Le Look Du Jour: Ajak Deng and Nykhor Paul for Louis Vuitton Spring 2013

The Campaign Featuring Ajak and Nykhor: I edited the original photo to highlight these two beautiful women as captured by Steven Meisel.

Were these designs from the 1960's inspiration for Marc Jacobs 60's inspired collection for Louis Vuitton and his own namesake collection??

Louis Vuitton Spring 2013 Collection


Marc Jacobs Spring 2013

Donyale Luna

I've seen a lot of collections that are eerily similar to several previous collections that I've seen in the VOGUE and L'Officiel archives and I've been dying to do a blog post about them because there seems to be a lot of copying going on. On a better note: The designers who presented 60's inspired silhouettes had better collections out all of those who didn't anyway.

Photos: Steven Meisel/Louis Vuitton/Google

Four Looks: Jean Paul Gaultier 2011/2012 Haute Couture

Five Looks:Christian Dior Haute Couture Fall Winter 2011/2012

I guess the show must go on at La Maison de couture de Christian Dior. A few of my favorites looks featuring: Nyasha Matonhodze, Ajak Deng, Joan Smalls, Jourdan Dunn and Shena Moulton. 
Rock on ladies!

Four Looks: Ajak Deng For Jason Wu Resort 2012

That black gown is stunning!

INSPIRATION: CHARLENE DASH

What inspires you to create? Is it beauty? Is it a photograph? Is it words that tend to continue to speak to you after you've read them? Is it a person? Is it the natural beauty that surrounds you? 

I'm a woman that often finds myself inspired by what I see or read. I never leave home with my camera because there is always something or someone that will catch my eye.

While looking through pages of vintage VOGUE magazines this photo of former "Top Model," Charlene Dash captured my eye. In the photo she exudes the look of carefree fun in the summertime while wearing an all-white ensemble from head to toe. After being inspired by her beautiful photo, I then set out to find more of the same images that captured that same carefree exuberance.

I found the inspirational beauty in: My daughter, Ebony, Gloria “Goyo” Martínez of Choc Quib Town, Ajak Deng, Lauryn Hill, Princess Elizabeth Bagaaya of Toro, Dihann Carroll, Billie Holiday and the other models pictured.
C'est Inspiré !

It's All In The Details: Stella McCartney Fall 2011

All the best from Stella McCartney's Fall 2011 RTW Collection.

See the rest of the collection here.

Le Look Du Jour|The Look Of The Day: Ajak Deng For Lanvin Fall/Winter

Top Model Ajak Deng for Lanvin.

THREE LOOKS: Hermès 2011 Fall/Winter RTW

See the rest the Hermès collection here.

While Visions of LANVIN SS 2011 Prêt-à-Porter Still Dance In My Head...

 ...My baby is leaving to attend a college in San Francisco and she received a welcome book all about her school. She's a creative type just like her Mom and the rest of her sisters and she wants to become a visual stylist and work in retail in NYC. Dad's not too happy because he wants her to be in NYC, but I taught our children to soar and soar she can to experience the world. While reviewing her book I came across this beautiful photo below of Ataui Deng, Jourdan Dunn, Janeil Williams and Ajak Deng shot by an alumnus of the school that my daughter will be attending by the name of Tomas Delucia. It's just as beautiful as as the ones in color from the LANVIN 2011 SS RTW.

 It's titled, 'Lanvin Backstage Beauties' and I searched throughout the web for it and no such luck and that's how I created my latest screen saver using different photos from the show of one of the best encores ever.

'My New Screen Saver'

Photos: Tomas Delucia, Getty and Go Runway

TWO LOOKS: LANVIN 2011 FALL/WINTER RTW (Prêt-à-Porter)

See the rest of the collection here.

Photos: Yannis Vlamos

THREE LOOKS: Ajak Deng, Melodie Morose and Anais Mali For Bally 2011/12 Fall/Winter RTW

FOUR LOOKS: Topshop Unique 2011 FALL LFW

Topshop Unique presented a collection that meets 101 Dalmatian's with a touch of whimsy.
Photos:Yannis Vlamos

Danielle Scutt Fall 2011 Ready-to-Wear

That blue dress with the gorgeous ruching is sheer perfection, plus the silhouette of that coat is my absolute favorite because it's perfect for day or evening.

Photos: Marcus Tondo

TWO LOOKS: AJAK DENG FOR PPQ FALL 2011-LFW

Top model Ajak Deng is 'werking' it for PPQ! Those cat hats are super cute. Meow!

SIX LOOKS: ISSA 2011 FALL RTW-LFW

Is it me or do other folks feel that the Fashion Weeks seemed to overlapped themselves? They came about so fast that I haven't even had the time to review all of the French collections let alone Joburg Fashion Week. So many collections, so little time.

Here, Issa's (Daniella Issa Helayel ) collection offers a selection for everyone to choose from. She went from short and daringly to long and daringly with a burst of color. Her use of prints throughout the collection brought out the cohesiveness just enough to produce a major punch. Something still tells me that she's going to be the designer of Kate Middleton's wedding gown.

Photos: Yannis Vlamos

And On A Final Note...

...On the fashion runway, there's nothing like the finale and everyone remembers Alber Elbaz's for Lanvin finale from last years runway in which five gorgeous models sauntered down the runway in gathered and draped printed silk jumpsuits. The most significant part of the whole show stopper was that each look was a beauty unto itself.

From left: Ajak Deng, Jeneil Williams , Ataui Deng, Jourdan Dunn, Melodie Monrose

Check out these fab finales from years past featuring the worlds top models of their eras.

 

Circa 1990's

"Kirat, Iman and Amalia circa 1980's"

I just love seeing the finale after a fierce collection. Don't you?

Which designer is going to have one fierce finale that will have us all talking about it?

TWO LOOKS: AJAK DENG AND ROSE CORDERO FOR ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER SS 2011 HAUTE COUTURE

Photo: Dominique Maitre



From Runway To Reality: Rodarte With A Beautiful Twist As Seen By Mario Testino

Joan Smalls, Ajak Deng, Arlenis Sosa, Chanel Iman, Anais Mali, Jourdan Dunn, Sessilee Lopez in the February issue of VOGUE-US.

Photographed by : Mario Testino
Styling by : Grace Coddington
Wearing: Rodarte Spring/Summer Collection
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Ajak Deng For The Banana Republic

Leave it up to your kids to check the mail-box... here I am thinking that all I received in the mail today was a book that I ordered. After making a few errands, I looked up and saw a magazine crammed into my mailbox. And what a pleasant surprise to see on the back of my daughter's Self magazine is an advertisement featuring "Super Model" Ajak Deng for the Banana Republic. Talk about gorgeous! The woman simply rocks!

SHOWstudio - Tribute to Alexander McQueen by Nick Knight, music by Björk

One of McQueen's Last Masterpieces

Alexander McQueen

As one of the worlds most innovative and talented designers, McQueen had established himself as a household name forever changing the way women dress. Every season McQueen's collections were just as inventive as they were revolutionary, sadly his vision shines no more, but his name will live on forever.

In a powerful homage to this brilliant designer, Film-maker Nick Knight presents a breathtakingly beautiful video honoring his legacy. Alexander McQueen was posthumously awarded at this year’s British Fashion Awards for Outstanding Achievement in Fashion Design. This special award celebrates his achievement as a designer whose work has impacted the world. Check out this beautiful video brilliantly styled by internationally known stylist and fashion director, Edward Enninful.

To Lee, With Love – Nick Knight’s tribute to Alexander McQueen featuring: Ajak Deng, Anais Mali, Flaviana Matata, Jeneil Williams, Joan Smalls, Kinee Diouf, Quack, Rose Cordero, Sedene Blake, Trissan all  dressed in Alexander  McQueen's most beautiful creations. Enjoy and be inspired!

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Photos: Getty Images
Video: Show Studio