Marie-Amélie Sauvé - Stylist

[sj08]

This is a quick profile I wrote in about ten minutes for a friends blog.. thought I might share.

It was always about fashion for French editor, stylist and it-girl Marie-Amélie Sauvé. She started her journey as an fashion intern and is now one of the most respected and coveted stylists in the business. A frequent contributor at magazines such as Vogue Nippon, Vogue Italia, Vanity Fair, Another Magazine and the New York Times, she is best known for her work at Vogue Paris and her close relationship with Balenciaga designer Nicolas Ghesquière.
She began working with Carine Roitfeld of Vogue Paris at the very beginning in 2001 and her signature style and aesthetic has been inherently embedded in the magazine ever since. She calls it "abstract sexy" and a keen eye can recognize her work from the styling alone. She frequently uses one item, usually an accessory, to tie a story together and will use it in each frame. She believes that this "adds a twist to the story and gives a strong, concise message."
She was introduced to Nicolas Ghesquière by Lionel Vermeil in the mid-1990s and they have been close ever since. Now, their relationship spans from full studio meetings at Balenciaga to a weekly trip to the Ritz health club for a workout (on the Stairmaster) and brunch. She admits to almost always wearing Balenciaga but the only garment she will stray for is swimwear. "I wear mostly Balenciaga, but he (Nicolas) doesn't make many bathing suits, and I love bathing suits."
She was the driving force behind the GAP European collection and was credited with landing model Coco Rochas and Chanel muse and style icon Amanda Harlech for the campaign. She also styled the iconic Pirelli Calendar in 2008 and has recently signed on as a contributor for interview magazine.
Some things that you might not know about Marie-Amélie are that she almost always wears Route du Thé Barneys perfume, and she loves American Vogue. "I read all the stories; I love the fitness, and society articles. It's the only magazine where I read the stories and look at the fashion."

 

[j'adorekapusta]

sj08, i love it. thank you for sharing.

 

[Diorette]

Vogue US August 2008

On The Edge
Photographed by Patrick Demarchelier
Styled by Marie-Amélie Sauvé
Model:Raquel (as Marie-Amélie Sauvé)


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[zuzulemon]

^ I love the black and white shots!

 

[*Kristina*]

I really like the editorial in post #96- #97! The styling is so sharp and I really like the shapes the clothing creates.

 

[Diorette]

Vogue Paris August 2008 (HQs)

4. Reality Show
Photographed by Craig McDean
Styled by Marie-Amélie Sauvé
(Part 1)



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[Diorette]

Vogue Paris August 2008 (HQs)

4. Reality Show
Photographed by Craig McDean
Styled by Marie-Amélie Sauvé
(Part 2)



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[kasper!]

New York Times Style Magazine 06FW

Ph: Nathaniel Goldberg
Model: well..everybody knows..jumping caroline

she used the same shoe in every pic




my snap

 

[kasper!]

New York Times Style Magazine 07FW
Ph:Willy Vanderperre
Model:Irina K

her styling totally outshine willy's minimalism photography...



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[MissMagAddict]

AN ATTITUDE
Vogue Italia December 2005
Model: Gemma Ward
Hair: Julien d'Ys
Makeup: Stéphane Marais
Stylist: Marie-Amélie Sauvé
Photographer: Paolo Roversi






source | ilovegemmaward via Faith Akiyama

 

[MissMagAddict]

NEXT SHAPE
Vogue Italia March 2008
Models: Egle Tvirbutaite, Anabela Belikova, Caroline Pantoliano, Edita Vilkeviciute & Ali Stephens
Hair: Guido
Makeup: Hannah Murray
Stylist: Marie-Amélie Sauvé
Photographer: David Sims




source | scanned by Diciassette @ bwgreyscale

 

[JessicaYorkin]

I LOVE that next shape; always will adore those Balenciaga sculpted dresses. To die for!

 

[Alien Sex Friend]

Another magazine # 15
photo by Craig McDean
styling: Marie Amelie Sauve
models: Guinevere Van Seenus, Missy Rayder, Kinga Rajzak, Jessica Stam, Taryn Davidson, Suvi Koponen, Amanda Laine, Han Jin, Tasha Teliberg, Bridget Hall, Siri Tollerod







anothermag​

 

[kasper!]

Vogue US 2008 October
Natural High
Photographer:Steven Meisel
Models:Coco Rocha,Anna Maria Jagodzinska,Lily Donaldson,Caroline Trentini




source: VampireHorde's scans via bellazon

 

[kasper!]

i just hope she can spare some time to do a vogue italia cover & editorial with mr meisel....working for the dull vogue us,even with meisel,is kinda waste of talent..you know..they'are fashion photography geniuses...

 

[BerlinRocks]

^i don't know if it's a waste of time ....
not sure. i think it's good. hasn't she already done sthg for vogue us? a spread with carmen k. and for balenciaga ?

anyway ... wanted to quote this information, too :

Marie Amelie came from Vogue Paris to work on US Vogue until the end of the year so a more European influence is expected...

duttyrock112

 

[Meg]

Love the shots with Gemma....almost like old victorian/russian portraits....

 

[Sophia.]

Her styling is absolutely immaculate! I'm becoming a huge fan... can't wait to see more!

 

[RachelleChar]

i love that reality show spread with sasha

 

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Name//Marie-Amélie Sauvé Occupation//Stylist/Fashion editor, Paris Vogue Where//Marc Jacobs Wearing//Balenciaga

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