Adriana Lima Covers Vogue Espana November 2024, Imaged by Dan Jackson
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'Sun and Moon' by Christean Kareem for Vogue Portugal October 2024 Mystical Issue
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AOC discovered Christean Kareem’s [IG] first fashion story ‘Sun and Moon’ for the October 2024 issue of Vogue Portugal [IG] dedicated to the mystical and mysterious. Models Alay Deng and Fadel are styled by Marisa Ellison in an intoxicating visual brew of fashion wisdom and creative exploration. Visually, Kareem delivered an inspiring, intellectually-complex, maiden-voyage fashion story. / Makeup by Christyna Kay; hair by Jenni Iva Wimmerstedt
The Ancient Understanding of Life
The integration of the sun and moon in modern occult practices manifests in a unique synthesis of ancient wisdom and contemporary spiritual exploration. These celestial bodies serve as potent symbols of the dynamic balance between light and shadow, seen as essential for achieving harmony within oneself and the universe.
Read MoreVogue Greece Sends Red Kisses | AOC Goes to Babylon for a Primer on Cherry Lips
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Vogue Greece Sends Red Kisses | AOC Goes to Babylon for a Primer on Cherry Lips
Models Lucy Rosiek and Naomi Apajok are styled by Glen Mban in ‘Red Kisses’, lensed by Johan Sandberg [IG] for Vogue Greece [IG] October.
Red Lipstick In Ancient Mesopotamia
In the annals of ancient history, the use of red lipstick finds one of its earliest origins in Mesopotamia, a cradle of civilization that flourished in the regions of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers. The people of ancient Mesopotamia, notably the Sumerians and later the Assyrians and Babylonians, were among the first to transform the act of adorning one's lips into an art form.
Lip Color and the Divine Feminine
Beyond social stratification, lip color also conveyed aspects of femininity and allure, playing a role in rituals and rites associated with love and attraction. The divine feminine was celebrated in Babylonian mythology, where goddesses were revered for their beauty and grace; by adorning themselves with lip color, women could symbolically align themselves with these powerful deities.
Read MoreA Private Look at Fall Style by Gosia Turczynska for Vogue Czech September 2024
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Models Clara Fossar and Leanne De Haan are styled in ‘Bubbles’, an overtly-feminine fashion story styled by Marta Zaczynska. Photographer Gosia Turczynska [IG] captures the intimate look at the inner sanctum of stylish women for Vogue Czechoslovakia [IG] September 2024. / Hair by Cyril Laloue; makeup by Camille Siguret
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D Style October 2024 Luxury Accessories with Bibi Breslin Lensed by Drew Vickers
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Rising Brit model Bibi Breslin is one to watch, appearing in D Style’s [IG] d la Repubblica 10/13/2024 issue. Writing “so long summer”, D Style is rolling towards resort 2025 season, with a body-baring, accessories-rich, fashion story featuring Gucci loafers and YSL bangles on cover #1 and a Dior Saddle bag on cover #2, styled by Giulia Revolo. Photographer Drew Vickers {IG] makes the sensual accessories capture./ Hair by Akemi Kishida; makeup by Laura Dominique
Read MoreLouis Vuitton's 'Awakened Hands, Awakened Minds' High Jewelry in Vogue Taiwan September 2024
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Vogue Taiwan’s [IG] September 2024 issue shimmers with key pieces from Louis Vuitton’s ‘Awakened Hands, Awakened Minds’ high jewelry collection.
Pablo Patane styles the fashion story with jewelry selections by Chat Hsu. Model Ine Michelmann poses for photographer Tim Verhallen [IG]./ Makeup by Tiziana Raimondo
AOC featured the specifics and storyline behind the new Louis Vuitton ‘Awakened Hands, Awakened Minds’ high jewelry collection here.
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Boxing for Women's Health: Madame Figaro Paris Is Ringside with Karlina Caune
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Boxing for Women's Health: Madame Figaro Paris Is Ringside with Karlina Caune
AOC turns our attention to ‘Ring Parade’, and we’re not talking diamonds — although model Karlina Caune is sporting some serious watches in this fashion story for the September 2024 issue of Madame Figaro Paris [IG].
Stylist Sylvie Clemente is ringside, preparing Caune to fight, fight, fight — as women did in Sparta. Photographer Thiemo Sander [IG] photographs the fashion action for Madame Figaro; and AOC takes a seriously-informed deep dive into the health benefits of boxing. / Hair by Kazuko Kitaoka; makeup by Maria Olsson
Historical records and artwork from different civilizations reveal women engaging in activities like wrestling, running, and even boxing. Ancient Minoan artifacts, for example, depict women participating alongside men in athletic competitions, while the society of Sparta in ancient Greece famously encouraged women to train in physical exercises to strengthen them as future mothers of warriors — male and female.
All AOC can say is “Thank goddess for cave paintings.” Let’s go.
Read More'Cool Front' Fall Coats, Jackets, Leather & Lace in Bazaar US October 2024
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Models Sasha Pivovarova and Yasmin Warsame are styled by Dogi Nesanir in ‘Cool Front’, a fashion story of luxuriously-textured coats, jackets — with a bit of leather and lace.
Photographer Davit Giorgadze [IG] captures the fall luxury from Balenciaga, Celine, Chloe, Courreges, Dior, Dolce & Gabbana, Fendi, Hermes, Loewe, Max Mara, Miu Miu, Ralph Lauren, Tods and more for Harper’s Bazaar US [IG] October 2024./ Hair by Joey George; makeup by Jamal Scott
Read MoreAbbey Lee's Futuristic Gucci Style by Cara Strickler for 10 Magazine Australia
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10 Magazine Australia’s [IG] Fall 2024 issue turns to photographer Cara Strickler [IG] for a 22nd century story featuring Aussie model Abbey Lee. Emma Jade Morrison styles the futuristic Gucci-sponsored fashion statement in a week where the Italian house got a new CEO, ex Louis Vuitton executive Stefano Cantino./ Hair by Mark Townsend; makeup by Emily Cheng
Read MorePrada Patrons Rafael Pavarotti's Exquisite Story for Perfect Magazine September 2024
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AOC is delighted to see Rafael Pavarotti’s [IG] Black beauty fashion story for the September 2024 issue of Perfect Magazine [IG]. With Edward Enninful no longer at British Vogue, Anne has had significant concerns about exactly what happens to fashion stories of this caliber and excellence. More than once in recent years, AOC has said that only brands can afford to underwrite these editorials.
In the case of these exquisite images for Perfect, we can thank Prada, described as ‘Red-Hot’ on the cover in the story styled by George Krakowiak. / Hair by Ali Pirzadeh; makeup by Chiao Li Hsu
Read MoreCat Lady Lupita Nyong'o for Harper's Bazaar UK November 2024 by Alexi Lubomirski
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Beloved actor Lupita Nyong’o has not taken up painting. But today’s Harper’s Bazaar UK[IG] November 2024 cover story reminds us that not all fashion photography sets are created equal. Nyong’o covers Bazaar UK’s ‘The Art Issue: a celebration of colour, craftsmanship, pattern and print.’
Photographer Alexi Lubomirski [IG] hits all the high notes in a fashion story styled by Miranda Almond for Chanel’s newest global ambassador.Gorgeous and right on the money in terms of a huge trend emerging.
White Skin Does NOT Reflect God’s Will
Lupita again speaks of the issue of skin color — one we’ve written about many times, along with featuring her mind-changing interview with Alek Wek.
The actor has frequently told the stories of praying to God as a young woman, beseeching the divine to make her skin lighter.
Anne has done a lot of research on this topic and puts a new spin on this set of outrageous Christian beliefs about skin color.
Read MoreClaudia Schiffer Is Face of Hailey Bieber’s Rhode Skin's New Barrier Butter
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Hailey Bieber’s Rhode Skin joins the big league today, sharing news and photos of world-famous, 1990s supermodel Claudia Schiffer as the face of Rhode Skin’s new Barrier Butter product. Drew Vickers [IG] shot these wonderful images of Schiffer celebrating the new deep-hydration product arriving October 28 at 9am PT [noon of the East Coast].
Read MoreSporty & Rich Drops Core Collection October 2024 Faced by Andreea Diaconu
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Sporty & Rich founder Emily Oberg has dropped her new Core Collection, two months after filing a trademark application for a brand called Sensual Sport.
Top model Andreea Diaconu showcases the Core Collection, lensed by Dudi Hasson [IG].
Oberg isn’t selling a sustainability message for Sporty & Rich — although her approach to fashion itself may be more sustainable. But seeing Diaconu reminded me of her 2023 C2C Certified® cashmere campaign for Ralph Lauren. That campaign is very in sync with Oberg’s Sporty & Rich mindset.
Read MoreBazaar UK's 'Call of the Wild' by Agata Pospieszynska with Julia Berghoeff & Saffron Vadher
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Models Julia Bergshoeff and Saffron Vadher are styled by Charlie Harrington in ‘Call of the Wild’, a compendium of noble origins luxury looks.
Photographer Agata Pospieszynska [IG] captures the rolling, sometimes rugged fashion landscape for Harper’s Bazaar UK September 2024./ Hair by Craig Taylor; makeup by Natsumi Narita
Read MoreRocio Ramos Flashes 'Coquette' with Ros Georgiou for Vogue Arabia September 2024
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