Apparently the idea behind this was to make Chastain the “blank canvas” for four different artists. Except by definition I think that’s impossible, and in fact, I also don’t think that correctly defines what they did. Still, it’s fun to see what each one came up with — some better than others, but none better, in my mind, than this one. Now if only they’d do it with SWINTON.
[Photos: W]
I don’t really know what I’m putting this to a vote. Because the truth is that I think this cover is awesome. She is bringing some 1980s Supermodel Realness: big hair, big brows, big jewelry, and gloves? It’s like 1986 up in here, which makes me think that some of the 10 Trends We Can’ t Live Without” might turn out to be, like, “hyper color t-shirts” and “electric blue mascara.” Unlike those flashbacks, however, her flashback face is pretty fierce (alliteration!).
Loading ...I mean, obviously, I SHOULD hate that Carey Mulligan is just sitting around in her bra. But I kind of don’t. Is that crazy? Have I lost my mind? She’s so pretty, and she’s not doing it IN PUBLIC, so the whole thing actually looks extremely model-esque, and it’s on the cover of a magazine and if you can’t look model-esque on the cover of a magazine, WHERE CAN YOU I ASK?
Loading ...Let’s talk about K. Stew on the cover of W this month. As far as I’m concerned, she looks pretty fab. Fantastically 60s. The twitter on Twitter indicates that some of you think she’s been photoshopped beyond recognition — I personally suspect it’s just makeup and styling, but GOD KNOWS I’ve been wrong before. Many, many times. So take a look at the shots, and give ‘er a vote:
Loading ...When I saw this in line at the market yesterday, I actually said, “UGH” aloud to no one. I also said, “UGH” aloud to the movie theater when I saw the preview for Whatever Her Movie With Tom Hanks Is Called. Apparently, I haven’t missed Julia much and apparently I also don’t think she’s fantastic. I DO think she’s charismatic, and I find her face is compelling in the way that Movie Stars are generally compelling — a mixture of familiarity and really big features. But this cover leaves me a bit cold. Maybe I’m just offended that poor Hanx has been reduced to such a wee, tiny, teeny little font.
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Fug the Cover: Emma Stone in W
I understand the desire to do something artsy and different, giving you a new and exciting way to view a celebrity (see: Chastain’s first cover of this same magazine). But there’s “different” and then there’s “Oh, come on, really?” This looks like a photo some girl texted to her boyfriend six hours before Prom.
[Photos: W magazine]
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