Edited by Lester Brathwaite
- Steven Meisel shot plus-sized models Tara Lynn, Candice Huffine and Robyn Lawley for the cover of Vogue Italia. On-again-off-again plus sized model Crystal Renn apparently not invited. [Models.com]
Edited by Lester Brathwaite
Naomi Campbell’s “Fashion for Relief” runway show to benefit the Japanese Red Cross featured Rosario Dawson, Karolina Kurkova and the ever ageless Jane Fonda.
Edited by Lester Brathwaite
Thank God, i.e. Condé Nast, for Franca Sozzani. The Rapunzel-hair’d editrix of Vogue Italia gifts us another editorial featuring all models of color. Gaye McDonald, Lili Taylor, Ubah Hassan, Jae Childs, Ariel Meredith, R’el Dade, Jeneil Williams, Cici Ali, Jasmine Tookes and Kelly Moreira star in “Tribute to Black Beauties” with featured players: giant Afros, limbs for days and a heaping helping of sass. Ellen von Unwerth shoots and Giulio Martinelli scores with Prada, Missoni and Ports 1961.
Edited by Lester Brathwaite
- Vogue Italia editor in chief and avid blogger, Franca Sozzani says that if you don’t like her blog, you “can go to hell.” Sozzani elaborates, “I say that I’m sick and tired and I won’t write my blog anymore, then they say, ‘Oh, continue.’ I write what I think and we can’t all agree; if we all did, where would controversy be? If there is no controversy, there is no opinion.” [WWD]
Edited by Lester Brathwaite
- W‘s longtime fashion and style editor, Alex White, is leaving the mag to pursue her own projects — possibly including an online magazine — but fear not, fellow obsessive editorial lovers! Vogue contributing editor Edward Enninful — whose recent work includes the stunning “The Blackallure” for Vogue Italia — will take her place starting May 1. White has been with W since 1994 and has helped ease what has been a slightly rocky transition from the Patrick McCarthy to Stefano Tonchi era. According to both White and Tonchi, however, the split is amicable and mutually agreed upon. [WWD]
Edited by Josh Linam
This edition of Model Thought Bubble featured the enigmatic elegance of a scene some took for a real life Picasso and others chalked up to melting chocolate. Here’s our results for this week’s Model Thought Bubble contest.
Edited by Josh Linam
What is this model thinking?? See today’s “Model Thought Bubble” on Fashion Indie’s Facebook page! The winning, wittiest post will be published tomorrow on Fashion Indie’s homepage.
Edited by Amanda Gabriele
Extreme hair, statement lips and exaggerated silhouettes may seem like too much when melded into one look, but they actually complement one another quite harmoniously in the April 2011 issue of Vogue Italia. Models Daphne Groeneveld, Lindsey Wixson and Kristina Salinovic demonstrate their “Personal Best” for photographer Steven Meisel in designs from the likes of Roberto Cavalli, Blumarine and Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquiere. Stylist Edward Enninful conjured 70s memories with punk rock hair, disco platforms and flowery prints, creating an electric and spirited mood for the commander of Italian fashion. But what makes this spread so spectacular is the intimate personality of the photographs; it’s almost like looking at pictures of very gorgeous, very fabulous old-time friends.
Edited by Lester Brathwaite
Having paged through my fair share of Vogues since acquiring my first issue some ten years ago, I’ve picked up a trick or two. There are certain poses models always do – poses that are “classic Vogue.” So to master these is to get one horse-like step closer to those hallowed, glossy editorial pages.
Edited by Lester Brathwaite
- Carine Roitfeld is rebounding nicely post-Vogue with a gig at Barneys. The luxury retailer has commissioned Roitfeld to act as guest editor, muse, and stylist for their Fall 2011 season. Look for Carine’s personal touch on the Barneys catalogue, fall campaign, their store windows as well as a short film with her at the focus. At this very moment Carine is ripping up the latest issue of Vogue Paris while putting on an impromptu number to “Everything’s coming up Roitfeld!” [Fashionologie]
