Crystal Renn is Under the Twilight Sky for Vogue Japan

Edited by Amanda Gabriele

LOOKBOOKS contributor Kenberly Paul slips Under the Twilight Sky with Crystal Renn for Vogue Japan.

Decked in delicately jeweled and lace garments, Crystal Renn (Ford Models) stars in Vogue Japan‘s editorial “Under the Twilight Sky” from the June 2012 issue. Shot by Camilla Akrans, Renn tells a tale of romance and intrigue in looks from designers like Dolce and Gabanna, Hakaan, Balmain and Yves Saint Laurent styled by fashion editor Sissy Vian. Scarlet red lips against a natural face accented with strong brows by MUA Sil Bruinsma (Streeters) along with a retro hairstyle, reminiscent of Betty Paige, by stylist Alain Pichon (Streeters) are the perfect touches to each mystifying look.

Kim Kardashian for — Like — Mayor, Crystal Renn’s Blonde Ambition and Dick Clark R.I.P.

Edited by Lester Brathwaite

- True Brood – Anna Paquin and Stephen Moyer are expecting their first child together this fall which hopefully means that little vampire/faerie hybrid won’t interfere with next season’s filming. [People]

- Some nerds with too much time and money on their hands have developed a fragrance that captures the smell of ”an Apple product being opened for the first time.” [Refinery29]

- A virtually unrecognizable Crystal Renn shows off her new blonde tresses on the cover of Schön #17. [Fashionista]

One Flew Over the Couture’s Nest: Crystal Renn Gets Institutionalized in Interview Magazine

Edited by Lester Brathwaite

Let’s just say Crystal Renn goes there. Displaying a Streepian level of commitment to her role as a mental patient, Renn appears wantonly grotesque  in “Institutional White” from the March issue of Interview Magazine. The prolific Steven Klein captures the super as she is bound and gagged by a beautifully austere Karolina Kurkova, channeling the sadistic Nurse Ratched from the seminal institutional drama, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest. With styling by Ludivine Poiblanc, “Institutional White” is simultaneously shocking, disturbing and brilliant.

Kate Upton Is Wearing the Itsiest, Bitsiet, Teensiest, Weensiest Bikini on the Cover of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue

Edited by Lester Brathwaite

Seriously, is that even considered a swimsuit? A mild wave will sweep that bikini bottom right off, lady. But as we all know, Sports Illustrated‘s Swimsuit Issue, an annual love letter to horny teenage boys and fully-grown pervs alike, is not about swimming. It’s about hot models in barely-there bikinis and any model who graces its cover immediately becomes a household name. So welcome Kate Upton into your homes, fellas. And she’s brought along a few friends including Bar Refaeli, Irina Shayk, Chrissy Teigen,  Adam Levine’s main squeeze Anne V and supermodel of the world Crystal Renn. Check out the ladies after the jump.

Supermodels and Designers do Halloween with Prabal Gurung’s “sister”

Edited by Jessica Lapidos

See what happens when the superstars of fashion fashion themselves for Halloween. When you play dress up for a living, the result can be quite spectacular. Like, what was Lily Donaldson? Did Richard Chai go mental? Is Terry Richardson really under there? Look if you dare, don’t get spooked.

Bigger is Better: Our 5 Favorite Plus Size Models [NSFW]

Edited by Amanda Gabriele

What you gon’ do with all that junk? All that junk inside your trunk? These five gorgeous women decided to work that junk into plus size modeling careers, and we love them for it. With bodacious curves and incredible fearlessness, these gals got it going on – we think they’re some of the sexiest models in the industry. Click through for our favorites.

Carine Roitfeld’s Top 5 Favorite Shoots

Edited by Lester Brathwaite

In the latest issue of The Gentlewoman, Carine Roitfeld discusses her favorite fashion shoots in her long and prolific career of bursting taboos and crotch seems. 

INDIE NEWSROOM: Dior to Hang Out with Their Wang Out…Tom Ford Keeps It Classy…Rihanna Upsets Irish with Her Boobs

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- Seems like Dior‘s top 3 choices to replace John Galliano have all been ruled out — Haider Ackermann is apparently “way too edgy”; LVMH wants Marc Jacobs to stay at Louis Vuitton; and Riccardo Tisci just doesn’t want anything to do with it  – leaving sweatpant provocateur Alexander Wang somehow in the running. [Vogue UK]

Crystal Renn Turns Back Old Hollywood for Vogue

Edited by Jessica Lapidos

Vogue Germany turned to the golden age of old Hollywood glam to give Fall’s freshest a regal place in history. Crystal Renn plays the part of a starlett well, because she quite is one. In some moments, Fashion Editor Katie Mossmann has turned her Audrey Hepburn, in others a bit Jean Harlow. It’s kind of stunning how Miu Miu, Balenciaga, Rick Owens, Lanvin and others fit together now to transport us back to that über chic era.

Fashion Forward Gets a Helping Hand from Model Citizens

Edited by Lester Brathwaite

Fashion Forward celebrates “the fashion industry’s longstanding commitment to fighting the HIV/AIDS epidemic” as well as remembers “the talented and gifted individuals of the fashion community,” and brings together New York City “for one of the premier fashion events of the fall season.” This year, a bevy of professional beauties including Crystal Renn, Jenny Shimizu, Andrej Pejic, Travis Cannata and Givenchy muse Lea T. donated their time and their turning to star in a promo video for the GMHC‘s annual fundraiser, directed by Jonathan Turner and Jason Farrer and cast by Andrew Weir for ACW Casting. Check it out after the jump!