Anja Rubik in Kering Brands YSL and Boucheron for W Korea Vol. 7 by Mok Jung-Wook

Anja Rubik in Kering Brands YSL and Boucheron for W Korea Vol. 7 by Mok Jung-Wook

W Korea’s Volume #7 2024 summer issue joins the bandwagon of Asian and Southeast Asian magazines rolling into fashion-content excellence with impossible-to-ignore photography that surpasses their counterparts in America and Europe. The differences are also noteworthy among European issues that are locally-owned vs. the global fashion conglomerate we all know well.

AOC understands the concept of editorial independence from luxury brands. But if the degree of recycling images across multiple titles — while also operating with obviously-reduced production budgets — doesn’t result in editorial excellence commensurate with smaller titles, that is a long-term problem

Additionally, we have ‘professional competence meets star power’ with people like Karlie Kloss entering the discussion with her titles at Bedford Media. I’m speaking of digital imagery as well, not only print.

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Anja Rubik in Saint Laurent Sensuality for Vogue Turkey July-August 2024 by Chris Colls

Anja Rubik in Saint Laurent Sensuality for Vogue Turkey July-August 2024 by Chris Colls

Supermodel Anja Rubik covers the July-August 2024 issue of Vogue Turkey, exuding her private brand of deeply-rooted, sensual elegance in this lingerie-inspired fashion story.

The frequent face in the Yves Saint Laurent stable is styled by Sandy Armeni in images by close collaborator Chris Colls [IG]./ Hair by Diego Da Silva; makeup by Itano Megumi

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Sexual Healing Goddess Anja Rubik by Marcin Kempski for K Magazine

Sexual Healing Goddess Anja Rubik by Marcin Kempski for K Magazine

There’s no person in fashion who has contributed more art imagery to the topic of sexual healing and body positivity — defined as embracing your body with love, including your sexual energy — than supermodel Anja Rubik.

In these images Rubik covers the pages of Poland’s K Magazine [IG], working in concert with Anja’s nonprofit foundation devoted to sexuality. Karolina Gruszecka styled Rubik in artful, modern images by Marcin Kempski [IG].

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Anja Rubik Sheds Tears of Joy Over Poland's Political Reset as the EU Exhales

Anja Rubik Sheds Tears of Joy Over Poland's Political Reset as the EU Exhales

What makes a true supermodel? Anja Rubik voting in Poland’s national elections last weekend, October 15, 2023.

AOC doesn’t keep precise track of individual model’s activism but Anja Rubik, one of the world’s most successful models, has led the way for many years. In her own words:

“How political parties address sexual education issues will have a huge impact on what country we will live in.”

To that end, Anja Rubik is deeply connected as its founder to FUNDACJA SexedPL [IG] FEDERA, a NGO committed to sex education on matters of abortion rights and LGBTQ issues — but also endometriosis, for example.

AOC goes deep on the supermodel’s activism, as we celebrate the 75% turnout that resulted in a reset of Poland’s politics last weekend and a prospective stabilizing of of Poland’s relationship with the European Union.

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Anja Rubik Guest Edits Vogue Poland March 2023 5th Year, Loves Inez & Vinoodh

Anja Rubik Guest Edits Vogue Poland March 2023 5th Year, Loves Inez & Vinoodh

Polish supermodel Anja Rubik celebrates her outstanding career in the pages of Vogue Poland’s 5th anniversary issue, where she serves as guest editor.

Rubik poses in a Saint Laurent Men’s fashion story styled by Paul Sinclaire and featured on Anthony Vacarello’s IG as Saint Laurent Artistic, Creative, Image Director.

Anja is a friend of the Saint Laurent house and frequently appears in the brand’s menswear as well as womenswear.

AOC is a long-time admirer of Anja’s work as a sex educator, Joan-of-Arc level warrior for women’s rights to control our own bodies in the arena of abortion politics, and all aspects of LGBTQIA+ social justice rights.

In our opinion, Anja Rubik rests at the very top of that social activist pyramid, facing off with adversaries in a fearless and defiant posture. Rubik is also a committed environmentalist who has managed to soar in fashion world, while staying true to her own values.

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Anja Rubik's Utilitarian, Tailored-Neutrals Sensuality for Zara Woman January 2023

Anja Rubik's Utilitarian, Tailored-Neutrals Sensuality for Zara Woman January 2023

Supermodel Anja Rubik is the perfect woman to remind us that visible sensuality in fashion is making a comeback, even at Zara [IG].

Tapping into utilitarian and manly silhouettes, tailoring strikes a perfect balance in neutral colors cargo pants, jumpsuits, bustiers, crop tops and sexy-heels slides.

The look is dazzling and easily adopted by Zara Woman femmes worldwide.

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Anja Rubik and Ludwig Wilsdorff in Boucheron 'Icons' Campaign as New Ambassadors

Anja Rubik and Ludwig Wilsdorff in Boucheron 'Icons' Campaign as New Ambassadors

Supermodel Anja Rubik and Ludwig Wilsdorff are the co-stars of Boucheron’s new “Icons” campaign, lensed by David Sims. Both Rubik and Wilsdorff have also become ambassadors for the house.

To have the women leaders of Boucheron celebrate Anja’s bold character on progressive human rights as one that articulates their own brand platform for this iconic high jewelry brand means everything to those of us on the front line of these battles.

It’s good business because every day more women — including wealthy women — understand that we are in the fight of our lives.

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Fendace Drops May 12 Worldwide with Top Models Campaign by Steven Meisel

Fendace Drops May 12 Worldwide with Top Models Campaign by Steven Meisel

The highly-anticipated Fendace collection — a powerhouse, experiment between two great Italian fashion houses: Fendi and Versace — will drop on May 12, with a worldwide series of events and pop-ups.

The business synergy between these two iconic Italian brands is producing astonishing results — given that they are direct competitors owned by two mega-luxury fashion houses. LVMH is the majority stockholder in Fendi and Versace is owned by Capri Holdings.

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Anja Rubik and Alexandra Agoston in Kenya by Chris Colls for ELLE France

Anja Rubik and Alexandra Agoston in Kenya by Chris Colls for ELLE France

ELLE France heads to Kenya in a special fashion examination of the simplicity and the intimacy of travel — the experience of becoming closer as humans is in itself an adventure, writes ELLE France. Supermodel Anja Rubik is center stage, joined by Alexandra Agoston with styling by Géraldine Saglio./ Hair by Marc Lopez; makeup by Wendy Rowe

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Anja Rubik Brings Her Sexy Activism to InStyle US by Paola Kudacki

Anja Rubik Brings Her Sexy Activism to InStyle US by Paola Kudacki

Supermodel Anja Rubik brings her activist, straight-talking sensuality to the pages of InStyle US Magazine’s January 2022 issue. Rubik styles herself in images by collaborator Paola Kudacki./ Hair by Kevin Ryan; makeup by Georgi Sandev

Samantha Simon conducts the interview with a title that says everything we need to know: Model Anja Rubik Says She "Terrorizes" Brands She Works With — for Good Reason.

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Anja Rubik Wears Sleek Chic Style Lensed by Nathaniel Goldberg for HTSI Magazine

Anja Rubik Wears Sleek Chic Style Lensed by Nathaniel Goldberg for HTSI Magazine

Supermodel Anja Rubik covers the December 4, 2021 issue of How To Spend It Magazine December 4, 2021. Isabelle Kountoure styles Anja in sleek, modern ‘instant chic’ fashion lensed by Nathaniel Goldberg [IG]. / Hair by Stéphane Lancien; makeup by Tom Pecheux

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Anja Rubik Fronts Zara's Western Glam Collection | Marta Ortega Now Chairman of Inditex

Anja Rubik Fronts Zara's Western Glam Collection | Marta Ortega Now Chairman of Inditex

Supermodel Anja Rubik fronts Zara’s latest rugged city glamour clothes, New York style. Fringe, sequins, flared pants and a corset-inspired crop top — these boots are made for pounding New York’s streets.

Now that Manhattan’s famous Rainbow Room in Rockefeller Center is hosting post-punk after parties and Bemelmans Bar has bouncers, Anja’s Zara wardrobe has be-seen glamour, affordable to many members of the Gen Z crowd frequenting their grandparents’ famous haunts.

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Inez and Vinoodh Create Luxe Jewels 'Fragments' for Vogue Paris October 2020

Inez and Vinoodh Create Luxe Jewels 'Fragments' for Vogue Paris October 2020

Executing an interesting concept, photographers Inez and Vinoodh explored their archives, choosing prior images of 11 models: Adut Akech, Anja Rubik, Anna Ewers, Arizona Muse, Edie Campbell, Freja Beha Erichsen, Kate Moss, Liya Kebede, Raquel Zimmermann, Rebecca Leigh Longendyke, and Rianne van Rompaey.

Vogue Paris Jewelry and Watches editor Marie Pasquier chose some of the season’s most sparkling high jewelry pieces from Cartier, Chaumet, Chopard, Dior, Louis Vuitton, Messika Paris and more. Turning the luxe loves over to Inez and Vinoodh, the creatives reimagined them as ‘Fragments’ for the October issue of VP (IG).

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