Wilderness Retreat

who is more at home in an outdoor editorial than Daria Werbowy? The Canadian beauty seems completely at ease in Patrick Demarchelier’s vivid images of Lake Powell, Utah for American Vogue. Whether she is rock climbing or practicing yoga, Daria manages to make it look easy. The striking scenery paired with Daria’s athleticism and grace, makes for an incredible fashion story.

Madonna for Dolce & Gabbana

Madonna by Steven Klein for Dolce & Gabbana S/S 10, goes back to her and the label’s Mediterranean roots. Read more about the campaign at Swide.com. (Image courtesy of our friends at d Management)

Natasha poly On VOGUE Russia

Vogue Russia kicks 2010 off the right way, with a singularly stunning shot of Natasha Poly. The image of Natasha looking blonder, bolder and more even glamourous than we’ve seen her, strikes just the right note and the caption “Beauty Above All” is the perfect motto for the new year.

Lady Gaga Bewitching Vogue

Vogue’s December issue is getting bewitched– literally– by fierce style star Lady Gaga. Starring in a Hansel and Gretel-inspired spread, shot by famed photographer Annie Leibovitz, Lady Gaga channels her naughtier side to play a witch, dressed by her pal Marc Jacobs. The pop sensation tells the magazine, “I’ve always been an outspoken and extreme dresser.” And while her ruffled bloomer shorts and insanely high heels for the Vogue spread were nothing out of the ordinary for Gaga, Vogue staffers were intrigued by what the star wore to visit their office before the shoot! Lady Gaga reportedly showed up to 4 Times Square first wearing a trailing white chiffon Galliano goddess gown with a Philip Treacy headdress that spelled VOGUE in clipped white feathers, only to turn up the next day in a little black dress and flaming-red wig. And if that wasn’t outrageous enough, the singer arrived for the actual shoot “stark naked except for her white rubber raincoat and some very, very high heels!” recounts Vogue Creative Director Grace Coddington. So where does she get her crazy fashion from? Her art director, Matthew Williams–”my Jean-Paul Goude”–was “the inspiration that made the connection for me between the art world and the fashion world,” Lady Gaga tells Vogue. “He used to say things like ‘If you want to make a shoulder pad, don’t research jackets—research sculpture, mineral rocks, paintings.’ He thinks in a different way; he is the designer of the future.” Check out the rest of Lady Gaga’s spread and hear more from the pop star at in Vogue’s December Issue, on newsstands November 24, or at Vogue.com.

Lady gaga In vogue france

For all those of you guys who asked me about the gown Gaga striked a pose in on a work of art pedestal for French Vogue, I believe this cascade of lace ruffles marvel is from Alexander McQueen Fall 2006 The Widows of Culloden collection.

Her hair stylist for this photo shoot was Peter Savic, the same man whose name you’ve probably read in VMagazine…

… and will spot in Flare Magazine credits.

And the same hair artist who did Gaga’s hair for MTV Music Awards. Yeap, that look so many of you adored!

A Soft Touch

The buzz surrounding the new Vogue Italia may focus on the Twitpic cover story, but the issue is filled with intriguing editorial content : Tom Munro’s striking story featuring Shalom Harlowand Taryn Davidson, is one of the clear standouts. Within the story, Munro creates a world of soft colors and shimmering textures that makes the clothes and the girls look amazing, plus the combination of Shalom’s inimitable poise and Taryn’s delicate beauty is especially lovely, you have to love great casting.

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