Laura Dern and Son Ellery Front Proenza Schouler x Mercedes Benz 2021 Campaign

Laura Dern and Son Ellery Front Proenza Schouler x Mercedes Benz 2021 Campaign AOC Fashion

America’s New York-based fashion label Proenza Schouler unveils its largely-sustainable, gender-neutral capsule collab with Mercedes Benz. American Actor Laura Dern fronts the new campaign with son, musician and model Ellery Harper.

Proenza Schouler co-founders and designers Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez created a luxurious vision of the iconic American road trip. The journey has a unique twist of being positioned ias a narrative between two people with a special relationship. “In many ways it's a celebration of one of the most important relationships in our own personal lives; the one with our mothers," the designers told the press.

Iris Delcourt Wears Luxe, Shimmering Textures Lensed by Serge Leblon for Madame Figaro

Iris Delcourt Wears Luxe, Shimmering Textures Lensed by Serge Leblon for Madame Figaro AOC Fashion

Rising French model Iris Delcourt is styled by Julie Gillet in luxury heavyweights Balmain, Bottega Veneta, Chanel, Giorgio Armani, Givenchy, Hermès, Loewe, Louis Vuitton, Prada, and Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello. Photographer Serge Leblon [IG] captures Delcourt for Madame Figaro November 5, 2021./ Hair by Martyn Foss Calder; makeup by Tiina Roivainen

Luca Khouri Eyes 'Those Noble Natures' in Portland Parish Jamaica for Re-Edition Magazine

Luca Khouri Eyes 'Those Noble Natures' in Portland Parish Jamaica for Re-Edition Magazine AOC Fashion

Models Breana Carson and Val Haughton are styled by Vittoria Cerciello in ‘Those noble natures’ in Luca Khouri’s [IG] images for Re-Edition Magazine Fall 2021.

The images were shot in Portland Parish Jamaica, on the northeastern point of the island. Portland Parish is considered to be one of the most beautiful places on earth.

This fashion story immediately brought to mind two earlier AOC posts that are fundamental to our understanding of Black history.

The first is Jackie Nickerson’s 2018 images of Solange Knowles, shot in ‘Runaway Bay’ Jamaica for Dazed Magazine. We learned then about the area as an escape route for slaves. Not part of the Dazed interview was AOC’s own discovery of The Jamaica Maroons and the Danger of Categorical Thinking..

The second past AOC post triggered by the images themselves is These Abandoned Buildings Are the Last Remnants of Liberia’s Founding History. Young people may not know about the West African nation created by former slaves in Liberia.

Coincidentally, the New York Times touched down in Liberia two days ago with Marking a Different Thanksgiving Tradition, From West Africa. We will pick up that story in a separate post.

Chiara Ferragni Fronts Louis Vuitton LV Arclight Slingbacks FW 2021 Campaign

Italian blogger, businesswoman, fashion designer,influencer Chiara Ferragni fronts Louis Vuitton’s LV Arclight Slingbacks Campaign, a sexy, feminine spin on LV’s iconic LV Archlight sneakers. The LV Arclight Slingback is totally modern, however, with a wavy shape rubber sole that references the design of the sneaker and an adjustable velcro strap.

In the video, we see Chiara Ferragni out and about on the streets of Milan and the historic “La Vigna di Leonardo” . . . running backwards at times to show us that these slingbacks perform solidly for today’s women.

Oliver Hadlee Pearch [IG] photographs the campaign, styled by Marie-Amélie Sauvé with art direction by Charles Levai and Kevin Tekinel.

Related: Blonde Salad Chiara Ferragni Covers the 'New' Vogue Italia October by Scandebergs AOC Fashion

Kaia Gerber Wears Bare Minimal Fashion in M Le Magazine Du Monde October 6, 2021

Kaia Gerber Wears Bare Minimal Fashion in M Le Magazine Du Monde October 6, 2021 AOC Fashion

Top model Kaia Gerber is styled by Alex Harrington in the November 6, 2021 cover story for M Le Magazine Du Monde. [IG], lensed by Zoë Ghertner [IG].

Vitoria Mota's LOEWE Bags Lensed by Laia Benavides for Harper's Bazaar Arabia

Vitoria Mota's LOEWE Bags Lensed by Laia Benavides for Harper's Bazaar Arabia AOC Fashion

Model Vitoria Mota showcases pastel-joy LOEWE Bags in this Harper’s Bazaar Arabia October 2021 fashion story, styled by Anna Castan with images by Laia Benavides [IG].

Afrodita Dorado Stars in 'Miss Puffer' by Rocio Ramos for Vogue Arabia November 2021

Afrodita Dorado Stars in 'Miss Puffer' by Rocio Ramos for Vogue Arabia November 2021 AOC Fashion

Model Afrodita Dorado is styled by Abraham Gutiérrez in billowing, pillowing designs for ‘Miss Puffer’. Photographer to watch Rocio Ramos [IG] does a superb job of adding stylish angles and a focus on product details to images that retain artistic presence.

As much as AOC loves image artistry, creating interest around the fashion featured is equally important. Ramos is executing on both the commercial and artistic level, setting up her photography shop at El Retiro - Jardines del Buen Retiro de Madrid [IG], for Vogue Arabia’s November 2021 issue,

Candice Swanepoel Drips Sensual Beauty by Yulia Gorbachenko in Vogue Germany

Candice Swanepoel Drips Sensual Beauty by Yulia Gorbachenko in Vogue Germany AOC Fashion

Supermodel and Tropic of C founder Candice Swanepoel walks her talk and execution in fashion world’s sustainability universe. Who better than Candice to dive into the waters of wellness in Vogue Germany’s November Beauty treatment. Sandy Armeni styles Candice in deeply-sensual images by Yulia Gorbachenko./ Hair by Ward Stegerhoek; makeup by Georgi Sandev; creative director JP Micallef

Debra Shaw Wears Holiday Glamour Elegance Lensed by Nico Bustos for S Moda November

Debra Shaw: "I am living proof that ageism is breaking down."

Model icon Debra Shaw is styled in sleek holiday elegance by Juan Cebrian. Nico Bustos [IG] captures Shaw wearing Blumarine, Carolina Herrera, Dior, Dolce & Gabbana, Encinar, Gucci, Prada and Valentino in S Moda for El Pais November 2021./ Hair by Tie Toyama; makeup by Carole Hannah

Read Debra Shaw interview on S Moda for El Pais.

Tianna St. Louis's Precious Pedigree Finds Treasure in British Vogue December 2021

Tianna St. Louis's Precious Pedigree Finds Treasure in British Vogue December 2021 AOC Fashion

Rising model Tianna St. Louis hails from Connecticut USA with family bloodlines that are a fantastic mix of Australian, German, Irish, Italian and Jamaican. The stellar visual results of St. Louis’ pedigree are obvious and visually arresting. And then there’s the name. Superb.

Poppy Kain styles Tianna St. Louis in ‘Treasure Seeking ‘, a collection of intricately-designed jewelry, lensed by Eddie Wrey [IG] for British Vogue December 2021./ Hair by Shiori Takahashi; makeup by Lynsey Alexander

We’re having visions of Tianna St. Louis meets Rafael Pavarotti and Ib Kamara and then Edward Enninful pops in to see how everyone is doing. Oh yes, put her in Erdem.

Oh wait — it’s coming into view. British Vogue can tell the famous story in which Queen Elizabeth & Ghana President Nkrumah danced a ‘Diplomatic Foxtrot’ in Ghana. It was a highest level mission that required the Queen to persuade Nkrumah to favor Britain and not make an alliance with Russia.

Her Majesty succeeded splendidly. Come ‘on. You guys love that idea and we can give the world a history lesson at the same time.

Perhaps you can borrow a royal tiara for Tianna St. Louis to wear as the Queen. This was a huge story for AOC when I investigated this segment from ‘The Crown’.

Queen Elizabeth II & Ghana President Nkrumah In A 1961 Diplomat Foxtrot Watched In Black & White

Blumarine: An Italian Brand on the Move Fall 2021 and Spring 2022

Blumarine Loves ‘Gutsy’ Women

So does AnneofCarversville.com. ALWAYS!

Blumarine: An Italian Brand on the Move Fall 2021 and Spring 2022 AOC Fashion

These fall collection images by Teresa Ciocia and featuring Paula Anguera do Blumarine visual fashion-speak.

There is no doubt in our minds that expressed sensuality is on the move after a years-long slumber. A revamped and refreshed Blumarine can be a key player in that trend. ‘Gutsy’ is a word that Vogue used to describe Blumarine’s fall collection and the woman who wears it. This vision became clearer still for Spring 2022.

Lindsey Wixson by Rebekah Campbell for Love Want Magazine FW2021

Lindsey Wixson by Rebekah Campbell for Love Want Magazine FW2021 AOC Fashion

Model Lindsey Wixson is styled by Jessica dos Remedios in Gucci-rich images. Photographer Rebekah Campbell [IG] captures ‘Only divine love bestows the keys of knowledge’ for Love Want Magazine FW2021./ Hair by Hiro + Mari; makeup by Shayna Goldberg