Two women, somewhat different outlooks. A pictorial roundup.
1. Cheryl Cole’s Vogue cover. Fail.
I am a fan of both Cheryl and British Vogue, which as A points out, it is far more enjoyable than the US version, which seems mainly aimed at women who like collecting endless Giorgio Armani cable-knit jumpers, although they do feature a lot of British designers. Teen Vogue is where all the fun is to be had in the US.
Having said that, this British Vogue is kind of bizarre: Cheryl, yes, excellent, but I can live happily outside the “world and life of Samantha Cameron”. Mainly this cover seems like a waste of an opportunity. Vogue rarely features populist clothes horses and I thought they would either make Cheryl look super-pretty or edgy in some way, just to have some fun with her public persona. She looks fine but I had hoped for more from the art direction – a huge couture gown with a stuffed raven headpiece or something. Perhaps the shoot inside will be more exciting. At any rate, I expect this issue of Vogue to be a big seller.
2. Audrey Tautou as Coco Chanel. I can’t wait for this film. The tailoring; the hat; the severe facial expression (”sew, mes petite filles, sew!”) I predict that after seeing it I will be trying to transform my flat into a rococo Parisian salon and nibbling on macaroons with my cafe au lait.
S
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Fashion Addict // January 7, 2009 at 9:45 pm |
This Vogue cover is a little bland in my taste, not interesting enough, just really safe. And I can’t wait for that Coco Chanel movie!
A // January 8, 2009 at 2:10 pm |
I agree that the Cole Vogue cover is bland – perhaps the publicist wouldn’t allow them to do any different?! I’ve heard blogs say that she looks a bit like Kate Beckinsale/Eva Longoria.
I look forward to reading the interview, where hopefully redemption will come.