Vogue Paris October 2010 Preview: Lara Stone

To celebrate ninety years of Vogue Paris, Carine Roitfeld picked Lara Stone for the cover of the very special October issue. (Note that this image is from February 2009 as the current cover image is not yet available.) I have read everything from 622 pages to 678 pages, whatever the actual number, the issue is going to be large. Vogue Paris also chose many of their favorite photographers to capture the special issue including Steven Klein, David Sims, Hedi Slimane, Mario Sorrenti, Terry Richardson, Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott, and Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin.

Highlights of the October issue thus far: the 11-year-old daughter of Inès de la Fressange as shot by Hedi Slimane (above) and archival materials such as this 1962 feature with Romy Schneider with photography by Helmut Newton (below). In France readers will be treated to a “portfolio of oversize photographs from the nine decades, all printed on heavy stock, unbound, and ready to frame” culled from the Vogue Paris archives. The October issue will be available on newsstands beginning September 20, be sure to pick up your copy of this collectible.

A costume ball will be held in Paris on September 30 to celebrate the anniversary issue (which should be noted is not all about pretty pictures — ad pages are up nearly 100 percent over last year at this time and the press run for this issue is 40 percent higher than usual.) Félicitations, Carine !

Vogue Paris images © 2009, 2010 Condé Nast. All Rights Reserved.

Update on mardi 31 août 2010 by kellina

Emily Kropp at StyledOn has written a fun article, "Why You Should Buy French Vogue's October Issue." Not that you need convincing...

Androgyny In Vogue Paris

In typical revolutionary fashion, Vogue Paris takes androgyny to a new level in the September issue thanks to Carine Roitfeld and company. Readers can finally score copies of the issue on kiosks as of tomorrow so to celebrate, let's explore a few of the sexy editorials most of which seem to focus on a beautiful androgyny... Kellina likes intensely...

"French Accent"
Stylist: Carine Roitfeld
Model: Yulia Dementieva
Photographer: Mario Sorrenti

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"Marion dans les yeux"
Stylist: Carine Roitfeld
Model: Marion Cotillard
Photographers: Mert Alas & Marcus Piggott

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"Paris dans la peau"
Stylist: Carine Roitfeld
Model: Constance Jablonski
Photographers: Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin

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"Rive gauche et libre"
Stylist: Carine Roitfeld
Photographers: Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott
Models: Malgosia Bela, Lea T., Daphne Groeneveld, and Andrej Pejic

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

Vogue Paris Translation: Editorial, August 2010

Below is my translation from French to English of Carine Roitfeld's editorial for the August issue of Vogue Paris. The images that she chose to illustrate her text are portraits of the nine models used for the editorial of 64 total looks. I would have translated the passage for you sooner but unbelievably I have yet to receive my copy from my subscription by mail! I finally bought the issue at the newsstand because I could not wait (or risk missing it altogether in the likely event that my subscription issue fails to arrive). So apologies for the delay and curses to Amazon.com's magazine subscription service. Happy summer...

C'est le plein été et la rentrée est un horizon lointain auquel on ne souhaite pas penser. L'heure est à la détente, à la vie en roue libre, au sommeil des responsabilités. Pour accompagner cet état d'esprit de farniente, nous vous offrons une promenade en mer exclusive sur le nouveau yacht de Giorgio Armani : un vaisseau high-tech vert profond, minimalisme ultra-raffiné, qui démode tous les spécimens marins des autres milliardaires. Un cadre idyllique pour des vacances nomades en méditerranée.

Ne pas penser à la rentrée, d'accord, mais pourquoi se priver de ce qu'elle réserve de plus excitant ? A commencer par ses contours mode. Suite au succès colossal rencontré par le numéro d' août de l'année dernière, nous avons à nouveau sélectionné 64 total looks de créateurs interprétés par David Sims et la rédaction pour toutes les circonstances de la vie trépidante d' une femme active au style sans concession. Et histoire que le cerveau ne soit pas en reste, tous les temps forts culturels de l'automne sont au rendez-vous : Woody Allen, Bret Easton Ellis, Tilda Swinton, la révélation Lea, etc. Sans oublier un petit guide indispensable des adresses favorites des stars aux quatre coins du globe. C'est le plein été, une vue plongeante sur la rentrée grâce à Vogue. Vous n'allez pas vous ennuyer.

Summer is in full swing and its end is a remote horizon that one does not wish to consider. It is the time for relaxation, the freewheeling life, the slumber of responsibilities. To accompany this state of the spirit of idleness, we offer you an exclusive boat trip on the new yacht of Giorgio Armani: a deep green high-tech vessel, ultra-refined minimalism, which makes obsolete all the marine specimens of other billionaires. An idyllic framework for nomadic vacations in the Mediterranean.

Don't think of summer's end, fine, but why deny oneself the most exciting part? To commence with the contours of fashion. Following the colossal success met by the August issue last year, we again selected 64 total looks of designers interpreted by David Sims and edited for all the circumstances of the hectic life of a professional woman with uncompromising style. To avoid the mind taking a complete vacation, we have covered the cultural highlights of autumn for you: Woody Allen, Bret Easton Ellis, Tilda Swinton, the revealing of Lea, etc. Without forgetting a small indispensable guide to the favorite addresses of stars from all over the world. At the height of summer, we have a bird's eye view of its end thanks to Vogue. You will not be bored.

[Editor's note: The original translation has been altered based on comments by francophone.]

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

Carine Roitfeld: Fashion Statements

Mon Dieu, how gorgeous is Carine Roitfeld in this photo! Stunning, breathtaking, the epitome in chic, they do not make superlatives superlative enough to describe her. Her eyes, her hair, her figure, her clothes so perfect that they seem to fade into the background but none of this is by chance, it is by design — her design. Carine Roitfeld's masterpiece as a stylist is herself. Here she divulges that she has "tampered with" this elegant black satin dress by John Galliano so that it looks "deconstructed." She has shaped the garment to flatter her shape best, as she does with her hair, her makeup, her accessories — La Roitfeld is a testament to her talent.

Oh yes, the details... This editorial titled "Fashion Statements" appeared in Allure in November 1995 and was photographed by Mario Testino. Julien d'Y's styled Carine's hair for the shoot. With the Galliano dress she is wearing a vintage Rolex watch that the article says is a gift from "her husband" and a python clutch, so simple, so perfect, so Carine.

Carine Roitfeld in Allure editorial image © 1995 Condé Nast. All Rights Reserved.

Vogue Paris August 2010 Editorials

The editorials I have seen so far indicate that Carine Roitfeld has styled the hell out of the August issue of Vogue Paris, I cannot wait to possess it... Here in an outtake from "L'hiver avant l'hiver" is Crystal Renn who I believe strongly resembles none other than Julia Restoin-Roitfeld. Curves are in so flaunt it if you've got it, mesdames et monsieurs. Sexy time! David Sims shot the sensual spread styled by Roitfeld and Emmanuelle Alt.

Also looking good: Isabeli Fontana in "L'hiver avant l'hiver" and Malgosia Bela in "Médailles du style" styled by Veronique Didry and photographed by Josh Olins. (Be sure to visit Anna Dello Russo's site for more gorgeous medals of style.) Available on newsstands now provided you live in the right neighborhood...

Oh yes, I almost forgot — the 64 designers featured in "L'hiver avant l'hiver" along with the models for each:

Prada, Freja Beha Erichsen
Dsquared2, Iselin Steiro
Jean Paul Gaultier, Joan Smalls
Calvin Klein, Daria Werbowy
Hermès, Isabeli Fontana
Giorgio Armani, Freja Beha Erichsen
Tommy Hilfiger, Daria Werbowy
Loewe, Crystal Renn
Marc Jacobs, Freja Beha Erichsen
Dries Van Noten, Daria Werbowy
Gianfranco Ferré, Frida Gustavsson
Valentino, Daria Werbowy
Etro, Isabeli Fontana
Max Mara, Joan Smalls
Louis Vuitton, Frida Gustavsson
Jil Sander, Freja Beha Erichsen
Diesel, Daria Werbowy
Rodarte, Frida Gustavsson
Burberry, Aline Weber
Hugo Boss, Isabeli Fontana
Rick Owens, Freja Beha Erichsen
Alexander McQueen, Crystal Renn
Chanel, Daria Werbowy
Chloé, Freja Beha Erichsen
Fendi, Iselin Steiro
Paul Smith, Iselin Steiro
Blumarine, Iselin Steiro
Oscar de la Renta, unknown
Balmain, Iselin Steiro
Dolce & Gabbana, Crystal Renn
Ralph Lauren, Daria Werbowy
Vivienne Westwood, Aline Weber
Stella McCartney, Daria Werbowy
Alaïa, Freja Beha Erichsen
Viktor & Rolf, Daria Werbowy
Isabel Marant, Isabeli Fontana
Gucci, Iselin Steiro
Comme des Garçons, Monika Jagaciak
Junya Watanabe, Freja Beha Erichsen
Yves Saint Laurent, Crystal Renn
Givenchy, Freja Beha Erichsen
Bottega Veneta, Frida Gustavsson
Lanvin, Isabeli Fontana
Versace, Daria Werbowy
Karl Lagerfeld, Crystal Renn
Alberta Ferretti, Crystal Renn
Donna Karan, Isabeli Fontana
Pucci, Frida Gustavsson
DVF, Freja Beha Erichsen
Salvatore Ferragamo, Isabeli Fontana
Emporio Armani, Daria Werbowy
Moschino, Iselin Steiro
Dior, Daria Werbowy
Miu Miu, Iselin Steiro
Céline, Freja Beha Erichsen
Michael Kors, Isabeli Fontana
Margiela, Crystal Renn
Nina Ricci, Isabeli Fontana
Sonia Rykiel, Daria Werbowy
Galliano, Aline Weber
Cavalli, Freja Beha Erichsen
Kenzo, Freja Beha Erichsen
Missoni, Aline Weber

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