Lupita Nyong'o Is Ravishing In Vogue US October 2016 Cover Story & In-depth Interview
/ Anne Enke
Lupita Nyong'o Is Ravishing In Vogue US October 2016 Cover Story & In-depth Interview
The October issue of Vogue US delivers a spectacular Lupita Nyong'o photo shoot at her home in Kenya. Even more high-impact is the Elizabeth Rubin interview, so broad that I've divided my commentary into two articles. This piece features the Mario Testino images and insights into Lupita's past and future projects, her self-assumed role as a leader among people of color and beauty standards for dark-skinned women.
Part two will focus on Lupita's parents and upbringing in Kenya. I did not know that the family essentially went into self-imposed exile in Mexico, where Lupita was born, because of their political activism. And Lupita Nyong'o herself is stronger than ever as a political and social activist.
Lupita Nyong'o may be one of the most important women of our time. Here's an overview of my extensive writing about Lupita on multiple channels of AOC. ~ Anne
London’s ‘Blood, Swept Lands and Seas of Red’
London’s ‘Blood, Swept Lands and Seas of Red’ Creates Controversy and Contemplation About War AOC Human Values
AOC shares an extraordinary installation in London called ‘Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red’. Estimates are that over four million people will see the installation of 888,248 handmade poppies, each representing a person who died during World War One, before the last poppy is planted on Armistice Day, November 11.
16 acres of clay poppies commemorating blood spill out and around the Tower of London in a magnificent tribute individually assembled by volunteers under the direction of artist Paul Cummins working with site design by Tom Piper. Ninety tons of steel comprise the stems of the poppies, which appear to be floating over the moat or pouring out of a tower window.
The project is controversial in its beauty. Hear both sides of the controversy: Read on.
Toni Garrn for Hamburg’s Closed Denim and African Women
Toni Garrn for Closed Denim Jeans - #youandmegirl Campaign In Burkina Faso AOC GlamTribale
Hamburg-born, top model Toni Garrn has teamed up with the Hamburg-based denim company Closed andthe charity Plan International in a jean collaboration. All profits from the line will provide scholarships for impoverished women in Burkina Faso through Plan International’s ‘Because I’m a Girl’ campaign. Read on.
Cindy Crawford Is 2015 Art Van Charity Challenge Ambassador
Art Van Elslander, founder and chairman of Art Van Furniture, and Cindy Crawford, international supermodel, businesswoman and philanthropist, have deepened their decade long retail relationship by collaborating on a major Midwest philanthropic initiative. On Wednesday, October 29, Crawford launched her new, high visibility role as 2015 Art Van Charity Challenge Ambassador, officially announcing that $1 million in charitable grants will be awarded next year to nonprofit organizations in Michigan, Illinois, Indiana and Ohio. Crawford shared the news at “A Shining Star Event” at its store in Logan Square, Illinois celebrating the retailer’s 55th anniversary and first year in Chicago.
