Abby Champion in Bvlgari Polychroma High Jewelry by Rocio Ramos for Vogue Turkey
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FeiFei Sun Covers System Magazine #24; Images by Zhong Lin
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Chinese model FeiFei Sun [IG] checked into Models.com in May 2009, retaining spots today on ‘The Money List’ and ‘Industry Icons’, aka The Establishment’.
We fast forwards to now, almost 25 years later, and FeiFei Sun joins forces with an AOC fav photographer Zhong Lin [IG] in System Magazine [IG] #24, styled by Austin Feng [IG]./ Hair by MinghuZhang; makeup by Yooyo Keong Ming
Read MoreFeeling the Love for Moomins with Suvi Koponen in Vogue Scandinavia
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Feeling the Love for Moominworld in Vogue Scandinavia
Jesee Laitinen [IG] photographs Suvi Riggs Koponen in ‘Moominworld’, Tove Jansson’s special world of Nordic nostalgia for Vogue Scandinavia’s [IG]October-November 2025 issue
Swedish-speaking Jansson brought to light values like inclusion, acceptance, and community that are important pillars of modern Nordic societies. Bravo but too woke. If Trump tries to shut down ‘Sesame Street’, perhaps the Moomins can take in Big Bird, Oscar the Grouch, Elmo and the Cookie Monster until Trump’s hateful war on Democratic American cities is over.
We can pay you guys for your generosity towards our refugees. Put me down for $20/mo every month until the whole ‘Sesame Street’ crew can come home to America. No, the money won’t come out of the hides of educating girls in Malawi.
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Emma Stone and Hoyeon Front Louis Vuitton Fall 2025 Bag Campaign
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Louis Vuitton [IG] ambassadors Emma Stone and Hoyeon present the luxury house’s new leather goods campaign, shot by photographer Ethan James Green [IG]. Framed against fashionable sketches of Boulevard Haussmann architecture, the fresh and clean campaign offers no distractions from the Capucines and Side Trunk handbags.
Read MoreMaria Grazia Chiuri and Pope Leo Both in Rome? Hold on. Fendi Is Ready for Takeoff
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Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pope Leo Both in Rome? Hold on. Fendi Is Ready for Takeoff
Vogue’s Luke Leitch is great therapy for me and today was no exception. His piece on today’s announcement that Maria Grazia Chiuri is now officially at Fendi is titled “Why We Should All Be Fendi-ists: Maria Grazia Chiuri Comes Home”.
Fendi’s new Chairman and CEO Ramon Ros concisely summarized the expanding role of the LVMH Creative Directors at select maisons:
I’m thrilled to welcome Maria Grazia into the team. The role of a creative director is no longer to simply design beautiful clothes but to curate a culture and hold a mirror to the world we live in. Her talent and vision will be instrumental in fortifying Fendi’s heritage, shaping the future talent in the house and deepening our commitment to Italian craftsmanship.”
The Chiuri appointment means more to many of us than LVMH understands. Losing her would have been a low blow, and I am grateful for their continued confidence in her talents as a perfect fit for Fendi.
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Ella and Mathilda for Harper's Bazaar France 2025 October by David Sims
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Models Ella Dalton [below] and Mathilda Gvarliani [above] are styled by Emmanuelle Alt in casual little pieces — panties, short skirts and tees, body-hugging jackets — from Fifi Chachnil, Gucci, Isabel Marant, Prada, Schiaparelli, YSL by Anthony Vaccarello and more.
David Sims [IG] captures Ella and Mathilda for Harper’s Bazaar France [IG] October 2025./ Hair by Paul Hanlon; makeup by Yadim
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LVMH Fashion and Leather Goods Group Ends 3rd Quarter with 2% Decline, Beating All Estimates
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LVMH Fashion and Leather Goods Group Ends 3rd Quarter with 2% Decline
Examining the 3rd quarter results, few media reports note that the 2025 comps are up against the Paris 2024 Olympics. The projected 4% decrease, not the 2% decrease reported today by LVMH, affirms the reality that flying into strong headwinds, the fashion and leather sector delivered news to applaud, not critique as an extension of a “long-running decline” now entering its 4th quarter.
The “Long-running Decline” Label Belongs to Gucci
For the full year 2024, Gucci revenue fell 23% on a comparable basis. In the first half of 2025, revenue was down 25% on a comparable basis.
There is great confidence in the business leadership and financial acumen being shown by new Kering CEO Luca de Meo leading the parent company Kering and the Gucci turnaround, in particular.
AOC’s issue all year is that the business reporting on LVMH has bordered on reckless and just plain wrong at times. As a result the LVMH stock price has taken needless hits in valuation that could put a smaller, less-well run business in deep financial distress.
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Malgosia Bela Wraps Up in Modern Luxury for Numéro 256 October by Yulia Gorbachenko
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Top model Malgosia Bela wears Prada on the cover, styled by Charles Varenne in Balenciaga, Chanel, Dior, Givenchy, Giorgio Armani, Louis Vuitton, Miu Miu, Tom Ford, Versace, YSL and more. Yulia Gorbachenko [IG] is behind the lens for Numéro France [IG] #256, October 2025./ Hair by Daniel Martin; makeup by Marianna Yurkiewicz
Read MoreTemplo di Hera Metaponto by Andrew Jacobs for Vogue Italia September 2025
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Models Caitlin Soetendal and Penelope Ternes are styled by Luca Galasso in ‘Mater(i)a Scultorea, sculptural fashion pieces from Chanel, Maison Alaia, Simone Rocha and more lensed by Andrew Jacobs [IG] for Vogue Italia [IG] September 2025./ Hair by Dre Demry Sanders; makeup by Michaela Bosch
The Greeks in Southern Italy
The fashion shoot takes place at Metaponto, located in the fertile region of Basilicata in southern Italy, an area that traces its origins to ancient Greek colonization during the 7th century BCE.
Metaponto As a Cultural Center
Metaponto quickly became part of the network of Greek polities in Magna Graecia, a term used to describe the cluster of wealthy and influential Greek colonies in southern Italy. The city became a cultural center, attracting philosophers and artists. Pythagoras himself is said to have spent time in Metaponto, further elevating its status. Over time, Metaponto developed into a significant and thriving city, integral to the overarching narrative of Greek colonization and cultural exchange in the Mediterranean region and across southern Italy.
Read MoreAylah Peterson Covers Vogue Czechoslovakia September Haute Couture Review
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Top model Aylah Peterson celebrates the new haute couture season styled by Ramona Tabita in Robert Wun [cover], Dior, Lever Couturer, Rahul Mishra, Dolce & Gabbana, Armani Privè and more. Photographer Bohdan Bohdano [IG] captures Alyah for Vogue Czechoslovakia [IG] September 2025. / Art direction by Robert Kovac; Hair by Anastasiia Tymoshchuk; makeup by Ruby Mazuel
Read MorePeng Chang in Vogue Spain September 2025: AOC Talks Her Model Strategy
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Peng Chang in Vogue Spain September 2025: AOC Talks Her Model Strategy
At 5’7” Peng Chang doesn’t have a strong presence on the runways. But her editorial work is stellar, starting off with the most important article ever on AOC: Peng Chang in 'Heat Wave' by Zhong Lin for Vogue Taiwan January 2022
Peng Chang’s potential as a campaign muse is also strong, and she can capitalize on her art-house persona. This card — the art-house one — may be her strongest — especially when you have photographers Zhong Lin and Elizaveta Porodina on your resume.
Read MoreGrace Elizabeth for Eres Swimwear Winter 2025-2026 by Dudi Hasson
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Grace Elizabeth fronts a winter campaign for Eres [IG] swimwear, a French brand also making lingerie, founded in 1968 and acquired by Chanel in 1996. Israeli photographer Dudi Hasson [IG] captures the campaign with hair by Pawel Solis.
Hasson also shot Hailey Bieber’s Rhode Lemontini 2025 campaign.
Read MoreMatthieu Blazy Brought True Joy to Chanel and Awar Odhiang Closed down the House
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Matthieu Blazy Brought True Joy to Chanel and Awar Odhiang Closed Down the House
The woman of the hour the day after Matthieu Blazy blew the doors off the House of Chanel with his monumental October 6, 2025 Chanel Spring 2026 debut is Awar Odhiang.
Not only did Odhiang become the third Black model in history to close a Chanel show. Blazy’s goodwill closer circled the catwalk like she owned the place and wanted a uniquely-memorable sendoff for the top dog of Paris Fashion Week.
The ancestors were rockin’ and yes — Coco had Arthur ‘Boy’ Capel by her side and even Karl Lagerfeld had a front row seat in the divine universe and was god-blessing Blazy over and over and over again. Lagerfeld always championed exceptional talent.
Read MoreGrace Elizabeth Covers HTSI October 2025, Cutting-Edge Menswear-Inspired Luxury
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Top model Grace Elizabeth is styled by Isabelle Kountoure in ‘Take the Call’, a collection of finely-tailored, cutting-edge, menswear-inspired luxury fashion. Max Farago [IG] is behind the lens on Rodeo Drive in Los Angeles for HTSI [IG] October 2025./ Hair by Tiago Goya; makeup by Sara Tagaloa
Read MoreKarolina Spakowski in 'The Romance of Fall Fashion' for ELLE US September 2025
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Model Karolina Spakowski is styled by Paul Sinclaire in Fall 2025 fashion from Gucci on the cover and Balenciaga red coat, Celine, Chanel, Erdem, Louis Vuitton, Ralph Lauren, Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello, Tom Ford and more.
Photographer Willy Vanderperre [IG] captures ‘The Romance of Fall Fashion’ for ELLE US September [article]./ Hair by Louis Ghewy; makeup by Chiao Li Hsu
Read MoreH&M Spring-Summer 2026 Paris Fashion Week Top Models 'In Between' Campaign
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