For Fashion's Sake

Through the window ...

2012-02-12T01:12:00.000Z

Source: my own

Naomi oh Naomi!

2012-02-11T01:03:00.000Z

Source:Vogue.it
Naomi Campbell Vogue Italia, June 1989 by Steven Meisel

Diego Barros for LUI Magazine

2012-02-09T00:31:00.000Z

Source: LUI
Model: Diego Barros
Photographer: Domenico Petralia
Hair&Makeup: Maria Petralia
Stylist: Myself
I think that my styling is leaning more towards menswear... I just enjoy it so much more ;)
Here is another photoshoot I collaborated with my Dear and beloved friend Domenico Petralia. We have been published in this month issue of LUI magazine in Italy.
Our inspiration came from a quote by Gandhi:'If a man's mind become pure,his surroundings will also become pure'

Here

2012-02-05T06:00:00.000Z

Film Directed by Luca Guadagnino Featuring Agyness Deyn
Dreaming of sun, holidays adventure and mystery...
ps: What a clever way to advertise luxurious properties! ;)

Ports 1961 Fall 2012

2012-02-03T08:43:00.000Z

Source:tumblr

Jakob Wiechmann and Adrien Sahores (Ford Men) backstage

ELLE Collections S/S 12 Bible

2012-02-01T09:26:00.000Z

Source: StyleBubble
I bought it yesterday... it's full of goodness!

Kristina Romanova

2012-02-01T00:02:00.000Z

Source:Tumblr
Fresh face, with so much innocence...

Rick Owens S/S 2012

2012-01-30T10:41:00.000Z

Source: Meron

Ajak Deng and Grace Bol, backstage

The Kooples

2012-01-28T00:25:00.000Z

These Kooples couples are kinda "extra-"ordinary". I wonder if they have been preconceived?! or maybe I'm just jealous by how beautiful they look.
The rock-chic brand was launched in 2008 by the sons of Comptoir des Cotonniers; Alexandre, Laurent and Raphael Elicha. These guys are real genius and I really love the concept of the brand and their slim-cut clothes. I will check out their store in London’s Carnaby Street, maybe they sell boyfriends too ;)

Givenchy Double Nose Rings Menswear Fall 2012

2012-01-26T18:36:00.001Z

Source: Professionaljeweller/ Vman

Givenchy Couture Fall 2012

2012-01-26T00:34:00.002Z

Source: style.com
Bias cuts, halters and backless dresses in espresso, cream and black silks covered in crystals or crafted in crocodile skin ... hmmm delicious.

Leomie Anderson & Jeneil Williams

2012-01-24T09:20:00.000Z

Source:shadders.net
Topshop A/W 11

Grimes aka Claire Boucher

2012-01-22T09:54:00.004Z

23-year-old Canadian musician, she's kinda cool, I like her sound.

Daphne Groeneveld

2012-01-22T02:32:00.001Z

Source: tumblr
She's such a cutie ...

The Boys of Milan Fashion week

2012-01-20T20:46:00.000Z

Source: Courtesy from Lifeinapic
These are some of my favourite models! I can't decide which one I like the most between Corey Baptiste and Sebastien Fauve ... see more of them on Nancy's lovely blog. She's is addicted to them too!

Adrien Sahores for Jil Sander Fall 2012 Backstage

2012-01-16T17:10:00.000Z

Jil sander is my idol! I'm loving the loose outwear and the total leather looks.
I would feel wonderful in one of those trench!
I'm loving Adrien le French boy ... so much charisma!

Vitalia Kolesnikova

2012-01-16T02:54:00.001Z

Source: myown
There are a few women I admire in this world and one of them is my Dear friend Vitalia Kolesnikova. She is an entrepreneur, successful business woman and the single mum of a prodigy son + part-time model.
I believe that no matter what age you are, the important is that you feel beautiful in the inside ;-)

New Gold Necklace - H&M

2012-01-13T16:40:00.000Z

Source: my crappy resolution webcam

I can't remember the last time I bought some jewellery, but when I saw this necklace I just had to have it!

Marius Alaska Strydom for LUI Magazine

2012-01-12T01:34:00.000Z

Source: LUI Magazine

Photography: Domenico Petralia

Art Direction: Myself

Stylist: Irene Zucchiatti

Makeup+Hair: Adriana Roversi

Model: Marius Alaska Strydom @1085 Management

This is my latest collaboration with photographer Domenico Petralia AKA Dominus. Milan is so beautiful in Autumn so we decided to do a photoshoot on location. I really love the colours and the emptiness of the city.

Céline Pre-Fall 2012

2012-01-11T15:46:00.000Z

Source: WGSN
How Amazing is the new collection from Céline. It seem like Phoebe Philo never seems to get it wrong! I 've done a collage of the pieces 'I would so wear' !

Peplum shapes

2012-01-09T23:55:00.000Z

Source: Phoebephilotumblr
The key item for spring/summer 2012 will be the neat and waisted peplum jackets/tops. Can't wait to get my hands on one.

Kateryna Liubchyk for Dorothy Perkins

2011-12-31T01:16:00.002Z

Source: myown
I walked passed Dorothy Perkins the other day and was surprise to see Kateryna Liubchyk on the windows posters. The New Face of MP Management Milan is doing well for herself.
Check her out in the previous photoshoot I styled for No15

Creative Thinking/Process All Day Everyday

2011-12-30T00:16:00.000Z

Source: my own
I haven't been sleeping much lately... too busy finishing up my projects for uni.
My inspiration = Art Nouveau & Antonio Berardi

Lana Del Rey

2011-12-26T01:39:00.001Z

she mesmerises me ...

Chanel Paris-Bombay Métiers d’Art Collection 2011/12

2011-12-24T03:30:00.000Z

CHANEL= Quality+Craftsmanship

Happy & Peaceful Friday to Everyone

2011-12-23T10:05:00.000Z

Jak&Jil

2011-12-17T15:18:00.000Z

Source: Jak&Jil
Tommy Ton is finally back! Check out one of my favourite street style blog here!

only Heaven & Earth by Domenico Petralia

2011-12-16T22:53:00.002Z

Source: Xquisitmag

I collaborated on this editorial with Domenico aka 'Dominus'. It is such a pleasure to work with him.

Model: Giada Schillaci (MP Management Milano)

Photography: Domenico Petralia

Styling: myself

Leomie Anderson

2011-12-12T01:48:00.000Z

Source:theones2watch

Photography by Laura McCluskey

Styling by Leila Hartley

So Beautiful

Julia Restoin-Roitfeld for Kiki de Montparnasse

2011-12-10T13:23:00.000Z

Source: style.com

Crush on Harieth Paul

2011-12-08T21:45:00.000Z

Source: fashiongonerogue

Photography by Max Abadian

Styling by Cary Tauben

... I kinda want golden hair now ...

Maison Martin Margiela Installation - Miami

2011-12-06T16:43:00.000Z

Source: Purplediary
'Trompe l'oeil' effect so fond of MMM.
Beautiful photos by Gavin Doyle

Jamaican Beauty Jeneil Williams

2011-12-05T18:49:00.002Z

Source:tomorrowstarted
The 21 yrs old model featured in Love ( last Spring/Summer 2010 Issue). She is sublime!
Photography by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott

Kateryna Liubchyk & Aine Striogaitė for No15 Magazine

2011-12-04T14:06:00.001Z

Check out my latest work here!

En silence ...

2011-12-01T01:22:00.000Z

So lovely... I really love Daga Ziober... she is different, she is beautiful.

THE Perfect Overcoat

2011-11-29T21:02:00.004Z

Source: Moda in Oct-Dec 86

Styled by Maria Ciulli- Photographed by Marco Lanza

(Pierre Manteau-Emiliana Dallari-Pierre Cardin-Sospetto-Armando Calo')

I'm looking for a warm/ cosy coat that will last me a lifetime but I want it to be specifically from the late 80's. It might take years to find the right one ... I can be so picky! I love these voluminous shapes, they look so comfy and somehow timeless.

Loving Daphne

2011-11-27T00:53:00.000Z

Source:jeffreycampbellblog

New shirt

2011-11-26T01:00:00.000Z

I got myself a new shirt from Zara. It's so Celine.

Margaux Lonnberg

2011-11-24T18:20:00.002Z

Source: Stylikeu
I have come across Margaux's blog a few times and what I like about her is that she is true to herself. Like her I believe that what someone may think is "their" style may only be a representation of what they have seen in magazines or influenced by celebrities.
To be your true "self" (style wise) is not as easy as it may sound.

Albany Strap Buckle Boots

2011-11-22T23:59:00.002Z

Source: Topshop

I really don't have time to go shopping these days and look around stores so I buy everything online.The good thing about Topshop online is that you can read reviews from customers that have purchased an item you'd like to buy. Buying shoes online is not very wise (if you haven't tried them on first) but if others have bought them and felt comfortable in them + rated the boots a 5 stars then I know that I'll be happy with them too.

I really like these ankle boots - not too high - not too low. Perfect!

2011-11-22T23:28:00.000Z

Source:theonestowatch
I just love this editorial done by Dudi Hasson and style by Limor Zohar.
The way the photos have been framed + the composition of the models on each photo + the easy going feeling.

Yohji Yamamoto

2011-11-20T15:47:00.000Z

Inside the mind of a Genius - so wise - so pure.

Inspired by...

2011-11-13T18:33:00.000Z

Source:Segue

Anything to do with white and decay. Sombre colours and tailored fit.

Today's photoshoot

2011-11-10T15:19:00.001Z

If I can't physically be present at a photoshoot I've organised, I'll be there through SKYPE "virtually" directing and see the ongoing process from time to time.
I love technology! you can be there without been there!?

Arena HOMME + A/W 2011-12

2011-11-06T00:49:00.002Z

Cosy night in reading Arena HOMME + Issue 36.
I really love the concept of mechanics they’ve set for this issue and the beautiful clean-cut-minimal-well thought of styling.
I find it less pressure to read men's magazine ;) and I love their low key interviews and the artists they feature.
+I'm falling for Robert Assmann from Ford Models Europe!

Bruno Pieters by Sybille Walter

2011-11-01T11:43:00.000Z

Source:weekday

The photography of Sybille Walter is so powerful. He has a distinct style that can be perceived throughout all his work. + I love the silhouette of this collection, I wouldn't mind wearing the menswear clothing :*

Gene Doe

2011-10-29T17:49:00.002+01:00

Source:Genedoe

These photos remind me of what Willy Vanderperre does for the campaigns of Jil Sander. These photos are subtle with a natural finish. What I like about them is that we don't see the exaggerated sophistication.

Simply white

2011-10-27T00:55:00.000+01:00

Source:tumblr

Sometimes images are better left unsaid...

2beMAG Issue 16

2011-10-17T20:17:00.000+01:00

Source: 2beMAG
You will find my latest work in this online publication. Check it out! ;)

Brutalism- Rogers Steven

2011-10-16T14:08:00.003+01:00

Source: my own

My favourite architectural movement has to be Brutalism.

Chamberlin Powell and Bon were architects from the Brutalism movement whom created the futuristic structure of this edifice. It rejoices me to pass by it and see how preserved and breathtaking it looks as many Brutalist buildings have been downgraded because of their poor maintenance.

It does slightly look like a prison from the inside due to its blocky and cement structure but the wide glass windows bring a sense of space.

Helmut Lang campaigns

2011-10-13T09:44:00.000+01:00

Source:thefashionspot

I really love the old Helmut Lang campaigns and I'm starting to appreciate more the work of Juergen Teller.

I like how most of his work are taken from spontaneous moments and his unique way to portray models in their true form of beauty. I like the fact that his photos are not perfectly polished and the simple 90's style textures of his published work.

Arizona and Daphne

2011-10-06T22:22:00.000+01:00

Source: selfservice
Photography by Alasdair McLellan and styling by Suzanne Koller

My favourites

... un peu de lecture, ça fait du bien ...

2011-10-02T23:14:00.000+01:00

Source: my own

Final year at university = to a lot of reading.

Arizona at Milan Fashion week

2011-09-27T16:46:00.000+01:00

Source: Courtesy of Nancy Ajei, my dear friend.

Jeinel Williams

2011-09-26T17:04:00.000+01:00

Source:imgtumble

So beautiful, I love her dark skin tone and her facial structure.

Happy birthday to my Muse

2011-09-24T01:30:00.000+01:00

Source: courtesy of Domenico Petralia

Model: Jacob Mason

Grey magazine issue 5

2011-09-21T12:24:00.000+01:00

Source:fashioncopius

I fell in love with Anais Pouliot and Codie Young, their innocent faces bring a different aesthetic to this editorial. When beauty is not lost to us and less "unrealistic" we appreciate more through simplicity, serenity and clarity.

Magazine browsing

2011-09-19T09:08:00.000+01:00

Looking for some inspiration to build an interesting concept for the next photoshoot.

Hair inspiration

2011-09-17T02:16:00.000+01:00

Source: Streetfsn

2011-09-15T23:32:00.000+01:00

Source: Neilbarrett

A year from today I met Aymelyne at the Neil Barett SS11 lookbook campaign. She is naturally beautiful and so down to earth.

Natalie Rotman for H&M

2011-09-15T11:29:00.000+01:00

She is really confident in the clothes that she wears. Her closet is a true reflection of who she is. Like her I totally believe that women shouldn't put limit on what they wear; day or night who cares as long as you look decent and feel good about yourself.

Thinking of black

2011-09-14T01:11:00.002+01:00

Source:graphickid

The weather in England can be quite depressing. Most of my wardrobe is black and I might just continue along that route.

Naomi for YSL FW2008

2011-09-11T01:04:00.000+01:00

Source:Londoneveningstandard

Dream hair.

"Femiman!

2011-09-09T23:40:00.001+01:00

Andrej Pejic by Fumi Nagasaka

2011-09-08T13:29:00.002+01:00

Source:Dazeddigital

Sometimes some of us forget how lucky we are. Check out the video and its meaning here.

Valentino FW10-11

2011-09-04T19:37:00.002+01:00

Source:Amagazine
Silk and lace through a mix of androgyny and sensuality.

Vivienne Westwood Gold Label

2011-09-03T00:35:00.001+01:00


Source:VivienneWestwood The photography was done by Juergen Teller in Kenya. I love how the crowd is staring in the background. I'd love to know what they are thinking...

Kateryna MP management Milan

2011-09-01T01:46:00.000+01:00

Source: my own

I fell in love with her and Russian dominatrix accent.

Kai Z Feng

2011-08-30T11:49:00.001+01:00

Source: Vman photography by Kai Z Feng

I love the composition of these men on this photo. The structure of the silhouette and combination of colours contrasting with the background tone. This is Just Perfection to my eyes.

Backstage at Valentino

2011-08-29T14:47:00.001+01:00

Source:blackfashion

Jourdan Dunn at Valentino couture. Simply beautiful.

Daphne Groeneveld by Peter Lindbergh

2011-08-28T20:24:00.001+01:00

Source:fashiongonerogue

There is always something more in his photos... it might be this cinematic feel or how he pictures moments differently.

Jacob Mason

2011-08-28T00:47:00.000+01:00

My latest work for 2bemag online magazine. Issue 14

Aine.S {IMG Milan}

2011-08-24T00:23:00.000+01:00

Source: my own

These past months have been full of castings! Aine was one of the girls that got my attention. She is really sweet and looks like a doll when all done up.

Jon Kortajarena

2011-08-18T20:21:00.000+01:00

There is something about him...

Lewis Baltz

2011-08-16T11:46:00.000+01:00

Simplicity and minimal urbanisation always catch my eye.

New York style

2011-08-09T10:48:00.000+01:00

Source:Le 21ieme arrondissement

I'm impressed by how some of these people make their own clothes and mix vintage clothing with designer brands. Men seem to be more extroverted, playful and experimental with what they wear. I really loved the composition of their outfit, especially the layering.

Scouting...

2011-08-05T16:47:00.000+01:00

Source: my own

Look at who I've found in my favourite Vintage shop!!! This is Simon, 24 yrs with gorgeous hair and skin. I cannot wait to work with him!

Prada's Fall campaign

2011-08-02T11:52:00.000+01:00

I really love the paleness of the models; it brings out such purity to the video's aesthetic.

Deserted City by Kim HØltermand

2011-08-01T21:07:00.001+01:00

This photo has been given me a great deal of inspiration lately. Something simply beautiful does a lot of roaming through my brain. It gets me to think "au-dela" of what it represents and actually is; what its meaning could be. I see so much more than a building or structure...

maybe I might just think too much.. but I guess all creative minds do.

Elite Models' Party

2011-07-30T08:17:00.001+01:00

Source: my own

Can you spot the male models from the latest shows and campaigns? ;)

Muta

2011-07-28T12:55:00.000+01:00

This short film shows wonderfully the Fall 2011 collection of Miu Miu. I personally love the abnormality of the video and how gestures and movements were beautifully accentuated. I appreciated that the focus was more on the garments rather than the models.

Givenchy Haute couture AW 11-12

2011-07-24T20:54:00.001+01:00

Source: Kasia Bobula

MMM Artisanal

2011-07-23T22:58:00.001+01:00

Source: Kasia Bobula

Grandiose...

Louis Vuitton A/W11 Campaign

2011-06-24T06:19:00.001+01:00

So Luxurious!

Boys in the Band - Spiga2 Milano

2011-06-23T09:59:00.001+01:00

Source: photos by me

Just one of those boutique parties where you can relax, listen to some good music, let the garçon fill up your glass of champagne whilst gossiping to your best mate and overhearing the conversation between Stefano and Domenico.

Versace for H&M

2011-06-22T11:18:00.001+01:00

After Karl Lagerfeld, Stella McCartney, Comme des Garçons, Jimmi Choo and Lanvin I cannot await for Versace!

Take a look at the preview of the collection here!

Givenchy Resort 2012

2011-06-15T14:14:00.000+01:00

Source:style.com - collage by me

This Resort collection by Ricardo Tisci is a pure pleasure. I love the cropped knitwear tops that adds a body hugging figure to the silhouette. The manipulation and placements of prints creates a strong impact in conjunction of the colour combination of each garments. This is truly my favourite collection; from the models used to the lookbook style...

Lumière chaude

2011-06-06T21:51:00.000+01:00

Source:photo by me
Yesterday I was in studio directing the photoshoot of the graduate collection of Vera Vianello and Sara Bucci. The photographer and I put together a young production team to create a lookbook, backstage video and a video presentation of the collection. It was wonderful to work with such skilled and professional individuals.

Morton

2011-06-02T13:08:00.000+01:00

Source: DB

I have seen this model many times in castings. He has this particular look, very guy next door. If you passed him in the street you probably wouldn't know that he's a model. Nethertheless he's quite special...

Topshop Summer 2011

2011-05-13T20:52:00.002+01:00

Magnum by Karl Lagerfeld

2011-05-09T09:22:00.000+01:00