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As Spring 2017 arrives, magazines are turning their fashion editorials towards the new season's trends, styles and looks. Want to be inspired by the things to come from Spring Summer 2017? Then dive into some of our favourite editorials gracing the pages the latest publications to hit the shelves and online magazines too.
As the darker season approaches, look out for the gothic influences to creep further into your wardrobe. Tavi Gevinson vamps up her Autumn Winter 2016 look for Dazed's latest issue. Wearing nothing but Rodarte, Tavi works the layers of lace and the clashing of textures. A masterclass in how to wear black lace and brooding layers, all whilst invoking those punk trends that we are set to see grow this season.
With a new season, comes new look book campaigns. The release of the Alexander McQueen Autumn Winter 2016 campaign is a real sign of what is to come. Taking the journey up to the highlands of Scotland to film this latest campaign, McQueen have delivered a collection of images that capture the gothic darkness of AW16 in a truly British kind of way.
Alongside the eerily beautiful look book images, an accompanying short film adds to the sprit of the collection. With snippets released on McQueen's Instagram account to tease viewers, we're looking forward to Autumn already.
Susie Bick, 1998 and Anon, 2001 - Photography by Donna Trope
Get an insight into the workings of esteemed fashion photographer Donna Trope as she unveils a collection of over 20,000 revealing polaroids. These instant polaroid snaps are on-set test shots and outtakes from Trope's several decades of work within the commercial, fashion and portrait photography industry.
Giving an insight into the real composition and concept of her work, before the final perfect image is put together for publication in a glossy magazine, or as part of a sleek advertising campaign.
Clashing textures of suede and heavy knits with floaty lace, Elyse Taylor makes an appearance in the June 2016 issue of Cosmopolitan Australia. Layering lace dresses and 70's inspired tops, this editorial is a lesson in how to dress delicate lace in between seasons, from those chilly Spring mornings to warm Summer evenings.
If you are looking for something to do this weekend, or over the coming few weeks, head to the National Portrait Gallery to immerse yourself in a century's worth of ground breaking fashion photography.
Celebrating the centenary of Vogue, this in depth exhibition at the NPG chronicles the history of the worlds most influential fashion magazine. Vogue 100: A Century of Style takes us on a journey from the present day, all the back back to Vogue's very first publication in 1916.
Kate Moss is one of the famous faces in Nick Knight's latest collection of interviews for his 'Subjective' series. Tracing the stories behind some of the most iconic images of contemporary fashion photography and giving voice to the often unheard model's side.
As queen of the 90s grunge fashion scene, it is only fitting that Knight speaks with Kate about the 1993 Calvin Klein campaign, shot by then boyfriend Mario Sorrenti, which catapulted her to the status of supermodel we know her as today.
Looking for something to occupy yourself between shows at London Fashion Week? There is still time to pop along to the Guy Bourdin: Image Maker exhibition and grab an insight into some of fashion photography's most iconic images.
Conveniently housed right in the heart of LFW at Somerset House, you can easily drop by and immerse yourself in the surreal, the colourful and the provocative world of Guy Bourdin.
The largest exhibition of Bourdin's work ever held in the UK, it is the perfect opportunity to witness some of his most famous images alongside the lesser know work of his 40 year career as a top fashion photographer.
Viewing this retrospective of Boudin's photography as a whole, you can't avoid the sense of quite how innovative and boundary pushing his work truly was. Especially when considering that much of this work comes from the late 70s. When publishing abstract and sexually provocative fashion photography as part of high profile campaigns or even amongst the pages of Vogue was uncommon and controversial.
Be sure to immerse yourself in the 360° cinema of Boudin's bold fashion films from the same era. A new and unheard of medium for fashion imagery at the time, capturing the glamourous femme fatales so iconic within Guy Bourdin's but in a whole new light.
If you're not in London for LFW, don't worry. Guy Bourdin: Image Maker is on until March 15th so you can still stop by even after the buzz of fashion week has passed.
Guy Bourdin: Image Maker On until 15th March Embankment Galleries, South Wing Somerset House, London www.NAVYLondon.com
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Kate Moss is flawless beyond her years in this shoot by world Peter Lindbergh. Shot just before the world renowned photogapher's 70th birthday, this series of pictures have not forgone the usual photoshop process. Instead they have been printed in Vogue Italia unphotoshopped, showing Kate is all her natural glory.
Any if we look half as good as her after 20 years of parties, glamour and fashion, we'll be happy.
Vogue Italia - January 2015 Model - Kate Moss Photographer - Peter Lindbergh Fashion Editor - Clare Richardson Hair - Odile Gilbert Make Up - Stéphane Marais
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