Crystal Renn is Under the Twilight Sky for Vogue Japan

Edited by Amanda Gabriele

LOOKBOOKS contributor Kenberly Paul slips Under the Twilight Sky with Crystal Renn for Vogue Japan.

Decked in delicately jeweled and lace garments, Crystal Renn (Ford Models) stars in Vogue Japan‘s editorial “Under the Twilight Sky” from the June 2012 issue. Shot by Camilla Akrans, Renn tells a tale of romance and intrigue in looks from designers like Dolce and Gabanna, Hakaan, Balmain and Yves Saint Laurent styled by fashion editor Sissy Vian. Scarlet red lips against a natural face accented with strong brows by MUA Sil Bruinsma (Streeters) along with a retro hairstyle, reminiscent of Betty Paige, by stylist Alain Pichon (Streeters) are the perfect touches to each mystifying look.

Aline Weber Rocks Out with Her Couture Out in Vogue Japan

Edited by Lester Brathwaite

Just one look at Aline Weber in “The Girl Who Rocks the Planet” from the latest issue of Vogue Nippon and it’s immediately  evident who styled it. Living Bratz doll Anna Dello Russo has her kooky claw prints all over this editorial, shot by Giampaolo Sgura in arcades and on the streets of Tokyo. The lion heads, the Balmain, the Cavalli, the Versace, the statemenet eyewear and headgear — disco ball motorcycle helmet anyone? — it all speaks to Dello Russo’s fashion-is-fun/more-is-more aesthetic as well as her own personal style. I mean, I’ve feel like I’ve seen the lady herself in a number of these looks, or at least will in the near future. Take a saunter with Aline through the land that Hello Kitty built in “The Girl Who Rocks the Planet.”

INDIE REWIND: 10 Poses to Get You into Vogue

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.

How About Some Rainbow Hair To Go With That Versace?

Edited by Amanda Gabriele

Versace has been gaining momentum these past few months after first announcing a collaboration with H&M, and it doesn’t show signs of stopping. For the February 2012 issue of Vogue Nippon, models Lindsay Ellingson, Simon Nessman and Vika Falileeva are decked-out in the brand from head-to-toe with colorful hair to match by Oribe. Though not reaching the racy heights of our favorite vintage Versace ads, photographer Carlyne Cerf De Dudzeele did a fine job with Keeping the Faith and giving us the attitude we can always expect from stepping into a full-on look from Donatella. Gallery after the jump.

Hailey Clauson Gets Up Close & Personal for Vogue Japan

Edited by Amanda Gabriele

With lips ranging the color of rainbow, Hailey Clauson gives some serious face and “Candy Kisses” in the February 2012 issue of Vogue Japan. Photographed by Liz Collins, pink, orange and purple pouts by Sam Bryant evoke the slight warmth of spring, complementing the pastel wardrobe by stylist Jonathan Kaye. Messy colored locks by Tina Outen look as though dyed by a damp piece of children’s sidewalk chalk. Maybe I was onto something with my Barbie dolls. Gallery after the jump.

Nailed It: Sophy Robson

Edited by Amanda Gabriele

Over the next few weeks, we are going to look at eight incredible manicurists and their over-the-top art in a new feature called Nailed It. Today, let’s explore the incredible manicure designs of London-based artist Sophy Robson. Pulling inspiration from music, fashion and street art, Robson’s nails are some of the boldest we’ve seen. Her designs have even landed her a gig with beauty powerhouse Sephora to curate its Sephora by OPI nail art. Click through for a gallery of our favorite Robson designs.

INDIE NEWSROOM: When Karl Met Florence…When Lee Met Daphne…When Zombie Met Andrej

Edited by Lester Brathwaite

- Karl Lagerfeld photographed gentlemanly ginger Florence Welch for the cover of Vogue Nippon.  [Design Scene]

Pack a Lunch for the Kids, We’re Going Camp(ing) with Crystal Renn and Vogue Nippon

Edited by Lester Brathwaite

To paraphrase the immortal Miss Vida Bohemme, I think today is a “say something hat” day. Lori Goldstein outfits the always impeccably fierce Crystal Renn in a plethora of statement-making headgear for Vogue Nippon‘s “A Call for Camp,” photographed by Nathaniel Goldberg.

MUSE OF THE WORLD: Barbie Dello Russo, Aggy Breaks a Fashionable Sweat and Gaga’s Judas Betrays Catholics

Edited by Lester Brathwaite

- Vogue Nippon‘s Anna Dello Russo has had her incredible style immortalized with her very own Barbie. Mario Paglino and Gianni Cossi of Magia 2000 created the custom doll in the Dolce & Gabbana lace dress and leopard clutch Dello Russo wore to the Burberry Spring 2011 men’s show. Barbie Dello Russo’s 4,000 pairs of doll heels sold separately. [Styleite]

10 Best-Dressed Magazine Editors

Edited by Lester Brathwaite

They’re the dictators of decorum, the tyrants of taste and the sultans of style, but how do the names above the mastheads and behind the editorials stack up in fashion’s game of cards?