Rising model from Cameroon Graobe Marie-Noelle [aka Noelle Maitingting] graces the pages of Vogue Arabia, lensed by Russell Higton [IG] in ‘Aurora Chromalis, aka ‘Gilding Gold’’. The beauty story with jewelry accents is detailed on makeup artist Elizabeth Hsieh’sIG.
Graobe Marie-Noelle has a long list of agency credits on her IG, but this is the first fashion shoot that taps into her photogenic possibilities. Perhaps Vogue Arabia editor-in-chief Manuel Arnaut can help her, as British Vogue’s Edward Enninful has helped so many young models. She deserves a portfolio that demonstrates her range of capabilities — and I’m not looking at it, based on her IG.
Rising model Abeny Nhial traveled a familiar path to the pages of a Vogue title. Nhial was born in South Sudan and then migrated to Brisbane, Australia as a result of civil war between Sudan and South Sudan.
In July 2022, we find Nhial in the pages of Vogue Portugal, styled by Kingsley Tao in images by Max vom Hofe [IG]. / Hair by Moe Mukai; makeup by Lynski
Model Valery Kaufman is styled by Sylvia Montolio in ‘Turista Accidental’, lensed by Rafa Gallar [IG] for ELLE Espana August 2022./ Hair and makeup by Almudena Garbel
Chicago rap star Lil Durk [Durk Derrick Banks] has a love for fabulous fashion and brands are taking notice. Lil Durk joins Bella Hadid, Paloma Elsesser and Selena Forrest in the new Marc Jacobs Denim Monogram Collection, now available at Marc Jacobs retailers.
Yohji Yamamoto’s Y-3 continues its 20th Anniversary celebrations, joining forces with adidas in a third seasonal offering. Y-3 brought together Y for Yohji Yammamoto and 3 for the adidas three-stripe logo. Together they symbolize the long-standing, very deep bond between the two companies.
Building on Y-3’s “20 Years: Re-Coded” theme, Chapter 3 is an auspicious style ode to Orange, one of the brand’s most iconic colors.
Supermodel Naomi Campbell is styled by Danny Reed in Marc Jacobs Pre-Fall 2022 campaign, lensed by Larissa Hofmann [IG]
Naomi Campbell became Dr. Naomi Campbell in The Royal Festival Hall on July 7, 2022 in London, England. Naomi was formally awarded an honorary PhD from The University for the Creative Arts in recognition of her contribution to the global fashion industry.
Top model Shanina Shaik returns to Seafolly for the Australian brand’s new ‘Chase the Sun 2022’ Campaign. Shaik last posed for the brand in 2016 and returns three-months pregnant at the time the campaign was shot by Georges Antoni [IG].
The Australian model has Lithuanian, Saudi Arabian and Pakistani ancestry and awaits the birth of her first child with Matthew Adesuyan, a music industry executive who is currently co-owner of Bad Habit, a record label based out of Los Angeles.
In the world of bags, the luxury buyer has many to choose from. I chose these two brands — Golden Goose and Celine — not for the cool factor, but to speak to their brand DNA. Reality is that when one is spending many hundreds or thousands of dollars for a bag or leather accessory, the 2022 customer is more eager than ever before to know the story behind the brand, the ethics and sustainability initiatives employed by the owners, and how the brand reflects us — the buyers.
Models Julia Nobis and Selena Forrest are styled by Grace Coddington in ‘City Transfer’, lensed by Craig McDean for British Vogue August 2022./ Hair by Orlando Pita; makeup by Francelle Daly
AOC isn’t sure if photographer Nadine Ijewere [IG] is driving a Maybach Exelero or a Golden Bugatti Veyron in this new fashion story System Magazine X Schiaparelli F/W 2022. Maty Fall is ready for takeoff, oozing Black glamour in a 2022 version of Beale Street’s fashion club history.
Maty is still rising but her portfolio is solid. Time to fly, Ms. Maty Fall. Ijewere is driving this priceless fashion gem, but Daniel Roseberry’s Schiaparelli gives her an abundance of modern-day riches, styled by Nell Kalonki.
Ethiopian beauty Amar Akway poses in ‘Girl About Town’, a dramatic collection of haute couture fashion formality styled by Imruh Asha for W Magazine Volume 3, 2022. Photographer Joshua Woods [IG] captures the ultimate luxury fashion extravagance in Paris, shooting looks from Armani Privé Haute Couture, AZ Factory, Balmain, Celine by Hedi Slimane, Chanel Haute Couture, Christian Dior Haute Couture, Dolce & Gabbana Alta Moda, Fendi, Marc Jacobs, Jean Paul Gaultier Haute Couture, Valentino Haute Couture, Viktor & Rolf Haute Couture
Creative Director of Hermès Jewelry Pierre Hardy discusses House’s latest high jewelry collection ‘Les Jeux de L’ombre’, created by Hardy to give “form to the elusive”. It relates the movement of shadow and its relationship with light, and the contrasts that connect them..
Such a cerebral concept requires an equally conceptual photographer with an inner vision and signature technique to translate Hardy’s splendid jewelry pieces beyond their origins in a study of Caravaggio’s painting techniques and his chiaroscuros.
Elizaveta Porodina [IG] quickly emerged as the perfect photographer to create a totally-modern, 21st century visual dialogue around the new collection, modeled by Alyda Grace. Victoire Simonney styled the Hermes ad campaign with set design by Sophear Van Froment.
Supermodel Adut Akech returns ‘home’ to Vogue Australia’s June 2022 issue. The South Sudan to Adelaide to Vogue Australia and then rocketing into global domination Black beauty takes us to Memphis, USA in ‘On Beale Street’. Photographer Charles Dennington [IG] captures the fashion story, styled by Catherine Martin.
Aussie Baz Luhrmann, the director of ‘Elvis’ — a movie that topped $100 million at the domestic USA box office Friday without superheroes or dinosaurs running wild — guest edits both Vogue Australia June and also Vogue Living July/August to promote the new film and its Black-beauty-infused glamour.
Lindsey Wixson clearly shared great energy with Elizaveta Porodina in shooting this ZARA South 2022 campaign. It follows our Thursday night post ofZARA’s new Kate Moss campaign for their ‘Into the Night’ and ‘Into the Classic’ collections. We have back-to-back wows from ZARA.
Oh yes, ZARA’s Parisian nights collections were created with former Vogue Paris EIC Emmanuelle Alt. Parisian glamour is verbotin in Vogue France these days, so it’s nice to see ZARA picking up the slack.
Smiling is not fashionable, but how lovely it is to see the contagious spirit of Aaliyah Hydes in the pages of Vogue Portugal’s July 2022 issue. Photographer Noémi Ottilia Szabo [IG] captures Hydes in ‘Good Vibes Only’ with Lyla Cheng styling the pure delight fashion story.
When the ‘90s party girl Kate Moss poses for British fashion photographer David Sims [IG], making one grand entrance after another in old-Vogue-style photography, it’s one more reminder that big brands like Zara are driving fashion visualization as much — or more — than fashion media.
The always sensual, queen of summer Edita Vilkeviciute covers the July 14th issue of ELLE France, styled by Claire Dhelens in summer beach clothes from Carroll, Celine by Hedi Slimane, H&M, KKS, Le Passage, The Kooples, Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello and more.
Photographer Chris Colls [IG] shares his gift for capturing sensual women — in a classic sense — reminding us that Edita herself and her physicality are high-value assets in why we love this fashion story. In a moment when we are under siege on every front of American politics and culture, the momentary visual getaway of ‘ON DE SENSUELLE’ is deeply appreciated.
Louis Vuitton celebrates summer in the city with a look at its Pre-Fall 2022 collection modeled by streets-savvy, Nigerian-born Janet Jumbo. Baby-size graphic effects square off with athleisure details, achieving a pulsating balance of sophisticated fashion smarts.
Anatoli Smith styles the fashion story lensed by Brooklyn native Menelik Puryear [IG] for L’Officiel USA.
Supermodel Gigi Hadid fronts the Fall-Winter 2022 Campaign for Self-Portrait, posing in bare body, sensual silhouettes and fabrics. Hadid poses in six feminine outfits that run from day to night, lensed on the streets of New York City by Zoe Ghertner [IG].
