Japan's It Girl Kiko Mizuhara Covers 10 Magazine's Fall/Winter 2018, Lensed By Dexter Navy

Japan's It Girl Kiki Mizuhara Covers 10 Magazine's Fall/Winter 2018, Lensed By Dexter Navy

Anna Trevelyan styles one of Japan’s most recognizable faces Kiko Mizuhara in No. 5/6 cover girl-in-motion images lensed by Dexter Navy for 10 Magazine Fall/Winter 2018./ Hair and makeup by Rie Shirashi

In April 2018, Vogue zeroed in on Kiko with Kiko Mizuhara—Tokyo’s Biggest Model and Style Icon—On Becoming Dior’s New Girl and Bringing #MeToo to Japan. Writing what we already know, Vogue declared that Kiko has mostly flown under the radar stateside, until being tapped as the first Asian ambassador for Dior Beauty.

Born in Dallas, to an American father and a mother of Zainichi Korean descent Mizuhara lived in Texas until age 2, when she and her family relocated to Japan. Like most females, Kiko has a position on the #MeToo movement.

“I was inspired by the #MeToo movement and the Women’s March happening in the U.S., because in Asia, especially in Japan, lots of people [feel they] can’t really raise their voice,” she says. “[Now] it feels like everyone is getting inspired. I’m looking forward to the younger generation raising their voice, becoming confident, and saying what they want to say. I’d like to be the person who can help a little bit—make young girls feel proud of themselves and be able to be fearless!”

Kathy Lo Captures Kay Smetsers In Gucci For Hearst's Harper's Bazaar and ELLE

Model Kay Smetsers is pure Gucci girl, styled by Rachela Pincus in images by Kathy Lo for Harper’s Bazaar x ELLE x Gucci. / Hair by Linda Shalabi; makeup by Tracy Alfajora

Images via See Management for Linda Shalabi

Model Kay Smetsers was an exclusive in Gucci F/W 2017 runway show and closed the recent Marc Jacobs S/S 2019 show.

Kendall Jenner Is Equestrian Beauty Lensed By Fred Meylan For ELLE France Oct. 26, 2018

Kendall Jenner covers the October 26th, 2018, issue of ELLE France as the face of Longchamps. Photographer Fred Meylan captures the supermodel in equestrian-inspired, luxe separates suitable for the youngest horse lovers, styled by Jeanne Le Bault.

Titled the ‘Amazing Amazone’, ELLE France reminds us that even though Kendall’s latest pc-crowd crisis is the curly-hair images used by Vogue US in the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund ads, she did top the Forbest’ list of highest-paid models last year with an earnings haul of $22 million.

Inez & Vinoodh Flash Natasha Poly as 'Summer In Winter' For Vogue Paris November 2018

Inez & Vinoodh Flash Natasha Poly as 'Summer In Winter' For Vogue Paris November 2018

Top model Natasha Poly is styled by Emmanuelle Alt in warm weather bits with a hit of cozy. Photographers Inez & Vinoodh are behind the lens, flashing ‘Summer In Winter’ for Vogue Paris November 2018./ Hair by Christiaan; makeup by Fulvia Farolfi

Anna Ewers Is Pure, Virginal, White Beauty Lensed By Alasdair McLellan For Vogue Paris November 2018

Top model Anna Ewers redefines ‘Bohemian’ away from an eclectic, boho, unconventional global mix and into a virginal, pure nature girl motherland fashion story styled by Aleksandra Woroniecka. Alasdair McLellan captures the country girl beauty for Vogue Paris November 2018. / Hair by Gary Gill; makeup by Lynsey Alexander

Ashley Graham Is 'The Superb' Earth Goddess Lensed By Lachlan Bailey For Vogue Paris November 2018

The November 2018 issue of Vogue Paris got the title right for this Ashley Graham editorial: ‘The Superb’. In a VP editorial that reminds me of years past, Graham is styled by Anastasia Barbieri in pastoral images by Lachlan Bailey that rock a message of Graham’s organic, earth goddess sensuality. Gaia, we SEE you!! Gorgeous! / Hair by Rudi Lewis; makeup by Stéphanie Kuntz

Ansley Gulielmi Wears Tailored Night Glamour Lensed By Luigi & Iango For Vogue Japan October 2018

Ansley Gulielmi Wears Tailored Night Glamour Lensed By Luigi & Iango For Vogue Japan October 2018

Model Ansley Gulielmi is styled by Patrick Mackie in opulent fashion riches. Photographer duo Luigi & Iango capture the night glamour in ‘As Night Falls’ for Vogue Japan October 2018/ Makeup by Yumi Lee; hair by Hikaru Hirano

IMAN Talks Models Of Color In Fashion With Porter Edit Oct. 26, 2018: We've Come A Long Way, Baby

IMAN Talks Models Of Color In Fashion With Porter Edit Oct. 26, 2018: We've Come A Long Way, Baby

Porter Edit’s October 26 2018 issue turns its focus on supermodel, makeup entrepreneur, humanitarian and champion of black women’s rights: IMAN. Tracy Taylor styles the fashion icon in trench coats and utilitarian suitings from Michael Kors, Victoria Beckham, Joseph, Chloe and more for images by Hanna Tveite.

Jane Mulkerrings conducts the interview that touches on many topics from IMAN’s discovery by legendary photographer Peter Beard to her constant grief over the loss of her husband David Bowie.

It’s her focus on the fashion industry and her own activism on behalf of models of color that demands our focus, educating even me on the activism of IMAN, Bethann Hardison and Naomi Campbell’s launching of a campaign in September 2013 to force a reckoning over the dearth of models of color on the catwalk.

At AOC we see this pace of a primary place for models of color in the fashion industry escalating dramatically in 2017-2018. IMAN is totally correct is affirming that the changes are not only visible but blindingly so. It’s dazzling, frankly. Nobody gets a gold star for taking what was the right path all along. Nevertheless, the changes are breathtaking and a moment of joy for me personally as a citizen of Trumplandia.

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Aida Blue Is Fit To Be Tied Nature Girl In 'Gone Fishing' By Hedvig Jenning For Exit Magazine FW 2018

Model Aida Blue is 100% nature girl, styles by Sam Ranger in ‘Gone Fishing’. Photographer Hedvig Jenning is behind the lens for Exit Magazine Fall/Winter 2018./ Hair by Daniel Martin; makeup by Rebecca Wordingham

Isabeli Is Super Glam Boss Lady In Dawid Klepadlo Images For ELLE Serbia November 2018

Model Isabeli Fontana covers the November 2018 issue of ELLE Serbia. Pablo Patane styles Isabeli in glam-woman pinstripes and accessories from Moschino x H&M, Chanel and more for images by Dawid Klepadlo.

Anja Rubik Stars In Zimmermann Resort 2018/2019 Campaign Lensed By Benny Horne

Anja Rubik Stars In Zimmermann Resort 2018 Campaign Lensed By Benny Horne

Top model Anja Rubik is styled by Romy Frydman in Zimmermann’s Resort 2019 collection, lensed by Benny Horne./ Makeup by Jodie Boland; hair by Renya Xydis; creative direction by Nicky and Simone Zimmermann

Images via See Management for Jodie Boland