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Fab Ad: Cindy Crawford Proves She's Still Got It!

FabSugar — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 10:00:06 PDT

Russian high-end department store Tsum is one lucky cat - it has scored Cindy Crawford for its latest ad campaign! The supermodel proves she's still got it and isn't afraid to flaunt it. Check her out in various seductive poses, holding red apples, clad in Stella McCartney, Dolce & Gabbana, and Yves Saint Laurent. Despite the old-fashioned set, these ads were shot in LA by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott. What do you think - does Cindy still have it?

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Fab Ad: Megan Fox, Emporio Armani Underwear/Armani Jeans, Spring '10

FabSugar — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 09:37:41 PST

The highly anticipated Megan Fox For Emporio Armani Underwear and Armani Jeans ads, shot by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott, are out. And it seems her boss, Mr. Giorgio Armani, approves. "Megan is young and sexy and has a lot of spirit. Both Emporio Armani Underwear and Armani Jeans are all about a youthful attitude, making her the perfect choice for the collections." The Emporio Armani Underwear shots display the hottie in matching lace and striped underwear sets. Megan in undies is definitely sexy, but after seeing Eva Mendes and Jamie Dornan's latest CK Jeans ads, these seem tame. As for her Armani Jeans ad, it's simple, breezy, with Megan in all-white on the beach. Do you approve?

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Fab Ad: Miu Miu, Fall '09

FabSugar — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 12:00:22 PDT

I don't know what it is about sepia tones, but it certainly complements Miu Miu - these are some of my favorite Fall ads thus far. Shot by Mert and Marcus, the aesthetic is stark, but provocative. The clothes look plush, the accessories rich. The models aren't my favorite - newbies Hannah Holman, Ilda Lundqvist, and Mimmi Söderström; some of their faces are a bit lackluster, but this blond stunner works it. These images remind me what a cool younger sister Prada has . . . what about you?

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Fab Ad: Vanessa Paradis for Miu Miu Autumn/Winter 2008

FabSugar — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 08:00:22 PDT

Remember how Miuccia Prada chose to replace Kirsten Dunst with French songstress Vanessa Paradis for their Miu Miu Autumn/Winter 2008 campaign? I'm not so sure I'm excited anymore . . .

Photographed by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggot, the ad depicts Paradis posing somewhat awkwardly wearing a scuba-esque top. I love her makeup but I'm not too impressed with the boring bridge in the background and her lack of expression. This is one of many to come but so far I prefer Kirsten's kitschy Spring campaign to Vanessa's. Do you think Johnny's better half worked it for the camera?

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Fab Ad: Penelope and Monica Cruz For MNG Mango

FabSugar — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 13:00:22 PST

As promised here is the new batch of Penelope and Monica Cruz's ads for their new collection for MNG Mango. Shot by Mert and Marcus, the women play with sexuality. In one shot they aim for sexy androgyny and in the other vivid candy apple flirtation. I think these look wonderfully all American; like from the pages of Vogue. Here's a fun game: Try to figure out which sister is which. I've said it before and I'll say it again, the sisterly resemblance is uncanny. What's more, these clothes are cute! They look classic, but fun, and aren't too trendy. The new 38-piece collection for Mango will hit stores mid-February.

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Adele Talks Grammys Nervousness and Being "Quite Carefree" in Vogue

Lauren Turner — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 12:04:39 PST

Adele lets her hair down on the cover of Vogue's March Power issue. The singer just won six Grammys at last night's show and performed for the first time since recovering from vocal cord surgery. Adele opened up about the experience of being forced to stop singing for a time, gave insight into her "big personality," and shared her nervousness about hitting the stage at the Grammys. Here's more from Adele in Vogue:

On being forced to stop singing: "I think if I hadn’t had my voice trouble, I would never have broached those subjects with myself. Now I just feel really at peace. And really proud of myself. I’ve never fully appreciated the things that I’ve achieved until now. In fact, my entire life has changed in the last ten weeks. I’ve never been so happy, and I love it."
On the public's perception of her: "I am quite loud and bolshie. I’m a big personality. I walk into a room, big and tall and loud. People think that I’m f*cking miserable, they are really surprised when they meet me that I’m chatty and bubbly and kind of quite carefree really. I’m the total opposite of my records."
On performing at the Grammys: "I’m nervous whenever I perform. But seeing that it will be the first time opening my mouth again onstage in front of my peers? I’m sh*ttin’ myself."

Photo credit: Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott/VOGUE

Adele Strikes a Pose For Vogue's March Issue

Chi Diem Chau — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 10:08:21 PST

Last night, Adele raked in six amazing Grammy awards including the win for best album of the year for 21. With millions of fans behind her back, the golden girl, recently recovered from throat surgery, shows no signs of slowing down. Vogue just added more fuel to the fire with the unveiling of Adele as its March cover girl, shot by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott. With perfect wing-tipped eyes and sexy, voluminous waves, Adele emoted superstar status wearing a gorgeous citron and black lace dress from Oscar de la Renta, leather opera-length gloves, and strapped sandals. Read below to hear what Adele has to say about her love for Beyoncé, making red-carpet appearances, and her loud personality. Then, visit Vogue.com to see the whole story unfold.

On Beyoncé: "She's been a huge and constant part of my life as an artist since I was about ten or eleven. I love how all of her songs are about empowerment. Even when she's married and Jay-Z put a ring on it, she releases 'Single Ladies.' Go get yours. Go get what you deserve. I think she's really inspiring. She's beautiful. She's ridiculously talented, and she is one of the kindest people I've ever met."

On making red-carpet appearances:: "I hate the red carpet. I don't feel insecure, I just feel like, Oh, I don't want to do this. I literally get a stomach cramp."

On her personality: "I am quite loud and bolshie. I'm a big personality. I walk into a room, big and tall and loud."

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Kate Moss Adds Another Vogue Cover to Her List

Allie Merriam — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 09:20:03 PST

Kate Moss wrapped up in her Isabel Marant fur jacket today when she left her London home. She's home in the UK with her husband Jamie Hince following a November getaway to Paris. The excursion was so that Kate could see Jamie while he was on tour with the Kills, but she's had her own work associations with France lately. Kate Moss covers the new Vogue Paris, though with a very different look - photographers Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott captured Kate in a full David Bowie disguise. Kate also channeled the rock star in 2003 in shoot for British Vogue.

She's fresh off a fashionable week in the UK, having attended Tuesday's British Style Awards. She didn't take home a statue that evening, but she's in the running for a different prize. If you think Kate is the top model of 2011, make sure to show her some love in our poll!

Angelina Jolie Jokes "Brad Thinks I'm Going to Be a Nightmare" Now That She's a Director

Allie Merriam — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 11:28:07 PDT

Angelina Jolie covers October 2011's Vanity Fair, which will be on newsstands nationwide on Sept. 6. Inside the magazine, Angelina posed for photos with daughters Vivienne and Zahara and spoke about her upcoming directorial and screenwriting debut In the Land of Blood and Honey. She revealed how she came to write and direct the picture and that Brad was helpful with constructive criticism. Angelina also touched on her family, saying she and Brad aren't expanding the Jolie-Pitt clan anytime soon. She said:

On rumors about her family: "I’m not pregnant. I’m not adopting at the moment."
On Brad's thoughts for her postdirecting future: “Brad thinks I’m going to be a nightmare. . . . I had such a good experience he thinks I’m going to be impatient with directors, which I already am. I get impatient with people working on a film that have their head in their hands like it’s the most complicated thing in the world.”
On how she came to write the script: “I had the flu. I had to be quarantined from the children for two days. I was in the attic of a house in France. I was isolated, pacing. I don’t watch TV and I wasn’t reading anything. So I started writing. I went from the beginning to the end. I didn’t know any other way. [She says she then let Brad take the script to read on a trip] He called and said, ‘You know, honey, it’s not that bad.’”
On Brad's constructive criticism: “He’d come in and say what he liked or what he didn’t understand. Like any woman, I would listen to most of it and fight a few things. He’s been so supportive. But it’s hard to separate the person that loves you from the critic, so I don’t think he’s a fair judge.”

Photos courtesy Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott exclusively for Vanity Fair

Peep Lane Crawford's Fall Ad Starring Only Chinese Models

Chi Diem Chau — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 09:00:48 PDT

Instead of just choosing one face to represent its Fall campaign, Lane Crawford went for the gusto featuring five Chinese top models: Fei Fei Sun, Liu Wen, Ming Xi, Shu Pei, and Xiao Wen Ju. The ad, shot by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott, depicts them wearing a palette of black and neutrals from brands like Alexander McQueen, Balenciaga, and Lanvin. "The campaign combines a stunning array from renowned international fashion brands with the strongest Chinese faces to create a fascinating and powerful shot," said the China-based retailer. Do you like the dramatic statement, or would you prefer more diversity?