MEDIA KIT 2014 US by LE BOOK

LE BOOK

MEDIA KIT 2014

The Definitive reference for Fashion, Photography, Advertising, Production and Events

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history/Mission Beginning as a highly-collectible and highly-designed reference book, LE BOOK was a limited edition guide to the creative community in Paris. Invented by Veronique Kolasa in 1982, as a private resource for her best creative friends, LE BOOK quickly became “The Bible of the Image Industries.” As the international reference for information and inspiration in the luxury space over the past three decades, LE BOOK has a network of 50,000+ creatives at brands and advertising agencies – all involved in marketing, image-making, and media buying.

cia, Richard Burbridge, Paolo Roversi, Norbert Schoerner, Stephane Sednaoui, Sølve Sundsbø, Terry Richardson, Michael Thompson, and Michel Comte; conceptor/copywriter Ameena Meer; and art directors such as Lee Swillingham, Steven Baillie, Martin Jacobs, Michel MalThe first edition of LE BOOK New lard, Daren Ellis, Donald Schneider, York was released in 1995, in 1999 Marc Ascoli, Fabien Baron, and GioLE BOOK London, LE BOOK Ber- vanni Russo. lin in 2009 for Germany and Eastern Europe. LE BOOK West Coast was In the past three decades, launched to much demand in 2010. LE BOOK’s website has curated the Like the Paris and New York editions, best in image-making and creative London, Berlin and West Coast pro- services. LE BOOK has global resvide comprehensive listings for all pect from creative opinion leaders photography, film, video production & decision makers. and event-related services. With an unparalleled global presence, LE BOOK has become the international key to the production world—a portal to more than 50,000 professionals. The most famed photographers, art directors, stylists and model agencies; the most lauded producers, location finders, photo labs, rental studios, event spaces and caterers; the pre-eminent record labels, magazines, advertising agencies, fashion designers and PR firms can all be found in LE BOOK. In short, LE BOOK is a must for everything and everyone that propels the creative industry. Showcasing thousands of images, LE BOOK is a virtual who’s who of contemporary talent including work by A-list photographers such as Juergen Teller, Philip-Lorca DiCor-

The world of luxury, fashion and beauty is small and tightly-knit. How do they all know each other? What’s their secret network? LE BOOK, of course.

LE BOOK also produces workshops and conferences with partner media - from The New York Times to Nowness, Vogue to Wired - presenting industry panelists from Google to Balenciaga, Nike to Chanel, discussing industry trends and valuable case studies for a targeted audience.

Each LE BOOK directory is designed by a well-known art director in the market and the photographic images and illustrations that grace its covers and box are the work of superstars in the industry. The work and names inside are also tightly edited to include only the best and brightest talent. LE BOOK publishes their desirable directories annually in 4 markets – New York, London, Berlin and Paris. Currently, each directory, has two volumes, comprising photography,

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illustration, art direction, digital, magazines, production, post-production, hair & make-up, stylists, video and fashion. But the physical book is just the tip of the iceberg. LE BOOK’s IRL networking events, CONNECTIONS, held in 7 key locations, attract advertising agencies, brands, as well as world-renowned and emerging photographers, illustrators, writers, filmmakers, stylists and make-up artists. The goal is a living, breathing pulse of what’s new and brilliant in the world of trendsetting image making.

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print QU’EST QUE C’EST LE BOOK? LE BOOK used to publish their desirable directories annually in 4 markets – New York, London, Berlin and Paris. More than 50,000 contacts, 1,000 pictures and illustrations.

Started this year we will have a european one as well as an american one Each directory has two volumes, comprising photography, illustration, art direction, digital, magazines, production, post-production, hair & make-up, stylists, video and fashion. For the last 30 years in print, and since 2007 via our event CONNECTIONS, LE BOOK has established itself as THE essential reference for communication in the creative industry. Undoubtedly, it is the biggest and most influential network of creative decision makers in Europe. Our trade show CONNECTIONS and our website allow us to identify them, whether they are part of an advertising agency or a brand... Adidas in Herzogenaurach, Tommy Hilfiger in Amsterdam, Coca-Cola in London, Absolut in Stockholm, Volkswagen in Wolfsburg, Lego in Billund, Le Tsum in Moscou, Zara in Arteixo, Cartier in Paris, Nokia in Espoo, Burberry in London, Tag Heuer in Geneva, Téléfonica in Madrid, Virgin in San Francisco, Nike in Beavorton, Estee Lauder in NY, Coach in NY, GM in Detroit, Victoria’s Secret in Indianopolis … The idea behind LE BOOK EUROPE arose naturally, evolving in parallel to the explosion of social networks, and the overwhelming amount of images available. More than ever, what is needed is the mark of quality and guarantee of professionalism that only

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DISTRIBUTION LE BOOK is dedicated to high-end decision-makers at advertising agencies, brands, studios, network and print/ digital media. The printed circulation is 35,000 worldwide.

Breakdown : •Advertising Agencies & Design Studios •Brands •Magazines

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lebook.com Similar to the print version, www.lebook.com is a valuable source of information that is updated constantly. It is a great resource for finding the best contacts and interlocutors, and has all the tools you need to accomplish your project.

DIRECTORY OF ADVERTISERS

WEB PORTFOLIO ON WWW.LEBOOK.COM

With the option of a multi-criteria search, www.lebook. com enables users to find advertisers by name, job and location. Our index guides users in finding the best contacts to fit their needs all around the globe.

LE BOOK offers advertisers complete control of their

online portfolios via private access. All information and visuals featured in the portfolios on the website can be modified instantly by advertisers themselves. This image gallery provides advertisers visibility that is Each advertiser in LE BOOK is featured on www. essential, not just in print but online, a vital component lebook.com, which provides unlimited access to of today’s world. advertisers’ portfolios, including: • Galleries of up to 150 images / videos • Contact information • Email links • Website & social media links • Biographies | Brief histories • Lists of Clients • Lists of Editorial Work

LA NEWSLETTER &+ LA CREATIVE LA NEWSLETTER

Weekly newsletters and special themed newsletters (released monthly), are perfect and easy ways to stay connected with the world of visual creation and new trends from around the globe. As an advertiser, when updating your web gallery or submitting work to our LA CREATIVE site, you will be featured in this newsletter, sent to 100,000+ professionals in the creative industry, maximizing your exposure.

LA CReATIVE

The “who’s doing what” of the creative industry, LA CREATIVE is a magazine within the LE BOOK website that displays the best print advertising campaigns in the fashion, beauty, design and luxury worlds. It is LE BOOK’s ambition to provide benchmarks to industry professionals revealing in one click who’s done what, when and with whom. In a fast-paced world where image is a vital component of communication, LA CREATIVE is the place to see the best and be seen by the best. Since the biggest players in fashion and advertising entrust their campaigns to LA CREATIVE, lebook.com has become the only website to provide an extensive amount of information on each campaign and a wide variety of work, whether it be fashion, advertisements for household products, or promotional work for entertainment. This is what makes LE BOOK a vital and irreplaceable source of information. Posting advertising campaigns on LA CREATIVE is free, and offers numerous advantages: • Global exposure to both a professional and general public - over 80,000 professionals worldwide visit lebook.com monthly. • Web traffic - each campaign links to the respective brand and advertising agency’s website. • Image and credit control – advertisers select which visuals to post. • Credits are given to all the professionals who participated in creating and producing images (creative directors, art directors, photographers, illustrators, models, stylists, hair stylists, makeup stylists, art buyers, production studio, lab, retouching…) • Direct marketing - a weekly newsletter is sent to our entire database listing new campaigns. To receive the newsletter, simply visit lebook.com and register.

connections is LE BOOK LIVE! Next stop FOR 2014 : AMSTERDAM Thursday, 9th October

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LE BOOK, the international reference for fashion, photography, moving image and advertising, presents the latest edition of

WHO IS IT FOR ?

CONNECTIONS is the first and only custom-made tradeshow for creatives worldwide

An event specially conceived for high-end professionals in the creative industry, just like you: creative directors, art directors, art buyers, image directors, marketing and communication executives, fashion editors and photo editors.

WHAT IS IT ?

WHY ATTEND ?

It’s the place to find talent and solutions for all your image & communication needs. Bringing together creatives in advertising, branding, & entertainment.

PAST SHOWS LONDON: connections.potterandweb.com NEW YORK: connections/reportny13 PARIS: connections/reportparis13 LOS ANGELES: connections/reportla13

Because it is a unique opportunity to view portfolios and reels, source new talent / services and meet with your creative peers. Because CONNECTIONS is like getting six months of work done in one day.

BY INVITATION ONLY - REGISTER NOW www.lebook.com/connections For more information, contact: For LONDON Niamh O’Keeffe / niamh@lebook.com For NEW YORK Rachel Pisares / rachel@lebook.com

artistic collaborations Every year, LE BOOK presents the personal work of some of the most well respected international fashion designers, such as Yves Saint Laurent, Karl Lagerfeld and Christian Lacroix, and showcases exclusive prints and hidden treasures from such legendary fashion houses as Emilio Pucci, Hèrmes or Yohji Yamamoto, and recently Azzedine Alaïa, Paul Smith, Martine Sitbon and Marc Ascoli, Proenza Schouler and legendary magazine Stern.

Karl Lagerfeld, New York 2002

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Christian Lacroix x Mocafico x Mallard, Paris, London 2004

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YOUNG CREATION / awards Aiming to encourage and promote fresh creation, LE BOOK is involved with several photography, graphic and fashion design schools and contests. By presenting different LE BOOK awards and publishing the winners’ work, LE BOOK also gives established industry professionals a peek at what’s new and happening. Through the partnership with NOWNESS.com, a select group of short films is viewed by a jury of senior communication and creative executives from luxury brands, advertising agencies and media, with the winners presented on www.lebook.com as well as social media channels related to LE BOOK + NOWNESS.com. ABOUT NOWNESS.com | Collaborating with the world’s foremost designers, creatives and thinkers, NOWNESS.com is dedicated to being a vital inspiration and instrument for experiencing high-end culture digitally. Part of the LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton Group, this award-winning website is an editorially independent platform that serves as a daily resource for the culturally curious by premiering inspiring stories from the forefront of contemporary culture and global lifestyle every day. LE BOOK PHOTO AWARD AT SVA (US) The LE BOOK Award at SVA (New York’s School of Visual Arts) is awarded to a graduating senior who demonstrates originality in fashion photography. By publishing the winner’s work, this award is meant to establish visibility to a professional audience and serve as a springboard for the winning students as they begin their commercial photographic career. www.schoolofvisualarts.edu At CONNECTIONS London 2013, LE BOOK launched their inaugural photography award in collaboration with WALLPAPER* magazine. The award was accompanied by an exhibition of the finalist’s work. Michel Mallard, creative director and James Reid, photo editor presided over a prestigious jury which included leading creative decision makers such as Jean-Luc Chirio, (Head of Art Buying, PUBLICIS), Alexandra Lejeune Deusy, (Art Buyer HERMÈS) and Lauren Ford (Photo Editor, DAZED & CONFUSED). The winners of the inaugural prize were Lonneke van der Palen (advertising), Brigitte Niedermair (editorial) and Mathias Sterner (jury prize). The winners received an editorial in the magazines WALLPAPER* and L’OFFICIEL as well as a gallery on www.lebook.com and a page in LE BOOK Europe and US. LE BOOK SUPPORTS THE HYÈRES FESTIVAL INTERNATIONAL DES ARTS DE LA MODE Since 1998 LE BOOK has had the pleasure of supporting the International Fashion Festival, which takes place at the prestigious Villa Noailles in the French city of Hyères on the Mediterranean coast. Every year, LE BOOK publishes the images of all Hyères contestants in its New York, Paris and London editions, ensuring for them great visibility to a professional audience. www.villanoailles-hyeres.com the AVANT GUARDIAN PROJECT & SURFACE magazine The magazine Surface created the Avant Guardian project in 1998, with the aim to support American based emerging talent, and celebrating American innovation in fashion, design, and architecture through photography. In 2004, Surface approached LE BOOK to develop the Avant Guardian project on a professional level, creating stronger visibility throughout the creative industry. As a result of this collaboration, every year LE BOOK helps build awareness for the featured artists and selects the work of one of the Avant Guardian photographers to spotlight in LE BOOK, promoting their talent to the creative industry worldwide.

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TECHnical SPEcificationS

LAYOUT SIZE: • 195mm W x 210mm H (trim) + 5mm bleed (please include crop marks at the trim size) • Total size - 205mm x 220mm • Text safety is 10mm from the trim size on both the left and right side. Top and bottom is 5 mm.

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IMAGES: • Images must be 300 dpi at 100% reproduction size. • Images must be CMYK, saved in PDF format without compression. • A CMYK reference print should be supplied for each digital file. Forgra 39 Color Space • Each image file submitted must be labeled with your name and agency or company name

SUBMITTED ART MUST INCLUDE: • InDesign file (CS4 or 5) • Including ALL fonts and images used • High Resolution PDF (for layout reference) with crop marks at the trim size.

PRINT OUT OF FILE: You must include a SIGNED printout of your layout, showing correct placement, crop placement, crop marks and fonts. This is not meant to be used as a color reference, just a layout reference.

OPTIONAL SERVICE - LE TAG: Le Tag is a QR code service that enables smart phones to read a code that will direct to your web gallery on lebook. com. If you would like to sign up for our QR code service please contact the production department for an estimate. Le Tag will be of no charge if you decide to sign up for our pre-press services ($300). If you only wish to sign up for Le Tag, there will be an additional cost of $150.

*Please submit a color refences for each image that will be printed. Without a reference we can not guarantee an exact match of color. Be aware that we can not guarantee a left or right page placement. If you want to reserve a right page please contact your sales rep for more details regarding costs.

testimonials Olivier ALTMANN | Chairman, PUBLICIS WORLDWIDE «I found the event very invigorating and had the opportunity to discover so much talent in photography, films and digital. I realize how much I can benefit from CONNECTIONS in my everyday search for creativity.» Rebecca HIRST | European Marketing Manager, COCA-COLA «I felt very privileged to be on the NOWNESS Jury and I was asked to review some brilliant films. It was great to be exposed to some new talent. I was very impressed with the films I saw as well as the event itself – which was buzzing with energy and excitement when I arrived on day 1. Loved being a part of it» Rosie BARDALES | Creative Director, WIEDEN + KENNEDY «Great variety and quality of companies. There’s an amazing range of disciplines represented as well as fresh talent. So enjoyable!» Robert GREEN | SVP, Creative Digital, CONDE NAST «Great time - thank you LE BOOK.» Sarah THOMSON | Head of Art Buying, FALLON «CONNECTIONS was a very rewarding event for me this year. I saw some really wonderful work, met or re-met some great people and all at an excellent venue.» Sebastian BILLING | Global Communications Director, ABSOLUT VODKA «Amazing event. 4 and a half stars out of 5!» Jonathan SCHOFIELD | Visual Director, STELLA MCCARTNEY «I discovered a lot more artists than I thought I was going to!» Adrian SPOONER | Head of Brand & Creative Director, VIRGIN MEDIA «In these challenging times, it’s all about conversations, insightful talks and CONNECTIONS.» Stefano CAPUTO | Head of Marketing, MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA «Beautifully organised! Great place to discover inspiring work.» Leah MITCHELL | Head of Art Buying, LEO BURNETT «The best companies in the industry are presented at this show.»

Yves COULTER | Communications Director, BDV CREATIVE «Great talent and impressive people all around! We really need two days to capture everything.» Yasmin YUSUF | Creative Director, MISS SELFRIDGE «It’s the first time I’ve been to CONNECTIONS but now I’m wishing I’d come before! What a great arena to meet your peers and see what’s new in the creative industries.» Katrina WARD-SMITH | Head of Campaigns & Brand Experience, O2 TELEFONICA «I enjoyed the show very much. It reminded me of the importance of keeping the artist’s integrity within commercial work. There is some incredible talent and I shall be sending my team to next year’s show to soak it all up and learn!» Daniel MOOREY | Head of Print, ADAM&EVE DDB «As ever CONNECTIONS was essential viewing for me, a great mix of catching up with old faces and meeting some less well known ones!» Matt BROOKE | Art Director, MATT BROOKE «CONNECTIONS is the only place to catch up with quality people.» Linda HEWSON | Director of Windows and Creative, SELFRIDGES «The event was like a warren of new suppliers and inspiration. It was great to see everything in one, physical space. It is impossible to leave without picking up new contacts.» Tim SHEY | Director, YOUTUBE NEXT LAB «CONNECTIONS was a great opportunity to connect with high-level creative executives that I’ve rarely had the chance to speak with or meet before. Really enjoyed the event.» Whitney BROMBERG HAWKINGS | Senior VP, TOM FORD «I saw a lot of new and very beautiful work at CONNECTIONS!» Penny PIJNENBURG | Production Manager, ADIDAS «CONNECTIONS is the place to get inspired!» Rodger BEEKMAN | Chief Creative Officer, HAVAS WORLDWIDE «Very cool and inspiring – you always meet interesting people, pushing for innovation!» Mooks HANIFIAH | Creative Director, SATURDAY «The conference was very useful and extremely inspiring!»

testimonials Jesse MCMILLIN | Executive Creative Director, VIRGIN AMERICA «Incredibly interesting blend of creativity on display at CONNECTIONS! Thank you again for having us, we made loads of amazing contacts and had a great time to boot.» Mike GEIGER | President, CIO, JWT North America «I loved the conference. It was interesting to see how traditional print guys evolved also into more digital. Look forward to seeing more and more pure digital players. Thanks for inviting me.» Ben JONES | Head of Creative, GOOGLE «The most exciting thing about our job is to find the right collaborators and new ideas. CONNECTIONS does that!» Robert GREEN | SVP, Creative Digital, CONDE NAST «Great time - thank you LE BOOK.» Honor BRODIE | Creative Director, TORY BURCH «CONNECTIONS was both thoughtful and thought provoking. Thank you for asking me to judge and to speak at CONNECTIONS. The conversation was really stimulating and I was just so impressed by what you all do.» Roi ELFASSY | Sr. Creative Director, JUICY COUTURE «CONNECTIONS was truly inspiring this time around. It made me go back to my desk and rethink how to approach the campaigns for the upcoming seasons. It was awesome.» Mark FINA | EVP, Creative Director, GREY BEAUTY GROUP «As always, LE BOOK continues to excite and stimulate our world. This year’s group of exhibitors in film & digital made a huge impact and impression.» Audie UMALI | Executive Creative Director, LAIRD + PARTNERS «CONNECTIONS was a great opportunity to discover some of the industry’s best talent.» Colleen STOKES | DVP Creative Director, COACH «It was so interesting to hear from brands such as GOOGLE & CONDE NAST to get their view on branding. Thank you LE BOOK for putting together a great event.» Doug HUFFMYER | VP Creative Director, ELIZABETH ARDEN «Such a well-organized event. I was happy to see some new agencies. Loved having more video and CGIS represented.»

Linda MA | Executive Creative Director, NARS COSMETICS «CONNECTIONS NY was fantastic, and I found the panel talks very interesting.» Marc ATLAN | Creative Director, MARC ATLAN «CONNECTIONS strikes once more! A fantastic opportunity to meet, discover and get inspired.» Katie MILLES | Photo Director, BURTON SNOWBOARDS «Thank you for the invitation and your hospitality. I really enjoyed CONNECTIONS and was impressed with the talent represented. We now have a long wish list of photographers we’d like to work with!» Vivian FENG | Content Producer, WIEDEN + KENNEDY Shanghai «CONNECTIONS is great as it allows us to approach talent directly, providing international exposure while linking foreign talent with local agencies. It is a good event regardless of the location.» Klitos TEKLOS | Creative Director, AIR PARIS «CONNECTIONS always motivates new industry relationships while it cultivates existing ones. And that’s a good thing in our fast-paced industry. This year’s event has been about discovery for me. We are in the process of collaborating with two of the exhibiting vendors already, and this really speaks to the unique quality of LE BOOK bringing industry people together.» Lisa SMITH | Art Buying Manager, TARGET «LE BOOK is our go-to resource for sourcing amazing creative talent and CONNECTIONS helps us do just that. It provides us with a great forum to connect with our peers, agents, production companies, etc. It’s rare to have all these experts in one location. The Conversation Series is one of the best parts of the show as it provides us with insight on how premier brands are inspired and the work they create.» Tim SHEY | Director, YOUTUBE NEXT LAB «CONNECTIONS was a great opportunity to connect with high-level creative executives that I’ve rarely had the chance to speak with or meet before. Really enjoyed the event.» Ursula SANCHEZ | Creative Director, BELCORP LATIN AMERICA «At CONNECTIONS you get so many choices all in one location. Very valuable and useful.» Edouard NARDON | Sr. Art Director, SELECTNY «CONNECTIONS was really great in offering a view of talent in the photo & digital space. Thanks again for the invitation.»

testimonials Soomean CHANG | Creative Director, NBC UNIVERSAL «The panels were insightful and with a great mix of speakers. CONNECTIONS was a great way to start my day.» Susan BILLY | Art Buying Manager, JC PENNEY «Fabulous and fresh. It’s great to see new work and familiar faces.» Susanna MARTIN | Photo Director, NICKELODEON «There are a lot of new companies displaying new amazing work. CONNECTIONS NY is incredibly useful.»

«I will never miss it again. Made great new contacts and got some fantastic ideas.» Tommy ALFSON | Sr. Creative Manager, COLE HAAN «A nice way to reconnect with everybody and see them face to face.» Suzee BARRABEE | Art Buying Director, GOODBY SILVERSTEIN «We’ve come to CONNECTIONS for many years and look forward to seeing new great work and re-connecting with old friends.» Sue VANNESS | Art Buying Director, JC PENNEY «CONNECTIONS is THE place to go for superior networking and relationship building. We speak with reps every day, but we rarely have the opportunity to meet them face to face. Your show provides that opportunity for industry professionals to meet in a relaxed atmosphere.»

Zio FULCHER | Head of Creative Services, CITIZENS OF HUMANITY «CONNECTIONS is like no other event that I have been to—it brings the best creatives together in one place for easy networking. I was able to find new photographers to work with at CITIZENS OF HUMANITY for a variety of marketing projects, and hear Jisoo KANG | Sr. Art Director, KENNETH COLE informative lectures that felt tailored to our brand. «CONNECTIONS is so helpful in sourcing new talent.» I’m looking forward to the next CONNECTIONS event in London.» Robyn WEISS-JIMENEZ | Content Producer, CLINIQUE «CONNECTIONS was very informative and very Joy SZILAGYI | Design Director, SAKS FIFTH AVENUE helpful.» «CONNECTIONS introduced us to some great new talent.» Amy CHUANG | Executive Producer, OGILVY & MATHER Diana PARADA | Broadcast Producer, «CONNECTIONS was interesting and really helpful for MEDIA ARTS LAB my everyday work!» «It’s the first time I came to CONNECTIONS NY. When a friend told me about this event I couldn’t wait to Jimmy WENTZ | VP Creative Services, register and find out more about it! I’m very happy I VH1 PRODUCTIONS did.» «Nothing’s better than a handshake! It’s great to finally meet face-to-face!» Elise VAUGHAN | Art Director, ESTEE LAUDER «I come from Australia, and it’s my first time at CONNECTIONS NY. I think there’s a lot to see and share in terms of creative work. I’m so glad I came.» Marisol VARGAS | Sr. Content Producer, AVON Chivel MIAO | Art Buyer, JWT China «I feel CONNECTIONS is a more intimate, curated, «CONNECTIONS was a great opportunity to and open event that is reflective of what is expand my talent pool and I truly enjoyed visiting! happening globally. The interaction to actually meet CONNECTIONS has been a real eye opener, and I everyone and exchange ideas back and forth is think that if the event was brought over to China it invaluable.» could serve as a cultural bridge.» Lisa KUNST | Art Producer, LEO BURNETT Christina KIM | Art Director, YARD «Fabulous! CONNECTIONS is an invaluable industry «CONNECTIONS was so helpful with talking to event that showcases the world’s most cutting edge people, and inspiring to see everyone’s work. It’s photographers and talent. It’s a great resource for great for the industry! Great resource.» inspirational and thought-provoking work in the global marketplace today. It’s the place to be Ken GILBERT | Chief Marketing Officer, VOSS for networking, discovering new talent and idea

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Michael MELONE | Creative Director, BARCLAYCARD «There is an inspirational level of creativity! It’s really the top of the industry!»

Darrick HARRIS | Photo Editor, PEOPLE MAGAZINE «I cannot live without LE BOOK & CONNECTIONS.»

Noa HECHT | Art Director, VICTORIA’S SECRET «I found some very inspirational & relevant work thanks to CONNECTIONS!» Nancy SCHWARTZ | Photo Editor, HBO «It was great to be exposed to new artists, while seeing familiar talent that are represented by new agents! CONNECTIONS introduced some really interesting post production companies and retouchers that I wasn’t particularly familiar with.» Brandon RENEE | Visual Merchandising, MICHAEL KORS «Through CONNECTIONS, I met a new vendor, Art & Motion, that I wasn’t familiar with. Thanks LE BOOK!» Alex OLMSTEAD | Assoc. Creative Director, THE GATE WORLDWIDE «The companies present at CONNECTIONS represent a very high level which is quite exceptional. CONNECTIONS establishes a very friendly environment.»

David KELLEY | Sr. Art Director, TARGET CORPORATION «CONNECTIONS gives you the opportunity to meet people you wouldn’t meet otherwise! Thank you LE BOOK.» Doreen HOFF | Art Buyer, OLSON «CONNECTIONS is an opportunity to put faces to names. Great for networking and building relationships. It’s a lot easier to pick up the phone and call someone after you have met them.» Drita CURANAJ | Art Producer, KENNETH COLE «It was great to see a mix of new talent. Well done, LE BOOK.» Elizabeth BRUNEAU | Sr. Art Director, ROLLING STONE DIGITAL «CONNECTIONS brings so many people from our industry together. It allows me to broaden my repertoire as an editor. CONNECTIONS is the database of information where creatives can meet. Every time I come there’s something beautiful, new and interesting. This time I was looking into documentary photography and illustration and found a great amount of innovative work.»

Kerstin MENDE & Angela BARILARO | Head of Art Buying & Art Buyer, SCHOLZ & FRIENDS Germany «It’s always nice to finally meet these individuals face Hillary JACKSON | Sr. Art Producer, DEUTSCH to face. CONNECTIONS NY was fantastic. As always!» «Another great year at CONNECTIONS!» Ashley THOMPSON | Art Producer, R&R PARTNERS «Really enjoyed this year’s layout & mix at CONNECTIONS. Everyone was so accomodating and welcoming.» Yael BLOOM | Creative Services Manager, RAZORFISH «Love LE BOOK, good times reconnecting with all my peers in the industry, agents and artists.» Cait BYRNES | Art Producer, DEUTSCH «Great place to see things you may have thought you’ve already seen but continue to be inspired by.» Cameron WASHINGTON | Creative Manager, FOX «What is a custom-made tradeshow? This. There aren’t enough shows like this in our industry. Parts of CONNECTIONS NY felt organic and welcoming.» Connie YU | Photo Director, ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY «CONNECTIONS NY featured the vanguard of speakers and contributors. Bravo LE BOOK.» CREATIVE TEAM | RALPH LAUREN

Jane LEE | Art Director, HILL / HOLLIDAY «CONNECTIONS is intense. All this wonderful work waiting for you to see!»

Jerry HAN | Sr. Interactive Art Director, BLOOMINGDALE’S «Thanks for inviting us to the event! We saw some very cool and inspiring interactive and motion graphics projects, and exchanged contacts with most of the companies there. Overall a fantastic event!» Jessica ZHANG | Content Director, CREATIVE ARTISTS AGENCY «I had a great time and it’s such an amazing event when you have so many creative and talented people and companies all in one place. And the set up was easy to navigate!»

testimonials Jim KING | Director Creative Services, GOODBY, SILVERSTEIN & PARTNERS «CONNECTIONS is more diversified than ever this year. There is video and even online/digital work. It’s great to see all the new creative talent being represented.» Joe RODRIGUEZ | Photo Editor, MEN’S HEALTH «Found some really good artists at CONNECTIONS. It’s so good to finally meet people!» Julie RUIZ | Design Director, VH1 PRODUCTIONS «CONNECTIONS NY was super useful in sourcing talent & services for some new projects we are working on. Thank you LE BOOK.» Justine BARNES | Content Producer, DUNCAN/CHANNON «Great place to reconnect! CONNECTIONS had a relaxed, easy-going vibe.» Karina DEARWOOD | Photo Editor, FITNESS «Great to put a face to the name!» Kenneth ZANE | Sr. Art Producer, DIGITAS HEALTH «Inspiring, it’s great to see so many familiar faces, new talent, and see work from artists that I was unaware of. CONNECTIONS is a strong reflection of our creative community!» Kilsy CURIEL | Art Buyer, HARRISON AND STAR «CONNECTIONS manages to always throw the best event in town! I look forward to connecting with everyone and looking at all the beautiful work. This is where I do my homework!» Laura MURTHA | Photo Director, ANTHROPOLOGIE «It’s nice to get away from the office as a team and become re-inspired through the talents on display at CONNECTIONS!» Lauren CAROTHERS | Photo Producer, RALPH LAUREN «I left CONNECTIONS with some valuable information and contacts!» Leah KIM | Creative Coordinator, GIORGIO ARMANI «I very much enjoyed experiencing the creative insights that CONNECTIONS had to offer.» Leann GORMAN | Art Production, URBAN OUTFITTERS, FREE PEOPLE «Interesting to see where the industry is heading in terms of content & media. Thanks for a great show.» Lionel CIPRIANO | Sr. Designer, TOMMY HILFIGER

«Cool event. I like to come and find new creatives to work with.» Lora MORGENSTERN | Creative Manager, TIME INC. Custom Publishing «CONNECTIONS offers a great way to hear and see the latest industry trends.» Lucy RAMENGIA | Sr. Art Producer, PUBLICIS «Fabulous to connect with so many people, see their work and why not say, enjoy of a good conversation over a piece of candy!» Marcela LOMBARD | Art Producer, BELCORP LATIN AMERICA «At CONNECTIONS NY you can see everything. All the exhibitors are here and have everything ready for you, saving us a huge amount of time. It’s nice to have all the work in front of you!» Marina TERLETSKY | Art Director MACY’S «CONNECTIONS NY is an amazing resource for what we do.» Megan YANCHITIS | Sr. Designer, L’OREAL USA «It’s nice to walk around so much great work and talented people. I found interesting work in illustration and digital photography.» Michelle ARROWHEAD | Art Director, STEVE MADDEN «Great to see so much talent under one roof. CONNECTIONS saved me a lot of time.» Mike HOFFMAN | Art Director, BOSE «I am such a visual guy that I almost didn’t know where to look first! CONNECTIONS is a visual buffet.» Natalie GALLUCA | Photo Editor, ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY «I look forward to CONNECTIONS every year. I get to see new work and rediscover talent that I have forgotten about! I love it.» Nathalie GONZALEZ | Art Producer, VICTORIA’S SECRET «I like the opportunity to meet the people I’m on the phone with everyday. CONNECTIONS is invaluable.» Nicole HYNES | Lead Media Producer, BOSE «CONNECTIONS is great for getting out of your own agency and obtaining a new perspective on the industry.» Sara LEVI | Sr. Art Buyer, JWT «So much good energy. A really effervescent and inspirational event!»

testimonials Sarah ROZEN Photo Director | WOMEN’S HEALTH «CONNECTIONS is great for meeting people.» Sauman CHOY | Sr. Designer, LANCÔME «Inspiring! The lecture was really interesting and I’m so happy to see an increased digital presence this year. A real help!» Sherry SOLDON | Sr. Art Producer, LINKS «Lots of great work! Good to see everybody!» Tara O’CONNELL | Fashion Producer, FUSE Networks «Innovative and welcoming- what more can you ask for? I always see familiar faces and meet new innovators at CONNECTIONS, and this year’s New York show was no exception. One of my highlights was the “Branding & Communications in a Changing Media Landscape” lecture. I thought it was so on par with media and where we are heading. Looking forward to next year!» Tara PURNELL | Content Producer, GILT GROUP «CONNECTIONS is an opportunity to meet a breadth of people who can contribute to our work.» Terri CICERO | Art Director, MACYS.COM «It is my second time here, and the amount of new artists present is quite amazing.» David CHARLES | Partner & Executive Creative Director, KESSELSKRAMER «CONNECTIONS is a dangling carrot of creativity, innovation and talent. From the talks to the booths it will always lead you to push your ideas forward and fueling our pursuit of making the best, most meaningful work as humanly possible.» Allison BICK | Sr. Project Manager, NIKE «CONNECTIONS brought about some good ideas and a chance to learn about many new creatives.» Jill HOLDCROFT | Art Producer, NORDSTROM «Huge fans of CONNECTIONS! It was incredibly applicable to what we do, showcasing the creative talent we were seeking.» Amber DOBSON | St. Art Producer, BARE ESCENTUALS «It was an excellent event! I got to connect with so many great agencies and see an amazing amount of work. Thank you for the invitation and opportunity. I look forward to the next one.» Jon GORDON | Brand Art Director, VIRGIN AMERICA «Everything was excellent and presented in a wonderful fashion, and I’m very happy I made

the trip down to LA for the event. It was amazing opportunity to meet with some of the top talent in the industy all in one place and see the hottest new work. I can’t wait for the next show!» Robert CHISHOLM | Design Director, HEWLETT-PACKARD «To be able to review so much great work in one place is a huge benefit and saves me so much time. Came home with a lot of work to still go through. Very much enjoyed it.» Richard JOHNSON| Art Director, AMAZON.COM «The exhibitors showcased some new creatives that I have never been introduced to. It was so nice to actually be provided with the opportunity to meet face to face.» Diego CHAMORRO | Creative Director, HOT TOPIC «Our team had a wonderful time seeing the art available to us and making the connections that are so critical in our industy. I am excited to see where the new relationships, sparked by LE BOOK, will bring us in the coming year. Looking forward to next year!» Grace TSAI | Creative Operations Manager, QUIKSILVER «Engaging & inspiring. Thanks for putting together such a great event for the creative community.» Lisa MATTHEWS | Manager of Art Buying, TEAM ONE «CONNECTIONS LA had a great mix of creative talent.» Chelsea GOLD| Art Producer, TBWA/MEDIA ARTS LAB «I really love what you guys do. It’s unlike anything else in the industry and I really make an effort to come every year. I can’t tell you how beneficial it is to meet other people in the industy in that type of environment. I’d be a loyal LE BOOK-follower for years if you’ll have me!»

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Ellen Allien has released a clothing line to ensure you look as hot as the music you’re rocking to. In collaboration with designer Markus Stich (who’s previously designed for Dior, Lanvin and Plein Sud), the collection is named after her album ‘Thrills’. Boasting sharp cotton dresses and skirts, camisole tops are delicately detailed with puff sleeves, pinched waists and ruffled collars. Ellen explains of her inspiration, “I travel with my record case and live out of a suitcase. The hotel is my home. I need a wardrobe to reflect that.” No ironing allowed. www.fashion.ellenallien.de Holly Shackleton

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Calling all ‘zine queens, here’s the news to make the hairs stand on the back of your neck. Sweaty palms aside (you don’t want to dog-ear the paper) make your way down to Visionaire Gallery this month to Megazines - a gem of an exhibition featuring rare back issues, out of print titles, and the best of contemporary independent publications from the worlds of art, fashion, literature and design. The awe-inspiring selection is also up for grabs, with a one-off chance to purchase the launch issues of all the featured publications. www.visionaireworld.com Holly Shackleton

When Karl Lagerfeld said “you can’t book without Le Book,” the contacts book sealed its status as a bible for the fashion industry. Not content with resting on their laurels,

the 25-year-old institution – containing everything from photographers’ agents to music PRs – is planning a two-day event called Connections in a bid to bring those listed in Le Book together with their clients. It’s a chance to meet the voice at the end of the phone. Premiering to great success in New York back in June, this month sees London’s turn to network. Get your air kissing on. www.lebook.com/connections2 Lauren Cochrane

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