Vogue Paris April 2011 Preview

Here is a glimpse of the interior of Emmanuelle Alt's first issue as editor-in-chief of Vogue Paris, a sharp shoot by David Sims in the nouveau western style with guns blazing. The black and white treatment lends the image a cinematic quality. Expect the April issue of Vogue Paris featuring Mrs. Brady on newsstands March 25, we'll see what Emmanuelle has in her other holster...

Vogue Paris editorial image © 2011 Condé Nast. All Rights Reserved.

Emmanuelle Alt In Self Service

The most recent issue of Self Service includes a delightful list of Emmanuelle Alt's essentials, take a look at the first edition of Self Service no. 33 available for free download at the iTunes Store.

The Essentials

Emmanuelle Alt, editor-in-chief, Vogue Paris

1. Boots

Vivienne Westwood black suede pirate buckle boots.

Martin Margiela beige suede Camarguaise boots for everyday wear.

2. Bags

Jimmy Choo black fringed bag.

Louis Vuitton Speedy bag by Sofia Coppola.

3. Coats

Rick Owens big fur coat.

Balmain jackets from any season.

4. T-shirts

Balmain from any season.

Uniqlo classic men's t-shirt in the smallest size because it has a better fit.

Vintage because the cotton feels much softer.

5. Jeans

Topshop Baxter jeans.

J Brand flares or slim fit.

6. Sweaters

Prada classic cashmere sweater for its perfect fit.

Ralph Lauren classic cable-knit round neck sweater.

7. Underwear

Petit Bateau classic white cotton panties, I've worn them for years.

Stella McCartney days-of-the-week panties.

8. Cartier tank watch

Gold with black crocodile-leather strap.

9. Ray-Ban

Tortoiseshell aviator sunglasses.

10. Jewelry

I love Buccellati lace and diamonds.

11. iPad

My travel essential for playing games on the plane.

12. iPod

I love listening to music.

13. Books

I love to buy books at the airport, in any style depending on my mood.

14. Perfume

Prada Infusion de Fleur d'Oranger.

15. High heels

Alaïa to wear to the shows.

Emmanuelle Alt Essentials text © 2011 Self Service. All Rights Reserved.

I Want To Be An Alt: Banner Day

Yes, it is banner day here at I Want To Be An Alt and I am thrilled to share our brand new banner with you! The site is too young to call this a "new look" so instead we are celebrating and calling this our "banner day." You may recognize the talented hand of Isabelle Oziol de Pignol, the amazing artist that created the banner image for I Want To Be A Roitfeld. I love how she captured the spirit of Emmanuelle Alt perfectly here, conveying her unique mixture of strength and femininity beautifully. Be sure to visit Isabelle at Accro de la Mode to see more of her brilliant fashion illustrations. Merci, merci, merci, Isabelle ! Je l'adore !

Emmanuelle Alt illustration by Isabelle Oziol de Pignol © 2011 Kellina de Boer. All Rights Reserved.

Introducing... I Want To Be A Battaglia

Giovanna Battaglia illustration © 2011 Kellina de Boer. All Rights Reserved.

Review: Alt/Saglio

Wynn Dan, the creator of Alt/Saglio: Quotes + Citations, kindly sent me a copy of his beautiful book for review and it is my pleasure to share it here with you. A limited edition artist's book with only two runs of 100 each printed thus far, Alt/Saglio collects the best street photographs of Vogue Paris editors Emmanuelle Alt and Géraldine Saglio as well as humorous and provocative quotations. Sources for the quotations include Roger Vadim, J.D. Salinger, Bob Marley, Luis Buñuel, Coco Chanel, and Emmanuelle herself: "Forget trendy designer labels. Jeans, a sweater or a tshirt worn under a jacket that seems welded to you. When it's just right, when you don't see the effort, it's irresistible."

Why did the author choose to focus on Emmanuelle and Géraldine? Monsieur Dan responds, "If I could have any girlfriend I wanted in the world, I wouldn't pick a model; I would pick someone like that, because I think they're intelligent and stylish and beautiful. I work in fashion, but I'm an art director; I'm not a fashion person. I like Emmanuelle's style because it's more boyish, in a way, yet sexy at the same time." Clearly he is happy that his ideal girlfriend is now running Vogue Paris: "I don't know. I think it's better. I think it will be great."

Monsieur Dan has created other intriguing artist's books such as 100 Pages: Words + Pictures, Text\Image Collection, Typo Graphic Foto Graphic, Yabe Project, Graphic Paintings, and Camille Bidault-Waddington.

If you are interested in owning a copy of Alt/Saglio: Quotes + Citations, please contact the author Wynn Dan for more information. Monsiuer Dan graciously favored us with his own shots of the interior as well so it seems as if he is actually turning the pages for us himself here. Merci mille fois, Wynn, c'est fantastique !

To learn more about Wynn Dan, read the IWTB Interview as conducted by Heather Dunhill

Alt/Saglio: Quotes + Citations cover and interior images © 2010 Wynn Dan. All Rights Reserved.