Every season we look forward to Alexander Wang‘s Confessional film series. The artfully directed mini-movies place a spotlight on a noteworthy beauty and allow us to experience the world of Wang from a new perspective. This season’s star, the always engaging Liberty Ross gives a candid look at her career, from her first cover fori-D Magazine, to her stint playing Ozzy Osbourne’s bride on an LP, and of course her memorable trip down Alexander’s runway.
Combine the model star power of Storm Model Management, the cutting-edge art direction of Plus Agency and what do you get? A luxurious and inventive fashion glossy, designed with “print addicts” in mind. Centrefold Magazinehas always delivered an impressive array of editorial delights, but this issue takes things one step further with a jam packed assortment of epic beauties and high profile photographers. The resplendent Kate Moss graces the cover and oozes aloof sex appeal like in Venetia Scott‘s editorial, while Cindy Crawford looks better than ever in classic black and white images. The fun doesn’t stop there of course, everyone from Andrej Pejic, Liberty Ross to Lily Cole, Jourdan Dunn, Eva Herzigova and Cara Delevingne has a chance to shine.
The vampy Ms. Wasson plays what else, a vampire seductress in Timur Bekmambetov’s adaptation of Seth Grahame-Smith’s novel. Judging from the red band trailer this is going to be an over the top gore-fest filled with special effects and historical inaccuracies. As a fashionable renaissance woman, Erin has done everything from styling to designing jewelry over the years, but this is her first real acting gig. Unless you count her cameo in Sofia Coppola’s film, Somewhere.
BROOKLYN DECKER – Battleship & What to Expect When You’re Expecting
Over the past year Brooklyn has successfully transformed herself from America’s favorite blonde modeling bombshell, into a promising actress. She shows up in two films this summer – Board game explosion-fest, Battleship and pregnancy ensemble comedy, What to Expect. Considering that we’ve already made our Channing Tatum based film selection for the year (Magic Mike, TYVM) we choose to watch Brooklyn’s talents in the latter movie.
Sure it is Kristen Stewart and Charlize Theron‘s show, but the beautiful Liberty Ross and Lily Cole play pivotal roles in the upcoming, epic re-imagining of the fairy tale. Liberty plays the mother of the titular character, while Lily gets her soul extracted by the demonic-queen. Of all the non-Avengers popcorn flicks out this year this is probably the one we’re most excited for. Bonus bit of trivia – did you know the film was directed by Liberty’s hubby, the talented Rupert Sanders. Take a look at her behind the scenes diary of the process leading up to the films & behind the scenes of the premiere.
The Olympics are right around the corner and magazines are jumping on the bandwagon. Open up nearly any magazine this month and you’ll see a special on the London Olympics and/or a fashion special themed around all things sporty. Which story do you think captures the theme of athleticism, health and fitness best – we’re partial to the editorials that pair models with athletes for the perfect mix of glamour and fitness. Who can resist the sight of Joan Smalls taking of in a sprint while wearing shimmering Ralph Lauren? Or Karlie Kloss balancing on beams alongside gymnast Jonathan Horton! Take a look at the month’s best sporty stories and tell us which one strikes your fancy.
Liberty tells us: “Rainbow is an amazing children’s charity and completely self funded. They help so many families during terrible times. Everyone should check the covers out, they could make a great Christmas gift, as well as supporting one of the most worthwhile causes.”
Liberty’s cover
One of our favorites? Jourdan Dunn‘s oh so precise signature on her i-D portrait. To check out the rest of the covers go to Facebook now. Bidding starts on eBay November 23 for 10 days only.
Citizen K always provides an unique perspective on fashion and this month it focuses its attention on the iconic allure of true model’s models. The stars of1 Model Managementare shining brightly in a series of editorials that play to the strengths of each girl. Whether it is the tantalizing Rie Rasmussen turning on the sex appeal in shades of black and white, Tasha Tilberg getting tough in the way only she can,Colette Pechekhonova as a vision of pure luxury, Liberty Ross giving us a bit of her quintessential cool or Kirsten Owen looking as edgy as the day she debuted, there is really something wonderful in each story and be sure to pay special attention to Benoit Bethume‘s killer styling throughout!
i-D’s 300th issue is an all out model spectacular with three incredible covers featuring dynamic beauties Tasha Tilberg, Sigrid Agren and Raquel Zimmermann. The focus of Tasha’s cover and the corresponding edit centers around the beauty of women who exude power.Kayt Jones‘ ’100 Iconic LA Women’ spread features Devon Aoki, Jessica Miller, Bridget Hall & Liberty Ross in stark black and white looking intense and wearing next to nothing.