspired work!
I was out at dinner with a good friend of mine who I went to school with at Parsons School of Design in NYC. He lives in Paris and is visiting NY and I haven't seen him in a really long time. We got all caught up and it was a very inspiring night. Another thing that made it very special is that I spotted Julien d'ys, the master Hair Stlylist at dinner. He is to Hairstyling what Comme Des Garcons and Alaia are to Fashion. I respect him not only for his talent, but for his culture, his passion and humility in what he does.
I am so inspired by his work and have featured him before on my blog that I decided to dedicate the art work that I drew and am posting today to him and all those that wake up in the moring with the love for what they do!
Naomi Campbell, backstage at the Galliano Show 1994, Hair Styling Julien d'ys; Illustration by Claudio Cina
Vogue Paris February 2011 cover in newstands January 21; photo courtesy of vogue.fr.com Gucci Spring 2011; photo courtesy Vogue.com
On the February cover of French Vogue with the last issues before the departure of Carine Roitfeld, Lara Stone, a favorite model of the magazine graces the cover wearing bright bold colors dressed in Gucci. I love the fresh garden meets "Studio 54" vibe to the cover. Lara Stone's alabaster skin against the colors of her make up and clothes is like a nice cold drink on a hot day. Above is the same look on Joan Smalls on the Gucci runway at Milan Fashion Week Spring 2011. It definitely elevates the already polished look set forth on the runway. It could be very "Tom Ford" for Gucci circa 2004.
Great colored makeup by Francois Nars for Gianni Versace Spring 1993
I was at Rizzoli in NYC yesterday afternoon and one of the "new" releases by Dolce & Gabbana, at the moment only available at Rizzoli in-store and online is Uomini (which is the Italian word for "Men") by Mariano Vivanco. The beautiful black and white images of male models David Gandy, Noak Mills, Doug Porter, Tony Ward and Andre Ziehé, some of which are fashion celebrities in their own right, are very beautifully shot.
What has been so successful for the designer duo is that they have a very specific image of the Dolce & Gabbana Man. Their collaboration with talented photographers like Mariano keeps the repertoire of images growing and fresh.
Daphne Groeneveld is one of the three girls chosen to be made over as "Albinos" for the latest Givenchy Spring 2011 ad campaign. Mariacarla Boscono, of course, and Iris Strubegger are the other two models photographed by duo Mert & Marcus. The images, starkly white are very romantic, have a very ghostly and vintage quality to them. The photography reminds me of the famous black and white photograph's of Richard Avedon.
Portrait by Richard Avedon that reminds me of the style in which the latest Givenchy Ad Campaign was shot
Look featured in the Ad Campaign as seen at the Givenchy show Paris Fashion Week
Albino model Stephen Thompson also models in the Spring 2011 Ad campaign along with Mariacarla, Iris Strubegger, & Daphne Groeneveld
Mens look featured in the Ad Campaign as seen at the Givenchy show Paris fashion week
January Jones shot by Mario Testino for Versace Spring 2011
The first shots by Mario Testino for Versace's Spring 2011 ad campaign show this new Versace vixen in very 60's Hollywood hair and make-up. Mad Men gone Versace? Yes, and add a little sex, a.k.a January Jones in accessories......and nothing else and you have a very iconic woman, the one that Donatella Versace feels very comfortable designing for.
Some of the shots made me think of Gisele Bündchen, the brazilian supermodel who has been shots many times in Versace ads. I like how clean, sleek, modern and timeless the photographs look. They definitely capture a moment which is now, but can also be 10 years from now. Great job Testino!
To end on another Versace note, Donatella has designed another fragrance, and I like the name of this one because it goes back to the DNA of the company with the name VANITAS. Here is the video advertisement featuring model of the moment Lindsey Wixson.
Vanitas, the latest fragrance by Versace featuring model of the moment Lindsey Wixson
Rumors may be confirmed according to WWD! Gisele Bündchen is said to be the new face of Balenciaga and will be featured in the Spring 2011 ad campaign shot in New York by photographer Steven Meisel.
Gisele, who is very selective as to who's runways and ad campaigns she appears in was most recently in the Balenciaga Spring runway show during Paris Fashion Week appearing in the finale exit.
photo courtesy vogue.com; Balenciaga Spring 2011 show
Steven Meisel is a living legend and you can be sure that the Balenciaga ad campaign will be one of the best for the next coming season. I cannot wait to see it!
Today's post is a short preview into Kate Moss's Autumn 2010 line for Topshop set to launch online November 2, 2010 on Topshop.com. The video is so easy to watch with Kate Moss directing a few of her friends in a Personal Shopping Suite playing dress up while sipping champagne and eating cupcakes......exactly what one would imagine doing if you were one of Kate's friend! The clothes are always easy, very fashion, and a lot of fun. There are always elements in the collection of things that she loves; a Marianne Faithful moment, a 70's moment, a Bohemian moment and of course, a 30's evening dress moment. All of these things are signature Kate and keep the droves of fashionistas coming back for more. Sir Philip Green, the British billionaire who owns Topshop was definitely brilliant in bringing these two forces together. Kate has such an identifiable style that every woman is after. Of all the people photographed, Kate's photos are timeless as is her beauty and style.
Take a look at the London cool girls Adwoa Aboah, Cara Delevingne, Genevieve Garner, Rosalyn Holman, and Jessica Horton having so much fun playing dress up with none other than Kate herself. WE LOVE YOU KATE!
Pat and Anna visit 'The Tyra Banks Show' celebration of the first all black model issue of Vogue Italia
I am so happy to write today's post partly because I had the pleasure of working with Pat and meeting her daughter Anna. Cleveland is Pat's family name and Anna goes by dad's last name. The two are not only partners in crime in life, but they have also had the occasion of modeling in the same shows. Stephen Burrow and Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel are just two designers that have demanded the both of them. And why wouldn't you want them both? Pat is amazing. Having worked with her, one can see that she has something that stands out and it shows on the catwalk. Anna has done a great job following in Mom's footsteps and has blossomed with each season. She was recently seen on the Paris catwalks in the Zac Posen Spring 2011 show and here in New York at Stephen Burrows and Z-Spoke.
Pat and Anna backstage at Zac Posen's Fall 2010 show in NYC.
Pat and Anna at Keith Haring by Patricia Field event
Anna and Pat backstage at DVF, Spring 2010
Pat and daughter Anna close the show at Good Units.
Pat, Anna, and designer Steven Burrows
Anna and mom Pat at Steven Burrows presentation Spring 2011.
above two photos; Anna modeling for Zac Posen.
above two photos; Anna modeling for Steven Burrows Spring 2009.
Here's a video that I found of Anna, Pat the man in their lives Paul. It is such a great video and gives you a glimpse into their amazing lives.
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