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g. avedon makeup photo

Feb 16
Strictly inspiration and apropos of nothing:A detail from an Avedon shoot. In terms of makeup, this is in my top five. Simple, wearable (yes, I have worn this to the office), and filled with understated punk-rock edge. g.

Strictly inspiration and apropos of nothing:
A detail from an Avedon shoot. In terms of makeup, this is in my top five. Simple, wearable (yes, I have worn this to the office), and filled with understated punk-rock edge.

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G. La Femme vintage vintage ad

Feb 24
An advertisement photo for the 1955 Dodge La Femme. The pink model was developed “by appointment to her Majesty, the American Woman” (so reads the ad copy). The raincoat the models wears came as a standard feature with every car, along with an umbrella, both printed with the same tiny rosettes that covered the seat upholstery. The back of the driver’s seat boasted an “emergency compartment” complete with mirror and makeup kit. I am sorry to report that the La Femme didn’t sell very well and was almost immediately discontinued. x.g.

An advertisement photo for the 1955 Dodge La Femme. The pink model was developed “by appointment to her Majesty, the American Woman” (so reads the ad copy). The raincoat the models wears came as a standard feature with every car, along with an umbrella, both printed with the same tiny rosettes that covered the seat upholstery. The back of the driver’s seat boasted an “emergency compartment” complete with mirror and makeup kit.

I am sorry to report that the La Femme didn’t sell very well and was almost immediately discontinued.

x.g.


80s evangelista g. kickass linda plaid photo

Feb 25
A little vintage Linda, shot by Arthur Elgort.I became aware of Ms. Evangelista in highschool. She was the first model whose name I remembered. I thought she had the strongest, most elegant face I’d ever seen.As is clearly illustrated in this photo… Ha.x.g.

A little vintage Linda, shot by Arthur Elgort.
I became aware of Ms. Evangelista in highschool. She was the first model whose name I remembered. I thought she had the strongest, most elegant face I’d ever seen.
As is clearly illustrated in this photo… Ha.
x.g.


g. Paolo Roversi photo fashion couture

Feb 26
Paolo Roversi has been one of my favourite fashion photographers for years, ever since I saw his work for Alberta Ferretti in the 90s. His signature style is ethereal and otherworldly, using combinations of high contrast, shallow depth of field, saturated colour, and interesting post-production effects. While he is well known and often called on to photograph famous models, he finds a way to tone down mainstream “prettiness”, rather accentuating the strangeness in the women he uses for his shoots. Stern, and sometimes disturbing expressions are his stock-in-trade. I find his photographs carry an undercurrent of insanity - a sort of Victorian hysteria. While his sets and concepts are simple, his photos can be surprisingly complex and layered. The only complaint I have is that Roversi seems to have embraced his chosen style so completely that it is rare to find any photos that stray from his formula - which can make some of them a bit predictable. x.g.

Paolo Roversi has been one of my favourite fashion photographers for years, ever since I saw his work for Alberta Ferretti in the 90s. His signature style is ethereal and otherworldly, using combinations of high contrast, shallow depth of field, saturated colour, and interesting post-production effects. While he is well known and often called on to photograph famous models, he finds a way to tone down mainstream “prettiness”, rather accentuating the strangeness in the women he uses for his shoots. Stern, and sometimes disturbing expressions are his stock-in-trade. I find his photographs carry an undercurrent of insanity - a sort of Victorian hysteria. While his sets and concepts are simple, his photos can be surprisingly complex and layered.

The only complaint I have is that Roversi seems to have embraced his chosen style so completely that it is rare to find any photos that stray from his formula - which can make some of them a bit predictable.

x.g.


g. bike photo wes sumner

Feb 27
Bike Love:Because sometimes it’s hard to remember it’s almost spring. (Click the pic for more love.)g.

Bike Love:
Because sometimes it’s hard to remember it’s almost spring.

(Click the pic for more love.)
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g. photo matt erwin chanel

Feb 27
Photo by Matt Erwin g.

Photo by Matt Erwin

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g. herb alpert whipped cream album cover

Mar 02
For Serah:The Amy Sedaris cover reminded me of this album.One of the great iconic covers of its age - and hidden under the mattresses of countless tweenage boys…x.g.

For Serah:
The Amy Sedaris cover reminded me of this album.
One of the great iconic covers of its age - and hidden under the mattresses of countless tweenage boys…
x.g.


g. mick jagger bianca jagger YSL

Mar 02
Mick and Bianca on their wedding day. g.

Mick and Bianca on their wedding day.

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photo yelena yemchuk motion menswear g.

Mar 02
Photo by Yelena Yemchuk g.

Photo by Yelena Yemchuk

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Linda Evangelista g. photo makeup eyebrows

Mar 05
More vintage Linda. One of my all time favourite makeup shots. g.

More vintage Linda.
One of my all time favourite makeup shots.

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g. shalom photo stephane sednaoui kickass

Mar 08
Shalom Harlow by director and photographer Stephane Sednaoui. Protest Chic.Turns out I’m feeling sort of aggressive this morning… x.g.

Shalom Harlow by director and photographer Stephane Sednaoui. Protest Chic.
Turns out I’m feeling sort of aggressive this morning…

x.g.


dessous sexy femme qui s'allume une cigarette film still g. lingerie anouk Anouk Aimee

Mar 08
Anouk Aimee g.

Anouk Aimee

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g. anouk aimee photo goddess

Mar 08
One more, because I adore her. g.

One more, because I adore her.

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g. siri tollerod sanchez and mongiello photo mommie dearest HAIR

Mar 09
Indeed.g.

Indeed.
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g. Angelica Houston 1970s

Mar 09
Angelica Houston g.

Angelica Houston

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