Halle Bailey On Reinventing Ariel, The Disney Mermaid Princess for British Vogue
/Actor, singer talent Halle Bailey takes a May 2023 cover of British Vogue with an interview “Making Waves: Halle Bailey On Reinventing The Disney Princess In The Little Mermaid.”
Law Roach styles the 23-year-old Atlanta native in Dsquared2, Gucci, Philosophy by Lorenzo Serafini, Prada, Ralph Lauren Collection and more in images by Sharif Hamza [IG].
Back to Halle Bailey, she is interviewed by Jen Wang about her upcoming role as the lead of Ariel in Disney’s The Little Mermaid.
“The version of Ariel in my head was the one we all know and love: pale skin and bright red hair. She didn’t look like me,” Bailey tells Wang.
Bailey auditioned her heart out for The Little Mermaid. Rob Marshall was totally spellbound by Halle, but her acting experience was limited — and Ariel is the lead role.
At every step of the way, Marshall found himself immersed in her excellence — even as he put more challenging obstacles in her path.
My Revolt Against MAGA Ignorance
The difference between AOC and MAGA is that we educate ourselves. And unless you just reject all of the historical record, and all facts about Denmark and author Hans Christian Andersen, MAGA is drowning in ignorance when they hit Twitter with claims that the author was Danish and therefore the Little Mermaid had to be white.
Read MoreJeanne Cadieu Wears Modern Woman Couture by Gregory Harris for WSJ Magazine
/French model Jeanne Cadieu is modern in her views about haute couture — it needs to loosen up. Enough with the haughty demeanor women and formal ballgowns made of stiff fabrics.
Gregory Harris [IG] is behind the lens for WSJ Magazine’s April 2023 Fashion Issue, styled by Géraldine Saglio./ Hair by Shon Hyungsun; makeup by Petros Petrohilos
Cadieu is the girlfriend of Jake Jake Gyllenhaal since late 2018 and attends Colombia University in New York City.
Read MoreEmily Ratajkowski Cheers Vogue Spain May 2023 35th Anniversary Lensed by Brett Lloyd
/The model, writer, businesswoman and podcaster Emily Ratajkowski travels to the picturesque town of Chinchón, southeast of Madrid, to celebrate the 35th anniversary of Vogue Spain’s May 2023 issue.
Emrata embodies Mediterranean sensuality in a fashion story that is pure style, celebration and tradition.
Photographer Brett Lloyd [IG] captures Ratajkowski, who is styled by Laetitia Gimenez Adam, in a story with a Sophia Loren vibe. That’s a compliment ER.
Emily Ratajkowski reminds me of Marilyn Monroe, who also sought to be regarded as a woman with an active, intelligent brain. Speaking of this major transition to being a multi-hyphenate writer, 'podcaster', political subject and mother [as described by Vogue], she explains:
“I thought the most I could do with my life was be a sex object and I said to myself, 'My God, I'm so unhappy.' So I started writing.”
Read MoreKristen McMenamy Wears Night Glamour Extravagance in Vogue Japan June 2023
/Vogue Japan calls Kristen McMenamy “the punk legend of the world”, as the “sensation” from the age of the 1990s original supers takes the cover of the June 2023 issue.
McMenamy has always run her own style scene, and at age 58, she’s not turning back now. Note that as a teenager in Easton, Pennsylvania, Kristen’s nickname was ‘Skeleton’ and her lanky body and low BMI were normal.
Ai Kamoshita styles the model in Met Gala-inspired night glamour, lensed by Paul Kooiker [IG]./ Hair by Olivier Schwalder; makeup by Daniel Sallstrom
Read MoreJuankr Flashes Ale Velasco and Antonella Delgado for Vogue Portugal April 2023
/Models Ale Velasco and Antonella Delgado share the short-days light in ‘Orgulho Sem Preconceito’ [Pride Without Prejudice], a visual ode lensed by JUANKR [IG]. He captures beautifully the barrenness of winter that will soon erupt into fields of spring strawberries.
Caterina Ospina Buitrago styles the fashion story for Vogue Portugal April 2023, ‘The Revolution’ issue./ Hair by Matthew Tuozzoli; makeup by Antonio Romero
Read MoreDoja Cat Covers L'Officiel Spring 2023 Global Art Issue Lensed by Greg Lotus
/Doja Cat covers L’Officiel Art’s Spring 2023 global issue, with the interview and fashion cover story published in L'Officiel Paris, Italia and USA. You can find it on newsstands now in all three countries.
Photographer Greg Lotus [IG] brings an extra dose of image artistry to photographs that are in alignment not only with an excellent, beneath-the-surface interview by Marisa Meltzer of the uber-talent Doja Cat.
Read MoreDebra Shaw Covers Vogue Czech May 2023 Lensed by Freddy Persson
/The totally-fabulous model icon Madame Debra Shaw share one of two covers for the May 2023 issue of Vogue Czech. Shaw poses in a shared story, styled by Jan Králicek in the Mugler x H&M collab that appears to be a blazing success.
Absolutely one of the most respected models of any skin color in fashion world, Debra Shaw is cruising in the high-octane lane.
Freddy Persson [IG] captures the Philadelphia-born, New Jersey-raised winner of a Model of the Year competion in Newark, New Jersey. Don’t get all uppity now. That prize sent Debra Shaw to Paris.
Read MoreMiriam Sanchez Has Summer Fun Lensed by Pablo Zamora for Vogue Spain April 2023
/Model Miriam Sanchez chills in the warm sun, styled by Alba Roces in at-ease, carefree fashion with a bit of wit and plenty of beach-colors patterns.
Pablo Zamora [IG] flashes the fashion lineup from Dsquared2, Emporio Armani, Fendi, Loro Piana, Moschino, Zara and more for Vogue Spain April 2023./ Hair and makeup by Yurema Villa
Read MoreIrina Shayk Covers Harper's Bazaar May 2023 With a Key Message: 'Be Kind!'
/Top model Irina Shayk shares a more intimate side of her personality, in what becomes a wonderful interview, as told to Nikki Ogunnaike for the May 2023 Beauty issue of Harper’s Bazaar. / Hair by Cim Mahony; makeup by Marcelo Gutierrez
The concept of ‘kindness’ is the biggest theme in her story, beginning with Shayk’s grandmother who never wore makeup but whipped up natural potions, using ingredients in the fridge. Irina reflects:
She was always so positive and grateful for every day and was like, “Always be yourself. Be kind to people.” That’s what true beauty is.