Amer Mohamad Captures Retro Sophistication with Ludmila Vasilyeva for Harper's Serbia

Amer Mohamad Captures Retro Sophistication with Ludmila Vasilyeva for Harper's Serbia AOC Fashion

Model and former tennis player Ludmila Vasilyeva is styled by Anastasia Arabchikova in ‘Klasika je uvek u modi’ [Classics are always in fashion]. Photographer Amer Mohamad [IG] captures the sophisticated, retro elegance and digital cover for the November 2021 issue of Harper’s Bazaar Serbia. / Makeup by Zimin Anton; hair by Anya Tokareva; costume hata by Lia Gureva

Hannah Motler's Spirited Style for T Magazine China November 2021 by Emon Toufanian

Hannah Motler's Spirited Style for T Magazine China November 2021 by Emon Toufanian AOC Fashion

Model Hannah Motler covers the fashion supplement to the November 2021 issue of T Magazine China. Motler works the fashion angles styled by Gaultier Desandre Navarre for images by Emon Toufanian [IG]./ Hair by Chiao Chenet; makeup by Mayumi

Stéphanie Volpato Flashes Adual Akol for Harper's Bazaar Brazil November 2021

Stéphanie Volpato Flashes Adual Akol for Harper's Bazaar Brazil November 2021 AOC Fashion

Rising model Adual [Jok] Akol covers the November 2021 issue of Harper’s Bazaar Brazil. Sarah Cazeneuve styles the cover story ‘A Visionária’, lensed by Stéphanie Volpato [IG].

Sophia Roetz by Dominique Issermann Honors Actor Emmanuelle Riva for Numéro 226

Sophia Roetz by Dominique Issermann Honors Actor Emmanuelle Riva for Numéro 226 AOC Fashion

The ‘Spleen’ fashion story starring Sophia Roetz hits all the high notes with reverential, sober styling by Rebecca Bleynie in an embrace of French actor Emmanuelle Riva. Photographer Dominique Issermann [IG] is behind the lens, capturing the white roses tribute for Numéro 226, November 2021./ Hair by Ed Moelands; makeup by Lloyd Simmonds

The New York Times wrote in-depth in January, 2017 about Riva’s career in Emmanuelle Riva, Star of ‘Hiroshima Mon Amour’ and ‘Amour,’ Dies at 89.

Katy O'Kane by Sam Spence for Vogue Portugal November 2021 Sustainability Issue

Katy O'Kane by Sam Spence for Vogue Portugal November 2021 Sustainability Issue AOC Fashion

Vogue Portugal releases their November 2021 ‘No Comments’ issue, centered around sustainability and the recent climate change global summit in Glasgow, Scotland — COP 26 UN Climate Change Conference. The words ‘No Comments’ are to be taken literally in an issue devoted to images without text in the form of commentary. .Within the pages, it’s the reader feeling the power of these images and also the one empowered to comment on them.

In these images model Katy O’Kane is styled by Carlee Wallace in ‘“Quarteto Fantástico’ lensed by Sam Spence [IG].

Malika El Maslouhi Holiday Moves by Giampaolo Sgura for Sunday Times Style UK

Model Malika El Maslouhi puts some serious energy into the weekend’s Sunday Times Style Magazine UK cover story featuring ‘Bring it on!’ . The spirit is joy and movement with a focus on “272 luxury gifts you’ll really, really want.” Verity Parker styles El Maslouhi in bold-colors clothes lensed by Giampaolo Sgura [IG]. /Executive producer Leila Hartley; hair by Franco Gobbi; makeup by Cosetta Giorgietti

El Maslouhi’s poses reminds us that scientific evidence is mounting around the ways that moving our bodies changes our brains and helps enormously with stress management, both short-term and long. If joy is in fashion’s current mindset, the science around possessions and well-being or happiness remains murky. In fact, science delineates between well-being and happiness, on the topic of material wealth.

The reasons why body movement and exercise improve brain health and positivity are not definitely clear either. But all science agrees that movement is attached to joy and a positive mental outlook, whether resulting from stress management, that elusive endorphin-rush you read about or both.

Andreas Ortner Captures Nature's Sublime Beauty on Maria Rosa for Vogue Portugal

Andreas Ortner Captures Nature's Sublime Beauty on Maria Rosa for Vogue Portugal AOC Fashion

Vogue Portugal’s November 2021 ‘No Comments’ issue continues with exquisite images of model Maria Rosa’s nature-inspired beauty looks. Gianluca Mandelli creates hair and makeup splendor captured by photographer Andreas Ortner [IG]. .

“The time has come for more action and fewer words,” writes Sofia Lucas, 'Vogue Portugal’s editor in chief, about the new issue, which includes no commentary.

These images are so inspiring and Lucas’ words resonate so deeply that perhaps everyone quoting her profundity will eliminate the word “flawless’ from our vocabs — when the topic is new year 2022 beauty editorial in December fashion issues. LOL.

AOC won’t count on it. You will never find the word ‘flawless’ here — except to critique it for all its negativity. I haven’t noticed that we’re particularly influential in our efforts. Now if Vogues took on the word in its total essence — good and bad — now THAT would bring results.

No more flaw-fixing. Free at last!!! ~ Anne

Betty Schupp, Precious Kevin by Max vom Hofe to Vogue Portugal November 2021

Betty Schupp, Precious Kevin by Max vom Hofe to Vogue Portugal November 2021 AOC Fashion

Models Betty Schupp and Precious Kevin are styled by Sophia Schwan in ‘From Seed to Table’, lensed by Max vom Hofe [IG] for Vogue Portugal’s ‘No Comments’ issue.

With no written words to speak to the topic of ‘Seed to Table’ farming in Vogue Portugal, we share an earlier post about Arizona muse, now living in Ibiza, with farming defining her life: Why Is Arizona Muse So Passionate About Biodynamic Farming in Ibiza? AOC Sustainability

Osma Harvilahi Captures Normandy Life for Vogue France November 2021

Osma Harvilahi Captures Normandy Life for Vogue France November 2021 AOC Fashion

Vogue France November 2021 rolls out a new perspective under the editorial content vision of Eugenie Trochu, who has deep ties to Normandy. Models Janina Maidorn and Lauren Ernwein are styled by Imruh Asha in playful bright colorblocks and bold monochrome looks lensed by Osma Harvilahti [IG]. / Hair by Yuji Okuda; makeup by Satoko Watanabe

Trochu takes readers on her own tour of Normandy.

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley Launches Rose Inc Beauty at NET-A-PORTER

“ . . . if I want to make stuff happen, I have to be really proactive.”

Of course, one must allow serendipity to operate within our lives, but most of us would be well-served by Rosie’s understanding of her life story.

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley Launches Rose Inc Beauty at NET-A-PORTER AOC Fashion

As Rosie Huntington-Whiteley awaits the birth of her second child with partner actor Jason Statham, NET-A-PORTER brings her Rose Inc beauty products to their collection of beauty products at the end of November.

Natasha Wray styles Rosie in her preferred sleek, modern-minimalism style with key pieces from Amiri, Bottega Veneta, Fendi, Gabriela Hearst, Givenchy, Jil Sander, The Row, Totême and more for images by Nicole Maria Winkler.

Alice Casely-Hayford interviews the new beauty mogul — note ‘mogul’ and ‘empire’ are buzzwords everywhere today, almost like ‘duality’ — who will be spending this Christmas with family in the UK.

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley: Master of her own Destiny

Launched in September 2021, Rose Inc beauty products have a well-conceived, natural editorial platform that the former Victoria’s Secret Angel created in 2018. One of the impressive aspects of Huntington-Whiteley’s career is how strategic she is in plotting her life and business strategy.

Jack’s mother began her Marks & Spencer partnership nearly a decade ago — a decision questioned by some but one that Huntington-Whiteley saw as an opportunity to reach a large audience from a prime spot of instant authority.

The supermodel also occupied a unique perch as a glam addition to one of the world’s biggest retail operations suffering losses against more energetic and creative competitors.

AOC has written multiple times about Rose Inc and Rosie’s business savvy. One new concept in the interview struck us as words of wisdom that all people — and particularly women — should heed.

She recalls her frustrations aged 19 at not being the master of her own destiny: “I remember picking up the phone to my agent, checking every day what options had come in. And I remember getting off the phone and being so fed up with my life being at the mercy of [other] people’s decisions. It was in that moment that I thought, if I want to make stuff happen, I have to be really proactive.”

Millions of us say we want to be masters of our own destiny. But — as Huntington-Whitely reminds us — she was not only proactive but demanding of her agent and presumably herself in accountability for achieving that goal.

Of course, one must allow serendipity to operate within our lives, but most of us would be well-served by Rosie’s understanding of her life story.

“ . . . if I want to make stuff happen, I have to be really proactive.”

Karen, Suzi, Tianna, Tindi Cover Vogue China December2021 by Lee Wei Swee

Karen, Suzi, Tianna, Tindi Cover Vogue China December2021 by Lee Wei Swee AOC Fashion

Margaret Chang’s Vogue China bears watching. From her fall 2021 debut issue to these unexpected and visually-striking December covers, Chang has a clear editorial vision in play. Chang’s Vogue China is truly highbrow and international, while still being relatable.

Models Karen Elson, Suzi De Givenchy, Tianna St. Louis and Tindi Mar share the December 2021 covers lensed by Lee Wei Swee [IG]. Styling credits go to Audrey Hu and Rogelio F. Burgos. / Hair by Chiao Chenet; makeup by Fanny Maurer

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.