Photographer Wasan Puengprasert [IG] sets off with Vogue Thailand August 2022 to Sakon Nakhon province, located in upper northeastern Thailand. The province is rich in the world of indigo-dyed weaving crafts and natural-dyed fabrics produced by diverse community groups.
The result is a 20 page fashion story ‘Arabesque’ styled by Jirat Suppisankul [IG] with models Chirachaya Ketkong, Khunnarong Prathrat and Miriam Sornprommat posing in more than 20 pages of unadulterated beauty and “on the road” fashion.
Louis Vuitton showcases friend of the House Sakura Miyawaki, now a member of K-Pop’s ‘Le Sserafim’, on the covers and interior fashion story for Harper’s Bazaar Japan’s September 2022 issue, Jang Heejun styles Sakura in ‘Digging for Beliefs’, focused on the idol’s method for achieving success. Photographer Hong Hanghyun [IG].is in the studio. / Hair by Park Naejoo; makeup by Won Jungyo
Top model Malgosia Bela is styled by Isabelle Kountoure in ‘Going Places’, lensed by Vincent van de Wijngaard [IG] for Harper’s Bazaar US August 2022./ Hair and makeup by Liz Daxauer
Rising model from Cameroon Graobe Marie-Noelle [aka Noelle Maitingting] graces the pages of Vogue Arabia, lensed by Russell Higton [IG] in ‘Aurora Chromalis, aka ‘Gilding Gold’’. The beauty story with jewelry accents is detailed on makeup artist Elizabeth Hsieh’sIG.
Graobe Marie-Noelle has a long list of agency credits on her IG, but this is the first fashion shoot that taps into her photogenic possibilities. Perhaps Vogue Arabia editor-in-chief Manuel Arnaut can help her, as British Vogue’s Edward Enninful has helped so many young models. She deserves a portfolio that demonstrates her range of capabilities — and I’m not looking at it, based on her IG.
Rising model Abeny Nhial traveled a familiar path to the pages of a Vogue title. Nhial was born in South Sudan and then migrated to Brisbane, Australia as a result of civil war between Sudan and South Sudan.
In July 2022, we find Nhial in the pages of Vogue Portugal, styled by Kingsley Tao in images by Max vom Hofe [IG]. / Hair by Moe Mukai; makeup by Lynski
Model Valery Kaufman is styled by Sylvia Montolio in ‘Turista Accidental’, lensed by Rafa Gallar [IG] for ELLE Espana August 2022./ Hair and makeup by Almudena Garbel
Model Devyn Garcia chills in ‘Just One Thing’ floral blooms styled by Tabitha Simmons. Photographer Zoey Grossman[IG] captures Garcia for Vogue US August 2022./ Hair by Lucas Wilson; makeup by Yumi Lee
‘Just One Thing’ is Zoey Grossman’s first work for American Vogue.
Supermodel Bella Hadid gets the Elizaveta Porodina [IG] treatment in ‘Ore Struck’, styled by Gabriella Karefa-Johnson for British Vogue August 2022./ Hair by Evanie Frausto; makeup by Grace Ahn
Models Julia Nobis and Selena Forrest are styled by Grace Coddington in ‘City Transfer’, lensed by Craig McDean for British Vogue August 2022./ Hair by Orlando Pita; makeup by Francelle Daly
Models Kristin Lilja, Luisana Gonzalez and Scarlett Costello delight in ‘The Science of Natural Beauty’, styled by Doria Santlofer. Photographer Emily Soto [IG] is behind the lens for Allure Magazine August 2022.
Model Hannah Ferguson graces the pages of ELLE France June 2022, styled by Anne-Marie Brouillee. Photographer Hans Feurer [IG] captures Ferguson in ‘Aimer son corps’, a health and beauty story about loving one’s body, an exercise always made more positive by nature’s warmth.
Ethiopian beauty Amar Akway poses in ‘Girl About Town’, a dramatic collection of haute couture fashion formality styled by Imruh Asha for W Magazine Volume 3, 2022. Photographer Joshua Woods [IG] captures the ultimate luxury fashion extravagance in Paris, shooting looks from Armani Privé Haute Couture, AZ Factory, Balmain, Celine by Hedi Slimane, Chanel Haute Couture, Christian Dior Haute Couture, Dolce & Gabbana Alta Moda, Fendi, Marc Jacobs, Jean Paul Gaultier Haute Couture, Valentino Haute Couture, Viktor & Rolf Haute Couture
Writing for NET-A-PORTER’s July 11, 2021 online fashion story ‘Fearless’, Danielle Prescodsays that the secret of the totally-fabulous Precious Lee is that she is breaking the mold by being unapologetically herself. Elissa Santisi styles the Georgia Peach [as Lee is called with affection by many of us] in images by Kennedi Carter [IG].
Model Noel Berry covers the July 15, 2022 issue of Madame Figaro in a summer swim-goddess fashion story. Julie Gillet styled ‘Summer Freedom’ with hot-weather vaca looks from Caroll, Chloé, Comptior des Cotonniers, Diesel, Emporio Armani, Fendi, Ganni, Levi’s, Loewe, Vanessa Bruno and more, lensed by Thiemo Sander.
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Supermodel Adut Akech returns ‘home’ to Vogue Australia’s June 2022 issue. The South Sudan to Adelaide to Vogue Australia and then rocketing into global domination Black beauty takes us to Memphis, USA in ‘On Beale Street’. Photographer Charles Dennington [IG] captures the fashion story, styled by Catherine Martin.
Aussie Baz Luhrmann, the director of ‘Elvis’ — a movie that topped $100 million at the domestic USA box office Friday without superheroes or dinosaurs running wild — guest edits both Vogue Australia June and also Vogue Living July/August to promote the new film and its Black-beauty-infused glamour.
Smiling is not fashionable, but how lovely it is to see the contagious spirit of Aaliyah Hydes in the pages of Vogue Portugal’s July 2022 issue. Photographer Noémi Ottilia Szabo [IG] captures Hydes in ‘Good Vibes Only’ with Lyla Cheng styling the pure delight fashion story.
The always sensual, queen of summer Edita Vilkeviciute covers the July 14th issue of ELLE France, styled by Claire Dhelens in summer beach clothes from Carroll, Celine by Hedi Slimane, H&M, KKS, Le Passage, The Kooples, Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello and more.
Photographer Chris Colls [IG] shares his gift for capturing sensual women — in a classic sense — reminding us that Edita herself and her physicality are high-value assets in why we love this fashion story. In a moment when we are under siege on every front of American politics and culture, the momentary visual getaway of ‘ON DE SENSUELLE’ is deeply appreciated.