Eco-Warrior Tasha Tilberg by Greg Swales for Fashion Canada April 2022

Eco-Warrior Tasha Tilberg by Greg Swales for Fashion Canada April 2022 AOC Fashion

Supermodel turned sustainability eco-warrior Tasha Tilberg covers Fashion Magazine’s April 2022 climate crisis issue. Simply stated, Tasha Tilberg always saw modeling as a financial means to an end, a financial goal that she adeptly achieved wearing her septum piercing, hand-poked tattoos and granola meets grunge aesthetic.

Tilberg underscores her essential identity to writer Annike Lautens this way:

Tilberg says that even from the beginning of her career, modelling was always just a job, not an identity. “When I introduce myself to someone, I never call myself a model,” she reflects. “It’s one of the things I do, but it’s not who I am. I was always buying my freedom. I did this because I wanted to buy a tractor.”

Her major success in modeling allowed Tilberg to buy her first farm at age 16.

Photographer Greg Swales [IG] captures Tasha Tilberg, styled by Leila Bani.

Morocco's Desert Elegance Lensed by Vladimir Marti Comes to Harper's Bazaar Arabia

Morocco's Desert Elegance Lensed by Vladimir Marti Comes to Harper's Bazaar Arabia AOC Fashion

Model Hind Sahli channels the magic of Morocco, wearing Hermes styled by Anna Castan on the cover of Harper’s Bazaar Arabia March 2022. Photographer Vladimir Marti [IG] captures the desert-inspired rough elegance fashion at Berberlodge [IG], located between inland Marrakech and Casablanca on the Atlantic Ocean.

Lufre Flashes 'Big Bang' Bold Elegance for Vogue Brazil March 2022

Lufre Flashes 'Big Bang' Bold Elegance for Vogue Brazil March 2022 AOC Fashion

Models Bruna Do, Carolina Thaler, Mia Brammer, and Yngrid Ferreira take the fashion limelight in ‘Big Bang’, styled by Carlos Esser. Photographer Lufre [IG] captures the columnar silhouettes with significant surface interest for Vogue Brazil March 2022.

Cherokee Jack and Sam Mallos by Annemarieke van Drimmelen in WSJ Magazine Men SS-2022

Annemarieke van Drimmelen Captures Cherokee Jack and Sam Mallos in WSJ Magazine AOC Fashion

WSJ Magazine shares this spring 2022 men’s fashion story featuring models Cherokee Jack and Sam Mallos. Photographer Annemarieke van Drimmelen and stylist Giovanni Dario Laudicina traveled to Santa Fe, New Mexico, where they shot the fashion story at El Rancho de las Golondrinas, or “the Ranch of the Swallows.”

This historic ranch, now a living history museum, dates from the early 1700s and was an important ‘paraje’ or stopping place along the famous ‘El Camino Real’, the Royal Road from Mexico City to Santa Fe.

Van Drimmelen [IG] has close ties to New Mexico, since her father moved there nearly 12 years ago. “The light is absolutely phenomenal—the way it reflects on the earth. It brings this amazing warmth,” she says, noting that these qualities once drew artists such as Georgia O’Keeffe to the area.

Both models looks quite spectacular in the WSJ Magazine photo shoot. AOC’s complimentary link takes you to WSJ to review the product credits.

Cherokee Jack’s Heritage

Last year I had a totally visceral response to Cherokee Jack’s images by Richard Phibbs — his first ‘commercial’ shoot as an adult. He modeled as a child for years. Cherokee Jack by Richard Phibbs for Man of Metropolis | Minnesota History of Mankato Hangings AOC Fashion

The images caused me to reflect on our mutual Minnesota area upbringings, my writing a play about Minnesota statehood that was performed by my school, and the Mankato hangings — a devastating part of the heritage of my small Minnesota city that was unknown to me until then.

In trying to know more about the model, I learned a bit of agonizing Mankato, Minnesota history.

The Place of Women in Cherokee Society

The people of Cherokee Nation call themselves the Aniyunwiya, which means ‘Principal People’. The Cherokee society is historically matrilineal, meaning clanship is passed through the mother. Among the Cherokees, women were considered the head of household, with the home and children belonging to her should she separate from her husband. Women had an equal voice in the affairs of the tribe.

In writing about Bella Hadid’s references to the Egyptian goddess Sekhmet Tuesday evening, I referenced the demise of warrior goddesses, an end to female power and influence that was in its final phase in fifth century Greece. That statement is historically correct about Europe and the rise of Christianity.

But in the ‘undiscovered’ Americas, advanced indigenous cultures flourished and women held significant power in tribal affairs, generally enjoying far more power than the white Christian women who arrived in the Americas.

Human Body Poetry by Wang Ziqian for Vogue China March 2022

Human Body Poetry by Wang Ziqian for Vogue China March 2022 AOC Fashion

Ethan James Green Flashes 'Dreams Come True' for British Vogue March 2022

Ethan James Green Flashes 'Dreams Come True' for British Vogue March 2022 AOC Fashion

American actor, director, screenwriter, and model Chase Sui Wonders, who plays Riley on ‘Generation’, joins forces with models Beyonce Ambrose, Dara Allen, Devyn Garcia and Meadow Walker in a fashion story ‘Dreams Come True’.

A very busy Ethan James Green [IG] is behind the lens, with styling by Camilla Nickerson for British Vogue March 2022./ Hair by Jimmy Paul; makeup by Dick Page; set design by Julia Wagner

Ana Abril Captures Birgit Veegen in 'Por Amor Al Arte' for Mujer Hoy

Ana Abril Captures Birgit Veegen in 'Por Amor Al Arte' for Mujer Hoy AOC Fashion

Model Birgit Veegen is styled by Caterina Ospina in ‘Por Amor Al Arte’, art lovers modern style lensed by Ana Abril [IG] for Mujer Hoy March 5, 2022.

Alessandra Ambrosio Poses in Dundas Designs for Vogue Scandinavia by Amar Daved

Alessandra Ambrosio Poses in Dundas Designs for Vogue Scandinavia by Amar Daved AOC Fashion

Brazilian beauty Alessandra Ambrosio poses in Dundas designs for the new issue of Vogue Scandinavia. Photographer Amar Daved [IG] captures the sultry, bodycon fashion styled by Christopher Campbell.

Vogue Scandinavia profiles the Norwegian designer Peter Dundas and his partner longtime partner Evangelo Bousis, who became parents via surrogacy in June 2021. Besides a feature on the couple’s new family life [subscribers only], Vogue Scandinavia shares [open to public] Dressed in Dundas: The greatest sartorial hits from Norway’s most famous designer. Dundas has a huge glam squad wearing his clothes — from Michelle Obama to Beyoncé and Kim Kardashian.

Regarding his life in California and facilitated ability to become a family due to laws in the state, Dundas said at the time his son Alexios Peter Bousis-Dundaswas born:

"We are beyond grateful to our wonderful surrogate and her family who made this journey with us; to our wonderful baby doctors, the lovely midwife who delivered him healthy on his surprise arrival, our supportive friends and to California who let guys like us become Dads so smoothly," the 52-year-old commented. "Unfortunately, it's not the same everywhere and if you are hoping to have children in a place that doesn't support this journey PLEASE don't lose faith. God is good and the world is changing and it will for you too."

On his Instagram, Peter Dundas shares gorgeous images of his new family, but also a special image supporting Ukraine. The picture defines AOC’s target Smart Sensuality Woman: she is smart, sexy and has a tremendous heart. Simply stated, we are the warrior goddesses. And we are rising.

Elsa Hosk Fronts DL1961 Spring-Summer 2022 Campaign

Elsa Hosk Fronts DL1961 Spring-Summer 2022 Campaign AOC Fashion

DL1961’s unwavering commitment to sustainable denim jeans take another step forward with top model Elsa Hosk fronting DL1961’s Spring-Summer 2022 campaign. Photographer Katie McCurdy [IG] captures Hosk in LA, wearing new styles of lightweight denim and matching sets.

“It’s undeniable why Elsa is a supermodel, a status reinforced the moment she steps in front of the camera,” said Sarah Ahmed, DL1961 co-founder and chief creative officer. “But that’s not the most striking thing about her. It is behind the scenes where Elsa’s beauty is truly revealed. She’s a team player, enthusiastic collaborator, and creative visionary [who] puts her whole, authentic self into everything she does.”

AOC tells regularly the DL1961 story. Every piece in thespring collection is sustainably made at the brand’s family- owned factory in Pakistan. DL1961 practices its earth-conscious values daily, as the only vertically-integrated denim brand utilizing 98% recycled water. Add clean dyes, regenerative fibers, certified cotton, and reducing the need for harmful chemicals with state-of-the-art laser and Ozone technology, and we have surely one of the top five sustainable denim brands — and perhaps higher.

Vogue Portugal April 2022 Speaks to Our Shared Humanity in Lufre's Cover Story

Vogue Portugal April 2022 Speaks to Our Shared Humanity in Lufre's Cover Story AOC Fashion

Brazilian photographer Lufre [IG] shoots Vogue Portugal’s April 2022 cover story ‘Same, same, but different’, styled by Alexandre Dornellas. The model cast includes Alamada Bidiande e Guive, Beatriz Cortes, Camila Simões, Gabriel Neres, Lara Bawar e Mara Bawar, Luana Vintrin, Oda, Sara Rismo, Tau and Raiza Bernardo wear Burberry, Chanel, Hermes, Moncler, The Attico, Valentino and more.

Coincidentally, the yellow and aqua blue colors of the cover are the colors of Ukraine, and the magazine stresses this connection. The human suffering we are witnessing in Putin’s goal to level Ukraine and destroy everything in sight — its people, its babies, its economy, its heritage — takes us deep into the terrifying, deadly and destructive themes of humanity.

It’s the role of the warrior goddesses to stand against this global destructive impulse. Whether the impulse is more male than female is not subject to debate in my world. The global institutions — and especially religious institutions — do not agree with me.

In fact, the alleged irrational, hysterical, women running wild without male supervision and wisdom is the most universal theme of modern civilization.

GAP CEO Sonia Syngal's Big Bonus Rides on Ye -- Who Loves Putin & Laughs At Killing People

If I was GAP CEO Sonia Syngal, I would wake up in the morning worrying that my golden boy Ye had called for the execution of his ex-wife Kim Kardashian, her poor boyfriend Pete Davidson; and whoever else pissed Ye off most recently.

Clearly that could happen at any time and at any moment. And for all Kanye West’s peeps to say “He’s an artist! Men artists are like this. He’s a genius.” I remind us all that we’ve sunk to a very low place in America when the GAP celebrates a total megalomaniac, who is potentially dangerous to civil society.

Has it really not occurred to GAP CEO Sonia Syngal, in her leadership role, that Kanye West’s constant calls for violence — in the guise of his self-proclaimed, genius-level creativity — Kanye himself or a wannabe member of Ye’s posse could kill someone?

Perhaps GAP Thinks Ye’s Violent Threats Gives Them Street Cred?

Has GAP even had a conversation with Mr. West, legally known as Ye, about the escalating level of his violent social media posts? There is no doubt that West’s constant violent threats cast a pall over anyone who has suffered at the hands of a violent misogynist.

Certainly West triggers me. His claim that God sanctions all of his actions triggers me even more so, considering that my priest sided with my disgusting rapist and denied me communion. They were drinking buddies. The boys club sticks together 99% of the time. That’s true religion.

It’s bad enough that one of the few female CEOs of a Fortune 500 company supports a Grade A misogynist who tells his followers that God came to him in the shower and told him to shut down Planned Parenthood. But now her golden goose, product development genius is not only a poster boy for threatening behavior, but he uses his admiration of Vladimir Putin as an example of how to get things done right.

The Boys Club: Putin, Trump, Ye [aka Kanye West]

“Rule number one,” reads KW’s Putin lovin’ post, while he was running for president in September, 2020. “Listen to Ye.”

We know the uber-right wingers from Trump world were running Kanye’s campaign. I assume such an erudite CEO as Sonia Syngal, knows that from WaPo to the NYT to Forbes, the evidence the right-wingers ran Kanye West’s campaign is indisputable.

Ye [then Kanye West] was in Russia in 2016

It’s also an absolute fact that Kanye West was in Russia two weeks before his first, pre-inauguration, 2016 meeting with then president-elect Trump at Trump Tower.

As recently as January 2022, major media including Forbes said Ye was headed to Russia for a meet and greet with Vladimir. Several of Kanye’s key people said Ye was bringing the gospel to Russia — with a retail conglomerate thrown in for good measure.

The trip never happened and whether it was the press jumping all over Ye’s Putin plan or Putin knowing he intended to level Ukraine and couldn’t make the meeting, Kanye didn’t go to Russia.

Then again, Putin was sitting alone at that 60’ table, talking to his generals, and was probably afraid Kanye would hug him or sit in his lap or something — being so excited to meet the man he admires deeply. I’ll bet Kanye would have put his MAGA hat on Putin’s head. What a scene!

Did Ye have to run that possible Putin Ye in Russia deal by GAP CEO Syngal? Or Yeezus is King?

I understand well all of GAP’s challenges, but with all the talented, men-of-color with a big following out there, they had to pick the biggest ego on the planet. Well, Kanye is in a three-way tie with Trump and Putin for the biggest ego on the planet.

Does GAP’s Ye Support Putin’s War on Ukraine?

Has GAP asked Ye if he supports Putin’s determination to eradicate the people of Ukraine? Cuz many of us are putting our foot on the gas, feeling that Ye is going to do some serious damage one of these days.

AOC has hardly been quiet on the topic of Kanye, but we’ve held back waiting for Black voices to take a stronger position. That is happening his week — from Trevor Noah to Charlamagne tha God, who chose his words carefully, but raised his voice in concern.

It was Ye’s racial slur response to Trevor Noah that got him banned from Instagram for 24 hours.

Forgive me for giving GAP advice, but they really need to have a sit-down with Kanye West. Unless they’re afraid of Ye, of course. Like he could put out a hit on Sonia Syngal. Look at all those crazies from Jan. 6. If Ye gives the creative-genius word, Syngal is toast.

Just don’t bring up #MeToo. Ye HATES anything to do with #MeToo or female empowerment. Most likely, he’s not to keen about you even sitting in that big chair. Ye prides himself in being a molder of women — sort of like Picasso. He fashions them in his own image from top to bottom, just like God the Almighty . . . or so the story goes.

Thank goddess Kim Kardashian got away — but it’s clear Ye intends to make her life hell. This saga is far from over. ~ Anne