For those of you fashion lovers who know the fashion world inside and out, it is no secret that Vogue Italia is incomparable in terms of photography and cutting-edge fashion, which is why this list of shocking Vogue Italia shoots are sure to stir up controversy.
From the July 2008 issue which featured only black models, to editorials like Steven Meisel's September 2006 'State of Emergency,' a visual representation of the War on Terror, and Meisel's July 2007 'Rehab,' which addressed recent celebrity visits to rehab clinics. Finally, the August 2010 issue, featuring Kristen McMenamy, was shot on the site of the BP Oil Spill in the Gulf of Mexico.
It's clear that although different editions of Vogue are printed in countries all over the world, none can truly compare to the shocking and visually artistic appeal of these shocking Vogue Italia shoots.
In short, Anna Wintour ain't got nothing on Vogue Italia editor Franca Sozzani.
99 Shocking Vogue Italia Shoots
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Mermaid Photo Shoots
Legendary Matthew Rolston Shoots For America's Next Top Model
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Sultry Sports Photography
Photographer Cecilia Austin Captures Alluring Athleticism
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Roadside Bombshell Shoots
Kate Moss Vogue Italia in Glamorous Hitchhiking Shots
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Nude 3D Supermodels (Update)
Miranda Kerr for Vogue Italia September 2010 Bares All
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Wound-Up Figurine Fashion
Mechanical Dolls by Tim Walker Plays Dress-Up with Human Models
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Powdered Victorian Editorials
Models Feign Royalty for 'Lady Grey' in Vogue Italia
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Deranged Domestic Editorials
Home Works by Miles Aldridge is a House Fire Hazard
87
All-White Pictorials
'The White Story' in Vogue Italia Takes a Ghostly Twist
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Minimalist Bikini Shoots
The Zoltan Tombor Grazia Italia July 2011 Editorial is Bright and Idyllic
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Shocking Oil Spill Visuals
The Vogue Italia and Steven Meisel 'Water & Oil' Spread is Disturbing
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Saucy 60s Summer Lookbooks
Candice Swanepoel by Steven Meisel Heats Up Vogue Italia
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Alluring School Girl Spreads
The Vogue Italia Craig McDean Editorial is Mad Hot
82
Bohemian Belle Photography
The Julia Saner Playing Fashion September 2011 Shoot is Hot and Hip
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Pin-Up Lingerie Lookbooks
Andreas Stavrinides Captures Style and Sex Appeal for Bordelle W' 11
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Seedy Hotel Shoots
The Vogue Italia May 2011 Takes a Look Inside Hotel Chelsea
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Plus Size Magazine Covers
The Vogue Italia Full-Figured Cover is a Welcome Surprise
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Sultry Sun-Kissed Couture
Vogue Italia Beauty by Greg Kadel is Opulent
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Motorcycle Babe Captures
The Vogue Italia August 2011 Editorial Features Classic Outcast Gangs
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Extreme Heavy Metal Earrings
Intense Hardware in Vogue Italia Bold & Gold Spread by Oskar Cecere
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Super Structured Hairstyles
Vogue Italia Bow Tie Hairdos are Very Prim & Proper
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Metropolitan Muse Campaigns
This Karlie Kloss Vogue Italia Spread Showcases City Style
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3D Model Covers
The Miranda Kerr Vogue Italia September 2010 Cover Crosses Dimensions
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Tattooed Punk Princesses
The Vogue Italia August 2010 Spred is All About Dark Makeup
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Carousel Couture Fashiontography
Vogue Italia 'Acrobats' Featuring Karen Elson by Steven Meisel
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Naughty 60s Cat Eyes
The Dioni Tabbers Vogue Italia July 2010 Editorial is Hot
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Old Hollywood Retrography
The Vogue Italia September 2011 Issue Goes Vintage
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Wet Weather Swimsuits
Steven Meisel Captures 'Bathing Beauties' in Vogue Italia
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Exceptional Ebony Editorials
The Tribute to Black Beauties Spread is Vibrant and Versatile
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Killer Corsets
Stella Tennant's Severely Thin Waistline Shocks in Vogue Italia
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Backyard Glamour Photography
Michaela Kocianova Poses Poolside in Vogue Italia June 2011
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Retro Housewife Shoots
The Lindsay Lohan Vogue Italia August 2010 Editorial is Old School
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Poisoned Editorials
The Vogue Italia Miles Aldridge 'Closeup' Shoot
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Montage Fashion Spreads
‘London in Love' in Vogue Italia March 2010 is Eight Chapters
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Rock n Roll Editorials
Sasha Pivovarova Parties like a Rockstar for 'Already Famous' in Vogue
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Sultry Songstress Shoots
The Bewitching Adriana Lima Vogue Italia February 2011 Editorial
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Plus Size Superwomen
Beautiful Model Toccara Jones in Vogue Italia
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Cuddly Couture Pictorials
Julia Hafstrom Poses for Vogue Italia November 2010
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Witchy Warped Fashiontography
Model Elisa Sednaoui in Vogue Italia Suggestions
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Saturated Pop Art Couture
Francois Berthoud's Illustrations are an Intense Look at High-Fashion
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Quirky Cat-Eye Beautorials
The Vogue Italia Beauty April 2011 Photoshoot is Eye-Catching
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Hedonistic Hustler Captures
The Major Vogue Paris August 2011 Editorial is LA Hot and Heavy
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Disastrous Dollhouse Fashion
The Ruby Aldridge Vogue Italia Shoot is Chromatically Creepy
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Retro Veiled Shoots
The 'Women's Portraits' Vogue Italia Spread is Sophisticated and Gentle
51
Perfectly Prissy Photoshoots
The Carmen Kass Vogue Italia March 2011 Editorial is Snobbish
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Retro Diva Dining Lookbooks
‘A Precious Glam' by Miles Aldridge Serves Up Fab Fifties
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Outrageous Office Updos
The Art of Artificiality in Vogue Italia Beauty by Miles Aldridge
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Car-Trapped Captures
The David Dunan Vogue Italia Editorial is Like a Modern Fairy Tale
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Rainbow Cosmetics
Vogue Italia Beauty March 2010 is Bright & Bold
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Markered Mustaches
Keira Knightley Playfully Poses for Vogue Italia January 2011
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Luxurious Mansion Shoots
The Dennison Bertram Marie Claire Czech August 2011 Editorial is Dark
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Shrunken Shirtitorials
Models Squeeze Into Tiny Clothes for 'Shrink to Fit' in Vogue Italia
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Fair Floral Headpieces
The Melissa Tammerijn Vogue Italia Editorial is Bathed in Sunshine
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Multi-Hued Hairitorials
Model Natasha Poly Gets 'Glam and Sporty' in Vogue Italia
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Mysteriously Glam Celebs
The Amber Heard Vogue Italia Editorial is Darkly Vintage
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Frotastic Fashion
Model Liya Kebede Casts 'The Last Silhouette' in Vogue Italia
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Gloomy Gothic Photography
The Jessie J Vogue Italia June 2011 Spread is Dark and Unusual
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Tanning Temptresses
Gemma Arteron Poses in the Sunlight for Vogue Italia December 2010
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Old Money Editorials
Anti-Recession Chic Blooms in Vogue Italia
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Bewitching Beauty Editorials
The Vogue Italia September 2011 Photo Shoot is Full of Dark Wonder
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Vibrant Eclectic Editorials
Color Blocks by Tim Walker Bursts With a Spectrum of Bold Styles
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Eerie Glam Editorials
'Dreaming of Another World' by Tim Walker has a Bizarre Beauty
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Lustrous Ivory Lookbooks
'So Pure So Modern' by Craig McDean Flaunts Gloss and Gauze
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Steamy Flapper Spreads
Georgina Stojiljkovic by Greg Lotus for Vogue Italia
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Supermodel Schoolgirl Shoots
The Gisele Bundchen i D Magazine Cover is Back to School Sharp
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Triangular Tress Beachtography
Be Tanned by Greg Lotus Features Two Pale Poster Girls
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Lustrous Lobster Masks
Exotic Images by Richard Burbridge for Vogue Italia Glitter
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Animal-Friendly 3D Covers
The Miranda Kerr Vogue Italia September 2010 Issue
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Pool Toy Photoshoots
The Ashley Smith Vogue Italia May 2011 Shoot Exudes Retro Vibes
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Bold Bowl Cut Beauties
The Valerija Kelava Vogue Italia Editorial is Striking With Blunt Bobs
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Peeping Beachwear
The Eniko Mihalik Vogue Italia Spread Makes Bathing Suits Exquisitely Fancy
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Colossal Mega Chokers
The Regal Alana Zimmer for Vogue Beauty
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Technicolor Pigtails
‘Glam & Sporty' in Vogue Italia March 2010 is Ultra-Chic
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Ashen Urban Lookbooks
Charlotte Gainsbourg by Peter Lindbergh Mixes Concrete and Couture
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Gritty Grunge Couture
The Vogue Italia June 2010 Spread Gets Down and Dirty
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Newbie Model Photoshoots
Vogue Italia July 2011 'Pret-a-Porter' Shoot Shows Up-and-Comers Love
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Retro Glam Covers
The Candice Swanepoel Vogue Italia Cover is Super Sassy
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Hyper Color Beautorials
Creg Kadel's Shoot for Vogue Italia Features Pretty Pigment Splashes
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Alienesque Editorials
The Kirsi Pyrhonen Vogue Italia July 2010 Shoot is Out of This World
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Whimsically Watered Looks
The Vogue Italia Beauty October 2011 Shoot is Awesomely Askew with Aqua
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Badass Cowgirl Spreads
This Vogue Italia August 2010 Editorial Emits a Retro Vibe
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Spiky Stand-Up Hairdos
The Jessica Stam Vogue Italia Spread Features Hair-Raising Looks
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Structured Daredevil Dresses
The Bold Malgosia Bela Shoot in Vogue Italia September 2010
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Curvaceous Cover Shots
The Vogue Italia June 2011 Issue Advocates for Plus-Sized Beauty
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Stringy Hairtography
Actress Kate Bosworth in Vogue Italia's Beauty Supplement
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Psychedelic Fashion Spreads
Eniko Mihalik for Vogue Italia May 2011 is Unconventionally Beautiful
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Wistful Cinematic Editorials
The 'Like a Movie' Photo Shoot is Hauntingly Beautiful
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Blunt Bob Beautorials
The Kirsi Pyrhonen Vogue Italia 2011 Beauty Spread Shows Edgier Dos
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Modern Babushka Editorials
The Bewitching Vogue Italia July 2010 Spread by Paolo Roversi
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Patchy Pink Hairdos
The Colorful Melissa Tammerijn in Vogue Italia
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Arachnid-Inspired Editorials
Urban Glam by Stephane Sednaoui Gives Rise to Spiderwoman
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Reversed Roles Editorial
A Childish Diva and a Responsible Kid in Vogue Italia August 2011
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Curved Wire Hats
Richard Burbridge Vogue Italia Editorial Features a Rainbow of Mixed Fashions
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Magic Marker Brows
‘Love is in the Hair' in Vogue Italia Offers Exaggerated Style
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Pin Prick Lighting
William Richard Green's AW 10 Fashion Film is Amazing
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Wholesome Sensuality Shoots
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Hot Hipster Photography
The Lazzaro Roberto Portfolio Is a Beautiful Boho Oasis
Sensual Innocence Photoshoots
Daniel Luxford Captures the Sultry and Sweet
Bohemian Beauty Photography
Photographer Fox Harvard Captures Hedonistic Hipsters
24 Bawdy Bedroom Shoots
From Barren Bedrooms to Hipster Hideouts, These Rooms are Photogenic
Sunny Bohemian Photography
Thorsten Klapsch Takes Portraits of Carefree Hipsters
Sultry Bohemian Editorials
The Christine Loekkeboe Styleby 3 Summer 2011 Heats Up a Career
Seductive Hippie Photography
The ‘Natural Obsession’ by Oliver Meyer Shoot is Boho Beautiful
Wild Wilderness Photography
Piotr Stoklosa Gets Marysia Mnich Close to Nature
Sensual Upscale Photography
The Mila by Louis Christopher ELLE Vietnam August 2011 Shoot is Classy
22 Sensual Monochrome Shoots
From Seedy Hotel Shots to Upscale Loft Shoots, Monochrome is Hot
38 Melancholy Hipster Photoshoots
From the California Countryside to Small-Town Hangouts
Empty Pool Photography
Photographer Rasmus Skousen Captures Laid-Back Sensuality
Passionate Park Photography
Emman Montalvan Captures a Precious Public Garden Oasis
Sultry Sports Photography
Photographer Cecilia Austin Captures Alluring Athleticism
Blonde Bombshell Beach Shoots
The Daria Zhemkova Blank Magazine August 2011 Shoot is Steamy
Freaky High-Fashion Illustrations
Laura Laine Draws Outlandish Upscale Images
Raw Sensuality Photography
George Katsanakis Captures Lusty and Lewd Behavior in His Work
Oceanside Summer Shoots
Macushla Burke Captures Christina Dietze Alone on a Beach
Catwoman Inspired Editorials
Larissa Felsen Shoots Animalistic Fun Photography
Scorching Denim Lookbooks
The Wrangler Fall Winter 2011 Campaign is Hot and Heavy
Frisky Fun Photography
The Sigurd Grunberger Portfolio Highlights the Sensual and Serene
Steamy Catlike Editorials
The Anja Konstantinova Tangent Magazine Editorial is Ultra Sassy
Color-Blocked Retro Photography
Andrey & Lili 'Pretty Woman' Photography Plays Up Retro Glam
Ritzy Ravishing Portraits
Signe Vilstrup Captures Sensuality in the Upscale
Wound-Up Figurine Fashion
Mechanical Dolls by Tim Walker Plays Dress-Up with Human Models
Forlorn Hipster Photography
The Myf Shepherd LoveWant Magazine July 2011 Shoot is Boho Beautiful
Peek-A-Boo Lingerie
The Kriss Soonik Spring Summer 2011 Collection Features Intricate Cut-Outs
Upscale Style Shoots
Polina Kouklina is Wonderful in White for Marie Claire France July 2011
Flashy Faceless Photography
Ronald Stoops Captures Beauty Through Telling Poses
Beautiful Bohemian Portraits
Photographer Marie Schmidt Shoots Hot Hipster Action
Old Hollywood Editorials
Villanueva and Stone Capture Throwback Glamor in Their 'Reborn' Shoot
Basking Basket Beauties
The Passionata Fall 2011 Lookbook Once Again Stars Bar Refaeli
Flirty Schoolgirl Fashions
The Cora Keegan BlackLOG Editorial is Summery and Sweet
Sensual Shower Shoots
Vika Kuropyatnikovae is Wet and Wonderful for Cake Magazine 4
Iconic Chameleon Models
The 'Transformers' W Magazine Spread is Inspired by Judy Garland
38 Steamy Claudia Schiffer Spreads
From Major Fashion Campaigns to Seductive Editorial Spreads
100 Sunny Seaside Spreads
Let These Beachside Photoshoots Take You from Swimwear to Surf
Minimalist Bikini Shoots
The Zoltan Tombor Grazia Italia July 2011 Editorial is Bright and Idyllic
Sensual Monochrome Shoots
The Egle Tvirbutaite ELLE US September 2011 Photos Are Hot in Greyscale
46 Bohemian Babe Photoshoots
From Lowkey Kitchen Shoots to Beachside Oasis Ones
Retro Voluptuous Editorials (UPDATE)
The Vogue Italia June 2011 Photoshoot is Drop Dead Gorgeous
Upscale Sensual Shoots
The Juicy Couture Fall 2011 Lookbook is Stylish and Sultry
Lonely Island Photography
Mariya Melnyk is Deserted and Decadent for Elle Ukraine June 2011
Pretty Polka Dot Lingerie
Victoria's Secret Bombshell Summer 2011 Shoots Features Cutesy Styles
Vivacious Femme Vignettes
Viktor Sheleg Elegantly Captures Femininity with His Illustrations
Bohemian Belle Photography
The Julia Saner Playing Fashion September 2011 Shoot is Hot and Hip
Spooky Schoolgirl Shoots
The Abbey Lee Kershaw i-D Fall 2011 Issue Gets Dolled-Up
High Society Summer Shoots
The Andreea Diaconu One Magazine Editorial is Sophisticated and Sunny
56 Hot High-Fashion Illustrations
From Provocative Watercolors to Bleeding Color Silhouettes
Mystical Meadow Photography
Nathan Presley Blurs the Line Between Fantasy and Reality
Carefree California Editorials
The Bambi Northwood Muse Summer 2011 Shoot is Free-Spirited Fun
Plus Size Magazine Covers
The Vogue Italia Full-Figured Cover is a Welcome Surprise
Dorky Feminine Depictions
Anja Van Herle Creates Seductive High Fashion Illustrations
Motorcycle Babe Captures
The Vogue Italia August 2011 Editorial Features Classic Outcast Gangs
Summer Fun Editorials
Jennifer Lawrence Lounges Poolside for ASOS Magazine June 2011
Metropolitan Muse Campaigns
This Karlie Kloss Vogue Italia Spread Showcases City Style
Seductive Fur Photography
The Sabrina Nait is Ferocious and Fierce for Numero Magazine 125
Old Hollywood Retrography
The Vogue Italia September 2011 Issue Goes Vintage
Bohemian Beauty Portfolios
The Andrea D'Aquino Portfolio is Hippie Hot
Alluringly Elegant Lookbooks
Cailin Hill is Classy and Cunning in the David Yurman 2011 Lookbook
Gothic Romance Shoots
The Anne Hathaway Interview Magazine Spread Shows Her Dark Side
Curiously Coupled Photography
The Scout Management 'Where is Batman?' Shoot is Dazzling
Killer Corsets
Stella Tennant's Severely Thin Waistline Shocks in Vogue Italia
Backyard Glamour Photography
Michaela Kocianova Poses Poolside in Vogue Italia June 2011
Personality-Rich Portraits
Laura Wesson Creates Colorful Fashion Illustrations With Spunk
Exotic Street Style Spreads
Travel Fabulously with the AvantGarde Magazine July 2011 Editorial
Eerily Isolated Photography
Nikita Pirogov Captures Peculiar and Bone-Chilling Moments
Eccentric Avian Ensembles
The Uptight Urban Interview Magazine Inspires Bold Fall Fashions
Evolutionary Corsets
The Hubert Barrere Corset Collection Tells the Story of the Undergarment
Saturated Pop Art Couture
Francois Berthoud's Illustrations are an Intense Look at High-Fashion
Femininely Boyish Spreads
The NY Times Boy Crazy Editorial Plays on Androgyny for Fall Fashion
Lonely Leather Lady Shoots
Dimitar Krkaliev Captures Edgy Looks in Abandoned and Desolate Settings
Hipster Girl Lookbooks
The Vans Girls Fall Winter 2011 Lookbook is Stylish and Spunky
Hedonistic Hustler Captures
The Major Vogue Paris August 2011 Editorial is LA Hot and Heavy
Hieroglyphic Hipster Shoots
The Surachai Saengsuwan Lile aux Ashby Spread is a Technicolored Dream
Opulent Oasis Editorials
The Harper's Bazaar September 2011 Color Story
Fanciful Fall Fashions
Keep Summer Going With the 'We Are Handsome' Fall 2011 Collection
Innocent Bohemian Editorials
The Ruben Vega Vanidad Magazine Summer Photos Stun with Simplicity
Mustachioed Fashion Illustrations
Katerina Kosterina's 'Inspired by hair' Shows Bearded Beauties
Theatrical Masquerade Captures
The W September 2011 Editorial Illustrates How Fun Fashion Can Be
Luxurious Mansion Shoots
The Dennison Bertram Marie Claire Czech August 2011 Editorial is Dark
Disquieting Disconnected Photography
The Alienate Me Series is Eerily Expressionless
Lengthened Limbs Lingerie Ads
The Harvey Nichols Lingerie With Lycra Mesh Print Ads are Creepy
Sensual Newlywed Nibbles
This Wedding Shower Corset Cookie Recipe Will Make Any Bride Blush
Sweet Sultry Shoots
Elisa Sednaoui is Wet and Wild for Harper's Bazaar Spain July August 2011
Alluring Monochromatic Captures
The Color of Night Editorial is a Classic yet Seductive Affair
Dark Desolate Dancer Shoots
The Saurabh Dua 'Dark Romance' Editorial Marries Color and Movement
Bewitching Beauty Editorials
The Vogue Italia September 2011 Photo Shoot is Full of Dark Wonder
Couture Pooch Photography
The Louis Vuitton Fall 2011 Campaign Features Adorable Puppies
Luxurious Lock Lookbooks
Karlie Kloss Plays Dress Up for the H&M Fall 2011 Lookbook
Compelling Solitary Spreads
The Vogue Japan September 2011 Editorial is Dark yet Inviting
Magical Mermaid-Like Spreads
The Singles Korea August 2011 Editorial is Inspired by Fairy Tales
Sumptuous Neutral Lookbooks
The Bally AW11 Campaign Channels the Magnificence of Fawn
Supermodel Schoolgirl Shoots
The Gisele Bundchen i D Magazine Cover is Back to School Sharp
Playful Pop Art Portraits
Aitken Jolly Recaptures the Beauty in Youth in High Fashion Photographs
Rambunctious Rocker Shoots
The Abby Lee Kershaw Moussy Fall 2011 Campaign is Edgy Chic
Titillating Technicolor Shoots
The Vogue Paris June 2011 Issue Features a Hot and Trippy Shoot
Sickly Sweet Shoots
The Cotton Candy Asylum Seres was Inspired by Fairy Tales
Couture Straitjackets
Aymeline Valade Gets Naughty for Hugh Lippe in The Journal S/S 2011
Winged Waistline Pictorials
White Noise by Mara Zampariolo is Audibly Eclectic
Ferocious Footwear Fashion
The Jimmy Choo Fall 2011 Campaign Stars Raquel Zimmermann
Brightly Animalistic Fashion
The Prada Fall 2011 Campaign Embraces a Maximalist Style
Carnivorous Corsets
Sarah Garzoni's 'Breaching' Dress is Made From Hundreds of Shark Teeth
Tousled Poolside Photoshoots
This Alex Chung Vogue Korea June 2011 Series Makes a Splash
Curvaceous Cover Shots
The Vogue Italia June 2011 Issue Advocates for Plus-Sized Beauty
Psychedelic Fashion Spreads
Eniko Mihalik for Vogue Italia May 2011 is Unconventionally Beautiful
Blunt Bob Beautorials
The Kirsi Pyrhonen Vogue Italia 2011 Beauty Spread Shows Edgier Dos
Reversed Roles Editorial
A Childish Diva and a Responsible Kid in Vogue Italia August 2011