Category Archives: Advertising Campaigns and Look Books

Rembrandt Lighting

A gorgeous example of Rembrandt lighting—notice the lovely triangle beneath Sasha’s eye.  It requires skill, patience, and a sense of humor to master this lighting technique in the photography studio. Wishing everyone a visually inspiring, fun filled and fabulous weekend!! source: model Sasha Pivovarova for Tiffany & Co.  photographer unknown. edited/scanned from tear sheets by...

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Bottega Veneta

No doubt, you’ll find this Bottega Veneta video sumptuously captivating!  The views of Venice are simply breathtaking.  Photographed by Robert Polidori in   the 16th-century Palazzo Papadopoli, The Art of Collaboration  features models Isabeli Fontana and Nicolas Ripoll for Bottega Veneta’s Fall-Winter 2011/2012 advertising campaign. Tomas Maier, Head of Creative Design at Bottega Veneta, says of Polidori’s work, “His...

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Margit Brandt: Fall 2011

An   advertising  campaign  for  European  brand  Margit Brandt   featuring  Gertrud Hegelund photographed by Signe Vilstrup. source: Noir Facade

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Trina Turk

While reading C Magazine, I came across this ad for Trina Turk.  I find the pairing of  a Mod  inspired A-line  plaid  coat with cuffed  sleeves, a striped  sleeveless top, and  slim cropped red pants just perfect for a fashionable Fall date. Have the loveliest of weeks! source: scanned by CGS

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Donna Karan

Donna Karan’s Fall 2011 advertising campaign features Isabeli Fontana in a sophisticated urban palette of pearl, nougatine, and silvery moonstone.  Photographed by Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin.  Styled by Nicoletta Santoro. source: Fashion Gone Rogue

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Carolina Herrera Spring 2012 RTW

Hope you’re having a terrific week!    I adore this simple yet elegant geometric day dress from Carolina Herrera’s Spring 2012 Ready-To-Wear collection. The splashy cherry red accessories add just the right pop!  Click here to see the complete collection. source: photographed by Yannis Vlamos/GoRunway.com discovered via Style.com

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St. John Fall 2011

I’m  smitten with  St. John’s  Fall color  palette—cashmere coats  and  sweaters  in camel and gray melange wide leg flannel trousers.  Incredibly feminine! Wishing   everyone   a  fabulous  week  filled  with  cheer,  laughter,  and  endless creativity!! source: Scenes of A Woman Ad Campaign featuring Kate Winslet for St. John; video St. John on You Tube

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Hackett: Spring/Summer 2011

Sumptuously regal!  Kalle Gustafsson did a magnificent job photographing the Spring/Summer 2011 advertising campaign for Hackett London. source:  kallegustafsson.com and hackett.com  

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Louis Vuitton Monogram-Empreinte

Edita Vilkeviciute models in an advertising campaign for  Louis Vuitton’s Monogram-Empreinte 2011 collection. source: SassiSam

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O’2ND Spring 2011

Tim Walker (one of my favorite photographers) photographed models  Sigrid Agren, Molly Smith, and   Julija Steponaviciute for O2ND’s Spring 2011 advertising campaign. Lovely use  of  oversized  gardening props  designed by  art director  and set  designer Simon Costin. source: FGR

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