Lauren Wasser's Bionic Beauty by Isaac Anthony for Paper Magazine

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Lauren Wasser's Bionic Beauty by Isaac Anthony for Paper Magazine

Bionic woman Lauren Wasser is styled by Jenny Haapala in images by Isaac Anthony for Paper Magazine’s Winter issue. Laura Pitcher narrates what began as Lauren’s Cinderella story of a high-cheekbones baby modeling in Vogue Italia at age two.

Wasser continued to model, even after losing both legs to TSS (Toxic Shock Syndrome) at age 24. Wasser, the 5’11” daughter of model parents, first shared her story with VICE in 2015, explaining that she feels a duty to stand for TSS survivors without a platform.

"If men's dicks were falling off, this wouldn't be an issue," Wasser says. "But because it's a women's health issue, we're not recognized, and that's why I'm fighting for us."

Wasser is also working with H&M and Savage x Fenty.

Joan Smalls Sizzles In Flashy Looks Lensed By Arseny Jablev For Paper Magazine's 'Extreme Issue'

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Joan Smalls Sizzles In Flashy Looks Lensed By Arseny Jablev For Paper Magazine's 'Extreme Issue'

Top model Joan Smalls revs up Paper Magazine’s current digital cover of Zendaya’s Extreme Issue, styled by Ye Young Kim. Photographer Arseny Jabiev captures the Estee Lauder face in Prada, Saint Laurent, Balenciaga and more, riding high and fast as a featured speaker at the upcoming 25th Essence Festival in New Orleans July 5-7.

Katy Perry Explains Her 'Transformation', Lensed By Juno Calypso For Paper Magazine March 2019

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Talent Katy Perry undergoes a ‘Transformation’, styled by Patti Wilson in looks from Sid Neigum, Maïssane Zinaï, Tabitha Simmons, Valentino, Vera Wang and more. Juno Calypso flashes the pop star for Paper Magazine March 2019.

We learn in Katy Perry’s Paper interview with Marie Lodi that she and boyfriend Orlando Bloom are so serious that they are in the “throwing out each other’s belongings without asking” phase of their relationship.

Explaining that they are both hoarders by nature, Orlando Bloom wanted to keep his old toiletry bag because it has been around the world for 10 years, even when Perry presented him with a new one for Christmas. Perry is equally bad at hoarding, especially in the clothing category.

“I have all of them,” Perry said about her old costumes and iconic looks that she’s worn over her career, like her cupcake bras. “I have my costumes, my dancers’ costumes, all of my tour sets. My whipped-cream gun.” All her memorabilia reside in a warehouse.

Oli Kearon Captures Edwina Preston In 'Wall Flower' For Paper Magazine Fall 2018

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Model Edwina Preston is styled by Jack Collins in ‘Wall Flower’, lensed by Oli Kearon for Paper Magazine Fall 2018./ Makeup by Mel Arter; hair by Takuya Morimoto

Kuoth Wiel Stars in 'Bird of Paradise', Lensed By Benjo Arwas For Paper Magazine August 2018

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Kuoth Wiel is an LA-based model and actor living in LA, a major change from her family's flight from Ethiopia 20 years ago. This was the family's second migration, after feeling Sundan in a civil war that began in 1983. Wiel was interviewed by Paper Magazine in July, before taking center stage in the August 2018 issue, lensed by Tel Aviv, Israel-born Benjo Arwas with styling by Shalev Lavan in 'Bird of Paradise'

Emily Ratajkowski Talks Her Inamorata Swim Collection, #MeToo For Paper Magazine Fall 2018

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Emily Ratajkowski Talks Her Inamorata Swim Collection, #MeToo For Paper Magazine Fall 2018

Emily Ratajkowski covers the Fall 2018 issue of Paper Magazine, styled by Paul Cavaco in Valentino, Max Mara, Fendi and Chloe. Jordan Barett captures the San Diego-born Ratajkowski interviewed by Natasha Nyanin. 

The model-actor-entrepreneur chats up her swimwear brand, Inamorata Swim, a self-designed collection of one-pieces and bikinis in vibrant colors and polka dot prints sold direct-to-consumer online.

@emrata, as she is known on the social media platform where she is followed by 19 million people, is more than conversant in how to wield the tool of the 'Gram. "I think of my Instagram as a magazine," she says, adding, when asked about what sort of magazine it would be, "It's a sexy feminist magazine." When asked if she feels her Instagram account espouses the full narrative of @emrata-hood, she gives the answer that should be obvious to all: "Of course not. I mean, does anybody's?" She continues, "I am not going to shout from the rooftops that I am smart on a visual platform."

Edie Campbell Wears Avant-Garde Looks Lensed By Karim Sadli For Paper Magazine #26

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Top model Edie Campbell shines in a New Wave story, captured by photographer Karim Sadli. Geraldine Saglio styles a fashion industry favorite in slouchy menswear inspired pieces from Massimo Dutti for Paper Magazine./ Hair by Damien Boissinot; makeup by Christelle Cocquet

Elizabeth Wirija Captures Annahstasia Enuke & Mecca Allah In 'Conjoined' For Paper Magazine

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Indonesian photographer Elizabeth Wirija explores the way fashion can reflect and also raise larger conclusions and understandings about society at large. The artist's new series 'Conjoined' examines relationships using hair that's literally shared by two different women, models Annahstasia Enuke and Mecca Allah. 

Styling for 'Conjoined' is by Tiffani Williams. / Hair by Luisa Popovic; makeup by Mimi Quiquine; via Paper Magazine

Elsa Hosk Shoots Some Hoops In Egor Tsodov Snaps For Paper Magazine's Sports Issue

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Victoria's Secret Angel Elsa Hosk knows how to shoot hoops. The former professional basketball player is styled by Shannon Stokes in Ellery, Dion Lee, Gucci and more with game-inspired motifs and detailing. Photographer Egor Tsodov is behind the lens for Paper Magazine's 2018 sports issue.  

Tyra Banks Growls & Prowls In Vijat Mohindra Images For Paper Magazine Winter 2017.18

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Tyra Banks Growls & Prowls In Vijat Mohindra Images For Paper Magazine Winter 2017.18

Supermodel, businesswoman and new mom Tyra Banks is set to return to America's Next Top Model Cycle 24. In an interview with Essence, Banks addresses complaints that the show judges can be too tough, saying what contestants face on the show is nothing compared to what they will face in the modeling industry. "The things I have heard — it makes you insecure about things that you weren’t even insecure about."

An ex-Victoria's Secret Angel when only a few dominated the VS runway vs today's girl gaggle, Tyra makes a dramatic appearance in the Winter 2017 issue of Paper Magazine, lensed by Vijat Mohindra in 'Tyra Banks: Fierce as a Tyger'. B. Akerlund provides styling and creative direction. / Hair by Kim Kimble; makeup by Valente Frazier

Black Barbie Duckie Thot Stuns In Paola Kudacki Images For Paper Magazine Fall 2017

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Black Barbie Duckie Thot Stuns In Paola Kudacki Images For Paper Magazine Fall 2017

Rising model Duckie Thot gives a meaty interview to Michael Cuby in the Fall 2017 Beautiful People issue of Paper Magazine. Duckie covers the issue in stellar images by Paola Kudacki, ones that pay homage to the Australian-Sudanese model's stunning doll-like features now maximized in styling by Jason Rembert. Duckie herself has embraced what Twitter calls her Black Barbie features. 

Cuby walks where angels dare not tread . . . a man's description of an always-articulate black woman's beauty:

Duckie's skin color is a large part of the reason her name has slowly (but, no doubt, surely) become a mainstay for the fashion set. It's a warm, mocha chocolate that's impossibly smooth and even-toned, and its dark hue is striking in a way that has made her simultaneously adored by casting agents looking for something radically different to the white industry norm and uplifted by the onlooking people of color observing -- and celebrating -- her increasingly rapid success. 

Speaking of being a Black Barbie, Duckie responds:  "Barbie is this perfect thing that walks around and I'm definitely not perfect. . . . "I'm so happy that people say that about me, because it basically is a lovely thing to be introduced to the world as this Black Barbie. I will take the title."

Rihanna Is Lady Liberty In Sebastian Faena Images For Paper Magazine March, 2017

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Rihanna Is Lady Liberty In Sebastian Faena Images For Paper Magazine March, 2017

Badgal, who stars in the upcoming all-female cast 'Ocean's Eight' and will show her third Fenty x Puma collection next week, was honored this week by the Harvard Foundation. Read on at AOC: Dior Supports Rihanna's CLF Foundation With Sales Of Feminist Tees As Harvard Foundation Honors Her Humanitarian Work

Kim Kardashian As Fertility Goddess? A Politically Incorrect Take On Jean-Paul Goude's Paper Magazine Images Pt 1

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Kim Kardashian As Fertility Goddess? A Politically Incorrect Take On Jean-Paul Goude’s Paper Magazine Images Pt 1

My Life Beliefs:

1. Humanity first began in Africa and then migrated across the globe.

2. Goddesses preceeded gods as the powerful forces of the universe, and monotheism’s one god. Monotheism finished off the goddesses for good.

3. Goddesses were frequently associated with procreation and fertility and those evolutionary beliefs are part of our DNA.

4. The earliest goddesses were most-likely dark-skinned and African. If that statement appears racist, there is nothing I can do about it. 

5. Jung’s concept of the ‘collective unconscious’ is real. As humans we inherit a body of psychological, physical, social experiences in our unconscious minds. Fertility goddesses are embedded in our collective unconscoius minds, and they are not going anywhere.

6. Life provides us with teaching moments. Rather than verbally pummel Paper Magazine’s and also Refinery 29’s values with comments like this one from Katie, writing on Refinery 29:

I think perhaps what most people find disappointing in all of the posting about Kim Kardashian is because she doesn’t reflect what most of us would consider the values of a truly strong 21st century woman. R29, from what I can tell, values the forward thinking, independent, and stylish woman; someone who has a career, goals, and (gasp) orgasms. Kim is a mockery of all things that a female role model should be, and not because of her naked photos. Nudity isn’t even shocking anymore. What I’m basically saying is that we, as loyal readers, expect that the women and celebrities that R29 post about and celebrate is a reflection of the company’s values. Much like when there was an uproar over Vogue putting her on the cover because many felt that Kim didn’t reflect the ideal Vogue woman, I find myself resenting R29 for showcasing a woman who frankly defies many of the ideals R29 promotes (you know…like being an intelligent person who’s worth isn’t 100% defined by looks)

 … could we talk about this topic and explore it from multiple angles? Note that Refinery 29 was taking heat for being the lead website writing and promoting the Paper magazine editorial. I admit to being astounded that Katie believes that Kim Kardashian is nothing but a high class porn star. It’s a bit like Victoria’s Secret’s Sophia Neophitou calling Kate Upton a footballer’s wife with a face anyone can buy.