Editorial Inspiration (1)

During my research of Nicola Formichetti's editorial works, I found one very interesting:
ANOTHER MAN  AW 08

NORBERT SCHOERNER

STYLING: NICOLA FORMICHETTI

This editorial reminds me a very famous, classic chinese film, "A chinese Ghost story". (1987)

The main actor in this film is always carrying a big back pack, just like the model we saw in the editorial.

The big back pack was used as a suit case, people put everything inside during traveling.
I think it's clever that Nicola has used this idea to develope an editorial shoot

more about A CHINESE GHOST STORY

NICOLA FORMICHETTI (2) talks to FILEP MOTWARY

 

INTERVIEW: NICOLA FORMICHETTI talks to FILEP MOTWARY

Dear iDEALS, this interview is part of the forthcoming 5th issue of Fashion Isterografo in Cyprus, due to come out on January 11th 2009. Nicola Formichetti was born in Japan in 1977 to an Italian father and a Japanese mother and grew up between these two countries. His unique style is a result of his upbringing: internationally eclectic; modern and traditional; Eastern and European. Currently living between London, New York and Tokyo. He works as an editor on several fashion magazines, all of which he is closely involved with throughout the entire process; as well as being a consultant for a number of leading fashion brands, working on their image, business strategy, marketing processes or simply styling the campaigns.
He is also very involved in youth culture and cultivating young talent. Its his career status that made me want to interview him for all of you. Just read the list of what he does and where he is: Creative director of DAZED & CONFUSED Senior fashion editor of ANOTHER MAN, Contributing fashion editor of V, V MAN, ANOTHER Fashion director of VOGUE HOMMES JAPAN and also contributor for ARENA HOMME PLUS and BAZAAR USA.

Nicola Formichetti (1) Biography

Creative DIrector Thierry Mugler
Fashion Director Lady Gaga
Fashion Director Vogue Hommes Japan
Fashion Director Uniqlo

Nicola Formichetti -born in Japan in 1977 to an Italian father and a Japanese mother, his unique style is a result of his upbringing: internationally eclectic; modern and traditional; Eastern and European.
In the past, Nicola has worked as a fashion editor of several fashion magazines such as V Magazine, Dazed, Another, all of which he was closely involved with throughout the entire process; When not busy actualizing stories for these publications, he spent time as a consultant for a number of leading fashion brands including; Alexander McQueen,Prada, D&G, Missoni, Adidas, Nike,Levis, and MAC.
His most current notable contribution in the world of Editorial is that of Fashion Director of Vogue Hommes Japan, where he oversees each issue's production, features, and styling from start to finish.

As the stylist of musical artist Lady Gaga, Nicola has created some of the most memorable outfits and moments in recent pop culture history. As the nucleus of Haus of Gaga he is at the helm of red carpet creations, album covers, videos, and tours.

His work in creative direction now finds him at Uniqlo, and most recently he has signed on as creative director of the legendary house of Thierry Mugler.

Nicola is currently living between New York, London, Paris and Tokyo

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