Carine Roitfeld in Visionaire

Roitfeld is reportedly in talks with the media group behind Visionaire, V Magazine and VMAN. It would make sense considering the former editrix has a long history with Visionaire and recently guest edited issues for both V and VMAN. She’s been seen a lot around the company’s offices as of late with hearsay claiming the mag could launch later this year.

Much like Lindsay Lohan, I’ve never been one to put much faith in rumors, but this is one I certainly hope has some inkling of truth. [WWD]

The chameleonic Evangelista has never been more gorgeous as snapped by Steven Meisel while Uncle Karl wanders through a forest of bare legs and buttocks, camera in hand. As for Naomi, she does what she does best — give face. A lot of it, courtesy of Guido Mocafico.

Photos: Fashion Gone Rogue

On Coco Chanel:

“No one wanted to be told by an old lady that miniskirts and jeans weren’t chic. The result was that she lost her power and in the end no one cared about what she did.”

On Yves Saint Laurent:

“He is very middle-of-the-road French-very pied-noir, very provincial.”

On Anna Wintour:

“People I’m really friendly with have faxes. Anna Wintour has one. We speak via fax.”

On Emmanuelle Alt:

“Her style is her big shoulders, long legs, tight jeans, sleeves up to the elbow, one hip out. I personally like her.”

On Carine Roitfeld:

“It would have been difficult to have an ugly daughter.”

On Andy Warhol:

“I shouldn’t say this, but physically he was quite repulsive.”

On Heidi Klum:

“I don’t know Heidi Klum. She was never known in France. Claudia Schiffer also doesn’t know who she is.”

On Kate Moss:

Kate Moss has a lot of courage in the way she throws her life away in a very dangerous way, but that makes her so touching.”

On Jessica Simpson:

“Ecch. I’m not that impressed. I’m not that interested. I’m not that impressed.”

On ex-muse Inès de la Fressange:

“I wish her all the luck in the world, just so long as I don’t have to see her anymore or hear her spoken about.”

On Carla Bruni:

“She was one of the ten supermodels… She has a great education and speaks many languages. She’s perfect for the job of first lady. I even photographed her naked… but they were elegant and she had nothing against it. She couldn’t care less. She’s very cool like that. The photo is beautiful. I can show you the nude of her. I did it for Visionaire in 1998. ”

On Kate Middleton:

“For the royals, apparently the royal blood is not in demand any longer.”

On the Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen:

‘”They don’t have a strong enough image. They still have to make the movie that everybody remembers.”

On himself:

“I have no human feelings.” – Uncle Karl, will you adopt me?

On children:

“If I were interested in children, I would be a godfather.” – Well-played, sir. Well-played.

Link Love: Vogue UK / Oh No They Didn’t!  / Photo: Vogue UK

1. “The Butcher” - Mario Testino, The Face, 1996

"The Butcher" - Mario Testino, The Face, 1996

“Shot during the meat crisis in Britain, this much-copied story was a turning point in my career. And I don’t even like meat!”

"The Butcher" - Mario Testino, The Face, 1996

"Chic" Issue - Mario Testino, Visionaire, 1997

"Corps & Lames" - Mario Testino, Vogue Paris, 2005

"Naughty Parisian Maid" - Mario Testino, The Face, 1997

"Festin'" - Terry Richardson, Vogue Paris, 2010

LINK LOVE:Visionaire "Spirit" McQueen Tribute

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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.

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.

LINK LOVE: Visionaireworld.com

“We’re doing it with Visionaire and we’re doing it for Lady Gaga. Lady Gaga is on the cover of V magazine and she’s wearing our clothes, so I think we’re all collaborating on doing that. That will be really fun. We’re definitely not going to be doing our huge show, but I don’t know if it’s going to be the same as last time, or smaller.”

Via NY Mag

Alasdair Mclellan

Mario Testino

Sølve Sundsbø

Guido Mocafico

Cai Guo Qiang

Gareth Pugh

Andreas Gursky

Steven Meisel

Steve Klein

Sophia Calle

Yayoi Kusama

Visionaire is a “multi-format album of fashion and art” published 3 times a year in limited numbers. Each issue has a different theme and format, and the lastest issue, n.º 55, made in collaboration with House of Krug (the creators of Cuvèe champagne) is entitled “Surprise”, because this issue is devoted to pop-ups. Visionaire produced this issue with intricate pop-ups by a selection of contemporary artists and designers like Sophie Calle, Andreas Gursky, Cai Guo-Qiang, Steven Klein, Yayoi Kusama, Alasdair McLellan, Steven Meisel, Guido Mocafico, Nicola Formichetti/Gareth Pugh, Sølve Sundsbø, and Mario Testino.

The pop-ups come encased in a dark purple cloth-covered case with a magnetized closure and engraved metal plaque. Visionaire N° 55 is printed in a limited edition of 4000 copies with a price of 250$ each.

-via Wicked Halo

Alasdair Mclellan

Mario Testino

Solve Sundsbo

Guido Mocafico

Cai Guo Qiang

Gareth Pugh

Andreas Gursky

Steven Meisel

Steve Klein

Sophia Calle

Yayoi Kusama