my review
cover: charlize theron in dior haute couture or lacroix haute couture by peter lindbergh
noteworthy ads:
calvin klein underwear 2 pg. (natalia)
etro 2 pg. (polina k.)
anna molinari 2 pg. (bianca)
h. stern 4 pg. (kate moss)
kenneth cole reaction 2 pg. (romina)
valentino 1 pg. (eugenia, close up w/bag)
omega 4 pg. (cindy crawford, pierce brosnan)
dior 1 pg. back cover (kate with croc tie dyed bag)
eds:
"Charlize Theron in the best of Couture" by peter lindbergh. pics are basically the same as the cover: white backdrop. she wears:
armani prive, valentino, chanel
givenchy, gaultier, dior
"new basics in black and white" by greg kadel. inguna channels twiggy and edie segewick in this mod story set on a grey background. she isn't one of my favorites (she seems to be a bit of a one trick pony), but if you are a fan, you'll love these pics.
"what to wear now" by anthony ward. ward picks a new blonde muse this time around, and it's julia stegner. she looks absolutely stunning in this pics: some smiling, one great close up, but all attitude.
"what's new for you" by ralph gibson. alyssa miller in the newest looks from resort.
"back to the future" by peter lindbergh. interview with nicolas ghesquiere featuring pics of his muse maggie cheung. great 50-60s futuristic theme goes wonderfully with the clothes. also has a visual timeline of balenciaga from 1938 to now.
"fall's most wanted jewelry" by hiro. iman is better than ever in this story...her luscious skin and sable eyes are a great backdrop for this ed.
also:
a fashionable life: anna molinari
my best beauty secrets by jennifer lopez
"how to stand out in a sea of black" by padma lakashimi
"chic and easy styling tips" 2 good shots of caroline winberg; how to dress classic (brana wolf), avant garde (melanie ward), sporty (jenny captain) and romantic
fabulous at every age: the coat
the season of the boot: the best ones in lace up, stacked, flat, slouchy, evening, textured and colored.
"stella mccartney's superchic staples" a preview of her line with h&m
verdict: some good articles and eds, my only dud was the inguna piece, but the others are great considering october is usually a down month for mags. i haven't seen the october vogue yet, so i can't compare, but i have to give this issue 3 out 5.