Monday, August 6, 2012

The Fendi Baguette

I am somewhat (majorly) obsessing over the
iconic Fendi Baguette these days.

Fendi baguette

The Fendi Baguette handbag is a petite, simple design
meant to be casually tucked under your arm 
like, well, a baguette.

Except I never tuck baguettes under my arm, but go figure.

This is a handbag for the lady who sees a handbag as a work of art.
Each bag requires a long production time, and is exclusively handmade.

Initially launched in 1997, the baguette has made a huge resurgence
in recent years. To the extent that there is even a book about them.


These bags are incredibly special, and come in many colors and fabrics,  pythons, leathers - you name it.

Giovanna Battaglia in NYC with a Fendi Baguette

Giovanna Battaglia (editor Vogue Uomo, freelance stylist, contributing editor W Magazine)
seen here in  NYC with one of her Fendi Baguettes

The beaded Fendi's are super special. 
They only make one or two designs in a year,
and are very labor intensive, making them a collectors item.

beaded Fendi Baguette
The Fendi Baguette has become the epitome of chic world wide.
yellow Fendi Baguette

pink Fendi Baguette










Friday, August 3, 2012

Still Dreaming ~ Wang Xiao For Vogue China

How divine is this beauty story from Vogue China August 2012?

Photographer Marcus Ohlsson and stylist Joanne Blades
take you on an ethereal journey 
through the space between sleeping and waking 
with model Wang Xiao 
wafting dreamily through designs by Haider Ackermann, 
Jil Sander and Maison Martin Margiela.


Still Dreaming

Wang Xiao For Vogue China

Vogue China ~ Still Dreaming

Wang Xiao Vogue China August 2012

Thursday, August 2, 2012

Patricia van der Vliet For Vogue Russia

The August 2012 issue of Vogue Russia 
features a jewelry story by photographer Catherine Serval,
starring model Patricia van der Vliet and her new cropped hairdo.

Patricia van der Vliet for Vogue Russia

Karen Langley offsets the jewels 
by dressing Patricia in lace and textures, 
while hairdresser Kevin Ryan and makeup artist Lisa Houghton 
complete the story with a slightly otherworldly feel.

Fabulous.

Somber Feeling

Patricia van der Vliet Vogue Russia








Olivia Palermo For Tatler Russia August 2012

Model and actress Olivia Palermo
is exquisite in Santiago Esteban's fabulous
shoot for the August 2012 issue of Tatler Russia.

Olivia Palermo in Elie Saab, Tatler Russia August 2012

Shot on location in Madrid,
the current face of the Carrera y Carrera 
jewelry Mediterraneo collection
is elegance personified in designs from
Elie Saab, Paco Rabanne, Miu Miu, John Galliano,
Marni and Giorgio Armani this colorful and beautiful story.

Would you not die for that yellow coat??

In Rainbows

Olivia Palermo Tatler Russia




Olivia Palermo Tatler Russia August 2012


Olivia Palermo Tatler Russia cover

Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Transmission ~ Numero China

Model Miao Bin Si flirts with the dark side
for Txema Yeste's camera in the new Numero China.

Miao Bin Si For Numero China


Powerfully stepping out into the night 
in designs from Miu Miu,
Salvatore Ferragamo, Viktor and Rolf and
the magic of Lanvin, styled by Tim Lim.

Makeup to die for by Daniel Zhang,
and a severe blunt cut from Zhi Guo  
levitate this editorial from totally amazing 
to sheer brilliance.

China, I just cannot get enough of your fashion sense right now!

Love.

Transmission

Numero China, Transmission. Miao Bin Si











Tuesday, July 31, 2012

Fall With Love. Jac Jagaciak For Vogue China August 2012

Kill. ing. me.

Jac Jagaciak Vogue China August 2012

The Chinese fashion magazines are amazing anyway,
but this month they are absolutely killing me with their brilliance.

Check out this gorgeous editorial from Vogue China August 2012.
Shot in Shanghai by JMN, model Jac Jagaciak 
works vibrant clashing hues that meld together perfectly.

Stylist Yi Guo creates a fantastic blend 
of vivacious jewel toned color blocking
with some intensely interesting shapes.

Hair is slicked back and simple,
and the makeup is the perfect compliment to the entire story.

Love. Love. Love.

Fall With Love
Jac Jagaciak Vogue China August 2012