‘New girl’ Emma Waters, who walked Dior’s S/S 2026 show, and Maison Margiela’s, is styled by Samuel François in Celine, Chanel, Dior, Dolce & Gabbana, Maison Valentino and more. Photographers Sofia Sanchez and Mauro Mongiello [IG] capture ‘Primevera’ in another look at the new season for Numéro France [IG] February 2026./ Hair by Elisabel Serrano; makeup by Sofia Rubenstein
Awar Odhiang morphs into a luxury brands snow bunny, styled by George Krakowiak in a bright yellow Balenciaga coat created by Pierpaolo Piccioli for Vogue Italia [IG] February 2026 issue. The fashion shoot team includes photographer Rafael Pavarotti [IG], who set up his creative camp in Cervinia in the Italian Alps. / Hair by Franco Gobbi; makeup by Chiao Li Hsu
Awar Odhiang, represented by Ford Models Paris, has led an incredible journey to the top of the international models roster and was named Model of the Year [2025] on Models.com by fashion industry professionals. You can see Awar’s tagged work with excerpts, or her thumbnail search in AOC’s model channel.
Models Ella Mccutcheon and Sander Van Looveran get cozy, Italian-style in ‘Aeterna’, one of two main stories in the February 2026 issue of Harper’s Bazaar Italia [IG]. The second story is ‘Luce Viva’ featuring Vittoria Ceretti lensed by Willy Vanderperre.
Sissy Vian styles the casual and sensual style statement with images by Craig McDean [IG]./ Hair by Akemi Kishida; makeup by Celine Martin
Former Victoria’s Secret Angel Martha Hunt poses in intellectual fashion choices from Calvin Klein, Calzadonia, Dior, Dolce & Gabbana, Falke, Louis Vuitton, Magda Butrym, Oscar de la Renta, Totême, Vivetta and more in the January 2026 issue of Numéro Netherlands [IG].William Ferchichi [IG] is behind the lens with styling by Nata Bocha and interview by Jana Letonja./ Hair by Brenton Diallo; makeup by Matin
Elordi was equally relaxed as an Aussie man chilling with fellow Aussie Robbie in a Bottega Veneta jacket, tank top and pants. One uses the word ‘jacket’ loosely.On Robbie, it’s a shrug or cardigan.
What’s obvious to AOC is the growing numbers of men being totally relaxed wearing femme fashion.
No intellectual edict is required by the designer. They’re just doing it — like Pharrell was doing in Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld a decade ago. No star designer is creating this look in 2026, even though one will probably claim it.
Top model Alex Consani is styled by Kim Da+Hye in key pieces from Jonathan Anderson’s debut Spring 2026 Dior collection. Photographers Sean + Seng [IG] are behind the lens for Vogue Korea [IG] February 2026./ Hair by Luke Hersheson; makeup by Lisa Eldridge
Top model Taylor Hill’s charming exuberance is contagious in ‘Pursuit of Happiness’, the cover story for Vogue Czechoslovakia [IG] January 2026.
Taylor is styled by MJ Molina in Dolce & Gabbana [cover], Maison Valentino, Tom Ford and more lensed by Jesus Isnard [IG]. / Makeup by Virginia Vera; hair by MJ Molina
Supermodel Adriana Lima wears Louis Vuitton, Givenchy, Cartier and Miu Miu on four covers for the February 2026 ‘Red’ issue of Harper’s Bazaar Spain [IG].
Adriana is styled by Elizabeth Sulcer in the fashion story ‘Eternal Flame’ adding fashion drama from Dior, Fendi, Gucci, Loewe, Maison Alaia, Maison Valentino, Max Mara, Prada, Schiaparelli, YSL and more, lensed by David Roemer [IG] at Pier 59 Studios in New York City. / Hair by Shin Arima; makeup by Frank B
Kaia Gerber wears Givenchy on the cover of Harper’s Bazaar US [IG] February 2026. Luis Alberto Rodriguez [IG] captures Kaia, who is interviewed by Durga Chew-Bose.
For Kaia, A Privileged Life Is an Artistic Life
Kaia Gerber has never hesitated to admit her privileged upbringing, anchored in a robust, loving and supportive family life. How many grown young women with Kaia’s level of accomplishment call their mothers their best friend?
Kaia has always described privilege in a more intellectual way — a childhood where ideas, books, and culture were embedded in daily life.
Ariana Grande covers the March 2026 issue of Vogue Japan [IG], one of three Vogues putting the music and now acting star front and center in their new issues. Shared at the end this VJ story, Ariana also covers Vogue Mexico and Vogue Latin America [IG], her first covers for the magazines.
Grande is styled by Law Roach in multiple Balenciaga by Sarah Burton beauties, Dior, Gucci, Ralph Lauren and more lensed by Michael Bailey-Gates [IG]./ Jewelry by Swarovski; Hair by Alyx Liu; makeup by Michael Anthony
New super [Models.com] Mona Tougaard showcases Chanel’s Spring 2026 Matthieu Blazy debut for W Magazine China’s [IG] February 2026 Fashion issue. Austin Feng styles Mona’s four covers and fashion spread, lensed by Zhong Lin [IG]. / Hair by Evanie Frausto; makeup by Fulvia Farolfi
At a time when even the entertainment industry is bowing to dark political forces, Cynthia Erivo made a culture-conquering hit in ‘Wicked: For Good’, while standing firm for inclusion, kindness and radical acceptance.
The Tony winner is currently in rehearsals for ‘Dracula’ opening February 4th in the West End. Erivo will play all 23 roles in Bram Stoker’s classic that runs until May 31. Creative camera work is her only partner onstage.
Kip Williams directs ‘Dracula’, telling the press that this version of the play will be a “queer retelling of the story, and we are looking at reclaiming the vampire.”
Models Ajus Samuel, Apolline Rocco-Fohrer, Coco Palmer and Valerie Scherzinger are styled by Abby Adler in French bourgeois style essentials. The fashion story is lensed by Ava Van Osdol [IG] for Vogue France [IG] February 2026./ Hair by Joe Burwin; makeup by Satoko Watanabe
Vogue France [IG] chooses Doutzen Kroes as its February 2026 cover star and this deliberately low-key visual presentation for her showcase. The lack of distraction allows us to focus on her energy and spirituality, writes VF.
I”n an era of constant exposure, her freedom and intentional choice to remain relatively offline feel increasingly rare, and deeply aspirational as we enter a new year.”
Doutzen is photographed by Richard Burbridge [IG], in a pared-down, “distinctly Parisian sensibility”.
Top model Paulina Porizkova [IG], age 60, has led a very public, digital life in recent years — even getting dressed in the morning on Instagram Live. Porizkova is engaged and shares a podcast with writer Jeff Greenstein, showrunner for the once very popular ‘Will and Grace’ weekly TV show.
Porizkova prides herself — just like Pamela Anderson — in being photographed without makeup for unretouched photos. When she does wear makeup — or appear in images with retouching — Porizkova requires a light touch.
Vogue Hong Kong [IG] features actor Yang Zi, styled by Lucia Liu for the fashion story ‘In Bloom Yang Zi’, lensed by Leslie Zhang.
As one of the most prominent young actors of her generation, Vogue Hong Kong’s January 2026 cover star Yang Zi has been a WildAid ambassador since 2019. She lent her voice to WildAid's elephant program by starring in ‘Be Their Role Model’ campaign which asks parents to use their actions to set good examples for the next generation by not consuming ivory and other wildlife products.
China has been successful — as promised to concerned environmentalists and elephant lovers worldwide — in cutting in half the consumption of new ivory in a sequence of trade bans that took effect by the end of 2017.
Model Apolline Rocco Fohrer is styled by Beat Bolliger in ‘Warm Front’, a cold-weather friendly story of oversized proportions lensed by Sonia Szostak [IG] for Harpers Bazaar US [IG] December 2025 issue./ Hair by Tamara McNaughton; makeup by Stephanie Kunz
The December 2025/January 2026 issue of Numéro France [IG] #258 shares ‘Paradis Latin’ , a cabaret setting fashion story. Photographer Anthony Arquier [IG] captures models Josephen Akuel, Louka Gailliez, Luka Monnereau, Matilde de Nard, Nevillioo, Thierry Baumann styled by Joana Dacheville. / Hair by Sadek Lardjane; makeup by Lloyd Simmonds
AOC copies the Numero narrative precisely in this age of Epstein. France has long enjoyed cabaret and Crazy Horse Paris underwent a major renovation in 2021.
Model Lea Haesaert is styled by Sophie Pera in a fashion story ‘Nomad’, lensed by Jack Waterlot [IG] for Tatler Magazine [IG] January 2026 issue. / Hair by Takuya Morimoto; makeup by Terry Barber
In Waterlot’s own words: “I truly loved working on this project as i grew up with the Amazigh, making images that showcase deep rooted culture from the desert is something that I will always love.”
In this massive fashion story with six covers, supermodel He Cong [IG] is styled by Punkcherry in ‘New Dawn Ahead’. The editorial is lensed by Nick Yang [IG] for the January 2026 issue of Marie Claire China. / Hair by Minghu Zhang; makeup by Valentina Li
The Brilliance of Chinese Creatives Is Breathtaking
AOC is not alone in looking forward to new issues of China’s fashion and lifestyle media. These talented creatives have reached a level of excellence so profound that viewing these images online absolutely has an effect on Anne’s brain and many others’ brains soaking in the vibrancy of these images.
Not everyone wants to look at uber-sophisticated fashion photography, but Chinese magazines cover a wide range of photographic imagery and storytelling. And it’s rare that the creative teams deliver an ordinary-looking fashion or travel story across multiple magazines.
The consistency of excellence among China’s top creatives is astounding. And I must personally go on the record saying so.
