Charlie Hebdo Drops the Gauntlet in Paris As Iran Resumes Brutal Hijab Crackdown

Charlie Hebdo Drops the Gauntlet in Paris As Iran Resumes Brutal Hijab Crackdown

Arab News Tehran reports that Iran’s judiciary has ordered police to “firmly punish” people who violate the country’s hijab law, a news agency reported Tuesday, January 10.

France’s Charlie Hebdo magazine, a French satirical weekly magazine, has again provoked the Iranians, publishing cartoons mocking Iran’s ruling clerics and their aggression against the protesters.

Two French-born al-Qaida extremists attacked the newspaper’s office in 2015, killing 12 people in Paris on January 7, 2015. Today the irreverent publication operates from a secret location with round-the-clock police protection, continuing its refusal to bow down to right-wing, religious zealots of any ideology, not only Islam.

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LOEWE S/S 2023 Men's Campaign by David Sims with Josh O'Connor, Stéphane Bak

LOEWE S/S 2023 Men's Campaign by David Sims with Josh O'Connor, Stéphane Bak

British actors Josh O’Connor, who played a young Charles in Netflix’s ‘The Crown’, and Franco-Congolese actor and comedian Stéphane Bak, fresh off his critically-acclaimed role in ‘Mali Twist’, are center-stage in LOEWE’s Spring Summer 2023 Men’s Campaign.

Benjamin Bruno styles the shoot, with creative direction by Jonathan Anderson. Photographer David Sims [IG] is in the studio, distilling yet another LOEWE campaign with an impeccable vibe of creative artisanship. Vincent Olivieri provides set design. Love it.

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'Together Alone' Feminine Luxury by Jess James for Vogue China January 2023

'Together Alone' Feminine Luxury by Jess James for Vogue China January 2023

Models Lottie Aaron and Ash Chen are styled by Bridie Gilbert in luxury looks from Ann Demeulemeester, Ash, Bottega Veneta, Dior, Fendi, Givenchy, Prada, Saint Laurent, Schiaparelli, Simone Rocha, Versace, Victoria Beckham in a new fashion story ‘Together Alone’.

Photographer Jess James [IG] is in the studio for Vogue China’s January 2023 digital issue, creative direction by Matt Mcdonald.

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Net-a-Porter's 'Wardrobe Foundations Campaign' with Sara Blomqvist Jan. 2023

Net-a-Porter's 'Wardrobe Foundations Campaign' with Sara Blomqvist Jan. 2023

Net-a-Porter delivers a dopamine-exploding, fashion ‘Wardrobe Foundations Campaign’, setting neutral-colors essentials against primary colors backgrounds.

Model Sara Blomqvist gets our style-info attention in images by Louise & Maria Thornfeldt [IG]./ Hair by James Rowe

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Bianca Mabaso In Couture Elegance by Tareck Raffoul for Vogue Arabia January 2023

Bianca Mabaso In Couture Elegance by Tareck Raffoul for Vogue Arabia January 2023

Vogue Arabia’s January 2023 issue turns an elegant eye to couture, styled by Mirko De Propis and Vittoria Ross Provesi. Paris-based photographer Tareck Raffoul [IG] captures model Bianca Mabaso wearing Chanel, Dior, Dolce & Gabbana; Giambattista Valli; Giorgio Armani; Schiaparelli and Valentino./ Makeup by Mattia Andreoli; outstanding hair by Cosimo Bellomo

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Natalia Vodianova on Sisterhood, Activism, Philanthropy in Vogue Beauty Paper

Natalia Vodianova on Sisterhood, Activism, Philanthropy in Vogue Beauty Paper

Supermodel Natalia Vodianova covers Vogue Beauty Paper, January 2023, a media project of Vogue China. Natalia is styled by Michelle Cameron, with creative direction by Matt Mcdonald. Photographer Hugo Comte [IG] is in the studio.

Natalia Vodianova’s stratospheric rise has been breathtaking, as she increasingly turns her attention to her work as a philanthropist, impact investor and UNFPA Goodwill Ambassador.

In Nepal and India, large numbers of women do not have the right to touch food or crops while they are menstruating, because they can cause bad luck to their families. A 2019 study found that 77% of west-central Nepali girls and young women actively practice menstrual exile, even though it is now illegal in India.

Girls in Bolivia are still told that their period blood causes illnesses like cancer in other people.

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Dior Ambassador and 'The Crown's Diana Elizabeth Debicki in Madame Figaro January 2023

Dior Ambassador and 'The Crown's Diana Elizabeth Debicki in Madame Figaro January 2023

‘The Crown’ actor Elizabeth Debicki, who plays Princess Diana, covers the January 2023 issue of Madame Figaro. Debicki joined Dior in December 2021 as an fashion ambassador, followed by her appointment in late October 2022 as a brand ambassador for Dior Joaillerie’s Rose Dior collection.

Writer Isabelle Girard uses an intriguing phrase to describe Diana’s public life, explaining that the princess “never found her place between shadow and light. It is this ambivalence that characterizes her.”

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Sølve Sundsbø 'People Are People' Ubuntu Spirit for Mission Magazine FW 2022.23

Sølve Sundsbø 'People Are People' Ubuntu Spirit for Mission Magazine FW 2022.23

London-based, Norway-born photographer Sølve Sundsbø [IG]is always evolving in new directions of visual presentation. In this fashion story ‘People Are People’ for Mission Magazine, the artist distills the stated purpose of the United Nations [UN] in images.

Models Alyson Dubey, Barbara Almeida, Emanuel Ramos and Morgan Fernandez create collective, composite images styled by David Bradshaw.

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Elizaveta Porodina Flashes Jo Malone London's 'Cologne Intense' 2023 Collection

Elizaveta Porodina Flashes Jo Malone London's 'Cologne Intense' 2023 Collection

Models Bangali Drammeh from Gambia, Honest Ujoy from South Korea and Mateen Ismail from Australia launch a focus on Jo Malone London’s ‘Cologne Intense’, a collection of alluring scents inspired by faraway lands, captivating rituals and treasured ingredients.

The first Cologne Intense fragrance – Oud & Bergamot – was created more than 10 years ago and inspired by the Middle East. “Combining the nobility and enveloping scent of oud with the brightness of bergamot, it has become one of Jo Malone’s most beloved fragrances,” notes Céline Roux, Global Head of Fragrance. “Since then, we’ve travelled to faraway lands all over the world in search of inspiring traditions and treasured ingredients, to create a whole range of mysterious and sensual fragrances.”

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Sydney Sweeney Joins Armani Beauty As Face of 'My Way' Sustainable Fragrance

Sydney Sweeney Joins Armani Beauty As Face of 'My Way' Sustainable Fragrance

The story of Armani Beauty’s ‘My Way’ journey to market is deeply rooted in the sustainability values of the younger generation, many of their boomer grandparents and conscientious consumers of every age.

Photographer Dario Catellani [IG] photographs Sydney Sweeney in the 2023 campaign. The Italian visionary is known for his deep attachment to nature — beautifully expressed in the Etro FW 2020/21 ‘We Are All One’ Campaign.

Reading more information about Armani Beauty on the L’Oreal website — L’Oreal holds the beauty license — claims and certifications about sustainability are monitored and validated by the Sustainable Product Optimization Tool (SPOT) developed in 2013 to measure social and environmental impacts.

Based on 14 key sustainability criteria, it covers the entire process from production to the end of the life cycle, including the purchase of raw materials and the product’s use by the consumer.

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Sabine Villiard Captures 'How Do You Wear Your Mask?' for CAP 74024 Magazine

Sabine Villiard Captures 'How Do You Wear Your Mask?' for CAP 74024 Magazine

Model Coco Labbee is styled by Veronique Droulez in ‘How Do You Wear Your Mask?’ Photographer Sabine Villiard [IG]visualizes the use of masks that protect, disguise, entertain and more in one of the oldest rituals among humans for CAP 74024./ Hair by Massanori YAHIRO; makeup by Ania Grzeszczuk

See all the product credits at CAP 74024.

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Paula Soares Wears Earthy Resort Elegance by Federica Putelli for Mojeh Magazine

Paula Soares Wears Earthy Resort Elegance by Federica Putelli for Mojeh Magazine

Model Paula Soares is styled by Nadia Bonalumi in ‘The Last Resort’, a fashion story of modern cruise fashion from Balenciaga, Dior, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Max Mara, Prada and more.

Photographer Federica Putelli [IG] captures the mica and minerals-rich colors and earthy luxury for Mojeh Magazine December 2022.

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Celebrity Stylist Christine Centenera Is Now Vogue Australia Editor-in-Chief

Celebrity Stylist Christine Centenera Is Now Vogue Australia Editor-in-Chief

Lost in some of the late December 2022 holiday news was the appointment of current fashion director Christine Centenera as editor-in-chief of Vogue Australia, replacing ​Edwina McCann.

Centenera’s most recent role in the limelight was styling Kanye West's controversial 'White Lives Matter' show in Paris, on October 3. She also worked closely with Virgil Abloh, styling Louis Vuitton Mens until Abloh’s passing.

Centenera runs her own label Wardrobe.NYC. In May 2021 she gave birth to twins, becoming parents with her long-time friend and partner since 2018, actor Joel Edgerton.

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Louis Vuitton Holiday 2022.23 ‘Les Extraits Murano Masterpiece’ Fragrance Art

Louis Vuitton Holiday 2022.23 ‘Les Extraits Murano Masterpiece’ Fragrance Art

For Holiday 2022.23 ‘Les Extraits Murano Masterpiece’ advances this transformation of fragrance into art with the visionary expertise of Glass Master Simone Cenedese.

This entire fragrance project is so intellectual, that we must backtrack to it origins in order to full appreciate it newest fragrance art offering.

In his own words, Belletrud explains the origins of ‘Les Extraits’ collection:

I wanted to venture where no one goes anymore. To reinvent the notion of an Extrait in a contemporary way. To bring it light, expand matter, and lighten things up. I wanted to deconstruct the very architecture of perfume

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Dior Magazine Presents 7 Spanish Photograpbers Interpreting 'Andalusian Grace' Cruise 2022.23 Collection

Dior Magazine Presents 7 Spanish Photograpbers Interpreting 'Andalusian Grace' Cruise 2022.23 Collection

Women’s Status in 2023

There is no stronger voice for women’s rights in fashion culture than Dior’s Creative Director Maria Grazia Chiuri. Her leadership and creative vision increases in value at a time when women’s rights are under assault worldwide, including in America.

There’s a reason why the word ‘woman’ was the most-searched word on dictionary.com in 2022. Clearly, we don’t know who women are any more. Can you imagine a search for the word ‘men’?

Carrying on with its 21st century Medici mission, after the Cruise 2022.23 show in Seville, Dior invited seven Spanish photographers to engage in dialogue with the brand with their photographic interpretations of the cruise collection that truly celebrated Andulasian culture.

Dior Magazine’s ‘Andulasian Grace’ features these talented photographers: Berta Vicente Salas; Andrea Torres Balaguer; Silvia Conde; Raquel Chicheri; Eva Diez; Irene Cruz; Alba Yruela.

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