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Taylor Hill Is Messika’s Face of ‘So Move’ Collection | Bella Hadid Named Chopard Global Ambassador | Chiara Scelsi Wears Cartier Splendor in ELLE Germany | Actor Lily Collins in Cartier for Bazaar Thailand
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Gigi Hadid for Rabanne Million Gold for Her | Miu Miu CEO Benedetta Petruzzo Moves to Dior As Managing Director | Chopard Taps Bella Hadid As Global Ambassador
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Supermodel Gigi Hadid delivers sultry, sensual poetry in her new role as global ambassador for Rabanne’s [IG] new fragrance ‘Million Gold for Her’.
These fabulous images of Gigi are styled by Marie-Amélie Sauvé and sourced from WWD. Yulia Gorbachenko’s [IG] interpretation and visual expression of Hadid cultivate her sultry depth, arming her with an aura absent in Gigi’s typical all-American, bombshell images.
Given the stellar performance of Miu Miu in a post-COVID luxury landscape, it has to be a crushing blow to lose Miu Miu CEO Benedetta Petruzzo.
Delphine Arnault, chairman and CEO of Christian Dior Couture has confirmed Petruzzo’s arrival on Oct. 15.
"I am convinced that Benedetta's talent and leadership will be major assets in the continued development of Dior's activities and its international influence," Arnault said. "Her expertise in the luxury market will persist in enhancing the desirability and success of Dior. Together, with the excellence of the teams in place, we will carry on building the future and strengthening our organization."
Supermodel, Orabella and Kin Euphorics entrepreneur, social justice activist Bella Hadid [IG] has been named Global Ambassador of luxury Swiss jewelry house Chopard[IG].
A new Chopard campaign featuring Bella Hadid has launched with images by Alasdair McLellan [IG].
The campaign focus is Chopard’s Haute Joaillerie collections, including Happy Hearts, Happy Sport, Happy Diamonds, Ice Cube, and Alpine Eagle.
Vogue Business reached out to Laurent François, managing partner of the creative agency 180 Global in Paris, about the synergy between Bella and Chopard.
“Bella Hadid has built a brand founded on authenticity that resonates across large — and sometimes opposing — demographics,” Françoise explains.
AOC thought about Bella this week in a comparison with her and Taylor Swift.
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Women’s News and Interviews
Lady Gaga Is Here and Talking in Vogue October | Anya Taylor-Joy Takes Lead in ‘How to Kill Your Family’ Blackpink’s Lisa ‘Unleashed’ in ELLE US September 2024
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The new ‘Joker’ debuted in Venice last week to mixed reviews. Some criticism is that the film is dull — first and foremost — because Gaga is sidelined and underused. Reviewing probably eight commentaries, no critic suggests that Gaga herself isn’t magnificent in ‘Joker: Folie à Deux’, opening in US theaters the first week in October.
With all the fan-related resources Gaga brings to her role as the psychologist turned turned villain in ‘Joker: Folie à Deux’, it seems totally plausible that Gaga’s unusually-fine mind and empathetic persona — combined with years of deep connection to those who view life through the lens of Gaga’s own — have armed her with the capacity to make the most of Harley Quinn’s crossing over to the ‘other side’.
Jonathan Van Meter interviews Gaga, sharing his initial impressions of the star in 2010:
The first time I laid eyes on her in December 2010, she was barefoot, covered in fake blood, mascara running down her face, wearing a robe made of voluminous red feathers—like a cross between Alice Cooper and Big Bird, I wrote. She was dressed like a lunatic and—you guessed it—behaving like one. On another occasion—in another astounding frock, hair in a Bride-of-Frankenstein updo—she had on shoes that made her feet look like they were screwed on backward and brought her up to nearly my height . . .
Photographer Pamela Hanson [IG] has the honor of photographing actor Anya Taylor-Joy and Bartok the Magnificent, her long-haired chihuahua puppy for the September 2024 ELLE Australia [IG] cover story.
The Dior fashion and beauty ambassador is styled by ELLE fashion director Naomi Smith with hair by Gregory Russell and makeup by Georgie Eisdell.
Grace O’Neill takes charge of the interview.
Today the actor, known for roles in ‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Story’, ‘The Menu’ and ‘Last Night in Soho’ will take the lead role in ‘How to Kill Your Family’.
Playing revenge-seeking Grace Bernard in an adaptation of Bella Mackie’s novel brings Anja Taylor-Joy back into the Netflix fold.
Blackpink’s Lisa covers the September 2024 issue of ELLE US with a fashion story and interview by Stephan Lee for ‘Blackpink’s Lisa Is Ready to be Unleashed’.
Nicola Formichetti styles Lisa for images by lensed by Gregory Harris [IG].
Louis Vuitton and Global Citizen Festival
Lisa’s megawatt life turned up the volume further with her recently-announced status as a Louis Vuitton ambassador. More July 2024 breaking news for the Blackpink member was the announcement that she would be co-headlining the 2024 Global Citizen Festival at New York’s Central Park Great Lawn on Saturday, September 28.
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The historical journey of makeup is a fascinating tale of human ingenuity and adaptability. Early humans discovered the potential of naturally occurring substances like ochre clays and charcoal to create pigments that could be applied to the skin. These rudimentary forms of makeup were likely used for both practical purposes—such as camouflage during hunting—and expressive ones.
Understanding the roots of makeup helps us appreciate its enduring presence in human society. It reveals how our ancestors viewed beauty, identity, and even power through the lens of their environmental resources and cultural contexts.
