Carolina Herrera Spring 2022 Campaign by Elizaveta Porodina and Dopamine Dressing
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Primrose Archer Is in Fashion 'Rain or Shine' by Meinke Klein for ELLE UK April 2022
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Model Primrose Archer is styled by Aurelia Donaldson in ‘Rain or Shine’. Photographer Meinke Klein [IG] captures the color-rich spring fashion for ELLE UK April 2022./ Hair by Ryo Narushima; makeup by Pamela Cochrane
Read MoreAjayi Temitope in 'Fire and Desire' by Steve Harmacke for Wonderland Magazine Winter
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Ajayi Temitope in 'Fire and Desire' by Steve Harmacke for Wonderland Magazine Winter AOC Fashion
Rising model Ajayi Temitope is styled by EIC Toni-Blaze Ibekwe in ‘Fire and Desire’. Photographer Steve Harmacke [IG] captures the fashion drama for Wonderland Magazine’s Winter 2021-2022 issue.
Lara Stone Covers Vogue Poland March 2022, Lensed by Julia Noni
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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.
Ali & Aniko style Lara in images lensed by Julia Noni [IG]. / Hair by Kota Suzi; makeup by Celia Burton
Read MoreAlek Wek Delivers 'Colour Pop' Joy in The Sunday Times Style by Paola Kudacki
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The March 6 weekend issue of The Sunday Times Style makes the case for a bright future. Top model Alek Wek explodes in the season’s boldest looks with a collection of tailored and sleek silhouettes in vivid imagination colors. Célia Azoulay styles Alex in Alexander McQueen, Balenciaga, Bottega Veneta, Fendi, Gucci, Isabel Marant, Jade Swim, Max Mara, Missoni, Fendi and Schiaparelli. Paolo Kudacki [IG] is behind the lens in smile-worthy images.
In January 2022, Harper’s Bazaar asked: “Should we all be dopamine dressing?” Pinterest labels ‘dopamine dressing’ as a top trend. This trend is a smile you can wear.
AOC raved about the ‘British Vogue Color Pop Joy covers 2021’ when they broke. It helped, of course, that Achenrin Madit, Janaye Furman, Mona Tougaard and Precious Lee were center stage in the fashion story, styled by Carlyne Cerf de Dudzeele in her first British Vogue cover story.
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Lara Stone Covers Vogue Poland March 2022, Lensed by EIC Ina Lekiewicz
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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
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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.
Anna Ewers Spring 2022 Fashion by Sam Rock for M Le magazine du Monde
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Top model Anna Ewers joins Maty Fall Diba [link] as cover girls for M Le magazine du Monde spring fashion issue. Ewers poses in Dior on the cover with Christian Louboutin shoes photographed by Sam Rock [IG]. Suzanne Koller styles the fashion story with a roster of top designers./ Hair by Gary Gill &Rebecca Chang; makeup by Lucia Pica
Read MoreTyler Mitchell Flashes 'Heroines Fantasy' for M Le Magazine du Monde March 5, 2022
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Models Abény Nhial, Ayan Bookh, Chloé, Luca, Maty Fall Diba, and Nyagua Ruea strike ‘Heroines Fantasy’ poses lensed by Tyler Mitchell [IG]. Marie Chaix styles the ensemble in formal, aristocratic fashion formality for M Le Magazine du Monde March 5, 2022./ Hair by Cyndia Harvey; makeup by Thomas de Kluyver; set design Andy Hillman
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'Pop Culture' Hot Colors Accessories for Madame Figaro February 4, 2022
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'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
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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
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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.
Jackie Nickerson Images Paradise for AnOther Magazine SS 2022
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Models Cici Tamez, Justin Xavier, Lex Peckham and Quannah Chasinghorse are styled by Katie Shillingford in ‘The Side of Paradise Vol. 2.’ Photographer Jackie Nickerson captures the quartet for Another Magazine, with creative direction by Marc Ascoli. / Hair by Jenny Kim; makeup by Zenia Jaeger
Read MoreWeary Paris Metro Riders Wake Up to Courreges SS 2022 Campaign by Spyros Rennt
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Models Janina Maidorn, Loli Bahia, Malika Louback and Tom Rey front the Courreges S/S 2022 campaign. Marie Chaix styles the quartet in Nicolas Di Felice’s emerging vision of a once great 60s-70s brand now going 21st century modern. Photographer Spyros Rennt [IG] captures the night riders in Courreges on the Paris metro. / Hair by Joseph Pijaite; makeup by Anthony Preet
Read MoreWill One De Beers Cullinan Blue Diamond Price Exceed Five Monets?
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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
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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
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'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.