Alana Felisberto Fronts For Love & Lemons x Victoria’s Secret V-Day 2022 Lingerie Collection

Alana Felisberto Fronts For Love & Lemons x Victoria’s Secret V-Day 2022 Lingerie Collection AOC Body

Brazilian model Alana Felisberto stars in Valentine’s Day 2022’s For Love & Lemons collaboration with Victoria’s Secret lingerie. For Love & Lemons is known for romantic embroideries and V-Day brings an abundance of pink, scarlet and ivory blooms. Other hyper-feminine touches like tiny pleats, embroidered hearts, ribbon ties, lace-ups and dainty prints render Alana a total coquette. Or with VS and their fragrance — a grade-10 tease.

Carin Backoff [IG] photographs the For Love & Lemons x Victoria’s Secret Valentine’s Day 2022 Collection, styled by Ashley Glorioso. / Hair and makeup by Sacey Tan

Scientists More Often Study Showy Plants, But Ugly Flowers Are Vital to Ecosystem

Scientists More Often Study Showy Plants, But Ugly Flowers Are Vital to Ecosystem

New research in Nature Plants found there’s a clear bias among scientists toward visually striking plants. This means they’re more likely chosen for scientific study and conservation efforts, regardless of their ecological or evolutionary significance.

White, red and pink flowers were more likely to feature in research literature than those with dull, or green and brown flowers. Blue plants — rare in nature — received the most research attention.

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'Squid Game' Star Hoyeon Jung Covers Vogue Japan March by Harley Weir

Supernova Hoyeon Jung, Star of 'Squid Game' Covers Vogue US February 2022 by Harley Weir AOC Fashion

South Korean model turned actor Hoyeon Jung covers the March 2022 issue of Vogue Japan. In her role of north Korean defector in the Netflix hit ‘Squid Game’, the 27-year-old is part of an established cast of South Korean actors who comprise Netflix’s most-viewed series ever.

Louis Vuitton’s newest Global House Ambassador for fashion, watches and jewelry wears a Vuitton cape and dress on her Vogue cover, accented with Alexander McQueen earrings. Alex Harrington styles the fashion story [Vogue US February link interview link in English] ‘From Squid Game to Supernova: Inside the Whirlwind with Hoyeon Jung’ with gorgeous elegance from Acne Studios, Givenchy, Junya Watanabe, Loewe, Miu Miu, more Louis Vuutton, Prada, Stella McCartney, Vera Wang and more.

Harley Weir [IG] is behind the lens, shooting a new cover and at least one new editorial image / Hair by Holli Smith; makeup by Thomas de Kluyver for Gucci Beauty.

Vogue’s Monica Kim catches up with Hoyeon Jung at New York’s Soho Grand.

Note to AOC regular readers: As Vogue Global develops a shared content strategy [a policy we understand given Conde Nast recent financial losses in excess of $100 million annually] we want to give our high-level creatives an understanding of one Vogue issue to another edition. At the same time, we are respecting Google’s content redundancy SEO, policy so as to stay on the right side of the cyber law, so to speak.

In this case, the images that are showing are the ones published so far by Vogue Japan March 2022. AOC is not writing new commentary from the interview. We link back to AOC’s US Vogue February 2022, at the end of post, where there will be a duplication of three of these images but also multiple more not appearing in Vogue Japan so far images. Surely there’s a Google penalty in here somewhere, but then Google hasn’t faced these kinds of real-world financial content revenue challenges, so they can have all the rules they want. As a side note, Amazon has been deeply cutting into Google ad revenue.

If you are an AOC reader who speaks Japanese, this link takes you that the Global Vogue interview with Hoyeon Jung in Vogue Japan.

 

Steven Meisel Captures Abby, Amar, Gigi, Imaan and Mika for Moschino SS-2022 Campaign

Steven Meisel Captures Abby, Amar, Gigi, Imaan and Mika for Moschino SS-2022 Campaign

Jeremy Scott puts together an all-star team for Moschino’s SS2022 ad campaign. Models Abby Champion, Amar Akway, Gigi Hadid, Imaan Hammam, and Mika Schneider wear glam parfait colors, styled with sophisticated wit by Carlyne Cerf de Dudzeele. Photographer Steven Meisel captures the campaign with art direction by Jason Duzansky./ Makeup by Pat McGrath; hair by Guido Palau

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Julia Hafstrom Explores Fashion and Occult in Vogue Poland by Hill & Aubrey

Model Julia Hafstrom covers the January/February 2022 issue of Vogue Poland. Ina Lekiewicz, editor-in-chief, ponders the synergy of fashion and astrology including cyclicality, looking into the future, fascination with ritual and beauty of symbols.

The cover story Magia | Kosmos takes a deep dive into magic and cosmic phenomena. In the UK's most western corner, the Hill & Aubrey [IG] photographer duo capture the dark intrigue rich with symbolism of an old farmhouse, with Hafstrom styled by Ali & Aniko. / Hair by Yumi Nakada-Dingle; makeup by Athena Paginton

Liu Song Captures Du Juan's 'Steely Resolve' in Vogue China February 2022 Cover Story

Liu Song Captures Du Juan's 'Steely Resolve' in Vogue China February 2022 Cover Story

Shanghai born and raised, Chinese super star actor and model Du Juan graces the February 2022 cover of Vogue China. Du Juan gives a subtle nod to the Beijing 2022 Olympics Winter games launching Friday, February 4. The games will be held across three times zones in Beijing, Yanqing and Zhangjiakou.

This cover is Du Juan’s 17th for Vogue China, where she again evokes “her signature elegant exterior with an underlying steely resolve.”

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Meinke Klein Captures 'Culture Club' Style for ELLE France January 6, 2022

Meinke Klein Captures 'Culture Club' Style for ELLE France January 6, 2022

Photographer Meinke Klein [IG] delivers a high-impact fashion story ‘Culture Club’ starring models Gabriella Michelazzo, Kaigin Yong, Mopesola and Olamide Ogundele. Aurelia Donaldson styles the fashion quartet in disco hues for the January 6, 2022 issue of ELLE France./ Hair by Yuri Kato; makeup by Pamela Cochrane

Note: a smaller version of the fashion story also appears in ELLE UK December 2021.

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Naomi Osaka Pulls Out of WTA Semi-Final After Body Gets 'Shock' Over Playing Tennis

Australian Open champion, and women’s sports’ highest-paid athlete ever Naomi Osaka pulled out of the Melbourne WTA tournament, considered a run-up to the Open starting January 17 in Melbourne. The Japanese tennis superstar, with a difficult year behind her, entered the semi-finals looking like her mojo was coming back. Osaka left the US Open last September and took four months off from the game of tennis.

“Sad to withdraw due to injury from my match today, my body got a shock from playing back-to-back intense matches after the break I took,” Osaka said on Twitter. “I’ll try to rest up and I’ll see you soon!”

Osaka’s statement continued:

“I had a lot of fun playing here in Melbourne. Unfortunately, I have an abdominal injury which I need to rest and prepare for the Australian Open.”

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Adut Akech in 'Dream Maker' by Charlie Dennington for Vogue Australia January 2022

Adut Akech Feels Fashion Joy in 'Dream Maker' by Charlie Dennington for Vogue Australia January 2022 AOC Fashion

Supermodel Adut Akech Bior covers the January 2022 issue of Vogue Australia, wearing casual modern style in ‘Dream Maker’. Mark Vassallo serves as creative director and stylist on the shoot, injecting an abundance of sunny optimism into images by Charlie Dennington./Hair by Sophie Roberts; makeup by Victoria Baron

On the cover, which is Adut’s fifth Australian Vogue cover, the beloved top model is wearing Louis Vuitton with Tiffany & Co jewelry. The styling of Tiffany jewelry with LVMH brands is major this season.

Ida Heiner In Poetic Images for My Magazine

 Ida Heiner In Poetic Images for My Magazine

On our way to a different post, AOC backed up our roadster to Denmark’s My Magazine’s October 2021 issue. Being a good fashion neighbor, we gave a lift to the lovely Ida Heiner, who radiated pure beauty and grace wearing Acne Studios, Jil Sander, Louis Vuitton and more in My Magazine, shot in Portugal.

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The North Face X Gucci Quietly Drops Big a Second Time to Lead 2022 Collaborations

The North Face X Gucci Quietly Drops Big a Second Time to Lead 2022 Collaborations AOC Fashion

The North Face X Gucci doubles down on a BIG New Year’s launch of chapter two of their collaboration. We say that emphasis has shifted from fashion runway camp patterns and global tribe explorers with good hearts in last year’s January debut to closeup images of practical technical gear that means business for 2022.

As more than one blogger has pointed out, no one is seriously mountaineering Tibet’s Everest North Face or Cho Oyu in these clothes. But there is a serious performance attitude in the pieces and accessories that creates a different energy and seriousness from the first drop. AOC loves the closeup shots, and we are always suckers for flowers.

Kudos to French photography duo, twin brothers Jalan and Jibril Durimel, [IG], who shot the campaign in Iceland. Born in Paris to parents from the island of Guadeloupe, at the age of 4 they moved to Miami where they first jumped into the waters of American culture.

One of Candice Swanepoel's Earliest AOC Posts by Mariano Vivanco in Vogue Spain April 2013

One of Candice Swanepoel's Earliest AOC Posts by Mariano Vivanco in Vogue Spain April 2013 AOC Body

One of Candice Swanepeol’s earliest AOC posts was this Vogue Spain April 2013 fashion story ‘Sexy Tan’. Belén Antolín styled Candice in sexy, hot summer fashion bits lensed by Mariano Vivanco. / Hair by Fernando Torrent; makeup by Maud Laceppe

Giving Candice Swanepoel a Worthy Home

This is the first of many Candice Swanepoel posts coming to AOC Body, as we conduct a major content renovation in its digital pages. This incredibly talented, beautiful, sustainability-conscious swimwear designer and businesswoman; mom of two boys, global citizen, daughter of South Africa, sensual woman blessed with a huge heart is the favorite of so many from Anne herself to AOC’s Candice fan readers.

Much of Candice’s modeling work is sensual from Victoria’s Secret to her own Tropic of C sustainable swimwear. Her non-sensual fashion posts will remain in the fashion pages. But all of her swim and lingerie work will be updated with larger images and installed here in AOC Body. And we will search far and wide for glorious images we have missed.

Africa Perez by Laurence De Rien for Marie Claire Hong Kong December 2021

Africa Perez by Laurence De Rien for Marie Claire Hong Kong December 2021 AOC Fashion

Model Africa Perez is styled by Raquel Trejo in ‘One Day in Madrid’. Photographer Laurence De Rien [IG] captures Africa for Marie Claire Hong Kong December 2021./ Makeup and hair by Sofia Rubinstein

Mica Argañaraz in Vogue Ukraine by Pierre et Gilles and Fauasto Elizalde

Mica Argañaraz in Vogue Ukraine by Pierre et Gilles and Fauasto Elizalde

Top model Mica Argañaraz covers the December 2021-January 2022 issue of Vogue Ukraine. Above, Mica is shot by Pierre et Gilles [IG] with styling by Helena Tejedor./ Hair by Ramona Eschbach; makeup by Helene Vasnier

Above is an image from the fashion story shot by Fauasto Elizalde [IG] ‘Mermaid Diary’ with the same styling, hair and makeup team.

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Naomi Campbell, Adut Akech Grace Vogue Italia January 2022 by Tyler Mitchell

Naomi Campbell, Adut Akech Grace Vogue Italia January 2022 by Tyler Mitchell AOC Fashion

Supermodels Naomi Campbell and Adut Akech are styled by Carlos Nazario in images by Tyler Mitchell for Vogue Italia January 2022./ Makeup by Daniel Sallstrom; hair by Jawara

Adut, Hailey & Co Are Young Aristocrats in Victoria's Secret 'Heritage Toile' Campaign

Adut, Hailey & Co Are Young Aristocrats in Victoria's Secret 'Heritage Toile' Campaign

Top models Adut Akech, Hailey Bieber, Paloma Elsesser and Taylor Hill pose in Victoria’s Secret’s Holiday 2021 ‘Heritage Toile’ campaign. “An ode to both our present and past. This classic collection won’t be the last. What will you be wearing if not toile, florals, and lace? Slip into extravagance and prepare to escape,” Victoria’s Secret shares.

Photographer Zoey Grossman [IG] captures the young aristocrats in lingerie elegance that is a perfect Valentine’s Day gift if Santa was running late.

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