FASHION: Kate Moss Book Launch

Cover by Craig McDean

Rizzoli is releasing a book documenting the last two decades of Kate Moss' career. For many, Kate Moss equals fashion and the ultimate achievement as a model. Having had the pleasure on several occasions to meet Kate, she also stands for me, personally, as the epitome of Fashion as an art-form and lifestyle. Hopefully, she will continue to build her legacy for some time yet, but for now, this book will capture her the greatest moments of her career thus far. The book will be released in November 2012, with 8 different covers featuring images by some of the most legendary fashion photographers including Juergen Teller, Mario Testino, Mario Sorrenti and Craig McDean. I think I know what I want for Christmas!
 - Karim

The 8 different covers. Bottom row, 2nd from left by Sorrenti is my favorite. Leave a comment with your favorite below or tweet @ us.

FILM: Fashion Beat TV Presents "You And Us" Video

From right: Karim Theilgaard, Jurgis Jorje and Aurelija Bu

Following on from the last post, Fashion Beat TV Presents a behind the scenes video shot during the photoshoot for "You And Us". The song featured in the video, Friendly Fires' "Paris", mirrors not only the title but the sentiments of dreams and youthful inspiration that permeates When Saints Go Machine's song "Parix" that accompanies the still images.

Karim Theilgaard

Aurelija Bu

FASHION: Fast Or Die by Alex Fakso

FastOrDie is Alex Fakso's new photographic project, which comes to life after five years of travelling around the world, from London to the US, and as far as Russia and Japan. In collaboration with 55DSL he has released a series of limited edition prints and a photographic book showcasing "the world through the subways - report from the contemporary underground".

Check out our Live Stream interview Part 1 and Part 2 with Laura after the launch party:

For more info go to www.fakso.com and www.55dsl.com

PHOTOGRAPHY: Jonathan Lappin -Not Your Typical Fashion Shot!

London-based photographer Jonathan Lappin, who recently won the Daily Telegraph Fashion Week Photo Competition, took the time to share some thoughts on the process of capturing the moment with Fashion Beat TV.

“I am very much attracted to performers of all kinds and I get real satisfaction when I capture a great image of them. I have no interest in taking pictures that the subject would not like be seen.”

The competitions curator Kate Day explains she was “looking for images with a real sense of style that have captured a mood, a feeling, a look, even if they’re nothing like traditional fashion shots.”

Jonathan's Winning Shot

In his winning image, Jonathan Lappin managed to do just this while attending a burlesque ball, capturing two performers who provided him with a natural openness of expression. The atmosphere and ambient lighting of the venue provided the icing, which suited Jonathan’s style of bright contrast and a slightly over-exposed look perfectly.

As a result of winning the competition Jonathan will now take the opportunity to focus more on his fashion-inspired photography during London Fashion Week where he will be shooting in the pit at the Betty Jackson show.