Victoria Secret’s model and Armani Beauty ambassador Valentina Sampaio graces the pages of Vogue Scandinavia’s December 2022 issue, lensed by New York-based Lea Winkler [IG]/ Hair by Rutger; makeup by Hung Vanngo
AOC tries not to identify Valentina as a transgender model at every turn. And we do believe there’s some major hype in the title of her Vogue Scandi interview. But Sampaio is certainly advancing her career with high profile alliances, including continuing on with Victoria’s Secret, when Razek got the boot. Armani is a real feather in Valentina’s cap.
Models Chané Husselmann, Georgia Howorth & Tommy Gray come together in ‘Budding Romance’, styled by Hannah Teare. The tagline reads: “Blossom in the very best looks with a dash of 1930s flair, inspired by the secret life and loves of high-society florist Constance Spry.”
Oli Kearon [IG] photographed ‘Budding Romance’ for Tatler UK Magazine’s January 2023 issue.
Actor Sydney Sweeney comes alive in the Tory Burch 2022 Holiday campaign. No more sexy bod changing a flat tire on her baby-blue converticle in the California desert.
She is live and useful — yes useful — commandeering the Tory Burch Holiday helpline in an Oprah sort of way.
But you can call her helpline at 1-800-485-5399. Come on, play along. Give the grinch a rest.
The third fashion story in the selective-issues print launch of Harper Bazaar Italia is ‘Parade’. Like the other two stories, it’s a beauty, with model Vittoria Ceretti in the model spotlight. Sissy Vian styles Vittoria in luscious elegance lensed by Paul Kooiker [IG]./ Hair by Stephane Lancien; makeup by Tom Pecheux
Paul Kooiker’s work is on display starting tonight, Dec. 8, at FOAM Amsterdam, at the opening reception. The show closes on Feb. 12, 2023.
Top photographer Mario Sorrenti [IG] delivers major artistry to the pages of Self Service Magazine #57 F/W 2022.23. Steinberg poses in minimal clothes and iridescent paint, with fashion styled by Elodie David./ Hair by Ward; makeup by Frank B; set design by Philipp Haemmerle
Models Gret Mateides and Kirezi Kentha are lensed by Bohdan Bohdanov [IG] in an intense beauty editorial styed by Pablo Patane. Makeup artists Fausto Cavaleri and Sabina Pinsone create shocking beauty with many layers for the November digital issue of Numéro Netherlands [IG]. And beauty wins! That’s not easy, so kudos to this team of rebellious spirits.
Supermodel Carolyn Murphy covers the December 2022 issue of ELLE France. As photographer Boo Georgenotes on his IG, the image above is “the cover that got away”. Below is the actual cover image. No further comment on that decision!
AOC really tries not to get personal or in the weeds technically on other people’s work, except to add high praise where deserved. Anne Marie Brouillet styles Carolyn in these preview images.
Model Assa Baradji joins the beauty feast that defines the print issue of Harper’s Bazaar Italia’s December 2022 issue. Sissy Vian styles French mode Baradji in images by Melanie + Ramon [IG].
Model Kris Grikaite said she needed a breath of fresh air and found herself in the Pyrenees, styled by Louise Ford in an “expedition through avant-garde pieces that go from runway to rugged.”
Photographer Markn [IG] captures casual luxury looks from Alexander McQueen, Chanel, Chloé, Gucci, Hermes, Loewe, Louis Vuitton, Max Mara, Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello, Tod’s and more for WSJ Magazine.
Alvaro Gracia [IG]photographs a flowers-inspired beauty story for Vogue Arabia November 2022. Wild Van Dijk is the makeup artist with styling by Enol Blasco.
Top model Imaan Hammam and her sister Aicha Hammam pose together for the December 2022 issue of Vogue Arabia. Rudy Simba Betty styles the duo in images by Bibi Cornejo Borthwick.
Zara continues to outperform most fashion media with its wide-range of ad campaigns. Raquel Zimmermann channels Michelle Pfeiffer’s inner screen siren in Zara’s Fall Winter 2023 Cruise campaign. Nadia Lee Cohen [IG] is behind the lens, with Zimmerman bringing sophisticated elegance to the striking campaign images.
New York-based photographer JUANKR [IG] is in Paris, turning his lens to model Rossana Latallada. The riches of Dior are on full display in ‘Belle de Jour’, styled by Caterina Ospina Buitrago for Harper’s Bazaar Mexico December 2022.
Billie Eilish x Nike are back with Billie Eilish x Nike Air Force 1 Low “Mushroom” and “Sequoia” colorways as part of the Jordan Brand.
The drop uses leftover material from Billie’s earlier AF1 high launch to create this one, coming Dec. 13 on store.billieeilish.com and Dec. 14 on the SNKRS app.
Designed the the legendary Bruce Kilgore, the Nike Air Force 1 occupies a special place in the heart of sneaker culture. Celebrating its 40th anniversary in sneaker culture, the choe connects two and sometimes three generations of AF1 lovers. Kilgore remains head of Manufacturing Innovation at Nike.
AOC returns to Prada’s Eternal Gold Collection in this fashion story ‘Now and Forever’ for Vogue Arabia’s November 2022 issue.
The new Vogue Arabia story features Tunisian model and actor Myriem Boukadida, styled by Eline Hoyois in images by Luka Booth [IG].
100 per cent of the gold used in Prada’s new Eternal Gold Collection is Certified Recycled Gold which meets the Chain of Custody’ standards set by the Responsible Jewelry Council.
Models Alix Bouthors, Beauise Ferwerda, and Daria Koshkina are styled by Sissy Vian in ‘Film Noir’ dark elegance. Photographer Paolo Roversi [IG] is in the studio for Harper’s Bazaar Italia December 2022./ Hair by Stephane Lancien; makeup by Tom Pecheux
Chinese-American model, musician and multi-disciplinary artist Steph Shiu is styled by Charles Varenne in ‘Chrysalide’, a fashion metamorphosis with designs from Area, Balmain, Noir Kei Ninomiya, Pinko and more. Photographer Tim Richardson [IG] is behind the lens for Numéro France December 2022.
How To Spend It Magazine’s November 2022 issue pays homage to late photographer Malick Sidibé, landing in the Sengalese cities of Dakar and Saint Louis with models Elhadji Fall, Kathia Ndong, Malick Bodin, and Pape Seck.
Belgian photographer Quentin De Briey [IG] is on the scene in Senegal, creating images that are vibrant, joyous, beautiful and a holiday gift for ubuntu-loving spirits.
Warren Leech styles rising German model Franziska Jetzek in Louis Vuitton’s ‘Bag to the Future’, lensed by Marcin Kempski [IG] for the new issue of CAP 74024./ Makeup by Kasia Bialy
