Model icon Kristen McMenamy lets loose in the September 2024 issue of The Perfect Magazine [IG] and photographer Rafael Pavarotti [IG] is way more than the camera guy along for the ride.
Pavarotti is her accomplice in this creative breakout scheme, and AOC would love to hear his thoughts on working with a renegade pro like Kristen McMenamy.
You can pre-order the Full-Fierce. Full-Hot. Perfect Issue 7 now. MANY covers are sold out. Shipping of preorders is September 2, 2024.
A simply-gorgeous Paris Jackson covers the September 2024 The Icons issue of Harper’s Bazaar Mexico. Jackson is styled by Kristen Ingersoli, wearing Dior on the cover above, and Fendi with Cartier jewelry below. Panthère de Cartier High Jewelry is used lavishly throughout the fashon story.
Jackson also wears Dolce & Gabbana, Louis Vuitton, Miu Miu, and Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello in images shot by the very busy JUANKR [IG]. / Hair by Graham Nation; makeup by Pauly Blanch
Model Matea Brakus is styled by Jonathan Yee in a sports-influenced story ‘Bring It On’, lensed by James ‘Buzz’ White [IG] for Vogue Hong Kong [IG] July 2024./ Hair by Roku Roppongi; makeup by Lucy Burt
Models and talents Abby Champion, Alton Mason, Juliana Canfield, Luke Champion, Sarah Pidgeon and Ugbad Abdi star in ‘Hat Tricks’, a feeling-good fashion story styled by Max Ortega.
Photographer Sean Thomas [IG] captures major fashion energy on the streets of New York City for US Vogue [IG] September 2024./ Hair by Dre Demry-Sanders; makeup by Dick Page
Model Yilan Hua is styled by Hanna Kelifa in ‘Sheer Pleasure’, another installment in British Vogue’s [IG] collaboration with eBay UK [IG]. Photographer Charlie Gates [IG] captures the second-life luxury looks that include 16 Arlington, Acne Studio, Bottega Veneta, Helmut Lang, Jacquemus, Maison Margiela, Massimo Dutti, Miu Miu, Nensi Dojaka, Simone Rocha, / Hair by Naoke Komiya; makeup by Claire Urquhart
Luxury Resale Expands
In media reports dated August 12, 2024, eBay revealed a significant increase in searches for statement accessories. Searches for "statement bags" climbed 40 percent, while luxury brand Loewe experienced a 35 percent surge in popularity.
Polo Ralph Lauren [IG] returns to home base for its Fall 2024 campaign. New York is the city that launched Ralph and his men’s ties, made by Beau Brummell, in 1967. Menswear followed shortly, launched in 1968.
New York City is deeply embedded in Ralph Lauren’s brand DNA.
All of these sentiments and many more infuse the new Polo Ralph Lauren campaign lensed by Lachlan Bailey [IG], with film produced by Jacob Sutton.
Ralph Lauren Vintage
The campaign also includes items from the Ralph Lauren Vintage Collection, available for the first time in September 2024 on its e-commerce site and in select stores around the world.
Supermodel Kendall Jenner steps back into her role as online retailer FWRD’s [IG] creative director in fashion campaign images lensed by Sonia Szostak [IG].
Malina Joseph Gilchrist styles the shoot featuring sleek, modern luxury fashion from Bottega Veneta, JW Anderson, Maison Alaïa, Saint Laurent, The Attico, Wardrobe NYC and more. / Hair by Tamas Tuzes
In late March 2024, Vogue Ukraine [IG] shared a wellness story ‘Shape of Water’ with model Julia Pacha. Kasia Mioduszke styled the fashion shoot lensed by photographers Tatiana and Karol [IG].
Ocean Sounds in Human History
Throughout history, the sound of ocean waves has held a profound cultural and historical significance for human societies. From ancient civilizations to modern times, the rhythmic ebb and flow of waves have been intertwined with human life, evoking a sense of wonder, reverence, and connection to the natural world.
Water As a Divine Entity
In many ancient cultures, the ocean was seen as a divine entity or the abode of gods and spirits.
Mami Wata is a captivating figure rooted in the cultural and spiritual tapestry of Africa, embodying the complex interplay between water, femininity, and mysticism. Mami Wata’s history and meaning have always been woven into Anne of Carversville’s digital psyche.
Impact of Ocean Waves on Our Brains
In our modern world, the soothing sound of ocean waves crashing against the shore has long been associated with a sense of peace and relaxation. What is it about this natural symphony that captivates the human brain so profoundly? The answer lies in both the physical properties of sound waves and their psychological impact on our minds.
Top model Eniko Mihalik is styled by Barbara Garralda & Sylvia Montoliu in ‘Aires De Otono’ [Autumn Air], lensed by Dario Aranyo [IG] for ELLE Spain September 2024.
Model Julia Pacha is styled by Claudia Laukamp in ‘Don’t Disturb’, a fashion story lensed by Pepe Lóbez[IG] for Harper’s Bazaar España [IG] September 2024. / Hair and makeup by Raquel Álvarez
Top model Devyn Garcia is styled by Harry Lambert in ‘The Life Fantastic’, lensed by Julia Noni [IG] for British Vogue September 2024./ Hair by Michal Bielecki; makeup by Celine Martin
The September 2024 issue of ELLE Germany puts the spotlight on Italian model Chiara Scelsi, styled by Pia Leonie Knoll in tailored luxury pieces that enhance her immense beauty and sensuality.
Photographer Andreas Ortner [IG] captures Scelsi in a Vienna garden where the only wild animals present are part of Cartier’s ‘Nature Sauvage’ spectacular gems kingdom.
Blackpink’s Lisa covers the September 2024 issue of ELLE US with a fashion story and interview by Stephan Lee for ‘Blackpink’s Lisa Is Ready to be Unleashed’.
Nicola Formichetti styles Lisa for images by lensed by Gregory Harris [IG].
Louis Vuitton and Global Citizen Festival
Lisa’s megawatt life turned up the volume further with her recently-announced status as a Louis Vuitton ambassador. More July 2024 breaking news for the Blackpink member was the announcement that she would be co-headlining the 2024 Global Citizen Festival at New York’s Central Park Great Lawn on Saturday, September 28.
Supermodel Liu Wen is styled by Austin Feng in ‘Look At Me’, a gorgeous presentation of fall elegance from Marie Claire China [IG]. The fabulous, tightly-edited fashion story is lensed by Zhong Lin [IG] and we put it on the fashion board of excellence produced by Asian fashion media, much of it coming out of China.
Dior releases new images from the pre-fall 2024 collection, inspired by the brand’s recent mood embracing New York activism of the 1960s.
AOC considers Maria Grazia Chiuri to have platinum grade design and merchandising instincts. But even Anne thought Dior’s stars and stripes ‘tracksuit’ [above] was Chiuri’s rare flat tire, with its unabashed celebration of stars and stripes Americana. Yikes!
Reconsidering that Dior 2024 Stars & Stripes Tracksuit
After watching night one of the Democratic Convention in Chicago on Monday, I was probably dead-wrong. More tears and overt displays of Democratic, Independent and anti-MAGA Republican patriotism were on display last night, than America has seen in years — maybe decades. Tonight should exceed Monday.
Given my recent attitude adjustment, I now see Chiuri’s track suit as perfect for Democrats’ young Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett [IG], who has represented major parts of Dallas since 2023.
After the eloquently hell-raising speech [IG] Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez gave in Chicago Monday night, AOC would probably wear the Dior Americana tracksuit, too.
So Anne was right-on in her analysis of an American state of mind unknown since 2008 and maybe not even then. WE are taking back patriotism — and with pride. But I was dead wrong with my haughty-woman response to that Dior stars & stripes tracksuit. Good work Dior; please accept my apologies. ~ Anne
Top model Vivienne Rohner in styled by Marie-Amelie Sauve in ‘Con Total Transparencia’, with its emphasis on sensual skin revelation with sheer laces and fishnet effects from Chanel, Chloé, Louis Vuitton, Rabanne and more. Photographer Steven Meisel [IG] adds more high fashion to his Vogue Italia [IG] September 2024 60th anniversary celebration. / Hair by Guido Palau; makeup by Pat McGrath
If the 2024 US presidential campaign hadn’t been uprooted in the last month, the Anthropologie campaign ‘I Love Antro NYC’ would still be on point.
Models Barbara Palvin, Devyn Garcia, Taylor Hill and scads of New York dogs share an everyday romp around the city.
Photographer Yulia Gorbachenko [IG] is behind the lens, helping Anthropologie continue its winning streak into the fall 2024 season. Anthropologie’s Kyla Flax styles the shoot with creative direction by Chief Creative Officer Jisoo Kang.
Brands With Heart Evoke Emotional Connection
Anthropologie’s brand and store experience have always appealed to our hearts, selling clothes that carried love into our closets. Now — for the first time in AOC’s memory — there is a massive wild card entering the advertising and marketing space.
It’s centered on Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris and her running mate ‘Coach’ Tim Walz. It speaks to joy, love and an overwhelming connection to our best-selves as voters and as the American people.
English American actor Lily Collins’ role in ‘Emily in Paris’ places her high on a fashion perch in the world of high jewellery.
Returning now in the fourth season of the Netflix series, Collins joins Harper’s Bazaar Thailand’s [IG] August 2024 issue in sharing an opulent look at Cartier’s ‘Nature Sauvage’ riches.
Kai Atinan Nitisunthonkul styles the actor in ‘Beyond the Spotlight’, a fashion story lensed by Benjamin Becker [IG]./ Hair by Jillian Halouska; makeup by Aurélie Payen
Models Liisa Winkler, Nyaduola Gabriel and Vivienne Rohner are styled by Camilla Nickerson in Toteme’s FW 2024 campaign, lensed by Mikael Jansson. / Hair by Damien Boissinot; makeup by Hannah Murray
French actor Melanie Thierry covers ELLE France’s [IG] August 14, 2024 issue. Chloé Dugast styles Thierry in relaxed, late-summer casual looks from Calzedonia, Celine by Hedi Slimane, Chloé, Dior, Loewe Paula’s Ibiza, Maison Margiela, Miu Miu, Polo Ralph Lauren, Rabanne and more. Jonas Bresnan [IG] captures the actor with a sparkling look in her eye — ‘joy’?
Being good progressive Democrats supporting Kamala Harris, AOC is big on ‘joy’ right now. . . . and hours of determined action and hard work ahead. / Hair by Olivier Lebrun; makeup by Christophe Danchaud