Royal Ballet's Francesca Hayward Covers Harper's Bazaar UK June 2021 by Jesse Jenkins

Royal Ballet's Francesca Hayward Covers Harper's Bazaar UK June 2021 by Jesse Jenkins

Kenyan-born, England-raised ballet dancer Francesca Hayward covers the June 2021 issue of Harper’s Bazaar UK. Hayward is a principal dancer in the Royal Ballet at Covent Garden in London. In 2019, she starred as Victoria the White Cat in the musical film adaptation of the legendary stage musical ‘Cats’. Hayward developed an unrelenting interest in ballet at age three, after watching ‘The Nutcracker’.

Hayward was one of 15 women selected to appear on the cover of British Vogue’s September 2019 issue, guest edited by Meghan, Duchess of Sussex.

Cathy Kasterine styles Hayward in white fluidity, lensed by Jesse Jenkins [IG] in ‘Dancing for Joy’ with Chiffon in the City & Silk by the Sea’. / Hair by Hiroshi Matsushita; makeup by Celia Burton

Danny Kasirye Flashes Haute Simplicity for Town & Country April 2021

Danny Kasirye Flashes Haute Simplicity for Town & Country April 2021

Models of Carla Pereira and Olamide Ogundele appear in ‘It’s Actually Quite Simple’, a more understate look at haute couture. Mike Adler styles the duo in images by Danny Kasirye [IG} for Town & Country April 2021./ Hair by Charlotte Mensah; set design by Trish Stephenson

Nadine Ijewere Captures Zara Beauty Stories 2021: Tie Dye

Nadine Ijewere Captures Zara Beauty Stories 2021: Tie Dye

The Zara show rolls on, this time with Zara Beauty Stories 2021: Tie Dye. Photographer Nadine Ijewere [IG] captures models Akuol Deng Atem, Bibi Abdulkadir, Fadhi Mohamed, Georgia Palmer and Jethro Sapon wearing tie dye makeup by Diane Kendal.

Malika El Maslouhi Covers Vogue Arabia May 2021 in Couture Lensed by Thibault-Théodore

Malika El Maslouhi Covers Vogue Arabia May 2021 in Couture Lensed by Thibault-Théodore

Vogue Arabia’s May 2021 cover story celebrates the enduring power of couture. The high-end, fashion art form has survived world wars and now a global pandemic. Model Malika El Maslouhi poses in haute couture from Alexandre Vauthier, Ashi, Dior, Fendi, Giambattista Valli, Guo Pei, Iris Van Herpen, Viktor & Rolf and more styled by Lisa Jarvis. Thibault-Théodore [IG] photographs the stylish gifts of people who make exquisite fashion with their bare hands. / Hair by Charlie Le Mindu, makeup by Annabelle Petit

JUANKR Flashes Country Woman Sophia Roetz for ELLE Spain May 2021

JUANKR Flashes Country Woman Sophia Roetz for ELLE Spain May 2021

JUANKR [IG] captures model Sophia Roetz in a bucolic, country-roads fashion story for the May 2021 issue of ELLE Spain. Barbara Garralda chooses no-nonsense, modest-woman pieces from Alberta Ferretti, Chloé, COS, H&M, Louis Vuitton, Stella McCartney, Valentin, Zimmermann and more.

Kristina Grikaite in 'The Cyber Impulse' by Zoey Grossman for Vogue Japan June 2021

Kristina Grikaite in 'The Cyber Impulse' by Zoey Grossman for Vogue Japan June 2021

Model Kristina Grikaite is styled by Paul Cavaco in ‘The Cyber Impulse’, lensed by Zoey Grossman in cyborg images for Vogue Japan June 2021./ Hair by Sylvia Wheeler; makeup by Kali Kennedy

Mother Earth Lovers Led by Carolyn Murphy Front NAKED Cashmere LOVE Campaign

Mother Earth Lovers Led by Carolyn Murphy Front NAKED Cashmere LOVE Campaign AOC Fashion

Photographer John Russo captures NAKED Cashmere’s Mother’s Day campaign with a focus on its LOVE collection. Supermodel Carolyn Murphy headlines the campaign, joined by Molly Sims and daughter, Jordana Brewster and her mom, actor Cheryl Hines with daughter, and investigative reporter and media leader Lisa Ling and her family.

The cast honors NAKED Cashmere’s commitment to protecting the environment and also protecting women with the company’s more than $215,000 donations to curing breast cancer.

Anna Ewers Soaks Up Mediterranean Sea Sun in Massimo Dutti Swimwear 2021

Anna Ewers Soaks Up Mediterranean Sea Sun in Massimo Dutti Swimwear 2021

Global Spanish fashionbrand Massimo Dutti, owned by Inditex — also parent company of Zara — continues today’s discussion of online storytelling. Top model Anna Ewers is styled by Clare Richardson for the SS 2021 Massimo Dutti, Swimwear Collection [IG]. The latest story ‘Cahier De Voyage’ takes us to the Mediterranean in images lensed by Dan Martensen [IG]./ Hair by David Harborow; makeup by Sddhartha Simone.

Edita Vilkeviciute by Annemarieke van Drimmelen for Zara Home Summer Bliss 2021

Edita Vilkeviciute by Annemarieke van Drimmelen for Zara Home Summer Bliss 2021

Top model Edita Vilkeviciute poses in at ease summer essentials for Zara Home’s Summer Bliss 2021 trend guide. Edita poses at her new “good energy” home in Ibiza, lensed by Annemarieke van Drimmelen [IG].

Zara Home is a freestanding website combining fashion essentials with the Spanish brand’s homewear pieces that include pillows, decorative bowls, terracotta plates and the perfect morning coffee mug.

Assa Baradji Channels Marie Antoinette by Kenny Germé for Interview Magazine Spring 2021

Assa Baradji Channels Marie Antoinette by Kenny Germé for Interview Magazine Spring 2021

French model Assa Baradji poses as Marie Antoinette, styled by Edem Dossou in period references from Celine by Hedi Slimane, Dior, Givenchy, vintage John Galliano, Nina Ricci, Y-Project and more. Photographer Kenny Germé [IG] captures Baradji channeling Marie Antoinette — but she won’t be the one losing her head or accused of treason. Interview Magazine Spring 2021 writes a new script for women of color wearing wigs.

Related: Secrets of Kirsten Dunst's wardrobe in “Marie-Antoinette” Vogue Paris 4/30/21

Inaugural Poet Amanda Gorman Lensed Spectacularly by Annie Leibovitz for Vogue May

Inaugural Poet Amanda Gorman Lensed Spectacularly by Annie Leibovitz for Vogue May

America’s real-life young poet goddess Amanda Gorman covers the May 2021 issue of Vogue US. Gorman is photographed in spectacular images by one of America’s finest photographers Annie Leibovitz, with styling by Gabriella Karefa-Johnson.

We are grateful that Anna Wintour sought to elevate Amanda Gorman in a way that she did not elevate US Vice President Kamala Harris. Seeing these images brought copious tears to AOC eyes.

No tears were inspired by the Vogue US Kamala Harris images — which remain unposted on AOC. To say I was personally disturbed is an understatement — but I’ve never commented until now. Gorman would want us to fix the Kamala Harris omission, and we will.

Vogue might want to consider interviewing Harris on her first anniversary as vice president of America and put Annie Leibovitz behind the lens. It gives me the opportunity to create a collage of both women hanging over my sofa.

Ina Lekiewicz Captures Bibi Abdulkadir for Vogue Turkey May 2021

Ina Lekiewicz Captures Bibi Abdulkadir for Vogue Turkey May 2021

Model Bibi Abdulkadir is styled by Lorna McGee in ‘Bibi’, lensed by Ina Lekiewicz [IG] for Vogue Turkey May 2021./ Hair by Anna Cofone; makeup by Sandra Cooke

Reto Schmid Flashes Versace 2020 Summer Capsule Collection

Reto Schmid Flashes Versace 2020 Summer Capsule Collection

Models Steinberg, Islam Dulatov and Ismael Savane whip up a summer beach frenzy in vibrant, graphic prints for Versace’s Summer Capsule Collection. Photographer Reto Schmid is behind the lens with styling by Jacob K.

Jackie Nickerson Flashes Fendi by Kim Jones on Georgia Palmer for Vogue Italia

Jackie Nickerson Flashes Fendi by Kim Jones on Georgia Palmer for Vogue Italia AOC Fashion

Photographer Jackie Nickerson captures model Georgia Palmer, swathed in Italian luxury from Kim Jones’ first ready-to-wear collection for Fendi. Palmer is styled by Amanda Harlech in Fendi’s sumptuous debut for Vogue Italia’s April 2021 ‘The Many Friends’ issue. / Hair by Soichi Inagaki; make-up artist Laura Dominique.

Gisele Bundchen Joins DraftKings As Environment and Social Goals Adviser | Brazil Cuts Environment Budget 24%

Gisele Bundchen Joins DraftKings As Environment and Social Goals Adviser | Brazil Cuts Environment Budget 24% AOC Sustainability

Supermodel, environmentalist Gisele Bundchen as joined sportsbook operator and daily fantasy player DraftKings as ESG adviser to the CEO.

Bündchen and DraftKings have already collaborated on a project in which the company will plant 1,000,000 trees by Earth Day 2022. 

"It is very important for successful corporations to make the necessary shifts in ESG initiatives to truly make a difference on a global level," Bündchen said in a release announcing her hiring. "In today’s world, in my opinion, it isn’t enough for companies to just be successful financially. Companies have to be successful in ALL areas, including social impact and sustainability initiatives that impact the future for all of us around the world.”

Gisele Covers Vogue Hong Kong Sustainability Issue

Gisele Bundchen's Vogue Hong April Sustainability Issue Cover Story by Kevin O'Brien

Supermodel, eco-warrior Gisele Bundchen covers the April 2021 ‘Sustainability’ issue of Vogue Hong Kong. Bobette Cohn styles the prominent environmentalist in images shot on location in Costa Rica by Kevin O’Brien [IG] Bundchen’s home is on the Nicoya Peninsula, near the beachside town of Santa Teresa./ Makeup by Jenna Anton

In our earlier article about Gisele’s Vogue Hong Kong cover story, we noted the very sad reality that the supermodel with the biggest voice on climate change and especially saving the Brazilian rain forest is losing her battle.

Gisele Bundchen Poses as Elegant Muse in Vivara Jewelry Mother's Day Campaign

Gisele Bundchen Poses as Elegant Muse in Vivara Jewelry Mother's Day Campaign AOC Jewelry News

Supermodel, global environmentalist Gisele Bundchen poses in Vivara jewelry’s new campaign of painterly images by fashion photographers Mar+Vin with visual transformation by artist painter Vincent Guitox. Renata Correa styles Gisele — who remains the highest paid model in the world for 14 years — with art direction from Giovanni Bianco, set design by Taísa Malouf,/ Hair and makeup by Henrique Martins

Hermès News: 44% First Quarter Revenue Increase | Hermès Blush Beauty | MycoWorks Collab

Hermès News: 44% First Quarter Revenue Increase | Hermès Blush Beauty | MycoWorks Collab

Model Luisana Gonzalez is styled by Jessica Willis in Hermes Blush, a May 2021 beauty editorial lensed by Elliot & Erick Jimenez.

Hermes reported on April 22 a first-quarter revenue increase of 44 percent, beating expectations and confirming that the “sharp V-shaped exit out of the COVID-19 pandemic” is real for the luxury market, writes WWD.

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MycoWorks: The Making of Reishi™️ Fine Mycelium™️

An exciting, exclusive collaboration by Hermès and MycoWorks is birthing a new material Sylvania, a hybrid of nature and biotechnology that represents a new generation of biotech materials. The patented innovation is made with Fine Mycelium, sounding much more sophisticated and expensive than mushroom leather.

MycoWorks announced in November 2020 that it had raised $45 million in series B financing, in tandem with the opening of a major new ‘Reishi’ plant in Emeryville, California.

“We could not imagine a better partner than Hermès to present our first object made of Fine Mycelium. Hermès and MycoWorks share common values of craftsmanship, quality, innovation, and patience,” says Matt Scullin, MycoWorks CEO on the company’s website.

Hermès turned to its Victoria bag as the structural canvas for the unveiling of the exciting collaboration.