If the Sofia Coppola-directed commercial, look book, celeb-studded launch party, and Russian Vogue spread weren’t enough to make you long for the forthcoming Marni for H&M collection, these additional campaign images will.
One of the reasons we’ve been so excited about this Marni for H&M collection, besides the fact that it’s Marni and we love Marni’s prints and quirky intellectual aesthetic, is that Sofia Coppola was involved and, well, we’ve always sort of had a girl crush on her. She was tapped to direct the commercial for Read more →
When Anna Wintour referred to relatively little-known model Arizona Muse in her last February’s editor’s letter as a “gorgeous, smart, grown-up” and compared her to the likes of modeling giants Linda Evangelista and Natalia Vodianova, we knew the modeling world was in for something big. It’s been quite the landmark year for Muse. Top campaigns, extensive runway presence, big covers, and now another feather in her cap — the number one model in Vogue.
Hundreds of models are cast every year in the pages of international editions of Vogue, and when we tallied the results of their work it quickly became obvious who came out on top in 2011. Quantity and quality must be accounted for to make the top 10. Not only must a models’ appearances be plentiful, but the quality of those appearances must be stellar as well. This includes factors like only-girl editorials, the caliber of photographers they work with and editions they’re in, and their number of overall pages. Arizona’s scoresheet was predictably well-rounded. She worked with the best photographers, scored the most solo editorials and graced enough pages to fill an entire August issue all on her own (that’s about 220 for those of you keeping track). She started the year with a bang by starring in only-girl editorials for Vogue China, Italia, Paris, UK and US, and that was in just one month!
It’s an unusual feat for a model to skyrocket to the extent Arizona has since she hit the international scene last year, and while we’re thrilled for her success, we wonder if it’ll stick. While Muse has the novelty (and sometimes the curse) of it-girl status, it remains to be seen whether she’ll be blessed with longevity, the true mark of a great and successful model. We are looking forward to what the new year will bring for her.
For now, click through for the rest of the top 10.
A new high-street clothing brand is on its way to the U.S. and you’re going to want to know about it. It’s called Mo&Co and you’ve probably never heard of it unless you live in or frequently visit China, where it’s based, sold and coveted. The french-inspired brand has been around since 2004 and is extremely successful in China, where it has nearly 100 stores. With locations set to open in New York and Paris next year, Mo&Co hopes to gain more international fans, beginning with the premiere of Momentum, a super chic Barnaby Roper-shot video starring Liu Wen and Shu Pei that recently debuted on W‘s blog; and by casting one of our faves, Freja Beha, as the star of its look books.
Mo&Co has just introduced a more high-end series called edit10n, which we are kind of dying over. Mo & Co. gave us a first look at the summer 2011 look book, which you can peruse below, along with the 3-D version of Momentum, which is exclusive to Fashionista. Grab your 3-D glasses and enjoy! Then, feel sad that you’d have to go all the way to China to buy this collection–though we’re pretty confident that whatever ends up stateside next year will be just as drool-worthy. Click through to watch the video.
Yesterday Estée Lauder held an event to introduce its new campaign titled, “Every Woman Can Be Beautiful.” The event started with a few videos documenting Lauder campaigns through the years and Estée’s (the person) belief that all women are beautiful. One of her fantastic quotes? “There are no ugly women, just lazy women.” In other words, use some products! (Obviously Mrs. Lauder had some ulterior motives, but we like her spunkiness regardless.)
Terry Richardson met Monica Lewisnky: Terry Richardson hung out with Monica Lewinsky this weekend. It was only a matter of time. {Terry’s Diary}
And More Terry Plus Naked James Franco and Lohan: Richardson’s also about to shoot a book of full frontal nudity starring James Franco and Lindsay Lohan. (We promise, that’s all the Terry news for today.) {NY Daily News}
Liu Wen Goes Pink for Vogue Italia: In Liu Wen’s first Vogue Italia editorial the model wears a pink wig. Alice Gentilucci styled the Miles Aldridge shoot in which Wen wears nothing but Armani. {Fashion Gone Rogue}
Elle Got Comedians To Make Fun of the Fashions: Elle‘s had comedians from shows like The Daily Show and Last Comic Standing offer their two cents on the fashion coming out of New York and London. It’s funny. {Elle}
Internet Famous: Style.com compiled a list of landmark moments in blogging. We’re on it for Adventures in Copyright! {Style.com}
I’m a Magda: In honor of Sex and the City 2 coming out tomorrow, Refinery 29 compiled a list of the tackiest SATC products. But where are the Madga, Steve, and Harry apparel items? {Refinery29}
Pool Party: Poppy de Villeneuve shot this short film, starring Liu Wen and Edoardo Ballerini. Make sure to check out the behind the scenes photos by Hanneli, too. {NOWNESS}
Estée Lauder’s just announced their newest brand ambassadors, Liu Wen and Constance Jablonski. They’re both firsts—Liu’s the first Chinese model to be signed to the luxury beauty brand (and she was the first Asian model to walk the Victoria’s Secret runway, too). Meanwhile, Constance is the first French girl to land a Lauder campaign. They Read more →
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So Liu Me: Alexi Lubomirski shot Liu Wen for this month’s Vogue China. If anyone can skip pants in lieu of a striped leotard and camel coat, it’s Liu. {Models} Big Apple, Big Move: Henry Holland told Grazia he’d consider moving here after coming to town to launch Six Scents Series Two. That very night Read more →
In Her Shoes: Holy crap. Constance Jablonski walked in a whopping 72 shows this season with Liu Wen right on her tail with 70. Well done, ladies. {Models.com via The Fashion Spot} Congrats to the Klum/Samuels: Doesn’t it seem like Heidi Klum was pregnant forever this time around? Well she finally had that baby girl, Read more →
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