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The Rake is full of Eastern promise
This stunning 16-page men’s fashion feature from The Rake magazine reflects on how Chinoiserie – Chinese art, crafts, motifs and symbolism – has made a recent return to the European male wardrobe, following spikes in popularity in the 1950s and 1970s. It’s a tricky area, fraught with stylistic pitfalls, so The Rake discusses how the […]
Freddy’s back – haunting your dreams
Legendary horror star Robert Englund – AKA Freddy Krueger from the Nightmare on Elm Street movies – revealed his more genteel side in this recent photoshoot for FHM magazine. But look beyond Planet Sputnik’s 1950s suburban styling and you may notice one or two hints of his darker past… Credits: Robert Englund, shot exclusively for FHM (November 2015 issue) Photography: Simon Webb In […]
Barbie knows How To Spend It!
1950s icon Barbie visited Planet Sputnik for this highly stylised shoot for Italy’s How To Spend It/Il Sole 24 ore magazine. We loved the quirky theme and clever styling… Images courtesy: How To Spend It/Il Sole 24 ore Photography: Sandrine Dulermo e Michael Labica In association with: Location Partnership
Tatler’s jewellery spread is a gem
High-end watches and designer jewellery were very much the focus of this Tatler magazine photoshoot at Planet Sputnik‘s 1950s location – and all were beautifully modelled by actress Anna Brewster. The 29-year-old star of The Tudors, Versailles and Star Wars was delighted to be wearing the exquisite pieces from the likes of Rolex, Hermes, Chanel, Dior, […]
Kimberley Walsh is just Fabulous
We spent a great day with Girls Aloud ex-member Kimberley Walsh when she visited Planet Sputnik‘s 1950s location for her cover photoshoot with Fabulous Magazine. ‘I almost look like me again,’ the singer-songwriter, model, TV presenter, actress and dancer said, explaining to interviewer Beth Neil about how she gained three stones during her pregnancy but bucked the celebrity trend by not snapping back […]
Ted Baker doubles up on Planet Sputnik
Top style brand Ted Baker added a touch of retro glam to its Spring-Summer 2015 marketing campaign, and chose Planet Sputnik‘s 1950s location as the perfect backdrop. And no, you’re not seeing double: the models were two sets of twins… Photography: Emma Hardy and Ted Baker Hair: Maarit Niemela Make up: Hina Dohi In association with: Great Northern […]
Wake up with Tesco Mobile TV ad
Tesco Mobile‘s latest TV advert – The Wake Up Call – follows a man (and his rooster) on a journey along country roads, across fields and on city streets as he wakes up the nation to Tesco Mobile, “a better mobile service”. He drives and rides in cars, hay wagons and bicycles – and can you spot […]
Glamour France’s Sixties spirit
Glamour France magazine channels the ‘spirit of the Sixties’ in this evocative London-themed shoot by Stefano Galuzzi. Starring Nadine Leopold and Alex Dunstan – and with a little period-perfect help from Planet Sputnik‘s classic 1958 Triumph Thunderbird motorcycle – the images in both black & white and colour take the reader straight back the classic swinging era of Carnaby Street, Abbey Road Studios and […]
City AM Bespoke covers retro fashion
Check out these fabulous retro images shot for a cover feature for London fashion magazine City AM Bespoke. Thanks to top style photographer Zoe McConnell, Planet Sputnik‘s 1950s location has never looked so colourful! Photography: Zoe McConnell Styling: Ozzy Shah at Lovely Mgt Make-up: Helen Asher at Era Mgt Hair: Momo
Sparkling shots from Ellen von Unwerth
Leading photographer Ellen von Unwerth teamed up with knitwear specialist Sister by Sibling and luxury crystal accessories label Swarovski to direct this short film showcasing the brands’ key Spring/Summer ’14 looks – and Planet Sputnik helped provide the perfect pastel-hued period touch. Model-turned-photographer Ellen is adored around the world for her fashion, editorial and advertising work. The promo, Crystals And The Postman Are A Girl’s Best Friend, premiered […]
Hot rod girl burns rubber
Looking more like 1950s LA than 21st century London, this shoot for leading fetish wear brand Honour uses Planet Sputnik‘s fabulous Ford Model A hot rod and tropical gardens to amazing effect. The reds in Skin Two’s latest 1950s-inspired Cherry Belle latex collection complement the model’s incredible fiery hair, to give this shoot a fun, feminine and flirty feel. (www.honour.co.uk). Images: James […]
Royal Enfield relives the 1960s
Classic motorcycle marque Royal Enfield has relaunched its iconic 1960s’ Continental GT cafe racer for the 21st century, and Planet Sputnik helped the Brit-founded brand plan the international launch campaign for its most important model ever. We were involved with the Continental GT from the start. Not only did we advise the company during the earliest stages […]
Elisabeth Hoff shoots for 1883 mag
Reminiscent of the exotic beauties depicted in Vladimir Tretchikoff‘s iconic 1950s works of art, these beautiful images put an ironic spin on the idea of the perfect mid-century housewife. They were taken by renowned photographer Elisabeth Hoff on Planet Sputnik. The full set appears in 1883 Digital magazine, with styling by Pip Edwards.
‘Kids are alright’ in Sunday Telegraph
Planet Sputnik and our 1969 Plymouth Road Runner feature on the cover of Spring/Summer 2013 edition of the Sunday Telegraph‘s twice-yearly ST Kids supplement. There’s a full eight-page 1950s-themed kids’ fashion piece inside, featuring adorable child models Estela Andres and Charlie Dulieu. Fashion by Aurelia Donaldson and images by Julia Fullerton-Batten. Check out our behind-the-scenes […]
Back to the 1940s with classic Cadillac
Planet Sputnik travelled back to the 1940s for this wonderful period cover shoot for top automotive and lifestyle magazine Classic American. In preparation for the shoot, we sourced plenty of period props including a picnic set, gramophone player complete with 78rpm records, Box Brownie camera, binoculars, vintage clothing and, of course, that stunning 1941 Cadillac […]
Georgia May Jagger jets in…
Georgia May Jagger – daughter of Rolling Stone Mick – touched down on Planet Sputnik for this stunning cover shoot by photographer Horst Diekgerdes, for high-end style mag Numero Tokyo. See the full feature, complete with all the images from our 1950s location, here. In association with: Lavish Locations
Kitchen queen reigns in Onken TV ad
The all-metal English Rose suite of kitchen cabinets installed on Planet Sputnik is a perfect 1950s design classic – and here it is, complete with a perfect 1950s housewife, in the latest Onken yogurt TV advert. In association with: 1st Option.
Lana Del Rey rockets to No.1
American music star Lana Del Rey’s number one album Born To Die features cover shoot props by Planet Sputnik. Lana shot promo material and excerpts of her ORIGINAL Blue Jeans video with us, too. By the way, the additional fluffy ‘prop’ is a moggy Maine Coon called Sputnik (and yes, he is Planet Sputnik’s namesake). […]
Mad Men style makes the ShortList
Mad Men meets Planet Sputnik in ShortList, the mag ‘for men with more than one thing on their mind’. This shoot for the British Style Special channels bold Sixties-inspired fashion, with photography by William Pritchard, fashion by Adrian Clark and model Alex Dunstan @ Select Model Management. In association with: Shoot Factory.
Johnny Depp movie gets added bite
Tim Burton and Johnny Depp’s vampire blockbuster Dark Shadows was shot in the UK, and Planet Sputnik was on hand to provide period-perfect vehicles and drivers for the film, which takes place in 1972 America. Filmed in summer 2011, the movie also stars Michelle Pfeiffer, Helena Bonham Carter, Eva Green and Jonny Lee Miller… alongside […]
Vogue Russia’s Hollywood starlet
Photographed by Ben Toms for Vogue Russia, model Meghan Collison wears 1950s American-inspired fashion from the likes of Miu Miu, Dolce & Gabbana and Jean Paul Gaultier. In association with: Location Partnership
Classic bikes star in GQ Style
Top photographer and classic bike aficionado Toby Mcfarlan Pond chose Planet Sputnik to work with to produce this beautiful studio shoot featuring high-end men’s accessories for the Spring/Summer 2012 issue of GQ Style magazine. Our featured bikes include a 1939 Harley-Davidson WL45, 1958 Triumph Thunderbird, 1970 Triumph T100, 1969 BSA Royal Star and 1962 Triton […]
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