on the campaign trail

>> ON THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL —When it pours, it really pours.  Another first look among the deluge of Fall 2008 ads popping up today:  Isabeli Fontana for Versace, sans her campaign partner Natalia Vodianova.  This first shot is very Testino-blah indeed, and interestingly, still flashing those suspiciously Louboutin-like red soles just like last season. [Women Management Blog]

>> ON THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL —It's not my favorite, but here it is: your first look at Daria Werbowy for Christian Dior Fall 2008, shot by Craig McDean, all hair, bag, and rouge. [Models.com]

>> ON THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL — In a time when everyone seems to be focused on black and white, let's take a moment for Lakshmi Menon.  The Bangalorean model appeared in the beautiful Spring 2008 Hermes ads, opened the Givenchy couture show yesterday, and is appearing in the Fall 2008 Givenchy campaign along with Kirsten Owen, Natasha Poly, and Givenchy faves Lara Stone and Mariacarla Boscono. [Vogue UK, Models.com]

>> ON THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL —For at least five seasons now, Kate Moss has been Longchamp's go-to girl for upping their luxury status. The Fall 2008 season is no exception, but this time around, she's joined by French actor Gaspard Ulliel. [Models.com]

>> ON THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL —Kate Moss may have been "downgraded" from Roberto Cavalli's mainline ads to fronting his Just Cavalli line for Fall, but after the first two images from the new set have appeared, I would argue that Kate almost fits in better with the diffusion line's rocker feel than the overly-tanned, animal print-laden ads of Roberto Cavalli's senior line. [Models.com]

>> ON THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL —Stella Tennant is back, and sure to thrill, in Vera Wang's Fall 2008 campaign.  Shot by Steven Meisel in an Upper East Side apartment, this first preview is appropriately decadent, just like Vera likes it. Philip Crangi's massive rhinestone jewelry made this collection for me; It's good to see it well on display. [WWD]

>> Christopher Bailey has been staunchly loyal to Burberry's British roots, casting Brit-born models, singers, and actors in the label's recent ad campaigns. The Fall 2008 duo is no exception. Blue-blooded, Devon-born model Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and Leeds-bred actor Sam Riley combine for a moody, black-and-white set of Mario Testino-helmed photos, shot in London's Kensington Gardens. 

Meanwhile, the much-publicized rumors about a "riff" between Burberry and Agyness Deyn have been put to rest — the model will be featured in Burberry's Fall 2008 fragrance ads for The Beat — and Bailey himself asserted, "Agyness is a huge part of the Burberry family and a personal friend."  Just to put the nail on the rumor's coffin, Agyness showed up wearing a Burberry dress to Elton John's White Tie and Tiara Ball yesterday.
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>> ON THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL —The first full Vanessa Paradis ad looked more Louis Vuitton than Miu Miu, but this new preview of another Miu Miu image just popped up, looking better than the first. [E! Online]