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Fashion - June 2007

June 28th 2007 05:50

Amour visage

"I don't believe in God, but when I see Laetitia, I might change my mind."
--- Fashion design icon Vivienne Westwood

Scarlet princess

Hands down, legs down, face down … in fact, lay everything on the floor, Ms Casta is arguably one of the most beautiful supermodels to grace the fashion magazines, catwalks, catalogues, even on the silver screen (she plays the voluptuous Falbala in the French live action Asterix & Obelix vs. Caesar).

Welcome to my parlour

Not only does she epitomise natural beauty, she, well, epitomises perfection. Easily France’s sexiest export since Tabitha Cash, but Cash played in a hardcore league. Laetitia Casta has both literally and figuratively broken the waif mold that the supermodel kingdom has been dominated by for decades.

Little red corvette, er, corset

Born May 11, 1978 in Pont-Audemer, France, Laetitia (Latin for “joy”) Maria Laure Casta is the daughter of father Dominique and mother Line, and was raised on the isle of Corsica.

Glamour Girl!

She was discovered, aged 15, by a photographer and an agent from an important Paris modeling agency, Madison Models, while lying on a beach near Corsica.

Lo-lee-tah!

After her father finally agreed to the agency taking some test photos of Laetitia, it took the founder of Madison Models no time to see her unmistakable potential. She arrived at the photo shoot with no make-up, dressed just in jeans and a T-shirt. Keepin’ it real Laetita.

A daggy jersey suddnely looks sensational!

Modeling contracts and appearances in magazines quickly ensued. In 1993 Paul Marciano, founder and art director of Guess? was immediately taken by Laetitia's stunning looks.

Country gal done good

In 1996 came her work with the Victoria's Secret catalogue where she featured as one of the Angels, the name attributed to the other four models of the company.

Psst! Can you keep a secret?

From 1997 to 2000 Laetitia joined the ranks of fellow models by appearing in the popular Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition.

"Walkin' on the beaches, lookin' at the peaches ..."

Yup, I'm a sucker for the crochet bikini

One year later she was honored by Rolling Stone magazine which named her the hottest model of the year, and placed a nude Laetitia on the cover of their "Hot" issue.

Modest, are we?

Her appearance in the collectors Pirelli calendar can also be considered one of Laetitia's more exclusive accomplishments, along with her controversial multi-million dollar semi-nude ad campaign with e-tailer Diamonds.com.

Siren

Laetitia has over 100 major magazine covers to her credit, including very lucrative and high-profile advertisements for L'Oreal, Yves St. Laurent, Ralph Lauren, and Revlon.

Soft and sensual

One of the biggest highlights of Laetitia's career has been her relationship with designer Yves St. Laurent. The designer has considered Laetitia an inspiration since 1998, and consequently the outfits she wears to public appearances are all personal Yves St. Laurent creations.

"She's got legs, she knows how to use them ..."

She ventured into music video when she appeared in the stylish Chris Isaak video for Baby Did a Bad, Bad Thing shot by fashion/celebrity photographer Herb Ritts.
And here it is:

Guilty as charged your honour

In 1999, Laetitia was honored by her native country when she was chosen by French mayors to appear on French coins and stamps for 10 years, as the image of Marianne (embodiment of the French Republic), an honor formerly held by Brigitte Bardot.

Arrest me officer, I've been a bad bad girl!

It seems Laetita has gone into semi-retirement from appearing in the world's most prestigious publications. Apart from more acting work she has embraced the role of motherhood, having a son (born 2001) and daughter (born 2006).

Me Tarzan ... you, definitely Jane!

Laetitia feels that her experience with Judo (she has a brown belt) has helped her in her modeling career to have control, to set limits for herself, to not be aggressive and to think with her mind not with her emotions.

You've got a spot right here mister

I know I’d spar with Laetitia day or night.

Gone native!

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Comment by charles

June 28th 2007 06:04

FanFootball
ZCars
Ponderous

She is just fantastic! Very close to perfection (as long as she doesn't show her wonky teeth when she smiles!

).

Charles.

Comment by DuskDevi

June 28th 2007 06:55

Rucks and Rolls
Rugby World Cup 2007

I love this woman!!...a female I would definitely turn for...oh she is ouch......

The fur bikini and "gone native" pics are from the SI Swimsuit issue, about 9 years ago (?) I remember her editorial well...she is just divine and her body...oh my God...keep your stick thin insect coathangers...this is a body of a woman.

(and come on..."wonky teeth"??...woah...you're picky)

Comment by StephenP

June 28th 2007 07:07

NRL News

Sorry charles,

But Laetitia can have whatever wonky bits she wants -she is still darn hot!!

Thanks for keeping us hot blooded men 'entertained' with the latest fashion news

, Fashion Orblesters!!

Keep them coming - the posts that is

!!

Cheers,

StephenP

Comment by Fashion

June 28th 2007 07:51

Fashionista Files

Yeah, I'd take her teeth and all. And who could avoid being sexy with a name like Laetitia Casta?

Comment by Raoul Duke

June 28th 2007 07:52

Style of Eye

Lady and Gentlemen,
thankyou for bestowing your presence here at my Orble Fashion post on the Gaelic Goddess ... or as I affectionately call it; The Casta Club.
I'm tempted to watch the Asterix & Obelix movie, but I reticent about hearing voices put to characters I grew up with! Still, it's Laetitia I'd be watching it for ...
She simply can't look bad. No matter what light or clothes she is in.

Comment by charles

June 28th 2007 08:08

FanFootball
ZCars
Ponderous

Notice the

fellas? It was meant to be a tongue in cheek comment!

Charles.

Comment by JohnDoe

June 28th 2007 09:49

Film & TV on DVD

Tongue in where?

A fine good day too you Raoul Duke,

Lala (as I liek to tag her) is all shades of giddy up...I still remember noticing her in the Chris Isaak clip...a mighty fine selection of pics too.

Signing out now as Doc Gonzo...

Comment by Raoul Duke

June 29th 2007 01:04

Style of Eye

Mr Unidentified Dead Man aka Doc Gonzo,
I think you and I might need to partake in a little recreational ....
Lala ... yes, yes, yes.
Stay tuned for further fashionable shenanigans.

Comment by Raoul Duke

June 29th 2007 01:05

Style of Eye

Fashion, yes she does have a gorgeous name too!

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