Model Love: Sasha Pivovarova

After sorting through my uncontrollable and ever growing collection of fashion magazines, the covers from countless Vogues reminded me that I have not yet shared with you my ultimate model crush, Sasha Pivovarova. With ice blue eyes that stare intensely into the camera, I find Sasha’s unconventional beauty and mysterious aura so enthralling and intriguing she has remained at the top of my favourites list since her debut in 2005.

“In Rrrussia, vee have proverb: Only bad soliders don‘t vant to be general.” -Sasha Pivovarova

Her illustrious modelling career has resulted in Vogue Paris declaring Sasha as one of the top 30 models of the 2000s and as a favorite of renowned photographer Steven Meisel, she has appeared on the cover of Vogue Italia five times.


Here’s some of my favorite Sasha moments from the past six years…trust me it was hard to narrow down.







Born in Moscow, Russia, Sasha studied Art History at the Russian University for Humanities, but two weeks after her photo was shown to IMG in New York, Sasha opened the fall Prada show in Milan. Shortly after, she the face of Prada, signed an exclusive three year contract with the fashion house and walked in six consecutive runway shows. Sasha lives in her current home and art studio in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York, with her husband, long-time boyfriend and photographer Igor Vishnyakov. As an artist, Sasha’s work has been featured in French Vogue and also exhibited in New York and Paris galleries.

Subtle Awkwardness

My affection for Kristen Stewart comes not from an undying love of the Twilight Saga, (although truth be told I do have one and yes I’ve read all four books…more than once!), but from my adoration of her nonchalant allure and sometime sullen attitude.

Kristen’s introverted demeanour worked flawlessly with the aesthetic of a recent Vogue Italia shoot to produce a look of regal elegance saturated in subtle awkwardness. The concept of minimalism was perfectly contradicted by the elaborate fashion and styling to reflect an ideal of underlying attitude.

Kristen Stewart by Michelangelo di Battista for Vogue Italia November 2011



Lazy Saturday Afternoons with Terry...

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again…Terry Richardson’s Diary is one my favourite places to get lost in. His ability to capture one of my favourite subjects, (models), in such raw variations of reality and the simplicity of his direction and approach truly fascinates and inspires me. It's creativity in its purest, yet most powerful form.

“As I grew older, I realised that it was much better to insist on the genuine forms of nature, for simplicity is the greatest adornment of art.” Albrecht Durer

The Best of Britain…

Sarah Burton’s creative genius has allowed her to achieve the almost impossible. She has stepped into the virtually unfillable shoes of the label’s mastermind, and continued it’s innovative, unconventional and truly magnificent aesthetic. Her unique talent, imperative role in the fashion industry and distinguishable ability to influence and inspire was officially validated this week, as she took home the Designer of the Year award at the 2011 British Fashion Awards.

“She, [Burton], has allowed McQueen’s legacy to live on while still giving her own twist of creative genius to a collection that has outshone its rivals on and off the catwalk.”  - British Fashion Council.

The winners in full:
DESIGNER OF THE YEAR - Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen
DESIGNER BRAND - Victoria Beckham
RED CARPET AWARD - Stella McCartney
ACCESSORY DESIGNER - Charlotte Olympia
MODEL - Stella Tennant
BRITISH STYLE AWARD - Alexa Chung
MENSWEAR DESIGNER - Kim Jones
EMERGING TALENT AWARD - ACCESSORIES - Tabitha Simmons
EMERGING TALENT AWARD - MENSWEAR - Christopher Raeburn
ISABELLA BLOW AWARD FOR FASHION CREATOR - Sam Gainsbury
NEW ESTABLISHMENT AWARD - Christopher Kane
BFC OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN FASHION - Paul Smith

Man Up!

It appears the best fashion accessories you can have at the moment, is your boyfriend!

As our staple summer singlets get a vintage-washed makeover and become ever more appealing with their thicker sleeves and looser fits, other must-have fashion items are following suit as they become evidently, and unapologetically, ‘male-ized!’
Male-ized? I hear you question, is my take on the sudden embrace of not only our boyfriend’s singlets and shirts, but their shoes, their hats and their over style aesthetic.
Don’t get me wrong, under no circumstances am I condoning that you actually dress head to toe in pieces from your other halves side of the closet, what I am saying is that ladies fashion is taken a few inspirational tricks from their male opponents in order to give our summer style some attitude.