Editor’s Letter
September Inspiration
Bonjour Bunnies!
I cannot believe it is already September and time to reconsider my inspiration list for this blissful month.
This month I am delightfully looking forward to New York, London, Milan and Paris Fashion Weeks and watching closely to discover what we will all be coveting for Spring / Summer 2012. Enjoying the simple pleasure of films which just exude timeless beauty- Roman Holiday, Some Like It Hot and Breakfast At Tiffany’s, amongst others. Embracing deliciously bright colours and patterns for Spring (here in the Southern Hemisphere); while simultaneously missing London and those beautiful Autumn leaves falling. And indulging in bubble baths and chocolate croissants…
Cara xx
What are your September Inspirations? xx
Photos from thealternativebride.blogspot.com / littlebitsoflovely.blogspot.com / style.com / google images
Beauty Campaigns
The Best Of Beauty & Fragrance
A selection of the latest Beauty & Fragrance Campaigns…
Chloé brings in two fresh new faces for its eponymous fragrance campaign which was captured by Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin. Mesmerising beauties Camille Rowe and Imogen Poots both pose nude with the iconic oversized bottles for the campaign (pictured above).
– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –
While the initial shots revealed Rosie Huntington-Whiteley showing quite a bit of skin, the official campaign for the new ‘Burberry Body’ Fragrance sees her wearing the iconic Burberry trench. Shot by Mario Testino; Christopher Bailey said of choosing Huntington-Whiteley: “Rosie’s effortless style and her staggering beauty made her the natural choice as the first Burberry Body.” (pictured right)
– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –
One of my favourite top models, Abbey Lee Kershaw is the face of Versace’s ‘Yellow Diamond’ campaign. Shot by Mario Testino, the campaign sees Kershaw’s ethereal beauty reflected and multiplied across the frame.
– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –
Scarlett Johansson strikes a sultry pose amongst white sheets for the latest Dolce & Gabbana Beauty Campaign shot by Solve Sundsbo.
– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –
The face of Tom Ford’s beauty line, Lara Stone also appears in the designer’s “Violet Blonde” Fragrance campaign. Shot by Mert & Marcus, Stone looks exquisite against the background of striking violets.
– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –
Ginta Lapina features in the fall-winter campaign for Jill Stuart’s ‘Prism Carat Eyes’ range.
– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –
Natalie Portman is positively glowing for Dior’s new range of make-up – ‘Diorskin Forever’– which focuses on achieving the perfect complexion.
– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –
What is your favourite Beauty Brand & Campaign? xx
Photos from fashiongonerogue.com
ESPRESSO SHOT OF NEWS
Thursday Fashion Shot
5 Espresso Shots Of News…
– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –
An Amazing Magazine Cover – Vogue Paris, August 2011
Lara Stone graces the striking Vogue Paris, August 2011 cover. As Emmanuelle Alt’s fourth edition as Editor-In-Chief, the cover is a cinematic fashion moment! Stone wears a Haider Ackermann Fall 2011 coat and can be seen peering off into the distance on a Californian beach. Love the juxtaposition of the sandy beach with Stone’s unattainable glamorous beauty! Definitely one of my favourite covers of the year!
– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –
Vintage Gucci Advertising
This year marks the 90th Anniversary of Gucci. To celebrate the extensive heritage of this renowned Italian label, Gucci has reissued its very first ad from 1922 as part of the ‘Forever Now’ campaign. Set to appear next to the vintage ad will be a photograph of Aldo Gucci from 1955, standing in front of the first Gucci store in Rome on Via Condotti. Aldo Gucci was the son Gucci founder, Guccio Gucci. The ‘Forever Now’ campaign, now in its fourth instalment, celebrates the quality, craftsmanship and heritage of Gucci.
– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –
‘Burberry Body’ – Rosie Huntington-Whiteley
The first campaign image for Burberry’s new fragrance for women, Burberry Body, has been released featuring the impeccably beautiful Rosie Huntington-Whiteley. Huntington-Whiteley wears only an iconic rose gold satin trench coat in the shot which is sure to stop traffic. Burberry Body will launch in over 150 countries from September 1st.
Of Burberry Body, Christopher Bailey, Chief Creative Officer, has said: “Burberry Body is the most exciting launch that we have ever created and captures the iconic spirit of the brand today in a striking and sensual way. Rosie’s effortless style and her staggering beauty made her the natural choice as the first Burberry Body.”
– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –
New Creative Directors At Kenzo
Humberto Leon and Carol Lim, have been named as the new Creative Directors for Kenzo. The duo was previously behind dynamic label Opening Ceremony, which they started in 2002. Pierre-Yves Roussel, Chairman and CEO of the Fashion Division of LVMH, has said of the new appointment:
“Humberto and Carol will bring their fresh creative talent and innovative approach to Kenzo to rejuvenate this iconic brand. I am confident that they will leverage the unique contemporary & lifestyle spirit of the Brand to position it ideally for an ambitious development.”
– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –
Tom Ford Officially On The London Fashion Week Schedule
This will be the first season Tom Ford will present his collection during London Fashion Week as part of the British Fashion Council’s official LFW schedule. Previously for his Autumn / Winter 2011 / 12 collection, Ford hosted a small gathering of key press only.
Other big names who recently returned to London Fashion Week include; Burberry Prorsum (returned from Milan for S/S 2010) as well as Temperley London, Matthew Williamson and Jonathan Saunders (who all returned from previous showings in New York).
– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –
Happy Thursday! xx
Photos from fashiongonerogue.com / fashion.telegraph.co.uk / google images
1 Comment