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The Growing Global Good Guy Brand Ralph Lauren Soars in Asia
Ralph Lauren Corp revenues for quarter ending Sept. 26, 2026 rose 9% to $2.2 billion, beating Wall Street estimates. Net income rose a staggering 43 percent to $296.6 million, or $4.87 a diluted share. Adjusted EPS hit $4.64, coming in 38 cents ahead of the $4.26 analysts forecast, according to WWD.
The Ralph Lauren performance in Asia is stunning. Checking for China only, Ralph Lauren’s quarter ended with a 35% increase, writes ‘Morning Star’.
AOC believes that in Asia, Ralph Lauren now paces itself in revenue comparable to — perhaps more than — the revenue of LVMH brand Christian Dior.
Rather than just reporting cold numbers, Anne of Carversville is turning a new and fresh lens on brands of similar revenues and scale globally. The success of Ralph Lauren in Asia is a growing threat to Dior in Asia. In fact, AOC sees Dior as caught in a three-way pincer with Chanel bearing down on Dior from the top and Ralph Lauren putting competitive pressure on Dior from the bottom up.
Brazilian model Jennifer Matias is styled by Andrea Ottaviani in ‘Second Nature’, a fashion story featuring Alaïa, Balenciaga, Bottega Veneta, Chanel, Chloé, Dior, Loewe, Louis Vuitton, Maison Margiela, Prada, Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello, Simone Rocha, Tom Ford and more.
Aliocha Wallon [IG] photographs Matias for CR Fashion Book [IG] #29 Fall/Winter 2026, The Punk Issue, with creative direction by Emmanuelle Levesque./ Hair by Hiro Furukawa; makeup by Kamila Vay
Superwoman, supermodel Sora Choi covers the October 2026 issue of Vogue Korea [IG], styled by Eunyoung Sohn in two Prada covers.
Choi is lensed by Mok Jung Wook [IG] before the birth of her daughter on October 11, 2026.
Sora Choi and Kove Lee’s Baby Daughter
Sora Choi has been married for seven years to photographer Kove Lee and this is their first child. Choi first confirmed their pregnancy in late May 2026, when the supermodel debuted her baby bump on the runway at the Chanel Métiers d’art 2026 show in Seoul.
Models Jacqui Hooper, Gabriel Noah, Kristian Krieg, Sarah Isaksen & Max Stenzel are styled by Brian Molloy in no-frills austerity for the November 2026 issue of Harper’s Bazaar Italia [IG].
Photographer Alasdair McLellan [IG] captures sobriety looks from Celine, Fendi, Giorgio Armani, Issey Miyake, Loro Piana, Prada, Tom Ford and more. Hooper wears a Burberry trench on the cover. Fashion direction by Sissy Vian with art direction by Mathias Augustyniak & Michaël Amzalag. / Hair by Tom Wright; makeup by Dick Page
Loli Bahai covers the Special beauty issue of M, Le magazine du Monde [IG], out this weekend. M focuses on her “look that is both raw and classic, a delicate but androgynous face, an appearance as tender as butte.”
The Lyon born and raised daughter of a Spanish father and an Algerian mother, these days Bahai is a companion to singer Rosalía. Her M Magazine beauty story is styled by Alice Goddard and lensed by Tyler Mitchell [IG], with creative direction by Jean-Baptiste Talbourdet-Napoleone./ Hair by Claire Grech; makeup by Yadim
When the sexy pendulum swings back to bold, confident women, photographer Steven Klein [IG] is in his element. Klein has always employed a much more sophisticated eye for capturing raw carnality and female power.
In these images, Paul Sinclaire styles Amelia Grey wearing Givenchy on the cover, while striking fiery, femme fatale poses for Vogue France [IG] November 2026.
Gigi Hadid is experiencing her own renaissance, even though Hadid has lived at the top of the high-fashion industry for a decade. In her new fashion editorial ‘Queen of Couture’, envisioned by fashion director Willow Lindley for WSJ Magazine [IG], the IMG star steps into the world of Old Masters, recreated by the photographer of the moment — Szilveszter Mako [IG].
Gabriella Karefa-Johnson styles the fashion story, choosing Jean Paul Gaultier for the digital cover. Other couture houses featured are Balenciaga, Chanel, Dior, Georges Hobeika, Gucci, Schiaparelli and more. Edith di Monda creates the set — or “my boxes”, as Mako calls them./ Hair by Pablo Kuemin; makeup by Cecile Paravina
Rising model Isa Nilwik covered D Repubblica [IG] October 10, 2026 The Accessory Issue, styled in Emporio Armani by Katie Burnett. Photographers Inez and Vinoodh [IG] were on location in the Hamptons, capturing Nilwik wearing Chloe, Dior, Fendi, Hermes, Givenchy, Jacquemus, Jean Paul Gaultier by Duran Lantink, Prada, YSL and more. / Hair by Mustafa Yanaz; Fulvia Farolfi
Chinese model Xia Yuancen is styled by Florian Sudres in ‘Stage of Shadows’, a visual fashion meditation on structure and the body. Photographer Vadym Yatsun [IG] captures the modern mystery luxury for the October 2026 issue of Vogue Portugal [IG]./ Hair by Tiziana Di Marcelli; makeup by Nency
Last Week at Sotheby’s Paris, The Night Belonged to Claude Monet
The spirit of Claude Monet was far more important to Christian Dior than it is to Jonathan Anderson. A week ago in Paris, a little-known, never exhibited Monet painting called ‘Iris’ became the most expensive artwork ever sold at auction in France.
The nearly six-foot wide canvas the largest of the iris paintings to remain in private hands, which number about 20.
If only there was a way for Christian Dior Couture to ride that wave, the tie-in would have been terrific.
Rising model Isa Nilwik covered D Repubblica [IG] October 10, 2026 The Accessory Issue, styled in Emporio Armani by Katie Burnett. Photographers Inez and Vinoodh [IG] were on location in the Hamptons, capturing Nilwik wearing Chloe, Dior, Fendi, Hermes, Givenchy, Jacquemus, Jean Paul Gaultier by Duran Lantink, Prada, YSL and more. / Hair by Mustafa Yanaz; Fulvia Farolfi
Zara Studio Collection A/W 2026 Campaign Stresses Individuality in Styling Oneself
Models Elodie Guipaud, Frauke Nijs and Imane Benkaddoue pose in the Zara Studio Collection [IG] A/W 2026 Campaign, which dropped on Thursday, October 22. Karl Templer styled the shoot with long-time creative partners, photographer Steven Meisel [IG] and creative director Fabien Baron.
The Inditex strategy of positioning Zara to step up as a rich fashion resource for luxury lovers who simply must scale back spending is designed to help them feel nourished.
In recent years Zara CEO Marta Ortega Pérez has beautifully and successfully evolved Zara’s mission to offer a more democratic vision of designer-level interpretations of runway-looking clothes. Their proficiency is paying off in truly impressive ways.
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Carmen Kass is a technicolor goddess, styled by Txema Yeste in ‘Tuesday in Paris’ for the May issue of Interview Germany. Klaus Stockhausen chooses femme fatale ensembles for strong dramatic effects, enhanced brilliantly with multi-hued production techniques.
Ming Xi Wears Bold Style Lensed by Claus Wickrath for Numero China November 2011
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The Growing Global Good Guy Brand Ralph Lauren Soars in Asia
Ralph Lauren Corp revenues for quarter ending Sept. 26, 2026 rose 9% to $2.2 billion, beating Wall Street estimates. Net income rose a staggering 43 percent to $296.6 million, or $4.87 a diluted share. Adjusted EPS hit $4.64, coming in 38 cents ahead of the $4.26 analysts forecast, according to WWD.
The Ralph Lauren performance in Asia is stunning. Checking for China only, Ralph Lauren’s quarter ended with a 35% increase, writes ‘Morning Star’.
AOC believes that in Asia, Ralph Lauren now paces itself in revenue comparable to — perhaps more than — the revenue of LVMH brand Christian Dior.
Rather than just reporting cold numbers, Anne of Carversville is turning a new and fresh lens on brands of similar revenues and scale globally. The success of Ralph Lauren in Asia is a growing threat to Dior in Asia. In fact, AOC sees Dior as caught in a three-way pincer with Chanel bearing down on Dior from the top and Ralph Lauren putting competitive pressure on Dior from the bottom up.
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Last Week at Sotheby’s Paris, The Night Belonged to Claude Monet
The spirit of Claude Monet was far more important to Christian Dior than it is to Jonathan Anderson. A week ago in Paris, a little-known, never exhibited Monet painting called ‘Iris’ became the most expensive artwork ever sold at auction in France.
The nearly six-foot wide canvas the largest of the iris paintings to remain in private hands, which number about 20.
If only there was a way for Christian Dior Couture to ride that wave, the tie-in would have been terrific.
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Vogue Czech’s Hot Pursuit of Bad-Bitch Women
Supermodel Helena Christensen takes two covers for the September 2026 issue of Vogue Czechoslovakia [IG], lensed by Hana Knizova.
Helena’s mom Elsa Christensen also makes an appearance in the fashion story. Elsa and Helena’s father, Fleming Christensen, often found themselves as the ‘adults in the room’ at some fairly wild, fashion-people parties.
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Loli Bahai covers the Special beauty issue of M, Le magazine du Monde [IG], out this weekend. M focuses on her “look that is both raw and classic, a delicate but androgynous face, an appearance as tender as butte.”
The Lyon born and raised daughter of a Spanish father and an Algerian mother, these days Bahai is a companion to singer Rosalía. Her M Magazine beauty story is styled by Alice Goddard and lensed by Tyler Mitchell [IG], with creative direction by Jean-Baptiste Talbourdet-Napoleone./ Hair by Claire Grech; makeup by Yadim
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].
Read the Excerpts In: Wellness, Sexuality, Body Politics, Culture
