Balenciaga fall 2010 campaign preview: Eliza Cummings, Photo: Steven Meisel, stylist: Marie-Amélie Sauvé

Steven Meisel photographed Eliza Cummings for the fall 2010 Balenciaga campaign on April 9, 2010, with stylist Marie-Amélie Sauvé.

Balenciaga Fall 2010 Campaign
Models: Eliza Cummings
Photographer: Steven Meisel
Stylist: Marie-Amélie Sauvé
Hair: Guido Palau
Makeup: Pat McGrath

Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin: Pretty Much Everything

From WWD, by Jessica Iredale:

If you have opened a fashion magazine, or any magazine for that matter, over the last decade or so, you’ve seen the work of Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin, known in the industry simply as Inez and Vinoodh. The Dutch photographers (partners in work and life) are the creative eyes behind such contemporary imagery as the Balenciaga, Yves Saint Laurent, Lanvin, Yohji Yamamoto and Chloé ad campaigns, and editorial work that regularly appears in French Vogue, V, The New York Times and W. Starting Friday, a retrospective of 300 of their photographs from 1985 to 2010, titled “Pretty Much Everything,” will be on view at Amsterdam’s Foam Museum through Sept. 15. Next year, Taschen will expand on the exhibition with an epic tome of 666 photographs accompanied by original fiction by A.M. Homes. Here, van Lamsweerde speaks on behalf of the duo about its work — past, present and future.

On being labeled fashion photographers: We love what clothes do to build a character in your picture. There’s something that I find fascinating about the language of clothes. It’s kind of like a set of codes that everyone universally understands. A lot of people say, ‘Oh, I’m not into fashion. I don’t care about what I wear.’ But when they go for a job interview, they wear something different than [what they would wear] just to go work in the garden or pick up the kids from school. You are saying something with what you wear.

On her favorite models: Raquel Zimmermann, Daria Werbowy, Kate Moss and Anja Rubik. They all have this huge range. They’re mature, they’re grown up, they’re women who have had a life and experience. For about five or six years now we haven’t shot anyone under 18 for that reason, but also for the fact that we feel that the modeling business should not promote girls working under 18. They’re not out of school, their bodies aren’t developed yet, they don’t have a sense of self yet, sometimes they haven’t had sex yet. It’s hard to project all these things on someone who hasn’t had that experience.

On shooting celebrities: I actually love it. It’s like a conquest each time. It’s kind of like — I don’t want to say seduction, but it has that part to it. I never really try to talk someone into doing something they don’t want to….We usually have an idea ahead of time what we would like to do, what our fantasy would be on a celebrity, what part we would like to bring out or change. Usually I get quite a good sense in the first five minutes as to how much they want to play with you and how open they are.…The sitting is no longer than 15 to 20 minutes. A lot of people say that they feel hypnotized after they shoot with us because it’s a very, very, very focused, short period of time. Usually within the first five frames I have the picture.

On her dream subject: I would love to shoot Prince. I’m a fan. I think he’s inspiring and I love the way he moves his body and I think he’s a genius. And since there’s no more Michael Jackson, I would say he’d be the one.

Balenciaga Spring 2002 Campaign
Photo: Inez van Lamsweerde & Vinoodh Matadin
Stylist: Marie-Amélie Sauvé
Model: Isabeli Fontana

Vogue Spain Two in One Look

Although I can't understand Spanish, I love the fashion styles that have been featured in the latest issue of Vogue Spain. The magazine presented several ways to wear two pieces and achieve the most fashionable look from today's fashion trends. Check the rest of entry to create your own "two-piece" fashion style.


Short and Denim
Jacket by D&G
Shorts by Louis Vuitton

Blouse and Skirt
Jacket and silk skirt by Balenciaga
Checkered long-sleeve blouse, belt and bag by Louis Vuitton
Peep toes by Christian Louboutin


Blouse and Jeans
Blouse and bag by Louis Vuitton
Denim jeans from Ralph Lauren Collection

Short and Tailored Suit
Bag and shorts by Louis Vuitton
Nude jacket by Azzidine Alaia
Silk blouse by Fendi
Hat by Ralph Lauren


Mini and T-shirt
Miniskirt by Louis Vuitton
Jacket by Isabel Marant
Shirt from de Iro

Jacket and Leggings
Bag and Jacket by Louis Vuitton
Long-sleeve blouse by Chloe
Legging by Balenciaga


Parka and Worn out Jeans
Parka by Louis Vuitton
Jeans by Diesel

Mini and Vest
Bag and miniskirt by Louis Vuitton
Vest by Lanvin


Jacket and Shorts
Tweed jacket by Louis Vuitton
Shorts by Isabel Marant

Source: Fashionising.com

Summer 2010 Fashion Trends: Leopard-Print Accessories

This summer, bring out the beast in you! Try to discover new fashion territory with the hottest leopard-print accessories. Get ready to rock and roar..


1. Calfskin boot by Balenciaga
2. Mixed-hair calfskin bag by Mulberry
3. Calfskin bag by R&Y Augousti
4. Pony-hair bag with chain strap by Lanvin
5. Pony-hair hat by Dolce & GAbbana
6. Calfskin and suede sandal by Dior
7. Ponyskin bag by Yves Saint Laurent


Source: InStyle.com

Shoe Fashion Spotlight: Balenciaga's Bauhaus Sandals

Hello Fashion-O-Lic visitors! I would like to share to you this pair of shoes from Balenciaga. I hope they will capture your fashionable hearts just as what it did to mine. This Balenciaga's Bauhaus leather sandals comes in two tones and costs $1,495. It's perfect for the Spring/Summer season and you can wear it during daytime or night occasions.

Balenciaga fall 2010 show

Balenciaga Fall 2010 Show
Time: March 4th, 2010 at 10:00 am
Designer: Nicolas Ghesquière
Stylist: Marie-Amélie Sauvé
Casting Director: Ashley Brokaw

Mirte Maas (opened)


Kasia Struss


Aline Weber