How To: Book a Fall Ad Campaign

By: Jessica Plesko

August 13th, 2008


I haven’t yet had time to digest all the September magazine issues, but I have seen many of the new ad campaigns and catalogs for Fall, and I’ve noticed one interesting thing. Aside from the usual line up of models and famous fashion spawn, there is a new breed of famous (or somewhat famous) faces hitting the newsstands. They are not widely known outside the confines of the World Wide Web, they are not supremely talented that I'm aware of, and they’ve all been photographed regularly by one person:

Mark "the Cobrasnake" Hunter.

Yes, the new crop of faces booking Fall fashion campaigns are those internet “IT” kids.

Barely legal and genetically good looking, they have a certain something that makes youth want what they have (or at least that’s the theory I assume advertising executives are following).

Case and point:
Isabel McNally and Harley Viera Newton showed up in the Fall Urban Outfitters catalog.
CC Sheffield is the new face of Vans.
Cory Kennedy is now the spokesperson for Urban Decay cosmetics and the hair care line Sebastian.
And Alexa Chung (who I love, love, love) is rumored to be a new face for Rimmel.

So coincidence? Or bona fide trend? I’m not sure. But if you’re interested in booking a campaign for Spring 09’ might I suggest calling up the Cobrasnake and asking if he’ll take your picture for his website. Then be sure to write about it on your own blog while name dropping your famous friends.

Good Luck!
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The Emperor Isn't Wearing Any Clothes

By: Amy Overman

August 12th, 2008

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Every season, and with every new crop of trends, there is inevitably one that makes me think the rest of the world has gone crazy. Right now the rolled boyfriend jean makes me feel like the only one who hasn't drank the punch.

First I see them on Katie Holmes (with black socks, no less) but I let it slide since she's married to Tom Cruise and therefore must have a screw loose. But then, the rolled jean kept reappearing. Reese Witherspoon, Amanda Peet and *gasp* even my beloved Rachel Bilson. Why?! Can't they see how unpolished they look? How much larger their tiny starlet-sized thighs appear?? Are they just trying to keep their hems clean??? What is it?!

I implore you readers to help me understand. Or - if you're just a clueless as I am - share your thoughts on the most questionable trend. Perhaps together we prove to all the villagers that the Emperor is, in fact, wearing no clothes.
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Dear Anna,

By: Monica Dimperio

August 12th, 2008

How could you let THIS happen?...

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I could talk about the poor styling, wardrobe and hair choices but I'll just leave it at this...

anna

My sentiments exactly.
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The Crimson Tide

By: Monica Dimperio

August 6th, 2008

Is The Sartorialist copying off me or are redheads making a comeback?? Hmmm, maybe he just loves gingers as much as I do. Too bad they're dying out...

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Kids Dance Move - DO's & DON'Ts

June 4th, 2008

You know that I usually like to take street shots or cover local fashion show/events on this blog but a friend recently asked me to capture the fashion DO's and Don'ts during his new night at Lava Lounge, Kids Dance Move-Taking Back Chicago. Since the concept was a little different than what I usually do (I am NO nightlife photographer!), I was up for the challenge.

The night will be a monthly occurrence, so I encourage you to come out to the next one. Dress your best(or worst), I want to take YOUR picture!

KDM1

Thanks to Forever 21, it's ever so easy (and cheap) to stock up on your hipster-esque accessories. Oversized scarf, CHECK. Metallic upper-waist belt, CHECK.

KDM2

The last thing a dude with a fat ass needs to do is stuff a huge hanky in his pocket to draw more attention to it. I got over it when I saw Urban selling jeans with the hanky attached.

KDM13

Wait, I didn't know Barack was going to be there.

KDM5

I don't even want to know what this guy just did.

KDM3

Oh, I see. He just ordered champagne bottle service for his d-bag frends. And now, he's about to get up on a table like he owns the place.

PS- See the guy in the foreground. It was way too easy to say I liked his little ensemble. Hat, Vest, Collared Shirt. So instead I decided he reminded me of a cat...

KDM4

...and that's ok.

KDM6

Whoa, what?! Where do I begin. I guess the main thing I should touch on is the fact that she's wearing a skirt with jeans. That is like number one in the fashion DONT rulebook. And just when you think it can get any worse, she completes her look with leg warmers and gym shoes. This is wrong. All wrong!

KDM15

See, if the last girl had just stopped putting on clothes after the black tank and jeans, she might look as cute as this girl.

KDM7

Awww, so cute. Unfortunately, that sweater dress is out of season and outdated. Yea, and her twin/friend thought it would be a good idea to wear a slutty red bra under her see through top...Not so cute.

KDM8

BFF's do everything together!!! They walk alike, they talk alike AND apparently they go out wearing matching fake Marc Jacobs quilted bags...

KDM9

And matching bandannas...

KDM11

And matching winter hats!!! (Note: It is fucking JUNE and trust me, I have my share of saggy winter beanies but the time has come to put them away. BYE!

KDM10

Ok, who let this baby with the technicolor Rolling Stones t shirt in the club?! The kid can't even grow a mustache and some cougar is trying to get him drunk.

KDM12

Hollywood Holt is looking good...even WITH his shirt on.
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