Wednesday 5 November 2014

Eva Green looks red hot in striking new Campari calendar images

From Bond girl to international pin-up: Eva Green looks red hot in striking new Campari calendar images 

She's one of the most classically beautiful women in Hollywood.
And Eva Green oozes old school glamour in the stunning new shots for the 2015 Campari calendar, which sees the French-born actress don a selection of standout red gowns as she poses for series of dream-like images.
This year's 16th edition, called Mythology Mixology, celebrates the little-known stories linked to twelve of the drinks company's best-loved cocktails.
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Perfect pin-up: Eva Green has been chosen to front the 2015 Campari calender, following in the footsteps of Penelope Cruz and Uma Thurman
Perfect pin-up: Eva Green has been chosen to front the 2015 Campari calender, following in the footsteps of Penelope Cruz and Uma Thurman
The calendar was shot by acclaimed and exhibited fine art photographer Julia Fullerton-Batten, the first ever woman to get behind the lens on the Campari Calendar.Eva follows in the footsteps of screen beauties Penelope Cruz and Uma Thurman, who have both posed for the company in the past.
Eva commented: 'For me, this project was about much more than simply producing a Calendar.
Glamorous: Bob Kunze-Concewitz, CEO of Gruppo Campari, praised Eva for being the 'perfect balance between classic beauty but with a very modern and contemporary attitude'
Glamorous: Bob Kunze-Concewitz, CEO of Gruppo Campari, praised Eva for being the 'perfect balance between classic beauty but with a very modern and contemporary attitude'
Belle of the ball: The wardrobe for the calendar shoot came courtesy of designers including Vivienne Westwood, Versace, Alaia and Christian Louboutin
Belle of the ball: The wardrobe for the calendar shoot came courtesy of designers including Vivienne Westwood, Versace, Alaia and Christian Louboutin
Blind tasting: The 34-year-old actress poses with the Campari bottle and classic cocktails in the shots
Blind tasting: The 34-year-old actress poses with the Campari bottle and classic cocktails in the shots
Former Bond girl: Eva found fame for her role in Casino Royale and has since starred in Sin City: A Dame To Kill For and 300: Rise of an Empire
Star of the show: Eva was chosen because she embodies the 'iconic, classic and stylish nature of Campari'
Former Bond girl: Eva found fame for her role in Casino Royale and has since starred in Sin City: A Dame To Kill For and 300: Rise of an Empire
Former Bond girl: Eva found fame for her role in Casino Royale and has since starred in Sin City: A Dame To Kill For and 300: Rise of an Empire
Telling a story: The shots all reference iconic Campari cocktails, including the Americano in 1933, which is said to have been named after Primo Carnera, the first Italian to win the heavyweight boxing title in New York
Telling a story: The shots all reference iconic Campari cocktails, including the Americano in 1933, which is said to have been named after Primo Carnera, the first Italian to win the heavyweight boxing title in New York
'It was about telling a series of stories in an imaginative, creative and beautiful way – and that’s exactly what we’ve achieved.
'This year, those stories are closer to the heart of Campari than ever before and I personally feel very honoured to have been part of that.
'The 2015 Calendar is a real testament to Campari as a brand and seeing all of the stories together in one collection just proves that no matter how old these recipes may get, there will always be a firm place for Campari within our contemporary world.'
Out of this world: Fine art photographer Julia Fullerton-Batten came up with unusual concepts for each shot
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Out of this world: Fine art photographer Julia Fullerton-Batten came up with unusual concepts for each shot

Getting the drinks in: The 16th annual calendar's theme is Mythology Mixology
Artistic vision: Julia is the first woman to step behind the camera and shoot for  Campari
Getting the drinks in: The 16th annual calendar's theme is Mythology Mixology
Getting the drinks in: The 16th annual calendar's theme is Mythology Mixology
Getting the drinks in: The 16th annual calendar's theme is Mythology Mixology
Fruity twist: Eva climbed on top of a horse to represent the classic Campari Orange cocktail 
Bowled over: Eva stunned in a selection of red hot outfits, making each picture totally unique
Bowled over: Eva stunned in a selection of red hot outfits, making each picture totally unique
Eva was styled in a selection of top designer gowns by the likes of Vivienne Westwood, Versace, Alaia and Christian Louboutin.
The Campari Calendar, of which only 9,999 copies are printed, will be internationally distributed to friends of Campari around the world.
'What I loved most about this year’s theme was the flexibility it gave me as a photographer,' Julia commented.
Big unveiling: Eva attended the calendar's hotly anticipated launch in London on Wednesday morning 
Big unveiling: Eva attended the calendar's hotly anticipated launch in London on Wednesday morning 
Photocall: The Sin City beauty was joined by Campari boss Bob Kunze-Concewitz and photographer Julia Fullerton-Batten on the red carpet
Photocall: The Sin City beauty was joined by Campari boss Bob Kunze-Concewitz and photographer Julia Fullerton-Batten on the red carpet
Beauty shot: Eva set off her pale complexion and raven locks with a slick of ruby red lipstick
Beauty shot: Eva set off her pale complexion and raven locks with a slick of ruby red lipstick
'My own work is all about telling stories so shooting the Calendar felt very close to my heart.'
Meanwhile, Eva joked she was like an 'old lady' today during the unveiling of the calendar in London on Wednesday.
The actress has lived in London for several years but doesn't have many recommendations on cool clubs and bars because she doesn't actually go out drinking very much.
She said: 'I'm quite boring actually, I love London because of the parks, I love walking and nice restaurants - St John's is my favourite restaurant ever.
'I'm not a party girl, I'm like an old lady so if I have an aperitif I have it at home.'
Despite her screen work, the French beauty insists she has no desire to ever move to Hollywood - joking that she wouldn't be able to cope as she can't drive a car.
She said: 'I've been living here for eight or nine years now. I think I'd die in Hollywood, I cant drive...'
Cheers to you: Eva toasted her calendar success with a classic cocktail
Cheers to you: Eva toasted her calendar success with a classic cocktail
Finishing touches: Eva was styled with her hair in a retro updo and a deep red lip
Finishing touches: Eva was styled with her hair in a retro updo and a deep red lip
Classic look: The imagery will be available to view across the Campari social media feeds, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest
Classic look: The imagery will be available to view across the Campari social media feeds, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest


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