The December 2023 issue of Vogue Greece delivers a second tribute to opera-legend Maria Callas. Nicholas Georgiou styles Anamaria Cioboata in ‘La Divina’, as the American-born Greek soprano was called.
Photographer Koto Bolofo [IG]brings the both heroic and tragic Callas figure to life. That combo of the fine line between heroic and tragic is a frequent dramatic tension in Greek plays.
W Magazine examines haute couture’s current embrace of a new fluidity, where draped fabrics swirl and caress the body. It’s all about freedom of movement and finding our inner desire to dance.
Top model Malgosia Bela is styled by Joe McKenna in Alexandre Vauthier Haute Couture, Armani Privé, Dior Haute Couture, Fendi Couture, Jean Paul Gaultier Couture by Julien Dossena, Valentino Haute Couture and more.
Jamie Hawkesworth [IG] is behind the lens. /Hair by Anthony Turner; makeup by Thom Walker
V Magazine 145 takes a unique look at trends in wedding dresses, with model Aylah Peterson bringing her Aussie indy spirit to the fashion set for ‘Take the Plunge.’
Stylist Anastasia Barbieri chooses elegant ensembles from Dior, Givenchy, Gucci, Jacquemus, Loewe, Louis Vuitton, Prada, Valentino, and Vivienne Westwood.
Photographer Alvaro Beamud Cortes [IG] is behind the lens./ Hair by Lorenzo Barcella; makeup by Luciano Chiarello
Tasha Tilberg returns to the fashion spotlight in short order, gracing the pages of Vogue Turkey’s December 2023 issue. Rising photographer Kadir Karademir [IG] captures Tilberg, one of the most visible models of the ‘90s, styled by Ceylan Atınç. / Makeup by Gamze Tekin Alp; hair by Nuri Sekerci
South Sudanese model Rejoice Chuol channels a primordial goddess origins story ‘Golden Hour’ for Numéro France’s December 2023/January 2024 issue.
Samuel Francois styles Chuol in shimmering sea, Mami Wata elegance from Balenciaga, Chanel, Givenchy, Miu Miu, Nina Ricci, Sportmax, Stella McCartney, Versace and more. The inspiring, poetic water-goddess splendor is lensed by Sofia Sanchez Mauro Mongiello.
Rising model Aylah Peterson takes the style spotlight in a richly-delicious fashion story ‘Sueños Lúcidos’ for Vogue Mexico’s October 2023 issue.
Peterson is joined by Eliseu Zimmer in a cast of fashion labels styled by Juan Camilo Rodriguez.
Matthieu Delbreuve [IG] photographs the fashion story ‘Lucid Dreaming’, a concept with a long, positive, enlightened history in Mexico that was bastardized — not only by American culture — but Spanish Catholic missionaries and European conquerors, as well.
Actor and intersectionality activist Indya Moore covers the December 2023 issue of Harper’s Bazaar Spain [IG], named as their Activist Woman of the Year 2023.
JuanKr [IG] photographed the actor, who is styled by Christina Terron. / Hair and makeup by Cynthia de Leon
Indya Moore Proud Pro-Palestinian Activist
Living up to the Harper’s Spain award category honor, Indya Moore was among the 335 people arrested in New York’s Grand Central Station on October 27.
Model Mila van Eeten covers the December 2, 2023 issue of d Magazine from d la Repubblica, lensed by Nicola Delorme [IG] in ‘Halcyon’.
The choice of ‘Halcyon’ is not obvious. The month of December is portrayed as a time that’s idyllically happy and peaceful. Right now that seems like a fond memory.
We need the Greek definition, in AOC’s opinion. The halcyon bird had the power to calm rough ocean waves every December so that she could nest. It was she — and not humans —who brought a semblance of peace or tranquility to the world. Life could regenerate itself while she turned upright the human boat, sending it forward once more.
Dutch model Jamilla Hoogenboom delights in a simple but sophisticated fashion story for Madame Figaro France December 1, 2023.
Photographer Lise-Anne Marsal [IG] captures Hoogenboom in modern rough elegance that radiates beauty against a rocky terrain and winter coastline with styling by Julie Gillet.
The prodigious inner vision of Zhong Lin [IG] often leaves me very, very quiet, and this is one of those moments. Discovering her beauty story ‘Dysmorphie’ for Revue Magazine [IG] just now became a game of cat and mouse.
Model Luca Biggs picks up the theme ‘Dream’ of Numéro France 242 November 2023 in images by Van Mossevelde + N [IG] and styling by Irina Marie. / Hair by Annesofie Begtrup; makeup by Marie Guillon
Model Anna Cleveland channels the spirit of opera singer Maria Callas, who would have turned 100 on December 2 in Vogue Greece’s December 2023 cover story, lensed by Richard Phibbs
Nicholas Georgiou styles Cleveland, who as Maria Callas expresses ‘La Divina’s’ appetite for a luxurious, glamorous lifestyle and fashion diva status, in addition to her global fame as an opera star.
Callas’ life is now the focus of Chilean auteur Pablo Larraín’s upcoming biopic ‘Maria’, starring Angelina Jolie. Early images released of Jolie as Callas bear a stunning resemblance to the opera diva, and she will wear some of Callas’ real clothes in the film.
As Louis Vuitton artistic director Nicolas Ghesquière [IG] celebrates his 10-year anniversary with the brand, as well as the renewal of his contract for another five years, HTSI Magazine [IG] launches a huge celebration around the designer, the label and the muses.
Bibi Cornejo Borthwick with WeFolk [IG] agency photographs the 10 models, talents and ambassadors for these remaining images, styled by Isabelle Kountoure.
Models and talents expand on HTSI’s IG comments quoted on AOC in a separate online article. They appear in chronological order of their first project with Nicolas Ghesquire for Louis Vuitton.
Emily Ratajkowski covers the December 2023 issue of Vogue Australia [IG]. Journalist Mahalia Chang sits down with the mother of one to discuss freedom, privacy and self worth — a triad of issues associated with the politically active, feminist mega-talent and model for several years now.
Lachlan Bailey [IG] photographs Ratajkowski with styling by Vogue Australia EIC Christine Centenera.
Emily R is currently under fire for posing in a Le Monde M Magazine story standing in a pair of very plus-size ladies pants with much room to spare. THAT qualifies as a fatphobic mortal sin in America among so-called progressive women. [LOL, sorry]
Global citizen, top model, actor and Lemlem philanthropist Liya Kebede covers the December 2023 issue of Vogue Italia [IG]. Ethiopian-born, Kebede has served as a WHO Ambassador for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health since 2005 and now lives in New York.
In a creative narrative twist, Liya Kebede poses in an artwork by Milan-based artist Jem Perucchini [above], who is also of Ethiopian heritage. Liya wears YSL in that image, styled by Paris-based Ally Macrae, who worked on the entire fashion shoot.
The impression sought by photographer Campbell Addy for the fashion shoot, involved interpreting Kebede a Queen of Sheba with the most classic insignia of sovereignty, the sphere.
French model Apolline Rocco Fohrer is styled by Sissy Vian in splendid couture beauty for Harper’s Bazaar Italia #8, December 2023.
Photographer Nick Knight [IG] captures the finest clothes created by the world’s most prestigious labels, with art direction from Marc Ascoli./ Hair by Eugene Souleiman; makeup by Val Garland
Vintage fashion lovers Jill Kortleve and Zinnia Kumar are styled by Jessica Gerardi in ‘Second Life’, a sponsored fashion shoot promoting eBay UK’s pre-loved fashion . . . and this season’s staples. . . both.
Ben Weller [IG] was in the studio for British Vogue [IG] December 2023./ Hair Naoki Komiya; hair by Naoki Komiya
In late April 2023, Haerin, a member of NewJeans, became a Dior global ambassador for fine jewelry and a house ambassador for fashion and beauty.
The appointment was not a surprise as Dior had been dressing Haerin from the earliest days of her public life.
Haerin now covers the December 2023 issue of Vogue Hong Kong, styled by Sean Kunjambu in select pieces from Dior fashion and jewelry lensed by Park Jongha./ Hair by Lee Hae Jin; makeup by Lee Na Kyeum