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Catherine McNeil Covers Vogue Australia for Second Time in Six Months

fashionologie — Tue, 28 Dec 2010 20:41:31 PST

>> Back at the end of October, Catherine McNeil's agency sent out pictures of her hair cropped and dyed black, but that look is nowhere to be seen on her latest cover turn, for Vogue Australia's February 2011 issue. McNeil is a cover favorite for the magazine - she last appeared on Vogue Australia's September 2010 cover - making this one her second in six months. [TFS]

Extreme Model Dye Jobs - Catherine McNeil Goes Black, Ajak Deng Goes Blonde

fashionologie — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 09:50:20 PDT

>> There have been rumors circulating that Catherine McNeil had changed up her hair in a big way, and now her agency Next has released the first photos of McNeil's new black bob (a couple more here), adding that it was cut and colored by "a friend." Frockwriter thinks that statement might be code for it having been done on a recent yet-to-be-released job; it's not rare for a model to have her hair changed for a shoot: Abbey Lee Kershaw's was cut to shoulder-length by Chanel for the Fall 2010 ad campaign.

That exact thing also happened to Ajak Deng, who recently went blond after encouragement from Jimmy Paul and Edward Enninful. “They dyed my hair for Italian Vogue, but everyone seems to like it, so I think I’m going to keep it like this for a while! It was a little shocking,” she told Modelinia. “I was crying, but now I’m trying to rock my new hair!”

Ohne Titel's Floral Gill and Alexa Adams Are Feeling Alaia-Like Knit Skirts and Neoprene Tops for Spring 2011

fashionologie — Sun, 12 Sep 2010 18:21:58 PDT

>> Flora Gill and Alexa Adams say that their Fall 2010 collection resulted in a 300 percent jump in sales for Ohne Titel, but they're still attracting the art fashion crowd that has been with them from the beginning: pre-show, Cecilia Dean, wearing an Ohne Titel dress, tucked away a bicycle helmet into her bag, while Olivier Zahm arrived half an hour late - just after a curtain was dropped at the entrance - still stuffing change from a cab ride into his pocket. Carine Roitfeld, who's attended the past couple of seasons, was nowhere to be seen, however (It seems she had not yet arrived, as she was first spotted this morning at Derek Lam).

For Spring, Gill and Adams were inspired by the Japanese woodblock artist Utagawa Kuniyoshi - thanks to a Japan Society exhibit earlier this year - and sent out neoprene tanks (which will apparently be special order-only), Alaia-esque knit dresses with flared skirts, and oversized tailored vests, all on a womanly cast of models: Catherine McNeil, who opened, Cameron Russell in her first and only appearance so far this week, Emanuela de Paula (who hasn't walked a Fashion Week since Fall 2007), and Lakshmi Menon among them. The designers, who collaborated with the artist Tauba Auerbach on lucite and elastic-banded jewelry - marking her first time as a jeweler - also premiered their first handbags.

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Jason Wu Debuts Shoes, Bags, and an Owl Logo Alongside Collection for Spring 2011

fashionologie — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 23:47:46 PDT

>> After only sleeping "two or three hours" over the course of the past "literally three days," Jason Wu debuted an "old Hollywood glamour"-inspired footwear and handbag collection - firsts for the brand - alongside his collection today. The designer also introduced a new logo in his show notes, a small owl named Miss Wu, which will be attached to all of his designs - see her here. Wu explained the choice of an owl as thus: "It's a very fashion thing to do to stay up all night, just like Miss Wu," referring to his recent late nights.

Diane Kruger rushed over from the FIT Couture Council luncheon honoring Karl Lagerfeld to sit front row (where Desiree Rogers, too, occupied a seat) as Joan Smalls led the regalia down the runway, followed by Catherine McNeil. "I was thinking about how to evolve and make luxurious versions of what we have already seen," Wu said of the collection, crediting Brazilian artist Beatriz Milhazes as his source of color inspiration. "I always start with color. I don't even know what my story is without it." In Wu tradition, there were frothy printed dresses, gowns embellished with hand-painted fabric flowers, and Karlie Kloss closed out the show - this time wearing a pink fuchsia gown.

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fashionologie — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 08:32:01 PDT

>> Catherine McNeil, Ruby Rose Call Off Engagement -Australian MTV host Ruby Rose confirmed her engagement to Catherine McNeil back in April, but it seems the two are linked no more. Rose informed friends on Facebook over the weekend that the relationship is over, and it is understood that McNeil ended the liaison - rumor is now going around that McNeil may be back with Freja Beha Erichsen. Reps for both Rose and McNeil declined to discuss the split. [The Daily Telegraph, The Daily Telegraph]

First Look: Givenchy Fall 2010 Ads with Ming Xi, Catherine McNeil, and Riccardo Tisci's Former Fit Model, Lea T.

fashionologie — Fri, 07 May 2010 06:12:59 PDT

>> In his continued exploration of masculine-feminine, Riccardo Tisci cast nine male and female models for the Fall 2010 Givenchy campaign, including his muse Mariacarla Boscono, Joan Smalls, Ming Xi, Catherine McNeil, Malgosia Bela (her hair dyed pink for the occasion), plus his Brazilian longtime personal assistant and former fit model, who also happens to be transgender, Lea T. Lea, formerly known as Leo, is now heading towards a new career as a veterinarian in Milan, but Tisci says of his choice: “She’s always been very feminine: superfragile, very aristocratic. She’s part of the family." The ads were shot by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott in a Paris studio.

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Ladies (and Gents!) Rejoice, Breasts are Back in Fashion

coutorture — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:00:39 PST

From left: Louis Vuitton, Giles Deacon, Prada, Louis Vuitton fall 2010

If Miuccia Prada started things off in Milan with her collection celebrating the curvaceous, full-hipped woman, then Marc Jacobs' And God Created Woman show yesterday for Louis Vuitton cemented the movement-boobs are back.

Both designers used fuller-than-the-average-runway-model women this season (as did Giles Deacon), looking to Victoria's Secret girls like Laetitia Casta and Bar Rafaeli, recent mothers Adriana Lim and Karolina Kurkova, and supermodel Elle Macpherson to fill out skirted sundresses, low-cut scoopnecks, and halter top bustiers.

“Designers are always saying they’re going to do a collection for women, but then every girl on the runway is under twenty,” Marc Jacobs said of his decision to cast a variety of ages and sizes for his fall 2010 Louis Vuitton show. “It’s a bit old-fashioned, I know, but I think it’s nice for a change.”

Adriana Lima, Bar Refaeli, Laetitia Casta, and Elle Macpherson Add Voluptuousness to Louis Vuitton's Fall 2010 Runway

fashionologie — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 07:56:04 PST

>> Natalia Vodianova was front row yesterday at Louis Vuitton, but it was the cast on the runway for the And God Created Woman-themed show - after the Brigitte Bardot film - who demanded all the attention. After Miuccia Prada started the "womanly" casting trend this season, Giles and now Vuitton (both styled by Katie Grand) continued the idea.

Marc Jacobs's below-the-knee full skirts and bosom-baring scoopnecks were donned by opener Laetitia Casta, as well as Bar Refaeli, Noemie Lenoir, Lara Stone, and Catherine McNeil. Karolina Kurkova and Adriana Lima - both fresh off pregnancies - also walked, as did Lily Donaldson in her only show of the season. But the major closer: Elle Macpherson, who reportedly turned down Marc before rethinking and saying yes.

“Designers are always saying they’re going to do a collection for women, but then every girl on the runway (catwalk) is under twenty,” Jacobs said backstage. “I wanted a variety of ages and sizes. We set out to cast gorgeous women, women who feel happy to put their make-up on, get dressed up, get all their accessories.” “It’s a bit old-fashioned, I know, but I think it’s nice for a change.”

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Miuccia Prada Flies Victoria's Secret Models in for Demure Fall 2010 Prada Show

fashionologie — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 12:55:01 PST

>> A casting surprise was promised, and Miuccia Prada delivered: Victoria's Secret regulars like Doutzen Kroes, Alessandra Ambrosio, Miranda Kerr, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, and Bianca Balti all walked the labyrinthine runway - perhaps as a one-up to Givenchy, who cast Adriana Lima, and Balenciaga, who cast Kerr, in recent seasons. Also populating the Fall 2010 Prada cast: Lara Stone, Catherine McNeil in her first runway turn since a year ago, Mariacarla Boscono, Rose Cordero, and opener and closer Samantha Gradoville.

The show was preceded by cartoons portraying feminine cliches like "He loves me, he loves me not" while front rowers complained about the anchovy canapes handed out, but once the show started, it was all beehive hairdos, cat-eye librarian glasses, and A-line skirts in muted tones and vinyl-like finishes. Busts were enhanced with rows of ruffles and strategically placed darts, while knee-high pleated socks were finished off with pointy-toed patent pumps. A slow jazz soundtrack played, and the whole look - cable knit sweaters, sketchy plaid - earned a chorus of Mad Men comparisons. Apparently, when asked backstage, however, Miuccia said she had never seen the TV show. A video of the Prada show can be seen here.

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fashionologie — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 22:17:06 PST

>> Catherine McNeil Skipping New York Fashion Week, Plus Details on Karlie Kloss's Snowstorm Shoot -This evening, Next Models held a party at Avenue in Chelsea, and we came away with a couple of choice tidbits. Today's snowstorm may not have kept Sasha Pivovarova away, but it does mean we won't be seeing Catherine McNeil for New York Fashion Week. She has been in Vancouver for pre-Olympics festivities, and when her flight to New York got cancelled today, she decided to stay in Vancouver instead. Karlie Kloss, meanwhile, made an appearance at the party, but left on the early side - just before 9 pm. The snow didn't cancel her plans today - instead, she was left shooting in various locations around New York City - Times Square and Central Park among them - for a major magazine . . . in a bikini.