Jennifer Lopez in 'Fly Girl' by Pamela Hanson for InStyle US May 2021

Jennifer Lopez in 'Fly Girl' by Pamela Hanson for InStyle US May 2021

Many of Jennifer Lopez’s friends and business/cultural collaborators weight in on her 30 years of success — her work ethic, more than any other attribute. The admiring lineup includes Ben Affleck, Donatella Versace, ex-husband Marc Anthony, Michelle Obama

Hana Jirickova Wears Nature-Inspired Lipstick by Dan Martensen for Vogue Germany

Hana Jirickova Wears Nature-Inspired Lipstick by Dan Martensen for Vogue Germany

Model Hana Jirickova is styled by Nicola Knels in ‘Vorzüglich’, a beauty editorial lensed by Dan Martensen [IG] in the May/June issue of Vogue Germany [IG]./ Hair by Cim Mahony; makeup by Lucy Burt

The focus is not the health benefits of eating organic. Nor is it longevity tied to eating fruits and veggies. AOC feels a bit stupid trying to discover any meaning behind the visuals. The answer: lipstick shades!

Given the miraculous new innovations in biomaterials coming from MycoWorks (vegan leather from mushrooms) and Desserto (vegan leather from cactus), I thought we were about to break news of German innovation with this fashion beauty story. No such luckk, but now that we know it’s about lipstick, we get the message. Food art by Soren Westh.

Paloma Elsesser Dives Into H&M Sustainable Swimwear SS 2021 Lensed by Amber Grace Johnson

Paloma Elsesser Dives Into H&M Sustainable Swimwear SS 2021 Lensed by Amber Grace Johnson

Global fashion powerhouse H&M delivers a physical and emotional power punch with its Spring Summer 2021 Swimwear campaign. Led by superwoman Paoma Elsesser, the campaign takes a deep dive into the terrain of unapologetically feminine strength with a cast that celebrates all body types and forms.

The brand comes straight at us with a definitive statement that’s light years away from the “flawless” messages (one of the most harmfull words in modern marketing in the opinion of AOC) of summers past.

Dive in & enjoy the silence

Hey, you! It's your summer, done your way. Don't let self-doubt, other people's opinions and negativity tag along. Dive into the water, swim away from the noise, follow your own voice, and come back recharged.

Karmen Pedaru Wears Hermes on Harper's Bazaar Spain PLANET Cover by Xavi Gordo

Karmen Pedaru Wears Hermes on Harper's Bazaar Spain PLANET Cover by Xavi Gordo

Getaway fashion stories are treasured right now, as lucky humans emerge from COVID lockdown. Top model Karmen Pedaru frequently leads the warm weather getaway parade, styled here by Inmaculada Jimenez. Barcelona-based photographer Xavi Gordo [IG] captures Pedaru for the PLANET June 2021 issue of Harper’s Bazaar Spain./ Hair and makeup by Kley Kafe

Xenia Gouras Blooms in 'Fauna & Flora' by Alina Gross for Vogue Portugal May 2021

Xenia Gouras Blooms in 'Fauna & Flora' by Alina Gross for Vogue Portugal May 2021

Photographer Alina Gross [IG} shoots model Xenia Gouras in ‘Fauna & Flora’, a beauty story styled by Davor Jelusic for Vogue Portugal’s May 2021 issue./ Hair by Eduardo Bravo; makeup by Helena Narra

Royal Ballet's Francesca Hayward Covers Harper's Bazaar UK June 2021 by Jesse Jenkins

Royal Ballet's Francesca Hayward Covers Harper's Bazaar UK June 2021 by Jesse Jenkins

Kenyan-born, England-raised ballet dancer Francesca Hayward covers the June 2021 issue of Harper’s Bazaar UK. Hayward is a principal dancer in the Royal Ballet at Covent Garden in London. In 2019, she starred as Victoria the White Cat in the musical film adaptation of the legendary stage musical ‘Cats’. Hayward developed an unrelenting interest in ballet at age three, after watching ‘The Nutcracker’.

Hayward was one of 15 women selected to appear on the cover of British Vogue’s September 2019 issue, guest edited by Meghan, Duchess of Sussex.

Cathy Kasterine styles Hayward in white fluidity, lensed by Jesse Jenkins [IG] in ‘Dancing for Joy’ with Chiffon in the City & Silk by the Sea’. / Hair by Hiroshi Matsushita; makeup by Celia Burton

Danny Kasirye Flashes Haute Simplicity for Town & Country April 2021

Danny Kasirye Flashes Haute Simplicity for Town & Country April 2021

Models of Carla Pereira and Olamide Ogundele appear in ‘It’s Actually Quite Simple’, a more understate look at haute couture. Mike Adler styles the duo in images by Danny Kasirye [IG} for Town & Country April 2021./ Hair by Charlotte Mensah; set design by Trish Stephenson

Nadine Ijewere Captures Zara Beauty Stories 2021: Tie Dye

Nadine Ijewere Captures Zara Beauty Stories 2021: Tie Dye

The Zara show rolls on, this time with Zara Beauty Stories 2021: Tie Dye. Photographer Nadine Ijewere [IG] captures models Akuol Deng Atem, Bibi Abdulkadir, Fadhi Mohamed, Georgia Palmer and Jethro Sapon wearing tie dye makeup by Diane Kendal.

Mother Earth Lovers Led by Carolyn Murphy Front NAKED Cashmere LOVE Campaign

Mother Earth Lovers Led by Carolyn Murphy Front NAKED Cashmere LOVE Campaign AOC Fashion

Photographer John Russo captures NAKED Cashmere’s Mother’s Day campaign with a focus on its LOVE collection. Supermodel Carolyn Murphy headlines the campaign, joined by Molly Sims and daughter, Jordana Brewster and her mom, actor Cheryl Hines with daughter, and investigative reporter and media leader Lisa Ling and her family.

The cast honors NAKED Cashmere’s commitment to protecting the environment and also protecting women with the company’s more than $215,000 donations to curing breast cancer.

Assa Baradji Channels Marie Antoinette by Kenny Germé for Interview Magazine Spring 2021

Assa Baradji Channels Marie Antoinette by Kenny Germé for Interview Magazine Spring 2021

French model Assa Baradji poses as Marie Antoinette, styled by Edem Dossou in period references from Celine by Hedi Slimane, Dior, Givenchy, vintage John Galliano, Nina Ricci, Y-Project and more. Photographer Kenny Germé [IG] captures Baradji channeling Marie Antoinette — but she won’t be the one losing her head or accused of treason. Interview Magazine Spring 2021 writes a new script for women of color wearing wigs.

Related: Secrets of Kirsten Dunst's wardrobe in “Marie-Antoinette” Vogue Paris 4/30/21

Ina Lekiewicz Captures Bibi Abdulkadir for Vogue Turkey May 2021

Ina Lekiewicz Captures Bibi Abdulkadir for Vogue Turkey May 2021

Model Bibi Abdulkadir is styled by Lorna McGee in ‘Bibi’, lensed by Ina Lekiewicz [IG] for Vogue Turkey May 2021./ Hair by Anna Cofone; makeup by Sandra Cooke

Gisele Bundchen Poses as Elegant Muse in Vivara Jewelry Mother's Day Campaign

Gisele Bundchen Poses as Elegant Muse in Vivara Jewelry Mother's Day Campaign AOC Jewelry News

Supermodel, global environmentalist Gisele Bundchen poses in Vivara jewelry’s new campaign of painterly images by fashion photographers Mar+Vin with visual transformation by artist painter Vincent Guitox. Renata Correa styles Gisele — who remains the highest paid model in the world for 14 years — with art direction from Giovanni Bianco, set design by Taísa Malouf,/ Hair and makeup by Henrique Martins

Hermès News: 44% First Quarter Revenue Increase | Hermès Blush Beauty | MycoWorks Collab

Hermès News: 44% First Quarter Revenue Increase | Hermès Blush Beauty | MycoWorks Collab

Model Luisana Gonzalez is styled by Jessica Willis in Hermes Blush, a May 2021 beauty editorial lensed by Elliot & Erick Jimenez.

Hermes reported on April 22 a first-quarter revenue increase of 44 percent, beating expectations and confirming that the “sharp V-shaped exit out of the COVID-19 pandemic” is real for the luxury market, writes WWD.

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MycoWorks: The Making of Reishi™️ Fine Mycelium™️

An exciting, exclusive collaboration by Hermès and MycoWorks is birthing a new material Sylvania, a hybrid of nature and biotechnology that represents a new generation of biotech materials. The patented innovation is made with Fine Mycelium, sounding much more sophisticated and expensive than mushroom leather.

MycoWorks announced in November 2020 that it had raised $45 million in series B financing, in tandem with the opening of a major new ‘Reishi’ plant in Emeryville, California.

“We could not imagine a better partner than Hermès to present our first object made of Fine Mycelium. Hermès and MycoWorks share common values of craftsmanship, quality, innovation, and patience,” says Matt Scullin, MycoWorks CEO on the company’s website.

Hermès turned to its Victoria bag as the structural canvas for the unveiling of the exciting collaboration.

Monica Bellucci in Dior Fishnet Dress Lensed by Sabine Villiard for Madame Figaro

Monica Bellucci in Dior Fishnet Dress Lensed by Sabine Villiard for Madame Figaro April 2021

Italian actor Monica Bellucci, who until recently hadn’t been to Italy since 2014, covers the April 2021 French issue of Madame Figaro. Barbara Baumel styles Bellucci, who has become “the most indispensable Italian actress in French cinema”, writes Marion Dupuis. / Hair by John Nollet; makeup by Letizia Carnevale

Sabine Villiard [IG] photographs the actor who plays a benevolent witch who saves children in ‘La Befana vien di notte’, by filmmaker Paola Randi. When theaters reopen in France, Bellucci will resume her solo role in the play ‘La Callas’, a first for this actress who had never been on the stage. . At least three other films are also in production in 2021. Dupis details them all.

AOC doesn’t typically focus on the fashion over the activism or values of the main character in a cover story interview. But ELLE Italia calls out the Dior white fishnet dress worn by Belluci as trend-worthy, while sharing the pedigree of fishnet.