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
V Magazine [IG]162 launches ‘Bohemian Rhapsody,’ a modern vintage world in ‘60s breakout mode, brought to life by Brazilian model Daiane Sodre. Yes, V writes that one path for fall 2026 “sharpens the shoulders and returns to the discipline of the suit”. Then there is the full-blown desire for bohemia, the spirited rebels refusing to sit down and do as we are told. Rebels adore silhouettes that wander through “a kaleidoscope of fall color.”
With Chanel now the unquestioned leader in spreading the joy and clothes that move with the wearer, and not the opposite case. In a complex, luxury brand world, Daiane Sodre embraces breakout mode and we are all in. Anna Treylan styles the free-spirited story lensed by Diego Bendezu [IG] choosing Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello, Dolce Gabbana, Isebel Marant, Missoni, Rabanne and more.
Photographer Carlijn Jacobs [IG] shot this gorgeous fashion story for AnOther Magazine [IG] Autumn/Winter 2026 issue. Katie Burnett styled the all-Chloé, New Romantics fashion story featuring models Faith Johnson, Gertrud Rose, Grace Van Petten, Mila Beer, Maya Nazaraer and Sophie Jaudinaud./ Hair by Laurent Philippon; makeup by Lucy Bridge
The September 2026 issue of ELLE China [IG] taps model Cici Xiang Yejing in a Dior fashion story ‘Gilded Reimagined’. One of the more sophisticated interpretations of Jonathan Anderson’s Dior that AOC has seen is lensed by Mario Wang [IG].
Actor Sandra Bullock covers the September 2026 issue of Interview Magazine 558, styled by Lisa Jarvis, with images by Szilveszter Mako [IG].
The movie opened last weekend on the low end of expectations, with $30 million at the North American box office and another $16 million internationally. The production budget was $75 million.
Certainly the film is no blockbuster. But adjusted for inflation, the original 1998 film initially flopped as well. It opened at $13 million (about $27 million) but went on to develop cult status.
The Financial TimesHTSI [IG] September 2026 autumn style issue is an ode to “beautiful chaos” living, and they head to Naples to showcase it. Why Naples? Anne will explain.
Supermodel Anja Rubik is styled by Isabelle Kourntoure, wearing Erdem, Givenchy, Gucci, Jean Paul Gaultier, San Laurent, Stella McCartney, Victoria Beckham and more, with images by Max Farago [IG]./ Hair by Sebastien Richard; makeup by Luciano Chiarello
The Sunday Times Style [IG] September, 2026 shares the moment when “thong sandals and short shorts give way to cashmere and tweed”.
The fashion story is lensed by James Harvey Kelly [IG] with stylist Verity Parker choosing Bottega Veneta, Extreme Cashmere, Givenchy, Johnstons of Elgin, Loro Piana, Louis Vuitton, Miu Miu, Prada, Ralph Lauren, Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello and more./ Hair by Tomi Roppongi; makeup by Victoria Martin
