• Text by The Editors of V

Fashion’s favorite new material girl, Sky Ferreira, is causing a commotion on campaigns and front rows—but she’s also on the borderline of finishing her debut album. “It will be different than people expect,” she says. Of course, nobody knows how to subvert expectation like Madonna. Here, Sky takes a moment with Mario Testino to pay tribute to music’s ultimate icon.

Bodysuit Dolce & Gabbana. Cap David Samuel Menkes. Shoes Christian Louboutin. Tights Wolford.
Jacket Ralph Lauren Collection. Bodysuit The Blonds. Black rubber bangles (her left) Lynn Ban. Cross necklace (worn as bracelet, her left) Robert Lee Morris. Beaded bracelet on black cord Shamballa Jewels. Studded cuff (her right) Gregg Wolf. Headband Ellen Christine Millinery. Ring Ferreira’s own. Boots Christian Louboutin.
Earring Lynn Ban

“I’m not 15 years old anymore. People wanted me to be something I wasn’t and it didn’t work.”

—Sky Ferreira for V75 Spring 2012 Issue
Dress with black belt Dior. Rosary necklaces and crystal bracelets Lynn Ban. Large crucifix necklace Gregg Wolf. Multicross necklace Robert Lee Morris. Gloves Carolina Amato. Head scarf and belt stylist’s own. On eyes, NARS Cosmetics Cream Eyeshadow in paper tiger.
On left: Headband Ellen Christine Millinery. Earring Lynn Ban. On lips, M.A.C Cosmetics Lip Pencil in brick. On right: Sweater Stefanel. Shorts Proenza Schouler. Suspenders David Samuel Menkes. Rosary necklaces and black rubber bangles Lynn Ban. Cross necklace (worn as bracelet, her left) Robert Lee Morris. Large crucifix necklace, bracelet (her right), ring (her right) Gregg Wolf. Ring (her left) Ferreira’s own. Head scarf stylist’s own.
Top vintage Stephen Sprouse. Leather briefs David Samuel Menkes. Gloves LaCrasia. Rosary necklace (worn as bracelet) Lynn Ban. Head scarf stylist’s own.

“Madonna inspires me to be strong, fearless, and smart. She’s more than just sexy, or someone with good songs, she’s the type of woman I want to be. I want to inspire people the way she has.”

—Sky Ferreira for V75 Spring 2012 Issue
Headband stylist’s own. On eyes, Dior Diorshow Blackout Mascara in kohl black.
Jacket stylist’s own. On skin, Chanel Vitalumière Aqua Skin Perfecting Makeup.

“Sex is one of God’s gifts, just use it right.”

—Sky Ferreira for V75 Spring 2012 Issue
On lips, Tom Ford. Lip color in scarlet rouge.

This story appears in the pages of V75 Spring 2012 Issue

Photography Mario Testino

Fashion Editor Andrew Richardson

Makeup Charlotte Tilbury (Art Partner)

Hair Oribe for Oribe Salon, Miami Beach

Manicure Deborah Lippmann for Deborah Lippmann

Set Design Rafael Olarra

Digital Capture Christian Higstedt (R&D)

Photo Assistants Benjamin Tietge and Jai Odell

Stylist Assistants Connie Berg and Georgia Cruz

Makeup Assistant Ninni Nummela

Hair Assistants Judy Erickson, Kevin Apple, Duber Osorio

Colorist Anthony Palermo for Anthony Leonard Salon

Manicurist Assistant Lena Naomi

Production Jemima Hobson and Michelle Lu

Video Looks Films

Location Jack Studios, NYC

Retouching R&D

Special thanks Ron Fillman

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