Paris Hilton, Humanist and Brainiac, Covers Grazia Global April by Daniella Midenge
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Meet the Ballbreakers: 'Corporate Cosplay' Is Serious Business for H&M
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Meet the Ballbreakers: 'Corporate Cosplay' Is Serious Business for H&M
The Zara ‘Corporate Cosplay S/S 2025’ drop for H&M, lensed Carlijn Jacobs [IG] captures the sophisticated, powerful approach to corporate dressing very popular in the 1980s.
Post-2024 election analysis shows that the biggest gulf in American politics lies between white, college-degree women and non-college degree white men. Never has a canyon like this one been so extreme.
Testosterone-dominance is fundamental to the American experience, although women had made significant progress for decades in creating a wider platform for success. In 2025, with bro culture ascending again in America, our future is filled with peril.
We were then and still are called ballbreakers, a woman, whose character and behavior may be regarded as threatening a man's sense of power. AOC has called for the rising of True Grit Women, and we are fearless ballbreakers.
Contemporary ballbreakers include Alexandria Ocasio Cortez, Gretchen Whitmer, Jasmine Crockett, and Nancy Pelosi. In my camp: WE NEED TO HUSTLE!
Read MoreThe Spring 2025 Ralph Lauren Campaign Is One Young Americans Can Trust
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The Spring 2025 Ralph Lauren Campaign Is One Young Americans Can Trust
Last September, New York Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2025 opened in a rather surprising location, casually called the East End by New Yorkers.
It was a quintessential Ralph Lauren experience — an ultimate, middle class guy makes good, American experience. They are in short supply these days, but Ralph Lauren should start a young mens academy for today’s young men so impacted by him.
In Virginia, Ralph Is the Man
After the disappointing 2024 presidential election in America, I cast my focus to work with young men in Virginia, who had voted for Trump. The group can be mixed, but it must have young male Trump voters.
For those young men — Latino, Black and White — Ralph Lauren is their hero. A mix of college men and young business owners, they stunned me with their breath of knowledge about marketing. They also know Louis Vuitton inside out, and Pharrell’s role there.
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Ferrari-Inspired Love of Italian Brands and Women by Chris Colls for Vogue Turkey
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Model Quinn Mora covered the February 2025 issue of Vogue Turkey [IG], making a not-so-subtle connection between hot cars like Ferrari and sexy women. Chris Colls [IG] captured that sensual sizzle with Sandy Armeni styling Quinn Mora in Italian brands Dolce & Gabbana, Gucci, Miu Miu, Prada and more. / Hair by Ward Stegerhoek; makeup by Frank B
Read More‘Acqua Fiuggi: Loved by Vogue’ Reinvention Campaign Taps Elizaveta Porodina
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‘Acqua Fiuggi: Loved by Vogue’ Reinvention Campaign Taps Elizaveta Porodina
Acqua Fiuggi: Loved by Vogue’, lensed by Elizaveta Porodina [IG], is a high-profile reinvention campaign, with ancient DNA. The portfolio of top luxury brands like Prada or Louis Vuitton don’t really need Condé Nast, as much as Vogue’s parent needs them.
That’s not the case for Acqua Fiuggi, a brand of bottled water repositioning itself as part of the wellness business sector.
Gut health was probably not on the menu at the ‘Acqua Fiuggi Loved by Vogue’ dinner photocall at Biocca Hangar during Milan Fashion Week. Nor was the fact that six years ago, Acqua Fiuggi’s owners were in the Frosinone Bankruptcy Court.
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Tiffany & Co 2025 High Jewelry Campaign with Abby Champion by Carlijn Jacobs
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Fresh off the January 2025 introduction of the Jean Schlumberger by Tiffany Bird on a Flying Tourbillon watch and the Jean Schlumberger Bird on a Rock Tsavorite Watch at the sixth edition LVMH Watch Week in New York and Paris, we turn to the new Tiffany & Co ad campaign featuring top model Abby Champion. Katie Burnett styles Champion in images by Carlijn Jacobs [IG]./ Hair by Jawara; makeup by Sam Visser
Read MoreLoli Bahia and Iselin Steiro in 'Far Away' by Sam Rock in THE BIG d Vol.
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Photographer Sam Rock [IG] stands out in a crowd, capturing Loli Bahia and Iselin Steiro in ‘Far Away’ — leaving home with creative, graphic, image twists for THE BIG d Vol.5. The team produces a two-part set of fashion images, with the first editorial called ‘So Close’, shot in traditional style in the studio. AOC will post it.
Katie Burnett styles the ‘Far Away’ fashion shoot, using Alexander McQueen, Celine, Chanel, Dolce & Gabbana, Ferragamo, Issey Miyake, Junya Watanabe, JW Anderson, Loewe, Maison Alaia, Marni, Yohji Yamamoto and more. D is the best at designer details for individual photos. Just follow the d la Repubblica IG link. / Hair by Shiori Takahashi; makeup by Celine Martin
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Soo Joo Park Talks 'No Ghost' with Vogue Hong Kong April Cover Story by Luigi & Iango
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With her new EP ‘No Ghost’, Soo Joo Park wants to move beyond being a face you might recognize, to a voice you might recognize and register in ‘like mode’. Soo Joo covers the April 2025 issue of Vogue Hong Kong [IG], styled by Dena Giannini in Chloé, Louis Vuitton [lots], and Valentino lensed by Luigi and Iango [IG]./ Hair by Gonn Kinoshita; makeup by Georgi Sandev
Read MoreRianne Van Rompaey's 'Last Dance' As She Leaves Modeling To Be Her Real Self
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Rianne Van Rompaey's 'Last Dance' As She Leaves Modeling To Be Her Real Self
The infinitely-talented Rianne Von Rompaey covers the April 2025 issue of Harper’s Bazaar France [IG], styled by Emmanuelle Alt in ‘Rianne, Last Dance’. Carlijn Jacobs [IG] photographs the aspiring actor — and perhaps future screenwriter and/or producer.
This may be one of the last times we see the Dutch model in 2024/5 campaigns for Chanel, Chloé, Louis Vuitton, Tom Ford and more. Rianne also does an unusual amount of editorial work — all on this AOC link.
Especially after completing her first short film in fall 2024, working with director David Finlay, Rianne Van Rompaey wants to plunge into this new world of creative opportunities. I watched the 8-minute film this morning —which Rianne wrote, starred in and produced — and was highly impacted by the film itself and Rianne’s superior talents.
Read MoreAbby Champion Joins Tommy Hilfiger Family in V Magazine V153
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Abby Champion’s love for Tommy Hilfiger has deep roots in her Alabama family. Fresh off her new SKIMS Bridal Campaign with fiancé, actor Patrick Schwarzenegger, Champion races into the pages of V Magazine V153 [IG].
‘The Lady Is A Champion’ is lensed by Alvaro Beamud Cortés [IG] with styling by Hunter Clem.
Read MoreDaphne Groeneveld, Loving Life in NYC, Plays the Vixen in 'Spellbound' by Guy Aroch
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Top model Daphne Groeneveld makes a vivid impression, playing the vixen on the cover of Fashion Magazine SS/2025. Guy Aroch [IG] captures the fashion story ‘Spellbound’ with brands including Alexander McQueen, Alexis Bittar, Chanel, Fendi, Hermes, Louis Vuitton, Patricia Von Muslin, Prada, Tom Ford, Wolford and more styled by Marcell Rocha. / Hair by Dennis Lanni; makeup by Deanna Hagan
Read MoreA Scorching Adriana Lima in 2015 Decadence Fragrance Debut for Marc Jacobs by Steven Meisel
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Designer Marc Jacobs introduced his hotter-than-Hades campaign for his new fragrance ‘Decadence’ in fall 2015. AOC discovered it last week as part of our Pre-2020 Post Renewal project at AOC.
Absolutely one of the most sensual models in history, Adriana Lima torches the campaign video, with moves that might seem a bit ‘forced’ today. But Lima is hotter than Hades under the creative talents of Steven Meisel. This video is a reminder of just how much fashion world has turned down the volume.
Read MoreMaty Fall and Ajok Daing in 'Time After Time' for Vogue US April 2025 by Theo de Gueltzl
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From a childhood spent dressing up in her great aunt’s clothes to working with John Galliano and Karl Lagerfeld, Amanda Harlech’s passion for vintage clothes has few constraints. Models Maty Fall and Ajok Daing step into the Harlech archives orbit for Vogue US [IG] April 2025 issue.
Photographer Theo de Gueltzl [IG] is the lucky one, who captures ‘Time After Time’, fine old clothes with a fresh, new attitude./ Hair by Eugene Souleiman; makeup by Ammy Drammeh
Read MoreVittoria Ceretti Reveals She Was a Whale in Another Life in Vogue France April 2025
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Vittoria Ceretti Reveals She Was a Whale in Another Life in Vogue France April 2025
Vittoria Ceretti has a truly original interview in Vogue France. The top model is styled by Alastair McKimm and lensed by Carin Backoff [IG].
In fact, they made her response to an innocent question the headline, even though her response came mid-interview:
"I have always been sure that I was a whale, in a previous life."
Why a whale?
Because she lives in the ocean - I love the ocean as much as it scares me. And they are mammals, so they keep their young with them, even for very long trips.
Ceretti gave him a real opener with that answer, but Mr. Dreyfus wanted none of it. Of course, this was not the ‘end of it’ with Anne and AOC. Read our update and much more of the actual interview on top-of-page link.
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'The Leopard' Star Deva Cassel for Madame Figaro March 2025
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'The Leopard' Star Deva Cassel for Madame Figaro March 2025
The visually-stunning, luxurious production, inspired by Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa's renowned novel situated in Sicily, premiered on Netflix USA on March 5. During the initial five days, 'The Leopard' accumulated over 3 million global views and secured a spot in the platform's Top 10 across more than 30 nations such as Argentina, Belgium, Brazil, Germany, Mexico, and Spain. In Italy, 'The Leopard' swiftly climbed to the No. 1 position.
Deva Cassel plays the role of Angelica Sedara, amid the 1860s fall of the Sicilian aristocracy. She enjoys a high-society romance with Prince Tancredi Falconeri, played by actor Saul Nanni, who is now her lover.
Photographer Branislav Simoncik [IG] photographed Cassel at the Italian embassy in Paris for these sumptuous images of a beautiful young woman destined to rise high in the creative world, in the footsteps of her parents Monica Bellucci and Vincent Cassel.
Read MoreAlex Cosani, Anok Yai, and Paloma Elsesser Cover Harper's Bazaar NOW Issue 2025
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