Lakshmi Menon

SPREAD: ‘Making Waves’ by Patrick Demarchelier for Allure Magazine Oct 09

Fashion Indie September 24 at 5:25 | Comments

“My dog, Puffy. The dog is the perfect portrait subject. He doesn’t pose. He isn’t aware of the camera.” -Patrick Demarchelier’s answer to the question “Your favorite portrait?” asked by Time Magazine for “10 Questions For Patrick Demarchelier

Cameron Russell, Du Juan, Lakshmi Menon, Abbey Lee Kershaw, Bianca Balti and Constance Jablonski are the 6 stars of a beauty editorial titled “Making Waves” in Allure Magazine’s October 09 issue. Shot by legendary photography phenom Patrick Demarchelier, the photos are FIERCE. The hairstyles (the real stars of the editorial) and makeup are reminiscent of the 80s. One of the beauties sporting loose curls reminds me of the “The Breck Girl” while another has Jessica Rabbit-esque waves. The makeup is bold and bright, just how I like it. Overall a fabulous spread…

MAG HAG: Dazed & Confused April Issue

Rebecca Alexander, Editor March 23 at 11:46 | Comments

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Inspired by the ancient civilizations referenced in the Spring/Summer 09 Collections, Dazed & Confused this month summons ‘Divine Power’ and sets about channeling everything that is awe-inspiringly ancient and majestic about the worlds of fashion, art, music and film at the moment.

Model of the moment Lakshmi, creative director Nicola Formichetti and photographer Josh Olins combine their godlike touch to create this issue’s highly dramatic cover shoot, while fashion editor Katie Shillingford even gained access to the inner circle of Stonehenge for her unprecedented shoot with photographer Mel Bles. Acclaimed photographer Ellen Von Unwerth meanwhile makes for the town of Bedrock in her Flintstones-inspired shoot with stylist Joanna Schlenzka.

Above text via the press release

ADDICT: Givenchy S/S 09

Daniel Saynt, Editor-In-Chief January 13 at 7:44 | Comments

givenchy s/s 09 ads

Just like that girls, just do those squat thrust, 1 and 2 and 1 and 2. Shake what Madonna gave ya. Extend, YEAH!!! COME ON GIRLS!!! YOU”VE GOT FOUR WEEKS TILL FASHION WEEK and YOU’RE ALL LOOKING LIKE A TOTAL GEMMAS!!!