‘Little Girl and Boy Lost’ in Vogue is an editorial styled by fashion director Grace Coddington and inspired by the Metropolitan Opera’s production of ‘Hansel and Gretel.’ It stars models Lily Cole and Andrew Garfield as the title characters as well as members of the Metropolitan Opera, the Junior Choristers of Grace Church and Lady Gaga (as the witch).
The editorial appears in the US magazine’s December 2009
and was photographed by Annie Leibovitz. ‘Little Girl and Boy Lost’ showcases innocent (mostly white) fashions from Marc Jacobs, Oscar de la Renta, Maison Martin Margiela, Dolce & Gabbana, Dior, Balenciaga and Yves Saint Laurent.
Fashionable Fairy Tales
Lily Cole and Lady Gaga in 'Little Girl and Boy Lost' for Vogue
Trend Themes
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