Sara Sampaio Launches Graff's Green Lady Diamonds Campaign. Will Sara Also Take On The 'Peace' Diamond Project?

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Sara Sampaio Launches Graff's Green Lady Diamonds Campaign. Will Sara Also Take On The 'Peace' Diamond Project?

Portuguese model and VS Angel Sara Sampaio is the new face of Graff Diamonds. Lensed by Patrick Demarchelier for Graff's Green Lady campaign Sara shines wearing a pair of 50 carat emerald cut diamond earrings as well as a 35 carat emerald cut D Flawless diamond ring. 

In November 2015 How To Spend It Magazine interviewed Laurence Graff, chairman of Graff Diamonds, in advance of the sale of an exceptional diamond called Blue Moon, in advance of its Sotheby's sale for $48.5m. 

Vivienne Becker amplifies the impact Laurence Graff has had on the fine jewelry business with his pioneering mine-to-market business model. Graff brought together "the disparate sectors of the traditional fragmented diamond supply chain, with its total disconnect between the miners at the source, the cutters and dealers and the artistry of the finished jewels."

The 'Peace' Diamond From Sierre Leone

AOC hasn't written about diamonds and blood diamonds for several years, but the journey to market of the 'Peace' diamond caught our attention.

It was Laurence Graff who won the Dec. 2017 bidding in New York, acquiring the so-called 'Peace' diamond from the government of Sierra Leone. 

Ashley Smith Is 'Sweetheart of the Rodeo for Understated Leather's S/S 2018, Lensed By Harper Smith

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Texas-born, Austin-discovered model Ashley Smith channels her heritage in 'Sweetheart of the Rodeo for Understated Leather''s Spring/Summer 2018 collection. Harper Smith flashes Ashley and her menagerie for the cult-following,  Austin denim brand. 

Romee Strijd's Victoria's Secret 'Bombshell Seduction' Fragrance Inspires Bad-Ass Exercise Women

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Romee Strijd's Victoria's Secret 'Bombshell Seduction' Fragrance Inspires Bad-Ass Exercise Women

Victoria's Secret introduces its latest fragrance 'Bombshell Seduction', with Victoria's Secret Angel Romee Strijd holding the precious scent featuring notes of Nude Tuberose, Sage and Velvet Musk. It sounds like a mighty super-spy, double-agent potion to me. A few daubs of 'Bombshell Seduction' and Romee might knock out the entire lineup vying to be the next 'Bond Girl'. 

Early in the week, Self got a look at Romee and fellow Angels Jasmine Tookes, Josephine Skriver, and Sara Sampaio working out at celeb-favorite gym Dogpound in NYC. Her love of "tough-as-hell exercise" could be another edge in Romee getting the Bond girl role. 

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Kaia Gerber Makes First Luxury Brand Campaign Move With Chanel Handbags S/S 2018 Campaign

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Kaia Gerber Makes First Luxury Brand Campaign Move With Chanel Handbags S/S 2018 Campaign

Rising model Kaia Gerber has landed her first Chanel campaign at age 16, taking another major career step in the brand's new spring 2018 handbag campaign. Chanel's creative director Karl Lagerfeld captures Kaia lounging at Coco Chanel's Parisian apartment with the 11.12, Gabrielle and Boy Chanel bags. Lagerfeld also announced that Kaia will collaborate with his eponymous label on its fall collection. 

Emily Ratajkowski In 'No Longer On The DL' For Denim Brand DL1961 Spring/Summer 2018

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Emily Ratajkowski In 'No Longer On The DL' For Denim Brand DL1961 Spring/Summer 2018

Denim brand DL1961 returns Emily Ratajkowski as the face of its spring/summer 2018 campaign. Called 'No Longer On The DL', a series of sizzling Emily images in a campaign that also features -- not pictured -- May Musk, Lizzy Jagger and Patricia Manfield not pictures. 

13 Model Beauties Design Solid & Striped Swim Collection & Calendar, Lensed By Bjorn Iooss

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Swimwear brand Solid & Striped makes waves, releasing a major collaboration with 13 models -- Lily Aldridge, Hailey Clauson, Jourdan Dunn, Hannah Ferguson, Isabeli Fontana, Toni Garrn, Jessica Hart, Elsa Hosk, Eniko Mihalik, Carolyn Murphy, Barbara Palvin, Natasha Poly and Josephine Skriver -- who designed and model their sleek swimsuits in classic colors for the Solid & Striped Summer 2018 Swim Team collection.

Each model designed one silhouette in three colorways before heading to Harbor Island in the Bahamas for a photo shoot with Bjorn Iooss, styled by Carine Roitfeld. A calendar will be produced and sold online for $98.00. One-pieces are $168 and bikinis are $176 ($88 top/$88 bottom) and are on sale Feb. 6. / Hair by Akki Shirakawa; makeup by Fulvia Farolfi

Thylane Blondeau Moves Onto Fashion's Radar, Lensed By Carin Backoff For LOVE #19 S/S 2018

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It's important to note that French model and actor Thylane Blondeau will be age 17 on April 5. For so many of us Blondeau remains that saucy young model who surfaced in Vogue Paris' December 2010 issue with Tom Ford as guest editor and Carine Roitfeld at the editor-in-chief  helm.  Rumors have always been that the irreverent act ended up sacking Roitfeld, who resigned soon after the incident. 

Blondeau is lensed by Carin Backoff for Love Magazine's Issue #19 S/S 2018 issue./ Hair by Dennis Gots; makeup by Kate Synnott

Ashley & Mom Linda Graham Enjoy Morocco In Swimsuits For All 2018 Resort Collection

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Ashley Graham returns with a new Ashley Graham x Swimsuits for All collection, and she's not alone. Ashley's mom Linda Graham joins her daughter in the new campaign "Power of the Journey', documenting their mutual journey to self-confidence and "true happiness". The duo models Ashley's Resort 2018 on location in Agadir, Morocco

Ashley credits her mom as the person who “has played a vital role in developing my confidence," she said in a statement.

"She promoted body positivity in our household before it was a movement," Ashley continued. "Her feel-good attitude toward her own body has shaped my ability to remain positive and self-assured. I could not think of anyone better to join me in celebrating beauty of all shapes and sizes in this campaign. Plus, she's hot and looks incredible in the suits!"

Jennifer Lopez Is Oldest Guess Girl At Age 48, Lensed By Tatiana Gerusova In Spring 2018 Campaign

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Mega talent Jennifer Lopez has dethroned Claudia Schiffer as the oldest Guess Girl ever. At age 48, Lopez makes history, besting Schiffer who was 41 when she modeled for Guess's 30th anniversary campaign in 2012. 

"When I got the call from Paul Marciano asking me to become the new Guess Girl, I was thrilled and excited to be a part of such an iconic brand that I have loved since I was a teenager," Jennifer stated in a press release. "When I look back at early Guess campaigns through the years, you see all of these beautiful models and iconic images that Paul has created. It is a tremendous compliment to have been selected for Guess's Spring 2018 campaign."

Lensed by LA-based Russian photographer Tatiana Gerusova, Lopez turns her sensual oven to broil, exuding a self-confidence that inspires. 

Steven Meisel Flashes Zara's Spring/Summer 2018 Global Community Collection

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Steven Meisel Flashes Zara's Spring/Summer 2018 Global Community Collection

Zara just revealed its Spring Summer 2018 campaign with print rich, bohemian images lensed by Steven Meisel featuring a model cast including Rianne Van Rompaey, Vittoria Ceretti, Cara Taylor, Fran Summers, Adut Akech, Ansley Gulielmi, Aube Jolicoeur, Kiko Arai, Léa Julian and Remington Williams. Karl Templer styles the shoot with Fabien Baron's art direction.

Shanelle Nyasiase Takes Our Breath Away, Lensed By Jamie Hawkesworth For McQueen Spring/Summer 2018 Campaign

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Shanelle Nyasiase Takes Our Breath Away, Lensed By Jamie Hawkesworth For McQueen Spring/Summer 2018 Campaign

Ethiopia-born model, South Sudanese Kenya-rised model Shanelle Nyasiase makes a spectacular, breathtaking arrival on the international fashion scene fronting Alexander McQueen's Spring/Summer 2018 campaign. Jamie Hawkesworth captures the passion colors, full-throttle femininity in gowns styled by Camilla Nickerson. Granted, I am prejudiced given my own design preferences and strong attachment to Kenya, McQueen, nature and passion colors. But this campaign is a sensual feast for our eyes. Unadulterated joy! ~ Anne /Makeup by Dick Page; production by Laura Holmes.  

Kate Moss Fronts Bold, Swarovski-Encrusted Alain Miki Shades Lensed By Mert & Marcus

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Stopping by CR Fashion Book this morning, two delicious pictures of supermodel icon Kate Mosswere waiting for me. Avante-garde eyewear designer Alain Miki debuted his latest collaboration at Alexandre Vauthier's Haute Couture runway show yesterday. 

Toni Garrn Fronts Seafolly's Summer 2018 Campaign, Lensed By Simon Upton

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Top model Toni Garrn is the face of Sea Folly's summer 2018 campaign, styled by Sara Smith in colorful bikinis with underwear inspiration and sleek one-pieces. Simon Upton captures the German beauty and activist on the beaches of Esperance, Australia./ Hair by Sophie Roberts; makeup by Peter Beard. 

Garrn's archives are once again current on AOC and go back to 2011. 

Alice Rosati Captures Linda Helena Wearing Rodebjer's Pre-Fall 2018 Collection

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Rising model Linda Helena is lensed in unique images by Alice Rosati for Rodebjer's Pre-Fall 2018 collection.

Swedish star designer Carin Rodebjer has two stores in Stockholm. She has received numerous awards over the years, including Elle’s Fashion Designer of the Year three times. Rodebjer’s collections are practical, elegant and feminine, with a touch of crudity and avant-garde. Recurring sources of inspiration are Swedish folk costumes, French bohemians of the 1920s, and the Finnish trash rock band Hanoi Rocks. Talk about contrasts!

Birgit Kos Fronts Roberto Cavalli's Spring/Summer 2018 Campaign, Lensed By Zoe Ghertner

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Zoe Ghertner Fronts Roberto Cavalli's Spring/Summer 2018 Campaign, Lensed By Zoe Ghertner

Photographer Zoe Ghertner and Roberto Cavalli's new creative director Paul Surridge head to California's Simi Valley for the brand's new campaign. Dutch star Birgit Kos is captured in a dry location, celebrating the spring/summer 2018 Roberto Cavalli collection before the arrival of killer mudslides currently threatening much of Ventura County.  

Anja Rubik Is Manhattan Glam, Lensed By Craig McDean For Jimmy Choo Spring/Summer 2018

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Top model Anja Rubik wears gloss and glam in a New York apartment, lensed by Craig McDean for Jimmy Choo's 2018 spring/summer campaign. From 'Micky' pumps to 'Shar' booties and 'Lane' sandals, Anja uses her sex appeal in grand Jimmy Choo fashion. 

Luigi & Iango Capture Amber Valletta & Philip Mayberry For Blumarine Spring/Summer 2018 Ad Campaign

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Model icon Amber Valletta & Philip Mayberry showcase Blumarine's Spring/Summer 2018 ad campaign, styled by Paul Cavaco. Photographers Luigi & Iango are behind the lens, creating hyper feminine images shot at the Harriman Estate near New York City./ Hair by Luigi Murenu; makeup by Yumi Lee

Gucci's Alessandro Michele Taps Ignasi Monreal In 'Utopian Fantasy' Spring/Summer 2018 Campaign

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Gucci's creative director Alessandro Michele continued the brand's undiluted embrace of extravagant artistry, unveiling yet another brilliant ad campaign for Spring/Summer 2018. This season Gucci taps Ignasi Monreal to create digital paintings that mimic great paintings from the Pre-Raphealite era to the Renaissance to Surrealism and beyond.

The January 2018 launch campaign is meant to conjure a “Utopian Fantasy” with a focus on three elements: the earth, the sea, and the sky in a series of imaginative landscapes. The beautiful works would be just at home in a sci-fi magazine as they would in a museum, making this campaign yet another tribute to an explosion of creative artistry in the fashion world -- a high-voltage sip of optimism and confidence in our Trumpian world. 

Camila Cabello & Alex Dellisola Celebrate Guess Holiday 2017 Collection Lensed By Tatiana Gerusova

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Camila Cabello & Alex Dellisola Celebrate Guess Holiday 2017 Collection Lensed By Tatiana Gerusova

Singer Camila Cabello joins model Alex Dellisola at the Chateau Marmot hotel, ringing in the GUESS Holiday 2017 ad campaign. Photographer Tatiana Gerusova is behind the lens with creative direction by Paul Marciano.