California Dreaming ~ Vogue Brazil

Photographer Fabio Bartelt headed to the beach

in Santa Monica to shoot the cover

and this fabulous story for the new issue

of Vogue Brasil.

Alessandra Ambrosio California Dreaming, Vogue Brasil

Styled in designers including Lanvin,

Moschino, Balmain, Louis Vuitton

Dolce and Gabbana and Versus

model Alessandra Ambrosio 

exudes retro chic with red hair courtesy of Andrew Guida

and fabulous makeup by Karan Mitchell.

California Dreaming

Alessandra Ambrosio California Dreaming

Alessandra Ambrosio Vogue Brazil

Alessandra Ambrosio Vogue Brazil

Alessandra Ambrosio Vogue Brazil

Alessandra Ambrosio Vogue Brazil

Alessandra Ambrosio Vogue Brazil

Alessandra Ambrosio Vogue Brazil

Vogue Brazil Cover March 2013

Rihanna Covers Elle UK

Rihanna graces the cover of Elle U.K April 2013 issue,

lensed by Mariano Vivanco.

Rihanna Cover Elle UK April 2013

Gorgeous makeup, gorgeous hair - she looks spectacular.

Makes you wonder what she is doing with that tool of a boyfriend...

Rihanna Elle UK

Rihanna Elle UK

Rihanna Elle UK

Rihanna Elle UK

Rihanna Elle UK

Rihanna Elle UK

Rihanna Elle UK

Rihanna Elle UK

Rihanna Elle UK

Louis Vuitton Autumn/Winter 2013 ~ Paris Fashion Week

Its always exciting to see just what Marc Jacobs will

pull out for the Louis Vuitton runway show.

From trains to elevators to carousels

there is always something exciting, innovative

and madly creative.

 

This week the Louis Vuitton Autumn/Winter 2013

collection at Paris Fashion Week

of the Louis Vuitton 10 Star Luxury Hotel.

The Louis Vuitton 10 Star Luxury Hotel, Paris Fashion Week

 

48 doors each opened to reveal a model

in a glossy black wig, with bold burgundy hues lips

and chocolate eyes, in various states of dress and undress.

Louis Vuitton A/W 13, Paris Fashion Week

 

The season's Louis Vuitton woman is 

more about a statement of pure luxe 

than a defining fashion moment as seen in previous seasons.     

She sauntered through the door of her hotel room

in many modes of dress,

from lingerie beneath her fur coat,

Louis Vuitton A/W 2013 PFW

Louis Vuitton A/W 2013, Paris Fashion Week

 to casual wear

 

to businesswear

Louis Vuitton A/W 2-13, PFW

to evening wear.

Louis Vuitton A/W 2013 evening, PFW

 

Kate Moss was resplendent in see-through

floor length devore velvet

Kate Moss Louis Vuitton A/W 2013, Paris Fashion Week

Backstage, Marc Jacobs explained:
‘It’s 50 different women, real and imaginary. 
It’s my friends and my fantasies. 
She can look pulled together or thrown together. 
She’s Left Bank. She’s Hollywood. 
A bit Gloria Swanson. A bit Juliet Greco. 
She’s romantic, erotic, decadent, glamorous and she loves luxury. 
The type of woman who expresses herself as an individual.’

For Louis Vuitton handbag enthusiasts
the Pochette Accessoire, the Speedy and the Lockit
received fabulous new treatments,
in marabou, goose feather and waxed crocodile,
with handles hand carved from antique wood, 
horn or precious stones.

Louis Vuitton Speedy in Marabou

Louis Vuitton Speedy in Marabou

Louis Vuitton handbag in waxed crocodile

The autumn/winter 2013 Louis Vuitton collection
in one word?
Luxury. 

 

Alexander McQueen Autumn/Winter 2013

If I were to assign each day one word

then the word of this day would be McQueen.

You don't really need any others.

Alexander McQueen A/W 13

 

The Alexander McQueen Autumn Winter 2013

runway show at Paris Fashion Week was tiny.

The smallest show this week.

The invitation was a simple white card,

and was bestowed upon three sittings

of 50 people only.

Clearly the most coveted invitation in all of Paris this week.

Alexander McQueen A/W 13

 

The collection itself was comprised of only 10 looks,

presented in pairs.

Sarah Burton's inspiration was the ecclesiastical wardrobe

of communion gowns and cardinals robes.

The Virgin Queen, angels, popes and nuns,

the Ballet Russe and the high church.

 

Intense embellishment, obsessive detail,

completely out of this world.

 

Sarah Burton doesn't create her shows to sell

what will be on her showroom floors.

We all know she cuts the most exquisite and perfect coats, 

jackets and wearable ready to wear.

Instead her shows are spectaculars. 

They are events to be remembered, to define moments in time.

      They are a madcap moment in couture,

where true genius and theatrical magnificence

play out an exquisite dance

giving us a window into a truly brilliant mind.

Alexander McQueen A/W 2013

Alexander McQueen A/W 13

Alexander McQueen A/W 13

Alexander McQueen A/W 13

Alexander McQueen A/W 13

Alexander McQueen A/W 13

Alexander McQueen A/W 13

Alexander McQueen A/W 13

Coco! ~ Elle Ukraine March 2013

The very fabulous,

incredibly expressive,

theatrical and brilliant

Coco Rocha has the cover and a fantastic spread

in the March 2013 issue of Elle Ukraine.

Coco Rocha Elle Ukraine March 2013

Shot by Rankin,

and styled by Natalia Osadchaya in designers including

Chanel, Burberry, Dolce and Gabbana,

Peter Pilotto, Dior, Marc Jacobs,

Valentino and Prada,

with retro waves and dual toned lips,

Coco gives us a fun foray into spring.

Coco Rocha Elle Ukraine March 2013

Coco Rocha Elle Ukraine March 2013

Coco Rocha Elle Ukraine March 2013

Coco Rocha Elle Ukraine

Coco Rocha Elle Ukraine

Coco Rocha Cover Elle Ukraine March 2013