Fall 09′ fashion week is coming in 2 weeks time, most of the models have already flown in to New York for preparation, except for those who are still in Europe doing Berlin of course… but there are some girls who are new, and already generating a lot of buzz. Ubah Hassan [CLICK] for Ralph »

 The 80s’ tressses in editorials. Glamourous. Very, very glamourous.    “Brand New Class” Sølve Sundsbø for Vogue Nippon March     “Le Chic” Mert & Marcus for W Feb     images: TFS scans

Catching up with the shows, I think this season, Gautier’s and Tisci’s are amazing, real stand outs. But in general, this Spring 09 couture season is rather weak. Surely, the standard is still there, extravagant  as usual, and to name a collection as ‘couture’ is protected by law anyway, so ‘weak’ doesn’t mean closing to »

The Chinese New Year period is here, which means same routine, I am flying back home for five days for the occasion and won’t be around blogging. I am leaving you with some pictures of Jean Paul Gaultier’s menswear show yesterday, it’s Afrodisiaque time! [ You can see a short video of the kids’ performance on »

Karmen Pedaru. In my opinion, this Estonian stunner has one of the best smile in the business. Just noticed that she has been smiling a lot in her campaigns and editorials lately, but well if I am the photographer I would want her to do that in every shot too. That’s is pretty rare isn’t it? »

Words can’t express my joy over the fact that, the ever unpredictable Michelle Obama had chosen Jason Wu’s creation over so many major league designers for her inauguration ball. A first lady who supports young talents? Yes! image: people.com

Grace Jone – the ultimate icon Probably one of the best V covers I have seen in a while. Grace Jones x Jean Paul Goude can do no wrong. Oh my, remember this? From 1978 And her 1981 ‘nightclubbing’ album cover, also by him. They are ex-es who not only stay friendly, but do great »

Finally, some stunning print work from THE ONE who opened McQueen, YSL, Lagerfeld this past show season. Sigrid Agren in ‘Le Chic’ by Mert & Marcus for W Feb 09′ Judging from her earlier work, these are really fantastic. It is very photoshopped but she really shines in this editorial. If you have seen her »

I would want to have a full Phillip Lim wardrobe. It’s like the Chloé of menswear—  so stylish but effortless and laid back. A lot of the individual pieces are interesting and look even better when paired or layered with other pieces. What I like most is his sense of colours and the cutting of »

The editorials of the Vogue Paris Feb 09′ issue dedicated to one of Carine’s favourite models Lara Stone: ‘Lara by Night’ ph by Hedi Slimane This is easily the most pleasant one of all because it doesn’t play tricks but just a normal simple, well executed editorial. A shoot like this is a must-have for »