Compare the pair. Top Jean Shrimpton, as she appeared in Vogue shot by Bailey in 1965. Above Karen Gillan and Aneurin Barnard as Jean Shrimpton and David Bailey in a publicity shot for We’ll Take Manhattan, which aired last week on BBC4.
The visitor stats have been very clear: one of the most searched-terms at Lucire has been David Bailey and Jean Shrimpton over the last few days.
Presumably, it’s due to BBC4’s We’ll Take Manhattan, a TV film about a ground-breaking New York shoot by David Bailey and his model and lover, Jean Shrimpton. The shoot defined, according to the programme, the 1960s. As previewed in Lucire, the BBC4 film starred Karen Gillan (Doctor Who) and Aneurin Barnard as the couple. While it took a little while to get going—it begins with the pair boarding a jet to head to New York, then goes into flashback—with the charged arguments between Bailey and Vogue fashion editor Lady Clare Rendlesham occupying a great deal of the action once the story gets back on track. The centre of the argument: that it’s the 1960s, that Bailey wants to catch more liveliness, and that the stuffy portraits shown in British Vogue—which had, of course, covered the Coronation the decade before with HM the Queen and aristocratic ladies-in-waiting—were a thing of the past.
Of course it’s idealized, but it’s not too far from the truth when the film claims that Bailey and the Shrimp defined the decade.
The forces had been coming in for a while, but perhaps not with the youthquake that the Bailey represented after national service was abolished in 1962 and there was plenty of youthful energy around Britain. Technological changes in the 1950s and the telephoto lens already meant fashion photographers were experimenting with more lively shots, and Vogue photographers such as Irving Penn, Norman Parkinson and Antony Armstrong-Jones (later Lord Snowdon) were capturing moments that the magazine’s readers would not have seen the decade before. While staged, they appeared to be casual moments, with the model seemingly living her life in the editorials.
What Bailey did was take this into raw sexiness, tapping correctly into the Zeitgeist. Starting at British Vogue in July 1960, Bailey had in fact met Shrimpton while she was being shot for a cornflakes advertisement by Brian Duffy. And unlike the film, Bailey was actually very grateful for the gig and knew what British Vogue was: ‘When Vogue offered to pay me to photograph beautiful women all day I thought I was on a dream-boat.’
Gillan captures the innocent country girl that Shrimpton was at that point, which makes the transformation into ’60s sex icon all the more poignant. Never mind posh locations with Bailey: the Shrimp was on the floor, legs akimbo, complete with teddy bear or another prop. Skirts got shorter, progressively so till 1966, and Jean Shrimpton and her long legs modelled plenty in the decade. It might not be inaccurate to say that Shrimpton was the 1960s supermodel, along with Twiggy—certainly they were two of the most recognized women in Britain. Vogue had gone from being a magazine read by the well-to-do lady to one that reached the masses—and for the first time, its pages even became pin-ups.
Bailey has remained in the public eye with his ongoing work, though Shrimpton has opted for a quieter life, running a country hotel. Both had reportedly approved of the script, which showed them in a positive light—though given Shrimpton’s silence over the years, we’re guessing it must have had some verisimilitude for her to give it the nod.
There were some glaring mistakes—a 2005 Chevrolet taxi zooms by in a 1962 scene in New York—and Mad Men it was not, neither in feel nor in execution. Where Kudos was once known for lavish productions—Life on Mars springs to mind—some corners felt cut, probably thanks to the recession and the difficulty of securing locations that still looked “’sixties enough” in New York. It lacked the pace of another winter BBC film around this time last year: Eric and Ernie, covering the pre-fame period of Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise.
But, on the other hand, period Vogue covers were faithfully re-created, the wardrobe department did extremely well securing period costumes, and Frances Barber stole the show with her portrayal of Vogue editor-in-chief Diana Vreeland in the New York scenes. And it summed up the period well: while a telemovie will take liberties with history, there was no denying that Bailey and Shrimpton were influential and very deserving subjects.—Jack Yan, Publisher
Swarovski launched its retail concept store, Swarovski Crystallized, at Great Marlborough Street in London, with a VIP event on Thursday. It also celebrated the winners of supermodel Hélèna Christensen’s Unsigned Model Search, Freya McHugh and Reece Sanders, who front the Swarovski Crystallized spring–summer 2012 campaign.
Christensen, who is a photographer in her own right, shot the campaign featuring McHugh and Sanders. It will break in the UK, the US, China and Swarovski’s home country of Austria during the season.
She said, ‘It was an absolute pleasure to photograph them both and a thrill to finally reveal the imagery for the spring–summer 2012 Swarovski Crystallized campaign. From the response to the photographs, I know we have unearthed two people with successful careers ahead of them and I can’t wait to see their progress over the coming months.’
Christensen wore Stella McCartney at the launch, accessorized by a Jayde by Melissa Kandiyoti Trapeze necklace and earrings from Swarovski Crystallized.
Other VIPs included Daniella Issa Helayel, Grace Woodward, Harold Tillman, Olivia Inge, Nicky Haslam, Noëlle Reno, Ozwald Boetang, Patrick Grant, Olivia Grant, Rachel Barrett, Tolula Adeyemi, Scott Young, Olivia Lee, and Nat and Leah Weller. British Chase Vodka provided the drinks.
Swarovski Crystallized features jewellery collections and accessories created by international designers using Swarovski Elements.
Supermodel Kate Moss has moved on to a new gig after ending her arrangement with Topshop: she’s now the new face of Mango Fashion, débuting in its spring–summer 2012 campaign.
Moss says she was tempted to return to working with Mango Fashion after being sent a treatment for an earlier promotional film, shot by Terry Richardson.
The TV commercial is entitled Spy Game, and was shot in London. It will launch in early March in c. 40 countries, including France, Germany, México, Portugal, Russia, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey and the UK.
’There’s always an undercurrent of sinister something going on with Terry in every picture,’ she describes.
Moss describes Mango as ‘classic pieces, timeless pieces … it covers all bases, really.’ She describes the Mango wearer as ‘[an] eclectic, modern woman who likes to have fun and is quite laid-back, and not too up-tight.’
‘I’m really excited to be working with Mango for spring–summer 2012, we had a great time shooting the campaign, the team are so easy to work with and shooting with Terry is always fun,’ she adds.
Moss takes over from Isabeli Fontana, who modelled for Mango’s autumn–winter 2011–12 collection. Previous spokesmodels have included Scarlett Johansson, Penélope Cruz, Milla Jovovich, Lizzy Jagger, Karolína Kurková, Naomi Campbell, Eva Herzigova, Inès Sastre, Claudia Schiffer, Christy Turlington and Diane Krüger.
The spring collection has a 1960s influence, with lightweight fabrics and a feminine, more casual look. Ethnic details have been blended with sportswear for a strong urban look, says the company.
Above Sarah Burton on stage after accepting her Designer of the Year Award from UK First Lady Samantha Cameron.
Sarah Burton of Alexander McQueen is the Designer of the Year, it was announced at the British Fashion Awards last night.
Burton has been riding high in the media, for succeeding McQueen and retaining much of his flavour, and for her work on the Duchess of Cambridge’s wedding gown this year.
A new award, the New Establishment Award, recognizing a movement in British fashion, was won by Christopher Kane.
Sam Gainsbury of Gainsbury and Whiting won the Isabella Blow Award for Fashion Creator. Gainsbury was behind the Savage Beauty exhibition, which the British Fashion Council states was ‘widely recognized as the most successful fashion exhibition in the world.’
Stella McCartney won the Red Carpet Award, while Victoria Beckham took home the Designer Brand Award for the growth and recognition of her label.
Emerging talent awards went to Mary Katrantzou for womenswear, Tabitha Simmons for accessories, and Christopher Raeburn for menswear.
Kim Jones, now at Louis Vuitton, won the Menswear Designer Award. Stella Tennant won the Model Award, her campaigns this year having included Zara, Reed Krakoff, Etro, Chanel and Céline.
Accessory Designer of the Year was Charlotte Dellal for her footwear label, Charlotte Olympia. As previewed earlier in Lucire, Sir Paul Smith won the Outstanding Achievement in Fashion Award. The British Style Award, voted by the public, went to Alexa Chung, as the individual who best embodies the spirit of London and serves as its fashion ambassador.
The Awards were hosted by George Lamb and Lauren Laverne. The audience included BFC ambassador Samantha Cameron, Kate Moss, Victoria Beckham, Kate Hudson, Colin Firth, Olivia Palermo, Josephine de la Baume, Marc Jacobs, Lady Harlech and Alexa Chung.
The BFC has worked with Save the Children this year, with MAC, Toni & Guy and Vodafone sponsoring this year’s awards.
Videos of many of the winners, red carpet footage and interviews with Olivia Palermo, Marc Jacobs and Henry Holland can be found below.
From the red carpet
Victoria Beckham, Designer Brand Award
Christopher Raeburn, Emerging Talent Award—Menswear
Charlotte Olympia, Accessory Designer of the Year
Christopher Kane, New Establishment Award
Alexa Chung, British Style Award
Sir Paul Smith, Outstanding Achievement in Fashion
Mary Katrantzou, Emerging Talent Award—Ready-to-Wear
Sam Gainsbury, Isabella Blow Award for Fashion Creator
Above Blake Lively and Jessica Alba are among the VIPs at the Versace for H&M launch in New York.
Celebrities including Uma Thurman, Blake Lively, Jessica Alba, Jennifer Hudson, Linda Evangelista, Selma Blair and Chace Crawford joined Donatella Versace and H&M creative adviser Margareta van den Bosch in a venue alongside the Hudson River in New York to début the Versace for H&M line.
Catwalk models included Abbey Lee, Daphne G., Natasha Poly, Sean O’Pry and Lindsay Wixson.
The show itself featured unique designs created for the event.
A party in which Versace’s guests, Prince and Nicki Minaj, performed followed the main event.
The high-profile collaboration is the latest in a long line which has seen Karl Lagerfeld, Comme des Garçons, Viktor & Rolf, among others, bring high-fashion looks to the mass-market Swedish label.
The collection reinvents certain items from the Versace archive, including metal mesh and panel dresses, and a studded leather jacket for women. The men’s collection features printed sweaters, print shirts, suits, and studded leather jackets and trousers, says H&M.
The range goes on sale in 300 stores worldwide and online on November 17.
In a release, Versace said, ‘It was the perfect evening, so glamorous and special. I loved celebrating the launch of Versace for H&M here in New York, an iconic city in which to showcase this iconic collection. Now I cannot wait for it to finally reach stores and be available to the world.’
Van den Bosch said, ‘Donatella Versace has taken us at H&M on an incredible journey since she began designing the collection for us earlier this year, and last night’s fashion event was the perfect culmination. She has given us the essence of the Versace brand, and last night that came to life with a magical catwalk show that we’ll never forget.’
Thurman said on the red carpet prior to the show, ‘I think it is so exciting for Versace to made available to everyone. The collection is cool, colourful, young and very hip.’
Lively added her thoughts: ‘I am such a fan of Versace. The fits for a woman’s body are incredible. I’m also a huge fan of H&M. To have Versace at H&M is the best.’
Blair said, ‘Versace is so incredible and so glamorous. For kids to be able to buy it is wonderful. Donatella is an amazing woman.’
Kim Kardashian was one of the celebrity guests—including Tommy Hilfiger, Stephen Baldwin and Russell Simmons—at the annual Angel Ball at Cipriani Wall Street. The event raises funds for cancer research.
In front of 780 guests, Kardashian talked about the loss of her father to cancer. She then introduced singer Patti La Belle, who performed ‘Somewhere over the Rainbow’. Javier Colon, Nile Rodgers and Chic also sang.
The event also honoured supermodel Naomi Campbell, Vladislav Doronin, Romero Britto, and Qatar National Cancer Society founder Dr Sheikh Khalid bin Jabor al-Thani.
Kardashian spoke to ITN in the video below, on media attention, her love of Naomi Campbell, and her current project, a new series of Kourtney and Kim Take New York.
Supermodel Kate Moss talks about her new Lasting Finish Lipstick collection for Rimmel, in an interview shot at the time of the launch at Claridge’s yesterday.
Moss reveals she is wearing no. 1 in the 15-shade range, which she calls a ‘look-at-me red’.
An after-party last night at the Battersea Power Station, as London Fashion Week kicked off, saw Moss arrive by helicopter, in keeping with the television commercial for the new range. There were more red-carpet celebrity arrivals, including Donna Air, Sadie Frost, Steve Mormoris, Cara Delevingne, the Noisettes, Solange Knowles and Georgia May Jagger.
Newlywed supermodel Kate Moss has released her Lasting Finish Lipstick collection for Rimmel, with whom she has partnered for 10 years.
The company hosted an event Thursday to launch the line, which Moss is said to have personally designed.
Held at the ballroom at Claridge’s in London, Moss make her appearance well into the event, where she talked about her collaboration and the television commercial, shot at a parking building in Croydon.
The advertisement sees Moss departing in a helicopter, which she called a memorable experience. In the commercial, it flies over the O2 and Tower Bridge.
Moss added that Rimmel dropped her home in the chopper.
Other VIPs included Georgia May Jagger, Solange Knowles and Alejandra Ramos, all of whom are Rimmel ambassadors.
Above Rimmel celebrates its 10 year partnership with original London girl, Kate Moss, who today launches her personally designed lipstick range for the brand—Kate Moss Lasting Finish Lipstick collection.
Kim Kardashian was one of the celebrity guests—including Tommy Hilfiger, Stephen Baldwin and Russell Simmons—at the annual Angel Ball at Cipriani Wall Street. The event raises funds for cancer research.
Supermodel Kate Moss talks about her new Lasting Finish Lipstick collection for Rimmel, in an interview shot at the time of 
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