Devyn Garcia, Quannah Chasinghorse for B-Corp Chloé Sp 2022 by Zoe Ghertner
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Montblanc's Meisterstück Leather Bags in Vogue Hong Kong May by Oscar Chik
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Tomasetta’s business purpose at Montblanc is to advance a “Montblanc Luxury Business-Lifestyle mindset” that creates “perfect companions that will grow with their owners and become part of their accomplishments,” in his own words.
The Montblanc assignment comes at a time when young creatives and future business movers and shakers worldwide are re-examining the symbols of success in a world drowning in challenges.
Read MoreRaquel Zimmermann in Pieter Mulier's Alaïa, by Rafael Pavarotti for W Magazine #3 2022
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Top model Raquel Zimmermann exudes fashion drama, styled by Katie Grand in ‘Who Are You Calling Alaïa?” Photographer Rafael Pavarotti is in the studio for W Magazine’s Volume 3, 2022.
Christopher Bollen interviews Pieter Mulier, a cerebral Belgian designer with a highly-polished CV and deep ties to Raf Simons, who was appointed in 2021 by Richemont, as creative director at Alaïa.
Read MoreLVMH's Camille Miceli Flies Gloriously High in Capri, Italy Launch of 'New Pucci'
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Emilio Pucci’s new creative director Camille Miceli [IG] made a vibrant splash with her first summer 2022 campaign and fashion capsule launch for the famous Italian luxury house on April 29 in Capri. In the ad campaign supporting the unveiling of Miceli’s Pucci vision, top model Vittoria Ceretti is styled by Emmanuelle Alt in images by Lachlan Bailey [IG].
Read MoreChristian Louboutin's 'Greekaba' Capsule Supports Greece's Together for Children
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José Castellar [IG] photographs Nassia Matsa with key pieces in Christian Laboutin’s ‘Greekaba’ capsule collection, created with Greek artist and illustrator Konstantin Kakanias.
This year’s beneficiary of Christian Louboutin’s captule philanthropy contribution is ‘Together for Children’ (TFC).
Read MoreGisele Bundchen in Burberry TB Summer Monogram Campaign by Luigi & Iango
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The Creative Plot — in Anne’s Vivid Imagination
“We have to make a decision, Edward. Are we flying solo or together on this rocketing Gisele back into the stratosphere mission? I have more flexibility than you do, Edward, if we fly together. But consider that V made a big splash with her a few days ago. That was the appetizer, but it was 5-star dining. It was as if an earth goddess had arrived from another planet.”
Edward nodded his head in agreement — two top-drawer fashion guys who understand they have a mission to do this Gisele re-entry right. “Together, Riccardo. We go together on May 24th. It will be like the Arrival of the Mothership from Close Encounters of the Third Kind.’
Read MoreAshley Graham X Knix Lingerie May 2022 Collab Issues Freedom Proclamation
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The message behind the new Ashley Graham X Knix Collection is clear.
Read MoreIt's time that all of us lived unapologetically free. Free from judgement. Free from self-doubt. Free to be yourself. That's why all our products, from the most comfortable wireless bras to super absorbent underwear, are designed to make you feel more comfortable in your own skin.
Vogue Scandinavia's 'Nordic Dystopia', Perhaps a Reference to the Rök Stone Catastrophe
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AOC works hard to identify any backstories or cultural references in fashion stories and ad campaigns. We came up empty-handed all over Instagram checking the individual IGs of the cast of this Vogue Scandinavia
The Scandinavian countries are deeply admired for many reasons, but environmental awareness and a necessary austerity due to the impact of fashion-world consumption on nature are well-established in the culture.
So AOC kept looking for clues, unearthing astounding new research on an old Scandinavian artifact.
Read MoreCarlton McCoy, CNN's 'Nomad' and CEO of Heitz Winery in Napa Is Ubuntu's Rising Star
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One of my favorite new shows is Washington, DC-raised, master sommelier Carlton McCoy’s Sunday night show ‘Nomad’ on CNN.
Tonight, May 23, McCoy — one of three Black [note that McCoy is biracial] Master sommeliers in America — is in Ghana.
Read MoreKarlie Kloss x adidas Unite in Tech-Inspired, Gaia Friendly May 17 Activewear Drop
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adidas steps up with longtime partner Karlie Kloss to co-create a new collection, dropping phase one today, May 17th. Kloss is committed to helping the next generation of girls and women lead active and informed lifestyles.
The supermodel’s project priorities consistently promote a healthy and agile brain and body, while supporting Gaia and Planet Earth. Karlie is committed to being a super-activist in their perilous fight to recover environmental vitality after centuries of aggressive neglect and environmental abuse.
Read MoreRaif Badawi Released from Prison but Detained in Saudi Arabia: #LETTHEMFLY
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The travel ban out of Saudi Arabia remains a problem for jailed dissidents including Raif Badawi, and Amnesty International has just released on May 9, 2022 a new campaign called ‘#LetThemFly’.
"Saudi Arabian authorities' arbitrary use of travel bans against activists and human rights defenders reflects a bleak reality in the country, where dissenting voices continue to be ruthlessly silenced while leaders speak of progressive reform," Lynn Maalouf, Amnesty's Deputy Director for the Middle East and North Africa, said in a statement on Monday, citing the release of Raif Badawi, whose sister Samar is also on the travel ban list.
Raif Badawi’s wife Ensaf Haidar and three children left Saudi Arabia for Canada after his arrest in 2012. The Canadian government has legalized an order to grant him immediate citizenship upon his arrival in Canada.
Relations between Canada and Saudi Arabia have been strained over Canada’s offer of asylum to numerous Arab world dissidents. Presumably the Biden administration — not particularly popular either in Riyadh — will also get involved in this discussion to reunite Raif Badawi with this wife and children..
Read Moreadidas x Gucci Is Pure Excellence on Steroids Imbued with Heavenly Creative Talent
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Not all collaborations are created equal. Designed by Gucci Creative Director Alessandro Michele, adidas x Gucci is spectacular in a business-smart kind of way. The design hybrids created by this fusion of business brilliance go way beyond wearable and visually appealing.
The two brands adidas and Gucci look like they were made for each other . . . like adidas should just buy Gucci [ relax Kering].
Read MoreBenjamin Franklin's Abortion Recipe Math Book Would Be Banned in Today's Red America
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For my international friends, Benjamin Franklin was an original drafter and signatory of the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence. The French adored him.
AOC is not making a joke of Benjamin Franklin’s beliefs. But to be lied to day after day by the pro-birthers, that abortion was not widely-practiced and legal in America insults our intelligence.
Read MoreBella Hadid's Swarovski Ambassador Role Hits a Speed Bump in Israel
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The appointment of supermodel Bella Hadid as ambassador for jeweler Swarovski has generated its first campaign, dripping with color-saturated, visual appeal. Conceptualized by creative director Giovanna Engelbert, and shot by photographers Mert Alas and Marcus Piggot, the brand message is transformative for Swarovski.
AOC always does a last 24 hours Google search on our posts, and the Jerusalem Post’s story on Israel’s rejection of Bella Hadid as Swarovski ambassador is in the #3 position, ahead of the press release.
The Yalon group, which owns Swarovski stores in Israel, has issued a statement distancing itself from Bella Hadid as the new ambassador for the jewelry brand. Limited headlines in the Israeli press — but including the important Jerusalem Post — carry a similar message, calling Bella Hadid a “top model and anti-Israel activist”.
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lb Kamara Becomes Artistic Head of Off White
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According to an Instagram post shared on Saturday by Off White, Ib Kamara “will be joining a collective of creatives and overseeing the artistic direction of the brand.” Off-White is part of the New Guards Group portfolio of brands, which is owned by Farfetch.
Read MoreWomen's Health Warrior Lauren Wasser Covers ELLE France April 28 by Sofia & Mauro
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In her ELLE France cover story, Wasser — the “girl with the golden legs” — is styled by Hortense Manga in Prada on the cover, following up with Bottega Veneta, Fendi, Louis Vuitton, Salvatore Ferragamo, The Row, Valentino and more on the inside pages. Lauren Wasser is lensed by Sofia Sanchez & Mauro Mongiello.
It’s great to see Lauren Wasser on the cover of ELLE France April 2022 issue, Wasser’s story has been well-narrated on AOC in our coverage of her leadership on tampon safety in the period-products industry. Tangentially, learning about Wasser’s story and activism took us into the drive for period justice for women living in every nation of the world. We are speaking of America in this discussion, where many women cannot afford to buy their monthly menstruation-protection products — a reality called “period poverty”.
Read MoreLila Moss Covers British Vogue May 2021, Being a Little Wild for Steven Meisel
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Rising model Lila Moss takes her first cover of British Vogue, styled by Joe McKenna in fashion fantasy that includes Alberta Ferretti, Dior, Loewe, Prada and more. Steven Meisel captures Moss, daughter of Kate Moss, for the May 2022 issue./ Hair by Guido; makeup by Pat McGrath
Read MoreGigi X Frankies Bikinis Launches Online May 11, with a NYC SoHo Pop-Up
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Gigi Hadid is the latest talent to team up with Los Angeles-based swimwear brand Frankies Bikinis. The collab is extra special because in real life Hadid is a childhood friend of Frankies Bikinis founder and creative director Francesca Aiello.
Another childhood friend Alana O’Herlihy, shot the campaign for the 98-piece collection, which will land online at Frankiesbikinis.com on May 11, followed by a second drop on June 2. Francesca Aiello recently sold a minority stake of Frankies Bikinis to Victoria’s Secret & Co. for $18 million. She will continue to lead Frankies Bikinis, with its first New York pop-up in NYC’s SoHo neighborhood coming soon. Kudos to O’Herlihy who launched Frankies Bikis when she was still in high school.
Read MoreHermès' New French Workshops and Rolling Big on MycoWorks [Mushroom] Leather
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The development of an artisanal approach is different from what is being labeled ‘ethical’ by websites like Good On You.
Leather is a perfect example. Hermès will never be called ethical because they are using leather. Even though they agree to the highest possible worker standards and environment-friendly policies in tanning and how the animals are treated, it’s leather.
Note, though, that even Stella McCartney can’t get a top rating on Good on You, which suggests a bleak future if even she can’t cut it with the uber-progressives. Stella does get a ‘good’ — or a B on a 5-point scale. Note Stella McCartney’s rating is 2018.
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