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Top model Edie Campbell shines in a New Wave story, captured by photographer Karim Sadli. Geraldine Saglio styles a fashion industry favorite in slouchy menswear inspired pieces from Massimo Dutti for Paper Magazine./ Hair by Damien Boissinot; makeup by Christelle Cocquet
Top model Saskia de Brauw is styled by Carlyne Cerf De Dudzeele in 'Coco Rebel Chic', lensed by Julien d'Ys for Vogue Italia July 2018.
On the face of it, one might not readily connect Calvin Klein choosing top-drawer actors Lupita Nyong'o and Saoirse Ronan to front its new scent Calvin Klein Womenscent and Fast Company running a headline Tuesday titled 'The end of Victoria's Secret: Why analysts and readers say the brand is on its last lace.'
“It’s game over,” Jeffries analyst Randal Konik told Bloomberg about the world's biggest lingerie brand, pointing to declines in traffic, pricing power, and market share. Konik also said that he thought investors were ignoring these obvious warning signs and choosing to believe Victoria’s Secret is still a great brand.
That's a harsh statement about a great brand, one that I worked for over 10 great years. You know it's time to go, though, when your own vision for what women want are out of sync with the owners'. If there's anything wrong with Victoria's Secret, it's symbolized by the tawdry spectacle that is the annual Victoria's Secret fashion show. Just imagine if VS piled all those beautiful models on an airplane and took them on a supporting women and girls activism tour. Consider that the VS models who have made high-profile departures from the brand -- women like Karlie Kloss and Doutzen Kroes -- are women who embrace activism and justice as part of their DNAs.
After being the aerial center of attention for more than 100,000 protesters who took to London streets near Parliament Square last week, a 19-foot-tall diaper-pinned Trump Baby balloon is hopping a plane across the Atlantic. New Jersey activist Didier Jiminezreached out to Trump Baby's creator Leo Murray, with the intention of flying the little guy with the big mouth in New Jersey during Trump's August visit to his Bedminster gold course.
“The baby Trump is not just a piece of humor, but it is also a symbol of the administration. It’s symbolic of the children that are in cages, it’s a symbol of racism, and we know that he hates to be ridiculed,” Jimenez told NJ.com.
Top model Elsa Hosk covers in two versions ISSUE Magazine Fall 2018. Anna Katsanis styles Elsa with femme fatale looks from Versace, Chanel, Ellery and more for images byZoey Grossman.
Theo Sion Flashes Fran, Imaan & Kiki In 'New Season Starts Now' For Vogue UK August 2018
Models Fran Summers, Imaan Hammam and Kiki Willems are styled by Kate Phelan in 'New Season Starts Now'. Photographer Theo Sion is behind the lens for Vogue UK August 2018./ Hair by Malcolm Edwards; makeup by Miranda Joyce
Top model and actor Abbey Lee Kershaw joins Adwoa Aboah and Gigi Hadid for Fendi's Fall Winter 2018.19 campaign, lensed by Karl Lagerfeld.
“The FENDI Women’s Fall/Winter 2018-19 advertising campaign shot by Karl Lagerfeld features the top sought after models of the moment perfectly embody and highlight the powerful and bold personality of the FENDI woman, as well as her free spirit. The modern and clean set of the campaign has a backstage allure, with an intentionally visible photographic backdrop and stand that conveys a new fresh and disruptive feeling.“
Rising model Afrodita Dorado is styled by Jayne Pickering in images by David Roemer for Marie Claire UK August 2018. / Makeup by Clare Read; hair by Craig Taylor
Nearly two dozen top progressive groups which include Swing Left, Indivisible, MoveOn, Organizing for Action, Latino Victory, United We Dream and the Working Families Party will launch on Wednesday a massive get-out-the-vote effort aimed at helping Democratic candidates during the last days of the 2018 midterm elections.
Organizers say the effort, dubbed “The Last Weekend,” is focused on recruiting the largest grassroots army ever assembled before a midterm election — one that will not just vote for Democratic candidates but volunteer for their campaigns.
“The stakes are so high that voting isn’t enough,” said Ethan Todras-Whitehill, executive director and co-founder of Swing Left, which is organizing the effort. “You’ve got to do more. The new bar is not just voting, but volunteering in key races that matter for determining control of the government.”
“I can’t think of another time where you had this diverse array of progressive organizations coming together the last weekend before an election,” said Cristobal Alex, presidential Latino Victory, which is part of the effort. “Not just to get out the vote, but to mobilize an army of super volunteers ahead of the vote.”
Top models and industry icons Joan Smalls, Lily Aldridge and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley are sexy brainiacs styled by Sarah Richardson for Jimmy Choo Fall Winter 2018.19. Lachlan Bailey is behind the lens with creative direction by Trey Laird./ Hair by Esther Langham; makeup by Francelle
Elegant Dutch newcomer Alyssa Traoré made her mark, debuting Raf Simons's Spring 2018 collection after earlier walking for Jacquemus and Marni. Vogue US introduced Alyssa last fall.
Vogue Netherlands July 2018 takes us on 'The Road Less Traveled', lensed by Anne Menke with styling by Martien Mellema.
Models Jiali Zhao and Kris Grikaite showcase Louis Vuitton's The New Wave Bag for 2018, lensed by Hans Feurer.
Rising star Faretta assumes the Russian sex kitten position, styled by Katerina Zolotrubova in 80's looks of black lace, sequins and animal prints from Tom Ford, Michael Kors, Balenciaga, Dior and more. Purple Magazine's Olivier Zahm is behind the lens for Vogue Russia August 2018.
Steven Meisel Captures 54 Models For Versace Clans Fall 2018 Campaign
"My team doesn't just extend to my work team," said Donatella Versace in an official statement about her massive Fall 2018 ad campaign, lensed by Steven Meisel. "The Versace Clans are made of all members of the Versace family — from customers to models, fans, photographers, stylists, friends, artists and all who believe that staying relevant means moving forward and making your voice heard — all who believe that fashion is not a way to just say 'look at me' but rather 'look at me, I have something to say.'"
A whopping 54 models were cast for the campaign, ranging from new kids to longtime Versace muses. The list includes Gigi Hadid, Bella Hadid, Kaia Gerber, Iman Hammam, Vittoria Ceretti, Adut Akech, Stella Maxwell, Grace Elizabeth, Lexi Boling, Natalie Westling, Fei Fei Sun, Hiandra Martinez, Julia Nobis and more, more, more. Jacob K was in charge of styling; Pat McGrath worked on makeup; Guido Palau was on hair.
Kendall Jenner continues her relationship with the Longchamp family, styled by Sara Moonves in images by David Sims for the Fall Winter 2018.19 ad campaign.
“The spirit of the campaign is notable for its youth, freshness and sensuality. Each of the three double-page spreads juxtaposes two visuals, a portrait and a silhouette, in a dynamic layout which highlights different facets of the “modern Amazon”. Kendall is by turns feisty in a lamb and rabbit-fur coat with black and orange zigzag stripes, sexy in a fluid velvet tuxedo, and irreverent in a sumptuous shearling coat which showcases Longchamp’s heritage of leather craftsmanship. In each visual, she wears a variation on the season’s star Amazone bag, as if to make the point that the three moods are all expressions of one and the same personality.“
Writing for The Boston Globe, John Shattuck asks Is Donald Trump committing treason? In fact, of the top 10 trending articles on the Globe, two more use the world treason or a derivative: Trump the traitor and 'Treasonous,' 'disgraceful': Reaction to trump's press conference with Putin.
Merriam-Webster reports that “treason,” “traitor” and “collusion” were top searches for word definitions, soaring after US President Donald Trump gave his jaw-dropping press conference with Russian president Vladimir Putin.
Politico reviewed reactions to the Trump-Putin bromance, noting that "New York Times columnist Charles M. Blow was among the first to apply the “T” word to the president in a prescient Monday piece titled “Trump, Treasonous Traitor,” which appeared just hours before the presser. “It was nothing short of treasonous,” former CIA Director John Brennan tweetedof Trump’s press conference performance. “I’m so sorry the Commander-in-chief is a traitor,” tweeted Michael Moore, agreeing with Brennan for the first time ever. Tea Party stalwart Joe Walsh said the same. “Trump the Traitor,” read the headline on Boston Globe columnist Michael A. Cohen’s Monday afternoon piece. He concluded, “Trump is a clear and present danger to US national security.”'
Top model Barbara Palvin covers the August 2018 issue of Tatler Russia. Barbara is styled by Renata Kharkova and Oxana Korolevskaia in images by Jonas Bresnan.
Model Nancy Schneider is lensed by Fernando Gomez in 'Bask in the rays' for Vogue Ukraine July 2018./ Makeup by Rosa Matilla
Elle Macpherson Radiates Total Beauty In Simon Upton Images For InStyle Australia June 2018
Supermodel-turned-businesswoman Elle Macpherson shines brightly, covering the June 2018 cover of InStyle Australia's June 2018 issue. Simon Upton eyes the Aussie co-owner of the WelleCo health business in sensational images styled by Lill Jennerusing Balenciaga, Calvin Klein, Loewe and more.
Macpherson leads a movement that redefines beauty with an emphasis on how people feel and not only on how they look. This belief led to her teaming up with Andrea Horwood to create her ingestible beauty company.
Model Lara Bingle Worthington covers the August 2018 issue of Harper's Bazaar Australia dedicated to visionary women. Naomi Smith styles Lara for images by Darren McDonald./ Hair by Christian Marc; makeup by Peter Beard
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