First Lady of American Fashion A beautiful gown on the back of Michelle Obama puts outsider Isabel Toledo at the fore of fashion Legendary V salutes the ad campaigns, beauties, dresses, and album covers that always have and always will amaze us Work in Progress Jason Schmidt photographs four artists taking part in the New Museum’s new triennial Love and Consequences Actor Louis Garrel’s latest films bolster his image as France’s sexiest leading man Inside Out The Rodarte girls interview subversive German artist Sterling Ruby Lights Action Young British actress Tallulah Harlech hits New York to make her name Ra Ra Riot A new documentary on photographer Clayton Patterson shows the old L.E.S. in all its insane glory Weird Science An upcoming show at the Walker Art Center explores the impossibility of time Berlin Calling/Listening Device Iekeliene Stange makes her photography debut; Lizzi Bougatsos’s new band I.U.D. has a little fun Caught in the Act Marina Abramovic and Terence Koh sit down for an intimate conversation about performance Some Great Reward Depeche Mode lets loose with a new album You Had Me At Indigo Acne’s Jonny Johansson and Lanvin’s Alber Elbaz discuss their denim collaboration Bon-Vvants! Since the 18th century, these ladies have played hostess with the mostest Powerhouse These eight clubs around the world keep the party going Supreme Being Meet Addison Gill, the latest V A Model! contest winner Extra The band, show, magazine, piñata, book, and triennial you need to know now Jungle Boogie Tribal is the new look for Spring’s accessories Moscow on the Seine Chanel draws on some Russian inspiration Radical Fringe Fringe takes a modern turn Second Skin It’s not a bag without a little exotic leather High Time Spring’s elegant watches The Real Thing Chloé’s new designer goes for girlish simplicity Ones to Watch Five faces to keep your eye on Graphic Content Accessories of the season go high contrast Stripe it Rich Sportswear gets luxurious Step into Liquid High-shine high heels for Spring Young Guns V puts the spotlight on fourteen young designers News FLash New swimwear, collaborations, makeup, stores, and designers Pro Choice Beauty pros recommend all-time irresistible scents V-Bay Fashion gets ready for the high seas Not for Sale The legendary ad campaigns of Comme des Garçons Making Faces The legendary art direction by Martin Stevens for Revlon Through Their Eyes Five legendary V Girls give us their take on images from this magazine Best Dressed Four legendary little black dresses from then and now Introducing Luke Grimes You might not have heard of him yet, but this actor is the talk of Hollywood and a big star in the making. Photographer Mario Testino catches him on the verge The Beat Goes On The legendary album covers that have shaped fashion V-Mail Berlin boys and girls to spend a wild Teutonic night with
V FASHION SPRING 2009
LIGHTS OF SPRING BY MARIO TESTINO DECEPTION BY MARIO SORRENTI LUST BY SEBASTIAN FAENA IDOLATRY BY TERRY RICHARDSON GREED BY FRANCESCO VEZZOLI AND SØLVE SUNDSBØ ENVY BY WILLY VANDERPERRE DECADENCE BY KARL LAGERFELD PRIDE BY JEAN-FRANCOIS CAMPOS