Editorial

With a simple concept of some reflective ‘boxes’ this shoot could have been fashion-by-numbers but instead the imaginative refraction of the wide open space, combined with midday sun lighting, slick hair, golden tones and flawless skin creates a visually intriguing and very successful editorial. This is from Vogue Germany’s June edition, photographed by Alexi Lubomirski and styled by editor Christiane Arp, with model Carolyn Murphy striking some strong and sexy poses.

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Editorial

These pictures are from Flair magazine’s April issue in which photographer Thomas Cooksey shoots Ali Stephens with styling by Vittoria Cerciello. I love the light in this editorial: the whole look is dictated by the setting sun and the angles that bounce off her face. The blues and apricots of the clothes are mirrored in the background which adds to the strong sense of place; you almost get the feeling that an electrical storm is on its way.  I have to say I can achieve a similar look with my hair after a day’s surfing!

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Editorial

Blackbook magazine’s April/May edition, photographed by Jason Kim and styled by Christopher Campbell, brings a tough edge to Spring’s pastels.  The ‘sleeves’ of tattoos are so unexpected in this feminine editorial  and I don’t think I’ve seen such a colourful, decorative and almost ‘cheerful’ use of tattoing before. It’s a really refreshing idea and against the lace and flowers works wonderfully. 

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Kate Winslet Cover plus

I have been waiting for April’s Elle China to come out for  a long time. I worked on this shoot before Christmas, assisting the stylist, Miranda Almond; Giles Bensimon was the photographer.  It was a great experience and I specially love the orange sequin Elie Saab dress, which was sent from Paris for this shoot.

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Editorial

This editorial is taken from March’s Numero, shot by Sebastian Kim with model Kasia Struss. I love the mix of colour and  black and white in this series, highlighting both the geometry of the background and the sunlight and shadow. There’s a real sense of location here, as well as a time of day. The earrings are amazing and I like the way they are repeated throughout; they make such a great silhouette against her face and the top bun, emphasising the athleticism of the shapes.

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Editorial

After the Italian Vogue Karlie Kloss disaster, this editorial of her makes me smile. Taken from Vogue Germany and shot by Alexi Lubomirski, this shoot is gorgeous. I love the Asian feel, the exotic setting, the fresh flowers, the steamy, almost scented atmosphere. The styling and make up are both pretty full on but there is a simplicity about her face and her modelling that adds just the right amount of restraint. The dog is amazing too and reminds of the children’s story my Mum used to read to me called ‘What-a-Mess’.

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Editorial

I absolutely love this editorial from the December How to Spend It, shot in The Missoni Hotel, Kuwait by photographer Andrew Yee and styled by the consistently creative Damian Foxe.  The story is all in the mixing of the patterns, the interplay of colours, the make up, the wigs.  It could have been overwhelming but instead is stimulating through its artistry.

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Fashion getting it Seriously WRONG

These pictures are taken from Vogue Italy ‘Body by Kloss’, shot by Steven Meisel.  They have been circling the internet for a while now and each time I see them I get more and more incensed! The model, Karlie Kloss,  is nineteen years old and is offically hitting the big time, but for me these shots are promoting a totally negative body image. Having worked with Karlie myself over a year ago I can tell you she was not this thin then and was a lovely sweet girl to work with. It looks as though she has since lost weight and l feel she should not have walked for Victoria Secrets this year as I thought she looked far too thin for VS ‘curvy’ girl type. Surely no one believes these photos promote the next ‘Body’, that coveted title given to Elle Macpherson all those years ago? If this is the body that we should be impressed by in 2011, then I could never eat a normal meal again. To suggest that jutting hipbones and a pronounced ribcage is the sexy new look just fuels the condemnation of the fashion industry’s presumed obsession with the scarily thin. The rest of the editorial, showing a laughing relaxed Kloss fully clothed, is so much sexier and more relatable to as a young woman, so why mix them with the more naked images. Is this a shoot about her body or a fashion story?  Of course a lot of the stark angles on her body are accentuated by the lighting and no doubt there has been a certain amount of retouching to create all the shadow, but in a way isn’t that worse? This isn’t beautiful, artistic or fashion forward.  These images have been found on pro anorexic websites and Vogue Italy have had to remove some of the pictures from their website. Franca Sozzani who campaigns against these websites should have been aware that this editorial is no help.

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Editorial

This editorial, taken from  Flare’s December issue, is simply stunning. Titled ‘Your Majesty’, the shoot is full of beautiful regal imagery with magical fairy tale overtones.  Photographer Chris Nicholls and stylist Fiona Green manage to capture the mystery, allure and majesty of these heroines. Don’t we all wish Kate Middleton was a bit more like this?

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Monday Blues? Try Monday Reds.

I love this picture, which is taken from the beauty pages of Russian Vogue, and not only because the model, Maddie Kulicka, shares my name and because I’ve worked with the photographer Emma Tempest, but mainly because it makes me want to smile.

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