Candice Swanepoel Barbies Up V Magazine #142 Summer 2023 Lensed by Greg Swales
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Charles and Camilla's Highgrove House Hosts First Ever Fashion Shoot in Harper's Bazaar UK June
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The beautiful, meticulously-maintained gardens of Highgrove House hosted this exquisite fashion story featuring model Aishwarya Gupta, of Indian heritage posing for Harper’s Bazaar UK [IG].
The private residence of King Charles and Queen Camilla was used in a collaboration with The Prince’s Foundation, for which British Vogue EIC Edward Enninful is an ambassador. [See link end of this post].
The newly-crowned royal couple Charles and Camilla’s convoy was seen Saturday evening May 6, 2023 passing through Tetbury in their maroon Bentley, less than two miles from their Highgrove Estate.
Read MoreGucci Fine Jewelry 'Link to Love' 2023 Androgynous Stackable Collection
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Italian luxury brand Gucci unveils its latest fine jewelry 'Link to Love' campaign with a focus on self-expression and individualism but through connection.
The ‘Link to Love’ collection’s signature octagonal shape channels religious symbolism worldwide. Octagrams formed from overlapping squares often emphasize duality: yin and yang, male and female, spiritual and material, while having a major place in global religions from Christianity to Hindualism, including also a significant place in Jewish mysticism.
This symbolism seems particularly relevent to Gucci’s embrace of a modern, androgynous, sleek design in the ‘Link to Love’ campaign. AOC just discovered major ties to the earliest deities — a transition period between goddesses were worshipped exclusively and patriarchy where God is male and women got the boot.
For example, Old Kingdom Egyptians recognized a group of eight deities, four male and four female, with the female bearing feminine forms of the male names: Nu, Nanet, Amun, Amunet, Kuk, Kauket, Huh, and Hauhet.
Read MoreElizaveta Porodina Captures Kylie Jenner in Jean Paul Gaultier " Flowers" Campaign
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Kylie Jenner [IG], with 389M IG followers, takes a mermaid-worthy immersion into the world of Jean Paul Gaultier for the brand’s new “FLOWERS” IS OUT campaign.
Many people haven’t recognized Kylie Jenner because of her mermaid hair. Photographer Elizaveta Porodina [IG] is behind the lens. See the collection online. French artist Jean-Vincent Simonet collaborated with the design team on the "liquid" print of flowers fabrics.
At a collection launch event at The Webster in New York on Tuesday night, Jenner wore the Simonet flowers printed on a lingerie-inspired, nude tulle, long sleeves body slip.
Read MoreChanel Eyewear 2023 Campaign Channels Disco Glam by Karim Sadli
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Chanel launches its 2023 Eyewear campaign inspired by retro style and the rise of bling. If we attach a trend to the campaign, disco is dancing center stage.
Karim Sadli [IG] captures top models Vivienne Rohner and Hyunji Shin, along with Niles Rodgers, a critically acclaimed musician, composer, and producer who has made an indelible mark on the music industry.
Read MoreAbuk Adier's Futuristic Fashion Vibe by Amer Mohamad for Harper's Bazaar Arabia April 2023
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Following up on her utterly stunning fashion story in the March 2023 issue of Vogue Arabia, model Abuk Adier leaves the paintings of Rashid Al Khalifa behind and assumes a hip, modern series of poses for the April 2023 issue of Harper’s Bazaar Arabia.
Stylist Nour Bou Ezz curates a blended mix of top luxury brands like Louis Vuitton and Schiaparelli with Arab world brands like haute couture, slow fashion brand Azzi & Osta; Lebanese designer Nicolas Jebran; Lever Couture; Elie Saab trained, Lebanese designer Krikor Jabotian; French-Egyptian global luxury fashion house Maison Yeya; Lebanese-Italian fashion designer Tony Ward and more.
Dubai-based photographer Amer Mohamad [IG] is behind the lens, delivering a new perspective on luxury fashion photography.
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Jimmy Choo Hot Summer Goddess Style by Gisele Bundchen Shot by Carlijn Jacobs
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Jimmy Choo unveiled Gisele Bundchen as the star of its latest campaign ‘Who Is Ready for Summer’, shot by Carlijn Jacobs in Miami.
Imruh Asha styles the Brazilian runway legend, who was her own date to the Met Gala Monday thankyou. Gisele wears Jimmy Choo favs like the gold Agave gladiator sandal, pearl-embellished Fayence, Cecelia cork sandals and handwoven Bon Bon Bucket bag.
Read MoreSaint Laurent Launches Fine Jewelry by Anthony Vaccarello, Lensed by Juergen Teller
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Saint Laurent, the renowned French Maison, has recently unveiled its first-ever fine jewelry collection. Look at those ladybug nails!!!
Though jewelry accessories have always been part of the seasonal YSL collections, "Saint Laurent Haute Joaillerie" is the first to source fine metals.
The campaign for Saint Laurent's debut jewelry line artfully juxtaposes the elegance of the pieces with the re-potting of a plant, as seen in the campaign photos by Juergen Teller.
People abuse the word ‘chic’ today, and I rarely use it, but this collection is unadulterated French chic to the max. It’s fabulous!
Okay, AOC friends. Tell me this isn’t kismet!!!!!!
Read MoreHalima Aden Takes A Bow With Four Vogue Arabia May Covers Shot by Youssef Oubahou
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Model and Muslim-rights activist Halima Aden is featured on four Vogue Arabia May 2022 covers. Aden is styled by Amine Jreissati in images by Youssef Oubahou [IG].
Vogue Arabia EIC Manuel Arnault writes the interview: Halima Aden on Her Three-Year Hiatus from the Industry, Inhumane Working Conditions of Models, and Muslim Representation. I have read the entire interview and for the mostpart, Aden seems frozen in time.
Even in 2022, Halima was giving the same new interviews to media that shared her story of walking out of the fashion industry in 2020. AOC checks on her about every 90 days. Aden brings that identical voice to this Vogue Arabia May 2023 interview — but after therapy, which she cites as being very beneficial for her.
Is the fashion industry still rife with “inhumane working conditions for models”? I don’t know, but the New-York based Model Alliance four days ago posted on IG that the ‘Fashion Workers Act’, represents the culmination of the Model Alliance’s work over the last decade.
The Master of Diplomacy
In AOC’s opinion, Manuel Arnault probably has the most delicate and politically-fraught EIC role in fashion media. He walks that tightrope with an impressive maturity and diplomacy that I certainly don’t possess.
Arnault impressed me today, because he has taken up the topic of the Cleopatra Netflix series. Hence the paragraph that preceds this one. I bow down, Manuel Arnault.
Read MoreMame Thiane Camara in 'More Is More' Opulence by Jem Mitchell for Harper's Bazaar UK
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Senegalese stunner Mame Thiane Camara brings her commanding fashion presence to the pages of Harper’s Bazaar UK’s April 2023 issue. Camara lived in Senegal until age 15, before moving to Italy.
The fashion story ‘More is More’ showcases unadulterated, robber-baron opulence, and acts as a perfect backdrop for Camara’s strong persona and physical presence. Miranda Almond styles the dazzling fashion statements lensed by Jem Mitchell [IG]. / Makeup by Joey Choy; hair by Tyler Johnston
Read MoreHumanrace Samba Colors by Pharrell Debuts at VB 'Something in the Water' Festival
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AOC shares exciting news about the ongoing collaboration between Pharrell Williams and adidas — Humanrace Samba Colors by Pharrell, a collection of luxury footwear in a depth of colorways that embody the diversity and energy of Humanrace’s DNA.
Last weekend at Pharrell’s ‘Something in the Water’ Festival in Virginia Beach, music lovers with an Atlantic Ocean view got their first look at five new Humanrace Samba colorways: Yellow, Orange, Pink, Lilac, and Red. A Humanrace green colorway is also available exclusively to friends and family of the brand.
Pharrell elevates the Samba with all-around high-end leather upper and leather shoelaces sourced from ECCO Leather, a world leader in innovative and premium leather.
ECCO Leather’s water-saving tanning technology saves 20 liters of water per hide. The result is environmentally more sustainable production but higher color saturation. Humanrace always uses non-toxic vegetable dyes, and AOC assumes that is the case here. Read the Humanrace sustainability pledges.
Read MoreIman Kaumann Poses in 'Extase' by Yulia Gorbachenko for Numéro France #238
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Argentinian model Iman Kaumann wears Burberry, Chanel, Gucci, Loewe, Miumiu, Prada, YSL and more, styled by Charles Varenne. Photographer Yulia Gorbachenko [IG] captures ‘Extase’ [‘Ecstasy’] in the Agafay Desert, Morocco for Numéro France [IG] #238 April/May 2023./ Hair by Cyril Lalou; makeup by Marion Robine
Read MoreImaan Hammam Covers Harper's Bazaar France May 2023 by Robin Galiegue
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The fabulous Imaan Hammam [IG] covers the May 2023 issue of Harper’s Bazaar France [IG]. This is the third issue of a French edition of Harper’s Bazaar, led by the Prisma presse group, which acquired the licence for France.
Emmanuelle Alt [IG] styled Hammam in images lensed in a variation of black and white by Robin Galiegue [IG]. The former EIC of Vogue France is expected to have a more influential voice at the magazine, as her contractual obligations to Conde Nast expire.
Read MoreTexican Eva Longoria Introduces Us To Her Beloved Mexico in Vogue Mexico May 2023
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On March 26, 2023, Longoria debuted her new CNN show, “Eva Longoria: Searching for Mexico”, which is modeled after the very successful “Searching for Italy with Stanley Tucci”. She is both host and executive producer of the series.
The series consists of six episodes, each exploring a different location in Mexico, including Jalisco, Mexico City, Nuevo Leon, Oaxaca, Veracruz, and Yucatan. Throughout the show, Longoria immerses herself in the rich culture, landscape, and history of Mexico, which have all played a significant role in shaping its world-renowned cuisine.
There are plenty of star chefs in the series, but Eva Longoria is unusually mindful of the stories of simple people like Ponciano Méndez, a farmer from Santa Ana Zegache, a town one hour from the capital of Oaxaca. In the valley where Ponciano lives, corn has been planted for more than six thousand years; In the neighboring valley, the oldest maize remains of humanity were found.
I truly love the show and was eager to learn more about Eva’s experiences of visiting indigenous communities and eating a traditional decolonized diet.
Before the Spanish conquest, Mexico was a predominantly vegetarian territory.
Read MoreValentino DI.VA Florence Pugh Rocks Valentino Garavani Campaign 2023 and Met Gala
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Florence Pugh, the talented English actress known for her roles in ‘Midsommar’, ‘Little Women’, and ‘A Good Person’, is the new face of luxury Italian fashion brand Valentino. The 27-year-old actor stars in a new campaign lensed by Steven Meisel called "An Encyclopaedia Of Feelings.”
Pugh showcases a range of emotions while posing with Valentino Garavani Rockstud23 bag, styled by Joe McKenna.
Piccioli chose Pugh as the new Valentino DI.VA (DI.fferent VA.lues) ambassador because of her authenticity, vulnerability, and fearless self-expression both on and off-camera. This collaboration is about sharing values and standing for the same things, rather than just focusing on aesthetics or numbers of social media followers.
AOC has written about the growing importance of a brand’s values for years now. In a recent discussion about Valentino, we spoke about the HENRYS with Heart: Luxury Brands Selling Democratic Values [[High-Earners-Not–Rich-Yet].
Read MoreZhong Lin Shoots Chloe Magno for Vogue Taiwan May 2023 Chanel Metiers d'Art
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Filipino-American model Chloe Magno gained fashion media acclaim on the launch issue cover of Vogue Philippines in September 2022.
Today we meet Chloe Magno a second time in a superb cover story for Vogue Taiwan’s May 2023 issue.
Self-taught photographer Zong Lin [IG] is behind the lens, creating yet another visual spectacle that transcends most editorial fashion photography.
Chen Yu styles the shoot with key pieces from the Chanel Metiers d’Art show in Senegal. / Makeup by Sting Hsieh; hair by Miley Schen
Read MoreMaison Valentino Vintage Partners With 7 Global Vintage Stores in Exchange Voucher Program
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