The April 2024 issue of Vogue Brazil[IG] shares ‘Metal Glam’, a fashion story highlighting the critical importance of metallic surfaces in style bibles. From surreal accessories to coats and tailoring, even basic pieces shine even brighter in gold or silver-infused surfaces.
Models Ana Patrocinio and Louyse Mateus are styled by Carlos Esser in images by Pedro Napolinario [IG]./ Beauty by Silvio Giorgio
Greek model Anthi Fakidari is styled by George Karapetis in ‘Viva Mexico’, a fashion story interpreting Mexico’s artisan traditions in luxury looks from Dries Van Noten, Dsquared2, Ferragamo, Jimmy Choo, Karl Lagerfeld, Max Mara, Missoni, Tod’s and more.
Photographer Panos Davios [IG] is behind the lens for Vogue Greece[IG] May 2024./ Hair by Jose Quijano; makeup by Sophia Kossada
Actor Sydney Sweeney is behind the wheel of Jimmy Choo’s [IG] Summer 2024 campaign, ‘Road to Joy.’
In my life, AOC has never asked “Who did it better?” But after reading ‘Dazed’ describe Sweeney preparing for her Jimmy Choo roadtrip as packing up her stuff starting with a “few pairs of cunty stillettos”, I couldn’t help laughing and then reflecting on one of the sexiest roadtrip campaigns that I remember.
Jimmy Choo creative director Sandra Choi had to see the ‘Euphoria’ star in her scorching ‘old convertible breakdown in the Palm Springs desert’ June 2022 campaign for Tory Burch Miller sandals.
Clearly Choi decided that she could do it better, being a visionary for Jimmy Choo. This is a great decision, if you’re bringing plenty of prove-it ammo to the gunfight.
It’s close, as to which Sweeney campaign wins — because they are sisters.
Vogue Singapore [IG] May 2024 launches its inaugural travel issue, visually announced by model Sara Grace Wallerstedt in images by Txema Yeste [IG].
AOC previews the cover story styled by Xander Ang, with Wallerstedt wearing YSL on the cover. / Hair and makeup by Victor Alvarez
Vogue Singapore promises that their travel diary will emphasize “slowness and consideration”. Avoiding Instagram-famous hot spots, the magazine will take us to “the most underrated creative capitals around the world.”
Top model Amanda Murphy covers the ‘Frenzy’ issue of Numéro Netherlands April 2024 issue. Sarah Gore Reeves styles the Prada Riches in images by Agata Serge [IG].
It was a bitter cold day in Manhattan’s Wall Street, with wind blowing in off the harbor, when the fashion story was shot. The team placed an earlier fashion story in the December 2023 issue of Numéro Netherlands, one with an entirely different vibe. It appears to be shot along the Hudson River.
Japanese actor Sakura Ando is styled by Reina O. Clarke and Modern Media group fashion director Tim Lim in ‘Celluloid Dreams’. Top photographer Elizaveta PorodinaIG is behind the lens for China’s Modern Weekly Style’s Spring 2024 Fashion issue.
Model Julia van Os covers the May/June 2024 issue of Harper’s Bazaar Germany. Kai Margrander styles van Os in wine country colors from Bottega Veneta, Dior, Dolce & Gabbana, Dries van Noten, Gucci, Jil Sander, Loewe, Tom Ford, Versace and more. The Valentino Maison cover and fashion story are lensed by Argentinian photographers Sofia Sanchez and Mauro Mongiello [IG]. / Hair by Kelly Peach; makeup by Jo Strettell
Actor Nicola Coughlan is styled in ‘Dear Reader’, a manor-born fashion story for Harper’s Bazaar UK’s [IG] May 2024 issue. Coughlan is styled by Charlie Harrington in images by Agata Pospieszynska [IG].
The fashion shoot took place at Goodwood [IG], home of The Duke and Duchess of Richmond and Gordon. Goodwood roadway was featured in Ralph Lauren’s Polo Fall 2023 Campaign.
In this third season of ‘Bridgerton’, Nicola’s character Penelope Featherington moves from a supporting character role, stepping into the center-stage limelight. This is not an entirely comfortable space for Coughlan to occupy. The actor writes:
The Louis Vuitton Leather Goods Campaign Spring-Summer 2024 returns to the high seas with an extension of their Louis Vuitton Nautical Summer Capsule that focuses on Vuitton’s best handbags.
Lensed by Ethan James Green [IG] against the ancient backdrop of Mediterranean world waters, the campaign steps into AOC’s earlier Louis Vuitton Nautical campaign discussion of women in the world of Olympic sailing.
Today models Chu Wong, Ida Heiner and Sacha Quenby inspires a deeper question by AOC.
Did Women Sail in Ancient Waters?
Based on our best AI, Phoenician women were known to be skilled sailors who played a crucial role in the maritime trade network of the ancient world. These women were involved in various aspects of seafaring, including navigation, trading, and ship maintenance. Their expertise in sailing and trading helped establish Phoenicia as a dominant maritime power in the Mediterranean.
The scarcity of direct historical records makes it difficult to paint a complete picture, yet through the analysis of artifacts, writings by ancient historians, and mythological tales, we begin to see indications of women's participation.
Model Angelika Wierzbicka, who first appeared on the runways this year, is styled by Tomislav Blaic in Jacquemus, Jil Sander, Saint Laurent and more, in images by Berlin-based photographer Alex Waltl [IG].
AOC readers know about actor Penelope Cruz doing Salma Hayek’s major-event makeup in a house with no electricity. Anne knows nothing about the two Hollywood women besties almost experiencing a plane crash together.
This story and more is a new reveal for AOC in the May 2024 issue of Vogue Arabia [IG] where Hayek is the fashion star photographed by Cuneyt Akeroglu [IG].
“We never lie to each other. It allowed us to navigate the hypocrisy and fakeness of Hollywood. I always call you to work on a character because there is no one else in the world that could understand me better,” Hayek Pinault says about Penelope Cruz.
Rising model Deva Cassel is photographed by JUANKR [IG] in a fashion story for Harper’s Bazaar Taiwan [IG] May 2024. Melina Chen styles the fashion story on location at the Château Voltaire in Paris.
Cassel recently made her acting debut in Laura Luchetti’s upcoming “The Beautiful Summer.” Now she is filming ‘The Leopard’ in Rome, playing the role that originally belonged to Claudia Cardinale.
The ambitious six-part series for Netflix is based on the novel by Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa and is set against the backdrop of social revolution in 1860s Sicily.
Top model and businesswoman Elsa Hosk shot five covers for the 250 pages, March 2024 spring fashion issue of Madame Figaro [IG]. Julie Gillet styled the entire fashion overview lensed by David Roemer [IG]. / Hair by Gavin Darwin; makeup by Deanna Hagan
British model Dana Smith is styled by Laetitia Gimenez Adam in ‘A New Paragraph’, a black riches fashion story featuring Acne Studios, Balenciaga, Celine, Courreges, Dsquared2, Ferragamo, Ferrari, Maison Margiela, Max Mara, Mugler, YSL and more.
Photographer Jonathan Frantini [IG] is behind the lens for d la Repubblica [IG] April 20, 2024. / Hair by Franziska Presche; makeup by Karin Westerlund
Photographer Carlos Teixeira [IG] contributes a fashion story centered on model Stella Hägerstrand for Vogue Portugal’s April 2024 Memories issue. Gloria Alafarga styles the shoot paying homage to the carnation revolution (Revolução dos Cravos) that took place 50 years ago this April 25th in Lisbon.
History of Revolução dos Cravos
The Carnation Revolution, known as the Revolução dos Cravos, occurred 50 years ago on April 25th, in Lisbon, Portugal. This peaceful military coup, named after the carnations placed in the barrels of soldiers' rifles, marked the end of the authoritarian Estado Novo regime that had ruled Portugal for nearly five decades.
On that fateful day in 1974, the Armed Forces Movement led by young military officers and supported by civilians overthrew the dictatorship of Marcelo Caetano. The revolution was largely bloodless, with the people and the military joining forces in a display of unity against the oppressive government.
Chinese model He Cong covers Harper’s Bazaar Italia 11, the April 2024 issue dedicated to expressions of imagination.
Katie Shillingford styles He Cong in ‘The Bubble’, lensed by Ben Toms [IG] and with creative direction by Marc Ascoli and fashion direction by Sissy Vian.
He wears Ferragamo in the pink ground cover and Balenciaga on the black and white cover below.
Nepalese singer-songwriter and model Varsha Thapa travels to Oaxaca for a fashion story ’Travel Light: Spring Wardrobe Inspiration From the Most Colorful City in Mexico’.
Photographer Annemarieke van Drimmelen [IG] takes her gear to Oaxaca for WSJ Magazine [IG] April 2024./ Makeup by Emi Kaneko; hair by Tamás Tüzes
Former Vogue China [IG] EIC Margaret Zhang delivered Rihanna on her final April 2024 cover story for the magazine. Rihanna takes two print covers and three digital ones in her story ‘Rihanna: Beauty In Individuality’, styled by Alvin Yu in images by Hailun Ma [IG].
Fenty Beauty, the beauty brand entered the Chinese beauty market on April 1 and is now sold at Sephora stores in China.
Western media is not inclined to report on or explore exactly where western luxury brands stand in China, beyond the economics of money to spend. The Chinese government is deeply involved in monitoring the tensions between China’s desire to be part of the global luxury market, while also protecting China’s identity and values.
Victoria’s Secret alum model Behati Prinsloo Levine and husband Adam Levine, of the pop rock band Maroon 5, front the new Jacquie Aiche Rebel Heart[IG].
Photographer Adam Franzino [IG] brings to life a visible electricity and sensual connection between the couple.
"The energy that Adam and Behati give off in the jewels, both independently and together, encapsulates everything that came to mind when I was working on this collection. It's all about sharing your own light with the world. With Adam and Behati, they're both so positive and so energetic, you could just feel the electricity between them on set,” Jacquie Aiche told the press about the campaign.
This is the first campaign that the couple shot together.
Supermodel Naomi Campbell covers the May 2024 issue of Harper’s Bazaar France [IG], accompanied by IG text that captures Campbell’s unique personality.
Photographer Karim Sadli [IG] is in the studio, capturing the woman described [translated from French] “with almost four decades at the top of the podium, a breathtaking figure, iron will and discipline, universal notoriety, to embody it?”