Michigan's Mallory McMorrow Is a BFD Anti-MAGA Firestorm in the 2026 Michigan Senate Race

Michigan's Mallory McMorrow Is a BFD Anti-MAGA Firestorm in the 2026 Michigan Senate Race

In April 2022, Republican State Senator Lana Theis claimed in a campaign fundraising email that State Sen. Mallory McMorrow wanted to "groom and sexualize kindergartners." On April 19, 2022, McMorrow took to the senate floor to defend herself against Theis's accusations, stating:

"I am the biggest threat to your hollow, hateful scheme.”

This week State Sen. McMorrow announced her run for the open Michigan US Senate Seat created by the unexpected retirement of Democrat Senator Gary Peters.

AOC can’t imagine a better Michigan Senate candidate than the forceful, inspiring white-lady ballbreaker Mallory McMorrow, emerging as a tour de force political candidate against MAGA and for Michiganders. McMorrow is a Michigan-based nutcracker in the tradition of ‘Big Gretch’, Michigan Democratic governor Gretchen Whitmer.

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Angelina Kendall in Mexico City by Inez and Vinoodh for Vogue Mexico April 2025

Angelina Kendall in Mexico City by Inez and Vinoodh for Vogue Mexico April 2025

Vogue Mexico April 2025 looks back on the vibrant and bohemian 70s to capture the essence of an era still alive in Mexico City.

Angelina Kendall is one of the rising star models who covers the April issue, wearing Saint Laurent lensed by Inez and Vinoodh [IG] and styled by Vogue’s fashion director Valentina Collado.

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Emily Ratajkowski in Serious Menswear by Cass Bird for Vogue Turkey April 2025

Emily Ratajkowski in Serious Menswear by Cass Bird for Vogue Turkey April 2025

Platinum-level model, influencer, businesswoman, mother, writer and proud feminist Emily Ratajkowski is styled by Sandy Armeni in sharply-tailored menswear in classic colors. Photographer Cass Bird [IG] is behind the lens, creating strong images of the platinum-level lady ballbreaker.

Looking at Ratajkowski’s images with respect, I said to myself “Emrata is a platinum level ballbreaker!”

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Paris Hilton, Humanist and Brainiac, Covers Grazia Global April by Daniella Midenge

Paris Hilton, Humanist and Brainiac, Covers Grazia Global April by Daniella Midenge

Paris Hilton, Humanist and Brainiac, Covers Grazia Global April by Daniella Midenge

On a sun-drenched rooftop in Venice Beach, California, Paris Hilton [IG] stepped into the spotlight with photographer Daniella Midenge [IG] at her side. The glamorous Hilton was poised to create fashion magic with Midenge for 10 Grazia countries worldwide.

In spring 2023, Hilton responded to an outpouring of positivity and caught-off-guard understanding and support for her unknown, personal journey first revealed in the 2020 Documentary ‘This Is Paris’. Hilton’s response was a new book ‘Paris: The Memoir’.

In explaining the personal revelations in her film, one magazine summed up Paris’ point-of-view perfectly: “I’m Not a Dumb Blonde. I’m Just Really Good at Pretending to Be One.”

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Meet the Ballbreakers: 'Corporate Cosplay' Is Serious Business for H&M

Meet the Ballbreakers: 'Corporate Cosplay' Is Serious Business for H&M

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!

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The Spring 2025 Ralph Lauren Campaign Is One Young Americans Can Trust

The Spring 2025 Ralph Lauren Campaign Is One Young Americans Can Trust

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

Ferrari-Inspired Love of Italian Brands and Women by Chris Colls for Vogue Turkey

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

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‘Acqua Fiuggi: Loved by Vogue’ Reinvention Campaign Taps Elizaveta Porodina

‘Acqua Fiuggi: Loved by Vogue’ Reinvention Campaign Taps Elizaveta Porodina

‘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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Lulu Tenney in 'Night Birds' Makes Art with Nick Knight for Harper's Bazaar Italia No.19

Lulu Tenney in 'Night Birds' Makes Art with Nick Knight for Harper's Bazaar Italia No.19

Harper’s Bazaar Italia’s Art & Vision issue No.19 drops three covers featuring Lulu Tenney lensed by Nick Knight [IG]. Available April 3 for purchase, Lulu’s cover fashion story is styled by Sissy Vian./ Hair by Eugene Souleiman; makeup by Karin Westerlund

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Tiffany & Co 2025 High Jewelry Campaign with Abby Champion by Carlijn Jacobs

Tiffany & Co 2025 High Jewelry Campaign with Abby Champion by Carlijn Jacobs

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

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Loli Bahia and Iselin Steiro in 'Far Away' by Sam Rock in THE BIG d Vol.

Loli Bahia and Iselin Steiro in 'Far Away' by Sam Rock in THE BIG d Vol.

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

Soo Joo Park Talks 'No Ghost' with Vogue Hong Kong April Cover Story by Luigi & Iango

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

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Rianne Van Rompaey's 'Last Dance' As She Leaves Modeling To Be Her Real Self

Rianne Van Rompaey's 'Last Dance' As She Leaves Modeling To Be Her Real Self

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.

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Abby Champion Joins Tommy Hilfiger Family in V Magazine V153

Abby Champion Joins Tommy Hilfiger Family in V Magazine V153

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.

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Daphne Groeneveld, Loving Life in NYC, Plays the Vixen in 'Spellbound' by Guy Aroch

Daphne Groeneveld, Loving Life in NYC, Plays the Vixen in 'Spellbound' by Guy Aroch

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

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A Scorching Adriana Lima in 2015 Decadence Fragrance Debut for Marc Jacobs by Steven Meisel

A Scorching Adriana Lima in 2015 Decadence Fragrance Debut for Marc Jacobs by Steven Meisel

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.

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Maty Fall and Ajok Daing in 'Time After Time' for Vogue US April 2025 by Theo de Gueltzl

Maty Fall and Ajok Daing in 'Time After Time' for Vogue US April 2025 by Theo de Gueltzl

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

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