Conie Vallese in Cartier's Nature Sauvage Collection by Xavi Gordo for Bazaar Espana

Conie Vallese in Cartier's Nature Sauvage Collection by Xavi Gordo for Bazaar Espana

The allure of Conie Vallese [IG] [Buenos Aires, 1986] is both compelling and rare. AOC has never heard the artist speak live, but her clarity in both art and life evokes admiration always and a small amount of envy whenever I write about her.

Xavi Gordo [IG] is in Vienna, photographing the artist for Bazaar Spain. Vallese is adorned with key pieces from Cartier’s Nature Sauvage collection.

From serpentine forms coiling with primal elegance to verdant foliage encrusted in dazzling jewels, Nature Sauvage invites wearers to experience a deeper connection with the earth's wild and timelessly beautiful landscapes.

Vallese's life embraces this same connection.

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Zara X Stefano Pilati Fall 2024 Campaign with Gisele Bundchen by Steven Meisel

Zara  X  Stefano Pilati Fall 2024 Campaign with Gisele Bundchen by Steven Meisel

Paris Fashion Week took a moment last week to toast Zara’s [IG] high-praise-worthy collaboration with designer Stefano Pilati [IG]

Announced officially in this old-school ad campaign with supermodel Gisele Bundchen and Pilati, lensed by Steven Meisel [IG], the hotly-anticipated Zara collection drops on October 3, 2024.

The fusion of Pilati’s forward-thinking design sensibilities and Gisele’s timeless elegance results in pieces that are both sophisticated and wearable. At the heart of the collection are structured blazers, emphasizing sharp, clean lines that are both powerful and feminine.

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Gigi Hadid for Rabanne Million Gold for Her Fragrance by Yulia Gorbachenko

Gigi Hadid for Rabanne Million Gold for Her Fragrance by Yulia Gorbachenko

Supermodel Gigi Hadid delivers sultry, sensual poetry in her new role as global ambassador for Rabanne’s [IG] new fragrance ‘Million Gold for Her’.

These fabulous images of Gigi are styled by Marie-Amélie Sauvé and sourced from WWD. Yulia Gorbachenko’s [IG] interpretation and visual expression of Hadid cultivate her sultry depth, arming her with an aura absent in Gigi’s typical all-American, bombshell images.

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A Sobering Look at Burberry's Winter 2024 Campaign and Financial Winds

A Sobering Look at Burberry's Winter 2024 Campaign and Financial Winds

Burberry rolled out a massive model and talent roster for its Winter 2024 campaign, lensed by Tyrone Lebon. Unfortunately, even the excitement-generating post-Burberry runway appearance of Agyness Deyn in the celebrating Britain campaign can’t stop the financial blood that Burberry is hemorrhaging so severely that the 168-year brand that left its listing on the FTSE 100 on Wednesday.

Arthur Willams shoots the hauntingly beautiful film, with creative direction by Daniel Lee.

Other models include Adwoa Aboah, Amin Lawal, Babacar N’doye, George Osborne, Henry Kitcher, Jude Furnivall, Lauren Theobald, Lila Moss, Lily Donaldson, Lina Zhang, Long Li, Maya Wigram and Nora Attal. / Hair by Shiori Takahashi; makeup by Ammy Drammeh; set design by Emma Roach

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Miu Miu CEO Benedetta Petruzzo Moves to Christian Dior Couture as Managing Director

Miu Miu CEO Benedetta Petruzzo Moves to Christian Dior Couture as Managing Director

Given the stellar performance of Miu Miu in a post-COVID luxury landscape, it has to be a crushing blow to lose Miu Miu CEO Benedetta Petruzzo.

Delphine Arnault, chairman and CEO of Christian Dior Couture has confirmed Petruzzo’s arrival on Oct. 15.

"I am convinced that Benedetta's talent and leadership will be major assets in the continued development of Dior's activities and its international influence," Arnault said. "Her expertise in the luxury market will persist in enhancing the desirability and success of Dior. Together, with the excellence of the teams in place, we will carry on building the future and strengthening our organization."

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Chopard Taps Bella Hadid As Global Ambassador in an Alliances of Riches

Chopard Taps Bella Hadid As Global Ambassador in an Alliances of Riches

Supermodel, Orabella and Kin Euphorics entrepreneur, social justice activist Bella Hadid [IG] has been named Global Ambassador of luxury Swiss jewelry house Chopard[IG].

A new Chopard campaign featuring Bella Hadid has launched with images by Alasdair McLellan [IG].

The campaign focus is Chopard’s Haute Joaillerie collections, including Happy Hearts, Happy Sport, Happy Diamonds, Ice Cube, and Alpine Eagle.

Vogue Business reached out to Laurent François, managing partner of the creative agency 180 Global in Paris, about the synergy between Bella and Chopard.

“Bella Hadid has built a brand founded on authenticity that resonates across large — and sometimes opposing — demographics,” Françoise explains.

AOC thought about Bella this week in a comparison with her and Taylor Swift.

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