Scarlett Johansson for Harper's Bazaar Australia April 2009.
Despite the current maelstrom surrounding my economic situation, I gave in and purchased the April issue of Harper’s Bazaar Australia like there was no other way for survival in my life. Well… You have to admit it: the accompanying ‘free’ Sass & Bide rose-print T-Shirt is more than devilishly tempting.
Upon flipping through the magazine at home, my mind wondered upon my constant struggle of inability to control myself oneself at newsagencies and bookstores of no exceptions at all as well as my questionable (and at certain times embarrassing) judgement. Perhaps this time, I also made such a mistake.
The issue features a re-print of Hollywood bombshell Scarlett Johansson photographed by Alexi Lubomirski. Originally published for the U.S. edition of Harper’s Bazaar’s Valentine’s Day special for February, Ms. Johansson wears romantic red gowns by four of the finest designers at present: Carolina Herrera, Donna Karan, Roberto Cavalli and Oscar de la Renta. Wearing her trademark red lipstick, the alluring Ms. Johansson, with her shining wavy perfectly-blonde hair and curvaceous frame completed each editorial page with class, elegance and style.
By all means, I do adore and admire Alexi’s remarkable work (and delectable looks); but somehow I just don’t find this issue a particular excitement or a pleasure of any kind to flip through. Even with the new season stock, it all seems a little dated and dull; and paying AUD$10.95 for this issue just does not put a smile on my face nor does it seem mathematically logical to me. Vogue Australia re-prints all the time and the price stays at the $7.95 margin.
Mr. Huckbody, if you are going to charge me $3 whole Australian dollars more, please work harder to justify for this increase.
Quick review:
Articles:
- Scarlett Fever by Sarah Cristobal. Photography by Alexi Lubomirski.
- Short, Sharp, Shock – designer Christophe Decarnin for Balmain. Words by J.J. Martin.
- Abbie featuring Abbie Cornish. Photography by Simon Lekias. Styled by Christine Centenera. Words by Eugenie Kelly.
- A fashionable life – Antonio Marras of Kenzo. Words by Katrina Israel.
- Galliano Girls. Words by Hannah Betts.
Editorials
- Softly Spoken featuring Allegra Carpenter At Vivien’s Model Management. Photograhy by Petrina Hicks. Styled by Marina Afonina. Hair and makeup by Charlotte Blakeney.
- Inspiration point featuring Bronwyn Whitehorn at Vivien’s Model Management. Photography by Pierre Toussant. Styled by Eugenie Kelly. Hair by Diane Gorgievski for GHD. Makeup by Amanda Reardon. Manicure by Penelope.
- Flower show featuring Olivia Henderson at Chic Management. Photography by Adrian Mesko. Styled by Marina Afonina. Hair and makeup by Sarah Laidlaw.
- Bringing sexy back. Photography by Simon Lekias.Styled by Christine Centenera. Hair by Nicholas Jurnjack.Makeup by Max May. Manicure by Melisa Silvestro.
- Urban Jungle featuring Margarita (Svegzdaite?) at Success Models. Photography by David Bellemère. Styled by Jane Cattani. Hair by Bruno Weppe. Makeup by Tatsu Yamanaka.
- Dirty Pretty things featuring Katie Bell at Priscillas Model Management and Ben Waddell at The Men’s division. Photography by Jordan Graham. Styled by Marina Afonina. Hair and makeup by Max May.
- The drop dead gorgeous dress (re-print) featuring Alyona Osmanova, Amanda Laine, Chanel Iman, Hanne Gaby Odiele, Taryn Davidson and Olga Sherer. Photography by Sølve Sundsbø. Styled by Nicola Formichetti. Hair by Danilo Petrohilos. Manicures by Elsa Deslande. Production by octopic.fr.
- 21st-century Belle de Jour featuring Pania Rose at Chic Management. Photography by Chris Colls. Styled by Tiana Wallace. Hair by Alan White. Makeup by Amanda Reardon.
Tags: Photography by Alexi Lubomirski, Photography by Sølve Sundsbø, Scarlett Johansson