M.I.A. is the new face for the Spring/Summer 2008 Marc by Marc Jacobs campaign. I'm sure this might be old news, but I just recently saw the ads in the mags.
I've been unfortunate enough to read on some music blog sites of people calling her a 'sell out" for posing in his ads. However, I disagree. His think his creativeness and style go hand in hand with hers. While the clothes she is modeling isn't signature M.I.A., it is definitely Marc Jacobs.
His choice photographer Juergen Tellers, delivered these photographs with his signature style. The photos are at times unflattering and sometimes humorous (see the Victoria Beckham spreads), yet her fans hate them.
I personally love them. They just look cool to me. She brings her attitude which we all love juxtaposed with his fashion forward style.
Sure the ads are confusing and strange, but then again, her music isn't very conventional now is it?
We should be applauding her success that such a powerhouse designer as Marc Jacobs wanted her in his ads.
I think it's unfair to call her a sell out.
My Trusted MOGs
I agree with you.... she's such a naturally charismatic and fashionable person. It would be silly of her not to use that in order to reach more people.
My Trusted MOGs
lucky chick. it seems like a natural collabo to me.