The Gentlewoman S/S 2016 : Kirsten Dunst by Alasdair McLellan

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Rianne Van Rompaey by Karim Sadli (preview)


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[lewak]

Looks like a mid-market look book

 

[HeatherAnne]

Oh damn, I thought the cover was boring, that predictable Sadli editorial just put me in a coma.

 

[style_expert]

This magazine started out so well and certainly presented unexpected cover subjects and refreshing content. But now we've had Beyonce, Adele, Lea Seydoux, who all have been featured in many fashion magazines before. I wish they would make more daring choices, like they did with Angela Lansbury, Olivia Williams, Robyn.

The Rianne editorial looks like something I have seen many times before as well.

 

[t-rex]

I think The Gentlewoman intends to be very straightforward with their fashion eds - by straightforward I mean that they do not use couture or otherwise over-the-top fashion and styling, or trippy/romantic photography. That's Another magazine's thing, maybe LOVE and ID's. I don't think they want to be "new" and "fresh" in that sense, but rather cater to the woman who wants to see clothes in a clear, straightforward, and non-sexualized manner. Their staple photographers of Sadli, Zoe Ghertner, and Thomas Lohr, for example, all embody that seemingly simple but precise approach.

You know what to expect from The Gentlewoman, and they do it really well. I see a lot of precision and thought in most of their editorials, including those above photos by Sadli. Timeless and well-aging.

 

[HeatherAnne]

This magazine started out so well and certainly presented unexpected cover subjects and refreshing content. But now we've had Beyonce, Adele, Lea Seydoux, who all have been featured in many fashion magazines before. I wish they would make more daring choices, like they did with Angela Lansbury, Olivia Williams, Robyn.

Exactly we don't need another T Magazine or Wall Street Journal Mag... etc... The Gentlewoman used to be bolder.

 

[Phuel]

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I think The Gentlewoman intends to be very straightforward with their fashion eds - by straightforward I mean that they do not use couture or otherwise over-the-top fashion and styling, or trippy/romantic photography. That's Another magazine's thing, maybe LOVE and ID's. I don't think they want to be "new" and "fresh" in that sense, but rather cater to the woman who wants to see clothes in a clear, straightforward, and non-sexualized manner. Their staple photographers of Sadli, Zoe Ghertner, and Thomas Lohr, for example, all embody that seemingly simple but precise approach.

You know what to expect from The Gentlewoman, and they do it really well. I see a lot of precision and thought in most of their editorials, including those above photos by Sadli. Timeless and well-aging.

So it's essentially a department store flyer with expensive high fashions in B&W images LOL

 

[Xone]

I think The Gentlewoman intends to be very straightforward with their fashion eds - by straightforward I mean that they do not use couture or otherwise over-the-top fashion and styling, or trippy/romantic photography. That's Another magazine's thing, maybe LOVE and ID's. I don't think they want to be "new" and "fresh" in that sense, but rather cater to the woman who wants to see clothes in a clear, straightforward, and non-sexualized manner. Their staple photographers of Sadli, Zoe Ghertner, and Thomas Lohr, for example, all embody that seemingly simple but precise approach.

You know what to expect from The Gentlewoman, and they do it really well. I see a lot of precision and thought in most of their editorials, including those above photos by Sadli. Timeless and well-aging.

Exactly,i agree with you. A very simple approach. People need to read interview with EIC Penny Martin.

 

[HeatherAnne]

Nobody's criticizing their minimalism...

 

[t-rex]

I'd love to know what mid-market look books and flyers have photography like Sadli's! (Although, I do wish the hair and makeup would vary in his work - his model's hair is always strongly pulled back.)

Photographer: Mark Peckmezian
Stylist: Charlotte Collet
Casting: Ben Grimes
Hair: Christian Eberhard
Makeup: Anthony Preel
Model: Rose van Bosstraeten


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[lewak]

Since you apparently don't want to see "couture" (ie fashion at its finest, well-crafted by incredibly skilled artisans) then I guess you're the expert on mid-market lookbooks rexy..... I will spend my Sunday looking for signs of genius in these generic Karim Sadli photographs.....

 

[Benn98]

Well, I like the last edit, lol. Actually, the last shot in that editorial would've made a splendid cover for them. I find their covers so utterly boring. Always portrait shots, I'd rather spend my money on Purple Fashion.

 

[t-rex]

Since you apparently don't want to see "couture" (ie fashion at its finest, well-crafted by incredibly skilled artisans) then I guess you're the expert on mid-market lookbooks rexy..... I will spend my Sunday looking for signs of genius in these generic Karim Sadli photographs.....

I don't mind seeing couture, I simply said it's not The Gentlewoman's thing as they use more practical clothing in their styling. May your Sunday ad browsing be a calming exercise.

 

[Royal-Galliano]

^ i agree with you, t-rex!

and so far the previews leave me pretty disappointed.

 

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I'm disappointed to see the uber-boring-blonde-white-teen Jean Campbell, and the model in "Signs" looks like she falls into that category as well. At least use models who don't look like high schoolers

 

[MulletProof]

I've never bought The Gentlewoman, I don't like the experience whenever I flip through it ... it's a bit too serious and.. soft?, I don't know how to even explain, I never related to this version femininity.

There's always a first time though and I will 100% rush to get this... mostly the interviews, and also Borthwick's story.. I wonder if he's ever made short films, his editorials always feel a bit like it.