Model Karmen Pedaru is styled by Caterina Ospina Buitrago in a glamorous October 2023 fashion story supported by Bulgari High Jewelry. New York-based photographer JUANKR [IG] is behind the lens for Harper’s Bazaar Mexico. /Hair and Makeup by Antonio Romero
Harper’s Bazaar Qatar Autumn 2023writes about these exquisite images by Dubai-based photographer Mattia Holm [IG] that the power of makeup is transformative.
Model Moon Choi is styled by Nata Bocha in a series of mythical, resplendent underwater-creatures images that extend far beyond beauty and makeup into fashion and jewelry. / Hair by Niko Weddle; makeup by Mitch Yoshida
Anne of Carversville is comfortable diving into the loss of power and influence for women, with the rise of Christian monotheism and the obliteration of the history of goddess worship from earlier Sumerian culture, as well as later Greek and Roman cultures.
We are more reticient to write about pre-Islamic cultures in Arabia or to navigate the identity dynamics between Egyptians and Arabs in any discussion of goddesses. Today we share the names and brief history of three Arab goddesses: Al-Lat, Al-Uzza and Manat.
Hector Muelas is now Chief Brand Creative Director of Tiffany & Co.
Muelas arrives at Tiffany & Co with a storied resume that includes positions at LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, Rimowa, Apple, Creative Artists Agency, Donna Karan International, Vice Media and more. Muelas joined Expedia Group as senior vice president of global marketing and creative in 2021.
At Rimowa, Muelas held the same title of Chief Brand Creative Director and would have worked with Alexandre Arnault, who was CEO of Rimowa at age 28. The youngest Arnault — and a prodigious business talent — is now Executive Vice President of Product and Communications at Tiffany & Co.
The September 2023 issue of Harper’s Bazaar Arabia features rising model Marie Teissonniere wearing key pieces from Chanel’s Tweed high jewelry collection styled by Anna Castan. Photographer Mattia Guolo [IG] captures the fashion story ‘Total Knockout’, with its focus on new beauty products besides its new Tweed de Chanel high jewelery collection. / Hair by Jean-Luc Amarin; production by Jean-Marc Mondelet
Canadian-Ukrainian fashion model goddess Daria Werbowy has been sorely missed since she left fashion modeling in 2016.
Daria is set to return to fashion world — on her terms and ONLY on her terms. Phoebe Philo’s eponymous new label, due to launch in September but not with a runway show, delivers a long-anticipated re-pairing of artist and muse.
Apparently, Daria Werbowy is also part of the Gucci relaunch. In these new images, the model and muse is seen in the chunky gold Gucci Marina Chain jewelry, magnifying an archival motif inspired by the maritime world.
It’s expected that Daria Werbowy will be the face of a larger fashion campaign, beyond this jewelry release photographed in Los Angeles at Chateau Marmont by David Sims [IG], with styling by Alastair McKimm.
Anne of Carversville doesn’t have current Daria Werbowy archives, but we’re spending a lot of time reassembling her best work in our very successful project of refreshing archives pre-2020. Note that these redone archives aren’t in chronological order.
On September 5, American ‘it girl’ Sofia Richie Grainge [IG] became an ambassador for jeweler David Yurman [IG], fronting the David Yurman Sculpted Cable Collection.
Photographer Glen Luchford [IG] shot Richie Grainge in the David Yurman Fall 2023 campaign at the Kellogg Doolittle House in Joshua Tree, California.
Chanel shares an inspired new eyeshadow collection Les 4 Ombres Byzance with design and color roots in the rich history of Byzantine jewelry, and several pieces in the archived collection of Gabrielle Chanel herself.
Chanel muse Vittoria Ceretti is the face of the campaign, with an image style that is a perfect expression for the creative mind of photographer Elizaveta Porodina [IG].
Aussie model Aylah Peterson is one of two cover models for the summer 2023 issue of French magazine Numéro 239, an issue devoted to water.
Hence the sensual water drops all over Peterson’s body, otherwise adorned in Bulgari, Chanel, Prada and other high jewelry brands, styled by Charles Varenne. Photographer Ben Hassett [IG] is behind the lens.
Argentine actor, model and singer Valentina Zenere delivers a fierce performance, styled by Caterina Ospina Buitrago in Bulgari Serpenti riches designed for women with strong personas. Photographer Sergi Pons [IG] is behind the lens for Marie Claire Mexico and Latin America June 2023.
Guadalajara, México model Tindi Mar appears in images of De Beers diamond jewelry, with a special collection statement about the butterflies-rich ‘Portraits of Nature’ collection for Net-a-Porter.
Photographer Vicki King [IG] captures Mar, a young model very particular about her projects, as she remains committed to sustainability in her community in Mexico. Creative direction by Phil Buckingham./ Hair by Yumi Nakada-Dingle; makeup by Victoria Martin
Dior Rose des Vents Jewelry is a collection of luxurious and intricate jewelry pieces created Victoire de Castellane, creative director of Dior Joaillerie for 23 years.
The July 2023 campaign features three Dior ambassadors Haerin, of NewJeans South Korean girl group formed in 2022; Franco-Argentine actor Julia de Nunez, and Chinese musician Xin Lu. Photographer Tyler Mitchell [IG] is behind the lens for Dior Joaillerie.
Artistic Director Valerie Messika is not confined by gender or form in the new jewelry collection from her Messika Maison. The new ‘Move Link’ collection, is sophisticated, bold, androgynous and modern.
Kendall Jenner and Alton Mason return for another campaign, lensed by Chris Colls [IG] in the California desert.
In an effort to strengthen their longstanding relationship, the government of Botswana, the world’s second largest diamond producer, and De Beers, the world's leading diamond company, renewed their diamond mining partnership for an expected 10-year duration.
Final details are being worked out, but Botswana’s biggest complaints about the old agreement are resolved.
Under the old agreement, Botswana received 25 percent of the rough stones extracted, while De Beers took the remaining 75 percent.
Moving to Equal Diamond Sharing
Immediately, Botswana will receive a 30 percent share, with an escalating increase to 50 percent within a decade. De Beers and Botswana officials have both confirmed this change.
Louis Vuitton revealed the fifth creative session of the Maison’s high jewelry collection called ‘Deep Time’, choosing the Odeon of Herodes Atticus under the Acropolis, one of the oldest open-air theatres in the world for the presentation.
Louis Vuitton Ambassador Ana De Armas is photographed wearing select pieces from Louis Vuitton’s Artistic Director of Watches and Jewelry Francesca Amfitheatrof’s ‘Deep Time’ collection.
Probing the evolution of the Earth and the history of our planet for millions of years before the first spark of life joined unmined geological riches, Francesca Amfitheatrof weaves geographical, philosophical and mythological references into each magnificent piece of ‘Deep Time’ high jewelry.
In fact, on Thursday, writing about a fashion story with Jessica Stam in Vogue Greece set in Santorini — but not knowing until now that Stam is wearing ‘Deep Time’ necklaces on two covers — Lulu took us on a historic tour of the volcano that erupted in Santorini and wiped parts of pre-historic Greece and also late Minoan civilization off the face of the Earth for hundreds of years.
In the 1930s, Schiaparelli often collaborated with Salvador Dali, the brilliant Spanish surrealist artist, to create a line of groundbreaking garments and accessories that defied conventional norms and pushed the boundaries of creativity.
Dali's surrealistic touch added a touch of madness and intrigue to Schiaparelli's designs. Together, they created pieces that challenged conventions and explored the realm of the subconscious but also the human body.
Body Language
Eyes, ears, nose, lips, and hands were among Elsa’s obsessions and were particularly evident in the collaborative artistic relationship of Schiaparelli and Salvador Dalí.
These glamorous and bold accessories reflect the wit and artistic gamesmanship of the Schiaparelli legacy in a totally-modern style under Creative Director Daniel Roseberry. This series of Spring/Summer 2023 images was shot by Alina Gross [IG].
Born and raised in the Netherlands, model Mila van Eeten [IG] is quickly emerging as one to watch. Mila's ability to effortlessly transition from high fashion editorials to commercial campaigns has positioned her as a true chameleon in the industry.
Photographer Jonathan Frantini [IG] captures van Eeten in metallic jewelry riches inspired by the sea, styled by Berenger Pelc. The fashion story ‘Le Miroir de la Mer’ appears in Harper’s Bazaar France [web] June-July 2023./ Hair by Rudi Lewis; makeup by Anthony Preel
Bulgari [IG] ambassador and on-fire actor Eiza González celebrates the 75th anniversary of the Serpenti collection, gracing the cover of L’Officiel Paris’s [IG]June-July 2023 issue in a dazzling set of Bulgari High Jewelry diamonds.
In a refreshing voice about hard work, the upcoming The Three Body Problem star attributes her strong work ethic to growing up in Mexico City, while noting that America has benefitted from the attitude of her people.
“ I come from a culture where we work, work, work, work, work. In America, some of the hardest working people you will see — underpaid — are Mexican people or Latin people. We have always been taught to work and work harder, and then after you work harder, work harder than that.”
Nick Thompson [IG] shoots the actor’s ‘Stands Strong’ fashion story for The Wonder Women Issue.
In AOC’s opinion, feminism and women’s rights leaders haven’t given enough voice to the experiences of women from Mexico and Central and South America, where there are matriarchal traditions far stronger than in American history.
Eiza González speaks fiercely to the importance of her values in everything she does.
In one her first photoshoot since becoming a Cartier ambassador, Deepika Padukone shares images of her wearing extraordinary pieces from the French Maison’s new high jewelry “Le Voyage Recommencé Collection”, lensed by Johan Sandberg [IG].
An elaborate soirée in Florence in the gorgeous garden of the Palazzo Corsini, was the scene of the new collection’s unveiling. The palace is known for its artistic heritage and is home to works by Rubens, Fra Angelico, and Caravaggio.
As Jacqueline Karachi, Director of High Jewelry Creation at Cartier describes it, the new Le Voyage Recommencé is "a journey back to the heart of Cartier creation, an uninterrupted story being told over time."
Louis Cartier discovered the "Islamic arts" exhibition at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris in 1903, which led to a long-standing presence of Islamic inspired geometric motifs, arabesques, and peacock motifs in the brand’s pieces.
For every fashion trend, there its opposite. Focusing this morning on ‘New Luxury Codes’ in Vogue Turkey’s May 2023 issue, we abandon “the Quiet Luxury trend rebellion against our collective pursuit of more, more, more’.
Stopping by WSJ Magazine, ‘Diamonds for Day’, where major gems come out to play for daytime glamour, is the fashion focus in a High-Jewelry story lensed by Nagi Sakai [IG]. Model MJ Herrera is styled by Louise Ford in High-Jewelry luxury not bound by codes of when and where to wear diamonds.