Vogue's Master Sensualist, French Photographer Denis Piel's minimalist eye is rich in emotion and luxurious details.The image of a multi-tasking power exec mommy with baby in bed helped establish the Luxe Power Glamour aesthetic of Donna Karan in the late 80's.
The Gothic Revival Francis J. Dewes house in the beautiful Lincoln park area of Chicago is one of the most gorgeous & grand private homes I've ever seen. Built in 1896 and a landmark since the early 1970's....it should be a stop on any Chicago tour.
Helmut Newton's fantasy of Iman may have been inspired by my favorite French "Orientalist" painter, Jean Leon Gerome.
The top pics are by Michel Comte, Norman Parkinson and below by Bruce Weber & Scavullo.
The "BLOND" 21 century Iman leaning towards a Gwyneth Paltrow straight haired look strikes me as "WHY?". Sadly many know the answer.....
A fiercely flamboyant fashion addict with an instantly recognizable style celebrating Chic Glamorous Excess on a Gorgeous, Ultra feminine,Flirtatious Girl decked out for the street. No dark, tortured and depressing spirits here!LOL Optimistic Seduction dripping in logo-luxe is what this look is all about...and sultry Adrianna Lima brings it to life.Miss Dudzeele could also well qualify to be the only high fashion editor whose styling would very much please your average Johnny Hardhat!lol s
Stephanie Seymore on the gardener's day off..... Who knew Barbie could be so CHIC!?lol
Anna Wintour's first Vogue cover that put the Carlyne Cerf de Dudzeele irreverent style of mixing Couture with Casual on the late 80's fashion map launching a high/low contrast look that will never go out of style.
Iman serves up 80's decadent excess with a well practiced, totally insincere, frozen movie star grin for Helmut Newton...and Vogue.
It's been said a zillion times:ATTITUDE creates style & fashion. Gutsy Self Confidence and a Strong Sense of knowing what you can pull off WELL is key. And wearing it with JOY, with FEELING.
When it's INSTINCTIVE, everyone knows it....but that, unfortunately, can be threatening....maybe because one cannot BUY IT.
This illustration, exhibited at the Society of Illustrators in New York, was inspired by the mega-glitz & glamour of the early 90's when the Chanel aesthetic dominated fashion media, & was specially embraced by the mega success/excess of the Hip Hop scene.
There's a fabulously feral quality to the model of the moment, the smoldering Miss Cara Delevingne. .
An homage to ANTONIO's GIRLS of the red hot 70's NYC!
Brilliant stylist Karl Templer's hot gangsta fashionistas rocks the September issue of Interview....capturing the chaotic state of rebellion & raw hostility.....with amazing chic. He is featuring high fashion, afterall!lol
Chic Spring Menswear options worn with dash by runway star Claudio Monteiro.
This first look is Vivienne Westwood's perfect interpretation of Exotic Global style & Mr. Monteiro's masculine vibe keeps it sexy.
Bruce Weber presents (modeling hopeful) Mr. Tatum's smoldering appeal to the world.....and watches him become a full blown movie star....who can dance!lol That's a serious triple threat.
Steven Klein tosses Mr. Tatum into the D&G spread, where he steals the show.....
The brilliant and original Miss Jones serves up some Devilish Delight as only she can.......stylish,glamorous & sexy atmosphere at it's best. A true Diva who could easily lead anyone ( happily ) astray.......
These three painters, Reginald Marsh, Paul Cadmus and Richard Lindner delighted in capturing the grand "carnival" of life. Celebrating everyday, ordinary people in all their fleshiness, color, patterns and ZEST for LIFE! A population that gives many designers who worship at the alter of CHIC, nightmares!lol
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Who knew Barbie could be so CHIC!?lol
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