Monday, July 25, 2011

SHOWstudio: Ming Xi Couture 2011 - Cygnet

Nick Knight is out with his latest film "Cygnet" which features couture from Versace, Valentino, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel and Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci. Yes, he does have access to the best. A quirky song accompanies model Ming Xi........

Bottega Veneta Parfum Film by Bruce Weber

Bruce Weber is the master of the cinematic fashion film. His style is instantly recognizable - classic, a little nostalgic, with beautiful soundtracks. His latest film

Director's Website: www.bruceweber.com/bw/index.ht​ml

Brand Website: www.bottegaveneta.com/default for Bottega Veneta's new fragrance does not disappoint......

AS-02 Featuring Ash Stymest

Now that it's the weekend, I thought we could use some philosophical perspective. Courtesy of British director Charlotte Hadden........

Director's Website: www.charlottehadden.co.uk

Claudia Schiffer Cashmere - Danny Vaia

As you know, here at the FFN we do not get excited over "forest wandering" or aimless single model films. However, when it is done by ex-super model, (yes, I know everyone is a super model today), Claudia Schiffer for her own new fashion label, well, we simply have to show it to you. Take a look..........

Designer Website: www.claudiaschiffer.com Director's Website: www.thegeneral.co.uk

Miu Miu: Muta by Lucrecia Martel

Hey everyone, time to up your game. Fashion label Miu Miu has gone into fashion films in a big way. Lavish productions accompanied by lots of promotion. For their latest mini-epic by Argentine director/screenwriter Lucrecia Martel, they staged the premiere at a Hollywood mansion. Read about it here:http://latimesblogs.latimes.co​m/alltherage/2011/07/miu-miu-h​osts-a-noirish-bash.html

ck one jeans fall 2011

CK One (Calvin Klein's Jeans line) has always had an edgy feel to it. Now they have put it all together in one film. Music, sex, dance, bands, bodies, and destruction of things. What else is left?...........

Brand Website: www.ckone.com

How the Diesel Island Constitution was written, the Musical.

As you know, one of our responsibilities here at the FFN is to inform you, our community, of the very latest in fashion marketing in the film genre. Therefore, take a look at Diesel's latest film featuring their "stupid is good" theme.........

Brand Website: http://www.diesel.com/island

Zombie Boy in Rodrigo De La Garza

OK people this is serious. I mean the last time we saw Zombie Man was in one of Mugler's films - dark, brooding, menacing, and all around unpleasant. Suddenly he appears in this film for Brazilian line De La Garza, and, he is, not dark, not brooding and even smiling (at the end). Also his name is now Zombie "Boy"! Is nothing sacred anymore.........

Director's Website: http://marcinkempski.tumblr.co​m/

Tak Kuroha / Smashbox Digital LJFFF #2 Teaser

Would you like to come to the La Jolla Fashion Film Festival www.LJFFF.com - for FREE. We have 10 Industry Passes to both nights screenings for you and a guest. Simply have 10 of your friends "Like" the FFN page, send us their names - and you are in! Good for first 10 submitters. Send email to Fsweetsd@gmail.com. In the meantime check out this 20 second teaser from Festival director Tak Kuroha....

COLOR BLASTER

Want to brighten up your mood? Check out this aptly named Color Blaster from Dusseldorf based director Alex Schier.......

W MAGAZINE: CRUEL SUMMER by Santiago & Mauricio Sierra

Commissioned by W Magazine and produced by Cesar León, this film directed by the Sierra brothers features fabulous bodies, smooth complexions, and beautiful cinematography. It looks like Summer is not so cruel after all......

Director's Website: www.sansierra.com W Magazine:www.wmagazine.com

Monday, July 18, 2011

Lee Lapthorne

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For brands that like an intense feeling to their films Egoitz Audikana is their man, or should I say director. His films for Lee Lapthorne are marked by a certain darkness that give them an eerie edge. Here is his latest.......http://leelapthorne.com/

Carissa Moore 2011 ASP Women's World Champion

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In 1 minute 20 seconds Nike reviews the career history of the youngest female surfing world champion - ever, and throws in some life lessons to boot. Awesome dude!......

Brand Website: www.nike.com

Amber Heard for "Guess" 2011

At a loss for your next fashion campaign? Here's a suggestion: Have your model chosen by Paul Marciano and then filmed by Ellen Von Unwerth. A time tested winning combination.......

Brand Website: http://shop.guess.com/ Director Info:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/E​llen_von_Unwerth

Alexandra Cassaniti X Billabong Collaboration promo

George Manzanilla, known as the Wizard of Super 8, and scheduled to appear at the La Jolla Fashion Film Festival www.LJFFF.com, applies his skills at a profile of Billabong designer Alex Cassaniti. An interesting creative angle on the documentary genre.......

Brand Website: www.billabong.com Director's Website: www.rundfunk.com/site

Alexander Wang Fall 2011 Ad Campaign with Raquel Zimmermann

The last time we saw Brazilian Raquel Zimmerman she was lying naked on table in a film for Showstudio. Last week Alexander Wang projected her (this film actually) onto the sides of building in Manhattan. Hey, with a body like hers - she in demand........

Barnaby Roper - Vanitas

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You are a well known fashion film director. Your wife designs her own fashion label. Hey, why not combine the two in a fashion film that features "the cycle of life, beauty and decay." OK, let's go for it........

Designer Website: www.staerk.com Director's Website:www.barnabyroper.com

Barnaby Roper - Vanitas

You are a well known fashion film director. Your wife designs her own fashion label. Hey, why not combine the two in a fashion film that features "the cycle of life, beauty and decay." OK, let's go for it........

Designer Website: www.staerk.com Director's Website:www.barnabyroper.com

Chanel Eyewear Episode 4: Creation, The Sketch By Karl Lagerfeld

Anyone who follows Karl Lagerfeld (age 77) knows he is a genius, and we love him here at the FFN. His outlook on life should be made into an instruction book for school children to read. This film shows how his sketches become reality for Chanel glasses.......

Brand Website: www.chanel.com

Rafael Nadal for Emporio Armani Underwear and Armani Jeans

OK, so he didn't win Wimbledon - but, he still has a great body and looks good. Two things noticed by Armani, and everyone else......

Brand Website: www.emporioarmani.com

Monday, July 11, 2011

Urban Outfitters Summer Dress - ft. White Hymnal by Oh Land

Mobolaji Komolafe says he is a teenager that attends USC. He likes to make short films and came up with this spec piece for Urban Outfitters that rivals big production houses. Good work Mobolaji!.........

Brand Website: www.urbanoutfitters.com

Dolce&Gabbana present Masculine vs Feminine

In a clever use of a movie trailer, Dolce & Gabbana present a preview of their Fall season collection. Is there more to come? We'll see.........

Brand Website: www.dolcegabbana.com

True Religion Fall 2011 Campaign Video

One of the goals of fashion film is to define the brand through the film's location, actors, and soundtrack. True Religion pulls it all together in their latest production.........

Auspicium

Should you watch a film just for it's ending? Answer - yes, if it's one minute long and, in this case, you like birds.......

Director's Websites: http://vallinder.com/ &www.carmhagen.se

Monday, July 4, 2011

Mulberry Fall 2011 Film

What happens when you mix 2D with 3D? Mulberry's creative team combines these effects with cute little animals - what's not to like?..........

Brand Website: www.mulberry.com

Lady Dior Moscow

Dior's "Lady" series has evolved in a new and unexpected way - sand animation. And yes, I had never heard of it either, until now. Very cool actually, and different. What do you think?.......

Brand Website: www.dior.com Animator's Website:www.kseniyasimonova.com 

Jemma Jube - Slippery When Wet

In the tradition of "Cool Hand Luke" and Paris Hilton for Burger King, Jemma Jube uses the washing-the-car-in-a-bikini scene to highlight their swimwear collection. An age old tradition we hope never dies.......

Brand Website: http://jemmajube.com/

The Unexpected- Louis Vuitton Fashion Film

A slow transformation marks this piece from director David Solomini. A well crafted sensual production in black and white........

Brand Website: www.louisvuitton.com Director's Website: www.davidsolomini.com

Imitation Resort 2012

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Designer and director Tara Subkoff uses a silent movie motif to show off her latest collection. A lighthearted drama with a happy ending......

Brand Available at: http://www.shopbop.com/imitation-clothing/br/v=1/2534374302181757.htm?all

Fashion Film Buenos Aires - Fetiche in Puerto Madero

Let's lose ourselves in a night time stroll through Buenos Aires. For the Argentinian line Colcci........

David Gandy for Velour magazine

No nakedness, no bare boobs, only solid masculinity - a lot of it. Velour's Eddie Bovington directs.........

Magazine Website: http://velourmagazine.com/