LOVE ALIVE

Something new is happening at thelovemagazine.co.uk. It involves Katie Grand, never-before seen visuals courtesy of visual effects supremo James Lima, Alessandra, Dree, Lindsey, Rasa, Pixie, Jeneil, Kasia, Agyness, and a lot of Prada. Keep checking back for updates!

Photography: Sharif Hamza Fashion editor: Katie Grand Model: Rasa Zukauskaite Hair: Ashley Javier Make up: Lucia Pica Nails: Bernadette Thompson Leopard coat from Prada men’s a/W 08 White shirt from Prada women’s s/s 10 With very special thanks to Tony Jay and Pier 59 studios.

DEAR STALKERS…

Hannah Holman shot by Angelo Pennetta wearing a fur bag by Kenzo.

Dear Stalkers,

You’ve not been that great at stalking of late. We’ve had no creepy phone calls, no nut-cases hanging around outside the office, and LOVE HQ has remained almost entirely bereft of weird packages and disturbing hand-written letters. But fear not! Valentines day is nearly upon us, which, as we all know means it’s your time to shine. As such, we’ve compiled a list of everything that the LOVE team and our favourite friends would like. Please send to the usual address.

Thanks,

Team LOVE.

Danko Steiner: Everything

Catherine Russel: A charcoal grey kitten

Alex Wang: A full day’s sleep (since its the day after my show!)

Sally Lyndley: Johnny Depp, and a hot-pink feathered Cherokee Headdress

Stephen Jones: A Bedlington terrier, a weekend in Brighton, and lovely hats for Giles

Victoria Beckham: A long lie in with David.. and a hair cut!

Anders Thomsen: Glee the stage show

Phoebe Arnold: A whippet and a prairie dog, everything from the Chloe pre-collection, a lifetimes supply of Montbriac, the whole Illamasqua nail varnish range, and a small elf to tidy my flat and my desk every day.

Victoria Young: I would really love a fantastic look from the Chloe pre-collection and a delicious cheese fondue with my terrific boyfriend, Boo George, King of the World. Failing that, a tryst round the back of the Gunmakers Arms with my secret lover, the interminably handsome Isaac Lock.

Hanna Hanra: A whirlwind weekend trip to Mexico with my boyfriend, the actor Robert Pattinson.

Jane Bruton: That Mulberry Love necklace!!

Isaac Lock: The Temptation of St Anthony triptych and a pygmy elephant. Failing that I’d settle for some Heironymous Bosch monster figures, the Hermes bike, and an early morning drive to Horsey in Norfolk.

Harriet Quick: A long French kiss in the cultural vicinity of a notable and upright monument.

Camille Miceli: 3 knot rings from Cartier – 1 yellow, one white gold and one rose gold, a new Dior pearl necklace from the prefall, home fragrance diffuser called ‘fler mecanique’ from Frederic Malle, a pair of crochet boots from Ferragamo. Voila! Big Kissinger.

Justin Cooke: Katie Grand.

Pixie Geldof: I want it not to be Valentine’s.

Andrew Davis: I would really love this 1930s portable heater, in the auction at Bonhams in NY. My partner has finally put his foot down and said no pets (since the stick insect saga). So this heater is the next best thing.

Ben Reardon: Megalolz, rolfs and OMGs with someone who feels the same.

Fran Burns: Miu Miu cat print platforms and a box of Charbonnel Walker pink Champagne truffles.

David Hughes: Two front teeth…or is that Christmas…

Amanda Harlech: Ok. I want a key. You can tie a red ribbon on it if you want.

Luella Bartley: A big dog – a pointer.

Alessandra Ambrosio: Sex.

Alasdair McLellan: Sex too.

Gareth Pugh: A guilt free day off in bed…Failing that, a large salt rimmed frozen margarita and a plate of chicken fajitas with the boy always puts a smile on my face.

Kelly Brook: A riverboat trip on Lake Garda! Fifi and Romeo Lingerie, Red Velvet cupcakes.

Charlotte Stockdale: I wanna wake up rocking gently on a boat in the middle of a sunny sea, alone with Marc, no phones, and a case of Dom P…

Lorraine Griffin: World peace and an end to suffering. Failing that, a Diorette ring by Dior.

Tor Gooder: A Burmese kitten

Nick Grimshaw: Some Zovirax

Dree Hemingway: Sex with Kristen Stewart

Christina Lindsay: Some beautiful flowers and a card (you just have to), a black leather Roberts radio for my kitchen, a lovely dinner somewhere (but not actually on Valentine’s Day, as I can’t bear being constantly pestered by plastic rose sellers), for Google to take the ‘Content Warning’ off my blog Fashion’s Most Wanted, which stops people finding it. Since I’ve been working at LOVE there have been complaints about the amount of tits and nudity on there!

Paul Hanlon: I’d like a day off to be with my girlfriend. That would be nice.

Andrew Richardson: A good slap around the face…

Katie Hillier: Panthere de Cartier ring, in yellow gold, diamonds, emeralds, onyx! But I probably wont get it…

Grace Cobb: A beagle, and Giles’ metallic biker trousers. Pretty Please xx

Glen Luchford: Uhm…..Some Old Spice aftershave and Michael Bolton’s Greatest Hits would be nice.

Beth Ditto: Peace. A divorce.

Simon Robins: Ryan Kwanten, and some 24 carat gold handcuffs from Kiki de Montparnasse

Agyness Deyn: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind

Kim Sion: The giant red velvet heart-shaped box of chocolates from M&S.

Sophia Neophitou: Endless Love.

Louie Chaban: To make it through NY Fashion Week alive.

Katie Grand: For the new LOVE website to work well, unconditionally, forever, like  a beautiful marriage. Failing that a black bunny called Clarence.

DEAR RAQUEL…

For Valentines day Stuart Vevers says what he would like is you, wearing nothing but his favourite Loewe bag, as per the below previously unreleased image by Angelo Penetta. He’d also like a day off in bed with his lover, and a romantic dinner. Thanks.

MORE LILY

Lily Allen shot by Alasdair McLellan, style by Kate Moss, wearing a hat by Maison Michel.

NEW GIRLS!

EXCLUSIVE! Casting director Michelle Lee’s casting shots of her top new girls  for the AW1o NY shows.

Melissa Tamerjin

Jenny Sinkaberg

Nicole Hoffman

Simona Andreaic

Gwen Loos

Martine Scouten Hoogendjik

Lucia Jonova

Tilda Lindstan

Alicia Kuzman

Georgia Hilmer

Anna Pykta

Julija Step

Amelia Brown

Ann Kerry

Tetyana Melnychuck

Hind Sahi

Chantal Abbot Stafford

Sedene Blake

Lais Riberio

Ping Cheung

Antonella Graef

Coredelia Ruznetsova

Reina Montero

Kristy Kaurova

Julia Nobis

Ilviy Wittek

NY FASHION WEEK SHOW PACKAGES

Model agency show packages have become productions almost as big as the shows themselves. Michelle Lee, KCD’s Casting Director has organised this little preview of the aw10 NY packages, just for you lot!

Wilhelmina aggressive! S+M bondage theme!

New York Models: glamorous glossy yet functional, note pad + pen.

Marilyn pretty and chic- cute ‘model bio’.

Supreme: very true blood ala Paul Rowland.

Women Direct:  direct, no fuss.

Major:  projected cover girls.

One: whimsical.

Next: shiny and clean.

Elite: classic.

DNA : slick black and white.

IMG: splashes of color

DEAR GILES FANS…

Just so you know, for Valentines day Giles would like some Tom Ford Boxers, a bit like the ones Nicholas Hoult is probably wearing in this campaign:

some Prada pyjamas, a bit like the ones from that SS08 show where it was all pyjama-ish:

and some scampi. Just so you know. He may or may not swap dino bags and devastating sunglasses for your affections. Worth a go.

EXTRA LOVE

Kelly Brook shot by Angelo Pennetta wearing a bag by Cesare Paciotti. For  valentines Kelly wants a river boat trip on Lake Garda,  Fifi and Romeo lingerie, and some red velvet cupcakes.

Angelo would like the Hermes Leica M7.

EXTRA LOVE

Some extra, unprinted shots of Alessandra Ambrosio shot by Dan Jackson, styled by Francesca Burns. We asked Alessandra what she wanted for valentines day. She just said “sex”. Any takers? No? Thought not…

MORE LARA!

Shot by Mert and Marcus, styled by Katie Grand, wearing a top by Dolce and Gabbana.

EXTRA LOVE

Kristen McMenamy shot by Mert and Marcus, styled by Katie Grand, wearing a jacket by YSL and a Cameleon ring by Boucheron. Stay tuned for more unreleased extras from LOVE issue 3.

THEY’RE HERE!

Sorry to go on but…LOVE issue 3, with all 8 covers has landed! There are copies in Dover Street Market in London now, Colette in Paris from the 3th, and everywhere else from the 4th!

A special collectors set of all 8 is available at info.love@condenast.co.uk

Also, from the 14th onwards limited edition LOVE T-shirts will be available in Colette and Dover Street. All proceeds go to Haiti, apart from the proceeds from the Kate T-shirts, which go to Great Ormond Street Hospital. Buy buy buy!

EXCLUSIVE: VALENTINO

An exclusive look behind the scenes at the fittings and backstage at the show for Valentino couture in Place Vendome.

Images courtesy of Valentino/M.Calligari

LOVE ISSUE THREE

Kate, Naomi, Kristen, Amber, Natalia, Daria, Jeneil and Lara shot by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggot. On sale 8th Feb 2010. Look out for advanced issues from TOMORROW!

LOVE INTERVIEW – PATSY KENSIT

Patsy showed me around her fabulous wardrobe.  Everything is beautifully organised and immaculate and Jeremy has lots of amazing very early Galliano and Westwood pieces, all still in pristine condition. Patsy very kindly let me raid her personal archives for some wonderful eighties images below.  Thanks Patsy!

How do you describe your style?

At the moment I’ve been living in my YSL grey suede platform boots with skinny trousers and white t shirts worn with little Chanel jackets and cashmere scarves to keep me warm.  I love beautifully cut clothes, great tailoring and classic pieces with an edge. I’m 5′5 so never wear flats.

Who are your style icons?

Catherine Deneuve and Lou Doillon.

Which person’s wardrobe would you most like to own?

Daphne Guinness’ and Amanda Harlech’s would be amazing.

Do you have any health tips?

Keep a jug of water with loads of freshly squeezed lemon in the fridge and drink as much as you can.  Jeremy’s worked for Galliano for 20 years and when we were last in the South of France we went to John and Alexi’s for dinner.  It was the most gorgeous evening and they live in a beautiful home near a lighthouse, the view driving up to their house is like something out of a Scott Fitzerald novel.  They served us the water with lemons and I’ve been doing it ever since.  So much better than plain water and John’s skin is incredible!

Photography by Rankin

What are your  favourite things in your wardrobe?

At the moment my favourite things are a Louis Vuitton jacket which is black with purple piping and a little red tweed Chanel jacket I got the other day.  My favourite dress is by Stella from a couple of seasons ago, it’s bluey grey, fitted and strapless with a little kick out at the bottom.  I wear it with a Chloe jacket with pointed shoulders.

Photography by John Swannell

What’s the worst outfit you’ve ever worn?

In the eighties I had all these dresses that David and Elizabeth Emmanuel used to make; they were like a bustier attached to a body with a tutu skirt.  Now I think they’re horrendous!  I wore a really tight sequined one to the premiere of Absolute Beginners it was pale pink and had a corsage across the front and a tiny skirt!  I cringe when I think about it.

Who are your favourite designers?

Giles of course, I love Galliano and Alaia.  I wore loads of Alaia in the 80’s I still have a dress I’ve had since I was 18, that’s how well made his clothes are.   I love Chanel and Prada and I wore Stella right from the beginning and I’m still a big fan of hers.

What are your favourite high street shops?

Top Shop, Gap, American Apparel.  I’m nearly 42 so I have to be more careful what I pick now.  For vests and t shirts (I’d say jeans but l I love the Celine jeans they did this season) the high street is great.  I know that some of them like Top Shop do some good tailoring.

What is your fashion must have this season?

I covet a couple of Alaia dresses and I’m really looking forward to going to see Giles collection at his studio.

What would you save if your house was on fire?

Apart from my children and myself, Jeremy’s art and my jewellery.

Elizabeth and Patsy

Who are your favourite photographers?

Mert and Marcus, Helmut Newton who I shot with a couple of times, Corinne Day who I worked with quite a bit in the 90’s and David Sims,  I see new names all the time that I like.

Who are your favourite models?

There are some brilliant new girls but I have to go back to the supermodels; I think Karen Elson is exquisite, I love Stephanie Seymour, she is just beautiful and Penelope Tree.

Who would you have at your dream dinner party (living or dead)?

John Lennon, Edith Piaf, Elvis, Jackie Kennedy and President Obama although I’m not sure what they’d all talk about!

What has been your proudest moment so far?

My children.  Everything that they accomplish (or don’t) is a triumph as far as I’m concerned.

If you had one wish what would it be?

Good health, I lost both my parents very young from terminal illness.  And to be happy.  Rich or poor it doesn’t matter, just to be happy within yourself.

Interview by Christina Lindsay

Photographs from Patsy’s personal archive

LOVE INTERVIEW – SUSAN ELDRIDGE

Photography by Fabio Chizzola

How did you start your career in modeling?
I went to a Model Search America convention in Seattle where I met a scout from Elite.

Photography by Dusan Reljin

What have been your favourite jobs and why?
I enjoy my job the most when I’m working with cool people who love what they do. I have been privileged to work with some of the greatest people in the business. I’m a great model and I bring my game to every shoot.

Photography by Terry Richardson

What type of jobs attract you the most?
I’m always happy when I know I’m working with people I love. I do love an edgy editorial. I have a good range – I can go from virgin to bad girl in a heartbeat.

Photography by Terry Richardson

Do you have any funny or interesting stories about shoots you’ve done?
So many! The time I was hopping around the studio like a bunny rabbit, a shoot in the mountains of Argentina? My first Miu Miu show with Katie Grand, the Terry shoots… So many stories…

Photography by Terry Richardson

Can you tell us about anything you have coming up soon?
I have been living in Florida for a few years and have not modeled but I spoke with my agent Richard recently and I am coming back to NY on Feb 6th. I’m looking forward to starting work again.

Who would you really like to work with?  I’ve been lucky to work with some very talented and cool people, I’d like to see them again and see who else is out there. I really like Alasdair McLellan’s work and I’ve not met him yet.

How do you describe your style?
Comfortable, cool, and chic.

Photography by Vincent Peters

Who are your style icons?
Karl Lagerfeld, Marc Jacobs, and Jennifer Aniston

Which person’s wardrobe would you most like to own?
Mine!

Do you have any health tips?
Eat regularly, laugh often and love life.

Photography by Terry Richardson

What are your favourite things in your wardrobe?
Comfy sweatshirts, knee high socks, and cut off shorts

Photography by Liz Collins

Who are your favourite designers?
I love them all – I’m polygamous with designers

What are your favourite high street shops?
Chanel and Louis Vuitton of course

Photography by Thierry Legoues

What is your fashion must have this season?
A Giles dinosaur bag.

What would you save if your house was on fire?
My children.

Photography by Terry Richardson

Who are your favourite photographers?
Terry Richardson, Ellen von Unwerth, Matthias Vriens and Mario Sorrenti.

Who are your favourite models?
Without sounding too pompous I think I am! I do also love Alessandra Ambrosio and Heidi Klum.

Who would you have at your dream dinner party (living or dead)?
Everyone who was at The Last Supper.

Photography by Matthias Vriens

What has been your proudest moment so far?
Giving birth, I thought it would never happen.

Photography by Matthias Vriens

What ambition would you like to achieve?
I’d love to direct a movie.

If you had one wish what would it be?
World peace, from the bottom of heart.

Photography by Matthias Vriens

Interview by Christina Lindsay

BIG BROTHER FINAL

OMG! The last Celebrity Big Brother EVER!!

The housemates looked really sad it was all over and so are we!! Steph cried, bless her.

They actually talked about clothes tonight. They were discussing their leaving outfits.

Alex (to Vinnie): “Your trousers are nearly as high as Simon Cowell’s!”
Dane: “They could be Louis Vuitton for all I know!”
Vinnie (to Dane): “Your gear’s all from Ebay or down Wembley market!”

Vinnie: (When he saw Dane’s leaving outfit, a grey waistcoat and shirt ensemble) “Dane did you just come from somebody’s wedding? What was you? An usher? Where’s this from Next? Suits R Us?”
Alex: “That’ll cost you votes. How can you mock people who go to Next?”
Vinnie: “I could leave half a million votes in the ashtray of my Range Rover and still beat you blindfolded Son! You could chop my arms and legs off and I’ll still beat you”  Hmmm.

Vinnie (to Dane): “Ere have a look at this, it’s got Prada on it. You’ve only seen this from outside the shop window before!”

Then they started leaving… Steph wore a full evening dress and diamonds and they played the Dynasty theme tune as she came down the stairs. Davina remarked it was the most glamorous exit ever seen on BB.

5th place – Stephanie Beacham

4th place – Jonas Alterberg

3rd place – Vinnie Jones

2nd place – Dane Bowers

1st place – Alex Reid

Davina couldn’t have put it better “Alex Reid; he went in as Jordan’s boyfriend. He comes out as that bloke who won Big Brother who goes out with Jordan” Can’t wait for the Sunday papers/Autobiography/Documentary to come out…

Aw, we’re gonna miss you guys!!!

BEHIND THE SCENES OF THE SS10 VUITTON CAMPAIGN

Marc on Lara: “She’s just a modern and iconic sexy beauty, and I think the Vuitton customers will relate to her and want to be her.”

CASTING COUCH

One of our favourite new girls, Dutch 16 year old Daphne Groenveld at Union popped in to LOVE HQ to deliver this special message.

CELEBRITY BIG BROTHER WATCH

The penultimate show. We’re really going to miss it!!

I don’t know who I want to win now as I like all of them! Even the ones I wasn’t sure of at first I really like now… Hmmm.

Vinnie was set a task by the tree; he had to pretend to Alex that he’d cross dressed before. Not believable, especially as he’d taken the piss out of Alex so relentlessly. And then get upset during lunch about the BB experience coming to an end. More believable and he acted it well.

He took the lunch orders, gannet Alex asked for egg on toast with beans AND spaghetti. While Vinnie started off “All this cross dressing lark, I quite liked it” Alex looked miffed and asked if BB had put him up to it. Vinnie continued “Especially if you put a decent bit of gear on and the Mrs likes it” Not an image we’d like to be left with!!

Alex said he’s missing “a certain person” then managed to add a little too quickly that he plans on visiting Ivana in New York and is going to LA for a cup of tea with Steph “now he’ll be going to go there with what he’s doing now” I think he means his Hollywood “career.”

Ivana went and Vinnie helpfully told Alex “at least you’re not hated, I thought it’d be you!” Thanks for that Vinnie!

Dane sussed that Nicola had been in the diary room for too long and had been evicted. They knew almost immediately it wasn’t Nic in the chick outfit. Vinnie said “sling it out, let’s get it out the back!”

Alex thought “it” could be Jordan and went in for a closer look!

After chasing her around for ages and making her fall over they didn’t know what to do next

Jonas was friendly and went and bonded with her at the smoking bench

They guessed it was Davina a number of times and were chuffed it was her.

Davina said it was “The best night of my life!!”

That’s all well and good… but WHERE IS BOY GEORGE?????