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Fab Flash: Mango Sticks With Penelope Cruz

FabSugar — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 10:00:22 PST

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 PST

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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Keira Knightley Gets Moody to Talk Spanking and Her "Russian Moment" in Interview

Brittney Stephens — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 02:01:41 PDT

Keira Knightley looks edgy and glamorous on the cover of Interview magazine's April issue. The moody spread was shot by fashion photographers Marcus Piggott and Mert Alas, and features Keira in dark, sophisticated clothes from Louis Vuitton, Salvatore Ferragamo, and Balenciaga. For the accompanying interview, the actress spoke to her A Dangerous Method director David Cronenberg at her home in London, where she was fresh from wrapping Anna Karenina. Keira talked about portraying real people in films, faking a Russian accent, and how spanking is "really huge in England." Here's more from Keira Knightley in Interview:

On playing two Russian women in a row: "I'm not quite sure what that's about. I seem to be having a Russian moment. I've never even been to Russia. I didn't [do a Russian accent]."
On portraying a real person vs. a fictional one: "There's always the moral question when you're playing real people. Is it like dancing over somebody's grave? What's nice about playing somebody real is that generally there's more information about them, so a lot of the questions that you'd otherwise have to make up the answers to are already there."
On the English fascination with spanking: "I know with A Dangerous Method people liked the spanking an awful lot. [laughs] It's weird, though, with the spanking. In England, it was pretty much the only thing I got asked about. I'm not quite sure what that says about the English. . . [spanking is] really huge in England."

Jennifer Lopez Shows Her Sexy Side and Talks "Adorable" Boyfriend in Vogue

Lauren Turner — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 14:41:43 PDT

Jennifer Lopez gets glamorous in a red gown on the cover of Vogue's April shape issue, which is also available on the iPad. J Lo also posed for photographers Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott for a sexy inside spread. She's gearing up for the Spring release of What to Expect When You're Expecting while also juggling her American Idol judging duties, fashion ventures, and musical projects, including the recent taping of her new video for "Follow the Leader." J Lo was on location in Acapulco earlier this week with boyfriend Casper Smart, who showered her with kisses in between takes. For the publication, J Lo chatted with Jonathan Van Meter about Casper, her image, and the difficulties of motherhood. Here's more from Jennifer Lopez in Vogue:

On her diva image: "Sometimes I think it's just because I have a nice car and I'm not afraid to wear a big fur."
On her demeanor: "By nature I am not tough, believe it or not. No. I am a lover. And with my kids I am even softer. I realize with my son, I have to sometimes be tough, especially now when he's pushing boundaries. With my daughter, I can get a little stern with her and she pretty much will listen. But my son will just scream and yell and run. I'm like, Aaaaah, what do I do with this?!"
On her boyfriend, Casper: "He's adorable. But you already see that. He's a good egg. I don't want to talk about it too much. It's my private thing."

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."

Photos courtesy of Vogue

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?

Natalia Vodianova Shows Her Spots For Stella McCartney's Fall Campaign

Chi Diem Chau — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 11:07:24 PDT

Stella McCartney, who just launched her newly revamped website today, is next up to reveal her Fall ad featuring one of favorite models, Natalia Vodianova. Staying true to McCartney's English roots, the shoot, by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott, took place in a private Oxfordshire home inside a serene topiary garden with Vodianova wearing an eye-catching black, sheer, polka-dot dress. Notice how the modern juxtaposition between the black and white photo and green garden adds major contrast. Of course, Natalia looks flawless as usual, with smoky eyes and perfectly tousled hair. We love it - are you just as enamored?