Lifestylewalk

Previously I have said that London is New York Fashion Week‘s first casualty. In actuality there are dozens of casualties, many of whom hold the dubious honor of being constituents of Magazine Mountain. Not least of those esteemed publications includes V, which tends to hit newsstands right around the same time the show seasons begin and thus rather unfairly slip from this page’s grasp. It most recently happened in January during the menswear shows. At the time I rather naïvely brought the gorgeous oversized bimonthly to Milano with every good intention of featuring it, but failed miserably to ever do so. Apologies,Mr. V. Tonight, however I want to put things right by sharing this V70 Spring 2011 story (the Ford bits anyway) by Mario Testino featuring amongst others Ford’s Karmen Pedaru and Anais Mali. Titled “Glam Slam” the story runs the models through the styling paces of Andrew Richardson to achieve a Studio 54 meets S/S 11 flair replete with “acid colors [and] electric prints.” To that end, Karmen’s first look, a dress by Stella McCartney and heels by Pierre Hardy, ignites against a heavily saturated sea of yellows. Blown out hair by Rudi Lewis in that shot ensures there is no mistake about the disco-dominated decade being referenced. A couple pages later Anais grooves in a look comprised of a top, skirt, and flower belt by Marc Jacobs. Requisite white lace by Dolce & Gabbana for Anais’s second look provides a softer, after hours look perfect for any Tuesday morning after a night of fevered dancing. All told, “Glam Slam” is a sparkling story that features exceptional talent photographed by a master, which is just what you would expect from V.
Now that I’ve finally mentioned V70, thereby reversing its casualty status, I would also like to encourage you to buy the issue. Its cover is unmistakable — it’s Britney, bitch!

Credits include: Publication, V70 Spring 2011; Title, “Glam Slam”; Photography, Mario Testino; Styling, Andrew Richardson; Hair, Rudi Lewis at Management Artists for Bumble and bumble; Makeup, Linda Cantello at Joe Management for Giorgio Armani Cosmetics; Manicure, Singleton at Art Department; Photography assistance, Ivan Shaw, Alex Franco, Benjamin Tietge, Sam Johnson; Styling assistance, Connie Berg, Anna Stokland; Hair assistance, Allen Wood, Albert Vasquez, Wren Grondzik; Makeup assistance, Tracy Alfajora at Joe Management; Set and prop styling, Sebastian Sergeant; Catering, Better Being and Noz Catering; Location, Canoe Studios, New York; Retouching, R&D.

Ford’s Julia Saner, Alana Zimmer, Valerija Kelava, Karmen Pedaru, and Sigrid Agren featured in the presentation of the Alexander McQueen F/W 11 womenswear collection by Sarah Burton Tuesday evening at La Conciergerie in Paris.
Please visit Vogue.co.uk to read a review and see the entire Alexander McQueen F/W 11 collection.

Ford’s Ming Xi, Sigrid Agren, Karmen Pedaru, and Alana Zimmer featured in the presentation of the Louis Vuitton F/W 11 womenswear collection by Marc Jacobs Wednesday morning in Paris.
Please visit Vogue.co.uk to read a review and see the entire Louis Vuitton F/W 11 collection.

Ford’s Anais Mali, Karmen Pedaru, Valerija Kelava, and Sigrid Agren featured in the presentation of the Chloé F/W 11 womenswear collection by Hannah MacGibbon Monday afternoon at Espace Ephémère Tuileries in Paris.
Please visit Vogue.co.uk to read a review and see the entire Chloé F/W 11 collection.

Ford’s Tayane Leão, Valerija Kelava, Karmen Pedaru, and, introducing, Lydia Willemina Collins featured in the presentation of the Givenchy F/W 11 womenswear collection by Riccardo Tisci Sunday evening in Paris.
Please visit Vogue.it to see the entire Givenchy F/W 11 collection.

Ford’s Sigrid Agren, Daiane Conterato, Tayane Leão, Karmen Pedaru, Valerija Kelava, and Alana Zimmer featured in the presentation of the Hermès F/W 11 womenswear collection by Christophe Lemaire Sunday late afternoon in Paris.
Please visit Vogue.it to see the entire Hermès F/W 11 collection.

Ford’s Daiane Conterato, Alana Zimmer, Delfine Bafort, Karmen Pedaru, and Sigrid Agrenfeatured in the presentation of the Haider Ackermann F/W 11 womenswear Saturday morning at the Palais de Tokyo in Paris. In addition to presenting two looks Daiane Conterato also opened the show.
Please visit Vogue.it to see the entire Haider Ackermann F/W 11 collection.

Ford’s Karmen Pedaru, Emily Senko, Sigrid Agren, Hanne Gaby Odiele, and Alana Zimmer featured in the presentation of the Pedro Laurenço F/W 11 womenswear collection Friday evening at the Les Beaux-Arts de Paris in Paris. In addition to presenting two looks Karmen Pedaru also closed the show.
Please visit Vogue.co.uk to see the entire Pedro Laurenço F/W 11 collection.

Ford’s Julia Saner, Anais Mali, Karmen Pedaru, Kate Kosushkina, Hanne Gaby Odiele, and Sigrid Agren featured in the presentation of the Nina Ricci F/W 11 womenswear collection by Peter Copping Thursday evening in Paris.
Please visit Vogue.co.uk to read a review and see the entire Nina Ricci F/W 11 collection.

Ford’s Valerija Kelava, Karmen Pedaru, Hanne Gaby Odiele, Sigrid Agren, and Alana Zimmerfeatured in the presentation of the Rue du Mail F/W 11 womenswear collection by Martine SitbonWednesday at 5 rue du Mail in Paris.
Please visit Vogue.co.uk to see the entire Rue du Mail F/W 11 collection.