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Karen Mulder Covers Vogue Germany 30 Years Later with a Focus on Model Abuse
1990s supermodel Karen Mulder covers the September 2026 issue of Vogue Germany [IG], 30 years after being iced by the fashion industry over her claims of widespread model abuse. She is styled by Dogukan Nesanir in images by Sean+Seng [IG].
Three decades ago, Karen Mulder made shocking claims of abuse against the fashion industry and its treatment of models. Interviewed for a French talk show, the Dutch super ended up in a psychiatric hospital resulting from her commentary, which never aired on television or to the general public.
Mulder’s return, with the full support of Vogue Germany, coincides with the Epstein case drama in America and a rash of new rape and assault complaints [some repeats] filed in Paris in July.
AOC raises new concerns about the staggering depth of physical assault involved in the alleged events. If these are the men amongst us — in our own industry — what does it say that after 30 years, there is no consensus around truth and justice due — if any?
When W Magazine shared the fashion story ‘Skin Is In: This Season’s Forecast Calls for Leather Weather’, Mother Nature had other summer plans of her own. Wearing leather in high-summer does sound edgy until a woman suits up for the sake of fashion.
Top model Ida Heiner posed on pre-summer sands in the W trend forecast for leather and suede outerwear becoming summer’s edgiest cover-ups.
Charlotte Collet styled the fashion story using Akris, Balenciaga, Bottega Veneta, Celine, Dolce & Gabbana, Ferragamo, Givenchy by Sarah Burton, Gucci, Loewe, McQueen, Miu Miu, Zadig & Voltaire and more in images captured by Zoe Ghertner [IG]. / Hair by Lucas Willson; makeup by Lilly Pollan
Vogue Netherlands [IG] releases four September 2026 covers featuring Dutchies and very tight friends, models Annemary Alderbridge, Caitlin Soetendal and Rosalieke Fuchs.
The trio is styled by Linda Gumus Gerritsen in images by Josh Olins [IG], on location in a Portuguese valley, creating images promoting peace, nature and the models’ love for each other. / Hair by Diego Da Silva; makeup by Sally Branka
Supermodel Adriana Lima is back ‘home’ at Victoria’s Secret and in the pages of Edward Enninful’s EE72 [IG] Magazine Summer 2026 issue. The most emotional with love, former VS Angel is back to appearing regularly in VS campaigns. Her son Cyan, birthed with husband Andre Lemmers, is now four years old. Dena Gianni styles Adriana in sultry looks from Balenciaga, Calvin Klein, Chloe, Khaite and more lensed by Daniel Sachon [IG] for the issue themed around performance, wellness and sports./ Hair by Sami Knight; makeup by Holly Silius
US models Athena Wilson and Londone Myers join China’s Luo Yi and Britain’s Ava Good in ‘Wild and Free, a fall fashion story styled by Miranda Almond.
Erik Madigan Heck is behind the lens for Harper’s Bazaar UK [IG] September 2026 issue./ Hair by Declan Shells; makeup by Andrew Gallimore
The September 2026 issue of Vogue arrives with ‘The Shards’ stars Kaia Gerber and Homer Gere on the cover and main cover story. There is plenty of fashion, styled by Spencer Singer, in the cover story with Gerber and Gere wearing Chanel on the September cover. Rob Haskell pens the narrative ‘Kaia Gerber and Homer Gere Have Heard It All Before’. Steven Meisel [IG] is behind the lens with creative direction by Raul Martinez./ Hair by Guido Palau;makeup by Pat McGrath
A Sultry Aylah Peterson for Wallpaper + Musings on Male Designers
Aylah Peterson is styled by Jason Hughes in a sumptuous fashion story with strong woman looks from top designers. Parisian photographers Antoine and Charlie [IG] capture Peterson for Wallpaper Magazine [IG] September 2026 focus on fall fashion.
Raw, Real Desire to Fly
This is one of those high-impact, sophisticated fashion stories that AOC loves. In the featured shot — Aylah Peterson’s eyes, the tilt of her head and face is both honest and compelling. In the text for this story by Jack Moss, he gives high praise to Blazy for being so attuned to his clients, which are primarily women.
Blazy has said — probably in the notes for the A/W 2026 show with the caterpillar and the butterfly —
‘Chanel is a paradox. Chanel is function, Chanel is fiction. Chanel is sensible, Chanel is seductive. Chanel is day, Chanel is night. It represents the freedom to choose between the caterpillar and the butterfly whenever you want,’ he said. ‘I wish to create a canvas for women to be unapologetically who they are and who they want to be.’
The June 2026 issue of Vogue Hong Kong paid tribute to Tiffany & Co. with new spectacular pieces from its ‘Hidden Garden’ Blue Book high jewelry collection. Invited also to join the festivities were animal actors/ambassadors Romey & Cookie, humanely trained animal actors since 1987 by Benaya Animals [IG].
Schanel Bakkouche styled model Bambi Northwood Blyth in subdued, high jewelry elegance, lensed by Petros Koulouris [IG].
Ladakhi in Silk Roads History Has Core Principles for New Humanism
We’ve pulled out this story focused on ‘The Silk Road’ to honor Avani Rai’s father, renowned photographer Raghu Rai and equally the work of her mother, conservation architect Gurmeet Sangha Rai.
A key plank of AOC’s vision of the original Renaissance Humanism vs New Humanism is its lack of a Eurocentric lens. This global embrace of humanity has motivated me my entire life, with travels and a career around the world more times than I can count.
The Place of Ladakhi in Silk Roads History
The fashion story takes us to Ladakh, which was never an isolated mountain kingdom; it was the vibrant pulse point of the Trans-Himalayan Silk Road from as early as the 2nd century BCE. Its primary town, Leh, acted as a massive commercial hub where the trade routes of Central Asia, South Asia, and Tibet converged.
Trust was the glue that bound these traders in successful commerce and the beginnings of international business communities. These ancient traders have so much to teach us about dealing with the ‘other’.
Coco Beach 2026 Campaign and the Inert Power of the Mycelium Man
Matthieu Blazy’s Chanel is in high gear, manifesting clarity of vision, intention, artistry and modernity expressed in the Coco Beach 2026 Campaign.
Creative director Sheila Single [IG] and photographer Julien Martinez Leclerc [IG] deliver an atypical summer campaign that is driven by graphic composition and precise placement.
Blazy’s women are so on the move — much like Coco Chanel herself or Chanel’s fabulous CEO Leena Nair — that being suspended in stillness, lying motionless on black sand — they are out-of-predicted behavior mode.
AOC’s Mycelium Man outsmarts us with a hard stop. I know; I know. Here she goes again with the mushrooms. Get used to it.
Ashley Graham for ELLE Spain August 2026 and Her New Little Lucci (Wine)
Supermodel Ashley Graham graces the pages of ELLE Spain’s [IG] August 2026 issue, styled by Sylvia Montoliu in Dolce & Gabbana, Givenchy, Maison Alaia, Marina Rinaldi, YSL and more. JUANKR [IG] is behind the lens, capturing the sophisticated fashion story in all its Ashley Graham sensual glory.
A New Challenge: Her Little Lucci
The supermodel mother of three boys was recently toasting her favorite bottle of Lambrusco, calling it her fourth child, her little Lucci.
Pastoral Perfect in Vogue Paris 2018
The minute Graham’s fashion story hit the queue, AOC thought of her scalding story lensed by Lachlan Bailey for Vogue Paris. Graham as Earth Goddess is in the top 10 ever fashion stories on Anne of Carversville.
Vogue Scandinavia [IG] June 2026 took an unusually elegant approach in its summer issue, creating a fashion story ‘Cancer Astrology Forecast’ lensed by Branislav Simoncik [IG]. The shoot featured models Anamaria Cioboata, Ateta Jok, and Renata Scheffer styled by Anya Ziourova with fashion and jewelry from Alexis Bittar, Deepa Gurnani, Elie Saab, Maison Valentino, Max Mara, Pierre Hardy, Shop Julietta and more./ Hair by Mirka Mysicka; makeup by LLoyd Simmonds
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Halle Berry raises major eyebrows for her beautiful sensuality lensed by Ruven Afanador and styled by Deborah Waknin for the March 2011 issue of Ebony Magazine. The actress talks about her custody battle with Gabriel Aubry over daughter Nahla, which is mired down in very series arguments over Nahla’s racial identity.
Halle Berry says in her Ebony interview that Hahla is black because of the one-drop rule. I daresay we’re all black under that rule. Marcia Dawkins writes for Huff Po Halle Berry and Nahla: Not So Mixed, Not So Happy.
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Coco Beach 2026 Campaign and the Inert Power of the Mycelium Man
Matthieu Blazy’s Chanel is in high gear, manifesting clarity of vision, intention, artistry and modernity expressed in the Coco Beach 2026 Campaign.
Creative director Sheila Single [IG] and photographer Julien Martinez Leclerc [IG] deliver an atypical summer campaign that is driven by graphic composition and precise placement.
Blazy’s women are so on the move — much like Coco Chanel herself or Chanel’s fabulous CEO Leena Nair — that being suspended in stillness, lying motionless on black sand — they are out-of-predicted behavior mode.
AOC’s Mycelium Man outsmarts us with a hard stop. I know; I know. Here she goes again with the mushrooms. Get used to it.
Maria Grazia Chiuri's ‘Return to Form’ Fendi Explained in Vogue Australia July 2026
Vogue Australia [IG] July 2026 digital issue delivers one of the first fashion stories focused on Maria Grazia Chiuri’s debut collection since her return to Fendi as creative director.
In luxury fashion, the Italian concept of purity of form [purezza delle forme] refers to a design philosophy focused on impeccable tailoring, architectural lines, and the removal of unnecessary ornamentation to let the silhouette and material speak for themselves.
Considering ‘purity of form’ enters the fashion dialogue at the same time AOC is deeply immersed in a study of Italian futurism. Setting aside the ideological planks of Italian Futurism — including its deep disdain for women — it seems that these two concepts are connected functionally.
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Ladakhi in Silk Roads History Has Core Principles for New Humanism
We’ve pulled out this story focused on ‘The Silk Road’ to honor Avani Rai’s father, renowned photographer Raghu Rai and equally the work of her mother, conservation architect Gurmeet Sangha Rai.
A key plank of AOC’s vision of the original Renaissance Humanism vs New Humanism is its lack of a Eurocentric lens. This global embrace of humanity has motivated me my entire life, with travels and a career around the world more times than I can count.
The Place of Ladakhi in Silk Roads History
The fashion story takes us to Ladakh, which was never an isolated mountain kingdom; it was the vibrant pulse point of the Trans-Himalayan Silk Road from as early as the 2nd century BCE. Its primary town, Leh, acted as a massive commercial hub where the trade routes of Central Asia, South Asia, and Tibet converged.
Trust was the glue that bound these traders in successful commerce and the beginnings of international business communities. These ancient traders have so much to teach us about dealing with the ‘other’.
Co-Creation at Golden Goose Is On the Move | So Is 'Less I, More Us'
Golden Goose differentiates itself in the global marketing universe, leading with action and real product, not only words. As a brand, it has always respected and tapped into a universal creative impulse of humans wanting to make things. ‘Golden Happens’ is a deeply personal message, within this reality and context.
Among creatives, there are varying degrees of an understanding that customers, clients and VICs increasingly act as the ultimate authentic intermediaries who reject the ‘empty words’ of corporate disruption, based on old models of the luxury brands business.
Today’s VICs are often traveling alongside us in their own minds. They want to experience synchronicity first hand, and not by reading fashion magazines or attending designer fashion shows.
The traditional concept of star designers and their — but usually HIS — muses is giving way to a much more creative and often democratic process that is horizontal and not vertical.
In the world of haute couture, VICs desire to know the makers, not only the designers. In the words of Maria Grazia Chiuri:
“Less I, More Us”
Anne Shreds & Trashes Lauren Sherman Gross Attack on Pharrell Williams
When an editor bills themselves as the definitive fashion voice of a generation, the industry expects rigorous, fact-based journalism. Instead, Lauren Sherman over at Puck News has developed a predictable, cynical but also clever habit of throwing stink bombs on Pharrell Williams, creative director of Louis Vuitton Men.
Her June 2026 "Line Sheet" briefing, titled Pharrell Inc., is a prime example. In it, Sherman attempts to paint Pharrell as a slick operator taking LVMH for a ride. In her columns, Sherman treats Pharrell’s creative output as a distraction and a sideline hustle that comes at the expense of Louis Vuitton.
It is a lazy, superficial take on Pharrell Williams that collapses under the slightest scrutiny. A closer look at the actual corporate timelines, contract structures, and cultural contexts that swirl around Pharrell’s everyday life reveals that Sherman isn't just missing the point—she is entirely failing to do the homework. Sherman deserves every stink bomb we throw right back at her — except ours contain platinum level facts and analysis. She should try using some.
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Karen Mulder Covers Vogue Germany 30 Years Later with a Focus on Model Abuse
1990s supermodel Karen Mulder covers the September 2026 issue of Vogue Germany [IG], 30 years after being iced by the fashion industry over her claims of widespread model abuse. She is styled by Dogukan Nesanir in images by Sean+Seng [IG].
Three decades ago, Karen Mulder made shocking claims of abuse against the fashion industry and its treatment of models. Interviewed for a French talk show, the Dutch super ended up in a psychiatric hospital resulting from her commentary, which never aired on television or to the general public.
Mulder’s return, with the full support of Vogue Germany, coincides with the Epstein case drama in America and a rash of new rape and assault complaints [some repeats] filed in Paris in July.
AOC raises new concerns about the staggering depth of physical assault involved in the alleged events. If these are the men amongst us — in our own industry — what does it say that after 30 years, there is no consensus around truth and justice due — if any?
A Sultry Aylah Peterson for Wallpaper + Musings on Male Designers
Aylah Peterson is styled by Jason Hughes in a sumptuous fashion story with strong woman looks from top designers. Parisian photographers Antoine and Charlie [IG] capture Peterson for Wallpaper Magazine [IG] September 2026 focus on fall fashion.
Raw, Real Desire to Fly
This is one of those high-impact, sophisticated fashion stories that AOC loves. In the featured shot — Aylah Peterson’s eyes, the tilt of her head and face is both honest and compelling. In the text for this story by Jack Moss, he gives high praise to Blazy for being so attuned to his clients, which are primarily women.
Blazy has said — probably in the notes for the A/W 2026 show with the caterpillar and the butterfly —
‘Chanel is a paradox. Chanel is function, Chanel is fiction. Chanel is sensible, Chanel is seductive. Chanel is day, Chanel is night. It represents the freedom to choose between the caterpillar and the butterfly whenever you want,’ he said. ‘I wish to create a canvas for women to be unapologetically who they are and who they want to be.’
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The June 2026 issue of Vogue Hong Kong paid tribute to Tiffany & Co. with new spectacular pieces from its ‘Hidden Garden’ Blue Book high jewelry collection. Invited also to join the festivities were animal actors/ambassadors Romey & Cookie, humanely trained animal actors since 1987 by Benaya Animals [IG].
Schanel Bakkouche styled model Bambi Northwood Blyth in subdued, high jewelry elegance, lensed by Petros Koulouris [IG].
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For Alo 2026 The Future of Luxury Is Wellness, but China Has Headaches with Alo
After further sleuthing, we learned that Alo has been in the market for capital with a $10 B valuation since 2023, which sounds way high. The concept is impressive and very sound before the arrival of Petruzzo, who will be a big help in raising capital and instituting sound financial management systems and international marketing rules.
As much as AOC LOVES this concept, there are flags on the field in China.
Jing Daily reports that Alo will probably face challenges in the China market, as it prepares to open stores in Shanghai and Beijing. JD writes that “years of rampant counterfeiting” have already shaped how Chinese customers view the brand. Those perceptions will impact what customers are willing to pay for product.
There are tariff-related risks, as well. With most of its manufacturing done in China, major risks introduced by President Trump’s deeply personal and punishing approach to tariffs adds extra volatility to Alo’s expansion plans.
The French have an approach to wellbeing that often seems at odds with America’s. An example is this December 2025 French Vogue [IG] fashion story that focuses not on supplements or gentle exercise.
Rather, the French are always game to add lingerie and jewelry to a wellness feature. Model Rosalieke Fuchs is lensed by Maxime La [IG].
Nécessaire defines itself as a chic, gender-neutral skincare brand focused on body and hair — and now scent. The B-Corp brand was founded by Randi Christiansen [ex-Estée Lauder] and Nick Axelrod [Into The Gloss co-founder].
Nécessaire elevates everyday personal care with clean, effective ingredients like niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, and peptides. Considered a ‘cult brand’ since 2018, we’ve taken screenshots from the Nécessaire IG to give us a better intelligence on this entry into the marketplace. Nécessaire is sold at Sephora today.
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