Forum Buzz Rihanna Does Her Thing on the Cover of Harper’s BazaarWhen it comes to being a pop star, Rihanna totally nails it. The Barbadian singer is crazy-famous but not overexposed, sexy but not oversexed, beautiful but not overdone. Etc., etc., etc. (Ok fine, I'll keep going: candid not transparent, talented not virtuosic, troubled not out-of-contol.) Her behavior and persona are just so well modulated that […] Read more Moschino Keeps it Campy for Fall 2012 (Forum Buzz)Moschino is one of those brands that has a sense of humor and isn’t afraid to show it. Their collections and ad campaigns are often quirky and campy, and Fall 2012 is no different. The collection had a mod cowgirl kind of feel, and for the campaign photographed by Juergen Teller, models Martha Streck and […] Read more Chloe Sevigny is in Fact the Face of Miu Miu for Fall 2012 (Forum Buzz)Rumors were swirling that Chloe Sevigny would be the face of Miu Miu’s Fall 2012 ad campaign, and as you can see, it turns out those rumors were true. The quirky trendsetting actress has a long history with the brand; she walked down the Miu Miu runway in 1995, was the star of their Summer […] Read more Keep Cultivating Your Emma Stone Girl Crush With Vogue UK’s August 2012 Cover (Forum Buzz)Emma Stone graced the cover of US Vogue last month, and this month you’ll see her decked out in Max Mara houndstooth on the cover of British Vogue’s August issue. Any girl crushes on Emma should still be fully intact, as catherine88 is already calling the new cover “the best cover of Vogue UK this […] Read more Does Kristen Stewart Make You Want Some Florabotanica? (Forum Buzz)Balenciaga’s Florabotanica fragrance ad campaign featuring Kristen Stewart is meant to be a game-changer for the brand. The scent is looking to target the 18- to 35-year-old market, so of course the label tapped the scowling queen of Twilight to represent the fragrance and pull some of her demographic into stores. Forum members aren’t exactly […] Read more Eniko Mihalik and Kasia Struss Get Their Pose On for Alberta Ferretti Fall 2012 (Forum Buzz)Alberta Ferretti’s Fall 2012 ad campaign stars models Eniko Mihalik and Kasia Strauss, and I say stars because the models are what truly shine in this campaign. Photographed by Mario Sorrenti, the girls bring Ferretti’s relatively average collection to life through their movement and spot-on posing. “I think the styling is bad, but the models […] Read more Mixed Feelings About Raf Simons’ Dior Couture Debut (Forum Buzz)Fashion fans have long been waiting to see who would take the creative helm at Christian Dior post-John Galliano, so they greeted the news of Raf Simons’ appointment with relief after the long period of limbo in which there was no official creative director in place. Simons showed his first collection for the brand today […] Read moreLana Del Rey Ups the Ante for Her ‘National Anthem’ Video (Forum Buzz)Lana Del Rey has been a cultural phenomenon this year, and a polarizing one at that: whether people love her or hate her, they do it with a vehement passion. No matter how you currently feel about the blues-y songstress, it's worth setting aside eight minutes to watch her latest video for the single, “National […] Read more Vogue Italia Goes Dark and Dramatic for July (Forum Buzz)For years, Vogue Italia has marched to the beat of its own drum, creating cutting edge, avant-garde covers that set it apart from other fashion magazines. That being said, Fashion Spot forum members have felt that the publication has lost its luster as of late and this year, they’ve been continually disappointed as one cover […] Read more A Bronzed Jessica Stam Covers Harper’s Bazaar Turkey’s July 2012 Issue (Forum Buzz)Jessica Stam teamed up with photographer Koray Birand last month for the cover and an editorial in Greek Vogue’s June issue, and they worked together once again to shoot Harper’s Bazaar Turkey’s July cover and an accompanying editorial. “Jess plus Koray seem to be a perfect match!” visualoptimism exclaimed. “He always makes her look awesome,” […] Read more Nina Ricci’s Dramatic New Campaign Focuses on La Rue (Forum Buzz)Nina Ricci’s creative director, Peter Copping, is working hard to revamp the brand’s image. Since accessories are the big sellers that keep most brands afloat, for Fall 2012 he’s putting special focus on the label’s new La Rue handbag. Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin shot the black-and-white ad campaign with model Kati Nescher, who is […] Read more Elle Brazil’s Refreshing Citrus-Hued July Cover (Forum Buzz)Magazine covers featuring multiple models can be tough to pull off, but Gui Paganini successfully shot Nathalia Oliveira, Nadine Ponce, and Carolina Thaler together for Elle Brazil’s July issue. The dewy-faced freshness of the girls is beautifully enhanced by the stark white background and the citrus accents in their clothing and the masthead. MulletProof voiced her […] Read more![C’N’C Costume National Explores the Art of the Self Shot for Fall 2012 [VIDEO] (Forum Buzz)](http://cdn1-www.thefashionspot.com/assets/uploads/2012/06/file_174611_0_CNC-Costume-National-fall-2012-ad-1-230x338.jpg) C’N’C Costume National Explores the Art of the Self Shot for Fall 2012 [VIDEO] (Forum Buzz)For the Fall 2012 C’N’C Costume National ad campaign, photographer Tung Walsh had models Hailey Gates and Yuri Pleskun explore the art of the "self pic." We all know the self pic well by now. Characterized by often-grainy mirrored reflections and the glowing orbs of camera flashes that do or do not obscure the photographer’s […] Read more Tom Ford Designs Scott Disick’s Dream Collection for Spring 2013 (Forum Buzz)Images from Tom Ford’s Spring 2013 menswear presentation have cropped up on the Twittersphere, and from what we can see, this collection looks like Kourtney Kardashian’s baby daddy Scott Disick’s wet dream. The collection seems to consist of sharply tailored suits and menswear separates in out-of-the-ordinary colors and materials, styled with smart bow ties, pocket […] Read more Daria Strokous Shines in Dior’s Golden Jungle Collection Campaign (Forum Buzz)We have to give credit where credit is due: Dior is on a roll with their makeup campaigns. First, we were bowled over by the simultaneously fresh but vintage feel of their Summer Mix Collection campaign, and now we’re smitten with Daria Strokous in Dior’s Golden Jungle Collection campaign. This new set of ads also […] Read more Veronique Branquinho is Back! (Forum Buzz)Three years after filing for bankruptcy and shuttering her eponymous clothing line, Veronique Branquinho is returning to the ready-to-wear schedule in Paris. This time around, Branquinho is partnering up with Italian clothing manufacturer Gibò to present a slightly lower-priced collection than her former line, with offerings that are a “bit more adult” than her previous […] Read more Harper’s Bazaar Spain Takes Hanaa Ben Abdesslem Poolside for Summer (Forum Buzz)Harper’s Bazaar Spain took an innovative approach when creating their summer cover, using an image by photographer Txema Yeste that depicts 2/3 sparkling pool water, and 1/3 bikini-clad model Hanaa Ben Abdesslem. Fashion Spot forum members appreciated the scroll-down surprise. Tigerrouge commended Harper’s Bazaar Spain for their unconventional cover. “Some see water, others see a world […] Read more The Wild Things are With Lindsey Wixson in Mulberry’s Fall 2012 Campaign (Forum Buzz)WWD described Mulberry’s Fall 2012 ad campaign as “a cross between the Muppets and Grimm’s Fairy Tales, but we’re going to call it like we see it and say it looks heavily inspired by the furry creatures in the late Maurice Sendak’s Where the Wild Things Are. Model Lindsey Wixson was decked out in various […] Read more![Models Get Their Rave On for Givenchy’s Fall 2012 Campaign [VIDEO] (Forum Buzz)](http://cdn2-www.thefashionspot.com/assets/uploads/2012/06/file_174543_0_givenchy-fall-12-stella-230x338.jpg) Models Get Their Rave On for Givenchy’s Fall 2012 Campaign [VIDEO] (Forum Buzz)Images of the Carine Roitfeld-styled Givenchy Fall 2012 ad campaign have been trickling out over the past week or so, and forum members have been eagerly awaiting each new image. Now, seeing the models move and dance for Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott’s camera in the making of the campaign video has added another layer […] Read more Confirmed! Vogue Thailand Will Hit Newsstands in 2013 (Forum Buzz)We broke the news back in April that Vogue was rumored to be adding a Thailand edition to its international arsenal, and now we can confirm that Vogue Thailand will in fact be launching both digitally and in print in 2013. Condé Nast International chairman and chief executive Jonathan Newhouse stated: "Condé Nast International is […] Read more |