Nyaduola Gabriel in a 'Chlorophylle' Biosphere by Anthony Arquier for Numéro 246
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Sabrina Carpenter, Post Taylor Swift Tour, Fronts New SKIMS Stretch Lace Campaign
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Pop star Sabrina Carpenter fronts a new SKIMS campaign for the new Stretch Lace and Fits Everybody spring collections dropping April 3.
In a volley across the net, SKIMS — who is playing hardball with Victoria’s Secret — calls Stretch Lace offering “the most alluring underwear drop yet.”
Fresh off opening Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour shows in Australia and Singapore, and touring last fall with the pop star, not all Swifties were onboard with Sabrina Carpenter promoting SKIMS.
Kim and her ex-husband Kanye West have a very sketchy history with the biggest pop star on the planet.
Read MoreBibi Breslin in 'Unions Libres' Jewelry by Joshua Woods for M Le magazine du Monde
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Rising model Bibi Breslin is styled by Haley Wollens in ‘Unions Libres’, a spare and modern intersection of jewelry, fashion, emotions and stone-cold eroticism. Joshua Woods [IG] photographs Breslin in a 30-page fashion story for M Le magazine du Monde [IG] March 29, 2024./ Hair by Chi Wong; makeup by Anthony Preel
What isn’t cold is the reminder that stones are believed to carry and transmit their own energies, driven by molecular composition — and this fashion story heavy on jewelry is narrating this delicate balance in a more folkloric voice.
Read MoreCamila Morrone Covers Vogue Mexico April 2024 Lensed by Zoey Grossman
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Camila Morrone Covers Vogue Mexico April 2024 Lensed by Zoey Grossman AOC Fashion
Argentinian-American actor-model Camila Morrone covers the April 2024 issue of Vogue Mexico [IG], styled by Marissa Baklayan in images by Zoey Grossman [IG]. / Hair by Erol Karadag; makeup by Allie Smith
Ancient Water Stories Inspired by Chloe Magno in Vogue Thailand by Amie Milne
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Ancient Water Stories Inspired by Chloe Magno in Vogue Thailand by Amie Milne
Rising model Chloe Magno covers Vogue Thailand Beauty [IG] April 2024 issue, devoted to emerging, holistic trends in wellness and beauty.
Magno’s fashion story ‘Wellness Wisdom’ is styled by Holly Gorst with images by Amie Milne [IG] and the editorial eye of Vogue Thailand EIC Kullawit Laosuksri.
The Mekong Basin: Ancient Wisdom and Water Reverence
In the heart of Southeast Asia, the Mekong Basin unfurls as a testament to the ancient wisdom and reverence for water held by the peoples living in this region. Their differing histories and customs are united by their respect for the region’s waterways. This region considers its rivers and springs not merely as sources of sustenance but as sacred entities that cradle life and civilization.
Read MoreSara Sampaio for Harper’s Bazaar Arabia in Cartier Trinity Jewelry, Lensed by Daniella Midenge
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Sara Sampaio is absolutely dazzling in ‘Super Sara’, a quite fabulous fashion story shot by Daniella Midenge [IG] for Harper’s Bazaar Arabia’s [IG] April 2024 issue. / Makeup by Leah Darcy; hair by Takuya Sugawara
Rafael Linares styles Sampaio in core jewelry pieces from the Cartier Trinity collection, celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2024.
Town & Country praised the design as one of “radical simplicity in an age of excess”. It was modern, mechanical and futuristic in its design, and an ode to individual style by the strong, confident multi-gendered personalities who wore ‘Trinity’ jewelry. Additionally, Trinity introduced luxury jewelry houses like Cartier to the appetite for fine jewelry among the growing middle class.
Read MoreSwarovski SS-2024 Campaign Drips With Sea Jewels Worn by Imaan, Irina, Karlie, Fei Fei, Abby
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Showstudio calls them “Steven Meisel’s Supermodel Sirens”, five women “dripping in crystals.” Top models Abby Champion, Fei Fei Sun, Imaan Hammam, Irina Shayk and Karlie Kloss join forces in the new S/S 2024 Swarovski [IG] campaign inspired by Venus, the Roman goddess of love.
In ancient Roman mythology, Venus, the goddess of love and beauty, emerged from the sea fully grown and adorned with exquisite jewelry. The myth tells of Venus being born from the foam created when the Titan Cronus castrated his father Uranus and threw his severed genitals into the sea. This act led to the sea producing the goddess of love and desire.
Read MoreHow Shein Grabbed H&M America By the Throat | H&M Spring 2024 Campaign
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H&M celebrates Spring 2024 as a time of rebirth and new beginnings in a fresh and sophisticated campaign with equally upmarket clothes. For the women’s portion, models include Anok Yai, Bibi Breslin, Precious Lee, Raquel Zimmermann and Vittoria Ceretti styled by Kate Phelan.
Photographer Rafael Pavarotti [IG] is behind the lens, working with Albert Moya on what’s an exceptional and esoteric campaign film — the entire director’s cut.
In recent days, H&M received positive news in response to the Spring 2024 collections. H&M Group CEO Daniel Ervér, who abruptly replaced Helena Helmersson at the end of January, will tell you that he had little to do with the results.
H&M under Helmersson got caught in the worst possible squeeze and Ervér was her partner in that squeeze, being head of H&M for the last four years.
COVID came and Shein took off like an online rocket ship.
H&M controlled 16% of the fast fashion market in the US in November 2022, behind Shein's 50%. H&M’s $24.9 billion market cap as of November 2023 is approximately 35% of Shein's 2023 private valuation of $66 billion.
Read MoreKiko Mizuhara in 'By Her Rules' Lensed by Zhong Lin for Vogue Taiwan April 2024
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American-Korean, Texas-born model, actor, singer and designer Kiko Mizuhara covers the April 2024 issue of Vogue Taiwan .
Today, Mizuhara manages her own pure beauty brand Kiiks and a fashion brand Office Kiko and her 8 million IG followers.
Prominent photographer Zhong Lin [IG] captures ‘By Her Rules’, with a familiar ‘popsicle’ image cluing AOC to search for the environmental connection in the editorial, styled by Chen Yu.
Staying with Vogue Taiwan’s April 2024 issue and Kiko Mizuhara’s environmental commitments, the talent explains the evolution of her own environmental passions.
Read MoreMaike Inga in Calanques of Marseille by Edgar Berg for Numéro 246 April-May 2024
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Top model Maike Inga is styled by Irina Marie in ‘Fleur des Calanques’, lensed by Edgar Berg [IG] for Numéro [IG] 246 April-May 2024./ Hair and makeup by Emilie Green
The fashion story is shot in the cliffs of the Calanzue, a gift of nature nestled between Marseille and Cassis. Fauna and Flora are abundant in Calanques National Park.
Read MoreKaia Gerber Covers Harper's Bazaar France N°12 Lensed by Alasdair McLellan
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For its spring issue, Harper’s Bazaar France [IG] N°12 is focused on powerful women. The list includes Kaia Gerber, a star model and actor who makes literature sexy in a seriously thoughtful way.
In these images, Kaia is styled by Elodie David-Touboul in images by Alasdair McLellan [IG]. Hair by Damien Boissinot; makeup by Karim Rahman
Read MoreGuinevere van Seenus in Spring Collection for V Magazine #147 by Chris Colls
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Dutch-American top model Guinevere van Seenus is styled by Anna Trevelyan in ‘Show Face with Guinevere van Seenus’, a fashion story welcoming the arrival of spring collections.
Photographer Chris Colls [IG] is behind the lens, capturing van Seenus in Dior, Emporio Armani, Gucci, Isabel Marant, Louis Vuitton, Miu Miu, Prada, Valentino, for V Magazine 147 [IG].
Read MorePenelope Cruz Covers ELLE Spain April 2024 in Very Best Images by Xavi Gordo
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Penélope Cruz covers the April 2024 issue of ELLE Spain, working with photographer Xavi Gordo [IG] to deliver some of the most precious images of the actor I remember. Cruz turns 50 on April 28, and Gordo has captures her inner spirit, as well as her physicality in these simple but so revealing images. He and Penelope have quite a dance going on.
Penelope Discovers Women’s World
Cruz’s mother was a hairdresser and she and her sister spent a great deal of time in a salon after school. It was there that Penelope observed the women carefully, understanding not only their desire to be pretty in their lives, but practicing rituals thousands of years old. The young daughter Penelope developed insights that would fuel her future success as an actor, after she first paid her way and contributed to the family finances as a model.
Read MoreLila Moss and Louis Baines in Surrey Garden for British Vogue April by Daniel Jackson
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Lila Moss is joined by Louis Baines in ‘The Enchanted April’, a British heritage fashion and Surrey-garden story captured by Daniel Jackson for British Vogue’s April 2024 issue.
Read MoreNaomi Campbell Covers Vogue Australia March 2024, Lensed by Casper Kofi
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Naomi Campbell covers the March 2024 issue of Vogue Australia [IG], styled by Alexandra Carl in Chanel, Courreges, Miu Miu, Prada, Valentino and more.
Photographer Casper Kofi [IG] captures Naomi three months out from her show ‘Naomi’, opening on June 22, 2024 at the Victoria & Albert Museum in London. Hers is the first-ever exhibition dedicated to the life and career of a model. / Hair by Eugene Soulemain; makeup by Angloma
Read MoreAlessandro Michele Official As Creative Director at Valentino Couture
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Valentino has made the announcement we’ve all been waiting for: Alessandro Michele will become the new creative director of the Rome-based couture house.
Michele will step into the creative-head shoes of his friend Pierpaolo Piccioli, who existed the Rome-based house last Friday. The designer embarks on his new journey next Tuesday, according to an internal statement.
I just visited Michele’s IG to follow any breadcrumbs he has left along the way. Of course, the ‘Alice in Wonderland’ book was a must-add to AOC’s visual about Alessandro Michele’s new journey.
A close friend of Michele’s reached out to me in regard to AOC’s commentary on the Chinese New Year 2023 Gucci post celebrating the Year of the Rabbit. AOC includes those links, as we lift off again with one of fashion’s most visionary and talented Queen Bees. AOC is so happy Alessandro Michele is back.
Read MoreSailing to Paris 2024 Olympics with Louis Vuitton Nautical Summer Capsule, Crewed by Women
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Louis Vuitton is in Olympic Games Paris 2024 countdown, as a lead brand in LVMH’s role as a top sponsor of this summer’s games.
Dropping the new Louis Vuitton Nautical Capsule 2024 this weekend reminds us that some fashion trends truly possess heritage status — in the way that the Olympics are heritage.
Women, Sailing and the Olympics
The world has changed almost beyond recognition since the summer of 1924 — the last time Paris hosted the summer Olympics. One simple statistic grabs our attention immediately: 2954 men competed in the 1924 games and 135 women. AOC digs deep into women in competitive sailing a century ago.
Louis Vuitton's foray into the prestigious realm of sailing and its premier position in the LVMH sponsor umbrella of the Paris 2024 Summer Games spills next into Barcelona, where Louis Vuitton hosts in late August 2024 the America's Cup Challenger Selection Series. Hosting the event since 1983 and subsequently renamed the Louis Vuitton Cup, it culminates in the race for a new America’s Cup Winner.
Read MoreAmérica González, Felice Nova Noordhoff, Lulu Tenney Cover Vogue Hong Kong April 2024
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Lulu Tenney, América González and Felice Nova Noordhoff are Vogue Hong Kong’s [IG] April 2024 cover stars, lensed by British photographer and director Felix Cooper [IG].
Styled by Dena Neustadter Giannini, this model trio represents the embodiment of a free-spirited ‘Spring Break’ wearing Louis Vuitton against the lush hills of Marseille.
Read More‘Sheer Seasons Is In Bloom!’ in V Magazine #147 by Timothy Schaumburg
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