INDIE FASHION IN PARIS

Suvi Koponen by Mert & Marcus for Vogue Paris September 2012

I've said many things about Emmanuelle Alt. Most of them weren't words of encouragement. Mostly it was hard critics and how she's not Carine. And she'll never be. But recently I read something about Emm and it all made sense in my head. Emmanuelle Alt is indie. She's an indie fashion editor. That totally suits her. 

Saskia De Brauw by Mert & Marcus for Vogue Paris September 2012

She's been trying for a while now to shed Carine shadow of the magazine, and she's been successful at that. I've said many times, and I'll say it again. I think she's an amazing stylist. She has an amazing sense of style and knows what is happening in the world. Is it enough for me? No. But that doesn't mean she's not able to create wonderful pictures. I just think of vogue paris more sexy rebel than indie-chic. But that's just me. I mean she "said" herself by putting Gisele all natural on her first cover, giving her the gypsy look. And done that again, and again. She's an indie girl. Although I like that, cause I think that's very cool an indie vogue, how amazing and shit like that, it's just not vogue paris. Vogue paris is not indie, it's daring. it's sexy. it's fucking paris come on!!
Although the cover idea was a flop for me I have to hand it to Emm for this September issue. She slayed all the editorials. Everything looks amazing. Everything is extraordinary. Is it Carine? No, not a bit. But it's good. I guess I can say now that Emmanuelle has two distinct looks: the hippie-chic-natural beauty and the over the top dramatic styling. I absolutely love this September issue of vogue paris. all of it. I just wish it could like this every month.

Saskia De Brauw and Kate Moss by Mert & Marcus for Vogue Paris September 2012

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THE NEW PRINCES

Left to right: Kim Jones and Olivier Rousteing

I've been thinking about saying something about these two for a long time and I don't know why I didn't do it sooner. They are the most amazing hirings of the year. Kim Jones at Louis Vuitton Menswear was just the thing LV was missing. His collections were wonderful and I never in my whole life wanted to have so many LV pieces. His interpretation of the Vuitton man is refreshing, contemporary and very, very desirable. I want it all.

Then we have the big revelation. Yeah, you read right. Olivier Rouseing for me is a revelation. No one expected anything from him and he hit us right in the face. And he proves that young people can do great work, you just got to let them work! The former Christophe Decarnin assistant showed he had the vision and knowledge to stay and lead the house of Balmain to a greater path. Obsessed doesn't even begin to describe my love for his designs. His past collections were everything Balmain nowadays should be. And you will never hear this from me again but those brow cuts are so sexy! I never thought someone could pull it off. But he definitely can. 

Congratulations to them both, can't wait to see more collections!

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EMMANUELLE ALT IS BORING

Daria Werbowy, Kate Moss and Lara Stone by Mert & Marcus for Vogue Paris September 2012

Seriously Emmanuelle? Seriously? This is the best you can do for the September issue? Put three amazing super models on the cover with the same dress? What are you trying to say? A dress fits different on every woman? I mean, I don't get it.
As you know my love for Emmanuelle Alt is non-existent. After so many boring issues I've lost faith in Vogue Paris... But fuck me, it's the September issue! The biggest one! She choose the best models on Earth. She choose one of the most amazing fall looks and what does she do? THIS! 

I don't even know why I'm surprised. I have to stop hoping for the best from Emmanuelle. She is such an amazing stylist but she is so boring. Vogue Paris is epicness. Vogue Paris on September is ultra epic. And this is just big blah. Seriously Emm get it together. I just don't know what to say anymore. It's so disappointing.

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SEPTEMBER FEVER!

Lady Gaga by Mert & Marcus for Vogue US September 2012

Well hello there Gaga! First let's hand it to Anna Wintour for choosing Gaga for the September cover. I don't care if you like Gaga or not but you have to admit that is daring of Wintour to put Gaga on the cover again. And it's the September issue! Damn woman you are manking bold choices. Who are you and what did you do with Anna?
In other news I'm not so excited about the 200 pounds of advertising and other shit that the magazine will feature. AND I'm not crazy about that ribbon or what the hell is that behind the letters. I don't get it. I thought it was photoshoped into the picture, but it is in the making of video... So it's real and was intended. Who knows... Other than that loving everything from the hair to the dress (I don't know why everyone seems to hate Marc's latest collection!!). When I heard Gaga was covering the September issue I was expecting something crazier but this is fine. It's already crazy that she is one the cover. Anna can't do two amazing things in the same issue.

And so it begins! All the September issues are coming and it's that time of the year that I go broke. I have to have them all. All of them... They're mine! I'll admit without shame that I'm not a Vogue US fan. Never was, never will be (as long Anna is there). But I'll buy this one because Gaga is the staaaar. 
Vogue US is so overshadowed from all the advertisement. Sometimes there are many beautiful pictures there (GRAAAACE I'M WITH YOU GURL!) but are always overshadowed by some fancy celeb on the cover. Boring, boring and boring. But it sells and it keeps on selling. So Anna, you're right. But don't expect my applause every time. 

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R.I.P.

There are one less interesting person on Earth. I'm not going to write a biography, go to wikipedia for that. I'm just sad. Sad that nowadays are less and less people like her. 

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