Gisele Bündchen by Luis Alberto Rodriguez for Harper's Bazaar US February 2024

Gisele Bündchen by Luis Alberto Rodriguez for Harper's Bazaar US February 2024

The ‘superest’ of supermodels Gisele Bündchen covers the February 2024 issue of Harper’s Bazaar US, writes Alicia Kennedy.

Carlos Nazario [IG], recently named Harper’s Bazaar Style Director, and photographer Luis Alberto Rodriguez [IG] — and Gisele, of course — deliver a high-impact, resort into spring fashion story.

Fresh news for AOC is Bündchen’s forthcoming cookbook end of March, “Nourish: Simple Recipes to Empower Your Body & Feed Your Soul”. And also that photographer Nino Muñoz is a close, forever-friend of hers.

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Isla Gaskin in 'Laced Up' by Janneke Van der Hagen for Service Magazine Issue 1

Isla Gaskin in 'Laced Up' by Janneke Van der Hagen for Service Magazine Issue 1

Rising British-Iranian model Isla Gaskin is one to watch. She appears here in ‘Laced Up’, a rather daring fashion story for a new model, styled by Monika Tatalovic. Photographer Janneke Van der Hagen [IG] captures Gaskin for Service Magazine [IG] Issue 1./ Hair by Shunsuke Maguro; makeup by Thomasin Waite

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América González Covers Vogue Korea December 2023 by Hyea W Kang

América González Covers Vogue Korea December 2023 by Hyea W Kang

Venezuelan model América González covers the December 2023 issue of Vogue Korea, styled by Eunyoung Sohn in Dior riches lensed by Hyea W. Kang [IG]./ Hair by Lee Hyun Woo

González left a heartfelt message on her IG, about the cover stories and her undeniable current success as a model. The road to success for most models is very difficult, as expressed with América González sharing her thoughts:

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América González, Sora Choi for British Vogue February 2024 by Scott Trindle

América González, Sora Choi for British Vogue February 2024 by Scott Trindle

Top models América González and Sora Choi are styled by Eniola Dare in ‘Up and Away’. The voluminous, breezy fashion looks from Burberry, Giorgio Armani, Louis Vuitton, Junya Watanabe, Michael Kors Collection, Prada, Ralph Lauren Collection are lensed by Scott Trindle [IG]for British Vogue [IG] February 2024./ Hair by Eugene Souleiman; makeup by Janeen Witherspoon

AOC checked in with América González Tuesday, celebrating her first cover story for Vogue Korea.

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Sascha Rajasalu in 'Wild' Cedeira by Yago Castromil for Vogue Spain January 2024

Sascha Rajasalu in 'Wild' Cedeira by Yago Castromil for Vogue Spain January 2024 AOC Fashion

Swedish-Estonian model Sascha Rajasalu is styled by Beatriz Machado in ‘Hacia Rutas Salvajes’ [Into the Wild]. Photographer Yago Castromil [IG] captures Rajasalu in Cedeira, Spain wearing Balenciaga, Bottega Veneta, Dries Van Noten, Falconeri, Loewe, Loro Piana, Maison Alaia, Miu Miu for Vogue Espana January 2024./ Hair and makeup by Jose Carlos Gonzalez

Lila Moss in 'My Roman Empire' Gucci Story by Theo Liu for British Vogue February 2024

Lila Moss in 'My Roman Empire' Gucci Story by Theo Liu for British Vogue February 2024

Model Lila Moss is styled by Gabriella Karefa-Johnson in a Gucci advertorial ‘My Roman Empire’. Photographer Theo Liu [IG] is behind the lens for British Vogue February 2024.

WSJ reflected on Gucci and the brand’s new CEO Jean-Francois Palus, writing that Palus “embodies the severity of the changes: A Frenchman at the head of a company that is as Italian as Chianti, he isn’t yet fluent in the native language, nor does he have a creative background.”

Palus began his career as an auditor and financial adviser with Arthur Andersen. He then ran the books for the timber division of the conglomerate that would go on to become Kering.

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Liza Ostanina Wears 'Bulgari Serpenti Collection Jewelry in Grazia International January 2024

Liza Ostanina Wears 'Bulgari Serpenti Collection Jewelry in Grazia International January 2024

Bulgari’s Serpenti Collections

The Bulgari Serpenti collections, now 75 years-old, exist as a bold and unapologetic embrace of one of human history’s most ‘forbidden’ philosophical and mythological symbols.

The Serpent in Ancient Societies

The serpent holds a prominent place in ancient mythology, often representing dualities such as life and death, creation and destruction. In Egyptian mythology, the ouroboros – a snake devouring its own tail – symbolized eternal cycles of life and rebirth. The serpent symbolized royalty, deity, and protection, often depicted on crowns and bracelets worn by pharaohs and queens in ancient Egypt.

In some ancient cultures, snakes were associated with oracles and prophecy, leading to a perception of ambiguity and uncertainty. In early ancient cultures, women were as likely as men to be associated with oracles. The prevailing belief is that originally, women were more likely than men to occupy these positions of influence and power.

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