Various Models - V Man February 2011

I know this editorial is a bit older but I really liked it when it came out, and when I saw it again today I decided to post it. It is titled ‘Game On!’ and was for the February 2011 issue of V Man. The photographer was Terry Tsiolis and Jay Massacret was the Fashion Editor/Stylist. The one with Melodie Monrose & Simon Nessman is my favourite. Which one do you like best?

(Melissa Tammerijn  - Model, Alejandro Rodriguez - Male Model)

(Agnete Hegelund - Model, Michael Wozniak & Unknown - Male Model)

(Hanne Gaby Odiele - Model, Nico Krull- Male Model)

(Melodie Monrose - Model, Simon Nessman - Male Model)

 (Wang Xiao - Model, Isaac Weber - Male Model)

(Merethe Hopland - Model, Alejandro Rodriguez - Male Model)

(Liu Wen - Model, Joshua Ku - Male Model)

(Rose Corder - Model, David Agbodji - Male Model)

(Pauline Van der Cruysse - Model, Unknow - Male Models)

(Hailey Clauson - Model, Max Motta - Male Model)

(Charlotte Free - Model, Mikus Lasmanis - Male Model)

(Emily Senko - Model, Joey Regan & Nico Krull - Male Models)

(Anais Mali - Model, Chris Winters - Male Model)

(Emily Senko - Model, Julien Quevenne - Male Model)

Toni Garrn & Querelle Jansen - Max Mara Studio’s Fall 2012 Campaign

I have been really impressed with the Max Mara Studio’s campaigns, so I thought I would post the current campaign. This is for Max Mara Studio’s Fall 2012 Campaign and features models Toni Garrn & Querelle Jansen. Giampaolo Sgura was the Photographer and Giovanna Battaglia was the Fashion Editor/Stylist. The pictures are so beautiful, both models look great but I think Toni steals the show in the individual shots, her face is so beautiful, and she looks like a Barbie. Querelle also looks great and definitely stands out the most in the group shots, she give us more of that model attitude. Love it.

Rianne Ten Haken - Harper's Bazaar UK August 2012

Rianne Ten Haken is quickly becoming one of my favourite models, you may even see a 'Focus On' post about her soon. She is very stunning and I like how her pictures are always simple but leave an impression. This editorial for the August 2012 issue of Harper's Bazaar UK is titled 'The Feel Good Factor' and was shot by Yu Tsai and Martina Nilsson was the Fashion Editor/Stylist.

Lindsey Wixson, Sui He, Elza Luijendijk & Jasmine Tookes - French Numéro June 2012

This editorial entitled 'Carrossees' for the June 2012 issue of French Numéro’s features models Lindsey Wixson, Sui He, Elza Luijendijk and Jasmine Tookes. It was shot by Sebastian Kim and Styled by Charles Varenne.Varenne’s wardrobe includes pieces from Hermès, Balenciaga, Dolce & Gabbana, Versace, Guess Jeans and Alberta Ferretti.

I love the contrast between the girls and the industrial setting. They all look so stunning, but for me Sui He stole the show. Who was your favourite model on the set?

24 designers named for Neiman Marcus / Target collaboration

Target and Neiman Marcus have collaborated with the CFDA (Council of Fashion Designers of America) to get 24 CDFA designers for a special collection, which will launch on the 1st of December and will be available in Neiman Marcus stores, Target stores, NeimanMarcus.com and Target.com. The collection will consists of 50 pieces, for women, men, home and children. Prices range from $7.99 to $499.99 both Target and Neiman Marcus says they jointly donated $1 million to the CFDA to “affirm their continual support the American design community”.

The 24 designers are Alice + Olivia, Altuzarra, Band of Outsiders, Brian Atwood, Carolina Herrera, Derek Lam, Diane von Furstenberg, Eddie Borgo, Jason Wu, Judith Leiber, Lela Rose, Marchesa, Marc Jacobs, Oscar de la Renta, Philip Crangi, Prabal Gurung, Proenza Schouler, Rag & Bone, Robert Rodriguez, Rodarte, Skaist-Taylor, Thom Browne, Tory Burch, and Tracy Reese.

I am looking forward to this. I hope I will be able to purchase some pieces online as we don’t have Target or Neiman Marcus in the London.

Focus On - Karl Lagerfeld

Karl Lagerfeld

(Chanel Spring/Summer RTW 2011 Show at the Grand Palais)

• In 1955, Lagerfeld was awarded a position as an apprentice at Pierre Balmain after winning second place, behind Yves Saint-Laurent 
• In 1958 he moved to Jean Patou where he gained couture experience 
• In 1963, he began designing for Tiziani, a Roman couture house founded that year by Evan Richards 
• In 1964, Lagerfeld began to freelance for French fashion house Chloé. 
• He then joined Fendi, but still worked with Chloé. His 1972 Deco collection for Chloé attracted worldwide acclaim. 
• In 1983, he became the head designer for Chanel. 
• In 1984, he created his own line Karl Lagerfeld.

(Toni Garrn in Fendi Spring/Summer 2009 Ready-to-Wear)

I have a lot of respect for Karl Lagerfeld. The fact that he is the head designer for three major fashion houses says a lot about him. He is constantly producing multiple collections for each season and the thing I find so fascinating is that he work never mixes. What I mean by that is he is able to keep a distinctive style for each collection he produces, you will never mistake a Chanel collection for a Fendi collection. He is so creative and does so much, he is a great artist and this is evident in his work as a designer and a photographer.

(Anna Selezneva in Karl Lagerfeld Spring/Summer 2009Ready-to-Wear)

Picking my favourite Karl Lagerfeld collection was difficult because I could not decide whether I wanted a Chanel collection or a Fendi collection or a Lagerfeld collection. I really had a hard time with this one so rather than picking my favourite collection I decided to go with a more recent collection that I really liked. That is the Chanel Spring/ Summer 2012 collection everything was so beautiful, elements of classic Chanel with a twist what more could you ask for?

Senait Gidey - Dress to Kill Magazine Summer 2012

I think Canadian model Senait Gide is great, but I have not seen her in a lot of things, so I was happy when I came across this editorial called 'Paradis Blanc' for the summer 2012 issue of Dress to Kill Magazine. Lily & Lilac were the photographers and the looks from Louis Vuitton, Donna Karan, Chanel, Marc Jacobs, Ports 1961, Christopher Kane and Malgorzata Dudek were styled by Nadia Pizzimenti. The pictures are stunning Senait looks so elegant and regal.