Hundred Covers of Vogue Italia September 2020

Mark Borthwick photographs 100 personalities for Vogue Italia’s September 2020 covers!

Piergiorgio Del Moro and Samuel Ellis Scheinman were the casting directors for the issue where they cast various top names from the modelling industry and actors such as Bethann Hardison, Indya Moore, Denali White Elk, Giannie Couji, Ugbad Abdi, Xiao Wen Ju, Kaia Gerber, Cameron Russell, Irina Shayk, Ajani, Precious Lee, Emily Miller, Anisa Dagher, Talia Ryder, Chippewajane, Cindy Crawford, Alek Wek, Donna Jordan, Ash Foo, Lexi Boling, Raquel Zimmermann, Varsha Thapa, Binx Walton, Beatrice Galilee, Adesuwa Aighewi, Vineeta Kumari Seshasai, Kai Avent deLeon, Benzo, Abby Champion, Ariel Nicholson, Dominique Duroseau, Pat Cleveland, Tschabalala Self, Soo Joo Park, Akon Adichol, Munaiya B, Julia Nobis, Meghan Collison, Gray Sorrenti, and Bella Hadid to name a few. They also featured people with interesting stories, talented people in the most diverse fields, icons of the past, and people who have nothing to do with fashion, of all ages for the front-page images.

“At times like these human beings can do one of two things: shut up or shout. Last April, when we decided to leave our cover white, we were convinced that silence was the right message of respect and reserve” says Vogue Italia’s Editor-in-Chief Emanuele Farneti. “Now, instead, with the onset of a new season that will in many ways be crucial, we think this is the moment to raise our voices and talk about hope and beauty. For the first time, we have shot and printed 100 covers. Each of them is dedicated to an individual protagonist. It is the portrait of a community that, having waited diligently, now finds itself making a fresh start”.

The creative director Ferdinando Verderi, who conceived the project, explains the process: “Almost a performance lasting days, with its succession of photo shoots and its artistic essentiality. The idea is very simple: more is more.” tells Verderi. “A challenge to the canons of quantity with which fashion has always measured itself. A celebration of diversity and uniqueness, a desire for rebirth that, once printed, becomes a collective experience. We shot the 100 cover stars individually in a simple studio in NY with Mark Borthwick, the historic Vogue Italia figure who returns after decades. We then asked each of them to tell us the story of their life in a minute. A project that aims to become a document of our times”. (source)

Click the link to view last year covers with Adut Akech and Vilma Sjoberg, here to view 2018 cover featuring Vittoria Ceretti, Saskia de Brauw and Guinevere Van Seenus, here to view 2017 covers featuring Vittoria Ceretti, Lily Aldridge, Federico Spinas, Mariacarla Boscono, Othilia Simon, and Saskia De Brauw, here to view 2016 covers featuring Lulu, Kiki Willems, Frederikke Sofie and Bella Hadid, here to view 2015 cover featuring Lexi Boling, here to view 2014 cover featuring multiple models, here to view 2013 cover featuring Doutzen Kroes, here to view 2012 cover featuring Carolyn Murphy, here to view 2011 cover featuring Stella Tennant, here for 2010 cover with Miranda Kerr, and here for 2009 cover with Sasha Pivovarova, Ash Stymest, Jamie Bochert, Christian Brylle, Max Rogers, Anna Jagodzinska and Will Lewis.

Featured Article: Prabal Gurung Spring Summer 2020 Ad Campaign

Prabal Gurung just released the Spring Summer 2020 ad campaign “American Dreamers” which was shot by David Roemer at Atelier Management in under 15 minutes backstage during Prabal’s NYFW fashion show.

The campaign produced under creative agency Jane Smith and casting by Shaun Beyen are featuring the runway models such as Ellen Rosa, Vanessa Moody, Laura Boegesvang, Zoe Thaets, Tao Okamoto, Yoon Young Bae, Xu Meen, Pooja Mor, and Lindsey Wixson. (source)

Featured Article: Eleven Covers of L’Officiel Hommes Italia Issue 23

L’Officiel Hommes Italia presents 11 covers for their latest edition, The Statement Issue. The cover stars are as follows:

1. Maluma in Versace by Alan Gelati, styling by Luca Guarini. Grooming by Gabry Trezzi, art direction Marco Ontano, creative direction Priscilla De Giorgi.

2. Lewis Hamilton in Tommy Hilfiger by Evan Browning, styling by Alicia Sereno. Grooming by Yuko Fredriksson.

3. Maurizio Cattelan in Gucci by Pierpaolo Ferrari.

4. Charlie Puth in Parajumpers and Prada by Ria Brahao, styling by Olga Yanul. Grooming by Claudio Belizario.

5. Alessandro Sartori and Alexis Ohanian in Zegna by Fabrizio Ferri, styling by Julie Ragolia. Grooming by Deborah Brider.

6. Alton Mason in Celine by Billy Kidd, styling by Charles Varenne. Grooming by Brent Lavett. Casting director Edward Kim.

7. Luca Lemaire in Prada by Emma Tempest, styling by Emil Rebek. Hair and makeup by Philippe Tholimet and Neil Young. Casting director Jessica Martinelli.

8. Fernando Albaladejo in Saint Laurent by Marianna Sanvito, styling by Raffael Lacampeggi. Hair and makeup by Massimo Gamba and Arianna Campa.

9. Tommaso Bellini in Les Hommes by Julian Hargreaves, styling by Fabrizio Finizza. Hair and makeup by Claudio Furini and Carolina Antonini, manicurist Roberta Rodi. Casting director Laura Motta.

10.Francisco Lachowski and Marlon Teixeira in Dior by Nicolas Wagner, styling by Gaultier Desandre Navarre. Grooming by Laurie Zanoletti. Executive producer and casting director Gabriel Rey.

11.Uta in Comme des Garçons by Chikashi Suzuki, styling by Kawasaki Takafumi. Grooming by Amano. Images courtesy of L’Officiel Hommes Italia. (source)

Etro Spring Summer 2019 Ad Campaign

Edie Campbell, Olivia Vinten, Erik Van Gils, and Niko Traubman sporting Etro‘s signature multi pattern ensemble in these Spring Summer 2019 ad campaign images (the campaign also marks they resurrected their pegasus logo) of the brand photographed by Cass Bird with styling direction by Anastasia Barbieri. Hair and makeup were done by Tamara McNaughton and Romy Soleimani, casting by Piergiorgio Del Moro. (source)

Featured Article: Woolrich Fall Winter 2018 Ad Campaign

Lauryn Hill fronts the Fall Winter 2018 ad campaign of Woolrich with art direction by Framework NYC and photography by Jack Davison. Styling by Mel Ottenberg and casting by Shay Nielsen. (source)

Featured Article: Alanna Arrington for Harper’s Bazaar Kazakhstan November 2017

Alanna Arrington wears Chanel and photographed by Christian Ferretti for Harper’s Bazaar Kazakhstan November cover, styled by Anna Katsanis. Hair and makeup by Riad Azar and Joseph Carrillo. Casting by Jorge Morales. (source)

Featured Article: #art8ambyinterview with Mara Kasanpawiro

Our latest #art8ambyinterview subject just secured a coveted slot of Louis Vuitton Spring Summer 2018 Worldwide Exclusive at Paris Fashion Week under her belt! And who knew that this 16-year-old Dutch girl got Indonesian descent from her father side!?

Read on below to know more about the statuesque beauty.

You were an Worldwide Exclusive for Louis Vuitton recently for their Spring Summer 2018 fashion show, we’d like to hear about the exciting process!

In Holland I went to a casting to meet Ashley Brokaw, a short time after that my agent told me that I was in option for the Louis Vuitton show. I went to Paris to meet Nicolas (Ghesquière) and within a few days I was booked for the show. I was so incredibly happy when I heard this. The whole team was so sweet and caring and I had an amazing time working with them. Walking the show was like a dream coming true. It was such a beautiful collection and I am really grateful that I have been part of it.

We understand that you have Indonesian heritage, can you elaborate more about that? And have you ever visited Indonesia?

Yes, my mom is from the Netherlands and my dad from Indonesia. Sadly enough I haven’t been to Indonesia yet but I definitely would love to go there someday. It seems like a beautiful country and it would be interesting to see where my roots come from.

Who are the models that you look up to as inspiration to work in this industry? Have you ever met your favourite models/celebrity and get starstruck?

I think that it is really difficult to chose a specific person because there are so many models that do really great and are inspirational in their own way.

Opening major shows, gracing the cover of Vogue Italia and walking for Victoria’s Secret fashion show are some of models dreams. What would be your dream job in modeling industry?

For me, walking this show was already a dream that came true. Of course I hope to do more shows and I would love to shoot a campaign for a big brand or grace on the cover of Vogue Italia.

What is your favourite beauty routine and how do you keep your hair healthy during fashion week and after photo shoots?

After photo shoots and shows I love to wash my hair and use a hair mask. Instead of washing it out after a few minutes I like to keep it for a bit longer, or sometimes I wash it out the next day. It really helps to keep my hair soft. For skincare I don’t do that much. I always wash my skin properly and use a good moisturizer afterwards.

What are your essential things to pack during casting week?

I always bring a bottle of water, some food, and of course my heels. Beside this I always try to have something with me that I can do if I have to wait for a long time, for example a book/magazine to read or homework.

We learn that you are signed by some of the world’s top modelling agencies – Micha Models Amsterdam, Women Management Milan, Paris and New York, and Premier Models London, can you share to us the story behind how you started modelling?

I actually never thought of modelling myself before I started, until Micha scouted me on Instagram. Since then it has all started.

Which one these is more of your hobby: reading books, watching movies/tv series and listen to music? And who/what are your current favourites?

I prefer watching movies and tv series but I also love to listen to music. Designated Survivor has been one of my favourite series so far and when it comes to movies I like to watch thrillers. I listen to different styles of music but pop is my favourite.

What do you usually do during your free time? And do you have any hidden talent?

I love to go shopping, go for a run or just relax during my free time.

Lastly, what would you be doing if you weren’t modeling? And what is your guilty pleasure?

After I finished secondary school I want to work as an fulltime model. If I weren’t modelling, I would follow a study after. My guilty pleasure is chocolate and ice cream.

Mara Kasanpawiro is represented by Micha Models Amsterdam, Women Milan, Women Paris, Women Management New York, and Premier Models London.

Images are courtesy of Micha Models and Vogue Runway.

Three Covers of Crash Magazine Fall 2014

The cover models are Cindy Bruna (by Dan Smith, casting by Elodie Yelmani), Vittoria Ceretti (by Frank Perrin, styling by Armelle Leturcq), and Chiharu Okunugi (by Blossom Berkofsky, styling by Angela Esteban Librero). (source)

Marc by Marc Jacobs Fall Winter 2014 Ad Campaign

UPDATED JULY 02ND 2014: Added new campaign images.

Marc by Marc Jacobs’ first campaign with new creative director and design director Katie Hillier and Luella Bartley is making a strong statement with a cast of real people and a social media twist.

Marc Jacobs and stylist Katie Grand opted to use Instagram for models, and so, for a week in April, they asked those interested to submit photos of themselves by including the hashtag #CastMeMarc.

“It seemed like a great idea to me, as casting through Instagram seemed cool, current and strong,” Jacobs said. “We wanted the ads to shout with youth and energy…to be fresh and reclaim the spirit that the collection had when we first conceived of it — to be another collection, not a second line.”

There were 70,000 entries, and working with casting director Anita Bitton, the company whittled them down to 50, who were then directly messaged. Some 30 finalists from around the world, including South Korea, Russia and Australia, were flown to New York; nine made the final cut and were photographed by David Sims in early May. (source)

Click the links to view past campaign images of Marc by Marc Jacobs: Spring Summer 2014, Fall Winter 2013, Spring Summer 2013, Fall Winter 2012, Spring Summer 2012, Fall Winter 2011, Spring Summer 2011, Fall Winter 2010 and Spring Summer 2010.

Belstaff Spring Summer 2013 Ad Campaign

UPDATED JANUARY 23rd 2013: Added new campaign images featuring Janis Ancens, Maud Welzen, Daria Strokous, Monika Jagaciak and Ben Hill.

The campaign featuring models Daria Strokous, Maud Welzen and Janis Ancens was photographed by Craig McDean with the styling by Karl Templer. Paul Hanlon and Mark Carrasquillo were responsible for the hair and make up of the models who was casted by Anita Bitton for The Establishment.

Click here to view last season campaign images.

Images via TFS.