Bookclubbin’: The Other Side of the Picture by Olivier Theyskens

Edited by Lester Brathwaite

Olivier Theyskens is one of the most singular designers in fashion today. His clothes are brooding, dramatic, poetic and above all beautiful, much like the designer himself. Shortly after dropping out of Belgium’s La Cambre Art Academy, one of his gowns ended up on Madonna‘s mannish back at the 1998 Oscars, thus propelling him to stardom. Documenting Theyskens road from precocious art star to his four seasons at Rochas and finally his brilliant but short-lived tenure at Nina Ricci was photographer Julien Claessens, whose haunting photos add another dimension to Theyskens sartorial creations and form the backbone for The Other Side of the Picture (Assouline, 2010).

IN CASE YOU CARE: Model Catherine McNeil Might be Engaged

Edited by Rebecca Alexander

Engagement rumors are circulating about model Catherine McNeil and her MTV Australia–host girlfriend, Ruby Rose. 

Spread: Catherine McNeil for Vogue Italia

Edited by Randi Danielle

Australian model Catherine McNeil stays on top in the lastest issue of Vogue Italia.

FIRST LOOK: Abbey Lee & Catherine McNeil in Vogue Australia September ’09 by Greg Kadel

Edited by Monique Montagnese, Contributor

Although only the first 8 images of this 24 page spread have surfaced I couldn’t wait to post it! This spread is for the September issue, but the summer vibe is still going strong. Greg Kadel uses natural sunlight here to highlight the gorgeous landscape and models and somehow transforms the sequin Gucci leopard print suit into a a garment that could easily be confused for a wet suit. You can’t argue with unexpected styling like that! See more mermaid inspired looks in the gallery.

GALLERY: Abbey and Catherine

SOURCE: Fashion Gone Rogue 1  & 2

SPREAD UM: Catherine McNeil for Numéro #105

Edited by Andy Wass

The punk-inspired styling is nothing new, but the Catherine McNeil’s spread in Numéro #105 (August 2009) is gorgeous nonetheless.

The Greg Kadel-shot editorial, “Just for One Day,” is heavy on studs, shoulders, and black-and-white.

GALLERY: “Just for One Day.”

FASHION PORN: “Femme Fatale” Vogue Germany August 2009

Edited by Kirby Marzec

Photographer: Patrick Demarchelier

Model: Catherine McNeil

GALLERY: FASHION PORN: “Femme Fatale” Vogue Germany August 2009

Thanks Fashion Copious!

FASHION PORN: Catherine McNeil for Vogue Germany by Patrick Demarchelier

Edited by Monique Montagnese, Contributor

Catherine McNeil shows off her amazing body and multiple tattoo’s in this leggy editorial. Get your fill of Madonna references (fingerless gloves and corset cone bras) on Cult.

GALLERY: Catherine McNeil for Vogue Germany

SOURCE: Fashion Gone Rogue

VINTAGE SPREAD UM: “Street Chic” Harper’s Bazaar March 2009

Edited by Kirby Marzec

Balmain and the bunny. 

Photographer: Peter Lindbergh

Models: Catherine McNeil and Robert Buckley 

GALLERY: VINTAGE SPREAD UM: “Street Chic” Harper’s Bazaar March 2009

Thanks Cyana Trend Land!