Ralph Lauren’s Olympic Feat, Azealia Banks Goes Gaga and the Magic Mike Trailer

Edited by Lester Brathwaite

-  Jacob & Co., the jeweler famously name-checked in practically every rap song from the early-00s, has apparently knocked off Brangelina‘s engagement ring, though they claim to have already had a similar style in their bling repertoire. [Fashionista]

- Who else but Ralph Lauren would design the US Olympic and Paralympic teams’ opening and closing ceremony looks? The US Olympic Committee revealed the quintessentially American designer’s vision for the latter yesterday and naturally the only thing missing is a gold medal or two. [WWD, sub req'd]

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.

Lily Cole Tames a Wildcat for Vogue Russia

Edited by Amanda Gabriele

Lily Cole shares the spotlight with an exquisite panther in the January 2012 issue of Vogue Russia. Posing alongside the wildcat, Cole gives good face for photographer Anthony Maule in looks from Louis Vuitton, Marni and Alexander McQueen. Styled by fashion editor Ekaterina Mukhina, it looks like Cole and cat are about to blast off into the future in their white-washed spacecraft.

Arizona Muse Bares Almost All for Hedi Slimane and Vogue Russia

Edited by Lester Brathwaite

Arizona Muse is sleek, sultry and a little bit shirtless for Vogue Russia as she vamps for Hedi Slimane in looks from Balenciaga, Roberto Cavalli and Lanvin.

Voguetron Assemble! Editrices Unite in Tokyo

Edited by Jessica Lapidos

For the first time in the history of the universe, every Vogue Editor-in-Chief on planet Earth has been captured in one unified picture. Emanating from the central force that is Anna Wintour, these sartorial powerhouses have come together in support of Japan for Tokyo‘s first Fashion’s Night Out post-earthquake. 

INDIE NEWSROOM: Carine Starting Her Own Magazine!…SJP Hags It Up for S Moda…Scott Schuman is Kind of a Dick

Edited by Lester Brathwaite

- Carine Roitfeld, by the Grace of Coddington, is coming back to the magazine world: ”I would love to do four times a year. Initially, I wanted it on the Internet, but it’s a lot of investment, a lot of time, I do not know if it suits me. I know that now you have to work with the Internet, and the photos are of very good quality on the iPad, but things quickly go out of style on the Internet. We’ll start with print. A September issue next Fall, in English.” [Fashionologie]

10 Poses to Get You into Vogue: Part 2

Edited by Lester Brathwaite

Continuing on from our earlier lesson, turn on the wind machines and unleash the doves as we explore more of the poses to finally get you your long-awaited multi-page spread in Vogue.

10 Poses to Get You into Vogue: Part 1

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.

Jacquelyn Jablonski Ain’t No City Slicker for Vogue Russia

Edited by Amanda Gabriele

What do a gun fanny pack, fringed suede pants and a cow skull necklace embellished with crystals have in common? I am obsessed with them in this spread for the March 2011 issue of Vogue Russia. American model Jacquelyn Jablonski shows us what cowgirls are made of, wearing knee-length braids, denim shirts and heavily embellished accessories. Styled by Olga Dunina, pieces from Pamela Love, Blumarine, Ralph Lauren and Stetson were used to create this western fantasy shot by Jason Kibbler. There’s something about western style that always makes me long for summer. Sigh.

So Rich, So Pretty Lisanne de Jong for Vogue Russia

Edited by Nicole Vardo

Blonde, red lips, covered in fur… I digg it. Lisanne de Jong does no wrong in any of her photos!