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Stephan Glathe Flashes Chanel Glam on Denisa Dvorakova for Collectible Dry #13
Chanel pops into the pages of Italy’s Collectible Dry Magazine #13, dressing model Denisa Dvorakova. Photographer Stephan Glathe captures Denisa, with styling by Sayun Bloom.
Dan Beleiu Flashes Hanne Gaby Odiele in Passion Colors for Vogue Czech November 2019
Model Hanne Gaby Odiele poses in a fashion passion colors play, styled by Alba Melendo and Jan Kralicek in high-voltage, glam images. Photographer Dan Beleiu captures Hanne for Vogue Czechlosvakia November 2019.
In June 2019 Architectural Digest revealed two LA retail pop-ups created to promote mental health and inclusivity as critical brand DNA into the shopping experience. In the consummate LA lifestyle shopping experience, California gave us Madhappy and an invite to the local optimist group.
Before we start swooning, what about Madhappy’s sustainability credentials? We’re still looking but in F.A.Q. Madhappy answers the question of how to care for Mh products with the reply “We recommend washing on cold. Hang dry or dry on low heat. Lower environmental footprint + perfect for your Mh.” This fact does not answer our sustainable fabrics question.
Madhappy products are currently made in LA; Classics by Madhappy are available year-round with a flow of new seasonal colors. Limited capsule collections and collabs are never restocked.
Is Pharrell Williams singing ‘Happy’ running through your brain yet? It was in ours for the last 15 minutes, prompting us to imagine the perfect Madhappy festival, as directed by a blog post. Madhappy’s four co-founders: brothers Peiman Raf and celebrity stylist Noah Raf, Joshua Sitt, and Mason Spector have a big reason to be happy.
The LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton Luxury Ventures subsidiary revealed that it has taken an investment position in Madhappy and its positivity-centric message. In March 2019, the smile-worthy streetwear concept raised $1.8 million from MeUndies founder Jonathan Shokrian, College Fashionista founder Amy Levin Klein, founders from Sweetgreen, and Justin Caruso, the son of American retail real estate magnate Rick Caruso.
Business of Fashion notes that LVMH’s “bet on a tiny streetwear label is a sign of the luxury giant’s eagerness to get on board with start-up culture and emerging fashion business models, even as its parent steers some of the industry’s biggest brands.”
“LVMH is not trying to recreate [streetwear] from a distance by copying after the fact,” Shireen Jiwan, founder of Sleuth Brand Consulting told BoF. Instead, by way of investments like this and the appointment of figures like Virgil Abloh to top spots under its main umbrella, “they’re getting in front of it by collaborating with the organic creators of this new way of living, working, wanting, shopping, being.”
Model Giselle Norman is styled by Patrick Mackie in neutral-colors coats, jackets and layered knits. Photographer Giampaolo Sgura captures ‘White Shades of Winter’ for Vogue Japan October 2019.
Dutch Girl Rebel Marjan Jonkman Launches Numéro Netherlands 01 Debut Issue
Model Marjan Jonkman fronts the second fashion editorial and solo cover in the debut magazine launch of Numéro Netherlands 01. Jonkman poses in ‘Nederlands Welvaren” (Dutch Prosperity), styled by Maarten Van Der Horst in images by Janneke Van Der Hagen./ Hair by Henrik Haue; makeup by Ninni Nummela
A new survey of 47 chimpanzees, bonobos and organgutans suggests great apes draw on personal experience to infer others’ actions, exhibiting a skill once thought to be unique to humans.
Great Apes May Use Their Own Experience to Guess What Others Will Do, Giving Them 'Theory of Mind'
As researchers led by Fumihiro Kano of Japan’s Kyoto University report in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the findings add to a growing body of evidence indicating non-human animals possess “theory of mind,” or the ability to attribute mental states—including beliefs, desires and knowledge—to oneself and others.
According to Cosmos’ Tanya Loos, the study builds on a 2016 investigation also co-authored by Kano. The previous paper, published in the journal Science, showed that great apes are capable of recognizing when others are operating under a false set of assumptions—a key component of theory of mind.
To determine primates’ capacity for understanding false belief, Kano, lead coauthor Christopher Krupenye of Duke University and their colleagues conducted a series of anticipatory looking tests. In the 2016 experiment, great apes watched videos of humans—one dressed as a gorilla—hiding an object and then guessing where it was. One video showed the gorilla-suit actor hiding an object while another human watched. The person then had to guess where the object was hidden. A second video showed the gorilla-suit actor hiding an object after the other human left the room. When the person returned, they had to guess where the object was hidden.
Lameka Fox Stands for Sexy, Glam Fall Fashion Lensed by Daniella Midenge for Grazia
Model Lameka Fox sizzles, taking a sexy woman stand in glam outfits styled by Cat Pope. Femme power photographer Daniella Midenge captures Lameka’s fall fashion, long-legs boots and other sensual style must-haves looks for Grazia Magazine.
Gigi Hadid Covers Vogue Germany in Fab Fashion Lensed by Giampaolo Sgura
Gigi Hadid wears ‘Absolutely Fabulous’ fashion looks styled by Christiane Arp and Nicola Knels, Giampaolo Sgura is in the studio for Vogue Germany November 2019./ Hair by Bob Recine; makep by Fulvia Farolfi
Writing for Forbes, Pamela N. Danziger digs beyond the obvious into the details of the newly-announced partnership between Burberry and TheRealReal. Officially the union promotes increasingly critical synergies in corporate responsibility and sustainable living in the fashion industry.
“Leading the way in creating a more circular economy for fashion is a key element of our Responsibility agenda,” Pam Batty, Burberry’s VP of corporate responsibility, said in a statement. “Through this new partnership we hope to not only champion a more circular future but encourage consumers to consider all the options available to them when they are looking to refresh their wardrobes.”
Burberry claims to have been at the “forefront of sustainability in fashion” for more than 15 years, an assertion that assertion may be up for debate among environmentalists. Surely Burberry doesn’t claim to share the Stella McCartney eco-conscious spotlight.
McCartney has been on the RealReal since 2018, experiencing a 65% increase in the number of consignors of her branded merchandise and a total increase of 74% of Stella McCartney items sold on the RealReal after announcing the partnership.
The real importance of the Burberry - RealReal relationship is lifetime customer acquisition, argues Danziger. More customers who experience both brands first at resale, then at full-price in a Burberry store, then returning to the trusted halo of The RealReal to resell and recycle. Sustainable, eco-conscious action is a critical issue, but don’t underestimate the inherent result of sustainable economics that translates into brand loyalty more intimate and personal than any ad campaign.
The RealReal reports demand for Burberry has increased 64% year-over-year, with Millennial and GenZ customer searches rising fastest on its site. In addition, the ThredUp 2019 Resale Report states that Burberry is the luxury brand with the best resale value; Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Hermès, and Prada are lower on that list.
Related: Caroline Knudssen Fronts Riccardo Tisci’s NET-A-PORTER x Burberry Fall 2019 Collection
Carolyn Murphy Exudes Deep Beauty with Modern Attitude in Exhibition Magazine FW 2019
Supermodel Carolyn Murply is beyond aging beautifully at 45, appearing in the Fall Winter issue of Exhibition Magazine. Vito Fernicola is behind the lens with styling by James Valeri.
Rihanna on Luxury, Politics, Guns in Ethan James Green Vogue US November 2019 Cover Story
Rihanna’s vision of luxury is “aesthetically capricious, casually category-busting, impossibly cool”, writes Abby Aguirre, in her American Vogue November 2019 cover story about the mega wattage, 31-year-old woman musician and activist, beauty, lingerie and athleisure mogul, and now head of her own Fenty maison, in partnership with LVMH. Tonne Goodman styles Rihanna in superb images by Ethan James Green.
Yasmin Wijnaldum Covers Debut Issue of Numéro Netherlands 01, Lensed by Marco van Rijt
Model Yasmin Wijnaldum poses in one of five individual covers in the October 2019 debut of Numéro Netherlands. Yasmin is styled by Koen T. Hendriks in Saint Laurent for the 01 ‘Heritage’ issue lensed by Marco van Rijt as ‘Rauwe Schoonheid’ (Raw Beauty) . / Hair by Hester Wernert; makeup by Carlos Saidel
Jonas Unger Eyes Kasia Struss in Fall Fashion Accessories for Vogue Netherlands
Model Kasia Struss is styled by Gijsje Ribbens in ‘Cherry On Top’ , a beauty and fashion accessories editorial lensed by Jonas Unger for Vogue Netherlands September 2019./ Makeup by Dariia Day; hair by Cyril Laloue
Naomi Watts Is Lensed by Darren McDonald in Harper's Bazaar Australia October 2019
British actor and producer Naomi Watts poses in Harper’s Bazaar Australia’s Visionary Women’s fashion editorial. Fashion editor Naomi Smith wears Givenchy, Marc Jacobs, Max Mara, Saint Laurent in images by Darren McDonald.
Leonie Pleuse Fronts 'Clean Out' Modern Woman Style by Memet Erol for Marie Claire Turkey
Model Leonie Pleuse is styled by Atahan Küçükatalay in sharp tailoring, smart-woman geometric looks lensed by Memet Erol as ‘Clean Out’ for Marie Claire Turkey October 2019./ Hair by Talat Kıvrak. makeup by Ömer Faruk Dinç.
Dua Lipa Sizzles in Sensual Fashion Drama Lensed by Luigi & Iango for Vogue Espana October 2019
Entertainer Dua Lipa is styled by Lorenzo Posocco in sensual looks lensed by Luigi & Iango for Vogue Espana October 2019. / Hair by Luigi Murenu; makeup by Georgi Sandev
Natalia Vodianova wearing Koba faux fur by Stella McCartney.
Planet Green team leader Stella McCartney is launching KOBA® faux fur, a joint project with the designer, DuPont Biomaterials and global faux fur textile manufacturer Ecopel. The exciting new material, made from Sorona® bio-based fibers “claims both a lower carbon footprint and more luxurious feel than existing faux fur alternatives”, writes Vogue Business.
McCartney unveiled the exciting new faux fur at her spring 2020 ready-to-wear show.
“Polyester isn’t the same quality that we want, and the modacrylic doesn’t give us the sustainability that we want,” says Claire Bergkamp, Stella McCartney’s worldwide director of sustainability and innovation. “This is kind of bridging that gap,” Bergkamp explains in listing the merits of the new faux fur, compared to other market options.
Reflecting a new mood of shared innovation among leading fashion industry brands and manufacturers, Bergkamp hopes that Koba becomes an industry standard adopted by other fashion players. Saying she is keep to advise other labels about the latest developments around Koba, Bergkamp stresses reality. “This has to be a collaborative effort. It is a moment of climate crisis — and it is a genuine crisis. We want to show what’s possible, and show that these sustainable improvements can be beautiful [and] luxurious.”
SustainableBrands.com writes: “The new Koba® Fur-Free Fur by Ecopel is made with recycled polyester and up to 100 percent DuPont™ Sorona® plant-based fibers, creating the first commercially available faux furs using bio-based ingredients Koba — the collection of which ranges from classic mink styles to plush, teddy-style fur — can be recycled at the end of its long life, helping to keep ensure it never ends up as waste and closes the fashion loop; something that McCartney is passionate about, as she pushes toward circularity. It’s 37 percent plant-based Sorona material means that it consumes up to 30 percent less energy and produces up to 63 percent less greenhouse gas than conventional synthetics.
“We’ve been working with Stella McCartney for several years and we have clearly been positively influenced by her values,” Ecopel CEO Christopher Sarfati said in a statement. “Not only are we proud to offer animal-friendly alternatives to fur, but are even more proud to take the road less traveled in designing new ways to create faux fur. From recycled to bio-based, we are supporting a transition toward more sustainable materials.”
Planet-Friendly Denim Makes a Fashion Comeback | Eva Klimkova by Andreas Ortner for Gala Magazine
Czech model Eva Klímková is styled by Birgit Schlotterbeck in fashion-forward s(he)-leaning, feminine mixes with plenty of denim. There’s no doubt that denim is making a comeback. Even the Duchess of Sussex wore denim jeans and a denim jacket on her recent trip to South Africa.
In this well-styled, directional, denim-rich fashion editorial, Andreas Ortner is behind the lens for Gala Magazine’s October 2019 issue./ Beauty by Peggy Kurka
Bente Oort Displays Fine 'Attitude' in Karim Sadli Snaps for Vogue Paris October 2019
Champion figure-skater, Dutch model Bente Oorr is styled by Aleksandra Woroniecka in ‘Attitude’. Photographer Karim Sadli captures ‘Attitude’ for Vogue Paris October 2019./ Hair by Damien Boissinot; makeup by Christelle Cocquet
Amber Valletta Poses in Prada, Lensed by Hyea W. Kang for Vogue Korea October 2019
Supermodel Amber Valletta covers the October 2019 issue of Vogue Korea. Eunyoung Sohn styles Valletta in smart woman, architectural femininity lensed by Hyea W. Kang.
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