Nina Ricci ad campaign: F/W 0809

After committing to up-and-coming models for past campaigns, Olivier Theyskens has apparently moved on to the heavy-hitters. Mario Sorrenti shot Natasha Poly for this season’s ads, which maintain the edgy effect consistent with Theysken’s direction for the brand. This time, however, the overall aesthetic is simpler, more mature and less grungy than in the past. I like that.

Admittedly, Natasha is more or less a robot, virtually plucked from a model manufacturing plant. But I still love her; the girl is stunning and gets major nods for her seemingly effortless feline grace (not to mention stellar catwalk.)