River Klein in Cyclades for Harper's Bazaar France June-July-2025 by Anthony Seklaoui
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Maria Grazia Chiuri Says 'Au Revoir' to Dior | AOC Shares a Breadcrumb from Jonathan Anderson
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Maria Grazia Chiuri Says 'Au Revoir' to Dior | AOC Shares a Breadcrumb from Jonathan Anderson
I want to speak a moment about what I interpreted as a Grade A***** breadcrumb to Chiuri’s fans from the new Dior Men’s Artistic Director, also ‘waiting in the wings for the next big announcement’ regarding Dior Women.
For those of us for whom Chiuri is an absolute goddess on every level, Anderson’s quiet gesture might have been a coincidence. But I come from the school of people who believe there is no such thing as a coincidence at the highest levels of LVMH. Not like this one.
it was Jonathan Anderson’s ad campaign and film for his LOEWE Spring Summer 2025 Pre-Collection campaign that was a breadcrumb ‘diamond in the rough’ message.
The message was the arrival of Lilith, the mythological demon goddess believed to be Adam’s first wife. Lilith had no desire to be a tradwife, and she stormed out of the Garden of Eden.
Read MoreGlobal Trade Routes Are Key to Jo Malone's History of Fragrance and Food Festing
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Global Trade Routes Are Key to Jo Malone's History of Fragrance and Food Festing
Out of the kitchen and onto the portico, Jo Malone creates a delicious vision of high-style British dining, brought to life by Samuel Bradley [IG]. AOC means Jo Malone the brand, owned by Estee Lauder since 1999.
One of Princess Kate’s forever favorites is Jo Malone’s Orange Blossom cologne, which first debuted in 2003. The fragrance is described as a ‘shimmering garden oasis’ and ‘pure delight’, with a scent created with white floral notes of tangerine and orange blossom.
In a world where 45% of consumers say they are prepared to use natural ingredients or food products as substitutes in their beauty routines, foods influence on beauty and fragrance is higher impact than ever.
As Curion research points out, 40% of consumers now prioritize natural ingredients in beauty products.
Tracing the history of global trade routes is another focus of AOC, and Anne could be lost for days in new discoveries. AOC is infused with these learnings.
Read MoreImaan Hammam in 'Grandeur Nature' by Mario Sorrenti for Vogue France June 2025
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Supermodel Imaan Hammam is styled by Alastair McKimm in ‘Grandeur Nature’, a summer beach story labeled with Calzedonia, Chloé, Eres, Loewe, Louis Vuitton, Prada, Stella McCartney and more. Photographer Mario Sorrenti [IG] captures the never-has-a-bad-fashion-shoot Ms Imaan Hammam for Vogue France [IG] June/July 2025 Wellness issue./ Makeup by Jamal Scott; hair by Tomo Jidai
Read MoreVogue Italia's June 2025 Fendi Focus Is Timely As LVMH Titans 'Up the Ante'
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LVMH Titans Vuitton and Dior Create a Super Brands Team
I see these two LVMH titan brands — Louis Vuitton and Christian Dior — as bookends in this critical luxury business moment.
LVMH has a serious poker hand: Celine will debut in July with its new designer Michael Rider. The word in financial circles is that Loro Piana has edged out Celine in the 2.25-2.5 billion range.
If Fendi will meet the divine, luxury-brand goddess, LVMH financial rainmaker for real — in Rome, where her heart and spirit want to be, this team is playing on steroids, in this high-pressure, no mistakes allowed business moment.
All Roads Lead to Rome, But About Avignon . . .
Especially because AOC is so deep in writing about the Crusades, the birth of humanism and now Pope Leo as a foil to MAGA Republicans, my jaw-dropped as low as it ever has, when Nicolas Ghesquière, Artistic Director of Louis Vuitton Women roared into Avignon last week.
When LV roared out of town, the world’s biggest luxury brand had delivered a big message to all parties. To AOC LV said:
“For crying out loud, Anne. You love that our Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris has Adam, Eve and Lilith installed in a relief. Do you seriously think that the French were not deeply involved in the launch of the Renaissance?
If we’re in another historical moment that changes the course of history, France is center stage. Capeesh?
We had to move the Papacy to Avignon from 1309 to 1377, because Rome looked like a MAGA rally on January 6, 2021. Why don’t you write up that story, Anne!”
Trust me, guys. It’s all in the hopper. ~ Anne
Read MoreBurberry X Highgrove with Venus He by Sam Copeland for Telegraph UK May 2025
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Telegraph Luxury embraced a May 2025 issue story Burberry X Highgrove, extending the reach of the recent campaign supporting The King’s Foundation. Rising Australian-born model Venus He is styled by Tona Stell in key pieces from the collaboration lensed by Sam Copeland [IG].
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Bella Hadid's Memorable British Vogue June 2025 Interview with Giles Hattersley
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Bella Hadid's Memorable British Vogue June 2025 Interview with Giles Hattersley
In her British Vogue cover interview and fashion shoot, Bella is styled by IB Kamara in chain-mail from Etro and Balmain and embellished tulle from Dolce & Gabbana. Her silk crepe cover dress is Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello.
High jewelry comes from Chopard — for whom Bella is a global ambassador. Earrings and super bangles are from Alexis Bittar.
Clearly, Bella Hadid and photographer Steven Meisel [IG] have excellent chemistry.
British Vogue’s IG descriptor of Bella also resonates. Bella Hadid “gives a riveting glimpse into her complex inner self.”
It’s an indisputable fact that a peculiarity of constitution or temperament surrounds the process of interviewing Bella Hadid. She is an idiosyncratic human being, which is not a negative comment.
Journalist Giles Hattersley is superb in how he handled Bella. In one moment of the interview, Bella really stepped in it with Anne — who still can’t believe how Hadid played right into the hands of the Trump Administration trying to get rid of women in high places.
I beg her mother Yolanda not to let Bella go to Washington with her controversial views, as she suggested she wanted to do.
Read More'La Belle Vie': Gisele in St Barts by Mario Sorrenti for French Vogue June/July 2025
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Gisele covers Vogue France’s [IG] June/July 2025 issue devoted to summer getaways and the concept of fulfillment — “that subtle state where one feels completely oneself and in harmony with one’s body, mind and choices.”
The Vogue France team travelled to Saint Barthélemy with Mario Sorrenti [IG] behind the lens and fashion + Image director Alastair McKimm on styling. The fashion story features hyper-feminine looks from Alexander McQueen, Balenciaga, Banana Moon, Cartier, Chloe, Dior, Louis Vuitton, Tom Ford and more./ Hair by Tomo Jidal; makeup by Jamal Scott
Read MoreDior Ambassador Anna Sawai for Vogue Japan | Dior Pre-Fall 2025 Show in Kyoto
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Dior Ambassador Anna Sawai for Vogue Japan | Dior Pre-Fall 2025 Show in Kyoto
New Zealand-born Japanese actor Anna Sawai [IG] became a Dior ambassador in early February, wearing a custom look designed by Maria Grazia Chiuri to the 2025 Golden Globes. Sawai is best known for her major awards-winning role as Toda Mariko in the "Shōgun" series.
Today Anna Sawai covers the July 2025 issue of Vogue Japan [IG], wearing key pieces from Dior’s Pre-Fall 2025 collection, shown at Kyoto’s Toji Temple in April. The kimono shape used extensively in the Dior collection reflects the Japanese philosophy of understated elegance and harmony with the surrounding environment.
Maria Grazia Chiuri is known for her collaborations with local artisanal communities. In the Kyoto show, she partnered with the historic Tatsumura Textile atelier to produce what Vogue Runway called “craftsmanship nothing short of couture”.
With her commitment to understanding better the design architecture of the kimono — including its unisex modernity — Chiuri created another of her timeless investment-worthy collections, inspiring a word not common among fashion shows to describe the Kyoto experience.
Dior delivered an evening of ‘Grace’. Nice. ~ Anne
Read MoreDeva Cassel in Dior for Re-Edition SS2025 | Anne's Thoughts on Nepo Babies
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Deva Cassel in Dior for Re-Edition SS2025 | Anne's Thoughts on Nepo Babies
The uber-talented, Dior ambassador Deva Cassel lands a Dior-story in Re-edition Magazine [IG] Spring/Summer 2025 issue 23.
When the NYTimes wrote ‘Nepo Babies Crowd the Runways’ in February 2024, there was some solid commentary from former casting director James Scully and two models we love, love, love.
“Kaia Gerber and Gigi Hadid would have walked into agencies and been signed, whoever their parents were,” Mr. Scully explained. “That said, the net is cast very wide now, and almost anyone will do. If you’re the average-looking daughter of a celebrity these days, then frankly you are as likely to be cast in a Prada show as if you are an actual model.”
Should Nepo Babies Be Banned?
Regarding Deva Cassel, she understands the ‘nepo baby’ label and doesn't view it negatively. Cassel believes that her own abilities and dedication will allow her to succeed beyond her parents’ names, which she agrees brought her to the industry’s attention, got her auditions, interviews and probably her initial small roles.
Read MoreYilhan Hua in Valentino 520 Campaign 2025 and a Look at China's Independent Women
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Yilhan Hua in Valentino 520 Campaign 2025 and a Look at China's Independent Women
Rising Chinese model Yilhan Hua fronted the Valentino 520 Campaign 2025. Francesca Cefis styled the young woman considered to be a future fashion superstar in images by Liv Liberg [IG].
Standing at 5’11” tall, Hua very much represents modern women in China: accomplished women who aren’t in any hurry to get married.
Many women are choosing to prioritize education and careers over traditional marriage and motherhood, and they are also contributing significantly to China's economy through their spending power. Read the details.
Read MoreLuigi and Iango's Sensual Savoir Faire with Boucheron Touch for Vogue Korea June 2025
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Photographers Luigi and Iango [IG] bring their luxury labels, sensual savoir faire to Vogue Korea’s [IG] June 2025 issue. Boucheron [IG] holds high jewelry honors, with The Quartre Classique Tube High Jewelry making an appearance.
Eunji Shin styles rising model Mathilda Gvarliani in Ann Demeulemeester, Balenciaga, Dolce & Gabbana, Ferragamo, The Attico, sensual abundance from YSL by Anthony Vaccarello and more.
Read MoreAmar Akway & Jill Kortleve in 'Dial It Up' by Philip Messmann for Vogue UK June 2025
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Models Amar Akway and Jill Kortleve ‘Dial It Up’ with a fine watches and jewelry story styled by Rebecca Purshouse. Photographer Philip Messmann [IG] is in the studio for British Vogue [IG] June 2025./ Hair by Tosh; makeup by Lauren Bos
‘Dial It Up’ is all about being noticed. Luxury houses include Audemars Piguet, Boucheron, Bulgari, Cartier, De Beers, Graff, Louis Vuitton, Omega, Pomellato, Repossi, Swarovski, Tiffany & Co, Van Cleef & Arpels and more.
Read More'Edge of the World' Shot by Alasdair McLellan and Lessons of Ancient Rebellion in a Changing World
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'Edge of the World' Shot by Alasdair McLellan and Lessons of Ancient Rebellion in a Changing World
The May 2025 issue of Bazaar Italia adds a wonderful phrase in translation with a new twist. It inquires what beauty is for us, beyond a concept reduced to an “orgasm of the ego”.
Rather, this process illuminates the free expression of oneself, which evolves with our person and with the passing of time.
It’s possible — not probable — but possible in the world of fashion, that this focus could take hold not only under the umbrella of humanist thought, but now influenced further by Pope Leo and his beliefs as a member of the Augustinian order.
The Commitment to Educating Oneself: The Good, the Bad and the Indefensible
Augustinians have a deep commitment to the idea that each of us has the opportunity to embark on an inner journey towards understanding and cultivating a deeper relationship with God.
In America, where young white men are the primary drivers of a closer relationship to faith, the focus is regaining control, in my opinion.
There is a much richer vision for young people that is embedded in humanism — as expressed by designer Brunello Cucinelli. Remember that humanism came together in launching the Renaissance with both a secular wing and a religious wing. They were not identical but highly compatible in their views and values.
Read MoreAndreea Diaconu for Numéro 254 | Scorching Andreea & Anja Vogue Paris 2013 'Sauvage'
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Top model Andreea Diaconu covers the June/July 2025 issue of Numéro 254, wearing Louis Vuitton lensed by Yulia Gorbachenko [IG]. Diaconu is styled by Charles Varenne, and the fashion story is not yet posted.
With Memorial Day celebrating the official start of summer in America this weekend, seeing Diaconu for Numéro summer issue, it’s impossible not to recollect her Vogue Paris sizzling summer stories. They were scorching and a reminder of how significantly fashion has turned down the sexy volume in the last decade. Take a look.
Read MoreSacha Quenby Feels 'Sweet Relief' Lensed by Vincent van de Wijngaard for Bazaar US
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Model Sacha Quenby is styled by Imruh Asha in Celine, Chloe, Dior, Ferragamo, Gucci, Maison Alaia, Miu Miu, Prada, Proenza Schouler and more for a welcome fashion story ‘Sweet Relief’. Photographer and Director Vincent van de Wijngaard [IG] is behind the lens in Casablanca, Morocco, shooting Quenby for the May 2025 issue of Harper’s Bazaar US [IG]. / Hair and makeup by Irena Rubin
Read MoreTxema Yeste at Reiffers Art Center in Paris until May 31, 2025 | Txema Yeste Renewed on AOC
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Txema Yeste at Reiffers Art Center in Paris until May 31, 2025 | Txema Yeste Renewed on AOC
Spanish photographer Txema Yeste[IG] is one of Anne of Carversville’s favorite photographers. His style vision is boldly elegant, color-saturated and deeply committed to a sensual portrayal of a wide variety of strong women.
The AOC Archives for Yeste begin in 2011, and they number 120 entries.
Long before fashion was committed to a wider representation of women in marketing, Txema Yeste was regularly photographing women of color — EVERY skin color from South Sudan to Seoul, Korea.
Txema Yeste & Numéro are on view in Paris May 21 - May 31, 2025
Reiffers Art Center; 30 rue des Acacias; Paris 17, FR
Artsy shares an overview of all Yeste’s 41 works in the show. Here’s a sampling:
Read MoreChanel in New Orleans for Vogue Poland May 2025
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Vogue Poland’s [IG] May 2025 issue returns to New Orleans, one of their favorite haunts. The more AOC studies American history, the greater the impact Louisiana — and New Orleans specifically — has had on the American nation.
Fashion editor Ashlee Barrett-Bourmier styles South Sudan model Ajah Angau Jok in this Chanel-exclusive fashion story lensed by Ina Levy [IG]./ Makeup by Eric Polito
Read MoreBianca Balti, a Pillar of Positivity, Covers Vogue Adria May 2025
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