Tag: mert alas + marcus piggott
04 05 2011
editorialesque » kate moss for vogue japan
british supermodel icon, kate moss appears editorially for the may issue of vogue japan. styled by george cortina, with hair & make-up by paul hanlon & charlotte tibury, kate appears sophisticated in spring couture that is photographed with a mysterious edge. shot by mert & marcus, the evolution of kate moss is one interesting complexities & unexpected turns. kate moss ushered in a new generation of supermodels during the grunge era, which resulted in a modeling shift. standards became adjusted & desired looks dipped from commercial & jaw dropping beauty to ultra-thin, waif models that were looked at as transformative figures rather than individuals with natural beauty. i had the chance to see a biographical documentary on kate moss which addressed her rise to fame & time-lined how massive her influence has spread through the fashion industry since her debut on the scene in the 90′s. notorious for measuring up under industry standards standing five feet, seven inches; kate is one of few females that has been able to surpass barriers put in place by the fashion industry. one of those barriers in modeling is an expiration date, for many years it was expected that past a certain age, models should look into ‘career alternatives’ & are often times encouraged to consider, ‘life after modeling’. kate moss has spun her image into a successful presence in fashion through design work with top shop & has even designed handbags for longchamp. still a star in today’s competitive industry, kate continues to land covers, campaigns & blaze the runways occasionally- she ranks as fashion’s no. 2 icon next to gisele & ranks as fashion’s third highest earning. represented by IMG, kate is seen slightly darker, an aspect that adds dimension to the editorial & draws relativity to her grunge era entrance into modeling. kate moss is what female models aspire to become.
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03 29 2011
kate moss for vogue japan
in an effort to create a more clarified branding presence, vogue nippon has decided to swap titles to vogue japan. nippon (日本国) is the native term for japan & is affectionately used to refer to the land of the rising sun. the change is quite the conversation piece given the recent conditions of the japanese public, in light of their natural disaster. represented by IMG, supermodel icon kate moss appears on the publications beautiful may issue, through the lens of mert + marcus. soft & feminine, accented by a powerful statement lip- kate appears flawlessly & im sure that her feature editorial will deliver on the same level. known for having more polished & clean covers, vogue japan is one of my favorite publications to watch, as my own attraction to aesthetics mirror their own. im always stunned when kate graces a cover, so this time is no different. mert + marcus continue to slay the fashion photography scene, locking it down from every angle imaginable. kate is a fuckn star.
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02 01 2011
lea t. for love
represented by women model management, lea t. appears for her solo cover of katie grand’s love magazine. shot by mert alas & marcus, the first ever androgynous issue has already had it’s share of publicity spotlight as one of the covers revealed transexual lea kissing supermodel icon, kate moss. causing a scene in her native of brazil, lea was cast to close the runway show of a collection presented at são paulo fashion week. after the show, lea was swarmed by press & media as she departed the venue with her entourage. with her interview with oprah winfrey coming this year, lea continues to pioneer as the first transexual model in the world. her work with the house of givenchy & french vogue have greatly affected her groundbreaking role in fashion. im very happy to see lea land this cover, as love magazine is one of my most favorite fashion publications. lea is actually the son of famed soccer player, toninho cerezo. in interviews, lea has been vocal about his support for her.
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01 31 2011
rosie huntington-whiteley for vogue uk
represented by rosie huntington-whiteley has wasted no time soaking up the spotlight after being announced as a victoria’s secret angel alongside chanel iman & candice swaenpoel. glamed up in gucci, rosie appears perfectly for the march cover of british vogue. shot by mert + marcus, rosie’s signature pout is glossed red for the cover as we see the wind machine in full swing. represented by women model management, rosie hails from the united kingdom & it’s dope to see her representing for the brits on their division of vogue. in 2009, rosie was awarded as model of the year at the elle style awards & has since been signed on to replace megan fox in the tranformer trilogy. as a successfully recognized angel for victoria’s secret, rosie continues to rise as a star in fashion landing campaigns & covers alike. i love this cover, completely.
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01 27 2011
lea t. + kate moss for love, the androgyny issue
for their debut androgyny issue, transexual model lea t. appears in a shockingly unexpected liplock with supermodel icon kate moss. shot by mert & marcus, love, as a fashion publication, continues to push the creative limitations & expectations of a normal fashion publication. as a dominant force in fashion, through styling, katie grand proves that her reign as one of the industries greatest heavyweights is not to be slept on. kate channels a more masculine edge, while lea t. thrives in givenchy aesthetics of bleached brows & a heavily shadowed eye. i love the fearlessness represented at love & find myself standing in applause of every issue, consistently. im very excited to see what has been put together for this issue & respect katie grand, love’s editor-in-chief, as a true creative & pioneer, not just as a stylist, but as someone with a sizable fashion impact.
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01 15 2011
the spring gucci accessories campaign by mert + marcus
what yo’ name iz? joan smalls, gen huismans,
nikola jovanovic, karmen pedaru
allowing us to take an even greater look at the incredible force of the house of gucci, mert + marcus shot an extension of the spring gucci campaign focused on the collections accessories. kept directly in line with the direction seen for the collection’s ready to wear, karmen, joan & nikola shine stylishly clad in gucci threads, glasses, footwear, bangles & shades. under the direction of frida giannini, the gucci label has quickly developed a new set of design & image signatures that are closely related to the brand’s heritage, as well as their new era in fashion. just as stunning as the ready-to-wear set, im completely inspired.
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01 14 2011
mariacarla boscono + andres velencoso sgura for loewe, spring
while mert & marcus continue to dominate the campaign circuit one image at a time, mariacarla of women models & andres of wilhelmina star in the spring campaign for spanish label, loewe. the bold palette of the collection is seen with dark undertones & chic contrast. while the backdrop serves as a connection to the labels heritage, the textiles chosen for the collection allow a greater feel of modernization. styled by katie grand, with make-up & hair by lucia pieroni & paul hanlon; most everything mariacarla is cast in, she fuckn murders. this season, for this campaign, is no different. a powerful combination these two.
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01 14 2011
the spring dsquared² campaign by mert + marcus
what yo’ name iz? anna jagodzinska, jonathan & kevin ferreira de sampaio,
crystal renn, jean carlos, fei fei sun, diego miguel, hailey clauson,
monika sawicka, reid prebenda
a staggeringly large cast of veteran & new model talent was photographed for the summer/spring 2011 dsquared² campaign. through the lens of mert alas + marcus piggot, the images fuse styling of athleticism to that of masculine formal wear & provide an all around glamorously simple direction for the ease of spring. every element that has become recognized of the brand is represented & very well. admittedly, i had not expected much after seeing a small preview of the campaign but after seeing the image series in totality, im in love. while jean carlos is already a rising star, new male model, diego miguel makes a debut & is sure to be a star in the new year. styled by katie grand with art direction by giovanni bianco- i love this campaign.
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01 14 2011
lara stone + alexander johansson for ck by calvin klein, spring
as a calvin klein favorite, lara stone continues her double booking gig with the iconic american fashion house for their ck by calvin klein spring campaign. shot by mert + marcus, the campaign steers in the same lane as the calvin klein collection advertisments, appealing to consumers with clean design lines- with a bit more style causality. fresh design is seen on the bodies of not only lara stone, whom is represented by IMG, but alexander johansson of new york models co-stars as well. all in all, the campaign serves it’s purpose beautifully & the collection shines through inspiring movement & natural light.
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