A Pure Wonder by Craig McDean.Vogue Italia March 2008. Model- Karen Elson. Stylist- Tabitha Simmons. images via Trend Hunter
And this ain't no tragedy. No m'am. As Kanye would say, Craig McDean shot the best editorial of all time, of all time (stale joke?). Okay, maybe not the best of ALL time, but it has been a favourite of mine for quite a while. Blows my mind out the gutter each time I see it. I love the movement and the varying textures with fabrics of tulle, feathers and brocade. I also really like the illusion along the edges of each photo; leaves me wondering...is it a painting or a photo? No matter how long I sit staring at it, contorting my head this way and then that way, I just can't tell what's what.
I think Sydney from the rabbit-hearted girl might fully appreciate this post. She stated on Playback Rewind that Karen Elson is one of her favourite models right now. I'm not surprised as to why. Karen looks incredible in this editorial. Ethereal and other worldly. What do you all think? You likey?
38 Contributions:
Love it! :D
Yes, me-likey :P
She looks a lot like the woman that plays the ice queen in Narnia...
So pretty!!
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Really nice!
So gorgeous. Craig McDean makes worlds we should live in, not just drool over.
Oh my, with colors! I love the fluidity and the effects. Her attitude is stunning! :D Great editorial
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she is a beauty. thanks for sharing these photos
definitely likey...tres lovely.
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You're right she has this amazing ethereal look that works so well in the editorial. She makes me feel happy to be pale rather than tanned too ;-)
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I love this editorial and the watercolor motif. Karen Elson is one of my faves, her red hair really pops here.
oh, what a colours, what a styling, what a shots!
AMAING!!!!!
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xo Ra
all of these are so extravagant. i like the soft color palettes used and the designs are amazing.
Very cool photos. Glad you shared these, I love how they look like watercolors almost!
oooh super rad colors.
:)
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My goodness but these are gorgeous! It's amazing, there is such talent and creativity out there (makes the world go round :)).
thanks :)
your blog's amazing!
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Oh wow, nymphy indeed! I love anything ethereal, so this is perfect eye candy for me!
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I love these! Gorgeous colours and a unique look! x
Ooh, this entire shoot is so whimsical and ethereal - like a fairytale. Love!! :)
There's something very Labyrinth-like about these. Very dreamy
So serene, I truly felt in love with these photos! oh, and thank you for commenting :)
xx
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I love how colorful and artsy these are! How fun it would be to do a photoshoot like this!
I agree, visually appetizing... and the color combination is each shot is superb!
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great photos!! love these shots!
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Really digging this editorial, love the movement of the fabric and the model's lines. So good.
loving tis magic fairy tail vibe
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Adorable pictures.
WOW i lost my words these are extreme good different from anything i see in magazines now
karen elson is timeless...love her in this editorial. the styling is incredible as well...the windblown effect, the fabric/textures and ethereal element.
amazing editorial. you're right, it's like a mixture between photography and painting. Vogue Italia has some of the most stunning fashion editorials.
It's a fantastic editorial!xx
She looks amazing, her face is absolutely flawless
Rianna xxxx
beautiful and ethereal
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Karen Elson IS fantastic, no doubt about it!
These pictures are adorable.... charming. I see a story .... magic world .... illusions and magic.
The intensity of color .... This's fantastic ...
the third picture actually looks
a little bit like alexander Mcqueen!
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love it!!!!
thanks for sharing:)
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