Vittoria Ceretti and Fran Summers in Prada for Vogue France March 2022
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Top models Vittoria Ceretti and Fran Summers wear Prada styled by Helena Tejedor. Photographer Hugo Comte styles the duo for Vogue France March 2022.
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Ralph Lauren Polo RLX Women's Campaign Puts Heart in Performance Style
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Model Iman Perez dons her riding boots for Ralph Lauren Polo’s RLX Women’s Campaign, the techno- performance collection of modern, nurturing clothes perfect for today’s lifestyles.
Alvin Ailey professional dancer Jacqueline Green and Clare De Boer, owner of New York City’s King restaurant, join the campaign lensed by Daniel Jack Lyons and Emma Tempest.
Read MoreNora Attal at El Badi Palace for Ulla Johnson Spring Summer 2022 Campaign
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The primary gold-color with pearl jewelry pieces from Ulla Johnson’s SS 2022 collection are handcrafted in Nairobi by master artisans from recycled brass and bespoke pearls.
Read MoreRaffaele Marone Images ELLE Serbia's April 2022 Green Theme with Milica Rajkovic
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ELLE Serbia glorifies certain shades of green and yellow as must-wear colors of the spring 2022 season. It begs the question: If we diminish our fashion obsession with black — the color of death, sobriety and alleged female confidence — for the color of nature and spring rebirth, might sustainability become more important to us?
Read MoreHannah Motler in Dior Spring 2022 Bold Colors Lensed by Elizaveta Porodina
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Dior’s dopamine-dressing stoplight colors of yellow, green and red give tired spirits a welcome style-jolt. DIOR MAGAZINE No. 37 says ‘Let’s Play!’
Read MoreKyla Ramsey's Psychedelic Dream State Style for Vogue Arabia March 2022
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Christy Turlington, Rianne Van Rompaey for COS SS 2022 Lensed by Tim Elkaim
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H&M-owned brand COS shares their Spring Summer 2022 campaign styled by Clare Richardson. The cast is a large one led by top models Christy Turlington and Rianne Van Rompaey. Add Antwaun Sargent, Awar Odhiang, Chu Wong, Finn Wittrock, Honey Dijon, Keisuke Asano, and Liam Kelly to the sustainable-principles brand and the lineup is ready for photography by Tim Elkaim [IG]./ Hair by Shon; makeup by Celine Martin
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Kim Kardashian Covers Vogue Hong Kong, Lensed by Greg Swales in Bodycon Fashion
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Super mother, social justice lawyer-in-training, business mogul and sole owner of a new Gulfstream G650ER with an estimated $150 million price tag when customized, Ms. Kim Kardashian covers the April 2022 issue of Vogue Hong Kong.
Kardashian is styled by Danielle Levi in images by Greg Swales [IG]. Sean Kunhambu provides creative direction on the shoot with set design by Lucy Holt.
Read MoreImaan Hammam in Zimmermann Summer 2022 Swim Romance by Benny Horne
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Top model, Dutch beauty Imaan Hammam enjoys summer rays, styled by Romy Frydman in sophisticated beach-ready summer fashion from Australian brand Zimmermann. Frequent photographer Benny Horne captures the romantic, womanly-beauty designs in dresses, coverups and, of course, swimwear.
Read MoreThe 'Unstoppable' Precious Lee Covers ELLE US April 2022 by Adrienne Raquel
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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
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Benjo Arwas and Shalev Lavan 'Dabble in Denim' for Numero Tokyo April 2022
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Model Amelia Gray Hamlin covers the April 2022 issue of Numero Tokyo, dedicated to denim. Regrettably, it has nothing to do with new denim that loves nature, based on what we translated to English on Instagram pics.
Having given a deep sigh of frustration in the sustainability department, this fashion story is fantastic. Benjo Arwas’ [IG] images are stunning in every aspect. Shalev Lavan’s styling of denim both as fashion on model Hamlin — and as a cultural statement — heaps of denim — knocks it out of the park.
Read MoreElizaveta Porodina Captures 'The Nomad' with Jena Goldsack for Conde Nast Traveller UK
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AOC is a huge fan of photographer Elizaveta Porodina’s [IG] surreal themes and imagery. Late in 2021, I asked myself the question of whether or not her images might become repetitive and stale. With a blockbuster first quarter body of work, Porodina’s images answered that AOC question by delivering new high-voltage, creative twists that keep her visual momentum fresh.
Read MoreCindy Bruna's Inner 'Joséphine' and Chaumet's Latest Jewelry Glamour
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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.
