Forum Buzz Gwen Stefani Gives Us the Blues on the Cover of Elle UK’s October Issue (Forum Buzz)Gwen Stefani herself looks good (as usual) on the cover of Elle UK’s October issue as photographed by Matt Irwin, but according to forum members, there are a few too many coincidences with last month’s September issue featuring Rosie Huntington-Whiteley. “In terms of first impressions, it doesn't really seem that different from the previous cover […] Read more Naomi Watts and Kate Hudson Get Nude in Venice (Forum Buzz)Naomi Watts and Kate Hudson attended the premiere of The Reluctant Fundamentalist and the Opening Ceremony of the 69th Venice International Film Festival wearing nude toned gowns with varying degrees of success. Watts opted for a frothy, lacy, romantic Marchesa number, while Hudson stepped out in sexy Atelier Versace with snaking see-through cutouts. On paper, it […] Read more Elizabeth Olsen Covers Bullett’s Romance Issue (Forum Buzz)Elizabeth Olsen covers Bullett Magazine’s Fall 2012 “Romance Issue” as some sort of pastel/cotton candy ice queen in a feature shot by photographer Jeff Bark. In “The Charmed Life of Elizabeth Olsen,” the young actress talks about her latest acting gigs, why “being single is an integral part of learning to love oneself” and even […] Read more Daria Werbowy Fronts Maiyet’s Fall 2012 Ad Campaign (Forum Buzz)Daria Werbowy’s blonde braided rattail may still be intact for Maiyet’s Fall 2012 ad campaign, but the images, shot by Cass Bird, are so dreamy that you kind of don’t notice. Daria was photographed on location in Chyulu Hills, Kenya, which is one of the places where the brand partners with local artisans who work […] Read more Carolyn Murphy as a Multifaceted Woman for Vogue Italia (Forum Buzz)Vogue Italia is always one of the last publications to be revealed, but now we’re finally catching a glimpse of its September issue. Shot by Steven Meisel, as usual, Carolyn Murphy portrays a multifaceted woman (look close and you’ll see she actually appears twice) among a bevy of masked women. “I've always had a weird affection […] Read more Katy Perry Goes Red for L’Officiel’s September Issue (Forum Buzz)Katy Perry claimed on the cover of Elle’s September issue that she couldn’t “be the candy queen forever,” so is she finally attempting to show us that? Her cover for L’Officiel Paris’s September issue is decidedly un-candy-like (unless she’s moving into the orange sherbet, circus peanuts, or taffy category) and Katy looks almost unrecognizable as […] Read more A Glimpse of Maison Martin Margiela for H&M (Forum Buzz)Forum members have been anxiously waiting for weeks (or months, really since the collaboration was announced in June) for a look at the Maison Martin Margiela collection for H&M. Finally, this weekend, a scan from French Elle afforded the first preview, showing a red draped dress with a flowing asymmetrical hem. “I want this,” chloesaab […] Read moreFashion Insiders Make Forbes’ 100 Most Powerful Women ListForbes has officially released its 100 most powerful women list for 2012, including several international fashion industry insiders. We were excited to see Burberry’s CEO Angela Ahrendts at number 45, as she is largely credited with transforming Burberry into one of the most powerful British brands in the world. She beat the likes of Miuccia Prada […] Read moreWe’re Having a Grimes Moment [VIDEO] (Forum Buzz)Grimes is a bit of an oddball, but there’s something engaging and entrancing about her music and her constantly evolving look that reels you in. She's had fans in the Fashion Spot forums long before her noteworthy appearance on the April 2012 issue of Dazed & Confused, and their devotion is still going strong. The […] Read more Jamie Bochert Also Gets Pop’s Disappearing Limb Treatment (Forum Buzz)Sui He wasn’t the only one who received Pop’s disappearing limb treatment for its Fall 2012 issue; Jamie Bochert also lost her arms (and the majority of her torso), and it turns out that the lack of limbs thing kind of suits her. Where Sui He’s cover is soft and floaty with clouds and silky fabric, […] Read more Stylology 101: Cool Class Lands at The Drake General Store in TorontoEven if heading back to school is just a sentimental memory, embrace the prep that pervades the run-up to September and take a look at the wares on offer at The Drake General Store. Torontonians will know The Drake Hotel for its live music, rooftop patio, and quintessential bohemian vibe, but as of 2008, the […] Read more Nicole Kidman, Her Butt Cheeks, and a Bad Wig Cover V’s Fall 2012 Issue (Forum Buzz)Mario Testino shot Nicole Kidman in nothing more than a skirt (does that thing even really qualify as a skirt?) and a bad wig for the cover of V’s Fall 2012 issue. Kidman clearly enjoys being a chameleon and takes pride in the transformations she’s willing to go through for a role, but this one […] Read more Pop Magazine Thinks Limbs are Overrated (Forum Buzz)Pop is one of those magazines that marches to the beat of its own drum, and that’s the way we like it. For its Fall/Winter 2012-2013 issue, the publication chose an image shot by Viviane Sassen and styled by Vanessa Reid, of model Sui He (sans arms) in Balenciaga. Sui He’s lower half also seems to be […] Read more Carmen Kass Brings Vogue Mexico’s September Issue to Another Level (Forum Buzz)It’s always great when Carmen Kass lands a magazine cover, because when she’s given the opportunity she really knows how to turn it on and remind us of how awesome she is. Vogue Mexico’s September issue cover (and an accompanying editorial) shot by Koray Birand, is a perfect example of what Carmen can do. The […] Read more Harper’s Bazaar Spain’s September Issue is Their Version of a Fashion Bible (Forum Buzz)Harper’s Bazaar Spain is one of the latest covers to be revealed in the seemingly never-ending (and that’s the way we like it!) succession of September issues, and as they are wont to do, the Harper’s Bazaar team makes clever use of graphic design on the cover. Model Guinevere van Seenus is shown clad in […] Read more Four is Better Than One for Vs. Magazine’s September Issue Covers (Forum Buzz)For their September issue, Vs. decided that four would be better than one, so they got four different “photographers” to capture four different cover girls for four different covers. Ellen von Unwerth photographed Coco Rocha, Guy Aroch captured Amanda Seyfried, Helena Christensen snapped Liv Tyler, and Drew Barrymore (Who knew Drew was into photography? Is she looking […] Read more Azealia Banks “Smokes” an Inflated Condom on the Cover of Dazed & Confused (Forum Buzz)Last week Dazed & Confused drummed up some interest in their September issue when they tweeted: “Just been told our upcoming @AZEALIABANKS cover has been banned from 7 countries so far. Thank God for the Internet, huh?” That one tweet made the cover a must-see – what could possibly be so bad that it was […] Read more Robert Pattinson Proves Looking Good is the Best Revenge (Forum Buzz)Robert Pattinson has been (understandably) flying under the radar since his world exploded when Kristen Stewart cheated on him with the director of Snow White and the Huntsman, but now Cosmopolis is coming out and it’s time for him to crawl out of his shell and back into the spotlight. Taking a page from the […] Read more Penelope Cruz and a Giant Necklace Cover W’s Big Fashion Issue (Forum Buzz)For W’s "Big Fashion" September issue, Mert Alas and Marcus Piggot photographed Penelope Cruz styled by Edward Enninful in a dark turtleneck, navy blue suede gloves, and an eye-catching, bulbous blue and gold cross necklace. Charlotte Tilbury did the makeup and Pablo Iglesias is responsible for the big beautiful hair. There’s something lustrous and evocative […] Read more Miley Cyrus Cuts Her Hair, Becomes a Trending Topic on Twitter (Forum Buzz)Miley Cyrus posted pictures of her new super blonde, super short, super punky hair on Twitter last night and she’s been a trending topic ever since. Hairdresser Chris McMillan is responsible for the transformation (it’s rumored that she donated her formerly long locks) and everyone seems to have an opinion about it. Miley herself tweeted: […] Read more |