I thought it was very interesting how the collection was womenswear but on a few occasions a male model donning Chanel menswear that was nearly identical to the outfit on the female model would come out and walk down the runway with her. Perhaps to emphasize the androgyny of the designs?
Some of the pieces in this collection just scream Paris. The boat neck dress with a ribbon on the front, the black dress with poofed sleeves and transparent material, the creme colored tea cup figured dress with the big hat. This collection clearly paid homage to every aspect of Parisian fashion and displayed it at it's pinnacle. But of course with Lagerfield's personal edge to it.
I've been loving the fitted blazer look lately, and the way they were pairing it with a feminine skirt and delicate accessories at the Chanel show made the entire look much softer. Everyone tries to emulate the ritzy schoolgirl look, but let's be honest, nobody does it with such accuracy, precision, and elegance as Chanel.
Above are just some pieces I thought were very interesting and really stood out from the collection to me. I thought the pantless look on the left was risque but definitely classy. The middle look interested me mainly with the detailed metal sash that was slung across the models body over a cardigan. And on the right the full-length sheer material over a mini skirt shows just enough skin without actually putting it all out there.
Like a breath of fresh air.
Roberto Cavalli's upcoming Fall/Winter ad campaign was shot by Steven Meisel.
Newlyweds Bruce and Emma Willis will be featured in the July issue of W magazine with an editorial shoot titled 'Honeymoon Hotel' and an interview. The shoot, which was photographed by Steven Klein, turned out to be more risque than the original idea of the product. When Bruce and Emma were brought to the location to get ready for the shoot and were talking about the concept of it with the crew, Bruce was told that he would be wearing layers upon layers of clothing while Emma would be wearing next to nothing, to which Bruce exclaimed "That's the way it should be!" But when it was really down to it and time to shoot, Bruce was told that they decided to switch it up... That his new wife would be wearing the clothing, and he would be the one stripped down. Going against the traditional vision of masculinity and power in relationships, Emma is styled in chic, seductive, and very assertive outfits, while Bruce brings a raw aspect to the shoot by posing in nothing but underwear. I think that the shoot is eye catching, very interesting, and a little odd of a shoot for a newlywed couple to be doing, but I love it.
Missoni has released their spring/summer 2009 ad campaign and it is BREATHTAKING, honestly. Contrasting most of the recently released ads in the fashion world, these advertisements are bright, playful, and warm looking. Featuring models Isabeli Fontana, Natasha Poly, Danny Schwarz, and Mat Gordon lounging in the sand looking no more realistic, nor less flawless, than mannequins. I'm really impressed with these photographs, shot by the famous Steven Meisel, and with their choice to go for a more beachy vibe.
Gwen Stefani has been chosen as Elle's July cover model for both the issue that will hit stands, and the subsribers issue. Dressed in an ensemble from Louis Vuitton's F/W 2009 collection for the main cover , a brand new Alexander McQueen creation for the subscribers issue and photographed by Carter Smith, she is looking fresh and chic.
Kendra Spears will be seen on the cover of Dazed & Confused's July 2009 issue, photographed by Mariano Vivanco. In this issue, titled 'Rip it Up and Start Again,' D&C presents new creative rebels on the scene redefining the rules. Below are images from an editorial in the magazine, also photographed by Mariano Vianco and featuring models Kendra Spears, AJ Abualrub, and Roy Pratt.
Marc Jacobs has released his fall/winter 2009 campaign. Once again shot by Juergen Teller, the campaign features models Natasa Vojnovic, Kamila Filipickova, and Ajuma Nasenyan portraying the eccentric nature that Marc Jacobs' ads are known for. This campaign is nothing out of the ordinary or ground breaking for him, but I'm a fan.
Emma Watson, better known around the globe as Hermione Granger, has been chosen as the face of Burberry's fall/winter 2009 ad campaign, photographed by Mario Testino. Emma being chosen is quite a shift for this label who is known for casting up-and-coming models. Now, normally I would be against a celebrity being the face of such a classic label, but she has a look that really does work for this campaign. Taking place at their new headquarters in London, this shoot featured Burberry's new 'It' bag, a suede tote with embroidered overlay, which is set to retail at just over $1,500. Emma Watson, at just 19 years old, already landing a campaign for a label of this caliber, is well on her way to a very successful modeling career.
