- “You think gay people love Gaga? You should hear when a Robyn song comes on at a gay bar. Then it is fucking over.” Truer words have never been spoken. I’ve burned down several dancefloors to “Dancing On My Own” and have been practicing my backwards roll for “Call Your Girlfriend.” These and other alleged truths, courtesy of “The Secrets Gay Men Don’t Want Straight People to Know.” [Gawker]

- Fellow Greendale fans, rejoice! Community is returning after all. However, a fourth season is still up in the air. Because god knows we need more Whitney in our lives. [E!]

- Justin Bieber got a tattoo of his lord and savior Jesus Christ on his calf. Shortly after getting inked, the Biebs downed a 40, smashed it on the sidewalk, hopped in his low-rider and got high in the parking lot of a Taco Bell with his other cholo buds. [Huff Po]

- Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, née Kate Middleton may be having an 80s-themed 30th birthday party. Meaning Will can once again bust out his sweet dance moves to the delight of sassy black girls everywhere. [The Cut]

- Absolutely Fabulous finally returns this Sunday on the BBC. Get excited, Sweetie Dahling. [Vogue]

- Brad Goreski and Rachel Zoe still aren’t on great terms it seems, despite Brad’s olive branch to the Baby Skyler. Zoe made it perfectly clear, via a retweet that has since disappeared (so SUPER perfectly clear) that she wants It’s a Brad, Brad World to fall on its bespectacled face. [WWD]

- In addition to all things crotchless, American Apparel is now specializing in vintage scarves, including Yves Saint Laurent, Calvin Klein and Kenzo. [Racked]

- And why not shouldn’t AA class it up a bit? According to CEO/repeat sex offender Dov Charney, American’s getting “its groove back.” thanks to a recent influx of  consumer dollars. [Fashionista]

- Bridesmaids is snatching up trophies and nominations left and right, and while it seem ripe for a sequel, star and writer Kristen Wiig is not interested. But a sequel might happen, nonetheless, focusing on breakout star Melissa McCarthy‘s brash and ballsy character. Two words of advice: Evan Almighty. [NYT]

Emmanuelle Alt © Garance Doré

Emmanuelle Alt is writing her own ticket for VOGUE Paris. I was not expecting a fundamental change in the Editorial Direction being that she has been the Fashion Director of the magazine for over ten years and collaborating with Carine Roitfeld. Thus the assumption that there would be little change from the status quo. However, the April 2011 issue of VOGUE Paris gives a clear new direction; bye bye porno chic, provocation, unjustified nudity, welcome softness, lifestyle, casual clothing. Emmanuelle’s approach is more consensual and obviously more commercial, which the fashion customer might find more accessible.

I want to show in French Vogue more and more a lot of clothes … It’s a different point of view, but nobody gave me a mission to change it or make it more commercial. she stressed in her WWD’s interview

Her vision of fashion is also conditioned by the choice of photographer she has decided to collaborate with and thus don’t expect any radical changes in those she has already worked with.

I want to keep the quality, the photographers we work with—David Sims, Mert and Marcus, Mario Testino, and Bruce Weber. I don’t think there should be radical changes. The magazine should still be chic and sophisticated. VOGUE.com interview

There has been one huge surprise however… The Return of Hans Feurer in VOGUE Paris is great news and a welcome change.

Hans Feurer ©DR

Hans Feurer’s style is easily recognizable:

• Outdoor shoots, long lenses, grainy film aspect, blurred background, sharp on the model (bokeh effect), sunrise or sunset light and often with the introduction of back light and flare.

This style was in “VOGUE” in the 70′s and 80′s and has come back in to fashion since certain internet bloggers started to photograph street fashion a few years ago. The styling often associated with his photography is ethnic, tribal in wildly natural spaces. However, he can express himself in a more urban environment as he did recently in French VOGUE with Supermodel Anja Rubik.

Anja Rubik by Hans Feurer for VOGUE Paris - April 2011

Feurer, a highly renowned fashion photographer in the 70s and 80s, is Swiss born and studied photography in London. In the ’60s, he became a photographer for British Vogue, Vogue Paris, US Vogue, Marie Claire, French Elle… He photographed most of the major supermodels from Claudia Schiffer to Laetitia Casta with Yasmeen Ghauri, Christy Turlington… He launched Amber Valletta in French Elle Magazine.

Who do you dream to photograph?

- I had the chance to work with the most beautiful women in the world from Pat Cleveland, Christy Turlington to Stephanie Seymour… Kate Moss is the only one that I haven’t photographed. Excerpt of his interview in the Contributor Section of French VOGUE April 2011.

I would add “so Far”… , but I have the feeling that with his statement in the Contributor Section of the magazine, this omission will be repaired quickly enough.

Some of his archives

In the early 60′s, he was assisted by French Photographer Patrick Demarchelier. Hans Feurer is also renowned for his collaboration with Kenzo for several of their Ad Campaigns in the 70′s and 80′s and was well known for his shooting of lingerie and swimsuits in a beach environment. In 1974, he directed the famous Pirelli Calendar.

Over the past few years Hans Feurer is back on track with magazines the likes of Numéro, I-D and VOGUE China, etc…

I really appreciate the fact that Emmanuelle Alt went for the original “Real Deal” photographer rather than one of the numerous copies amongst the younger fashion photographers emulating his and Eddy Kohli‘s style.

DIM Advertising © Eddy Kohli

Watch more photos from Hans Feurer in VOGUE Paris – April 2011

Here is the video of the 2005 edition of the International Fashion Photography Festival in Cannes, France with interviews of Hans Feurer, Jean-Daniel Lorieux, Benjamin Kanarek, amongst others.

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American model Ben Hill Wilhelmina, Kult, Success, Why Not, Scoop features for Aigner Fall/Winter 2010/11 ad campaign.

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LINK LOVE:Paris Men’s Shows S/S 2011

At first her blog was called “la méchante” (the mean girl) but she switched to Eleonore Bridge because she’s clearly adorable.

How would you describe your style?

I love very feminine outfits, sometimes a bit childish. It’s because I consider fashion a game, I love playing with my wardrobe. I also have a lot of vintage things and accessorizes from my grandmother.  I also try to sometimes dress retro.

What sets you apart from the other style bloggers?

I don’t know… Maybe by not following all the trends, I don’t care if one day I’m wrong and have a “fashion faux pas” as we say in French, but who cares? It won’t kill me, I’d rather make mistakes than wear boring outfits.

I also take really good care of my pictures, I try to find beautiful places in Paris or in houses and apartments so it’s not just about the clothes: the place is really important.

How has your life changed since starting the blog?

I found my 2 lasts jobs through my blog and left my first career at L’Oréal where I was an interior architect. I now work a lot more but it’s great. I’m also learning photography for 2 years through my blog and I love it. I met a lot of really nice people from all over the world thanks to my blog.

Who are your Favorite designers?

Viktor & Rolf for their cartoon universe and Kenzo for the prints, and of course romantic and funny French designers like Sonia Rykiel, and Chloé.

Where do you like to shop in NYC?

When I went there I looooved Brooklyn and all the shops around Bedford (Williamsburg). The vintage stores are amazing there.

What do you like the most about NYC?
For fashion, I love being able to wear whatever I want, a mini skirt for example or a giant bow: nobody will care. In Paris, you would be like a clown and people would stare at you, fashion is not really fun in Paris, it’s really too serious. I love how New Yorkers dress up when they’re going out!

And of course, in New York I’m obsessed with the food, milk shakes and breakfasts and I really envy New Yorkers for their amazing Central Park!

What is your favorite item in your closet?

My leather jacket from Yves St Laurent, I bought it in a second hand store in Paris, it’s a unique piece from a fashion show. It’s perfect and has a story: the number of the outfit and name of the model.

Tell us about your love for Alice in Wonderland?

I loved the Disney cartoon and the strange world Alice discovers. It used to scare me when I was a little girl, but we all love fear! But this year Alice became a product and it’s just a shame…

What do you do for living (to make money)?

A lot of things, I used to be a furniture designer and interior architect but now I’m a web consultant, I write and take pictures for many websites, my job doesn’t have a name.

Pick 5 people, dead or alive, to have dinner with.

Lewis Carroll, Edgar Allan Poe, Helena Rubinstein, Jake Gyllenhaal and Audrey Hepburn.

Where do you see yourself in five years?

I don’t want to imagine, I don’t like when I know where I’m going. I like mystery, that’s more exciting!

We heard you have a wedding in the works, tell us about that?

You have five hours? No sincerely I can’t tell you about my wedding, it will be too long. I just want to say that I want people to have fun, that I love my fiancé more than people can imagine (we’re a 10 year old couple).

How will your blog change once you are married?

It won’t change, there will only be my wedding pictures:)

You often blog about other things besides fashion, what else fascinates you?

Photography, beautiful images. I can spend hours looking at beautiful pictures.

If you had one wish, what would it be?

Be happy, have fun and in good health for all my life!

Thanks Elodie.

Check out her blog here ( you can read it in English)

Check out more photos of Francisco Lachowski here!

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LINK LOVE: Fashion Copious

“I imagined a woman explorer who stopped in a Bertolucci movie, and I imagined her in these explorer-like military outfits from the desert, picking up local outfits and mixing them together in their own look.  When you think of the desert you think of sandy colors, like beige and gray, but then there is the brightness of the sun. In these times, I wanted to send a message of vibrancy.”

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1. Michael Lewis: Lewis is footwear’s best kept secret and has impressed the likes of Marc Jacobs at Louis Vuitton, Christopher Bailey at Burberry and Tom Ford at Gucci with his shoe-shaped talents – before recently stepping into the role of creative consultant at Kurt Geiger. He brings his own label collection to LFW for the first time this season.

Has an eye for: What women really want – fun yet luxurious, affordable shoes.

Is inspired by: “Early Kenzo and Russian fairytales.”

Shop it: Exclusively at Dover Street Market for autumn/winter 2009.

2. Michael van der Ham: The Dutch born designer’s Warhol art-inspired dresses caught the attention of more than one fashion insider during his autumn/winter 2009 Central St Martins show – for which he also scooped the L’Oreal Professional Award. Prior to this, the young impresario honed his talents with stints at Alexander McQueen and Sophia Kokosalaki.

Has an eye for: The eclectic – van der Ham’s mismatch approach to design ensures there’s never a dull moment.

Is inspired by: Women who aren’t afraid to be bold.

Will be: Showcasing as part of NEWGEN’s Ready-to-Wear exhibition at Somerset House.

3. Fred Butler: New kid on the block Fred began life as a set designer and prop maker before packing a style punch with her first jewellery collection of bold, bright and sculptural designs for autumn/winter 2009. Since then she has presented workshops at London’s Design Museum, guest lectured at the London College of Fashion and collaborated with Asos.com on their limited edition ‘Hit’ line.

Has an eye for: Creating “wearable sculpture,” by using graphic shapes, clashing colours and tactile forms.

Is inspired by: The unpredictable in the everyday.

Shop it: Online at Kabiri.co.uk this season.

4. Mark Fast: Since the success of the 28 year old Canadian’s Central St Martins graduate collection in 2007 (which was quickly snapped up by Browns Focus) the young designer has gone from strength to strength. His autumn/winter 2009 show featured a bold collection of black knitted body-con dresses, embellished with fringing and dramatic cut-out panels.

Has an eye for: Exquisite pieces that are contoured to the body.

Is inspired by: Finding innovative ways with knitwear.

Will be: Available from Browns Focus.

5. Eun Jeong: 2008′s Fashion Fringe winner, Eun Jeong leapt on the scene with a collection made entirely from white cotton lace. The Korean designer has since been working hard to develop her own label ‘1st element by hong eun jeong’.

Has an eye for: Neat pleats and effortless tailoring.

Is inspired by: Uniqueness in others.

Shop it: at Net-a-porter.com

6. Emilio de la Morena: Having trained as a sculptor in his native Spain before sharpening his fashion skills at Central St Martins in 2002, de la Morena’s designs are inspired by structural shapes and traditional Spanish artisan techniques.

Has an eye for: Fluid and feminine sculptural lines.

Is inspired by: The relationship between organic shapes and defined silhouettes.

Shop it: Online at Browns Focus.

7. Josh Goot: His sleek and monochromatic autumn/winter 2009 collection had London based Goot dubbed the new king of modernism, for his simple yet sophisticated use of black and white on shifts and neatly tailored suits.

Has an eye for: Colour blocking and clean lines.

Is inspired by: Human anatomy and abstract forms for spring/summer 2009.

Shop it: At Liberty.co.uk.

8. Mary Katrantzou: Since her fun graphic print collection for autumn/winter 2009, that featured dresses emblazoned with images of perfume bottles, we have not been able to shake the feeling that Katrantzou is going places. Having worked under fellow Greek, Sophia Kokosalaki and freelanced for Bill Blass, the young print designer also makes jewellery to complement her collections.

Has an eye for: Digital prints and bold, industrial jewellery.

Is inspired by: Antique perfume bottles and 18th century portraits for spring/summer 2010.

Shop it: At Browns Focus and Harvey Nichols.

9: Maria Francesca Pepe: With style insiders dipping into Pepe’s jewellery box for her hand-crafted Italian pieces to adorn their fashion pages – including Harper’s Bazaar – it is little wonder the designer already has a loyal following. You might have seen her designs embellishing the shows of Roksanda Illincic (S/S09 and A/W09), Emilio De La Morena (A/W09) and Louise Grey (A/W09), for which she designed a shoe collection.

Has an eye for: Chunky tubular necklaces made using old, handcrafted Italian techniques.

Is inspired by: Pieces that appeal to all tastes and ages.

Shop it: At Dover Street Market and the label’s own online store that launches this December.

Mfpepe.com.

10. Veryta: Designer and Fashion illustrator Tanya Ling brings her talents to the role of Creative Director of not-for-profit label Veryta, which appears for the first time this season. Launched with the backing of Yves Saint Laurent’s Stefano Pilati and Filippo Binaghi of Italian Silk manufacturer, Lorma, 10 percent of sales from the collection will go direct to children’s charities in India.

Is inspired by: Her native India.

Veryta.com

(Harper’s Bazaar U.K.)

If you ever think your going above and beyond to promote something, think again, I know I just did. In light of the new fragrance for women named Flower, Kenzo planted 200, 000 Poppy flowers in Toulouse, France! The art installation is set up in the center of Place du Capitole. After this we might just have to give Flower a try, I mean look at the effort people!

LINKAGE: Fashion Week Daily

Kinda like these, not sure yet, but for $40 bucks they’re super cute. Available in four different colors, cute with teeshirt dresses or shorts!

Buy them at ShopBop

Kenzo chose color for their Spring collection, and they did a great job in doing so. The bright mix of color combined with metallic accents and vibrant accessories makes this collection impossible to ignore. I’m just concerned about the practicality of their pieces. What do you think indies is this a “Spotted in the streets of Soho” collection, or a “wouldn’t be caught dead wearing” collection?

Gallery: Kenzo: Spring 2009 Collection

via Men’s Rag

Today is the day of crappy ads for S/S 09. Kenzo completely disappointed me this season with this series of trashy romance novel, badly Photoshopped advertisements. I don’t even know why you would want your brand’s clothing shown in this epically bad light. Time to get a new marketing team. FAIL.

Thanks to Fashion Copious for the horrendous eyesore of a photo.

Kenzo Takada, founder of Kenzo, is putting his Japanese inspired Paris pad on the market. After living in the house for twenty years, Kenzo is saying goodbye to his 1,300 square meter casa and Koi pond. Save your pennies Indies because your going to need every last one of them if you want to jump into a crib like this.

Thanks Brandish for the pics.

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Sipa Press / Rex Features ( 805123c ) Kenzo Takada at the fishpond of his house in Paris. Fashion Designer Kenzo Takada puts his house up for sale, Paris, France - 26 Sep 2008 Kenzo built the house himself and now, after almost 20 years in residence and several years of reflection, the Japanese fashion designer has decided to put the property on the market. He built the 1,300 square meter residence on the border of the Bastille and the Marais neighborhoods between 1987 and 1993.

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Sipa Press / Rex Features ( 805123d ) Kenzo Takada at his house in Paris. Fashion Designer Kenzo Takada puts his house up for sale, Paris, France - 26 Sep 2008 Kenzo built the house himself and now, after almost 20 years in residence and several years of reflection, the Japanese fashion designer has decided to put the property on the market. He built the 1,300 square meter residence on the border of the Bastille and the Marais neighborhoods between 1987 and 1993.

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Sipa Press / Rex Features ( 805123c ) Kenzo Takada at the fishpond of his house in Paris. Fashion Designer Kenzo Takada puts his house up for sale, Paris, France - 26 Sep 2008 Kenzo built the house himself and now, after almost 20 years in residence and several years of reflection, the Japanese fashion designer has decided to put the property on the market. He built the 1,300 square meter residence on the border of the Bastille and the Marais neighborhoods between 1987 and 1993.

I’m not sure where to start with this one. The vibes I’m getting are very Kenzo, but they are women’s Kenzo. It’s Garden of Eden meets Japanese hideaway with flowers engulfing the entire spread. The light is hitting the fog to create a very ethereal mood. The vine wrapped around the wide-eyed model is sensual, yet innocent. I very much like this ad, but I wonder how Kenzo’s desired target market will react. What do you think?