Couture by Night

I wasn't going to blog today, I swear. I was going to be a good girl and finish all my assignments. But then, just as I was almost done with my quick fix of editorial for the day, I found this. I've always said to myself that someday I would start an inspiration wall of sorts, someplace to hang all the stories, snapshots, styles and supers that have been saved and stored over the years, but have never found that one really great image to propel me to do so. Until now. Natasha Poly and Baptiste Giabiconi, lensed by Karl Lagerfeld (who else?) for Numéro #116. Featured in the editorial Couture by Night, I love every single element of this shot.

I love the two street lamps in the background; the way they cast a mellow shadow over the provincial apartments whilst providing a scene for these wandering lovers of the night. I love the ease with which Baptiste is holding Natasha, like she is nothing more than her own dainty champagne flute. I love the black and white of the photography, and how it is deliberately mirrored through their matching couture. I love the way Natasha's toes are pointed down, like a ballerina; aware but effortless in her positioning at all times. I love his strong, and her soft - but both smouldering - stares. I love it, I love it all.  

via FGR

Nippon Natasha

Natasha Poly for the September issue of Vogue Nippon. Styled by George Cortina, the spread features the likes of Givenchy, Pucci, Chloé and of course, (for who doen't recognise that jacket?) Balmain. Oh, and I nearly forgot, the whole thing (scenic location included) was caputured by the Kaiser's cam. Not sure if I am loving the grainy photog, but hey, any excuse for more NP pictures right? What did I tell you about Mr. Lagerfeld's newfound love for Natasha?! Find her on the cover here.

via: TFS

Natasha for... Chanel?

Speaking of coveted Chanel campaigns and Lagerfeld muses, I'm (impatiently) waiting for my forever favourite Natasha Poly to land in front of the Kaiser's cam. Having opened the show for both his Resort 2010 collections and the Chanel Haute Couture Show in Paris just yesterday, it appears a new muse is emerging... You heard it here first.

First Look: Chanel Haute Couture Fall 2010

First Look: Chanel Resort 2010

Photos: Style.com

Aussie ads

Miranda Kerr isn't the only Australian featuring in the latest campagns for the Fall 2010 collections. High-fashion favourite, fellow Girlfriend Covergirl Model Search winner-turned-runway-darling, Abbey Lee Kershaw snagged a spot in the coveted Chanel campaign, shot by Mr. Lagerfeld himself. Starring alongside fellow-Lagerfeld muse Freja Beha Erichsen, I posted some behind-the-scenes pictures of the Chanel campaign on set in New York, when they leaked earlier in April. Abbey-Lee also features in the latest campaign for British brand Mulberry, and is one of the faces of Fendi's new fragrance Fan di Fendi, along with Anja Rubik and Karmen Pedaru.

Last but not least, Cat McNeil contines with her return to the modelling world with none other than a Givenchy campaign, shot by Mert & Marcus. Cat returned to the catwalk (no pun intended) for a select few shows during the fall season, including Louis Vuitton and Prada: both of which, interestingly, were reponsible for this season's "curvy" movement. 

Photos: Fashion Gone Rogue

Karl for Abbey = Abbey for Chanel

It doesn't take a genius to realise Abbey Lee Kershaw has been a favourite of Chanel's creative director for quite some time now. Karl Lagerfeld makes no secrets of his favourites, and fellow teacher's pet (if that's what they can be called, although- with their shared penchant for piercings and motorcycle boots- I doubt it) Freja Beha Erichsen and Abbey Lee are set to feature in the latest ad campaign for the luxury house. Freja featured in the barnyard romp for Chanel's country-inspired Spring/Summer 2010 show, closed for Karl's self-titled label in the same season and closed for Chanel's latest fall show. She also featured in Chanel's S/S 2010 campaign (and their S/S eyewear campaign), as did 90s supermodel Claudia Schiffer.


This is the first Chanel campaign for Abbey however, and she also happens to be the first Australian to feature in a ready-to-wear campaign for the house. I say ready-to-wear as most who watch TV will remember Nicole Kidman running around in a ball gown spritzing on Chanel No. 5 (and as far as the fashion counsel is concerned, beauty contracts DO NOT count as high fashion campaign coups). Abbey gained favouritism status by opening and closing for Fendi (another label Mr. Lagerfeld is creative director of) during the S/S 10 season, as well as opening the latest Chanel fall show (yes, the very same one Freja B closed. See a pattern here?)


Anyway, what I'm TRYING to say (if I haven't been nearly obvious enough for you) is that it's pretty darn plain to see who KL will pick to champion his brand over the line. And if their resumes-to-date (and the previous behind-the-scenes snaps) are anything to go by, they won't disappoint.



Pictures: fashionising.com and Grazia