26.01.2011- Swan Song

In the unlikely event that Black Swan mania has passed you by (alas, a suddenly busy week has stopped me from seeing it yet), this beautiful editorial from Vogue Russia more than confirms that ballet is certainly having something of a fashion moment:

Denisa Dvorakova photographed by Jason Schmidt, Vogue Russia, February 2011.

Although the Black Swan references are perhaps a tad too obvious with the monochrome styling, I really like the way that this editorial imitates a 'behind the scenes' feel and the opulence of the theatre is breathtaking. Also, in the midst of my mountain of dissertation research, I recently watched Anthony Dowell's beautiful Royal Ballet production of Swan Lake on DVD, and until the beginning of April, it is being staged again at Covent Garden's Royal Opera House. Certainly a must-see if you've been converted by Black Swan and are now a bit of a ballet nut (and, if you don't mind a restricted view, tickets are available for as little as £10). Here's the trailer:

It really is a wonderful production.

What do you think of this editorial? Have you seen Black Swan yet? If so what did you make of it?

(Image credit: fashiongonerogue. Video credit: The Royal Opera House/Youtube.)

16.10.2010- Black Swan

Black Swan, starring Natalie Portman and directed by Darren Aronofsky isn't released here in the U.K until February next year (which I know seems an insanely long time away), but, by the look of these beautifully designed teaser posters, it will be well worth the wait:

The film centres upon Portman's character, Nina, who is competing for the lead role in a New York production of Swan Lake with another dancer, Lilly (played by Mila Kunis). On a visual level, the film looks as if it has been beautifully shot, as the storyline delves into the psychology of one of the most iconic storylines of the traditional ballet repertoire. I can't wait to see the dance sequences (Portman and Kunis received ballet training in preparation for playing their respective roles), and the costumes in particular. I'm sure you're looking forward to the film as much as I am, but just in case you haven't seen the trailer yet, here it is:

What do you think? Are you looking forward to seeing Black Swan? What other films are you excited about seeing over the coming months?

(Image credit: ONTD. Video credit: Fox Searchlight on Youtube.)

11.12.2009- My black eye casts no shadow.

Hello! I can only apologise for the lack of updates recently, assessments and rehearsals galore at university have completely taken over my life, but today was the last day of term so I'm free now until January! Last week I had a lovely birthday with my gorgeous best friends and family and enjoyed a trip to London Zoo, central London for some shopping and copious amounts of cake. Will hopefully post some photos up here in a little while or over the weekend. At the moment I'm just taking time to enjoy not having to worry about deadlines, line learning or reading for class and am so much looking forward to Christmas, catching up with my beautiful friends who are returning home for the holidays and seeing Matthew Bourne's production of Swan Lake at Sadler's Wells in a little over a week. Currently listening to Florence and the Machine on repeat, Lungs has got to be one of the best albums of the year, I just adore it.

More updates to come soon, promise!

(Image credit: Numéro, Shalom Harlow by Sanchez and Mongiello, fashiongonerogue. Please note that the editorial does contain nudity.)