Mert & Marcus Lens Hailey, Kendall, Mica, Mona, Precious in Versace La Medusa SS Campaign

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Mert & Marcus Lens Hailey, Kendall, Mica, Mona, Precious in Versace La Medusa SS Campaign

Versace faces Hailey Bieber, Kendall Jenner, Mica Arganaraz, Mona Tougaard, Precious Lee and Raphael Balzer are thriving in Versacepolis, a mythical world dominated in this moment by Versace’s new La Medusa handbag. Jacob K is in charge of styling with creative direction from Ferdinando Verderi and photography by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott./

Jacquemus 'L'Amour' Collection Summer SS2021 by Oliver Hadlee Pearch

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Jacquemus 'L'Amour' Collection Summer SS2021 by Oliver Hadlee Pearch

Models Ajok Madel, Imaan Hammam, Jill Kortleve, Kristina Grikaite, Mica Arganaraz and more front Jacquemus Summer 2021. Photographer Oliver Hadlee Pearch captures the always poetic vision of Simon Porte Jacquemus in this ‘L’Amour’ Collection.

Jean Campbell Is Softly Hi-Voltage in 'Spring Awakening' for V Magazine #128

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Jean Campbell Is Softly Hi-Voltage in 'Spring Awakening' for V Magazine #128

Model Jean Campbell is styled by Gro Curtis in V Magazine’s ‘Spring Awakening’ , a photographic ode to “the drama, the vibrancy, and the grandiosity that defines the artistry of fashion.” V’s Fashion Director Curtis says: “" . . . it shows how resilient designers are in these turbulent times.”/ Makeup by Val Garland; hair by Kei Terada

As greater darkness descends over America, Curtis bangs the drum for creative redemption coming out of chaos, sharing words that inspire.

"Beauty lies in many characters woman can use to her advantage. She can be innocent but playful in Simone Rocha, strong and seductive in Giorgio Armani, etheric in Dior, romantic in Erdem, or simply strange and avant-garde in Rick Owens. They say it’s darkest just before the dawn. I do believe this issue and this story is our dawn after almost a year in the dark."

Photographer Solve Sundbo has a deeply-intellectual understanding of womanly, darkness into light image concepts, making the Curtis-Sundsbo-Campbell pairing a good jolt of fashion optimism for hopeful, concerned spirits. See all the ‘Spring Awakening’ fashion designer details in the upcoming V Magazine #128, shipping January 16th, 2020 at V Magazine.

Hunter Schafer in 'Supernova' by Daria Kobayashi Ritch for Porter Edit Jan. 11, 2020

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Hunter Schafer in 'Supernova' by Daria Kobayashi Ritch for Porter Edit Jan. 11, 2020

‘Euphoria’ star Hunter Schafer covers the January 11, 2020 issue of Porter Edit. Sean Knight styles Schafer in Alaïa, Ceffin, Gauchere, Jacquemus, Nanushka, Paco Rabanne and more, lensed in ‘Supernova’ by Daria Kobayashi Ritch [IG]./ Hair by Bobby Eliot; makeup by Sandy Ganze

Hunter Schafer talks to Hanna Hanra about her momentum-overflowing acting career, co-writing and co-producing Jules’ special episode of ‘Euphoria’ and the personal passion projects that propel fer forward in 2021.

Penelope Cruz by Nico Bustos in Harper's Bazaar Russia January 2021

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Penelope Cruz by Nico Bustos in Harper's Bazaar Russia January 2021

Penelope Cruz covers the January 2021 issue of Harper’s Bazaar Russia, styled by Claudia Englmann in images by Nico Bustos (IG)./ Hair and makeup by Pablo Iglesias

Cruz has enjoyed major exposure recently, due to her role as Graciela, a Colombian psychologist.in the Jessica Chastain produced thriller ‘355’. The female-led film has a new opening date of Jan. 14, 2022. Yes, the opening date was pushed back a full year, due to COVID.

Besides Chastain — who also produced the movie and spearheaded the project from day one — and Cruz, ‘355’ also features Diane Kruger (who replaced Marion Cotillard in a scheduling conflict), Fan Bingbing, and Lupita Nyong’o.

'Brand New Ancients' by Rafael Pavarotti for British Vogue February 2021

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'Brand New Ancients' by Rafael Pavarotti for British Vogue February 2021

Rafael Pavarotti [IG] photographs ‘Brand New Ancients’, starring Adut Akech, Akuol Deng Atem, Aliet Sarah, Nyarach Abouch Ayuel, Nyaueth Riam, and Shanelle Nyasiase. Kate Phelan styles the spring 2021, bold-looks fashion story against a backdrop of modern hieroglyphs for British Vogue’s February 2021 issue. / Set designer Gary Card; hair by Eugene Souleiman; makeup by Lauren Parsons

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Laura Harrier's Louis Vuitton Spring 2021 Twist Handbag Frolic by Mikael Jansson

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Laura Harrier's Louis Vuitton Spring 2021 Twist Handbag Frolic by Mikael Jansson

American actor and civil rights activist Laura Harrier is in Malibu in her role as a Louis Vuitton ambassador. Photographer Mikael Jansson flashes the ‘BlackkKlansman’ star currently playing the role of Camille-Washington in the Netflix miniseries ‘Hollywood’

Harrier dances through the minute-long video with three reinvented bags, twisting and frolicking to ‘Filme Moi’ by Alice Et Moi.

“This Spring, new models offer feminine braided embellishments, a monochrome twist-lock or a large textile strap to spice up the emblematic shape. The collection is further enriched with new vibrant shades that match its bold personality,” Louis Vuitton says in a press release.

Kendall Jenner's Rosy Cover Story in Vogue China February 2021 by Autumn de Wilde

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Kendall Jenner's Rosy Cover Story in Vogue China February 2021 by Autumn de Wilde

Kendall Jenner covers the February 2021 issue of Vogue China. American photographer and film director Autumn de Wilde, (IG) who made her directorial film debut with the 2020 movie ‘Emma’, adapted from Jane Austen’s novel of the same name, captures Jenner in the rose garden in fashion styled by Max Ortega. Enjoy the preview.

Amen! V Magazine Gets Out the Vote in Georgia In New Civics Lesson Appeal

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Amen! V Magazine Gets Out the Vote in Georgia In New Civics Lesson Appeal

Anne of Carversville is grateful to V Magazine for this latest all-hands-on-deck call to action to save America’s flawed democracy. We share V’s digital covers for a special Georgia Edition because TUESDAY JAN. 5, 2020, the world’s eyes are on Georgia. The state’s upset Biden victory in November rocked the world and gave us all hope.

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Liu Wen As Diana Vreeland by Liu Song for Harper's Bazaar China January 2021

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Liu Wen As Diana Vreeland by Liu Song for Harper's Bazaar China January 2021

Supermodel Liu Wen is styled by Frankie Zheng in ICONS, images that channel Diana Vreeland, the legendary editor-in-chief of Vogue (1963-1971) and fashion editor of Harper’s Bazaar (1936-1962). After being fired from Vogue in 1971, Vreeland became a consultant to the Costume Institute of the Metroolitan Museum of New York.

Photographer Liu Song (IG) captures Liu Wen for Harper’s Bazaar China January 2021./ Hair by Bon Fan Zhang; makeup by Yooyo Keong Ming

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Selena Gomez Covers Vogue Mexico, Lensed by Dario Calmese in December-January 2020.21 Issue

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Selena Gomez Covers Vogue Mexico, Lensed by Dario Calmese in December-January 2020.21 Issue

Pop music superstar Selena Gomez, who also launched Selena + Chef for HBO Max in 2020, covers the December-January 2020.21 issue of Vogue Mexico. Yashua Simmons styles the shoot in images by Dario Calmese (IG). / Hair by Marissa Marino

The actor, singer, producer and entrepreneur not only teaches the public how to cook, standing in front of countless cameras to catch her every unique angle. Selena Gomez is not a Kardashian.

After educating herself and us, too, how to cook in the company of a fresh crop of chefs, Selena donates $10,000 to a cause for the performance. Interviewed by Athena Morales de la Cruz, Selena Gomez again articulates that she no longer has a need to find her own voice. Now that she owns her own authenticity, her responsibility is to use her platform in a meaningful way. This definitive statement is a theme in today’s superstar.

Bain Forecasts Online Luxury Sales at 35% of Total by 2025/6 | Progressive Values Dominate

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Bain Forecasts Online Luxury Sales at 35% of Total by 2025/6 | Progressive Values Dominate

V Magazine’s Holiday 2020 issue shares uptown woman, luxury market must-haves. If you’re fortunate enough to shop in the luxury market, then look your best. Aryeh Lappin styles models Chiharu, Eniola Abioro, Heather Kemesky, Julia Van Os and Varsha Thapa in luxury sweaters, must-have accessories and more treasures from the world’s top luxury brands including Chanel, Dior, Fendi, Gucci, Hermès, Saint Laurent. Photographer Max Papendieck(IG) is in the studio for ‘What V Want: Holiday Edition’./ Producer Alexey Galetskiy; makeup by Maki Tyoke; hair by Ben Skervin

Liu Song Flashes 'The New School' for Vogue China January 2021

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Liu Song Flashes 'The New School' for Vogue China January 2021

Photographer Liu Song flashes ‘The New School’, with creative direction by Alex Slavycz. Jeff Lee styles an ensemble that includes Guoqiang Wu, Hangxin Hua, Jiangtao Ma, Ruyu Chen, Shengjie; Wenjing Yan, Xue Gu, Ying Shao and Zhichuan He for Vogue China January 2021. Hair by Issac Yu; makeup by Yooyo Keong Ming & Jonathan Yang

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Theo Wenner Flashes New York Girl Gang Lulu Tenney, Ugbad + in Self Service 53

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Theo Wenner Flashes New York Girl Gang Lulu Tenney, Ugbad + in Self Service 53

Photographer and regular contributor Theo Wenner (IG) snaps models Effie Steinberg, Lulu Tenney, Sydney Sylvester, Toni Smith and Ugbad in New York’s Washington Square Park and south toward Chinatown. Malina Joseph Gilchrist styles the girl gang for Self Service 53 Fall 2020./ Creative direction by Ezra Petronio; hair by Mustafa Yanaz; makeup by Aaron de Mey

Lulu Tenney Enjoys 'Intimate (Fashion) Moments' for Vogue China November 2020

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Lulu Tenney Enjoys 'Intimate (Fashion) Moments' for Vogue China November 2020

American model Lulu Tenney is styled by Elin Svahn in ‘Intimate Moments’. Rising photographer Heji Shin captures the luxury fashion looks from Balenciaga, Chloé, Louis Vuitton, Prada, Saint Laurent and more for Vogue China November 2020./ Hair by Andrea Martinelli; makeup by Siobhan Furlong

Gisele Bündchen Fronts Vivara Holiday 2020 Campaign | Vivara Sustainability Goals Update

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Gisele Bündchen Fronts Vivara Holiday 2020 Campaign | Vivara Sustainability Goals Update

Supermodel icon, Brazilian eco-activist and businesswoman Gisele Bündchen returns (as always) as the face of Vivara Jewelry Holiday 2020. Photographer Nicole Heiniger (IG) shoots the campaign with styling by Renata Correa./ Creative direction by Giovanni Bianco; beauty by Henrique Martins

It’s routine now for AOC to check the sustainability credentials of jewelers featured in our pages. Vivara is the largest jewelry in Brazil, and Gisele Bundchen (IG) is one of the most prominent eco-warriors in the world, and particularly in her home country of Brazil. Together, they make sweet music for stones lovers.

Vivara has posted their sustainability policy online. Vivara has an application pending with the Responsible Jewellery Council, with a target certification date of September 2021.

AOC is not an expert in any way on sustainability practices among luxury jewelers. We note that the Vivara sustainability policy is very general and lacking in any specificity around goals or expected dates of achieving them.