SWEEPING THROUGH THE SHOWS.
Nuff’ said.
But, I just want to add something else. Every time fashion week comes around the corner, I always look through the showcards religiously, because it lets me peek into the lives of casting directors. Not only that, it also lets me know which models are given the green light by their agency, while others are held back. So, this season, my bets are on Patricia to be everywhere she needs to be.
Unless she pulls a Sigird of course, which is highly unlikely.
Part 3 of 3 [Lindsey Wixson]
3. Lindsey Wixson
Sometimes, there comes a time when you look at a model, and then scratch your head. After a while, then you realise the potential that she has. Then, she surprises you with the work that she’s gotten. And then you start to love her. Is it possible to love the uniqueness of a look, but not necessarily love a model at first sight? I think it is, because that’s the case with Lindsey. The hype surrounding her didn’t help much, and what’s more with a lacklustre New York showing. And then, Milan came, and she was the first girl out at Prada – no mean feat considering Miuccia cut girls right on the spot. Paris came and Miu Miu was closed by the same girl. Both times she was an exclusive for the brand.
Sure, Lindsey’s look is different, but that’s what makes the industry evolve. Critics bash her for looking out 0f this world, and wish for her to be more normal looking. At the same time, they bash the generic Russians who look as if they were manufactured in Soviet factories. Sometimes, it’s unfair for a teenage girl to be scorned for the way she looks. Of course it happens in high school, but such a case is different when you’ve got the whole world trying to bring you down. But with Lindsey’s charm and winsome personality(at least according to tfs posters), I’m sure she’ll be in the industry for quite some time.
Lula F/W 09.10 – Damon Heath
Photographer – Jimmy Fontaine
W Magazine January 2010 – Craig McDean
Miu Miu S/S 2010 – Mert & Marcus
Part 2 of 3 [Jacquelyn Jablonski]
2. Jacquelyn Jablonski
There are certain models that you notice, but at the same time, don’t notice at all. Jacquelyn, for me, is one of those models. She was a finalist at the Ford Supermodel of the World, the year that Hyoni Kang won, and was one of the runners-up. Unlike Kendra Spears, who was scouted via Myspace, Jacquelyn was a child of Ford, waiting to be given the go-ahead to plunge straight into the business. An when she did, oh boy did she create a splash!
Her first season was quiet, and despite getting the Calvin Klein Accessories Campaign with Sean Opry, no one really noticed her. Then, S/S 2010 came and the rest is history. Despite some random runway appearances, Jacquelyn still managed to gain the eye of major casting directors, leading to her being booked for Prada, Valentino and Dolce Gabbana. Jacquelyn also managed to convert her runway bookings to editorial appearances, and ultimately advertisment campaigns.
W Magazine January 2010 – Craig McDean
Russh January/February 2010 – Benny Horne
V Magazine January 2010 – Terry Richardson
Alexander Wang S/S 2010 – Fabrien Baron
Celine S/S 2010 – Juergen Teller
D&G S/S 2010 – Mario Testino
Part 1 of 3 [Patricia van der Vliet]
I will be dedicating the next few posts of mine to new girls, who I really believe will be in this business for quite a while. Not that I’m an expert, but judging from the kind of work they have been getting, it’s safe to assume that they’ve made thier mark in the fashion industry.
1. Patricia Van Der Vliet
If you’re familiar with this blog, you’d probably remember me raving about her during fashion week. I love her look, which is a classically regal beauty on couture mode 24/7. And who doesn’t love a success story right? She managed to overcome the stigma of being on a Top Model franchise, and has managed to get a list of credible, if not awesome work.
When Meisel books you for a shoot for Vogue Italia, you count yourself blessed. When Vogue UK decides to book you for a spring editorial preview, you thank your lucky stars. When Vogue China decides to book you for a shoot, you silently pray to god. And when Balenciaga comes knocking, you shout “HALLELUJAH, I’VE MADE IT!”
Vogue UK, February 2010 – Daniel Jackson
Vogue China February 2010 – Daniel Jackson
Vogue Italia January 2010 – Steven Meisel
Balenciaga S/S 2010 – Steven Meisel
Nastya Portna @ Elite Paris
Absolute newbie at Elite Paris that her stats are not even known yet. I really dig her look, which surprises me because it’s really different than the type of models that I usually prefer (if you’ve been following this blog, it’s redheads). She has a fragility that intirgues me, but at the same times, possesses this masculine composure that saves her from being boring.
And I realise another thing about her, one that I had not realised before! She has an absolute elfin quality about her, which reminds me of Lord of The Rings. God knows the only thing that kept me from falling asleep were the elves, which brings me to my overt obsession of the perfect woman, Cate Blanchett, something my Literatue classmates has been hounding me for months now. Anyways Nastya is so new that the only work she’s done is a killer editorial for Harpers Bazaar Ukraine.
Bevy of Redheads
Since it’s a new year, I’d thought I’d write about some of the models that have always been my favourites, from when I started to delve deeper into fashion, up until now. Some of them may not be as active now as they were before, but regardless, they’ve made me shift my focus from just looking at them to trying to find out who’s the designer behind the clothes they’re wearing. So, the list of models have been narrowed down to just 3!
1. Alice Burdeu
2. Alice Gibb
3. Olga Sherer
The Quintessential Givenchy Model.
MARIACARLA BOSCONO.
I think that if you were to make a collage of Maricarla’s everchanging hairstyle, look no further than the Givenchy campaign archive. From her luscious raven hair to her sudden albino-esqu hairstyle to her Rosemary’s Baby crop, Givenchy’s campaigns are the perfect illustration of Maricarla’s rapid change and chameleon-esque qualities that still makes her a favorite amongst photographers. It’s safe to say that every season, Maricarla is sure to have booked a campaign, since you know, her best friend is the designer for the legendary house of Givenchy.
i-D Winter 2009
Georgia May Jagger
Eva, Helena & Claudia
Lara Stone
I think Christmas came early this year, with the release, or leakage (if one wants to put it that way), of the winter issues of i-D. I for one, have never bought i-D before, but I guess this issue will be my first purchase of this magazine. I absolutely adore Georgia’s cover, because it’s so pure and virginal and so unlike her Hudson Jeans campaign we are all accustomed to. The supers of course are fabulous. The only dissappointment: Lara Stone! The shot isn’t doing anything for her.
Anyways, I’ll be burning 18+ bucks when this issue reaches our shores. And sometime ago, my friend stumbled upon this treasure island of a shop that sells vintage (circa 06-07) Vogue Italia and AMICA and V. Granted they’re not vintage-vintage, but I think it’s still a great find. Imagine the prices ranging from 4 to 10 bucks, down from 40+ bucks! I felt like I was a kid in a candy shop.
On another happy note, a group of 5 of my friends and me are throwing a huge-ass Christmas party for all our immediate friends! And of course, I had to suggest the theme of “Tiffany & Co.”. So we’ll be having a very white and blue Christmas:) I’m gonna make this a total fashion bash, and no one is allowed to wear casual tees! Come to think of it, this party is gonna be a closure to a fantastic year in college.
aMUSE Cottontail Caper
I’d like to think of myself as a romantic, although quite frankly, there’s no one for me to share the romance with. But enough about me and more about what I’m about to post. Fashion photographs shot in nature, that exudes romanticism, always gets to me, because I love the serenity of the surroundings, although quite ironically, I hate being in nature. So, I do appreciate tulles and babydoll dresses that are juxtaposed against Mother Nature’s rustic charms. That is why I absolutely adore this image:
This is actually a campaign for a local label, and of course, I would never have found out about such a wonderful collection and campaign if it weren’t for Ashburn Eng, who’s the creative force behind this campaign, and his site. So, I shall just leave you at that, and you MUST proceed to his site to view the rest of the campaign and also all his other wonderful works.
P.S: I think it’s much better than Stella-Mccartney’s-Bambi-Influenced-Sigrid-Starred-Campaign
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