Posted 19 days ago. on May 7, 2012 by Joanna

The Narcissist – After a striking cover image, Numero #133 follows up with an equally stunning main editorial lensed by Sebastian Kim and starring leading model Zuzanna Bijoch. Playing the role of vain vixen, Zuzanna wears a wardrobe of all white looks styled by fashion editor Charles Varenne which feature the designs of Alexander McQueen, Dior, Chanel, Givenchy and others. On beauty are hair stylist Diego Da Silva and makeup artist Maud Laceppe with sleek tresses and flawless makeup.
Posted 29 days ago. on April 27, 2012 by Joanna

Summer Shine – Zuzanna Bijoch shines in a bejeweled Dolce & Gabbana dress for the May cover of Numéro, shot by Sebastian Kim.
Posted 2 months, 25 days ago. on March 2, 2012 by Joanna

Isabel Marant’s Western Fall – Not a label known for following trends, the fall 2012 collection from Isabel Marant let its carefree spirit fly with the designer’s latest presentation shown during Paris Fashion Week. Inspired by southwestern style and cowgirls, autumn embraced feminine ruffles, floral detailing, casual denim and leather. Fringe and metallic accents brought an authentic touch to the well-tread theme. A muted color palette with pops of scarlet, electric blue and pink grounded the new season with a modern take on old west style.
Posted 2 months, 25 days ago. on March 2, 2012 by Joanna

Dior’s Classic Fall – Bill Gaytten looked towards the archives for inspiration with his second mainline collection for Dior’s fall 2012 presentation. With still no official word on a permanent creative director, the new season showcased demure forties and fifties inspired silhouettes in a muted color palette of taupe, black and burgundy. Despite the lack of Galliano opulence, Gaytten offered a lovely refinement for the autumn season with ballerina inspired shapes. Cinched jackets, pleated skirts and jewelry style embellishments dominate the Dior woman’s wardrobe for autumn.
Posted 2 months, 26 days ago. on March 1, 2012 by Joanna

Ricci’s Dark Elegance – For fall 2012, Nina Ricci creative director Peter Copping delivered dark elegance with an autumn color palette of inky black, plum, burgundy and ash grey dominating the runway. Despite the gothic colors, the Ricci woman was still her ladylike self with fur embellished gloves, hourglass silhouettes and modest hemlines. Lush wool coats were matched with sheer chiffon pieces and heavy knits. Using a mix of the classic and the modern, Copping managed to give the signature Ricci sophistication a slight edge for the upcoming autumn.
Posted 2 months, 26 days ago. on March 1, 2012 by Joanna

Balmain’s Bejeweled Fall – Marking his second season as creative director of Balmain, French designer Olivier Rousteing look towards Fabergé eggs gave to Elizabeth Taylor as inspiration for the label’s fall 2012 collection. Balmain’s signature military inspired jackets took an elegant turn in the form of pearl and gem adorned skin-tight dresses, outerwear and velvet pants. Strong shoulders brought an androgynous edge to the ultra-sexy silhouettes in neutral hues of black, nude and mint green. Despite the classic reference, Rousteing still kept Balmain’s modern edge for the upcoming autumn with razor sharp precision.