It's a 'Mass Cult' For Vogue Russia
April 30,2009
Масс-Культ (Mass Cult)
Vogue Russia May 09
Shot by: Tom Munro
Models: Magdalena Frackowiak, Pernille Moeller & Cameron.
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Масс-Культ (Mass Cult)
Vogue Russia May 09
Shot by: Tom Munro
Models: Magdalena Frackowiak, Pernille Moeller & Cameron.
Via
There is a fairly new magazine over in Hungary called The Room, whose concentration is Fashion & Art. I have not delved too much into it yet, but the covers at least are interesting. And the last few have had bigger names models on them. For example Iekeliene Stange, Eniko Mihalik, and now Sophie Srej.
Their photography is quite interesting as well. I feel they're not necessarily trying to present beauty as much as art. Here are a few sample of the Srej shoot but you can also check out their blog and website.
More then loving models, I love models with substance and talent, and in Jenine Henkes there lies much of both. Which only ads to this 20 year old's beauty, and seizing mannerism.
I recently had a chance to talk to Jenine, to learn how she came into modeling, and her love for music, art, travel, and Thai food. Did I mention she's a musician?
Jenine is with Iconic, and stands 5'11" with Blond hair and blue-green eyes.
John - You’ve been with Iconic, since last September. Was this the beginning of your modeling carrier? How were you discovered?
Jenine - I had a little experience in modeling before iconic already but never did it as a full-time job like I do it now. So my first meeting with iconic was not really spectacular. I came back from New York last September where I spend all the summer. Ingo and I, just simply, made an appointment. When we met we both liked each other, had a good conversation and the same aim for me in mind. So we decided to work together from now on.
Did modeling cross your mind prior to that? And did it come as a surprise to you?
Well, before I started with modeling I wanted to study art at the Berlin University of the Arts. This was my reason why I moved to Berlin. I was not interested in doing that job and never thought about that really though my family always tried to push me in this direction. When it happend I realised very late what it means to be a model.
How has the experience been so far?
My experience in modeling with iconic as my mother agency is amazingly good.
I really feel comfortable and in good hands. I feel like I can talk to them whenever something bothers me. There is a really good vibe between us.
On the other hand I am successful and do a lot of interesting jobs that I never did before. I am really happy.
Any memorable moments you like to share with us?
Well, at my last modeling trip to New York my boyfriend and band member Steffen came with me and we spend all time there together. We also produced some new music there. It was so fun and I wished he could always join me on my trips around the world.
Do you like to get involved in the creative side of a shoot, with the photographer?
Of course I like that! That is the reason I do that job actually. Because there is a creative background. I love it when the photographer allows me to do own decisions and give me the chance to see his work after the shoot. It's kind a "backstage feeling" and it makes me feel I am part of a creative process.
You’re a musician at heart if I’m correct, and in a band called "Ghost". Tell us a little about it and how the name came about?
You're correct. I am in a band project called Ghost Music. It is my boyfriend Steffen and I. I am the singer and songwriter. He arranges the sounds and produces the music. We are a very good team and we complement one another. I totally enjoy to work with him. I am the melancholic indie part of it and he does these pop-electronic sounds so in the end the music it is a very cool mix.
Our band name comes from one of our songs "All The Ghosts". We thought it suites the athmosphäre of our music very well.
What genre does it fit in?
I call it "Melancholic Electronic Independent Pop". MEIP - I guess that is a new genre.
You currently live in Berlin, and I hear the creative scene is quite active there now. Be it music, art, or fashion. Do you explore those fields as well?
Yeah Berlin rocks! I simply love that city. It is incredibly artistic. There are so many creative people. I have lots of friends that do creative work and earn money with it. It is great. I would like to do that too in the early future.
With modeling, and music, come a lot of traveling. What are some of the favorite places/cities that you’ve been to so far?
Oh I was in so many countries and cities. My favorite one is still Berlin though I have to say. There is no city I can compare to Berlin. New York is exciting, Paris beautiful and Barcelona very cool but Berlin is everything together. You don't get there what you can get here.
But I really would like to do a trip through eastern Europe. I wanna go to Budapest, Bukarest, Praque and Warshaw. I wanna see these cities I heard so good things about. Also the Caribbean must be heavenly.
Any fav food that you couldn’t get enough of, in any of these cities/countries?
I am addicted to Thai and Vietnamese Food. Also I like traditional German food.
Any where else you like to live at outside of Germany? Why?
No, I didn't find a city or place where I can imagine to spend the rest of my life so far except Berlin. But I can imagine to live in New York for a little while because of the music scene there .
But should be Brooklyn Greenpoint or Williamsburg. I don't like Manhattan so much.
Where can we hear your music and in what magazine can we look for you next?
You can listen to Ghost Music on my website www.janinehenkes.com and on myspace.com/janinehenkes.
At the moment you can see me in Flair Italy shot by Karen Collins and in the latest Quest issue shot by Markus Jans. Enjoy!
Thank you.
I walk into the cafe this morning and Bailey behind the counter is decked out in yellow. Then I'm going through my daily blogs and see that Sabrina of Professionally Trendy was wearing all yellow/orange yesterday.
You going yellow next?
The NY Times has a review on The Model as Muse. So if you're looking for a longer article to read on this Thursday Click here.
The Rosemount Australian Fashion Week (RAFW) is ongoing, till tomorrow and two blogs are doing a good job covering it. LoveMore is image heavy and from a teen's perspective, with the front and backstage looks. While Capital City Pretty brings you a mature-er voice and reviews. There is also Coutorture that is doing a good job covering it.
I don't have to cover this fashion week, but those three will keep you up to date.
The rest of the V59 covers are making their way out, now Gisele after Eva & Naomi.
Left are Daria, Kate, and Claudia.
Update: the rest are here.
It was announced today that French magazine Mixte is folding, with the June issue being its last. While sad, this is a pattern we should start getting used to.
The small ones will go first, followed by the big ones; as the internet will continue to suffocate the magazines in the next few years.
Can you imagine the day when Vogue no longer is? Scary and exciting. It'll be a new frontier!
Yes some niche magazine will continue to fight, and maybe even live prosperously. But in general the idea of a glossy as we know them today will no longer exist.
For now I leave you with this editorial from the current issue of Mixte, titled Arizona Dream. Its styling is quite beautiful!
Arizona Dream
Model: Kendra Spears
Shot by: Paul Empson
Styled by: Havanna Laffitte
We saw the cover of ACNE issue #8, with Missy Rayder, and here we have a look at an editorial titled L'AMANT, by Daniel Jackson.
The models include Anne Vyalitsyna, Iris Strubegger, Missy Rayder, Diana Dondoe, Marina Perez, Liu Wen, Alyssa Miller, Linda Vojtova, Sessilee Lopez, Colby Parsons, Marcel & Adam Lundbergh. [Fashion Gone Rogue]
It's quite an interesting dress. [via]
Reminds me of a painting I once painted, titled "Treasure Cove":
Naomi, Eva, Daria, Kate, Gisele and Claudia will all land the V59 covers in the swimsuits issue. Out May 6th. They're shot by Mario Testino.
OMG I cant stop YAWNing!
I mean, like, I don't know about you, but like I'm sick of the 90's supermodels at this point, you know?
And I'm even more sick of the hit or miss covers.
I think the real problem lays in the mature photographers and art directors. And the problem is that after working for so many years, they start to build friendships, and loyalty to one another, and fall into the trap of allowing that to overrule their creativity.
They start to pull favors in who they shoot for a cover, or play it safe, instead of taking new, fresh risks, as they did when they were starting out. To bring us what is in NOW or even around the corner. It's the bond of laziness, repetition, and hence destruction of what is truly deserving of a cover.
Seriously, enough with the 90's, you bores. Stop 'darling' each other and think out side the box cover.
The issue will also have this pre-fall 09 editorial.
Sofi Berelidze by Chadwick Tyler, for Save Fashion
For the past few weeks I’ve been chatting it up with our favorite photographer, Chadwick Tyler, to try and learn a little more about his genius. What I discovered is he’s one witty shooter who does not like photographing boys, is tired of regurgitated shit, and that he grew up upon a solid oak!
Most importantly, I learned that his job is to see what no one else sees, and translate it back to us, visually.
Now, I decided to place the setting of the talk as if it were Chadwick’s last few minutes in life. He was game with that and in return caused the talk to take on a life of its own. One part humorous (Italic); the other more seriously intellectual.
John- The unfortunate has taken place; you're laying on your death bed, the minutes are being counted; What is the one moment or event, in your photographic career, you're most proud of?
Chadwick- I don't think it will be a single event or moment, but rather moments -- moments of change, an evolution of creative accountability. Understanding the importance of the girl, not the dress on the girl. And yes I get it: we are in the business of selling dresses. But more important than the dress, I think, is a brand. I am a firm believer in the importance of talent driving the brand, not the dress. I want to see an elevation of talent. My pride will come from seeing that change.
I find the fashion photography business presently rather boring. No one really wants to put their pants on, as it were. There are so many people playing red rover it is repulsive. There are a few people doing good, new, original work, but the majority just regurgitate shit. It is like putting your ass on a copy machine, and then 14 people making that same copy of their ass right behind you, each one slightly different from the last. At the end, you have an original photocopy of an ass with 14 assholes in the rear view.
I think my catheter bag is full do you mind helping me change it before we proceed?
John- It's leaking actually, but the nurse is on her way, lay comfortably.
What has been a memorable moment till now; and what, if any, evolution have you witnessed or been involved in, in fashion photography?
Chadwick- I can't lay comfortably, I am pissed.
My father is a strong, simple, kind-hearted man. He is humble. He is the oak of my family. My dad grew up on a farm, so obviously it is a bit of a stretch to explain his relevance to my work. Recently, he was here for the opening of my first solo show. There was a moment where I knew he was really proud It is so important to me that he be proud, because he sacrificed so much to get me to this point in my career.
As far as an evolution, I think consumers are getting smarter. I also think they are bored. A year ago people would say "scale down your work" "Show you can shoot more commercial". My argument has always been that if technically I can shoot the way that I want to, then, of course, (to steal a quote from my buddy and studio manager Shane) "of course we can church it up". I am finding more and more people who want more out of an image. So for myself and a lot of the talent I work with, we are evolving. Into what, I am not sure.
Do you mind feeding me some of the green jell-o, I hear it is organic.
John- You’re grumpy for a dying man. I will feed you the green jell-o but no airplane sounds. Plus, the organic should prolong your life enough to finish the interview.
Continue reading "Chadwick Tyler, Talking Witty From His Deathbed" »
Damn you people, why aren't u buying newspapers! I guess for the same reason I'm not either. Amongest other things, umm blogs, duh.
Sadly in effect we're causing the NY Times to shrink our anticipated T Style Magazine. From a stand alone issue, to one combined in the paper, wwd reports. Yes like the cheep newspaper paper.
"The women’s summer issue of T will appear in a special 24-page “bonus section” of the New York Times Magazine on Sunday rather than as a stand-alone issue. It will begin on page 49..."
The page 49 issue cover will feature Diane Kruger, and the issue will be about the Cannes film festival. Inside expect Quentin Tarantino dressed in women's clothing, and a Q&A with Spanish filmmaker Pedro Almodóvar.
You'll love the end of following quote:
“We decided to do an issue about Cannes because it’s one of the biggest events in contemporary culture,” said T editor in chief Stefano Tonchi. “It brings fashion, movies and luxury together. I mean, whatever is left of luxury at the moment.”
Tomorrow comes my chat with Chadwick Tyler!
The setting: His Death Bed!!
Humor Level: Extreme!!!
Knowledge & Talent: A Deep Well.
The Met Gala 2009 is around the corner. The big bash will take place May 4th, and will be followed by an exhibit open to the public, running from May 6th - August 9th (full exhibit info).
The book (Amazon $31.50) is also out, and on the cover lands Linda Evangelista, with Kate Moss on the back. Inside is a host of models whose names The Imagist has listed.
If you really are interested in the real history of models though, the behind the scene stuff and how all this came about, you'll want to ready the book Model, by Michael Gross. I'm currently reading it and it's quite fascinating.
Meanwhile, here is a peek at Model As Muse (200 pages):
