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Louis Vuitton sure knows how to get the right person to be its face. Earlier, luxury-icons and celebrities like Bono, Sean Connery, Keith Richards and Catherine Deneuve have been the Louis Vuitton’s faces, and this time around, it is Angelina Jolie who would be the face of their latest campaign titled ‘Core Values’. The campaign was shot by Annie Leibovitz and the first ad from the campaign features Angelina Jolie sitting on a wooden boat somewhere in Cambodia. Of course, she has a Louis Vuitton bag over her shoulders and looks as fashionable as ever with her dark hair. In fact, until recently she was spotted with blonde hair, and Angelina doesn’t look bad in dark hair either. LV sure knows how to rope in the best celebrities for their ad campaigns. While Angie sure is a global symbol of humanitarian efforts, adoptions, fight against racism and a bit of glamour thrown in, Louis Vuitton might have chosen her as she is also the U.N. Goodwill Ambassador for many causes. He...

Standing out against black silhouettes of bare wall stone, the French beauty Léa Seydoux poses for new Prada Resort 2012 ad campaign showcasing the brand’s classic and feminine collection, such as the lace dresses. Wearing real waterfall accessories in bright and vibrant colors, such as chunky flower necklace set, hair pin and statement bracelet, Léa Seydoux was shot by photographer Steven Meisel who played a lot with shadows and light. I’m personally amazed with the jewelry collection presented in this campaign, so playful and glamour featuring many colors and unique designs, and the clutches collection is adorable too. But really, I’m not impressed with the campaign, and I think Prada could have done much better than this. There’s no luxury and glamour in this campaign, and none of the shots represent the prestige of the brand. The colors are dull, Léa looks boring, and the entire campaign is totally lifeless. Kinda wish Prada would have given more striking and stunning campaign with...