Ayesha Djwala's Sophisticated Deco Elegance for Vogue Ukraine by Sascha Heintze

Ayesha Djwala's Sophisticated Deco Elegance for Vogue Ukraine by Sascha Heintze

Model Ayesha Djwala, aka Ayesha or Ayesha Shivani Djwalapersad, is styled by Mariaelena Morelli modern boho, deco elegance lensed by Sascha Heintze for Vogue Ukraine December 2019./ Hair by Akemi Kishida; makeup by Masae Ito

Atelier Bordelle Fall Winter 2019 Bespoke Lingerie by Dima Hohlov

Atelier Bordelle Fall Winter 2019 Bespoke Lingerie by Dima Hohlov

Model Mariangela Bonanni poses in exquisite lingerie essentials from Atelier Bordelle Fall Winter 2019. Dima Hohlov captures the Venezuelan beauty whose full name is Mariaangela Haydee Manuela Bonanni Randazzo — a name as beautifully complex as her stunning bespoke lingerie ./ Hair by Raphael Saliey

MarteMei van Haaster in Jonathan Anderson by Viviane Sassen for AnOther FW 2019

MarteMei van Haaster in Jonathan Anderson by Viviane Sassen for AnOther FW 2019

Marte Mei van Haaster is styled by Katie Shillingford in the FW2019 issue of AnOther Magazine. Viviane Sassen captures the fashion artistry from Jonathan Anderson’s fall collection. Susannah Frankel profiles the 35-year-old Northern Irishman who wears two design hats.

On his own label, Jonathan Anderson is renown for his experimenting, innovative approach to design, his creativity financed by LVMH’s minority position in the label. Anderson, a product of London College of Fashion, has been Creative Director at LVMH label Loewe since September 2013.

Said to be pleased with the label’s financial growth, Bernard Arnault champions Anderson’s approach of strengthening Loewe’s values of craft, tradition and technique. The socially-conscious designer has partnered with Doutzen Kroes’ initiative #KnotOnMyPlanet in support of The Elephant Crisis Fund in special projects at Loewe. Read the entire Jonathan Anderson fashion article overview at AnOher Magazine.

Kim Riekenberg's Holiday Joy in 'Brillo Extra' by Mario Sierra for ELLE Spain

Kim Riekenberg's Holiday Joy in 'Brillo Extra' by Mario Sierra for ELLE Spain

Model Kim Riekenberg is styled by Sylvia Montoliu in ‘Brillo Extra’, sensual fashion looks with a dash of sparkle . Photographer Mario Sierra captures fashion joy for ELLE Spain December 2019./ Hair & makeup by Vicky Marcos

Sora Choi Wears Poetic Dresses Lensed by Viviane Sassen for Vogue China December 2019

Sora Choi Wears Poetic Dresses Lensed by Viviane Sassen for Vogue China December 2019

Model Sora Choi is styled by Elin Svahn in ‘Versailles’, a collection of poetic dresses from Alexander McQueen, Chanel, Chloe, Givenchy, Gucci, Michael Kors, Moncler 4 Simone Rocha, Rokh and more. Photographer Viviane Sassen is behind the lens for Vogue China December 2019.

LVMH Announces Acquisition of Tiffany & Co for $16.2 Billion | Biggest Deal Ever in Luxury

LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, the world’s largest luxury company, led by Bernard Arnault, founder, chairman and largest shareholder of LVMH, announced on Monday that his proposed acquisition of Tiffany & Co has been accepted. The $16.2 billion deal makes it the largest ever in the luxury sector and represents an increase over LVMH’s opening bid of $14.5 billion.

“Tiffany is an American icon and was on the list of brands for a long time we thought was a good potential match,” Mr. Arnault told the New York Times in a telephone interview from Paris.

“We expect this to be the starting gun for a further round of industry consolidation in the luxury sector over the next 12 to 18 months, with the significant polarization we continue to see between the stronger and weaker brands,” said Swetha Ramachandran, an investment manager at GAM Global Luxury Brands Fund.

The acquisition marks the second major move into the American luxury market by LVMH this year. In a major innovation move, LVMH created a new luxury house Fenty, with Rihanna earlier this year. That major launch was also accompanied by the LVMH announced acquisition of Belmond luxury travel group late in 2018, along with a significant investment in Stella McCartney, that left the designer with majority control. McCartney also became a chief adviser to LVMH on sustainability issues.

Arnault stressed that taking Tiffany & Co into the LVMH family will remove the brand from the stress of Wall Street’s demands for consecutive quarter profits.

“We will focus on building long-term desirability,” he said. “When you are an independent brand listed on the American stock exchange, your goal has to be the next quarter profit. We can free them to have a different state of mind in the company.”

When LVMH bought Belmond late last year, AOC asked if Bernard Arnault will save the elephants. Given Tiffany & Co’s ongoing. commitment to elephant conservation, through superwoman Doutzen Kroes’ Knot On My Planet foundation, we will up the ante on the question. There’s a synergy building here for elephants and Africa, and I have a very good feeling about it. LOEWE, another LVMH luxury brand, is also involved with Doutzen and Knot On My Planet. Watch this space. Belmond is deeply invested in sustainable safaris in Africa. ~ Anne

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Willy Vanderperre Captures Indya Moore for AnOther Magazine FW 2019

American actor, activist and model Indya Moore of ‘Pose’ fame is styled by Olivier Rizzo in an all Louis Vuitton fashion story for AnOther Magazine’s Fall/Winter 2019 issue. Willy Vanderperre captures Moore, who was honored this fall with inclusion in the TIME100. / Makeup by Kanako Takase; hair by Hos Hounkpatin

Read AnOther Magazine’s: Cover Story: ‘Indya Moore, an Icon for a New Era’.

Maggie Maurer by Greg Lin Jiajie as 'Shoulder's Weight' for T Magazine Spain November 2019

Maggie Maurer by Greg Lin Jiajie as 'Shoulder's Weght' for T Magazine Spain November 2019

Model Maggie Maurer suits up in somber hues, stylist Jack Collins’ choice of tailored ensembles that pass fashion’s sobriety test. Photographer Greg Lin Jiajie captures Maurer in ‘Shoulder’s Weight’ for T Magazine Spain November 2019./ Hair by Mark Francome Painter; makeup by Terry Barber

Thomas Whiteside Captures Issa Lish in Alexander Wang for Vogue Spain December

Thomas Whiteside Captures Issa Lish in Alexander Wang for Vogue Spain December

Model Issa Lish is styled by Juan Cebrian in modern attitude, Alexander Wang sophistication lensed by Thomas Whiteside for Vogue Spain December 2019./ Hair by Sylvia Wheeler; makeup by Kali Kennedy

Elizabeth Banks Talks 'Charlie's Angels', Feminism + Family for Porter Edit November 22, 2019

Elizabeth Banks Talks 'Charlie's Angels', Feminism + Family for Porter Edit November 22, 2019

‘Charlie’s Angels’ director, writer, producer and co-star Elizabeth Banks is center stage in the November 22, 2019 issue of Porter Edit. Matthew Sprout captures Banks, styled by Natasha Royt in ‘Woman on a Mission’. See all the product details. Makeup by Fiona Stiles; hair by Mark Townsend

Tory Burch Glamour Visionary Woman of the Year Acceptance Speech, Holiday Campaign

Anna Wintour and Tory Birch at 2019 Glamour Woman of the Year Awards

Tory Burch Holiday 2019 Campaign

Tina Barney Captures Amber, Fei Fei, Franci + Tory Burch Holiday 2019

Photographer Tina Barney captures models Amber Valletta, Fei Fei Sun, Franci Santos, Julia Betyakova and Nora Attal for Tory Burch Holiday 2019. If you’re not familiar with Tina Barney’s photography, ArtNet shares an introduction.

Tory Burch: Glamour Woman of the Year

“It’s amazing isn’t it, how difficult it can be for a woman or a girl to simply be ambitious?” “The Walking Dead’ and ‘Black Panther’ star Danai Gurira said as she presented designer Tory Burch with her 2019 Glamour Woman of the Year Visionary award on Monday, November 11. “To have her eye on the prize without apology. How many times do we diminish ourselves, our voices, our abilities, even our opportunities, to stay comfortably within the status quo? To not ruffle any feathers or draw attention unto ourselves? How much greatness has been lost through this pervasive type of oppression?”

She continued, “Tory is unapologetic with her brand. The bold way she adorns women with class, flair, and fun all at once, and with the way she is working to leave no woman or girl behind. To popularize feminine ambition. From the millions of dollars she invests in female entrepreneurs to her awareness campaigns, arming people with education on the grotesque gender gap that still exists in so many ways. Tory is a champion for change, using the fruits of her ambition to nurture and empower the ambition of others.”

In her acceptance speech, Tory Burch share a founding story that resonates deeply today. ““When I was first launching the company, I presented my business plan to a group of men; they were the investors. I told them I was going to build a business that focused on purpose. They very concretely said to never mention the words business and social responsibility in the same sentence,” Burch said in her speech. “Of course, that only furthered my resolve. What they called charity work, I called a business plan.” Read the rest of Tory Burch’s speech at Glamour Magazine.

Kerolyn Soares + Kesewa Aboah by Tim Walker for British Vogue December 2019

Kerolyn Soares + Kesewa Aboah by Tim Walker for British Vogue December 2019

Rising models Kerolyn Soares and Kesewa Aboah are styled by Kate Phelan in ‘Way Out in Mexico’, lensed by Tim Walker for Vogue UK December 2019./ Hair by James Pecis; makeup by Sam Bryant

Kerolyn Soares Wears Organic Bontanical Camo Patterns Lensed by Viviane Sassen

Kerolyn Soares Wears Organic Bontanical Camo Patterns Lensed by Viviane Sassen

Rising model Kerolyn Soares is styled by Vanessa Reid in “an organic mix of animal prints, botanical patterns and camo colors from Burberry, Celine, Dior, Max Mara, Missoni, Miu Miu and more. Photographer Vivianna Sassen is on location at Sweden’s Stora Gla Lake for New York Times Style Magazine Nov. 5, 2019. See the clothes credits.

Karlie Kloss Channels 50's Sophisticated Fashion Elegance for Vogue Spain December 2019

Karlie Kloss Channels 50's Sophisticated Fashion Elegance for Vogue Spain December 2019

Supermodel, entrepreneur, philanthropist and — increasingly — New York socialite Karlie Kloss makes the rare cover story appearance for the December 2019 issue of Vogue Spain. Juan Cebrian styles Karlie in an elegant Carolina Herrera strapless dress with matching headdress in a series of images that channel 1950s glamour and famous women like Suzy Parker and Dovima. Note that Karlie is an ambassador for the ‘Good Girl’ Carolina Herrera fragrance.

Txema Yeste is behind the lens for the sophisticated tribute to nostalgic elegance, with set design by Ana Dominguez./ Hair by Jordi Fontanals; makeup by Karim Rahman

Carolyn Maloney (D-NY) Wins Chair of House Oversight Committee

Carolyn Maloney (D-N.Y.), flanked by Democratic Caucus Chair Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) and Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Eliot Engel (D-N.Y.) Photo: Chip Somodevilla via Axios

Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney (D-NY) will become the first woman to chair the House Oversight Committee, winning the important assignment by defeating Gerry Connolly (D-VA) with 133 votes against Connolly’s 86.

Maloney has been acting as the committee's chair since the Oct. 17 death of Rep. Elijah Cummings (D-Md.). Her gavel will immediately thrust the Congresswoman into the limelight, with the Oversight’s key role in the impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump.

Rep. Jim Jordan, (R-OH) is known to be a particularly abrasive, heavy-hammer, take-no-prisoners Republican leader on the committee, prompting Connolly to run on the quiet platform that dealing with Jordan is a man’s job.

Given his uninformed, pure badgering performance in this week’s intelligence committee impeachment hearings, Maloney’s supporters dismissed the argument as sexist. Supporters insisted that it was key to have a female voice alongside the two other white men leading the Democrats’ impeachment inquiry.

Maloney secured endorsements from top Democrats like House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn (D-S.C.), who is also the most powerful black member in Congress. Her promise to focus on important issues beyond investigating Trump was welcome news for moderates “squeezed by the ongoing impeachment furor”, writes Politico.

Irina + Stella Get Spirited in Zoey Grossman Snaps for Vogue Russia December 2019

Irina + Stella Get Spirited in Zoey Grossman Snaps for Vogue Russia December 2019

Top models Irina Shayk and Stella Maxwell are styled by Paul Cavaco sexy, black, body-con silhouettes with a dose of grandeur. Zoey Grossman is in the studio for Vogue Russia December 2019./ Makeup by Tatyana Makarova; Hair by Panos Papandrianos

Lily Aldridge Wears Holiday Glam Lensed by David Roemer for Harper's Bazaar Russia

Lily Aldridge Wears Holiday Glam Lensed by David Roemer for Harper's Bazaar Russia

Top model, entrepreneur and Nashville family cheerleader Lily Aldridge covers the December 2019 issue of Harper’s Bazaar Russia. Ekaterina Tabakova styles Lily — busy building her own brand in collaboration with IMG — is styled in holiday extravagance and glam jewels from Isabel Marant, Prada, Valentino and more for images by David Roemer.

Imaan + Aicha Hammam in 'Show of Hand' by Zoe Ghertner for Vogue US December 2019

Imaan + Aicha Hammam in 'Show of Hand' by Zoe Ghertner for Vogue US December 2019

Top model Imaan Hammam joins fashion forces with her sister Aicha Hammam in ‘Show of Hand’, styled by Camilla Nickerson. The fashion editorial is shot by Zoe Ghertner in Chefchaouen, Morocco, located in the Rif Moountains of northwest Morocco, for the December 2019 issue of American Vogue./ Hair by Jimmy Paul; makeup by Susie Sobol

Shelby Hayes in 'Brave New World' by Milan Arnic for Vogue Ukraine November 2019

Shelby Hayes in 'Brave New World' by Milan Arnic for Vogue Ukraine November 2019

Rising model Shelby Hayes grew up in Orange county California, homeschooled until age 14, writes CR Fashion Book. Shelby covers the November 2019 issue of Vogue Ukraine, styled by Julie Pelipas in Balenciaga, H&M x Giambattista Valli, Julia Heuer, Ottolinger, Peet Dullaert, Ronald van der Kemp, Saks Potts, Versace, Y/Project and more. Photographer Milan Zrnic is behind the lens for ‘Brave New World’. / Hair by Helen Reavey; makeup by Holly Silius