The 2012 Vogue Festival, in collaboration with Vertu, turned out
to be more than I expected ... it was great especially since it was my
first international fashion event.
The ultra violet light in the different corridors (photograph by Laura Muscat)
The festival took
place over two days at The Royal Geographical Society in Kensington. The
venue was perfect for such an event; it looked like a beautiful old English
house, with beautiful flowers, high white ceilings and beautiful people roaming
around these rooms. A
hint of
edginess lit up the corridors in blue ultra violet light, which contrasted
with the historical surroundings.
Queues to enter the Map Room for the Vogue Cover shoot, you can see everyone sporting their finest looks
Walking in, I
could feel the energy and excitement. Fashionistas, journalists, stylists,
fashion insiders and Vogue interns were all over the place. Everyone
was very well dressed; some dressed in the latest trends like neon, floral and
pastel colours, others wearing vintage and then there were those who stood out with their
own personal style.
Fashion's biggest
names were lined up for different workshops from Dolce & Gabbana to Tom
Ford, David Bailey - one of fashion's most celebrated photographers, young
successful designers Mary Katranzou and Christopher Kane, the wonderful Diana
Von Furstenberg, witty Stella McCartney with actress Kate Hudson and stylist to
the stars Rachel Zoe.
Editorial looks by the industry's finest in the hall
The venue was
brimming with activity. In the hall, a team of experts from hair to make up
were giving editorial looks to all those attending.
Armani Eyes ... a beautiful girl is getting ready to get her smouldering smoky look
Josh Wood, the influential
hair colourist and his
team gave expert hair advice, not only, they also gave editorial looks by braiding
hair for an ethereal look, soft waves, curls, wash-out dyes and temporary hair
extensions. Armani's top make-up artists showed how to get the
smouldering smoky eye and
beauty industry experts gave advice on how to find the perfect red tone for
your lips to suit your skin tone - Red My Lips.
In the picture a wall in the hall with past Vogue covers
In the Map Room,
people were queuing to get their Vogue Cover Shoot. Chanel provided
accessories and make-up and everyone was photographed by one of the magazine's
contributing photographers. In the Drayson Room, a series of short fashion films from Vogue photo-shoots were being shown, with Emma Watson, Mario Testino, models Arizona Muse and
Karlie Kloss and many more. In the same room, Vogue executive editor, Calgary Avansino, presented the key
trends for Spring/ Summer 2012.
Short films in the Drayson Room, pictured Mario Testino
Other activities
included an installation by performance artist Rita Says presented by curator
Serena Bobowski in the Sunley Room, Cafe Marquee provided food and refreshments and the Vogue shop where all those
attending could purchase Vogue's latest issue, books like the one I purchased
'Unseen Vogue', and the Vogue Festival t-shirt.
Overall, the event
was a success especially since it was the first one of its kind and I will definitely attend
again.
Reports from
Session 2 and 3 will be up shortly in more detail.
Dolce & Gabbana Workshop Report
Vogue Festival Fashion
All photographs are copyrighted by Laura Muscat
What a great experience for you! I'm glad you got to go!
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot Brandon :) x
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