'The New Supers' Paloma, Jill, and Precious by Inez & Vinoodh for British Vogue April 2023

'The New Supers' Paloma, Jill, and Precious by Inez & Vinoodh for British Vogue April 2023

Models Paloma Elsesser, Jill Kortleve and Precious Lee are British Vogue’s April 2023 cover stars. EIC Edward Enninful makes the point in his editor’s letter that it’s very rare when three models come together in a special kind of energy.

Gabriella Karefa-Johnson styles the sensual fashion bonfire lensed by Inez van Lamsweerde & Vinoodh Matadin [IG].

Thirty years ago Christy Turlington, Naomi Campbell and Linda Evangelista were a trinity. Edward’s argument is that now Paloma, Jill and Precious share their stature.

With a shared mission born from friendship, and squarely plugged into the more revolutionary energy of the current zeitgeist, this month’s cover crowns the rise of three extraordinary models.

AOC is not prepared to comment on the observations of Edward, and other writers as well, about the recent autumn/winter 2023 fashion shows:

After returning from the recent autumn/winter 2023 fashion shows, and seeing countless catwalks where diversity of beauty, and of bodies, had taken several steps back, I couldn’t be happier to take this moment to celebrate this trio.

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Anok, Karen, Lara, Malgosia, Mona in 'Quiet Reflection' by Alasdair McLellan for Vogue UK

Anok, Karen, Lara, Malgosia, Mona in 'Quiet Reflection' by Alasdair McLellan for Vogue UK

British Vogue pulls together a 5-star model ensemble with Anok Yai, Karen Elson, Lara Stone, Malgosia Bela and Mona Tougaard enjoying a moment of high-style ‘Quiet Reflection’.

Carlos Nazario styles the quintet in sleek, polished, tailored modernity for ladies who like a bit of aristocratic style, lensed by Alasdair McLellan [IG]in the April issue./ Hair by Syd Hayes; makeup by Lynsey Alexander

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Kendall Jenner Covers Vogue Italia April, Talking Her Struggle and Lensed by Robin Galiegue

Kendall Jenner Covers Vogue Italia April, Talking Her Struggle and Lensed by Robin Galiegue

Supermodel Kendall Jenner mannequins [yes, AOC is making it a verb] the April 2023 cover story of Vogue Italia. Kate Phelan styles Jenner in Burberry, Chloe, Dior, Fendi, Hermes, JW Anderson, Loewe, Max Mara, Prada and more for images by Robin Galiegue [IG].

In her own words, Jenner’s main focus is her mental health and not posing in a fashion magazine. "The beginning of the year was emotionally difficult." Kendall Jenner, 27 years old in November, tells Vogue Italia. It’s not clear whether she means 2022 or 2023. I’m assuming 2022.

“To come out and feel optimistic is reassuring. Everything is temporary, I feel intensely grateful and happy, ready for what's to come,” Kendall says, explaining that she is practicing "hope for something until it comes true, using the law of attraction.”

In this episode — posted a year ago and not part of the Vogue italia interview but Kendall’s mental health is all about the interview —Kendall sits down with Dr. Jorge Partida, Chief of Psychology at the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health, to discuss social media addiction, our human need to feel connected, and how both of those things can contribute to feelings of anxiety.

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Louis Vuitton Ambassador Liu Yifei Covers Marie Claire China March 2023

Louis Vuitton Ambassador Liu Yifei Covers Marie Claire China March 2023

Chinese-American actor Liu Yifei presents three covers for the March 2023 issue of Marie Claire China. Liu, who gained international recognition with Disney’s remake of ‘Mulan’ became the new face of Louis Vuitton in China in January 2021.

Punkcherry styles the cover story with designs by Diamond Dazzle, Giambattista, Ming Ma, Ronald van der Kemp, Thom Browne and more. Shanghai-based photographer Ziqian Wang [IG] captures the shoot. / Makeup by Cai Wenyan; hair by Jian Wei

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Eva Herzigova Toasts Good Living in D la Repubblica, Honoring Eva's 50th Birthday

Eva Herzigova Toasts Good Living in D la Repubblica, Honoring Eva's 50th Birthday

Czech top model Eva Herzigova celebrates her 50th birthday, covering the March 18, 2023 issue of D la Repubblica [IG]. Anastasia Barbieri styles the mother of three sons in Acne Studios, AMI Alexandre Mattiussi, Celine by Hedi Slimane, Loro Piana, Michael Kors Collection, Polo Ralph Lauren, Saint Laurent by Hedi Slimane, Sébline, Vivetta and more.

Hungarian musician and photographer Krisztián Éder [IG] photographs Eva Herzigova over two “magical” days in Paris.

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Isabeli Fontana in Vogue Brazil 2023 Complete Photoshoot at Miradouro by Lufre

Isabeli Fontana in Vogue Brazil 2023 Complete Photoshoot at Miradouro by Lufre

In Mid-January AOC previewed the covers and select images of supermodel Isabeli Fontana, who returned to Vogue Brazil January 2023, after a five-year hiatus.

Today, we share the entire fashion story of styled by fashion director Rita Lazzarotti with images captured by Lufré [IG] for an issue dedicated to ‘The Spirit of Summer’. / Hair and makeup by Henrique Martins

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Hi-Voltage, Sleek Night Glamour Pops Dopamine Jolt Lensed by Nadine Ijewere for W Magazine

Hi-Voltage, Sleek Night Glamour Pops Dopamine Jolt Lensed by Nadine Ijewere for W Magazine

W Magazine [IG]embraces dopamine-dressing, hi-voltage, glamour in ‘Before Night Falls’ styled by Ola-Oluwa Ebiti. The model lineup includes Abény Nhial, Ling Chen, Nyagua Ruea, Xie Chaoyu and Yoonmi Sun.

London-born, Nigerian-Jamaican parentage photographer Nadine Ijewere [IG] is in the studio, capturing sleek silhouettes with some fabtabulous fashion froth on the side.

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Rebecca Leigh Longendyke in 'Soft Power' for ELLE US March 2023 by Christian MacDonald

Rebecca Leigh Longendyke in 'Soft Power' for ELLE US March 2023 by Christian MacDonald

Top model Rebecca Leigh Longendyke poses in Midtown Manhattan streets, styled by Alex White in ‘Soft Power’ skirts and dresses for ELLE US . Photographer Christian MacDonald [IG] captures fashion sophistication undaunted by rain, wind and moving trucks in the city that never sleeps.

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Carmen Dell'Orefice by Albert Watson: 'Eternal Glamour' for Vogue Czech April 2023

Carmen Dell'Orefice by Albert Watson: 'Eternal Glamour' for Vogue Czech April 2023

Carmen Dell’Orefice, age 91, delivers a show-stopping, breathtaking cover for the April 2023 issue of Vogue Czechoslovakia. Legendary photographer Albert Watson [IG] shot Carmen, who made her first magazine cover in 1947.

"When I photographed Carmen, it was possible to feel a certain line going back to the nineties, eighties, seventies, sixties and even the fifties. There was a sense of history from her, she radiates it," recounts the Scottish maestro.

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Madison Headrick at Ritz Carlton Istanbul by Emre Dogru for Harper's Bazaar Turkey

Madison Headrick at Ritz Carlton Istanbul by Emre Dogru for Harper's Bazaar Turkey

American model Madison Headrick is glam and sensual on the March 2023 cover of Harpers Bazaar Turkey’s Cartier special. The fashion shoot took place in Turkey before the earthquake, and Headrick asks for help. Please consider supporting those affected by the earthquake disasters in Turkey by donating to AHNAP.org/ disasters-turkey.

Photographer Emre Dogru [IG]is behind the lens with styling by fashion editor Tugce Kilincli. The location is The Ritz Carlton Istanbul. / Hair by Serkan Akturk; makeup by Ece Birsen

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Art by Rashid Al Khalifa and Flower Power Fashion Elegance in Vogue Arabia

Art by Rashid Al Khalifa and Flower Power Fashion Elegance in Vogue Arabia

What a gift Vogue Arabia has given to the world — this exquisitely beautiful fashion story in the March 2023 issue. My senses are in total overload and my heart is filled with gratitude to all the creative talent and energy assembled here.

The art collage of model Abuk Adier with Art Factory Studio [their website] posing with paintings by Rashid Al Khalifa [link] raises my pulse with expectations. The artist is interviewed on Vogue Arabia. Currently, he is the chairman of the National Council of the Arts and is honorary chairman of the Bahrain Arts Society.

This is just such a gorgeous gift to the world, and I love how Vogue Arabia weaves art into the fashion narrative. We’re seeing more of that at Global Vogue as well. But Vogue Arabia has a fantastic mission of educating readers about their world, and I appreciate the strategy tremendously. These images are burned into my brain, they are so intoxicating. ~ Anne

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Hunter Schafer Rises High for 'Leaning In' in ELLE UK, Lensed by Paola Kudacki

Hunter Schafer Rises High for 'Leaning In' in ELLE UK, Lensed by Paola Kudacki

Actor Hunter Schafer covers the April 2023 issue of British ELLE, styled by Carolina Orrico for ‘Leaning In’, lensed by Paola Kudacki [IG]./ Hair by Lacy Redway; makeup by Carolina Dali

Lynette Nylander sits down with Schafer in New York, six years after their first interview. At the time, the journalist was writing about new changemakers. Hunter Schafer, then age 18, was an emerging voice in the fight for trans rights. I learned that she was an early contributor to Tavi Gevinson’s blogging site ‘Rookie’.

Because AOC is politically-involved, we actually followed and wrote about her trans fight to transition in North Carolina — before we wrote about her as a model and then actor.

‘It was my [modelling] agency that told me about the audition for Euphoria,’ she says [to ELLE]. ‘I think every trans girl at the time got the call. They asked me to come in for a reading, but I wasn’t looking for it.’

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Sora Choi in 'She's Come Undone' by Sharif Hamza for ELLE US March 2023

Sora Choi in 'She's Come Undone' by Sharif Hamza for ELLE US March 2023

As fashion once again embraces sensuality, lingerie dressing is again a trend. In the case of top model Sora Choi, Alex White chooses a punkish spin with suspenders and buckles on sheer and fragile fabrics from Christopher Kane, Dolce & Gabbana, Fendi, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Valentino and more. Even Chanel courts buyers with a strapless harness dress.

Photographer Sharif Hamza [IG] is behind the lens for ‘She’s Come Undone’, a fashion story for ELLE US March 2023./ Makeup by Fulvia Farolfi; hair by Junya Nakashima

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Sustainable Fashion with Ben Massarenti in Canary Islands for Madame Figaro March 10

Sustainable Fashion with Ben Massarenti in Canary Islands for Madame Figaro March 10

Italian model Ben Massarenti settles into the terrain of Lanzarote, a Spanish island that is one of the Canary Islands in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of West Africa.

Agnès Poulle styles the fashion story that leans heavily on sustainable and recycled or vintage clothing from niche brands.

Photographer Zeb Daemen [IG] captures the clothes very much at peace with the land in this strong sustainability statement for Madame Figaro March 10th, 2023.

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Chanel Ambassador 'Whitney Peak: Keeping It Real' in Vogue Hong Kong by Royal Gilbert

Chanel Ambassador 'Whitney Peak: Keeping It Real' in Vogue Hong Kong by Royal Gilbert

With actor Whitney Peak’s appointment as Chanel’s new Coco Mademoiselle Fragrance Ambassador, AOC circles back to a Vogue Hong Kong November 2022 fashion story.

Olivia Leblanc styled Peak bold and sexy fashion, lensed by Royal Gilbert [IG] for ‘Whitney Peak: Keeping It Real’.

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