Adam, Kris and Allison in Elle Magazine!, Kradison interview and photoshoot! Send in Questions! Options

[buckcherry]

loved it
can you please send me the direct link to the post on ontd_ai? or its locked again..?

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updated version
ALLISON - EXPLAINING MAKEOVERS:
a. REALITY STAR:
Dressing her age on the show made her look like an outsider prom queen. I'm more for dressing for you music.
b. REALITY
Totally digging the hipster-rocker edge for Allison, especially with accessories. She's the girl who can pull it off.
c. STAR
I was very inspired by girl rockers, especially a young Courtney Love and Grace Slick, and mixed kick-ass sexy with the toughness of her attitude and the music. Also, a little leopard never hurt anyone.


KRIS - EXPLAINING MAKEOVERS:
a. REALITY STAR:
His uniform was Henleys, V neck tees, jeans, Converse--and don't forget the biceps. (the writer is such a stan it's hilarious....)
b. REALITY:
Kris can cross over from stage to street easily. His laid back, casual approach works 24-7, especially in his signature plaids.
c. STAR:
There's such a soulful quality to Kris. He's like a young Chris Isaak who can sign in a stadium and make every person feel like it's a one on one performance. Here I opted for something cool but sophisticated; striking but not overwhelming. And I upgraded his sneakers to Dior Homme boots. (Dior Homme...beep beep beep)


ADAM-EXPLAINING MAKEOVERS
a. REALITY STAR:
He couldn't stay away from the white Elvis suits, black Freddie Mercury leathers, and tight Mick Jagger pants.
b. REALITY
Still tight, still leather, and still definitely cool. I call it the Glambert Swagger.
c. STAR:
Accessories were the big thing for Adam. He's got a classic uniform of nonconformity, but I wanted the finishing touches to make this look a LOOK. Think dangerous: chain mail scarf, link chain gloves, spiked boots.


FULL ARTICLE:
SCHOOL OF ROCK - Creative Director Joe Zee stays true to the personal styles of three American Idol stars when taking their looks from reality show to arena filling fame.

I am sitting on an airplane writing this, maybe 30,000 feet in the air, woozy from an Ambien, when it hits me: I get anxious if I don't have my music. My iPod vanished during take off. It took two flight attendants, ripping out the bottom seat, and a flashlight to find my sacred device. The other passengers thought I had lost a diamond. Well, practically.

On average, I wear out three iPods a year. I have 6,912 songs, and my music library claims it would take 18.2 days to play them all. If you were to endure that torture, you'd find--among Kings Of Leon, JayZ, Cobra Starship, Busta Rhymes, Depeche Mode, Drake and Britney Spears--every recording of past American Idol contestants. And I don't just mean the winners. (Anwar Robinson and Anthony Federov anyone?)

There's something inspiring about this American TV juggernaut that's, well, very American: a democratic election to choose a reigning singing sensation.

Every Tuesday, from January to May, I've had an appointment-TV ritual. Parked in front of my flat screen, I've critiqued, cheered, and dialed 1-800-IDOLS-0X. And while a glassy eyes Paula claps or Simon shakes his head in disgust, I'm screaming "Why the hell are you wearing that??"

Working with top recording artists has taught me that style and music are in a codependent relationship. Think Madonna and her wedding dress, Justin and his suits, or Debbie Harry and her white pumps. Fashion and image are as important as that first single. So when I watch these budding talents go from waitress to pop star, I'm thinking, Go with more leather and be the new Joan Jett, or, You need more edge if people are going to take your music seriously.

This past season, though, the talent, especially the trio who make up the fan-monikered "Kradison," were merging fashiong w/ their tunes: Adam (G)lambert was never shy about taking chances; 16 year old Allison Iraheta killed it with her signature bottle-red hair; and winner Kris Allen played up his aw-shucks demeanor with a cool mix of V neck tees, plaid shirts, and dirty Converse. They all proved you don't need drama to make a statement-just personality. And that sums up Kradison.

On the eve of their debut CD releases, I put my own spin on defining their images--no more screaming at the TV--and took their looks from "Reality Star" (show gear) to "Reality" (streetwear) to "Star" (ultimate stage gear). Let me know what you think, but to quote the famous last words of Randy, I'm totally feeling it, dawg."

HERES AND EXPLANATION HAHA:

P.S. To test my theory about how staying true to your personal style is an important part of an image, I put Kris in an Adam outfit (wings pic). Does it work? Tweet me your thoughts (you can follow me @ mrjoezee).

ontd_ai

[hollygo72]

Better pic of bb Kris:



*adjusting tinhat, brb*
Ikr? It's kind of funny how they just skipped over him. His single actually debuted on radio this morning.

Kris looks RIDICULOUS.

[Lou]

Oh god look at him in that third picture. The fullbody shot with the Aviators.
Oh sooooo hawwwwt. I want this noww

[Jerilin]

Oh god look at him in that third picture. The fullbody shot with the Aviators.
Oh sooooo hawwwwt. I want this noww

I quite like your Fav. ADAMMMMM *dies* under your avi Perfect

This post has been edited by Jerilin: Nov 6th 2009, 2:51 PM

[snl89]

OMG bb Kris


He looks sooo awkward, like a little boy playing dress up, but it's adorable

[*lambchop*]

ADAM-EXPLAINING MAKEOVERS
a. REALITY STAR:
He couldn't stay away from the white Elvis suits, black Freddie Mercury leathers, and tight Mick Jagger pants.
b. REALITY
Still tight, still leather, and still definitely cool. I call it the Glambert Swagger.
c. STAR:
Accessories were the big thing for Adam. He's got a classic uniform of nonconformity, but I wanted the finishing touches to make this look a LOOK. Think dangerous: chain mail scarf, link chain gloves, spiked boots.

Thanks for bringing this over. I missed that the scarf is chain mail - can't wait until I can see this pic in person!

P.S. To test my theory about how staying true to your personal style is an important part of an image, I put Kris in an Adam outfit (wings pic). Does it work? Tweet me your thoughts (you can follow me @ mrjoezee).

I guess he proved his point.

[Lou]

I quite like your Fav. ADAMMMMM *dies* under your avi Perfect

Hahaha LOL Jerilin.

[GlamDi]

I need to find that magazine.. and then all over it..
I want to see those pants

[JSparksMCarey]

Elle? That's very random

But excited!

[Alysa]

Adam!!

OMFGGGGGGGGGG @ KRISSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

[Nadskerd]

Black leather pants on Adam.

Kris looks hilarious. The boots and the wings!

[traceyzat75]

Better scan!!!

[elephant1212]

kris looks awful LOL BAHAHHAHAHHAHAH I JUST PEED IN MY PANTS AT THAT WING PIC!!

HAHHAHAHAHHA

[GlamDi]

Better scan!!!

[crackthatwhip]

HAHAHAHAHAHA KRIS

[hollygo72]

Better scan!!!

So basically they're just demonstrating that Adam looks FIERCE no matter what he's wearing, right? Because he looks like a super star in every picture!

[alidol]

So basically they're just demonstrating that Adam looks FIERCE no matter what he's wearing, right? Because he looks like a super star in every picture!

Totally agree

[Luvdisc]

Daaaang he looks soooo good!!

Daaang Kris looks... interesting

[LightLovePeace]

Okay. That picture of Adam. I have a real issue with it. :-)

I am not a cat! I don't have nine lives and I have lost several lives already over pictures of Adam. I have now lost another over the picture of the black leather pants and SPIKED boots. :-) *Dies*

This post has been edited by LightLovePeace: Nov 6th 2009, 3:27 PM

[mindchnger]

So basically they're just demonstrating that Adam looks FIERCE no matter what he's wearing, right? Because he looks like a super star in every picture!

They're trying to distinguish b/w his look on AI, what he normally wears, and the look that makes him a star.... and really all 3 are the same BB is and was a superstar, for sure, yep

This post has been edited by mindchnger: Nov 6th 2009, 3:31 PM