Serena Williams Utters 'Retirement' in Vogue US September 2022 Cover Story

Serena Williams Utters 'Retirement' in Vogue US September 2022 Cover Story

Serena Williams did not make her gorgeous appearance in Vogue’s Fall 2022 September fashion issue, styled by Gabriella Karefa-Johnson in images by Luis Alberto Rodriguez [IG] to say farewell.

Yes, Serena does speak of her upcoming retirement, but not because she notes the date. She will play again tomorrow in Toronto at the Canadian Open, aka National Bank Open, after winning her first match in 430 days yesterday, beating Nuria Parrizas Diaz.

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Elizaveta Porodina's 'Dreamscape' Chapter Four with Carolina Herrera Fall 2022

Elizaveta Porodina's 'Dreamscape' Chapter Four with Carolina Herrera Fall 2022

Brilliant star [in the universe, not Netflix] Elizaeta Porodina [IG] shares her fourth chapter in an evolving collaboration with her Carolina Herrera ‘family’. Models Cassady Clover and Diana Achan appear in ‘Dreamscape’, wearing Herrera designs by designer Wes Gordon; set design by Felix Gesnouin./ Hair by Olivier Schwalder; makeup by Cecile Paravina

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Vivienne Rohner Fronts 'Vibe Shift' Lensed by Gregory Harris for WSJ Magazine Fall 2022

Vivienne Rohner Fronts 'Vibe Shift' Lensed by Gregory Harris for WSJ Magazine Fall 2022

Model Vivienne Rohner is styled by Géraldine Saglio in ‘Vibe Shift’, fall fashion from Celine, Chanel, Dior, Dolce & Gabbana, Isabel Marant, Michael Kors, Miu Miu and more. Photographer Gregory Harris [IG] captures Rohner for WSJ Magazine Fall 2022./Hair by Shon Hyungsun Ju; makeup by Benjamin Puckey

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Akon Changkou, Mona Tougaard, Vittoria Ceretti in Chanel Makeup FW 2022 by Tim Elkaim

Akon Changkou, Mona Tougaard, Vittoria Ceretti in Chanel Makeup FW 2022 by Tim Elkaim

Models Akon Changkou, Mona Tougaard and Vittoria Ceretti pose in Chanel styled by Charlote Collet for the Chanel Makeup Fall-Winter 2022 Collection. Photographer Tim Elkaim [IG] captures the trio with hair by Ramona Eschbach and makeup by Christine Corbel.

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Esther Haase Captures Varsity Style Twists for Madame Figaro August 26, 2022 Issue

Esther Haase Captures Varsity Style Twists for Madame Figaro August 26, 2022 Issue

Madame Figaro’s August 26th, 2022 issue gets into school spirit with ‘Le Grand Mix’, a luxury collection of designer varsity looks with a boho twist. Models Claire Guena, Jitske Eline, Ophélie Him and Vikky Afanasieva are styled by Carole Matray. Photographer Esther Haase [IG] captures the long list of fall fashion from top luxury labels.

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Loro Piana FW 2022 Campaign by Mario Sorrenti | AOC on Sustainability at Loro Piana

Loro Piana FW 2022 Campaign by Mario Sorrenti | AOC on Sustainability at Loro Piana

Top models Edie Campbell, Mona Tougaard and Leon Dame pose against rocky but fecund terrain of Brittany, France. LVMH brand Loro Piana unveils its Fall-Winter 2022 campaign, lensed by Mario Sorrenti [IG], with art direction by Heiko Keinath.

As always — and especially on the subject of a mostly cashmere-driven collection— AOC turned our attention to Loro Piana’s sustainability efforts. Our usual sustainability pit-stop at Good on You was operating just now.

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'Wildest Dreams' Denim in Sculpted Styles for WSJ Magazine Fall 2022 Fashion

'Wildest Dreams' Denim in Sculpted Styles for WSJ Magazine Fall 2022 Fashion

“I wanted to choose sculpted clothing that engulfed the model and to then layer it with denim,” says stylist Chloe Grace Press, who worked with photographer Jesse Jenkins [IG] to create the fashion story ‘Wildest Dreams’ for WSJ Magazine’s Fall 2022 issue.

Model Giselle Norman poses in Alexander McQueen married a peplum corset over a sporty Polo Ralph Lauren shirt. [above] and a Balenciaga denim top [below], with a surprising off-the-shoulder décolletage that mimics a jeans waist.

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Alasdair McLellan Flashes Polo Ralph Lauren Womens Fall 2022 Accessories Campaign

Alasdair McLellan Flashes Polo Ralph Lauren Womens Fall 2022 Accessories Campaign

Polo Ralph Lauren Womens Fall 2022 Accessories Campaign enlists models Amrit and Coralie Jean-Francois. Photographer Alasdair McLellan [IG] is behind the lens, working with Jack Becht, SVP, Creative Director Ralph Lauren.

Campaign films are a dime a dozen. This one is worth watching.

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Gisele Bundchen Lensed in Fendi by Zhong Lin for The Perfect Magazine #3

Gisele Bundchen Lensed in Fendi by Zhong Lin for The Perfect Magazine #3

Katie Grand’s The Perfect Magazine #3 is just truly awesome. I can only believe she has a lot of luxury brands support and respect to make this publication happen. Nicole Kidman’s first released fashion story by Zhong Lin [IG] was only the appetizer. The Malaysian-born, self-taught photographer now shares Gisele ‘Bündchen wearing Fendi while submerged in a water tank.

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Oulimata Takes Flight in Fall 2022's Love of Transparency and Sensual Goddess Power

Oulimata Takes Flight in Fall 2022's Love of Transparency and Sensual Goddess Power

Rising model Oulimata Gueye is styled by Agnès Poulle in ‘Éloge de la Transparence’, a fashion story celebrating designs that flutter. Or, as articulated by WWD, dresses that inspire visions of insect wings or snowflakes on steroids. Photographer Thiemo Sander [IG] captures all the fragile grandeur for Madame Figaro August 26, 2022.

Viewed in black on a commanding female presence like Oulimata, the season’s transparency takes flight with an empowering sensuality that continues to attract many women in all our variations.

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Gigi Hadid in 'Well Worn' Fashion Story by Theo de Gueltzl for Vogue US September 2022

Gigi Hadid in 'Well Worn' Fashion Story by Theo de Gueltzl for Vogue US September 2022

Supermodel Gigi Hadid is styled by Camilla Nickerson in ‘Well Worn’, fashion story for American Vogue September 2022. The title suggests that Gigi’s story is part of the growing resale market or pieces made of recycled fabrics. Or the fashion story is a mix of old and new, which would at least be progress. I’m seeing that more frequently these days.

Theo de Gueltzl [IG] photographs Gigi, and while he doesn’t have her images yet, his own IG has a wonderful vibe and hits some of these AOC notes.

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Issa Lish and Tiana Tolstoi in 'Citizen of the Universe' Jewelry Story for Vogue China

Issa Lish and Tiana Tolstoi in 'Citizen of the Universe' Jewelry Story for Vogue China

Models of Mexican heritage Issa Lish and Egyptian-born French model of Korean, Serbian and Russian descent Tiana Tolstoi are styled by Regina Chan in ‘Citizen of the Universe’, a fine jewelry fashion story. Photographer Pj Lam [IG] captures Lish and Tolstoi in futuristic, intergalactic elegance images for Vogue China September 2022.

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Nicole Kidman's Unadulterated Power, Finely-Tuned Muscles Body for Perfect Magazine #3

Nicole Kidman's Unadulterated Power, Finely-Tuned Muscles Body for Perfect Magazine #3

The headlines are screaming: “Nicole Kidman looks jacked, shows off insane physique on Perfect cover” Page Six; “At 55, Nicole Kidman remains one of fashion’s biggest risk takers” CNN; “Nicole Kidman Looks Ripped as Hell on ‘Perfect’ Magazine Cover The Daily Beast; Nicole Kidman Is Nearly Unregnizable and Insanely Ripped on Must-See Magazine Cover ET Online.

Kidman Has a Past: the Miu Miu Micro Mini

Nicole Kidman took a lot of you-know-what on social media, posing in Miu Miu’s micro mini on the cover of Vanity Fair’s February 2022 Hollywood Isssue. Forget the fact that Kidman put 80% of the population wearing the mini to shame.

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