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The Good, the Bad and the Kate Moss, Barney’s Going Bankrupt? and Calvin Klein Donates a Few Mil to FIT

Lester Brathwaite — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:38:24 +0000

- For W‘s March issue, Steven Klein explores the light and dark side of Kate Moss . Hint, there’s not much of a difference between the two. [W]

- Andrej Pejic perfected his tuck to model a bikini on a rooftop in New York. All in a gay’s work. [Telegraph]

- Wet Hot American Summer 2. Happening. Get into it. [Huff Po]

- Is Barneys broke? The luxury retailer is having some fairly public money woes. Hey, the recession has hit us all in considerable ways. [WWD]

- Seems like I wasn’t the only one who had a rough night. But in all fairness, I didn’t get stuck in an elevator. But then again, I didn’t get to see Chaka Khan. You take the good with the bad, kids. [Racked]

- A history of the front row at fashion shows proves that celebrities have and will always take precedence. See Babs Streisand resigning Richard Avedon to the second row at Chanel in 1960. [The Cut]

- Calvin Klein, class of 1963 donated $2 million to FIT, the biggest donation from an alumnus in the school’s history. [WWD]

Shirtless Boys and Lara Stone’s Girls Star in New Calvin Klein Ads

Lester Brathwaite — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 22:01:17 +0000

As expected, Calvin Klein trots out Lara Stone once again for its spring 2012 Jeans campaign. And as expected, Lara trots out her impressive rack, going topless alongside newcomer Matthew Terry in the steamy ads shot in St. Barts by leading lensmen Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott. Meanwhile, Terry also stripped down with fellow professional hunks Myles Crosby, Arran Sly and Chris Garavaglia for Calvin Klein Underwear with the legendary Steven Klein capturing the copious flesh on display in Joshua Tree. If all the six packs don’t strike your fancy, the brilliant hues surely will.

Madonna Vogues for Harper’s Bazaar

Lester Brathwaite — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 13:02:55 +0000

We haven’t had a good Madonna cover story in a while, but then again the Material Diva has been too busy getting sued, adopting kids, making critically-lambasted movies, robbing cradles and smelling up the joint to pay attention to her newsstand following. But truth be told, Madge is one of the best editorial gals in the business — be it model, actress, singer, or what-have-you. Just take a look at her epic portfolios with Steven Klein for W. For Harper’s Bazaar‘s December issue, Tom Munro captures the icon with her W.E. leading lady, Andrea Riseborough, with styling from Arianne Phillips.

Madonna also opens up to HB‘s Naomi Wolf about motherhood, womanhood, growing up and growing older:

“The other day, I was out on the street with Lourdes. She wasn’t feeling well and had a fever. She was wearing her tracksuit bottoms and her T-shirt, and she turned around and was like, ‘Ugh, there’s a paparazzi, and I look like shit!’ I felt for her because, you know, I thought, this is an extra layer. It’s already a challenge to have a teenager, then to have a teenager in New York City, and on top of that, she’s the daughter of someone famous. It’s a lot. I’m aware of it, and I constantly find myself apologizing for it. But it also provokes many discussions with us about what’s real and what isn’t real.”

“I think that the world is not comfortable with female sexuality. It’s always coming from a male point of view, and a woman is being objectified by a man — and even women are comfortable with that. But when a woman does it, ironically, women are uncomfortable with it. I think a lot of that has to do with conditioning…When women are perceived as powerful and doing something they aren’t supposed to be doing, they are often portrayed as sexual predators.”

“For some reason, I feel like I never left high school, because I still feel that if you don’t fit in, you’re going to get your ass kicked,” she says. “That hasn’t really changed for me. I’ve always been acutely aware of differences and the way you are supposed to act if you want to be popular.”

“I find whenever someone writes anything about me, my age is right after my name[," says Madonna, 252]. “It’s almost like they’re saying, ‘Here she is, but remember she’s this age, so she’s not that relevant anymore.’ Or ‘Let’s punish her by reminding her and everyone else.’ When you put someone’s age down, you’re limiting them.”

A wise poetess once told me age ain’t nothin’ but a number. Madonna could be 800 years old — and there’s no proof that she isn’t — but that train’s gonna keep on chugging whether you’re at the station or not. [Harper's Bazaar]

Lady Gaga Covers Visionaire 61, Officially the World’s Largest Magazine

Lester Brathwaite — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 12:32:21 +0000

Flopping onto Visionaire #61′s 5 ft x 7ft cover — front and back — is an oil-slicked, mermaid-tailed Lady Gaga, photographed by Inez and Vinoodh. The issue is certified by Guinness — and we’re not talking Daphne — as the world’s largest magazine.

The deluxe 5×7 edition runs a cool $1500 but if you don’t feel like breaking the bank, the standard edition — at 3 ft x 5 ft — is only a measly $375. The historic issue features work from Bruce Weber, the Stevens (Klein and Meisel), Mario Sorrenti, Karl Lagerfeld and a cadre of other artists and photographers given, as Visionaire puts it, “the forum to take their visions to a massive scale.”

So who wants to go halfsies on the deluxe edition? The standard edition is nice and all, but since the theme of the issue is “Larger than Life,” you might as well go big or go home. [Visionaire]

Rafael Nadal Strips Down for Armani. You’re Welcome.

Amanda Gabriele — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 17:10:23 +0000

Tennis hottie Rafael Nadal continues to show it off in something more than a Nike tank top. Obviously Armani is happy with his previous performance because they asked him to star in the Autumn/Winter 2011 advertising campaign for Armani Jeans and Emporio Armani Underwear. Nadal shows us his athletic skills as he sprints through an empty parking garage, stripping off a tuxedo in the process. Find out what happens next in the short film by Steven Klein.

To learn more about the campaign, visit Armani.com.

Upside Down You’re Turning Me!: Steven Klein for Vogue Italia

Lester Brathwaite — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 18:36:31 +0000

Up. Side. Down. Boy you turn me. In. Side. Out. And. Round and round. Diana Ross usually plays in my head as a matter of course, but her 1980 comeback hit was blasting at full volume as I perused Steven Klein‘s visually-striking editorial for Vogue Italia, “A Point of View.”

Draped in a dark palette of mostly blacks and navy blues with the occasional neon hair statement, Klein is channeling a little film noir by way of Alfred Hitchcock — Vertigo especially comes to mind…for obvious reasons.

Amber Valletta Is Literally 120 Years Old

Lester Brathwaite — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 14:00:08 +0000

With the aid of some expert make-up and prosthetics, supermodel Amber Valletta gets buried in the sands of time, aging 100 years — and looking impossibly chic along the way — in Steven Klein‘s brilliant editorial for W, “One for the Ages.”

Hands down my favorite spread so far in this, the September issue season, Klein, Valletta and Edward Enninful envision an eternal heroine and her struggles over the course of a century, featuring looks by Chanel, John Galliano, Miu Miu, Dolce & Gabbana, Prada, Gucci, Salvatore Ferragamo, Tom Ford, Givenchy and Alexander McQueen.

“September 29, 1929: A month before the stock market’s Black Tuesday, our heroine’s opium-tinged 29th-birthday party in the Blue Room rolls on.”

Steven Klein Goes Down To Brazil

McArthur Joseph — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 16:45:05 +0000

As part of the fifth edition Iguatemi Photo Series, contemporary fashion photographer Steven Klein will exhibit a selection of 60 works at MuBE in Brazil.

Justin Timberlake

Fashion producer Chico Lowndes curated the exhibition that will feature 30 large-scale works and 30 original Polaroid shots from Klein’s collection. Among the pieces include images of Madonna, Brad Pitt & Angelina Jolie, Tom Ford, and Justin Timberlake.

The Iguatemi Photo Series is a cultural initiative sponsored by Iguatemi Sao Paulo and part of the largest chain of luxury shopping centers across Brazil, that aims to present the public with photography that goes beyond their typical mindset. on. Iguatemi Photo Series at MuBE has previously sponsored works by artists such as Guy Bourdin, David LaChapelle, & John Rankin.

The exhibition will run from Aug 11^th-28^th.

Keep reading for more featured pictures of Mr. Klein’s work.

Vogue August Editorial In Bloom

Megan Turley — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 17:00:56 +0000

Forbidden love, over-saturation, and Marc Jacobs, oh my! This whimsical spread in Vogue for their August issue had us all sighing in wonderment. Raquel Zimmermann captivates in Givenchy, Mary Katrantzou and more, followed by a mysterious would-be paramour. The shoot was photographed by Steven Klein and styled by fashion editor Camilla Nickerson.

Jump down the rabbit hole and into fashion wonderland with the rest of the shots from this spread, below.

Rihanna Gets Extreme For Vogue Italia

Megan Turley — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 17:10:50 +0000

Following the announcement that Rihanna will be Vogue Italia‘s “Woman of the Year,” FashionIndie put together this retrospective from her last shoot with the Italian mag, with her looking weirdly like Victoria Beckham for their September 2009 issue.The editorial shot by Steven Klein is entitled “Extreme Couture,” and we would expect nothing less from Rihanna. Bondage, sparkle pasties, pouring water out of back packs – it’s all there.

The new article from this year’s magazine calls her the “jewel in the crown of Jay-Z‘s stable” (Stable? Let’s not even get started on the fact that crowns and horses have nothing to do with each other), and also drops her full name, uddenly we’re glad that she went with her middle name. Two Robyn‘s with amazing music careers would just get a too confusing.

The magazine refers to her as an “independent, energetic fighting spirit” and claims that ”she is currently the undisputed best contender to the role of queen of pop. You might wonder – wasn’t that supposed to be Lady Gaga‘s title? Not quite.” Them’s fighting words, Franca.

Strange article aside, Rihanna‘s black and white editorial from last year is still as fierce as she is, and we’re loving it.

I’m Ready for My Close-Up, Mr. Testino: The 10 Most Editorial Actresses

Lester Brathwaite — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 16:00:06 +0000

Anna Wintour has been credited/blamed/lauded/criticized for the current proliferation of celebrity-driven magazine covers of the past 15 years or so. Love it or hate it, a model has a better chance winning a Pulitzer than landing a U.S. Vogue cover — with a few notable exceptions. While stars are rightfully and contractually beautiful, however, not all of them can cut the couture mustard. Then there are those ladies who love the camera and the camera is kind of obsessed with them. Here, the 10 actresses who give the best editorial — and give models a run for their money — are given the countdown treatment.

Tilda givin’ a little twist in Another by Craig McDean.

1. Tilda Swinton

One of the most striking women in film, on the red carpet and in fashion spreads, look no further for Swinton’s editorial excellence than this month’s W.

Masculin/feminin by Tim Walker.

An Asexual Sex Magazine: For the Distinguished Perv in All of Us

Lester Brathwaite — Thu, 26 May 2011 11:43:32 +0000

Richardson is not — according to founder, stylist Andrew Richardson – a porn magazine: “We like to call it a sex magazine. We recontextualize sex; we’re analytical about it. Richardson isn’t about coming. Which is the point of porn.” Here I thought the point of porn was that sex, much like everything, is better with a camera around.

Richardson goes on to explain that the point of Richardson is stimulation: “Not orgasm stimulation, but stimulating debate. It’s like an asexual sex magazine.” That may seem a little oxymoronic, but there’s nothing less sexy than analyzing sex…which is exactly why I forbid talking before, during, or after it.

Last published eight years ago, Richardson is a labor of love for the stylist who refuses to compromise on quality or his vision. But though the mag is highly sexual in nature, Richardson thinks the “porny” trend in fashion magazines has “peaked”:

“I think people began leaning on sexuality as a way to make the images exciting, in an environment where there wasn’t as much room to be creative with the fashion. I get the sense that trend has peaked. We were in a time of excess, and now we’ve entered the era of sobriety. Everyone’s buttoning up.”

That’s a little disheartening. Carine Roitfeld leaves Vogue Paris and suddenly everyone’s tucking away their nipple shots? Well, everyone except Andrew Richardson, noted purveyor of sex, dapper gentleman and lover of pussy:

[Style.com]

Between the Spreads: Amber Valletta Is a Woman on the Verge of a Vogue Breakdown

Lester Brathwaite — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 18:24:29 +0000

Amber Valletta graces two Vogue editorials this month, one for Anna‘s American edition and another for Franca‘s Italian. For both, Amber plays what seems a woman barely able to cope with all this damn beauty — something with which I can certainly sympathize.

The main difference between the spreads is the presence of Amber’s son, Auden, thus confirming the American belief that children ruin your life and leave you a husk of a human being. The Italians, the story tells me, romp around their empty home with bigger hair and more dramatic eye make-up, struggling with their addiction to wine and moody cinema.

Steven Klein brings Amber’s desperation to light for U.S. Vogue with the help of stylist Camilla Nickerson, while her ten-year-old son proves the fierce fruit does not fall far from the supermodel tree. Across the pond, Craig McDean lenses Amber solo, benefiting from Edward Enninful‘s routinely amazing styling.

The two spreads are different and strong enough to stand on their own, but with Gisele and Britt Maren appearing in the same dress on the covers of Vogue Paris and Germany, respectively, I can’t help but wonder…

Are there too many Vogues?

I mean, in honesty, I can do with only the following five: Vogue Italia (the best), Vogue Paris (giving Alt a chance), Vogue Nippon (amazing editorials), U.S. Vogue (the glue that holds the family together) and Vogue Russia (because of this).

The others can shutter for all I care. And yes, I am referring to British Vogue — I don’t really care for it, despite Kate Winslet‘s recent stunner of a cover.

Anyway, check out the editorials below, try to see any comparisons and catch the rest of the photos on Lookbooks!

Photos: Fashiontography

This Is What Every Men’s Magazine Cover Should Be

Lester Brathwaite — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 12:00:35 +0000

A striking, emaciated Asian hunching in a drop-crotch pant and opera glove. Daisuke Ueda covers Vogue Hommes Japan‘s “Eastern Promise” issue – out March 10th – shot by Steven Klein and styled by Nicola Formichetti — prompting me to ask, who else is excited for the Mugler show today?! If not, here’s a potential reason to get your shit together: Lady Gaga is not only the show’s musical director but is also making her runway debut as a model and previewing her new song, “Government Hooker.”

Okay, so: A.) It’s great that Gags and Formichetti have helped each other basically take over the world. B.) This is an example of some amazing marketing. And C.) Dead.

Photo: Nicola Formichetti’s Blog!!

Sidebar: “Government Hooker”?

Between the Spreads: Settling the Rihanna-Ciara Twitter War

Lester Brathwaite — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 12:00:00 +0000

The Twitterverse was all…a-twitter this weekend over the 5-minute war launched between two titanesses of R&B, Ciara and Rihanna. The fur went flying after Ciara paid a visit with Joan Rivers on E!’s Fashion Police and mentioned a recent unpleasant encounter she had with RiRi. Then Rihanna set out to prove how unpleasant she can really be, in 140 characters or less.

@rihanna: My bad ci, did I 4get to tip u? #howrudeofme

[@LesFabian: Ouch. #bitch]

@rihanna: U gangsta huh? Haaa

@ciara: Trust me Rihanna you don’t want to see me on or off the stage.

@rihanna: Good luck with bookin that stage u speak of

[@LesFabian: Oh snap! #BURN]

@ciara: pure comedy…

[@LesFabian: #nocomeback]

@rihanna: Ciara baby, I love u girl! U hurt my feelings real bad on TV! I’m heartbroken! That’s y I retaliated this way! So sorry!

[@LesFabian: How...sweet... #lyingherfaceoff]

@ciara: Rhi, u know its always been love since day 1! Doing shows and everything. You threw me off in that party! Apology accepted. Let’s chat in person.

[@LesFabian: Translation: Bitch, wait til I twist my fingers through that troll doll hair. #illcutabitch]

Things have calmed down dramatically since then, but whenever divas duel it out in the public arena, there is an inevitable choosing of sides and bitter argument over who’s better, blah, blah blah.

Well, since I live for these moments, I’ve decided the only logical way to determine who is the baddest bitch on the block (clearly not including Beyoncé who could blink and take out both of them) is to compare both RiRi’s and CiCi’s editorials from European Vogues…naturally.

Rihanna covered Vogue Italia‘s special couture supplement in 2009, shot by the incredible Steven Klein and styled by Patti Wilson:

Then last year, Givenchy creative director Riccardo Tisci styled Ciara for a Vogue Paris shoot with the dynamic duo of Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott.

For me, the answer is clear. Ciara’s editorial easily trumps Rihanna’s, achieving a poetic and sensual beauty that’s more effective than the hard, technical sexuality of the Klein shoot. Which is not to say that both spreads aren’t great, but Ciara possesses a grace and classic beauty that makes her actually look like a model and not just a moonlighting popstar in it for some free couture.

Plus, she totally gets extra points because Riccardo said this about her:

“Ciara is like a black Betty Page. A very refined hip hop queen. Although she is American, she has a sort of European class, a Parisian chic.”

Musing for Givenchy beats out openly stealing from David LaChappelle any day of the week.

Naked Male Model Overload (NSFW, duh)

Lester Brathwaite — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 14:52:45 +0000

It seems like photographers, editors and stylists have slipped on their galoshes and waded through the archives of my wet dreams what with all the naked (and semi-naked) male models running rampant in editorials these days. We’re talking full frontal, kids. Follow the jump for a sampling of the best of the beauties.

VMAN Model Citizens

Hercules Magazine gives us the goods, courtesy of Nicola Formichetti and Mariano Vivanco. You may have seen the video (if not, what are you waiting for?), but the photos are equally as hot. And feature just as much naked Amanda Lepore.

Peek-a-boo, guess who? it’s Sessilee Lopez ensconced amongst all that man jock. Lucky tranny.

Always a lady, Madame Lepore keeps her heels on.

Next up we have Nils Butler, lensed by the legendary Steven Klein for Vogue Paris.

Glad to see he’s not afraid to show a little tail. Rimshot!

Next up we have Indonesian escort personal trainer Zaidan photographed by Arno Roca, who apparently doesn’t believe in good lighting.

Seriously, can we shed a little light on this business, I can barely see what’s going on here.

And last, but certainly not least, Andrew Stetson and Chad White in their underwear.

Thank god Chad is so hot or his sneakers would totally kill the vibe.

I like to end it on a classy note. Happy ogling!

P.S. Looky look what I found. VMAN‘s winter issue is out November 11th, featuring the world’s best male models and here’s a little behind the scenes video.

It may not be Wednesday but it sure as hell feels like Hump Day.

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GQ STYLE UK | MICH NORRIS by STEVEN KLEIN

The Fashion Web — Tue, 28 Sep 2010 19:12:09 +0000

Dressed by David Bradshaw, groomed by Eugene Souleiman & Mark Carasquillo, Mich Norris poses for photographer Steven Klein in “Factory Boy”, a Calvin Klein Collection dedicated spread for the current issue of GQ Style UK . View more of ” GQ STYLE UK | MICH NORRIS by STEVEN KLEIN “…

LINK:http://www.yvymag.com/2010/09/mich-norris-steven-klein/

Lara Stone Covers Vogue Paris’ October Issue

lookbooks — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 20:22:36 +0000

The frenzy of September issues now over, it’s time to concentrate on what’s set to be the year’s biggest fashion extravaganza: Vogue Paris ‘ 90th anniversary October issue . A hefty 624 pages–276 of which are ads–of new editorials (shot by Mario Sorrenti , David Sims , Terry Richardson , Steven Klein , Hedi…

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Exclusive Photos on the Set of Madonna’s New Movie

lookbooks — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 16:00:32 +0000

Just when we thought Madonna had shocked us for the last time- she goes and co-writes a movie… which she is currently directing. The film, W.E. , features Abby Cornish who plays a socialite caught up in a affair with James D’Arcy , who plays King Edward III.?…

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Snapshot : Liya Kebede by Steven Klein

The Fashion Web — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 08:47:35 +0000

Liya Kebede by Steven Klein

Snapshot is a section featuring fashionable, memorable moments. No words, just an image. Enjoy..and discuss!

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Visionaire Honors McQueen

McArthur Joseph — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 17:14:52 +0000

In the spirit of Lee Alexander McQueen, contributors including Lady Gaga, Nick Knight, Steven Klein, Mario Sorrenti, David Sims, Mario Testino, Sean Ellis, and Sebastian Faena, share images inspired by bountiful creativity.

The collection of images are also printed on paper embedded with wildflower seeds so that they could be planted and actually blossom. The case is wrapped in a McQueen metalized brocade from his Spring/Summer 2010 show. Make sure you get one now because there are only 1500 copies . Click here to guarantee your copy.

Visionaire No. 58 Spirit

The Fashion Web — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 03:22:15 +0000

The new Visionaire No. 58 Spirit book is bound to be a collector’s item. Designed as a tribute to the late Lee Alexander McQueen, the special book flaunts contributions from Steven Klein, Mario Sorrenti, Nick Knight, Lady Gaga, Steven Meisel, Mario Testino, David Sims, Inez & Vinoodh, Sean Ellis, and Sebastian Faena. And there's a twist… The images are printed on paper that is embedded with wildflower seeds. If you plant it, water it, and give it sun, the pages of the book blossom! With a limited edition of 1500 copies only, you better order yours while you can. Spirit is available at Visionaire for $295, and on Amazon for $265.50 with a 10% discount.

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PARTNER: DOLCE & GABBANA F/W 10/11 | MADONNA & MAX SCHNEIDER by STEVEN KLEIN

The Fashion Web — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 02:15:39 +0000

Dolce & Gabbana Fall/Winter 2010-2011 ad campaign is out with a stunning black and white set captured by Steven Klein featuring Madonna and 17 years old model Max Schneider.

source: Absolutament Madonna

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Madonna and Max Schneider for Dolce & Gabbana

The Fashion Web — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 18:28:30 +0000

Ad Campaign: Dolce & Gabbana
Season: Fall Winter 2010.11
Models: Madonna + Max Schneider
Photographer: Steven Klein
Website: www.dolcegabbana.com
Yes his name is Max Schneider he is a 17-year-old and a senior at performing arts school, cheers Madge. Continue for one more under the jump:

LINK LOVE:Madonna and Max Schneider for Dolce & Gabbana

CALVIN KLEIN COLLECTION FW 10/11 | DAVID AGBODJI by STEVEN KLEIN roundII

The Fashion Web — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 19:56:00 +0000

More images from Calvin Klein Collection Fall/Winter 2010/11 ad campaign with David Agbodji Re:Quest by Steven Klein. See the first image released here.

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ADDICT: Adam Senn From ‘The City’ Does Dolce & Gabbana Fall 2010

Annabelle Cheesecake, Parisian Princess — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 17:22:08 +0000

Gallery: Dolce & Gabanna Autumn / Fall 2010

Here are the new Dolce & Gabbana ads and they are full of Italian clichés: macho hot guys, coffee and couture. We also recognized Adam Senn the model/actor/restaurant owner From The City. They also feature Arthur Kulkov, Evandro Soldati, Noah Mills & Sam Webb.

30 PHOTOS TO PROVE SEX + VIOLENCE = STEVEN KLEIN

Saynt — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 15:05:47 +0000

Let’s just call it the theory of Kleinitivity.

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W Magazine Editorial Inspires Lady Gaga ‘Alejandro’

Rebecca Alexander — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 19:20:28 +0000

Lara Stone’s W Magazine spread, from September 2009, shot by Steven Klein obviously inspired his video for Lady Gaga’s Alejandro. Watch the video here.

The rest of the images on Fashion Copious

Official Lady Gaga Alejandro Music Video by Steven Klein

Saynt — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 16:15:37 +0000

VIDEO: http://www.theyenvy.us/video/lady-gaga-alejandro-by-steven

FUCKING EPIC!!! Full breakdown of all the amazing fashion following soon.

Visionaire McQueen Tribute to Feature Sound Clip by Lady Gaga

Saynt — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 12:45:27 +0000

I’m just hoping I hear “Rah-rah-ah-ah-ah, Roma, Roma-ma, GaGa, ooh la la, Want your bad romance” with every page turn.

The latest Visionaire will be a limited-edition (only 1,500 copies will be printed), pricey (cost is $295, though I imagine it going up at auction) tribute to the late Alexander McQueen, which will feature contributing artists Nick Knight, Lady Gaga, Mario Testino, Steven Klein, Mario Sorrenti, Steven Meisel, Inez Van Lamsweerde & Vinoodh Matadin, David Sims, Sean Ellis, and Sebastian Faena.

Click Here for an exclusive first look at the issue.

The tome has revealed that Lady Gaga’s contribution will come in the form of a sound clip that can be played from the magazine. Definitely one of the publications most ambitious tributes, we’re really looking forward to getting to hear what Lady Gaga has to say about the artist that was McQueen.

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STATUS Q: Bags and Babes

Rachel Khona, Q Model Booker — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 14:18:54 +0000

Omigoodness what an exciting morning! First of all one of my fave bag designers Hayden Harnett sent me this super cute bag. Love it! With it’s olive green suede and deep purple trim it’s pretty unique and different than my staple black and beige bags. Keep reading…

Plus it has lots of little pockets so I can have a separate pocket for my phone, my ipod, and my lipgloss and mini vial of Angel perfume. The best part it was FREE! I love my job!!

On the women’s board, our new face Yuliya just arrived. She recently shot the Paul Smith campaign in London. Can’t wait to see what she does here!

Over on the men’s board Vinicius our hot Brazilian boy just got booked for the new Dolce & Gabbana campaign shooting with Steven Klein. Will Madge be in it? Will Vini be Madonna’s new boy toy? It’s all top secret but I guess we’ll soon find out!”

Lee Alexander McQueen by Steven Klein for Vogue April 2010

Rebecca Alexander — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 17:17:39 +0000

Vogue did a tribute to Lee Alexander McQueen with an editorial shot by Steven Klein.

Images via Homotography

SPREAD: Jennifer Aniston and Gerard Butler for W Magazine

Rebecca Alexander — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 22:54:44 +0000

As if the commercials for ‘Bounty Hunter’ aren’t annoying enough, now Jennifer Aniston and Gerard Butler attempt attracting the fashion market by posing for this spread in the April issue of W Magazine. Good job Steven Klein for making them look less like clueless celebrities and more like photoshoped models.

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ADDICT: Eva Mendes for Calvin Klein Jeans Spring/Summer 2010

Rebecca Alexander — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 15:15:25 +0000

Eva Mendes and Jamie Dornan star in another sexy Calvin Klein ad, shot by Steven Klein.

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THE MAN WHO COPIED STEVEN KLEIN by Navo

Lope Navo, Photographer — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 23:52:09 +0000

A message from Daniel Saynt, “Attention idiotic bloggers of the world. Taking a photo of a beat up man is not a style of photography invented by Steven Klein so get off your high horses, attempt some real journalism, and piss off.” Navo take it away…

THE MISUNDERSTOOD MR. COLTON

The widely misunderstood and misinterpreted Mr. Charles Caleb Colton (1780–1832) is well-known for his eccentricities. An English writer held up by scholars as an example of someone often quoted, yet rarely understood. Colton’s forgotten work includes books and collections of epigrammatic aphorisms and short essays on conduct, like Lacon, or Many Things in Few Words, addressed to those who think., Lacon, Vol. II, The Conflagration of Moscow, An Ode on the Death of Lord Byron, and an unpublished poem of 600 lines called Modern Antiquity, all of which has phenomenal popularity in Colton’s time. In the present-day Colton is one of the most quoted author since the twentieth century, and on the book Lacon, volume I, no. 183 is one of my most favorite quotes of all “Imitation is the sincerest of flattery.”

Like the Englishman, Mr. Colton I feel I am widely misunderstood and misinterpreted sometimes, and I seek refuge on books, books give me a high that no opium in the world can ever give, no critic in the world can ever sabotage, books don’t judge, it’s just there to nurture you, and to heal you, now I sound like a hippie, but being a “photographer” who shoots men with six packs or eight packs (its fun) like the rest of the fashion industry, I can’t help but feel “shallow”, especially when most of the people around you quotes “Madonna” and “Ana Wintour” like their “Jesus Christ” or “Buddha”, excuse the pun.

ROLL WITH THE PUNCHES, TOMORROW’S ANOTHER DAY

I’m working now on a novel that channels my creative energy, my juicy life experiences, my fantasies, my hopes, and my secrets into a book, I’m working with a published fiction author/ghostwriter and an editor to help me polish what I wrote and just hope it pays off. I remember writing about my mother for a short story contest back in highschool, if it’s any sign at all, I bagged the first prize, and I remember the judges actually thought it was written by a senior when I was a sophomore at that time, it was the same ART WEEK, I also got the first prize for a painting competition. And now I am a photographer who is trying another chance into that route I never took back in highschool. Filipino’s are known for being over-achievers, and thats how I grew up, to always give my 100% in everything, to be the best version of me, and I assure you it is a bittersweet struggle, the story of my life. Another thing Filipinos are known for, “they are all fighters”, they thrive on adversity, “Roll with the punches, tomorrow’s another day” like in the movie Jerry Maguire. The greatest and the most literal symbol of those punches is the island nation’s great 21st century hero, he is a fighter who always roll with the punches of life, known to boxing fans and aficionados of the world as “Pac-Man” and the cover boy of the latest Time Magazine Asia Edition, the unstoppable force in the boxing world, Manny Pacquiao. One of the inspiration for the latest cover of MATE MAGAZINE that I took in L.A. and out this month as their year ender for 2009, with the actor/model Marco Dapper.

NAVO: COPYCAT OR PAYING HOMAGE

I love the sadomasochistic film “Fight Club” (1999) based on the Chuck Palahniuk novel that starred Brad Pitt as Tyler Durden and Edward Norton as The Narrator, this film adaptation will always be on my top ten list of best movies in the last decades, I also love the David Cronenberg car-crash fetish film “Crash” (1996) based on the J.G. Ballard novel starring James Spader as James Ballard. Fire is also an important element in the novel that I’m working on, obviously I’m in the mood of burning things, creatively I’m on my “arsonist mode”. The Steven Klein Cover of Justin Timberlake for Arena Homme Plus that never got published to respect the 9/11 attack, they published an alternate cover without the US flag icon, and noted that along with the first cover choice on the inside page with this explanation. Now the million dollar question is, am I a copycat or paying homage? Let the years where my true inspirations talk, Fight Club was released 1999, Crash was 1996 and the Steven Klein’s “Alternate” Arena Homme Plus Cover was on 2001 (a pivotal year for most of us), whether Mr. Klein have seen Brad Pitt’s Fight Club and David Cronenberg’s Crash, one thing is for sure, Mr. Klein worked with Brad Pitt several times and I’m 100% sure he has seen it. Does Film, Magazines, Books and People inspire me?, YES. Do I love Steven Klein’s work?, YES. Is there a lot of “COSMOPOLITAN Magazine educated, PEREZ HILTON wannabee bloggers” out there? YES. Did I pay homage or I ripped off a Steven Klein? You’ll be the judge of that, along with the people who judged, misunderstood, and misinterpreted the man who coined “Imitation is the sincerest of flattery.”

http://www.stevenkleinstudio.com/www/index.html

http://www.mate-magazine.com/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manny_Pacquiao

ADDICT: Madonna for Dolce & Gabbana Spring 2010

Rebecca Alexander — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 18:40:36 +0000

Madonna is the star of the Spring 2010 campaign for Dolce & Gabbana, shot by Steven Klein. I have to say I like these so much more than her Louis Vuitton ads.

LINK LOVE: Just Jared

IT BRIT: Daisy Lowe + British Vogue

Ann Marie Trietley, Factory Girl — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 23:37:53 +0000

In a sea of “It Girls,” Daisy Lowe sticks out to me like a canary in a coalmine. She can grace the pages of European high-fashion mags and Doc Martins and Mango ad campaigns alike, and imbues both with her aloof-rocker good looks. (Gavin Rossdale is her father, after all). She’s been a model for Terry Richardson and Steven Klein, and dated Mark Ronson.

If that’s not enough to keep one intrigued, Lowe was shot by photographer Alasdair McLellan for British Vogue this December, and lends her offbeat charm to the editorial spread. It’s unconventional and romantic.

source - NYMag.com

SPREAD: Lara Stone for Vogue Paris October 2009 by Steven Klein

Monique Montagnese, Contributor — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 18:33:40 +0000

Carine Roitfeld’s love for Lara Stone can no longer be attributed to her wispy blonde hair and ample breasts. Taking things a step further from the September cover of Vogue Paris where Roitfeld styled her with brown hair and (gasp) visible eyebrows, she is now transformed into a wide variety of stereotypes. Rave attendee, china doll, and fierce tribal leader are all present in this diverse editorial where Lara Stone becomes almost unrecognizable.

GALLERY: Lara for Vogue Paris

SOURCE: Fashion Gone Rogue

IN REVIEW: Extreme Beauty In Vogue

Kirby Marzec — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 16:08:10 +0000

There’s nothing like having high quality prints of Irving Penn, Richard Avedon, Helmut Newton, Steven Klein, Annie Leibovitz, Steven Meisel and several other established photographer’s work in the confines of your own home. I had the opportunity to snag a copy of Dolce & Gabbana’s collaborated photo compilation, Extreme Beauty In Vogue, before it hit’s shelves in October, and I must admit, I feel like a child staring at a picture book, completely mesmerized by every photo. Edited by Phyllis Posnick with an essay by Eva Respini, Extreme Beauty In Vogue exposes photographic, stylistic and journalistic perceptions of female beauty and opinions on allure. Featuring two centuries of work, the evolution of cultural attitudes on women is exposed in this coffee-table must have. And for those of you hung up on Vogue’s typical conservatism, there’s enough nipples, asses, bestiality and blood to suit your fancy. Shove your Beatles anthology to the side folks, because this $55 investment is what your dinner guests should be snooping through!

GALLERY: Extreme Beauty In Vogue

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SPREAD UM: “Academy” W Magazine September 2009

Kirby Marzec — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 16:17:21 +0000

If this isn’t every girl’s fantasy, then I don’t know what is.

Photographer: Steven Klein

Models: Lara Stone

GALLERY: SPREAD UM: “Academy” W Magazine September 2009

Thanks Fashion Copious!

Gareth Pugh To Show Video at Milk’s Fashion Week

Rebecca Alexander — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 15:13:57 +0000

Many designers have already signed up to show at Milk Studio’s this year, this includes Gareth Pugh (he usually shows in Paris). He will show a video installation by Steven Klein at the space, which is def not as exciting as a runway, but at least he will be there in person (as rumor has it).

LINK LOVE: NY Mag

SPREAD UM: Lara Stone by Steven Klein for W Magazine August ’09

Monique Montagnese, Contributor — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 20:18:23 +0000

Lara Stone looking like a sweet sex goddess in the new issue of W. Bardot, who? Check cult to see more of this cheeky shoot.

GALLERY: Lara Stone for W

SOURCE: Fashionista

MAG HAG: Lara Stone for W August ’09

Marissa Moshell, Student — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 18:30:48 +0000

Lara Stone has snagged the cover of W magazine for August ’09. The model seems to have hit a lucky streak with images seen in Vogue Paris and V Magazine, with the most recent shot above done by Steven Klein.

LINKAGE: Fashion Gone Rogue

ADDICT Eva Mendes, Jaimie Dornan for Calvin Klein by Steven Klein

Saynt — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 12:39:56 +0000

I’m only interested in Eva Mendes when she’s not attempting to act. Seriously, Eva, just focus on doing whatever it is your doing in these ads and leave the acting to the Jolie’s and Hathaway’s of the world, your attempt at being whatever it is your trying to be (my guess is a respected actor, but someone who makes bank at the cinema is another noble cause) isn’t happening, cause you can’t act chica, you really, really, really, really, really suck huevos at it.

SOURCE: FashionCopious

SPREAD UM: “Honeymoon Hotel” W Magazine July 2009 Starring Bruce and Emma Willis

Kirby Marzec — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 14:52:14 +0000

Photographer: Steven Klein

Models: Bruce and Emma Willis

GALLERY: SPREAD UM: “Honeymoon Hotel” W Magazine July 2009 Starring Bruce and Emma Willis

Thanks W!

VINTAGE SPREAD UM: W Magazine March 07 by Steven Klein

Rebecca Alexander — Fri, 29 May 2009 17:32:17 +0000

Published in W Magazine March 07, this futuristic editorial stars Daisy Lowe and Georgia Frost.

SOURCE: cyanatrendland

SPREAD UM: Ginnifer Goodwin by Steven Klein for W, June 2009

Andy Wass — Tue, 12 May 2009 14:38:00 +0000

The June 2009 feature editorial in W Magazine is a bold choice – not just for cover girl Ginnifer Goodwin, who just seems so clean and normal to me (I mean, she was in a campaign for The Gap!), but also for the magazine itself. (Previous cover stars this year include Madonna and Brad Pitt).

Nevertheless, it’s a good move, even if just for the principle of being different. On the belly-baring cover, Goodwin wears a Versace jacket and Balenciaga breifs.

Steven Klein shot the Big Love star for the accompanying “Not So Goodwin” spread, perhaps to try to break down some walls. Male models, including Marlon Teixeira, also feature in the sexy editorial, whose styling still seems a little Amy Winehouse-inspired (big hair, tiny clothes, dirty faces).

GALLERY: Ginnifer Goodwin by Steven Klein for W Magazine, June 2009.

MAG HAG: Vogue Brazil May 2009

Andy Wass — Thu, 07 May 2009 20:00:22 +0000

Michelle Alves is featured on a stand-out cover for May 2009. Steven Klein shot this for Vogue Brazil at a Madonna concert last year.

Usually backgrounds are just empty space or a beach setting, but the non-US mags really know how to switch it up. I love Michelle’s styling (simple jeans enhanced by futuristic, bondage-inspired accessories) combined with the suggested energy of the crowd.

Get a look behind the scenes of the shoot in the gallery.

GALLERY: Behind the Scenes: Vogue Brazil, May 2009.

FASHION PORN: Steven Klein’s Bathroom Video Starring Amber Valletta

Rebecca Alexander — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 21:00:25 +0000

Steven Klein’s much anticipated bathroom video staring Amber Valletta, titled ‘Clorox Blue,’ will go live today. She stars alongside two male models, Tyson Ballou and Ryan Snyder.

Pipeline called it “a racier, sexier, less traumatizing version of that men’s bathroom scene from American History X. And with better clothes.” Sounds HOT!!!

LINKAGE: The Pipeline

Extreme Beauty In Vogue

Kirby Marzec — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 22:10:11 +0000

With spring break just around the corner, I find it more likely that some indies will be making the transatlantic journey to Milan for a fabulous fashion themed getaway. If you happen to be one of those lucky few, I advise that you make time to visit Milan’s Palazzo della Ragione for the “Extreme Beauty In Vogue” exhibit. In honor of Dolce & Gabbana’s makeup collection debut, the exhibit analyzes the role of beauty in modern culture via Vogue spreads over the past 75 years. The breathtaking works of world renowned photographers like Annie Leibovitz, Irving Penn, Richard Avedon and Steven Klein appear in the exhibit created and curated by American Vogue. Excuse me while I go book plane tickets to Italy.

Gallery: Extreme Beauty In Vogue

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