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Top model Edita Vilkeviciute is styled by Jeanne Le Bault in images by Andreas Öhlund & Maria Therese for ELLE France March 2018./ Makeup by Lili Choi; hair by Laurent Philippon
Models Cami Opp, Gigi Mae Ringle and Cindy Wang are styled by Caroline Tran in images by Hannah Scott-Stevenson for Harper's Bazaar Australia March 2018./Makeup by Linda Jefferyes; hair by Michele McQuillan
Kaia Gerber continues her rapid model ascent, styled by Karl Templer in images by Peter Lindbergh. The March 2018 issue of Interview Magazine shares Kaia posing Prada spring runway looks, showering her with industry accolades.
“I had been asking her mom for a few seasons to let Kaia walk in my show after we featured her in our spring 2016 campaign. I was thrilled when she finally agreed, and she opened our Spring 2018 show. Kaia has that indescribable kind of look, and she was born to play the part.” — Alexander Wang
“Kaia is absolutely fantastic in every way. Her beauty, her charm, her incredible personality, and her professional work ethic prove that the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.” — Marc Jacobs
Model Grace Mahary is styled by Natalie Wansbrough-Jones in 'Supercharger', lensed by Alex Bramall for Grazia UK Feb. 28, 2018 The Big Fashion Issue./ Hair by Paul Donovan
Sudanese-born, Australia-raised model Adut Akech joins forces with photographer Nicole Bentley in a simply divine editorial 'Rise & Shine. Adut is styled by Kate Darvill for Vogue Australia March 2018./ Hair by Michele McQuillan; makeup by Kellie Stratton
Supermodel Amber Valletta is styled by Julia Von Boehm in 'Sweet Heart', lensed by Sebastian Faena for Porter Magazine #25 Spring 2018. Amber channels some of Princess Diana's most iconic looks in this 14-page tribute to her enduring style. / Hair by Teddy Charles; makeup by Seong Hee Park
Krista Smith enjoys roast chicken Chez Jennifer Lawrence, interviewing for Vanity Fair the world's highest-paid female actor about her upcoming role as a Russian prima ballerina turned Soviet operative Dominika Egorova in 'Red Sparrow'. Lawrence protested vociferously about doing her nude scene, arguing that she has never recovered from the 2014 Internet theft of nude photos intended for her then boyfriend Nicholas Hoult. (Note that the man responsible for the crime was prosecuted and sentenced to 18 mos in prison.)
Lawrence finally conceded that the nude scene in 'Red Sparrow' was essential to the film's plot line, and ultimately her decision was empowering in her words, thanks to her long-time friend, the film's director France Lawrence (no relation). Basically Lawrence looked Lawrence in the eye as the scene was being filmed -- not in the t-ts (my word).
The Smith-Lawrence convo got extra interesting once the topic turned to politics.
“I’ve always thought that it was a good idea to stay out of politics,” says Lawrence. “Twenty-five percent of America identifies as liberal and I need more than 25 percent of America to go see my movies. It’s not wise, career-speaking, to talk about politics. When Donald Trump got sworn into office, that fucking changed.”
Jennifer Lawrence is lensed by Inez and Vinoodh, with styling by Jessica Diehl for Vanity Fair March 2018.
Model Kasia Struss is styled by Selin Bursalioglu in patterned body-con looks lensed by Walter Chin for Harper's Bazaar Turkey February 2018./ Hair by Brent Lawler; makeup by Makky; manicure by Ami Vega
Images by See Management for Ami Vega
Maggie Jablonski Gets Joyful In Jake Terrey Images For Vogue Australia March 2018
Model Maggie Jablonski is styled by Petta Chua, then lensed by Jake Terrey for Vogue Australia March 2018./ Makeup by Peter Beard; hair by Sophie Robrts
Model Madison Headrick is styled by Emmanuelle Alt in '80s glam looks lensed by Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin for Vogue Paris March 2018./ Makeup by Fulvia Farolfi; hair by Paul Hanlon
Reality star and powerhouse businesswoman Kim Kardashian West covers the March 2018 issue of Vogue India. Fashion photographer Greg Swales captures Kardashian West, styled by Anaita Shroff Adajania in fashion looks from Jean Paul Gaultier, Philipp Plein, Falguni Shane Peacock, Anita Dongre and more. Vogue India shares a taste of the interview by Mira Jacob.
Cindy Crawford Honors Gianni Versace, A True Lover Of Lady Boss, Smart Sensuality Women
Supermodel Cindy Crawford is styled by Karla Welch in 'Versace, Versace, Versace', lensed by Carter Smith for InStyle Magazine March 2018.
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It has long been my contention that the mostly male designers, coupled with women editors, male photographers and male-dominated business interests felt a strong need to metaphorically cut the original supermodels down to size. These women were size 4-6 US Amazonian women who were powerful, sexual and exuded a confidence that the catwalk had never seen. At the time 25% of notoriously overweight American women could achieve a supermodel body with exercise and healthy eating. In recent years, the percentage is 6.
Twenty-five years after the second wave of feminism culminated in a fiery display of supermodel prowess -- accused photographer David Bellemere, who seemed to agree with white nationalist Steve Bannon that feminism will destroy 10,000 years of civilization -- broke new ground last week, arguing 50-years later that feminism threatens to pull Western civilization back to the Dark Ages. I do not exaggerate.
Interviewed in 1990 about the ways in which she and a few other models were calling the shots and changing the game, Linda Evangelista made her infamous, regrettable, sarcastic waking up for 10,000 dollar-bills comment. Still, the spirit of her comment was true. The supers didn't get bossed around much. I doubt that stylists were ever accused of ripping off panties without permission with that 90's goddesses posse.
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Gianni Versace celebrated strong, Amazonian women whose obvious sensuality was part of their glorious DNA. He was not afraid of female power and influence. In this era of #MeToo, the question of why the fashion industry supported a takedown of the original supermodels is worth considering again. The main argument is that the pendulum of change swung in the direction of the equally wonderful Kate Moss and heroin chic. Change is good, the industry argues. End of the conversation.
It's not at all clear that the fashion industry is as on fire with #MeToo as Hollywood is. How many fashion industry people agree with David Bellemere that #MeToo is taking our celestial, pinnacle-reaching, male-dominated civilization back to the Dark Ages? Exactly why the fashion industry is so far behind Hollywood in embracing #MeToo issues is a question worth asking. What is the industry's relationship with powerful women, whether they are models or brand managers? ~ Anne
Supermodel and Kaia Gerber's mom Cindy Crawford shows us how to pose in a series of saturated colors, racy-woman throwback images that reference Cindy's iconic 1992 Pepsi lovefest. Charlotte Collet styles the 50+ beauty with an infectious personality for images by Charlotte Wales in Pop Magazine Spring/Summer 2018. / Hair by Ward Stegerhoek; makeup by Jen Myles
Models Lane Timberlake and Linda Helena are styled by Katie Trotter in 'Stop! In The Name Of Love'. Photographer Silja Magg captures the duo for Vogue Arabia February 2018./ Hair by Rudy Martins; makeup by Fumiaki
Elena Yemchuk Eyes 'Bright Young Girls' In Pastel Femininity For Porter Magazine #25 Spring 2018
Models Estelle Nehring, Astrid Holler, Emma Riskin & Natalie Ogg are 'Bright Young Girls', styled by Cathy Kasterine in spring's romantic, pastel abundance. Photographer Yelena Yemchuk is behind the lens for Porter Magazine #25 Spring 2018./ Hair by Teddy Charles; makeup by John McKay
'Ladybird' Actor Saoirse Ronan Covers AnOther Magazine S/S 2018, Lensed By Craig McDean
Oscar-nominated for her starring role in 'Ladybird', actor Saoirse Ronan covers the spring/summer 2018 issue of AnOther Magazine. Craig McDean is behind the lens, with styling by Katie Shillingford./ Hair by Recine; makeup by Peter Philips
Sudanese-Born, Howard U Discovered Anok Yai Opens Prada Show As 1st Model of Color in 20 Years
It's been over 20 years since a model of color opened the Prada show in Milan. Sudanese model, 19-year-old Anok Yai ended that black beauty drought on Thursday night.
Teen Vogue highlights Prada's lack of runway diversity, with The Guardian pointing out that between Naomi's 1997 opening the show runway walk and Jourdan Dunn being cast in 2008, the highly influential Miuccia Prada didn't feature one black model on her runway.
We first wrote about Anok Yai and her discovery at a Howard University fundraising even last fall, when she appeared in Prada's Black Nylon S/S 2018 campaign.
Top model Saskia de Brauw is styled by Aleksandra Woroniecka in French chic looks heavy on accessories in 'LouLou! ' Photographer Karim Sadli captures Saskia for Vogue Paris March 2018./ Hair by Damien Boissinot; makeup by Stéphane Marais
As a small biz owner of GlamTribal Jewelry & Gifts, I've been shell-shocked over the cost of using Fedex or UPS, rather than 2-day USPS, if the shipment comes over the weekend.
Amazon expects me to absorb a $20 shipping cost on a $48 pair of earrings for a Prime order, and that's w/o an additional charge of about $11 for Fedex to come and get it from me. It's cheaper to just pay the USPS overnight cost of about $20. Note that I must ship 50 orders with only one blip, and I cannot use my own USPS account, even when I know an order will arrive on time. Amazon freezes my ability to use 2-day Priority Mail, which would cost me $12 and no pickup charge. Understandably, as a prime shipment, they want to be able to track all the facts around the shipment. But vendors pay the premium price.
Now I'm reading that if only I was a member of the NRA, I would get discounts of 18-26%. So FedEx is prioritizing gun rights over the success of small entrepreneurs like myself.
I know that FedEx president David L. Cunningham Jr. is a huge contributor to the NRA. But how is it that his personal values support discounts to those who demand unfettered restrictions on military assault rifles, rather than small business owners like myself? Sorry, but that sounds unAmerican and hardly supporting free enterprise.
Why must I underwrite the cost of Fedex shipping military assault weapons, when I'm dedicated to prohibiting assault weapons? Oh, and I also support girls education in Africa and elephant conservation with business revenues. I doubt Fedex is committed to limiting the rights of assault weapons owners to kill elephants and other endangered species. I wonder if Fedex ships trophy hunters' prizes. I'll have to check that policy as most responsible airlines are saying "no go". They give up the revenue.
The majority of small business owners are women. Fedex would rather support military assault weapons murdering men -- 90% of mass killers are men -- than women business owners.
As you can imagine, FedEx and I are now in permanent divorce court, because the company's values are not my values.
I support the second amendment, but it doesn't include military assault rifles, as SC Justice Scalia explained. FedEx doesn't even agree with Scalia, which makes the company's policies ULTRA. ULTRA conservative, far more conservative than the Americans of all political parties who use Fedex for business and personal shipping.
I urge everyone to rethink your relationship with FedEx and whether you believe it's fair that small business owners like myself should be forced to underwrite their support for military assault rifles in our schools. The company says they refuse to bow to the pressure of liberals who are trying to take away gun rights. That's their choice, but we have a choice, too. ~ Anne
Related: Calls to divest from NRA fall on deaf ears at FedEx New York Daily News
Top model Edie Campbell is styled by Anastasia Barbieri in lavish garden prints with a Diana Vreeland vibe in 'A fleur de Peau'. Photographer Ethan James Green captures the loveliness for Vogue Paris March 2018./ Hair by Cyndia Harvey; makeup by Petros Petrohilos
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