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Lady homeless cardboards

04/01/2013 by chicquero

We thought it was a very cool concept when we saw Ranya Mordanova cuting a striking figure in all black looks for this series shot by Nikolay Biryukov. The story is inspired by Chuck Palahniuk’s book, “Haunted”, which depicts a character named “Lady Baglady” who pretends to be homeless to escape the boredom of her wealthy life. With that influence in mind, Ranya is shown wearing the sleek styles of Alberta Ferretti, Chanel, Emilio Pucci and Dolce & Gabbana amongst […]

Categories: Fashion • Tags: black looks, book inspired, cardboards, Chuck Palahniuk, haunted, high fashion, homeless, lady, Nikolay Biryukov, Ranya Mordanova, Stella Gosteva, styling

Moody couture

03/07/2013 by chicquero

Decked out in a wardrobe of all haute couture looks from the fall-winter collections, Franzi Mueller graces the pages of Interview Germany’s March issue. Markus Jans photographs Franzi in standout pieces styled by Klaus Stockhausen. From the likes of Jean Paul Gaultier and Chanel Haute Couture and Dior, the looks take a dark turn with moody settings and off-kilter makeup. Wow! “I’m only grouchy and moody on days that end with Y.” YOU MAY ALSO LIKE Hello Cara! Sleep no […]

Categories: Artsy, Fashion • Tags: editorial, fall-winter, Franzi Mueller, germany, haute couture, Interview Magazine, Klaus Stockhausen, Markus Jans, moody, styling

Hands up, NY!

01/28/2013 by chicquero

Hands up, everyone! Milla Jovovich uses her expertise as the star of “Resident Evil” in this action-packed shoot photographed by Inez & Vinoodh for the February issue of Vogue Paris. The magazine pays homage to New York City with its whole issue shot in The Big Apple. Milla gets decked out in all black looks from labels such as Prada, Nina Ricci, Alexander McQueen and Dolce & Gabbana amongst others styled by editor-in-chief Emmanuelle Alt. Hair by Orlando Pita and […]

Categories: Fashion • Tags: action, Big Apple, black, Emmanuelle Alt, evil, hands up, Inez & Vinoodh, Milla Jovovich, new york, styling, Vogue Paris

Hello Cara!

01/02/2013 by chicquero

Donning rocker chic looks with a hint of eccentricity, Cara Delevingne graces the pages of The Journal #32. Hugh Lippe photographs the British beauty with styling by Joanne Blades in a swankily furnished setting. In addition to the images, Lippe created some sketches of Cara for the issue, featuring the blonde in swimwear looks on the beach. Hair by Leonardo Manetti @ 2b Management, makeup by Maki H @ The Wall Group, retouching by Shane Lee Lyons.Sure, my childhood was unusual. […]

Categories: Fashion • Tags: Cara Delevingne, eccentric, Hugh Lippe, Joanne Blades, rocker chic, sketch, styling, The Journal

Kate y José

12/14/2012 by chicquero

One of our fav supermodels Kate Moss stars in these striking images lensed by Mario Testino for the December cover story of Vogue Spain. Styled by Sarajane Hoare, the British beauty poses alongside Spanish matador José Mari Manzanares in some of the season’s most opulent looks. Designs from the likes of Christian Dior, Alexis Mabille, Dolce & Gabbana and Lanvin are complemented by the glam touch of hair stylist Sam McKnight and makeup artist Charlotte Tilbury. It sounds really corny […]

Categories: Fashion • Tags: Charlotte Tilbury, editorial, glam, José Mari Manzanares, Kate Moss, mario testino, matador, Sam Mcknight, Spanish, styling, Vogue Spain

Sleep no more

12/07/2012 by chicquero

I know, it´s just 6 shots but… amazing duoMert & Marcus capture longtime muse Natalia Vodianova for this hauntingly dreamlike story featured in W Magazine’s December issue. The Russian model poses in a flooded apartment wearing neon-hued looks from the winter collections of Givenchy, Marc Jacobs and Miu Miu amongst others styled by fashion director Edward Enninful. Hair by Julien d’Ys for Julien d’Ys, Makeup by Charlotte Tilbury Tomorrow night is nothing but one long sleepless wrestle with yesterdays omissions […]

Categories: Fashion • Tags: dream, Edward Enninful, flooded apartment, Mert & Marcus, Natalia Vodianova, russian model, sleepless, styling, W magazine

Carioca cruising

11/23/2012 by chicquero

Carioca Cruising is the latest editorial photographed for the winter-spring issue of 10 Magazine. (BTW, carioca is the term used for a native of Rio de Janeiro). Brazilian beauty Aline Weber dons offbeat looks in Christian Anwander’s colorful images taken at a car wash. Stylist David Vandewal selects standout looks from the likes of Proenza Schouler, Celine, Friends & Associates and Acne. A bold eye by makeup artist Sil Bruinsma and wet tresses by hair stylist Andre Gunn complete the […]

Categories: Fashion • Tags: 10 magazine, Aline Weber, bold makeup, car wash, carioca, christian anwander, cruising, David Vandewal, Rio de Janeiro, styling

Lonesome girl road trippin´

11/15/2012 by chicquero

Model Querelle Jansen makes a mysterious figure in photographers duo Sofia Sanchez and Mauro Mongiello’s latest work for Numéro #138. Fearless, hitting the road, Querelle dons dramatic selects with ruffles, lacework and sheer materials styled by fashion editor Samuel François. The designs of Roberto Cavalli, Etro, Dolce & Gabbana and Gucci amongst others stand out against a desert landscape. Hair by Romina Manenti, Makeup by Rie Omoto. The land created me. I’m wild and lonesome. Even as I travel the […]

Categories: Fashion, Photography • Tags: desert, dramatic, Fashion editorial, lonesome girl, Numéro, Querelle Jansen, road trip, Samuel François, Sofia Sanchez and Mauro Mongiello, styling

Veiled in fashion

11/04/2012 by chicquero

Interview Russia taps Ben Toms for a story of gothic fashions and dramatic shapes starring Laura Kampman for the November issue. Styled by Robbie Spencer, Laura slips into the designs of Alexander McQueen, Dolce & Gabbana, Balmain and Alberta Ferretti amongst others in an empty cathedral. Hair by Martin Cullen, makeup by Gemma Smith-Edhouse. Mysteries are feminine; they like to veil themselves but still want to be seen and divined. Karl Wilhelm Friedrich Schlegel YOU MAY ALSO LIKE Happy […]

Categories: Fashion • Tags: Ben Toms, editorial, empty cathedral, gothic, Interview Magazine, Laura Kampman, robbie spencer, Russia, styling, Veil

City dweller

09/10/2012 by chicquero

Fall fashions get a futuristic makeover with Julia Noni’s (Chris Boal Artists) latest work for French publication Obsession Magazine. Noni captures model Ajak Deng in looks from the likes of Chanel, Balmain, Prada and Balenciaga with techno chic accessories styled by fashion editor Barbara Loison. An urban backdrop serves as the perfect contrast to the standout ensembles. (via FGR) The best thing about the future is that it comes only one day at a time. Abraham Lincoln >>>YOU MAY ALSO […]

Categories: Fashion • Tags: Ajak Deng, barbara loison, Chris Boal artists, fall fashion 2012, futuristic, Julia Noni, Obsession magazine, styling, techno chic, urban

Super Linda

08/29/2012 by chicquero

Wow! What an insane dark, twisted fantasy spread featuring Super Linda (Evangelista) half dominatrix/S&M half superhero in latex, leather catsuits, thigh-high boots, and heavy-duty capes. Shot by Steven Klein with an amazing styling job by Edward Enninful for W magazine. We don´t get to see this everyday… enjoy! I can do anything you want me to do as long as I don’t have to speak. Linda Evangelista >>>YOU MAY ALSO LIKE<<< Eternal instinct CAN party Sweet throne Under the twilight sky

Categories: Fashion • Tags: cat suit, dominatrix, Edward Enninful, heavy duty cape, Linda Evangelista, s&m, Steve Klein, styling, superhero, top model, W magazine

Fierce creatures

08/13/2012 by chicquero

Wow fashion photographer Patrick Demarchelier goes bold! he captures these baroque style soldiers in the mist of the Mojave Desert. Models Zuzanna Bijoch, Magda Laguinge and Meghan Collison appear as futuristic Fall fashion-mirages styled in Chanel, Balenciaga, Junya Watanabe for Comme des Garçons, Miu Miu, Louis Vuitton, Alexander McQueen and more. Stylist Edward Enninful took a futuristic approach in representing these ultra-modern stylebots as a Fall fashion illusion in this “Fierce Creatures” editorial for W Magazine August 2012 issue. I do […]

Categories: Fashion • Tags: Baroque, bold fashion, creatures, Edward Enninful, fall fashion, fierce, futuristic, Mojave Desert, Patrick Demarchelier, soldiers, styling, W magazine

Drops of paint

08/07/2012 by chicquero

Please! Magazine released this editorial photographed by Nagi Sakai and art direction by Leslie David for their birthday issue. Absolutely love the combination of exquisite styling combined with the use of paint, which adds that little extra artistic touch to this elegant editorial. By covering the models face it gives the viewers that sense of curiosity as to who is really the face behind this editorial. I think we should be passionately curious about some things we can possibly see. […]

Categories: Artsy, Fashion, Photography • Tags: birthday issue, curious, drop of paint, Fashion editorial, Leslie david, Nagi Sakai, Please! Magazine, styling

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Electric euphoria

07/02/2012 by chicquero

Electro Belgium photographer Pierre Debusschere took an euphoric approach to this editorial for V Magazine Spain. The combination of impeccable styling, by Tom van Dorpe, and colorful graphic alteration sure captured everybody´s attention in this spread. It´s fresh and gorgeous! Modernism released us from the constraints of everything that had gone before with a euphoric sense of freedom. Arthur Erickson >>>YOU MAY ALSO LIKE<<< Electric kool aid acid Electric freshness Neon deluxe Illuminant body Color of beats

Categories: Artsy, Fashion • Tags: Belgim photography, colorful, digital photography, electric, euphoria, Fashion editorial, graphic alteration, Pierre Debusschere, styling, Tom van Dorpe, V Magazine Spain

Let me fly away

06/13/2012 by chicquero

The Divine Invasion Wow! Photographer Ben Toms and makeup artist Peter Phillips team up for an abstract beauty story featuring delicate butterfly ornaments for the June issue of Dazed & Confused. Starring Elza Luijendijk with styling by Robbie Spencer, metallic and ornate designs from labels such as Christopher Kane, Haider Ackermann and Yohji Yamamoto are showcased in a grungy setting. Swept back locks by hair stylist Syd Hayes perfect Elza’s show-stopping looks. (Via Fashion Gone Rogue) Butterflies are a breath […]

Categories: Fashion • Tags: Ben Toms, butterfly, christopher kane, Dazed and Confused, Elza luijendijk, fly away, fragility, invasion, Peter Phillips, Robie Spencer, styling, Syd Hayes, Yohji Yamamoto

Cheesy meets artsy!

06/03/2012 by chicquero

The muse Photographer Magnus Unnar shot Brazilian bombshell Izabel Goulart in Wes Lang´s studio for FAT Magazine. BTW, for those who doesn´t know who Wes Lang is, he´s a controversial artist based in Brooklyn, NYC for his artwork that consists of collage, illustration and painting, which meticulously depict Native Americans, birds, buffalos and skulls along side glued clippings from porn magazines and newspapers. He describes the origin of his detailed style to have been heavily influenced by his employment with […]

Categories: Fashion • Tags: amateur photos, Brazilian bombshell, cheesy, Delphine Danhier, FAT Magazine, Izabel Goulart, Magnus Unnar, muse, styling, trashy, upcoming designers, Wes Lang

Merging, camouflaging

05/30/2012 by chicquero

Ukranian fashion designer Masha Reva, graduated from Central Saint Martins is a true artist, using fashion as her present medium. Her most recent collection called Merging, is an homage to overkill, pattern on pattern, nature vs nurture. The images resonate a modern Renaissance, as we are constantly bombarded with images, stuff, ideas, we try to compartmentalize and organize. Here, Reva’s very successful attempt at materializing, through imagery, her thoughts and emotions. It is a testament that with our creativity we can […]

Categories: Artsy, Fashion • Tags: camouflage, Central Saint Martins, designer, fashion collection, Masha Reva, merging, patterns, prints, styling, Ukrainian artist

Perfect Gisele

05/28/2012 by chicquero

Perfect Girl Vogue Paris June / July 2012 Shot by: Inez van Lamsweerde & Vinoodh Matadin Styling by: Emmanuelle Alt Model: Gisele Bündchen Enjoy your Memorial Day! >>>YOU MAY ALSO LIKE<<< Gisele Versadchen Industrial summer It´s not just about the Girl from Ipanema Happy birthday Sao Paulo Kate Moss with a Brazilian swagger Carnaval & Brasil

Categories: Fashion • Tags: beach editorial, bikini, Brazilian bombshell, Emanuelle Alt, fashion photography, Gisele Bundchen, Inez van Lamsweerde & Vinoodh Matadin, Memorial day, styling, summer 2012, swimsuit, Vogue Paris

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High Plains Drifter

05/24/2012 by chicquero

Some people usually say that “less is more”, but we don´t think so (as we said before “minimalism is for quitters”) … There is something about this wildly creative and wonderful editorial by photographer Mario Testino for British Vogue. It´s extremely eye-catching and made me break out in a smile. The mix of earth tones, nature and tradition with the neon colors and modern tech is to die for. It´s for sure a great blend of past and present and possible […]

Categories: Fashion • Tags: Carmen Kass, colorful, Earth, future, Lucinda Chambers, mario testino, modern tech, neon, Peruvian photographer, styling, Vogue UK

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Spanish Noir

05/18/2012 by chicquero

Bring some sexiness! Marie Claire Spain casts actresses Leticia Dolera and Bibiana Fernández alongside veteran models Martina Klein, Veronica Blume, and Davinia Pelegri for a dark Helmut Newton inspired editorial this May. The ladies bring out their inner femme fatale in black and white stills captured by Sergi Pons (Motif Management). Dressed to kill in sharp suits, corsets, and masks by stylist Alberto Murtra, these ladies radiate a mysterious aura which makes men fall to their knees… “Ever seen females […]

Categories: Fashion, Photography • Tags: Alberto Murtra, Bibiana Fernandez, corsets, Davinia Pelegri, femme fatale, Helmut Newton, Leticia Dolera, Marie Claire Spain, Martina Klein, mask, mysterious, Sergi Pons, styling, Veronica Blume

Under the twilight sky

05/15/2012 by chicquero

Crystal Renn connects with Swedish photographer Camilla Akrans for a story of unapologetic glamour called “Under the Twilight Sky” featured in the June issue of Vogue Japan. Fashion editor Sissy Vian selects a wardrobe of bejeweled and lacy garments from labels such as Dolce & Gabbana, Hakaan, Balmain and Yves Saint Laurent for the brunette temptress. Scarlet lips by makeup artist Sil Bruinsma (Streeters) and retro style curls by hair stylist Alain Pichon perfect the regal look. Refreshing! Glamour prefers […]

Categories: Fashion • Tags: Camilla Akrans, Crystal Renn, glamour, Sissy Vian, sky, styling, twilight, unapologetic, Vogue Japan

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