Maartje Verhoef Suits Up in ELLE Germany February 2022 by Andreas Ortner

Maartje Verhoef Suits Up in ELLE Germany February 2022 by Andreas Ortner AOC Fashion

Photographer Andreas Ortner IG] captures model Maartje Verhoef, playing dress up in polished suitings styled by Pia Knoll for ELLE Germany’s February 2022 cover story./ Hair and makeup by Georgios Tsigkas

NYFW kicked off Friday with a focus on multiple emerging menswear designers. In an event sponsored by Perry Ellis, the rebirthed label embraced polished varsity style, in a New York Men’s Day that was surprisingly tailored with a more dressed-up men’s aesthetic, writes WWD.

Nataliya Bulycheva In Polished Spring Style by Panos Davios for Vogue Japan March 2022

Nataliya Bulycheva In Polished Spring Style by Panos Davios for Vogue Japan March 2022 AOC Fashion

Model Nataliya Bulycheva spells out the spring 2022 new dress code, styled by Nicholas Georgiou in images by Panos Davios for Vogue Japan March 2022./ Hair by Jose Quijano; makeup by Athina Karaksitso

Fanta Fofana by Priscillia Saada for How to Spend It Magazine Spring Fashion 2022

Fanta Fofana by Priscillia Saada for How to Spend It Magazine Spring Fashion 2022 AOC Fashion

Rising model Fanta Fofana is styled by Emmanuelle Ramos in Alexander McQueen, Bottega Veneta, Fendi, Giorgio Armani, Hermes, Loewe, Louis Vuitton, Rokh and more . Photographer Priscillia Saada [IG] captures the joyful color burst for The Financial Times How To Spend It Magazine Spring 2022 fashion issue./ Makeup by Caroline Fenouil; hair by Stephanie Farouze

Ninel Khomiak Wears Disco Age Glamour by Greg Adamski for Vogue Arabia February 2022

Ninel Khomiak Wears Disco Age Glamour by Greg Adamski for Vogue Arabia February 2022 AOC Fashion

Home country Ukraine model Ninel Khomiak is styled by Vogue Arabia intern Nadin Karkoukli in ‘Disco-Age Glamour Is Back’. Photographer Greg Adamski [IG] is behind the lens, capturing the Fendi fashion story for the February 2022 issue. / Hair by Deena Alawaid; makeup by Kasia Domanska

Related: Ninel Khomiak in 'Art Object' by Nazar Chernly for Harper's Bazaar Ukraine

Greta Hofer in a Black Wardrobe for Smart Women Lensed by Josh Olins for WSJ Magazine

Greta Hofer in a Black Wardrobe for Smart Women Lensed by Josh Olins for WSJ Magazine

Austrian model Greta Hofer poses in classics gone a little bit wild, styled by Ludivine Poiblanc in the dark art of dressing in all-black fashion. Photographer Josh Olins [IG] captures the striking, sculptural shapes that advance fashion theories like 1) a bold back cutout can be more compelling than a plunging neckline. See Chanel bodysuit; or 2) a comparatively ordinary black turtleneck, can be amped up with an architectural hat and oversize earrings. See Loewe sweater.

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Rita Ora Covers Vogue Arabia February 2022 in Conversation with Donatella Versace

Rita Ora Covers Vogue Arabia February 2022 in Conversation with Donatella Versace AOC Fashion

Singer, songwriter, actor, philanthropist Rita Ora covers the February 2022 issue of Vogue Arabia, styled by EIC Manuel Arnault in Dolce & Gabbana, Prada, Miu Miu, Roberto Cavalli, Versace and more. Jeremy Choh [IG] is behind the lens for ‘Truth and Dare: Rita Ora in Conversation with Donatella Versace’, with creative direction by Amine Jreissati./ Hair by Lok Lau; makeup by Stoj

The two women come together in common dialogue for “Rita Ora and Donatella Versace Discuss Their Coming of Age, Breakthrough Moments, and Living Their Passions With Purpose”.

Simone Biles Finds 'A New High' in Porter Edit, Lensed by Kennedi Carter

Simone Biles Finds 'A New High' in Porter Edit, Lensed by Kennedi Carter

There are certain pleasures that come with writing/editing AOC. Checking Net-a-Porter today, an airborne Simone Biles greeted me in ‘A New High’ for the new Porter Edit February 7, 2022 cover story. AOC LOVES Simone Biles in every aspect of her wonderful self. Blessed with unusually strong intuition, I then said to myself “photographed by Kennedi Carter.” Correct, Anne.

Last summer Kennedi Carter photographed Amanda Gorman for Porter Edit, leading me to Google if Simone Biles and Amanda Gorman know each other, as it seems they would get on fabulously together. They do.

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10 Years of Strong Balmain Women by Mert and Marcus for Spring 2022 Campaign

10 Years of Strong Balmain Women by Mert and Marcus for Spring 2022 Campaign AOC Fashion

Balmain’s Spring-Summer 2022 Campaign assembles fashion’s top names in a lineup that includes Adut Akech, Carla Bruni, Lara Stone, Mariacarla Boscono, and Naomi Campbell. Stylists Charlotte Stockdale and Katie Lyall meld svelte bodies and bodycon dresses, plenty of metallic elements in bags and strong shoulders lensed by Mert & Marcus [IG]. at last season’s Balmain show.

Olivier Rousteing has been Balmain’s Creative Director for a decade in fall 2021. He has also made a scarred, yet inspiring recovery from the terrible fireplace explosion in his house. "I woke up the next morning in Paris’ Hôpital Saint Louis. The talented staff at that famous hospital, which was dealing with an incredible number of COVID cases at that same time took amazing care of me. I cannot thank them enough,” the designer wrote about his private journey to recovery.

WSJ Magazine recently sat down with Olivier Rousteing in its My Monday Morning series.

COS Sustainable Denim Spring 2022 Women's Campaign by Daniel Jackson

COS Sustainable Denim Spring 2022 Women's Campaign by Daniel Jackson

Models Ariish Wol, Edie Campbell, Lara Stone, Ronja Berg and Sara Grace Wallerstedt grab the spotlight for COS Women’s Denim’s Spring 2022 Campaign. Daniel Jackson [IG] photographs the campaign, which focuses on wide-leg cuts, straight silhouettes, and slim-fit denim styled by Clare Richardson. / Hair by Shon; makeup by Siddartha Simone

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Frances Coombe in 'Color Of Dreams' by Enrique Vega for Harper's Bazaar Vietnam

Frances Coombe in 'Color Of Dreams' by Enrique Vega for Harper's Bazaar Vietnam AOC Fashion

Model Frances Coombe is styled by DaVian Lain in ‘Color Of Dreams’, a surreal vision of female success on the world stage in ‘Color of Dreams’. Photographer Enrique Vega [IG] captures the strong, bold woman fashion statement for Harper’s Bazaar Vietnam February 2022./ Hair by Erol Karadag; makeup by Christyna Kay

Goddess Icon Naomi Campbell by Rafael Pavarotti for W Magazine February 2022

Goddess Icon Naomi Campbell by Rafael Pavarotti for W Magazine February 2022

Supermodel Naomi Campbell assumes the goddess position in ‘Naomi Forever’, as her adoring creatives pay homage to their queen in the pages of W Magazine’s Spring 2021 issue. Photographer Rafael Pavarotti [IG] and stylist Ib Kamara [IG] unleash the full range of their creative vision to honor one of fashion’s truly iconic models. / Hair by Jawara and Fekkai; makeup by Chiao Li Hsu

Naomi transcends categories, but it’s also important to acknowledge and embrace her status as a towering, inspiring and sensual, motherly figure among Black creatives. AOC includes models as members of creative teams, and we are well aware of what Naomi means psychologically and emotionally to this extraordinary group of supremely talented, new visionaries in fashion.

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Fendi SS 2022 Campaign by Craig McDean Honors Antonio Lopez's American Revision Act

Fendi SS 2022 Campaign by Craig McDean Honors Antonio Lopez's American Revision Act

Models Anok Yai, Barbara Valente, Rianne Van Rompaey, Vittoria Ceretti and Yilan Hua take the stage in Fendi’s Spring/Summer 2020 Womenswear campaign. Photographer Craig McDean [IG] captured the new campaign, styled by Melanie Ward. Silvia Venturini Fendi, the company’s artistic director of accessories and Delfina Delettrez, artistic director of jewelry at Fendi, also contributed to the collection featured.

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Saffron Vadher Greets a 'New Dawn' by Boo George for Harper's Bazaar UK March 2022

Saffron Vadher Greets a 'New Dawn' by Boo George for Harper's Bazaar UK March 2022

Model Saffron Vadher rides into a ‘New Dawn’ morning, and all the symbolism contained in that concept. Like Aphrodite and Mami Wata, she rises seaside, styled by Cathy Kasterine. Photographer Boo George [IG] is behind the lens for Harper’s Bazaar UK March 2022.

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Elisa Nijman in 'Private Dancer' by Laura Jane Coulson for Vogue Italia February 2022

Elisa Nijman in 'Private Dancer' by Laura Jane Coulson for Vogue Italia February 2022 AOC Fashion

Model Elisa Nijman is styled by Jasmine Hassett in ‘Private Dancer’, pure white style lensed by Laura Jane Coulson [IG] for Vogue Italia February 2022./ Hair by Sarah Jo Palmer; makeup by Crystabel Riley

Gucci x The North Face Takes A Magic Balloon Ride in Harper's Bazaar Mexico February

Gucci x The North Face Takes A Magic Balloon Ride in Harper's Bazaar Mexico February AOC Fashion

The winter 2022 Gucci x The North Face collab touches down in a corn field, a far cry away from its New Year’s drop in or near Iceland. Models Femke Bloem, Keyla Harewood and Yuna Heo find the collection perfect for ballooning, styled by Giorgio Andrea Branduardi as the ready to take flight. Photographer Alfonso Anton Cornelis captures the adventure for Harper’s Bazaar Mexico February 2022. / Hair by Erisson Musella; makeup by Greta Agazzi

Tom Johnson Flashes Ski Style in Courchevel for Vogue France February 2022

Tom Johnson Flashes Ski Style in Courchevel for Vogue France February 2022 AOC Fashion

Models Adhel Bol and Adit Priscilla pose in Courchevel, known as the world’s most famous ski resort. Laetitia Gimenez Adam styles the duo in images by Tom Johnson [IG] for Vogue France, February 2022./ Makeup by Aurore Gibrien; hair by Akemi Kishida