Forum Buzz Louis Vuitton Gives the Alma Bag Its Own Campaign (Forum Buzz)One of Louis Vuitton’s classics, the Alma bag, got its very own campaign this season. Accompanied by the tagline “Chic on the bridge,” the ads take place on landmark bridges in Paris, New York and Shanghai, with models carrying the bag in colors emblematic of the depicted cities. Taxicab yellow pops in New York, French […] Read more Numéro Thailand Embraces Diversity; Puts Carmen Solomons on the April 2013 Cover (Forum Buzz)Since the lack of diversity in the modeling pool has been a prevalent topic lately, it seemed right to take a look at Numéro Thailand’s April issue. Covered by South African model Carmen Solomons, I think it’s a prime example of a publication embracing a non-white model (who has a really unique, multi-racial look) and […] Read more Wes Anderson and Roman Coppola’s Prada Candy Campaign Videos Starring Léa Seydoux are Insanely Adorable (Forum Buzz)If you haven’t seen any of the teaser clips floating around the internet of Wes Anderson and Roman Coppola’s campaign commercials for Prada’s Candy fragrance, then prepare yourself for the best kind of super-cute, quirky overload. Starring French actress Léa Seydoux, who completely entrances two suitors – seemingly without realizing her affect on them and […] Read more Karlie Kloss Officially Has Her Victoria’s Secret Angel Wings (Forum Buzz)Though Karlie Kloss got tongues wagging earlier this week by appearing at Victoria’s Secret events with some of the brand’s official Angels, it wasn’t until today, when a forum member discovered that the model had gotten her own Angel profile on the Victoria’s Secret website that the news became official. “Karlie has gotten what other […] Read more Anne Vyalitsyna Goes High Fashion on the Cover of Zoo (Forum Buzz)Though she’s best known for her Victoria’s Secret work and bikini bod, Anne Vyalitsyna has proven once again that she’s totally capable of going high fashion. In a simple black and white shot by Bryan Adams, Anne dominates the cover of Zoo’s Spring/Summer 2013 issue. “Really beautiful cover. Simple and elegant styling and Anne looks […] Read more Brit Marling and Eddie Redmayne Grace W’s April Cover (Forum Buzz)“Who are these people?” sore asked when she saw W’s latest cover. The answer? Actress Brit Marling and actor Eddie Redmayne. They are, along with Emayatzy Corinealdi, “The New Guard: Hollywood’s Freshest Faces.” Their faces may be “fresh” but Brit looks astonishingly like Lana del Rey in the cover shot (by Alasdair McLellan) and – […] Read more Emilia Clarke Turns Heads at the Game of Thrones Premiere (Forum Buzz)We haven’t singled out 25-year-old actress Emilia Clarke before, but her look at the Season 3 premiere of HBO’s Game of Thrones has caused forum members to sit up and take notice. Wearing a blue column gown by Victoria Beckham with minimal accessories and sleek, straight hair and a smoky eye, she looked polished and lovely. […] Read more Candice Swanepoel Looks Her Best (EVER) on This 90s-Style Vogue Spain Cover (Forum Buzz)Candice Swanepoel is undeniably gorgeous, but there’s something about the 90s-era supermodel styling on the cover of Vogue Spain’s April cover that takes her beauty to another level. In her high-waisted jeans and cropped top she looks like a Guess girl from the good ol’ days – in the best way possible. Forum members are […] Read more Nicki Minaj on the Cover of Elle: Is This the Best or Worst She’s Ever Looked? (Forum Buzz)Nicki Minaj appears on the April 2013 cover of Elle as a more pared-down version of her usual over-the-top self, and though the images haven’t been available for long, they’re already the source of great debate among forum members. This Nicki Minaj Elle cover and accompanying editorial photos (styled by Joe Zee) presents one of […] Read more We’re Obsessed With This Vogue Australia Editorial (Forum Buzz)Who knew bee-keeping could look so beautiful and romantic? Vogue Australia, that’s who. In a new editorial photographed by Will Davidson and styled by Jillian Davidson for the magazine's April 2013 issue (covered by Aussie go-to Miranda Kerr), models Cassi van den Dungen (who was the runner-up in the fifth cycle of Australia’s Next Top […] Read more Alice Dellal and Jake Davies Front Chanel’s Spring 2013 Boy Handbag Campaign (Forum Buzz)How do you sell Chanel’s Boy handbags? Apparently, you enlist a tomboyish woman, and an actual boy. Oh, and a horse too. Chanel tapped British model and heiress Alice Dellal and model Jake Davies to front their Spring 2013 ad campaign, where they give off a sort of grown up, prep school equestrian vibe. You […] Read more The Ones to Watch: Meet the Finalists for the National Designer Award 2013Those wanting a glimpse into the future of Australian fashion need look no further than the list of finalists shortlisted for L’Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival’s National Designer Award 2013. Each one of the five finalists is given a $2000 cash prize, but it’s the prestige of the award that helps each shortlisted designer swim to […] Read more Rejoice! Zara Finally Offers Online Shopping to CanadaGood news public transit users and slaves to their 70-hour jobs! If you've ever had trouble reaching your nearest Zara store, then the fast fashion retailer is finally joining the web revolution and opening an online boutique. What was once a pipedream and still is for many — here's looking at you H&M — Zara […] Read more Daria Werbowy Covers Vogue Ukraine’s Debut Issue (Forum Buzz)There have been quite a few new editions of Vogue cropping up as of late, but this debut issue of Vogue Ukraine for March 2013 somehow feels the most promising. Daria Werbowy fronts the issue in a look from Prada’s Spring 2013 collection, and a new publication really couldn’t ask for a better cover model […] Read more Lais Ribeiro Fronts Tom Ford’s Sahara Noir Fragrance Campaign (Forum Buzz)Tom Ford tapped Lais Ribeiro to front the campaign for his Sahara Noir fragrance, and I’m so glad he did. Something about her languid pose and the way she looks in that sultry makeup just feels right. “WOW. EPIC campaign, Lais is superb!” miguelalmeida exclaimed. “Lais is apparently perfect for Tom Ford, gorgeous,” Maximilian S […] Read more Cameron Diaz? Is That You on Interview Russia? (Forum Buzz)Interview seems to be making a habit of making their cover stars unrecognizable (see Heidi Klum on Interview Germany for example) and the latest “victim” is Cameron Diaz on the magazine’s Russian edition. In both black and white and in color, Cameron drew comparisons to a bevy of other women she looked more like than […] Read more Dark is Definitely Rooney Mara’s Color: Three Standout Looks (Forum Buzz)Rooney Mara took a dark turn the second she signed on to play Lisbeth Salander in the Girl With the Dragon Tattoo series, and as the whole world has (by now) realized – dark suits her. Image: gettyimages.com Currently making the rounds at the Berlin Film Festival, Rooney is sticking to a dark palette wardrobe-wise and […] Read more Naomi Campbell Covers Vogue Italia’s February Issue (Forum Buzz)Naomi Campbell is all about reminding us of her awesomeness these days, and posing for the cover of Vogue Italia’s February issue is one of the latest examples of that. We all know by now that she has a new Tyra Banks-esque modeling show, The Face, coming out, but this Vogue cover is vintage Naomi […] Read more C’mon Vogue Netherlands. Why Did You Do This to Bette Franke? (Forum Buzz)So, I think we can all agree that Bette Franke fits the universal beauty standard, yes? Keeping that in mind, why did Vogue Netherlands choose to do this to her for their March 2013 cover? She makes a great choice for a cover model, but apparently Vogue Netherlands set out to prove that they could […] Read more YES, YES, YES! Natalia Vodianova, Lara Stone and Kate Moss Cover W’s March Issue (Forum Buzz)If these awesome W March issue covers are any indication, we’re in for a beautiful, vibrant, jewel-toned spring. In an impossible-to-decide-which-is-best scenario, Edward Enninful styled Natalia Vodianova, Lara Stone and Kate Moss for the three individual covers photographed by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott. Seriously, I can’t stop looking at them – it’s like a party for […] Read more |