02 Friday Sep 2011
Posted in Models
Cover for Vogue China September 2011
“Are Chinese models putting an end to Asia’s colonial mentality?” asks Forbes. This question was prompted by the cover for the current issue of Chinese Vogue, and he appearance of models FeiFei Sun, Ming Xi, Shu Pei, Xiao Wen Ju, and Estee Lauder’s first-ever Asian model Liu Wen. The significance of Chinese models in China may seem a little difficult to understand. But China and Japan have typically preferred to use Western models. Continue reading »
11 Monday Jul 2011
If you follow Rihanna on Twitter, you might have caught this tweet: “U would NEVER guess what I’m doing right now!!! Hint Hint #Armani” Okay, so now we know; Rihanna has signed on as a “spokesmodel” (I love that word) for Emporio Armani. The singer will be promoting jeans and lingeria, and will be appearing on billboards from September.
11 Monday Jul 2011
Posted in Branding, Fashion, Models, Womenswear
Candice Swanepoel the face — and body — of Tom Ford’s new advertising campaign.
Swanepoel, a South African model known for her work with Victoria’s Secret, was discovered by model scout Kevin Ellis while shopping in a flea market in 2003. Last year she was named one of the top ten models by Forbes.
I love the photography, especially the sumptuous color. It’s a little like a Patrick Nagel illustration come to life; a little Duran Duran and Robert Palmer (dare I say it), and total (best of) 80s glamor — real-woman, sexy, raunchy, city-dwelling, filthy rich, glamor. Or something like that.
Don’t believe me? Continue reading »
