Styled by the iconic Grace Coddington and photographed by Peter Lindbergh, the cinematic editorial “Magnificent Obsession” offers a romantic, mid-century-inspired preview of the Fall 2010 collections. Featuring Natalia Vodianova and (our MCM) Ewan McGregor, the story unfolds like a vintage film, blending fashion fantasy with 1950s domestic drama.
Prada wool-and-silk-radzimir dress, handbag, and kitten heels. On twins: Ralph Lauren Childrenswear cardigans. Fleurisse dresses.
Louis Vuitton embroidered silk sweater, leather skirt, gloves, and bag. On Ewan McGregor: Dior Homme suit. On twins: Isabel Garreton coats and bonnets.
Ralph Lauren Collection taffeta jacket and skirt.
Set against a backdrop reminiscent of Mad Men and A Single Man, the spread captures Natalia as a woman entangled in a series of love affairs—one of them being with real-life husband Justin Portman. The narrative plays with the concept of a picture-perfect family—two kids, two dogs, and a wardrobe full of Dior, Oscar de la Renta, Ralph Lauren, and Louis Vuitton. It’s an idealized suburban dream, styled to perfection.
This shoot marks Peter Lindbergh’s return to Vogue after 18 years, and his commentary on the comeback is as poetic as his lens: “It was like you are the black sheep in the family, and your older brother asks you to come home.” His visual storytelling and timeless aesthetic are a perfect match for Coddington’s creative vision.
The editorial is a whirl of crisp taffeta, feminine silhouettes, cocktail gowns, and tailored dinner jackets—a masterclass in romantic, mid-century glamour. As Vogue described it, “The fall collections’ most vivid moments had all the autumnal brilliance of a 1950s domestic drama.”
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