Mayowa Nicholas' Refined Holiday Elegance for ELLE UK by Ronan McKenzie

Mayowa Nicholas' Refined Holiday Elegance for ELLE UK by Ronan McKenzie

Nigerian model Mayowa Nicholas covers the November 2023 issue of ELLE UK [IG], styled by Tess Herbert in a festive preview of modern-woman holiday dressing in a fashion story ‘Light and Shade’.

Photographer Ronan McKenzie [IG] captures Mayowa’s sophisticated elegance from Alaia, Alexander McQueen, Celine, Courreges, Dolce & Gabbana, Fendi, Ferragamo, Issey Miyake, Marni, Michael Kors, Miu Miu, Prada, London-based Selasi, Y/Project and more./ Hair by Batiseol Gomis, makeup by Joey Choy

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Iselin Steiro in 'Rain Check' by Nathaniel Goldberg for V Magazine 144

Iselin Steiro in 'Rain Check' by Nathaniel Goldberg for V Magazine 144

Model Iselin Steiro confirms a long-held ‘rule’ of fashion. When it comes to building a wardrobe, V Magazine 144 says “an understated uniform is proof that sometimes something good can last forever—rain or shine!”

Why take a ‘Rain Check’ when the what-to-wear solution is right before our eyes?

Nathaniel Goldberg [IG] captures the Norwegian mother of two at a rainy-day, industrial, utilitarian location.

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Adit Priscilla Loads Up Layers for Net-a-Porter Fall 2023 Fashion Dossier

Adit Priscilla Loads Up Layers for Net-a-Porter Fall 2023 Fashion Dossier

London-based, South Sudan-born, beloved-by-Chanel model Adit Priscilla layers up in key pieces for the coming cool weather hitting America’s East Coast tonight. The importance of layers allows fashionistas to go from 83° to 52° in style.

Helen Broadfoot, NET-A-PORTER’S deputy fashion director, chooses nostalgic,’80s style for the edit. “Pale blue-wash denim staples, boxy blazers with strong shoulder pads, vintage gold jewelry, and great accessories.”

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Anna Ewers in Vogue Italia Lensed by Bruno Staub Says "I Love Brigette Bardot"

Anna Ewers in Vogue Italia Lensed by Bruno Staub Says "I Love Brigette Bardot"

Anna Ewers covers the November 2023 issue of Vogue Italia, styled by Malina Joseph Gilchrist in at-ease, fall-fashion sophistication. Photographer Buno Staub [IG] is behind the lens, capturing Ewers who is often called “the sweetheart of the fashion world.”

Anna Ewers has been so discreet about her life, that AOC was shocked when she finally joined Instagram.

When asked by Vigano which word she uses most often, Ewers replies “yes” while explainting that she embraces every aspect of life, journey and adventure.

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Hailey Bieber Covers D Repubblica's Vol.2 PUBLIC, PRIVATE by Oliver Hadlee Pearch

Hailey Bieber Covers D Repubblica's Vol.2 PUBLIC, PRIVATE by Oliver Hadlee Pearch

Updated 10/29/23: Hailey Bieber [IG] covers twice D Repubblica’s #THEBIGd Vol.2 - PRIVATE collectors issue; 2 issues in one, 450 pages. Whew!

Photographer Oliver Hadlee Pearch [IG] captures Hailey with styling by Carlos Nazario [IG]. / Hair by Benjamin Muller; makeup by Yadim Carranza

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Elizaveta Porodina Captures Lulu Wood As Android Joan of Arc for Carcy Magazine FW 2023

Elizaveta Porodina Captures Lulu Wood As Android Joan of Arc for Carcy Magazine FW 2023

Elizaveta Porodina [IG] refines new technizues in a fashion story wuth model Lulu Wood as a futuristic android Joan of Arc. Victoria Sekrier chooses futuristic fashion from Adriana Hot Couture, Dion Lee, Gucci, Justine Clenquet, Mugler Official, Rick Owers, Y Project and more for the Fall/Winter issue of Carcy Magazine [IG]./ Hair by Claire Moore; makeup by RAOÚL

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1930s Style Makes a Big Splash in W Magazine October 2023 by Rafael Pavarotti

1930s Style Makes a Big Splash in W Magazine October 2023 by Rafael Pavarotti

A model cast including Aselia Toktorova, Lian Jia, Kim Seung Ri and BingBing Liu are styled by Katie Grand [IG] in retro silhouettes that make a big impression.

Grand shows us just how “A little bit of attitude transforms 1930s-inspired skirts and dresses into something bracingly fresh.” Rafael Pavarotti is behind the lens [IG]; see all the product credits at W Magazine.

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Cara Taylor and Suvi Koponen Get Down to Business in Vogue Poland September 2023

Cara Taylor and Suvi Koponen Get Down to Business in Vogue Poland September 2023

Top models Suvi Koponen and Cara Taylor are styled by Ali & Aniko in a walk-in closet full of fall 2023 boss-lady menswear. Photographer Tina Tyrell [IG] writes that the September 2023 Vogue Poland fashion story is named ‘Basic Instinct’ — and appropriately so.

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Modern Edge in 'Mythos' Poetic Style Lensed by Jin Jia Ji for Vogue China October 2023

Modern Edge in 'Mythos' Poetic Style Lensed by Jin Jia Ji for Vogue China October 2023

Models Fan Jinghan, Feng Qisi, Nico and Pan Haowen grace the pages of Vogue China October 2023 in a beautiful story ‘Mythos’.

Stylists Xiang Zhun and Yang Yi choose fluid and transparent elegance from Dior, Gucci, Ferragamo, Giorgio Armani, Hermes, Louis Vuitton, Valentino and more in images lensed by Jin Jia Ji[IG] or Jiaji Jin.

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Winnie Harlow Covers Vogue Netherlands 'Female Gaze' Issue Made by Women

Winnie Harlow Covers Vogue Netherlands 'Female Gaze' Issue Made by Women

The always fabulous Winnie Harlow lights up the pages of Vogue Netherlands [IG] November 2023 celebration of the female gaze — an issue made 100% by women. That includes designers — although that lineup seems mixed.

Photographer Nikki Esser [IG] captures Winnie in Jacquemus [sleeveless shirt-suit] below, styled by Xaviera Aubri, who also has vitiligo. with fashion direction by Linda Gumus Gerritsen. / Hair by Ashanti Lation; makeup by Kenya Alexis

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Dana Smith Suits Up with Boss Lady Bags in DStyle October 21, 2023 by Mark Kean

Dana Smith Suits Up with Boss Lady Bags in DStyle October 21, 2023 by Mark Kean

Model Dana Smith poses on DStyle’s October 21, 2023 cover, suiting up in Balenciaga with a Stella McCartney shirt and shoes from The Row.

Stylist Malina Joseph Gilchrist chooses an array of neutral tones, utilitarian-fashion coats and boss-lady bags from the usual luxury brand all-stars.

Photographer Mark Kean [IG] is in the studio./ Hair by Ryan Mitchell; makeup by Anthony Peel

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"Oh, Penelope! Oh, Rosalía!" Stellar Performance by Katie Burnett for Vogue Spain November 2023

 "Oh, Penelope! Oh, Rosalía!" Stellar Performance by Katie Burnett for Vogue Spain November 2023

Rosalía covers Vogue Spain’s November issue, styled and photographed in lush grandiosity by Katie Burnett [IG].

With candles, white birds and Louis Vuitton jewelry in the sink, it’s as if we’re entering an astral plane of being, postulated by classical, medieval, oriental, and esoteric philosophies and mystery religions.

“I hope that what I do makes sense to other women”

These words are a core message of the interview, which got me thinking about Rosalía using feminine energy to try to dilute the male energy that is so destructive right now. Everywhere we look, testosterone is raging and we need our own iron shield to repel it.

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Anja Rubik Sheds Tears of Joy Over Poland's Political Reset as the EU Exhales

Anja Rubik Sheds Tears of Joy Over Poland's Political Reset as the EU Exhales

What makes a true supermodel? Anja Rubik voting in Poland’s national elections last weekend, October 15, 2023.

AOC doesn’t keep precise track of individual model’s activism but Anja Rubik, one of the world’s most successful models, has led the way for many years. In her own words:

“How political parties address sexual education issues will have a huge impact on what country we will live in.”

To that end, Anja Rubik is deeply connected as its founder to FUNDACJA SexedPL [IG] FEDERA, a NGO committed to sex education on matters of abortion rights and LGBTQ issues — but also endometriosis, for example.

AOC goes deep on the supermodel’s activism, as we celebrate the 75% turnout that resulted in a reset of Poland’s politics last weekend and a prospective stabilizing of of Poland’s relationship with the European Union.

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Vogue Czech Taps Tokyo for 'Prameny' Lensed by Empath John Clayton Lee

Vogue Czech Taps Tokyo for  'Prameny' Lensed by Empath John Clayton Lee

Models Lu Hongfei and Zoe Fang are styled by Yoshi Miyamasu in ‘Prameny’. Tokyo-based photographer/director John Clayton Lee [IG] captures this fashion editorial excellence, with creative direction by Alexander Bel, for Vogue Czechoslovakia [IG] November 2023./ Hair by Takuya Baba; makeup by Yuka Hirac

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Jean Campbell in 'Vintage, Pre-Loved and Investment' Clothes for HTSI Magazine Oct. 21, 2023

Jean Campbell in 'Vintage, Pre-Loved and Investment' Clothes for HTSI Magazine Oct. 21, 2023

Known primarily as a very successful stylist, Cathy Kasterine [IG] is the photographer, shooting Jean Campbell in a cover fashion story for the October 21, 2013 issue of HTSI [IG]. / Hair by Soichi Inagaki; makeup by Niamh Quinn

Called ‘How to Spend It Wisely: New Conscious Attitudes’, the feature is devoted to “vintage, pre-loved and investment pieces in a homage to the ethos: Buy less, choose well and take care of things.”

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