In a meeting of two great fashion minds, Karl Lagerfeld interviewed former French Vogue editor Carine Roitfeld for September’s Interview magazine.
On erotic photography:
Karl: When do you think a photograph become erotic? And when does it cross that boundary into the x-rated or pornography?
Carine: It’s very difficult to know when you’re crossing the boundary. I hate the word boundary because I never think about it when taking a picture. Very often it doesn’t mean anything because it depends on who’s looking at the picture more than the content of the picture itself.
Carine on Mario Testino:
Roitfeld on Mario Testino, who was not well known when they began working together at French Glamour, “I helped him understand whata woman is, how she closes her legs, how she feels on high heels, how she wants to pull at her T-shirt and skirt . . . And Mario taught me to speak better English, which I was doing badly at the time. [laughs] He also gave me confidence. When you have confidence, when you feel loved by people, you can tell them the truth. It’s important that I can say the photo isn’t beautiful or the photo shoot sucks.
Karl on Carine being a great mother:
Karl: Yes, no one can say that you don’t take care of them. You’re also lucky because they are very beautiful. It would have been difficult to have an ugly daughter.
Carine: A moment ago, you said some flaws are necessary in beauty. They do have a temper sometimes. But they are very good children.
Karl and Carine on fashion:
Karl: Where in your life and achievements do you place fashion? Is it extremely important to you?
Carine: Yes, it’s very important. To live, to exist, to work, it’s very important.
Read the full interview including the duo’s thoughts on fame and Twitter onInterview.
Rihanna was greeted by hundreds of fans as she launched her new perfume Reb’l Fleur at House Of Frazer’s flagship London branch today
Rihanna was launching her Reb’l Fleur fragrance in the UK with a meet and greet at the House Of Fraser flagship department store on London’s Oxford Street – and gave 400 fans the chance to meet her personally.
Watch Kate Moss work her magic on this behind the scenes video of her shoot with UK fashion retailer ‘Mango’ photographed and videoed by Terry Richardson.
Lady Gaga and Jean-Paul Gaultier dress up as a priest and a nun for the TV special Gaga by Gaultier which will air in the US network CW on September 12
Gaga sat down with Gaultier in his Paris studio for the CW network show.
In the documentary she talks about her control over her image and her fans – known as her Little Monsters, according to reports.
Yesterday, we posted Rihanna’s Glamour magazine cover – now take a look at the pics and her candid interview.
On drama:
“I hate drama. But at the same time, nothing bothers me more than when life’s perfect. And that’s the sick part. I just love a challenge, whether it’s a relationship, my career, clothing…”
On dominant men:
“I play a very dominant role in my life, in every aspect of it. And I like to feel like a lady still, at some point. I feel like that’s the time when a guy really gets to be a man, and I get to be a woman. And if I’m being a man in the bedroom too, there’s nothing really in it for me.”
On being a role model for young girls:
“In the beginning of my career, it was really strict for me. I couldn’t wear pink or red lipstick; it was just bizarre. We had a young fan base, and they were trying to keep me fresh. But I just really wanted to be myself. I wanted to be sassy, the attitude, all these things that I am…“I want to set the right example and, at the same time, live my life….I feel like pop stars can’t be rock stars anymore because they have to be role models, and it takes the fun out of it for us, because we just want to have fun with art.”
Joe Jonas puts on his ‘model face’ for a photoshoot and interview with The Journal, the online magazine for menswear retailer Mr Porter.
In the interview, Joe spoke about his new single ‘See No More’, his new album ‘Fast Life’ and his view on relationships.
On ‘See No More’, about the breakdown of a relationship (he split with Twilight’s Ashley Greene earlier this year):
“It was an emotional, upsetting song to write, but I truly find music the easiest way through which to express my feelings. Releasing a song is a bit like handing your journal over for people to read.”
Nicki Minaj & Ricky Martin have been named as the new faces of Mac’s make up range, Viva Glam. The pair take over from Cyndi Lauper and Lady Gaga as the brand’s representatives.
Both Minaj & Martin are set to shoot the high budget advert with famed photographer, David LaChappelle later today.
Viva Glam has already raised in excess of $224 million for charities.
Victoria Beckham’s designs continue to burn a hole in the pocket of her dedicated followers after the official unveiling of her latest handbag design. The mother of four has designed a limited edition, crocodile skin bag at a cost of an eye-watering £8,995!
The bag will go on sale in London department store, Selfridges and is predicted to be sold out for Christmas.
Sarah Jessica Parker poses adoringly with her 3 children in the latest edition of Vogue. The actress and entrepreneur enlisted the modelling duties of her twin daughters, 8 year old son and husband of 14 years, actor Matthew Broderick for the high end shoot.
Kim Kardashian took it retro for the promo for her latest fragrance. KK dressed up in 60s style glamour with a high waisted skirt, white shirt, large sunglasses and soft waves for the high end shoot.
Beyonce was spotted doing some shoe shopping at London’s Selfridges earlier today. The star was enjoying some retail therapy with her mother, Tina Knowles.
Rihanna has been signed up as the new face of Armani underwear and jeans. She follows in the footsteps of Megan Fox and Victoria Beckham who have also shot global campaigns for the fashion giant.
Check out the latest snaps from Kelly Osbourne’s upcoming modeling campaign for Madonna and her daughter, Lourdes’ “Material Girl” fashion line. Kelly O replaced Taylor Momsen as the face of the line earlier this year and this is the second campaign she will be fronting.
Madonna commented:
“We have both enjoyed working with Kelly and are thrilled to have her on board for the launch of the fall 2011 collection.”
Yesterday, we posted Rihanna’s Glamour magazine cover – now take a look at the pics and her candid interview.
