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.
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].
Model Apolline Rocco Fohrer is styled by Giulia Revolo, in a fashion story ‘Voeux de Lumière’. Photographer Lea Colombo [IG] makes the capture for M Le Magazine du Monde [IG] January 10th, 2026./ Hair by Akemi Kishida; makeup by Vanessa Ivareg
Danish model Sabine Glud is styled by Cristina Garcia Vivanco in ‘Donde Desearias Estar’ [ Wish You Were Here] lensed by Pepe Herreros [IG] for Telva Magazine [IG] January 2026. It appears that the location is Garganta de los Montes. / Hair andMakeup by Ricardo Calero
Model Karlina Caune teams up with photographer Boo George [IG] in the December 2025 issue of Harpers Bazaar UK [IG].
Miranda Almond styles Caune in ‘The Age of Elegance’, inspired by luxury clothes from Alberta Ferretti, Erdem, Ferragamo, Givenchy by Sarah Burton, Sportmax, Valentino and more. Jewelry is primarily from De Beers Van Cleef & Arpels. / Makeup by Ariel Yeh; Hair by Declan Sheils
British model Jacqui Hooper suits up in Hèrmes and a Burberry cape for this Harper’s Bazaar France [IG] cover story ‘Free Style’. Elodie DavidTouboul adds snow bunny looks from Jean Paul Gaultier, Loewe, Louis Vuitton and more to the fashion mix. Drew Vickers [IG] captures the alpine fashion action for Bazaar’s December 2025-January 2026 issue.
This Valentine’s Day 2026, British Vogue [IG] wastes not one word in their January 2026 cover story with Hollywood mega-star Margot Robbie.
The Chanel ambassador Robbie wears Chanel on the cover, with a wide range of luxury fashion styled by Robbie Spencer. Mikael Jansson [IG] is the photographer for ‘In The Heights’. / Hair by Bryce Scarlett; makeup by Pati Dubroff
‘In the Heights’ refers to Robbie’s new role in the ‘erotic retelling’ of ‘Wuthering Heights’, a film based on Emily Brontë's only novel, published in 1847. The book is known for its passionate and dark story of love, revenge, and social class centered on the intense, destructive relationship between Catherine Earnshaw and Heathcliff, a foundling originally adopted by Catherine's father.
Model Khadija Lahmine is styled by Cristina Firpo in Acne Studios, Chloe, Loewe, multiple Maison Alaia and more. Photographer Alexandra Alvarez Garcia [IG] is in the studio for Dazed MENA [IG] December 2025./ Hair by Roger Cho; makeup by Elena Bettanello
Models Ning Jinyi and Qun Ye are styled by Zhi Yong in intensely-poetic, art house images for Harper’s Bazaar China November 2025 issue.
Photographer Ren Haihua [IG] captures the sophisticated, nature-inspired luxury house images with fashion from Alaïa, Balenciaga, Burberry, Chanel, Dior, Ferragamo, Gucci, Hermès, Louis Vuitton, Miu Miu, Saint Laurent and more. / Makeup by Mountain Geo
Photographer Alina Gross [IG] brings her always-erotic, deeply-sensual imagination to this jewelry fashion story ‘Craving’ for Gorila Spain [IG] October 2025.
Rieke Geisbusch styles the shoot that includes brands Alain Crocetti, Carolin Dieler, Contessa Berlin, Versace, YCCIJ and more modeled by Ana Moreno.
Aussie model Aylah Peterson and American Summer Dirx pose in a fashion story ‘Hustle & Bustle’, shot on Tottenham Court Road in London. Styled by HIRO working with Vogue Hong Kong [IG] style and fashion content director Cherry Mui, Aylah and Summer weave through the crowds in satin gowns and vibrant coats, their fabrics glistening in the drizzle images by Tofjan [IG] from capturing grit and glamour that defines the season.
Models Anna Kirjuskina, Maya Vozhdaeva, Rikke Nora [Palsgaard Ronne], Tanya Churbanova and Ying Ouyang are styled by Charles Varenne in ‘Anges ou Demons’.
Photographer Ben Hassett [IG] captures compelling black and whites of the quintet wearing Givenchy, Miu Miu, Prada, Saint Laurent and more for Numéro France 258 [IG] December 2025./ Hair by Shin Arima; makeup by Francelle Daly
Madame Figaro France [IG] shares the rituals and rebirths ahead in their year-end Astro 2026 special issue with a fashion story ‘L’Etoffe des Songes’ lensed by Rocio Ramos [IG].
Model Leni Vöster is styled by Carole Matray wearing Chanel, Elie Saab, Erdem, Eres, Mango, Polo Ralph Lauren and more./ Hair & makeup by Jordi Fontanals
Chinese top model and actor Sui He covers the January 2026 issue of Harper’s Bazaar China styled by Frankie Zheng in images by Nick Yang [IG]. / Hair by Youhua Xu; makeup by Yooyo Keong Ming
Rising-high model Bibi Breslin poses as ‘Lady Glagla’ in M Le Magazine du Monde [IG] December 20, 2025 issue.
Lensed by Lea Colombo [IG], Breslin is styled by Georgia Pendlebury in Acne Studios, Balenciaga, Balmain, Chanel, Diesel, Dolce & Gabbana, Dsquared2, Fendi, Lanvin, Louis Vuitton, MM6 Maison Margiela, Maison Alaia, MiuMiu, Phoebe Philo, Prada, Rabanne, Tod’s and more. / Hair by Christian Eberhard; makeup by Leana Ardeleanu
