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Man About Town Dedicates Issue to Hedi Slimane's Los Angeles; Dasha Zhukova to Guest Edit Vogue Russia's June 2011 Art Issue

fashionologie — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 09:34:42 PDT

>> The Spring/Summer 2011 issue of Paris-based biannual Man About Town is devoted to Hedi Slimane's Los Angeles and is stuffed cover to cover with his signature black-and-white images featuring skinny youths. Plus, there's a spread of a tomboy Agyness Deyn - a preview of the issue above and in the video below. “This issue is all about the creative or artistic community in Los Angeles, not the well-known Hollywood side, but rather the subcultures, something like a tribute to ‘indie California,’ ” Slimane explained to Style.com. "The LA portfolio might be somehow one of the most personal and intimate projects I have done in ten years."

And speaking of dedicated issues, Dasha Zhukova, who is rumored to be launching a new magazine, is set to be guest editor of Vogue Russia's June 2011 Art Issue. A preview can be seen here.

Freja Beha Erichsen Cast in Both Louis Vuitton and Chanel Spring 2011 Campaigns; Fashion Design Copyright Act Headed to Senate

fashionologie — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 11:37:18 PST

Freja Beha Erichsen isn't just a Chanel face for Spring 2011 - she reportedly also posed for Louis Vuitton's Spring 2011 campaign, shot by Steven Meisel, alongside Raquel Zimmermann, and Kristen McMenamy [WWD]
The Innovative Design Protection and Piracy Prevention Act, which aims to copyright fashion designs, was passed unanimously by the Senate Judiciary Committee and is headed for full Senate deliberation [WWD]
Proenza Schouler's mochila totes ($225) and wallets ($145) are now available on their website [Teen Vogue]
Missed the Alexa Chung for Madewell illustrated bat tee the first time around? It's back for sale online tomorrow, except this time, in tunic form ($58) [People StyleWatch]
Casting director and Tales of Endearment blogger Natalie Joos sounds like she has a television project in the works: "More on that soon" [Fashionista]
The sell-out J Brand Houlihan cargo pant was inspired by a vintage pair of army pants the brand's design director found in Japan [BoF]
Roland Mouret sunglasses are on the horizon - they're one of the exclusive products he'll test at his first store in London's Mayfair, opening in February [WWD]
Jewelry designers Ruby Kobo just launched their website, but won't do e-commerce - they prefer private appointments. They also hope to do a runway collaboration with Phillip Lim, Band of Outsiders, or Phoebe Philo [Fashionista]
A street artist applied a cartoon Karl Lagerfeld decal to a New York taxi [Refinery29]
The iPad inspiring print advertising: Vogue Russia's December 2010 issue has a video advertisement inside [Gawker]

Aliona Doletskaya's Final Vogue Russia Issue Features Natalia Vodianova Plus Pigs Wearing Chopard Jewels

fashionologie — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 11:55:14 PDT

>> Aliona Doletskaya's 12-year reign as founding editor of Vogue Russia came to an end when she resigned last month. Her last issue for the magazine - which also happens to be the September 2010 issue - features Natalia Vodianova on the striking cover, styled by Patti Wilson and photographed by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott.

Inside, there's a heavy presence of Victoria's Secret models Alessandra Ambrosio and Ana Beatriz Barros, a jewelry spread showcasing a pig in Cartier and Chopard, and the Fall 2010 collections supplement cover is dedicated to Alexander McQueen's last show. What will former Tatler Russia editor Victoria Davydova, Doletskaya's successor, bring with next issue?
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Aliona Doletskaya Resigns from Vogue Russia, Is Replaced By Tatler Russia Editor-in-Chief

fashionologie — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 10:08:50 PDT

>> Founding Vogue Russia editor-in-chief Aliona Doletskaya, once rumored to be a candidate for Anna Wintour's job, resigned from the magazine yesterday after 12 years.

In a memo notifying staffers, Conde Nast International president Jonathan Newhouse wrote: “Some time ago, Aliona Doletskaya told me that she would like to leave the Vogue Russia editor-in-chief’s post, which she has occupied for almost 13 years, and start a new life, probably to write a book or try her hand in a new field. As Russia-as well as the rest of the world-was still going through economically hard times, I asked Aliona to wait for a better time to do this. Now, it’s obvious that we are coming out of the crisis, thus I don’t want to interfere with Aliona’s plans anymore. I accept her decision to leave the magazine with great sorrow.”

She already has a successor »

Fashion in 50 Seconds 07/28/10 Zoe Saldana For Calvin Klein, New Editor at Vogue Russia

coutorture — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 09:58:49 PDT

Zoe Saldana appears in her first ad campaign for Calvin Klein underwear. The 32-year-old actress replaces Eva Mendes who represented the label for two years.

Lazaro Hernandez of Proenza Schouler in this week's Grazia: “Sometimes I think the people who buy our clothes live in a parallel universe. Hell, we can't even afford our clothes."

Tatler Russia editor-in-chief, Victoria Davydova, will be taking over the top position at Vogue Russia, replacing Aliona Doletskaya. She will be the youngest Vogue editor.

Kate Moss, Liv Tyler, and Gwyneth Paltrow are expected to appear on a new reality TV show, England's Great British Hairdresser, in support of friend James Brown.

fashionologie — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 09:11:04 PDT

>> Noemie Lenoir Back Working After Reported Suicide Attempt -Noemie Lenoir was spotted shopping in Paris with her son two weeks after she reportedly attempted suicide last month, and now it appears that she's back to work. Ana Beatriz Barros Tweeted a photo of herself and Noemie over the weekend, with the caption: "Noemi Lenoir [sp] and me shooting Russian Vogue in London." [@Ana_B_B]

Victoria's Secret Models Taking Summer Magazine Covers by Storm

fashionologie — Thu, 20 May 2010 10:16:28 PDT

>> The Victoria's Secret Angels aren't just scoring spots in high fashion runways and campaigns these days - they're also becoming ubiquitous on Summer magazine covers. Just look at the covers that have rolled out in the past two days: Miranda Kerr, who scored a Summer i-D cover, is also GQ's June 2010 cover girl, as photographed by Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin; Alessandra Ambrosio was captured by Inez and Vinoodh (and styled by Anna Dello Russo) for the July 2010 cover of Vogue Nippon; and Doutzen Kroes takes Vogue Russia's June 2010 cover honors, as lensed by Terry Richardson.

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Fashion in 50 Seconds 03/24/10 Naomi Campbell For Vogue Russia, McQueen's Briefs

coutorture — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 08:15:10 PDT

Naomi Campbell guest edits (and appears exclusively in) Vogue Russia's April Issue.

Google wins European Union court ruling against Louis Vuitton that says it did not violate luxury goods trademarks by allowing counterfeiters to buy brand names as advertising key words that link to their online stores.

One of Alexander McQueen's last projects was a men's underwear collection, which will debut in June.

Manolo Blahnik is designing footwear, scarves, candles, shoehorns, notebooks, and Wellington boots using Liberty of London fabrics from the 19th century.

The H&M garden collection launches this week.

Saks Fifth Avenue plans to close two stores in Portland and possibly more later this year.

Naomi Campbell Guest Edits Vogue Russia's Naomi-Only April 2010 Issue

fashionologie — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 12:39:43 PDT

>> The single-model issue concept is picking up steam, and it's only logical that Naomi Campbell, newly a Russian resident, should have an entire issue of Vogue Russia. Editor Aliona Doletskaya says of the April 2010 issue, which is dedicated to Naomi and which the model helped edit [Editor's note: loosely translated from Russian]: "I wanted to debunk a few myths surrounding Naomi. When I suggested the concept, she immediately came and for an hour and a half laid out stories, photography, interviews and other sections. Clearly, quickly, and in a businesslike manner."

In the issue, out March 25, Christian Louboutin, Chanel Iman, Claudia Schiffer, Mario Testino, and more were prompted to ask Naomi what they have previously hesistated to ask her. Steven Meisel, Tom Munro, Matt Irwin, and Solve Sundsbo photographed the model's editorials.

Gallery is NSFW.

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Fashion in 50 Seconds 01/20/10 Johnny Depp is GQ's Best Dressed, Vogue Russia Goes U.S.A

coutorture — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 06:36:58 PST

GQ's February issue is dedicated to the world's most stylish men (Johnny Depp is on the cover), and the magazine is asking you to vote on who of its 25 picks is your best dressed. The chosen men include Lapo Elkann, Pharrell Williams, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Russell Brand.

Shop for a cause: Alexis Bittar will donate 100 percent of his online sales now through January 22 to helping Haiti.

According to Suzy Menkes, "creating fashion emotion in a digital age was the subtext of the Milan menswear season."

Are Kate Moss and Jamie Hince engaged?

Vouge Russia gets inspired by the U.S. of A with its February 2010 issue. Magdalena Frackowiak appears on the cover in denim overalls with a star spangled Vogue logo behind her.

Acne founder Jonny Johansson introduces furniture into the collection for spring 2010.

Alexander Wang and friends (Jason Schwartzman, Erin Wasson, Samantha Traina, M.I.A., Spike Jonze, Lawren Howell) celebrate the Linda Farrow collaboration at Opening Ceremony in Los Angeles.

Source: Patrick DeMarchelier/GQ