Tiffany & Co [IG] unveils its holiday 2023 campaign, shot in Manhattan against the glittering lights skyline with house ambassador, businesswoman, and creative director Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and China brand ambassador, actor Elaine Zhong.
The Tiffany & Co. 2023 holiday campaign honors house designs including Jean Schlumberger’s iconic Bird On a Rock spectacular pieces and the brand’s beloved Lock collection.
Karlie Kloss is the proud owner of i-D Magazine, a decade after being featured on i-D’s Spring 2013 cover.
Fast forward to November 2023, where Karlie’s new media company Bedford Media is flying solo in acquiring i-D Magazine.
Karlie will lead the British magazine as CEO, with i-D top editor Alastair McKimm [IG] expanding his role to the title of chief creative officer and global editor-in-chief.
The Chanel Cruise 2024 Campaign travels to LA, home to its May 10, 2023 cruise show. The new cruise collection marries the reverie of glamorous Hollywood film figures with Los Angeles’ active lifestyle pursuits: board sports, aerobics, roller skating and more.
In the new Chanel Cruise campaign, models Anna Ewers and Loli Bahia capture the cinematic side of the LA vibe of the 1960s in images and film by Inez & Vinoodh [IG] [Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin]. The film is fabulous imo.
Anna Castan styles Rizk in ‘Face of the Future’, choosing Alaïa, Balenciaga, Balmain, Bottega Veneta, Hermès, Max Mara, Philosophy di Lorenzo Serafini, Prada, Schiaparelli and more, lensed by Greg Swales [IG] for the November 2023 issue. / Hair by Eduardo Bravo; makeup by Emily Mergaert
Model Blanca Padilla feels the holiday heat all the way to Carnival season in the November 2023 issue of Harper’s Bazaar España.
Inmaculada Jiménez styles Padilla in ‘A Ritmo de Samba’, a Carolina Herrera style celebration lensed by Vladimir Martí [IG]./ Hair and makeup by Helder Rodrigues
Brazilian model Lara Menezes is the face of a 10-page cover story for The Sunday Times Style, November 10, 2023 issue, shot by Giampaolo Sgura [IG].
Verity Parker styles ‘The Finer Things’, with Menezes joined by Andrea Lai, Daniela Torta, Daniil Prakapiuk, Mor Mbaw and Nicolo Tagliabue./ Hair by Ezio Diaferia; makeup by Martina D’Andrea
Top model Miriam Sánchez is styled by Cristina Terrón in high jewelry splendor from Cartier married to spare-elegance luxury fashion. Photographer Javier Biosca [IG] captures Sánchez in ‘Toque Brillante’ [Bright Touch] for Harper’s Bazaar Spain’s November 2023 issue.
HTSI Magazine delivers a complex and utterly spectacular fashion story ‘Night at the Museum’, shot in the restricted-access conservation rooms at the top of London’s National Gallery. What a magnificent visual feast for our eyes and imaginations.
The National Gallery is a museum funded by the British people, not inherited collections from wealthy donors. In advance of its 200th anniversary celebrations [ka NG200] kicking off on May 10, 2024, HTSI features this sublime fashion story shot by Laurence Ellis [IG] with models Jordan Whittingham, Louis Mercurol, Onyinyechi Chijioke, and Rachael Carruthers.
Lauren Wasser [IG], the courageous, striking, sexy woman who emerged as a symbol of strength and resilience after surviving toxic shock syndrome, is the “Model of the Year 2023” for Glamour Germany. We know Wasser for her golden legs, captured in these images by Daniella Midenge [IG] in Paris.
As Wasser reaches wide recognition in fashion world, she is to AOC a public representation of the ancient myth of a phoenix rising from the ashes AND Nike, the goddess of victory.
Lauren Wasser’s Luxury Brand Legs
The challenge with beauty standards is not to jam them down people’s throats. And to keep them wide and varied. In her presentations, Wasser is quick to name multiple personal attributes that are far more important than physical beauty.
In her case, Lauren Wasser has shattered societal beauty norms with a pair of luxury legs that could be out of the house of Schiaparelli.
Vogue Netherlands [IG] December 2023 reveals the winning covers for its holiday issue, a trio of top models Amanda Murphy, 36; Karen Elson, 44; and Sasha Pivovarova, 38.
What a fabulous issue, with this trio styled by Sarah Gore Reeves! And one with purpose, whether articulated or not. Smaller print editions can have major influence in a digital world, where global celebs now cover the Vogue motherships.
Within loss, there is always opportunity, and Vogue Netherlands shows us how it’s done with these terrific top model covers shot by Agata Serge, a self-taught photographer who launched her career in Amsterdam in 2012.
The Tory Burch Holiday 2023 Campaign stars Nora Attal and Vittoria Ceretti in the south of France, visiting the retro-futurism architecture of Le Palais Bulles.
Photographer Oliver Hadlee Pearch [IG] captures the two top models as they settle into the womb curves of the iconic home of late fashion designer Pierre Cardin.
The Numero Netherlands November 2023 issue broadens the Jessica Stam story, recalling a group of models called ‘doll faces’. Stam was a member.
Creative director Ryan Luca [IG] did not consult us on his Jessica Stam story. But the entire team nailed the ‘2000 doll face models’ idea. Lea Winkler [IG] is the photographer, with styling by Nata Bocha [IG]./ Hair by Hiro + Mari; makeup by Jezz Hill
First Came the Flappers
Characterized by their iconic bobbed hairstyles, short skirts, and bold attitudes, flappers challenged traditional norms in multiple aspects. They rejected the Victorian ideals that had dominated the previous era, refusing to adhere to the notion that women should be modest, self-effacing, and focused solely on domesticity.
Model Iveth Ventura is styled by Caterina Ospina Buitrago in a Dolce & Gabbana fashion story heavy on glamour. Photographer JuanKr [IG] is captures the gold and glitter for Harper’s Bazaar Mexico November 2023./ Hair by Fernando Torrent; makeup by Antonio Romero
Model Lara Mullen faces the usual holiday parties conundrum of ‘Champagne Problems’. No, silly, not how much champagne a responsible, but irrepresible-spirit woman drinks.
This is a serious fashion story answering the critical question of what does she wear?
Agata Pospieszynska [IG] captures the fashion options styled by Charlie Harrington for Harper’s Bazaar UK December 2023/January 2024.
American top model and Victoria’s Secret icon Taylor Hill graces the October 2023 cover story of Harper’s Bazaar Greece [IG] as the lady in red.
Katie Mossman styles Hill in reds with a solid dose of black, unadorned daytime into evening elegance ready for the holidays. Photographer Jonny Marlow [IG] is behind the lens for ‘Girl on Fire’ images./ Makeup by Stoj; hair by Takuya Yamaguchi
Moschino’s new creative director Davide Renne arrived at the Italian house on November 1, 2023. Renne’s candle had no time to burn brightly in his new assignment, as the designer passed into a another dimension today, November 10, 2023.
We do not know the cause of death, which has been described as a “sudden illness” that claimed his body and earthly existence just 10 days after his arrival at Moschino.
Renne’s resume was defined largely by two decades at Gucci, eventually as Head Designer of Womenswear, working with Alessandro Michele.
Supermodel, businesswoman, mom Candice Swanepoel leads us into 2024 with a new Tropic of CSustainable Lace collection of black and white, made-to-be seen innerwear that renders lace lovers as sensual creatures who are also kind to Mother Earth.
All of Candice’s fabrics are sustainable, with this lace fabric coming out of Portugal and making its way into existing C collection styles. Note the ‘movie poster’ image with the photoshoot credentials and specific information about the fabric. Tropic of C has never veered off course in leading with sustainability.
Longtime friend to the House of Balenciaga Michelle Yeoh stepped up for the brand in its Spring 2024 Campaign.
The producer, kick-butt martial artist and 2023 Best Actress Oscar winner for her role in ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’, Yeoh is now an ambassador for Paris-based Balenciaga at key events.
In addition to Michelle Yeoh, the new campaign features models and talents Arthur Del Beato, Eva Herzigova, Khadim Sock, Krit Amnuaydechkorn, Malgosia Bela and Soo Joo Park.
The increasingly accomplished photographer Tyler Mitchell [IG] is behind the lens for the campaign, with creative direction by Demna.
In its Fall 2023 presentation in Rome, fine jeweler Van Cleef & Arpels chose the ‘Grand Tour’ experience as the cultural inspiration for the designs of the luxury jeweler’s newest masterpieces.
Global Impact of The Grand Tour
Traditionally, the European aristocrats were at the forefront of experiencing the Grand Tour and reveled in the opportunity to delve into the cultural riches of science, art, architecture, and history.
Yet, as the colonial expansion in South America and India gathered momentum, individuals of wealth from these regions also sought to emulate the grandeur and sophistication of the Grand Tour.
Top model Irina Shayk covers the November 2023 issue of ELLE US, styled by Alex White in giftable accessories as bold as she is.
Shayk’s fashion shoot wardrobe includes luxury labels Alaïa, Brandon Maxwell, Celine by Hedi Slimane, Chanel, Dolce & Gabbana, Ferragamo, Marc Jacobs, Saint Laurent By Anthony Vaccarello and more. Jewelry labels include Ana Khouri, Prada, and Van Cleef & Arpels.
Dan Jackson [IG] is behind the lens for ELLE. See all the product credits and Irina’s interview.