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For Fall/Winter 2010, Karl Lagerfeld imported giant icebergs courtesy of Sweden for the Chanel prêt-a-porter collection, an extravagant show it was. Models strutting through icebergs on a sea of melted ice in furry coats, furry boats, furry bags and furry pants, there was more fur than any other Karl Lagerfeld show, but this time, it was faux… Supermodels and muses to the Kaiser; Freja Beha Erichsen, Lara Stone, Coco Rocha, Iris Strubegger, Abbey Lee Kershaw and Baptiste Giabiconi strutting in what Coco Chanel would probably wear in the North Pole, mixed with Chanelian chic ice jewellery, ice bags, and chicest ivory dresses.
As Nicole Phelps of Style.com puts it, Viktor & Rolf are the performance artists of the fashion world. And I strongly agree. For Fall/Winter 2010 the spectacle was a total masterful performance, titled “Glamour Factory“, featured great clothes. The spectacle starring supermodel Kristen McMenamy, surrounded by the duo who systematically undressed her, layer by layer, then redressed other models waiting to wear the discarded clothes down the catwalk, then until she in a nude body suite, the duo attempts the reverse, dressing Kristen with the new clothes the models are wearing, all for the audience to witness. There were various crystal encrusted dresses and outwear, in black and gray, with a concentration on glamorous sporty looks. “This time around, we want to show that something can be both wearable and extreme at the same time. It goes beyond a mere idea; it is literally ready for production” said the designers.
The legendary German duo have been collaborating constantly and creatively lately, Karl Lagerfeld and supermodel Claudia Schiffer bring to life the legend of Frida Kahlo, the Mexican artist who often projected her own pain through self-portraits and extravagant colors. This beautiful editorial, titled “Bildschön (Picture Perfect)”, replicates Frida’s style and some of her most famous self-portraits.
Injecting new life into the Versus perfume by Versace, the incredibly beautiful supermodel Lara Stone exhibits her uninhibited sexuality and nostalgic allure of Brigitte Bardot. The campaign and the bottle design are reminiscent of the ultra Rock-glam Versace.
Known for her generous humanitarian efforts, legendary supermodel Naomi Campbell organized a Fashion for Relief star studded event to raise money for the earthquake victims in Haiti.
Craig McDean, the talented and infamous British photographer who used to be a car mechanic and later assisted photographer Nick Knight, returns for yet another great and this time slightly fantastical editorial with über-supermodel Kate Moss.
Photographed by Giampaolo Sgura, the latest Spring/Summer 2010 campaign by the fierce Italian designer, Francesco Scognamiglio reflects sullen beauty armed with genius simplicity and Francesco Scognamiglio cutting edginess. Starring Austrian supermodel, Iris Strubegger.
The fantastic and always amusing Italian designer of hotness, Frankie Morello is back again with, as always, a fun and sexy campaign for his Spring/Summer 2010 collection.
Polish supermodel Anja Rubik goes into the woods for the latest Fendi campaign, photographed by Creative Director (among other things), Karl Lagerfeld. The campaign speaks more Spring more than Summer, and reveals what happens when you go for a stroll in the forest wearing one of the most luxurious brands and its Peek-A-Boo bag.
The Israeli beauty, Bar Refaeli, is a perfect example of all the smarts, poise and grace of the modeling industry that are quintessential towards her continuous fame and popularity the world over. Following on from an incredibly successful 2009, Refaeli seems to have begun the new year by continuing her flourishing streak.
One of the busiest people working in fashion today, fashion designer / photographer and 1920s-films-aficionado, Karl Lagerfeld photographed what might be considered his best editorial yet, a stunning tribute to the legendary Fritz Lang silent German expressionism sci-fi film, “Metropolis” (1927), titled “Rückkehr nach Metropolis” (Return to Metropolis).
Creative director (and photographer) Milan Vukmirovic surely turned the world of the legendary Italian leather goods company upside down, and in the best of ways. The campaign for the Trussardi 1911 Spring/Summer 2010 men’s collection is the perfect reflection of what Vukmirovic intentions were, western-modern-hippie chic (?!). Photographed by Vukmirovic himself, model Garrett Neff is the perfect face.
Salvatore Ferragamo used the right ingredients for a beautifully graceful and simple campaign for their Spring/Summer 2010 collection, photographed by fashion favorite, Mario Testino, and starring the legendary Claudia Schiffer (who seems to be everywhere!).
In the new Versace campaign, the rock-glam chic dose doesn’t only derive from the Spring/Summer 2010 collection (which we liked), it also comes from Georgia May Jagger, Mick Jagger’s youngest daughter who’s been one of the top models the past few seasons.
Staying true to their heritage, the dynamic Italian duo, Dolce&Gabbana dedicated their entire Spring/Summer 2010 to their heritage, their pride and joy, for both the men and women’s collections. And this macho display of spaghetti male affection is solid proof, that Italians do it better!
