This fashion story ‘Earth Angels’ from More or Less Magazine [IG] adds a fabulous new twist to the VS Angels saga. If you don’t know, the magazine is devoted to sustainability and our living with less. More or Less wrote:
Hallelujah! For our final cover, we assembled an all-star cast of Earth Angels, styling nine ex-Victoria's Secret models in faux-fashion label Kezako’s upcycled underwear made from aluminium wrap, dried-out loaves of bread, old newspapers, cuddly toys and then some.
We are looking at creativity on steroids here and a brilliant way to call attention to sustainability.
Models include Alessandra Ambrosio, Candice Swanepoel, Elsa Hosk, Lais Ribeiro, Leomie Anderson, Lily Aldridge, Martha Hunt, Sara Sampaio and Stella Maxwell.
Top model Mariacarla Boscono is styled by Ally Macrae in ‘Semplicemente Mariacarla’, striking movement poses that hint to her inner warrior woman. Photographers Tanya and Zhenya Posternak [IG] captures Mariacarla for Vogue Italia October 2022./ Hair by Olivier Schawalder; makeup by Celine Martin
Supermodel Joan Smalls covers Sorbet Magazine #37 ‘The Rebel Issue’ [IG], lensed in lower Manhattan by Greg Swales [IG]. William Buckley styles Smalls rocking Cartier jewelry throughout the vibrant and edgy fashion story. Smalls has a strong rebel streak all her own — the first [and present] Latina face of Estée Lauder cosmetics in 2011; the first person of Puerto Rican descent to front fashion campaigns for Chanel, Balmain, Bottega Veneta and so many more top luxury brands.
Joan Smalls was one of fashion’s most articulate voices in the aftermath of the May 2020 murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis. Her personal reflections on her own experiences and essays she has written about racism in the fashion industry are cited below.
Kukua Williams poses in 'The Fashion Forecast'' for Porter Magazine October 3 issue. Wearing an autumn colors, artisan sweater from Alexander McQueen on the cover, Williams is styled by Julia Bernard in more luxe looks from Alaïa, Bottega Veneta, Joseph, JW Anderson, Khaite, Le 17 Septembre, Loewe, Stella McCartney, Petar Petrov, Proenza Schouler, Tibi.
Photographer Sam Wilson captures Williams in more graphic neutrals for a style walk in the country with art direction by Michael Kelly.
Models Alaato Jazyper, Anyiang Yak, Mila Van Eeten and Saskia de Brauw wear fall couture, styled by Jacob K. Paolo Roversi [IG] is in the studio, shooting Balenciaga, Dior, Maison Valentino, Victor & Rolf for de la Repubblica [IG] October 1, 2022./ Hair by Eugene Souleiman; makeup by Lucy Bridge
Related: Paolo Roversi Portraits are on display at the Galerie Camera Obscura in Paris until Octobert 29, 2002.
NYC and LA-based photographer David Urbanke [IG] photographed actor MaggieQ at her home in Los Angeles for L’Officiel Italia’s Fall 2022 cover.
The actor wears Italian label Loro Piana’s knit top and skirt on the cover, styled by Gaultier Desandre Navarre with fashion direction by Giulio Martinelli. The fashion brands are about 50/50 sustainable and ethical v those with few credentials.
One of MaggieQ’s favorite business projects is Qeep Up, her collection of sustainable and recycled activewear and swimwear. In her own words on the Qeep Up Nation website: “QEEP UP™ is the premier activewear line for the eco-warrior woman. Made entirely of recycled fibers, QEEP UP™ takes a stand for the planet without sacrificing style or performance.”
We aren’t yet qualified with sufficient knowledge to test the promises of brands claiming to be fully-sustainable. Workout clothes made of recycled plastics do still release microplastics, for example.
Model Sarah Hart is styled by Anna Querouil in a fashion story of cool weather sweaters called ‘Au Bois Joli’. Photographer Charlotte Hadden captures the eccentric style woodland beauty for Marie Claire France September 5, 2022.
Top model Karmen Pedaru takes us to the BLESS Hotel Madrid [IG], styled by Beatriz Moreno de la Cova in a late summer fashion story heavy on glamour. Photographer Vladimir Martí [IG] is behind the lens for Harper’s Bazaar Spain’s September 2022 issue
Models Asha Yusuf, Chi Linh Pham, David Ikuepamitan, Emmanuel Adjaye, Gai, Khadim Thiam, Jacob Adolpho, Talib are styled by Ibrahim Kamara for ‘In the Mind’s Eye’. Jack Davison [IG] is behind the lens for Dazed Magazine’s Autumn 2022 issue./ Hair by Mari Ohashi; makeup by Hiromi Ueda
Based on a comment on his IG, this is the first time that Davison and Kamara collaborated together.
The VERY conceptual story deals with race, culture, identity and the people in our orbit. Study the images carefully to understand the true meaning of this 5-star visualization of a modern age in which we also can change evolve our understandings of race, status and human interaction through technology.
Rising South Sudan model Hakima Athuai is styled by Brian Conway in ‘Garden of Eden’, lensed by Petros [IG] for Mixte Magazine September 2022./ Hair by Anna Cofone; makeup by Sandra Cooke
Mixte shares this image about the issue: “Between the revocation of the right to abortion in the United States and the acceleration of climate change, 2022 could seriously discourage us and amplify our feeling of powerlessness. However, true to its predictive abilities, fashion has been driving and motivating us since the year began to remind us of our ability to change things. It is the concept of empowerment that we have chosen to address and develop as a theme throughout this new fall-winter 2022/23 issue. In another way, this theme allows us to deal with self-assertion, independence, accomplishment, free will and creativity; and reminds us, as Montaigne said, that "true freedom is to have power over oneself for everything".
Irish twins models Sadhbh and Cadhla O’Reilly are styled by Michela Buratti in the season’s menswear suitings from top luxury brands. Checks, houndstooth, and geometric patterns make a big impression in the often sedate world of men’s suitings.
Most important — yes, the twins did walk the Gucci show in Milan this week, one of 68 sets of twins - turned out by Alessandro Michele. The designer himself is the child of an identical twin. Mum Eralda and Mum Giuliana “shared a genetic solidarity but, above all, they shared an intimacy which was inaccessible to others,” the maverick human, who continues to inspire, wrote in his show notes.
Models Elise Revett, Maike Inga and Suzi de Givenchy suit up in ‘Big Mood’, a wide range of menswer tailoring from utilitarian design to C-Suite power brokers. Stylist Samuel Drira chooses authoritative pieces from Balenciaga, Bolttega Veneta, Calvattera, Celine by Hedi Slimane, Charvet, Giorgia Armani, Hed Mayner, Max Mara, Miu Miu, Peter Do, Ralph Lauren Collection and more.
Pieter Hugo [IG] is behind the lens for Harper’s Bazaar US September 2022./ Hair by Anne Sofie Begtrup; makeup by Asami Kawai
Model Anjali Torvi makes a vivid impression, strolling through the moors for the October 2022 issue of Vogue Poland. Photographer Vicki King [IG] captures Torvi, styled by Alice Lefons in ‘The Sensual World’. / Hair by Tosh; makeup by Rebecca Wordingham
Marie-Pierra Kakoma, known professionally as Lous and the Yakuza, is a Congolese-Belgian singer, rapper, songwriter, model, and artist. The rising talent now adds cover star for Vogue France’s October 2022 issue to her growing list of titles.
The musical talent is styled by Vanessa Reid in glittering, futuristic fashion suitable for a 21st century muse. Fashion photographer Anthony Seklaoui [IG] is on the set.
The artist is a favorite of Louis Vuitton — and wears Vuitton on the cover and inside pages of her Vogue France cover story.
Top model Paloma Elsesser would love to be a poet, but there is the reality that she likes nice things. The next best lifestyle is to enjoy her life as a top model — which seems increasingly secure for the London-born daughter of an African-American mother and Chilean-Swiss father.
Elsesser grew up in Los Angeles, attending private school, before moving to New York and The New School to pursue psychology and literature. For money, Paloma waitressed at Jamaican restaurant Miss Lily’s.
Now a Brooklyn real-estate owner, Paloma, part of the IMG family, explains “. . . I’m not Malala. I’m just a [5.7” tall] model who’s a size 12” .
Beloved top model Edie Campbell poses in a second major fall fashion overview called ‘Another Time’, styled by Isabelle Sayer. Photographer Drew Vickers is behind the lens for d’s The Fashion Issue’ edition September 24, 2022, the style magazine for d la Repubblica. / Makeup by Lucy Bridge; hair by Olivier Schwalder
Brazilian model Anna Herrera is styled by Marian Nachmia in an all-Saint Laurent fashion story. Photographer Sarah Piantadosi [IG] is behind the lens for Net-a-Porter September 2022./ Hair by Sarah Jo Palmer; makeup by Marina Belfon Rose
Top model Hana Jirickova wears her healthy sensuality in the October 2022 issue of Vogue Netherlands in a fashion story ‘J’aime la Plage’. Marian Nachmia styles Jirickova in images by Arran & Jules [IG] that remind us of the deceased Vogue Paris, now Vogue France.
With a right-wing battle for women’s bodies gaining steam across the world — not only America — it’s no time for fashion to go Miss Modesty, as Vogue France has done. Didn’t they tell us a few months ago that feminism is so over as an issue?
Given a right-wing win in Italy on Sunday — the first since Mussolini and a couple weeks ago also in Sweden, and with America’s midterms a tossup in our post-Roe world — “controlling women’s bodies” is a high-priority in Europe and America.
Model Sophia Roetz luxuriates in summer’s last riches, styled by Laura Seganti in more menswear-inspired elegance. Menswear jackets and ties are piling up everywhere in European fashion magazines. Photographer Gilles Bensimon [IG] captures Roetz for ELLE Italia October 1 issue.
