Jacquemus Fall/Winter 2020 Nostalgia Frolic with Laetitia Casta by Valentin Herfray

Jacquemus Fall/Winter 2020 Nostalgia Frolic with Laetitia Casta by Valentin Herfray

Jacquemus pulls a hard-right turn in a new campaign for its Fall/Winter 2020 collection. Anyone sitting in a giant dreamy wheat field that served as a backdrop for the Spring/Summer 2021 presentation needs to get with the current program.

Modeled by close friend actor Laetitia Casta and Simon Porte Jacquemus’ new puppy TouTou, the ‘L’Année 97’ has gone full-on retro. Gaming consoles and an OG Nokia phone meet up with Le Chiquito and Le Bambino handbags in joyful snaps of slip dresses, biker shots and suitings — all decked out in a Together Forever pink car.

The mood is infectious — if a bit off-kilter for our communal, global moment. The nostalgia messages say “let the good times roll”, as do the delightful images by Valentin Herfray. (IG) Hmmm. Don’t overthink this, Anne. / Makeup by Vanessa Bellini; hair by Ramona Eschbach Shop Jacquemus.com.

Humanrace 'Clean' Beauty Skincare Is Pure Pharrell Williams Philosophy

Humanrace 'Clean' Beauty Skincare Is Pure Pharrell Williams Philosophy

Pharrell Williams has launched an epic skincare brand at humanrace.com. Not only does the brand name Humanrace dovetail perfectly with the singer/rapper/designer/entrepreneur’s philosophical mindset. But because the two words are typically split in typography, searching for the single word brings up Pharrell Williams’ new venture in Google’s top position. Nice — and I doubt he paid much for it.

Yes, it helps that Humanrace’s November 25 launch covers the current issue of Allure magazine, lensed by Ben Hassett. All the relevant details of Humanrace’s DNA are covered in Brennan Kilbane’s interview Pharrell Dives Into the Beauty Business.

The chief sensations officer of Humancare is perfectly at home Zooming from his Miami kitchen about the super simple, skin-loving essentials developed with his longtime dermatologist, Elena Jones.

Eyeing the New South

It was an impactful, online New York Times ad recruiting artists to Virginia that first attracted me to Virginia Beach. That July 2017 midnight sighting was followed by the August 12, 2017 white nationalist rally in Charlottesville. That memorable weekend left me wondering if a move to Virginia was realistically in my destiny.

My cousin Jo and I spent several November 2017 days in Virginia three months later, and I remained positive about the move — highly impacted by the ‘truths’ about Jefferson that were openly-discussed in our tour at Monticello.

Looking out over a desolate, wintery Civil War battlefield was sobering post-Charlottesville, and I felt more strongly than ever that creating a New South was part of my older and wiser DNA.

I can say with total honesty, though, that news of Pharrell Williams’ 2019 ‘Something in the Water’ festival sealed the deal, removing any further hesitation about moving to Virginia. All systems became GO!

The beauty entrepreneur’s Allure interview with Brennan Kilbane delves into activism in a post George Floyd world.

Adut Akech's Ruffle Romance by Charles Dennington for Zimmermann Resort 2021

Adut Akech's Ruffle Romance by Charles Dennington for Zimmermann Resort 2021

Top model Adut Akech fronts Zimmermann’s Resort 2021 ready-to-wear campaign, posing in vaca looks styled by Romy Frydman. Photographer Charles Dennington is behind the lens, capturing the ruffles-abundant, ‘Lovestruck’ collection of romantic getaway dresses./ Hair by Renya Xydis; makeup by Linda Jeffreyes

The V Time Magazine Travels the World for Fall 2020's Best Coats by Chris Colls

The V Time Magazine Travels the World for Fall 2020's Best Coats by Chris Colls

Aryeh Lappin styled fashion’s big-name faces Adesuwa Aighewi, Alexandra Agoston, Edita Vilkeviciute, Guinevere van Seenus, Parker van Noord, Malgosia Bela, Mayowa Nicholas and Yasmin Wijnaldum in fall coats from Celine by Hedi Slimane, Emporio Armani, Etro, Fendi, Giorgio Armani, Givenchy, Salvatore Ferragamo and Tom Ford.

Photographer Chris Colls is behind the lens. The quarantine didn’t stop him but he invented quite a little production unit shipped around the world.

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Edie Campbell's Punk Attitude by Theo Sion for Vogue Italia November 2020

Edie Campbell's Punk Attitude by Theo Sion for Vogue Italia November 2020

Top model Edie Campbell strikes with another of her unique, morphing into a new character editorial, styled by Max Pearmain. Photographer Theo Sion captures ‘Edie’s Beauty’ with its 70’s punk rock vibes for Vogue Italia November 2020./ Makeup by Hiromi Ueda; hair by Luke Hersheson

Lara Stone in Dolce & Gabbana by Emma Summerton for Vogue UK December 2020

Lara Stone in Dolce & Gabbana by Emma Summerton for Vogue UK December 2020

Top model Lara Stone graces the pages of British Vogue’s December 2020 issue, styled by Dena Giannini. Photographer Emma Summerton (IG) captures Stone in the Dolce & Gabbana editorial and interview ‘Italians Do It Better’. / Hair by Panos Panadrianos; makeup by Lisa Eldridge

Assa Baradji Covers Numéro France November 2020 by Txema Yeste

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Assa Baradji Covers Numéro France November 2020 by Txema Yeste

Model Assa Baradji is styled by Bernat Buscato and Irina Marie in ‘Les Métamorphoses’. Top photographer Txema Yeste makes the high-voltage capture for Numéro France November 2020./ Hair by Jordi Fontanals; makeup by Victor Alvarez

Edita Vilkeviciute Is Sensual Goddess in Vogue Paris November 2020 by Henrik Purienne

Edita Vilkeviciute Is Sensual Goddess in Vogue Paris November 2020 by Henrik Purienne

Photographer Henrik Purienne’s (IG) rise continues with another boost from Vogue Paris in the November 2020 issue. A sensual, sultry Edita Vilkeviciute assumes earth goddess status in L'Été Indien, styled by Morgane Bedel.

Henrik Purienne Eyes Edita Vilkeviciute As Sensual Goddess in Vogue Paris November

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Edita Vilkeviciute Is Sensual Goddess in Vogue Paris November 2020 by Henrik Purienne

Photographer Henrik Purienne’s (IG) rise continues with another boost from Vogue Paris in the November 2020 issue. A sensual, sultry Edita Vilkeviciute assumes earth goddess status in L'Été Indien, styled by Morgane Bedel.

Estelle Nehring in 'Ghost' by Domen / Van de Velde for Numero Russia 59

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Estelle Nehring in 'Ghost' by Domen / Van de Velde for Numero Russia 59

Model Estelle Nehring is styled by Julia Muller in ‘Ghost’, a collection of ethereal, ruffled, voluminous gowns from Alexander McQueen, Dior, Dries Van Noten, Elie Saab, Givenchy, Miu Miu, Moncler and more. Photographers Domen / Van de Velde (IG) capture the moody, haunting fashion story for Numero Russia $59./ Hair by Ilham Mestour; makeup by Kathinka Gernant

Africa Penalver Stars in 'Reserva Natural' by Boo George for Vogue España November 2020

Africa Penalver Stars in 'Reserva Natural' by Boo George for Vogue España November 2020

Photographer Boo George is on location in El Rocio, Spain, capturing model Africa Penalver against the Andalucia backdrop. Isabel Llanza styles Penalver ‘Reserva Natural’ for Vogue Espana November 2020.

Catholics & Culture educates us on how this sleepy Spanish town comes to life in El Rocío, Spain: Joy and devotion not to be tamed.

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British Royal Ballet's Francesca Hayward by Liz Collins for Vanity Fair "On Jewellery' Fall 2020

British Royal Ballet's Francesca Hayward by Liz Collins for Vanity Fair "On Jewellery' Fall 2020

Britain’s Royal Ballet star Francesca Hayward is living in the movement, lensed by Liz Collins (IG) for the September cover story of Vanity Fair’s “On Jewellery” supplement. Michelle Dugid styles Hayward in luxe jewels from Boucheron Nuage, Harry Winston, Van Cleef & Arpels, Vanleles and more.

Interviewed by Annabel Davidson, both creatives made the point that they were committed to featuring Black jewellers across the images. Some are named here:

Hayward and I both felt strongly that Black jewellers should be included in every image, so across these pages you will see the work of established artists like Jacqueline Rabun and Vania Leles, but also multi-disciplinary artist Simone Brewster (who’s as adept at designing furniture as she is bangles), Awah Laud (who sources conflict-free materials from Ghana), Emefa Cole (whose work you can see in the V&A), Melanie Eddy, and Jariet Oloye-Odutola, whose work with glass and metal is nothing short of mesmerising.

See all the jewelry credits at VanityFair.com.

Dan Martensen Captures Tommy Hilfiger FW 2020 'Moving Forward Together'

Dan Martensen Captures Tommy Hilfiger FW 2020 'Moving Forward Together'

Models Alton Mason, Carolyn Murphy, Dilone, Geron McKinley, Halima Aden, Jasmine Sanders, James Turlington, Kit Butler, Ralph Souffrant, Soo Joo Park and more join hands in ‘Moving Forward Together’, another chapter of Tommy Hilfiger’s FW 2020 campaign. Dan Martensen captures the cast at Disney’s Golden Oak Ranch in Los Angeles County, California, with styling by Clare Richardson.

“When faced with unusual social and economic situations, sticking together is the best way forward,” states Tommy Hilfiger. “Each challenge also implies an opportunity: it can take one step closer to achieving a dream, stimulate self-questioning or inspire creativity that you never knew you had. Through ‘Moving Forward Together’, we want to help rekindle that creative spark and be able to help where it’s needed most.”