Posts in the Pop Culture Category
September 16, 2012
Published in: Pop Culture
Anna G Pops off the Page in ‘The New Day’ Dew Magazine
Anna G pops off the page in a violent clash of vibrancy for, ‘The New Day,’ by Marta Macha for the Fall 2012 issue of Dew Magazine. Stylist Marta Morawiecka delights us with a kaleidoscope of color combinations & ultra-modern accessories – complete with a (diamond cut) crystal-blue, gemstone eye patch. Traditional punk meets 80’s rock, for this edgy hybrid style I’m calling, The New Power Punk Movement.
September 14, 2012
Published in: Avant-Garde, Pop Culture
Coco Rocha Plays Scream Queen in ‘A Full Moon’ for Vs. Magazine
It’s a tale of terror under ‘A Full Moon,’ in Ellen von Unwerth’s ode to 50’s era B-movies, currently showing in the Fall/Winter 2012 issue of Vs. Magazine. Coco Rocha embodies her dual role as Scream-Queen & Object of Desire, in this high-fashion homage to low-budget horror. Celebrating the over-the-top, kitch drama associated with this style of film-making, Unwerth dedicates her vision to the conspicuous exploits of this popular cult genre.
September 11, 2012
Published in: MODELS, Pop Culture
Daphne Groenveld Gets ‘A Fresh Start’ in Muse Magazine by Mariano Vivanco
Daphne Groenveld gets ‘A Fresh Start’ in Mariano Vivanco’s dark, romantic cover/editorial for the September issue of Muse Magazine. Wearing a variety of modern looks ranging from hipster-chic to evening-cool, the platinum beauty captures the carefree vibe of youth, by mixing high/low fashion with a rebellious edge.
September 5, 2012
Published in: Avant-Garde, Pop Culture
Bjarne Jonasson in ‘A Flash in the Dark’ Wonderland Magazine, Fall 2012
Bjarne Jonasson takes the art of beauty to the extreme in ‘A Flash in the Dark’ for the September/October issue of Wonderland Magazine. Makeup artist Kelly Cornwell transforms Julia Valimaki into a unique fashion character, with wild paint splatters crawling up her chest/neck, and futuristic, furry eyebrows setting off a sculpted head of plaster of paris hair. This Fall all roads lead to the avant-garde, and Wonderland doesn’t disappoint, with this unique compilation of beauty shots dedicated to this season’s obsession with the extreme arts.
September 4, 2012
Published in: Covers, Pop Culture
‘The Charmed Life of Elizabeth Olsen’ by Jeff Bark for Bullett Magazine
Lost in a lilac paradise, Elizabeth Olsen floats amidst a sea of lavender & lilies, in the September 2012 issue of Bullett Magazine by Jeff Bark. Capturing her sweetly-tenacious quality, Nick Haramis explores the many sides of the young ingenue in, ‘The Charmed Life of Elizabeth Olsen.’ Wearing a variety of high-end designs including Chanel, Balmain, Dior and Marchesa, the the pert beauty is adorned with a punkish-pink wig & bright lips to match – eclectic styling perfect for the self-acclaimed “old soul.” Cast in a halo of light, these ethereal images are a great match for this talented actress that can seem to do no wrong.
September 2, 2012
Published in: Pop Culture
Vanessa Paradis Celebrates her Independence in Jalouse Magazine
Nothing gets a girl back on her feet like a fabulous cover/editorial, and Vanessa Paradis looks ready for anything on the September 2012 Cover of Jalouse Magazine shot by Alexei Hay. Appearing particularly perky, it’s clear this girl is ready to break out of the background and go leading lady. Newly separated from Johnny Depp, the French beauty appears fresher than ever, in a variety of fashionable styles from designers including, Carven, Maje, Naf Naf, Innamorato and Maison Michel.
August 24, 2012
Published in: Covers, Pop Culture
Vs. Magazine
Calling their Fall/Winter 2012 the ‘Eccentric’ issue, Vs. Magazine has 4 cover options featuring a diverse group of interesting women. By having all four covers go with 1 uniform style, it really illustrates the personal power of each individual, and their ability to stand out in a crowd. Proving that the power to pop isn’t just skin-deep, the strength of each woman penetrates the pink neon, with something far greater than physical beauty.
August 21, 2012
Published in: Editorials, Pop Culture, T'S PHILOSOPHY
‘Hold hands, be free, find the real you’ i-D Pre-Fall Amy Troost
Continuing to explore the concept of youthful, Amy Troost gets up close & personal in ‘Hold hands, be free, find the real you,’ for The Just Kids Issue of i-D Magazine. Showing some of this season’s hottest fashions, through the unfiltered eye of youth, we see designs by Meadham Kirchoff, Marc Jacobs, Junya Watanabe, Prada & more in a whole new light. Presented with energetic vision, the same styles we’ve seen over/over again are infused with new possibilities.
August 11, 2012
Published in: Editorials, Pop Culture
Take a Page Out of the 70’s in ‘Youth in Revoult’ for Elle
Fall’s obsession with all things patterns & prints has exploded in, ‘Youth in Revolt,’ for the September 2012 issue of Elle Magazine. Serge Leblon looks to the era known for it’s avant-garde sub-cultures & cutting edge fashion, by taking a style page out of the 70’s and applying it to this modern trend. With retro-inspired flares & long day coats, we are transported back to a time when rock-star decadence was the order of the day.
August 9, 2012
Published in: Editorials, Pop Culture
It’s a Clash of the Cool Trends in ‘Duck Rock’ for Love F/W 2012
With a little creative editing, the middle-school anthem, “The bigger the better the brighter the sweater…” is perfect for Fall 2012. Liz Collins explores the clash of couture in, ‘Duck Rock,’ with Vanessa Axente, Maria Bradley & Stella Tennant, for the F/W issue of Love Magazine. Collins creates a Pop-Art explosion, featuring fab Fall looks, ripe with 60’s references and infused with avant-garde appeal.
August 3, 2012
Published in: Covers, Pop Culture
i-D Magazine Pre-Fall ‘Youthful’ Issue by Terry Richardson
Leave it to Terry Richardson to take the notion of ‘Youthful’ and imbue it with qualities that go deeper than looks and age. Challenging our preconceptions of Youth, Richardson asks us to consider the core elements of energy, vitality, invigoration and strength, separate from a number. Capturing the spirit of everlasting youth, he offers up these amazing i-D Pre-Fall 2012 covers for ‘The Just Kids Issue,’ starring Charlotte Free, Kelly Mittendorf and Cara Delevingne.
August 1, 2012
Published in: Avant-Garde, Editorials, Pop Culture
Cara Delevingne is ‘Notorious’ for Tung Walsh in Russh Magazine
Cara Delevingne goes Eclectica-Divine in, ‘Notorious’ by Tung Walsh, for the August/September issue of Russh Magazine. Looking like a fashion gypsy who’s been rummaging through Karl Lagerfeld’s vintage chest, or an 80’s party girl, running around collecting avant-garde pieces of random clothing in her secret suitcase, a la’ ‘Desperately Seeking Susan,’ (a great Madonna reference given the black theme & religious iconography).