Sen. Tammy Duckworth Gives Birth To Daughter Maile Pearl Bowlsbey

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Sen. Tammy Duckworth Gives Birth To Daughter Maile Pearl Bowlsbey

Democrat Senator Tammy Duckworth (Ill.) gave birth to a daughter named Maile Pearl Bowlsbey on Monday. The event made Duckworth the first US senator to give birth while in office. 

Duckworth said she and her husband, Bryan Bowlsbey, and their other daughter, Abigail, “couldn’t be happier to welcome little Maile Pearl as the newest addition to our family.”

“We’re also so grateful for the love and support of our friends and family, as well as our wonderful medical teams for everything they’ve done to help us in our decades-long journey to complete our family,” she said in a statement.

Sen. Duckworth, 50, said former Senator Daniel K. Akaka, a Democrat from Hawaii, “was able to bless her name for us before his death last week. “His help in naming both of our daughters means he will always be with us,” she added.

Elise Agee Fronts 'Electric Lady' Lensed By Emmanuel Giraud For Numéro #192 April 2018

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Model Elise Agee is styled by Rebecca Bleynie in 'Electric Lady', flashed by Emmanuel Giraud for Numéro #192 April 2018./ Hair by Jean-Baptiste Santens; makeup by Min Kim

Karen Elson Is Old School Drama Queen In Alasdair McLellan Images For Self Service S/S 2018

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Model icon Karen Elson was once told that she looked so weird as a model, that she couldn't model socks. The statement is history but Elson reminds us of the full range of her versatility in playing New York old-school drama queens. Elson is styled by Benjamin Bruno for images by Alasdair McLellan in Self Service Magazine Spring/Summer 2018./Hair by Anthony Turner; makeup by Lynsey Alexander

Naomi Campbell Smokes The Lens Of Peter Lindbergh For Numéro 192 April 2018

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Naomi Campbell Smokes The Lens Of Peter Lindbergh For Numéro 192 April 2018

Supermodel Naomi Campbell seduces in short suite pieces styled by Babeth Dijan. Master photographer Peter Lindbergh captures Naomi in all her sensual woman glory for Numéro 192 April 2018./ Hair by Lorenzo Barcella; makeup by Hila Karmand

Pasha Harulia Is Jeune Fille Lensed By Sanchez & Mongiello For Numéro #192 April 2018

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Pasha Harulia Is Jeune Fille Lensed By Sanchez & Mongiello For Numéro #192 April 2018

Rising Ukrainian model Pasha Harulia is styled by Samuel François in jeune fille looks for 'Souvenirs d’enfance'. Photographers Sofia Sanchez & Mauro Mongiello capture Pasha for Numéro 192 April 2018./ Hair by Dylan Chavles; makeup by Rie Omoto

Yumi Lambert Is Fashion's Focus In 'District Quarters' Lensed By Tim Zaragoza For Harper's Bazaar Kazakhstan April 2018

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Model Yumi Lambert is styled by Rachel Gilman in 'District Quarters', home to urban boho looks styled by Rachel Gilman. Photographer Tim Zaragoza captures Yumi for Harper's Bazaar Kazakhstan April 2018./ Hair by Yuhi Kim; makeup by Daniel Avilan

Mert & Marcus Flash Adut, Birgit, Amandine & More In 'Girls Next Door' For Vogue Italia April 2018

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Cover girls Adut Akech, Amandine Renard and Birgit Kos join forces with Sara Grace Wallerstedt, Florence Ciapcott and Tommy Hackett in 'Girls Next Door', styled by Marie Chaix. Photographers Mert & Marcus capture the fashion story for Vogue Italia April 2018.

Meinke Klein Captures Jamilla Hoogenboom & Lara Mullen In 'CheckMates' For ELLE UK May 2018

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Models Jamilla Hoogenboom & Lara Mullen are styled by Phoebe Arnold in 'CheckMates', lensed by Meinke Klein for ELLE UK May 2018./ Makeup by Kristina Ralph Andrews; stylist Phoebe Arnold

Winnie Harlow Expresses Beauty Of Humanity, Lensed By Gilles Bensimon For ELLE UK May 2018

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Winnie Harlow Expresses Beauty Of Humanity, Lensed By Gilles Bensimon For ELLE UK May 2018

Model Winnie Harlow covers the May 2018 issue of ELLE UK, lensed by Gilles Bensimon with bird of paradise fashion looks styled by Anne-Marie Curtis. 

Admittedly, I've come to see Winnie differently in the age of Trump. My original reaction to Winnie was one of empathy for her bravery in being such an 'audacious spirit' pursuing her modeling career with her skin condition of vitiligo. For all the women of every age obsessing with their so-called flaws, Winnie is heroic in embracing her always-changing beauty. It makes me feel small with my own obsessions.

These images by Gilles Bensimon capture my current vision of Winnie Harlow -- a goddess for the ages, a visual repository of the origins of humanity, a return to a single, unified vision of the planet's women. That's lofty, I know, but this editorial captures so beautifully Winnie's ancient origins, suggesting that her beauty is NOT a medical mistake. It's who we are -- our shared DNA -- and our evolution as one race: the human race. ~ Anne

Danilo Hess Flashes Juliana Schung In 'Unexpected Extravagance' For Mojeh Magazine April 2018

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Model Juliana Schung is styled by Stacey Cunningham in 'Unexpected Extravagance', lensed by Danilo Hess for Mojeh Magazine April 2018/ Hair by Hikaru Hirano; makeup by Ryo Yamazaki

Images by See Management for Stacey Cunningham

Karen Elson Joins Model Alliance Board As It Embraces Fashion Industry's Trickle Down Effect On Women

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Karen Elson Joins Model Alliance Board As It Embraces Fashion Industry's Trickle Down Effect On Women

One of the industry's most prominent models Karen Elson recently joined the Model Alliance's board of directors. Sara Ziff and the Model Alliance came into existence in 2012 with the mission of promoting the fair treatment, safety, overall working conditions and mental health of models. More prominent now than ever, we note a new evolution in the group's mission that includes a need to embrace fashion's trickle-down effect and its impact in the larger population. 

This week Elson joined the Model Alliance's board of directors and its founding director Ziff in a chat in Rachel Comey's Crosby Street store. On hand were editors, agents and designers, along with a lot of young models, writes Vogue. 

Ziff and Elson reviewed the basic accountability steps that the industry is taking to address the 'job' of being a model. Fresh -- if not new -- commentary in the presentation focused on the trickle-down effect that the fashion industry has on women's self-images and the larger culture. Elson shared her thoughts:

Samantha Gradoville Is City Chic In Agata Serge Images For L'Officiel Thailand April 2018

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Model Samantha Gradoville is styled by Mimi Kim in images by Agata Serge forL'Officiel Thailand April 2018. Cover image is Lana Del Ray/ Hair by Tom Twist; makeup by Anneliese Tieck

Damaris Goddie Is Lensed By Cedric Buchet In 'Out Of The Blue' For Porter Magazine #26 Summer 2018

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Dutch model Damaris Goddrie is styled by Cathy Kasterine in 'Out Of The Blue', on location in Chefchaouen, Morocco, perched amid the Rif Mountains. Photographer Cedric Buchet captures Damaris for Porter Magazine #26 Summer 2018./ Hair by Lyndell Mansfield; makeup by Pep Gay

Agata Pospieszynska Delivers Sublime Loveliness In 'Young Hearts Young Free' For Harper's Bazaar UK May 2018

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Agata Pospieszynska Delivers Sublime Loveliness In 'Young Hearts Young Free' For Harper's Bazaar UK May 2018

Models Bianca Redmerski, Bibi Abdulkadir, Charlotte Lindvig, Saska Ingham and Alderney Street pronounce world peace and an end to global warming in this inspiring fashion fantasy 'Young Hearts Young Free', styled by Charlie Harrington. Photographer Agata Pospieszynska captures the innocent loveliness and carefree spirits for Harper's Bazaar UK May 2018. 

Marland Backus Wears Industrial Transparency Lensed By David Duran For Models.com

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Brooklyn model and industrial designer Marland Backus, a frequent muse with edge for brands like Balenciaga and Gucci, fronts a striking new editorial for Models.com. Stylist Woo Lee curates the collection of floating silhouettes constructed with industrial, androgynous attitude, mixed with pieces from the model's own jewelry line. PhotographerDavid Duran is in the studio delivering images that punch out every detail. 

Jackie Nickerson Captures Karen Elson In 'Unbasic' Casual Looks For CR Fashion Book #12

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Model icon Karen Elson wears the pants in 'Unbasic' styled by Ben Perreira. Photographer Jackie Nickerson is behind the lens for CR Fashion Book #12.

Elson announced this week that she has joined the Board of Directors of Model Alliance, joining founder Sara Ziff and other board members in a talk with editors, models and other industry professionals on Wednesday. 

Karlie Kloss & Her Koding Girls Are Ready For 'Lift Off', Lensed By Camilla Akrans For Porter #26 Summer 2018

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Karlie Kloss & Her Koding Girls Are Ready For 'Lift Off', Lensed By Camilla Akrans For Porter #26 Summer 2018

Top model, entrepreneur and activist Karlie Kloss covers the Summer 2018 issue #26 of Porter Magazine, introducing 'Incredible Girls' with passion and purpose. Karlie is styled by Cathy Kasterine for dramatic images called 'Lift Off' by Camilla Akrans. 

AOC hasn't read the Porter article, but one of Karlie's proudest passions is her Kode With Klossy, dedicated to encouraging young girls age 13 to 18 to learn about software engineering. We recently profiled Kode With Klossy in our model news.

Nadja Bender Gets 'The Beauty Memo' Lensed By Dan Smith For Porter Magazine #26 Summer 2018

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Top model Nadja Bender is styled by Helen Broadfoot in 'The Beauty Memo', celebrating the health and well being aspects of sensible sun exposure in the season's sporting swimsuits. Photographer Dan Smith flashes Nadja seaside for Porter Magazine #26 Summer 2018./ Hair by James Rowe; makeup by Mel Arter