Apolline Rocco Fofrer in 'Clean Cut' by Zoe Natale Mannella for LOVE Magazine FW 2025
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Emma Stone and Hoyeon Front Louis Vuitton Fall 2025 Bag Campaign
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Louis Vuitton [IG] ambassadors Emma Stone and Hoyeon present the luxury house’s new leather goods campaign, shot by photographer Ethan James Green [IG]. Framed against fashionable sketches of Boulevard Haussmann architecture, the fresh and clean campaign offers no distractions from the Capucines and Side Trunk handbags.
Read MoreMaria Grazia Chiuri and Pope Leo Both in Rome? Hold on. Fendi Is Ready for Takeoff
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Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pope Leo Both in Rome? Hold on. Fendi Is Ready for Takeoff
Vogue’s Luke Leitch is great therapy for me and today was no exception. His piece on today’s announcement that Maria Grazia Chiuri is now officially at Fendi is titled “Why We Should All Be Fendi-ists: Maria Grazia Chiuri Comes Home”.
Fendi’s new Chairman and CEO Ramon Ros concisely summarized the expanding role of the LVMH Creative Directors at select maisons:
I’m thrilled to welcome Maria Grazia into the team. The role of a creative director is no longer to simply design beautiful clothes but to curate a culture and hold a mirror to the world we live in. Her talent and vision will be instrumental in fortifying Fendi’s heritage, shaping the future talent in the house and deepening our commitment to Italian craftsmanship.”
The Chiuri appointment means more to many of us than LVMH understands. Losing her would have been a low blow, and I am grateful for their continued confidence in her talents as a perfect fit for Fendi.
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Ella and Mathilda for Harper's Bazaar France 2025 October by David Sims
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Models Ella Dalton [below] and Mathilda Gvarliani [above] are styled by Emmanuelle Alt in casual little pieces — panties, short skirts and tees, body-hugging jackets — from Fifi Chachnil, Gucci, Isabel Marant, Prada, Schiaparelli, YSL by Anthony Vaccarello and more.
David Sims [IG] captures Ella and Mathilda for Harper’s Bazaar France [IG] October 2025./ Hair by Paul Hanlon; makeup by Yadim
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LVMH Fashion and Leather Goods Group Ends 3rd Quarter with 2% Decline, Beating All Estimates
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LVMH Fashion and Leather Goods Group Ends 3rd Quarter with 2% Decline
Examining the 3rd quarter results, few media reports note that the 2025 comps are up against the Paris 2024 Olympics. The projected 4% decrease, not the 2% decrease reported today by LVMH, affirms the reality that flying into strong headwinds, the fashion and leather sector delivered news to applaud, not critique as an extension of a “long-running decline” now entering its 4th quarter.
The “Long-running Decline” Label Belongs to Gucci
For the full year 2024, Gucci revenue fell 23% on a comparable basis. In the first half of 2025, revenue was down 25% on a comparable basis.
There is great confidence in the business leadership and financial acumen being shown by new Kering CEO Luca de Meo leading the parent company Kering and the Gucci turnaround, in particular.
AOC’s issue all year is that the business reporting on LVMH has bordered on reckless and just plain wrong at times. As a result the LVMH stock price has taken needless hits in valuation that could put a smaller, less-well run business in deep financial distress.
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H&M Spring-Summer 2026 Paris Fashion Week Top Models 'In Between' Campaign
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H&M Spring-Summer 2026 Paris Fashion Week Top Models 'In Between' Campaign AOC Fashion
The world’s top models wearing H&M’s off-duty casual femininity from designer Eliana Masgalos between shows includes Alex Consani,Awar Odhiang, Diane Chu, Jacqui Hooper, Maty Fall, Mariacarla Boscono, Mona Tougaard, Paloma Elsesser, Sora Choi and Vittoria Ceretti. Some models had their dollie sidekicks riding shotgun.
This campaign is part of H&M’s larger strategy around their participation in global fashion events. The brand becomes a global fashion voice — not by competing with their own runway show — but by becoming part of everyone’s show in a very democratic way.
Frankly, this strategy appeals to the models, who continue to seek greater direct influence in fashion week action and events. Translated, they want to have roles beyond being a mannequin. The best example of this desire — and ability — was model Awar Odhiang’s spontaneous ‘hostess with the mostess’ takeover of the closing of Matthieu Blazy’s fabulous Chanel debut.
Read MoreMalgosia Bela Wraps Up in Modern Luxury for Numéro 256 October by Yulia Gorbachenko
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Top model Malgosia Bela wears Prada on the cover, styled by Charles Varenne in Balenciaga, Chanel, Dior, Givenchy, Giorgio Armani, Louis Vuitton, Miu Miu, Tom Ford, Versace, YSL and more. Yulia Gorbachenko [IG] is behind the lens for Numéro France [IG] #256, October 2025./ Hair by Daniel Martin; makeup by Marianna Yurkiewicz
Read MoreTemplo di Hera Metaponto by Andrew Jacobs for Vogue Italia September 2025
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Models Caitlin Soetendal and Penelope Ternes are styled by Luca Galasso in ‘Mater(i)a Scultorea, sculptural fashion pieces from Chanel, Maison Alaia, Simone Rocha and more lensed by Andrew Jacobs [IG] for Vogue Italia [IG] September 2025./ Hair by Dre Demry Sanders; makeup by Michaela Bosch
The Greeks in Southern Italy
The fashion shoot takes place at Metaponto, located in the fertile region of Basilicata in southern Italy, an area that traces its origins to ancient Greek colonization during the 7th century BCE.
Metaponto As a Cultural Center
Metaponto quickly became part of the network of Greek polities in Magna Graecia, a term used to describe the cluster of wealthy and influential Greek colonies in southern Italy. The city became a cultural center, attracting philosophers and artists. Pythagoras himself is said to have spent time in Metaponto, further elevating its status. Over time, Metaponto developed into a significant and thriving city, integral to the overarching narrative of Greek colonization and cultural exchange in the Mediterranean region and across southern Italy.
Read MoreAylah Peterson Covers Vogue Czechoslovakia September Haute Couture Review
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Top model Aylah Peterson celebrates the new haute couture season styled by Ramona Tabita in Robert Wun [cover], Dior, Lever Couturer, Rahul Mishra, Dolce & Gabbana, Armani Privè and more. Photographer Bohdan Bohdano [IG] captures Alyah for Vogue Czechoslovakia [IG] September 2025. / Art direction by Robert Kovac; Hair by Anastasiia Tymoshchuk; makeup by Ruby Mazuel
Read MorePeng Chang in Vogue Spain September 2025: AOC Talks Her Model Strategy
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Peng Chang in Vogue Spain September 2025: AOC Talks Her Model Strategy
At 5’7” Peng Chang doesn’t have a strong presence on the runways. But her editorial work is stellar, starting off with the most important article ever on AOC: Peng Chang in 'Heat Wave' by Zhong Lin for Vogue Taiwan January 2022
Peng Chang’s potential as a campaign muse is also strong, and she can capitalize on her art-house persona. This card — the art-house one — may be her strongest — especially when you have photographers Zhong Lin and Elizaveta Porodina on your resume.
Read MoreMatthieu Blazy Brought True Joy to Chanel and Awar Odhiang Closed down the House
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Matthieu Blazy Brought True Joy to Chanel and Awar Odhiang Closed Down the House
The woman of the hour the day after Matthieu Blazy blew the doors off the House of Chanel with his monumental October 6, 2025 Chanel Spring 2026 debut is Awar Odhiang.
Not only did Odhiang become the third Black model in history to close a Chanel show. Blazy’s goodwill closer circled the catwalk like she owned the place and wanted a uniquely-memorable sendoff for the top dog of Paris Fashion Week.
The ancestors were rockin’ and yes — Coco had Arthur ‘Boy’ Capel by her side and even Karl Lagerfeld had a front row seat in the divine universe and was god-blessing Blazy over and over and over again. Lagerfeld always championed exceptional talent.
Read MoreGrace Elizabeth Covers HTSI October 2025, Cutting-Edge Menswear-Inspired Luxury
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Top model Grace Elizabeth is styled by Isabelle Kountoure in ‘Take the Call’, a collection of finely-tailored, cutting-edge, menswear-inspired luxury fashion. Max Farago [IG] is behind the lens on Rodeo Drive in Los Angeles for HTSI [IG] October 2025./ Hair by Tiago Goya; makeup by Sara Tagaloa
Read MoreKarolina Spakowski in 'The Romance of Fall Fashion' for ELLE US September 2025
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Model Karolina Spakowski is styled by Paul Sinclaire in Fall 2025 fashion from Gucci on the cover and Balenciaga red coat, Celine, Chanel, Erdem, Louis Vuitton, Ralph Lauren, Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello, Tom Ford and more.
Photographer Willy Vanderperre [IG] captures ‘The Romance of Fall Fashion’ for ELLE US September [article]./ Hair by Louis Ghewy; makeup by Chiao Li Hsu
Read MoreMaaike Klaasen's Prehistoric Fashion Adventure for 24HTSI September 2025
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Il Sole24Ore - HTSI Italia, launched in 2014 as a partnership between the Financial Times and Il Sole24Ore with Nicoletta Polla-Mattiot as editor-in-chief has never been featured on Anne of Carversville.
In this fashion story featuring model Maaike Klaasen, we set off for ‘Parco della Preistoria’ [IG], a trip back in time to discover dinosaurs, with the park located only 20km from Milan. Stéphane Gaudrie styles the woman in black in images by Stefano Galuzzi [IG], for the September 2025 issue of HTSI Italia. / Hair by Simone Prusso; makeup by Tanja Friscic
Read MoreEdie Campbell On Her Farm in Northamptonshire for WSJ Magazine October 2025
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Beloved top model Edie Campbell is photographed on her farm in England’s Northamptonshire where she fishes and rides her horses and — on occasion — does a fashion shoot.
Edie poses for WSJ Magazine October 2025 [gift link] styled in ‘madcap’ fashion by Pau Avia with images by Laura Jane Coulson [IG]. And Tootsie is here, too.
Read MorePaloma Elsesser by Pedro Napolinário Covers CR Fashion Book Issue 27, Confidential
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Top model Paloma Elsesser appears in a new CR Fashion Book [IG] story ‘The More of Us There Are, The Richer We Make the Industry’.
AOC is still on a ‘Bad Bunny at the 2027 Super Bowl’ high, so no talk about thinner-than-ever runway models for at least a week. Paloma is styled by Ib Kamara in images by Pedro Napolinário [IG]./ Hair and makeup by Mika Safro
Read MoreJeanne Cadieu Essentials in 72 Magazine Issue 1 by Louise & Maria Thornfeldt
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