Here are my latest finds and news from fashion, style, film, design and beautiful living.
Magazine covers and September issues, we’ve already covered this. So what have I purchased after all? Harper’s Bazaar UK, W magazine, Vanity Fair and Vogue UK. It’s my favourite fashion season and I wanted to buy a Vogue edition, but because I haven’t found either Vogue Italia or Vogue Paris yet, my first choices, I decided for the British one. I didn’t buy the American Vogue because of the cover. Yes, the cover can so simply ruin a magazine for me.
Although I am not crazy about any of the covers, I am quite happy with my purchases. It’s the Style Issue of Vanity Fair and that’s what we find tucked in its pages: from the 25 most fashionable films, the all-time icons of style and the portraits by illustrator David Downtown of five outstandingly chic ladies, members of the International Best List’s Hall of Fame, to two titans of style, Ralph Lauren and Giorgio Armani, among many other fashion (Hedi Slimane, Stella McCartney, Mathew Williamson, John Fairchild, the Fanfair section that I love) and non-fashion articles. I highly recommend it.
It’s the first time I buy W magazine and although (despite editor in chief Stefano Tonchi’s advocacy for the fantastical stories with superheroes, anime figures and mythological creatures envisioned by the photographers and stylists in this issue) I am not enthusiastic about the futuristic photo shoots inspired by blockbuster movies and television series, I however like the large format, airy layout, the magazine’s take on fashion and other subjects.
Harper’s Bazaar is one of my favourite magazines and this edition doesn’t disappoint either, the highlights being the one-on-one talk between Tippi Hedren and Sienna Miller (who plays Tippi in a BBC drama), the articles on the high priestess of fashion, Diana Vreeland (Lisa Immordino Vreeland describes her journey behind the making of the film The Eye Has To Travel), and the man of the moment, Joseph Altuzarra, and the Talking Points – the cultural pages. I wasn’t impressed by any of the editorials in any of the magazines, but there are quite a few good ad campaigns this season that compensate for the visual impact.
• NYFW: in love with this Oscar de la Renta gown
• A lovely chat: five minutes with Iman
• If you have 10 minutes, you should read this on Alber Elbaz: you will discover a wise, humble, down to earth man, a ‘rare bird’ in the fashion world
• Venice Film Festival: remember the film I was telling you about I was most interested in? The Master brought Paul Thomas Anderson the Silver Lion for Best Director and to Philip Seymour Hoffman and Joaquin Phoenix the Coppa Volpi for Best Actor.
• A couple of weeks ago I finally went to see Woody Allen’s To Rome With Love: Penélope Cruz simply steals the show
• Sarah Klassen has recently launched a lovely e-boutique for children, Leuie, an exclusive selection of items for the home and everyday living
• Great interior design tips from a talented designer, Michelle Niday
photos: by me
I seldom buy glossies anymore but I have been dying to have a morning in bed without the laptop, a cup of coffee and an endless pile of glossies. I will definitely be adding Vogue to that list this weekend. P.S – that Oscar de la Renta gown is beyond beautiful!
Aah yes,.. the September issues. Without doubt my favourite Harpers Bazaar every year – month in, month out so I’m biased. I loved that interview with Alber Elbaz – I want to work at Lanvin. I love the way he is so emotive of his work; the pieces are like his family – I love that! When you make something from scratch and run your hands through the fabric and caress it during fittings – its true you do have a strong bond… Loved it!
And I really loved Sarah’s new venture Leuie – it’s gorgeous… Have a great day Ada xx
That is a lovely stack of magazines and I like the way you have photographed it. I’m still undecided whether to boycott Vogue US because of the cover or not. Tough call, haha. It’s just that I always buy their September issue. I still haven’t found Italian Vogue either and have to visit another shop to get UK Bazaar. Now I’m interested in that issue of Vanity Fair. They still had the August issue in the shelve the last time I was in the magazine shop.
I just made me some tea and now I’m going to enjoy it while reading through your wonderful links, starting with the Elbaz interview. I love that guy!
I love the British Vogue and left the US version too for the same reason as yours. Loads of fashion read!
Dear Ada,
I love Harpers Bazzar in fact is one of my favorite magazines in Fashion. It’s pages are always so well edited and the fashion I think is more realistic.
Have a great rest of the week!
I still haven’t bought any magazines this month – can’t bring myself to get anything with celebs on a cover and am waiting for Vogue Paris to be available. I often feel that British Elle is much better than Vogue for both articles and editorials. Also LOVE magazine is brilliant for its article content and Red is good for easy reading, recipes and beautiful photography.
P.S. Thank you so much for your kind words yesterday!
xxx
Thank you for sharing your fashion finds!
And I agree- a cover can make or break a magazine. Especially when I have high expectations (as I do when it comes to the September issues!).
Some supplies you have here, Ada, I only got Vogue Paris, but I think I have to buy more now that I read your reviews. I am always happy to find tips about interior designs, thank for sharing and of course that Oscar de la Renta gown caught my attention, too! Have an amazing evening:*
PS: Do you know you were telling us last autumn that you love when it gets a little colder as you can enjoy your tea under a blanket and light some candels! I did follow your example yesterday even if it is not so cold yet, great feeling 😉
Ada, the book the Eye has to travel is so beautiful. I received it this week and am so in love with it.
I am sure you will enjoy it as well.
xx
If I didn’t have a subscription to US Vogue, I probably wouldn’t have bought the issue either based on the cover. I know what you mean about a cover ruining a magazine for you.
That Oscar de la Renta gown is gorgeous!
I’m sure you will really enjoy The Sartorialist’s new book when you receive it. I really like that we get more of a global view through his camera this time.
Rowena @ rolala loves
Love that you rounded up your favorite magazines Ada, I need to pick up a few more myself. I can’t wait to see the new Paul Thomas Anderson film, and so glad to see Sarah’s lovely new store in your picks!
xo Mary Jo
I’ve been enjoying flipping through all of my September issues over the past few weeks. And I still have quite a few more to get through. It’s been a busy few weeks. I’d love to read the Style issue of Vanity Fair. David Downton is one of my favorite illustrators. Can’t wait to see the piece.
Off to look at your lovely links
xoxo
Lovely. Have a great day. xx
Ada, thanks for your notebook pages, you always find the best things! Regarding the September issues, you should get Vogue Paris! They did an amazing cover, well should I say covers, and I ended up buying the Kate Moss one, even if the ones with Lara and Daria were both stunning. The entire issue is dedicated to black and there is the first (funny) column of Garance Dore and a profile of Raf Simons!
vanity fair is my favorite magazine.
did you read how all of the style subjects had various injuries and havocs? carolina’s broken nose, i think iman had an ankle sprain or something?
my current girl crush is jessica chastain. i loved reading about the mario testino shoot in england and how they created her “character.”
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