Diner Drab Meets Couture
Fun Time is a playful editorial for Vogue Italia’s April 2015 issue, photographed by Emma Summerton. The shoot mixes 1950s diner-inspired styling with high-fashion gowns and luxurious furs. Models Valery Kaufman and Josephine le Tutour wear couture pieces paired with retro silhouettes and unexpected fashion mullets, creating a quirky, energetic tension between vintage and modern.
Retro Glam Meets Modern Fashion
The editorial plays with contrast: muted diner aesthetics meet vivid, expensive clothing. Gowns and furs bring drama and elegance, while the 50s-inspired styling adds humor and personality. The combination makes each frame feel lively, cinematic, and a little mischievous.
Styling and Beauty
Fashion editor Patti Wilson curated the looks with an eye for both period reference and contemporary flair. Hair by Thanos Samaras adds structure and attitude, while makeup by Mathias van Hooff balances softness with edge. Together, styling and beauty amplify the editorial’s playful sophistication.
Emma Summerton’s photography emphasizes light, color, and composition, capturing both movement and personality. The resulting images feel dynamic, cinematic, and visually irresistible.
Why It Resonates
The editorial succeeds because it blends humor and elegance seamlessly. Valery Kaufman and Josephine le Tutour inhabit their roles with charm, making the contrast of diner drab and couture gowns feel natural, fun, and entirely fashionable.
Final Take
Fun Time for Vogue Italia April 2015 is playful, stylish, and cinematic. A 50s-inspired fashion editorial with couture energy and a wink of humor.
Credits
Publication: Vogue Italia
Issue: April 2015
Models: Valery Kaufman, Josephine le Tutour
Photographer: Emma Summerton
Fashion Editor: Patti Wilson
Hair: Thanos Samaras
Makeup: Mathias van Hooff
Category: Fashion Editorial
Magazine: Vogue Italia April 2015
Model: Valery Kaufman, Josephine le Tutour
Photographer: Emma Summerton
Fashion Editor: Patti Wilson
Hair: Thanos Samaras
Makeup: Mathias van Hooff
