J. Lo Nude by Daniella Midenge for JLoBody FIRM + FLAUNT™

J. Lo Nude by Daniella Midenge for JLoBody FIRM + FLAUNT™

When Daniella Midenge photographed Jennifer Lopez for Allure Magazine’s 30th Anniversary cover story, it was clear that they shared some kind of cosmic energy. J. Lo had a daring pixie cut to celebrate her 52 birthday, and the two femmes delivered a supercharged, sexy and sensual photoshoot.

Daniella excels at putting her foot on the pedal when photographing women. She renders them as 10-alarm fires who even Pope Francis would invite to dinner. Midenge makes ‘sexy’ very respectable — and that is a precious gift to the women she photographs.

Read More

Zara Beauty 'Surreal Summer' by Elizaveta Porodina Is Stellar Artistry

Zara Beauty 'Surreal Summer' by Elizaveta Porodina Is Stellar Artistry

Photographer Elizaveta Porodina’s [IG] July 2022 image roadshow continues, with another fashion story for Zara Beauty.

Last week it was Lindsay Wixson in the new Zara South 2022 campaign. Today Porodina rolls into Zara Beauty with ‘Surreal Summer’, a spectacular marrying of her always notable fashion model images with a tube of Zara Beauty mascara.

Read More

Kate Moss Loves Her Diet Coke in ES Magazine July 22 by Quentin Jones

Kate Moss Loves Her Diet Coke in ES Magazine July 22 by Quentin Jones

Legendary 1990s supermodel Kate Moss was recently named the new creative director of Diet Coke. The brand says it tapped her for her “unique aesthetic and style”, a heritage Moss owned as she delivered four limited edition cans of Diet Coke in London this week.

ES Magazine editor Ben Cobb visited Kate in at her west London home.

LOL. Kate Moss is a good little woman, though. Or perhaps Cobb is really special. “during our chat, she keeps my glass of water filled with ice, running back to an American-sized fridge” . .

Yes, yes . . . there’s plenty of Diet Coke in the refrigerator. Cobb spies it chilling there. Wait . . . oh wait . . . Kate Moss “struggles to open the door.” LOL. How old is this guy? I expect him to jump up and save Kate from the big, bad fridge any minute. She is a real-deal damsel in distress.

Read More

Bella, Paloma, Selena + Lil Durk for Marc Jacobs Denim Monogram 2022 by Mario Sorrenti

Bella, Paloma, Selena + Lil Durk for Marc Jacobs Denim Monogram 2022 by Mario Sorrenti

Chicago rap star Lil Durk [Durk Derrick Banks] has a love for fabulous fashion and brands are taking notice. Lil Durk joins Bella Hadid, Paloma Elsesser and Selena Forrest in the new Marc Jacobs Denim Monogram Collection, now available at Marc Jacobs retailers.

Read More

Y-3’s “20 Years: Re-Coded” Is Ode to Orange and Reintroducing the Qasa High

 Y-3’s “20 Years: Re-Coded”  Is Ode to Orange and Reintroducing the Qasa High

Yohji Yamamoto’s Y-3 continues its 20th Anniversary celebrations, joining forces with adidas in a third seasonal offering. Y-3 brought together Y for Yohji Yammamoto and 3 for the adidas three-stripe logo. Together they symbolize the long-standing, very deep bond between the two companies.

Building on Y-3’s “20 Years: Re-Coded” theme, Chapter 3 is an auspicious style ode to Orange, one of the brand’s most iconic colors.

Read More

Naomi Campbell for Marc Jacobs Pre-Fall 2022 by Larissa Hofmann

Naomi Campbell for Marc Jacobs Pre-Fall 2022 by Larissa Hofmann

Supermodel Naomi Campbell is styled by Danny Reed in Marc Jacobs Pre-Fall 2022 campaign, lensed by Larissa Hofmann [IG]

Naomi Campbell became Dr. Naomi Campbell in The Royal Festival Hall on July 7, 2022 in London, England. Naomi was formally awarded an honorary PhD from The University for the Creative Arts in recognition of her contribution to the global fashion industry.

Read More

Which Luxury Bags Speak to You: Golden Goose or Celine?

Which Luxury Bags Speak to You: Golden Goose or Celine?

In the world of bags, the luxury buyer has many to choose from. I chose these two brands — Golden Goose and Celine — not for the cool factor, but to speak to their brand DNA. Reality is that when one is spending many hundreds or thousands of dollars for a bag or leather accessory, the 2022 customer is more eager than ever before to know the story behind the brand, the ethics and sustainability initiatives employed by the owners, and how the brand reflects us — the buyers.

Read More

Angair Biong by Tom Blesch for Blumarine Pre-Fall 2022 Collection

Angair Biong by Tom Blesch for Blumarine Pre-Fall 2022 Collection

Rising model Angair Biong is styled by Mariaelena Morelli in Blumarine Pre-Fall 2022 key looks. Creative director Nicola Brognano pushes on into fall, adding more fuel and fashion oxygen to the Y2K fashion craze in images by Tom Blesch [IG].

“It’s a territory I feel very confident exploring,” the designer told Vogue. He was born in 1990 and thus is quite knowledgeable on the period. Does he have a new muse? Apart from the Paris-Britney-Lindsay trifecta, is there a new girl in his creative muses folder?

Read More

Maty Fall by Nadine Ijewere in System Magazine X Schiaparelli F/W 2022

Maty Fall by Nadine Ijewere in System Magazine X Schiaparelli F/W 2022

AOC isn’t sure if photographer Nadine Ijewere [IG] is driving a Maybach Exelero or a Golden Bugatti Veyron in this new fashion story System Magazine X Schiaparelli F/W 2022. Maty Fall is ready for takeoff, oozing Black glamour in a 2022 version of Beale Street’s fashion club history.

Maty is still rising but her portfolio is solid. Time to fly, Ms. Maty Fall. Ijewere is driving this priceless fashion gem, but Daniel Roseberry’s Schiaparelli gives her an abundance of modern-day riches, styled by Nell Kalonki.

Read More

Stella McCartney Resort 2023 Collection Hits 85% Record Sustainable Production

Stella McCartney Resort 2023 Collection Hits 85% Record Sustainable Production

Stella McCartney’s Resort 2023 Collection was operating on eight cylinders of creative and manufacturing moxie as fashion’s greatest advocate for the environment and PETA-friendly alternative materials hit her highest bar yet.

McCartney’s resort collection was photographed in and around her eco factory in Novara, Italy. Stella reported that 85% of the collection is produced sustainably.

Stella McCartney also has an instinctive embrace of great marketing, making her “Rewilding and rechilding” tagline a marketing hit.

Read More