Assa Baradji Channels Marie Antoinette by Kenny Germé for Interview Magazine Spring 2021

Assa Baradji Channels Marie Antoinette by Kenny Germé for Interview Magazine Spring 2021

French model Assa Baradji poses as Marie Antoinette, styled by Edem Dossou in period references from Celine by Hedi Slimane, Dior, Givenchy, vintage John Galliano, Nina Ricci, Y-Project and more. Photographer Kenny Germé [IG] captures Baradji channeling Marie Antoinette — but she won’t be the one losing her head or accused of treason. Interview Magazine Spring 2021 writes a new script for women of color wearing wigs.

Related: Secrets of Kirsten Dunst's wardrobe in “Marie-Antoinette” Vogue Paris 4/30/21

Paloma Elsesser Covers Vogue Spain May 2021 Lensed by Alique

Paloma Elsesser Covers Vogue Spain May 2021 Lensed by Alique

Paloma Elsesser rises higher-still, covering the May 2021 issue of Vogue Espana. Gabriella Karefa-Johnson styles Elsesser in modern opulence from Alexander McQueen, Balenciaga, Bottega Veneta, Dior, Hermes, Louis Vuitton, Valentino. Alique [IG] is in the studio, capturing another milestone in Paloma’s career. / Hair by Latisha Chong; makeup by Raisa Flowers

Inaugural Poet Amanda Gorman Lensed Spectacularly by Annie Leibovitz for Vogue May

Inaugural Poet Amanda Gorman Lensed Spectacularly by Annie Leibovitz for Vogue May

America’s real-life young poet goddess Amanda Gorman covers the May 2021 issue of Vogue US. Gorman is photographed in spectacular images by one of America’s finest photographers Annie Leibovitz, with styling by Gabriella Karefa-Johnson.

We are grateful that Anna Wintour sought to elevate Amanda Gorman in a way that she did not elevate US Vice President Kamala Harris. Seeing these images brought copious tears to AOC eyes.

No tears were inspired by the Vogue US Kamala Harris images — which remain unposted on AOC. To say I was personally disturbed is an understatement — but I’ve never commented until now. Gorman would want us to fix the Kamala Harris omission, and we will.

Vogue might want to consider interviewing Harris on her first anniversary as vice president of America and put Annie Leibovitz behind the lens. It gives me the opportunity to create a collage of both women hanging over my sofa.

Ina Lekiewicz Captures Bibi Abdulkadir for Vogue Turkey May 2021

Ina Lekiewicz Captures Bibi Abdulkadir for Vogue Turkey May 2021

Model Bibi Abdulkadir is styled by Lorna McGee in ‘Bibi’, lensed by Ina Lekiewicz [IG] for Vogue Turkey May 2021./ Hair by Anna Cofone; makeup by Sandra Cooke

Reto Schmid Flashes Versace 2020 Summer Capsule Collection

Reto Schmid Flashes Versace 2020 Summer Capsule Collection

Models Steinberg, Islam Dulatov and Ismael Savane whip up a summer beach frenzy in vibrant, graphic prints for Versace’s Summer Capsule Collection. Photographer Reto Schmid is behind the lens with styling by Jacob K.

Jackie Nickerson Flashes Fendi by Kim Jones on Georgia Palmer for Vogue Italia

Jackie Nickerson Flashes Fendi by Kim Jones on Georgia Palmer for Vogue Italia AOC Fashion

Photographer Jackie Nickerson captures model Georgia Palmer, swathed in Italian luxury from Kim Jones’ first ready-to-wear collection for Fendi. Palmer is styled by Amanda Harlech in Fendi’s sumptuous debut for Vogue Italia’s April 2021 ‘The Many Friends’ issue. / Hair by Soichi Inagaki; make-up artist Laura Dominique.

Gisele Bundchen Joins DraftKings As Environment and Social Goals Adviser | Brazil Cuts Environment Budget 24%

Gisele Bundchen Joins DraftKings As Environment and Social Goals Adviser | Brazil Cuts Environment Budget 24% AOC Sustainability

Supermodel, environmentalist Gisele Bundchen as joined sportsbook operator and daily fantasy player DraftKings as ESG adviser to the CEO.

Bündchen and DraftKings have already collaborated on a project in which the company will plant 1,000,000 trees by Earth Day 2022. 

"It is very important for successful corporations to make the necessary shifts in ESG initiatives to truly make a difference on a global level," Bündchen said in a release announcing her hiring. "In today’s world, in my opinion, it isn’t enough for companies to just be successful financially. Companies have to be successful in ALL areas, including social impact and sustainability initiatives that impact the future for all of us around the world.”

Gisele Covers Vogue Hong Kong Sustainability Issue

Gisele Bundchen's Vogue Hong April Sustainability Issue Cover Story by Kevin O'Brien

Supermodel, eco-warrior Gisele Bundchen covers the April 2021 ‘Sustainability’ issue of Vogue Hong Kong. Bobette Cohn styles the prominent environmentalist in images shot on location in Costa Rica by Kevin O’Brien [IG] Bundchen’s home is on the Nicoya Peninsula, near the beachside town of Santa Teresa./ Makeup by Jenna Anton

In our earlier article about Gisele’s Vogue Hong Kong cover story, we noted the very sad reality that the supermodel with the biggest voice on climate change and especially saving the Brazilian rain forest is losing her battle.

Gisele Bundchen Poses as Elegant Muse in Vivara Jewelry Mother's Day Campaign

Gisele Bundchen Poses as Elegant Muse in Vivara Jewelry Mother's Day Campaign AOC Jewelry News

Supermodel, global environmentalist Gisele Bundchen poses in Vivara jewelry’s new campaign of painterly images by fashion photographers Mar+Vin with visual transformation by artist painter Vincent Guitox. Renata Correa styles Gisele — who remains the highest paid model in the world for 14 years — with art direction from Giovanni Bianco, set design by Taísa Malouf,/ Hair and makeup by Henrique Martins

Hermès News: 44% First Quarter Revenue Increase | Hermès Blush Beauty | MycoWorks Collab

Hermès News: 44% First Quarter Revenue Increase | Hermès Blush Beauty | MycoWorks Collab

Model Luisana Gonzalez is styled by Jessica Willis in Hermes Blush, a May 2021 beauty editorial lensed by Elliot & Erick Jimenez.

Hermes reported on April 22 a first-quarter revenue increase of 44 percent, beating expectations and confirming that the “sharp V-shaped exit out of the COVID-19 pandemic” is real for the luxury market, writes WWD.

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MycoWorks: The Making of Reishi™️ Fine Mycelium™️

An exciting, exclusive collaboration by Hermès and MycoWorks is birthing a new material Sylvania, a hybrid of nature and biotechnology that represents a new generation of biotech materials. The patented innovation is made with Fine Mycelium, sounding much more sophisticated and expensive than mushroom leather.

MycoWorks announced in November 2020 that it had raised $45 million in series B financing, in tandem with the opening of a major new ‘Reishi’ plant in Emeryville, California.

“We could not imagine a better partner than Hermès to present our first object made of Fine Mycelium. Hermès and MycoWorks share common values of craftsmanship, quality, innovation, and patience,” says Matt Scullin, MycoWorks CEO on the company’s website.

Hermès turned to its Victoria bag as the structural canvas for the unveiling of the exciting collaboration.

Ruth Bell Is Modern Art Goddess by Yelena Yemchuk in Vogue China May 2021

Ruth Bell Is Modern Art Goddess by Yelena Yemchuk in Vogue China May 2021

Top model and Dior muse Ruth Bell is styled by Daniela Paudice for ‘Into the Wonderland’, an modern art look at today’s ‘woman’lensed by Yelena Yemchuk [IG] for Vogue China May 2021./ Hair by Jenny Kim; makeup by Benjamin Puckey

Lachlan Bailey Flashes Amber, Carolyn, Shalom for WSJ Magazine May 2021

Lachlan Bailey Flashes Amber, Carolyn, Shalom for WSJ Magazine May 2021

Supermodels Amber Valletta, Carolyn Murphy and Shalom Harlow bring infectious joy to WSJ Magazine’s May 2021 issue with ‘Three’s Company. Clare Richardson styles the girls-just-wanna-have -fun legends in Balenciaga, Bode, Dodo Bar Or, Louis Vuitton, Re/Done,Stella McCartney,The Elder Statesman and more.

“They are one amazing iconic triplet—they are the late-’90s alt-queen supermodels,” says designer Jeremy Scott, who shaped his recent fall 2021 Moschino show around a vision of Harlow as Rosalind Russell in the 1939 film The Women, and cast all three for his cinematic presentation. “I said on set to the other models, ‘We are on the set with [legends], let’s pay homage and respect…. These are the ladies whose careers you hope to have one day.’ ”

Photographer Lachlan Bailey captures the merriment of ‘Three’s Company’ — with all of us wanting to let loose this summer./ Hair by Shay Ashual; makeup by Mark Carrasquillo; set design by Heath Mattioli

Daphne Groeneveld Covers ELLE Italia Earth Day Issue Fashion Story by Laurie Bartley

Daphne Groeneveld Covers ELLE Italia Earth Day Issue Fashion Story by Laurie Bartley

Top model Daphne Groeneveld channels “tree huggers”, a stereotypical image of white Americans from the late ‘70s hugging trees, writes Patagonia. It’s easy to forget that passion around saving the environment is over 50 years old.

The Earth Day cover story of ELLE Italia takes up the topic of humans’ relationship with our earth in an issue that touches the lives of prominent environmentalists, including Alice Braga, Amber Valletta, Gisele Bundchen, Jane Fonda, John Kerry, Jonathan Franzen and Muhammad Yunus,

Photographer Laurie Bartley [IG] captures Groenevld at a farm in Sicility wearing Saint Laurent on the cover and Ermanno Scervino, MM6 Maison Margiela,Sportmax and more in the bucolic fashion story styled by Miki Sessa./ Hair by Alessandro Rebecchi; makeup by Giovanni Iovine

Georgia's Queen Precious Lee Delivers Self-Love Power Punch in Harper's Bazaar May Beauty Issue

Georgia's Queen Precious Lee Delivers Self-Love Power Punch in Harper's Bazaar May Beauty Issue

Harper’s Bazaar US May 2021 beauty issue cover star Precious Lee’s interview with Kaitlyn Greenidge delivers a power-packed Black beauty message: Abundance Is Precious Lee’s Divine Right. Precious shares covers and corresponding interviews with Adwoa Aboah, Hailey Bieber, Liu Wen and Rianne Van Rompaey.

Precious Lee is styled by Sydney Rose Thomas in fashion looks from Alaïa, Area Couture, Balenciaga, Eric Javits (turban), Fendi, Schiaparelli Haute Couture and more in images by Renell Medrano [IG].

Monica Bellucci in Dior Fishnet Dress Lensed by Sabine Villiard for Madame Figaro

Monica Bellucci in Dior Fishnet Dress Lensed by Sabine Villiard for Madame Figaro April 2021

Italian actor Monica Bellucci, who until recently hadn’t been to Italy since 2014, covers the April 2021 French issue of Madame Figaro. Barbara Baumel styles Bellucci, who has become “the most indispensable Italian actress in French cinema”, writes Marion Dupuis. / Hair by John Nollet; makeup by Letizia Carnevale

Sabine Villiard [IG] photographs the actor who plays a benevolent witch who saves children in ‘La Befana vien di notte’, by filmmaker Paola Randi. When theaters reopen in France, Bellucci will resume her solo role in the play ‘La Callas’, a first for this actress who had never been on the stage. . At least three other films are also in production in 2021. Dupis details them all.

AOC doesn’t typically focus on the fashion over the activism or values of the main character in a cover story interview. But ELLE Italia calls out the Dior white fishnet dress worn by Belluci as trend-worthy, while sharing the pedigree of fishnet.

Penelope Cruz Fronts InStyle Spain #200, Talks 'Parallel Mothers' and 'Escobar'

Penelope Cruz Fronts InStyle Spain #200, Talks 'Parallel Mothers' and 'Escobar'

Actor Penelope Cruz returns to the cover of InStyle Spain’s May 2021, celebrating the 200th issue of the magazine. Cruz appeared on the launch issue of InStyle Spain back in October, 2004, writes the magazine. The years are being wiped away on the face of Penelope Cruz, who also sports a new bob haircut in images by Erik Gordon .

Francesca Rinciari styles the actor in a black Carolina Herrera dress for the cover shoot, accented by a ‘Reflection’ necklace from Cartier. Other labels in the shoot include Alaïa, Lanvin, Mugler, Roberto Diz and more. / Hair and makeup by Pablo Iglesias

Vogue Taiwan Ups Sustainability Commitment with 'Blooming Season' by Zhong Lin for April 2021

Vogue Taiwan Ups Sustainability Commitment with 'Blooming Season' by Zhong Lin for April 2021

Photographer Zhong Lin [IG} shares deep sentiments around the shooting of Vogue Taiwan’s April 2021 cover story with two Tawainese models Chen Hsuan ‘Jessie’ Hsu and Jean Chang. The gorgeous fashion story ‘Blooming Season’ is styled by Joey Lin using brands like Bottega Veneta, Moschino, Stella McCartney and Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello. / Hair by Weic Lin; makeup by Shin Tsai

For this cover, every prop and set design were carefully thought out, revolving around the theme ‘To Nature, With Love’. We tried our best to minimise unwanted waste, making sure everyone was in line with one another during the preparation. The flowers were meticulously put together for the shoot. No extravagant set design, it is the bare minimum. No new materials were bought for creating the props, all collected from the trash to be reused then recycled again. The flowers were later adopted by the team after the shoot. The whole process was followed through the end of the shoot, it was fulfilling.

I really appreciate Vogue Taiwan and the team for staying true throughout the whole process. It was a heart-warming experience for me.