Merci mille fois to Milla from the chic blog Not Just Another Milla for allowing me to share with you her review of the December/January issue of Vogue Paris starring Tom Ford. The issue is a beauty from start to finish and receives high praise from Milla, she is a consistently tough critic but considers Mr. Ford's effort to be the best Vogue Paris of the year. It sounds as if he and Carine Roitfeld had loads of mischievous fun creating this one! Happy Holidays!
Mr Ford has not only restored my faith in Vogue Paris but has shown everybody how it should be done. The December/January issue is everything Mr Ford is — sophisticated, intelligent, bold, and unapologetic. He doesn’t skim the issue so if you’re prudish, conservative, or repressed, look away because this issue isn’t for you. Probably the thing I like most about this issue is that he has kept it real. When turning each page, I see part of his persona and if you’re the guest editor-in-chief, we should ‘feel’ your presence. Absolutely excellent.
As we progress, Mr Ford shows us even more of his talent as he photographs his muses Betty Caroux, Lisa Eisner, Lauren Hutton, Marisa Berenson, Rachel Feinstein, Daphne Guinness, Ali McGraw, and Victoria Fernandez for “Mes Swans,” who all wear his Spring/Summer 2011 collection. Like the man himself, the collection is clean, crisp, and chic!
And here we are at “Forever Love," my favourite editorial from the issue. Controversial, real, and I just love all of your reactions! I’ve had such a giggle reading the “yuck” and “eww” comments. What surprised me though is hearing how strongly people feel about seeing older people getting together in a sexual way in comparison with last month’s Vogue Paris, which showed nude children. That’s a whole different post but yes, I was surprised. I wish my nan had jewellery from Graff, Jacob & Co, and Harry Winston but I agree, I really do not want to imagine her like this…
The much-talked about "Pussy West" looks great in print and I’m happy to report that nude shot of Eniko is not featured. I guessed they realised that a randomly naked (stunning) woman is better suited to Terry Richardson’s bedside drawer than this publication. Female empowerment + ballgowns + ranch = amazing! I still cannot believe this is Richardson’s work.
As the issue comes to a close, Mr Ford gives us another intimate peek into his world with his stunning portrait of his partner, Richard Buckley. The magazine is peppered with intimate photographs of the couple’s home, parents, and dogs. In the few articles about their lives, we meet “The Fords” and yes, his parents are as attractive as their son. This is a highly personal issue, which I imagine he considered for a while before agreeing to participate.
Mr Ford may be provocative but he is undoubtedly a perfectionist. Vogue Paris should be proud to have the honour of such a creative, inspirational, and bold man lend his energy to the publication. He didn’t even need to feature Kate Moss to convince me. This is hands down the best issue of 2010.
Joyeux Noël Monsieur Ford et merci beaucoup!
Vogue Paris editorial images © 2010 Condé Nast. All Rights Reserved.
dimanche 5 décembre 2010 
Carine Roitfeld
Julia Restoin-Roitfeld
Emmanuelle Alt
Geraldine Saglio
Giovanna BattagliaCarine Roitfeld et al photographs © 2010 Pierre-Alban HF. All Rights Reserved.
