Vogue France [IG] chooses Doutzen Kroes as its February 2026 cover star and this deliberately low-key visual presentation for her showcase. The lack of distraction allows us to focus on her energy and spirituality, writes VF.
I”n an era of constant exposure, her freedom and intentional choice to remain relatively offline feel increasingly rare, and deeply aspirational as we enter a new year.”
Doutzen is photographed by Richard Burbridge [IG], in a pared-down, “distinctly Parisian sensibility”.
Top model Paulina Porizkova [IG], age 60, has led a very public, digital life in recent years — even getting dressed in the morning on Instagram Live. Porizkova is engaged and shares a podcast with writer Jeff Greenstein, showrunner for the once very popular ‘Will and Grace’ weekly TV show.
Porizkova prides herself — just like Pamela Anderson — in being photographed without makeup for unretouched photos. When she does wear makeup — or appear in images with retouching — Porizkova requires a light touch.
Vogue Hong Kong [IG] features actor Yang Zi, styled by Lucia Liu for the fashion story ‘In Bloom Yang Zi’, lensed by Leslie Zhang.
As one of the most prominent young actors of her generation, Vogue Hong Kong’s January 2026 cover star Yang Zi has been a WildAid ambassador since 2019. She lent her voice to WildAid's elephant program by starring in ‘Be Their Role Model’ campaign which asks parents to use their actions to set good examples for the next generation by not consuming ivory and other wildlife products.
China has been successful — as promised to concerned environmentalists and elephant lovers worldwide — in cutting in half the consumption of new ivory in a sequence of trade bans that took effect by the end of 2017.
Birthday-girl Irina Shayk celebrated her 40th birthday on January 6, several months after being the lead-off cover girl for the Winter 2025 issue of The Face [IG]. Irina puts on her best sexy woman face, styled by Danielle Emerson in lingerie-inspired images lensed by Drew Vickers [IG]./ Hair by Olivier Schawalder; makeup by Yadim
We realized today [finally] that these images are a direct volley to Miu Miu. But Miu Miu has Prada.
Jonathan Anderson believes he can successfully do Miu Miu and Prada together in one floor in the store. They are one Dior for the designer. And in many cases, he believes he can do Miu Miu and Prada AND Miu Miu for Men and Prada for Men in one giant statement because everyone is cross-dressing and he believes he is a visionary genius in understanding this reality.
The designer may be right — but it’s an incredible roll of the dice with no pre-testing. Meanwhile, many are citing pricing challenges on the line and steep reductions from the show prices. That jean jacket is an excellent example. It’s $5,000. Yikes.
Today, we stay positive. The only people in their right mind who would give Jonathan Anderson this range of self-expression is LVMH. Let’s hope it’s successful; and he should be humble about the opportunity afforded him by The Family. ~ Anne
Model Apolline Rocco Fohrer is styled by Beat Bolliger in ‘Warm Front’, a cold-weather friendly story of oversized proportions lensed by Sonia Szostak [IG] for Harpers Bazaar US [IG] December 2025 issue./ Hair by Tamara McNaughton; makeup by Stephanie Kunz
The December 2025/January 2026 issue of Numéro France [IG] #258 shares ‘Paradis Latin’ , a cabaret setting fashion story. Photographer Anthony Arquier [IG] captures models Josephen Akuel, Louka Gailliez, Luka Monnereau, Matilde de Nard, Nevillioo, Thierry Baumann styled by Joana Dacheville. / Hair by Sadek Lardjane; makeup by Lloyd Simmonds
AOC copies the Numero narrative precisely in this age of Epstein. France has long enjoyed cabaret and Crazy Horse Paris underwent a major renovation in 2021.
Model Lea Haesaert is styled by Sophie Pera in a fashion story ‘Nomad’, lensed by Jack Waterlot [IG] for Tatler Magazine [IG] January 2026 issue. / Hair by Takuya Morimoto; makeup by Terry Barber
In Waterlot’s own words: “I truly loved working on this project as i grew up with the Amazigh, making images that showcase deep rooted culture from the desert is something that I will always love.”
In this massive fashion story with six covers, supermodel He Cong [IG] is styled by Punkcherry in ‘New Dawn Ahead’. The editorial is lensed by Nick Yang [IG] for the January 2026 issue of Marie Claire China. / Hair by Minghu Zhang; makeup by Valentina Li
The Brilliance of Chinese Creatives Is Breathtaking
AOC is not alone in looking forward to new issues of China’s fashion and lifestyle media. These talented creatives have reached a level of excellence so profound that viewing these images online absolutely has an effect on Anne’s brain and many others’ brains soaking in the vibrancy of these images.
Not everyone wants to look at uber-sophisticated fashion photography, but Chinese magazines cover a wide range of photographic imagery and storytelling. And it’s rare that the creative teams deliver an ordinary-looking fashion or travel story across multiple magazines.
The consistency of excellence among China’s top creatives is astounding. And I must personally go on the record saying so.
Pooja Mor appeared in the September 2025, premier issue of Numéro New York [IG] in this Bvlgari [IG] fashion story. Lensed by Emma Louise Swanson [IG], Pooja was styled by Numéro New York fashion director Alexander Fisher, with creative direction by Olivia Windisch./ Makeup by Dotti; hair by Brent Lawler
The French have an approach to wellbeing that often seems at odds with America’s. An example is this December 2025 French Vogue [IG] fashion story that focuses not on supplements or gentle exercise.
Rather, the French are always game to add lingerie and jewelry to a wellness feature. Model Rosalieke Fuchs is lensed by Maxime La [IG].
Model Apolline Rocco Fohrer is styled by Giulia Revolo, in a fashion story ‘Voeux de Lumière’. Photographer Lea Colombo [IG] makes the capture for M Le Magazine du Monde [IG] January 10th, 2026./ Hair by Akemi Kishida; makeup by Vanessa Ivareg
Two divinely-talented, beautiful and sexy women — that would be Hailey Bieber and Maty Fall — launch a Victoria’s Secret Valentine’s Day [IG] campaign for love: self-love and the family, friends and lover[s] who feel your glow. Photographer Adrienne Raquel [IG] captures the retro mood and music, with Hailey and Maty styled by Gabriella Karefa-Johnson. Executive creative direction by Adam Selman./ Hair by Bryce Scarlett; makeup by Mary Philipps
Danish model Sabine Glud is styled by Cristina Garcia Vivanco in ‘Donde Desearias Estar’ [ Wish You Were Here] lensed by Pepe Herreros [IG] for Telva Magazine [IG] January 2026. It appears that the location is Garganta de los Montes. / Hair andMakeup by Ricardo Calero
Model Karlina Caune teams up with photographer Boo George [IG] in the December 2025 issue of Harpers Bazaar UK [IG].
Miranda Almond styles Caune in ‘The Age of Elegance’, inspired by luxury clothes from Alberta Ferretti, Erdem, Ferragamo, Givenchy by Sarah Burton, Sportmax, Valentino and more. Jewelry is primarily from De Beers Van Cleef & Arpels. / Makeup by Ariel Yeh; Hair by Declan Sheils
Fashion, beauty and bridal veteran Amandine Ohayon becomes CEO of Givenchy, effective Friday, January 9th, in a sequence of executive moves at LVMH. Ohayon succeeds Alessandro Valenti, who becomes deputy managing director in charge of commercial activities at Christian Dior Couture, effective Monday, the 11th.
The former CEO of Stella McCartney, before the designer separated her brand from LVMH, Ohayon reports to Pietro Beccari, who assumed the title of CEO of LVMH Fashion Group on January 1st. Beccari retains his title of chairman and CEO of Louis Vuitton. LVMH Fashion Group brands include Fendi, Celine, Loewe, Kenzo, Marc Jacobs, Pucci and Patou in addition to Givenchy.
The Mombasa, a bag created by Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent in 2002, is reintroduced by today’s Saint Laurent [IG] creative director Anthony Vaccarello with a new campaign headlined by Bella Hadid.
Photographer /director Glen Luchford [IG] captures details of the bag, including the leather handle, which was made of deer horn in the original Mombasa. Hand-carved, no two handles were alike.
Top model Awar Odhiang received a lovely honor today as the Models.com Industry’s Vote for Model of the Year: Women.
She’s had many high moments in her five-years career, but Odhiang’s October 2025 closing of Mathieu Blazy’s debut as Creative Director of Chanel sent most of us soaring into its spontaneous joy and beauty. Read AOC’s response.
I promised recently to share a tribute about Awar that appeared on photographer Rafael Pavaroti’sIG. Raf included Awar in a Chanel exclusive story for Vogue’s December issue. His words about the moment affected me deeply and expressed exactly what was going through my own mind in that moment when Awar Odhiang broke formation like she was running in the home stretch of the Kentucky Derby.
Watching her make that runway her own — note, Odhiang and Blazy are very tight — you knew that Awar Odhiang is a thoroughbred filly who is destined to live in the winner’s circle.
British model Jacqui Hooper suits up in Hèrmes and a Burberry cape for this Harper’s Bazaar France [IG] cover story ‘Free Style’. Elodie DavidTouboul adds snow bunny looks from Jean Paul Gaultier, Loewe, Louis Vuitton and more to the fashion mix. Drew Vickers [IG] captures the alpine fashion action for Bazaar’s December 2025-January 2026 issue.
Gisele Bundchen quietly married her life partner Joaquim Valente in early December. The couple was first romantically linked in November 2022, following the supermodel’s divorce from NFL quarterback Tom Brady, after 13 years of marriage.
In February 2025, Gisele gave birth to her third biological child, a baby boy, and her first with Valente.
This image of Gisele is from Vogue Brasil’sDecember 2025 cover story, shot by Lufre. The photo shoot was timed to close out Vogue Brasil’s 50th anniversary year, while simultaneously opening celebrations of Bundchen’s 30 year career as a supermodel.
