Diane von Furstenberg S/S 08 & F/W 08.09 : Natalia Vodianova by François-Marie Banier

[BerlinRocks]

these are really interesting....
art and fashion are truly becoming lovers.... I'm not sure this will sell but as this is not the aim.....
and I didn't know this artist....
http://www.fmbanier.com/

thanks faith and mma for posting and scanning.....

[unipine]

my scans, Vogue US March 2008

[nastassia]

New pics !
First one originally posted in Natalia's thread, and last two from bwgreyscale

[Milho]

Originally Posted by iggy190cm

Its creative but it doesnt sell

ditto. beautiful and eye catching, but I can't see the exact looks of the cloths
it looks like a Natalia's solo editorials more than an official ads campaign

[nastassia]

New pics, from bwgreyscale

[nastassia]

Vive la Vie
by François-Marie Banier
Steidl & Partners

With his unique talent of capturing emotions using lenses, colours and words, artist François-Marie Banier inspires both his subjects and viewers to “conquérir le rêve” (conquer the dream). Vive la Vie is an intimate monograph resulting from a collaboration between Banier and fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg. Based on a series of sessions arranged by von Furstenberg with model Natalia Vodianova, the images are layered with visual and emotional complexity. By combining his various skills photography, painting and writing— into individual artworks, François-Marie Banier creates narratives that compel both the eye and the mind. Vodianova exposes her true, unmasked self, creating a blank canvas upon which raw womanhood is revealed, far from the stereotypes of fashion photography.

from steidlville.com

You know about the DVF ad campaign with Francois-Marie Banier and Natalia Vodianova, but did you know that Steidl just released a book featuring outtakes from the Francois-Marie’s work? Vive La Vie is an intimate monograph that chronicles the unique relationship that was forged between Diane, Francois-Marie and Natalia during their time together. The resulting photos/paintings/writings are layered with both emotional and artistic complexity.

Produced by Steidl, the limited edition book is now available for purchase at all DVF shops. And at only $50 a book, it’s an affordable and beautiful way to own your very own piece of this creative collaboration.

from inside.dvf.com

I just bought the book, and it is absolutely amazing !