Shelter | Vogue UK October 1997

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“Shelter”, a story photographed by Carter Smith and styled by Kate Phelan was about Autumn 1997 best coats wrapped around exquisite gorgeous Shalom Harlow, but frankly, it was the first picture that spoke to me – the beauty of it, regardless of my love for the model or my seasonal obsession with the garment of the editorial choice. And then there was the second shot and the mix of tweed and sequins that I happen to adore.

And last, but not least… There was a feeling of calmness in all this… Which was perfect for the announcement.

I am taking a break and leaving the blogosphere for a whole week. Unlike any other little blog holidays I’ve taken over the last two years, this time I am not going to be blogging at all, nor will I be visiting any blogs for I want to spend time with my family and autumn while it’s still there, glowing, inviting and calm.

I am off to recharge my batteries, enjoy long walks, late mornings, movie nights and a few delicious treats made as we crave them…

I do have a long list of stories to share including the fashion week that I decided to postpone as the posts required some finishing touches before being revealed… A lot is yet to come and that is why I need to take my time and and find energy to keep going upon return.

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Photo source: Vogue UK October 1997 (photography: Carter Smith; styling: Kate Phelan)

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Shalom Harlow in Allure June 1997

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I fell in love with the first photo and, to complete the story, picked the other two to keep it company. The original version was in colour, which I stripped down to my favourite black and white. I feel that it makes Shalom look even more striking and flawless.

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Photo source: Allure June 1997 (photography: David Lasnet, styling: Ricky Vider Rivers)

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12 days of Christmas in Vogue US 1998

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I couldn’t think of a better editorial for my Monday post that falls on Christmas Eve. Gorgeous Shalom Harlow & Co. in a story styled by the one and only Grace Coddington and photographed by Steven Meisel for the December issue of US Vogue 1998. 12 days of Christmas, Vogue style.

Magical, fabulous, sparkling, festive and perfect in every single way.

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Photo source: Vogue US December 1998

Why Shalom Harlow is looking so unhappy

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Once upon a time in 1997 Carter Smith photographed beautiful Shalom Harlow for a story published in the October issue of British Vogue. The editorial was indeed so special that it inspired photographer Chris Craymer and fashion director Charlotte-Anne Fidler who obviously hit the inspiration wall and decided to use the original for their own creation published in the November issue of Glamour UK. Well, as Rose Bertin, the French milliner and dress maker to Marie Antoinette, said once, “there is nothing new except what is forgotten”. And how embarrassing it must be when the iconic image loved by many for years just pops up out of nowhere…

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Related Deja Vu posts: Vogue Paris vs Vogue Italia, Marie Claire Spain vs Vogue Nippon, Roberto Cavalli campaign vs Versace ad, Elle Ukraine vs Russh & Vogue Paris

Photo source: Vogue UK October 1997, Glamour UK November 2012

Tiffany & Co. ad campaigns from the past

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A slight change to the usual editorial-themed post today. For some reason I’m in a mood for black-and-white photography and everything romantic and these elegant and timeless ads featuring stunning Shalom Harlow are a perfect reflection of that.

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Photo source: Tiffany & Co. ad campaigns c.2005

Supermodels bare it all

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Photo source: Vogue US September 1994, Vogue US September 1996, Harper’s Bazaar US 2009