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

Lester Brathwaite — Mon, 02 May 2011 20:27:27 +0000

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 the book’s introduction, Sally Singer, editor of T Magazine, is quick to point out that this is not your typical behind the curtains tome. That’s owed primarily to the fact that Julien Claessens is not a fashion photographer. In fact he admits that he doesn’t really understand fashion, but he understands his friend Olivier’s work.

So it’s no surprise that his photos aren’t perfectly-posed, editorial-ready snapshots, but abstract portraits that offer a glimpse into a world of extremes: extreme beauty, extreme bodies and an almost otherworldly charm. The star of these portraits, however, are still Theyskens minutely-crafted work.

Like malleable sculptures, Theyskens clothes wrap and drape themselves over the skeletal frames of Lily Donaldson, Hilary Rhoda, Gemma Ward, Olga Sherer, Lara Stone, Tanya Dziahileva, Catherine McNeil and Sasha Pivovarova, lending a strength, elegance and sophistication otherwise at odds with their prepubescent fragility.

The Other Side of the Picture chronicles Theyskens career chronologically, ending before he began his newest phase at Theory, but Nina Ricci’s Fall/Winter ’09 collection is a fitting denouement, both for the book and for Theyskens time at the brand. That particular collection is the peak of Theyskens craft and a comforting reminder that talent like his shall and will not be wasted. Also, I’m still not over these tranny heels:

Julien Claessens, without understanding fashion, is able to completely grasp the work of Olivier Theyskens. As Claessens says about his friend’s work, “There’s something here that is part of my universe.” His clothes speak, live and breathe through Claessens’ photos because Theyskens intended them to speak, live and breathe on the women he dresses. Claessens and Theyskens simply speak the same language.

What owning this book says about you: You’re a serious-minded fashionista who admires Olivier’s dark aesthetic and/or his dark hotness.

What your dinner guests will say upon seeing this book on your coffee table: “Oh, wow, someone’s pretentious. And fabulous.”

How this book will make your fashion brain grow: Though you’re not likely to gain much in the way of knowledge from The Other Side of the Picture, you’re heart will swell at its beauty.

If you like this, you’ll love: Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty. The book to the Met exhibit is on sale — having had a quick look at it this morning we can definitely say it is worth the 30 bucks (plus free shipping, y’all!)

IN CASE YOU CARE: Model Catherine McNeil Might be Engaged

Rebecca Alexander — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 22:28:24 +0000

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

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Spread: Catherine McNeil for Vogue Italia

Randi Danielle — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 15:50:15 +0000

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

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

Monique Montagnese, Contributor — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 16:20:06 +0000

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

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SPREAD UM: Catherine McNeil for Numéro #105

Andy Wass — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 19:50:32 +0000

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

Kirby Marzec — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 20:36:05 +0000

Photographer: Patrick Demarchelier

Model: Catherine McNeil

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

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FASHION PORN: Catherine McNeil for Vogue Germany by Patrick Demarchelier

Monique Montagnese, Contributor — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 15:25:04 +0000

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

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

Kirby Marzec — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 20:32:27 +0000

Balmain and the bunny.

Photographer: Peter Lindbergh

Models: Catherine McNeil and Robert Buckley

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

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SPREAD UM: V Magazine Swimsuit Issue

Saynt — Sun, 03 May 2009 18:50:42 +0000

V Magazine’s swimsuit issue is really the only thing I care about this week. Beautiful models, it tiny little swimwear equals more than enough joy for all of us. “We chose the sexiest bodies in the world and those that had a special connection to the Testino world; a lot of the guys and girls photographed grew up with V readers over the years.” Check out who made the cut below.

Angela Lindvall

Lara Stone

Anna Selezneva & Sessilee Lopez

Carmen Kass

Carolyn Murphy

Catherine McNeil

Claudia Schiffer

Daria Werbowy

Doutzen Kroes

Edita Vikeviciute

Erin Wasson

Eva Herzigova

Frankie Rayder

Gisele Bundchen

Isabeli Fontana

Jessica Miller

Kate Moss

Naomi Campbell

Natalia Vodianova

Raquel Zimmermann

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LINKAGE: V Magazine 59: Swimsuit Issue

SPREAD UM: Hell’s Bellas

Andy Wass — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 22:00:33 +0000

Sebastian Faena shot this “Hell’s Bella’s” editorial for Issue #57 of V magazine

Eniko Mihalik, Abbey Lee Kershaw, Catherine McNeil, Anja Rubik, Hannelore Knuts, Chanel Iman, and Andres Velencoso Segura star in the colorful, Fellini-inspired spread.

GALLERY: Hell’s Bellas.

Catherine McNeil in Numer 92

Saynt — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 15:13:55 +0000

Call me a flip flopper: Catherine McNeil can model. Goodness, I am the prime example of a McNeil hypocrite- first I laud her potential, then I pick at her damn eating habits, and her myspacey pictures. Now I say she grew from having one face to a plethora of expressions and contortions, as seen in this Numéro 92 April 2008 editorial shot by Greg Kadel. Perhaps its the bouffant hair, or McNeil’s interpretation of the screaming Marc Jacobs mask (below), but I feel that girl gots variation in the face. If this doesn’t convert all the McNeil critics, I don’t know what will. I mean she grew out of that blah pretty face, when Mario Testino had that thing for her. What a difference a few seasons can make.

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