Vogue France [IG] August 2023 drops a special feature on sexy, edgy, creative layering swimwear. These suits are created to make us feel good in our own skin.
Rising model Ajok Daing is styled by Emilie Kareh in one and two-piece swimsuits created with bold and happy colors and prints lensed by Larissa Hofmann [IG]./ Hair by Jawara; makeup by Hiromi Ueda
Supertalent businesswoman Hailey Bieber covers the September 2023 issue of Vogue Japan [IG], wearing YSL modern cami and Tiffany & Co jewelry. Legendary stylist Patti Wilson [IG] balances her love of dazzle with the quiet luxury trend.
As thumbnails, the images don’t say Patti Wilson stylist at all. Seeing the images in more detail on AOC shows off the abundance of surface interest and fabric-shaping silhouettes in these fall 2023 fashions lensed by Richard Burbridge [IG]./ Hair by Shingo Shibata; makeup by Kanako Takase
Cuban-American model Devyn Garcia is our guide to a summer getaway wardrobe that thrives on joyful colors and crochet textures from Bottega Veneta, Calle Del Mar, Cortana, Cult Gaia, Dodo Bar Or, Hunza G, Jean Paul Gaultier, Loewe, Paco Rabanne, Polo Ralph Lauren, Re/Done [Yes!], Stella McCartney and more styled by Hanna Kelifa.
Photographer Sonia Szóstak [IG] is behind the lens for Porter Magazine July 24, 2023, with art direction by Michael Kelly./ Hair by Franco Gobbi; makeup by Laura Dominique
Top talent, activist and humanitarian Cara Delevingne covers the September 2023 issue of ELLE UK. The Dior ambassador is styled by Aurelia Donaldson in ‘I Finally Feel As Though I Can Be Free’, lensed by emerging creative Quentin Jones [IG]./ Hair by Harry Josh; makeup by Hung Vanngo
Hannah Marriott sits down for the interview at an arts venue in Manhattan. Cara says “I’m resilient as hell.” That is good news because Cara has a global squad cheering for her.
Cara shares that traditional therapy has never worked for her — although she has tried everything including the Alcoholics Anonymous’ 12-steps program. In Cara’s case, seeing her yoga instructor Colin Dunsmuir — with her for 12 years —via Face Time three times a week has brought very solid results.
“I do consider Sporty & Rich streetwear, but I also consider it a lifestyle and wellness brand,” Oberg is quoted by Vogue. “I’m trying to get out of the ‘streetwear’ lane because I feel it is very limiting—even Supreme’s business isn’t as strong as it once was because people are just shopping differently. The demand for logo-driven items is decreasing, so I want to expand and broaden the range.”
The spa facilities are very much “if you know, you know” and Oberg has no intention of putting a sign in the window. “Health is Wealth” is a core brand plank for Sporty & Rich — and very deeply embedded in in Emily Oberg’s personal DNA.
Model, actor, mother Laetitia Casta covers the August 2023 issue of Harper’s Bazaar France. Actually, the issue is devoted to her in a series of fashion stories.
In this story ‘Rue des Plaisires’, Casta is styled by Isabelle Sayer in images by Oliver Hadlee Pearch [IG]. / Hair by Akemi Kishida; makeup by Cécile Paravina
In their introduction, Harper’s France [IG] captures much of Casta’s enigmatic personality:
“Laetitia Casta surprises, surprises herself, and pops up where she is the least expected. Insubordinate and disciplined, wild and faithful, exposed and discreet, wise and punk, obvious and enigmatic, principled and tolerant, she is a complex and fascinating whole. And it continues to fascinate. If there is a Laetitia Casta mystery and poetry, this issue comes as close as it gets.”
Model Tasha Tilberg is back in a denim-rich fashion world cover story for ELLE Italia. Barcelona-based Xavi Gordo [IG] is behind the lens.
I have the same response to this fashion story that I did eco-warrior Tasha Tilberg’s story for Fashion Canada April 2022. The clothes were great — and these denim clothes have terrific styling by Laura Seganti. But which are the sustainable choices?
Margot Robbie delivers her fourth cover story for Vogue Australia [IG] with a special format that pairs writer Hannah-Rose Yee with Barbie star Robbie and the film’s director and screenwriter Greta Gerwig.
Master photographer Mario Sorrenti [IG] is behind the lens as Vogue Australia — like M Le Magazine du Monde — takes Robbie off pink style patrol./ Hair by Shay Ashual; makeup by Pati Dubroff
Read on at Vogue Australia: “Margot Robbie in conversation with Greta Gerwig on the Seismic success of Barbie”.
Photographer Ekin Can Bayrakdar [IG] makes it very clear that color has an intense ride in his brain waves. He writes: “As you can see, I LOVE colour and try to use colours as strongly as possible.”
My brain is so sensitive to color that Bayrakdar’s fashion story “Splashes of Color” for the June 2023 issue of Vogue Arabia just derailed my morning reading plan.
Riding the Orange Moonbeam
My intention was to read: “Archaeologists Discover Entrance to the Zapotec Underworld Beneath a Church in Mexico” in Smithsonian’s Smart News. New scans of the site have confirmed the existence of an “underground labyrinth”, which the Catholic Church obliterated by not only closing it to generations of worshippers, but eliminating its secrets from human history.
On June 29, 2023 creative director Daniel Lee’s evolution of the Burberry brand continued with the opening of the renovated New Bond Street store in London.
The 22,000 sq m space stretching over three floors, has been transformed into a minimal, modern space with an with open-plan design.
It’s safe to say that in the area of store design, Burberry has met the 21st century, and there is nothing uniquely British about the interior environment.
Top models Adut Akech, Devyn Garcia, Grace Elizabeth and Sora Choi take the fashion spotlight, wearing bold shoulders, sharp suiting and modern-architecture silhouettes styled by Kate Phelan. Photographer Anthony Seklaoui [IG] is in the studio, flashing ‘Opening Lines’ for the August 2023 issue of British Vogue [IG]./ Hair by Mustafa Yanaz; makeup by Sam Visser
Model Bo Exters is lensed by Angie Couple [IG] in a camp fashion story of usually-beloved, trailer-park elegance in Barcelona, styled by Alex Montoya Martin for Vogue Czechoslovakia August 2023./ Makeup by David Lopez
Chanel shares images of their Pre-Fall-Winter 2023 collection featuring model and actor Iman Pérez, who is of Spanish, Senegalese, German and French descent.
The video is more modern glam — but energetic — than these images. Ib Kamara [IG] styles Pérez, with images by Malick Bodian [IG].
Models Christie Munezero, Ebony Francisco and Miao Ziyi are styled by Richard Sloan in ‘The Power of Delicacy’, lensed by Ahmed Chrediy [IG] for Vogue Poland’s June 2023 issue. / Hair by Richard Sloan; makeup by Nicola Brittin
Argentinian model Maga Abramoff is styled by Patrycja Juraszczyk in ‘Le freak, c’est chic’ from mermaid skirts to Schiaparelli accessories. Photographer Carlos Teixeira [IG] captures the cover story that leaves us wanting more images./ Hair and makeup by Susana Sanchez
Supermodel Imaan Hammam takes two covers for the August 2023 issue of ELLE USA. Imaan wears bralette and earrings from Fendi Couture above with a corset from New York Vintage. The second cover below features Imaan wearing an Armani Prive black gown with Van Cleef & Arpels necklace.
Leah Faye Cooperinterviews Hammam in her Brooklyn apartment during Ramadan, explaining how 2023 is a year for her to connect more deeply with her Muslim faith. Imaan is not only fasting by day but also not working.
The very top model became an Estée Lauder Global Brand Ambassador in May, and she reports fainting on the set during Ramadan 2022. “They’d be having you doing so much on these shoots, girl. It’s like dancing, jumping around, running—and then there’s a room for TikTok, doing all these TikTok videos….”
Skims co-founders Kim Kardashian and CEO Jens Grede have confirmed a new $4 billion valuation for the company, after raising $270 million in a new Series C funding round.
Skims was previously valued at $3.2 million.
The new capital investment was led by Wellington Management and also includes funds from Greenoaks Capital Partners and existing partners D1 Capital Partners and Imaginary Ventures.
Mr. Grede has confirmed that Skims anticipates sales of about $750 million in 2023, up from $500 million in 2022. About 15 percent of its online customers come from outside the United States.
Supermodel Liu Wen graces the pages of WSJ Magazine China’s August 2023 issue in a fashion story devoted to ‘Endless Summer’. Anson Chen styles Liu Wen in beautifully saturated images by Shanghai-based Liu Song [IG].
Anok Yai appears with her sister Alim Yai and nephew Zane in a short fashion story ‘Close To You’, styled by Max Ortega. Alim is Anok’s manager and a financial consultant by profession. Photographer Dan Martensen [IG] captures the family ties in British Vogue’s August 2023 issue. / Hair by Lacy Redway; makeup by Raoul Alejandre