Victoria Beckham for Marc Jacobs should be hilarious. Kirsten Dunst for Miu Miu should be polished. Lovefoxx from C.S.S. for Luella should be fun. Yes, the SS08 fash ad watch has begun with those February issues coming out soon, the full rollout of ads should be completed. However, I had no idea M.I.A. was doing Marc for Marc Jacobs. Now M.I.A. usually makes me want to jump around in a lunatic-like fashion. Actually, just thinking of M.I.A. already sends warped fractal primary coloured patterns through my brains. So somehow, these ads shot by Juergen Teller aren't really doing anything for me because I don't see her exuding that same energy that I'd associate with her. It's a shame as it's always nice to get a hit of 'Happy Happy' when flicking through mags that can be a tad dour. I'll have to count on Lovefoxx to do that then.
On the plus side though, I'm suddenly thinking that my charity shop oversized men's suits and washed-out pale blue jim jams really need to be dug out again.
Victoria Beckham for Marc Jacobs? Kirsten Dunst for Miu Miu? I'm so tired of celebrities who think just because they're famous they can suddenly be a fashion designer. The only collection by a celebrity I quite like is Kate Moss for Topshop.
Posted by: cate | 26 December 2007 at 13:10
I don't think the clothes suit M.I.A, it looks like shes in office wear.
Posted by: miss woo | 26 December 2007 at 14:47
Agreed, those photos lack spark. Moreover, she isn't wearing it well, so to speak.
I'm keen to see the VB, because VB to me is a bit of a mutant species, unworkable in actuality (but then again so is MJ, some of the time).
Posted by: Suzanna | 26 December 2007 at 16:05
ah, i love m.i.a! but you are right (ofcourse) it just doesnt have "that same energy" that she usualy oooozes, and i have seen her live and this just doesnt scream her. MORE COLOUR! still i enjoy the advert.
Posted by: vegimite. | 26 December 2007 at 16:05
Marc jacobs is a genius!!!
Posted by: modeandco | 26 December 2007 at 16:12
Lovefoxx Luella? I can't wait to see that! And I adore Kirsten Dunst.
Posted by: mcgregl | 26 December 2007 at 16:38
I'm surprised by how dour that second photo is. Love the first, though.
I was lucky enough to see her a month ago and would have happily paid twice the amount to jump around to her music.
And Merry Christmas!
Posted by: ambika | 26 December 2007 at 17:45
Those trousers do not look like anything she'd wear in this lifetime...in fact, the entire suit looks out of character for her. Me no likely, she deserved better.
Posted by: Drusilla | 26 December 2007 at 17:58
It looks like she's trying, but you're right, it's definitely not there. These shots are a bit more mobile than most Jurgen Teller photos, though.
Posted by: Heather | 26 December 2007 at 18:01
M.I.A., where's the colour?
Posted by: Isabel | 26 December 2007 at 19:01
Marc Jacobs ads always make me want to go shopping....for some other designer.
Posted by: WendyB | 26 December 2007 at 19:24
this is not m.i.a at all,
and more-so, i really dislike juergens photography.
lovefoxxx for luella should be pretty cute though
Posted by: alyson | 26 December 2007 at 21:51
As much as I love M.I.A, this campaign just doesnt suit her style and her fun character which am used to seeing, i'm really looking forward to see Lovefoxx for Luella looks like.
Also I saw a picture of VB for Marc Jacobs on http://frillr.com/?q=node/5894 its not exactly funny but I guess the fact that its VB just makes me laugh out loud, also im not sure how true it is, but apparently VB is going to be posing Naked for Marc Jacobs Charity Tshirts for ss08 which will either leave me scared and traumatised or just another hilarious moment...(I feel like such a gossip)
Posted by: Chic Looks | 26 December 2007 at 23:58
The grey suitpants are wicked. Really like boyish pants right now.
Posted by: Ida | 27 December 2007 at 10:15
well, yeah...all the collection is quite boyish
Posted by: CLICK ME!!! | 27 December 2007 at 11:22
Have you seen Peggy Noland's (from Kansas) new stuff for Lovefoxxx?? (She did her sequin bodysuits) Omg, I'm so obssessed! MIA and MJ - dream team!!
Posted by: Sara | 27 December 2007 at 21:56
MIA is cool for MJ, but i know she's not rocking it everyday, She's more into JC Castelbajac...
Posted by: Cyana | 27 December 2007 at 22:11
The ads are rather underwhelming, but M.I.A. is too good.
Posted by: Teresa | 28 December 2007 at 05:01
Agreed then that these aren't exactly the most enthusiastic ads in the world...
Cate: These aren't collections that celebs have designed but celebs who are in the ads...but you're right... celeb designers don't really rock my boat either!
WendyB: Lol...
Sara: Yes I have.... reminds me of Pam Hoagg.... who also makes spangly jumpsuits!
Cyana: Indeed...she is more JCDC....
Posted by: susie_bubble | 28 December 2007 at 12:31
vb for marc jacobs is more than just hilarious! its just ridiculous!
Posted by: ellen | 29 December 2007 at 01:20
its not supposed to "suit her" you think she's wearing oversized mens clothes to suit them? he's putting women in mens clothes and men in womens clothes. this ad is her wearing mens and theres the new ad with the guy wearing womens dresses.
obviously they dont "suit" the model.. its not supposed to.
Posted by: | 24 September 2008 at 18:39