VOGUE ITALIA APRIL 2012: CHRYSTAL COPELAND, SOJOURNER MORELL, BY STEVEN MEISEL

FASHION's NIGHT OUT TOKYO ON NOVEMBER 5TH, 2011

I THOUGHT I MIGHT ADD SOME PICTURES OF TOKYO FASHION's NIGHT OUT 2011 WHICH WAS HELD A LITTLE LATER THAN OTHER PLACES OF THE WORLD.

From www.tokyofashion.com

 SOME OF THE WORLD'S MOST RENOWNED EDITORS OF VOGUE MAGAZINE WERE IN ATTENDANCE!

ANNA DELLO RUSSO, EDITOR  IN CHIEF OF Vogue JAPAN. Pic from Dolce & Gabanna page on FACEBOOK

FRANCA SOZZANI, EDITOR  IN CHIEF OF Vogue ITALIA. Pic from Dolce & Gabanna page on FACEBOOK

ALEXANDRA SHULMAN, EDITOR  IN CHIEF OF Vogue UK. Pic from Dolce & Gabanna page on FACEBOOK

THE ONE AND ONLY ANNA WINTOUR, EDITOR  IN CHIEF OF Vogue US @DOLCE & GABANNA. Pic from Dolce & Gabanna page on FACEBOOK

BEE SHAFFER AND HER MOM, ANNA WINTOUR

AND HERE IS ONE PICTURE OF AN ATTENDANT AT FNO TOKYO:

Pic from TokyoFashion

 A WINDOW DISPLAY AT LOUIS VUITTON, FNO TOKYO 2011:

Pic from TokyoFashion

Karen Elson for Vogue Italia October 2011 photographed Steven Meisel.

Karen Elson is classy on the Vogue Italia October 2011 photographed Steven Meisel.

"THE DISCIPLINE OF FASHION": VOGUE ITALIA SEPTEMBER 2011 EDITORIAL PHOTOGRAPHED BY STEVEN MEISEL.

Puff embroidered robe bustier with organza petal, paillettes e strass, Giorgio Armani; corset Cadolle. Earrings Lynn Ban; choker Paul Seville; shoes Manolo Blahnik; gaiters David Samuel Menkes

Printed satin dress with boat neckline, Alberta Ferretti; corset Deborah Milner; girdle Paul Seville. On the next page. Double cotton and wool tailleur, Nina Ricci. Belt Paul Seville; calze Agent Provocateur. Earrings and necklace, Lynn Ban; ring Bottega Veneta; ear studs, Fenton; nose rings, Eddie Borgo, Ugo Cacciatori, Tom Binns

Beyond elegance. It was a style choice, but especially one of love (her husband liked her that way) that inspired Ethel Granger (1905-1982) to tighten herself into corsets that modified her waist up to the point of reaching a record measure of thirty-three centimeters, a limit that has not been surpassed to this day.

Polka-dot tweed skirt, Marc Jacobs; bustier Cadolle; girdle Theia. Earrngs Pauline’s Vintage; gloves Carolina Amato; choker Paul Seville; shoes Stella McCartney; laced gaiter, David Samuel Menkes. On the next page. Leather dress with flannel jabot and brooch, Fendi; corset Kunza. Sunglasses Cutler and Gross; earrings Erickson Beamon; nose stud, Fenton; nose rings, Tom Binns, Ugo Cacciatori, Eddie Borgo; choker Theia; black gold and diamonds necklace, Bottega Veneta

A revolutionary woman, who, also to indulge her husband’s tastes, did not hesitate to have dozens of piercings done back in the Fifties. She is the inspiration behind this cover and the fashion shoot interpreted by an intense Stella Tennant. Who, to emphasize Ethel’s decisive and distinctive allure, wears an exclusive perfume, beyond any olfactory stereotype, like Infusion d’Iris by Prada.

Lurex jacquard skirt with drapes, Moschino; slip dress, Stella McCartney; corset Cadolle. Earrings Lynn Ban; choker Forge Fashion; necklace Erickson Beamon; gloves Carolina Amato; suspender gloves LaCrasia; socks Agent Provocateur. Shoes Stella McCartney.

In the bouquet, the precious elegance of the Florentine iris pallida combined with the freshness of the Sicilian mandarin and with a mix of galbanum, mastic, incense, vetiver and cedar wood. Gabardine nattée single-breasted coat with contrasting collar, Prada. Earrings and ear studs, Lynn Ban; pearl studs, Fenton; nose ring, Ugo Cacciatori; corset Deborah Milner. Hair Guido for Redken. Make-up Pat McGrath. Manicure Jin Soon Choi for Jin Soon Natural Hand & Foot Spa. Fashion editor Karl Templer.

Fox and shearling fur with knitted details, Ermanno Scervino; corset and neck corset, Gabriel Moginot. Earrings Lynn Ban; studs Fenton; nose ring, Ugo Cacciatori; lips ring, Eddie Borgo. On the next page. Dress with printed silk veiled lace fringes, Bottega Veneta; neck corset and girdle, Deborah Milner; satin petticoat, Intimissimi. Earrings Erickson Beamon; gloves LaCrasia; socks Agent Provocateur

See-through pvc cloak with leather details, Burberry Prorsum; satin petticoat, Intimissimi; corset Gabriel Moginot. Earrings and bracelets, Lynn Ban; choker Theia; gloves Carolina Amato; shoes Chloé; gaiters David Samuel Menkes. On the next page. Wool and alpaca top and skirt, Céline; neck corset, Contour Corsets; corset Deborah Milner. Earrings Ben Amun; gloves Carolina Amato

Dévorée silk dress, Brioni; girdle Paul Seville. Jewels Lynn Ban; nose stud, Fenton; nose ring, Ugo Cacciatori; socks Agent Provocateur; shoes Chloé; gaiters David Samuel Menkes. Hair Guido for Redken. Maquillage Pat McGrath for Dolce & Gabbana

Leather dress, Fendi; openwork corset, Kunza. Leather laced glove, LaCrasia. On the next page. Draped dress in printed silk mousseline, Dolce & Gabbana; corset Gabriel Moginot. Earrings and necklace, Lynn Ban; nose rings, Ugo Cacciatori e Eddie Borgo

Photographer: Steven Meisel
Stylist: Karl Templer
Stylist Assistant: Elin Svahn, Karen Kaiser, Matthew Tauger, Joshua
Courtney, Gro Curtis
Hair stylist: Hair by Guido for Redken
Make-Up Artist: Pat McGrath for Dolce & Gabbana The Make Up
Manicurist: Jin Soon Choi for Jin Soon Natural Hand & Foot Spa
Set Design: Set Design by Mary Howard
Production: Produced on location by PRODn / Art + Commerce
Location: Location Sandra L. Galuten

Source: (VOGUE ITALIA)

"THE HAUTE COUTURE": VOGUE ITALIA SEPTEMBER 2011 BY PAOLO ROVERSI

Silk tulle pailleted short dress, silver boules and pearls; brodé flower clipped on the shoulder and feathered hat, all by Chanel Haute Couture.

Magazine: Vogue Italia.
Issue: September 2011
Photographer: Paolo Roversi
Fashion editor: Lori Goldstein
Hair and headpiece by Julien d’Ys. Maquillage Stéphane Marais @ Studio 57.

From the left. Drapée silk mousseline full dress with flounces heads and bronze sculpture belt. Two-tone Two-tone ball gown with gros grain bodice and tulle ruffled skirt. All by Giambattista Valli Haute Couture. Gloves Maison Fabre

Chantilly and marabou striped sweater, full-length belted tutu skirt with feathers. Opposite page. Draped jersey dress featuring hands embroidered with iridescent feathers and metal scales. All by Gaul tier Paris. Vintage lace mask, Boudoir Queen; reptile mittens, Imoni @ L’Eclaireur

Full ball gown with scales on the bodice and multi-layered tulle skirt embroidered with silver sequins: Dior Haute Couture. Jewels Lydia Courteille

Silk tulle ombré dress embroidered with small pearls, with cape sleeves: Valentino Haute Couture. Opposite page, draped silk satin long dress with train embroidered with silver sequins; boater hat with feathers: Chanel Haute Cou ture. Jewels Lydia Courteille

Hand-painted silk long dress with flounces and feathers: Dior Haute Couture. Earrings and rings, Lydia Courteille. Opposite page. Small cape featuring vinyl petals lined with patterned silk  and maxi skirt,  with velvet sash, entirely embroidered with sequins: Giorgio Armani Privé. Gloves Sermoneta

Pencil dress with velvet embroidered bodice and multi-layered tulle full skirt with train; velvet shoes with napa ankle straps: Valentino Haute Couture. Hair and headpieces by Ju­lien D’Ys. Maquillage Stéphane Marais @ Studio 57. Manicure Ma­gali Buisson @ Majeure & e Evénements e Akari @ Artlist. Fashion editor Lori Goldstein. Set design by Jean­hugues De Chatillon

Silk tulle dress with bodice piped with ponyskin and embroidered with chantilly motifs and 3D-effect macramé lace: Givenchy Haute Couture by Riccardo Tisci. Opposite page. Sequin embroidered bodice and velvet skirt with knots on the basque and embroidered floral print panel: Giorgio Armani Privé. Tiara, pendant and ring, Lydia Courteille

Chantilly lace mini-dress embroidered with sequins and flowers: Elie Saab Haute Couture. Opposite page, from left. Silk tulle backless long dress embroidered with ombré chantilly lace drops. Silk tulle dress embroidered with pearls and raw cashmere knots. All by Givenchy Haute Couture by Riccardo Tisci. Earrings and ring, Lydia Courteille

From left. Two-tone ball gown with gros  grain bodice and tulle ruffled skirt. Silk muslin draped evening dress with flouncy shoulders and bronze sculptural belt. All by Giambattista Valli Haute Couture. Gloves Maison Fabre

Silk satin draped skirt over printed and embroidered body: Atelier Versace. Rings Lydia Courteille. Opposite page, from left. Washed faille flouncy long dress with embroidered sleeves and quilted effect tulle bodice embroidered with sequins; pleated and draped taffeta dress with feathers appliqué; hats with veils and boots. All by Chanel Haute Couture

Short dress and double silk cape entirely embroidered with organza lilies of the valley: Giambattista Valli Haute Couture. Opposite page. Long burnout velvet dress with floral motifs, thin twisted belt and pleated tulle cape sleeves: Valentino Haute Couture. Jewels Lydia Courteille

From left. Embroidered muslin dress with crystal and embroidered tulle cape with ostrich feather trimming; burnout velvet shirt dress with feather motifs; panne velvet column dress with cable trimming at the neckline and waist. All by Valentino Haute Couture. Jewels Lydia Courteille

Source: (VOGUE ITALIA)

THE GOODWILL AMBASSADOR (FRANCA SOZZANI)'s SPEECH.

When people ask me about my job, they always say "so fun, so glamorous, you are so lucky!". Yes, today I feel very lucky to be here with all of you, with a life-changing challenge not only for me, but for all the people I can help. I asked myself in these few weeks what could be my commitment and what I could really do in this new role.

I will tell you.

I really want to do something important, something that could help changing the life of people.

I'm a dreamer, but even a businesswoman and a creative person and I'm used to achieve what I want. And I don't see any reason for which I couldn't do that this time.


I don't need to have a new honorific name in front of my own name. Today I don't care anymore. I want to do. I want to work. I want to become " the project".

How? To create a method, a system.

If I create a method, that of course could be adapted for the different countries, I can manage to build up a real project. I think fashion will never end and for any woman in the world it is a dream. But we have to make this dream affordable to everyone. How? With work.

I want to consider first who are the new designers who have the possibility of being known internationally and how to help them to get visibility. I have to understand which is the main ability of a Country, as  manufacturing, fabrics, embroideries, printing, coloring, beads, leather, wood, straw and create a sort of school where young people can learn.

Bringing people from Europe, America, India who could teach them how to work.

Opening small laboratories, which could become small factories and employ people and give them a salary and the opportunity to have a life, a real life, through their own work.

I want to collaborate with the government, You, the first ladies, prime ministers, ambassadors, to be sure that  your people are protected in their human rights.

They need to have a salary proportioned to the cost of the life in the Country they live in.

People should have the possibility to have places where they can work in the respect of the dignity of a human being. I need to have the support of the Government. I can do a lot involving designers and creative and technical people.

But I want the respect of the people and environment.

In many countries, where you go as a tourist, you can see how people are able to make wonderful clothes, bags, belts. They don't have a method, a system, and they sell for almost nothing to tourists. I can do more involving professional people.

I want to think big because big is this project.

I'm not a political person. I don't want to make promises that I could never keep.

I want to arrive at the end of 2012 and be seated here with you, and

share our satisfaction to have built up something. It couldn't happen everywhere.

With the good partners, we could start in many places.

I cannot change the world in one year but I can spend a lot of time and creativity to accomplish part of a system. I need you, your help. I need not to be alone because i know that a good group of people can really make a miracle.

I don't think to talk about project is easy. But I know my determination and strength in the fashion world and I want to use at maximum all the possibilities.

I want to make the same success I did with Vogue. You deserve it.

I only believe in culture and work to change the situation of the human being. Fashion can do a lot

I'll do it. Promise. and I think no quote could be better referred to fashion than the one that has been chosen this year by the United Nations " Giving back is  the new luxury".

- Franca Sozzani


(Source: Vogue)

FRANCA SOZZANI: GOODWILL AMBASSADOR FOR FASHION FOR DEVELOPMENT.

Fashion 4 Development, an official platform on South South News, part of the United Nations (UN) private and public sectors, has chosen Franca Sozzani as their first Goodwill Ambassador.

Photo by Pierpaolo Ferrari

F4D is a global awareness campaign that unites diplomacy, business, media, and the creative industries for the purpose of helping to achieve the United Nation’s Millennium Development Goals
# 1 – End Poverty and Hunger,
# 3 – Gender Equality – Empowering Women, and  
# 8 – Global Partnership, through the Expression of Fashion.
The main goal is to implement creative strategies for sustainable economic growth and autonomy.
"Fashion 4 Development, has the full support of South South News, the United Nations and its Member States" said Ambassador Francis Lorenzo, president of South South News.
Such prestigious and challenging recognition will be officialised in New York on September 19th at the South South Awards Gala at New York’s Waldorf Astoria concurrently with the opening of the  65th session of the United Nations, in the presence of Heads of State and First Ladies from all over the globe, personalities from fashion, the diplomatic world and the media. South South News was launched in February 2010 during the sixteenth session of the United Nations General Assembly High-level Committee on South South Cooperation.
The theme of the First Ladies & Fashion for Development Luncheon during the day on September 19th ,  will be Giving Back is the New Luxury and will revolve around  the increasingly decisive role of fashion in creating economic growth in developing countries. Franca Sozzani will be acknowledged and speak to an audience of First Ladies from around the world and other distinguished guests. “Franca Sozzani is a perfect choice to lead our mission as Goodwill Ambassador, her professional career as well as her philanthropic efforts are truly an inspiration that will garner the support of fashion elite worldwide “, said Evie Evangelou, Co-Founder, Fashion 4 Development and World Fashion Development Programme.
(Source: from Vogue)

"Archival Mix Match": Daphne Groeneveld for Vogue Italia September 2011 lensed by Sølve Sundsbø.

Daphne Groeneveld is styled by Katie Grand in Louis Vuitton for "Archival Mix Match" featured in Vogue Italia September 2011 lensed by Sølve Sundsbø.

Magazine: Vogue Italia.
Issue: September 2011
Model: Daphne Groeneveld
Photographer: Sølve Sundsbø
Fashion Stylist: Karie Grand.

Stella Tennant for Vogue Italia September Issue 2011 by Steven Meisel.

 I cannot help, but love Vogue Italia. Their team always, time and again, immobilised me with their innovative, artistic, revolutionary and creative geniuses. And now for their September Issue cover is a beautiful Stella Tennant photographed by the legendary Steven Meisel.

Vogue Italia's september issue will be in newsstand on monday August 29th (Milan only) and worldwide in the following days.

"SUGGESTIONS" Codie Young & Caterina Ravaglia for Vogue Italia August 2011 by Phil Poynter.

Stylist Sara Maino dresses Codie Young & Caterina Ravaglia in edgy pieces for “Suggestions” featured in Vogue Italia August 2011 photographed by Phil Poynter. I love love love this editorial. VOGUE ITALIA, you're the best!!!