At first, I was a bit perplexed by the whole Lara as Gloria Vanderbilt concept, but it reeally shines through in her edit. The photos almost look like vintage out-takes of Gloria herself lounging around her grand NY abode. Lara is stunning in every single shot. Also, I love how the lighting reflects the clothes. There is a very warm atmospheric tone that is juxtaposed with a very harsh white light at times. This effect is also seen in the styling: white lace mixed with neutral, earthy tweeds and wools. Also, for some reason, this edit reminds me of Sorrenti's spread with Eniko in the August issue of
VI.
Sasha's edit is SOOOO genuine and authentic! I think Sasha can enact ANYONE. She is probably the best "character model" working today. I still don't see Liza though. This is Edie Sedgwick pure and simple. The dangerous decadence, the child-like charm, the tragic expressions, the ELECTRICITY! Sasha IS Edie!
Raquel's portrayal of Debbie Harry is QUITE convincing, especially the shot of her with the blown out hair and the black Ray-Bans. My only qualm is with the styling-- it is a bit underwhelming. I think Jane could have went further. That certain New Wave glam and excess which Debbie Harry so perfectly embodied is missing. But the photos are wonderful regardless.
"Diane K." is FANTASTIC, a total styling tour de force! Anastasia NAILED the whole look! And Anna J. plays Miss Keaton quite well, considering the context we are used to seeing her in!
I really like the Sorrenti/Alt/Poly edit, but I think someone needed to double-check the reference before the issue went to print. This is not Brigitte Bardot AT ALL! Apparently someone confused BB with Verushka, that OTHER Sixties sex symbol. The African brush, the YSL Saharienne styling, the sultry, gazelle-like modeling, everything about this spread SHRIEKS Verushka, more specifically that infamous shot of her holding a musket! If only they would have re-entitled the edit, this would have made a flawless Verushka/YSL homage!
Tao Okamoto as Tina Chow are probably some of the most outstanding photos in the whole issue. Tao is just brilliant! A fragile, sad, flawless, gorgeous, mysterious porcelain doll!
And the Amanda Lear En Vogue is just great! I love the first shot with the fur jacket! Pure Seventies Disco Debauchery!
Overall, this is a FABULOUS issue of
Vogue Paris. Can't wait to get my paws on it! I'm nearly salivating
!
