Karmen Pedaru Faces a Bulgari Fall 2023 Fashion Story in Harper's Bazaar Mexico October 2023
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Polo Ralph Lauren Fall 2023 Campaign by Richard Phibbs | AOC on Color Barriers in Education
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As an American — and long before I launched Anne of Carversville in 2007 — Ralph Lauren represented the American dream to me. Lauren has successfully woven America’s stories into the very fabric of his brand, creating a unique narrative like no other American designer.
Today, an older, wiser, and a more empathetic Ralph Lauren stands at the crossroads of American democracy. In the same moment, I am pouring over the details of American history on a daily basis and grabbing every creative opportunity to talk about them.
When you put Polo Ralph Lauren together with Richard Phibbs [IG] as photographer, Anne’s day is derailed as I decide what to write. Poor Phibbs. He always inspires deep thinking at AOC.
AOC totally supports taking some liberties with campaign visuals, but I also sense an obligation for AOC to share facts of history along the way. Ralph Lauren has mastered this art of visual inclusivity and Richard Phibbs has some of the keenest instincts I know about when taking this path of “how history could have been if only there were more of us and fewer of them.”
Read MoreMetamorphosis and Goddess Beauty Transformation in Harper's Bazaar Qatar Fall 2023
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Harper’s Bazaar Qatar Autumn 2023 writes about these exquisite images by Dubai-based photographer Mattia Holm [IG] that the power of makeup is transformative.
Model Moon Choi is styled by Nata Bocha in a series of mythical, resplendent underwater-creatures images that extend far beyond beauty and makeup into fashion and jewelry. / Hair by Niko Weddle; makeup by Mitch Yoshida
Anne of Carversville is comfortable diving into the loss of power and influence for women, with the rise of Christian monotheism and the obliteration of the history of goddess worship from earlier Sumerian culture, as well as later Greek and Roman cultures.
We are more reticient to write about pre-Islamic cultures in Arabia or to navigate the identity dynamics between Egyptians and Arabs in any discussion of goddesses. Today we share the names and brief history of three Arab goddesses: Al-Lat, Al-Uzza and Manat.
Read MoreKarolina Spakowski in 'Punks' by Rafael Pavarotti for British Vogue October 2023
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German model Karolina Spakowski is styled by Kate Phelan in an abundance of Britannia cool ‘Punks’ style from Alexander McQueen, Alberta Feretti, Balenciaga, Balmain, Junya Watanabe, Louis Vuitton, Maison Margiela, Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello and Vivienne Westwood.
Photographer Rafael Pavarotti [IG] captures the London streets fashion scene for British Vogue October 2023.
Read MoreMassimo Dutti Limited Edition FW 2023 Collection Campaign Shot by Colin Dodgson
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Massimo Dutti chooses Villa Cavrois as the site of its Limited Edition Fall-Winter 2023 Collection campaign.
AOC isn’t prepared to make the case for the influence of Italian futurism in the campaign. But the film supporting the Massimo Dutti campaign with models Rebecca Leigh Longendyke, Ji Shun, Ylang Messenguiral, and Cyrielle Lalande has a very self-absorbed intellectualism.
Colin Dodgson [IG] is the photographer, with film direction by MartinSalvador Studio [IG].
This campaign is fascinatingly well done in AOC’s opinion. I’ll be thinking about it. ~ Anne
Read MoreBette Franke's Fall Fashion 2023, Lensed in Madrid by Rocio Ramos for Harper's Bazaar Spain
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Dutch model Bette Franke welcomes us to Retiro Park in Madrid, Spain for a beautiful and understandable overview of Fall 2023 essentials styled by Claudia Laukamp.
Talented photographer Rocio Ramos [IG] captures Franke in filtered light and shadow that creates a beautiful, optimistic mood without sacrificing visual fashion information.
Read MoreLulu Wood's Pink Style Life in Vogue Spain October 2023 by David Gómez-Maestre
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Rising model Lulu Wood is styled by Beatriz Machado in ‘Mi Vida en Rosa’ [My Life in Pink], lensed by David Gómez-Maestre for Vogue Spain October 2023. / Hair by Manu Fernandez; makeup by Jose Belmonte
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Emmanuelle Lacou and Marie Loridan in Balenciaga Couture for Vogue Arabia September
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Balenciaga Couture makes a joint presentation with Vogue Arabia’s [IG] September 2023 issue, inspired by the 52nd Couture Collection. Balenciaga sought to create high fashion that exists as a “brilliant interplay of historical charm and futuristic artistry.”
The ultimate result is clearly modern in these images lensed by Tarek Mawad [IG]. Models Emmanuelle Lacou and Marie Loridan take the spotlight in styling by Amine Jreissati.
Read MoreElina Kechicheva Captures ‘Héritage’ Eveningwear Rituals for Numéro 240 September 2023
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Photographer Elina Kechicheva [IG] captures the world of women with a nighttime glimpse of modern-day evening fashion rituals in ‘Héritage’. Models Abigail Welch, Andrea Östlund and Sweia Hartmann are styled by Samuel François in a fall offering to the eveningwear goddesses for Numéro 240 September 2023.
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Kim Kardashian Muses with Carine Roitfeld in CR Fashion Book 23 Cover 1 of 11
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If 21st century culture and spirituality had goddesses, Kim Kardashian could easily be she who presided over social media, reality television, fashion and entrepreneurship. These thoughts open her interview with Carine Roitfeld in a CR Fashion Book Issue 23, with 10 more muses besides Kardashian to follow.
With this new CR Fashion Book 23, Kardashian takes her fourth cover — and what an amazing fashion story this is. Ben Perreira works with Carine on styling, choosing DSQUARED, Jacquemus, Marc Jacobs, Miu Miu, Prada, Nensi Dojaka, and more. Photographer Nadia Lee Cohen [IG] is in the studio, capturing Kim Kardashian in a total transformation of the woman we know.
Kardashian refers to her own soul multiple times in the interview, which fascinates Anne. After the two mega voices in fashion talk about much needed needed reforms in America’s criminal justice system, Roitfeld asks Kardashian: “When do you feel most free?”
KK answers:
Read MoreWhen I make business choices that are from the soul and not a quick, easy decision. I’d rather take the longer route and go with the journey than an easy choice that seems expected.
Catching Up with Lupita Nyong'o No 1 : Chanel, Selema Masekela, Meeting Alek Wek
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As part of Anne of Carversville’s ongoing years-long renewal of our deep, pre 2020 archives, this ‘Catching Up With . . . ‘ series will take people we love and issues we care about into the ‘now’ world.
August 28: A Key Day in Lupita’s Life
Take note of the two lovebirds sitting in the salon of Coco Chanel’s apartment, in a series of images from the actor’s IG. Dear Lupita is in a deep-love relationship with Selema Masekela, born on my birthday August 28.
If the name sounds familiar, Selema is the American-born son of Hugh Masekela, often described as "the father of South African jazz".
It’s also the day of Lupita’s ‘Black Panther’ co-star Chadwick Boseman’s passing: August 28, 2020.
The story of how Lupita and Selema first met is priceless. That alone is worth the read.
Read MoreLina Zhang's High Drama Elegance for ELLE China's 35th Anniversary October 2023 Issue
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ELLE China celebrates its 35th Anniversary with the October 2023 issue. Top model Lina Zhang is styled by Kidd Ji in red, white and black, luxury brand elegance lensed lensed by Nick Yang./ Hair by John Zhang; makeup Clive-X
Read MoreRhode’s New Peptide Lip Tint Seduces Us With 4 Shades: Toast, Raspberry Jelly, Espresso, Ribbon
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Welcome to Rhode’s new Peptide Lip Tint, adding color to the Peptide Lip Tint at a price of $16. The four colors are gorgeous: [l-r] Toast [rose taupe], Raspberry Jelly [crushed berry], Espresso [rich brown], Ribbon [sheer pink].
Precious Lee joins Hailey in the campaign photography, and her preference is Raspberry Jelly.
September 28 at 9AM PST is the debut hour for yet another sure to sell-out Rhode launch. From everything AOC knows about Rhode, Hailey Bieber is just killing it, and her marketing is 5-stars. Praise, praise, praise. ~ Anne
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Madison Headrick Nahmad's Tiffany-Rich 'Naked Beauty' Sinks Venice
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This ‘daring’ fashion story featuring model Madison Headrick is presumably heavily-funded by Tiffany, and absolutely approved by them. They have worked together previously, but this collaboration devoted to the Tiffany Lock and Tiffany Knot collections is pure brilliance. Anne will explain.
The arrival of Hector Muelas at Tiffany & Co this week, and now this very racy, divinely-sensual Madison Headrick fashion story lensed by David Roemer [IG] reaffirms my understanding of a top-level LVMH strategy in marketing to a progressive, younger, monied clientele.
My point in is not to compare Headrick Nahmad to Richie Grainge. Both young women are successful on their own.
Read MoreJean Campbell's Wild Style for Sunday Times Style September 17 by Christopher Anderson
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Model Jean Campbell is living proof that the Burberry fall collection is recognizable anywhere. The September 17, 2023 issue of Sunday Times Style [IG] devotes the cover and two interior shots to the color-saturated, big-smile, Burberry twist on printed animals.
Christopher Anderson [IG] shoots the boho fashion story, with Charlotte Williamson down for the interview. / Hair by David Harborow; make-up by Crystabel Riley; set design by Amy Friend
Read MoreFall Fashion 2023 Style by Xavi Gordo for ELLE Italia September 14, 2023
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