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.
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.
Top model Malgosia Bela is styled by Isabelle Kountoure in ‘Going Places’, lensed by Vincent van de Wijngaard [IG] for Harper’s Bazaar US August 2022./ Hair and makeup by Liz Daxauer
Rising model from Cameroon Graobe Marie-Noelle [aka Noelle Maitingting] graces the pages of Vogue Arabia, lensed by Russell Higton [IG] in ‘Aurora Chromalis, aka ‘Gilding Gold’’. The beauty story with jewelry accents is detailed on makeup artist Elizabeth Hsieh’sIG.
Graobe Marie-Noelle has a long list of agency credits on her IG, but this is the first fashion shoot that taps into her photogenic possibilities. Perhaps Vogue Arabia editor-in-chief Manuel Arnaut can help her, as British Vogue’s Edward Enninful has helped so many young models. She deserves a portfolio that demonstrates her range of capabilities — and I’m not looking at it, based on her IG.
Rising model Abeny Nhial traveled a familiar path to the pages of a Vogue title. Nhial was born in South Sudan and then migrated to Brisbane, Australia as a result of civil war between Sudan and South Sudan.
In July 2022, we find Nhial in the pages of Vogue Portugal, styled by Kingsley Tao in images by Max vom Hofe [IG]. / Hair by Moe Mukai; makeup by Lynski
Model Valery Kaufman is styled by Sylvia Montolio in ‘Turista Accidental’, lensed by Rafa Gallar [IG] for ELLE Espana August 2022./ Hair and makeup by Almudena Garbel
Model Devyn Garcia chills in ‘Just One Thing’ floral blooms styled by Tabitha Simmons. Photographer Zoey Grossman[IG] captures Garcia for Vogue US August 2022./ Hair by Lucas Wilson; makeup by Yumi Lee
‘Just One Thing’ is Zoey Grossman’s first work for American Vogue.
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.
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.
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.
Top model Shanina Shaik returns to Seafolly for the Australian brand’s new ‘Chase the Sun 2022’ Campaign. Shaik last posed for the brand in 2016 and returns three-months pregnant at the time the campaign was shot by Georges Antoni [IG].
The Australian model has Lithuanian, Saudi Arabian and Pakistani ancestry and awaits the birth of her first child with Matthew Adesuyan, a music industry executive who is currently co-owner of Bad Habit, a record label based out of Los Angeles.
Supermodel Bella Hadid gets the Elizaveta Porodina [IG] treatment in ‘Ore Struck’, styled by Gabriella Karefa-Johnson for British Vogue August 2022./ Hair by Evanie Frausto; makeup by Grace Ahn
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.
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?
Models Julia Nobis and Selena Forrest are styled by Grace Coddington in ‘City Transfer’, lensed by Craig McDean for British Vogue August 2022./ Hair by Orlando Pita; makeup by Francelle Daly
Models Kristin Lilja, Luisana Gonzalez and Scarlett Costello delight in ‘The Science of Natural Beauty’, styled by Doria Santlofer. Photographer Emily Soto [IG] is behind the lens for Allure Magazine August 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.
Model Hannah Ferguson graces the pages of ELLE France June 2022, styled by Anne-Marie Brouillee. Photographer Hans Feurer [IG] captures Ferguson in ‘Aimer son corps’, a health and beauty story about loving one’s body, an exercise always made more positive by nature’s warmth.
Ethiopian beauty Amar Akway poses in ‘Girl About Town’, a dramatic collection of haute couture fashion formality styled by Imruh Asha for W Magazine Volume 3, 2022. Photographer Joshua Woods [IG] captures the ultimate luxury fashion extravagance in Paris, shooting looks from Armani Privé Haute Couture, AZ Factory, Balmain, Celine by Hedi Slimane, Chanel Haute Couture, Christian Dior Haute Couture, Dolce & Gabbana Alta Moda, Fendi, Marc Jacobs, Jean Paul Gaultier Haute Couture, Valentino Haute Couture, Viktor & Rolf Haute Couture
Writing for NET-A-PORTER’s July 11, 2021 online fashion story ‘Fearless’, Danielle Prescodsays that the secret of the totally-fabulous Precious Lee is that she is breaking the mold by being unapologetically herself. Elissa Santisi styles the Georgia Peach [as Lee is called with affection by many of us] in images by Kennedi Carter [IG].