Cover Girl: Scarlett Johansson Goes Old Hollywood for VOGUE!

It’s official, American VOGUE has dubbed May 2012 as the month of SCARLETT JOHANSSON!

As Marvel’s “The Avengers”, based off the comic book series, hits theaters next month — and Scarlett reprises her role as the fierce Black Widow, we reap the benefits by getting to see her wear some stunning designs in this retro Hollywood editorial photographed by Mario Testino.

Scarlett posed alongside her costar Mark Ruffalo for the photo shoot; “Scarlett played it really well, with a wink in her eye.” Ruffalo told VOGUE about her Avengers character.

For the cover, Scarlett was transformed into a 1930’s Hollywood siren as Bill Doig styled the 27-year-old in a ruched mauve gown and pearl drop earrings. With a classic pin curl ‘do, courtesy of Oribe for Oribe Hair Care, she was given a refreshed look accompanied by rich glossy lips with help from make-up artist James Kaliardos.

In the issue, Scarlett opens up about coming into her own, ending her marriage to Ryan Reynolds and those personal, intimate photos of herself that someone hacked and released online last year. “I don’t want to be a victim and say, ‘Oh, well’ and just hide my head in shame. Somebody stole something from me… It’s sick. I don’t want people like that to slide.”

Scarlett looks chic and sassy in this photo where she and Mark Ruffalo — clad in a handsome tuxedo — channel classic Hollywood glamour. Scarlett is giving lots of drama in a blushing silk gown by Vionnet with a black belt featuring a gorgeous embellished motif. This dress was originally seen in white with appliqués as it was presented in the Spring 2012 collection (see bottom of the post).

She’s also wearing a Delfina Delettrez necklace and earrings with Gaspar gloves, and carrying an embellished Judith Leiber clutch in one hand while toting a magnificent wild cat in her other.

With her lips glossed in a Dolce & Gabbana deep red shade, Scarlett strikes a pose in a stunning nude version of this Pre-Fall 2012 silk-charmeuse dress by Prabal Gurung (see bottom of the post).

Perhaps the most eye-catching detail is that high heel on her head.

Scarlett’s quirky hat is by designer Stephen Jones.

This sexy film noir shoot wouldn’t be complete if the face of Dolce & Gabbana didn’t wearing a ruched satin mermaid gown from the Italian fashion house.

Scarlett and her feline friend lounge in style in this black and white shot.

I’m totally loving the artistic direction of this photo! As Mark plays a melody on the grand piano, Scarlett kicks up her heels in a glorious pale pink silk dress by Nina Ricci. “I’m a singing, dancing, jazz-hands kid.” Scarlett told VOGUE.

Her somewhat-jazz hands in this shot beautifully showed off her Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. diamond earrings, Sonia Rykiel glass pearl brooches and Delfina Delettrez layered bracelets.

Scarlett’s pale platform sandals are by Christian Louboutin.

In one of my favorite shots from the shoot, Scarlett relaxes on a comfy char in a embellished look from the Fall 2012 collection by Prada. The crystal and beaded embellished on the black sleeveless top and bright orange skirt add such a beautiful dimension to the photo. I especially love the coral pout Scarlett is wearing to compliment the skirt.

Her retro curls are something I’d like to see her continue on the red carpet one day.

The May 2012 issue of VOGUE is on newsstands now!
For more on the issue, visit www.Vogue.com.