Gaga being the biggest cultural icon in the world at the minute has a lot to do with her super stylist and friend
Nicola Formichetti. He has pushed her look to the limit using an amazing team of makeup artists, hair stylists and designers to create her unique image. I was lucky enough to assist Nicola a few years back and have seen his talent and commitment up close and personal. Above is a fresh shoot styled by Nicola and photographed by his close friend,
Mariano Vivanco for iD.
Nicola is now also creative director for
Thierry Mugler and showed in Paris earlier this month with Gaga as model/muse and musical director. Hopefully the brand will sell more clothes and less perfume from now on..
See parts of show+Suzy Menkes interview
here.
It was all a bit Gaga at Blow pr which is why we (and her) love it so much! There where everything from dead squirrel purses (RP/Encore) to urinal dresses (The Rodnik Band). . there where also Dick Tracy inspired pieces from Fam Irvoll and some amazing jewellery from fellow Norwegian designer Bjørg (I'm hooked!) One of my favourites was the beautiful, dark collection by Danish fashion designer Asger Juel Larsen. Exposure has a nice mix of big brands like Levis and Doc Martens as well as fashion darlings like Terry De Havilland and Basso&Brooke.
