Irina Shayk Is a 'Force of Nature' in Vogue Mexico April 2023, Lensed by Inez & Vinoodh

Irina Shayk Is a 'Force of Nature' in Vogue Mexico April 2023, Lensed by Inez & Vinoodh

Not every model has ‘Fuerza Natural’, making her a ‘natural force’ or a ‘force of nature’, which AOC prefers. Top-tier model Irina Shayk possesses this innate charisma and sensual power, which would have rendered her ‘supernatural’ in the ancient world.

Irina is styled by Valentina Collado in images by Inez van Lamsweerde & Vinoodh Matadin [IG] in this fashion story set in Mexico. The location is a Chablé Hotel, with two boutique hotels in the Yucatán and the Riviera Maya.

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Nadine Ijewere Captures 'Eternal Sunshine' Hothouse Style for Vogue US April 2023

Nadine Ijewere Captures 'Eternal Sunshine' Hothouse Style for Vogue US April 2023

Photographer Nadine Ijewere [IG] captures cultural creatives, art-inspired fashion at its hot-weather best for the April 2023 issue of American Vogue.

Models Akon Changkou, América González & Kai Newman step into the sunlight, styled by Gabriella Karefa-Johnson in island-bliss beauty. ‘Eternal Sunshine’ is a fashion feast for hungry eyes./ Hair by Joey George; makeup by Yumi Lee

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'The New Supers' Paloma, Jill, and Precious by Inez & Vinoodh for British Vogue April 2023

'The New Supers' Paloma, Jill, and Precious by Inez & Vinoodh for British Vogue April 2023

Models Paloma Elsesser, Jill Kortleve and Precious Lee are British Vogue’s April 2023 cover stars. EIC Edward Enninful makes the point in his editor’s letter that it’s very rare when three models come together in a special kind of energy.

Gabriella Karefa-Johnson styles the sensual fashion bonfire lensed by Inez van Lamsweerde & Vinoodh Matadin [IG].

Thirty years ago Christy Turlington, Naomi Campbell and Linda Evangelista were a trinity. Edward’s argument is that now Paloma, Jill and Precious share their stature.

With a shared mission born from friendship, and squarely plugged into the more revolutionary energy of the current zeitgeist, this month’s cover crowns the rise of three extraordinary models.

AOC is not prepared to comment on the observations of Edward, and other writers as well, about the recent autumn/winter 2023 fashion shows:

After returning from the recent autumn/winter 2023 fashion shows, and seeing countless catwalks where diversity of beauty, and of bodies, had taken several steps back, I couldn’t be happier to take this moment to celebrate this trio.

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Zara's Sophisticated Spring 2023 Glamour Swimwear and Beachwear with Anna Ewers

Zara's Sophisticated Spring 2023 Glamour Swimwear and Beachwear with Anna Ewers

Zara delivers another WOW collection, this time turning their increasingly sophisticated eye to Spring 2023 Swimwear and Beachwear.

We argue that Zara’s tremendous success raising their pricepoints, accompanied by stellar marketing campaigns and a discerning design eye is bringing new customers to the brand, while pulling a segment of existing customers into the new pricing tier.

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Acne Studios Taps Devon Aoki for S/S 2023 Campaign by Carlijn Jacobs

Acne Studios Taps Devon Aoki for S/S 2023 Campaign by Carlijn Jacobs

American model and actor Devon Aoki, born in New York City of Japanese and German heritage, fronts Acne Studios S/S Campaign. Aoki also appeared in the Louis Vuitton X Yayoi Kusama January 2023 launch.

Photographer Carlijn Jacobs [IG] shoots the campaign, styled by Léopold Duchemin.

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Etro Launches 'Vela' Handbag in Campaign with Bianca Balti by Davit Giorgadze

Etro Launches 'Vela' Handbag in Campaign with Bianca Balti by Davit Giorgadze

Italian brand Etro announces the debut of new creative director Marco de Vincenzo’s first bag for the brand. Called the ‘Vela’, the handbag is inspired by the “nautical world.”

Top model Bianca Balti stars in the campaign lensed by Davit Giorgadze [IG]./ Hair by Jawara; makeup by Georgi Sandev

The ‘Vela,’ has been developed with a sharp, defined silhouette and contours to "cut through the wind like a sail.” Boasting a V-shaped closure and flexible zipper, the bag features an engraved Etro logo on one side of its chain, and Pegasus adorning the other. The pull was designed using the same technique utilized to mint coins.

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Celine by Hedi Slimane Drops 2023 Tennis Classics Collection with Quinn Mora

Celine by Hedi Slimane Drops 2023 Tennis Classics Collection with Quinn Mora

Celine drops its new Summer 2023 tennis capsule featuring Quinn Mora, shot by Celine creative director Hedi Slimane in Saint-Tropez.

The collection style is classic tennis whites including tennis skirts, polo tops, vests and jackets. The collection includes a range of seasonal sneakers in five core silhouettes, including low and high-top styles and the introduction of a new wedge sneaker.

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Anok, Karen, Lara, Malgosia, Mona in 'Quiet Reflection' by Alasdair McLellan for Vogue UK

Anok, Karen, Lara, Malgosia, Mona in 'Quiet Reflection' by Alasdair McLellan for Vogue UK

British Vogue pulls together a 5-star model ensemble with Anok Yai, Karen Elson, Lara Stone, Malgosia Bela and Mona Tougaard enjoying a moment of high-style ‘Quiet Reflection’.

Carlos Nazario styles the quintet in sleek, polished, tailored modernity for ladies who like a bit of aristocratic style, lensed by Alasdair McLellan [IG]in the April issue./ Hair by Syd Hayes; makeup by Lynsey Alexander

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Kendall Jenner Covers Vogue Italia April, Talking Her Struggle and Lensed by Robin Galiegue

Kendall Jenner Covers Vogue Italia April, Talking Her Struggle and Lensed by Robin Galiegue

Supermodel Kendall Jenner mannequins [yes, AOC is making it a verb] the April 2023 cover story of Vogue Italia. Kate Phelan styles Jenner in Burberry, Chloe, Dior, Fendi, Hermes, JW Anderson, Loewe, Max Mara, Prada and more for images by Robin Galiegue [IG].

In her own words, Jenner’s main focus is her mental health and not posing in a fashion magazine. "The beginning of the year was emotionally difficult." Kendall Jenner, 27 years old in November, tells Vogue Italia. It’s not clear whether she means 2022 or 2023. I’m assuming 2022.

“To come out and feel optimistic is reassuring. Everything is temporary, I feel intensely grateful and happy, ready for what's to come,” Kendall says, explaining that she is practicing "hope for something until it comes true, using the law of attraction.”

In this episode — posted a year ago and not part of the Vogue italia interview but Kendall’s mental health is all about the interview —Kendall sits down with Dr. Jorge Partida, Chief of Psychology at the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health, to discuss social media addiction, our human need to feel connected, and how both of those things can contribute to feelings of anxiety.

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Louis Vuitton x Yayoi Kusama Taps Cate Blanchett & Justin Timberlake + 4 | May 2023 New York Opening Awaits

Louis Vuitton x Yayoi Kusama Taps Cate Blanchett & Justin Timberlake + 4 | May 2023 New York Opening Awaits

Louis Vuitton taps six new talents and image-makers to its second drop in the Louis Vuitton x Yayoi Kusama 2023 collaboration.

Mega stars Australian actor Cate Blanchett and Amercan music artist Justin Timberlake, a ‘friend of the house’ but not an ambassador, are joined by South Korean actor HoYeon Jung, French actor Lea Seydoux, tennis pro Naomi Osaka and Chinese actor Zhou Congyu.

Photographer Steven Meisel is again behind the lens with Carine Roitfeld in charge of styling. Creative Director Ferdinando Verderi worked with makeup artist Pat McGrath to create henna-like tattoos on the faces and bodies of the talents that twin the artworks decorating their corresponding Capucines and Monogram handbags.

Yayoi Kusama will open her largest exhibition in New York on May 12. Her exhibition, titled “I Spend Each Day Embracing Flowers,” will include new paintings, sculptures featuring her signature flower and pumpkin motifs and a new Infinity Mirrored Room.

David Zwirner’s West 19th and West 20th street galleries will host the event.

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Louis Vuitton Ambassador Liu Yifei Covers Marie Claire China March 2023

Louis Vuitton Ambassador Liu Yifei Covers Marie Claire China March 2023

Chinese-American actor Liu Yifei presents three covers for the March 2023 issue of Marie Claire China. Liu, who gained international recognition with Disney’s remake of ‘Mulan’ became the new face of Louis Vuitton in China in January 2021.

Punkcherry styles the cover story with designs by Diamond Dazzle, Giambattista, Ming Ma, Ronald van der Kemp, Thom Browne and more. Shanghai-based photographer Ziqian Wang [IG] captures the shoot. / Makeup by Cai Wenyan; hair by Jian Wei

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Banana Republic's Spring 2023 Campaign by Richard Phibbs Lands In Taos

Banana Republic's Spring 2023 Campaign by Richard Phibbs Lands In Taos

Banana Republic’s Spring 2023 March campaign drop takes us to Taos, New Mexico, with photographer Richard Phibbs [IG] bringing his deep understanding of humanity, nature and ancestral roots to the campaign.

A currently incomplete model list includes Ella Eckerson, Louise de Chevigny, and Maria Borges. We will fill out the rest over the weekend, with other pieces of this Banana Republic Spring 2023 campaign.

Personally, I feel that Banana Republic is back on the right track, and I don’t want them to mess up. And a part of me was wondering how Phibbs could go to Taos and not have adobe buildings or any shots connected to Georgia O’Keeffe in the imagery. How about an indigenous model or two?

The photographer did all of the above in the Banana Republic Spring 2023 campaign. But it’s a compliment to Richard Phibbs that I refused to believe that this sequence of images constituted the campaign.

They’re lovely but also a very incomplete story for him. Not for 80-90% of the photographers I can name, but not Phibbs. What matters to me also matters to him. ~ Anne

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Zara Studio's 'Spirited Romance' S/S 2023 Campaign Imagines Women in Solidarity

Zara Studio's 'Spirited Romance' S/S 2023 Campaign Imagines Women in Solidarity

A‘Spirited Romance’ swept through global cyberspace this week, as Zara Studio launched its S/S 2023 Campaign. The limited-edition, top tier of Zara’s spring offering inspires a spiritual pause on sleepless nights and digital frenzy.

Do you still remember the smell of fresh grass? Did you ever eat clover? How about just lying on on a blanket and seeing a sky so beautiful, it seems impossible that a climate emergency is at hand?

Models Annemary Aderbrigbe, Ava Christian, He Cong and Ida Heiner are the spring muses lensed by Steven Meisel. Frequent collaborator Fabien Baron acts as creative director in a moment where fashion swings back to sensual elegance and beautiful clothes, styled here by another Meisel-Baron collaborator Karl Templer.

There will always be contrived fashion around us, but the trend to clothes that we wear as honest pleasure — as opposed to them wearing us as artifice, an IG photo op and to feed some designer’s ego is real.

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Lily Aldridge & Weekend Max Mara Make a Cali-Style Love Fest for Spring 2023

Lily Aldridge & Weekend Max Mara Make a Cali-Style Love Fest for Spring 2023

One of fashion’s nicest women Lily Aldridge joins forces with Weekend Max Mara in a smile-generating, warm-weather, global traveler collaboration “From Lily With Love.”

Photographer Zoey Grossman [IG] captures the California vibe collection that uses organic cotton and linen blends and other sustainable materials. AOC believes the denim is organic cotton denim, which uses less water, energy, and toxic chemicals than conventionally grown cotton. Rating groups also say workers are treated better.

The Lily Aldridge AOC knows divides her time between New York City and Nashville, nurturing her daughter Dixie Pearl. Lily is well known for her philanthropy, partnering with causes close to her heart including St. Jude Children's Hospital and humanitarian initiatives such as No Kid Hungry, World of Children and Everytown for Gun Safety.

There are givers in fashion. And there are takers. Lily Aldridge is a giver in every part of her beautiful spirit.

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Louis Vuitton Drops Ramadan 2023 Capsule with Malika El Maslouhi by Carlijn Jacobs

Louis Vuitton Drops Ramadan 2023 Capsule with Malika El Maslouhi by Carlijn Jacobs

Louis Vuitton releases a Ramadan capsule, available on their ME website and select Louis Vuitton stores in the region. Model Malika El Maslouhi poses with precious handbags and classic ready-to-wear pieces styled by Victoria Sekrier.

Carlijn Jacobs [IG] photographs the campaign with Axel Morin on film with Tony Romero as art director; Ryan Chappell as choreographer; Vincent Olivieri on set design.

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Eva Herzigova Toasts Good Living in D la Repubblica, Honoring Eva's 50th Birthday

Eva Herzigova Toasts Good Living in D la Repubblica, Honoring Eva's 50th Birthday

Czech top model Eva Herzigova celebrates her 50th birthday, covering the March 18, 2023 issue of D la Repubblica [IG]. Anastasia Barbieri styles the mother of three sons in Acne Studios, AMI Alexandre Mattiussi, Celine by Hedi Slimane, Loro Piana, Michael Kors Collection, Polo Ralph Lauren, Saint Laurent by Hedi Slimane, Sébline, Vivetta and more.

Hungarian musician and photographer Krisztián Éder [IG] photographs Eva Herzigova over two “magical” days in Paris.

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Burberry Drops New Creative Expression-2 by Tyrone Lebon in a Good Start

Burberry Drops New Creative Expression-2 by Tyrone Lebon in a Good Start

Daniel Lee’s Burberry debut is gaining momentum, as he charts a new course for the brand. This part 2 drop of the new ad campaign called ‘The New Creative Expression’ delivers new personalities to help define the Burberry ‘family’.

The Burberry Family Expands

South Korean football star Son Heung-min became a Burberry ambassador in June 2022. The brand devotes major online presence to a serious interview with the Premier League player, now living in the UK.

Entering the Burberry fam is Georgia May Jagger, who delivers near British royalty as the daughter of The Rolling Stones singer Sir Mick Jagger and model Jerry Hall. Jagger also delivers a sensual jolt to the emerging Burberry narrative.

The star of the campaign is the Equestrian Knight logo, revived from the brand’s archives and oh so Burberry. Add him to a corgi image, and the Brits are swooning. I adore its presence everywhere — in an almost off-kilter manner. The knight is also ubiquituous in the fall 2023 collection — on labels in unexpected places. ‘Off-kilter’ is a Burberry theme on my mind.

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