'Frida Aasen X Private Collector ' by Fernando Gomez for Grazia International 14, 2023

'Frida Aasen X Private Collector ' by Fernando Gomez for Grazia International 14, 2023

Model Frida Aasen rules the fashion universe, styled by Anna Castan for this voluminous set of images in Grazia International 14. It seems possible that a single photographer shoots these ‘Exhibition’ issues.

“Private Collector X Frida Aasen” suggests that perhaps Frida’s husband Tommy Chiabra commissioned them.

In the case of Gomez, I’ve always raved about his Instagram [IG] which is a feast for eyes that thrive on sensual beauty. AOC is pleased to see him shooting so many fragrance and beauty campaigns these days. Working with producer/creative director Jean-Marc Mondelet [website] seems to have been a good choice for this talented photographer. / Hair by Jean-Luc Amarin

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Le Jardin de Chaumet High Jewelry Blooms in Vogue Hong Kong August 2023

Le Jardin de Chaumet High Jewelry Blooms in Vogue Hong Kong August 2023

Le Jardin de Chaumet 2023 high jewellery collection is divided into four chapters— Woods and Undergrowth, Fields, Flowers, and Bouquets of The World— in a collection that embarks on a journey through natural’s kingdom, masterfully transforming plants, flowers and even bark into glamorous rings, necklaces, earrings, and headpieces.

Model Sophie Koella is styled by Schanel Bakkouche in images by David Ferrua [IG].

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Olaide Zainab Electrifies in 'A todo color' by Fernando Gomez for Harper's Bazaar Mexico

Olaide Zainab Electrifies in 'A todo color' by Fernando Gomez for Harper's Bazaar Mexico

Harper’s Bazaar Mexico blazes into fall style with ‘A todo color’, a saturated-colors, bodywear and accessories reveal with model Olaide Zainab. Photographer Fernando Gomez [IG] is behind the lens, with Alex Montoya styling the high-volume August 2023 fashion story. / Makeup by Rosa Matilla

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Naomi Watts Talks Menopause and Stripes in ELLE France Fashion Lensed by Juankr

Naomi Watts Talks Menopause and Stripes in ELLE France Fashion Lensed by Juankr

British actor Naomi Watts, with 90 films in her portfolio, has a digital cover in the July 27th issue of Elle France. Watts isn’t taking the magazine’s spotlight to speak about her June 2023 marriage to long-time love Billy Crudup. She’s not talking the Hollywood strike.

Naomi Watts, now 54, wants to talk about menopause. In her own words on IG, Watts says “Adding this to the list of things I never thought I’d get to do: Gracing the cover of ELLE France, all while talking about the joys of menopause.”

Since October 2022, Naomi Watts, the entrepreneur, has launched the Stripes brand, a beauty and well-being center focused on women’s health. Stripes has a specific mission of de-stigmatizing “the sometimes thorny subject of menopause.”

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Alessandra Ambrosio Covers Vogue Mexico August 2023 by Blair Getz Mezibov

Alessandra Ambrosio Covers Vogue Mexico August 2023 by Blair Getz Mezibov

Supermodel and former Victoria’s Secret Angel Alessandra Ambrosio covers the August 2023 issue of Vogue Mexico and Latin America, dedicated to wellness.

The hot summer fashion shoot takes place at Etereo, an Auberge resort on the Riviera Maya, Mexico [IG]. Ambrosio is styled by Valentina Collado in Ferragamo, Skims, Stella McCartney and more, lensed by Blair Getz Mezibov [IG]./ Hair by Panos Papandrianos; makeup by Virginia Young

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Nikki McGuire in O’ahu for Vogue Poland August by Bridget Fleming

Nikki McGuire in O’ahu for Vogue Poland August by Bridget Fleming

Rising model Nikki McGuire has always respected the land and ocean that helped define her daily existence growing up in Hawaii.

McGuire returns to her Hawaiian paradise in O’ahu, in a travel magazine worthy set of fashion images by Bridget Fleming [IG]. styled by Lilli Milhiser in Alaia, Area, Chanel, Chloe, Dior, Gabriela Hearst, Jil Sander, Lanvin, Loewe, Saint Laurent, Schiaparelli, Tiffany & Co. and more for Vogue Poland’s August 2023 issue./ Makeup by Stoj; hair by Eric Williams

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Will 'Lazy Girls' Really Want Sharp Tailored Suits? ELLE US Shows Us the Style Trend

Will 'Lazy Girls' Really Want Sharp Tailored Suits? ELLE US Shows Us the Style Trend

Model Aylah Peterson is styled by Elissa Santisi in ‘Suits You’, a fashion collection of relaxed but sharp-tailoring suits for women who want a career path must show up at the office at least three-days a week in our post-COVID world.

Photographer Geordie Wood [IG] captures the androgynous fashion looks for ELLE US [IG] August 2023./ Hair by Edward Lampley; makeup by Frank B

Loving ‘Lazy Girl Jobs’

Headlines this week were unanimous on a new trend in the workplace called ‘Lazy girl jobs’. As defined by Gabrielle Judge, who popularized the term, a “lazy girl job” is remote and pays your bills without demanding too much of your time, or that you be at work at any particular time.

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Luz Pavon Covers Vogue Mexico August in Fierce, Sexy Glamour by Jean-Baptiste Mondino

Luz Pavon Covers Vogue Mexico August in Fierce, Sexy Glamour by Jean-Baptiste Mondino

The fiery and prominent Mexican model Luz Pavón covers the August 2023 issue of Vogue Mexico [IG]and Latin America, styled by Patti Wilson in Courreges on the cover.

With a silhouette focus on ‘Minimalismo’, Wilson chooses fierce, body-con fashion from Bally, Dolce & Gabbana, Maison Valentino, Rick Owens and more for up close and personal images by Jean-Baptiste Mondino./ Hair by Evanie Frausto; makeup by Jamal Scott

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Coco, Irina, Jessica, Kristen, Winnie Cover Fashion Canada Fall Style by Greg Swales

Coco, Irina, Jessica, Kristen, Winnie Cover Fashion Canada Fall Style by Greg Swales

Fashion Canada [IG] kicks off September 2023’s style closet with ‘The Ones’, a tribute to “Canadian Icons’ Coco Rocha, Irina Lazareanu, Jessica Stam, Kristen Owen, and Winnie Harlow.

Ashley Galang styles the quintet, who share stories about their fashion lives and the industry over decades. Greg Swales [IG] is a photographer embedded in the lives of many top models and talents./ Hair by Dimitris Giannetos & Dhairius Thomas

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Kering Acquires 30% of Valentino with Option for 100% of Shares by 2028

Kering Acquires 30% of Valentino with Option for 100% of Shares by 2028

Kering will acquire a 30 per cent share in Valentino from parent company Qatar’s Mayhoola for an all-cash sum of €1.7 billion, the conglomerate announced on Thursday. The agreement, a significant acquisition for Kering’s fashion business, includes the option for Kering to acquire 100 per cent of the share capital of Valentino within five years. It will immediately acquire Valentino board representation upon necessary approvals of the deal.

The transaction is part of a broader strategic partnership between Kering and Mayhoola, which could lead to Mayhoola becoming a shareholder in Kering. The transaction is expected to close by the end of 2023, subject to approval.

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Zimmermann Fall 2023 'Luminosity' Campaign with Vivienne Rohner by Benny Horne

Zimmermann Fall 2023 'Luminosity' Campaign with Vivienne Rohner by Benny Horne

Australian brand Zimmermann shares its Fall 2023 ‘Luminosity’ campaign, fronted by Vivienne Rohner. Frequent Zimmermann photographer Benny Horne captures the campaign, which is inspired by the artwork of Australian artist Rupert Bunny.

Romy Frydman styled the campaign, with creative direction by Emil Vrisakis. /Hair by James Rowe; makeup by Jodie Boland; Rupert Bunny artworks provided by the National Gallery of Victoria.

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Laetitia Casta's Lifestyle Tapestry by Sean Thomas for Harper's Bazaar France August 2023

Laetitia Casta's Lifestyle Tapestry by Sean Thomas for Harper's Bazaar France August 2023

French icon Laetitia Casta continues her takeover of Harper’s Bazaar France [IG] August 2023 issue with these images by Sean Thomas [IG].

The creative team assembles a ‘family and friends vibe’ cast of young and old for ‘Laetitia Forever’. This chill group of humans includes Laetitia Casta, Abigail Welch, Elvis Candy, Lieve Siemons, Nima Machado, Teo Carrier and Tuuli Tam styled by Virginie Benarroch./ Hair by Diego Da Silva; makeup by Thierry do Nascimento

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Ajok Daing in Colorful Swimwear for Vogue France August 2023, Lensed by Larissa Hofman

Ajok Daing in Colorful Swimwear for Vogue France August 2023, Lensed by Larissa Hofman

Vogue France [IG] August 2023 drops a special feature on sexy, edgy, creative layering swimwear. These suits are created to make us feel good in our own skin.

Rising model Ajok Daing is styled by Emilie Kareh in one and two-piece swimsuits created with bold and happy colors and prints lensed by Larissa Hofmann [IG]./ Hair by Jawara; makeup by Hiromi Ueda

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Hailey Bieber Covers Vogue Japan September 2023 Lensed by Richard Burbridge

Hailey Bieber Covers Vogue Japan September 2023 Lensed by Richard Burbridge

Supertalent businesswoman Hailey Bieber covers the September 2023 issue of Vogue Japan [IG], wearing YSL modern cami and Tiffany & Co jewelry. Legendary stylist Patti Wilson [IG] balances her love of dazzle with the quiet luxury trend.

As thumbnails, the images don’t say Patti Wilson stylist at all. Seeing the images in more detail on AOC shows off the abundance of surface interest and fabric-shaping silhouettes in these fall 2023 fashions lensed by Richard Burbridge [IG]./ Hair by Shingo Shibata; makeup by Kanako Takase

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Devyn Garcia's Summer Getaway Style for Porter Magazine Lensed by Sonia Szostak

Devyn Garcia's Summer Getaway Style for Porter Magazine Lensed by Sonia Szostak

Cuban-American model Devyn Garcia is our guide to a summer getaway wardrobe that thrives on joyful colors and crochet textures from Bottega Veneta, Calle Del Mar, Cortana, Cult Gaia, Dodo Bar Or, Hunza G, Jean Paul Gaultier, Loewe, Paco Rabanne, Polo Ralph Lauren, Re/Done [Yes!], Stella McCartney and more styled by Hanna Kelifa.

Photographer Sonia Szóstak [IG] is behind the lens for Porter Magazine July 24, 2023, with art direction by Michael Kelly./ Hair by Franco Gobbi; makeup by Laura Dominique

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Cara Delevingne Feels Finally Free in ELLE UK September 2023 Dior Fashion Story

Cara Delevingne Feels Finally Free in ELLE UK September 2023 Dior Fashion Story

Top talent, activist and humanitarian Cara Delevingne covers the September 2023 issue of ELLE UK. The Dior ambassador is styled by Aurelia Donaldson in ‘I Finally Feel As Though I Can Be Free’, lensed by emerging creative Quentin Jones [IG]./ Hair by Harry Josh; makeup by Hung Vanngo

Hannah Marriott sits down for the interview at an arts venue in Manhattan. Cara says “I’m resilient as hell.” That is good news because Cara has a global squad cheering for her.

Cara shares that traditional therapy has never worked for her — although she has tried everything including the Alcoholics Anonymous’ 12-steps program. In Cara’s case, seeing her yoga instructor Colin Dunsmuir — with her for 12 years —via Face Time three times a week has brought very solid results.

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Laetitia Casta in 'Rue des Plaisires Lensed by Oliver Hadlee Pearch in Harper's Bazaar France

Laetitia Casta in 'Rue des Plaisires Lensed by Oliver Hadlee Pearch in Harper's Bazaar France

Model, actor, mother Laetitia Casta covers the August 2023 issue of Harper’s Bazaar France. Actually, the issue is devoted to her in a series of fashion stories.

In this story ‘Rue des Plaisires’, Casta is styled by Isabelle Sayer in images by Oliver Hadlee Pearch [IG]. / Hair by Akemi Kishida; makeup by Cécile Paravina

In their introduction, Harper’s France [IG] captures much of Casta’s enigmatic personality:

“Laetitia Casta surprises, surprises herself, and pops up where she is the least expected. Insubordinate and disciplined, wild and faithful, exposed and discreet, wise and punk, obvious and enigmatic, principled and tolerant, she is a complex and fascinating whole. And it continues to fascinate. If there is a Laetitia Casta mystery and poetry, this issue comes as close as it gets.”

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Tasha Tilberg As For-Real Lady Farmer Who Loves Denim in ELLE Italia Fashion Story

Tasha Tilberg As For-Real Lady Farmer Who Loves Denim in ELLE Italia Fashion Story

Model Tasha Tilberg is back in a denim-rich fashion world cover story for ELLE Italia. Barcelona-based Xavi Gordo [IG] is behind the lens.

I have the same response to this fashion story that I did eco-warrior Tasha Tilberg’s story for Fashion Canada April 2022. The clothes were great — and these denim clothes have terrific styling by Laura Seganti. But which are the sustainable choices?

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Margot Robbie Covers Vogue Australia As 'Barbie' Blockbuster Results Roll In!

Margot Robbie Covers Vogue Australia As 'Barbie' Blockbuster Results Roll In!

Margot Robbie delivers her fourth cover story for Vogue Australia [IG] with a special format that pairs writer Hannah-Rose Yee with Barbie star Robbie and the film’s director and screenwriter Greta Gerwig.

Master photographer Mario Sorrenti [IG] is behind the lens as Vogue Australia — like M Le Magazine du Monde — takes Robbie off pink style patrol./ Hair by Shay Ashual; makeup by Pati Dubroff

Read on at Vogue Australia: “Margot Robbie in conversation with Greta Gerwig on the Seismic success of Barbie”.

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"Splashes of Color" Style in Vogue Arabia June 2023 Ignites Dopamine Dreams of Zapotec Underworld

"Splashes of Color" Style in Vogue Arabia June 2023 Ignites Dopamine Dreams of Zapotec Underworld

Photographer Ekin Can Bayrakdar [IG] makes it very clear that color has an intense ride in his brain waves. He writes: “As you can see, I LOVE colour and try to use colours as strongly as possible.”

My brain is so sensitive to color that Bayrakdar’s fashion story “Splashes of Color” for the June 2023 issue of Vogue Arabia just derailed my morning reading plan.

Riding the Orange Moonbeam

My intention was to read: “Archaeologists Discover Entrance to the Zapotec Underworld Beneath a Church in Mexico” in Smithsonian’s Smart News. New scans of the site have confirmed the existence of an “underground labyrinth”, which the Catholic Church obliterated by not only closing it to generations of worshippers, but eliminating its secrets from human history.

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