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Models Diva Dhawan & Kanishtha Dhankar take a new and deliciously fun attitude towards yet another spring pastels fashion story, styled by Ria Kamat. They have my undivided attention, having put a smile on my face with 'Sugar Rush'. Photographer Prasad Naik flashes the stylish merriment for Vogue India April 2018./ Hair by Yianni Tsapatori; makeup by Namrata Soni
Models Martyna Frankow and Marta Gawron are styled by Karolina Gruszecka in sheer transparency looks perfect for a primordial seascape excursion in 'Morocco. Photographer Sonia Szostak captures the innocent sea sirens for Vogue Poland May 2018./ Makeup by Marianna Yurkiewicz; hair by Quentin Guyen
Chanel designer Karl Lagerfeld has an opinion on absolutely every topic, and now he's told Numero magazine that he is "fed up" with the #MeToo movement. Lagerfeld takes issue with moves in the fashion industry to embrace new regulations in the interest of protecting young models.
Lagerfeld was interviewed by Numero on International Women's Day -- perhaps not the best idea.
[Numero] Anyway, moving on, today is International Women’s Day…
{KL] For me Women’s Day is every day of the year. Men’s fashion does little for me. I buy it of course, and I’m delighted that Hedi [Slimane] is going to Céline but drawing a men’s collection and having to put up with all those stupid models, no thanks. Not to mention the fact with all their accusations of harassment they have become quite toxic. No, no, no, don’t leave me alone with one of those sordid creatures.
Will Fashion Hold Tight To Its Embrace Of Black Model Beauty? Here's Hoping
Tiya Miles is a professor of American culture and history at the University of Michigan, as a member of the Program in American Culture, Center for Afro-American and African Studies and Native American Studies Program. In 2011 Miles won a five-year grant MacArthur Fellowship for her intellectual prowess -- which is to say that Tiya Miles knows that's going on in her world.
When the topic is models, Miles believes that Hollywood, fashion and beauty businesses are responding to the popular public movements demanding change. The changes are worldwide, but when the subject is fashion models, the lens centers on New York, London, Milan and Paris. Striking an ironic note, Miles sees our growing consciousness of the "importance of visibility and voclaity for people of color, particularly black people" as a positive outcome of the threatening rise of white nationalist identity across America and Europe.
“It is no coincidence that this runway model trend and movies like 'Black Panther' "have arrived at the same time," Prof. Miles told the New York Times after the Fall 2018 fashion shows. "The two are interlocked, as both have been incubating in what feels a like a growing crusade with many of the hallmarks of the Black Power movement of the 1960s and 1970s. They are part of a pushback against the dominant pressures of European and American white centrality.”
Iowa-raised, rising model Alanna Arrington is styled in tropical colors and artistic prints by Miranda Almond. Photographer Michelangelo Di Battista captures Alanna in 'Love in a Warm Climate' for Harper's Bazaar UK May 2018./ Hair by Roku Roppongi; makeup by Lotten Holmqvist
Model Femke Huijzer is styled by Sarah Richardson for Erdem Spring/Summer 2018 Ad Campaign, lensed by Richard Bush./ Hair by Martin Cullen; makeup by Mathias Van Hooff
Model Vanessa Axente is styled by Alexandra Carl for 'It's Beautiful Here', lensed by Jen Carey for Rika Magazine Spring/Summer 2018./ Hair by David Harborow; makeup by Eva Copper
Models Chihary Okunugi and Estrelle Chen are styled by Mattias Karlsson in a pattern frenzy for 'Clashing It'. Photographer Paul Wetherell is behind the lens for Vogue China April 2018./ Hair by Cim Mahoney; makeup by Niamh Quinn
Viola Davis Tells Women in the World She Was #MeToo Before It Became A Hash Tag
Two of AOC's favorite women were in the house Thursday night, when MSNBC host and author Joy-Ann Reid sat down with Viola Davis at the David H. Koch Theater in Lincoln Center at the close of the first day of the 2018 Women in the World Summit. The Hollywood Reporter recaps the exchange.
Davis spoke positively about changes coming to Hollywood, saying: “Yes, I do see a moment becoming a movement. I do see a conversation happening. .. . I am a producer, and in the producing realm, people are always looking for female-driven narratives."
“They’re very conscious about hiring female directors. Women are much more aggressive out there in terms of getting what they want. Now we are bold. ... We’re raising a defense fund for women so if they want to prosecute their predator, it’s there for them.”
Continuing in her positive conversational vein, Davis said: “I see women wanting to be the change that they want to be. Now me, I’ve always been aware because I was involved in the movement before it was a hashtag." Davis was referencing her work with the rape treatment center at UCLA, headed by Gail Abarbanel.
Lily James Stars In 'Scene Stealing' Lensed By Alexander Saladrigas For Porter Edit April 13, 2018
British actor Lily James tells Porter Edit that she cried when she first met Meryl Streep. James is playing the younger version of Streep's Donna Sheridan character in the July sequel 'Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again'.
The Downtown Abbey Rose, who is Disney's princess Cinderella, and also played Churchill's secretary in 'Darkest Hour', stands on the verge of becoming a British leading lady. First up is the long-awaited film adaptation of beloved historical novel 'The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society', directed by Mike Newell. Later this month there’s 'Little Woods', an indie gem developed by its 28-year-old director Nia DaCosta in a Sundance incubator; and then -- Mama Mia!
Lily is styled by Helen Broadfoot in 'Scene Stealing', lensed by Alexander Saladrigas for the April 13 issue of Porter Edit. / Hair by Shinya Nakagawa; makeup by Ninni Nummela
Liu Wen Lives 'The Haute Life' In Benny Horne Images For Telegraph Luxury April 2018
Top model Liu Wen is styled by Maya Zepinic for 'The Haute Life', lensed by Benny Horne for Telegraph Luxury April 2018./ Hair by Paolo Soffiatti; makeup by Marie Duhart
Charlize Theron Lives Large, Lensed By Mario Sorrenti For ELLE US May 2018
Actor, activist and philanthropist Charlize Theron is living life on her terms in her ELLE US May 2018 cover story. Photographer Mario Sorrenti flashes Charlize in sea beauty looks styled by George Cortina. / Hair by Enzo Angileri; makeup by Kate Lee
Model Maggie Jablonski wears Coach x Keith Haring in 'That is Wack', lensed by Ivana Martyn-Zyznikow for RUSSH April 2018. Jablonski wears decorated jackets, embellished footwear, leather handbags and more items from fashion brand Coach's collaboration with the estate of the late 80s artist Keith Haring. Shop Coach x Keith Haring at Coach.com
Models Kaia Gerber, Naomi Chin Wing, Mathilde Henning, Natalie Ogg, Lulu Tenney & Xie Chaoyu are styled by Alastair McKimm in 'It's A Teenage Riot', lensed by Mario Sorrenti for i-D Magazine Summer 2018./ Hair by Recine; makeup by Frank B
Brains Over Brawn: MSNBC Ratings Up 30% As Fox News Declines 13% 2018 Q1
Democratic strategists are seeing another reason for optimism about the midterms: soaring ratings for liberal-leaning MSNBC are up 30 percent over last year, while Fox News and CNN both lost viewers from the first quarter of 2017 to the first quarter of 2018 — dropping 16 percent and 13 percent, respectively.
I say the ratings surge 1) yes, represents the growing resurgence of the Democratic party but
2) MSNBC has also brought multiple Republican or now Independent never-Trumpers to its voice. Many of the most left-leaning progressives believe that MSNBC has sold its soul and are not happy about these changes.
I say the results confirm the same research posted last night about the new Democratic party: more female than ever; more educated, strategic and thoughtful; younger by far than the Republican party; more interested in solutions as opposed to daily rants Trump style; and --yes -- totally committed to a diverse, multicultural, safe America, environmental action and protection, gender and LGBTQ equality, economic justice and -- I repeat -- progressive business solutions to the problems of 21st century America. Apologies for obvious omissions.
Government alone cannot get us out of this mess.
So FOX News makes us crazy with their outrageous assault on everyone but Trump. But their ratings are down 13% while MSNBC is up 30%. Rhodes scholar Rachel Maddow has the #2 show on cable news and sometimes she does beat Hannity, who did not get a college degree. Rachel is on the move, Hannity is not.
Victoria's Secret Angel Martha Hunt is styled by Ali Domurat in feminine dresses from Lanvin, Louis Vuitton and Chanel. Photographer Christopher Domurat captures Martha on the beach for V Magazine's online edition.
Images via See Management for Ali Domurat
Handmaid's Tale actor Yvonne Strahovski covers the April 2018 issue of Fashion Magazine. Styled by Juliana Schiavinatto, Strahovski reflects on her role as Serena Joy Waterford, with images by Max Abadian. The new Hulu season debuts on April 25, weeks after Strahovski has joined Noomi Rapace in 'Angel of Mine', the upcoming Australian psychological thriller directed by Kim Farrant.
Top model Isabeli Fontana covers the May 2018 issue of ELLE Russia, caught in a masterful hug with her son Zion. Fontana's other son Lucas joins the fashion festivities with casual looks from Dior, Versace, Diesel and more. Vadim Galaganov styles the shoot, with images by Gilles Bensimon.
Models Xie Chaoyu, He Cong, Selena Forrest, Jonas Gloer, Paul Hameline, Maryna Horda, Lea Julian, Hiandra Martinez, Alyssa Traore, Signe Veiteberg, Sara Grace Wallerstedt, Kiki Willems & Anok Yai assemble for 'A Hand-made Tale' styled by Venetia Scott. Photographer Willy Vanderperre is behind the lens for Vogue UK May 2018./ Hair by Anthony Turner; makeup by Lynsey Alexander
Lara Mullen Poses In 'Tomorrowland', Lensed By Dan Belieiu For Vogue Arabia April 2018
Model Lara Mullen is styled by Woo Lee in slick, modern trench looks. Photographer Dan Beleiu is in the studio, capturing 'Tomorrowland' for Vogue Arabia April 2018./ Hair by Olivier Lebrun; makeup by Kate Mur
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