For its June 2012 issue, German Vogue tapped Peter Lindbergh for a series of black-and-white portraits that reveal — and celebrate — what other magazines often try to hide.
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The resulting editorial, cleverly named "The Naked Truth," features German models Toni Garnn and Nadja Auermann, as well as actress Nina Hoss and photographer Donata Wenders, among others, in various states of undress.
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Lindbergh's sometimes raw images were taken under the new Vogue Health Initiative, which asks the magazine's 19 editions to portray a healthier, more inclusive image of women in their pages. June issues of 18 of those magazines will be dedicated to health and wellness — American Vogue featured Olympic athletes and French Vogue asked Gisele Bundchen for advice on staying fit. Vogue Japan's healthy issue will bow in July.
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Take a look at German Vogue's effort here in the gallery.
This Week's Best-Dressed
>> A lipstick-red slip dress, floor-sweeping fringe, demure yellow lace: see who's wearing them — and where — in the slideshow.
Link Time: "There Was No Question" That Gisele Would Be on Alt's First French Vogue Cover
- Emmanuelle Alt on her first French Vogue cover — Vogue UK Daily
- Lauren Conrad's "crowning" new achievement — People StyleWatch
- Proenza Schouler has a special place in its heart for Julia Stegner — Modelinia
- Rad or bad: are fuzzy heels awesome or un-fur-giveable? — Refinery29
- Today's top three online sales — Lucky
- A sartorial salute to Lady Gaga — The Inside Source
- Gape be gone! The Shirt by Rochelle Behrens fixes age-old problem — Stylelist
- Man Bag Monday: Bottega Veneta vintage calf flag tote — Bag Snob
- Kate Middleton signs up Philip Treacy — FabSugar UK
- J. JS Lee's frame-briefcase-backpack hybrid — Vogue Daily

- Emmanuelle Alt on her first French Vogue cover — Vogue UK Daily
- Lauren Conrad's "crowning" new achievement — People StyleWatch
- Proenza Schouler has a special place in its heart for Julia Stegner — Modelinia
- Rad or bad: are fuzzy heels awesome or un-fur-giveable? — Refinery29
- Today's top three online sales — Lucky
- A sartorial salute to Lady Gaga — The Inside Source
- Gape be gone! The Shirt by Rochelle Behrens fixes age-old problem — Stylelist
- Man Bag Monday: Bottega Veneta vintage calf flag tote — Bag Snob
- Kate Middleton signs up Philip Treacy — FabSugar UK
- J. JS Lee's frame-briefcase-backpack hybrid — Vogue Daily

Brazilians Still Going Strong at Victoria's Secret Fashion Show; Plus, After Party Images
>> Victoria's Secret models are all over fashion editorials and campaigns these days — Models.com suspects Candice Swanepoel might be next to cross over — and no wonder, with 10 and Harper's Bazaar editor Sophia Neophitou as show stylist. As Neophitou told Style.com of casting the show: “It’s such an editorial level . . . We looked at girls we love to shoot editorially; that’s what great. I think there’s a perception before you get here of what will work. But the reality is, it’s about the girl, it’s about the woman, what she brings as a human being to it, rather than has she got a size 34C cup. No, it’s not about that at all. That’s what they’ve got the miracle bras for.”
Brazilians were heavily favored as usual this year, with Adriana Lima, Alessandra Ambrosio, Isabeli Fontana, Izabel Goulart, Flavia Oliveira, Lais Ribeiro, Fabiana Semprebom, Emanuela de Paula, Gracie Carvalho, and Martha Streck all representing; 10 Brazilians out of the 33 total models. Check them out, plus Jessica Stam, Lily Donaldson, and more — at the show's after-party at Lavo last night.
The 2010 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show Unveiled — Karolina Kurkova, Jessica Stam, and Lily Donaldson Work It
>> Anne Vyalitsyna peeked out in a pink robe and waved at the crowd gathering at the 69th Regiment Armory in New York, where the 2010 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show was taped this evening in front of an audience that included Carine Roitfeld, Giovanna Battaglia, Alexander Wang, Zac Posen and his boyfriend Christopher Niquet, Kate Lanphear, and Julia Restoin Roitfeld. Then, an announcer came on, asking that cell phones be stowed: "Frankly, if you need to use those devices at a show like this, you've got other problems."
Lais Ribeiro, Jacquelyn Jablonski, Lily Donaldson, and Heloise Guerin all walked for Victoria's Secret for the first time today, but it was Angel Adriana Lima who opened the show, riding a twirling carousel to make her debut in the first, "Tough Love"-themed segment (She and Karolina Kurkova both made their return after skipping last year's show while pregnant.). It was the first of many minor obstacles the 33 models had to maneuver through during the show, all while smiling and waving to the crowd. In the sporty "Game On" segment, while twirling her ribbon stick, Izabel Goulart, got the ribbon stuck around her neck and had to untangle herself; Candice Swanepoel estimated her "Heavenly Bodies" wings weighed half of her body weight — "It’s like driving a car because they’re so far away from my body. I have to turn them before I turn my body. It’s an honor to get them. I told my trainer, ‘You better prepare me for this! We’ve been doing some extra push ups!’”; Anja Rubik, too, had expansive wings in the "Heavenly Bodies" — turning at the end of the runway with all those streamers deserved applause in itself; and in the final, "Pink Planet" segment, mylar balloon rained the runway from above, causing Maryna Linchuk and Jacquelyn Jablonski to have to kick them out of the way to get down the runway.
But there was plenty of fun to be had — Isabeli Fontana, who closed out the "Game On" segment, hammed it up for the cameras with her dumbbell prop, and Lily Aldridge had the support of her fiance Caleb Followill and the rest of Kings of Leon, front row. In the next section over, Anne V's boyfriend Adam Levine and the rest of Maroon 5 gave her a standing ovation as she made her first runway appearance — which Anne rewarded with a blown kiss.
Akon and Katy Perry both performed — him appropriately singing "Angel," and her singing "Teenage Dream" for the younger, Victoria's Secret Pink-themed segment. And Chanel Iman closed the show in bubble wings with a bubble-squirting gun. The final cut airs Nov. 30 on CBS.
Chinese Models Sweeping Recent Cosmetics Contracts; The Latest: Shu Pei Qin for Maybelline
>> It's a good time to be a Chinese model. Particularly when it comes to cosmetics contracts, widely considered the bread and butter of the modeling world. Shortly after Estee Lauder tapped Chinese model Liu Wen — the brand's first Asian face — earlier this year, Lauder global brand president Jane Hertzmark Hudis acknowledged: “China is our fastest-growing market. What better way to honor that than to hire a native of the country?” And Aerin Lauder, SVP and creative director, added: “We’re doing very well in Asia, and we’re No. 1 in China. So Liu Wen sends the perfect message at the perfect time.”
Now Maybelline is jumping on the idea »
Fab Stylist of the Week: Let's Get Physical — Create a Cool Workout Outfit
It's not a requirement to look cute while you're getting your workout on, but what's the harm in showing off some style? Exercise clothes —via tees, leggings, shorts, sport bras, and tennies — can look super cool depending on how you style it. I love contrasting bright colors when I head to the gym. How about you? Take inspiration from this awesome body-pumping editorial from Vogue Italia and show us what you're working with. Let's get physical, physical . . .

There are no rules, no price limit, only utter creativity. Remember to create your spread in ShopStyle then post it in the Fab Stylist group — here are detailed instructions.
2009 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show Unveiled: Anja Rubik, Chanel Iman, and Anna Jagodzinska Work It
>> Abbey Lee Kershaw wasn't feeling well backstage, neither was Eniko Mihalik, but they pulled it together to walk in the 2009 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, which taped today in New York City — on a big, sparkly V-shaped runway — and will air on CBS Dec. 1. Many of the girls chatted about what they had for breakfast — coffee and fruit for many — but Anja Rubik, who was convinced to walk the show for the first time by good friends (and fellow walkers) Mayna Linchuk and Caroline Trentini, admitted: "I've decided this will be my starving day today."
This year's big surprise? Heidi Klum decided to walk for the twelfth show in a row, after all, six weeks after giving birth to her fourth child. Adriana Lima, on the other hand, who gave birth Sunday, sat this one out; Emanuela de Paula and Flavia Oliveira, rumored to walk, were also nowhere to be seen.
The show features five sections of twelve outfits each — this year's themes are Star Trooper, All Aboard, Pink Planet, Enchanted Forest, and Romantic Journey. As show stylist Charlotte Stockdale explains it: “We came up with the idea of this girl who lands from outer space in Paris. She gets on a train that comes to a halt in Pinkland, where pink girls get on and off. Then they go into this fairy-tale forest and little lady bugs and butterflies land on them and vines grow up on their clothes. Then, there’s Tick-Tock Time; the wings in this section are based on clocks — there’s one modeled after a pocket watch with metallic feathers. And she ends up in this regal realm of princess-ness, where the wings have Swarovski jewels and peacock feathers.”
Zac Posen, Alexander Wang, Carine Roitfeld (in Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Fall 2002), and Patrick Demarchelier were all in attendance, and Chanel Iman tossed her handbag into the audience as she walked.
CelebStyle Smarts
This week, Marion Cotillard graced the red carpet in fiery red, Julia Stegner opted for a sleek '90s approach, and Nicky Hilton gave us sexy head-to-toe black. Let's see how well you were paying attention to the minor, but oh-so-important, details of this week's style stars.

Celebrity Style: Julia Stegner
German model Julia Stegner made an appearance at Berlin Fashion Week, and what a memorable appearance it was. We've seen ivory blazers before, but she spiced her version up with striped cropped pants with a sheen and Stella McCartney mesh sandals. Dagger and cross necklaces are the ideal accessories; they lend shine and a hint of bad ass. And I love the way she has her shagadelic hair flipped to the side a la surfer girl. Perfection all around.

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