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Fab Flash: Mango Sticks With Penelope Cruz

FabSugar — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 10:00:22 -0800

For the second consecutive season, Penelope Cruz will be the face of fast-fashion chain Mango. The ads, which break globally in February, were shot by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott in London and feature Mango's signature Spring collection. If you're wondering about the fate of Penelope and her sister Monica's collection for MNG Mango, a second round is set to hit select Mango stores mid-February.

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Fab Flash: Kirsten Dunst, Miu Miu Campaign Star

FabSugar — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 10:00:22 -0800

Following in a long line of PYTs - think Lindsay Lohan, Selma Blair, and Maggie Gyllenhaal - Kirsten Dunst is set to be the face of Miu Miu's Spring campaign. She posed for the images in LA last week, shot by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott. I think her off-kilter, youthful style is the perfect match for Prada's younger sis.

Meanwhile, it appears Kirsten is not the only celeb to front a major fashion campaign for Spring: Rumors have reached a fever pitch about Victoria Beckham starring in the Marc Jacobs campaign. Could it be? We'll just have to wait and see...

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Fab Ad: Miu Miu, Fall '09

FabSugar — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 12:00:22 -0700

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: Gucci, Cruise '10

FabSugar — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 03:00:22 -0800

Let's take a mini escape from Fall and focus on resort. For their Cruise '10 collection, Gucci ditched most of its Fall '09 models but kept Natasha Poly and added Snejana Onopka. The campaign was shot in Barcelona by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott - Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin previously shot Gucci campaigns. Snejana, Natasha, and male model Ryan Kennedy have a sun-filled time while we sit back and gaze in envy. The vacationing trio should be having a blast, but rather, they look quite disconnected from one another. Why so serious? Well, at least they look spotless. What do you think?

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

FabSugar — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 08:00:22 -0700

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 -0800

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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Megan Fox - Armani Underwear and Jeans Muse

FabSugar — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 10:07:12 -0700

Right after it was revealed that Cristiano Ronaldo is taking over David Beckham's Emporio Armani underwear modeling contract, we get more exciting news: 23-year-old hottie Megan Fox - here, sitting front row at Giorgio Armani's Couture show - is set to be the new face, er body, for Emporio Armani Underwear and Armani Jeans. She's taking over from Victoria Beckham. But unlike David and Victoria, Cristiano and Megan won't be appearing together. Darn! Starting January, you can see Megan's billboards and print ads, which were shot by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott in LA. Thoughts?

Fab Ad: Valentino Fall '09

FabSugar — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 05:50:22 -0700

If you're in the mood for sexy gloom, Valentino's Fall ad will quench your thirst. The campaign, shot by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott, displays Iris Strubegger in a number of - cough - precarious positions wearing Valentino's high-slit frocks and furry coats. Iris's sharp features and glam makeup pull me in and the clothes are just enough to make me yearn for more. However, I can't help being boggled by Iris's spread eagle legs. Not the classiest pose but it sure caught my attention . . .

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Fab Ad: Givenchy Fall/Winter '09

FabSugar — Tue, 26 May 2009 16:00:22 -0700

Givenchy creative director Riccardo Tisci feels "It’s important to give reality to women," hence why he's decided to take a more realistic approach to his Fall/Winter '09 ad campaign. "I wanted to give this feeling of going from a studio to reality." To be precise, this reality is set inside a gilded bedroom in the Château de Ferrières. A not-so-obvious change: He's gone from using photographers Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin for nine seasons to Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott. Also unlike the past, the ad uses color photography and features new models - his favorite, Mariacarla Boscono is still in the mix but the most surprising addition is Victoria's Secret model Adriana Lima. What's your verdict, do you like Givenchy's upcoming ads or not?

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Fab Ad: Katie Holmes, Miu Miu Spring '09

FabSugar — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 10:00:22 -0800

The model's been prepped and the photo's been snapped - meet the face of Miu Miu Spring '09: Katie Holmes. This pairing came as a bit of a surprise to us, and we can now properly judge.

Katie's strong bone structure always photographs well and the sepia tone of the ad delivers a cool, vintage feel. Shot by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott, the ads were inspired by Italian director Fellini, and hoped Katie would appear to be a "luminous icon radiating a sense of mystery and theatricality." What do you think? Would you call this luminous?

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