Natalia Vodianova

Valentino

See (and Watch) Scenes from Natalia Vodianova's Fairy Tale-Themed Love Ball Bash

>> To close out the Fall 2011 couture season, Natalia Vodianova invited a who's who of fashion to her White Fairy Tale Love Ball last night, hosted at Valentino Garavani's Chateau de Wideville estate on the outskirts of Paris.

>> To close out the Fall 2011 couture season, Natalia Vodianova invited a who's who of fashion to her White Fairy Tale Love Ball last night, hosted at Valentino Garavani's Chateau de Wideville estate on the outskirts of Paris. Her goal? To raise money for her Naked Heart Foundation, which has already built 60 playgrounds in 44 Russian cities.

She succeeded in pulling in 2.3 million euros ($3.3 million) from the night, which included a fashion show featuring 45 custom dresses created by Olivier Theyskens, Alexander Wang, Stella McCartney, and every designer in between. Although the night's dress code called for white or silver gowns, Vodianova, for her part, wore a scarlet Little Red Riding Hood-inspired confection by Garavani himself — the first dress he has made since retiring in 2008. “I always wear red to my events,” Vodianova explained.

A video from the festivities, below.

Givenchy

Watch Naomi Campbell, Natalia Vodianova, and More Snarl for Givenchy's Fall 2011 Campaign

>> In tune with the roaring panther prints of Givenchy's Fall 2011 collection, the accompanying ad campaign sees Naomi Campbell, Natalia Vodianova, Kristen McMenamy, and house favorite Mariacarla Boscono each roaring for the lens of Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott.

>> In tune with the roaring panther prints of Givenchy's Fall 2011 collection, the accompanying ad campaign sees Naomi Campbell, Natalia Vodianova, Kristen McMenamy, and house favorite Mariacarla Boscono each roaring for the lens of Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott. Get a look behind-the-scenes at the shoot, for which Riccardo Tisci imagined the four new Givenchy faces as “dark 1950s pinups,” captured individually atop a printed cushion in a corner. [Style File, WWD]

 

 

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Natalia Vodianova Confirms Separation from Husband Justin Portman

>> Although it has been rumored for some time — and denied by her rep as recently as March — Natalia Vodianova has confirmed that she and husband Justin Portman, whom she married in 2001 (and with whom she has three children), are separated: "It's really sad.

>> Although it has been rumored for some time — and denied by her rep as recently as March — Natalia Vodianova has confirmed that she and husband Justin Portman, whom she married in 2001 (and with whom she has three children), are separated: "It's really sad. It has been a while. We didn't want to talk about it. We still don't. Our children are very much aware of it. It's OK. We're still in a very sensitive position right now, and trying to do things as amicably as possible, so I wouldn't want to talk about it at all. I don't think I ever will want to, because it's strictly between my husband and me."

When asked if she was currently seeing someone else, Vodianova replied: "This is not really something to discuss at the moment. It's sensitive." However, when prodded about whether she was in love, the model said: "Mmm-hmm. Yes, definitely." She would not, however, divulge an identity. Vodianova has recently been snapped with and linked to British financier Sasha Pesko, who used to date Eugenia Silva.

Natalia Vodianova

Models Untouched — See Natalia Vodianova, Raquel Zimmermann, and More Shot Without Retouching

>> To celebrate its official launch, London agency Viva Model Management has released a series of its talent — including Natalia Vodianova, Raquel Zimmermann, and Maryna Linchuk — captured without any makeup or hair styling, and sans any kind of retouching.

>> To celebrate its official launch, London agency Viva Model Management has released a series of its talent — including Natalia Vodianova, Raquel Zimmermann, and Maryna Linchuk — captured without any makeup or hair styling, and sans any kind of retouching. Scott Trindle shot the collection of black and white images over the past year in his Dalston flat, when each model was visiting London.

"[Trindle's] images stood out because it was just so interesting and rare for us to see the girls like that; he shot them with no additional hair, make-up or styling," Viva's director Natalie Hand explained. "They were shot exactly as they were in person, exactly how they were when they walked through his door. And they looked really beautiful. The blemishes added to their charm. And you could definitely learn something about the model's real character from the pictures."

Lara Stone, Penelope Cruz, Natalia Vodianova and More Pop Up on the 2011 Cannes Film Festival Red Carpet

>> The first couple of days of the Cannes Film Festival brought us appearances by the likes of Karolina Kurkova, Diane Kruger, and Alexa Chung; with the weekend past, Natalia Vodianova and Lara Stone have joined the fun in Calvin Klein, Tilda Swinton brought out a Haider Ackermann look, and more than a couple of Chanel couture looks hit the red carpet.

>> The first couple of days of the Cannes Film Festival brought us appearances by the likes of Karolina Kurkova, Diane Kruger, and Alexa Chung; with the weekend past, Natalia Vodianova and Lara Stone have joined the fun in Calvin Klein, Tilda Swinton brought out a Haider Ackermann look, and more than a couple of Chanel couture looks hit the red carpet. All that and more in the slideshow.

Red Carpet

Met Gala: Natalia Vodianova

The gorgeous Natalia Vodianova arrived with Valentino Garavani by her side, adorned in the designer's feather-and-sequin embellished couture.

The gorgeous Natalia Vodianova arrived with Valentino Garavani by her side, adorned in the designer's feather-and-sequin embellished couture. The gown plays with volume, proportion, and texture, but if there's anyone who can stand up to the bold style, it's this model beauty. Natalia carries it effortlessly, keeping hair slicked back and adding a sultry smoky eye. What's your take?

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Louis Vuitton

Natalia Vodianova, Justin Portman Still Married, Says Rep

>> Natalia Vodianova walked a couple of shows in Paris last week (Givenchy, Hakaan), sat in a few more front rows (Louis Vuitton, Valentino, Stella McCartney, Christian Dior), and even found the time to run the Paris half marathon for her Naked Heart charity in between.

>> Natalia Vodianova walked a couple of shows in Paris last week (Givenchy, Hakaan), sat in a few more front rows (Louis Vuitton, Valentino, Stella McCartney, Christian Dior), and even found the time to run the Paris half marathon for her Naked Heart charity in between. Her three children accompanied her front row to Stella McCartney, but her husband, Justin Portman — to whom Vodianova has been married since 2001 and who usually pops up wherever she is — was nowhere to be seen. The couple has been plagued by rumors of separation recently, and sources tell Page Six they have been spending less time together; Portman was reportedly at their house in Uruguay during the shows. Vodianova's rep, meanwhile, says: "They are still married. She is traveling and very busy with her career." [NY Post]

Red Carpet

Fab's Top 10 Celebrity Looks of the Week — Kate, Natalia, Mila, and More!

This week, the last of Fashion Week brought models and celebs to Paris, while other Fab faces we love stepped out for premieres and press dates.
Top Celebrity Style Looks From the Week

This week, the last of Fashion Week brought models and celebs to Paris, while other Fab faces we love stepped out for premieres and press dates. As you'd expect for the Parisian style gatherings, looks were impeccably chic and some fabulously fashion-forward. We spotted Natalia Vodianova looking relaxed and pulled-together in stripes and shorts, Natasha Poly and Jennifer Aniston going sheer, and Mila Kunis rocking a creamy white suit. It's an inspired group of styling — click through to see the 10 celebrity looks we're gushing over this week!

Trend Alert

Trend Alert: Bright Red Hues!

When we spotted Natalia Vodianova and Taylor Tomasi Hill dressed in bright red hues for Paris Fashion Week, it was like an instant flashback to the gorgeous poppy reds that took over the Spring '11 runways.

When we spotted Natalia Vodianova and Taylor Tomasi Hill dressed in bright red hues for Paris Fashion Week, it was like an instant flashback to the gorgeous poppy reds that took over the Spring '11 runways. From Adam, Peter Som, Vena Cava, and so many more, we were treated to the fiery, fabulous red hue all over blazers, maxiskirts, trousers, and tops. Now, we're excitedly scouting the market for our favorite red brights to capitalize on the fresh Spring hue. Just shop our picks below to outfit yourself in one of the season's chicest statement colors.

Left to right: Natalia Vodianova, Adam Spring '11, Taylor Tomasi Hill, Vena Cava Spring '11

Taylor Tomasi Hill photo courtesy of Greg Kessler

Trend Alert

Celebrity Trend Alert: Loafers Are Back!

The classic look loafers gave to your school uniforms is now the polish they lend to balance your effortlessly cool basics.

The classic look loafers gave to your school uniforms is now the polish they lend to balance your effortlessly cool basics. It's an update on the old-school favorite that makes them a lot cooler than they were in grade school. This time, pair yours with skinny denim, cargos, or leather pants, and forget the regulation-length pleats. For inspiration, we're looking to some of our favorite celebrity influences, like Natalia Vodianova, Nicole Richie, Olivia Palermo, and Jessica Alba who stepped out rocking their preppy versions with relaxed staples, casual layers, and femme contrasts in mini dresses and lace tops. This is exactly how we plan to wear the trend for Spring, letting our edgier separates play perfect opposites against the classic kicks.