Heather Kemesky in Mexico by Gosia Turczyńska for Vogue Czechoslovakia May 2024

Heather Kemesky in Mexico by Gosia Turczyńska for Vogue Czechoslovakia May 2024

Model Heather Kemesky covers the May 2024 issue of Vogue Czechoslovakia [IG], with a focus of connecting with the natural world around her.

The fashion story ‘Dream Catcher’ is shot by in Mexico by Gosia Turczyńska [IG], with styling by Marta Zaczynska. / Hair and makeup by Melanie Hoppe

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Kim Kardashian, 2023 GQ Mogul of the Year on What She Learned from Her Father

Kim Kardashian, 2023 GQ Mogul of the Year on What She Learned from Her Father

AOC sharing Kim Kardashian’s December 2023 cover story for GQ’s Men of the Year Issue — just in time for Father’s Day.

KK wears the crown of Tycoon of the Year, and appropriately so.

Photographer Jack Bridgland [IG] captures the many sides of Kim Kardashian for this GQ mogul spread, with an interview by Sean Manning.

AOC shares the Kardashian expectation that she wil take the California Bar exam late in 2024 or early 2025. In every article written about Kim, the topic of her self-discipline and very organized mind is the headliner.

The woman is amazing.

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H&M Summer 2024 Campaign Kills It | Anok, Devyn, Vittoria by Rafael Pavarotti

H&M Summer 2024  Campaign Kills It | Anok, Devyn, Vittoria by Rafael Pavarotti

AOC’s impression of the H&M Summer 2024 Collection [IG] is simple: H&M Killed It!

The trio of top models Anok Yai, Devyn Garcia and Vittoria Ceretti killed it. Designer Eliana Masgalos hit all the high notes in this sophisticated, vibrant, very wearable collection.

Whatever ancestral spirits photographer Raf Pavarotti [IG] appealed to — collectively with all involved before starting work — they blessed him and this H&M photoshoot.

Kate Phelan styled the campaign with art direction by Li Von Euler and set design by Ibby Njoya./ Hair by Mustafa Yanaz; makeup by Chiao Li Hsu

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Jill Kortlieve, Rosalieke Fuchs in 'Pure Shores' for British Vogue June 2024

Jill Kortlieve, Rosalieke Fuchs in 'Pure Shores' for British Vogue June 2024

Models Jill Kortlieve and Rosalieke Fuchs commune with nature in ‘Pure Shores’. Clare Richardson styles the two beauties in Bottega Veneta, Burberry, Chloé, Dolce & Gabbana, Ferragamo, Hermes, Loro Piana, Miu Miu, Proenza Schouler, Tom Ford and a raffia hat from Polo Ralph Lauren.

Photographer Dan Martensen [IG] is behind the lens for British Vogue’s [IG] June 2024 issue./ Hair by Rudi Lewis; makeup by Petros Petrohilos

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ELLE US May 2024 Swimwear Shoot in Cancun, Mexico by Christian MacDonald

ELLE US May 2024 Swimwear Shoot in Cancun, Mexico by Christian MacDonald

The May 2024 issue of ELLE US shares a swimwear fashion story ‘On An Island In The Sun’ with model Devi Rae. Anastasia Barbieri styles Rae in mostly two-piece suits that don’t scream sexy. Photographer Christian MacDonald [IG] is behind the lens in Cancun, Mexico./ Hair by Kevin Ryan; makeup b Frank B

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Calzedonia 2024 Swim Campaign with Birgit Kos, Bregje Heinen, Hana Jirickova, Lais Ribeiro

Calzedonia 2024 Swim Campaign with Birgit Kos, Bregje Heinen, Hana Jirickova, Lais Ribeiro

Calzedonia [IG] delivers a roster of great models Birgit Kos, Bregje Heinen, Hana Jirickova and Lais Ribeiro for its 2024 swim campaign called Limited Edition.

Modernity defines cuts and colors in a welcome sensual statement made from Seychelles Island, East Africa.

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Bottega Veneta Summer Solstice 2024 Campaign by Louise and Maria Thornfeldt

Bottega Veneta Summer Solstice 2024 Campaign by Louise and Maria Thornfeldt

Bottega Veneta's [IG] Summer Solstice 2024 campaign and new capsule collection highlight resortwear essentials that embody the brand's commitment to quality and craftsmanship, offering luxury pieces ideal for summer adventures.

The campaign features models Anok Yai, Badhiel Lony Nyang, Haroon Sherzad, Isaiah Zacarias, Pasquale Nappi, and Penelope Ternes. The visuals were photographed by Louise and Maria Thornfeldt [IG] with creative direction by Bottega’s design visionary Matthieu Blazy. / Hair by Duffy; makeup by Hiromi Ueda

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'Romance of the Forest' by Erik Madigan Heck for Harper's Bazaar UK June 2024

'Romance of the Forest' by Erik Madigan Heck for Harper's Bazaar UK June 2024

Photographer Erik Madigan Heck [IG] delivers another of his visually sumptuous fashion stories so perfect for Harper’s Bazaar UK’s [IG] June 2024 issue. Chloe Hartstein styles ‘The Romance of the Forest’ featuring American model Ali Michael./ Hair by Andre Gunn; makeup by Sarah Uslan

Not only is Erik Madigan Heck’s IG always visually interesting, but it helps AOC spread his intentions and the story of his own life and work.

In this sequence of three images greeting us today, we read a devoted and loving birthday message to the photographer’s mother, who passed four years ago at age 66-7. We learn about his recent Sotheby’s Talks panel in London and also view his image of US President Joe Biden shot for an article in the New York Times Magazine.

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'The Shrouds' Actor Diane Kruger Covers ELLE Spain June 2024 by Xavi Gordo

'The Shrouds' Actor Diane Kruger Covers ELLE Spain June 2024 by Xavi Gordo

Actor Diane Kruger is private poolside, covering the June 2024 Summer Style issue of ELLE Spain [IG]. Barbara Garralda styles Kruger in relaxed, polished black and white sporty pieces lensed by Xavi Gordo [IG]. Bulgari jewelry exclusively. / Makeup by Ivan Gomez; hair by Laura Carrillo

Kruger is in Cannes, where her new movie ‘The Shrouds’ is in competition and she shares the screen for a second time [back to back] with Vincent Cassel. The film debuts Monday night June 20.

The plot of ‘The Shrouds’ is fascinating and controversial. Karsh, played by Vincent Cassel in a storyline experienced by director Cronenberg with the death of his wife, is inconsolable in the same situation.

He invents a technology that enables the living to monitor their loved ones in their graves.

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Swarovski Story 'Beneath the Surface' by Calvin Pausania for Numero NL May 2024

Swarovski Story 'Beneath the Surface' by Calvin Pausania for Numero NL May 2024

Model Abigayl Anderson poses in an all-Swarovski [IG] jewelry fashion story ‘Beneath the Surface’ for Numéro Netherlands [IG] online May 2024.

Marie-Pauline Cesari styles Anderson in labels including Chinese brand Marrknull, Maison Yoshiki Paris, TheUnissen, Dutch brand Yume Yume and more, lensed by Calvin Pausania [IG].

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Ilse Roffel in 'Goude versus Longo' by Paolo Musa for L'Officiel Italia April 2024

Ilse Roffel in 'Goude versus Longo' by Paolo Musa for L'Officiel Italia April 2024

The collages of French graphic designer, photographer and art director Jean-Paul Goude and images from American artist, filmmaker, photographer and musician Robert Longo inspire this fashion story for L’Officiel Italia [IG] April 2024.

Model Ilse Roffel is styled by Riccardo Terzo in images by Paolo Musa [IG]. See all the credits at L’Officiel Italia. / Hair by Giovanni Lovino; makeup by Anna Pellegrini

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Mckenna Hellam in 'Field of Hopes' by Andrew Yee for Mojeh Magazine Spring 2024

Mckenna Hellam in 'Field of Hopes' by Andrew Yee for Mojeh Magazine Spring 2024

Model Mckenna Hellam is pure fashion poetry in ‘Field of Hopes’, a fashion story for Mojeh Magazine’s [IG] Spring 2024 overview, styled by Marco Antonio.

These desert-romance images lensed by Andrew Yee [IG] have multiple Sportmax looks, but also include Carolina Herrera, Givenchy, Prada, Zimmermann and more. / Makeup by Marco Antonio; hair by Elsa

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Liya Kebede Poses 'En Famille' in Vogue US June 2024 in Images by Tyler Mitchell

Liya Kebede Poses 'En Famille' in Vogue US June 2024 in Images by Tyler Mitchell

Top model Liya Kebede poses with her children, son Suhul, now 23, and daughter Raee, age 18, in the pages of American Vogue’s [IG] June 2024 issue. Camilla Nickerson styles the gorgeously-elegant fashion story ‘Now and Forever’ for intimate, manor-born images by Tyler Mitchell [IG]. Raul Martinez provides creative direction with set design by Julia Wagner./ Hair by Jawara; makeup by Fara Homidi

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Gisele Bundchen Radiates Sophisticated Wellness in Vaara SS 2024 Campaign

Gisele Bundchen Radiates Sophisticated Wellness in Vaara SS 2024 Campaign

Is it redundant to use the word ‘sizzling’ yet again to describe Gisele Bundchen’s latest campaign for London-based Vaara’s Spring-Summer media? Vaara promotes itself as a sustainable luxury activewear and wellness brand high on functionality without sacrificing a sensual style vibe.

In the Spring 2024 collection, Gisele Bundchren looks refined, sophisticated and marvelous. Geraldine Saglio styled Gisele’s photoshoot in Miami, shot by Lachlan Bailey [IG].

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Technicolor Bulgari Riches for Harper's Bazaar Brazil for Lensed by Ace Amir

Technicolor Bulgari Riches for Harper's Bazaar Brazil for Lensed by Ace Amir

Models Amam Abit and Thalita Gomes are styled by Mimi Kim in a Bulgari-riches fashion story anchored in Dolce & Gabbana, Gucci, Hermés and more.

NY-based photographer Ace Amir [IG] is behind the lens for Harper’s Bazaar Brazil [IG] April 2024. / Hair by Sergio Estrada; makeup by Mark de los Reyes

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Jourdan Dunn at Castle of Mey for Bazaar UK June 2024 Cover Story by Richard Phibbs

Jourdan Dunn at Castle of Mey for Bazaar UK June 2024 Cover Story by Richard Phibbs

Supermodel Jourdan Dunn made major fashion waves in February 2015, when she became the first woman of color since Naomi Campbell in August 2002 to cover British Vogue.

This week Jourdan Dunn owns a worldwide, fashion first; and it’s her own crown-worthy moment in the spotlight. Harper’s Bazaar UK [IG] travels to the ancient Castle of Mey in Caithness, Scotland for its June 2024 cover story.

Dunn reflected about her global-first photography shoot with Richard Phibbs [IG], when she met Lydia Slater in Bloomsbury for the followup Bazaar interview, which is part of today’s fashion story ‘Queen of the Castle’.

“All seals, and water, and sands – it was a wonderful escape. I understand the attraction, to be so far away from everybody. My gran loved the Queen Mother – they shared the same birthday – so this would probably have been her proudest thing.”

An Emotional Interview That Inspires . . .

AOC is deliberately underscoring this earnest statement from Dunn, about her gran’s likely response to the supermodel’s honor as muse of the fashion shoot.

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Lea Meylan's Earthy Boho Beach Style Lensed by Louise Meylan for ELLE Italia May 9, 2024

Lea Meylan's Earthy Boho Beach Style Lensed by Louise Meylan for ELLE Italia May 9, 2024

Model Lea Meylan mixes sand and surf in a beach-living fashion story ‘Com’e Profondo II Mare’ [How Deep Is the Sea?] for ELLE Italia’s May 9, 2024 issue. Laura Seganti chooses surface-interest summer sweaters in earthy colors, married to a fleet of two-piece, bikini swimsuits lensed by Lea’s twin sister Louise Meylan [IG]. The Parisians are often found on location at their family house in Corsica.

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Rosie Huntington-Whiteley Joins The Equity Studio As Partner with Anna Sweeting

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley Joins The Equity Studio As Partner with Anna Sweeting

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley has closed the book on her involvement with Rosie Inc. and has now joined The Equity Studio, a new firm providing funding and strategic advice to beauty, wellness and lifestyle companies.

Led by investor Anna Sweeting, Huntington-Whiteley has partner status. The Equity Studio will invest in growth-stage consumer companies in the early to mid stages of development in the United Kingdom, the United States, and Europe.

Huntington-Whiteley launched Rose Inc. with biotech darling turned incubator Amyris, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in August 2023.

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