UK Vogue May 2008 : Natalia Vodianova by Mario Testino

[tigerrouge]

I would, but only because she's everywhere else at the moment.

I don't want to curse things by expressing my hopes ahead of seeing the actual image, but I look forward to seeing Natalia, her 80's style cover shot from a few years back was great. And as we know UK Vogue aren't that experimental with their visual style (at least, on the front of the magazine), they should be playing to Natalia's strengths.

[nastassia]

This link was posted by Fenouka in Natalia's thread, and it is supposed to be a "behind the scene" video of what we are waiting for...
http://crackle.com/play/?id=2190142#...6fx%3D%26o%3D7

[vogue28]

omg. lets hope that isnt going to be the cover shoot.

[nothingless]

This issue sounds awesome - am definitely picking it up on Saturday!

[sethii]

Originally Posted by Marcel

I thought the same...I quite like the title from the bond movies bt it has been used so much in combination with Natalia.

The film is called 'From Russia With Love' , the title is a play on that and suggests the rise of russia in europe.

So strange how she is always on May covers.

[masquerade]

I think the title may also be in reference to the "From Russia" exhibit at the Royal Academy in London right now. Obviously its from the Bond film, but since there are ads for that exhibit everywhere, the phrase is a little fresh in people's minds.

[sethii]

Thanks for the video. Not expecting much from that shoot. I wonder if the old man standing behind her will be featured - didn't know people like that still existed LOL

[tigerrouge]

Imagine - old man airbrushed out of Vogue!

I also thought the editorial title had something to do with that Russian art exhibition, especially considering (a) it was in the national news a while back, due to it being caught up in some diplomatic incident, and (b) Natalia and her husband are themselves quite active in the arts. I know he's supposed to be some sort of painter, but with that much money, they're more likely to play a bigger part as patrons, rather than producers.

[Marcel]

Originally Posted by sethii

The film is called 'From Russia With Love' , the title is a play on that and suggests the rise of russia in europe.

So strange how she is always on May covers.

I knew it was From and not To ut the original idea is still the bond title I think

[XxpinktinksxX]

She was on the cover around this time last year too. I'm excited

[Marcel]

yes yes and it has always been May

2006 and 2007

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her other covers

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I hope the cover will be as good as the 2006 one

[BerlinRocks]

in the video.... thought it was Björk first when they were far (maybe the things in the hair)......

[miwa]

That May 2006 cover is one of my favorites of all times. I hope it's going to be as good as that one.

[bluejeans]

my girlfriend subscribes and says hers arrived today.

[secondhanddress]

Not the worlds best scan, but here you go:



Natalia Vodianova shot by Mario Testino for British Vogue May 2008. I think it's beautiful! Long may Natalia's May reign continue.

The editorials are:
Natalia in Moscow shot by Mario Testino
Jessica Stam in Morcocco shot by Patrick Demarchelier
Siri Tollerod in California by Ventia Scott.