The model on Double Agent is Nadja Bender and it's a reprint from Vogue Paris. What a disappointing and very underwhelming issue, I've expected a lot more especially since the stunning debut of the new editor. The fact that they got Lana Del Rey and they did this atrocity is unacceptable.
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kate moss • lara stone • saskia de brauw
arthur gosse • benjamin eidem • clément chabernaud • simone nobili
A Star is Torn Singer Lana Del Rey has turned a misspent youth into a chronicle of love and lust, and is now on the cusp of a new direction. M. Lana Del Rey Ph. Nicole Bentley F'Ed. Christine Centenera Hair. Anna Cofone Make-up. Pamela Cochrane Manicure. Mandi Levanah
10 pages
(Cover/main editorial + article - shot in Sydney whilst Lana was touring; a really stunning, subtle, vintage-esque, old-school librarian setting. Beautiful in real life, and Lana looks really delicate and soft rather than the focus always being on her lips.)
Sweet Serenade Raw talent, sublime vocals and a certain magic have seen these young songstresses take a strong hold on Australia's musical landscape. M. Kimbra, Emma Louise, Megan Washington, Julia Stone, Jessica Mauboy, Sarah Blasko, Lisa Mitchell, Emma Birdsall, Ladyhawke & Sarah De Bono Ph. Derek Henderson F'Ed. Christine Centenera Hair. Alan White Make-up. Victoria Baron
20 pages
(Shots of Australia's most promising female musicians; ties in with this year's FNO theme of 'Vogue meets music'. Also includes a mini interview of each artist.)
Generation Now Each of these local design stars is storming the global fashion scene in his own unique way. M. Josh Goot, Christopher Esber, Dion Lee & Montana Cox/Chic Management Ph. Pierre Toussaint F'Ed. Christine Centenera Hair. Stephanie Farouze Make-up. Damian Garozzo
6 pages
(Article/profile of Australia's most promising designers, with an ed of Montana modelling their looks. Shot in Paris)
Escape Capsule Take your spring wardrobe from city to surf with resort looks made for a moment in the sun. M. Heidi Mount/Marilyn Ph. Gregory Harris F'Ed. Stevie Dance Hair. Tamara McNaughton Make-up. Karan Franjola
8 pages
(Cool resort pieces, shot in Montauk, NY)
Beauty Queen - makeup artist, Lisa Eldridge interview/article/editorial of Lisa in her London home.
An affair to remember - an article on Anna Piaggi's visit to Australia, and her friendship with Vern Lambert.
Making Tracks - Article on Lily Kwong's recent trip to Shanghai for the LV presentation, shot by Candice Lake.
The heist - article on the friendship/work between Helmut Newton and Maggie Tabberer.
Also includes a mini Matches supplement.
Double Agent - Nadja Bender's Vogue Paris editorial reprint.