Models Christy Turlington, Delfina Biaquier, Grace Burns [Turlington’s daughter] and Poppy Delevingne come together in CH Carolina Herrera’s Insignia bag-promoting, September 2023 images lensed by Georgina Preston [IG].
Designer Jiayi Che’s [IG] collection ‘Marginalia’ juxtaposes the historical realms of late medieval to early Renaissance Western highbrow fashion. The moment was chaotic in its collision of diametrically opposed ideas, establishment ideologies and allegiances.
New York photographer Stefy Lin [IG] adds her own unique, imprint in photographing the collection for Harper’s Bazaar Vietnam’s September 2023 issue. Models are Dayton Pangborn and Helga Hitko with perfectly-costumed hair by Tomoaki Sato and makeup by Lindsay Kastuk.
Harper’s Bazaar Mexico October 2023 offers a moment of languid fashion tranquilty in ‘La Forma del Agua’, lensed by JUANKR [IG], with styling by Caterina Ospina Buitrago./ Makeup by Antonio Romero
Model Karmen Pedaru is styled by Caterina Ospina Buitrago in a glamorous October 2023 fashion story supported by Bulgari High Jewelry. New York-based photographer JUANKR [IG] is behind the lens for Harper’s Bazaar Mexico. /Hair and Makeup by Antonio Romero
As an American — and long before I launched Anne of Carversville in 2007 — Ralph Lauren represented the American dream to me. Lauren has successfully woven America’s stories into the very fabric of his brand, creating a unique narrative like no other American designer.
Today, an older, wiser, and a more empathetic Ralph Lauren stands at the crossroads of American democracy. In the same moment, I am pouring over the details of American history on a daily basis and grabbing every creative opportunity to talk about them.
When you put Polo Ralph Lauren together with Richard Phibbs [IG] as photographer, Anne’s day is derailed as I decide what to write. Poor Phibbs. He always inspires deep thinking at AOC.
AOC totally supports taking some liberties with campaign visuals, but I also sense an obligation for AOC to share facts of history along the way. Ralph Lauren has mastered this art of visual inclusivity and Richard Phibbs has some of the keenest instincts I know about when taking this path of “how history could have been if only there were more of us and fewer of them.”
Harper’s Bazaar Qatar Autumn 2023writes about these exquisite images by Dubai-based photographer Mattia Holm [IG] that the power of makeup is transformative.
Model Moon Choi is styled by Nata Bocha in a series of mythical, resplendent underwater-creatures images that extend far beyond beauty and makeup into fashion and jewelry. / Hair by Niko Weddle; makeup by Mitch Yoshida
Anne of Carversville is comfortable diving into the loss of power and influence for women, with the rise of Christian monotheism and the obliteration of the history of goddess worship from earlier Sumerian culture, as well as later Greek and Roman cultures.
We are more reticient to write about pre-Islamic cultures in Arabia or to navigate the identity dynamics between Egyptians and Arabs in any discussion of goddesses. Today we share the names and brief history of three Arab goddesses: Al-Lat, Al-Uzza and Manat.
German model Karolina Spakowski is styled by Kate Phelan in an abundance of Britannia cool ‘Punks’ style from Alexander McQueen, Alberta Feretti, Balenciaga, Balmain, Junya Watanabe, Louis Vuitton, Maison Margiela, Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello and Vivienne Westwood.
Photographer Rafael Pavarotti [IG] captures the London streets fashion scene for British Vogue October 2023.
Massimo Dutti chooses Villa Cavrois as the site of its Limited Edition Fall-Winter 2023 Collection campaign.
AOC isn’t prepared to make the case for the influence of Italian futurism in the campaign. But the film supporting the Massimo Dutti campaign with models Rebecca Leigh Longendyke, Ji Shun, Ylang Messenguiral, and Cyrielle Lalande has a very self-absorbed intellectualism.
Colin Dodgson [IG] is the photographer, with film direction by MartinSalvador Studio [IG].
This campaign is fascinatingly well done in AOC’s opinion. I’ll be thinking about it. ~ Anne
Dutch model Bette Franke welcomes us to Retiro Park in Madrid, Spain for a beautiful and understandable overview of Fall 2023 essentials styled by Claudia Laukamp.
Talented photographer Rocio Ramos [IG] captures Franke in filtered light and shadow that creates a beautiful, optimistic mood without sacrificing visual fashion information.
Rising model Lulu Wood is styled by Beatriz Machado in ‘Mi Vida en Rosa’ [My Life in Pink], lensed by David Gómez-Maestre for Vogue Spain October 2023. / Hair by Manu Fernandez; makeup by Jose Belmonte
Model Karolina Capkova is styled by Ashlee Barrett-Bourmier in ‘Mozna Marzyć Nadmiernie’ [You Can Dream Too Much]. Photographer Arno Frugier [IG] captures Capkova for Vogue Poland September 2023.
Balenciaga Couture makes a joint presentation with Vogue Arabia’s [IG] September 2023 issue, inspired by the 52nd Couture Collection. Balenciaga sought to create high fashion that exists as a “brilliant interplay of historical charm and futuristic artistry.”
The ultimate result is clearly modern in these images lensed by Tarek Mawad [IG]. Models Emmanuelle Lacou and Marie Loridan take the spotlight in styling by Amine Jreissati.
Photographer Elina Kechicheva [IG] captures the world of women with a nighttime glimpse of modern-day evening fashion rituals in ‘Héritage’. Models Abigail Welch, Andrea Östlund and Sweia Hartmann are styled by Samuel François in a fall offering to the eveningwear goddesses for Numéro 240 September 2023.
Mexican model Livia Rangel is styled by Alonso Murillo in a fashion story ‘Espiritus Ancestrales’, lensed by Alex Salinas [IG] for Harper’s Bazaar Mexico [IG] September 2023./ Hair by Hiram Hernandez; makeup by Gio Lozano
Brunello Cucinelli is luxury fashion’s philosopher king, a practioner of slow fashion, quiet luxury, stealth wealth — multiple words that describe the Spring 2024 collection that emerged from the medieval Italian town of Solomeo from humanism’s bright north star.
The most important words may be Italian humanist luxury values. Cucinelli is driven by humanism, which is not a top priority among brands.
If 21st century culture and spirituality had goddesses, Kim Kardashian could easily be she who presided over social media, reality television, fashion and entrepreneurship. These thoughts open her interview with Carine Roitfeld in a CR Fashion Book Issue 23, with 10 more muses besides Kardashian to follow.
With this new CR Fashion Book 23, Kardashian takes her fourth cover — and what an amazing fashion story this is. Ben Perreira works with Carine on styling, choosing DSQUARED, Jacquemus, Marc Jacobs, Miu Miu, Prada, Nensi Dojaka, and more. Photographer Nadia Lee Cohen [IG] is in the studio, capturing Kim Kardashian in a total transformation of the woman we know.
Kardashian refers to her own soul multiple times in the interview, which fascinates Anne. After the two mega voices in fashion talk about much needed needed reforms in America’s criminal justice system, Roitfeld asks Kardashian: “When do you feel most free?”
KK answers:
When I make business choices that are from the soul and not a quick, easy decision. I’d rather take the longer route and go with the journey than an easy choice that seems expected.
As part of Anne of Carversville’s ongoing years-long renewal of our deep, pre 2020 archives, this ‘Catching Up With . . . ‘ series will take people we love and issues we care about into the ‘now’ world.
August 28: A Key Day in Lupita’s Life
Take note of the two lovebirds sitting in the salon of Coco Chanel’s apartment, in a series of images from the actor’s IG. Dear Lupita is in a deep-love relationship with Selema Masekela, born on my birthday August 28.
If the name sounds familiar, Selema is the American-born son of Hugh Masekela, often described as "the father of South African jazz".
It’s also the day of Lupita’s ‘Black Panther’ co-star Chadwick Boseman’s passing: August 28, 2020.
The story of how Lupita and Selema first met is priceless. That alone is worth the read.
ELLE China celebrates its 35th Anniversary with the October 2023 issue. Top model Lina Zhang is styled by Kidd Ji in red, white and black, luxury brand elegance lensed lensed by Nick Yang./ Hair by John Zhang; makeup Clive-X
Welcome to Rhode’s new Peptide Lip Tint, adding color to the Peptide Lip Tint at a price of $16. The four colors are gorgeous: [l-r] Toast [rose taupe], Raspberry Jelly [crushed berry], Espresso [rich brown], Ribbon [sheer pink].
Precious Lee joins Hailey in the campaign photography, and her preference is Raspberry Jelly.
September 28 at 9AM PST is the debut hour for yet another sure to sell-out Rhode launch. From everything AOC knows about Rhode, Hailey Bieber is just killing it, and her marketing is 5-stars. Praise, praise, praise. ~ Anne
Abbey Lee joins the fashion caravan of cover stars for POP Magazine’s [IG] Issue 49, Autumn/Winter 2023. Ursina Gysi styles Abbey Lee in a big range of fashion looks that make a cohesive style statement lensed by Charlotte Wales [IG].
