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Gemma Ward Chills In Cold-Weather Casual for Telegraph UK Autumn Fashion Special
Gemma Ward is styled by Megha Kapoor in cold-weather luxury, lensed by James Tolich for Telegraph UK’s Autumn Fashion Special October 12, 2019. / Hair by Sophie Roberts; makeup by Isabella Schimid
Alek Wek + Jeremy O. Harris in 'Tender Head' by Campbell Addy for Interview Magazine AOC Fashion & Style
IMG model Alek Wek and playwright Jeremy O. Harris star in ‘Tender Head’, an original short story by Harris and fashion editorial for Interview Magazine, published online October 4, 2019. Gabriella Karefa-Johnson styles the duo for images by Campbell Addy. / Makeup by Raisa Flowers; hair by Susy; set design Michael Younker.
AOC last encountered Jeremy O. Harris in his New York Times interview with Rihanna, after her new partnership with LVMH was announced.
Harris’ words and tight, poignant prose in ‘Tender Head’ are emotionally and psychologically gripping, as he writes from the interior perspective of the experience. Known for his work on ‘Daddy’ and now ‘Slave Play’, Jeremy O. Harris was the winner of the 2018 Paula Vogel Playwriting Award, given by the Vineyard Theatre in New York City.
Annemarieke van Drimmelen Flashes Naomi Campbell for WSJ Magazine October 2019
Supermodel Naomi Campbell is styled by Alex White in ‘The Naomi Mystique’, lensed by Annemarieke van Drimmelen for WSJ Magazine October 2019./ Hair by Lorenzo Barcella; makeup by Angloma
“Naomi sweeps you into her world—one minute you are in London, next minute you are in India, next minute you could be in Africa. It’s a whirlwind,” says another member of that group chat, Edward Enninful, the editor in chief of British Vogue, who met her when he was a 19-year-old fashion director for i-D magazine. The day of their first shoot, she invited him to hop on a private jet to Dublin with her. Enninful, who named Campbell a Vogue contributing editor in 2017, describes her as having the mystique of an old Hollywood star such as Greta Garbo or Marlene Dietrich. “Naomi came up at a time when models had to really learn their craft, almost like a studio system,” he says. “Apart from being incredibly ambitious, she is incredibly focused. Naomi loves being a model. When you shoot her, you realize there are only a handful of models who can give what she can. It’s just this magic.”
Arthur Elgort Eyes Tasha Tilberg & Co in Modern Classics for Sunday Times UK
Models Tasha Tilberg is joined by Liisa Winkler and Yasmine Warsame in a red, black and white Sunday Times Style Magazine UK October 6, 2019 fashion editorial. Photographer Arthur Elgort captures the trio on the streets of New York, with styling by Verity Parker./ Hair by Kevin Ryan; makeup artist Maki Ryoke
Mariacarla Boscono Is Eternal Goddess Lensed by Nadine Ijewere for Modern China Weekly
Top model Mariacarla Boscono is styled by Nathan Klein in ethereal nothingness at home in Rome. Photographer Nadine Ijewere is behind the lens for Modern Weekly China September 11, 2019. / Hair by Edward Lampley; makeup by Celia Burton
Bella Hadid Covers Vogue Netherlands November Design Issue, Lensed by Sean Thomas
Supermodel Bella Hadid covers the November 2019 issue of Vogue Netherlands Dutch Design Issue. Dimphy Den Otter styles Bella in luxe looks from Alexander McQueen, Dior, Rolf Haute Couture, Valentino Haute Couture and more. Sean Thomas is on location, capturing Bella at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.
Model Litza Veloz is styled by Daniel Gonzalez Elizondo in ‘Forbidden Love’, a provocative, elegant fashion editorial. Central to these images is the subliminal preoccupation of white men historically with black women — a reality that most often worked against the well-being and personal lives of women of color. Photographer Fernando Gomez captures Litza’s dazzling fashion attraction for Vogue Czechlosvakia’s November 2019 issue. / Makeup by Rosa Matilla
More specifically, the ‘Forbidden Love’ fashion editorial is probably referencing Pope Clement VII (aka Giuliano de'Medici) who as pope took a black slave girl as a mistress. Their child Alessandro became the first black head of state when he became Duke of Florence in 1530. Alas, Allessandro met a tragic end, stabbed to death by his own cousin after an argument over a woman.
Revisiting this story and the strong connection between between imported slave women and the Italian aristocracy, is recharging my brain cells around current arguments between Italian luxury brands and charges of racism. Thinking . . thinking . . thinking. ~ Anne
Charlee Fraser Wears Minimal Lingerie, Bold Gold Jewelry for Vogue Mexico October 2019
Model Charlee Fraser fronts a collection of modern, minimal lingerie and bold jewelry from Alexander Wang, Bottega Veneta, Bulgari, Chopard, Tiffany, Wolford and more, styled by Sandy Armeni. Photographer Yulia Gorbachenko flashes ‘The Skin I Live In’ for Vogue Mexico October 2019./ Hair by Peter Gray; makeup by Tyron Machhausen; creative direction by JP Micallef
As the world goes totally mad, we must turn to the creatives -- that would be me -- to keep us from losing our minds entirely. LOL and crying through my tears.
Greta Thunberg has been honored with a typeface called Greta Grotesk, inspired by and emulating the teenage activist’s handwriting.
Tal Shub, creator of the typeface, is a designer based in New York who co-founded Uno, a company with a mission to eradicate single-use plastic bottles by offering a reusable alternative.
“We’re all very moved by how this girl has inspired so many people to take action,” Tal states. “From the very first moment of seeing her sign, I was really impressed by the bold design and clarity of the message.” As Greta’s letterings clearly struck a chord with many around the world, not just Tal, he was surprised at how little discussion there was around the actual typography. “Here’s this iconic piece of visual communication, yet nobody’s really paying attention to how that design is central to this movement. It’s really the classic typographic discussion – something that’s starring you in the face, but most people don’t pay attention to it,” he adds.
Read more details about Greta Grotesk’s typeface.
Lily Aldridge Shoots Lauren by Ralph Lauren FW 2019 with Dixie Pearl and Caleb Followill
Victoria’s Secret Angel Lily Aldridge showcases Lauren by Ralph Lauren’s FW 2019 campaign, lensed by Liz Collins.
Ymre Stiekema Wears Modern Black Tailoring Lensed by Andreas Ortner for ELLE Germany
Dutch model Ymre Stiekema simmers in bold, black modern fabrics and architectural designs long on trench coats, styled by Pia Leoni Knoll. Andreas Ortner is behind the lens for ELLE Germany November 2019./ Hair & makeup by Marita Thoma-Politou
Art by Congo, the Famous Painting Ape, to Go on Sale at London's Mayor Gallery
In December, a beloved 20th-century artist will finally get his due when a lot of 55 paintings by Congo the chimpanzee goes on exhibit at the Mayor Gallery in London.
The paintings are owned by Desmond Morris, who hosted “Zoo Time,” a U.K. show broadcast from the London Zoo in the 1950s.
Morris was no ordinary television host. He was a noted abstract painter, an ethologist (someone who studies animal behavior) and zoologist. He’s also the author of many popular science books, including 1967’s The Naked Ape, which examines humans through a zoologists lens.
As Nigel Reynolds at the Telegraph reports, one day Morris offered the young chimp Congo a pencil and the rest was history. “He took it [the pencil] and I placed a piece of card in front of him,” Morris recalls. “This is how I recorded it at the time, ‘Something strange was coming out of the end of the pencil. It was Congo’s first line. It wandered a short way and then stopped. Would it happen again? Yes, it did, and again and again.’”
Martha Hunt Makes Black Magic by Caleb & Gladys for Collectible Dry #13
VS Angel Martha Hunt is styled by Sayuri Bloom for ‘Tempest in the City’, lensed by Caleb & Gladys for Collectible Dry #13 Fall 2019./ Makeup by Joseph Carrillo; hair by Felix Fischer
Jaden + Willow Smith by Hugo Comte for Vogue Italia October 2019 'Chronestheia'
Talents Jaden and Willow Smith enjoy serious time travel in ‘Chronestheia’, styled by Patti Wilson. Photographer of the moment Hugo Comte captures the siblings for Vogue Italia October 2019./ Hair by Vernon Francois; makeup by Jen Myles
Valentina Sampaio Covers ELLE France in Fashion Classics by Sebastian Kim
Victoria’s Secret’s new model Valentina Sampaio covers the October 11, 2019 issue of ELLE France, lensed by Sebastian Kim. Stylist Isabel Dupre chooses classic looks from Dior, Dolce & Gabbana, Givenchy, Wolford and more./ Hair by Zaiya Latt; makeup by Hung Vanngo
Celebrated for her achievement in joining the “new and improved” Victoria’s Secret, Valentina Sampaio told Vogue:
“Imagine a world where it is not news that a transgender model has been appointed by a fashion brand,” she says. “Wouldn’t that be amazing?! Because it would mean that it is normal and it is happening all the time. I want to see this across all communities. Ultimately I want to live in a world with more respect for every kind of human being.”
Valentina Sampaio Fronts Pollini Fall 2019 Campaign, Lensed by Alvaro Beamud Cortes
Rising model Valentina Sampaio fronts Pollini brand’s Fall 2019 campaign, joined by Mariinsky Ballet member Marco Bozzato in images by Alvaro Beamud Cortes.
Sasha Luss Wears 'New Look' Fall Elegance by Regan Cameron for Harper's Bazaar Taiwan
Model-actor Sasha Luss fronts noble origins-inspired, ‘New Look’ fall elegance lensed by Regan Cameron. Harper’s Bazaar Germany EIC Kerstin Schneider styles Sasha in luxe houndstooth, plaids and tweeds for Harper’s Bazaar Taiwan September 2019./ Hair by Gavin Harwin; makeup by Laura Stiassni
Nick Knight Captures Major #BlackGirlMagic in 'A Certain Romance' for British Vogue November 2019
Top models Adwoa Aboah, Anok Yai, Duckie Thot, Jourdan Dunn, Joan Smalls, Lineisy Montero, Shanelle Nyasiase, Tami Williams, Ugbad Abdi and Winnie Harlow gather in ‘A Certain Romance’, fearless fashion glamour styled by Edward Enninful. Photographer Nick Knight is behind the lens for British Vogue’s November 2019 cover story./ Hair by Jawara; makeup by Val Garland
Rising model Adesuwa Aighewi is styled in the new season’s collections by Helen Broadfoot. Philip Messmann is in the studio, capturing ‘Angel of Harlem’ for Porter Edit, October 11, 2019./ Hair by James Towe; makeup by Mel Arter
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.
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