Tuesday, 7 February 2012

Top 10 Spring 2012 campaigns

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After reading a story about Vogue’s favourite Spring/Summer 2012 campaigns that was published on their website, I decided to create my own list that, as it turns out, is somewhat different from the one offered by the “fashion bible”, particularly when it came to choosing the Roberto Cavalli ads that I’ve already blogged about. I also found it interesting that they mentioned Gisele being the most featured model having landed three campaigns including Versace, Salvatore Ferragamo and Givenchy where as I was under impression that this season was particularly good for Saskia de Brauw and Arizona Muse. Still relatively new, the girls were chosen by some of the biggest names in the industry and became faces of several brands. While Arizona Muse was chosen by, lets just do some maths here, Louis Vuitton Cruise, Fendi, Isabel Marant, KARL by Karl Lagerfeld, Massimo Dutti and, lets not forget, Next, Saskia starred in Chanel, MaxMara, Loewe, KARL by Karl Lagerfeld and Zara.

Don’t get me wrong, I adore Gisele and think that she is one of the most gorgeous models out there, but I used to be an accountant… A job title that sums things up. I also believe that it’s worth learning a few new names now and then rather than going with the obvious.

Now, the grumpy bit of over, I would like to present you with my choice of the most gorgeous campaigns for the upcoming season. They made it to the post because I like images that draw me in like an interesting story, a new beautiful experience, and make garments and accessories look desirable. I adore the sharpness and simplicity of black & white photos, the Longchamp ad that makes me smile every time I see it, and the macaroon sweetness and ice-cream coolness of colourful pastels that give me bubbles of endorphins. I think each of these images really is worth a thousand words (and will, most likely, generate even more in revenue).

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P.S. I loved this Prabal Gurung campaign, too, but wanted to limit my favourites to 10, however, many of you also seem to be in love with it, so here we are. Prabal Gurung Spring 2012 campaign, by popular demand.

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Photo source: Louis Vuitton Spring 2012, Chanel Spring 2012, Emporio Armani Spring 2012, Nina Ricci Spring 2012, Very Wang Spring 2012, Dolce & Gabbana Spring 2012, Hermes Spring 2012, Edun Spring 2012, Oscar de la Renta Spring 2012, Longchamp Spring 2012, Prabal Gurung Spring 2012.

Monday, 6 February 2012

Natalia Vodianova in W 2004

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I really wish I knew the story behind this editorial from W magazine. Have you noticed how Natalia’s expressions change from curious to bored to tearful? Sweet, a bit awkward at times, almost like a fawn, or a little girl playing dress-up with her mum’s clothes.

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Photo source: W December 2004

Sunday, 5 February 2012

Rouge pur couture

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The magic numbers. 23. 1. 24. The beautiful names. Pink coral. Le rouge. Fresh pink peach. The brand. Yves Saint Laurent. The word. Obsession.

Saturday, 4 February 2012

Weekend sign off

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Right now I’m thinking of three important things. The first one involves Oscar, the pupster, and his walk. I know he’s going to enjoy running wild in the wild, while I’ll be freezing to a degree when nothing matters anymore. And then I have a dentist. Although it’s just a check-up I will be in need of a treat in a form of magazines afterwards. I’d get them anyway, but I like to combine the two together – it just makes me feel better. Planning to get Vogue (don’t like the cover, but it’s a habit of reading Vogue), Love (Natalia’s in it) and Elle (haven’t bought one for a while) unless some international issues are around, then will be happy to swap Elle for one of those.

And that’s about it. The rest will be unplanned and most likely relaxing.

Wishing you a wonderful weekend!

Always yours,

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Photo source: Glamour Italia August 2011

Friday, 3 February 2012

Oh! My Dog

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Being a dog person I fell in love with a new Spring 2012 Longchamp campaign before I even noticed the bags (or anything else, to be honest). I love weimaraners for their silvery fluidity and grace so much so that the breed has always been among my top 5. Just in case you are wondering which ones also made it to the list, they are English cockers (having one sleeping in my lap as I type – very heavy indeed, but I love this boy), poodles (as explained here), dobermans and vizslas.

The campaign shot by Dane Shitagi and filmed and choreographed by Bianca Li feels so fresh, funny, sweet and chic, very feminine and incredibly positive. It’s full of smiles and beauty to be point of being absolutely infectious. Even if you are not a dog person, or a bag lover, or a resident of New York.

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Photo source: longchamp.com

Thursday, 2 February 2012

A day in Paris with Louis Vuitton

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Lets peel off our cosy winter layers and dream with Louis Vuitton Cruise 2012 lookbook featuring Arizona Muse who seems to be the face of most campaigns these days, but this is another story… For now, the dream of being in Paris continues.

No matter how frosty it is outside, these images bring a feeling of joy-bursting spring, a pleasure of drinking velvety coffee from a dainty cup in a chic little cafe, day dreaming by the river or falling in love all over again.

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Photo source: Louis Vuitton Cruise 2012 Lookbook

via fashionising.com

Wednesday, 1 February 2012

Stylish quote

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“I base most of my fashion sense on what

doesn't itch.”

Gilda Radner

Photo source: Vogue UK August 2010