Posts for August 11th 2009

Peter Lindbergh Goes Light on Retouching Again, This Time with Supermodels for Harper's Bazaar
Peter Lindbergh Goes Light on Retouching Again, This Time with Supermodels for Harper's Bazaar August 11, 2009 5:30 pm >> Peter Lindbergh seems to be quite taken with this no-makeup, minimal-to-no retouching concept: In April, he captured Eva Herzigova, Ines de la Fressange, and a slew of European actresses without makeup or retouching for French Elle.
August 11, 2009 4:32 pm >> Tom Ford Starring in His Own Perfume Ads Again—Tom Ford made waves when he put himself on the cover of the March 2006 issue of Vanity Fair he guest-edited, and this time, he doesn't have Rachel McAdams dropping out from the shoot at the last minute to blame:  He's appearing in the new ads for his own Grey Vetiver — which he photographed himself, of course.
Christian Dior Decides to Do Without Traditional Ad Campaign for Fall 2009
Christian Dior Decides to Do Without Traditional Ad Campaign for Fall 2009 August 11, 2009 4:17 pm >> For those holding out for Christian Dior's Fall 2009 campaign — since most other major brands have revealed their seasonal ads at this point — you're setting yourself up for a big disappointment.
Coutorture Community Must Reads 08/11/09
Coutorture Community Must Reads 08/11/09 August 11, 2009 4:01 pm
  • MISS Crew takes a look back at YSL's infatuation with the big "6" supers.
  • Catwalk Queen previews Daisy Lowe's ads for Anna Sui.
  • The Budget Fashionista wants to know if you're swayed by celebrity endorsements.
  • Fashion Copius is digging Anja for Vogue Germany.
  • Trend Doll is stalking Chanel's pre-Fall accessories.
August 11, 2009 3:11 pm >> First Look: Atelier Versace Fall 2009 —Donatella Versace showed her Fall 2009 Atelier Versace couture collection by private appointment during couture week in July — and Style.com's Derek Blasberg reported of the line's latest edition: "[It's] all focused on the (super tiny) waist, handmade beadery.
2009 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show Returning to New York City
2009 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show Returning to New York City August 11, 2009 2:09 pm >> This morning, Victoria's Secret Angels Marisa Miller and Alessandra Ambrossio, plus Emanuela de Paula and Lindsay Ellingson appeared on CBS's The Early Show to announce that the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show — which tapes in November and airs on CBS in December — is returning to New York City for the first time since 2005.
August 11, 2009 12:59 pm >> Gisele Bundchen's Husband Wants "Four or Five" Kids —Gisele Bundchen's husband Tom Brady tells the September 2009 issue of Details that their first date was set up by a mutual friend: "This friend told me he knew a girl version of me."
Domenico Dolce, Stefano Gabbana Continue Yacht Vacation with Giovanna Battaglia and Vladimir Restoin-Roitfeld
Domenico Dolce, Stefano Gabbana Continue Yacht Vacation with Giovanna Battaglia and Vladimir Restoin-Roitfeld August 11, 2009 12:20 pm >> Two weekends ago, Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana docked their yacht in Capri to party with Naomi Campbell and her boyfriend Vladislav Doronin, and it appears that the fun hasn't stopped: On Sunday, they popped up in the Aeolian Islands of Italy with former house model — and current Vogue L'Uomo editor — Giovanna Battaglia and Vladimir Restoin-Roitfeld, where they did a little window shopping before stopping for lunch.
August 11, 2009 10:59 am >> Kate Moss Is Sweeping the September 2009 Covers —We've known that Kate Moss is getting the September 2009 W cover — preview, by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott, at left — for a while, but she's surprised us with at least a couple of other major September covers (and you never know, maybe more are on the way).
Fashion in 50 Seconds 08/11/09 Loeffler's Revenge, Marisa Tomei Plays Boy
Fashion in 50 Seconds 08/11/09 Loeffler's Revenge, Marisa Tomei Plays Boy August 11, 2009 9:48 am Loeffler Randal relaunches online home.