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Editorial Inspiration : Rear Window
March 20th, 2013 Janelle comments (11)Hollywood costumer Edith Head’s legendary collaboration with filmmaker, Alfred Hitchcock is one of the most enduring fashion reference points. Head’s costumes with their luxurious detailing and elegant shapes were the ideal compliment to Hitchcock’s sophisticated heroines and together they shaped the iconic “Hitchcock Blonde” look. The duo worked together on nearly a dozen now classic films – Vertigo, Marnie, Notorious, To Catch a Thief, just to name a few and the legacy of those pictures has influenced everyone from Alexander McQueen to Bill Gayten.
The latest industry power player to find inspiration Head / Hitchcock is none other than Vogue Creative Director, Grace Coddington, who creates an impressive take on Rear Window’s 50s style fashions using the season’s key pieces, with the regal Carolyn Murphy filling the shoes of Grace Kelly and actor Tobey Maguire in the Jimmy Stewart role. The story shot by Peter Lindbergh recreates the atmosphere of L.B. Jeffries’ apartment down to the last detail, but gives things a Vogue twist. Ladylike pieces from Marc Jacobs, Oscar De La Renta and Miu Miu are mixed perfectly for a wardrobe that is steeped in vintage glamour, yet keeps its modernity. Carolyn certainly captures the All-American elegance of Grace and even though Tobey Maguire isn’t our first choice for a Jimmy Stewart substitute, this story still has all the charm & intrigue of a Hitchcock flick.
VIEW THE FULL STORY ON VOGUE.COM
TAKE A LOOK BEHIND THE SCENES AT GRACE CODDINGTON’S PHOTO DIARY
THE INSPIRATION: Rear Window
THE EDITORIAL: Window Dressing
Photographer: Peter Lindbergh
Fashion Editor: Grace Coddington
Models: Carolyn Murphy & Tobey Maguire
Hair, Didier Malige
Makeup, Stéphane Marais.
Set design, Viki Rutsch for Exposure NY
Produced by Ricardo D. Martins for North Six.
All Images Courtesy of Vogue - for more on the April issue check out Vogue.com
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March 20th, 2013
at 6:39 pm
Ahh one of my favorite movie and now one of favourite editorial, good work, I would like to see more shoots inspired by classic movies.
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March 21st, 2013
at 8:31 am
Great team, great inspiration, great editorial! <3
March 21st, 2013
at 12:57 pm
Very cool and inspirational editorial.
JW
March 21st, 2013
at 4:11 pm
Carolyn was a good choice, but I’d also love to see Doutzen as Grace.
March 22nd, 2013
at 7:29 am
Over produced and lacking imagination. They should have used “the spirit of…” the original classic instead of copying it!
March 22nd, 2013
at 7:56 pm
It’s really a testament to how beauty Grace Kelly was when one of the top models of the past 15 years tries to appropriate you and still ends up looking rather wan.
March 22nd, 2013
at 8:11 pm
Hi Janelle,
I’m on new meds and I’ve pretty much quit my drunken rantings, I am really sorry for those.
Anyway, I am eternally grateful that the people there at MDC have finally added Milla, Laetitia, Stephanie and Eva to the icons list. I did whine about that for 2 or 3 years
I just wish they’d include Kirsten Owen also. While she may be lacking that international recognition, she’s worked consistently for 20 years and she’s completely redefined what people see as beautiful.
Also… *Prada campaign* *cough* *TSE campaign*
Then there’s the matter of Agyness, I mean she was really just a fluke.
For a few years she was a breath of fresh air, but haven’t people pretty much forgotten about her already?
I would’ve added Coco instead. I’ve never liked her either, but she has The Face with Naomi & KK.
Agyness can hardly top that with her struggling movie career.
I wish You all the best,
T.
March 23rd, 2013
at 12:48 pm
LLOOOKSS COOOL
http://cargocollective.com/haideedefraine
March 24th, 2013
at 9:20 am
Honestly, I don’t really like it… Could have been much better
But I love Grace Coddington’s work in general so maybe next time !
March 24th, 2013
at 11:42 am
I`m sorry to say that yes that is one of my favorite movie but i think there is a major difference in the way of it was executed starting from the cast of talent to the hair&make up, and even the set is weak im soooooo surprised to see Grace Coddington attached to this because is the first time that i hate something that she did
March 25th, 2013
at 9:09 pm
LOVE Caroline!!