Review: Vogue Paris August 2013 Issue

Review: Vogue Paris August 2013 Issue
By Heather Dunhill

Daria Werbowy could start another French revolution in that irresistible Ralph Lauren Collection officer’s jacket on the August cover of Vogue Paris. I mean, really. Mille félicitations to photographer David Sims; it’s a stunning, show-stopping cover for certain. Loving Daria’s side-swept, sea-salted, cool girl cropped mane and the barely there makeup that all of us could easily recreate. And, the nose ring — that has got to be a first for VP or any high-style tome for that matter. It’s chic, it’s punk, and the fashion editors are strongly signaling that it’s here and not just a reason to throw a party at The Met.

Dedicated as the London Special, this issue is not only the definitive magazine for the Anglomaniac, it also serves as a primer on the birthplace of the punk subculture. And, you can’t do modern anti-establishment style without acknowledging the past and those who led the way. All the references are inside this issue from "Rendez-vous" (page 61) to fishnet stockings in "C’est Vogue" (page 82) to Post Punk makeup in "Beauté" (page 97). You can also get a dose of the "Chelsea Girl" and the brooding "East End" gamine. 

But, whatever you do — do not miss the piece on the high priestess of irreverent British fashion: Vivienne Westwood. Without question, she has left an indelible mark on the map of dark glamour. If you haven’t gotten the August issue of Vogue Paris yet — you simply must. It is the prototype for future fashion page-turners. Every mark hit. Every punk tee crossed.

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Comments

[bernie]

Thank god they stop doing that boring annual ready to wear collection issue that usually on feb and august issue

[kellina]

Yeah, that did get a bit boring at times. But dey gots to sell da clothes, B....

[paul]

WOW, are you all in LOVE with ALT again ?- 'Bout Time !

[kellina]

Paul, I think she is becoming more confident in her role as EIC and the magazine reflects that. While I love her style personally, I want her to give good mag, know what I'm saying?

;-)

[paul]

as a guy, when I look at men's fashion mags, if too boring i bale, if too wacky i can't wear it, i wanna look cool and forward but not foolish and i wanna see the clothes, less smoke and mirrrors, stuff a guy over 21 can wear, style is personal and i wanna see the stylist's point of view in beautiful photos. Fashion is a business, not an art -and if i were a woman i would want everything above plus all the beauty and health news, i think Alt gets it better than most, she always brings the street and reality into fashion with the best photographers! ! ! Remember the first day of school? it was all about looking cool, and it still is !
P.S.
Remember Alt has a boss, and she needs to generate income and advertising.
But I get the criticism, I'm sure she will have her own Mag - E ALT - in future !

[kellina]

Thanks so much for your insightful response, Paul! Your points interest me and you are right — it is all about looking cool and Emmanuelle totally gets that. Also great reminder that rare is the artist working in a vacuum, she has people to please way beyond us.

;-)