Paloma and Solange Wear Ferragamo in Bazaar Italia February 2024 by Szilveszter Mako
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Adwoa Aboah Launches De Beers London Rebrand in Botswana-Inspired High Jewelry
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De Beers Jewellers has been rebranded as De Beers London with a new campaign celebrating the company’s roots in London and southern Africa, with the tag line “True brilliance comes from within.”
Top model Adwoa Aboah launches a new campaign for De Beers London called Portraits of True Brilliance. In addition to her career as a model, Aboah is a mental health activist and new mom.
This name change reflects the brand’s new attitude, which is female-focused and proud of its roots in London and southern Africa. Much of that pride is well-deserved because De Beers in Botswana is making historic changes outlined in AOC’s July 2023 post Botswana and De Beers Renew Long-Term, Progressive Diamond Mining Partnership.
Read MoreDior's SS2025 'Essential Punctuations' by Carlijn Jacobs for Dior Magazine No.49
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Models Anna Robinson, Athiec Geng, Ateta Jok Deng and Freya Vervaet are styled by Imruh Asha in key pieces from Dior’s Spring/Summer 2025 collection.
Photographer Carlijn Jacobs [IG] is behind the lens for Dior Magazine 49’s fashion story ‘Essential Punctuations’. / Makeup by Marie Duhart; hair by Olivier Schawalder
Read MorePooja Mor in 'Head Over Heels' by Oliver Oglesby for Harper's Bazaar Arabia February 2025
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The February 2025 issue of Harper’s Bazaar Arabia [IG] delivers an impeccable dose of style fabulosity centered on model Pooja Mor. Otter Jezamin Hatchett, former fashion editor of Mr. Porter, styles Mor in Alexander McQueen, Louis Vuitton and more in graphic, glossy, sophisticated images lensed by Oliver Oglesby [IG].
The modern attitude images literally pull us into the set, down to every detail of the styling. AOC loves new perspectives and ‘Head Over Heels’ shines brightly. AOC also loves Pooja Mor. / Makeup by Adele Sanderson; hair by Yui Ozaki; set design by Lee Fluse
Read MoreExactly Why is Gucci Poised for a Rebound? Industry Minds Are Wondering
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Exactly Why is Gucci Poised for a Rebound? Industry Minds Are Wondering
Kering’s Gucci sales for the three months ending Dec. 31 decreased 24%. Of course Kering chairman and CEO François-Henri Pinault assures financial industry professionals that Gucci is poised for a rebound.
AOC has a one-word response: Why?
Bernstein’s global luxury goods analyst Luca Solca believes he knows how to fix the problem, declaring recently that Gucci:
“needs a new, heavyweight creative director, and it needs it now. The task is to add an original and compelling fashion twist on the cleansed Gucci image Sabato De Sarno has contributed to create: more elegant, more qualitative, but dull.
A heavyweight designer [say Hedi Slimane — the most likely candidate in our view — or John Galliano or Maria Grazia Chiuri, for example] could restart the buzz around the brand, and help it to regain center stage.”
Read MorePenelope Cruz Life Timeline 2012: Babies Leo & Luna | Film 'The Counselor'
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Penelope Cruz Life Timeline 2012: Babies Leo & Luna | Film 'The Counselor'
Penélope Cruz, the renowned Spanish actor, has graced the pages of Anne of Carversville for almost 20 years. AOC recently renewed Penelope Cruz’s Vogue Espana November 2012 fashion story ‘Sangre Caliente’, lensed by Tom Munro.
Penelope Cruz has always enjoyed Yummy Mummy status, and 2012 was an important year in that journey.
Read MoreAna Oliveira by Rayssa Lima for Numéro Netherlands February 2025
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Numéro Netherlands Digital [IG] shares a fashion story with rising model Ana Oliveira captured in Buenos Aires by Rayssa Lima [IG] and styled by Alexandre Dornellas. Vibrant yet mysterious, this editorial plays with striking colors and shadowy contrasts, weaving a visual narrative that is both bold and poetic.
Read MoreAnne Hathaway in Bulgari Serpenti Collection for W Magazine China by Zhong Lin
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At the dawn of the Year of the Snake, actor Anne Hathaway is incarnated as the Muse of Snake by W Magazine China’s [IG] 2025 Vol.1 The Art Issue, lensed by Zhong Lin [IG]. Contemporary artist Xu Bing contributes calligraphy messages to the project.
A person who believes in the ancient power of being born in the year of the snake, is imbued with energy, power, and wisdom. The Bulgari ambassador wears seductive pieces from its legendary Serpenti Collection and fashion pieces from Maison Alaia, Versace styled by Audrey Hu. /Makeup by Jillian Dempsey; hair by Orlando Pita
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Ayo Edebiri and Luca Guadagnino Talk Films and Acting in W Magazine March 2025
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Ayo Edebiri and Luca Guadagnino Talk Films and Acting in W Magazine March 2025
“I was in Chicago shooting ‘The Bear’,” Ayo Edebiri tells Lynn Hirschberg, writing for W Magazine’s March 2025 cover story. “Luca and I met over Zoom and ended up talking for two hours about the script and life and films.”
The script in question is ‘After the Hunt’, directed by Luca Guadagnino, who also photographs Edebiri for W Magazine, as they pay homage to his favorite actors from the ’60s. “I especially love Sophia Loren,” he said. “And, of course, Ingrid Bergman.”
Edebiri has won both an Emmy and a Golden Globe for outstanding supporting actress and best female actor, respectively, for her work on ‘The Bear’.
Guadagnino has released two highly praised films in the last year: ‘Challengers’, a ménage à trois power struggle set in the world of tennis, and ‘Queer’, an adaptation of the famous William S. Burroughs novel, set in Mexico City in the ’50s.
Hours ago, ‘After the Hunt’ landed a limited theatrical release date of Oct. 10 from Amazon MGM Studios, with theaters nationwide Oct. 17.
Read MoreBibi Breslin Dresses Like a Renaissance Woman in WSJ Magazine February 2025
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Momentum is building around model Bibi Breslin, who first walked the runway in support of the September SS2024 runway collections. Poppy Kain styles Breslin in ‘Dress Like the Renaissance Woman You Are’, choosing Akris, Celine, Chanel, Chloé, Dior, Dolce & Gabbana, JW Anderson, Loewe, Loro Piana, Jil Sander by Lucie and Luke Meier, Louis Vuitton, McQueen, Molly Goddard, Moschino, Prada, Rokh, Vivienne Westwood .
Photographer Théo de Gueltzl [IG] is behind the lens for WSJ Magazine [IG] in a beautiful fashion story that calls to mind the energy of the Renaissance./ Hair by Ramona Eschbach; makeup by Cécile Paravina
Read MoreMiu Miu Gymnasium Pop-ups and Miu Miu Studio 2025 Sell Delight in Individuality
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Miu Miu Gymnasium is on the move, with a series of pop-ups that cull elegant, sports-loving pieces from Miu Miu’s Spring/Summer 2025 runway collection. It’s interesting to read Miu Miu presenting quirky proportions as part of the heart of the Miu Miu name.
Supporting the new Miu Miu Gymnasium campaign are models Akari Higashi, Daria Malchuk and Olga Lane, with photography by Camilla Riccardo [IG]./ Hair by Patti Bussa; makeup by Rocco Santamorena
The Miu Miu Gymnasium pop-up project is now online until March 4th and will follow a dedicated rollout in exclusive locations in Japan, China, Hong Kong SAR and Korea.
Energy is intense at Miu Miu with Prada Group on confirming today the appointment of Silvia Onofri as chief executive officer of the Miu Miu brand, effective Feb. 26. Details coming.
Read More'Mother of Pearl' by Elizaveta Porodina for W Magazine China January 2025 Art Issue
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Photographer Elizaveta Porodina [IG] is having a great kickoff in 2025 and AOC will share all her new work in the coming days. We begin with Porodina’s ‘Mother of Pearl’ fashion story, created for W Magazine China’s [IG] art issue 2025.
Models Huijia Chen and Peng Chang take the spotlight in one of the most symbolism-rich stories in Porodina’s creative riches portfolio, with art direction by Zipeng Li./ Makeup by Karen Westerlund; hair by Yuwei Weng
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Selena Forrest Covers HTSI SS 2025 Fashion Focused on Fashion's Vanguard
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Top model, Louisiana-born Selena Forrest joins HTSI’s Spring 2025 fashion preview, following Felice Noordhoff’s HTSI’s fashion story posted Sunday.
Forrest is styled by Camilla Nickerson choosing Bottega Veneta, Ferragamo, Gabriela Hearst, Hermès, Hodakova, Loewe, Miu Miu, Phoebe Philo, Prada, Ralph Lauren, Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello, The Row, Wales Bonner and more for fashion images by Cathy Kasterine [IG].
Read MoreCamila Pitanga Covers the February 2025 issue of Vogue Brazil, Lensed by MAR+VIN
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Camila Pitanga is a Brazilian actor and former model, the daughter of renowned filmmaker Antonio Pitanga. Rita Lazzarotti styles Pitanga in images by MAR+VIN [IG] for Vogue Brasil [IG] February 2025./ Beauty by Jake Falchi
Pitanga stars in this special edition of Vogue Brasil that celebrates the joy, sophistication and unique blend of Copacabana, one of Rio de Janeiro's most traditional neighborhoods.
Read MoreDua Lipa Packs Up On the Go Life Essentials in New CHANEL 25 Bag
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Singer-songwriter Dua Lipa is the face of the new CHANEL 25 handbag.
In the film directed by Gordon von Steiner, Lipa arrives at a studio in New York City for a Chanel fashion photo shoot. Posing with the 25 bag, a much-needed, hold-everything accessory for people on the go, Dua Lipa sings along to the ‘80s hit “She Drives Me Crazy” by the Fine Young Cannibals.
Read MoreMahany Pery Suits Up in 'Power Hour' Lensed by Boo George in Bazaar UK March 2025
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Harper’s Bazaar UK [IG] delivers ‘Power Hour’, a range of slim-cut to languid and louche suits perfect for women of purpose and competence. Model Mahany Pery is styled by Cathy Kasterine in suitings from Armani, Balenciaga, Dior, Dolce & Gabbana, Erdem, Jil Sander, Max Mara, McQueen, Michael Kors, Stella McCartney and more. Makeup by Florrie White; hair by Paul Donovan
Boo George [IG] is behind the lens and he delivers a fresh take on fashion photography that stands out. The clothes are center stage in sophisticated, arty and sensual images that play with light and shadow, multiple tints, and an appealing amount of cropping. Love this!
Read MoreEmma Chamberlain in Miu Miu & Cartier for Vogue Hong Kong February 2025
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Wearing exquisite jewelery from Cartier’s Love collection and Miu Miu fashion, 23-year old creative Emma Frances Chamberlain takes three digital covers in Vogue HK’s “Love For Life” issue. Photographer Emmie America [IG] flashes the fashion story as Chamberlain lives up to her reputation as a straight-shooter not bowing to PR word salads, writes Vogue Hong Kong [IG].
Read MoreFelice Noordhoff Makes a Dramatic Entrance in HTSI SS-2025 Fashion Issue
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