Fashion ads are the ultimate reflection of a brand. The photographer, models, location choice and styling decisions all come together to tell a very particular story for a season. See which campaigns BAZAAR chose as the top eight of 2011 - from dancing models to actress ingenues and puppies as props, it was a good year for selling clothes. Plus, keep up to date on all fashion and style news on the BAZAAR Report.
By Kerry Pieri
Celine Spring 2011
Celine Spring 2011
Model: Daria Werbowy
Photographer: Juergen Teller
Why we love it: Daria looks major with a skateboard modeling the brand's now-iconic prints.
Balenciaga Spring 2011 Balenciaga Spring 2011 Photographer: Steven Meisel Model: Gisele Stylist: Marie-Amélie Sauvé Why we love it: There's nothing cooler than Gisele in a wig wearing Balenciaga.
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Givenchy Spring 2011
Givenchy Spring 2011
Models: Mariacarla Boscono, Natasha Poly, Daphne Groeneveld and Iris Strubegger
Photographers: Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott
Stylist: Panos Yiapanis
Why we love it: The unexpected and very cool use of albino model Stephen Thompson mirrors the brand's particular way with beauty.
Calvin Klein Spring 2011
Calvin Klein Spring 2011
Photographers: Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott
Model: Lara Stone
Why we love it: A beautiful pared down Lara is the ultimate reflection of Calvin Klein's chic minimalism.
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Alexander Wang Spring 2011
Alexander Wang Spring 2011
Model: Aymeline Valade
Photographer: Craig McDean
Stylist: Karl Temper
Why we love it: It marks Alexander Wang's very first ad campaign.
Yves Saint Laurent Spring 2011
Yves Saint Laurent Spring 2011
