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fashionologie — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 10:44:23 -0800

>> More Victoria's Secret Models to Walk at Giles -Victoria's Secret models have popped up at Givenchy, Balenciaga, and most recently Prada, but that's not the end - Giles Deacon is continuing the run by casting Karolina Kurkova, Alessandra Ambrosio, Izabel Goulart, and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley in his show tomorrow along with Jessica Stam, Coco Rocha, Carmen Kass, and Angela Lindvall. Giles is showing at almost the same time as Gareth Pugh - they're scheduled just half an hour apart. [Vogue UK]

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

fashionologie — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 12:55:01 -0800

>> 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.

Victoria's Secret Announces Newest Angels, Including Chanel Iman

fashionologie — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:56:31 -0800

>> With Angel Heidi Klum just three weeks post-partum, fellow Angel Adriana Lima nearing the end of her pregnancy, and former Angel Karolina Kurkova just giving birth late last week, Victoria's Secret was bound to make some changes before their annual Fashion Show tapes on Nov. 19.

Heidi Klum is said to be hosting the event, which is back in New York City this year, and while non-Angel casting is always highly anticipated, five new faces now have a guarantee. In addition to Klum, Lima, Alessandra Ambrosio, Miranda Kerr, Marisa Miller, and Doutzen Kroes, the company has named Emanuela de Paula, Lindsay Ellingson, Candice Swanepoel, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, and Chanel Iman as their newest Angels - Iman has said in the past being an Angel was one of her modeling goals. First-time Angels are said to typically sign three-year contracts.

The Full Cast - and a Preview - of the 2010 Pirelli Calendar

fashionologie — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 14:40:40 -0700

>> We had a few clues as to who made the cut for Terry Richardson's 2010 Pirelli calendar when he shot it last month in Bahia, Brazil, but now Italian Vanity Fair has the details on the full cast, which includes Daisy Lowe, Georgina Stojiljkovic, Eniko Mihalik, Catherine McNeil, Lily Cole, Abbey Lee Kershaw, Miranda Kerr, Ana Beatriz Barros, Gracie Carvalho, Marloes Horst, and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley.

Terry produced thousands of images from the shoot with the girls holding sloths, fruit, roosters, and holding hands while running through waves in little else than a bikini bottom. The goal this year was to use "no makeup, no reflectors - only the flash of the camera - no branded clothes or jewelry, no girls altered surgically," said Andrea Imperiali, manager of Pirelli on the set. Fifty images will make the final cut when the calendar is debuted Nov. 19 in London, but until then the gallery below - which is NSFW - and a video of the shoot will have to do.

Natalia Vodianova Shows Off Her Lingerie Pour Etam

fashionologie — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 15:29:49 -0800

>> Natalia Vodianova has been chatting up her collaboration with Etam for a while - and last night, the French lingerie company shelled out for their newly-signed three year ambassador, staging a full-blown show at the Ritz in Paris that drew the likes of Eva Herzigova, Emmanuelle Alt, and Charlotte Casiraghi in the front row and Edita Vilkeviciute, Sigrid Agren, Flavia Oliveira, and Sessilee Lopez on the runway. Natalia pour Etam, which encompasses swimwear and lingerie, including a silk nightgown inspired by one in Natalia's own wardrobe, runs $20-$80 and hits stores in April. The line will be reoccurring, with Natalia designing a new collection every season over the period of her ambassadorship.
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Arlenis, Abbey Lee, Maryna, Sarah Stephens, and Erin Heatherton All Score VS Fashion Show

fashionologie — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 14:32:52 -0800

>> As the Victoria's Secret yacht rolled into Miami and the girls had a beach photoshoot today, we got to see of the 30 non-Angel faces that will be participating in this weekend's fashion show - 19 of them, to be exact. No sign of Lara Stone, Jessica Stam, or Natasha Poly, but after missing yesterday's event, Izabel Goulart is there. There are plenty of new faces - Abbey Lee Kershaw and Sarah Stephens represent Australia, Arlenis Sosa Pena the Dominican Republic, Maryna Linchuk Belarus, and Erin Heatherton the US.
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fashionologie — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 14:24:01 -0700

>> ON THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL -It seems Burberry has a no tolerance policy for drugs - the house cancelled its campaign with Kate Moss back in 2005 after tabloid pictures of her snorting cocaine surfaced, and now it's phased out Fall 2008 face Rosie Huntington-Whiteley after pictures of her with a drug pipe appeared in July. Her replacement is said to be Eden Clark, although Burberry would not confirm the choice. [Daily Mail]

fashionologie — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 13:38:32 -0700

>> BLOWING THE COVER -The November 2008 issue of Vogue UK features an unlikely trio of British beauties, photographed by Emma Summerton: history-maker Jourdan Dunn, up-and-comer Eden Clark, and blueblood Burberry face Rosie Huntington-Whiteley. The latter is an interesting choice to round out the three, since Jourdan and Eden are runway models through-and-through, while Rosie is better known for her Victoria's Secret work. [Models.com Daily Feed]

Christopher Bailey Takes Burberry to a Melancholy Place for Fall

fashionologie — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 13:24:43 -0700

>> 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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Rosie Huntington-Whiteley: Not a Bridesmaid, Not a Bride

fashionologie — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 16:19:21 -0700

With boyfriend Tyrone Wood, leaving his sister Leah Wood's wedding at Southwark Cathedral; London, June 22.

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