For the latest issue of Vogue Italia, photographer Greg Kadel and fresh face Steffi Soede play the contrast game. Set against a backdrop of cement industrialism and serene blue skies, Steffi stands out in spring’s on-trend stripes, checks and polka-dots. Chic styling, courtesy of Enrica Ponzellini, includes Marc Jacobs, Christopher Kane and Marni. To accompany the editorial, Kadel directed a video in exploring the strong geometry and varied perspectives captured in the photos. Take a peek at both the photos and the video below. Text, Matt Meyer

Vogue Italia with Steffi from Greg Kadel Studios on Vimeo.

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The new Numero is just chock full of eroticism – though with a headline like ‘fatale’ emblazoned across the issue’s frontpage, we’d expect nothing less. The now infamous cover Sigrid Agren that left us speechless; shot by Katja Rahlwes (New York: Management + Artists, Paris: Management + Artists) and featuring Sigrid like we’ve never seen her before, the arresting image certainly makes a statement!

An equally revealing shoot by Greg Kadel starring Keke Lindgard, puts a sexy spin on the seasons key pieces, by literally stripping away the fluff and leaving behind only statement outwear and haute accessories. With Keke looking better than ever, and Kadel’s saturated colors adding interest, the story hits all the right notes.

Katja Rahlwes (Photographer) | Franck Benhamou (Fashion Editor/Stylist) | Sigrid Agren (Model) | Seb Bascle (Hair Stylist) | Georgina Graham (Makeup Artist) | Cristina Conrad (Manicurist)

Greg Kadel (Photographer) | Elizabeth Sulcer (Fashion Editor/Stylist) | Keke Lindgard (Model) | Dennis Lanni (Hair Stylist) | Francelle Daly (Makeup Artist) | Ernesto Qualizza (Producer)

W Korea heads into autumn with a brand new cover by Greg Kadel featuring Daphne Groeneveld and a focus on androgynous new womenswear styles. Styled by Havana Laffitte and featuring chic looks by Ralph Lauren, the cover marks Kadel’s first for the magazine. As always Daphne shines, whether she’s wearing a bejeweled evening gown or a three-piece suit.

Hair stylist: Kevin Ryan  | Make-up stylist: Tyron Machhausen | Manicurist: Dawn Sterling @ Starworks Artists | Producer: Ernesto Qualizza @ Greg Kadel Studios | Producer: Sasha Jenny Park @ PIER59KOREA+ Collective Warehouse

Malgosia Bela.
Greg Kadel.
Vogue Espana.

The modeling enigma goes west in Kadel’s cinematic editorial. Wearing the season’s finery with unmatched flair, Malgosia sports a array of key looks – none of which fall into cowboy cliche. The Havana Laffitte selected pieces, range from space age Alexander McQueen, to austere Celine, but each look comes alive in the story and accompanying video – watch on Vogue.es

Images courtesy of Greg Kadel Studio

Is there a single more ubiquitous luxury item than the Givenchy couture nose rings? Sure those Prada car print skirts are everywhere and you can’t walk down the street without seeing a Celine luggage tote, but nothing is more noticeable than five pounds of metalwork dangling from a beautiful girl’s face.

Add to this that the Givenchy nose rings have all the elements of an editorial frontrunner; undeniable visual impact – check, expensive – check, hard to get your hands on – double check. There was absolutely no way editors could resist themselves and as such the rings have been showing up in every magazine imaginable for the past few months.

Are you still enjoying seeing these beautiful ornaments – or are you ready to move on to the next trend? We admit to experiencing a bit of Givenchy fatigue – considering that the pieces are always styled with Givenchy looks, which is nice but not exactly exciting. Wouldn’t it be interesting to see these paired with something else – maybe mix in one of those other overexposed editorial favorites, Balenciaga Darth Vader visors anyone?

Franzi Mueller by Greg Kadel for Vogue Germany

Jessica Chastain by Paolo Roversi for W Magazine, styling by Edward Enninful

Vlada Roslyakova by Richard Burbridge for Dazed & Confused, styling by Robbie Spencer

Karlie Kloss by Angelo Pennetta for British Vogue

Natasha Poly by Mario Sorrenti for Vogue Paris, styling by Emmanuelle Alt

Grimes by Hedi Slimane for Dazed & Confused

Marie Piovesan by Paolo Roversi for Vogue Italia, styling by Panos Yiapanis

Arthur Gosse by Fabien Kruszelnicki for Hero Magazine

Carola Remer.
Greg Kadel.
Vogue Germany.

Miss Remer’s first Vogue cover is an explosion of print and pattern as styled to perfection by Nicola Knels & Lynn Schmidt: this is excess done right.

Greg Kadel.
Rosie Huntington Whiteley.
Katie Mossman.
Harper’s Bazaar.

A festive flourish of tribal prints set against a bright blue backdrop. Rosie’s starpower shines in every shot as bold designs from Derek Lam & Donna Karan are brought to life.

Natasha Poly guest edits Vogue Espana and the magazine produces one of its chicest issues to date: coincidence? We think not! Inside you’ll find insight into the world of Poly, complete with a glimpse at her home and her fairytale wedding. The compelling content shows Natasha as a world-class model, but it also reveals other sides of the Russian beauty. Did you know Natasha is a beauty expert? She even does double duty as makeup artist on Maciek Kobielski‘s story, creating a glossy black lip and smoky eye with precision.

By Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin

By Greg Kadel

By Maciek Kobielski

By Mariano Vivanco

By Lachlan Bailey

Designers pay tribute to Natasha

Natasha’s Wedding Photos

Inside Natasha’s art filled home