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Model Charlotte Tomas is styled by Didem Dayıcıoğlu in timeless-appeal, ancient-world heritage jewelry and watches lensed by Alina Asmus for Vogue Turkey November 2017./ Makeup by Elçin Mutlu; hair by Talat Kivrak
Model Jade Woods is a modern-day Raphael woman styled in artisan-inspired whites by Jana Pokorny. Sylve Colless is behind the lens for Marie Claire Australia December 2017./ Makeup by Peter Beard. hair by Daren Borthwick
Rebekah Campbell Captures Annie Tice & Angelica Erthal As Country Women For Vogue Mexico
Models Annie Tice and Angelica Erthal are styled by Rebecca Dennett in 'Madre Tierra', lensed by Rebekah Campbell for Vogue Mexico November 2017./ Hair by Neil Grupp; makeup by Ingeborg
Top model Edie Campbell graces the December 2017 issue of Vogue China, lensed by Patrick Demarchelier with styling by Daniela Paudice./ Makeup by Romy Soleimani; hair by Ward
Ironically, Campbell is styled as a possible muse from an ancient Greek temple like the famous one at Delphi. Occupation of the site at Delphi can be traced to the Neolithic period with extensive use beginning in the Mycenaean period (1600-1100 BC), a time we associate with the fall of the goddesses in cultural worship and the rise of patriarchy, which established deep roots in ancient Greece. The name 'Delphoi' comes from the same root as δελφύς delphys, "womb" and may indicate archaic veneration of Gaia at the site, writes Wiki. An oracle was a priest or priestess -- originally we believe it was primarily women as priestesses -- acting as a medium through whom advice or prophecy was sought from the gods in classical antiquity.
Enough with ancient history of the goddesses. Edie Campbell became a fashion industry muse and oracle this week, writing an open letter published by Women's Wear Daily, in which she highlights the abuse of all models, including men. In a maverick twist, Campbell suggests that in the fashion industry, the abuse of male models is every bit as serious as among the women.
“We have a problem: we operate within a culture that is too accepting of abuse, in all of its manifestations. This can be the ritual humiliation of models, belittling of assistants, power plays and screaming fits. We have come to see this as simply a part of the job.”
Campbell’s letter is in response to the Instagram campaign to raise awareness of sexual exploitation of models started in October by the US model Cameron Russell.
Here is Edie Campbell's letter in full:
We couldn't be happier to see Pharrell Williams, holding court with Imaan Hammam on the cover of American Vogue's December 2017 issue, shot by Mario Testino. Williams shares the coveted cover slot with Meryl Streep in an issue dubbed 'Then & Now'. As US fashion magazines all reflect a move into mindfulness, Vogue takes a look back at the great minds and brilliant artists who've made impactful changes in culture, beauty, politics and fashion.
Life in Trumplandia needs every shot of positive adrenalin that we can get. Imagine waking up on Sunday to find Trump calling you a "hater and a fool" because you are genuinely concerned about Russian involvement in the US election. Adding insult to injury, our illiterate president writes " There always playing politics . . . " rather than the correct "They're always playing politics . . . ". It's exhausting, frankly.
The creative genius Pharrell Williams digs deeply into his post 2016 election soul as an avid Hillary Clinton supporter, reflecting on life in Trumplandia and his evolving brand of activism. Then Pharrell lights up the pages of Vogue in this Mario Testino editorial styled by Lucinda Chambers featuring Afrodita Dorado, Dilone, Lineisy Montero, Janaye Furman, Alton Mason, Samile Bermannelli, Aiden Curtiss, Aya Jones, Selena Forrest, Joan Smalls & more.
For the 45th Calendar edition, the British photographer Tim Walker applied his unmistakable style of extravagant sets, helped by set designer Shona Heath with styling by Edward Enninful, now Editor-in-Chief of British Vogue.
Whoopi Goldberg joined the Pirelli cast for a 28-image calendar that significantly expanded the recent-years redefinition of the annual calendar beyond a vision of sexy, naked women eating bananas Terry Richardson style.
Enninful explains the mission of Pierelli's 2018 all-black cast: “To see a black Alice today means children of all races can embrace the idea of diversity from a very young age and also acknowledge that beauty comes in all colours. Culturally, we are living in a diverse world. Projects like this remarkable Pirelli Calendar demonstrate that there is still hope in what sometimes feels like an increasingly cynical reality.”
Walker's post as chief photographer said that the idea of a black Alice has been with him "for a long time". In fact the story has been a big influence throughout his career of captivating, extravagant fashionable storytelling.
“I see the fashion world as wonderland,” he said. “Alice in Wonderland is a story that I have drawn upon for a long time. It has always been in my work. Alice for me is always there. I didn’t want to tell Alice as she had been told before. I didn’t want to be influenced by Disney’s interpretation or Tim Burton’s interpretation, I wanted to go back to the core of the imagination.”
Top model Saskia de Brauw is styled by Sissy Vian in 'Chasing The Free Spirit', lensed by Daniel Jackson for Vogue Japan November 2017./ Hair by James Pecis; makeup by Romy Soleimani
As painful as it's been ending her 13 year marriage to Martin Isaacs, Mary J Blige tells The Editmagazine that she used the pain of her divorce to emotionally fund her acclaimed role in 'Mudbound'. Blige's character makes on debut in the Netflix film, scheduled for release on Friday November 17.
In her editorial styled by Tracy Taylor, Blige wears the street style she's famous for. Yelena Yemchuk is behind the lens, flashing Blige in what is one of many new editorials to come.
"A lot of the things we do in a relationship are in the name of love. You want to save it, so you do stupid stuff and give him what he wants, knowing you shouldn't. You create a monster, Blige explains.
She added: 'I learned life is the greatest teacher. You gotta ask, what did you do to end up here? That's when you can start to heal. And I realized that I must have hated myself, because I didn't deserve to be treated like that.”
The latest issue of 'Dior Magazine' features a cover story stars Grace Hartzel, who leads an intrepid band of strong Dior women including Fernanda Ly, Aira Ferreira, Cara Taylor, Ellen Rosa, and Ruth Bell. Longtime muse of photographer Patrick Demarchelier, Grace is a natural choice to embody the spirit of Maria Grazia Chiuri’sready-to-wear collection for Autumn / Winter 201 in 'Leaders of the Gang'. Lensed in the urban outback of Brooklyn’s Red Hook neighborhood, the cover story is styled by Elin Svahn.
Very top model Bella Hadid is styled by Mix Wei in Trunk Xu images for Marie Claire China December 2017./ Hair by Bon Fan Zhang; makeup by Lu Wang
LA District Attorney Jackie Lacey Forms Entertainment Industry Sexual Assault Task Force
Los Angeles County District Attorney Jackie Lacey announced Thursday the formation of a task force organized to respond to claims of sexual abuse in the entertainment industry, writes New York Magazine.
“I have assigned the group of veteran sex crimes prosecutors to work together to ensure a uniformed approach to the legal review and possible prosecution of any case that meets both the legal and factual standards for criminal prosecution,” Lacey continued.
Actor and model Phoebe Tonkin delights in James Wright images for So It Goes Magazine Issue #10./ Makeup by Jenna Anton; hair by Clariss Anya Rubenstein
German-born actor and model Diane Kruger is lensed by Max Abadian on two covers for the Winter 2017 issue of DuJour Magazine. Michaela Erlanger styles the star of the upcoming film 'In the Fade' in Celine, Dolce & Gabbana, Jason Wu, Lanvin, Dior and more. / Hair by Serge Normant, Makeup by Hung Vanngo
Kruger won a Best Actress Award at Cannes for her role of Katja Sekerci, "a scrappy wife and mother whose life is upended when her husband and child, both of Turkish descent, are killed by a terrorist bomb, in director Fatih Akin’s film 'In the Fade.' Now there's talk of an Oscar nomination for Kruger's first major starring role.
Top talent Cara Delevingne gets a mega dose of glam, holiday spirit, channeling '70s styled in a fabulous campaign for Jimmy Choo resort's 2018 collection. From the crystal embellished ‘Maine’ to the glittery ‘Hanover’, the footwear featured in 'Shimmer in the Dark', shot by Aussie filmmaker Lorin Askill, delivers one of the best Jimmy Choo campaigns in years.
The brand's creative director Sandra Choi's collection of 'dancing Choos' hits the high mark, with Cara Delevingne delivering a sultry but spirited femme glamour that's totally fresh.
Top model Grace Bol heads out on 'Snow Patrol', styled in graphic, slopes-ready looks by Claudia Englmann. Photographer Hans Feurer is behind the lens for Vogue Germany December 2017./ Hair & makeup by Sina Welke
Model Kris Gottschalk is styled by Svetlana Vashenyak in feminine evening looks, lensed by Agata Pospieszynska in Manhattan's theater district for Harper's Bazaar Russia November 2017./ Hair by Riad Azar; makeup by Kajsa Svanberg
The Washington Post has placed reporters in Alabama for over a month, speaking to at least 30 people who support the blockbuster allegations made in the paper this afternoon. Roy Moore is the Bible-toting former Alabama judge who was twice removed from the state's supreme court for making legal decision based on the Bible and not the US Constitution. Moore is now the Steve Bannon/Donald Trump-supported, Republican candidate for the US Senate vacated by now Trump administration Attorney General Jeff Sessions, running against Democrat Doug Jones.
None of the four women contacted the Post reporters directly. While working in Alabama on a profile about Senate candidate Moore, a Post reporter was told that Moore allegedly had sought relationships with teenage girls in the past. The four women say they do not know each other and only chose to go public after extended interviews and conversations with Post reporters.
The four women making the allegations against Moore were very young in early 1979, when the 32-year-old assistant district attorney introduced himself to 14-year-old Leigh Corfman and her mother. Moore offered to sit with the girl while her mother attended a custody hearing.
Top model Anna Ewers is styled by Geraldine Saglio in 'Fur Play', with Anna making a skin-bearing, sizzling case for cozying up in the season's plushest furry looks. Photographer Mario Sorrenti is behind the lens for V Magazine #110.
Model Marte Mei van Haaster is styled by Marina Gallo in sophisticated, cold-weather knits. Aliquecaptures the beauty outdoors in Ibiza for Vogue Espana November 2017/ Makeup by Benjamin Puckey; hair by Paolo Soffiatti
Zoe Kravitz & Laetitia Casta Front #YSL 12 by Anthony Vaccarello Spring 2018 Campaign
Wonder women Laetitia Casta and Zoe Kravitz headline #YSL 12 by Anthony Vaccarello Spring 2018 Campaign, styled by Alastair McKimm with images by David Sims. / Hair by Duffy; makeup by Miromi Ueda
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