Moody couture

03/07/2013 by chicquero

Decked out in a wardrobe of all haute couture looks from the fall-winter collections, Franzi Mueller graces the pages of Interview Germany’s March issue. Markus Jans photographs Franzi in standout pieces styled by Klaus Stockhausen. From the likes of Jean Paul Gaultier and Chanel Haute Couture and Dior, the looks take a dark turn with moody settings and off-kilter makeup. Wow! “I’m only grouchy and moody on days that end with Y.” YOU MAY ALSO LIKE Hello Cara! Sleep no […]

Categories: Artsy, Fashion • Tags: editorial, fall-winter, Franzi Mueller, germany, haute couture, Interview Magazine, Klaus Stockhausen, Markus Jans, moody, styling

Kate y José

12/14/2012 by chicquero

One of our fav supermodels Kate Moss stars in these striking images lensed by Mario Testino for the December cover story of Vogue Spain. Styled by Sarajane Hoare, the British beauty poses alongside Spanish matador José Mari Manzanares in some of the season’s most opulent looks. Designs from the likes of Christian Dior, Alexis Mabille, Dolce & Gabbana and Lanvin are complemented by the glam touch of hair stylist Sam McKnight and makeup artist Charlotte Tilbury. It sounds really corny […]

Categories: Fashion • Tags: Charlotte Tilbury, editorial, glam, José Mari Manzanares, Kate Moss, mario testino, matador, Sam Mcknight, Spanish, styling, Vogue Spain

Summer in Rio

11/09/2012 by chicquero

Sexy on the Beach Izabel Goulart shows off a rocking beach body (look at her abs) for the October issue of Elle Brazil, photographed by Eduardo Rezende. Joined by male models Pablo Morais, Romulo Arantes Neto and Saulo Melo; Izabel hits the white sands in colorful and revealing swimwear looks chosen by fashion editor Rita Lazzarotti. Beauty artist Henrique Martins creates the Brazilian bombshell’s wet tresses and dewy skin. It’s almost sumer time in Brazil, Rio is getting hotter and hotter! You […]

Categories: Fashion • Tags: beach, beauty, bikini, body, brazil, Brazilian bombshell, editorial, Eduardo Rezende, elle brazil, Fashion, hot, Izabel Goulart, revealing swimwear, rio, Rio de Janeiro, Rita Lazzarotti, sexy, summer

Veiled in fashion

11/04/2012 by chicquero

  Interview Russia taps Ben Toms for a story of gothic fashions and dramatic shapes starring Laura Kampman for the November issue. Styled by Robbie Spencer, Laura slips into the designs of Alexander McQueen, Dolce & Gabbana, Balmain and Alberta Ferretti amongst others in an empty cathedral. Hair by Martin Cullen, makeup by Gemma Smith-Edhouse. Mysteries are feminine; they like to veil themselves but still want to be seen and divined. Karl Wilhelm Friedrich Schlegel YOU MAY ALSO LIKE Happy […]

Categories: Fashion • Tags: Ben Toms, editorial, empty cathedral, gothic, Interview Magazine, Laura Kampman, robbie spencer, Russia, styling, Veil

Sweater girls

10/09/2012 by chicquero

  Hot! What a refreshing editorial by Sebastian Mader for Interview Magazine latest issue! Model Marique Schimmel, styled by Ludivine Poiblanc, arouses our attention as she sports the seasons statement knits and nothing else. A double whammy – half naked chick and motorcycle done super tastefully with sex appeal off the charts. If your sister is in a tearing hurry to go out and cannot catch your eye, she’s wearing your best sweater. Pam Brown >>>YOU MAY ALSO LIKE<<< Knitting is […]

Categories: Fashion • Tags: editorial, Fashion, half naked, Interview Magazine, knits, Ludivine Poiblanc, Marique Schimmel, motorcyle, Sebastian Mader, statement piece, sweater

Platinum is the new black

09/26/2012 by chicquero

IN A FLASH Hair editorial for Highlights #37 the world’s definitive hair, fashion and beauty magazine inspiring stylists and make-up artists around the globe. Some of the most exciting fashion photographers together with hair and make-up artists from the fashion capitals of the world collaborate on exclusive photo shoots for HIGHLIGHTS to create an exhilarating visual experience. As well as ‘hair in fashion’, they have also selected commercial and creative colour, trends and techniques from the collections of award-winning salons internationally. Photographer […]

Categories: Fashion • Tags: beauty, colour, editorial, Fashion, hair, haircut, hairstyles, highlights, magazine, make-up, photography, platinum, style, trends, Yulia Gorbachenko

Manga Fashion Editorial

09/06/2012 by chicquero

Stuttgart based photographers Frank Bayh and Steff Rosenberger-Ochs created a cool digital photo shoot entitled “The princess was not amused“. This is a colorful fashion editorial showcasing traditional dresses in a crazy manga mood. Published in Re.flect magazine. We are all like fireworks. We climb, shine, and always go our separate ways and become further apart. But even if that time comes, let’s not disappear like a firework, and continue to shine forever. Hitsugaya Toushiro, Bleach >>>YOU MAY ALSO LIKE<<< Harajuku-ers Wish I had a 3rd […]

Categories: Fashion • Tags: anime, asian, digital photography, editorial, Fashion, Frank Bayh, manga, photo manipulation, photography, retouching, Steff Rosenberger- Ochs, theme park

Happy widow

06/26/2012 by chicquero

  Danish photographer Rasmus Morgensen has embraced his dark side for the compelling fashion editorial ‘Happy Widow’. Using a predominately black colour scheme that contrasts with fashion model Magdalena’s pale skin tone, he creates an intriguing photo shoot with gothic undertones. Fashion editor Laurent Dombrowicz sticks to the dominating dark colour palette for the stylish and glamorous outfits by Paco Rabanne, Valentino, Jil Sander and Calvin Klein, while makeup artist Violette adds bold splashes of colours to the mix with […]

Categories: Fashion • Tags: beauty, black lace, dark side, editorial, fashion design, happy widow, labelagence, Laurent Dombrowicz, photography, Rasmus Mogensen, Schon! Magazine, shadows, widow

Tropicaliente

05/08/2012 by chicquero

It´s getting HOT in here! That´s because stylists Mauricio Mariano & Alessandro Lazaro teamed up for the latest editorial, “Tropicaliente”, issued by Kaltblut Magazine. The colorful editorial features model Daniela Braga photographed by Fernando Mazza and with art direction by Marcel Schlutt. The vibrant colors combined to the mixed patterns (specially the floral ones) and the sensual mode are just so fresh and actual. Major hot stuff! I remember this gorgeous day during spring ,full of the most gorgeous flowers […]

Categories: Fashion • Tags: Alessandro Lazaro, Daniela Braga, editorial, Fernando Mazza, floral, freshness, Kaltblut Magazine, Marcel Schult, Mauricio Mariano, mixed patterns, sexy, smoking hot, tropical spring summer

Fashion editorial with a Pop twist

05/02/2012 by chicquero

Fashion Pop Gorgeous Australian model Abbey Lee Kershaw in a cool partnership with Greg Kadel Studios for a fashion story with a pop art twist for the May issue of Numéro magazine. The illustrations by the fantastic artist Mel Kadel, Abbey Lee sports the patterned pieces of Salvatore Ferragamo, Stella McCartney, Giorgio Armani, Isabel Marant and others selected by fashion editor Samuel François in the black and white images.  Magazine: Numéro may 2012 Photography:  Greg Kadel Fashion editor: Samuel François Model: Abbey Lee Kershaw Artist/Illustrations: Mel Kadel Hair: Franco Gobbi Make-up: Kabuki Production: Ernesto […]

Categories: Fashion • Tags: Abbey Lee Kershaw, artsy, editorial, Fashion, Greg Kadel, magazine, Mel Kadel, Numéro, pop art, Samuel François

Cool random metaphor

04/13/2012 by chicquero

Hugh Kretschemer is a Los Angeles born photographer who grew up in a family of artists, discovering photography at 13 under guidance of father. Recognized repeatedly throughout  his 22 year career for his work´s enduring (and endearing) use of metaphor and hand-crafted, trick-the-eye elements. Kretschmer has achieved singular success as an editorial and advertising photographer who creates imagery that applies to both art and commerce. Very cool random shots! “Key metaphors help determine what and how we perceive and how […]

Categories: Design, Laugh, Photography • Tags: advertising, cool, editorial, hand-craft, Hugh Kertschemer, Los Angeles, metaphor, photography, random, trick-the-eye

Chair inspired make-up!

04/08/2012 by chicquero

Danish Finest is a beauty editorial that is inspired by Danish furniture designed by Arne Jacobsen. In collaboration with make-up and styling, we searched to catch the lines and curves of the Danish classic furniture: The ”Swan” and ”Seven” chairs. The result is a timeless beauty editorial where elements are mixed with colours and strange angles. I´m crazy about these clean pictures, incredible make up and great compositions. Styling Sarah P Hair and makeup Sidsel Marie Bøg Model Fanny @ […]

Categories: Design, Fashion • Tags: arne jacobsen, beauty, chairs, classics, danish, editorial, Fashion, finest, furniture, make-up, seven, swan

Lady Cupcake

03/28/2012 by chicquero

Cake Makers Sweet confections for the February edition of Marie Claire China, shot by Amber Gray. The pastel designs of Louis Vuitton, Prada and Jean Paul Gaultier serve as inspiration for stylist Guillaume Boulez as the duo enjoys a day of messy cake making. The models Masha P and Anna I are rocking a pastel hair by Yoichi Tomizawa and blue eye shadow by makeup artist David Tibolla complete the indulgent affair. “Under pressure, men drink alcohol & invade other […]

Categories: Fashion • Tags: amber gray, bakery, cake, cupcake, david tibolla, editorial, Fashion, guillaume boulez, lady, Marie Claire, photography, sweet

Turkish Fashion Harem

03/26/2012 by chicquero

Fashion editorial set in the impressive  Zabeel Palace hotel, a truly luxurious beachside resort located on the west crescent of the iconic Palm Jumeirah in Dubai and offers exhilarating views of the Arabian Gulf and Dubai’s impressive skyline. The lavish interior of the resort is inspired by palaces of the Ottoman period and features hand painted finishings, Turkish artworks and stunning murals that conjure up images of the grand and magnificent era of the Ottoman Empire. Photographer: Claire Rosen Stylist: […]

Categories: Fashion • Tags: Chrystel Plischke Livolsi, claire rosen, dubai, editorial, Fashion, harem, jumeirah, turkey, turkish, zabeel hotel

Gisele Versadchen

03/23/2012 by chicquero

Gisele Bundchen is the Versace Woman Versace recently released its complete spring 2012 campaign starring Gisele Bundchen in form-fitting designs from the Italian label. Gisele looks like a sea siren in these images taken in Borrego Springs, California. The blue lighting efect and the empty pool it’s like a fashion dream. Brand: Versace Spring 2012 Photography: Mert & Marcus Model: Gisele Bundchen Art direction by Giovanni Bianco Styling: Joe McKenna There’s a button that goes On and I’m On. And […]

Categories: Fashion • Tags: 2012, blue, bundchen, campaign, editorial, Fashion, giovanni bianco, Gisele Bundchen, Joe McKenna, Mert & Marcus, pool, Versace

Happy IWD!

03/08/2012 by chicquero

International Women’s Day (IWD) Originally called International Working Women’s Day, is marked on March 8 every year. In different regions the focus of the celebrations ranges from general celebration of respect, appreciation and love towards women to a celebration for women’s economic, political and social achievements. Started as a Socialist political event, the holiday blended in the culture of many countries, primarily Eastern Europe, Russia, and the former Soviet bloc. In many regions, the day lost its political flavour, and […]

Categories: Fashion, Photography • Tags: editorial, Fashion, girl´s power, international women´s day, IWD, Tony Kelly, women, women in economics, women in politics, women rights, women society, working woman

The island of Gold

02/29/2012 by chicquero

Swarna Dwipa Sumatra, formerly Swarna Dwipa, is an island in western Indonesia, westernmost of the Sunda Islands. It is the largest island entirely in Indonesia and the sixth largest island in the world. Settler colonies began arriving in Sumatra around 500 BC, and several significant kingdoms flourished there. Photographer : Nicoline Patricia Malina Magazine: Harper’s Bazaar Indonesia – May 2010 Stylist: Michael Pondaag Hair & Make Up: Qiqi Franky & Team Model : Yulia Jamil & Tanya @ JIM Assistants : Andry Wibowo, Andre Wiredja / Digital Imaging : Topher Koper Special Thanks to Ministry of […]

Categories: Fashion • Tags: editorial, Fashion, gold, golden, Harpers Bazaar, Indonesia, island, Michael Pondaag, Nicoline Patricia Malina, sumatra, sunda islands, swarna dwipa

Harajuku-ers

02/15/2012 by chicquero

Harajuku-ers Magazine: Harper’s Bazaar Indonesia – Dec 2011 Photography: Nicoline Patricia Malina Stylist: Michael Pondaag Hair & Make Up: Qiqi Franky & Team Assistant Stylist: Veronica Arviana Asssistant Photographer: Melvin Roberto, Ila Schaffer, Goldy Fatihadi, Rere Styannes Models: Ksenia & Katerina @Agence Press Tokyo, Olga @VTM “Imperfection is beauty, madness is genius and it’s better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring.”  – Marilyn Monroe >>>YOU MAY ALSO LIKE<<< 7 days in Tibet I´m OK with the fan on Shinning […]

Categories: Fashion • Tags: editorial, Fashion, girls, harajuku, Harper's Bazaar Indonesia, Indonesia, Japan, Michael Pondaag, Nicoline Patricia Malina, photoshoot, Tokyo

Her serene highness

02/13/2012 by chicquero

Her serene Highness was a fabulous editorial shot in 2009 for 125 Magazine. The theme for this issue was “Luxury”. I like the concept and the expression of the model, not to mention the great digital treatment. Your highness, when I said that you are like a stream of bat’s piss, I only mean that you shine out like a shaft of gold when all around it is dark. Monty Python >>>YOU MAY ALSO LIKE<<< Full of dreams Homecoming queen Home works […]

Categories: Fashion • Tags: 125 magazine, clothing, cool, editorial, Fashion, highness, photoshoot, serene, serene highness

A flower in the desert

02/07/2012 by chicquero

Desert Flower A fabulous day in the desert. The weather was grey and very heavy. Beautiful mountains of Hatta near Dubai; Photographer: Susanne Spiel Make up & Hair: Sophie Anntherese Stylist: Chrystel Plischke-Livolsi Assistant stylist: Pearl- Mareva Hippolyte Location & production: Chrystel Plischke-Livolsi Publication: News Exklusiv My mother named me after a miracle of nature: Waris means desert flower. The desert flower blooms in a barren environment where few living things can survive.” – Waris Dirie, Desert Flower >>>YOU MAY […]

Categories: Fashion • Tags: desert, desert flower, dubai, editorial, Fashion, flower, hatta, model, photography, susanne spiel

Bachelor party?

02/02/2012 by chicquero

We absolutely love Irish photographer Tony Kelly‘s work! It’s fun, irreverent, sexy, fashion and always colorful. He creates hilarious stories! Tomasz Pastyrczak for Spanish GQ Magazine. Wish I had found all the credits. More of his work here! “Never trust a husband too far, nor a bachelor too near.” Helen Rowland >>>YOU MAY ALSO LIKE<<< World peace… Santa’s party Minimalism is for quitters Who’s your daddy?

Categories: Fashion, Laugh, Photography • Tags: bachelor party, colorful, editorial, GQ Magazine Spain, Irish photographer, irreverent, sexy, Tomasz Pastyrczak, Tony Kelly