LILY DONALDSON FOR VOGUE ESPAÑA

IMAGE ANALYSIS: in the few interviews i have been blessed enough to have during my time as a writer, i have made very clear that my fascination with beauty is rooted in disney films. of the entire princess collective, the little mermaid was & will always be my favorite. there is a vulnerability that i found in myself, as it was expressed by the animated films main character, ariel. even in my young age, i felt & still do feel that emotion for wanting something better, something greater than where i currently am. you can identify with her need to transform, to experience a world outside of her own comfort zone. when i seen the cover for this issue, which lily donaldson shot, i was unimpressed. but when you peel back the cover & dive inside, you discover this. shot by alexi lubomirski, styled by belen antolin with hair & make-up by tomohiro ohashi & tyron machhausen- this is a complete homage to our fascination with mermaids.

sometime last year, i said to a friend- “someone should create a collection inspired by the little mermaid”. i began to reference the scene at the end, when ariel does become a human & she emerges out of the water in that minimal, glittering gown. image six in this editorial set seems to reference that exact scene, which im obsessed with. i have noticed that the photography work of alexi lubomirski has become gradually more fantasmic.  this spread is probably one of my favorites from him, at the moment. the blending of images, the way the likeness of fins is represented & recreated with gowns- the idea is genius. not to mention the recent popularization of mermaids. from azealia banks & her mermaid weave to that post that kourtney kardashian posted on instagram the other day- mermaids are making waves in the culture whether you’ve recognized it or not. im on the fence, usually when it comes to lily donaldson, i find that her presence in editorial can be lackluster at times but here, she completely shines. beautiful in every capacity- the styling, the execution with the editing & not to mention how beautiful this story of fantasy was told. it’s editorial content like this that gives fashion a place with creatives seeking inspiration. completely stunning, completely.

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rosie huntington-whiteley for vogue germany

represented by women model management, rosie huntington-whitely has been seen everywhere from victoria’s secret to her co-starring role in transformers. through the lens of alexi lubormirski, rosie lands a multi-cover november feature for the magazine’s november issue. while im not entirely sure how these covers will be distributed, whether they will issue special subscriber’s covers much like harper’s bazaar, or whether they will issue all three as newstand editions. while one more cover within the set remains to be seen, i have seen a low-res preview & all three are stunning. these two covers, i feel, more receptive too in terms of aesthetic beauty. i love full features on models & rosie has a winning combination. while her lips appear slightly different than the last time i seen them- i applaud the styling of jewelery & the cosmetics theme. it’s not too much, rather, just enough. as far as i have seen, rosie kills just about every cover she books so i am not surprised that they would release multiple covers. consistent delivery through performance, rosie is a star.

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editorialesque » iris strubegger for vogue germany

the september cover for vogue germany’s september issue, iris strubegger of women model management, kills her featured editorial as she appears draped in couture. along the lines of new school androgyny that i mentioned in my previous post, iris is also of that aesthetic archetype. the dark elements of the images contrast well with the high society backdrop & stunningly chic couture designs- this is the kind of shit that you just don’t even need to discuss- you look at it & it’s stunning. visually heartpounding & striking executed- iris exemplifies what it takes to exude high fashion & serves her role to the highest degree as their september cover girl. ranking as fashion’s no. 10 female model- iris fuckn murdered this.

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erin wasson for vogue españa

shot by alexi lubomirski, styled by belén antolín, erin wasson appears beautifully for the june cover of vogue españa. within the issue, wasson is seen starring alongside andres velencoso sgura for her sixteen page spread which also contains a nude shot. thoughtfully exotic, wasson looks flawless & the covers creative elements provide the perfect contrast for that españa feel. represented by IMG, wasson is a standout on the model scene for her personal style; occasional gigs as designer & even stylist have added to wasson’s appeal all while she continues to book covers, campaigns & editorial features. born in the U.S.A., you might also recognize erin as one of three contracted faces for maybelline cosmetics.

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edita vilkeviciute for vogue germany

represented by DNA models, edita vilkeviciute appears for the december issue of vogue germany. ranking no. 15 within the top 50 female models in fashion, edita had a great year following a spectacular set of career moves throughout 2009. edita appeared for campaigns with massimo dutti, calvin klein swimwear & calvin klein white label for both winter & fall this past year. landing covers for numéro tokyo & vogue españa, she also appeared for the FW10 giorgio armani campaign while simultaneously booking editorial spots for vogue nippon, V, american vogue & W magazine. as the december cover for vogue germany tops off her year, edita was also one of the few models to book the exclusive tom ford womenswear presentation during fall fashion week. her appearance & involvement with ford’s return to womenswear are sure to set her up nicely for the upcoming year.  shot by alexi lubomirski, i love the contrast of the bold red against the white backdrop.

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abbey lee kershaw for vogue germany

shot by alexi lubomirski, abbey lee kershaw appears for the august cover of german vogue. we see abbey clad in gold as a leopard printed masthead rest behind her; i really like the cover & i am consistently impressed by abbey’s editorial work. represented by next models ny, abbey can also be seen in fall campaigns with mulberry, jaeger london & cK calvin klein; as well as landing the fragrance campaign for fendi’s fan di fendi fragrance. fashion editing by christiane arp; dress by balmain.

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editorialesque » doutzen kroes for numéro tokyo

i always praise doutzen kroes for her flawless beauty, & here in her spread for the may issue of numéro tokyo, she is just that- flawless. shot by alexi lubomirski, doutzen is represented by DNA model management. i love the black fashion pieces & the photographic perfection of the gucci dress in image no. 4- doutzen kills the spread giving both sensuality & sophistication. always the classy one of the bunch, doutzen will forever be a life size barbie to me. an amazing spread, with dope styling for a bad ass chick.

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editorialesque » angela lindvall gets nautical

angela lindvall is represented by IMG model management. i always say she is a classic beauty, now putting her in a nautical setting alongside the the american flag- you get a classic beauty overdoes. angela shines in this spread with her perfect smile & windblown hair. i live for classic moments like this in print. shot by  alexi lubomirski for the december issue of harper’s bazaar.

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karolin wolter + luca gadjus for vogue germany

karolin wolter & luca gadjus appear on the cover of vogue germany.
the two female model set appear for the december issue.
karolin is represented by supreme model management.
luca gadjus is represented by IMG models.
i’ve fallen in love with bleached brows.
cover shot by alexi lubomirski.

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victoria beckham for harper’s bazaar uk

victoria straight murdered this whole winter glamour concept.
photographic cover credit to alexi lubomirski.
the baddest bitch in the uk?

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