An image from Bottega Veneta's ad campaign.
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DOWN ON THE FARM: Annie Leibovitz took a hot and steamy approach for Bottega Veneta's fall ad campaign. The ads were shot in Hillsborough, N.J., at Duke Farms, the 2,700-acre estate of the late Doris Duke — a first for this location. "Annie's pictures are always strong and unexpected because she draws her ideas from who and what she is photographing," said creative director Tomas Maier. "There's an emotional intelligence in her work, an openness to the individual, that makes her impossible to categorize, and for that reason, she's exactly right for Bottega Veneta." The ads — which feature models Anja Rubik, Inguna Butane, Kim Noorda and Noah Mills — will break in September issues of fashion titles worldwide. — Luisa Zargani
GROWING A BRAND: Tom Ford keeps building his team. Cori Galpern has been appointed worldwide director of advertising and marketing for Tom Ford International, effective today. Galpern will report to Tom Mendenhall, chief operating officer on operations; Ford, president and ceo, and Lisa Schiek, worldwide director of communications for creative and strategy. Galpern will be responsible for strategy and execution of all advertising and marketing initiatives. — Courtney Colavita
DOWN ON THE FARM: Annie Leibovitz took a hot and steamy approach for Bottega Veneta's fall ad campaign. The ads were shot in Hillsborough, N.J., at Duke Farms, the 2,700-acre estate of the late Doris Duke — a first for this location. "Annie's pictures are always strong and unexpected because she draws her ideas from who and what she is photographing," said creative director Tomas Maier. "There's an emotional intelligence in her work, an openness to the individual, that makes her impossible to categorize, and for that reason, she's exactly right for Bottega Veneta." The ads — which feature models Anja Rubik, Inguna Butane, Kim Noorda and Noah Mills — will break in September issues of fashion titles worldwide. — Luisa Zargani
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