CR Fashion Book Issue 6: Jolie Laide

Kitty Hayes in Versace

For her sixth issue of CR Fashion Book, Carine Roitfeld dares to use seven burgeoning models to illustrate the concept of "Jolie Laide," her theme for the issue. The three covers show Kitty Hayes in Versace; Sarah Brannon, Julia Hafstrom, and Antonina Petkovic in Chanel; and Issa Lish, Stella Lucia, and Molly Bair in Saint Laurent by Hedi Slimane as photographed by Karl Lagerfeld and Anthony Maule.  The "Jolie Laide" issue celebrates "individual character over pure good looks… and features the new guard of models that represents the way Carine Roitfeld views beauty for 2015." I simply cannot wait for this issue! Appearing on newsstands beginning 5 March.

Sarah Brannon, Julia Hafstrom, and Antonina Petkovic in Chanel

Issa Lish, Stella Lucia, and Molly Bair in Saint Laurent by Hedi Slimane

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Carine Roitfeld For Chanel Spring/Summer 2015

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Carine Roitfeld At Paris Fashion Week

Dior

Chanel

Carine Roitfeld and Amanda Harlech 

 Seated front row at Chanel between Suzy Menkes and Stephen Gan

Armani Privé

Alexandre Vauthier

Carine Roitfeld and Emmanuelle Seigner 

Valentino

La Perla

Carine Roitfeld and Naomi Campbell 

WSJ Magazine Party

Derek Blasberg, Carine Roitfeld, Stephen Gan

 

Carine Roitfeld on the street at Paris Fashion Week [video 1] [video 2]

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Carine Roitfeld at Paris Fashion Week photos © 2015 Condé Nast and Hearst Communications Inc. and courtesy of Hint Magazine, instagram.com/vyck7, instagram.com/carineroitfeld, twitter/zzoimage, twitter.com/parisinstagram, Pure People, asos.fr, Claire Guillon, waynetippetts.com, twitter.com/AnaisSilvaB, Getty Images.

Spring Forward: Carine Roitfeld For Harper's Bazaar

Spring Forward: Carine Roitfeld For Harper's Bazaar
By Jessica Eritou

Carine Roitfeld teamed up with Karl Lagerfeld for the March issue of Harper's Bazaar which will be shown internationally in each of its 29 issues. Well-known models like Naomi Campbell, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, and Karolina Kurkova make appearances in this spread showcasing the Spring 2014 collections.

The editorial features energetic and illustrative shots either outside at night or with a brightly colored background. Each of the models has a certain Mod, 1960s makeup or hairstyle which has been a trend for quite some time. What is remarkable, however, is that this is very unlike what we are seeing from New York, Paris, or Milan Fashion Week in 2014. Most of the makeup is very natural, with an emphasis on brows. Roitfeld's editorial for Spring is entirely different.

The prominent pale pink we've seen throughout Fashion Week also appears in the spread, shown on Rosie Huntington-Whiteley with her classic cable-knit cashmere sweater and conservative oversized vest, both by Dior.

Karolina Kurkova is posed wearing a minimal black and white school girl style dress, similar to what Hedi Slimane did a few seasons ago for Saint Laurent, but the Ralph Lauren Collection mades the dress more wearable and not so juvenile. Done in a predictable black boot from Louis Vuitton, and accessories by Prada (turban excluded), Carine Roitfeld could have pushed this look a bit further for something not so expected.

The ongoing tuxedo trend with womenswear is ever prominent with the Saint Laurent jumpsuit on Rosie Huntington-Whiteley. Carine paired the piece flawlessly with an ultra feminine leopard print punk evening bag for an effortless look.

The constant use of turbans and mid-length skirts for the rest of the shoot perhaps predicts what will be in stores for Spring. While some might have an issue with turbans and its culture appropriation, the mid-length skirt will be a hit for sure breaking away from the short dress trend of the last few seasons.

Naomi Campbell in a less-than-exciting printed dress from Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci in a dark alley. Although the dress appears to have sequins, it does not show off the way it should as it gets lost in the overall composition of the night sky. Also, it should be noted that this is the only shot in which Campbell is featured.  

In the finale of the shoot, Prada's popular graphic fur coats are shown on a triad of models with playful sport tube socks and sandals.

Overall, it is evident that there is still a fixation on sports and athleticism for Spring 2014. Runway RTW looks can be quite different from editorials, but the overall aesthetic is more relatable from what we have seen on the street, rather than the runway.

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Miss USA: Kim Kardashian, Grills And Glam

Miss USA: Kim Kardashian, Grills And Glam
By Jessica Eritou

CR Fashion Book's third issue entitled “Hope” sheds light with a refreshing catalogue with numerous celebratory editorials. "Miss USA" captures the essence of America's fascination with the glory of the celebrity figure. Shot in both black-and-white and color, the Fall/Winter cover story depicts socialite-turned-reality-television-star Kim Kardashian in a highbrow editorial spread shot by Karl Lagerfeld and styled by Givenchy creative director Riccardo Tisci. Coincidentally, Tisci also collaborated with Kardashian's partner, Kanye West, for his album artwork and clothing attire for "The Throne" collaboration with Jay-Z.

This is one of the few times Kardashian has been featured with very natural looking makeup and hair, as well as being eight months pregnant for the shoot. Perhaps this makes the feel of the shoot more serious, so the editorial is focused on the clothes rather than her being seen in the clothes. Highlights of this shoot include the opening shots featuring Kardashian sporting the grey cashmere sweater paired beautifully with a Maison Martin Margiela Artisanal mask, Givenchy Haute Couture earrings, and a vintage crown from Christian Daubanay Paris. This could represent the symbolic as the focus of "Miss USA," a direct approach to how the public's fascination with the Kardashian “empire” crowns her the queen of pop culture in the past few years.

Another highlight is the black-and-white shot with Kardashian wearing a Céline dress with a vintage bomber jacket, Chanel brooch, and Agnelle gloves. This look Tisci styled her in creates a serious, ladylike undertone to the editorial. Next to it, a more playful, but dark, eerie shot captures her in a Jennifer Behr veil, vintage cap, and a vintage Ralph Lauren sweater. She is wearing a veil, almost in mourning. Again, one could suggest this is a significant statement about the idea of the ideals of Americana, since the label Ralph Lauren goes hand-in-hand with the idea of conceptual American lifestyle.

What also makes this shoot significant is how the behind-the-scenes footage for CR Fashion Book was captured by Fabien Constant, the director of the Carine Roitfeld documentary which premiered this month in select cities. Although this shoot did get mixed reviews — some thought it was a joke to feature her in such a high profile magazine, with this editor, stylist, and photographer — lest we forget, Carine Roitfeld always pushes the buttons of controversy.

Watch Fabien Constant's video of Kim Kardashian shooting for CR Fashion Book.

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