Hollywood’s current ‘It’ girl, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, was recently questioned about her transition from modelling to acting. The British beauty’s response?
“Do you think it’s fair that actors have been taking the money out of hard-working models’ pockets? Actresses have completely taken over the fashion industry in the last five years, in terms of big deals. Maybe it’s time the models got some payback.”
Just days after her thought-provoking response, an increasing number of images and statements have been released, naming actors and actresses alike as luxury brand ambassadors.
Prada Menswear Autumn / Winter 2011 Campaign
Tobey Maguire, of Spiderman fame, has surprisingly been announced as the face of Prada’s Autumn / Winter 2011 campaign. Although Maguire is a distinguished and reputable actor, his fashion credentials and interests have often been limited.
Louis Vuitton Autumn / Winter 2011 Campaign
Prada is not the only fashion house who has borrowed a persona from Hollywood. This week the first images from Louis Vuitton‘s Autumn / Winter campaign have been released. The glossy photographs were shot by Annie Leibovitz and features Angelina Jolie as the collection’s protagonist.
Marc Jacobs has long been a fan of the stars and starlets of Hollywood blockbusters. Most recently, he has named Helena Bonham Carter as the brand’s newest ambassador.
Dakota Fanning is no stranger to Jacobs’ luxury label. Today, images were released of the designer’s ‘Oh, Lola!’ campaign, in which the ‘Twilight’ actress is one of the key elements.
The feminine images were shot by Juergen Teller and accent the fragrance’s playful and floral tones.
Finally, St. John’s announced last month that Academy Award winner Kate Winslet would assist in their brand’s advertising. Winslet appears effortlessly chic in her billboard and will be an icon for the more refined generation who seek quality, comfort and elegance in their choice of clothing. 
St John Autumn Campaign 2011
Anna Wintour, Editor-in-chief of US Vogue, was first responsible for the appearance of celebrities and actors alike on gleaming magazine covers. Since then, fashion and brand advertising has helped to propel and revive numerous celebrity careers. As we climb further through this decade, will the fascination that emanates from Hollywood begin to decline or is the future of modelling at risk of fashionable extinction?
