from fashionweekdaily.com
French Vogue Meets China
October issue takes you to Shanghai
Saturday, September 10, 2005
(NEW YORK) After a stellar issue edited by Sofia Coppola, The Daily has learned that Kate Moss will be the focus of this December’s issue of French Vogue, which traditionally enlists the creative touch of a famous fashion icon. “Kate is very special and magical,” said a Chanel-clad editor in chief Carine Roitfeld at the Tommy Hilfiger 20th anniversary show Friday night. “With Kate you never know what will happen. It’s a bit too early to talk about details, though; I’m very superstitious.”
While you’ll have to wait until late November to catch Ms. Moss in all her glory, in a bit of role reversal, the October issue of French Vogue embraces an Asian theme and will feature Gemma Ward alongside an Asian model. Roitfeld was a contributing editor to the launch issue of Vogue China, where she styled the cover which was photographed by Patrick Demarchelier. For authenticity, the accompanying fashion story was captured in Shanghai.
JIM SHI