The Polish Embassy In Paris Has Its Own 2014 Calendar. And It's Beautiful.

That's right, an Embassy that has its own calendar - and a good one to boot. This year fashion photographer Piotr Stoklosa shoots his third calendar for the Polish Embassy in Paris. For the 2014 Calendar Piotr joined forces with stylist and editor-in-chief of Polish magazine VIVA! Moda, Agnieszka Scibior, for the fashion centric calendar.


above: model Patrycja Gardygajlo

Stunning beauty, Polish model Patrycja Gardygajlo is featured and wears avante-garde fashions designed by Dawid Woliński, Magdalena Frąckowiak, Maciej Zień, Tomaotomo, UEG, Monika Błażusiak, Gosia Baczyńska, Krzysztof Stróżyna, Serafin Andrzejak, Katarzyna Konieczka, Lidia Kalita, Mariusz Przybylski, La Mania, Pajonk. Accessories by Chanel, Christian Louboutin, Fendi and Manolo Blahnik.



The background sets, created inside the embassy, were designed by Anna Szczęsna and Ula Wasielewska of WITALIS.


above: The images were photographed inside the Embassy

The video of the shoot below was shot by Michal Grzywacz. Skin care by Dr. Irina Eris also appears in the video, as she is one of the sponsors.



The 2014 Calendar For The Polish Embassy of Paris /Calendrier de l’Ambassade de Pologne à Paris 2014. (The images between the calendar pages are screen grabs I took from the video):

























Creative Credits:
Piotr Stokłosa - photography
Agnieszka Ścibior - stylist
Daria Ślusarczyk (Dariia Day) - make-upe / B Agency
Magdalena Tucholska - hair
Anna Szczęsna et Ula Wasielewska - set design / Witalis
Patrycja Gardygajło - model / D’vision
Michał Grzywacz - director
Karolina Limbach - assistant stylist
Magdalena Plowucha, Magdalena Ławniczak, Vincent Kronental - assistant photographers
Mateusz Niechoda - photo retouching

You can view the images for the 2013 Calendar, which was shot in black and white, here and the images for the 2012 Calendar can be viewed here

A Moody Miley Stars In Marc Jacobs New 2014 Ad Campaign Shot By David Sims

Wearing the latest fashions and accessories, and pretty much the same pouty expression in all the photos, Miley Cyrus is the star of Marc Jocob's latest ad campaign for his SS14 Ready Ready to Wear Collection.

Kate Moss (and That Wacky Little VooDoo Doll) For Alexander McQueen by Steven Klein.

With bright yellow hair, lots of cuffs and clutching a doll in her likeness, Kate Moss is the star of the 2014 Spring Summer ad campaign for Alexander McQueen - her first time appearing in ads for the brand. Shot by the fabulous Steven Klein, the images are accompanied by a short film (shown further down in the post), also directed by the photographer.



In the majority of the dark and moody photos, Kate is clutching a 3D printed doll in her own likeness, who is wearing her own miniature versions of the Alexander McQueen fashions and in some of the shots, is stuck with pins.

I have opted to brighten up the following cropped details a lot so you can see them:





The print ads, as running (brightness not altered), in the campaign:








and a close up of those amazing shoes:

and now, brightened up by me so you can actually see them:


The four and a half minute film, directed and shot by Steven Klein, was inspired by the 1960 British thriller Peeping Tom, stars the 40 year old Moss and was shot in East London:


all images courtesy of Alexander McQueen

William Wegman Trades In His Weimaraners For Greyhounds In Trussardi's Spring Ad Campaign.

Italian brand Trussardi asked artist and photographer William Wegman to create its spring/summer 2014 advertising campaign. For the first time in his career, the American photographer famous for the photos of his gorgeous Weimaraners will be working with a new subject: Trussardi's greyhound, which he photographed to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the brand logo.



"I dedicate this project to the greyhounds of Trussardi: mysteriously calm, wonderfully photogenic and most of all incredibly elegant" - William Wegman

The "Making Of" video:


Fashion, art and photography meet to create a series of pictures in which the greyhound stars with the most iconic clothes and accessories of the Trussardi spring/summer 2014 collection designed by Creative Director Gaia Trussardi.

The ads were designed to run as the following spreads:




And as single page ads:







Photographer William Wegman with one of his Weimaraner Pups:


Trussardi greyhounds have been a mascot for the brand since it's inception and appear in their logos and most of their ad campaigns. Below are images from Trussardi's  Fall/Winter 2012 ad campaign shot by Karim Sadli in which the regal Greyhound also appeared.



Trussardi logos:


Trussardi products and accessories are concentrated on accessories, 100% Made in Italy, with style that is strong and subtle, incisive and fresh. The selection of leathers and materials is unparalleled, characterized by uncompromising quality and peerless expertise gained through 100 years of experience. Trussardi is a comprehensive brand, in constant development, that includes a city bike, pet accessories, perfumes, candles, and eyewear. Trussardi garments and accessories are available at the world's most prestigious multibrand stores, in addition to the Trussardi boutiques in Milan, Rome, Shanghai, Macao, and online.

Trussardi 

William Wegman