I agree, that picture...though nothing photographically new or groundreaking...is a gorgeous picture. I had it plastered on my wall for monthskimair said:she wasn't criticizing...the link doesn't work for me either. it says "too many redirects..."
anyhow, i went directly to bwgreyscale and i liked this ed too...the pic of eugenia in gucci is stunning. i've seen waaaaaaayyyyy worse eds that this in marie claire or elle.

. I don't think they had that "Venus in fur" theme when they were shooting for that particular editorial. Steven Meisel was probably looking for a sensual and sexual appeal in the models and
Eugenia Volodina
definitely had it both! if there's anything to blame, just blame the editor of that editorial for a sleezy headline. (try "lady with a mole" for another "effective headline
) The "Shape of Things" Editorial has been reprinted in Australian Vogue, i guess that proves it success.