Model Oliviia Pettronella Palermo wears sheer bliss, luxury dressing styled by Valentina Collado for the story ‘Utopia Tangible’ in the December 2024 issue of Vogue Mexico [IG]. / Hair by Sonny Molina; makeup by Jezz Hill
New York photographer Diego Bendezu [IG], born and raised in Peru, is known not only for his growing body of fashion photography but also his ‘Dear Lima’ photography designed to challenge stereotypes while cultivating empathy for his hard-working, immigrant brothers.
Chinese model Xie Chaoyu shared one of multiple covers of Metal Magazine [IG] No.51, the Fall/Winter 2024-2025 ‘The Error’ issue.
Emanuele Carrera styled the all-Dior fashion story lensed by Barcelona-based Angie Couple [IG], with art direction by Danidevito Creative Studio. / Hair by Edd Lopez; makeup by Blau
W Magazine China’s [IG] end of year ‘The Great Performance Issue’ reports that American actor and producer Jessica Chastain is affectionately known as ‘Lady Model Worker’ by her Chinese audience. Widely-respected for her dedication to advancing projects with feminist themes, Chastain is surely touched by her Chinese moniker.
Chastain’s Oscar for ‘The Eyes of Tammy Faye’
W China honors Chastain’s 20 years in the spotlight and over 70 film, TV and stage credits. She took home a Best Actress 94th Oscar [2022] for ‘‘The Eyes of Tammy Faye’. Listening to her acceptance speech takes us into the mind, heart and values of Jessica Chastain, who is very comfortable speaking to her own challenging roots in America, as well as the women in her family who have been her rock.
In this December Bazaar Women of the Year fashion story for Harper’s Bazaar Turkey [IG], Josephine Skriver is honored as ‘Model of the Year. Bazaar Turkey accurately describes her persona and character as a woman who “walks the fine line between staying true to her values and embracing experimentation, guided by the clarity of her Scandinavian heritage.” Well said!
Josephine Skriver is styled by Lara Einzig, wearing a gown from Nur Karaata on the cover. The fashion story heavy on sensual glamour was shot in Los Angeles by Guy Aroch [IG], at The Hollywood Rosevelt Hotel./ Makeup by Riku Campo; hair by Maranda Widlund
Arizona Muse takes three covers for the January 2025 cover of ELLE Espana [IG] and the accompanying fashion story ‘Fiel A Sí Misma’ [‘True to Herself’]. Muse is styled by Barbara Garralda in the all-Chloé fashion story, and lensed by Xavi Gordo [IG]. / Hair by Pedro Cedeño; makeup by Antonio Romero
Arizona Muse’s Heritage
‘Muse’ remains one of the top environmental activists in the world. Born in Tucson in 1988, Arizona Muse grew up in Santa Fe, New Mexico with her English mother, a therapist; her American father, an art dealer; and her younger brother, now a pro snowboarder.
When beloved photographer Peter Lindbergh photographed Muse in the Mojave Desert, named for the indigenous Mohave people, and located in southeastern California and southwestern Nevada, with small portions extending into Arizona and Utah, he told Vogue: “The way she moves is very different from other runway models.”
Rising star model Amelia Gray delivers a 28-page cover story ‘Gray Session’ in the new 032c [IG] winter issue.
Paris-based Ras Bartram styles Gray in Cartier, Dior, Junya Watanabe, Louis Vuitton, Maison Alaia, Maison Valentino, Omega, Prada, Rimowa and a major dose of YSL by Anthony Vaccarello. The fashion riches are lensed by Sean and Seng [IG]. / Hair by Karim Belghiran; makeup by Masae Ito
“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of dreams,” America’s once First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt said. Her tenure as First Lady, from 1933 to 1945, coincided with the Great Depression and World War II, periods that demanded strong leadership and a renewed sense of hope.
The theme of Dreams is central to Harper’s Bazaar España’s [IG] January 2025 issue. Rising Nigerian model Mayowa Adagunduro carries the torch of strong sentiments expressed by Bazaar Spain, in an issue that goes far deeper than best new fashion looks for 2025, based on their introductory commentary.
Bazaar openly embraces words like diversity and inclusion at the very time these themes are under attack in America and elsewhere on the global fashion circuit. In their own sentiments, Bazaar Spain embraces themes of inclusion, positivity and a new and permanent fashion reality as Dreams of their own.
Mateos is planting a flag in this moment, and AOC respects her deeply for doing so. So let me give her an additional boost by sharing additional inspiration from a former First Lady at one of the most troubled times in global history ever.
South Sudanese model Yar Aguer is styled by Benjamin Canares in ‘Style, Elevated’, a holiday fashion examination of ‘Magic Hour’ cocktail dressing in London. Photographer Felix Cooper [IG] captures Aguer for the Financial Times HTSI Magazine [IG] December 21, 2024./ Hair by Ryo Naryshima; makeup by Aurore Gibrien
New girl Sasja van der Jagt poses in ‘very Scottish’, styled by George Katapetis in noble origins fashion from AMI Paris, Bottega Veneta. Chanel, Chloé, Dior, Dries Van Noten, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Polo Ralph Lauren, Rabanne and Valentino.
Photographer Panos Davios[IG] is behind the lens in the Athens National Gardens for Vogue Greece [IG] January 2024./ Hair by Christos Kallaniotos
Amaia Romero Arbizu, known mononymously as Amaia, is a Spanish singer-songwriter, pianist and actor who burst onto Spain’s public people scene in 2017. The artist covers the January 2025 issue of Vogue España [IG], styled by Alicia Padrón with images by David Gomez Maestre [IG]. / Hair by Franco Gobbi; makeup by Helene Vasnier
Model Amar Akway is styled by Marian Nachmia in ‘Sweet Surrender’, a sensory fashion feast in red, lensed by Hein Gijsbers [IG] for Love Want Magazine [IG]./ Hair by Christos Bairabas; makeup by Sophia Sarigiannidou
Model Isa Brands is styled by Rebecca Bleynie and Thibaud Romain in Brunello Cucinelli, Carven, Chanel, Dior, Dries Van Noten, Giorgio Armani, Intimissimi, Jacquemus, Max Mara, Pinko, Miu Miu, Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello, Sportmax and more for a fashion story ‘Retour Aux Sources’. Photographer Charlotte Lapalus [IG] captures the story for Numéro [IG] 249 November 2024.
Model and artist Dante Kedde is styled by Enol Blasco in ‘Take Cover’, a visually-striking fashion story for Vogue Philippines [IG] November 2024.
Photographer Álvaro Gracia [IG]is in the studio, creating up close and personal — but also an artistic look — at luxury fashion that envelopes from Dolce & Gabbana, Elie Saab, Issey Miyake, Louis Vuitton, Zuhair Murad and more. / Makeup by Wild Van Dijk
In June 2024, Prada named Chinese director, actor and comedian Jia Ling, age 42, as its new brand ambassador for women. Jia had become the biggest woman director at the box office in Chinese history with her film ‘Hi Mom’.
Today, Jia Ling covers Vogue China’s [IG] January 2025 issue, lensed by Leslie Zhang [IG] with styling by fashion director Vivienne Sun.
In an astounding factoid, both WWD and Prada reported that this uber-talent lost more than 100 pounds for ‘YOLO’.
Model Adit Priscilla suits up in her luxury imprint, deal-making, Wall Street pinstripes and brogues for ‘Business In The Front’, a fashion story styled by Jenny Kennedy.
Photographer Ekua King [IG] captures Adit in the Balenciaga, Celine by Hedi Slimane, Chopova Lowena, Emporio Armani, Fendi, Ferragamo, Max Mara, Miu Miu, Prada Ralph Laurent Collection, Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello, Simone Rocha and Stella McCartney boys-club dressing, investment statement for Elle UK [IG] December 2024/January 2025./ Hair by Lauraine Bailey; makeup by Sandra Cooke
Model Lily Chapman poses in ‘Sweater Weather’, styled by Kallie Biersach and shot by photographer Anka Garbowska [IG] in New York City for Numéro Netherlands [IG] December 2024 ./ Makeup by Sandy Nicha
IMG model Jessica Stam covers the December 2024 issue of Harper’s Bazaar Turkey [IG]. Stam is being honored as the ‘Global Icon of the Year’ in the magazine’s annual Women of the Year issue. Photographer Daniella Midenge [IG] captures the Canadian model, a very successful member of the ‘doll faces’ beauties that rose to prominence in the early 00’s.
The all-Gucci fashion story is styled by Katie Mossman for the shoot at Daniella’s LA studio. / Makeup by Riku Campo; hair by Daniella Midenge
One look at Israeli photographer Dudi Hasson’s [IG] fashion story image above, and AOC didn’t care that it comes from a missed October 2024 editorial in WSJ Magazine [web]. Give this beloved pooch a crown of holly, and it’s the best holiday image AOC has seen to date.
Alexander Fisher styles ‘The Best Peacoats for This Season’, with model Celeste Fitzpatrick wearing fall 2024’s best pc styles from Bottega Veneta, Ferragamo, Gucci, Max Mara, Ralph Lauren Collection, Sacai, Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello, Tom Ford and more. WSJ web link above has all the details. / Hair by Tsuki; makeup by Kuma
Model Ida Heiner is styled by Julia Sarr-Jamois in ‘She’s Eclectic’ a fashion brew from Burberry, Chanel, Dior, Isabel Marant, Miu Miu, Tom Ford and more. Photographer Angelo Pennetta [IG] is behind the lens for British Vogue [IG] January 2025.