The Picture That Caused A Fight Between Anna Wintour And Grace Coddington

- Model Coco Rocha unearthed and published the Steven Meisel photograph that Anna Wintour famously killed from Grace Coddington's 1920s-themed spread in The September Issue — previously only glimpsed ever-so-fleetingly in the movie. So this is it. It's purty. [OhSoCoco]
Madonna's 1991 Letter To Steven Meisel, Unearthed
- Madonna thought the legendary photographer was angry at her, maybe "because I'm still nice to Herb Ritts??" She was making A League Of Their Own at the time, and wrote about how much she hated actresses — particularly Geena Davis:
Gap Wisely Scraps Crappy New Logo
- Gap, which last week announced it would be switching to a logo it had been trialling, immediately faced vituperative criticism. It first asked customers for better ideas, and then apologized. Now Gap has reverted to its boring old logo. [BBC]
Cindy Crawford Nabs Iconic Cover, Looks Fantastic
- Cindy Crawford pulls Tyra's patented couture pose on the cover of Vogue India's "Icons" issue. Cindy last popped up on the July cover of Elle Germany and made the front of April's L'Officiel. [Design Scene]
The Devil Wears Yellow: Anna Wintour Immortalized In Art
American artist Alex Katz has unveiled his most recent portrait, which is titled simply "Anna" and will adorn the walls at the National Portrait Gallery in London. But what does the fashion behemoth think about her likeness?
Carey Defies Vogue Editrix; Steve Madden, Misunderstood Creative Genius Of Footwear
- Carey Mulligan isn't taking Anna Wintour's sartorial advice. "Anna said I should wear short for the Oscars. I was like ‘No, that is so not what I had in my head when I was 6!" Once bitten, twice shy. [People]
Everyone Wants A Piece Of Michael; Christina Hendricks Will Wear Herrera At Wedding
- Two weeks after adding Nicolas Cage's home to his sheaf of L.A. properties, Ed Hardy designer Christian Audigier has announced he's moving into Michael Jackson's last residence. Audigier will rent the $38 million home from his C.E.O., Hubert Guez. [E!]
Naomi Campbell Speaks Out (For A Change)
- Naomi Campbell: "Unfortunately, we are the same as before...People, in the panic of the recession, don't dare to put a girl of colour in their campaign, full stop. Nor of any other race. It's a shame. It's very sad." [Telegraph]
The September Issue Reveals Wintour's Not That Devilish, Prefers To Wear Lagerfeld
While there's plenty of eye rolling and passive-aggressive banter in The September Issue, critics say Anna Wintour doesn't live up to her bitchy reputation. Either she's actually just a decisive boss, or she knew not to berate underlings on camera.
The September Issue: Anna Wintour Is The Madonna Of The Fashion World
R.J. Cutler's documentary about Anna And The Giant Magazine, The September Issue, may not really have a climax, but it has a number of great scenes. Like when designer Thakoon Panichgul (left/above) compares the Vogue editor to Madonna.
The September Issue: A Portrait Of The Quaint Old Consumer Economy
There is something almost touchingly prelapsarian about The September Issue, R. J. Cutler's documentary about the making of the biggest ever issue of American Vogue.
Is There A Fake September Issue?
What's up with the cover line which reads "The REAL September Issue"? Is it a promotional nod to the less-than-flattering film about the magazine? Are there knockoff September issues running around out there? [Vogue.com]
Charlize Sits For Vogue; Corinne Day Seriously Ill
- Charlize Theron has nabbed the September cover of a slimmed-down Vogue. The issue counts only 584 pages, compared with the 840 pages of Sienna Miller's 2007 issue. Theron last made the cover in October 2007. [TFS]
