Allure March 2018 : Lupita Nyong’o by Patrick Demarchelier

[TheVeed]

Allure, of all magazines, has REALLY been bringing it! I even follow them on social media now, feels like they're the new Teen Vogue aka.. the magazine I wanna read.

 

[GivenchyHomme]

I don't like it. She looks like a little girl. She needed a winged eye or a brighter lip or, something. It's too pedestrian looking.

 

[ellastica]

Why does Lupita's skin look more grey, cool toned in one image then in the very next frame, orange-y for instance, in the cover/editorial photo?

The editorial images are weak. The photo editing is inconsistent. There's no energy, emotion or joy coming from this actress. I don't get the impression even Luptita thinks she looks good.

And how or why did that striped dress shot even make it to print?

Editors need to stop re-designing or "refreshing" their editorial layouts and focus on learning to identify meaningful imagery. That is what sets the legendary oft reference magazines of yesteryear apart from the instagram educated, blink of an eye, attention span, mind set of today's editorial teams.

 

[axiomatic]

Only 120 pages..

"The Long of It"
M: Yuka Mannami, Wataru Shimosato
P: Nadine Ijewere
S: Coquito Cassibba

"Hairloom Textures"
M: Tsiu-Kim Bagan, Jenella Powell, Toni Bagley, Scarleth Castillo, child models
S: Stella Greenspan
P: Vicki King

 

[Deleted member 45369]

Are you sure it’s only 120 pages? Can you double check. This is the March issue.

 

[June]

It's sad but true, 120 pages.

 

[Zorka]

It's sad but true, 120 pages.

Yeah, 120 pages overall, and for someone who is not into braids or unnaturally long hair (or, should I say, hair extensions! ), this is gonna be one helluva boring issue.

A few BTS:



Allure Digital Edition

 

[Zorka]

HAIRLOOM TEXTURES
Photographer: Vicki King
Stylist: Stella Greenspan
Hair: Tina Outen
Make-Up: Lucy Bridge
Models: Tsiu-Kim Bagan, Christina, Isabella, Francesca, Jenella Powell, Toni Bagley, Elizabeth & Scarleth Castillo



Allure Digital Edition

 

[Zorka]

THE LONG OF IT
Photographer: Nadine Ijewere
Stylist: Coquito Cassibba
Hair: David Colvin
Make-Up: Courtney Perkins
Models: Yuka Mannami & Wataru Shimosato



Allure Digital Edition

 

[tigerrouge]

Ah yes, I seem to remember reading in a previous editor's letter that they were going to focus on certain themes in each issue, and this must be a 'hair' issue.

I find hair to be a fascinating topic, it's all about identity and self-expression, as well as the technical aspect of trying to work with what nature gave you, so I'm looking forward to seeing what they've covered.

 

[TheVeed]

I have never in my life purchased an issue of Allure. But I'm actually really looking forward to this one.

 

[tigerrouge]

I'm flicking through this online (zinio)... in the adverts, there's an atrocious shot of Katy Perry for Cover Girl, but also a Maybelline ad where Jourdan looks like Sade.

This issue is pretty much focused on written content, and by that, I mean short first-person opinions or two-page pieces on a certain topic. The longest article - about braids - is spaced out with a lot of shots, making it all very easy to read. The two fashion shoots appear at the very end of the issue, almost like an afterthought, and mark the only moment when east asian hair is briefly mentioned.

I don't think I'd buy it - not enough imagery - but I did enjoy reading it online. Through the legitimate source of my local library.

 

[Benn98]

God, what a snoozefest. I mean I'm sure the reason we are seeing Lupita (the most basic of actresses who simply doesn't have a career to back up all the fashion press she's getting) booking her first Allure cover is all due to Anna Wintour's machinations. And the month before this one it was Dakota Johnson, so yeah - Anna's consultancy in full force!

But all that and the pervert photographer aside, it still comes up short, but it wasn't developed for me, so it's fine. The Yuka Mannami edit is the only redeeming aspect so far, but I'm afraid it's not enough to warrant a purchase. Will be avoiding this like the plague.

 

[Bertrando3]

But all that and the pervert photographer aside, it still comes up short, but it wasn't developed for me, so it's fine.

I´m so so so shocked that Patrick Demarchelier has been accused like Mario Testino, Bruce Weber etc. Have ALL the major photographers done ``it´´ ???