sasha the artist

i was so delighted by the ny time's recent feature on sasha pivovarova, and her artistic tendencies. she's an incredible model, but i had no idea that she was such a talented artist. it's always lovely to discover new talents in someone, especially when they're someone whose work you admire.

the lady is a doll maker! she made the one on the left.

she draws as well. these are her sketches in leather bound books her husband has gifted her.

images: ny times

forest land

this ethereal editorial, featuring a nymph-like sasha pivarovova, is brought to you by another magazine via fashion gone rogue. sasha looks like a spritely forest faerie, and i love it.

derelict

the new vogue italia cover, featuring sasha pivovarova and ash stymest, shot by steven meisel, is unbelievable. sometimes i wish anna wintour would take off her sunglasses, take a cue from her european contemporaries, and give us something more conceptual. i love charlize theron...as an actress. what she's doing on the fall cover of the september issue is still quite beyond me.

i love all the bold colors in this photo: sasha's eyemake is unbelievable, and the lettering of the vogue logo compliments the photo perfectly. sasha's scarf, the jewels on her fingerless glove, the orange border of ash's helmet...it's all so brilliantly and meticulously styled. i can't wait to see the actual editorial.

additional covers were shot, also (a trend, i'm seeing...)

anna jagodazinska

i love the all the character in this photo, a bit cheeky and wry. and anna's brocaded velvet gown is magnificent.

jamie bochert

just lovely. thanks, vogue italia.

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