Senorita Chanel!

I always love all things Chanel and the new campaign is no exception to that! The barnyard romp from the Spring/Summer show in Paris has been taken to Buenos Aires in Argentina for a romantic and sensual campaign. The couple on the staircase set a mysterious story and the clothes look beautiful in the setting. Karl Lagerfeld chose models Baptiste Giabiconi and Freja Beha to feature and both look great, suiting the Spanish theme perfectly. The neutral colours and detailed garments make a great advert. Alongside this image is another romanticised shot with supermodel Claudia Schiffer, she looks very sophisticated in a large hat and an infamous quilted Chanel bag.

Kathryn x

Spring Campaign previews!

It is an exciting time in the World of fashion as Spring/Summer 2010 campaigns continue to be released, offering exciting visuals and themes. Following news that the young Georgia Jagger would be shot for Versace, we can now see her in action...

She looks great posing seductively in a brightly printed retro inspired dress.

We can also take a look at the new Yves Saint Laurent campaign featuring model Natalia Vodianova, the campaign uses a strong and sophisticated silouhette which appears to have some retro inspiration. The campaign projects the YSL image but I don't think it is as strong as some of the Spring campaigns I have seen.

Take a look for yourself...

Kathryn x

Givenchy Spring/Summer 2010

Givenchy have chosen models Natalia Vodianova and Mariacarla Boscono to feature in their Spring/Summer 2010 campaign. The feature alongside male models including Simon Nessman. The campaign was shot by photographers Mert and Marcus and shows a tangle of models in the geometric and Arabic inspired ready to wear collection. Riccardo Tisci continues themes from his previous campaigns with energetic and strong silhouettes.

Kathryn x

Lanvin new advert - artwork or plain feaky?

Lanvin have released images from their new Spring/Summer 2010 campaign and one of the themes for menswear is slightly freaky to say the least! It features a male model kissing a female model, fairly normal in fashion advertising. However the female model is naked but her full body is painted to look like she has no skin! I know designers are promoting the underwear as outerwear look but this is a bit far...Alber Elbaz has a track record for producing different campaigns and he certainly wasn't willing to challenge this! I do like that womens wear campaign though, featuring Jamie Bochert which features the model in structured dresses and some backbreaking positions.

Kathryn x

Taylor Momsen for New Look

Rumours has it that the 16 year old Gossip Girl actress will appear as the new face for high street favourite New Look. Her cool rock chick style will be perfect for the youthful brand and she will be following other sassy starlets such as Alexa Chung and Peaches Geldof. I will be looking out to see whether the rumours are true and can't wait to see the campaign!

Kathryn x

Who's that girl...Madonna gets 'practical' in new Dolce and Gabbana campaign

Images from the new Dolce and Gabbana Spring/Summer 2010 campaign featuring Madonna have been released in Italian Vanity Fair. The fashion brand known for their humerous and quirky ads have continued this approach by shooting Madonna in 'practical' scenes. The images take inspiration from an olden days black and white film style, the designers say: "it isn't unlike a film from the days of Italian Neorealism." "Madonna herself recalls the strong, raw sensuality of the iconic actress Anna Magnani — showcasing when soft sensuality meets bold authenticity." The campaign portrays the star washing dishes and eating pasta with her fingers, things many of us could never imagine her doing! She is almost unrecognisable in some of the images, shot by photographer Steven Klein, but I think it is a good look for her. She looks a lot more natural and feminine and the old fashioned settings give a much more personal feeling.

Kathryn x

MAC's Gaga Campaign

Cosmetic brand MAC have released their new Viva Glam campaign which features pop princess Lady Gaga and Cyndi Lauper! The Viva Glam campaign raises money for the MAC AIDS fund and has previously been fronted by Christina Aguilera, Missy Elliot, Fergie plus many more. The latest campaign is called 'From our Lips' and introduces two new products, the Viva Glam Cyndi Lipstick and Viva Glam Gaga Lipstick and will launch in March 2010. The campaign images are very flamboyant and playful, showing off mad make up and mad costumes...looks like Lady Gaga was the perfect choice to front the brand! They certainly fit in with MAC's aesthetic who are known for their innovative collaborations and colour cosmetics.

Kathryn x

Twilight Star the new face of Armani?

Rumour has it that Twilight actor Taylor Lautner will front the new campaign for Armani fragrance and Armani Exchange...nothing has been confirmed as yet but I can't wait to find out whether it's true! The American actor is only 17 but already a global pin-up and definitely has the body for an Armani campaign. Lautner had to bulk up for his role in the latest film of the Twilight Saga, New Moon and apparently it has paid off with a deal rumoured to be worth millions. It will be tough following in David Beckhams' footsteps but for now we will have to wait and see.

Kathryn x

Louis Vuitton images released

Rumours of Lara Stone fronting the Spring/Summer 2010 campaign for Louis Vuittin have been confirmed and the new images have been released. They feature the model sprawled out in grass and foliage with her Louis Vuitton bag lay lovingly next to her. Stone wears the military traveller inspired clothes from the Spring/Summer ready to wear collection. I like the new pictures and think the relaxed county theme is great, but at the same time very sexy. Personally I prefer them to the previous campaigns featuring Madonna!

Kathryn x

Daphne Guiness's makeover for Akris

Luxury Swiss label Akris signed style icon Daphne Guinness to be the face of their first ever handbag collection and have given her a completely new look. Guinness is notoriously recognised for her striking blonde hair but is shot sporting a very short black bob! She looks almost unrecognisable in the mysterious photographs...but still extremely glamorous. Designer Albert Kriemler for Akris choose Guinness for the depth she adds, saying she "emanates a sense of mystery and aristocracy".

The campaign, which will be launched in February was shot by photographer Steven Meisel who has shot Akris campaigns for the last 15 years.

Kathryn x

Sonia Rykiel for H&M

Following the storming success of their collaboration with Jimmy Choo last month, H&M are preparing to launch their next collection with French lingerie brand Sonia Rykiel. After having clothing and footwear collaborations the Swedish high street store are to turn their concentration to lingerie, nightwear and accessories for this special range. The collection features 70 beautiful pieces and is to launch this Saturday...just in time for the festive season!

We have all seen from the Spring/Summer 2010 shows that underwear as outerwear is a big look thanks to designers including Dolce and Gabanna and this collection will provide some perfect additions to this. The collection was launched in style with a dramatic show at the Grand Palais in Paris, featuring silk...satin...and models on swings!

The collection hasn't even been launched yet but Rykiel has signed up to produce a knitwear range for H&M next year...they obviously know that any collaboration they feature is going to be a good one.

Kathryn x