Eco-Warrior Amber Valletta by Gregory Harris for D la Repubblica April 1, 2023

Eco-Warrior Amber Valletta by Gregory Harris for D la Repubblica April 1, 2023

You probably know that Amber Valletta was committed to true sustainability long before it was fashionable. And you might know that activist actor Jane Fonda is also a true eco-warrior on the record for about four years, saying she tries hard not to buy anything new — and especially fashion.

Amber Valletta covers the April 1, 2023 issue of ‘D la Repubblica’, styled by fellow sustainability advocate Tonne Goodman. Gregory Harris [IG] is behind the lens for ‘Amber Valletta, Se Non Ora Quando’ [Amber Valletta, If not Now When’./ Hair by Rob Talty; makeup by Nikki DeRoest

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Kylie Jenner Fronts DG Logo Bag Campaign, Lensed by Mert & Marcus

Kylie Jenner Fronts DG Logo Bag Campaign, Lensed by Mert & Marcus

Dolce & Gabbana is not a toned-down brand, but Kylie Jenner’s softer, more natural makeup enhances the sensual message of her new DG Logo bag campaign.

Sophisticated, uber-competent women like Kylie rarely take handbags to bed.

Then again . . . a leopard print throw, black stockings with black nails and a silk bra photographed against the backdrop of an Italian tapestry may convey the well-travelled road to the riches of earning your own DG Logo bag — Karlie style — or being gifted the Italian treasure by photographers duo Mert & Marcus [IG], who photographed the campaign.

Consider the fact that Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott own a spectacular 10-bedroom Moorish villa in Ibiza. Who knows . . . there may be a DG Logo bag gifted to special guests like Kylie.

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Jamilla Hoogenboom in 'Rock In The Casbah' by Adriano Russo for ELLE Italia

Jamilla Hoogenboom in 'Rock In The Casbah' by Adriano Russo for ELLE Italia

Dutch model Jamilla Hoogenboom invites us into the Médina de Marrakech for ‘Rock In The Casbah’, a fashion story set in Morocco.

The Medina, Marrakech’s old city, founded in 1070–72 by the Almoravids, was known as the center of the Muslim world. It’s a labyrinth of winding alleys and colorful souks which are bustling and vibrant by day.

Much of the old city Medina is shuttered in darkness at night with no signs to guide strangers. My partner and I learned this fact first hand, when we walked the same streets now dark, in what became a spectacular night in our lives.

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Cara Taylor Rises in All Bottega Veneta Story for Vogue Mexico April 2023

Cara Taylor Rises in All Bottega Veneta Story for Vogue Mexico April 2023

Top model Cara Taylor brings her new blonde locks out of her recent Zimmermann Swim 2023 campaign into the pages of Vogue Mexico April 2023.

An expert job in hair and makeup by Sergio Estrada and Jezz Hill respectively render Taylor even more of a dead-ringer for a very famous supermodel. She looks just fabulous.

The Cara Taylor x Bottega Veneta fashion story is lensed by Vanessa Granda [IG].

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Michelle Laff in Demonic Witchcraft by Txema Yeste for Numéro France 237

Michelle Laff in Demonic Witchcraft by Txema Yeste for Numéro France 237

Model Michelle Laff is styled by Bernat Buscato in ‘Sortilège’, the fashion story of a ruthless vampire who wrecks destruction in the March 2023 pages of Numéro France 237. / Hair and makeup by Ruben Marmol

Photographer Txema Yeste [IG] captures the tale of a modern day female vampire, generally regarded as Lilith in early Biblical texts.

Among feminists and Medieval folklorists, Lilith is Adam’s first wife, who represents the pre-existing power of the female goddesses and more empowered females.

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Hoyeon Talks Apple TV+ 'Disclaimer' in GQ US Creativity Issue Lensed by Elizaveta Porodina

Hoyeon Talks Apple TV+ 'Disclaimer' in GQ US Creativity Issue Lensed by Elizaveta Porodina

Korean actor Hoyeon covers the Spring 2023 issue of GQ US Creativity Awards. The ‘Squid Game’ star is lensed in recognizable images by Elizabeth Porodina [IG] with styling by Dena Giannini./ Hair by Tiago Goya; makeup by Holly Silius

GQ Style Editor Yang -Yi Goh gets a life update from the star in ‘How ‘Squid Game’s Hoyeon Became a New Kind of Megastar’.

Noteworthy is her renewed love and appreciation for her home city of Seoul, where she now has an apartment that serves as a sort of refuge for the busy star. Hoyeon has also been in a long-term relationship with fellow actor Lee Dong Hwi since 2015.

The buzz is about Yoyeon’s current project, a psychological thriller ‘Disclaimer’, in which she is working with Cate Blanchett. Filming for the Apple TV+ series wrapped in February.

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It's Dame Vivienne Westwood in Karlie Kloss' Body for CR Fashion Book by Emma Summerton

It's Dame Vivienne Westwood in Karlie Kloss' Body for CR Fashion Book by Emma Summerton

CR Fashion Book editor-in-chief, the indefatigable fashion industry heroine Carine Roitfeld is in top-tier exection mode for issue 22 of her eponymous magazine.

Issue 22 is dedicated to ‘Mother Nature’ in a nod to Earth Day on April 22 and the late Dame Vivienne Westwood. Karlie Kloss channels Westwood, who was not only a fashion provocateur, but also an ardent environmental activist.

The godmother of punk — as channeled by Kloss in fashion eccentric looks styled by Roitfeld — is photographed by Emma Summerton [IG]. Guillaume Lauruol handles art direction, with set design from Viki Rutsch./ Hair by Ward Stegerhoek; makeup by Maki Ryoke

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AI-Generated, Gorgeous Fashion Story Is Just the Beginning for Anna Trevelyan

 AI-Generated, Gorgeous Fashion Story Is Just the Beginning for Anna Trevelyan

Stylist Anna Trevelyan [IG] is part of an AI first, working with CGI image and video maker Nik Gundersen [IG] to create the romantic, gotthic location of her dreams for 10 Magazine [IG].

Model Maike Inga poses in the cool new AI artform that allows visionary, creative imaginations to flourish and excel. Paris-based photographer Rob Rusling [IG] was a willing participant in the creative exercise and speaks to both the opportunities and threats that accompany the new AI platforms on his IG.

Stylist Trevelyan promises many new shoots coming because she is “embracing the future”.

The Extraordinary Benefits and Challenges of AI

AOC has embraced a new writing program that puts to shame all the unsolicited garbage writing posts that come my way, under the guise of a sponsored post posing to be me.

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Chanel 22 Bag Snares BLACKPINK's Jennie Kim for Seoul Tour by Inez & Vinoodh

Chanel 22 Bag Snares BLACKPINK's Jennie Kim for Seoul Tour by Inez & Vinoodh

The Chanel 22 bag was first presented in the French luxury brand’s Spring-Summer 2022 Ready-to-Wear show. Today BLACKPINK’s Jennie Kim steps into the spotlight as a Chanel ambassador, with her own Chanel 22 bag on her shoulder.

The Chanel 22 Bag campaign has rolled out in a sequence that also includes Lily-Rose Depp, Margaret Qualley and Whitney Peak, in three different settings: Los Angeles, Palm Springs and New York.

Regular Chanel contributors Inez Van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin photographed Jennie Kim in Seoul, South Korea.

To AOC, the collages also tap into new visual imagery being unleashed in the rapidly emerging field of AI and its ability to create sophisticated visual composites.

Take a look at Maika Inga in an AI production for 10 Magazine posted Sunday.

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Tara Halliwell's Old World Style Update by Szilveszter Makó for Numéro March 2023 #237

Tara Halliwell's Old World Style Update by Szilveszter Makó for Numéro March 2023 #237

British model Tara Halliwell channels old-world Britain and its European masters meets 21st century modernism with a hit of wit for Numéro March 2023 #237 issue.

Photographer Szilveszter Makó [IG] is behind the lens, with stylist Lisa Jarvis selecting the fabric-driven ensembles with at-ease silhouettes.

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He Cong Channels Style in Art by Leslie Zhang for Marie Claire China April 2023

He Cong Channels Style in Art by Leslie Zhang for Marie Claire China April 2023

Marie Claire China’s April 2023 issue turns to the world of art for inspiration in styling its cover story. Model He Cong poses as the muse channeling world-reknown artworks.

Shanghai-based photographer Leslie Zhang [IG] captures He Cong in an exceptional effort by Marie Claire China’s entire creative team to reach for the high bar. It’s inspiring to observe./ Hair by Zhao Wenzhi; makeup by Yang Kaichun

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Ansley Gulielmi Makes Global Fashion Statement in Vogue Turkey March 2023

Ansley Gulielmi Makes Global Fashion Statement in Vogue Turkey March 2023

Model Ansley Gulielmi is styled in classic cream and black minimal, modern elegance with decorative flower touches by Tugce Bahcivangil for this visually strong fashion story in Vogue Turkey March 2023.

Photographer Can Buyukkalkan [IG] captures Gulielmi in ‘Moda Dünyası Güçlerini Birleştiriyor’ [‘Fashion World Joins Forces’]./ Hair by Ismail Inan; makeup by Ece Birsen

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Candice Swanepoel Twists Her Image in Vogue Brazil March 2023 by Lufre

Candice Swanepoel Twists Her Image in Vogue Brazil March 2023 by Lufre

Supermodel businesswoman and Tropic of C eco-lifestyle brand, sustainable swimwear environmentalist Candice Swanepoel covers the March 2023 issue of Vogue Brazil.

Rita Lazzarotti styles the wide-ranging mix of Brazilian and international luxury brands that are distinctly modern. Julia Filgueiras works as art director on the cover story with photography by Lufre [IG].

On her own IG, Candice is particularly fond of the Ferragamo look featured in burnt fall colors. It changes colors with body heat.

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Rianne Van Rompaey Covers Harper's Bazaar France, Lensed by Alasdair McLellan

Rianne Van Rompaey Covers Harper's Bazaar France, Lensed by Alasdair McLellan

Dutch fashion model Rianne Van Rompaey covers the second 2023 issue of Harper’s Bazaar France, photographed in London by Alasdair McLellan [IG].

Today’s popular culture does not value discretion, but we don’t see an obvious financial price to be paid for models living a lower-profile life.

As long as a model remains respected and popular enough to generate income in media or on the runway — she must create value for her clients, after all — s[he] may enjoy a well-rounded life of experiences and opportunities that most people only dream about. These pros aren’t caught up in the social media hype machine that reduces models earning $20 million a year and more to weep live on IG over the misery of their lives and unfair Instagram comments.

Rianne Van Rompaey has that balance in her life. So do Vittoria Ceretti and Saskia De Brauw. Two Dutch models and an Italian. When one considers that it’s the Americans who weep, this reality begs for more thought. It’s a light bulb moment!!

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Dilone in Brasilia for Vogue Netherlands April 2023 Anniversary, Lensed by Arran & Jules

Dilone in Brasilia for Vogue Netherlands April 2023 Anniversary, Lensed by Arran & Jules

American model Dilone, of Dominican descent, is on AOC’s ‘more, please’ list. The actor/model poses in Brasilia, Brazil in the April 2023 issue of Vogue Netherlands.

Linda Gumus Gerritsen styles the athletic earth daughter, who wears modern-architecture, spare but fluid silhouettes and fabrications for the warm-weather fashion story lensed by Arran & Jules [IG].

Brazil was a major home to brutalist architecture, long associated with independence movements in a post-colonial world. Against a verdant, tropical backdrop and with the addition of glass in some countries style preferences, the architectural style appears much warmer and human than that Parisian parking lot [see end of post].

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