Tag: supermodel icon

08 11 2011

kate moss for vogue, september

the level of importance & status symbol that an american vogue cover represents is something very interesting, a paradox of sorts. in the context of fashion & fashion publication, it’s the most anticipated cover of the year. any chick that graces the cover of american vogue is of importance in fashion; as so christened by anna wintour herself. the power of wintour has been greatly documented & at this point is of known existence to those inside & outside of the fashion world. often shot by mario testino, which is the case for the september cover this year; british supermodel kate moss appears for the american fashion bible, outfitted in an alexander mcqueen gown & is poised as the magazine’s headlining feature for her wedding- which happened in july. one aspect i despise of american vogue is the fact that models rarely grace the cover. while i understand completely that the american publication market is heavily saturated with the presence of actresses, i wonder if the ‘hollywood it girl’ phase will ever die down. last year, giesle bundchen graced the cover & with kate appearing this year- it’s obvious that american vogue is making a fashion statement with a predictable edge & even less interesting end result. no shade to gisele or kate, by any means; but shouldn’t american based publications represent american girls & more specifically american female models? while fashion kids around the world have hoped for more models on american vogue covers; it seems as though this fulfills that expectation but poorly. represented by IMG, kate remains one of the most powerful model forces in fashion & to see her grace the cover is no surprise to any of us. with 788 pages, im looking forward to the editorial content of this issue. at the end of the day, vogue leads & others follow; i hope that a model resurgence is on the verge for american vogue because half of the american covers i see, i don’t post here for the simple fact that they infringe on the fashion tip im looking to represent. it’s nice to see these hollywood hoes fall back for once. fashion belongs to the models.

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06 02 2011

claudia schiffer for harper’s bazaar uk

represented by one management, claudia schiffer has maintained a greatly developed & undeniable presence in the modeling scene for over 20 years. consistenly maintaining her status as an iconic supermodel, the germany model appears for the june issue of harper’s bazaar UK. seen on one of two covers here, schiffer appears on the sand in a big brimmed prada hat & matching dress for the subscribers edition cover. while the issues news stand cover has yet to be seen, im always intensely juiced to see any of the 90′s supermodels grace covers, book runway shows or land campaigns. claudia ranks as fashion’s no. 6 top model icon; which puts her before kristen mcmenamy & after carolyn murphy.

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05 03 2011

editorialesque » cindy crawford for vogue méxico

through the lens of tesh, supermodel phenom cindy crawford is seen in this modern fashion spread. is it just me or do you feel this resurgence of supermodel icons? naomi books vogue japan, christy turlington appears for vuitton fine jewelery. interesting furthermore is the fact that cindy has also shot a cover for elle china, a move which will only add to her already greatly established reputation & career. represented by storm models london, crawford remains at the top of her game & demonstrates her untouched skills as a supermodel in this spread. of the supermodels, cindy is the biggest. while not typically high fashion & more commercial in the way of mass globalization- there aren’t many who don’t know the name: cindy crawford. with crawford commercial advertising deals with companies like vitamin water, not to mention her line of skin care & her home goods & clothing collections at JC Penney- cindy ain’t stopping anytime soon. can’t nobody touch cindy.

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04 21 2011

kate moss for vogue paris

through the lens of mert + marcus, kate moss appears for the may cover of vogue paris. clad in armani prive with male hands surrounding her, kate flourishes through yet another year & another cover. seen against a bold red backdrop with a red lacquered lip to match, moss continues to defy the limitations of age, consistency & model demand in booking covers & campaigns effortlessly each season. editor in chief, emmanuelle alt continues to thrive in her efforts to represent a new, redefined interpretation of french vogue & i feel a greater sense of high-end, commercial glamour with her vision. it’s polished, still chic & new ideas are presented- with roitfeld, it was almost like a parisienne seduction, with emmanuelle it’s a full force presentation of clothes & supermodels. love the cover, the addition of arms add that extra boost. represented by IMG, kate currently ranks as the no. 2 female model icon while holding the rank as fashion’s third highest earning.

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04 20 2011

editorialesque » karolina kurkova for vogue italia

represented by IMG models, karolina kurkova appears more subdued for the pages of vogue italia. photographically interpreted by steven klein, the spread focuses on the bold contrast of black & white as kurkova appears decked in all black with a black lip to match. appropriately titled, “black”, i love that the spread took an unexpected direction. most times, im expecting unending forms of glamour, over the top styling & an extreme representation of beauty- so it is nice to switch things up & play things down in opposition. discovered by miuccia prada, kurkova continues to thrive in her ranks as a supermodel icon thanks to her consistent track record & non-stop bookings. a bit of 90′s grunge felt here as well.

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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 30 2011

malgosia bela for numéro

shot by greg kadel, malgosia bela appears on the cover of numéro alongside a cheetah for issue no. 122. against a golden bronzed backdrop, accented perfectly with a gold masthead. stunning & perfectly styled & poised, malgosia is one of my favorite females in fashion for her intense features & piercing eyes. represented by next models ny, malgosia ranks as fashion’s no. 19 icon & can be seen in spring campaigns for chloe, stella mccartney & roberto cavalli. looking like another great year, this cover is one of two that malgosia has booked for the month of april. the heavy liner accentuates maglosia’s eyes perfectly, one of my favorite covers of the new year. i always expect incredible photographic performance when i see malgosia’s name.

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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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01 07 2011

video: nowness presents kate moss for balmain

12 06 2010

editorialesque » gisele for italian vogue


represented by IMG, gisele bünchen appears in her featured editorial for the december issue of italian vogue. through the lens of steven meisel, we see gisele draped in an assortment of rubber in a bit of an unseen way. gisele is seemingly more relaxed & playful during the course of this image series & almost deconstructs the beauty that she is more commonly known for. shot entirely in black & white in a studio, i admire the oppostition of commercialized beauty; it allows us to see another dimension of gisele & also allows our preception of fashion to be tested. gisele closes the year with her italian vogue feature & has already begun booking covers for the top of 2011 appearing for vogue nippon. gisele defies the test of time, season after season & continues to slay in a number of ways; i doubt anyone will ever be able to surpass gisele.

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