Review: Vogue Paris December 2010/January 2011 Issue

Merci mille fois to Milla from the chic blog Not Just Another Milla for allowing me to share with you her review of the December/January issue of Vogue Paris starring Tom Ford. The issue is a beauty from start to finish and receives high praise from Milla, she is a consistently tough critic but considers Mr. Ford's effort to be the best Vogue Paris of the year. It sounds as if he and Carine Roitfeld had loads of mischievous fun creating this one! Happy Holidays!

Mr Ford has not only restored my faith in Vogue Paris but has shown everybody how it should be done. The December/January issue is everything Mr Ford is — sophisticated, intelligent, bold, and unapologetic. He doesn’t skim the issue so if you’re prudish, conservative, or repressed, look away because this issue isn’t for you. Probably the thing I like most about this issue is that he has kept it real. When turning each page, I see part of his persona and if you’re the guest editor-in-chief, we should ‘feel’ your presence. Absolutely excellent.

As we progress, Mr Ford shows us even more of his talent as he photographs his muses Betty Caroux, Lisa Eisner, Lauren Hutton, Marisa Berenson, Rachel Feinstein, Daphne Guinness, Ali McGraw, and Victoria Fernandez for “Mes Swans,” who all wear his Spring/Summer 2011 collection. Like the man himself, the collection is clean, crisp, and chic!

And here we are at “Forever Love," my favourite editorial from the issue. Controversial, real, and I just love all of your reactions! I’ve had such a giggle reading the “yuck” and “eww” comments. What surprised me though is hearing how strongly people feel about seeing older people getting together in a sexual way in comparison with last month’s Vogue Paris, which showed nude children. That’s a whole different post but yes, I was surprised. I wish my nan had jewellery from Graff, Jacob & Co, and Harry Winston but I agree, I really do not want to imagine her like this…

The much-talked about "Pussy West" looks great in print and I’m happy to report that nude shot of Eniko is not featured. I guessed they realised that a randomly naked (stunning) woman is better suited to Terry Richardson’s bedside drawer than this publication. Female empowerment + ballgowns + ranch = amazing! I still cannot believe this is Richardson’s work.

As the issue comes to a close, Mr Ford gives us another intimate peek into his world with his stunning portrait of his partner, Richard Buckley. The magazine is peppered with intimate photographs of the couple’s home, parents, and dogs. In the few articles about their lives, we meet “The Fords” and yes, his parents are as attractive as their son. This is a highly personal issue, which I imagine he considered for a while before agreeing to participate.

Mr Ford may be provocative but he is undoubtedly a perfectionist. Vogue Paris should be proud to have the honour of such a creative, inspirational, and bold man lend his energy to the publication. He didn’t even need to feature Kate Moss to convince me. This is hands down the best issue of 2010.

Joyeux Noël Monsieur Ford et merci beaucoup!

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

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.

Roitfeld At i-D 30th Anniversary Party

'Tis the season for celebrating and Julia Restoin-Roitfed is assuredly doing it with great style. In celebration of three decades of publishing, i-D threw a party sparkling with 450 stars of fashion, arts, and entertainment. Founded by Terry and Tricia Jones in August 1980, i-D has been respected ever since as the definitive primer on style, helping to launch the careers of Björk, Juergen Teller, Madonna, Mario Testino, Naomi Campbell, and Craig McDean among countless others. Pictured here giving the traditional i-D wink are Julia, Robert Konjic, Simon Harris, and Emma Summerton.

Robert Konjic, Julia Restoin-Roitfeld, Simon Harris, and Emma Summerton photograph © 2010 Condé Nast.

Vogue Paris November 2010: Natasha Poly

For the cover of the November issue of Vogue Paris, Carine Roitfeld selected Natasha Poly to interpret her vision of "Love & Peace." Far out, Carine! Mario Sorrenti manned the camera for the shoot. So far I have seen editorials featuring Freja Beha Erichsen as a blonde photographed by Hedi Slimane in "Temps libre" and by Terry Richardson in "La Geisha" (my favorite so far, sexy and pretty); Sasha Pivovarova by Mikael Jansson in "Un dimanche à la campagne;" and Iselin Steiro by David Sims in "Roller Girl." Cannot wait to see more...

Vogue Paris November 2010 issue cover image © 2010 Condé Nast. All Rights Reserved.

Carine Roitfeld: Festin

It seems that the editorial "Festin" (or in English, "feast") in the October issue of Vogue Paris has resulted in strong opinions. Mine is that only Carine Roitfeld could make food look so pornographic! Visit the photo gallery to see the entire editorial "Festin" featuring the beautiful Crystal Renn and a pile of meat which she eats with abandon. The photography is by Terry Richardson. What is your opinion of this editorial?

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