By Invitation Only

What do you get when you throw a bunch of massive pythons, bejewelled masquerade masks, tuxedo suits, Steven Meisel and models Aymeline Valade, Marte Mei van Haaster and Othilia Simon into the mix? Well..., Lanvin's Spring/Summer 2012 campaign and my idea of the perfect dinner party. Donning Lanvin's sleek, figure-hugging silhouettes and incognito shades, Valade, van Haaster and Simon bring an air of excitement, mystery and danger to the table flanked by male models Aaron Vernon, Johannes Schulze and Angus Lowe.  The brilliant casting of Valade, van Haaster and Simon, each of whom possesses that rare mix of androgyny and womanly allure results in a campaign that is intoxicating and transfixing. 

Aymeline Valade, Marte Mei van Haaster &
Othilia Simon
Lanvin -  Spring/Summer 2012
Photographer - Steven Meisel
Source - fashiongonerogue.com

Lanvin -  Spring/Summer 2012
Photographer - Steven Meisel
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Lanvin -  Spring/Summer 2012
Photographer - Steven Meisel
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Lanvin -  Spring/Summer 2012
Photographer - Steven Meisel
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Lanvin -  Spring/Summer 2012
Photographer - Steven Meisel
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Lanvin -  Spring/Summer 2012
Photographer - Steven Meisel
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The Unstoppable Sui He

Chinese model Sui He tops off an incredible Spring/Summer 2012 show season with a history making cover appearance for W Magazine's November 2012 art issue. Lensed by Max Vadukal with art direction by Chinese contemporary artist Ai Weiwei, the cover features Sui He being wrestled to the ground by two unknown assailants. The cover image and accompanying editorial shot in New York, is reminiscent of Weiwei's photographic work from the Eighties Tompkin Square riots. 

The Unstoppable Sui He
W Magazine - November 2012
Photographer - Max Vadukal
Art Direction - Ai Weiwei
Source - models.com

Sui He's appearance on the cover of W is a first for models of Asian descent and is likely to cement He's status as a true contender amongst the new generation of models. He was one of the stand out faces at the Spring/Summer 2012 shows, appearing at only the most coveted shows including Altuzarra, Donna Karan, Prabal Gurung, Michael Kors, Peter Som, Oscar de la Renta, Antonio Berardi, Acne, Max Mara, Dolce Gabbana, Costume National, Hussein Chalayan, Thierry Mugler, Lanvin, Hermes and Chanel.   He's pristine beauty, killer physique and versatility in front of the lens have her marked as one of the "it" girls of the season.

Thierry Mugler - S/S 2012
Photographer - Filippo Fior

Bottega Veneta - S/S 2012
Photographer - Yannis Vlamos

Prabal Gurung - S/S 2012
Photographer - Monica Feudi

Donna Karan - S/S 2012
Photographer - Yannis Vlamos

Max Mara - S/S 2012
Photographer - Yannis Vlamos

Antonio Berardi - S/S 2012
Photographer - Alessandro Viero

Hussein Chalayan - S/S 2012
Photographer - Filippo Fior

Lanvin - S/S 2012
Photographer - Yannis Vlamos
All runway images courtesy of style.com

Paris Escapades

I must apologise for the scarcity of posting of late but I have been making the most of the last few weeks of Summer by travelling abroad to Spain, France and Denmark. I was in Paris for the last few days of Paris Fashion Week and was treated to a smorgasbord of model sightings including Sigrid Agren and the very lovely celebrity model Alexa Chung. I was very proud to see a number of Australians blazing a blistering trail on the Parisian catwalks. The biggest surprise for me was Miranda Kerr, who cemented her status as a model with true high fashion cred by appearing in no less that seven blue chip shows. Kerr made up for her no show at Balenciaga with sublime appearances at Christian Dior, John Galliano, Chanel, Viktor & Rolf, Loewe, Stella McCartney and Lanvin.

Miranda Kerr
Australian Harper's Bazaar - November 2012
Photographer - Simon Lekias
Source - fashiongonerogue.com

John Galliano - S/S 2012
Photographer - Filippo Fior

Loewe - S/S 2012
Photographer - Marcus Tondo

Chanel - S/S 2012
Photographer - Yannis Vlamos

Lanvin - S/S 2012
Photographer - Yannis Vlamos

Stella McCartney - F/W 2012
Photographer - Yannis Vlamos

Christian Dior - S/S 2012
Photographer - Yannis Vlamos
All runway images courtesy of style.com

Raquel Reigns

Raquel Zimmerman's blue chip appeal shows no signs of wavering even after more than a decade in the modelling biz. Zimmerman's reign continues with three Fall/Winter 2011 campaign appearances for Alexander Wang, Lanvin and Yves Saint Laurent lensed by Fabien Baron, Steven Meisel and Inez Van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin. Zimmerman also features in the August 2011 editions of US Vogue in two editorials captured by Meisel and Steven Klein, in Paris Vogue posing again for Lamsweerde & Matadin, and on the cover of Vogue Espana photographed by Josh Olins.

Zimmerman first rose to prominence in the late nineties amidst the Brazilian wave of models bringing sexy back into fashion. Whilst many of her Brazilian counterparts have since fallen by the wayside, Zimmerman's appeal and reputation as one of the most versatile models in the industry has made her an enduring presence in publications like Paris Vogue, US Vogue, Vogue Italia, V Magazine and W. I particularly adore Zimmerman because she is not your conventional cookie cutter beauty. Zimmerman's elongated face, distinct jawline, and distended gap between her upper lip and nose, make for a face that is uniquely beautiful and intriguing.

Zimmerman is the undisputed campaign queen having figured prominently in campaigns for Gucci, Chloe, Yves Saint Laurent, Lanvin, Louis Vuitton, Alexander McQueen, Hugo Boss, Hermes, Fendi, Oscar de la Renta and Shiseido cosmetics. Zimmerman's stunning versatility and her ability to transform in front of the camera ensure her the kind of longevity that is only accorded to models truly worthy of supermodel status.

Raquel Zimmerman
Alexander Wang - F/W 2011
Photographer - Fabien Baron
Source - nymag.com

US Vogue - June 2010
Photographer - Mikael Jansson
Source - models.com

US Vogue - November 2008
Photographer - David Sims
Source - models.com

US Vogue - August 2009
Photographer - David Sims
Source - models.com

US Vogue - April 2011
Photographer - Mert Alas & Marcus Piggott
Source - models.com

Raquel Zimmerman & Catherine McNeil
US Vogue - March 2009
Photographer - Mario Testino
Source - nymag.com

 

Paris Vogue - August 2009
Photographer - Inez Van Lamsweerde & Vinoodh Matadin
Source - nymag.com

Wish Magazine - November 2008
Photographer -  Ruy Sanchez Blanco
Source - models.com

V Magazine - August 2007
Photographer - Inez Van Lamsweerde & Vinoodh Matadin
Source - models.com

Purple Magazine - Fall/Winter 2010
Photographer - Inez Van Lamsweerde & Vinoodh Matadin
Source - thefashionspot.com

Vogue Brasil - May 2010
Photographer - Henrique Gendre
Source - models.com

British Vogue - November 2010
Photographer - Nick Knight
Source - models.com

Paris Vogue - February 2010
Photographer - Inez Van Lamsweerde & Vinoodh Matadin
Source - nymag.com

W Magazine - October 2009
Photographer - Inez Van Lamsweerde & Vinoodh Matadin
Source - nymag.com

W Magazine - March 2008
Photographer - Mert Alas & Marcus Piggott
Source - nymag.com

Yves Saint Laurent - F/W 2011
Photographer - Inez Van Lamsweerde & Vinoodh Matadin
Source - nymag.com

US Vogue - August 2011
Photographer - Steven Klein
Source - thefashionspot.com

V Magazine - May 2009
Photographer - Mario Testino
Source - models.com

W Magazine - August 2006
Photographer - Mert Alas & Marcus Piggott
Source - nymag.com

US Vogue - April 2008
Photographer - Mario Testino
Source - nymag.com

Understated Elegance

Russian juggernaut Anastasia Kuznetsova features in a beautiful editorial shot by Whee Kim for Nuyou Singapore's April issue. Khim captures the understated elegance and beauty of Kuznetsova amidst a visually enticing backdrop of Autumnal hues and foliage. Kuznetsova showcases the Spring 2011 Lanvin collection is a series of images which captivate and enthrall.

Kuznetsova has been a regular runway fixture since her debut at the Fall/Winter 2008 shows. Both Models.com and COACD listed Kuznetsova as one of their top ten newcomers at the Spring/Summer 2010 shows. Represented by Next Models in New York, Kuznetsova stands at 178 cm in height and is recognised for her doll like features, strawberry blonde hair and porcelain perfect skin.

Nuyou Magazine - April 2011
Photographer - Whee Kim
Source - fashiongonerogue.com