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
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
Rising Brazilian, New York-based model Josefa Santos strikes a fierce face — so ‘do not f### with me’ that AOC was jolted to see her smile on her IG. Anne went looking. Got it. Josefa Santos can walk one of those joyful Chanel shows Matthieu Blazy produces.
Pauline Charriere styles a mix of retro and modern, patterened classics for Santos, layered up very Chanel-like, lensed by Antoni Ciufo [IG] with creative direction by Franck Durand for Harper’s Bazaar France [IG] October 2026./ Hair by Stephane Lancien; makeup by Mayumi Oda
Model, influencer and woman of many talents Gabbriette Bechtel covers the October 2026 issue of Vogue Mexico and Latin America [IG]. Valentina Collado styles the fashion story with a strong boudoir, lingerie influence for images by Pia Riverola [IG] shot at The Oviatt, an Art Deco Wedding & Event Venue in LA. / Hair by Hikaru; makeup by Anna Kato
WSJ Magazine takes a seaside stroll in Northern England, sharing a color-saturated vision of the season’s best outerwear. Poppy Kain styles models Aaran Young,Flavie Sammartano and Gabriele Mastromarini in ‘The Scenic Route’. Photographer Robbie Lawrence [IG] is inspired by British artist L.S.Lowry in WSJ’s intensely artistic fashion story for the October issue.
Sydney, Australia model Lily Vander Meeden — with Dutch and Sri Lankan background — made her runway debut, walking the Spring 2024 runway exclusively for Gucci in Milan.
Fast forward to 2026, where Lily Vander Meeden appeared in the Louis Vuitton Fall 2026 Campaign and the new Polo Ralph Lauren Blaze Bag Campaign.
Julien Vallon [IG] captures the camera-friendly model, styled by Rebecca Bleynie in ‘Sur Les Docks, a largely Bottega Veneta story, for Numéro France [IG] #264 October 2026 issue.
Models Victoria Fawole and Jiahui Zhang are styled by Honey Sweet Elias in ‘Brighton Breezy’, a casual, free-thinking fashion affair made of vintage finds and “runway pieces with street smarts.”
Photographer Toby Coulson [IG] captures the boho vibes from Balmain, Burberry, Chanel, Chloe, Erdem, Fendi, Free People Europe, Miu Miu, Polo Ralph Lauren, Stella McCartney, Ulla Johnson and more for British Vogue [IG] October 2026./ Hair by Maki Tanaka; makeup by Marie Bruce
Passing 4 days shy of 100, Assemblage artist Saar left us her profoundly-creative and historical commentary on Black Life in America. Her goals were to inform us but also to inspire us to carry on her mission.
Watching the video ‘Betye Saar: Drifting Toward Twilight’, we learn that the shadow box titled ‘Liberation of Aunt Jemima, 1972’ was Saar’s first artistic assemblage offering. The artwork has become famous worldwide and a subject of major focus in America’s summer of social unrest in 2020.
Models Gertrud Rose and Lauren Huyskens are styled by Tony Irvine in key pieces from Loro Piana Fall 2026 collection. Photographer Bryan Liston [IG] is behind the lens for Self Service Magazine 65 [IG] FW 2026 fashion story ‘Empoweringly’. / Hair by Jimmy Paul; makeup by Jezz Hill
Supermodel Gigi Hadid is not the California girl who has graced fashion pages since 2014 — not in this Vogue France[IG] September 2014 cover story. Wow! And unlike the Page Six headline about Gigi not having eyebrows, we say that everything has changed in these Gigi Hadid images lensed by Willy Vanderperre [IG].
Paul Sinclaire styles Gigi in Saint Laurent on the cover, with Duran Lantink, Gucci, Maison Margiela and more. If editorial head Claire Thomson-Jonville [IG] doesn’t name the designers on her IG, AOC is not spending any more time looking for them.
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.
Model Loli Bahia shines in a special art house style fashion story for Harper’s Bazaar France October 2026[IG]. Fashion director Élodie David-Touboul chooses Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello on Loli’s cover. Juergen Teller [IG] is on the streets of Lyon, in Bahia’s Croix-Rousse neighborhood, her home for much of her life. There’s not a lot of info on the shoot — even on the Bazaar France website, which does not shy away from discussing the Saint Laurent ‘situation’. Bahia’s story is a welcome shot of fashion pleasure and AOC loves it. / Hair by Yuji Okuda; makeup by Satoko Watanabe
Update Sept. 22, 2026: Anne of Carversville cannot fathom the despair and suffering of the Gerber-Crawford family on this day. We only know this famous quartet — now minus one — from a distance.
But their openness in sharing their own worries and concerns — but also love and praise for their son/brother Presley in his addiction battle — helped to humanize this condition for the countless families touched by its scorching path of destruction.
Because they were open about their family challenges, we know that parents Cindy and Rande, and sister Kaia did everything possible to nurture a positive outcome for their beloved son and brother Presley.
To lose him . . . in spite of their — and his — valiant best efforts . . . is sad beyond words. ~ Anne
A cemetery and a naked bottom on top model Malgosia Bela, shot by a top photographer Ethan James Green [IG] don’t cause such a tizzy in my brain that said story is tossed in the trash with commentary that it represents a new low in fashion magazines.
Charting fashion from the 19th century to the Nineties to now, the stylist Panos Yiapanis combines garments from his own personal archive with looks from Pieter Mulier’s celebrated five-year tenure at the esteemed Maison Alaïa.
The approach connects Yiapanis, Mulier and Azzedine Alaïa himself – all collectors of historical and contemporary fashion – via a shared passion for clothes of the past, present and future.
Emmy-nominated actor Sarah Pidgeon [IG] covers the September 2026 ‘Beyond the New’ issue of Vogue Singapore, lensed by Dan Beleiu [IG].
Not only did Pidgeon become a media sensation for her portrayal of Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy in ‘Love Story’. The Detroit, Michigan-born actor became a Chanel ambassador for Watches and Jewelry last October 2025.
The upcoming 2026 VogueWorld Milan turns its attention to ‘Craftsmanship and Human Touch’ in the age of technology. The hope is that each of the Vogue October2026 ‘Made in Italy’ issues worldwide will tribute the Milan event with a focus on craftsmanship in their own countries.
Supermodel FeiFei sun covers Vogue China’s [IG] October 2026 issue, lensed by Nadine Ijewere [IG] in fashion elegance selected by Alvin Wu./ Hair by Youhua Xu; makeup by Yooyo Keong Ming
Model Lineisy Montero covers The Sunday Times Style [IG] Magazine, September 19th edition. The focus is accessories but Montero goes heavy on the hats with a sizzling cover and punchy — but very sophisticated — images. / Hair by Tomo Jidal; makeup by Rei Tajima
Clean fashion hasn’t looked this sensual and inviting in a long time. Stylist Carolina Orrico — who grew up in Buenos Aires, Argentina in a family of architects — also styled the October cover story for Vogue Taiwan, featuring Carolyn Murphy.
Clément Pascal [IG] photographed Montero, who looks terrific here.
Supermodel Carolyn Murphy covers the October 2026 issue of Vogue Taiwan [IG], in a fashion story styled by Carolina Orrico. Photographer Emmanuel Sanchez Monsalve [IG] captures Murphy, who has always been devoted to wellness issues and protecting the environment, too.
In July, Murphy celebrated her 25th anniversary as a face and global brand ambassador of Estée Lauder. The 53-year old star as been featured on the cover of Vogue 73 times and always celebrated for her commitment to wellness and living a longevity lifestyle.
On September 1, Carolyn Murphy joined Infinity Wellness as Partner and Chief Brand Officer. That’s a big step for Carolyn Murphy, who now assumes C-Suite responsibilities and an equity position in Infinity Wellness as it evolves from a pioneer in whole-food greens into a broader wellness platform.
Models Balat Pal [South Sudan], Svetlana Lethelier [France] and Valery Sergeeva [Russia] bring unexpected heat and visual artistry to a fashion story for V Magazine [IG] 162 Fall 2026. Gro Curtis chooses Chanel, Dior, Dolce Gabbana, Fendi, Giorgio Armani, Givenchy, MiuMiu, Prada, Saint Laurent and more for ‘Feel the Heat’, lensed by Daniel Archer [IG]. / Makeup by Lauren Reynolds;hair by Stelios Chondros
