Virginia Ray. UK born. CT living. NYC fashion editor aspiring. Loves traveling (Paris, Shanghai, Buenos Aires, Madrid, Venice, Kyoto, Tokyo, Munich), & eating (pastries at Ladurée, chocolate soufflé at the George V, goat cheese pierogi at The Stanton Social), & drinking (bellinis at Cipriani, mojitos at The Rose Bar). In awe of Sergeant, Ingres, and Chasseriau. Craves Givenchy, Lanvin, McQueen, and Balmain.
This editorial is so sumptuous and insanely gorgeous, there was no way I could avoid posting it. I would love every single last garment, and I'd wear them all the time! The sequins, the bows, the chiffon... it's just so spectacular. I also kinda want to be living wherever this was shot - fantastic apartment too! Styled by Thierno Sy, photographed by Sylvie Malfray, modeled by Sophie Vlaming for Haper's Bazaar Romania (December issue). I found these photos on fashiongonerogue.com.
"PORTRAIT OF A LADY" by Rogier Van Der Weyden (c. 1460, oil on panel): One of my favorite paintings, ever. There is something this painting possesses that I simply can't quite put my finger on, but it is brilliant. For my last birthday I had my parents get me a good replica made, and now it is framed and in my room (proof of my adoration!). I'm a big fan of Dutch paintings, and this one tops that list.
"CONVERSION OF SAINT PAUL" by Carvaggio (1600, oil on cyprus wood): I always quite liked the Baroque period in art history - something about the dark colors and violent imagery lends to an interesting painting! Part of Carvaggio's appeal to me is his biography (the man walked around with a sword and ended up spending his life on the run after killing someone), but this painting is such an amazing piece of work.
"THE GRAND ODALISQUE" by Jean-Auguste-Dominique Inges (1780, oil on canvas): The woman in this painting may have quite obviously freakish proportions, but the glow and colors of this painting are absolutely lovely. I always approach art from an aesthetic point of view (I don't know anything about art except whether or not it pleases my eye!), and this image has always been very attractive to me.
WOW!
ReplyDeleteThis editorial is definitely one of the most beautiful ones I have ever seen.
I am saving all the photos to my computer!! :)
These are really beautiful, all of them!
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ahh these pictures are gorgeous! I love all the dresses so much <3
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how funny, i just posted about this about an hour ago!!! didn't this happen with our sites before?
ReplyDeletesuch a gorgeous editorial.
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I like the second cover. There is something about lace that makes me think couture, elegance, and timeless!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous photos! The styling is just to die for!
ReplyDeleteEspecially love that cover!
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Oooh and I LOVE your header btw :)
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Wow, gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteLeaving me speechless. haha :)
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Love this editorial!
ReplyDeleteLove the photos, great post!
Thanks for sharing :)
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Thanks for posting this editorial. It's so rich in everything. And that rose on the first cover ... Fantastic work.
ReplyDeleteomg stunning images.
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I absolutely love this series... it is incredibly beautiful.
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