Review: Vogue Paris November 2010 Issue

I always enjoy reading the candid reviews of Vogue Paris by Milla from the blog Not Just Another Milla, for better or for worse she calls it like she sees it! Unfortunately the November issue fails to live up to her standards, though there are a few bits she likes including the editorial featured here "La Geisha" as well as the magazine's new type treatment. Milla graciously agreed to share her review with us, be sure to visit her blog for the full story.

I don’t like it. I don’t like it at all.

The «Un dimanche à la campagne» is considerably less offensive than the online scans, however I stand by my original statement that it is unnecessary and wrong to show a semi-nude child. If we choose to let our children run around the house in the nude, that is our choice. However, this is a public arena, and it is not acceptable.

The new typography is much, much better and gives the magazine a fresher, more youthful vibe. This issue is the perfect size and it seems to me that there’s more cultural/events information. Any other readers noticed? The styling is so far away from my personal tastes and the fashion I have experienced in France that it’s hard to grasp where the editors are going with this issue. You’ve got rock chick/roller girl/Freja’s breasts and ridiculous wig (photographed by Hedi Slimane)/gypsy girl/weird naked guy and a blond Pocahontas. I don’t know about you, but my Pocahontas is a brunette.

The biggest surprise comes from a Terry Richardson photographed/Carine Roitfeld styled editorial starring Freja Beha Erichsen. With the exception of one breast, there is no nudity. Of course, Freja is staring innocently, victim-like into the camera whilst positioned submissively (God, he creeps me out…) but no nudity. Freja’s hair looks good though.

Vogue Paris editorial images © 2010 Condé Nast. All Rights Reserved.

Update on jeudi 18 novembre 2010 by kellina

So cool! Note that a few of the beautiful vintage kimono and obi that Carine Roitfeld chose for the editorial "La Geisha" will be for sale on the Kyoto Kimono web site soon.

Comments

[cupcake]

Yeah Milla! Yes, images of naked children in mass media is very irresponsible. Terry Richardson is a perv (hasn't everyone heard of his 'rapish' type encounters with models - how does this guy still work, shameful)! Interesting observations Milla, Bravo! Great feature Kellina!
cupcake
xo

[Kate]

Nice review, Milla! Sometimes the editors try too hard to be original & it ends up being a mess. I do like this second photo, the geisha outfit, though.

[oncet]

I am a complete and utter tenderfooter (sic) when it comes to fashion but the first picture seems obviously misogynistic and I am curious if the idea for the photo originated with a man.

[oncet]

Nice font by the way. You always did have a keen eye for tasteful fonts.

[Maya]

I like this review very much, it is objective and to the point. I haven't heard of her blog before but am definitely checking it out!

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[kellina]

Thanks for the kind words, Cupcake! Glad you like the feature. xo

[Milla]

Merci ma belle, je suis très contente que tu as aimée ma critique. : )

I'm glad everybody liked the review. Next month is going to be insane: Tom Ford + Vogue Paris! I can hardly contain my excitement!!

Milla
x

[kellina]

Hi, Kate! Carine should know better than to try too hard, non ? I happen to love the clothes in the editorial featured here, I think this is a sexy, chic, and original fantasy.

[kellina]

Hi, Oncet! You little tenderfooter, you! So funny you should say that, I think the first photo is playful, powerful, sexy. Does it really say "I hate women" to you? It is my belief that the stylist (in this case Carine Roitfeld) sets the tone for the photographs in the spread, that is his or her job. If my understanding is correct, then this idea was conceived by a woman.

[kellina]

Thanks, Oncey!! Which font?

[kellina]

Maya, you are in for a treat when you discover Milla's blog, she is a wonderful writer. Enjoy!!

[kellina]

Milla, j'adore !!! Merci encore à partager avec nous!! Totally looking forward to your thoughts on the fabulous Tom Ford issue, woooooooo hoooooooo!!!!!

[noelani]

Spot on analysis per usual Milla. Love the cross pollination between two of my favourite blogs.

I don't want to appear to be too much of a prude, but I agree your sentiments regarding nude children in the public eye, there is no room for it. Always room for Tom Ford, however. Can't wait!

[oncet]

The font that is used to display the readers comments. Very classy and clean.

I suppose I can't get past the sword, and the business edge of the sword at that, being held against her neck. It's a mixed message. Why a sword? Why not a riding crop or an umbrella or I don't know--Anything else beside a weapon that with one swift movement could sever her jugular. As I said, I am not well-versed in this arena but the sword just seems to make me wince whenever I look at it and to ask again, "Why is this woman posing with the business edge of a sword pressed against her neck?"

[kellina]

Thanks a bunch for the blog love, Noelani! Welcome to the Tom Ford Fan Club — WHOOT!!!

[kellina]

Oncet, she is holding the sword to her own throat. She has control, she wields the power. I don't think the message is mixed at all. It would be silly if it were a riding crop or an umbrella, not sexy and powerful. Perhaps you have to appreciate the sexuality of power in order to perceive these images thusly... I sure do. I want to understand your perspective better, do you see her as suicidal, she being the one to sever her own jugular? Or do you view her as an easy target, placing herself in harm's way with the business edge of the sword? I need to know who it is that you imagine is going to use the sword on her.

[cecylia]

ok hands down I absolutely adore your blog and I love the Roitfields. They're so damn gorgeous and stylish!!

And yes I love these kimono inspired shots!!! Thanks for sharing!

Come and see my blog hun :)