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Matea Brakus Summers in Kas, Lensed by Luca Campri for Vogue Turkey June 2021
Croatian model Matea Brakus savors summer in Kaş is a seaside town on the Mediterranean coast in southwestern Turkey. Ece Öğütoğulları styles Brakus in images by London-based Luca Campri [IG] for Vogue Turkey June 2021./ Hair by Huseyin Altun; makeup by Elcin Altun
Nyaueth Riam Has 'Good Vibes' in WSJ Magazine June-July by Bibi Cornejo Borthwick
Model Nyaueth Riam becomes art muse to stylist Kate Phelan and photographer Bibi Cornejo Borthwick (Note that Borthwick’s IG is private. Link is to agency We Folk.)[IG] in ‘Good Vibes’ a fashion story for WSJ Magazine’s June-July issue. The fashion team takes cues from artists including Ellsworth Kelly’s bold colors, Bridget Riley’s Op Art and Barbara Hepworth’s sculptural shapes.
Sofia Steinberg Walks in Colors by Nathaniel Goldberg for Vogue Japan July
Sissy Vian styles Sofia Steinberg in ‘She Walks in Colors’, lensed by Nathaniel Goldberg [IG] for Vogue Japan July 2021./ Hair by Yann Turchi; makeup by Tom Pecheux
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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