'Desert Mirage' Louis Vuitton Summer by Vladimir Marti for Grazia International July 2024

'Desert Mirage' Louis Vuitton Summer by Vladimir Marti for Grazia International July 2024

Rising model Kuany Atem is styled by Anna Castan in ‘Desert Mirage’, a vibrant, Louis Vuitton summer fashion story. Photographer Vladimir Marti [IG] captures Atem for Grazia International July 2024 [IG]./ Hair by Jean-Luc Amarin; producer Jean-Marc Mondelet

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Cartier Reaches 'Brave New Heights' in Grazia International , Shot by Mattia Guolo

Cartier Reaches 'Brave New Heights' in Grazia International , Shot by Mattia Guolo

Model Jordan Rand reaches ‘Brave New Heights’ in the pages of Grazia International, striking veiled poses in a Cartier fashion story shot in Paris. Rand points out on IG that Cartier was just fine with her braids and the result is not “too street” for the pages of Grazia’s ‘Elemental’ 15th print edition.

Anna Castan styles the ethereal atmosphere fashion shoot lensed by Mattia Guolo [IG]./ Makeup by Alisonn Fetouaki; hair by Jean Luc Amarin; creative direction by Dane Stojanovic

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Louis Vuitton Nurtures Poetic Connections Past and Present in Grazia International October 2023

Louis Vuitton Nurtures Poetic Connections Past and Present in Grazia International October 2023

Grazia International’s October 2023 issue shares a gorgeous and rather poetic Louis Vuitton-sponsored story with Dutch-Spanish model Kristel van de Kamp. AOC has never seen a greenhouse — functioning or delapidated — that failed to entice us. Stylist Anna Castan chooses wisely from LV world past and present in exquisite ‘haute culture photography’ by Pierre Turtaut [IG]. Beautiful.

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'The Bird Cage X Dior' with Lise Sauve Lensed by Vladimir Marti in Grazia International

'The Bird Cage X Dior' with Lise Sauve Lensed by Vladimir Marti in Grazia International

Rising French model Lise Sauve graces the pages of Grazia International’s June 2023 issue, posing in a lovely fashion story ‘The Bird Cage X Dior’, with creative direction by Dane Stojanovic [IG] and production by Jean-Marc Mondelet.

Flamingos are among my favorite creatures and they are a perfect style statement in this Dior fashion story styled by Anna Castan for images by Vladimir Marti [IG].

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'Frida Aasen X Private Collector ' by Fernando Gomez for Grazia International 14, 2023

'Frida Aasen X Private Collector ' by Fernando Gomez for Grazia International 14, 2023

Model Frida Aasen rules the fashion universe, styled by Anna Castan for this voluminous set of images in Grazia International 14. It seems possible that a single photographer shoots these ‘Exhibition’ issues.

“Private Collector X Frida Aasen” suggests that perhaps Frida’s husband Tommy Chiabra commissioned them.

In the case of Gomez, I’ve always raved about his Instagram [IG] which is a feast for eyes that thrive on sensual beauty. AOC is pleased to see him shooting so many fragrance and beauty campaigns these days. Working with producer/creative director Jean-Marc Mondelet [website] seems to have been a good choice for this talented photographer. / Hair by Jean-Luc Amarin

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Fernando Gomez In Flower-Inspired Fine Jewelry for Grazia Italy November 2022

Fernando Gomez In Flower-Inspired Fine Jewelry for Grazia Italy November 2022

Model Nancy Schneider feels the holiday spirit in ‘Meraviglie Della Natura’, a jewelry fashion story lensed by Fernando Gomez [IG}. Dane Stojanovic provides creative direction for Grazia Italy November 2022./ Hair by Kilian Marin; makeup by Giovanni Iovine

In AOC’s opinion, Fernando Gomez maintains one of the most beautiful Instagrams we’ve seen. It’s always a feast for the eyes.

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Alex Salinas Flashes a Sophisticated Color Feast for Grazia Bulgaria October 2022

Alex Salinas Flashes a Sophisticated Color Feast for Grazia Bulgaria October 2022

Grazia Bulgaria’s October 2022 issue presents a visual feast of cohesive, colorful femininity and modern tailoring lensed by Alex Salinas [IG]. What could be a visual, fashion word salad is sartorial poetry instead. Stylist Diego Ibanez dresses models Yiara Palacios, Taylor Wells, Naomi Smith and Monica Baute in a presentation clearly influenced by his Mexican heritage.

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Marie Fofana by Paul Morel in Louis Vuitton for Grazia International October 2022

Marie Fofana by Paul Morel in Louis Vuitton for Grazia International October 2022

Photographer Paul Morel [IG] turns his focus to model Marie Fofana in an exquisitely beautiful advertorial featuring Louis Vuitton. Dane Stojanovic is creative director on the fashion story styled by Anna Castan and produced by Jean-Marc Mondelet for Grazia International./ Hair by Eduardo Bravo; makeup by Leslie Dumeix

Advertorials used to be pedestrian compared to top media fashion story presentations. Today, I see the same names popping up in recent AOC postings of creatives and producers teaming up with brands to deliver artistry that towers over other fashion media.

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Elodie Christ Horsewoman by Sven Baenziger for Grazia Italia No. 52 2021

Elodie Christ Horsewoman by Sven Baenziger for Grazia Italia No. 52 2021 AOC Fashion

Model Elodie Christ reminds us that horses have a ‘Spirito Libero’, and she’s here for the ride. Photographer Sven Bänziger [Baenziger] [IG] captures the noble origins luxury fashion story styled by Tamara Gianoglio for Grazia Italia No 52 2021.

Paul Morel's Sensory Saturation with Vitoria Mota in Grazia Magazine

Paul Morel's Sensory Saturation with Vitoria Mota in Grazia Magazine AOC Fashion

Photographer Paul Morel [IG] grabbed AOC’s attention this morning with his contribution to GRAZIA’s 10th biannual edition ‘7 Senses’. International director Marne Schwartz looks at the duality of sensory overload and sensory deprivation.

Okay, enough of this duality business; this MUST be a Li Edelkoort trend!!!

Back to Morel’s outstanding fashion story, creating a tantalizing interpretation of ‘7 Senses’ , featuring model Vitoria Mota, styled by Anna Castan with creative direction by Dane Stojanovic./ Hair by Jean-Luc Amarin; makeup by Camille Siguret