NOIRVEMBER Day 9 – Film Noir Fashion Photoshoots

Noirvember Day 9Another day, another Noirvember post! Let me give you a little spoiler of the things to come later this month. Apart from movies, I am going to write about inspirations behind film noir and inspirations from film noir. I already talked a bit about the sound of film noir, but today I want to focus on the look of film noir.

A Dame to Kill For

Because film noir has such a strong visual style associated with clear emotions, it provides inspiration to fashion designers, photographers & other artists to this day! This is why today, I would like to give you a list of film noir-inspired photo shoots that I have already posted about in the past!

  1. Style Noir, Vogue Italia (2009)Noirvember Day 9 - Style Noir
  2. Thinking of a Glamorous Time, Vogue Italia (2012)
    Noirvember Day 9 - Thinking of a Glamorous Time
  3. Killers Kill, Dead Men Die, Vanity Fair (2007)
    Noirvember Day 9 - Killer Kill, Dead Men Die

Do you think this list is missing some iconic film noir-inspired fashion photo shoot? Share your favourites in the comments!

Pin-Up. Star in a Technicolor Splash of Prints.

Pin-Up. Star in a Technicolor Splash of Prints.

This beautiful photo shoot was published in Elle Canada in June 2012. Canadian model Sarah Jordan poses in typical beach pin up outfits. What attracts the attention is the manipulation of colour which sometimes makes me feel as if I was looking at a photo negative. But I must admit, the blue hair looks tempting 🙂

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photographer: Leda & St.Jacques
stylist: Sara Bruneau
model: Sarah Jordan
hair and make-up: Paco Puertas

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pink bows

(via Allegro)

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perfume miniatures

(Chloé, Acqua by Roberto Cavalli, via Glossybox)

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sky blue petticoat

(via Allegro)

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strawberries

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The Vanities Girls

Vanities Girls

Since January 1994 American magazine Vanity Fair dedicated a section called Vanities to young, aspiring actresses and actors. A picture on the first page of this part of the magazine was like a second cover. In September 2006 they decided to spice up this column and the actresses presented in it were shown in 50s pin up stylized pictures. Here are some of my favourite shots:

Isla Fisher November 2006

Isla Fisher – November 2006 (photo: Michael Elins)

2. Mary Elizabeth Winstead December 2006

Mary Elizabeth Winstead – December 2006 (photo: Michael Elins)

4. Alice Braga January 2007

Alice Braga – January 2007 (photo: Michael Elins)

4. Hayden Pennettiere February 2007

Hayden Pannetiere – February 2007 (photo: James White)

5. Emily Blunt March 2007

Emily Blunt – March 2007 (photo: James White)

6. Kristen Stewart April 2007

Kristen Stewart – April 2007 (photo: James White)

7. Rachael Taylor May 2007

Rachael Taylor – May 2007 (photo: Michael Elins)

8. Leslie Mann June 2007

Leslie Mann – June 2007 (photo: Michael Elins)

9. Jess Weixler August 2007

Jess Weixler – August 2007 (photo: Carlyne Cerf de Dudzeele)

10. Alexa Davalos September 2007

Alexa Davalos – September 2007 (photo: Carlyne Cerf de Dudzeele)

11. Alice Eve October 2007

Alice Eve – October 2007 (photo: James White)

12. Lymari Nadal November 2007

Lymari Nadal – November 2007 (photo: Michael Elins)

13. Giovanna Mezzogiorno December 2007

Giovanna Mezzogiorno – December 2007 (photo: Carlyne Cerf de Dudzeele)

14. Jurnee Smollett January 2008

Jurnee Smollett – January 2008 (photo: Matthew Rolston)

15. Malin Akerman February 2008

Malin Akerman – February 2008 (photo: Matthew Rolston)

16. Carice Van Houten March 2008

Carice Van Houten – March 2008 (photo: Wayne Maser)

17. Summer Glau April 2008

Summer Glau – April 2008 (photo: Mark Seliger)

18. Kristen Bell May 2008

Kristen Bell – May 2008 (photo: Mark Seliger)

19. Meagan Good June 2008 Meagan Good – June 2008 (photo: Patrick Demarchelier)

20. Amanda Seyfried July 2008

Amanda Seyfried – July 2008 (photo: Mark Seliger)

21. Carla Gugino September 2008

Carla Gugino – September 2008 (photo: Matthew Rolston)

22. Mila Kunis October 2008

Mila Kunis – October 2008 (photo: Matthew Rolston)

23. Teresa Palmer December 2008

Teresa Palmer – December 2008 (photo: Jason Bell)

24. Vinessa Shaw February 2009

Vinessa Show – February 2009 (photo: Matthew Rolston)

25. Freida Pinto March 2009

Freida Pinto – March 2009 (photo: Micaela Rossato)

All pictures from
Vanity Fair

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Lots of inspiration from a new book

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Lots of bracelets

(cupcake: Lemon Lovely, star & clover: Lilou, red cat’s eye: Bijou Brigitte)

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A cupcake handbag from a very cool lady

 (Karolin paskudzi)

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Red nails

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Lillies of the valley!

The Kiss of the West

The Kiss of the West

Actress Amber Heard stars in a photo shoot advertising Guess 2011 fall collection. There is a “Marilyn Monroe in the Wild West” feel, a sex bomb flirting with cowboys. Photos taken by my favourite, Ellen Von Unwerth.

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Women in Music

ELLE-WIM-May-Rita-Ora-subcover-1 The May edition of American Elle pays homage to female musicians. The magazine lists stars such as Adele, Alicia Keys (they both have their own covers), P!nk, Rita Ora, Miranda Lambert, Grimes, Haim and Taylor Swift. The amazing photo shoot with Rita Ora caught my eye. I previously associated her with a colourful street style, sometimes flirting with rockabilly. In this shoot, it's all about glamour with a modern, funny flair - but still glamour and couture. The pink Chanel dress blew me away and the bold cover with the hat a la Mickey Mouse's ears by Philip Treacy is just masterful.  Majowy numer amerykańskiej edycji czasopisma ELLE składa hołd kobietom-muzykom. Magazyn wymienia takie gwiazdy jak Adele, Alicia Keys (obie również mają swoje okładki), P!nk, Rita Ora, Miranda Lambert, Grimes, Haim i Taylor Swift. W oko wpadła mi niesamowita sesja zdjęciowa z udziałem Rity. Wcześniej kojarzyłam ją raczej z kolorowym stylem ulicznym, czasami zahaczającym o rockabilly. W tej sesji postawiono na glamour z nowoczesnym, zabawnym zacięciem - ale nadal glamour i krawiectwo najwyższej klasy. Stylizacja z różową suknią Chanel mnie kompletnie zachwyciła, a odważna okładka z kapeluszem a la uszy Myszki Miki Philipa Treacy'ego to po prostu mistrzostwo.  Women in MusicWomen in MusicWomen in MusicWomen in MusicWomen in Music  Photos: Thomas Whiteside Styling: Joe Zee Labels: Chanel, Dior Haute Couture, Valentino Haute Couture, Calvin Klein, Philip Treacy.

The May edition of American Elle pays homage to female musicians. The magazine lists stars such as Adele, Alicia Keys (they both have their own covers), P!nk, Rita Ora, Miranda Lambert, Grimes, Haim and Taylor Swift. The amazing photo shoot with Rita Ora caught my eye. I previously associated her with a colourful street style, sometimes flirting with rockabilly. In this shoot, it’s all about glamour with a modern, funny flair – but still glamour and couture. The pink Chanel dress blew me away and the bold cover with the hat a la Mickey Mouse’s ears by Philip Treacy is just masterful.

Majowy numer amerykańskiej edycji czasopisma ELLE składa hołd kobietom-muzykom. Magazyn wymienia takie gwiazdy jak Adele, Alicia Keys (obie również mają swoje okładki), P!nk, Rita Ora, Miranda Lambert, Grimes, Haim i Taylor Swift. W oko wpadła mi niesamowita sesja zdjęciowa z udziałem Rity. Wcześniej kojarzyłam ją raczej z kolorowym stylem ulicznym, czasami zahaczającym o rockabilly. W tej sesji postawiono na glamour z nowoczesnym, zabawnym zacięciem – ale nadal glamour i krawiectwo najwyższej klasy. Stylizacja z różową suknią Chanel mnie kompletnie zachwyciła, a odważna okładka z kapeluszem a la uszy Myszki Miki Philipa Treacy’ego to po prostu mistrzostwo.

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Photos: Thomas Whiteside
Styling: Joe Zee
Labels: Chanel, Dior Haute Couture, Valentino Haute Couture, Calvin Klein, Philip Treacy.

Pin-Up Story

Pin-Up Story

“Pin-up Story” editorial appeared in the French edition of Grazia in February 2013. I must say I was absolutely captivated by the cardboard accessories and a slightly comic-like atmosphere of the photo shoot. My favourite shot has got to be the one with the dinosaur and the one with a giant drink.

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model: Jenny Knoch
photos: Marc Philbert
styling: Stephanie Brissay
hair: Marc Orsatelli
make-up: Carole Lasnier
manicure: Kamel

Style Noir

Style Noir

A great photo shoot from September 2009 Vogue Italia. We have a classical and modern femme fatale. Blonde, brunette, redhead. Probably my second favourite photo shoot in this style.

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Model: Lara Stone
Photos: Paolo Roversi
Styling: Edward Enninful
Hair: Luigi Murenu
Make up: Aaron De Mey

Scupltresse by Panache

Scupltresse by Panache

Sculptresse by Panache collection is directed at curvy women (bust size – unfortunately – starting at UK36/EU80, D-J cups, knickers 40-52 for all models). Models from this collection are presented in a beautiful pin up styled session by Australian plus-size model, Robyn Lawley.

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