Tatiana Djau in 'Popstar' by Per Florian Appelgren for L'Officiel Belgium April 2022

Tatiana Djau in 'Popstar' by Per Florian Appelgren for L'Officiel Belgium April AOC Fashion

For Love & Lemons for Victoria’s Secret Spring 2022 Festival Collection with Lais Ribeiro

Lais Ribeiro Is Woodstock Ready in For Love & Lemons for Victoria’s Secret Spring 2022 AOC Body

Victoria’s Secret lingerie rolls on into Spring 2022 with the launch of a late ‘60s-early ‘70s For Love & Lemons for Victoria’s Secret embroidered flower power collection inspired by music festivals. Literally-speaking, you can buy a Festival Rose bra.

Lais Ribeiro gets us in the groove mood in a lingerie lovers collection of beautifully-embroidered bras and ‘Zoe’ bralettes, thongs, ‘Pastel punch’ dress, teddies, and garter belts styled by Ashley Gloriso. Crochet hats and colorful scrunchies add a precious, witty touch to the collection lensed by Bryan Rodner Carr [IG]. / Makeup by Hadia Kabir; hair by Tiago Goya

Ana Abril Captures Birgit Veegen in 'Por Amor Al Arte' for Mujer Hoy

Ana Abril Captures Birgit Veegen in 'Por Amor Al Arte' for Mujer Hoy AOC Fashion

Model Birgit Veegen is styled by Caterina Ospina in ‘Por Amor Al Arte’, art lovers modern style lensed by Ana Abril [IG] for Mujer Hoy March 5, 2022.

Alessandra Ambrosio Poses in Dundas Designs for Vogue Scandinavia by Amar Daved

Alessandra Ambrosio Poses in Dundas Designs for Vogue Scandinavia by Amar Daved AOC Fashion

Brazilian beauty Alessandra Ambrosio poses in Dundas designs for the new issue of Vogue Scandinavia. Photographer Amar Daved [IG] captures the sultry, bodycon fashion styled by Christopher Campbell.

Vogue Scandinavia profiles the Norwegian designer Peter Dundas and his partner longtime partner Evangelo Bousis, who became parents via surrogacy in June 2021. Besides a feature on the couple’s new family life [subscribers only], Vogue Scandinavia shares [open to public] Dressed in Dundas: The greatest sartorial hits from Norway’s most famous designer. Dundas has a huge glam squad wearing his clothes — from Michelle Obama to Beyoncé and Kim Kardashian.

Regarding his life in California and facilitated ability to become a family due to laws in the state, Dundas said at the time his son Alexios Peter Bousis-Dundaswas born:

"We are beyond grateful to our wonderful surrogate and her family who made this journey with us; to our wonderful baby doctors, the lovely midwife who delivered him healthy on his surprise arrival, our supportive friends and to California who let guys like us become Dads so smoothly," the 52-year-old commented. "Unfortunately, it's not the same everywhere and if you are hoping to have children in a place that doesn't support this journey PLEASE don't lose faith. God is good and the world is changing and it will for you too."

On his Instagram, Peter Dundas shares gorgeous images of his new family, but also a special image supporting Ukraine. The picture defines AOC’s target Smart Sensuality Woman: she is smart, sexy and has a tremendous heart. Simply stated, we are the warrior goddesses. And we are rising.

Lakshmi Menon Covers Vogue India March 2022 in 'The Sari Holds Our Secrets'

Lakshmi Menon Covers Vogue India March 2022 in 'The Sari Holds Our Secrets' AOC Fashion

Lakshmi Menon covers the March 2022 issue of Vogue India, ‘A Homecoming’, marking a return to part-time modeling after the birth of her daughter Gayatri with Suhel Seth, who she married in 2018. Megha Kapoor styles Menon in ‘Shapes And Drapes’, lensed by Ashish Shah [IG]./ Hair & makeup by Mitesh Rajani

Rather than an interview with Lakshmi Menon, Vogue India chooses to focus on the traditional sari that covers her body and those of Indian women across the continent. It’s impossible not to quote liberally from the exquisite writing of Bandana Tewari in ‘The sari holds our secrets’. Her words are among the most poetic and deeply probing ones I’ve read about women lives and women’s bodies in a long time.

For Indian Women Historically: Body and Sari Are Inseparable

Sari, or ‘strip of cloth’ in Sanskrit, is much more than a piece of clothing, explains Tewari.

It is the subcontinent’s collective dream of womanhood, of femininity, and a lifelong ritual of love and pleasure immersed in the shapes and drapes of our inner worlds. Mothers, whilst draping saris on their coming-of-age daughters, are known to gently whisper, “We are dressing not just our bodies but also our emotions.”

Body and sari are inseparable — “the sex-yard dance of our natural curves, the meandering metaphors of our lives, the contours of our thrills and the creases of our discomfort.”

We learn the story of the disrobing of Draupadi, a “powerful story of the sacred alchemy of weave and wearer. There is a much more in-depth probing of the story of Draupadi in The Hindu.

Personally I believe in the creative use of fantasy and allegory in the treatment of sexual trauma. In my own case I developed a metaphorical relationship with a tree representing Gaia and through meditation I gave her all my “crud” for composting and rebirth — the terrible residue of my own sexual assault. I visualized an umbilical cord relationship with my beloved tree.

Reading this story about Draupadi, it is so powerful and also there are healing purposes to it that could be employed in visualization techniques for survivors of deep sexual assault. I’m not speaking of an unwanted kiss or your butt being squeezed by a stranger in an elevator. I speak of deadly, vicious assault which often leaves women {or men] consumed with guilt and stain — and a sense of being the sinner herself, the wearer of the scarlet letter.

Read on: Lakshmi Menon Covers Vogue India March 2022 in 'The Sari Holds Our Secrets' AOC Fashion

Andrea Romero in '4 Elements' by Ana Abril for Harper's Bazaar Vietnam March 2022

Andrea Romero in '4 Elements' by Ana Abril for Harper's Bazaar Vietnam March 2022 AOC Fashion

Model Andrea Romero is styled by Caterina Ospina in ‘4 Elements’, lensed by Ana Abril [ID] for Harper’s Bazaar Vietnam March 2022./ Hair by Antonio Romero; makeup by Antonio Romero

Nyaueth Riam in Spring's Best Accessories for London Times Style March 13, 2022

Nyaueth Riam in Spring's Best Accessories for London Times Style March 13, 2022 AOC Fashion

It’s a fact the most remote workers in America don’t want to return to the office — and for a multitude of reasons. Fashionistas are probably more inclined than most to get out of slouchy pants and into Spring 2022’s latest accessories, as leading members of the vanguard returning to work.

Style peacocks got an eyeful in this weekend’s The Sunday Times Style fashion story ‘Scene Stealers! The Eight Best Accessory Styles for Spring.’ They all pack a punch from Swarovski’s stackable jewel chokers in candy colors to Saint Laurent’s patent platforms. Wrist weights have gone glam, but don’t put them in your Fendi micro pouch.

The beautiful model Nyaueth Riam is styled by Henrik Lischke in Dior, Lauren Perrin, Miu Miu, Molly Goddard, Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello and more. Photographer Santi de Hita [IG] is behind the lens for the March 13th issue of London’s Sunday Times Style.

Sportmax Denim Culture SS 2022 Campaign with Betty Schupp by Anders Edstrom

Sportmax Denim Culture SS 2022 Campaign with Betty Schupp by Anders Edstrom AOC Fashion

German model Betty Schupp is styled by Elodie David Touboul in Sportmax Denim Culture S/S 2022 campaign, lensed by Anders Edstrom [IG].

Jill Kortleve Covers Vogue Netherlands March 2022 by Gregory Harris

Jill Kortleve Covers Vogue Netherlands March 2022 by Gregory Harris AOC Fashion

Model Jill Kortleve is styled by Cathy Kasterine in seasonless dressing for Vogue Netherland. Photographer Gregory Harris [IG] captures the cover story for the reborn Vogue’s March 2022 issue.

Taylor Hill Poses in Zara SS 2022 Swimsuits with Many JOIN LIFE Choices

Taylor Hill Poses in Zara SS 2022 Swimsuits with Many JOIN LIFE Choices AOC Fashion

Top model Taylor Hill has always stressed the importance of eating healthy and frequent exercise in maintaining a good attitude about daily life. In Taylor’s case, that includes taking her beloved dog into the swimming pool — giving us all something to smile about.

Today Taylor Hill hits the surf in Zara’s Spring/Summer 2022 swimsuits, with one-piece styles taking center stage. Strapless designs, cut-out details, and halter necklines run free with nature, in a Zara swimsuit collection carrying many choices with the JOIN LIFE label.

Note that not all swimsuits on this Zara page carry JOIN LIFE, so check on the lower right side of image. Some suits are made of 75% or more recycled polyester and others of 45% or more polyamide. Read your labels!!

Zara has a goal that minimally 50% of their products marketed in 2022 will meet the JOIN LIFE standards.

You must search for swimsuits on the Zara page carrying the JOIN LIFE label, so check on the lower right side of image. Some suits are made of 75% or more recycled polyester and others of 45% or more polyamide. Read your labels!!

Zara has a goal that minimally 50% of their products marketed in 2022 will meet the JOIN LIFE standards. For an update on where Zara is going with JOIN LIFE — including 2023 and 2025 goals — read this page. They include for 2023:

• 100% MORE SUSTAINABLE CELLULOSE FIBERS

• 100% MORE SUSTAINABLE COTTON

• 100% GREEN TO PACK

• 100% FREE FROM SINGLE USE CUSTOMER PLASTICS

• 100% ZERO WASTE