Videography: Beyoncé

Edited by Lester Brathwaite

In the post-millennial pop culture landscape, there is one name that stands a stiletto taller than the rest: Beyoncé.

MALE MODEL HUMPDAY: Video Bros

Edited by Lester Brathwaite

Christie Brinkley was Billy Joel‘s “Uptown Girl.” Cindy Crawford, Naomi Campbell, Linda Evangelista and Christy Turlington helped George Michael declare his “Freedom.” And Helena Christensen played Chris Isaak‘s “Wicked Game,” as directed by the legendary Herb Ritts. Models have been appearing in music videos nearly as long as the form has been alive, lest we forget Calvin Klein brief-fillers  Djimon Hounsou and Antonio Sabato, Jr. in Janet Jackson‘s “Love Will Never Do (Without You),” also directed by Ritts. So in honor of our May month of music, Male Model Humpday takes a look at the hunky men making beautiful music…videos.

Vogue Festival Draws a Fashionable Crowd

Edited by Lester Brathwaite

Coachella wasn’t the only fashion-forward festival going down this weekend. On the other side of the pond industry luminaries — ranging from Tom Ford and bff Stella McCartney, to Diane von Furstenbreg and Dolce & Gabbana and Natalia Vodianova and Rachel Zoe – regaled attendees of the inaugural Vogue Festival with advice and anecdotes on a series of panels during the two-day event. After the jump, a few highlights.

Lady? She Was Born Privé: Armani Dressing Gaga for World Tour

Edited by Lester Brathwaite

It’s going to be a haute  year on the international pop superstar tour circuit. While Madonna will be wearing Jean Paul Gaultier and Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci on her upcoming MDNA tour, her monstrous mini-me Lady Gaga has turned to Giorgio Armani for her Born This Way Ball tour, kicking off April 27 in Seoul, Korea. 

Brangelina Tying the Knot, Gaultier Designing for Madonna’s World Tour and M.I.A.’s TV Gig

Edited by Lester Brathwaite

- Fran Drescher is an ordained minister and has taken to marrying gay and lesbian couples, which the Nanny explains thusly: “Well, you know I’d already married a gay man, so now I might as well marry a few gay men.” And that’s what we call shtick, kids. [NYT]

- Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt of legendary celebrity couple Brangelina are reportedly engaged, since Angie has been spotted sporting one hell of a rock on her ladyfinger that Brad allegedly designed. Since they’ve repeatedly said they wouldn’t get married till everyone — gay and straight — had the right to, here’s hoping Fran Drescher performs the duties for these two queens. [Fashionista]

Jean Paul Gaultier Does Coke Day and Night

Edited by Jessica Lapidos

Diet Coke, that is. Coca Cola just released images of the spankin’ new collaboration between Jean Paul Gaultier and the famous diet soda that Karl loved before him. Gaultier themed the bottles Day and Night: Stripes by day. Corset by night. They are styled like the runways of JPG history, and mais biensûr, the cone bra movement that Madonna made famous makes a cameo. Ready to roll out in 9 European countries, they’ve got the TV commercials and print campaign, shot by Stephane Sednaoui cheekily ready. It’s branding of Jean Paul Gaultier, the man, like we’ve never seen it before. Drink it in. 

Paris Fashion Week Packs in the Trends & Carries Them For You

Edited by Jessica Lapidos

And the French get the final say. Paris Fashion Week has drawn to a close and we’ve sifted the runways for the trends that will affect your wardrobe come September, or sooner. Designers have squared off, whited out, and swept their competition. Karl Lagerfeld and Marc Jacobs were on some similar wavelengths for the new silhouette of Chanel and Louis Vuitton. Ann Demeulemeester and Gareth Pugh finally got coordinating dragon tattoos. Meanwhile, the leg bomber strikes again and we’re still highlighting the hot outline. Now, follow the bell hop to the trends of Fall 2012. 

Jean Paul Gaultier Does (Diet) Coke

Edited by Lester Brathwaite

Coca-Cola has tapped Parisian couturier Jean Paul Gaultier as its new creative director, following in the heels of fellow cokehead Karl Lagerfeld. As the CD, Gaultier will have a role in advertising campaigns, package designs, online events and, more importantly, a role in a new series if tongue-in-soda-filled-cheek shorts for the fizz foundation.

9 Designed Umbrellas to Stick Out in the Rain

Edited by Jessica Lapidos

In a sea of solid umbrellas, you don’t need to be adding to the gloom of the rainy day. An umbrella with a sharp and artful design will make you smile as it keeps you dry. See 9 umbrellas that will change your colors and brighten the storm. 

Ferragamo Fights the 2:30 Feeling. Starbucks Helps

Edited by Jessica Lapidos

Drowning in your busy world with droopy eyes around now? This printastic editorial from DisMagazine just perked us right up. With more prints than all of Spring 2012 combined, two faceless ladies lay tied up in the busyness of layered silk prints from Pucci, Etro, Missoni, Jean Paul Gaultier, Ferragamo and more of our patterned favorites. The spectacle (and an iced coffee) will have your eyes wide open and ready to get back to WERQ.