Model Flavia de Oliveira channels legendary French screen siren Catherine Deneuve in the September 2009 issue of Elle Spain. The editorial, ‘Belle Dame,’ was shot by Mario Sierro and styled by Inmaculada Jimenez.
Falvia de Oliveira lacks the curves, blonde bouffant and soft yet ice-cold sensuality that made Catherine Deneuve a household name, but she is still a beautiful girl. Armed with fashions from Ferragamo, Emporio Armani, Dior and Valentino, the team at Elle Spain try and recreate a few iconic shots of the renowned actress, which you can see above.
Honoring Screen Sirens
Elle Spain Editorial Channels the Legendary Catherine Deneuve
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