Ethan James Green Heads to Nevada's Area 51 for 'Close Encounters' in WSJ Magazine Online

Ethan James Green Heads to Nevada's Area 51 for 'Close Encounters' in WSJ Magazine Online

Photographer Ethan James Green [IG] packs up his crew and camera gear, heading out to the desert in a pilgrimage to Nevada’s Area 51. The top-secret military base in remote and rugged terrain is a hot spot for UFO sightings in America, located about 120 miles north of Las Vegas.

WSJ Magazine appropriately names the fashion story shot for the April 2023 issue online ‘Close Encounters’. The trippy clothes come from Calvin Klein, Celine Homme, Denimiste, Diesel, Isabel Marant, JW Anderson, Khaite, Kezako, Maison Martin Margiela, Michael Kors, Paco Prada, Rabanne, Ralph Lauren, Valentino, Sportmax, Versace, Y/Project and more. / Makeup by Kanako Takase; hair by Lucas Wilson; set design Ian Salter

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Variations on Black Beauty in 'Les Trois Grâces' by Tyler Mitchell for M Le Magazine du Monde

Variations on Black Beauty in 'Les Trois Grâces' by Tyler Mitchell for M Le Magazine du Monde

Models Clara Fossar, Isla Gaskin, and Ylang Messenguilar are styled by Marie Chaix in ‘Les Trois Grâces’, a spendid addition to M Le Magazine du Monde’s March 4, 2023 fashion issue.

AOC is so pleased to see photographer Tyler Mitchell [IG] again spreading his wings in European media and luxury brands. We believe that many creatives almost stumble into artistic moments of revelation — often without intention or an art director’s vision of where a fashion shoot is going. This may be such a moment for Mitchell.

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Sensual but Straightlaced Tailoring by Mert & Marcus for D La Repubblica Spring 2023 Fashion

Sensual but Straightlaced Tailoring by Mert & Marcus for D La Repubblica Spring 2023 Fashion

Top model Kristen McMenamy leads a model ensemble including Amber Later, Camille Chifflot, Mila Van Eeten, Sihana Shalaj, and Soo-Joo Park in ‘ÜBER LIEBE’[About Love’]

McMenamy covers D La Repubblica Fashion Issue Volume III, styled by Jacob K with dramatic but spare and focused fashion images captured by Mert & Marcus.

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Gigi Hadid in Sunday Times Style UK in Sensual, Edgy Style by Yulia Gorbachenko

Gigi Hadid in Sunday Times Style UK in Sensual, Edgy Style by Yulia Gorbachenko

Supermodel Gigi Hadid continues her media rollout in support of her top-5 ranked Netflix show ‘Next in Fashion’ Season 2. Hadid replaces Alexa Chung from Season 1 as co-host with ‘Queer Eye’s’ Tan France.

Hadid also agrees that she’s a nepo baby, an admission that seems a demand these days from the social media universe. Can one be a nepo baby with real talent, along with privilege? We hope so.

Natasha Royt chooses Alaïa, Alexander McQueen, Burberry, Courreges, Falke, Givenchy, Max Mara, Miu Miu, Proenza Schouler, Raf Simons and more for Gigi’s fashion story lensed by Yulia Gorbachenko [IG] for The Sunday Times Style March 5, 2023.

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Amar Akway by Louise & Maria Thornfeldt for M Le magazine du Monde March 2023

Amar Akway by Louise & Maria Thornfeldt for M Le magazine du Monde March 2023

Ethiopian beauty Amar Akway is photographed in a stunning face shot by duo Louise & Maria Thornfeldt [IG]. Everything is perfect including the silvery makeup by Karin Westerlund. Laetitia Leporcq styles Akway for M Le magazine du Monde March 2023.

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An Alluring Gigi Hadid Covers 'M Le magazine du Monde' by Karim Sadli

An Alluring Gigi Hadid Covers 'M Le magazine du Monde' by Karim Sadli

Supermodel Gigi Hadid covers the March 3, 2023 issue of M Le magazine du Monde, as her ‘Next in Fashion - Season 2’ Netflix series trends in the Top 5. Hadid has joined Tan France as the co-host in the show. Gigi made the announcement last night on IG to her 77 million followers.

M Le magazine notes that Gigi, her sister Bella, Kylie Jenner [who books 277 milion followers] and Hailey Bieber are far more than models. Their omnipresence explains their attractiveness to luxury houses, making them ambassadors with notoriety equaling — if not exceeding — that of successful actresses or singers.

We learn Gigi’s complete name of Jelena Noura Hadid and the desire of French photographer Karim Sadid [IG] and stylist Carlos Nazario to present her in the fashion story with minimum artifice. AOC adds also her sensuality, as Gigi Hadid rolls out the most alluring images we’ve seen of her in years.

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Emmanuelle Lacou Makes Bold Style 'Power Moves' in ELLE UK by Lulu Mcardle

Emmanuelle Lacou Makes Bold Style 'Power Moves' in ELLE UK by Lulu Mcardle

Model Emmanuelle Lacou flexes her fashion muscle in ‘Power Moves’, styled by Georgia Medley with Givenchy, Louis Vuitton, Prada and a Harley Davidson. Now that’s the ultimate accessory!

Photographer Lulu Mcardle [IG] is behind the lens for ELLE UK April 2023./ Hair by Zateesha Barbour; makeup by Sogol Razi

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Tár Star Cate Blanchett Covers AnOther Magazine SS2023, Lensed By Harley Weir

Tár Star Cate Blanchett Covers AnOther Magazine SS2023, Lensed By Harley Weir

Superstar actor Cate Blanchett returns, this time in AnOther Magazine’s Spring-Summer 2023 issue, lensed by Harley Weir [IG]. The actor is styled by Robbie Spencer in Alexander McQueen, Gabriela Hearst, Issey Miyake, Junya Watanabe, Steve O Smith, Y/Project and more.

Blanchett talks to The Argonauts author Maggie Nelson about power, ambiguity – and her award-winning performance as Lydia Tár. The highly-acclaimed film is struggling at the box office. And even some reviewers find the film to be a gut punch.

Marin Alsop is an American conductor, the first woman to win the Koussevitzky Prize for conducting and the first conductor to be awarded a MacArthur Fellowship — the latter regarded to be in near-Nobel Prize prestige.

The Guardian writes: “Tár, the US conductor told the Sunday Times, was “anti-woman” and a personal affront. The film could have told the story of a rapacious male monster, but chose instead to make its lead a female conductor. “To have an opportunity to portray a woman in that role and to make her an abuser,” Alsop said. “For me, that was heartbreaking.”’

Blanchett is heavily favored to take a Best Actress Award for Tár at the Oscars. Cate has already locked down a Golden Globes Best Actress award and also a BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role.

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Amber Valletta, Shalom Harlow by Craig McDean for Vogue Hong Kong March 2023

Amber Valletta, Shalom Harlow by Craig McDean for Vogue Hong Kong March 2023

Shalom Harlow and Amber Valletta pose up a storm for their Vogue Hong Kong March 2023 cover shoot! This dynamic duo have been steadfast best friends since they met, and come together with such love.

“I think we have evolved in so many ways but to me the biggest [way] has been our ability to forgive one another and come back to our love”, shares Amber. “I think you can see I am a lover of life. I am in love with nature, my pets, friends, family, learning, art, self care, adventuring and being a part of bringing more joy and peace to others.”

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Cindy Crawford Delivers for Vogue Arabia March 2023, Lensed by Thomas Whiteside

Cindy Crawford Delivers for Vogue Arabia March 2023, Lensed by Thomas Whiteside

Supermodel Cindy Crawford covers the sixth anniversary issue of Vogue Arabia, taking the March 2023 spotlight with a declaration: “What I don’t want to do is be part of that message that’s telling women of a certain age, ‘You got to hang it up now.’ Like, why? I don’t believe in a season of invisibility.”

Patrick Mackie styles Crawford in va-va-voom elegance for women of every age in images by Thomas Whiteside [IG].

The point made by this 57-year-old fashion industry insider is that she can wear the clothes if she wants to — although Cindy does confirm that she’s not trying to be on the cover of ‘Sports Illustrated’ in 2023. Deal with it!

Speaking to Vogue Arabia’s Hala Gorani, Cindy wants to talk about the Apple TV documentary series that will introduce four of the supers — Cindy-Naomi-Linda-Christy — to a younger generation. “Two weeks ago, we were all on set, shooting together. It’s been a long time since the four of us were together in front of the camera and it was amazing. In a weird way, it was like no time had passed and, in another way, we also were fully our adult selves.”

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Cho Giselk Captures Seoul in 'Tomorrowland' for Vogue Global March 2023

Cho Giselk Captures Seoul in 'Tomorrowland' for Vogue Global March 2023

Models and talents Bae Doo Na, Balming Tiger, Britney Kim, Chloe Oh, Code Kunst, Guemone Gim, Gyo, Hyung Joon, Jungle, New Jeans, Soo Joo Park, Soo Yeon, Yoon Young Bae capture the vibrancy of Seoul, South Korea in ‘Tomorrowland’.

Photographer Cho Giseok [IG] captures this old world v. 21st century fashion story styled by Kate Phelan./ Hair by Gabe Sin; makeup by Oh Seong Seok

I’ve told this story before in the pages of AOC, but images like these prompt my deeply-personal reflection of my first flight into Seoul and my equally-personal attachment to the people of South Korea.

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Grace Jones, 74, Defies Goddess Logic in Wolford Spring 2023 Campaign

Grace Jones, 74,  Defies Goddess Logic in Wolford Spring 2023 Campaign

Grace Jones is now age-74, and her age-defying figure struts into the limelight as the new face for luxury lingerie brand Wolford.

Appearing in images by Richard Phibbs [IG] that define the word ‘fierce’, sporting the stretchy, body-clinging Fatal ‘quick change artist’ dress.

On Grace Jones, the Fatal dress is human sculpture in motion. The length of the dress can be altered and transformed into a skirt or even a top.

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Edie Campbell's Modern Architecture Fashion by Amy Troost in Harper's Bazaar March

Edie Campbell's Modern Architecture Fashion by Amy Troost in Harper's Bazaar March

Top model Edie Campbell commands our attention in ‘The Black & White Album’, in the March 2023 issue of Harper’s Bazaar US. For years now, Edie has ‘owned the lens’ as it brings her into focus, her body and spirit energy pulsating a ray of confident expertise.

Caroline Newell styles Campbell in arty, black architectural forms punctuated with simple, creamy pieces in images lensed by Amy Troost [IG].

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Naomi Campbell Covers Vogue India March-April 2023, Lensed by Campbell Addy

Naomi Campbell Covers Vogue India March-April 2023, Lensed by Campbell Addy

Supermodel Naomi Campbell covers the March-April 2023 issue of Vogue India. Kate Phelan styled the supermodel legend in rich images by Campbell Addy [IG].

Naomi wears major jewelry by Sabyasachi [IG] and fashion, too, throughout the images. Never has Campbell had a Vogue India cover, nor a solo fashion feature, even though she’s been coming to India since 1994.

“The second time that I ever travelled alone in my life [to India], I went to Trivandrum,” Naomi reveals to Shriya Zamindar. “I went there by myself in 2012 to learn about yoga. I saw yoga being done in all these different ways, for different purposes. But I specifically wanted to know how to find this triangle of peace,” she says to the photo shoot team. “I wanted to go to the source and teach myself. I stayed there for a month and put my phone in the safe. There were only two people who knew how to contact me. I immersed myself in the experience and I loved it.” 

Naomi Campbell’s mission in India has taken on a new focus. “I just launched my new initiative, EMERGE, in Qatar and we’re looking to bring it to India. It highlights young creatives and gives them a platform so that the world gets to see them,” she explains. “The concept is to invest in them and bring them to London and Milan, mixing them in where they should be. It’s about highlighting their work which doesn’t get highlighted.”

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Anna Ewers in England Covers D La Repubblica Spring 2023 Fashion Issue Vol. Two

Anna Ewers in England Covers D La Repubblica Spring 2023 Fashion Issue Vol. Two

German top model, a Pices living in Brooklyn Anna Ewers has a 1993 picture of Kate Moss in Calvin Klein tacked on the wall of her childhood bedroom.

Ewers adores nature and open land, a perfect backdrop for her February 25, 2023 cover story for D la Repubblica, shot in the English countryside.

Photographer Oliver Hadlee Pearch [IG] is behind the lens with styling by Vanessa Reid.

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Sharif Hamza Captures Boho Style with Daniela and Jasmyn in Vogue Philippines March 2023

Sharif Hamza Captures Boho Style with Daniela and Jasmyn in Vogue Philippines March 2023

Models Daniela Szpejna and Jasmyn Palombo cover the March 2023 issue of Vogue Philippines, celebrating International Women’s Month.

Daniela and Jasmyn are part of a new generation of models with Filipino roots, photographed here by Sharif Hamza [IG] on location in Batangas and Laguna. “Daniela is fairer with wavy hair and Jasmyn is darker with bangs and straighter hair.”

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