Lara Stone Covers Vogue Poland March 2022, Lensed by EIC Ina Lekiewicz

Lara Stone Covers Vogue Poland March 2022, Lensed by EIC Ina Lekiewicz AOC Fashion

Top model Lara Stone is back in the pages of Vogue Poland, posing in a large fashion story ‘The Return Of An Icon’. Simply stated, that’s great news because Lara Stone is sorely missed in fashion world.

Always a woman shattering glass, Lara was among the first models to deal with being “too fat” to model in a patriarchal-values fashion world that prefers flat-chested women. The Dutch model was very comfortable expressing her sensuality at a time when fashion was ready to dial down the volume. We are moving out of that long, dark winter.

Ashlee Barrett-Bourmier styles Lara in images lensed by Ina Lekiewicz, who is also Vogue Poland’s EIC./ Hair by Tomi Roppongi; makeup by Mel Arter

Lara married property developer David Grievson in July 2021. Lara Stone also covers the Vogue Czech March 2022 issue, lensed by Sonia Szostak and she appeared in Balmain’s SS 2022 campaign. Without a doubt, the 38-year-old sensual goddess is back!

Nora Attal on Mediterranean Coast in Weekend Max Mara Spring 2022 Campaign

Nora Attal on Mediterranean Coast in Weekend Max Mara Spring 2022 Campaign AOC Fashion

Weekend Max Mara embraces the melting pot of cultural references that are part of the Mediterranean world. Mediterranean style absorbs prints, patterns and colors from southern Europe, northern Africa and western Asia,

British-born Nora Attal is herself a fashion model with deep roots in Morocco. Who knows where her mind travels, as she sits on a beach, lensed by Eddie Wrey [IG] for Weekend Max Mara’s Spring 2022 campaign. Anastasia Barbieri styles the campaign with plenty of Mediterranean blue and white, stacking the campaign with summery statement bracelets. /Makeup by Karim Rahman; hair by Pier Paolo Lai.

'Pop Culture' Hot Colors Accessories for Madame Figaro February 4, 2022

'Pop Culture' Hot Colors Accessories for Madame Figaro February 4, 2022 AOC Fashion

Madame Figaro France piles on the accessories in the February 4, 2022 fashion story ‘Pop Culture’. Brazilian model Aline Zanella dives into bright colors, and modern accessories from Prada [cover], and an endless list of top luxury names styled by Agnès Poulle. Kourtney Roy [IG] captures the fashion vibe / Beauty by Cyril Lanoir

Mila van Eeten's Sleek '70s Spirit by Thomas Cooksey for Vogue Turkey March 2022

Mila van Eeten's Sleek '70s Spirit by Thomas Cooksey for Vogue Turkey March 2022 AOC Fashion

Model Mila van Eeten is styled by Ece Öğütoğulları in Thomas Cooksey [IG] images for Vogue Turkey March 2022./ Makeup by Lili Choi; hair by Annesofie Begtrup

Chanel Sends "A Certain Notion of Femininity" with Spring 2022 Campaign

Chanel Sends "A Certain Notion of Femininity" with Spring 2022 Campaign AOC Fashion

Like so much of fashion branding, the CHANEL spring 2022 campaign evokes a world far different than the one we’re living in. It begs the question, though, about the world of the Chanel customer and whether events like rising autocracy and now Putin’s war on Ukraine impacts them at all. Do they even care?

Vivienne Rohner is center stage in images by Inez & Vinoodh [IG].

In the words of CHANEL

The campaign for the CHANEL Spring-Summer 2022 Ready-to-Wear collection is an ode to youth whose nonchalant grace resonates with the endless days of summer. Within the discreet charm of a villa in Provence, Inez & Vinoodh [IG] capture the model Vivienne Rohner and through her a certain notion of femininity.

My advice to Chanel is to proceed carefully with this “nonchalant grace” and a “certain notion of femininity” attitude.

A nuclear plant is on fire in Ukraine, started by Russian forces on March 3, ordered to action by Vladimir Putin. Russia’s autocrat is threatening nuclear attacks on the rest of the world. Ukraine’s citizens are suffering heroically, as they fight for democracy and hold a torch of light that is inspiring nations to action worldwide.

Will One De Beers Cullinan Blue Diamond Price Exceed Five Monets?

Will One De Beers Cullinan Blue Diamond Price Exceed Five Monets? AOC Jewelry News

The De Beers Cullinan Blue

On April 27, The De Beers Cullinan Blue diamond will be auctioned by Sotheby’s Hong Kong. This extraordinary 15.10 carat step-cut blue diamond has a preauction estimate of $48 million and could generate a significantly higher price, leaving five Monet paintings in the dust in the value of acquisitions in the art world.

In April 2021 an exceptional rough stone weighing 39.34 carats was discovered at South Africa’s Petra Diamonds Cullinan mine. This phenomenal blue diamond was sold in July 2021 for $40.1 million to the De Beers and Diacore partnership, achieving a price of $1,021,357 per carat.

Cullinan is known as the world’s most important source of blue diamonds, as well as being the birthplace of the 3,106-carat Cullinan diamond, which was cut to form the 530-carat Great Star of Africa.

The operation also yielded the 317-carat Second Star of Africa. They are the two largest diamonds in the British Crown Jewels. De Beers divested itself of the mine in 2007, part of a larger business strategy to turn to the marketing and selling of diamonds, while turning over mining to more local ownership.

It’s noteworthy that $40 million of the $48 million estimate did go to the Petra mining operation. There is significant loss in ‘waste’ created in cutting the De Beers Cullinan Blue. Presumably there is some value in the ‘waste’ but common sense suggests that the perfect blue diamond will sell at a price higher than $48 million, the highest estimate ever for a blue diamond.

Kendall Jenner by Luis Alberto Rodriguez in i-D Sp 2022 'Out of Body' Issue

Kendall Jenner by Luis Alberto Rodriguez in i-D Sp 2022 'Out of Body' Issue AOC Fashion

Supermodel Kendall Jenner rocks strawberry blonde, short hair in most of the images in her sensational photo shoot for i-D Magazine’s Spring 2022 ‘Out of Body’ issue No 367. Carlos Nazario styles Jenner in images by Luis Alberto Rodriguez [IG]. / Hair by Tina Outen; makeup by Yadim

'Mothering Sunday' Star Odessa Young by Jon Ervin for Vogue Australia February 2022

'Mothering Sunday' Star Odessa Young by Jon Ervin for Vogue Australia February 2022 AOC Fashion

‘Mothering Sunday’ actor Odessa Young poses in ‘Forever Young’, a fashion story lensed by NY based photographer Jon Ervin [IG] Katelyn Gray styles Young for Vogue Australia’s February 2022 issue.

Hermes' Lighthearted Bubbles Sp 2022 Campaign by Jack Davison

Hermes' Lighthearted Bubbles Sp 2022 Campaign by Jack Davison AOC Fashion

Photographer Jack Davison [IG] captures models Cheikh Dia, Merlijne Schorren, Raynara Negrine, and Taemin Park in Hermes’ Spring 2022 campaign. Brian Molloy styles the shoot with set design from Herve Sauvage./ Beauty by Stephane Lancien; makeup by Karim Rahman

Not featured in the Spring 2022 campaign is the Rock, a larger, men’s version of the highly sought-after Birkin bag revealed at Hermes’ recent menswear show. The bag couldn’t come at a better time, with Hermes being one of the few major luxury brands missing its fourth quarter 2021 revenue goals — due to self-imposed production caps on its bags.

Simply stated, supply did not meet demand. Hermes prefers long waiting lists for is bags, and they have one. Perhaps they could put a limit on bag purchases per customer — so we don’t see celebs buying them five at a time in multiple colors. That’s a bit greedy.

Bottom line, a men’s Birkin bag couldn’t come at a better time.

Vanessa Moody Greets Spring 2022, Lensed by David Roemer for Madame Figaro France

Vanessa Moody Greets Spring 2022, Lensed by David Roemer for Madame Figaro France AOC Fashion

Top model Vanessa Moody wears Louis Vuitton on the cover of Madame Figaro’s February 25th fashion issue. Julie Gillet styles Moody in luxury looks from Balenciaga, Celine by Hedi Slimane, Chanel, Dior, Etam, Gucci, Loewe, Prada, Proenza Schouler, Ralph Lauren, Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello and more. David Roemer [IG] is behind the lens./ Hair by Keith Carpenter; makeup by Deanna Hagan

Alexina Graham Poses in Andres Sarda Lingerie SS 2022, Lensed by Miguel Reveriego

Alexina Graham Poses in Andres Sarda Lingerie SS 2022, Lensed by Miguel Reveriego AOC Body

Model Alexina Graham basks in seaside warmth, wearing Spanish brand Andres Sarda’s Spring Summer 2022 lingerie collection. Lensed by Miguel Reveriego [IG], the collection is named for famous, largely American , women of color of color including Katherine Johnson the woman who calculated the trajectory of the Apollo and Mercury missions, making it possible for man to reach the moon; Mary Jackson, who was the first Black American mathematician to become a Nasa aeronautics engineer; Dorothy Vaughn, the first Black woman who held the positon of supervisor in NASA; and more. See the complete explanation of the collection on the Andres Sarda press website.

Precious Lee by David Roemer for Stylist Magazine UK February 2022

Precious Lee by David Roemer for Stylist Magazine UK February 2022 AOC Fashion