Fashion is always looking for the next big thing–and that means photographers, models and magazines are continuously pushing themselves onwards and upwards. And boy did they take it to the next level in 2012. From elaborate sets with A-list celebs, to pared down shoots with models of the moment, the year produced some seriously inspiring Read more →
MIAMI–Hot on the heels of Louis Vuitton’s spotty collab with dot-obsessed Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, comes Valentino’s Pop Pois collection.
In her new interview with Kate Moss, we learn that a seven-year-old Campbell once cried upon meeting Bob Marley because she thought his dreads were snakes and that fighting for equality in the modeling biz was, not surprisingly, a bit of an uphill battle.
There’s no question that Peter II and Harry Brant have, at the age of 19 and 16, respectively, lead lives more fabulous and star-filled than we ever will. And we never tire of hearing about their escapades. Still, even we didn’t expect them to pull off this surprising coup: Having Andy Warhol interview them from Read more →
Avoid Falling Into The Fast Fashion Fray: The author of Overdressed schooled us in smart shopping, offering advice on how to steer clear of fast fashion and preaching the value of quality goods.
The September Issues: It may only be July, but that hasn’t stopped big-name glossies from releasing info on their September cover stars. Check out some of the surprising choices.
Critics Weigh In On Kate Upton: Since appearing on the cover of GQ, Kate Upton has created quite a stir among those in the fashion world. She’s not rail thin like most models, which has led some to call her fat. Go weigh in on the debate.
It’s that time of year again. Nope, we don’t mean Comic Con–we’re talking about September glossy cover reveals. September issues are traditionally the cash cows for any fashion mag, and whoever graces the cover can make or break that month’s sales. Today WWD revealed a slew of covers–and we’ve added some reveals of our own.
Overall it’s not a very surprising list.
Victoria Beckham smizes from behind a copy of The Longest Journey for the cover of German Interview. {TFS} Blogger Susie Bubble shows us how Japanese designer Noritaka Tatehana’s famous heelless shoes get made. {Style Bubble} Gabriella Wilde and Roo Payne are the new faces of Burberry’s Fall 2012 campaign. The two replace Cara Delevigne and Read more →
Could this be the next Elle Fanning/Hailee Steinfeld? We’re thinking yes. Don’t worry–we still love Elle (she better start making some more red carpet appearances once school’s out!). But 13-year-old Kara Hayward, who just this year filmed her first movie, went to Cannes for the first time and wore a head-to-toe Louis Vuitton look designed Read more →
Crystal Renn and Karolina Kurkova get in touch with their, ahem, clinically insane sides in a Steven Klein-lensed editorial for Interview Magazine, called “Strict Institution.” Renn is the horribly abused patient antagonized by Kurkova’s Nurse Ratched-type character who metes out punishments like tying Renn up in weird positions and handcuffing her to things. The whole Read more →
Pippa Middleton’s Bridesmaid Dress For Sale: Alexander McQueen is making versions of Pippa Middleton’s bridesmaid dress available to the masses through Net-A-Porter for $3,100. For now, it’s only available for order on their UK site, but soon, for e-shoppers around the globe can buy a dress cut to look like you have a booty when you really don’t. Yay for Sarah Burton’s expert tailoring! {People}
Stella McCartney to Show at LFW: While her regular collection is set to show in Paris on March 5, in honor of the 2012 London Olympics, Stella McCartney has designed a capsule collection to show during London Fashion Week. The designer’s schedule is chock full of events that week, including a store opening. Looks like Ms. McCartney is going to be very busy in the upcoming months! {WWD subscription required}
Jessica Simpson to Shed Baby Weight for Weight Watchers: Singer, actress, and clothing line mogul Jessica Simpson is in talks with Weight Watchers, negotiating a $4 million contract to drop a “significant amount of weight” in the year after she has her baby. We can’t knock her hustle–if we had to quickly lose all those pounds, we’d definitely want to get paid for it! {Us Weekly}
Interview Russia is launching this December under the helm of Aliona Doletskaya, the former EIC of Vogue Russia. The first cover stars Leonardo diCaprio doing his best blue steel face (this is how he snags all the models, I presume). According to Doletskaya, diCaprio was an obvious choice to launch Interview Russia with, she told Read more →
For the past month, we’re sure that you’ve heard time and time again about the importance of the September issue. It is one of those fashion truths we hold to be self-evident. But what does that really mean, and why? Yes, it’s the month which produces magazines that can be used as semi-violent weapons, where ads skyrocket and page numbers are reported on covers like baseball stats, but the truth is that the content of those magazine hold what editors consider to be the best of the upcoming fall season.
For this reason, we decided to put the September issue under a microscope. We’ve scoured dozens of issues from around the world, and now it’s time to take a look at which designers, photographers and models were sought after for the most important issue of the year.
