BadGal RiRi is Dior’s New Muse.

Rihanna is the ultimate icon in the fashion | modeling | music world. Riri is the latest muse for Dior’s ‘Secret Garden Campaign’. What makes this ad particularly epic? Ri is the first woman of color to be the face of Dior in the 69 years since the House of Dior launched.

The “American Oxygen” singer was photographed at the Palace Of Versailles in France by Steven Klein & styled by Mel Ottenberg. She joins brand ambassadors which include Charlize Theron, Natalie Portman, Marion Cotillard & Jennifer Lawrence.

Dior’s chief executive officer, Sidney Toledano, told WWD, “Jennifer is also edgy, I think. They understand. They’re smart. In this short movie, [Rihanna] knew how to work with Versailles. She has this kind of elegance — we saw it from the very first moment — and then she can surprise. She can be unexpected and we like it. It’s part of this personality.”

Adding, what we already knew… “[She is] a goddess but accessible. The way she moves is part of the young generation.”

OMGODDESS is right. This is the 4th installment of the “Secret Garden” campaign series, it launched in 2012 and was previously shot by Inez van Lamsweerde & Vinoodh Matadin.

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All we can say is Bitch Better Have My Money … or in this case, Dior better have Rihanna’s $$$.

Monday’s Muse: Madonna.

Madonna. The Queen of Pop (literally) once graced the cover of Cosmopolitan in 1990 where they said the ‘future is hers’ and dubbed her as the Magnificent Madonna. 25 years laters she’s still considered the ‘High Priestess of Pop’ & celebrates 50 years of some serious power & provocation with Cosmo.

Madge has always been one step ahead of the industry, talk about shaking things up. Whether you like her, or her music, she’s truly made a major impact both in the music & fashion world. Renowned photographer Ellen von Unwerth shot the icon for Cosmo’s latest issue.

M talks sexuality & ageism: “Don’t be fooled, not much has changed — certainly not for women. We still live in a very sexist society that wants to limit people. Since I started, I’ve had people giving me a hard time because they didn’t think you could be sexual or have sexuality or sensuality in your work and be intelligent at the same time. For me, the fight has never ended.”

On longevity in her career: “Popularity comes and goes. You need to know who you are, what you stand for, and why you’re here.”

The singer recently collaborated with Kanye west for her new album Rebel Heart, she says, “It’s a little bit of a bullfight, but we take turns. He knows that he’s walking into a room with a person with a strong point of view, and I do too. I listen to what he has to say, take it in, and he listens to what I say and takes it in. We didn’t agree on everything, but he has good ideas.”

On the online haters: “You can hide behind your computer or your phone and say whatever you want — you’re not known. Could you say it to my face? Would you say it to my face? I doubt it.”

You can catch the issue on newsstands on April 14th. For now, in case you missed it Madonna performed her new single ‘Ghosttown’ with Taylor Swift at the iHeart Radio Music Awards:

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Killer Fashion with BadGalRiRi for Harper’s Bazaar.

Musician / Muse / Model / Fashion / Icon: RIHANNA gets on some next level shiz by swimming with SHARKS for her latest editorial in Harper’s Bazaar. Norman Jean Roy photographed the ‘killer fashion’ shoot with BadGalRiRi. She’s a golden goddess in a chic jumpsuit by none other than, BALMAiN.

Balmain’s bad-a**, Olivier Rousteing recently spoke about the pop singer, “There’s no doubt about it. She has this aura, this charisma. It’s not only sexual. It’s something else. She is like a new Grace Kelly, or a Madonna… This woman of the world who represents a new world.” We couldn’t have said it better.

Catch some highlights from Harper’s:

Swimming with Sharks for the sake of fashion: “I try my best to avoid the sharks of life, but I have had my share of experiences with them, and in those cases I just have to handle them accordingly. But I do not swim with sharks … sharks swim with sharks.”

Her fav red carpet looks: “My favorite red-carpet looks are usually the ones I get to help design: the Adam Selman Swarovski crystal dress at the CFDAs, the Stella McCartney all-white dress at the Met Gala, and the Adam Selman white jersey dress from the VMAs. But the red Azzedine Alaïa at the Grammys is also one of my favorites.”

Getting red carpet ready: “At times a lot of maintenance, and at times none. I have a job that requires quite a lot of glam, and I have a great team that helps me with that. But sometimes, like when I’m in the studio or on vacation, there’s little to no maintenance.”

Her greatest adventure? “Greatest adventure? Are you kidding me? I just did a photo shoot in the midst of sharks. It’s going to be pretty hard to beat that.”

Here’s a behind the scenes clip Rihanna posted to her instagram account:

#2015YearOfTheDunn — Jourdan Dunn Covers British Vogue.

Supermodel / Mother / Muse / & more JOURDAN DUNN continues her reign over the fashion world — Dunn stuns in a piece from PRADA’s Spring Collection for the February issue of British VOGUE // shot by renowned photographer, Patrick Demarchelier.

Dunn becomes the first solo black model to cover British Vogue in 12 years, since model icon Naomi Campbell covered VOGUE UK in 2002.

Over the weekend Jourdan instagramed her cover along with the caption: “I’m so Happy to finally say I’M ON THE COVER OF BRITISH VOGUE!!! Thank you @britishvogue, Patrick Demarchelier and Kate Phelan for making this happen and also thank you all for the Love and Support it means everything to #2015YearOfTheDunn,”

In the issue the face of Maybelline talks racism in the fashion industry & being a model mom.

“It’s hard being a model regardless, and then being a black model. I have heard, ‘Oh, we haven’t shown any black models this season.’ So blasé… It’s messed up,” she says. “I get uncomfortable when I read comments saying, ‘I wanna look like you, I wish I had your body.’ When I was growing up I didn’t love myself, or like what I saw in the mirror. Curves are celebrated in Caribbean culture, so I felt the odd one out. So my message is: be happy and love yourself.”

On son Riley: “I love that one day I am doing this and then I go home to my reality: getting Riley ready for school, doing his reading with him, taking him to the park,” she tells Emily Sheffield in the February issue of Vogue. “For some in this industry their life is their work. The other girls didn’t understand in the beginning why I didn’t want to go out all the time.”

On motherhood & her mother: “They are so close I was kind of jealous of their relationship in the beginning,” she reveals. “But it works for me. You can find the balance being a working mother, but I couldn’t do it without my mum. She is the one who allowed me to go and do my thing.”

Dunn recently walked in the iconic VS FASHION show this year in London & now stars alongside Naomi Campbell in the new Burberry Spring/Summer 2015 ad campaign photographed by Mario Testino.

“Burberry is such an iconic brand and I feel very proud to be a part of their campaign and their team. This campaign is even more special for me because I was shot with Naomi Campbell for the first time – someone who I admire and respect within the fashion industry.” –Dunn told VOGUE. 

MODELPRENEUR: Claudia Schiffer is Flawless for GRAZIA Italia.

Supermodel icon Claudia Schiffer has still got it. The German-born, blonde bombshell stuns for GRAZIA ITALIA’s December issue. Schiffer looks fab in high fashion pieces by GUCCI, Louis Vuitton, Hermes – for the cover she rocks a red piece by Dolce & Gabbana // Styled by Birgit Schlotterbeck. 

Adam Whitehead photographed the 44 year old top model – And as an FYI since the VS FASHION Show in London just happened: Claudia Schiffer was the FIRST supermodel chosen to wear the 1st Fantasy Bra EVER for Victoria’s Secret in 1996. The bedazzled lingerie piece cost $1million & featured 100 carats of diamonds, then known as the ‘Million Dollar Miracle Bra’. She was discovered & managed by Z Management’s Thomas ZEUMER. Claudia still remains one of the most in-demand models in the world – the longevity of her career has broken the barriers within the modeling & fashion industry.

In a recent interview over the summer, Schiffer opened up to Net-A-Porter’s ‘The EDIT‘, on initially being shy when entering the modeling world, she said, “When I started modeling I wouldn’t say a word,” she remembers. “I literally wouldn’t open my mouth. If someone talked to me I would go bright red, and I spent the whole time praying that I wasn’t the next person in the pictures, as I hated being the center of attention.”

Supermodels reigned the 80s & 90s – and they continue to now especially via social media. The former GUESS! model talks about a time when Naomi Campbell, Eva Herzigova (also discovered/managed by Thomas Zeumer), Linda Evangelista, Cindy Crawford, Christy Turlington & more ruled the fashion/modeling/celebrity world, “It was a strange mix between camaraderie and competition. We were rivals but we hung out, too. Some things only worked if all the supermodels were together and we knew we had that power. If we didn’t like a certain photographer, we would refuse to work with him and his career was dead. That’s not a good thing, but it was power. On the positive side, if we found a designer we all liked, we would do their show for free to help their career.” Talk about some serious Supermodel Superpowers! 

And, if you’re wondering how Claudia became a catwalk queen? She started off on CHANEL’s runway: “Karl [Lagerfeld] thought it would be funny if he put me in Chanel – I was so much curvier with lots of blond hair. But he picked the wrong person because I couldn’t walk the runway. He said, ‘Just walk like you walk to school,’ and I did.” Adding, “Afterwards, people said, ‘Well, I’ve never seen a model walk like that before”.

We love this fashion editorial for GRAZIA Italia – can’t wait to see more from this stunner! Xx ~Z

 

Julia Roberts & Givenchy.

Julia Roberts is the newest face of fashion powerhouse: Givenchy. And while the decision may come as a surprise, after Riccardo Tisci let’s us in on his interesting choice, we couldn’t picture a better style icon to showcase the latest collection.

Creative director of Givenchy, Riccardo Tisci says of his decision, “Julia was my first choice for a few reasons; I think that she represents such a mature woman. With each campaign for Givenchy, I’m always trying to make a difference. A lot of people see Givenchy as only “haute couture,” or only “street and urban.” For me, Julia is many things. She has this strength as an actress, but she’s also this beautiful American woman.  She’s a big star, but she’s not a paparazzi or a blog monster. It’s going to be my tenth year at Givenchy in March, so I wanted to represent the woman who is more mature, beautiful, talented, but also unpretentious.

For the new campaign Roberts wears ‘classic Givenchy’ —the ones that [Tisci is] famous for.” He elaborates, “Julia is wearing a tuxedo, which is basically my iconic piece; this is what women know and buy Givenchy for. She also wears this black and white chemise dress, which is another iconic look.”

Tisci told WWD about the runway show & choosing the ‘Pretty Woman’ star, “The mood of the show was about this very powerful woman, and Julia represents this very much. She represents the couture part. It’s important to show your iconic work. I want to build what is the real classic wardrobe.”

Adding, “I decided to make her more intellectual, more serious, more pure,” he said. “It’s a different, fresh, new way to see Julia — really cool and urban, I think.”

Julia is beyond an accomplished actress, model (she’s the face of Lancôme La Vie Est Belle as well), & more – interestingly enough, she’s maintained quite a low profile in the social media world – unlike Givenchy’s other huge advocates (ahem Kim Kardashian, Kanye West & Kendall Jenner).

“She’s not really out there: red carpet, parties, Facebook and Instagram,” Tisci said, “she really represents my woman. She’s got a really strong sense of fun and is very open.”

Julia chatted with Yahoo & the thought of being chosen to represent the iconic brand.

She says of the shots,  “Well, it’s impossible for me to be totally objective and not make four or seven jokes right now. I wish I looked like that! If you could see me right now, you’d be laughing so hard. I think they’re very cool images and I think all the clothes would have been things I would have chosen for myself.”

Roberts also adds that she was a bit surprised, “My sister and I were actually just on the phone, and we were laughing so hard. She goes, “How are you suddenly turned into a supermodel? You’re almost 50.” It’s funny.”

Riccardo Tisci & Julia Roberts have mutual adoration for one another, she says, “he’s so sweet. He’s in an industry that I find very intimidating and elusive—just like the good-looking girl in high school. The whole fashion industry is that to me. And then you meet these people who are so kind, love what they do, and are very interested in the personal aspects of it. You know, the way you look, it’s so personal. Riccardo put me very much at ease. And Mert and Marcus are just the most fun people to spend a day with.”

And of her, Tisci said, “She’s incredible as a woman,” he said. “I love her so much: She’s funny, ironic, intelligent, cultured — everything.”

Well, from one icon to another, right?

*Photographed by Mert Alas & Marcus Piggott // Interview courtesy of Yahoo.

Angelina Jolie: A Vision & A Visionary.

ANGELINA JOLIE & JACK O’CONNELL FOR DU JOUR. >>Interview by: ADAM RATHE

PHOTOGRAPHED BY: FRANCESCO CARROZZINI
STYLED BY: ANNE CHRISTENSEN

Jolie is a vision & a true visionary – for the latest editorial by DuJour.com the stunning director/actress/model/mom/humanitarian looks beyond beautiful in pieces by Saint Laurent, Stella McCartney & more. She poses alongside Jack O’Connell, her chosen actor to play Louie Zamperini in her latest directorial debut, Unbroken. 

On Unbroken pushing her limits: DuJour points out: “On one particular day, she had a large group of actors, some missing limbs, standing out in the sun, waiting for shadows to be cast perfectly before filming could begin. Jolie says her instinct was to give the boys a break, but a military adviser on the film offered a different solution.”

Jolie said, “He made everybody come to attention and then made them start doing push-ups,” she says, her eyes unbelievingly wide even months later. “I thought, Oh no, but they did the push-ups and were tested and pressed and had purpose, and 10 minutes later they were all smiling.”

She adds, “I learned something about men that day. I learned that a challenge is good for everyone, so I was never again shy to push, knowing that we had a real purpose.”

On Unbroken and her sons: “In the back of my mind, I wanted to make a film that would help my boys become better men. They know Louie’s story, so I’m able to say to them that it’s not bad to be full of fire—it’s what you choose to do with that fire.”

Adding, “I still can’t believe I got to make this movie. When it comes to being a director, it’s so new for me and I’m quite shy about it because I’m still learning. I’ll feel better when audiences start to see it. I think we’re on the right track, but I’m not breathing easy just yet.”

Jolie mentions it was a battle even landing the film. “I fought for it for months,” Angelina says, “and it became less about wanting to do a film and more that I wanted to be close to be somebody like Louie. I felt I needed to go on that journey, that it would make me a better person if I could. I was begging not only to be the director—I was begging to have the opportunity to spend two years of my life focused on Louie Zamperini.”

Jolie on casting Jack O’Connell (originally known for his role in the British teen soap Skins): “The trick of casting Louie was that he had to be somebody that was really a man’s man,” Jolie says, “but also somebody who had a strong sense of family, a talented actor with a deep emotional well.”

“Jack had this combination of fight, fire and spirit,” says Jolie. “As soon as I met him, I knew he was Louie.”

Jack O’Connell on being cast as Louie Zamperini: “It was an enormous opportunity, beyond anything I had the audacity of expecting,” says Jack O’Connell, the 24-year-old English actor who landed the role. “I’ve been knocking on the door, waiting for someone to give me a chance to branch out, and Louie’s just perfect for that.”

On giving up acting: “I’ve never been comfortable as an actor; I’ve never loved being in front of the camera. I didn’t ever think I could direct, but I hope I’m able to have a career at it because I’m much happier.”

On making By The Sea with husband Brad Pitt: “Compared to Unbroken, this film is a walk in the park. The tricky thing is directing myself and directing Brad. It’s hard, dramatic material, and we’re balancing. It’s a heavy film, and it’s not easy for us. But even as you struggle through it, you’re in the trenches together and you don’t expect it to be easy. We’re challenging each other and that’s a really good thing.”

Also, Angelina Jolie revealed her eldest son, Maddox, was actually a production assistant on her upcoming movie By the Sea! She said of the 13 year olds involvement in the industry, “It’s so weird.” LOL!

We cannot wait to see the powerful & inspiring film, Unbroken – we just know her talent is going to blow us away, as it always does.

Jolie also recently covered Variety Magazine: 

To catch the full interview check it out on DuJOUR.com 

 

 

Russian Beauty Natalia Vodianova for Vogue Russia.

Supermodel Natalia Vodianova graces the pages of VOGUE Russia in a gorgeous regal/baroque-inspired editorial/cover. The Russian blue-eyed beauty wears pieces from the Haute Couture Fall 2014 collections, shot by Italian photographer Paolo Roversi. Natalia stuns in designs by Chanel Haute Couture, Dior Couture, Maison Martin Margiela and Valentino styled by Fashion editor, Robbie Spencer.

Vodianova was born in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia in 1982. She grew up in a poor district of the city, in order to provide for the family, she would help her mother sell fruit on the street. At just 16 years old, Natalia was discovered at that particular. She became some-what known for her ‘rags to riches’ life story – from selling fruit on the street to earning an eight-season, seven-figure contract with Calvin Klein.

After moving to Paris at 17 years old & learning english to reign the European fashion industry, Natalia signed with Viva Models. Her modeling career is iconic: from advertising campaigns with Calvin Klein, Louis Vuitton, L’Oréal, Marc Jacobs, Pepe Jeans, Diane von Furstenberg & Chanel, including rocking the runways of Lanvin, Louis Vuitton, Chloe, Marc Jacobs & many more.

In 2012, she was place 3rd on the Forbes top-earning models list, estimated to have earned $8.6 million in one year.

The classic beauty married Justin Trevor Berkeley Portman – they had 3 children together, following a separation from Portman, she began a relationship with Antoine Arnault, son of LVMH founder Bernard Arnault & CEO of Berluti. She had a 4th child with Arnault, son Maxim born this past May.

She took a little break from modeling while getting acclimated to motherhood, in 2005 Natalia founded the Naked Heart Foundation, an organization which aims to provide play facilities for children in urban Russia. She returned to her modeling-roots in 2009 by making a surprise catwalk appearance during Stella McCartney’s spring/summer 2010 show. Yes, it was epic.

Natalia Vodianova still remains one of the top ModelPreneur’s in the world- just in 2014 she’s graced the September issue of Vanity Fair (by Mario Testino), Vogue Italia’s 50th anniversary issue, covered Vogue Paris – stunned in the US VOGUE November issue shot by Annie Liebovitz & now majestically covers Vogue Russia.

ModelPreneur Eva Herzigova for Target x Altuzarra.

Target launches a stellar collaboration with Altuzarra & they tapped top supermodel & ModelPrenuer Eva Herzigova to star in their ad campaign!

The Czech bombshell still looks fab at 41 years old – she defies gravity & age – renowned fashion photographer, Peter Lindbergh, shot the campaign which ‘evoke the brand’s jet-set lifestyle‘ (Fashion Gone Rogue). The collaboration will premier chic fall fashion particularly with trench coats & python printed pieces.