An Elegant Ashley Graham for Vogue Czech July 2024 Runs at a Blistering Pace

An Elegant Ashley Graham for Vogue Czech July 2024 Runs at a Blistering Pace

Body activist, entrepreneur, TV host and mom to three young boys with husband Justin Ervin, supermodel Ashley Graham covers the July 2024 issue of Vogue Czechoslovakia [IG]. Rising photographer Luka Booth [IG] — whose IG is worth a serious look — captures the Nebraska-born and raised Graham, in fresh and poetic images.

Not mentioned in her introductory list of adjectives is Graham’s Roku reality series, ‘Side Hustlers’ with cohost Emma Grede and renewed for a second season.

A Beauty Primer for Kids

Ashley Graham also has a new children’s book ‘A Kids Book About Beauty’, published by a new division of Penguin enabling kids to explore big topics in a new and engaging way. It’s called A Kids Co.

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Bella Hadid’s Orabella Opened Door to Panpsychism and Humanism

Bella Hadid’s Orabella Opened Door to Panpsychism and Humanism

Anne of Carversville hasn’t posted Elizaveta Porodina’s images of Bella Hadid’s Orabella ‘skin-nourishing’ fragrances campaign until today.

Given the cosmic energy of these two uber-creative humans — Bella Hadid and Elizaveta Porodina — Anne had every confidence that we would get to now.

Reading an Apple News article ‘Human Consciousness Is an Illusion, Scientists Say‘ became the door that opened posting Bella’s Orabella images this morning.

Many scientists and thinkers believe the entire universe may have an internal mind, and the phrase ‘we are all connected’ is meant to be taken literally.

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Caroline Trentini and Isabeli Fontana by Lufré for ELLE Brazil 36th Anniversary Issue

Caroline Trentini and Isabeli Fontana by Lufré for ELLE Brazil 36th Anniversary Issue

Brazilian beauties Caroline Trentini and Isabeli Fontana lead off the editorial content for ELLE Brazil’s 36th anniversary celebration.

In these images lensed by Lufré [IG] Fontana and Trentini are styled by Marcell Maia in bold, modern images that are inspired by the intersections of fashion and art./Beauty by Henrique Martins

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Hunter Schafer Covers Vogues Italia and Germany, Lensed by Ethan James Green

Hunter Schafer Covers Vogues Italia and Germany, Lensed by Ethan James Green

The June 2024 issues of Vogue Italia and Vogue Germany share a fashion story ‘At Home’ starring actor and activist Hunter Schafer.

The fashion shoot is styled by Dara Allen with creative direction by Raul Martinez./ Hair by Sonny Molina; makeup by Aaron de Mey

The fashion story attempts to reconcile the public and the private. Each image by photographer Ethan James Green [IG] reveals an aspect of performance while simultaneously concealing reality. Living under constant surveillance, being watched is internalized and self-imposed by the woman, role-played by Schafer. “To be a woman is to perform, even if only your reflection is watching.”

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ELLE Brasil Vol. 16 Celebrates 36 Years with Four Covers and 11 Models by Nicole Heiniger

ELLE Brasil Vol. 16 Celebrates 36 Years with Four Covers and 11 Models by Nicole Heiniger

Photographed by Nicole Heiniger [IG], with fashion editing by Lucas Boccalão, the ELLE Brasil 36- years anniversary model celebration includes Caroline Trentini and Samile; in the second cover Isabeli Fontana, Barbara Valente and Valentina Sampaio; in the third, Luciana Curtis, Sheila Bawar and Shirley Mallmann; and on the fourth cover, Carol Ribeiro, Ana Claudia Michels and Fernanda Tavares.

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Alex Consani in Mugler Archives by Elizaveta Porodina for W Magazine China June 2024

Alex Consani in Mugler Archives by Elizaveta Porodina for W Magazine China June 2024

American IMG model, influencer and at one time, the world’s youngest transgender model at age 12, Alex Consani wears Mugler Archives in a new fashion story for W Magazine China [IG].

Consani is styled by Flora Huddart in another instantly-recognizable set of glorious fashion images by Elizaveta Porodina [IG]. / Makeup by Bea Sweet; hair by Pierre Saint Sever; set design by Emilia Margulies

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Meet WASTE.Paris: Valentine Hotton's Chic Clothes Born of Textile Waste

Meet WASTE.Paris: Valentine Hotton's Chic Clothes Born of Textile Waste

Seeing images from WASTE Paris [IG] on Models.com just now, Anne said “This brand with the terrific name better be sustainable.”

Paris-based, Ukrainian female photographer/videographer Julia Romanovskay [IG] is behind the lens, capturing model Jildou Lisa.

WASTE Paris co-founder Valentine Hotton launched the brand in 2022, defined by her experience as founder of COLLECTIF CHIFFON, a consulting agency in 2019.

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Anja Taylor-Joy from Mob Wife to Boss Babe by Ellen von Unwerth for Flaunt #192 May 2024

Anja Taylor-Joy from Mob Wife to Boss Babe by Ellen von Unwerth for Flaunt #192 May 2024

Actor and Dior Ambassador since Fall 2021 Anja Taylor-Joy covers the May issue of Flaunt Magazine #192 2024. Hunter Clem styles the star of ‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’ in images by Ellen von Unwerth [IG]. EVU describes the fashion story as one of mob wife to boss babe.

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Karen Elson & Yilan Hua in London by Martin Parr for British Vogue July 2024

Karen Elson & Yilan Hua in London by Martin Parr for British Vogue July 2024

Models Karen Elson and Yilan Hua send a fashion postcard from London in ‘Wish You Were Here’. Jeanie Annan-Lewin styles the duo in fashion pops colors from Balenciaga, Bottega Veneta, Chanel, Dolce & Gabbana, Ermanno Scervino, Fendi, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Max Mara, Miu Miu, Prada and more.

British documentary photographer Martin Parr [IG] is behind the lens for the July 2024 issue of Vogue UK [IG].

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Jonas Glöer and Kiki Willems Trek to Madeira in 'Wander Land' by Ola Rindal for HTSI

Jonas Glöer and Kiki Willems Trek to Madeira in 'Wander Land' by Ola Rindal for HTSI

The Financial Times ‘How to Spend It’ Magazine [IG] releases its June 15, 2024 Travel Issue by trekking off to Madeira.

Models Jonas Glöer and Kiki Willems are styled by Anastasia Soltermann in Hermes, Isabel Marant, Loewe, Polo Ralph Lauren and more, lensed by Ola Rindal [IG].

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An Elegant Paloma Elsesser Covers Vogue Brasil May 2024, Lensed by Zee Nunes

An Elegant Paloma Elsesser Covers Vogue Brasil May 2024, Lensed by Zee Nunes

Top model Paloma Elsesser graces the pages of Vogue Brasil’s [IG] May 2024 issue. Elsesser is styled by Rita Lazzarotti in a Dolce & Gabbana animal print cover, accented inside by Balenciaga, Maison Alaia, Marc Jacobs, Maison Margiela and more.

Photographer Zee Nunes [IG] is behind the lens with art direction by Julia Filgueiras and set design by Emma Magidson and Henrique Cirilo. / Hair by Sonny Molina; makeup by Raisa Flowers

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Seafolly 'Passport to Summer' 2024 Swimwear Campaign Follows the Sun to Sicily

Seafolly 'Passport to Summer' 2024 Swimwear Campaign Follows the Sun to Sicily

AOC just got a serious dopamine dressing hit, feasting our eyes on the new Seafolly [IG] ‘Passport to Summer’ campaign.

British model Megan Williams basks in the many health benefits of sunshine, water leisure, recreation — and serious water sports. Properly managed with protection from the sun’s most intense rays, of course.

Seafolly’s ‘Ciao Bella’ capsule channels sunshine culture halfway around the world in Sicily. The influence of Mediterranean culture runs deep with sun-loving, spirit-chasers worldwide and always here at Anne of Carversville.

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Town & Country Summer 2024 at Louis XIV's Kitchen Garden with Ellen von Unwerth

Town & Country Summer 2024 at Louis XIV's Kitchen Garden with Ellen von Unwerth

‘Euphoria’ cast actor Chloe Coutau and model Brian Nicklen cover the Summer 2024 issue of Town & Country [IG], centered around Paris.

The title of photographer Ellen von Unwerth’s [IG] fashion story is a bit ambitious: The Royal Garden that Might Save the Planet.

Couture extravagance is completely at home in these surroundings, and Town & Country shares key haute couture pieces styled by Hannah Teare.

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Mario Sorrenti in Italy's Amalfi Coast with 4 Beauties for Bazaar France 14 2024

Mario Sorrenti in Italy's Amalfi Coast with 4 Beauties for Bazaar France 14 2024

The June-July 2024 issue of Bazaar France [IG] heads south to Italy, with a summer sun-chasers fashion story featuring models Angelina Kendall, Awar Odhiang, Devyn Garcia and Ella McCutcheon set along the Amalfi Coast, styled by Elodie David Touboul.

Neapolitan-born photographer Mario Sorrenti [IG] captures world-reknowned places that are home to the Sirens: a destination where the sky and sea become one.

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Greta Hofer in 'Second Act' Lensed by Amy Troost for Dior Magazine #46

Greta Hofer in 'Second Act' Lensed by Amy Troost for Dior Magazine #46

Model Greta Hofer is styled by Jay Massacret in key pieces from Dior’s Pre-Fall 2024 collection. Photographer Amy Troost [IG] captures ‘Second Act’ for Dior Magazine 46 Spring/Summer 2024./ Hair by Lucas Wilson; makeup by Jen Myles

Filled with her earliest memories of New York City life, Dior creative director Maria Grazia Chiuri hosted the Pre-Fall 2024 collection at the Brooklyn Museum.

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Nike SS 2024 Media Taps Dan Beleiu's Personal, Colorful, Energetic Images

Nike SS 2024 Media Taps Dan Beleiu's Personal, Colorful, Energetic Images

If this isn’t the first Nike project for Dan Beleiu, AOC doesn’t know about the other ones — and I just looked. Beleiu’s sophisticated, modern, high-energy style is perfect for Nike.

With Dan’s IG always hopeless, AOC followed an Ian Salter set design link on IG, which is where we hit paydirt and a bigger understanding of the project.

The Nike Spring/Summer 2024 Campaign was styled by Mindy LeBrock with makeup by Rika Shimada. We also met key Nike execs in charge on the client end of the shoot.

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'Margiela Artisanal' Couture Story for W Magazine China June 2024

'Margiela Artisanal' Couture Story for W Magazine China June 2024

W Magazine China’s [IG] June 2024 icon issue shares a fantastic fashion story featuring the ‘Margiela Artisanal’ 2024 couture collection starring model He Cong lensed by Zhong Lin. W also makes high-impact points in their commentary about creativity.

Creative Directors Examined

For the second time this week, my own brain has been interrupted externally with the reinforcement of thoughts already playing out here on AOC.

In preparing this W Magazine China fashion story over the course of two months, six sets of haute couture fashion traveled across the seas. The magazine “exclusively” documented this fashion moment, along with its fascinating behind-the-scenes story.

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Sheila Bawar's Surreal Fashion Deal by Rafael Pavarotti W Magazine July 2024

Sheila Bawar's Surreal Fashion Deal by Rafael Pavarotti W Magazine July 2024

Brazilian model Sheila Bawar brings a priceless expression to ‘The Surreal Deal: Fashion That Leans Into Fantasy’, a fashion story for W Magazine’s July 2024 issue.

Photographer Rafael Pavarotti [IG] joins forces with stylist Katie Grand who chooses a sheer cape from Giorgio Armani; a voluminous red gown Chen Peng; the memorable Prada blue cardigan and skirt above.

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Isa Boulder SS 2024 Campaign Lensed by Guen Fiore Prompts Anne's Bali Reverie

Isa Boulder SS 2024 Campaign Lensed by Guen Fiore Prompts Anne's Bali Reverie

The Spring/Summer 2024 Isa Boulder campaign that got our attention just now, featuring models Komomo Nakazono and Michiko Foy.

SJ Todd, art director of AnOther Magazine provides art direction for the campaign, with styling by Morgane Camille Nicolas. Talented photographer Guen Fiore [IG], who promotes herself as based in Paris but very Italian, captures the raw but sophisticated spirit of Isa Boulder. / Hair by Akemi Kishida; makeup by Anthony Preel

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