Gucci S/S 2013 Ad Campaign

Gucci goes bold and colorful for its Spring/Summer 2013 advertisement campaign, featuring returning model Karmen Pedaru (Estonian) and the brand’s very own Anja Rubik (Polish). Clement Chabernaud (French) became a male face of this season. 

Two years in a row the Gucci S/S campaign has been lensed by Mert and Marcus, namely prominent photographers Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott, who always work together. All shots are extremely minimal and clean, what gives a maximum focus to the outfits and accessories themselves. 

So, stay bright and enjoy the TESSful colors!

All Images are courtesy of Gucci

And don't forget to check-out CHANEL S/S 2013 Ad Campaign, in case you missed it!

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The best of Pre-fall 2013

TESSful Top 15 picks from the pre-fall 2013 collections:

TESS #1: Giles

Photo: Courtesy of Giles

TESS #2: CHANEL

Photo by Giovanni Giannoni

TESS #3: Louis Vuitton

Photo: Courtesy of Louis Vuitton

TESS #4: Alice + Olivia

Photo: Courtesy of Alice + Olivia

TESS #5: Gucci

Photo: Courtesy of Gucci

TESS #6: Michael Kors

Photo by John Aquino

TESS #7: Nina Ricci

Photo: Courtesy of Nina Ricci

TESS #8: Lanvin

Photo: Courtesy of Lanvin

TESS #9: Max Mara

Photo: Courtesy of Max Mara

TESS #10: Zac Posen

Photo: Courtesy of Zac Posen

TESS #11: Vera Wang

Photo by John Aquino

TESS #12: Matthew Williamson

Photo: Courtesy of Matthew Williamson

TESS #13: Sonia Rykiel

Photo: Courtesy of Sonia Rykiel

TESS #14: Carolina Herrera

Photo: Courtesy of Carolina Herrera

TESS #15: Halston Heritage

Photo: Courtesy of Halston Heritage

So, what's YOUR FAVORITE TREND of PRE-FALL 2013?

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Craving for Sunshine

I always search for inspiration (like everyone does, I think... or at least I hope). Yet, I don't have any special tricks, hints or algorithms. The key is to keep eyes open and absorb as much information as possible (if possible).

For instance, this post (together with this TESSful look) was inspired by two random occasions... 

The TESSful cause #1: I miss sun. I really do. Although I got used to 'enjoy' (as much as enjoyable it can be) a quiet, soft and slow snow during the winter seasons, I was spoiled by the Californian sun this year. December there looked like April or May for me!! Won-der-ful!! And as I continue travelling all over around, the drastic change of temperatures made me miss the Californian sun so badly. (Just to give you an idea: it was +15° in San Francisco on January 1st; on January 2nd I faced 0° in Geneva, and yesterday I arrived to Moscow with its -7°... Basic mathematics exercise gives us a drop of 22°... huh). Everyone would miss the sun after all these changes!

=> here comes the yellow color 

The TESSful cause #2: I love wax-coated jeans. I really do. They look like leather pants but much-much more comfortable to wear. They are close to body, light, versatile and edgy. Paired with a simple jacket, they can rock your daytime look, or, if combined with a nice top, will help you to stand-out at night.
Anyways, it seems that it is not only me who likes coated jeans... I mean MY coated jeans. Listen to this funny story which happened to me on December 31st (was it a pre-New Year miracle?) I was hanging around in the Golden Gate Park in San Francisco with my friends: it was amazing sunny day (as you have guessed), we had just finished a nice festive picnic outside and were heading to our car. The park was crowded with runners, cyclists, dog-walkers, parents with kids... All of a sudden, one man on the bike came to me. 
- Hey, I think we had a breakfast together this morning! - he said. 
(Excuse me?! First time I see you... - went through my mind). 
- No, seriously, I remember your pants! - he continued. - Are they from leather? They are really fab! I immediately noticed them at La Boulange. 
(Well, it was exactly the place where I had my breakfast that morning...) No comments.

=> here comes the wax-coated jeans 

(...the rest is my TESSful inspiration...)

CLOTHES: Jacket Proenza Schouler, €1573 (TESS); Blouse Heidi Merrick, €315 (TESS); Waxed Jeans Rag & Bone Jean, €174 (TESS) 

SHOES: Studded Heels Gucci, €884 (TESS) 

BAG: Leather Tote Bag 3.1 Phillip Lim, €678 (TESS) 

ACCESSORIES: Ring Kenneth Jay Lane, €37 (TESS); Stud Earrings Trina Turk, €36 (TESS)

COSMETICS: Lip Gloss Yves Saint Laurent, €22 CHF (TESS) 

So, what's YOUR FAVORITE COLOR of the SEASON?

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