Subsequent to joining Gucci as creative director in early 2023, Sabato De Sarno has been unable to catch a break. Under the Italian designer’s direction (in addition to declining sales), the luxury Italian fashion house’s advertising campaign imagery has seen better days. Not even campaigns lensed by David Sims and Mario Sorrenti (often starring a bevy of fresh-faced talents) have sufficed. Umpteen campaigns later, there are zero signs of improvement with chapter one of the Gucci Gift 2024 campaign for the festive holiday season ahead. In an attempt to generate buzz, De Sarno brought back Kendall Jenner as the face of Gucci, who is joined by Jessica Chastain, Hiandra Martínez, Lineisy Montero, and Ni Ni. The cast poses for Anthony Seklaoui, with the campaign opening up in a tribute to The Savoy in London (a nod to the hotel where founder Guccio Gucci worked as a porter).

The 2024 Gucci Gift Campaign:

Read below the reactions of theFashionSpot’s forum members:

“Tragic! Kendall Jenner for Gucci is so LAME. Don’t get me started on the artistic direction which is giving mid-range US department store. And Kering wonders why their brand keeps sinking,” Frederic01 voiced.

“Gucci believe they’re at a luxury level, but they’re so hungry for those seasonal profits, they’re willing to advertise on the level of Kate Spade or Michael Kors,” tigerrouge chimed in.

Yasouss stated: “I’ve seen better holiday ads from Tommy Hilfiger!”

“The setting looks really cheap,” noted forum member MDNA.

Hchloe wasn’t best impressed either. “God this is so depressing,” they shared.

“This is wrong. So, so wrong,” GivenchyHomme exclaimed.

“This campaign shows an astonishing lack of creativity. It feels so uninspired that even a department store would pass on it,” shrieked ah ah.

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Make no mistake Vogue Arabia is one of the more superior editions of Vogue available today. After all, Manuel Arnaut, who has served as editor-in-chief since 2017, has become a total asset to the magazine. Covers throughout 2024 starring the likes of Rania Benchegra, Winnie Harlow, and Claudia Schiffer have commanded our attention here at theFashionSpot to no end. To commemorate the sixth annual Fashion Trust Arabia (an event celebrating talent across the MENA region), Arnaut enlists Imaan Hammam for a special digital cover of Vogue Arabia for November 2024. The Moroccan-Egyptian model poses for Moroccan photographer Mous Lamrabat for the occasion, showcasing a sculptural white ensemble from Doha-based designer Yasmin Mansour (winner of the 2024 Evening Wear category) in the cover photograph.

The November 2024 Digital Cover of Vogue Arabia with Imaan Hammam:

Read below the reactions of theFashionSpot’s forum members:

“Congratulations to Vogue Arabia for their Guinness World Record of being the first publication to make Imaan look like that,” scolded ReneSanchez at once.

“Imaan Hammam deserves print covers only,” forum member Cute declared.

“I had never seen a bad photograph of her until now,” chimed in A.D.C.

Fauxfashion also questioned: “How could they have managed to make Imaan look bad? #NoWords!”

“Beyond amateurish,” exclaimed Vitamine W.

“Seen better, and also seen far worse. In all honesty, I don’t mind the sight of this. The lighting is somewhat questionable but I like the background and the white Yasmin Mansour look. Not to mention how I am ALL for seeing Imaan Hammam,” approved vogue28.

Are you a fan? Share your own thoughts on Imaan Hammam for Vogue Arabia November 2024, here.

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Naomi Campbell remains an unstoppable force. After decades in the modeling game and as a bonafide fashion icon, the British beauty throughout 2024 alone has covered magazines like Harper’s Bazaar France and Vogue Greece. All this in addition to becoming the face of mega fashion brands like Boss and Vivienne Westwood. V Magazine is celebrating Naomi Campbell with the unveiling of its Winter 2024 Issue #151 installment. Across a duo of covers, Naomi appears before the lens of photographer Sølve Sundsbø. The Norwegian photographer captures Campbell’s majestic profile for the newsstand cover (below). In the special couture edition (after the jump), Naomi is styled by Gro Curtis in a full Dolce & Gabbana look.

Naomi Campbell for V Magazine #151 Winter 2024 by Sølve Sundsbø:

Read below the reactions of theFashionSpot’s forum members:

“V Magazine sabotaged the newsstand buyer with this… horrid. But an interesting choice to have Naomi Campbell on the cover amid all the controversy regarding her charity – and in Dolce & Gabbana, of all brands. Gotta love her persistence,” immediately voiced aracic.

“The profile cover looks stunning but no. It’s interesting that there has been so many people in the industry canceled over the years, but Naomi is still standing,” Royal-Galliano chimed in.

“I used to love V Magazine, but this is a hard pass. It has been ages since they had a worthy issue. Naomi as a subject just feels irrelevant,” critiqued forum member ReneSanchez.

Also far from impressed was oaklee91. “Nothing works. She needs to retire,” they exclaimed.

“The cover with the Dolce & Gabbana lace veil is the strongest cover out of the two. I’m not hating on this. I am genuinely sat here feeling like this is the best Naomi Campbell has looked in what feels like AGES! She suits those Dolce & Gabbana pieces perfectly, and I love how chic, sharp, and sexy this all is,” voiced vogue28.

See more of Naomi Campbell for V Magazine Winter 2024 and join the conversation, here.

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After Giovanna Battaglia Engelbert became Swarovski creative director in 2020, the brand’s advertising campaigns have garnered our attention here at theFashionSpot to no end. After all, Giovanna has made the brilliant decision to enlist the likes of photographic duo Mert Alas & Marcus Piggott and the legendary lensman that is Steven Meisel as campaign photographers. In June it was reported Ariana Grande had been appointed as Swarovski global brand ambassador. The American singer-songwriter and actress’ first gig as ambassador arrives in the form of “The Party of Dreams” Swarovski Holiday 2024 campaign. Grande poses for Mert & Marcus throughout the glitzy campaign offering, dialing up the glamour tenfold for a festive and celebratory gathering like no other.

Read below the reactions of theFashionSpot’s forum members:

“Why did they blow out the highlights with the flash? Makes her look like a pale ghost,” shrieked br3ncon1 the moment the campaign struck.

“The ghost of Christmas present,” tigerrouge voiced.

“Ariana Grande is one of those celebrities who always photographs in a horrible way,” DK92 chimed in.

KoV appreciated: “I’m just thrilled Ariana Grande is not in a Wicked costume or styled like the character!”

“Massively into how glitzy, festive, and glamorous this is,” shared vogue28. “I don’t mind the print campaign imagery whatsoever. Love that shade of pink, the overload of jewelry, and the styling on Ariana Grande here. She does seem a little… pale and washed out but I’m into how striking the result is!”

“I really like the video. The models are living!” enthused Ihhbl.

See more of Ariana Grande for the Swarovski Holiday 2024 campaign and join the conversation, here.

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You’re no doubt completely and fully aware that Anthony Vaccarello likes himself some Juergen Teller as Saint Laurent campaign photographer. Vaccarello has called upon the famed German photographer to lens the historic French fashion house’s campaign imagery on umpteen occasions throughout his tenure as creative director. More recently, Teller photographed Chloë Sevigny for the Fall 2024 campaign offering. For the Saint Laurent Winter 2024 installment, Juergen Teller is back to capture a handful of Vaccarello’s muses. Those muses include Kate Moss, Charlotte Rampling, Ajus Samuel, Anja Rubik, Binx Walton, Awar Odhiang, and Penelope Ternes. The ladies pose within the surroundings of a stylish Art Deco Parisian brasserie in looks from Vaccarello’s chic Saint Laurent collection unveiled in February during Paris Fashion Week.

The Winter 2024 Saint Laurent Campaign:

Read below the reactions of theFashionSpot’s forum members:

“So good! I just can’t get enough of Saint Laurent campaigns,” shared fruitbasedsnack.

“Binx! I would have been fine with just Charlotte Rampling and Kate Moss. I don’t mind the other women though. Good campaign, very Louis Vuitton with Madonna by Meisel in the spirit,” Lola701 noted.

“Charlotte, Kate, Anja and Awar were enough for me. Charlotte is definitely the star,” commented GivenchyAddict.

Also in love with the casting was audace: “Kate, Anja and Charlotte Rampling? This casting is perfect!”

Yet not everyone was impressed. “No soul. Aseptic. Lifeless. Empty. Some pictures are just pretty, but there’s nothing behind them. No warmth, no feelings, no passion, no nothing. I don’t know why that is. There’s no soul at all,” Creative critiqued.

“Depressing, and not in a cool way,” chimed in 90sFan.

See more from the Saint Laurent Winter 2024 advertising campaign and join the conversation, here.

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As editor-in-chief of Vogue Brazil, Paula Merlo stays celebrating local talent. Brazilian talents like Valentina Sampaio, Barbara Valente, Maria Klaumann, Raquel Zimmermann, and Gisele Bündchen have fronted the Brazilian fashion title throughout 2024. Rebeca Andrade can be added to the list with the unveiling of the October 2024 edition of Vogue Brazil. Merlo welcomes back the Brazilian gymnast as Vogue Brazil cover girl, exactly three years after her last. Fresh from winning four medals during the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, the most decorated Brazilian and Latin American gymnast of all time is celebrated across a twosome of covers. Via the lens of the photographic duo Mar+Vin and styled by Rita Lazzarotti, Andrade poses in looks from Fendi and Miu Miu.

The October 2024 Covers of Vogue Brazil with Rebeca Andrade:

Read below the reactions of theFashionSpot’s forum members:

“Rebeca Andrade is the greatest Olympic medalist in the history of Brazil. She deserved BETTER!” forum member DK92 declared at once.

“I have no words… I can’t, just can’t. This is, I don’t know… tragic!” added matheus_s.

“They ruined her beauty. Rebeca Andrade looks unrecognizable,” Alquimista exclaimed.

Also massively disappointed was blueorchid. “Oh, lol, this is embarrassing. She’s really cute, what the hell were they thinking?” they asked.

TerraVera couldn’t have agreed more: “Oh no no no, not to Rebeca! This feels like sabotage. Why on earth did they do that to her? Rebecca is a natural beauty. The woman is so pretty with a beautiful soul and this is how they honor her? Shameful! Audaciously shameful!”

“They failed her!” VogueDisciple93 stated.

Share your very own thoughts on Vogue Brazil October 2024 with Rebeca Andrade, here.

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We look forward to ELLE France each and every week. After all, the weekly French fashion title is the gift that keeps on giving. Week after week, issue after issue, cover after cover, we constantly find ourselves in a state of awe over the magazine. Covers with Toni Garrn, Deva Cassell, Luna Bijl, Rebecca Leigh Longendyke, Emily Ratajkowski, and Penélope Cruz over recent weeks have received a standing ovation on theFashionSpot forums. This week’s installment is no different. Véronique Philipponnat continues to demonstrate her stellar choice in models, welcoming Mathilde Brandi as cover star. The Danish beauty poses for photographer Tom Schirmacher and is styled by Anne-Marie Brouillet in a mashup of pieces from Isabel Marant, Celine, A.P.C. Paris, Laurence Bras, and Chanel.

Read below the reactions of theFashionSpot’s forum members:

“So happy to see Mathilde Brandi,” praised prylvi.

“That’s a great cover!” enthused forum member Lola701.

EDEN21 commented: “Great cover and great editorial. Both are extremely basic, which goes to show the power of a good model and photographer!”

“I… love it!” voiced vogue28. “Always sound like a broken record whenever an ELLE France cover surfaces but everything is all just so well executed that I cannot possibly complain. The magazine’s choice of models is always top tier. So lovely to see Mathilde Brandi here!”

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Steven Meisel will always and forever be synonymous with Vogue Italia. After all, since shooting his very first cover for the Italian fashion bible for the July/August issue of 1988 (under the late great Franca Sozzani), a whole plethora of covers are now deemed iconic. Now under the control of Francesca Ragazzi, Meisel was welcomed back to capture the magazine’s 60th anniversary covers for September and is back once again for November 2024. The legendary American lensman points his lens toward Lana Del Rey, who makes her debut Vogue Italia appearance for the occasion, complete with styling from Karl Templer and a look from Miu Miu. The newlywed American singer-songwriter is all smiles in the joyous cover image, looking the picture of happiness as she gazes down Meisel’s masterful lens.

The November 2024 Cover of Vogue Italia with Lana Del Rey by Steven Meisel:

Read below the reactions of theFashionSpot’s forum members:

“YES!” immediately enthused prylvi upon checking out the cover.

“BIG YES!” chimed in forum member RMDV.

“I never thought I’d see the day when Lana Del Rey gets a good Vogue cover! Finally,” applauded gunsnroses.

ReneSanchez approved: “This is so good. Lana fits so well with this aesthetic. I love the styling, the smile, and the fact it’s by Steven Meisel!”

“What a cover! What a surprise! I am living for this right now. Absolutely flawless cover shot from Steven Meisel, as per usual. I love the head square, the makeup, the composition, the infectious and energetic smile from Lana, and how monochromatic it is,” admired vogue28.

Kokobombon shared the same sentiments. “Typical Meisel. This is the best Lana Del Rey has ever looked IMO,” they praised.

“A tear may have formed in my eye at the sight of this unexpected collaboration. It’s beautiful, it’s timeless, it’s a perfect combination of both artists and I can’t wait to get my hands on this!” shared aracic.

See more of Lana Del Rey for Vogue Italia November 2024 and join the conversation, here.

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Make no mistake D la Repubblica stays winning. Under the tutelage of former Vogue Italia editor-in-chief Emanuele Farneti, recent covers featuring Mariacarla Boscono and Lilli Cummings have commanded our attention completely. Volume #4 of D la Repubblica‘s ‘the BIG d’ offering is here for 2024. The limited-edition special collector’s issue is printed in a large format, two issues in one, and spread over 392 pages. Farneti welcomes back Rianne van Rompaey as a cover girl, mere weeks after her last. The Dutch beauty takes Sicily for the occasion, and joined by her fellow model friends throughout the Karim Sadli-shot shoot. For cover one (below), Rianne is styled by Jane How sporting a vintage bikini. For cover two, Rianne poses alongside Mica Argañaraz, Julia Nobis, Kiki Willems, Jonas Glöer, Leon Dame, and Paul Hameline.

The Covers of D la Repubblica ‘The Big D’ Volume #4 2024 with Rianne van Rompaey & Friends by Karim Sadli:

Read below the reactions of theFashionSpot’s forum members:

“They are best friends in their private lives. It’s a great cover. Farneti is doing an amazing job,” forum member BelkaniStaCouture commended.

“Skinny besties unite. Both covers are quite nice, I have no doubt that Sadli did a fantastic job here,” applauded aracic.

“Both covers are nice but it seems more suitable for the summer, not winter…” voiced Xone.

Not everyone was so forthcoming, however. “Depressing,” described Xone upon checking out the covers.

“The same people over and over. This cover does nothing for me,” GivenchyAddict confessed.

See more from D la Repubblica ‘The Big D’ Volume #4 2024 by Karim Sadli and join the conversation, here.

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We’ve begun to have a love/hate relationship with Vogue France. Throughout 2024, covers with Anok Yai and Vivienne Rohner have enthralled us to no end. On the opposite end of the scale, covers starring Kendall Jenner, Gigi Hadid, Celine Dion, and Sophie Marceau have felt like total missed opportunities. Vogue France head of editorial content Eugénie Trochu drops Anne Hathaway as the magazine’s cover star for November 2024. No stranger to the cover of Vogue, the American actress and muse of Donatella Versace poses for photographer Quentin de Briey. Tonne Goodman was enlisted as cover shoot stylist, who opted to dress Hathaway in an asymmetrical black Versace dress and Bulgari jewelry for the occasion of Anne’s debut French Vogue cover appearance.

The November 2024 Cover of Vogue France with Anne Hathaway:

Read below the reactions of theFashionSpot’s forum members:

“Wow! Such a shame. Anne Hathaway is so beautiful and this is the shot they chose to run? For a cover?” immediately questioned RMDV.

“Wow, we need to start investing in the lighting crew. This ain’t no cover image,” shrieked aracic.

” A brick wall painted white. We’re never getting a cover with a budget again, are we?” sighed an underwhelmed forum member Lucien112.

Mepps noted: “It’s all so depressing!”

“Why would they do this to her? This is absolutely depressing. Just looks lazy… the lighting, styling, everything!” declared justaguy.

“It’s so Porter Magazine. Vogue France completely lost its identity,” scolded Marc10.

“Anne’s sleepy face says it all,” said jeje10.

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