Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin

See the Complete Pierre Balmain Diffusion Line

>> The new Pierre Balmain diffusion line launched Sunday in Paris, bringing with it lots of easy-wearing rock-tinged classics — moto jackets, skinny jeans — for Spring 2012.
Pierre Balmain Spring 2012

>> The new Pierre Balmain diffusion line launched Sunday in Paris, bringing with it lots of easy-wearing rock-tinged classics — moto jackets, skinny jeans — for Spring 2012. Priced from $172 (for tops) to $1,300 (for eveningwear), the collection is much more accessibly-priced than the main line — a Balmain T-shirt costs around $1,500 — and includes clothing for both men and women. Also accompanying the launch of the collection is a third — and final — Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin-directed video, which features a grunged-up Abbey Lee Kershaw on the run around Manhattan with her band, Our Mountain. See the video below, then click through for a peek at the entire Pierre Balmain collection, hitting stores in December.

 

 

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Arizona Muse Plays Peekaboo Behind Palm Trees in Yves Saint Laurent's Spring '11 Video Campaign

Print ads are great, but there's something about videos that take campaigns to the next level of fashion greatness.

Print ads are great, but there's something about videos that take campaigns to the next level of fashion greatness. And that's exactly what Stefano Pilati did, along with Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin, for Yves Saint Laurent's Spring collection. Like the hard copy, the scene took place in the gardens of a 1930s villa in Marrakech's Palmeraie resort, reminding us of Yves Saint Laurent's love for Morocco. Inez and Vinoodh beautifully captured video shows Arizona fading in and out of palm trees all while wearing exquisitely cut gowns and jumpsuits from the collection. A fine four minutes you don't want to miss — check out the video now!

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Inez and Vinoodh Celebrate 25 Years; Here Are 25 of Their Best Shots

Whether or not you recognize their names, you have for sure seen at least one shot from Dutch photographer duo Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin.
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Whether or not you recognize their names, you have for sure seen at least one shot from Dutch photographer duo Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin. That is, if you have flipped through any fashion magazine. The married couple have worked with the hottest like Gucci, Pucci, Roberto Cavalli, Yves Saint Laurent, Isabel Marant, Givenchy, Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, the list goes on. Inez and Vinoodh are celebrating 25 years in the business, so in honor of their top-notch work, let's gaze at 25 of our favorite shots. And if you happen to be in Amsterdam until mid-September, be sure to stop by Foam Museum for a retrospective on 300 of their photographs from 1985 to 2010.


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Fab Ad: Dree Hemingway For Gianfranco Ferre, Spring '10

We were fascinated a while ago — we still are — but so are Gianfranco Ferré designers Tommaso Aquilano and Roberto Rimondi.

We were fascinated a while ago — we still are — but so are Gianfranco Ferré designers Tommaso Aquilano and Roberto Rimondi. The design duo chose the famous great-granddaughter to model their dramatic Spring collection. “We know she’s very trendy right now, but she really reflects the feminine and sensual message of the spring collection,” said Aquilano. Also look out for Hemingway in Mango's Spring ads, alongside Scarlett Johansson.

Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin snapped the sepia-toned black-and-white scene in a New York studio. The graphic cross-shaped structure provides cool contrast to the flowing fabrics. Dree looks pretty fantastic, as do the clothes. Are you smitten?

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Fab Ad: Lanvin, Spring '10

Who needs stagnant models when you can have them in fabulous motion?

Who needs stagnant models when you can have them in fabulous motion? "I thought maybe we need a bit of action," said Alber Elbaz about his Spring '10 ads. And action he delivered. Steven Meisel shot, while model Jamie Bochert bent. In the men's department, Elbaz had married couple photographers Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin get in front of the lens for a passionate kiss. What do you think of the latest Lanvin?

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French Vogue, All Daria, All August

Prepare yourself for a steamy August French Vogue.

Prepare yourself for a steamy August French Vogue. Word on the rue is Fab fave model Daria Werbowy has been booked as the only muse for the whole book. As well, the only photographers snapping her are Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin. Here is sexy scuba Daria in the magazine in '07 . . . can, not, wait.
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Fab Ad: Giuseppe Zanotti Spring '09

Deee-lish. It takes a bold gesture for a fashion ad to stop me flipping.

Deee-lish. It takes a bold gesture for a fashion ad to stop me flipping. I always love a '50s throwback to the swell days of muscle cars and poodle skirts. Would you have been a Rizzo or a Sandra Dee? In the Spring Giuseppe Zanotti ads, shot by Inez & Vinoodh, model Anja Rubki is a bit of both, and, therefore, deee-lish. I love the simplicity and candy colors. And, I can always be enticed with an ice cream sundae. The shoes, as always, are delectable. Rizzo Dee's uniform of sequin mini and tee is also a fun look to mimic when you're feeling frisky. So tell me: do you feel frisky?

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Fab Ad: Yves Saint Laurent Spring '09

When we found out Claudia Schiffer was Stefano Pilati's Spring muse, we were pretty sure the outcome was going to be Fab.

When we found out Claudia Schiffer was Stefano Pilati's Spring muse, we were pretty sure the outcome was going to be Fab. See for yourself.

Shot in LA, right smack in front of the Hollywood sign "Y," it is stunning. Though you can barely recognize Claudia's face — it's more just a statuesque blonde in a long and lean navy ensemble — you can tell it's a pro in YSL garb. And notice how the silver grid shoes tie in with the black grid structure. Shot by Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin, this image will also serve as the cover of YSL's next manifesto. Behold: Spring YSL.

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On Our Radar: Gap Launches Limited Edition Artist T-Shirt Collection

Gap will be unveiling a limited edition artist t-shirt collection set to launch in select stores and online May 15th.

Gap will be unveiling a limited edition artist t-shirt collection set to launch in select stores and online May 15th. In celebration of the 2008 Whitney Biennial, Gap has joined forces with top contemporary artists in producing limited edition artist tees. Some artists include Chuck Close, Jeff Koons, Marilyn Minter, and Kiki Smith with t-shirt designs ranging from political messages to colorful abstract confections. I especially like the bright burst on the Glenn Ligon tee. The classically Gap ad campaign was shot by Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin — Fab, as usual. Something to look forward to!

To see more of Gap's artist t-shirt collection, read more