MJ Lives...Well, At Least In The Pages Of Haper's Bazaar.

The 2009 September issue of Harper Bazaar features the talented Agyness Deyn in fully Jackson-inspired looks. P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing) is the tittle given to this spread styled by Brana Wolf and shot by none other than the very controversial Terry Richardson, who is one of my favorite shot-makers.

There was this obviously gloomy and melancholic mood in the world after one of the most celebrated (and often ridiculed) pop-stars unexpectedly left us under somewhat obscure and suspicious circumstances. Michael Jackson was not only a music genius, but he was also looked as a fashion icon. The white gloves, shiny socks and the infamous red Thriller jacket, were some of those iconic pieces that made Michael the icon he still is today. There is no doubt that his very flashy sense of style contributed to his illustrious career achievements and style recognition we known him for. Furthermore, Jackson was often caught wearing one of his favorite designers, Gianni Versace, who (in this case, was his sister and current creative director of the house, Donatella Versce) dressed the whole Jackson's family in black ensembles on his worldwide-televised ceremony. Also, weeks before his tragic death, Mike was photographed by a sea of paparazzi wearing this hot Givenchy studded jacket and various super expensive Balmain pieces (even though some of the clothes he was wearing were from the women's collection, he still looked the part). Jackson's contributions to fashion were major, that's probably the reason why Glenda Bailey, editor-in-chief of Harper Bazaar, decided to dedicate this sympathetic fashion spread as a small but significant tribute to the one and only, Michael Jackson. I'm eager to read what Mrs. Bailey had to say about this September issue, but especially the true purpose behind the shoot.

I love the pieces Wolf pulled for this shoot, but I'm afraid this looks a bit too plagiarized. I thought the spread was Michael Jackson-inspired but this looks like she went to his massive closet and pulled clothes that he already wore in past performances and videos. In my opinion, I feel the looks do embody a certain character, but I can't imagine any women walking around in any head-to-toe styled outfits featured in the photographs above. I wished the outfits were put together somewhat different, maybe they could've exchange a nice pair of denims, instead of those high-water black pants or the Thriller jacket could've work with any hot F/W 2009 Marc Jacobs dress, but anyways, the thing is done but at least it sends the message.

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Mags, Mags, Mags!!!

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Vogue July 2009

Vogue Russia July 2009

Vogue Nippon August 2009

Vogue Germany July 2009

Vogue China July 2009

Vogue Brasil July 2009

Vogue Australia August 2009

Teen Vogue August 2009

Vogue Homem Brasil June 2009

Velvet Uomo July 2009

Numero Korea July 2009

Harper's Bazaar UK July 2009

Elle UK August 2009

Dazed & Confused July 2009

Dom Magazine July 2009

Every month means a new issue, and every issue translates to a new story, editorial and layouts, it almost seems like every issue signifies a new window into the future of fashion, what's next?, who's the next big thing?, and what's hot for next season?. As a future editor, I feel like it's my job to translate fashion in a more commercial way to the masses, those people who pick up the latest issue of French Vogue, even when they are broke as hell ( I include myself on that group). There is this innocent obsession I have with fashion magazines, which is part I decide to become an editor. I find great interest on how other people dress, reviewing collections from all over the world, admiring at the ads from top designers and various brands, reading Andre Leon Talley's "Life With Andre" stories and Anna's "Editor's Letters" in Vogue. I believe having versatility and a keen eye for fashion is a great plus towards becoming an editor, besides possessing a wide knowledge of the industry, being able to perform different tasks within the editing field is such an advantage and might make a difference between reaching a peak position or remaining at the base. In effect, I try to read as many fashion publications as I can get my hands on, from Italian Vogue to Complex, and Elle to Vibe. Recently I been picking up on DNR and WWD, which are great. There are so many fashion magazines publish each month around the world that If I could get them all on my mailbox, I would, even if they all don't fit in it, I'll tell the mailman to drop the rest on my door. 

Vogue is definitely the leader publication on what fashion has to offer, and it's probably the first fashion magazine I picked up and the first on "The Ones I Need to Get" list, besides having an illustrious history and an undeniable list of the best editors there was, including one of my favorites, Diana Vreeland, the inner content and diligent staff is what keeps the magazine a float and by "staff", I mean editors, photographers, contributors, assistants, and everybody who makes an effort to bring out a great product every month, which to some is considered a drug or a bible, to that extent!.

To further my knowledge and satisfy my curiosity on what's going on in Europe, I pick up Italian and French Vogue. Their offices are a couple of hours away but their contents are so far apart. Italian Vogue has this European flare and glamour with an eclectic and mysterious look to it while French Vogue has a straight-up runway/unwearable skin with a playful way to showcase their fashion, regardless of their differences I love them both. To be honest, I don't dominate neither language, but their editorials do not need any explanation, they speak for themselves and always convey a strong message, which I adore. Not to sound cocky or anything of that sort, sometimes I can just spot a dress and tell who made it, since I'm hooked to the latest shows on the fashion network and different fashion related sites, I just simply keep up. 

To my understanding, the cover is technically as important as the content, since it's the first thing the reader sees, having a great eye-catching cover can potentially increase the sales of that certain issue. Vogue has been criticized in the past for featuring celebrities on the cover instead of models such as Korean or Australian Vogue, which may sound bias but I can understand why Anna Wintour would pick Cameron Diaz for the June 2009 cover, over a regular issue model such as Abbey Lee Kershaw, not to downgrade the beauty and talent from the young Aussie, but let's get real. You may have never heard of Abbey Lee Kershaw before, but you might have seen Cameron Diaz in different movies, red carpets or TV events, so if you happen to walk past a magazine or news stand you can easily spot Cameron than a rather unfamiliar face such as Abbey which might lead to you buying the issue. Also, having the right person on the cover can attract a new clientele, look at the March issue of Vogue which featured first lady Michelle Obama. That brought a lot of speculation and caused a lot of frenzy not only in the fashion community but also in some political segments of the nation. In the other hand, there were some serious rumors that Rihanna was a possible candidate to grace one of the future covers of Vogue, but all the rumors faded when not-so-appropriate pictures of the singer started to leak into the internet. Vogue has always maintained a serious and very prestigious face when it comes to picking the star to grace one of their covers and Rihanna dismissed her long awaited opportunity into becoming one of those, and don't get me wrong I love her music and sense of style, she has now become into this style icon that a lot of girls are trying to emulate and follow, which is probably one of the reason she was a strong candidate to become that "cover girl". However, I feel like everybody deserves a second chance, and she might get a break from Anna, you never know. I'm really excited to see what these magazines may unveil in the next couple of months; new stories, new editorials but most importantly new fashion. 

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