Best Menswear Campaign of 2010

In an unexpected contrast to their minimal "Un peu d'air sur terre" campaign shot by Ellen von Unwerth, Lacoste shot model Lasse Pedersen against a pop art background for Lacoste! Red Label S/S 2010 campaign. While I do acknowledge that it's not the most artistic or creative of ideas,  I have to admit that I've grown a bit tired of all the dark, dreary, homoerotic themes so prevalent in menswear campaigns today (not that anything's wrong with that...I just want something new). Commercial fashion advertisements often tend to be boring and predictable, but this ad really excites me! It's cool, it's fresh, and, most of all, it's fun. J'adore.

Company of We

I'm honestly not sure I can say enough about how friggin awesome this label is! Based out of New York City, the Company of We was founded by partners Jayzel Samonte and Christoper Crawford as the answer to high priced menswear in a tough economic climate. In their own words, Company of We was "launched in 2009 to alleviate the Bergdorf Blues—a malady inflicted from a growing inability to justify the price tags lurking within those synonymous lilac shopping bags." In my personal opinion the design, quality, and fit of their garments rival that of high-end menswear labels such Band of Outsiders, Rag & Bone, and even Thom Browne!

Ironically, Company of We has garnered so much press and attention (in addition to a tremendously loyal fan following--myself included) that the line has been picked up by some of the finest upscale retailers like Sak's Fifth Avenue, Fred Segal, Holt Renfrew, and more! Check out their Fall 2009 campaign below and visit the site to buy (honestly, guys, the merchandise couldn't possibly be more affordable).

Ad Crazy: "Happiness Comes From Inside..."

Burberry: The Beat for Women (feat. Agyness Deyn)

After posting about The Beat for guys, I thought I'd give you Aggy lovers a little treat since she's also the face of Burberry's women's fragrance. Enjoy!

Watch the magic unfold

Dying to see Madonna wrap her legs around her head in live action (take note, ladies)? Here is "The Making of: Madonna for Louis Vuitton", a behind-the-scenes featurette with Madonna! and Marc! and bags! and shoes! Enjoy.

More of those Madonna+Louis Vuitton ads

Just Released: Madonna for Vuitton

Louis Vuitton has just released two of the six prints they'll be using as advertisements in their campaign with Madonna. Both Vuitton and Madonna lovers alike will be able to find the rest of the photos, shot by Steven Meisel, in Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, ELLE, and other fashion magazines come February.

Campaign Alert: Madonna Rocks the Vuitton

It seems as though Her Madgesty has a lot going on in her life (both personal and professional). Currently completing the North American leg of her Sticky & Sweet tour and having just recently settled her divorce with Guy Ritchie, Madonna has been offered $10 million to be the face of Louis Vuitton's Spring 2009 campaign. While it was originally rumored that the ad would be shot by the legendary duo Mert & Marcus, it has since been confirmed that Madonna will be shot by none other than Steven Meisel.

Check out Madonna jumping right into her new role as a walking billboard for Vuitton's handbags below. Now, let's just hope the Queen of Pop doesn't come away from this gig with a French accent, too!

Madonna wearing a dress from the Vuitton S/S 09 collection to the GUCCI benefit party last week at the Plaza Hotel in NYC

Campaign Alert: Katie Holmes the New Face of Miu Miu

It's just been announced that Katie Holmes has been asked to sign on as the star for Miu Miu's S/S 09 advertising campaign. This is the first campaign Holmes has signed on to do since her 2001 deal with Garnier. From hair color to handbags, Katie? Former faces of Miu Miu include Lindsay Lohan, Vanessa Paradis, Drew Barrymore, and (my favorite Miu Miu campaign to date) Kirsten Dunst.

The advertisement, which some sources report to have occurred yesterday due to Holmes leaving a studio with full hair and makeup, will feature the actress being surrounded by models who seem to be "accessorising" the star while she herself serves as the high-fashion focal point. I'm not quite sure why Miu Miu chose the tabloid wife and Broadway performer. Maybe they wanted to appeal to a more American audience, or perhaps they just didn't want to feature another "it" girl. Whatever the reason, Holmes has been making quite the name for herself as a burgeoning fashionista and this new partnership with a high fashion brand will do nothing but help solidify her standing as a style icon.