Ida Heiner in 'Heartfelt' Lensed by Theo Sion for D la Repubblica 'The Fashion Issue' Vol. 2
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Rumor: Louis Vuitton Is At Bat for Beverly Hills Cheval Blanc Property
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WWD shared the unconfirmed rumor that Louis Vuitton hopes to take over the defeated proposal for a 109-key Cheval Blanc hotel on the 50,000 sq foot property on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills.
LVMH thought they had a deal going last spring for the Cheval Blanc in Beverly Hills. AOC knew LVMH had the wrong team negotiating on their behalf, long before we wrote the end of the very close vote story.
Weekend Paris Protests at New Louis Vuitton Hotel Site
The circumstances of the 2023 Cheval Blanc Beverly Hills no-vote is even more relevant today, after protesters took over the Paris construction site of the new Louis Vuitton hotel and store in Paris this weekend.
Read MoreCandice Swanepoel's Tropic of C x Agua Bendita Swim in Mushrooms Lovefest
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Today, supermodel Candice Swanepoel and Carolina Sanchez [IG] deliver divine new images lensed by Jerome Duran [IG] for the Tropic of C x Agua Bendita swimwear collaboration.
A Gaia Love Letter
Respect and joy over the gifts of the natural world are center stage for both brands: Tropic of C and Agua Bendita. Sustainability and a deep-seeded respect for Gaia are key brand planks.
Equally important, connections among mothers and their children send precious Gaia statements about human connections on earth.
Mushrooms on Two Levels of Symbolism: Ancient Worship and a Global Mushroom Network
The creation of a charming mushroom print for the Tropic of C x Agua Bendita drop has deep roots in many ancient cultures around the world.
In particular, our focus on psilocybin or ‘magic mushrooms’ is fundamental to the much-acclaimed rise of western civilization.
Read MoreQun Ye in 'Fuertentura' by Txema Yeste for Numéro 245 March 2024
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Chinese model Qun Ye is on location in ‘Fuertentura’, styled by Bernat Buscato in Balmain, Jil Sander, Prada and more. Photographer Txema Yeste [IG] captures the always, high-drama images for Numéro 245 March 2024./ Hair by Rubén Mármol; makeup by Victor Alvarez
Fuentura is the second largest of the Canary Islands off the coast of North Africa, with Tenerife being the largest. The island's history is rooted its indigenous Guanche population’s colonization by the Spanish.
The island is not tied historically to the slave trade, unlike the Canary Islands of La Palma, La Gomera, and El Hierro.
Read MoreImaan Hammam for Zara Swimwear | Even Stone Age Humans Loved Swimming
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Imaan Hammam for Zara Swimwear | Even Stone Age Humans Loved Swimming
Top model Imaan Hammam fronts the late February 2024 release of Zara Swimwear. The images remind us that spring is coming in to the northern hemisphere, and swimming is on our minds.
Some of the earliest examples of ancient swimmers include the frescoes in the Cave of Swimmers in Egypt, dating back to around 10,000 years ago.
Water holds immense symbolic significance in various global religions due to its powerful and transformative nature. In many belief systems, water is seen as a source of life and purification.
Read on about the role of water in Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam and indigenous cultures.
Read MoreMalgosia Bela's Tailored Glamour by Chris Colls for ELLE France February 2024
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The always bankable Malgosia Bela covers the February 2024 issue of ELLE France [IG], posing in tailored glamour — or is it just Malgosia herself — styled by Hortense Manga.
New York based — but Aussie born and raised — photographer Chris Colls [IG] is in the studio, capturing the many layers of Malgosia Bela’s being. It’s always obvious to me that Colls connects in a human way with the models he photographs. I love these Malgosia Bela images. ~ Anne
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Paolo Roversi's Modern Elegance for ‘The Fashion Issue’ Volume #2 2024 by D la Repubblica
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Models Amar Akway, Lina Zhang, Penelope Ternes and Yar Aguer are styled by Robbie Spencer in ‘A Rose Is a Rose Is a Rose’.
Paolo Roversi [IG] helps put D la Repubblica in the lead of fashion magazines that actually promote style on a consistent basis. / Hair by Olivier Schawalder; makeup by Aurore Gibrien
Read MoreVogue China Editor-in-Chief Margaret Zhang Departs End of March 2024
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Margaret Zhang’s tenure as editor-in-chief of Vogue China will be a short one.
Condé Nast chief content officer Anna Wintour shared the news with Vogue China staff in an email on Friday that Zhang will be leaving the publication at the end of March when her contract expires.
Youngest EIC Ever
Zhang’s appointment to the prestigious position of editor-in-chief in February 2021 redefined the career skills propelling a professional talent into such a prestigious position. Not only was Zhang the youngest Vogue editor ever at just 27, she was the first influencer — and one with little magazine experience — to be named a top editor at any Vogue edition.
Read MoreVogue Paris March 2024 Closes In On Liu Wen's Graphic Fashion Domination
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Top model Liu Wen [a supermodel in China] is styled by Katie Burnett in ‘La Mode en Ligne de Mire’ [Fashion in Focus]. Paris-born, Paris-based photographer Julien Martinez Leclerc [IG] is in the studio for Vogue France [IG] March 2024./ Hair by Olivier Schawalder; makeup by Thom Walker
AOC notes that Julien Martinez Leclerc is now represented by Art Partner.
Read MoreGisele Bündchen's Balmain Spring 2024 Campaign by Rafael Pavarotti
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If you believe in the dopamine dressing effects of bold colors on the brain, the new Gisele Bündchen Balmain Spring 2024 campaign is better than a 90% bioavailability liquid infusion of vitamin B.
Gisele, you can use your brain-activation talents in a patriotic way for your second-home country.
Gisele, how about joining forces with Taylor Swift in an American 2024 presidential election get-out-the-vote campaign? No choosing sides; just get folks to register in their states and vote for their preferred candidate.
As Trump bears down on Taylor Swift in the coming months, she could use a shoulder to lean on. Don’t worry, yummy mummy. Just show off your Jiu-Jitsu moves, Gisele, and MAGA will stand down. PS: they say nasty things about you, girl.
Read MoreAwar Odhiang Wears Spring 2024's 'Epic Proportions' Style in W Magazine February 2024
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Model Awar Odhiang is styled by Charlotte Collet in ‘Epic Proportions’, a spring 2024 fashion story of exaggerated silhouettes and outsize designs from Alexander McQueen, Balenciaga, Bottega Veneta, Ferragamo, Givenchy, Louis Vuitton, Marni, Max Mara, Prada, Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello, Valentino and more./ Hair by Lucas Wilson; makeup by Michaela Bosch; creative direction by Charles Levai and Kevin Tekinel
Photographer Luis Alberto Rodriguez [IG] captures Odhiang for W Magazine’s [IG] February 2024 Vol.1 issue.
Read MoreSophie Turner in a Decade of Louis Vuitton Style for Harper's Bazaar Germany February 2024
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Actor and Louis Vuitton ambassador Sophie Turner is styled by Kai Margrander in this LV fashion story lensed by Sofia Sanchez and Mauro Mongiello [IG] for Harper’s Bazaar Germany [IG] February 2024./ Hair by James Rowe; makeup by Alex Babsky
Louis Vuitton women’s artistic director Nicolas Ghesquière is celebrating 10 years with the luxury house, with the renewal of his contract for another five years.
Turner wears largely archival pieces covering the designer’s decade-long tenure. The bold orange and black, big graphics dress is from the 2017 cruise collection, for example.
Read MoreGisele Bundchen's Bright Red Lips Glam Drop in Alaïa’s Spring 2024 Campaign
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Supermodel Earth Mother Gisele Bundchen headlines Alaïa’s Spring 2024 campaign with bright red lips and a mile-wide smile. Now, THIS is a glam drop.
The red lipstick blew Anne away — with a big smile. Just two days ago she was saddened by a group of women — ones Anne regards as strong women’s rights activists and people she’s worked with on political campaigns — just crucifying Taylor Swift over her red lipstick.
Lulu, AOC’s AI assistant, reminded her that red lipstick has long been associated with the suffragettes and women’s rights.
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Lila Moss As Magical Harlequin Lensed by Elizaveta Porodina for Vogue Spain
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Fresh off being named a USA ambassador for Yves Saint Laurent Beauty last week, Lila Moss covers the March 2024 issue of Vogue Espana [IG], wearing Mugler.
In her own words, Lila credits “the wonderful mind” of photographer Elizaveta Porodina [IG] for transforming her into “a magical harlequin” for the Vogue Spain cover story.
Moss lives now in New York, navigating a degree of physical independence and personal agency from her famous supermodel mother Kate Moss.
Nevertheless, the bird has flown the nest and she speaks more on this topic in her Vogue Spain interview.
Read MoreClaudia Schiffer Ignites Vogue Germany March 2024 Lensed by Luigi & Iango
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Claudia Schiffer’s cat Chip joins her on the cover of Vogue Germany’s [IG] March 2024 issue. The reason for the total-family celebration is the new movie ‘Argylle’, directed by Schiffer’s husband Matthew Vaughn for Apple TV. Claudia worked as producer of the film.
In the March issue — Claudia’s first Vogue Germany cover in over six years — Schiffer is styled by Dena Neustadter Giannini with creative direction by Juan Costa Paz .
Luigi and Iango [IG] capture a gorgeous and dramatic folio of images of the supermodel Claudia wearing Calvin Klein, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Prada, Schiaparelli, Stella McCartney, Valentino and more./ Makeup by Georgi Sandev; hair by Stephen Beaver
Read MoreHarper's Bazaar Netherland Celebrates 10th Anniversary 'Shape the Future' Issue
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In this first issue of Harper’s Bazaar Netherlands 2024, rising model Asia Piwka graces the cover and expansive fashion story. This first issue of the year celebrates its 10th year anniversary with a design and content makeover in sync with its French and Italian siblings.
Piwka is joined by Steph [follow Anouk Hart link]. Tricja Cotterrill styles the ‘Shape the Future’ cover story lensed by Anouk Hart [IG], with creative direction by Valerie van der Werff. / Beauty by Magdalena Loza
Harper’s Bazaar Nederland reminds us that she may be smaller, but she is also looking mighty in the company of sisters Harper’s Bazaar Italia and Harper’s Bazaar France.
Read More'Legendary' Versace Muse Claudia Schiffer, Loli Bahia & Mona Tougaard in SS2024 Campaign
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