Before & After : Vogue Russia Preview

Finally we get to see what those candids of Daria and Terry were from - and I was right! Vogue Russia released a preview of their October issue in their current September one and we get to see a photo of Daria by Terry Richardson.

Daria in the studio with Terry (left) and the finished product in Vogue Russia October 2011

I've added the candid shot above with the finished product just to see the comparison. Its quite funny to see what Daria looks like as a person and as a model - obviously two very different roles. I'm also really excited about this editorial. I think we've all had our share of beach photoshoots in the past couple of months so its great to see Daria playing something other than, well, the beach bum we know she is!

Terry ♥ Daria

Today seems to be the day of Terry Richardson. As news got out of his newly launched blog TerrysDiary.com, websites took notice. And what better way to incarnate a new site than by posting a photo of Daria? If anything make sure to bookmark this site seeing as how there are already shots of Freja, Marloes Horst and Daria and I am sure more images are to come.

Daria Werbowy and Terry Richardson

I find this new candid quite funny considering I just posted an image of Daria and Terry in the Picture of the Moment section (at right)! However, unlike that picture, which we know is from behind the scenes of a Vogue Paris editorial, this picture above is leading to some interesting speculation. Was this candid just a fun meeting between a model and a photographer? Or more likely the documentation of some new work? I'm betting on the latter. Richardson most often works with Daria in Vogue Nippon and Vogue Paris, and he has shot her before for the FW07 Roberto Cavalli campaign. If anything this candid is adding more fuel to the Balmain campaign rumors.

Richardson is an interesting photographer, to say the least. I adore the colouring of his Yashica lensed images and he can shoot a great editorial from time to time, but sometimes his subjects can be a bit too much. That's why I am suprised that when looking back on Daria's work with Terry, it has been quite tame from Richardson's norm. In fact, the most controversial element in their work together is a cigarette. But judging from these images below the duo can pull off some great work.

| Soul Bohemian VN 02/08 ; Noctambule VP 05/07 |

| Extase d'Asie VP 08/04 ; International VR 12/09 |

On another note, remember the editorial the Daria shot for in Morocco a couple of months ago? It was lensed by Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin but in a profile in Interview a few weeks back fashion stylist George Cortina mentioned working for an upcoming shoot for Vogue Nippon in Morocco. He's worked a lot with Inez and Vinoodh and most notably styled Daria in her Vogue Nippon editorial "Girl of the Golden Field". If the rumors are true and judging from a fashion timeline then we should see this editorial any time soon!

Vogue Russia November 2009 | Интернационал

Just a quick post for scanned images of Daria's cover and a new fifth picture in her Vogue Russia editorial "International". Special credit goes to achat at Snail Scans! Thanks!

Vogue Russia November 2009 : Daria Werbowy by Terry Richardson

International
Vogue Russia November 2009
Ph by Terry Richardson

Vogue Russia November 2009

The rumors were true! Daria is Vogue Russia's latest covergirl! She graces the November 2009 issue of Vogue Russia and is photographed by Terry Richardson. Considering the photographer and magazine I am pleasantly surprised. As of late, I've been impressed by Vogue Russia but I've never really been won over by their aesthetic. The brash colours and harsh styling are not really my taste.

 

However, I think Vogue Russia's aesthetic pairs very well with Terry Richardson's photography. His photos go well with the flashy ideal of new money that Vogue Russia perpetuates. Fittingly, Daria is promoting Lancome's latest Declaring Indigo makeup palettes in the editorial, and the end results are great - very reminiscent of strong eighties editorials . Hopefully, there will be more shots and scans soon!