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Fabulous or Not? | The Five V 59 Covers

I waited to post this post until all of the covers were released, V Mag chose to do five covers for their Summer swimsuit issue, featuring top models Gisele Bundchen, Eva Herizgova, Claudia Schiffer, Kate Moss, and Daria Werbowy.  The only cover I really like is Gisele's which doesn't look that photoshopped, and just pasted onto the colored background, like Daria's, Kate's, and Claudia's covers.  The one I am most disappointed in is Daria's because it just looks messy.  If you look close enough, well, you don't even need to look that close, it looks like someone cut it out by hand and put it onto the pink background.  Why V mag why? These covers aren't working for me, the original shots, inside the mag, look way better, and much more professional.  Some of the contents of the issue look promising though. [TFS]

Lookbooks | LF Markey SS 09

Louise Markey, the wonderful designer behind LF Markey, made her debut on the runway for SS 09, delivering a collection full of stunning color, and basics mixed with fabulous details.  I also note her use of perfectly saturated colors. Her designs remind me slightly of Jonathan Saunders SS 09, which were also stunning and lively.  I want every look from this collection please! Click each image for a larger view of LF Markey's stunning looks. [LF Markey]

         

Vogue's Model Round Table

Jeeeez Paulina Porizkova!

 

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Look what supermodel Paulina Porizkova said to fellow and much younger model, 16 year old Karlie Kloss, at a discussion about modeling today held at Minetta Tavern by US Vogue...

"If models were no longer 15 or 16 — if there was an age prohibit — that would be a really great thing.”

Well, if I had could have my say, Paulina, some of the greatest models of the moment are still in their teens. So there!

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The Fabulous [and Disastrous] Fashions at Salma Hayek's Wedding

 

Ashley Judd looking like a Bridesmaid, even though she wasn't one :\.

Gucci designer Frida Giannini looking fab in a simple dress:

[TheCut]

Covers | Numero Tokyo June 09

I wish I had a larger image of this cover shot of Gisele Bundchen on Numero Tokyo June 09. I like how Gisele has been showing up lately in more high fashion-y things rather than Victoria's Secret stuff. Always nice to see how versatile a model she is.  She looks absolutely phenomenal, ready for summer, but in a high fashion way. My favorite part of this shot is the lighting. 

[TFS]

News | Chanel To Show in Moscow Once Again

It has been confirmed that Karl Lagerfeld has decided to show Chanel's Pre-Fall 2010 show in Moscow, Russia, just as the previous year's show was shown there too.  Any thoughts on what this collection's inspiration will be? More Russian inspired outfits?

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Kate Moss and Rihanna in Balmain Today

Kate Moss was spotted very recently, probably yesterday, wearing F/W 09 Balmain. Wow, its not even summer, and she's already moving to next season's clothing. Of course, Balmain is already gaining recognition for next season. There has been a case of Balmainia shaking the fashion world, but Kate wears this crystallized frock very well, its her style, so it works, its not over the top for her. Here is the dress on the runway:

Rihanna was also spotted wearing S/S 09 Balmain, one of those VERY recognizable jackets, in fact, the same one Abbey Lee Kershaw wore on the cover of Vogue Australia March 09. [Which I just bought because my US bookstores are SO BEHIND]. Rihanna looked nothing short of a Michael Jackson look alike with her jacket and hairstyle. Honeslty, she almost didn't look like herself.

Balmainia is in full swing!!

[Source 1, Source 2]

News | Peter Copping Confirmed as Nina Ricci's New Creative Director

It's finally been confirmed! Peter Copping, an ex-Louis Vuitton designer, has been confirmed as Oliver Theyskens's successor at Nina Ricci. I can't wait for the next season, so we can see his first collection for the house. 

Covers | Vogue Russia May 09

Can you say retro? Magdalena Fracowiak looks like a 50s pin up beauty on the cover of Vogue Russia, May 09. Perfect segway into summer, Vogue Russia!

[TFS]