While i am a lover of all things Vogue, The
American edition of the magazine is not my
preferred choice when it comes to reading up on the latest trends. I find the magazine backs up Vogue's
stereotypical image as being pretentious and out of touch, because who really wants to read about
Andre Leon Talley's dalliances with
Manhattan's upper
elite over cocktails at Butter, when there are a lot more
important and interesting topics dealt with in other fashion
publications. Even when it comes to fashion, its
editorials compared with the likes of Vogue
Paris aren't on the same par. Uninspiring, monotonous, and lazy are
words that
come to mind, but the recent
July issue
surprised me, while
almost reluctant to pick it up from
the news stand with
Sienna Miller leering back at me from the cover, i was shocked to see two high fashion
editorials reminiscent from those of an edgy Vogue
Italia or
Paris spread. The genius behind these fashion stories, Mario Testino and Terry Richardson
Testino's editorial, named 'City of Dreams,
featured Daria
Werbowy and
Caroline Trentini posing as two young girls heading to
Manhattan looking for fame and fortune. This spread featured
multiple different looks conveying
moments in the girl's new york lives, from an opulent red gown while on stage to a pair of sweats, a leather jacket and a pink wig while eating
Chinese on a bed
Richardson's spread was entitled "Visionary" with model lily
Donaldson featured in an
optometrist's office. The focus of the
editorial was
jewelery, with
a lot of chains, studs, metal and gems adding a mix of
texture to the spread.
For once the pages of US vogue seeked to inspire their readers..a possible first. So enjoy this rare moment!!
'City Of Dreams' - Mario
Testino - American Vogue
'Visionary' - Terry Richardson - American Vogue
all photos from www.fashiongonerogue.com
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