Supermodel Kate Moss stars in a ritzy and ethereal hotel-set editorial for the Vogue US April 2012 issue. The ‘Checking Out’ shoot features Kate Moss at the iconic Ritz Hotel in Paris. The shoot commemorates the infamous ultra-luxe hotel in the April issue as the Ritz is due to close for renovations for three years this month.
Kate Moss was captured for Checking Out at the Ritz in Paris by fashion photographer Tim Walker. Vogue fashion editor Grace Coddington styled the shoot, showcasing a pink cloque lamé cocktail dress by Crstóbal Balenciaga, which was photographed on Moss in the bathroom of the Coco Chanel Suite.
The Vogue US April 2012 issue features Jennifer Lopez on the cover and is the publication’s annual ‘Shape Issue.’
Parisian Boudoir Editorials
Kate Moss at the Ritz by Tim Walker for Vogue US April 2012
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