Blanca Padilla's Ardent Environmentalism by Rafa Gallar for ELLE Espana June 2022

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Blanca Padilla's Ardent Environmentalism by Rafa Gallar for ELLE Espana June 2022

Once again, we find ourselves in this mentally-twisted fashion reality of having an environmental activist model creating an informative environmental narrative about the urgency of climate action and fashion’s significant role in creating the increasingly significant damage to the planet.

The clothes featured are largely unsustainable with no eco-credentials called out. Stella McCartney is represented and Chloe is included with a high probability of being sustainable.

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Vogue Scandinavia's 'Nordic Dystopia', Perhaps a Reference to the Rök Stone Catastrophe

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Vogue Scandinavia's 'Nordic Dystopia', Perhaps a Reference to the Rök Stone Catastrophe

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.

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Adriana Lima Covers ELLE Brazil with Pregnant Mama IG Nod to @badgalriri

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Adriana Lima Covers ELLE Brazil with Pregnant Mama IG Nod to @badgalriri

Superwoman Adriana Lima is at the Cannes Film Festival 2022, sharing an image of her ravishing self on her own IG. Lima, who is pregnant with a baby boy, wrote: Thanks @badgalriri for opening the door. Lima was at the premiere of the new ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ movie, wearing Balmain and Chopard.

NOTE: Rihanna gave birth to a baby boy May 13, 2022. She and A$AP Rocky are at home with their son in Los Angeles.

Lima is six months pregnant in this series of four covers and one fashion story image styled by Marcell Maia in images by Josefina Bietti [IG]. Creative direction by Luciano Schmitz.

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Alina Gross Flashes 'Life Acquatic' Beauty for Vogue Singapore May-June 2022

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Alina Gross Flashes 'Life Acquatic' Beauty for Vogue Singapore May-June 2022 AOC Body

Working with Vogue Singapore on their ‘blue is the warmest color’ May-June 2022 issue, photographer Alina Gross [IG] takes a deep dive into the world of beauty with ‘Life Aquatic’. Alli Sim Teal is beauty director for Vogue Singapore, with Aurelie Dehecq on makeup. Emma Declercq and Carlie Schäfer serve as models, with body painting by Vanessa Hitzfeld.

There’s not an ounce of visible women’s rights-related intention in Gross’ images, but informed creatives understand the symbolism. Beautiful!

Grace Elizabeth in 'Miami Vice' by Blair Getz Mezibov for V Magazine #135

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Grace Elizabeth in 'Miami Vice' by Blair Getz Mezibov for V Magazine #135

V Magazine’s issue #135, Spring 2022 cruises into sensual waters with Floridian top model Grace Elizabeth. This smoldering fashion story ‘Miami Vice’ is lensed by Blair Getz Mezibov [IG], who also photographed Gisele in what could be called ‘Miami Heat’. for V Magazine #136.

Clearly, Mezibov is perfecting the art of photographing luxe-life fashion goddesses. .

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Lucia by Zhang Ahuel for Vogue Singapore May-June 2022 Cover Story 'Into the Deep'

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Lucia by Zhang Ahuel for Vogue Singapore May-June 2022 Cover Story 'Into the Deep'

Actor/model Lu Xia covers Vogue Singapore’s May-June 2022 issue, dedicated to blue hues. Toby Yang styles Lu Xia in seafoam froth, shimmering luxury with silvery and gold metallic accents and jewelry. Photographer Zhang Ahuel [IG] captures ‘Into the Deep’ and this quiet ode to poetic sensuality and innocence.

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