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Ryzenberg On: Tennant & Testino Take Over Peru

It is no secret that when it comes to fashion photographers, Mario Testino is one of the most sought after. But I can’t help it but get all giddy when I see my paisano, along with British beauty Stella Tenant on the September 2012 Vogue issue.

Big deal indeed! Why, you might ask? Because despite hundreds of covers, features, editorials and campaigns, this spread truly depicts what Peru is ALL about — a mixture of cultures, old and new, colors, traditions and histories.

When I first saw this, I felt as if I was reading Ricardo Palma’s ‘Tradiciones Peruanas,’ a series of stories about Peruvian life and ideals that first appeared in the 1850s. It is very  beautiful, yet poignant in showing how class systems and social inequality exists, despite coming a long way since the turn of the 20th century.

The ensembles are breathtaking and it feels like a museum exhibit. The combination of textures, colors, baubles and styles really makes Tennant shine!

Seriously, we’ve come a long way baby!

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Ryzenberg On: Vogue Paris Dinner at the Hotel Crillon — Paris Fashion Week

Vogue Paris hosted a dinner at the fabulous Hotel Crillon in the heart of Place de la Concorde to honor none other than fellow feisty Peruvian (and one of my favorite photographers) Mario Testino and Blue blooded beauty Charlotte Casiraghi (she is, after all the granddaughter of Princess Grace.)

This fete was filled with fashion’s elite. Some of the notable guests included Marc Jacobs, Emanuelle Alt, Phoebe Philo, Franca Sozzani, Balmain Creative Director Olivier Rousteing, Natasha Poly, Anja Rubik, Alber Elbaz and others. They enjoyed champagne, a magnificent dinner and unforgettable views of the ‘City of Lights.’

There is always room for play in between all madness and shows. I am sure Olivier toasted to the early positive reviews after his first Balmain collection, and Alber called it an early night as he had to prepare the final touches for the much anticipated Lanvin show, but hey, who is worried?

So many reasons to celebrate, and of course fashion is truly the star in this soiree.

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Photos: Saskia Lawaks for Vogue Paris