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| [ISABELI FONTANA - VOGUE PARIS JUNE/JULY 2011] |
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| [LINDA EVANGELISTA - VOGUE ITALIA 1989] |
As soon as I clapped eyes on Brazilian model Isabeli Fontana smouldering away in Paris Vogue's - June/July spread, I saw the source. Back in 1989, Linda Evangelista was captured in all her feline glory in the now iconic 'Cuba' editorial, photographed by maestro Steven Meisel for Vogue Italia. As you can see for yourself, the Vogue Paris 'tribute' (personally styled by Editor Emmanuelle Alt), is closely verging on copy-cat territory. This is the third issue of Vogue Paris to hit stands under Alt's reign following Carine Roitfeld's exit, so many have raised the question as to why she is referencing the past rather than paving the way for the magazine's future? Regardless of its originality, the contemporary 'Cuba' shoot is undeniably stunning, and also gave us a good reason to bust out one of the all time classics from the archives. It's also introduced me to that electric blue Emilio Pucci dress (middle, left hand side pic). But that's a whole 'nother post altogether!
Pics: Vogue Paris & the wonderful world of Google
If you ask me they both are channelling a star far beyond their own stratospheres - the incomparable Sophie Loren. Fashion always looks to the past for reference and inspiration and always will.
ReplyDeleteOops typo - obviously I meant Sophia!
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