Ever since the Fall 2007 Chanel show crimped hair has turned from a cruel form of torture I used to put my Barbie dolls through into something I really really want to regard as chic. You may disagree but you have to admit it looks pretty damn good on Jane from Sea of Shoes and Kathrin Thormann in this editorial. “Alien”, the name of this spread, seems like a subdued hint that I should shut up, that crimped hair is a bad idea that should stay away from planet earth. I’m choosing to ignore that hint.

GALLERY: Alien

SOURCE: Fashion Gone Rogue

Here is the spread from the latest, and LAST, issue of Mixte Mag, featuring model Kendra Spears, shot by photographer Paul Empson, and appropriately titled ‘Arizona Dream.’

Not my fave spread from Mixte, the dessert seems to swallow the model and the clothing, and even though ‘Arizona’ makes for a beautiful background, this spread should have been featured in National Geographic.

It’s hard to believe that  Mixte, a French niche magazine, with such exquisite spreads is folding after the release of its June issue. Shot by Paul Empson, “Arizona Dream,” Mixte’s second to last spread, is one of their best, a perfect combination of south of the border fashions and natural scenery. While many aren’t fond of the clashy-garment editorials, I’m completely eating this one up, loving the layers and visible texture. To be honest, Kendra Spears wouldn’t have been my model of choice for this spread. Call me literal, but I think this spread needs a bit more of an ethnic look to tie it all together. 

GALLERY: SPREAD UM: “Arizona Dream” Mixte May 2009

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