More Fans

We have another Freja fan to add to the list. Irish photographer Boo George, who recently shot Freja for Twin Magazine, joins the likes of Stella, Alex and the boys of Rag & Bone in proclaiming his fondness for our favorite androgynous ingenue.

Q: Who are your favourite models?
A: Freja Beha Erichesen, Hannah Holman, Eliza Cummings.

I really don't know why I'm keeping track of stuff like this. In the grand scheme of things it seems kind of trivial and petty, no? But I guess I just find it interesting to see who's a fan of whom within the industry. I also feel like my own fandom is validated when I hear about these actual fashion insiders who are fans--makes me feel like less of a weirdo for having this blog and writing endlessly about someone I don't know. (Although, writing it out like that just now brought the weirdness back.)

Anyway, it's always nice to hear about new fans because it really reinforces all the good things we've heard about Freja over the years; how she's nice, professional, easy to work with and just an all around cool girl. If she were a huge bitch I don't think she'd be around as long as she has been, with the fan base she does have both within and outside of the industry. In all my years of following her career I have not once heard anything bad about her. We're talking countless encounter stories from fans, first hand accounts backstage, casual run-ins, published experiences, etc... And lest you think I'm uber biased, it's not like I have blinders on or anything; I always make it a point to take in the bad with the good. What I'm trying to say is that this is just another reason why Freja has me hooked. Nice people can finish first.

Tailor Made

Perhaps these temporary Chanel tattoos are just another reason why Karl can't seem to get enough of Freja these days. In addition to being one of his muses, perhaps she was the inspiration for these showing up on the runway? Who knows? At least we know that tattoos aren't a hindrance for Freja. Instead they seem to be her boon.

Either way, Freja is totally on point right now, and in fact was years ahead of the fashion game with her tattoos. Of course, her's aren't trends to be here one day, gone the next. They're always visible and very permanent. The temporary kind showed up not only at Chanel, but also at Rodarte and Jean Paul Gaultier this past runway season, making them a verifiable trend. So tattoos seems to be having their fashion moment right now. So much so that even us "masses" (i.e those who can afford to buy anything by Chanel) can indulge any inking desires we may have. Lucky for Freja and lucky for tattoo lovers out there like myself.

Meisel Once More

So remember what I said in the last paragraph of this post? Well, this is once instance where I'm absolutely, positively thrilled to be proven wrong. Freja is once again one of the girls featured in Steven Meisel's latest editorial for Vogue Italia. If you're keeping score, that's now two times in a row that they've worked together.

We only have previews so far like the picture above, and it's unclear whether or not this editorial was shot in an unique way like the last editorial where the girls shot themselves. Even if that's the case, Meisel is still working with Freja now and I'm still shocked. How do you suddenly go from one extreme to the other like this? Although, since he did go from working with Elise and Daria a lot to not working with them at all now, it's possible that the opposite could happen like it seems to be happening with Freja. If any one has any insider insight into this and is willing to share, my e-mail's to the right. ;)

Nevertheless, I'm still a little skeptical since both editorials have featured large, multi-girl casts. Until Meisel photographs Freja for something like an ad campaign, the VI cover or a solo-girl editorial, I'll have a hard time believing that he's actually changed his mind about Freja. Does he read tFS's "Most Viewed Models" thread or something? Is her fame too much to ignore that he caved to the pressures? I doubt that because he's such a big name and legend in fashion that I don't see him bending to anyone else's whims. There must be some explanation for this right? Or maybe I should just stop wondering why and just be happy for the who, what, where and when.

Image Credits: scan by tFS member BLACKLAB

Chanel SS10

More Chanel ad campaign pictures have leaked.

One thing I can say for sure is that I'm happy Freja is more prominently featured this time around with a few solo shots. Last season she was clearly playing second-fiddle to Heidi Mount. I thought it would be the same for this season when I heard Claudia would star as well. I was afraid Freja was going to be relegated to the back, essentially becoming the female equivalent of Baptiste (formerly Brad Kroenig) i.e. written off merely as one of Karl's favs.

Not all the images have been released and we probably won't see the whole set (eyewear, accessories) until much later, but things look good albeit a tad straightforward for my taste. There doesn't seem to be as much to analyze and grab your attention like there was in last season's first campaign image saturated with Victorian, lesbian undertones. Nevertheless, this campaign is aesthetically satisfying and Freja looks beautiful.

I'm always surprised at how well she fits the current Chanel image. Especially because I've traditionally associated the brand with an older woman (blame it on the pervasive tweed and the way Chanel No. 5 smells like an old lady), yet Freja is so young and edgy. Goes to show you that sometimes the unexpected works out better than you could have ever hoped for. The location is gorgeous too. And I really like how the grittiness and history of Buenos Aires contrasts with the glamor of the clothes.

Your thoughts? Do you like it? Hate it? Unless the rest of the images are completely and surprisingly wonderful, I feel neutral towards this campaign overall. It's nice looking and I'm glad Freja's in it and getting more exposure, but it's kind of boring. Maybe I was just expecting more considering the show we got on the runway...although, I can see how it would be pretty hard to top that.

Image Credits: scans by bwgreyscale member fearless123, lebook.com via tFS member ThiagoMello

Haute Couture

A new year means new things to look forward to. Mark your calendars because the Paris Haute Couture shows are set to run from Sunday, January 24 through Thursday, January 28. Chanel is currently set for Tuesday, January 26.

With the way things have been going the past few months, I'll be very surprised if Freja does not walk in the show. After all, she is one of the current campaign girls. And the last Chanel runway show she missed was all the way back during the SS09 ready-to-wear season when she skipped out on most of the Milan and all of the Paris shows. Since then she's been present (and prominently featured) at all of Karl's shows so I doubt this upcoming SS10 Haute Couture show will be any different.

The question is, will Freja walk in any other shows? I'm hoping for, but not counting on, an unexpected surprise. She walked the Christian Dior Resort show back in 2007, but hasn't walked any of the RTW shows in a while and has never walked for Dior HC. She walked the Elie Saab HC show last year, but that's been the entirety of her work with the brand. She closed Valentino RTW last season, but that doesn't mean she'll walk the HC show. So...I don't know. I'd love to see her walk for Givenchy, but I highly, highly doubt that will happen.

At least we only have a few short weeks to wait. And then before we know it, the FW1011 shows will be upon us in February! And the madness begins all over again...

Image Credits: style.com