Karen Elson Communes with Greens in Vogue Greece April 2021 by Sebastian Kim

Karen Elson Communes with Greens in Vogue Greece April 2021 by Sebastian Kim

Supermodel Karen Elson covers the April 2021 issue of Vogue Greece, another issue devoted to ‘Feel Good Fashion’. And how better to feel good than spending time in a conservatory filled with plants. Tonne Goodman styles Elson in delicious images by Sebastian Kim. [IG]/Hair by Lucas Wilson; makeup by Yumi Mori

Akon Changkou Shares Fashion Joy in ELLE US March 2021, Lensed by Nathaniel Goldberg

Akon Changkou Shares Fashion Joy in ELLE US March 2021, Lensed by Nathaniel Goldberg

Rising model Akon Changkou brings joy to the pages of ELLE US March 2021 pages — and this is a TREND. Feeling joy in these challenging times becomes a form of temporary escape — yes— but also sustenance for bleeding spirits when sadness rains on our heads days on end.

‘Fashion to Bring Us Joy’ is a trend

COVID, coupled with the march for racial justice and environmental action, makes us needy in many ways. Doses of bright colors, bold patterns and shapes, and jolts of fashion whimsy that make us smile inspire many of us to press on with conviction and positivity in our demands for change.

Alex White styles Akon in Chanel, Christopher John Rogers, Dolce & Gabbana, Fendi and more in images by Nathaniel Goldberg, shot in Paris under all COVID protocols. [IG]. / Hair by Odile Gilbert; makeup by Marie Duhart

Ninel Khomiak in 'Art Object' by Nazar Chernly for Harper's Bazaar Ukraine

Ninel Khomiak in 'Art Object' by Nazar Chernly for Harper's Bazaar Ukraine

Model Ninel Khomiak is styled by Aleksandr Kutovoy in ‘Art Object’, lensed by Nazar Cherniy [IG] for Harper’s Bazaar Ukraine March 2021. The editorial is a sibling to a December 2020 fashion story posted on Cherniy’s IG.

Assa Baradji by Ward Ivan Rafik in 'Nights in Satin' for Telegraph Luxury April 2021

Assa Baradji by Ward Ivan Rafik in 'Nights in Satin' for Telegraph Luxury April 2021

French model Assa Baradji poses in luxe elegance for fashion story ‘Nights in Satin’. Photographer Ward Ivan Rafik [IG] captures Baradji for Telegraph Luxury [IG] April 2021./ Hair by Joseh Pujalte; makeup by Celine Martin

Bibi Abdulkadir's Fashion Dream by Mariya Pepelanova for Numéro France May 2021

Bibi Abdulkadir's Fashion Dream by Mariya Pepelanova for Numéro France May 2021

Model Bibi Abdulkadir poses in ‘Songe d’une nuit d’été’ (A Midsummer Night’s Dream’) styled by Irina Marie. Photographer Mariya Pepelanova [IG] captures Abdulkadir for Numéro France May 2021./ Hair by Yumiko Hikage; makeup by Eny Whitehead

Malika El Maslouhi Is 'Flamboyante' in Gregory Harris Images for Vogue Paris April 2021

Malika El Masiouhi Is 'Flamboyante' in Gregory Harris Images for Vogue Paris April 2021

Rising model Malika El Maslouhi is styled by Virginie Benarroch in ‘Flamboyante’, a Miss Vogue flashy fashion story lensed by Gregory Harris [IG] for Vogue Paris April 2021./ Hair by Vi Sapyypy; makeup by Marie Duhart

Nora Attal and Lea Meylan in 'Viva Mexico' by Inez and Vinoodh in Vogue Paris April 2021

Nora Attal and Lea Meylan in 'Viva Mexico' by Inez and Vinoodh in Vogue Paris April 2021 AOC Fashion

Models Nora Attal and Lea Meylan are styled by Emmanuelle Alt in ‘Viva Mexico!’. Inez and Vinoodh share most of these images on their Instagram, shot at Las Alamandas México, a 19 suite luxury boutique Hotel with 4 private beaches and lush tropical gardens two hours south of Puerto Vallarta and also Cuixmala, a luxury eco-friendly resort, organic working hacienda and nature reserve.

Designers included in this vibrant and major tribute to Mexico’s vibrancy, styled by the EIC of Vogue Paris herself include Antik Batik, Banana Moon, Chanel, Ermanno Scervino, Gucci, Hermes, Isabel Marant, Loewe, Maison Valentino, Miu Miu, Ulla Johnson, YSL by Anthony Vaccarello, Versace, Zimmermann/ Hair by James Pecis, makeup by Fulvia Farolfi

Sultry Glamazons Edita + Natasha by Luigi & Iango for Vogue Japan May 2021

Sultry Glamazons Edita + Natasha by Luigi & Iango for Vogue Japan May 2021 AOC Fashion

Photographers Luigi & Iango [IG] deliver a blast of sensual glamour featuring two beloved models — Edita Vilkeviciute and Natasha Poly. Anna Dello Russo styles the industry A+-list women in sultry. art hoiuse black and whites images. Natasha is now 35 and Edita is 32 and they channel a much-appreciated, “this is how we do it” fashion story for Vogue Japan May 2021./ Makeup by Georgi Sandev; hair by Pierpaolo Lai

Txema Yeste Captures Tsunaina in 'Ritual in the Wilderness' for Numero France

Txema Yeste Captures Tsunaina in 'Ritual in the Wilderness' for Numero France

London-based Nepali model and musician Tsunaina is styled by Bernat Buscato, wearing Balenciaga, Chanel, Cocoon, Giorgio Armani, Helmut Lang, Maison Valentino, Wolford and more in ‘Ritual in the Wilderness’. Photographer Txema Yeste [IG] is behind the lens for Numéro France March 2021.

Tennis Star Edita Vilkeviciute in 'Tie Break' by Robin Galiegue for Vogue Paris March 2021

Tennis Star Edita Vilkeviciute in 'Tie Break' by Robin Galiegue for Vogue Paris March 2021

Top model Edita Vilkeviciute listens patiently to tennis tips from the male perspective of Valentin Caron. Then Edita shows off her tennis style savvy in outfits by Virginie Benarroch. Photographer Robin Galiegue [IG] flashes the fav model to many in ‘Tie Break’ for Miss Vogue in Vogue Paris March 2021./ Hair by Vi Sapyyapy; makeup by Marie Duhart

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Dan Beleiu Shoots Uterqüe SS 2021 Global Citizens Campaign

Dan Beleiu Shoots Uterqüe SS 2021 Global Citizens Campaign

On the topic of fashion-passion joy, Berlin-based photographer Dan Beleiu [IG] delivers a big dose with these images of the Uterqüe SS2021 campaign, with art direction by Cristina Ramos. Alba Melendo styles a universal humanity model lineup featuring Aweng Chuol, Fien Kloos, Miriam Sanchez, Yilan Hua and Ylang Messenguiral.

Raquel Zimmermann Covers Vogue Korea April in Modern Poetry by Chris Colls

Raquel Zimmermann Covers Vogue Korea April in Modern Poetry by Chris Colls

Top model Raquel Zimmermann is styled by Sarajane Hoare in a striking fashion story for Vogue Korea. People are raving about Raquel’s model performance in the April 2021 issue, and AOC agrees. But can we also agree that Chris Colls’ [IG] recent work also exudes a new vibe? The images remain recognizable as Chris’ work, but spring has sprung, as they say. This cover story is another one of those ensemble situations where all creative cylinders are firing in harmony. Love it! ~ Anne

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Berit Heitmann Walks Seaside in Harper's Bazaar Germany March 2021 by Sanchez and Mongielo

Berit Heitmann Walks Seaside in Harper's Bazaar Germany March 2021 by Sanchez and Mongielo

Model Berit Heitmann grabs a cool-weather coat, styled by Kai Margrander in the mood of Ingrid Bergman’s solitary beach scenes in director Roberto Rossellini’s 1950 film ‘Stromboli, Terra di Dio’. Sofia Sanchez and Mauro Mongiello [IG] capture the solitary mood and Heitmann’s psychological ambivalence (or imbalance) in cinematic images for Harper’s Bazaar Germany March 2021.