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Fei Fei Sun’s Guide to Shanghai and Designers to Watch

Jessica Lapidos — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 15:00:19 +0000

About three years ago, Fei Fei Sun was just a gal about China, hangin’ with her boyfriend in Shanghai. Several Paris Fashion Week video viewings later, and she’s got the bug to wear it all; to be there in it. Fortunately her razor sharp jawline and chameleon abilities have allowed just that and she skyrocketed her to the fashion stratosphere.. Her first season out, she walked 30 shows without knowing a lick of English. Which I suppose proves the point that you can get by on just your good looks (and in this case, polite, intuitive silence and a fearsome smize). If you turn the tables and find yourself in Shanghai without knowing a damn word in Chinese, check what Fei Fei Sun advises you eat, see and shop in her city.

[i-D Magazine, Fall 2011]

Beyoncé Gets Back to Her African Roots; Her Hair Roots However…

Lester Brathwaite — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 22:08:43 +0000

Queen of the World, Beyoncé, is getting in touch with her alleged African roots for French mag L’Officiel, by channeling Nigerian musician and human rights activist, Fela Kuti. This means African prints, African jewelry and of course the proud African tradition of black face.

The cover is part of L’Officiel‘s 90th anniversary celebration and B’s obsession with the Tony-award winning musical Fela!, which served as inspiration for her upcoming album.

It’s been almost 5 years since we saw Beyoncé as a black lady, lest we forget this scene from Dreamgirls:

I like when she re-explores a theme like “being black,” or “being fierce” or “acting.” Check out a quick video of the shoot below to get enticed for the cover (featuring La Knowles in that Gucci dress that’s been making the rounds for the past few months in every editorial under the sun) and B’s triumphant return to popdom.

Link Love: Jezebel

Nathalie Edenburg On The Cover Of L'Officiel Brazil

The Fashion Web — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 15:02:10 +0000

Photographed by Rodrigo Marques, via Way Model Blog.

LINK LOVE:Nathalie Edenburg On The Cover Of L'Officiel Brazil

PARTNER: JULIA // L'OFFICIEL HOMMES CHINA // JULY 2010

The Fashion Web — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 12:30:00 +0000

OPEN HIT//

Magazine // L'OFFICIEL HOMMES

Issue // JULY 2010

Photography // MILAN VUKMIROVIC

Model // JULIA STEGNER

LINK LOVE:JULIA // L'OFFICIEL HOMMES CHINA // JULY 2010

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SPREAD UM: Alexandra Zaharova and Ilya Plotnikov for L’Officiel

Rebecca Alexander — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 20:29:48 +0000

The July/August ‘09 issue of L’officiel showcased the designs of Alexandra Zaharova and Ilya Plotnikov whose dresses and accessories are completely made out of paper.

LINKAGE: Highsnobette Via Gradient.

MAG HAG Jesus Luz Continues to Prove His Worth

Saynt — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 14:57:45 +0000

For a second I was ready to write Jesus Luz off as a overglorified gold digging pool boy who serves no purpose other than to be Madonna’s hot rebound bitch. Wait, I still feel that way. This editorial proves nothing other than making it obvious that Jesus is only getting covers for being “Madonna’s New Love”. Congrats Jebus, you’re officially the male Amber Rose.

Jesus Luz and his tattoo are on the cover of Summer 09 L’Officiel Hommes.

Ph: Milan Vukmirovic. Ph from Made in Brazil, for more from the editorial, click here.

SOURCE: Bits and Bytes: Jesus Luz

MAG HAG: Covers Of Vogue UK, L’Officiel Brazil & Elle Dutch

Rebecca Alexander — Wed, 06 May 2009 18:00:00 +0000

1) A naked Natalia Vodianova by Mario Testino for Vogue UK June
2) Isabeli Fontana on the cover of L’Officiel Brazil May
3) Dutch Elle features Bette Frank in denim

LINKAGE: fashiongonerogue

SPREAD UM: L’Officiel March 2009

Kirby Marzec — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 22:58:40 +0000

It’s official, this is hands down my favorite editorial to ever hit a glossy page. Inspired by Katy Forgarty’s epic runway fall during Prada’s Spring 2009 show, Ivanho Harlim and Shysila by Novita collaboratively shot “Balancing Act,” turing heads to the art of the fall. I absolutely love the motion in these photos. Not only do readers get to see the movement of the clothing, the models actually look graceful! Oh, and this is an awesome perspective as opposed to the typical head on spread. Leave it up to L’Officiel to awe the fashion industry with their creative spreads!

GALLERY: SPREAD UM: L’Officiel March 2009

Thanks Fashion Copious!

SPREAD UM: Two Different Covers, One Louis Vuitton Outfit

Amanda Gabriele — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 13:00:30 +0000

I absolutely adore this look from the Louis Vuitton Spring 09 runway. One outfit styled two different ways for two different magazine covers is quite interesting. Julia Dunstall for the Febuary 09 issue of L’Occiciel is wearing the more understated version; solely the outfit sans accessories. Simple makeup and hair prove this look can stand on its own. Anna Selezneva for the Febuary 09 issue of Vogue Nippon looks like she walked right off the runway. Multiple necklaces and heavy bangles accessorize the look without making it seem cluttered. Damn I need this outfit!

Thanks to Fashion Copious for the photos.

Indies to Watch: Emma Maclaren

Kirby Marzec — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 20:28:00 +0000

She might not have the eerie, ghostlike look of Tanya Dziahileva or the the deer-face of Gemma Ward, but Emma Maclaren, the blonde hair, blue eyed babe isn’t just any girl. For starters, this 17-year-old British model has more agencies than the typical top model. With bookers in London, New York, Paris and Milan, Maclaren’s career has skyrocketed, especially during 2008′s New York Fashion Week. Maclaren made her runway debut walking for designers like Marc Jacobs, Jill Sander and Givenchy and will be featured in November’s British Glamour and on the cover for December’s issue of L’Officiel. People might call her “generic-looking,” but this girl has got something that the other slender, blonde giants don’t have!

Thanks NY Mag and The Fashion Spot!