Edited by Lester Brathwaite
Whether its supermodels posing on the sleeve, renowned photographers behind the lens or just rock stars banging anything that catwalks, music and fashion have long been intimate bedfellows. Here, 30 iconic album covers with a delightfully high fashion twist.
Edited by Jessica Lapidos
I’m experiencing several strange emotions when I look at this Max Kibardin creation. I’m tickled pink and yet afraid to touch. The studs (rhinestones?) raise a brow, but the sea-creature-like tines spike my interest.
Edited by Amanda Gabriele
Okay just kidding. But FashionIndie does have a newfound love for Instagram, the super popular mobile app that makes every rando with a smartphone the next Patrick Demarchelier. See some of our skills after the jump.
Edited by Jessica Lapidos
The sharpest of voyeurs prowl, lens aloft, scanning the sea of people for a glimmer of something divine. A being that emerges from the darkness in illustrious opposition. The great search is for those who enlighten the eye’s mind. The result of such a thorough hunt equals images that bring crisp covetable style to eyes across the planet. This week, the pool shrinks; the purveyors of style are gathered in one spot. For street style photographers, it’s like shooting fish in a barrel.
Edited by Lester Brathwaite
LOOKBOOKS contributor Stacey Cunningham helms the regular feature, Kit & Kaboodle, taking a look at what makes stylists tick and keeps them sane. This week she profiled one of the busiest and most successful stylists in the industry, one Ms. Mary Alice Stephenson:
Edited by Lester Brathwaite
Over in the no-man’s land known as The Armory on the far east side of Manhattan, media from around the world gathered for the official launch of the 2012 Pirelli Calendar. Photographer Mario Sorrenti and models Natasha Poly, Joan Smalls, Isabeli Fontana and actress Rinko Kikuchi were also on hand to fête the 39th edition of the portfolio.
Edited by Lester Brathwaite
FashionIndie‘s sassbot intern one Ms. Jorge Bello interviewed celebrity hair stylist Patrick Melville for our sister site, Lookbooks.com. Melville’s credentials are numerous and he offers five holiday hairstyles to greet the season.
Edited by Lester Brathwaite
Richard Guaty was doing double-duty for FashionIndie and our sister site Lookbooks during Fashion Week: getting yelled at by Lindsay Lohan; sneaking backstage and getting yelled at by producers; missing deadlines and getting yelled at by me. In short, he put in werq. But the results are more than worth it! Check out some of the amazing shots Richard captured around town:
Edited by Lester Brathwaite
Seat-buddies Nicki Minaj and Anna Wintour have a lot in common; they’re both strong black women; they both know what it’s like to deal with haters; and they’re both obsessed with fashion. La Wintour seems to be sizing up Nicki…perhaps for an upcoming cover of Vogue?
Edited by Lester Brathwaite
Now that we’ve told you what to wear to ascend the ladder of streetstyle success, you’re going to need to know how to pose for the flurry of photos surely coming your way. As a certified model coach — not to brag but I graduated summa cum tranny from RuPaul’s Drag U — I feel it’s my place — nay, duty — nay, obligation! – to teach the children how to properly turn it out on the streets. Pencil skirts at the ready, let the lesson begin!
