Paloma Elsesser's Family Reunion by Daniel Jackson for Vogue US June-July 2021

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Paloma Elsesser's Family Reunion by Daniel Jackson for Vogue US June-July 2021

Top model Paloma Elsesser introduces the entire world to her family, bringing together four generations of Shockley-Elsessers for Vogue Magazine’s June-July 2021 issue. Jorden Bickham styles ‘We Are Family’ in luxe looks from Alexander McQueen, Burberry, Dolce & Gabbana, Gucci, Marni, Proenza Schouler, Theophilio and more.

Photographer Daniel Jackson captures the family portraits with words that affirm the great joy and creative talent that radiates from many of America’s families of color. Read all the details at Vogue, but you will meet: Paloma’s mother, Anedra Shockley-Elsesser; grandmother, 95-year-old Audrey Shockley; sister IMG model Ama Elsesser; Paloma’s older sister director Kanyessa McMahon; Kanyessa’s six-year-old son, Daschel; Paloma’s brother Sage Elsesser:

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Ivan Erick Menezes Honors Florbela Espanca for Vogue Portugal June 2021

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Ivan Erick Menezes Honors Florbela Espanca for Vogue Portugal June 2021

In this Vogue Portugal June 2021 issue fashion editorial dedicated to Florbela Espanca, models Camila Simões, Elson Lima, Lana Rost, and Natalia Renken are styled by fashion editor and creative director Alexandre Dornelles. Ivan Erick Menezes photographs ‘Eu quero amar, amar perdidamente’ [I want to love, love hopelessly] inspred by Florbela Espanca./ Beauty by Silvio Giorgio; hair by Silvio Giorgio

Florbela Espanca (1894-1930) is one of Portugal's most known and loved poets, an early feminist in a very turbulent period in the country’s history. Her avant-garde mind and soul were frowned upon by a conservative society, and the poet ended her early life at age 36.

Jimmy Choo Launches Sustainable Swimwear Summer 2021 Beach Fun Campaign

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Jimmy Choo Launches Sustainable Swimwear Summer 2021 Beach Fun Campaign

Jimmy Choo [IG] launches its first beach-beauty swimsuits campaign for summer 2021. The JC monogram printed fabric is crafted from 100%sustainable and recycled nylon in a rainbow print of yellow, green, and pink hues. The collection comes with plenty of accessories including flip flops, espadrilles, sunglasses, tote bags, beach towel and more sun fun style for women and men.

Dani Witt in Rome by Stefania Paparelli for Vanity Fair Italia June 2021

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Dani Witt in Rome by Stefania Paparelli for Vanity Fair Italia June 2021

Model Dani Witt is styled by Simone Guidarelli in ‘Amore Senza Fine’ [Endless Love] a fashion tribute to Rome. Photographer Stefania Paparelli [IG] captures the virginal sensuality embedded in the psychological complexity of Rome — a city I love deeply — for Vanity Fair Italia June 2021.

Editorials like this one always inspire my reading for the week. The rise of conquering Rome — the ultimate patriarchal society — came at a great cost to women generally, who were living in the region. It’s possible to track the devolution of women’s status and power in Greece, as evidenced by the writings of Socrates, then Plato and next Aristotle. Rome is more cut and dried. Men ruled.

‘We have not kept our women individually under control, we now dread them collectively’, said Cato the Elder, as women took to the streets to protest unfair laws.

Maison Margiela x Reebok in Turkey, by Emre Unal for V Magazine June 2021

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Maison Margiela x Reebok in Turkey, by Emre Unal for V Magazine June 2021

Maison Margiela brings its essential concept of decortiqué to Reebok’s 1985 Classic Leather runner. The result is the Classic Leather Tabi High, a new high-top leather trainer. Maison Margiela’s entire luxury haute couture brand identity embraces decortiqué, a technical process whereby a garment is deconstructed to its core structural elements.

Creative Director John Galliano has created the Classic Leather Tabi High in four different color schemes, with each version morphing into the attitude of one of four cities: Sydney, Tokyo, Cape Town and Turkey.

Daphne Groeneveld in Ortigia, Sicily by Laurie Bartley for ELLE Italia June 26, 2021

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Daphne Groeneveld in Ortigia, Sicily by Laurie Bartley for ELLE Italia June 26, 2021

Top model Daphne Groeneveld enjoys the Sicilian sun styled by Micaela Sessa in ‘Viaggio A Ortigia’ [Trip to Ortigia]. Photographer Laurie Bartley [IG] captures Daphne in the historical center of Syracuse, located on Sicily's south-eastern Ionian coast, for ELLE Italia June 26, 2021./ Hair by Alessandro Rebecchi; makeup by Giovanni Iovine

The New York Times spent 36 hrs. in Syracuse, Sicily in September, 2019.

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'Physical' Apple Series Star Rose Byrne Covers Marie Claire Australia by Nicole Bentley

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'Physical' Apple Series Star Rose Byrne Covers Marie Claire Australia by Nicole Bentley

“She’s elegance incarnate with impeccable comedic timing,” writes Marie Claire Australia about July cover star Rose Byrne. The actor talks to Rachel Sharp about family, feminism and her new role as a captivating but flawed ‘80s guru in her new Apple TV series ‘Physical’.

Byrne is styled by Naomi Smith in images by Nicole Bentley./ Hair by Koh; makeup by Kellie Stratton

Building on her role as iconic feminist Gloria Steinem in ‘Mrs. America’, the true story of how conservative activist Phyllis Schlafly (played by Cate Blanchett) derailed the Equal Rights Amendment, Byrne now plays ‘80s California exercise and lifestyle guru Sheila Rubin.

Gucci's Hortus Deliciarum High Jewelry Collection Campaign Is Divinely Inspired

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Gucci's Hortus Deliciarum High Jewelry Collection with Jodie Turner-Smith

British actor Jodie Turner-Smith stars in Gucci’s latest High Jewelry collection, named Hortus Deliciarum or ‘Garden of Delight’. Is Gucci trying to channel Biblical imagery with the female Eve getting humanity kicked out of the Garden of Eden, nearly bringing down the entire human race — or so men wrote?

Clearly Turner-Smith is up to the bad girl, boss lady role as she lounges draped in jewels. taking a midnight dip accompanied by a snake and bird. Not too much ambiguity in these lush images by Glen Luchford [IG] Is that Diana Ross’s ‘Love Hangover’ in a blast from the past campaign video?

The new Hortus Deliciarum collection includes more than 130, most one of a kind and its motifs are divided into four chapters inspired by the majestic beauty of the natural world, star-crossed skyscapes, and breath-taking sunsets, writes Gucci Twitter.

Elsa Hosk Is Yummy Mummy Covering Vogue Russia Living June 2021 by Julia Gorbachenko

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Elsa Hosk Is Yummy Mummy Covering Vogue Russia Living June 2021 by Julia Gorbachenko

Swedish beauty Elsa Hosk roars back from giving birth in mid-February to her baby girl Tuulikki Joan Daly, named after Elsa’s mom and grandma-in-law. Hosk wears green Bottega Veneta on the cover of Vogue Russia Living’s June 2021 rich-imagery fashion story.

Sandy Armeni styles ‘Desert Oasis’, puttingElsa in a SoCal mood wearing Balenciaga, Etro, Isabel Marant, Louis Vuitton, Versace and more in wonderful images captured by Yulia Gorbachenko [IG]. Love, love, love. / Hair by Dennis Gots; makeup by Natasha Severino

A Fashionista's Guide to Casino Nights Wearing Ageless Flygirl Style

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A Fashionista's Guide to Casino Nights Wearing Ageless Flygirl Style

Beyond the “glow up” and bronzed skin, in addition to beach waves hair with plenty of volume and bounce — whatever your age — be like Martha and own YOU on YOUR casino night. Preparation is important. Everyone from Martha Stewart to her vegan cooking protégé Snoop Dogg will tell you that preparation is key to a successful party.

After that, just imagine you are Jennifer Lopez in Vegas or Martha Stewart in her East Hampton swimming pool. Own the moment with confidence and sincerity — but also with conviction. Because we all know that wearing self confidence is your best fashion statement. And be sure you have a divine time doing it. ~ Anne

Simone Biles Claims Her GOAT Title in Gymnastics, Leaves NIKE for Athleta

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Simone Biles Claims Her GOAT Title in Gymnastics, Leaves NIKE for Athleta AOC Living

"The idea was to hit back at the haters," she told the outlet. "[The haters] were joking like, 'I swear, if she put a goat on her leo, blah, blah, blah.' That would make them so angry. And then I was like, 'Oh, that's actually a good idea.' And so that's exactly what we did and why we did it."

Simone Biles may be 4’10” in stature, but she packs a power punch twice her size. In late April, the platinum athlete ended her six-year relationship with Nike to join Athleta, Gap’s female-focused activewear brand.

The GOAT gymnast did not directly criticize Nike in announcing her move to Athleta — even though the company has a rocky relationship with female athletes.

“I felt like it wasn’t just about my achievements, it’s what I stood for and how they were going to help me use my voice and also be a voice for females and kids,” she said. “I feel like they also support me, not just as an athlete, but just as an individual outside of the gym and the change that I want to create, which is so refreshing.”

Simone Biles delivered an astonishing set of images by Kennedi Carter in this weeks’ online release of her cover story and interview in the June issue of Glamour US. There’s yet more to the Simone Biles story, with Athleta backing her competitive bird dogging of USA Gymnastics over her being willing to take on permanently USA Gymnastics, the governing body of her sport — a system that ignored staggering sexual abuse by team doctors of young women in their care. Biles has been a leader in that ongoing fight.

DO check out the Simone Biles cover story for Glamour’s June 2021 issue.

Simone Biles Soars by Kennedi Carter for Glamour US June 2021 AOC Fashion