Francesca Ragazzi, who has been at the helm of Vogue Italia since 2021, might just be starting to find her footing as editor-in-chief. After all, covers (both good and bad) over the past few months have granted us Linda Evangelista, Monica Bellucci, and Lana Del Rey as cover stars. Last month, Ragazzi closed out 2024 with models like Anok Yai, Alex Consani and Amelia Gray having a blast before the lens of Rafael Pavarotti. To kick-start 2025, Damiano David is ushered in as a Vogue Italia cover star for January. The Italian singer and songwriter is teamed up with photographer Steven Klein for the occasion, complete with Matthew Ellenberger on styling duties. In the cover photograph (shot on location at Chateau Marmont), David gazes down Klein’s lens donning a look from the Dsquared2 Menswear Spring 2025 collection.

Damiano David for Vogue Italia January 2025:

Read below the reactions of theFashionSpot’s forum members:

“Too bad they didn’t do something sexier with him. I guess the outcome is… OK. Much better than the December covers,” noted Xone upon checking out the cover.

“Did they want to do a BDSM theme but suddenly change their minds?” asked JohannesL.

“I love that he’s on the cover. However, I was expecting more from Klein. I feel like Damiano David would have been game for something riskier than this,” kokobombon chimed in.

Guimon felt the same way. “I love Damiano. I was excited when I saw Steven Klein in the thread title, but I’m so disappointed with the results,” they echoed.

Yet not everyone was left so unsatisfied. “Well, this is a decent cover,” confessed zacatecas570.

“The colors are rich, good angles, something of a narrative. Thank GOD we still have Klein doing atmospheric photos that evoke something,” Alquimista enthused.

See more of Damiano David from the Vogue Italia January 2025 cover shoot and join the conversation, here.

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Almost one year ago to the date, Victoria Beckham unveiled a collection of three fragrances and released a trio of campaign images to coincide with the release of the unique scents – each inspired by memories of traveling the world with husband David Beckham. A new fragrance is added to the Victoria Beckham Beauty lineup for 2024, with the release of 21:50 Rêverie. Victoria herself, of course, is the face and embodiment of the oriental woody perfume for both men and women. The scent was inspired by a trip with David to a remote area of Java, an Island in Indonesia. Mrs. Beckham once again enlisted the expertise of photographer Steven Klein. In the striking and sultry campaign image, Victoria poses on a makeshift beach under a dramatic sky.

Read below the reactions of theFashionSpot’s forum members:

“Vic needs to decide what brand she wants to be and copy! Tom Ford? Celine? Either way, the image is very fake,” dispelled DK92.

“If I were the Tom Ford Beauty team, I would sue. Will Victoria Beckham ever stop copying other people? Fashion copied from Phoebe, Proenza, The Row and now Loewe. Skincare copied from Estée Lauder, makeup copied from Hourglass, and perfumes copied from Tom Ford. GUUURL!” exclaimed FashionPower.

TaylorBinque felt the same way. “What in the Tom Ford knock-off. The Victoria Beckham clothing line, her fragrance, and her beauty line are all disconnected,” they noted.

Yet not everyone was left so dissatisfied. “I cannot believe I am about to say this on a Victoria Beckham product campaign, but yes, I love this. This has Klein x earlier Tom Ford vibes. This is Klein in 00s energy. Sexy, yet dark and mysterious. This imagery is totally lacking today,” enthused audace.

“The image itself, I love. It’s sultry, sexy, and full of drama. This, for me, is precisely what’s missing in fashion nowadays and I’m not mad at Victoria Beckham for delivering this,” vogue28 approved.

Share your very own thoughts on the Victoria Beckham 21:50 Rêverie fragrance campaign, here.

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We’ve been lying in wait for the new Dolce & Gabbana Beauty advertising to drop, for what feels like an eternity. Back in April, a tidbit over on theFashionSpot forums gave us an epic cast had shot an advertising campaign for the Italian fashion house’s beauty line. The wait is over. The epic (huge understatement) cast includes Irina Shayk, Felice Nova Noordhoff, Aker Ajak, Sacha Quenby, Carré Otis, Jerry Hall, Valentine Rontez, Chloe Oh, Georgia May Jagger, and Taras Romanov. The lineup descends upon an Italian villa for dinner, each playing the role of a different character for the short ‘Il Pranzo’ film. The occasion comes to life with magnetic glances and whispered conversations between the ensemble cast, directed and photographed by Steven Klein – complete with Carine Roitfeld on styling duties.

The Dolce & Gabbana Beauty ‘Il Pranzo’ Campaign by Steven Klein:

Read below the reactions of theFashionSpot’s forum members:

“Absolutely love this – from concept to casting. So kitsch, so glamorous and so different from every other beauty campaign on the market today. Not to mention the sight of Jerry Hall, Irina Shayk and the wonderful surprise of seeing Carré Otis. So looking forward to more!” raved vogue28.

“Carré Otis will always have it!” WAVES enthused.

“Oh I love this,” declared forum member Serend1pity.

Also very much a fan was fashionsavvvvvy. “The Steven Klein I like and miss: dark and dramatic!” they admired.

“It’s weird,” Lola701 voiced. It’s the Tom Ford Beauty team doing a Tom Ford-like campaign for Dolce & Gabbana. It works but it’s not convincing for D&G.”

“It isn’t successfully selling me anything, I find it just feels flat – and weirdly boring, when it shouldn’t be,” pointed out an underwhelmed tigerrouge.

See more from the Dolce & Gabbana Beauty ‘Il Pranzo’ advertising campaign and join the conversation, here.

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You must have been living under a rock not to know Rihanna has become the face of J’adore. We first got a whiff the global superstar was set to replace the long-serving Charlize Theron back in April. The official announcement from Christian Dior was made in June. The fabled French fashion house subsequently bestowed upon us our first glimpse at the print campaign for the iconic scent last month.

Now, the long-awaited campaign film starring Rihanna via the lens of Steven Klein is here. To say the minute-long feature is a feast for the eyes would be an understatement.

Rihanna and Steven Klein transport us to the historic Palace of Versailles for the magical and hypnotic commercial. First, Rihanna undresses out of an all-black number. Next, she grabs a bottle of the J’adore fragrance from the safe. Next, she slips into a shimmering gold creation (designed by current Christian Dior creative director Maria Grazia Chiuri). As she begins to move throughout the palace, Rihanna roams the decadent former royal residence, including one of the most emblematic rooms: The Hall of Mirrors. Finally, toward the end of the film, Rihanna is captured outside of the palace at sunrise and struts her stuff in one of the vast ponds as she utters the words “Your dreams… make them real.” Furthermore, to add to the strong sense of drama, the video is set to Rihanna’s Love on the Brain.

Goosebumps. We’ve got goosebumps.

Watch below the full Rihanna Dior J’adore campaign film:

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It’s official: subsequent to a 20-year run as the face of Christian Dior’s J’adore fragrance, Charlize Theron is replaced with none other than Rihanna for 2024. Rumors first began to swirl the Barbadian superstar was to replace Theron as the face of the scent over on theFashionSpot forums back in April, with an official announcement made in June. Now, our first look at the highly-anticipated campaign is here, with Rihanna (true to speculation) photographed by Steven Klein. In 2015, Rihanna made history as she became the first black woman to be the face of the fabled French fashion house (starring in the ‘Secret Garden‘ campaign shot within the grounds of Versailles). Rihanna and Steven Klein return to the Palace of Versailles for this year’s J’adore campaign, to roam throughout the decadent former royal residence and usher in a new era for such an iconic scent.

Read below the reactions of theFashionSpot’s forum members:

“It looks like an AI-generated image,” immediately shrieked forum member ivc07.

“Hope this isn’t the final shot. It’s going to take a lot to do better than Charlize,” noted FAdS.

“I like Rihanna, but this just doesn’t work. She is just not a J’adore woman, maybe Poison. They chose her just because she sells. Her image has nothing to do with the spirit of this fragrance,” Sweet rus voiced.

“That wig is awful. Not impressed so far,” shared Hchloe.

Also not exactly enthralled with the end result was ghostwriter10549, commenting: “Ugh! It doesn’t look as promising as it should. Rihanna + Dior + Klein should be equal to iconic, sexy and timeless!”

“Nothing will EVER compare to Charlize Theron’s first J’adore campaign from 2004 by Nick Knight which will forever be etched in my memory forever. It was so sultry, so seductive, so expensive-looking and was such a mood. This massively pales in comparison. What a letdown!” sighed vogue28.

Feel the same way? Share your own thoughts as Rihanna as the face of Christian Dior J’adore and await the commercial (dropping September 1) over on theFashionSpot forums, here.

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Christine Centenera has made zero attempt to hide the fact she is steering Vogue Australia in an entirely different direction. From the get-go, Centenera has imposed big bold statements upon the Aussie fashion title’s front covers and pulls a major stunt for February 2024. In the process, Nicole Kidman is welcomed back for a ninth time as Vogue Australia cover star – who gets a complete image overhaul. Via the lens of famed photographer Steven Klein and with Centenera reporting for styling duties, the Australian screen icon wears a look from Sabato De Sarno’s debut Gucci collection for Spring 2024 in the intriguing and visually-arresting cover image. A pair of Gentle Monster sunglasses, Cartier jewelry and a black snake complete Nicole’s edgy and dynamic new look.

Read below the reactions of theFashionSpot’s forum members:

Ultimately, the end result divided our forums. “Vogue Australia is so cringe,” critiqued GoldenPetals.

“It’s giving me fan made movie poster on Letterboxd,” laughed blueorchid.

“Steven Klein’s esthetic is getting so outdated,” chimed in forum member MDNA.

Yet not everyone was so quick to disapprove. “My immediate instinct was to loathe this entirely but for some bizarre reason – I’m a fan! Magazines in general are so stale nowadays, that something different and something completely unexpected is appreciated. A little V Magazine and unconventional for what I typically like but I am intrigued,” reasoned vogue28.

“It looks cartoon-ish, but you know what, I’m all for it! It’s rare to see bold cover choices on Vogue, let alone with Nicole Kidman on the cover,” stated crmsn.

Kokobombon also liked what they saw too, commenting: “I love it because it’s Nicole and I have a soft spot for whenever she does these type of ‘fun’ covers!”

Like what you see? Join the conversation and await more, here.

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The year 2023 bestowed upon us the resurgence of Linda Evangelista. On the magazine cover front alone, the absolute icon of modeling covered both American and British Vogue‘s all-important September issues (alongside her supermodel peers), in addition to making for a much-welcomed sight on the covers of WSJ. Magazine, D la Repubblica, The Sunday Time Style and The Travel Almanac.

Not even one week into 2024 and we’ve already got Evangelista gracing V Magazine – we’re off to an almighty start for the new year. Never shy of endorsing models as cover stars, the industry legend fronts V‘s Spring Preview 2024 edition which promises to be an explosion of pure unapologetic fashion and fantasy. Across four highly-stylized and collectable covers captured by Steven Klein and styled by Patti Wilson, Linda cements the fact she is fashion’s ultimate chameleon, partaking in the dynamic and fantasy-filled cover shoot. Showing off her extreme versatility, Linda rocks an array of hairstyles, bold makeup looks and show-stopping creations from the likes of Miu Miu, Ocean Savage, Dolce & Gabbana and Aziz.

Read below the reactions of theFashionSpot’s forum members:

“The resurgence of Linda Evangelista is without a doubt my favorite thing to happen in fashion in recent memory,” raved aracic.

“The first cover is definitely striking. Finally something different from Linda and in full-color,” MModa appreciated.

Vision Ruan echoed the same sentiments, commenting: “I’m glad that Linda stepped out of her comfort zone and showed us something different!”

“Linda just keeps delivering hit after hit,” Urban Stylin declared.

Not everyone, everyone, felt the same way. “Unbearably dated. Why does everything come across so soulless these days?” asked lookatme.

“They’re all kind of awful if you ask me. Linda and Steven have both done so much great work – this just isn’t that,” KoV exclaimed.

“Regardless of the finished product, I feel strongly there’s always just a cause for outright celebration whenever Linda Evangelista makes an appearance. What a way to start 2024!” championed vogue28.

See even more of Linda Evangelista as V Magazine‘s cover star and join the on-going conversation, here.

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It has been four years since Victoria Beckham ventured into the world of beauty, and introduced us to Victoria Beckham Beauty, an extension of her hugely successful eponymous womenswear fashion label which the Brit style icon founded back in 2008. Fast forward to 2023 and just before the unveiling of the brand’s Spring 2024 showcase during PFW, Victoria has launched her first set of fragrances. Inspired by memories traveling the world with husband David Beckham, the three eau de perfumes named Portofino ‘97, San Ysidro Drive and Suite 302. The trio of scents were developed by perfumer Jérôme Epinettecome, come housed in glamorous sleek bottles and retail for $200 each.

In the three accompanying edgy, dynamic and glamorous campaign images for each of the three unique scents, Victoria reunites with renowned photographer Steven Klein, while also commissioning stylist Christine Centenera to help embody the mood of the unisex fragrances.

Members of our forums, however, were having a serious case of déjà vu. “Can’t believe this brand spent money and hired a whole ‘creative’ team to come up with the same packaging as Tom Ford’s perfumes,” voiced Ihhbl.
“The images are Klein on autopilot, well made and all but nothing to write home about. The packaging couldn’t look more Tom Ford,” echoed avonlea002.
“It’s giving fake Tom Ford vibes, even if it’s extremely overpriced for a celebrity range,” perhydrol chimed in.
DK92 wasn’t buying it either, exclaiming: “This reeks of DESPERATION!”
“I’m also getting ALL the Tom Ford vibes from this (even down to the font and design of the bottle itself) but I’m not complaining. Yes, every single element is a blatant and a rather shameful emulation of Tom Ford but it’s all so perfectly executed by Steven Klein and team that I do not entirely hate the end result. I’m genuinely sat here feeling conflicted,” shared vogue28.

Check out the questionable bottle design and share your thoughts on Victoria Beckham’s latest advertising campaign over on theFashionSpot forums, here.

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As EIC of American ELLE, Nina Garcia has cemented herself and the magazine as a major competitor alongside the likes of Anna Wintour’s Vogue and Samira Nasr’s Harper’s Bazaar. Month after month, issue after issue, Garcia outshines the competition and last month saw Imaan Hammam take to two dynamic covers – a move which was widely celebrated on our forums given the fact models are a total rarity on mainstream American fashion titles.

This month, Garcia ups ante for ELLE’s all-important September issue and true to rumors via our forums, one of the biggest stars within the world of entertainment makes an appearance: Zendaya! Captured by renowned photographer Steven Klein and with Law Roach on styling duties, the multifaceted American star poses up a storm in the vibrant and electric cover image captured on location at the Ace Hotel in Downtown Los Angeles and poses poolside wearing a Louis Vuitton dress, Bulgari jewelry (both in which Zendaya is brand ambassador) and stands tall in a pair of killer Christian Louboutin stilettos.

Amazingly so, however, the end result of ELLE‘s latest cover shoot garnered negative feedback amongst our forum members. “Zendaya looks good as she always does, but I don’t care for the cover image,” voiced KINGofVERSAILLES.
“I like her, not sure on the cover,” echoed Ivancica.
“It’s giving budget limitations. I don’t think a rooftop was the right setting. It needed a villa, something unapologetically lavish to really amplify the sex and excess. The cover isn’t good either,” Benn98 chimed in.
Also not exactly jumping for joy was DK92: “I generally like Klein’s work, but he really annoys me with this filter that makes everyone look like they haven’t showered in a month.”
“All the components are here for a grand September cover, such as big star like Zendaya and a fantastic photographer like Steven Klein but the cover itself does nothing for me. There’s far too much going on with the busy and textured backdrop of the hotel and the red masthead is disappearing,” noticed vogue28.
See more of Zendaya as ELLE‘s September 2023 cover star and join the conversation, here.

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The Tom Ford brand is adding to their covetable rooster of fragrances with the unveiling and relaunch of their new Café Rose scent for 2023. To coincide with the release of the seductive new floral scent, Tom Ford commissioned his trusted campaign photographer Steven Klein to capture the mood of the fragrance and enlists model Rianne van Rompaey to evoke the spirit. In the arresting campaign image, the Dutch beauty and firm industry favorite is shot lying on a bed of floral petals, rocking a smokey eye and nude lip combo, a head full of curls and wearing a black netted bodysuit with a black star-encrusted black bralet top, which was handpicked for the occasion by stylist Carine Roitfeld.

The campaign ignited fierce debate amongst our forum members. “It’s all just so quintessential Tom Ford and oozing glamour that I cannot help but to be instantly attracted to this. The sight of Rianne van Rompaey is simply the icing on the cake,” raved vogue28.
“Bring on the nostalgia! I love it,” kokobombon approved.
Everyone else, however, was left somewhat… disenchanted. “The result is familiar, but not something I like,” voiced DK92.
“I thought that was a heavily retouched Nicole Kidman for a moment,” pointed out FashionMuseDior.
“She looks possessed. Everything about this is really dated,” disapproved VERNIQUE.
“Wrong model, wrong outfit, wrong set design,” commented FashionFanatico.
Are you a fan? Check out the accompanying commercial and share your thoughts, here.

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