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Vogue Nippon Gets Catty

Devon Aoki is feature in one of the editorial stories of Vogue Nippon shot by Camilla Akrans. This editorial is not striking me so much for the fashion but for the model. I love the fact, when you look at someone, in this case a model and you can't figure out what's their ethnic background, you may ask yourself, is she asian? european? caucasian? or all of the above?. Surprisingly enough, I learned that she's a new yorker, Are you serious!?!?!, to be brutally honest I'll never guess, but I can tell her family tress must be compose of a variety of races from all over the globe, which is pretty cool. I love diversity and that's what the fashion industry needs, more none-caucasian models in the cover of top magazines and feature in fashion-forward editorials and most importantly in runways, where they can showcase what they're working with. Am I the only one who feels this way???.

I believe, models like Devon have more versatility and longevity in the industry since they can easily transform themselves to fit the part into an editorial shoot, ad campaign, and fashion show. Their face complexion in particular can convey a strong message and reach more of a wider audience and that could possibly and positively affect the future of a designer's success or a magazine's sales. For instance, in this editorial, Aoki is playing the role of this naughty/stylish pussy-cat girl, who in a way may look very odd and creepy, but if you look at the other side of the spectrum, she can come across as sassy and seductive.

 The word if the day is...versatility, embrace it.

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Fresh New Face

Tank Magazine features up and coming Kangana Dutta on the cover of their volume 5, issue 7 shot by Tarun Khiwal. Dutta has also been in the cover of the first issue of Vogue India a while back, watch out for her in the future.

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Numero Korea Passionate Scenes

Sensual but not sexual were the first thoughts that popped up into my head when I came across this editorial shot by Mariano Vivanco for the Numero Korea May 2009 issue, featuring models Karmen Pedaru and Abbey Lee Kershaw. I love the deepness and effortless emotions coming from both models, it may sound cliche but you can almost see it in their eyes. I think that's pretty seductive, it catches your attention and makes you loose focus for a minute of the presence of the revealing garments and your focus goes straight to the penetrating sight coming from the model's rather mysterious look. 

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Missoni Spring/Summer 2009 Ad

I wasn't much impressed with the house of Missoni's current contribution to the rather crazy world of fashion until I witnessed the Missoni Women Fall/Winter 2009/10 collection showed at Milan fashion week. The showed definitely grabbed my attention from the first exit. The looks were well constructed, the fabrics were almost magical, and the styling was simply impeccable, but to criticize the whole collection would require a different blog, so back the main topic.

I first spotted the ad when I opened one of the latest issue of W magazine. It did not look expected, since I always used regarded Missoni as an "old-house", meaning not youth-friendly. However, the setting of the shoot changed the whole vibe of the campaign and in part of the brand, I mean the beach is not a setting where most relate to old citizens but young tanned kids enjoying of the breeze of the ocean and rays of the sun. Moreover, the silhouettes of the clothes do look quite fresh and modern with the Missoni twist to it. I love the vintage colors, it sort of reminds me of the colour palette my grandmother would wear on her summer days, but she probably would not specifically op for those pieces, since she has a more simple masculine approach to fashion. As you probably already know, Missoni is known for their rich, unconventional fabrics. Their textiles always stand out from the rest, and have manage to make their own imprint on the industry's history. The infamous micro intercalating waving or straight patterns that we see from season to season on the runway is also feature on the models' back. It almost accentuates the contrasting shades from the accessories and the clothes, to bring a cohesive and interesting image that evokes peace and tranquilly. On the styling note, the head-wraps do look somewhat or maybe a bit too much Prada Spring/Summer, circa 2007. It would have been interesting too see a different head-piece rather than just taking someone's else idea, but it somehow works harmoniously with the mood of the shoot. 

I wasn't expecting any less from legendary photographer, taste maker and fashion icon, Steven Meisel, who had the opportunity to shoot this innovative campaign. His eye for models, setting and lighting is unquestionably great, he obviously knows what works and what doesn't evident by these shots and other millions editorials/ads shown in multiple magazines such as French Vogue and V Magazine. The ad also features big hitters such as Isabeli Fontana, Natasha Poly and Mat Gordon.

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Covers x Editorials

Vogue Paris May 2009

Photographer: Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin 

Model: Daria Werbowy

Vogue Paris May 2009: L'etoffe de la creation

Photographer: David Sims

Model: Karlie Kloss

Editor: Marie-Amelie Sauve

10 Magazine Summer 2009

Photographer: Richard Burbrigde

Model: Pamela Bermier

(This cover actually scared me for a minute)

Interview May 2009

Photographer: Nick Knight

Actor: Emma Watson

Vogue Homem Brazil May 2009

Photographer: Jannis Stipoulanis

Model: Alessandra Ambrosio

Editor: Matheus Mazzafera

(My favorite cover!)

Arise May 2009

Model: Georgie Baddiel

Arise May 2009

Photographer: Michaela Rosatto

Model: Georgie Badddiel

Vogue España May 2009

Photographer: Paola Kudacki

Model: Carmen Kass

Vogue Russia May 2009

Photographer: Matt Irwin

Model: Carmen Kass

Numero Korea May 2009

Model: Abbey Lee Kershaw

Model: Karmen Pedaru

Velvet May 2009

Photographer: Marcus Ohlsson

Model: Dewi Driegen

Vogue Russia April 2009

Photographer: Terry Tsiolis

Model: Carmen Kass

Entertainer: Lenny Kravitz

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Just Cavalli SS 09 Ad

I'm a huge Cavalli fan, and this is a great ad, the colors look a bit vintage/80's punk, but the styling is phenomenal; Just Cavalli: fresh, young, hip.