What do Paris Hilton, Lindsay Lohan and Britney Spears have to do with Fashion and the Big Celebrity Boom?

Edited by Benjamin Kanarek

From Benjamin Kanarek Blog

Celebrities and Fashion have always been synonymous. However, today more than ever, fashion magazines are featuring more celebrities than immigrants trying to get into the USA for their Green Card. In many cases these highly regarded magazines are using celebrities more often than Super Models for their covers. There are many reasons for this and in my opinion some of those decisions have more to do with the Politics of Fashion than the notoriety of the Celebrity.

Britney Spears Proves The Bitch Is Back In V Magazine

Edited by McArthur Joseph

After watching Britney Spears’ video for Hold It Against Me I was hesitant about her comeback. Every single doubt I had about the pop princess disappeared as soon as I laid eyes on here cover and photo spread for V Magazine.

That’s One Way To Remain Press Worthy, Leigh Lezark Gets Tongue-y With Vogue Editor

Edited by Saynt

Leigh Lezark is out to make sure she never leaves the fashion spotlight. Olivier Zahm caught her macking hard on Derek Blasberg, Fashion News and Special Projects Editor at V and VMAN, contributing editor at Style.com and international editions of Vogue. He also writes for Interview, 10magazine and the London Sunday Times.

SPREAD UM: American Idolatry by Terry Richardson

Edited by Andy Wass

With the help of stylist Nicola Formichetti, Terry Richardson shot this slightly creepy spread on celebrity obsession.  Anna Selezneva dons tacky, busy outfits to pose with wax figures of Leonardo DiCaprio, George Clooney, and others.

“American Idolatry” appears in issue #58 of V magazine.

GALLERY: American Idolatry.

SPREAD UM: The Rules of Deception, V #58

Edited by Andy Wass

For the story, “The Rules of Deception,” Mario Sorrenti shot Guinevere Van Seenus in a series of totally discordant but totally beautiful photographs.

Featured in issue #58 of V, the spread is teeming with sex, velocity, and incredible lighting.

GALLERY: The Rules of Deception.

SPREAD UM: Natalia Vodianova for V

Edited by Andy Wass

For issue #58 of V magazine (the glow-in-the-dark cover), Mario Testino shot Natalia Vodianova in “Lights of Spring.”

The background color, lighting and iridescent pieces give the shoot a muted futuristic feel.

I especially love the sparkly green Balmain dress.

GALLERY: Natalia Vodionova for V