Jil Sander, whose real name is actually Heidemarie Jiline Sander, is a 68 year-old, German-born fashion designer known for her minimalist designs. When Sander started to become a recognized name in the fashion industry in the 1980s, her trademark look was a precisely cut pantsuit, a chic blouse and a form-fitting coat that was made of luxurious fabrics in plain gray, beige, blue, black or white.
The designer and her work has been called Queen of Less, Cashmere-Queen, Master of Minimalism, Cool Blonde, Gentle-Jil or Fashion Reductionist.
Today, the Jil Sander fashion house has continued to be a widely respected name, even though it has been without Sander's involvement since 2004. In 2009, after years of absence from the fashion industry, Jil Sander announced the creation of her own fashion consultancy and that she was now employed by Uniqlo of Japan.
Check out this gallery of stunning designs from the house of Jil Sander.
80 Stylish Jil Sander Features
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Fashion Illustration Lookbooks
The Jil Sander SS11 Catalog Goes Back to Basics
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Androgynous Western Shoots
The Agyness Deyn Twin #5 Editorial is Rancher-Chic
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Retro Poolside Photoshoots
Lindsey Wixson for Vogue UK April 2011 Issue Goes Back in Time
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Sultry 90s Swimwear
Hot Throwback Bikinis on Doutzen Kroes in Vogue Russia June 2010
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Suggestive Nerd Editorials
Gossip Boy Penn Badgley Grabs & Erupts in GQ Magazine
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Mainstream Cross-Dressing
Bodysuits, Football Uniforms for Women and Thongs for Men
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Shocking Sheer Menswear
See-Through Runway Surprises for Spring 2010
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Colorful Coordinated Summer Shoots
Fashion Party in Elle France May 2011 Has Patterns Aplenty
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Androgynous Countryside Captures
The Andrej Pejic French Revue de Modes Editorial is Poetic
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Paperclip Heels
These Jil Sander Sandals Take Heels to New Heights
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Metropolitan Muse Campaigns
This Karlie Kloss Vogue Italia Spread Showcases City Style
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Reptile Print Coats
The Holt Renfrew Fall/Winter 2010 Catalogue is Classy and Charming
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Rustic Runway Minimalism
Raf Simons' Nature-Inspired Collection for Jil Sander Spring 2010
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Brooding Menswear
The Closed Fall 2010 Collection Celebrates the Darker Shades
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Super-Striped Pictorials
This Harper's Bazaar US April 2011 Editorial Colors in the Lines
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Boxy Oversized Fashion
The Jil Sander Spring/Summer 2011 Collection Features Comfortable Fits
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Restrained Minimalistic Covers
Lady Gaga in Elle Magazine Looks Quite Glam
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Sporty Seductresses
Maryna Linchuk Vogue Germany January 2011 Spread in Tempting Tomboy Looks
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International Men's Fashion
Vman Goes Japanese, Indian & Nomad in ‘Color Me Bad'
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River Boat Captains as Swimsuit Models
‘Buffalo Stance' Pirate in Out Magazine
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Schoolgirl Fashion
The Sweet Willy Vanderperre Vogue China March 2011 Editorial
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Hair-Tossing Photoshoots
Michel Comte Captures Amanda Seyfried in Vogue Italia
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Haute Workout Wear
Game On by Terry Tsiolis Recommends Dolce & Gabbana for Gymnastics
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All-Over Fashion Editorials
The Liu Wen October Numéro China Shoot is Beautifully Disorganized
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Stylish Semi-Suits
S/S '10 Menswear Pairs Blazers With Shorts on the Runways
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Fully Framed Femmes
The Muse 'One from the Heart' Spread Features Some Serious Shades
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Tie-Dyed Hair
Dazed & Confused Highlights Attention-Grabbing Rainbow-Colored Hairstyles
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Cutout Wooden Wedges
Style Bubble Rocks the Jil Sander SS10 Wedge to Perfection
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Aqua-Eyed Editorials
The Katie Fogarty Harper's Bazaar Spain Photo Spread is Bold and Blue
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Sparkling Fur Spreads
'It's a Matter of Glam' in Vogue Italia for October 2009
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Pointy Peak Editorials
Model Natasha Poly in Vogue Russia has Some Sharp Extremities
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Ravishing Retro Roadtrips
The AnOther Magazine Aline Weber Shoot is a Wayback Posh Playback
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Voluminous Hair Vixens
The Double-Take Ilse De Boer Marie Claire Italia Spread
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Culture-Clashing Photo Shoots
Julia Saner Infiltrates a Man's World in Vogue Turkey June 2011
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Rapunzel Braiditorials
Restrained Hair and 'Jackets of All Trades' in Vogue
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Color-Coated Captures
The Anne-Sophie Monrad Vogue Portugal November 2011 Issue is Bold
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Floral Garden Editorials
The Dazed & Confused July 2011 Photoshoot is Vibrant and Unique
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Stiff Suitography
Caroline Brasch Nielson Vogue Russia Juts Out in Style
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Tribal Disco Editorials
Tina J Sparks a Heat Wave in Elle Singapore June 2011
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Chic Grandpa Couture
Cozy Cardigans Button Up Menswear for Spring 2010
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Technicolor Turbans
True Colors in Elle Japan March 2011 Features Vibrant Headwear
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Entirely Ivory Ensembles
The Jil Sander Spring 2012 Collection Boasts All White Everything
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Bubble Blazers
Jil Sander Uniqlo Fall/Winter 2010 Pads Down Business Jackets
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Monomodel Magazines
Muse Dedicates Fall 2009 Issue to Natasha Poly
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90s Cross-Dressing
‘Fall For Heidi' in V Magazine
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Somber Fashion Shoots
The Jil Sander AW11 Ad Campaign is Dark and Moody
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Futuristic Femme Fatale Editorials
The Freja Beha Erichsen Vogue UK October 2011 Spread is Fierce
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Casual Color-Blocking
Colour Me Beautiful for Fashion Gone Rogue is a Laid-Back Spring Shoot
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Masculine Pink Sweaters
Citizen K 2010 Fall/Winter Avoir Du Chien is Pretty Manly
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Terrific Jewel Toned Collections
The Yves Saint Laurent Spring 2012 Collection is Ultra Luxurious
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Abstract Paint Fashion
Sven Hoppe London College of Fashion MA 2010
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Fresh Fashion Previews
‘Let There Be Light' in V Magazine Showcases Spring 2009
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Bold Bowl Cut Beauties
The Valerija Kelava Vogue Italia Editorial is Striking With Blunt Bobs
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Colorfully Vacant Photography
Susanne Stemmer's Jil Sander Series Seems Modeled by Mannequins
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Bubblicious Fashion Shoots
This Lara Stone for Interview Magazine Spread is Bubbling with Style
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Euro-Couture Smartphones
Jil Sander Mobile Adds Sophistication to Telecommunications
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Faceless Femme Features
The Jil Sander SS 2011 Ads Take the Focus Away from Pretty Models
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Minimalist Fashion Timelines
The Historian Elyssa Dimant Minimalism & Fashion Book is a Great Read
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Muted Runway Illustrations
Bernadette Pasca Paints Watercolor-Like Fashion Sketches
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Pattern-Clashing Spring Fashion
Glamour Germany May 2011 Editorial Shows Vibrant, Motley Outfits
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Painted Brows
Multiple Models are on 'Red Alert' in Harper's Bazaar UK
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Neon Brogues
The Jil Sander Memphis 999 Derby Shoe Updates a Classic Footwear Staple
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Watery Formalwear
Blue Suiting Options for Spring Menswear 2010
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Bold Botanic Menswear
The Jil Sander Gallery Floral Print Shirt is Blooming With Color
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Shades of Charcoal For Men
Couture Straight from the Fall 2009 Runways of Milan
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Stark Silhouette Ads
Jil Sander Shows Designs Against Shadows
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Elegantly Eyed Handbags
The Jil Sander Spring 2010 Accessories Collection
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Citrus Shoes With Suits
Jil Sander's Refreshing Twist on Fall 2009 Workwear
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Bright Monochrome Outfits
'She's Got the Look' for Vogue Nippon December 2009
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Glam Golf Pictorials
The Fashion Gone Rogue 'Poupee Sans Coeur' is for Luxury Link Lovers
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Maze Fashion Shows
The Streamed Jil Sander Men Spring/Summer 2010 Collection
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Super-Saturated Celeb Shoots
Ewan McGregor Gets Poetic in BlackBook June/July 2011
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Single-Sleeve Fashion
Designers Like Hermes, Gucci and House of Holland Skimp on Second Arms
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Flash Print Knapsacks
Eley Kishimoto Collaborates With Eastpak on Flashy Backpacks
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Minimalist Tablet Covers
The Jil Sander iPad Case is Simple and Classy
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Sci-Fi Archival Plaid
A Mix of the Future and the Past at Jil Sander Fall/Winter 2010
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From Boyish Beauty Spreads to Gender-Bending Elvis Editorials
Gender-Bending Editorials
This Stunning Andrej Pejic Block Magazine Spread Redefines Beauty
Androgynous Icon Makeovers
This Video of Andrej Pejic as Marilyn Monroe is Astounding
Genderless Glam Editorials
The Andrej Pejic 'Hombre o Mujer?' Editorial Transcends the Sexes
Androgynous Shirtless Photoshoots
The Andrej Pejic Schon 14 Editorial is Steamy
Fashion Illustration Lookbooks
The Jil Sander SS11 Catalog Goes Back to Basics
Steamy Material Girl Tributes
The Anja Rubik and Sasha Pivovarova Vogue Paris Shots Sizzle
Inked Androgynous Models
The Auslander Spring 2012 Campaign Features Two Unique Models
Sunshine-Inspired Lookbooks
The Planet Blue Mellow Yellow Spring Summer 2011 Collection is Hot
Fidget-Powered Smartphones
The Rotel Mechanical Mobile Charges with a Flick of Your Finger
11 Andrej Pejic Photoshoots
From Double-Take Supermodel Covers to Fun-Loving Flashback Lookbooks
Badass Beauty Shoots
The Natasha Poly Vogue Spain November 2011 Issue is Dangerously Daring
Countryside Couple Photography
Milly Simmonds and Matt Trethe Get Cozy for Fashion Gone Rogue
Colorful Couture Charms
The Designs by Alicia P Jewelry Collection is Bright and Beautiful
Transparent Apple Smartphones
The Heir Apparent Cellphone Brings Clarity to the iPhone's Design
Dreamily Stark Editorials
The Marie Claire Turkey November Photo Shoot Stuns with Contrasts
Artistically Iconic Photographs
The Another Art Book Holds AnOther Magazine's Best Photography
Geek-Chic Nautical Looks
The Madewell Summer 2011 Lookbook Features 'Looks They Love'
Caged Beauty Photography
The Numero China June 2011 Editorial is Captivating and Mysterious
Rugged Bohemian Lookbooks
The Rogue Spring 2011 Catalog is Effortlessly Stylish
Bold Midriff-Baring Ensembles
The Pucci Spring 2012 Collection is Gypsy Chic
Heavily Tattooed Lookbooks
Zombie Boy is the Face of the De La Garza Summer 2011 Collection
Playfully Patterned Hipsterwear
The Agi & Sam Collection is Kitschy and Colorful
Colorful Coordinated Summer Shoots
Fashion Party in Elle France May 2011 Has Patterns Aplenty
Seaside Leather Shoots
The Isabeli Fontana by Mario Sorrenti for Vogue Paris is Hot
Flirty Ruffled Frocks
The Blumarine Spring 2012 Collection is Inspired by Latin Fashion
Ferociously Flirty Frocks
The D&G Spring 2012 Collection is the Brand's Final Offering
Knitted Coastal Couture
Elsa Hosk Gets Cozy Beachside for the Free People 'Ode to Summer' Lookbook
Rugged Rural Fashion
Fernando Korpi Fall 2011 Collection Channels Bear Hunters
Glam Gothic Garments
The Lanvin Spring 2012 Collection is Sleek and Sophisticated
Rockin' Retro Spreads
Modern Ethnic Touch Gives Tribal Motifs a Contemporary Edge
Beaded Brazilian Baubles
This Hanne Bruning Grit Magazine Shoot Features PlayfulIy Ornate Designs
High-Fashion Planking
The DIS Magazine Plank Girl Editorial is a Mix Between Memes and Couture
Bold Ballerina Editorials
Diana Vishneva Strikes a Pose for Vogue
Color-Blocked Menswear
The Massimo Dutti June 2011 Lookbook Mixes Classic Summer Hues
Exotic Turban Photography
Andrea D'Aquino's QVEST Magazine #44 Series is Sizzling Hot
Naughty Nun Spreads
The Arizona Muse Freja Beha Erichsen Vogue UK Shoot Plays on Romance Rumors
Archetypal Character Fashion Shoots
The Natasha Poly Vogue Spain November Editorial Play Dress-Up
Expressive Urban Illustrations
Andrew Young Unveils Work at the Ayden Gallery in Vancouver
Color-Blocking Collections
The Max Mara Spring 2012 Collection Updates Camel with Seafoam Blue
90s Revival Rags
The Danielle Scutt Spring 2012 Collection Makes No Apologies for its Swag
Landscape-Inspired Luxe Looks
The Dries Van Noten Spring 2012 Collection Fuses Scenery and Style
Elegant Hot-Blooded Editorials
The Regina Feoktistova Elle Mexico Spread is Fiery Yet Dark
Space-Age Supermodel Shoots
The Agyness Deyn Stern Magazine Shots are Futuristic
Brazen Bronzed Beauty
Vogue Paris November 2011 Features a Slew of Supermodels Up Close
Chic All-American Outfits
The Balmain Spring 2012 Collection Adds a Rock & Roll Touch to Basics
Tri-Transformer Smartphones
Abhi Muktheeswarar's Concept Phone Takes Multiple Forms
Double-Take Supermodel Covers
The Androgynous Andrej Pejic New York Magazine Image Turns Heads
Emotive Fashiontography
Palette Chromatique in The Room #13 Features an Array of Facial Expression
Rebel Rocker Editorials
Agyness Deyn Channels Her Inner James Dean in 'Chateau Dreams'
Pretentious Hogwarts Portraits
Hipster Harry Potter Teaches You How to Avoid Mainstream Culture
Winter-White Photoshoots
The Vogue Germany October 2011 Editorial Captures Poised Elegance
Contrasting Silhouetted Attire
Pelayo Diaz's First Collection Mixes Sherbet Pink & Hints of Khaki
Youthful Glamazon Sketches
The Inslee Haynes Fashion Illustrations are Very Impressive
Flippant 40s Fashions
The Nadine Wolfbeisser Fashion Gone Rogue Shoot is Perfectly Parisian
Opulent Athletic-Inspired Outfits
The Isabel Marant Spring 2012 Collection is Sportswear Chic
Vegetable Adorned Ensembles
The Dolce & Gabbana Spring 2012 Collection Makes Veggies Fashionable
Nautical Manly Editorials
The Vadim Galaganov 'Sold Love' Feature is Set by the Sea
Loose-Fitting Luxury Ensembles
The T by Alexander Wang Resort 2012 Collection is Casual & Chic
Poised Polka Dot Captures
Erin Fee in Fashion Gone Rogue is Expressively Stunning
Opulent Prairie Outfits
The John Galliano Spring 2012 Collection Goes on Without Galliano Himself
Color Power Photography
Klaus Thymann's Exhibition 'After the Crash' is Layered with Energy
Eye-Catching Egyptian Adornments
MOJO Handbags Have an Eye for Style and Panache
California Cool Collections
The Thakoon Addition Spring 2012 Presentation is Affordable and Chic
Hedonistic Hustler Captures
The Major Vogue Paris August 2011 Editorial is LA Hot and Heavy
Cutout Couture Collections
The Mugler Spring 2012 Collection was Brazenly Beautiful
Afterlife-Inspired Fashion
The Dead Castle Project 2012 Spring/Summer Lookbook is Eerily Stylish
Monochromatic Military Fashion
The Kamila Filipcikova Amica October 2011 Shoot is Eerie
Silent Shadow Shoots
The Fashion Gone Rogue Lidia Kochetkova Issue Captures Child-like Innocen
Supermodel Starvation Awareness
The Freja Beha Erichsen Doctors Without Borders Benefit
Heartbreaking Shoe Campaigns
Lose Yourself in the Agyness Deyn 'First and Forever' Dr. Martens Ad
Epic Desert Catalog
The Amato Haute Couture 2011 Features Sweeping and Sandy Styles
Brady Bunch Fashion
The Tory Burch Resort 2012 Collection is Refreshingly Retro-Chic
Joyfully Jewel-Toned Collections
Bottega Veneta Spring 2012 is the Epitome of Luxury
Iconic Spiral Illustrations
These Chan Hwee Chong Portraits are Stunning
18 Attractive Aviator Editorials
From Fly Boy Photoshoots to Glamorous Aviator Galleries
Liquified Monochromatic Photoshoots
The Kaila Hart Fashion Gone Rogue Set is Rocker-Chic
Floral Backdrop Lookbooks
The Opening Ceremony Resort 2012 Collection is Wildly Retro
Oversized Colorful Fur Fashion
The Eliana D. 'Monkey' Collection is Furry and Fun
Cult Character Watercolors
The Rich Pellegrino Illustrations are a Twisted Time Warp
Delicate Desert Captures
The Karina Nicholson Fashion Gone Rogue Issue is Dreamy
Swiss Watchmaker Smartphones
The TAG Heuer Link Smartphone Raises the Bar for Luxury Mobiles
Contrasting Color-Popping Fashion
Bold in 944 Magazine Features Vibrant Color-Blocked Outfits
Haute Cosplay-Inspired Couture
The Sophie Vlaming Vogue Taiwan October Shots are Goth-Glam
Floral Garden Editorials
The Dazed & Confused July 2011 Photoshoot is Vibrant and Unique
Fun Floating Editorials
The Monki Image Campaign SS11 is Quirky
City Smoking Editorials
The Leigh Lezark Urban July/August 2011 is Cigarette Smooth
Aboriginal-Inspired Editorials
The Captures for Tengri magazine by Emil Amriev are Breathtaking
Sultry Belted Silhouettes
The Roland Mouret Spring 2012 Collection Showcases Parisian Elegance
Sharp and Sleek Ensembles
The Givenchy Spring 2012 Collection is Razor Sharp and Streamlined
Grotesque Circus-Inspired Fashion
Miss Van & Anaoana's ‘Oddities' is Eerie & Od
Deceptive Designer Disguises
The Ayaka Nishi Cell Masks are Inspired by Nature
Adorable Model Mom Ads
The Tiffany & Co Fall 2011 Campaign Features Doutzen Kroes and her Baby
Dotted Celebrity Portraiture
'Hedcuts' by Randy Glass are Pointedly Poignant
Technicolor Turbans
True Colors in Elle Japan March 2011 Features Vibrant Headwear
Sumptuous Neutral Lookbooks
The Bally AW11 Campaign Channels the Magnificence of Fawn
Social-Centric Smartphones
The INQ Cloud Touch Features a Facebook Home Screen
Deranged Art Compilations
The AnOther Art Book Highlights the Best Work in the Magazine's History
Marvelous Mustard-Hued Collections
The Carven Spring 2012 Collection is Tribal Influenced
Scented Scavenger Hunt Campaigns
The Valentino Valentina Fragrance Campaign Shot in Romantic Rome
Star-Adorned Starlets
The Anne Hathaway Marie Claire UK September 2011 Cover Shines
Provocative Puzzle Pictorials
Damien Blottiere for VMAN Presents Cut-and-Paste Images
Floor-Sweeping Frocks
The Stella McCartney Resort 2012 Goes to Great Lenghts with Playful Patterns
Fashionable High-End Affiches
The M/M Paris Poster Series is Luxury and Art in Paper
Iron-Pumping Fashionista Photos
The Ilse de Boer Fashion Gone Rogue Editorial is Bold and Buff
Casual Color-Blocking
Colour Me Beautiful for Fashion Gone Rogue is a Laid-Back Spring Shoot
Funky Fashion Videos
The House of Holland Pre SS 2012 Collection Takes on 'Buffalo Stance'
Effervescent Fall Fashions
The Amber Anderson ELLE Belgium Editorial is an Explosion of Warm Color
Colorfully Vacant Photography
Susanne Stemmer's Jil Sander Series Seems Modeled by Mannequins
Aerial Rorschach Editorials
The Igor Oussenko 'Kaleidoscope' Series Ropes in the Mystery Charm
Exhausted Athletic Editorials
The Twin Magazine 'Anais Anais' Shoot is Sporty and Supine
Printed Party-Girl Pieces
The Missoni Spring 2012 Collection is Not Made for Wallflowers
Lusciously Layered Casualwear
The Acne Resort 2012 Collection Features Laid-Back Combinations
Elegant Eastern Editorials
The Vogue China September 2011 Cover is a Vibrant Splash of Color
Full-Lipped Photoshoots
The Rosie Huntington-Whiteley Elle UK October 2011 Editorial is Stunning
Supernatural Supermodel Shoots
The Pop Magazine A/W 2011 Covers Feature Eerie Effigies
Colorful Wanderlust Captures
The 'Patrycja' by Justin Hollar Shoot for Vogue is Travel-Centric
Wolfy Wilderness Fashion Shoots
The Karen Elson Vogue China November Editorial is Deadly
Pattern-Clashing Spring Fashion
Glamour Germany May 2011 Editorial Shows Vibrant, Motley Outfits
Sunbathing Photo Shoots
Sun Proof Summer in Vogue Nippon July 2011 Stars Freja Beha Erichsen
Plush Pelt Pictorials
The Vogue China 'Fabulous Fur' Editorial Features Winter-Ready Wearables
Cross-Cultural Illustrations
Diane Victor's Paradoxical Lithograph Series Mixes Societal Fab
Sleek & Slender Smartphones
RIM Releases the Super Skinny Design for Its New BlackBerry Curve 9350
Bedroom Bombshell Captures
The Julia Valimaki for ‘Fashion Gone Rogue' Series is Saucy
Faceless Children Illustrations
The Kristian Jones 'Lost in Youth' Pictures are Poetic
New-Gen Finnish Smartphones
The Nokia N9 is Finally Unveiled After Much Speculation
Hardy Manly Footwear
Viberg Brogue Toe Boots are Prepared to Withstand Harsh Conditions
Tribal-Patterned Ponchos
The North Face Purple Label Boasts Bright Designs for Summer Outerwear
High Fashion Feline Campaigns
The Carine Roitfled Chanel 2011 Fall Campaign is Playful and Purrdy
Scroll Wheel Smartphones
The Echo Spin Concept Phone Can be Recharged With One Finger
Super-Saturated Celeb Shoots
Ewan McGregor Gets Poetic in BlackBook June/July 2011
Sliced Accessories Ads
Freja Beha Erichsen Gets Chopped Up for Santa Lolla Cruise 2011 Campaign
Incandescent Bowling Shoes
The Christian Louboutin 'Platers Flat' Shimmers in the Style Limelight
Violet Feline Smartphones
The Softbank Hello Kitty Android Brings Sanrio to High-Tech Mobiles
British Diffusion Lines
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