Hanne Gaby Odiele Is 'Modern Classic' In Sanchez & Mongiello Images For Harper's Bazaar Germany April 2018
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Model Hanne Gaby Odiele is styled by Susan Winget in 'Modern Classic', lensed by Sofia Sanchez and Mauro Mongiello for Harper's Bazaar Germany April 2018./ Makeup by Rie Omoto
Toni Garrn, 25, Faces Change In 'Turning Point' By Gilles Bensimon For The Editorialist S/S 2018
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Top model Toni Garrn is styled by Erica Pelosini in 'Turning Point', lensed by Gilles Bensimon for Editorialist Magazine Spring/Summer 2018./ Hair by Peter Butler; makeup by Sarah Uslan
In her interview, Toni reviews her activist history, a Smart Sensuality woman's trajectory we've followed for years. What is new is Toni's positioning herself directly with a luxury brand, wanting the alliance but also directly asking for support for her activist and philanthropic efforts in Africa. We agree that when models become ambassadors for luxury products, they should not hesitate to negotiate financial support for their values and life priorities. If a brand says "no deal", is the gig and the money actually worth it? Is the established model living up to her full potential in accepting a "no"? Does the model really want to represent this brand?
Andreea Diaconu Is Lensed By Andy Swartz For Zimmermann Summer Swim 2018 Campaign
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Top model Andreea Diaconu is styled by Romy Frydman in Zimmermann's Summer Swim 2018 Campaign, lensed by Andy Swartz. / Hair by Sophie Roberts; makeup by Jodie Boland
Images via See Management for Jodie Boland
Natalie Westling Is An 'Urban Legend' Lensed By Craig McDean For British Vogue April 2018
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Natalie Westling Is An 'Urban Legend' Lensed By Craig McDean For British Vogue April 2018
Model Natalie Westling is styled by Grace Coddington in 'Urban Legend', lensed by Craig McDean for Vogue UK April 2018./ Hair by Julien D'ys; makeup by Diane Kendal
Sara Sampaio Launches Graff's Green Lady Diamonds Campaign. Will Sara Also Take On The 'Peace' Diamond Project?
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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.
Gisele Bundchen Fronts Rosa Cha Spring/Summer 2018 Campaign, Lensed By Nino Munez
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Supermodel Gisele Bundchen is center stage in Rosa Cha's Spring Summer 2018 ad campaign, lensed by Nino Munez with styling by Daniel Ueda./ Hair by Harry Josh; makeup by Hung Vanngo; manicure by Elisa Ferri
Zendaya & Cardi B Cover CR Fashion Book #12, Lensed By Mario Sorrenti In Pop Culture Tribute
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Pop culture girls Zendaya and Cardi B cover CR Fashion Book #12, styled by Riccardo Tisci.Mario Sorrenti is behind the lens, with hair by Larry Sims and makeup by Ismaya Ffrench. In these images, we see a cast of conceptual characters inspired by '70s performance art.
Zendaya is only 21, but "Zendaya Maree Stoermer Coleman feels more like a 70-year-old grandmother than a fresh-faced ingénue who can sing, dance, act, and even fly trapeze. Here, the multi-talented starlet talks with Cardi B about her mature nature, chasing happiness, and finding the “hood” in her." Read the interview.
Cardi B is also featured on the March 11, 2018 cover of The New York Times Magazine Music Issue.
A Wrinkle in Time' Actor Gugu Mbatha-Raw Covers British Vogue April 2018, Lensed By Mikael Jansson
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A Wrinkle in Time' Actor Gugu Mbatha-Raw Covers British Vogue April 2018, Lensed By Mikael Jansson
British actor Gugu Mbatha-Raw covers the April 2018 issue of British Vogue, celebrating her role in the film 'A Wrinkle in Time', the Ava DuVernay-directed adaptation of the children's literary classic. In the film, Mbatha-Raw plays Dr. Kate Murry, mother to tween Meg Murry, played by Storm Reid, who sets out on an epic journey to find her father, Alex, played by Chris Pine.
Kate Phelan styles 'The Wonder of Gugu' with images by Mikael Jansson./ Hair by Eugene Souleiman; makeup by Hannah Murray
Lucian Bor Captures Zoi Aggeliki Mantzakanis In L'envolée For Madame Figaro February 2018
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Model Zoi Aggeliki Mantzakanis lensed by Lucian Bor in L'envolée. Julie Gillet styles Zoi, in the presence of spiritual, higher-consciousness feathers, for Madame Figaro's February 2018 issue./ Hair by Paolo Ferreira; makeup by Jurgen Braun
Megan Fox Projects A Glorious Sensuality, Lensed By James Macari For Frederick's of Hollywood Spring 2018 Campaign
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Transformers' star and mother of three Megan Fox delivers a divine set of sensual images, styled by Monica Rose in James Macari images for the new Frederick's of Hollywood Spring 2018 ad campaign.
Naomi Campbell & Skepta Torch The Pages Of British GQ April 2018, Lensed By An Le
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Iconic supermodel Naomi Campbell joins English grime rapper Skepta, adding fuel to rumors that they are an item with their joint appearance on the April 2018 cover of British GQ. Stylist Jenke Ahmed makes plentiful use of Skepta's new underwear line as part of his MAINS collection, perfectly suited to the steamy, An Le photos in the editorial and interview "Race, Sex, Love & Power. When Naomi [Campbell] met Skepta".
The interview opens with a scene many of us know well. "Naomi Campbell walks into the Premier Suite of La Réserve Hotel Paris wearing white underwear and pin-sharp black stilettos. She’s late – two hours and ten minutes – but then if she wasn’t you’d be disappointed, wouldn’t you?"
Skepta and Campbell discuss the significance of their joint cover, with Naomi explaining: “Yes, it’s great that we’re a black man and a black woman on the cover of British GQ in 2018. This is the new way; this is what it should be and how it should stay. We’re not a trend.” Equally, Skepta states its importance as “these magazines are such big deals because they shape how society sees beauty.”
Alena Blohm Fronts 'Tempting Allure' In Caleb & Gladys Images For Vogue Taiwan March 2018
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German stunner Alena Blohm seduces in sizzling looks from Moschino, Dior, Chanel and more, styled by Melina Chen. Photographers Caleb & Gladys turn up the night heat in 'Tempting Allure' for Vogue Taiwan March 2018.
George Antoni Captures Gigi Ringer In Utilitarian Looks For Elle Australia March 2018
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Model Gigi Ringer is styled by Rachel Wayman in utilitarian coats, jackets & separates lensed by Georges Antoni for Elle Australia March 2018./ Hair by Travis Balcke; makeup by Victoria Baron
Refugee Models From Sudan Share Their Stories: Shanelle Nyasiase, Angok Mayen, George Okeny
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Refugee Models From Sudan Share Their Stories: Shanelle Nyasiase, Angok Mayen, George Okeny
Model Shanelle Nyasiase walked a dizzying 42-43 shows in the past month, as the Fall 2018 runway shows launched in New York before moving to London, Milan and then Paris, weeks after the launch of her spectacular Alexander McQueen Spring 2018 ad campaign.
AOC is a different kind of fashion website, with my own roots embedded so deeply in activism on behalf of women worldwide, but especially in Africa and very deeply in Sudan and Kenya.
I was pleasantly surprised today to see 'The Modeling World's Sudanese Refugees Share Their Stories' on Vogue.com, with Shanelle Nyasiase featured, along with peers Angok Mayen and George Okeny.
Africa's refugees are populating the pages of AOC, coming from the US, but also Australia and European countries. I like the candor of this Vogue video and am happy to see the content evolutions in the magazine. Listening to George Okeny talk about missing a Gucci ad shoot right after Trump's inauguration -- because he was caught up in the first wave of the president's immigration travel ban -- hit home. Take a listen. Oh, George says his papers are now in order, so if you know anyone at Gucci . . . That would be Alessandro Michele.
Iman & Imaan Hammam As Arabian Queens Lensed By Patrick Demarchelier For Vogue Arabia
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Iman & Imaan Hammam As Arabian Queens Lensed By Patrick Demarchelier For Vogue Arabia AOC Fashion
Iconic model Iman joins Imaan Hammam, following up on their smashing covers for the March 2018 issue of Vogue Arabia. Patrick Demarchelier is behind the lens with styling by Michael Philouze and fashion direction by Katie Trotter.
Nik Hartley Flashes Anastasia Kuznetsova In 'Art & Matter' For Elle France March 2, 2018
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Model Anastasia Kuznetsova is styled in street-savvy casual looks by Hortense Manga in 'Art & Matter'. Photographer Nik Hartley captures the graffiti and pop-prints-inspired looks for Elle France March 2, 2018./ Hair by Cyril Laloue; makeup by Marion Robine
Bill and Melinda Gates Make A Big Move For Women's Global Economic Empowerment
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Bill and Melinda Gates Make A Big Move For Women's Global Economic Empowerment
For over a decade, researchers have known that everything changes in almost every community and country worldwide when women have money.
On Monday Melinda Gates published an op-ed in Quartz in which she and husband Bill Gates announced a four-year pledge of $170 million to help empower women economically worldwide.
The decision comes at a time when 1) the Gates Foundation has tried to block the damage levied at poor women worldwide by cuts In the US budget that funds global women's health initiatives -- not abortions, but 'yes' to birth control being available at women's health clinics. Generally-speaking, the Trump administration stands opposed to taxpayer-funded birth control, arguing that it diminishes religious freedoms for those Americans opposed to contraception; and 2) in response to #MeToo stories and the prevalence of sexual harassment and violence against women worldwide.
The money, from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, will be spent over four years “to help women exercise their economic power,” Melinda Gates wrote. She noted that research shows economic power is the “most promising entry points for gender equality.”
“Simply put when money flows into the hands of women who have the authority to use it, everything changes,” Melinda Gates wrote.
Liu Wen Greets Spring In Ben Toms Images For Vogue China March 2018
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Top model Liu Wen is styled by Katie Shillingford in tailored femininity from Chanel, Chloe, Balenciaga, Celine, JW Anderson and more. Ben Tomscaptures the spring beauty for Vogue China March 2018.
Katelijne Verbruggen Eyes Josefien Rodermans In Print Bonanza For Marie Claire Netherlands March 2018
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Model Josefien Rodermans is styled by Anna Sokolowska in a print and pattern kaleidoscope from Gucci, Dior, Emanuel Ungaro, Marni, Celine, Prada, Emilio Pucci, Dolce&Gabbana, Dries van Noten and more. Photographer Katelijne Verbruggen captures the visual delights for Marie Claire Netherlands March 2018./ Hair & makeup by Pernell Kusmus
