Mia Wasikowska Is Whimsically Wonderful In Miu Miu's Spring/Summer Campaign
Mia Wasikowska for Miu Miu.
Photo: Courtesy of Miu Miu
Miu Miu has a new face, y'all, and it's none other than beyootiful Aussie actress Mia Wasikowska! The 23-year-old The Kids Are All Right star is a perfect fit for the brand with her whimsical sartorial sense (lace is her best friend) and model-worthy visage (those cheekbones!). We couldn't have dreamed up a better collaboration, as Miu Miu could have outfitted the entire Alice in Wonderland movie Mia starred in. HELLO, can you imagine Alice in glitter pumps?! GAG. Fittingly, the new spring/summer 2012 ads shot by David Sims are an explosion of all things girly. Mia sits all ladylike and demure on a chair bursting with the collection's signature delicate print. Her sultry updo is adorned with crimson roses to top off her flawless porcelain skin, dramatic cat-eye liner, and vibrant red lips.
Mia Wasikowska for Miu Miu.
Photo: Courtesy of Miu Miu
The next ad finds Mia in full Kate Middleton steez, modeling a coat swirling with florals and accented by a black velvet bow. Seriously, all she's missing is a pearl necklace, fine china, and a gentleman in a three-piece suit with a British accent. And guys, you know the real reason why Miu Miu got all English tea party on us, right?
Remember all the dramz with Miu Miu's last campaign with Hailee Steinfeld? The beautiful clothes were overshadowed by an onslaught of criticism. The cherubic-faced actress was a mere 14 years old at the time, which critics felt was too young to star in a high-fashion ad for an adult clothing line. Advertising Standards Authority even banned the ad where Hailee sat dejectedly by a train track and wiped a single tear from her eye, claiming it was suggestive of youth suicide. YIKES. Obvsi, the quirky, romantic campaign featuring Mia signals a step in a more light-hearted direction for the brand. Will the next campaign feature talking animals and ball gowns à la Alice in Wonderland? We can only hope!
