Kyla Ramsey's Psychedelic Dream State Style for Vogue Arabia March 2022

Kyla Ramsey's Psychedelic Dream State Style for Vogue Arabia March 2022 AOC Fashion

Model Kyla Ramsey has a psychedelic, dream-state, fashion moment in the pages of Vogue Arabia’s March 2022 issue. Marisa Ellison styles Ramsey in modern, sleek and sculptured silhouettes from Alexander MCQueen, Alexandre Vauthier, Antonio Grimaldi, Gucci, Melitta Baumeister, Richard Quinn, Ronald van der Kemp, Schiaparelli, Valentino and more.

Brooklyn-based Michelle Watt [IG] is behind the lens for her fashion story called VQGAN Dreams.

Gigi Hadid in 'Just One Thing' by Sean Thomas for Vogue US April 2022

Gigi Hadid in 'Just One Thing' by Sean Thomas for Vogue US April 2022 AOC Fashion

Supermodel Gigi Hadid is crazy about handbags, styled by Tabitha Simmons in ‘Just One Thing’. Sean Thomas is behind the lens for Vogue US April, 2022.

Mariangela Bonnani Is Dreaming of Luxe Jewelry by Irina Lis Costanzo for Harper's Bazaar Vietnam

Mariangela Bonnani Is Dreaming of Luxe Jewelry by Irina Lis Costanzo for Harper's Bazaar Vietnam AOC Fashion

Model Mariangela Bonanni is styled by Luigi Gaballo in ‘Deep in a Dream’. Photographer Irina Lis Costanzo [IG] captures Bonanni for Harper’s Bazaar Vietnam March 2022.

How Emma Raducanu Won the Fashion World Over in 2021 . . . While Women's Tennis Shakes

How Emma Raducanu Won the Fashion World Over in 2021 . . . While Women's Tennis Shakes AOC Fashion

Before 2021, not even the most ardent of tennis fans would recognize the name of British star Emma Raducanu. Today, she’s far more than a sports celebrity, catching the eye of the red carpet press at events around the world.

The 18-year-old from Kent arrived in New York for the late August-early September US Open tennis tournament, having already captured hearts at Wimbledon, as the first British woman in 42 years to get to the fourth round.

Bets weren’t being placed that Raducanu would win the US Open, even though she was wearing lots of public good will on her back. And then lightening struck in tennis world. Days later publicist Mark Borkowski said Raducanu was poised to become “a billion-dollar girl”, scoring a raft of sponsorship deals.

“I think Emma will earn well over $100 million [in the next calendar year]. She’ll eclipse all the men,” said Jonathan Shalit, the chairman of InterTalent Group, a London-based talent management agency.

Daisy Walker Captures 'An Affair to Remember' in Telegraph Luxury March 2022

Daisy Walker Captures 'An Affair to Remember' in Telegraph Luxury March 2022 AOC Fashion

Photographer Daisy Walker [IG] captures ‘An Affair to Remember’, styled by Laura Stoloff for Telegraph Luxury March 2022./ Hair by Adam Garland; makeup by Victoria Martin

The 'Unstoppable' Precious Lee Covers ELLE US April 2022 by Adrienne Raquel

The 'Unstoppable' Precious Lee Covers ELLE US April 2022 by Adrienne Raquel AOC Fashion

Rising model star Precious Lee covers the April 2022 issue of ELLE US, styled by the legendary Patti Wilson in AZ Factory, Bad Binch, Balaclava, Bottega Veneta, Christian Cowan, Eric Javits, Maison Atia, Michael Kors Collection, Mônot, Moschino [cover], Sinéad O’Dwyer and more. Photographer Adrienne Raquel [IG] is behind the lens for ‘The Unstoppable Precious Lee’./ Hair by Evanie Frausto; makeup by Raoúl Alejandre

Growing Up Like an Atlanta Peach Queen

AOC has told the Precious Lee story several times now. We are well aware that the Atlanta beauty has continually resisted external expectations of what she can and cannot do. Her glorious family was not only behind her efforts but cultivated a home life centered around the good life.

Most likely a few Atlanta bluebloods would raise an eyebrow over her cosmetologist, hair-salons-owning father wearing Versace and “silk shirts unbuttoned with gold chains.” But in this interview with Alexis Okeowo and others, it’s clear that Lee’s family nurtured her enormous self-confidence and comfort level with being in the spotlight.

Lee admits that she hasn’t spoken to the fact that her sister Charisma died in a car accident when she was young. Checking a couple earlier articles, we haven’t talked about this tragic event in Lee’s young life.

“It was so much pain at that age from losing the brightest light,” Lee says. “I actually never talk about this in interviews, but it’s just really important to because I’m starting to realize and understand how transformative that age was for me in being able to tap into things that were creative as an outlet for healing for me.”

Confronting Stereotypes: A Move to the Front of the Bus

Precious Lee needs to develop this story in a TED Talk. It should inspire us all. Lee was no different than many young women about pursuing competitive cheerleading. I have to believe it’s even more competitive in the South. Precious Lee believes that mastering ‘healthy competition’ is key to success in the modern world.

Early in practice, the coach began organizing the physical structure of the cheerleading squad. She assigned Precious a base position, at the bottom of the pyramid, because of her height and size, leaving Lee hurt and confused. Today popular culture calls it a “micro-aggression” and people carry these perceived insults for years.

Precious Lee wasn’t having it. Read on to learn how Precious Lee carried the day. The 'Unstoppable' Precious Lee Covers ELLE US April 2022 by Adrienne Raquel AOC Fashion

Prior Precious Lee Interviews: Precious Lee by Tyler Mitchell Is Committed to Uplifting Us in i-D No. 363 Summer 2021 AOC Fashion

Georgia's Queen Precious Lee Delivers Self-Love Power Punch in Harper's Bazaar May Beauty Issue AOC Fashion

Cindy Bruna's Inner 'Joséphine' and Chaumet's Latest Jewelry Glamour

Cindy Bruna's Inner 'Joséphine' and Chaumet's Latest Jewelry Glamour AOC Fashion

The House of Chaumet, based in Paris, releases its latest Joséphine collection, channeling the French empress and wife of Napoleon Bonaparte. The explosive — and very modern, even by French standards — love affair between Napoleon and Josephine is often cited as the most documented love story in history.

Empress Joséphine was the first eminent client of Marie-Etienne Nitot, Chaumet's founder. Learning his art as an apprentice to Aubert, court jeweler to Queen Marie-Antoinette, Nitot moved to Paris in 1780. After surviving the French Revolution, he was appointed jeweler to Emperor Napoleon, tasked with making jewelry symbolizing the power that Napoleon wished to convey.

An 18th century aristocrat, Empress Joséphine cherished memories of life on tropical islands like Martinique, where she was born. As Empress, she reinvented the codes of fashion and taste, popularizing her own vision of elegance on Parisian society.

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.