Christopher Ferguson Captures Zoe Barnard In Getaway Essentials For ELLE Australia June 2018

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Photographer Christopher Ferguson flashes Zoe Barnard at ease in getaway essentials for 'Beautiful Sgtranger'. Rachel Wayman styles Zoe for ELLE AustraliaJune 2018./ Makeup by Victoria Baron; hair by Michele McQuillan

Images via See Management for Christopher Ferguson.

Marie-Agnes Gillot & Michaela De Prince Share 'Magic Moves' By Luigi & Iango For Vogue Germany July 2018

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Marie-Agnes Gillot & Michaela De Prince Share 'Magic Moves' By Luigi & Iango For Vogue Germany July 2018

Ballet dancers Marie-Agnes Gillot & Michaela DePrince collaborate in 'Magic Moves', styled by Patrick Mackie. Photographers Luigi & Iango captures the fluid beauty for Vogue Germany July 2018./ Hair by Luigi Murenu; makeup by Anne Caroline

Marie-Agnes Gillot is a French ballet dancer and choreographer with the Paris Opera Ballet. The story of Michaela DePrince, American refugee from Sierra Leone, now a soloist with the Dutch National Opera & Ballet is uniquely inspiring. AOC told Michaela's story in 2015, with the publication of her book 'Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina'. 

Ruby Aldridge Flaunts Her Fashion Sense In 'Power Play' By Shxpir For Vogue Taiwan May 2018

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Model Ruby Aldridge is pure lady boss, styled by Amarsana Gendunova in Versace, Chanel and more made-to-be seen designer labels for 'Power Play'. Photographer Shxpir captures Ruby in the company of Aurelien Muller for Vogue Taiwan May 2018./ Hair by Clay Nielsen; makeup by Liset Garza

Doutzen Kroes Covers Elle France June 8, Lensed By Duy Vo

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Superwoman model Doutzen Kroes covers the June 8th issue of Elle France, styled by Jeanne Le Bault in summer casual bits for 'Doutzen Show'. Photographer Duy Vo is behind the lens; hair by Illham Mestour; makeup by Mo Karadag

Alena Blohm Is Rays-Radiant, Flashed By Dean Isidro For Grazia Italy June 2018

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Alena Blohm Is Rays-Radiant, Flashed By Dean Isidro For Grazia Italy June 2018

Model Alena Blohm soaks up the rays, styled by Michele Bagnara in sporty beach looks from swimsuits to casual little pieces.  Photographer Dean Isidro flashes Alena for Grazia Italy June 2018./ Hair & makeup by Barbara Bertuzzi

Vittoria Ceretti Is Sensual Showgirl Lensed By Luigi & Iango For Vogue Germany July 2018

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Vittoria Ceretti Is Sensual Showgirl Lensed By Luigi & Iango For Vogue Germany July 2018

Top model Vittoria Ceretti is styled by Tom Van Dorpe in 'On With The Show!', a hyper-feminine fashion statement lensed by Luigi & Iango for Vogue Germany July 2018./Makeup by Lloyd Simmonds; hair by Luigi Murenu

Valentina Sampaio Covers Vanity Fair Italy June 2018, Lensed By Giovanni Gastel

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Rising model Valentina Sampaio drips in luxe in 'Perfect Dream', the June 2018 cover story in Vanity Fair Italy. Against the backdrop of sensual dress cuts of black, silver and ivory, Valentina wears glittering luxe jewelry from Tiffany & Co., Harry Winston and Cartier, lensed by Giovanni Gastel./ Hair by Stefano Gatti; makeup by Silvia Dell'orto

Gucci Launches Equilibrium, Furthering Commitment to Sustainability and Transparency

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Gucci has again affirmed its commitment to sustainability and transparency with the launch of Gucci Equilibrium, an online platform "designed to connect people, planet and purpose". 

“We have been working on sustainability for so long and we realised at one point that our actions needed to be better understood within and outside the company,” president and CEO Marco Bizzarri told WWD.

The Equilibrium.gucci.com website will launch a company-wide program for the 13,000 Gucci employees, allowing every member of the staff to dedicate one percent of their working time to volunteering in their local communities.

“These are critical times when we can all play our part in helping to deliver on the UN Global Goals and the Paris Climate Agreement,” Bizzarri added. “The only way to do that is by bringing people together, sharing ideas, innovation and experiences. This is the objective we have set for Gucci Equilibrium.”

Gucci’s 10-year sustainability plan centers around three pillars: the environment, people and innovation. Within the first pillar, it has set a target to guarantee the traceability of 95 percent of raw materials. Its “scrap-less” program in association with its tanneries, which reduces the quantity of leather that is treated during the manufacturing process, follows Gucci's late fall announcement that the house will no longer use fur in its collections.

Following in the footsteps of Salma Hayek and Beyoncé's Chime for Change dedicated to girls' and women's empowerment long embraced by Gucci, Gucci Equilibrium will launch a series of social enterprises, such as "I was a Sari", in which Gucci craftspeople teach women from Mumbai's marginalized communities in Mumbai how to upcycle saris. 

Vogue Arabia Remains Silent In Women Driving Issue June 2018, On Imprisoned Women Leading Driving Campaign

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Vogue Arabia Remains Silent In Women Driving Issue June 2018, On Imprisoned Women Leading Driving Campaign

Model Sophie Rask is lensed by Mannbutte in traditional plaids and classic looks for Vogue Arabia's June 2018 issue./ Hair by Annesofie Begtrup; makeup by Toni Malt

Sophie Rask Honors 'Rebellion' In Vogue Arabia June 2018, With No Word About Imprisonment Of Women Leading Driving Campaign

Featuring Sophie's editorial on the Vogue Arabia website, the copy reads: "In our latest issue, Vogue Arabia’s fashion desk explores how to style a cool mix of heritage fabrics – houndstooth, picnic blanket gingham and traditional tartan. The prints exude a youthful energy that feels right again, but how to wear them? Flip the script on styling codes and pair your checks with a rebel spirit. See the full shoot in our June issue, on newsstands now."

On the topic of classic traditions, there is no resolution to the heated controversy led by websites  and Twitter users like AOC around Vogue Arabia's decision to feature Princess Hayfa bint Abdullah Al Saud, daughter of the deceased King Abdullah, behind the wheel of a  vintage red 1980s Mercedes 450 SL, making it clear that she will join the new movement of Saudi women drivers.

The cover is gorgeous and a milestone for Saudi women, but it comes at a time when the Saudi government is literally imprisoning the women activists who led the drive to put women behind the wheel in the kingdom. It's also relevant that a woman cannot drive without the approval of a male guardian, although we're not clear if a signed affidavit must be on record with the government or what the policy is giving a woman male permission to drive. 

Looking for any updates just now, the Sydney Morning Herald introduced yesterday the backdrop of British colonial history into the convo, saying: 

Danilo Hess Captures Tess Hellfeuer In Scarlet For Schön! Magazine June 2018

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Model Tess Hellfeuer is passionate about red, styled by Stacey Cunningham in images by Danilo Hess for Schön! Magazine June 2018. / Makeup by Colby Smith; hair by Netty Jordan

Images via See Management for Stacey Cunningham

Sedona Legge Is Lensed By Rankin In 'Hot/Holy, Crown Majesty' For The Fashionable Lampoon Vol #13

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Model Sedona Legge is styled by Kim Howells in 'Hot/Holy, Crown Majesty', lensed by Rankin for The Fashionable Lampoon Vol #13 2018./ Hair by Nick Irwin; makeup by James O'Riley

Taylor Hill Poses In Olympian Form For Images By Jacob Sutton For Numéro Magazine June/July 2018

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Victoria's Secret Angel Taylor Hill makes a second appearance in the June/July 2018 'Oceans' issue of Numéro Magazine #194. Styled in sleek swimwear for her Olympian images (is this all Taylor or also a body double  or just Photoshop), Taylor's physical prowess is captures by Jacob Sutton. 

Emily Ratajkowski Fronts 'Coming Undone' By Kai Z Feng For ELLE Australia June-July 2018

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Emily Ratajkowski Fronts 'Coming Undone' By Kai Z Feng For ELLE Australia June-July 2018

Talent and model Emily Ratajkowski is styled by Rachel Wayman in 'Coming Undone', a sensual collection of designs from Saint Laurent, Zimmermann, Chloe and Romance Was Born. Photographer Kai Z Feng is behind the lens for ELLE Australia's June-July 2018 issue.

Actor Sasha Lane Covers Flaunt's 20th Anniversary Issue, Lensed By Ioulex

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Actor Sasha Lane holds court on Flaunt Magazine's 20th anniversary cover, styled by Savannah White with images by Ioulex. / Makeup by Vincent Oquendo; hair by Larry Sims

We learn the unique means in which Lane -- with no acting experience -- came to star in 'American Honey', winning Andrea Arnold, the "auteur" behind 'Fish Tank' and 'Red Road' a third Cannes Film Festival Jury Prize. 

 Sasha Lane wields a fiery independent streak. “I think the reason I was discovered the way I was is that I’m not like everyone else,” she says. When she was growing up in rural, working-class Texas, Hollywood had been less a real place and more of an abstract—not necessarily positive—idea. In her new life, Lane says that she’s much more hopeful. “Now I can express myself and move in the direction I want to move. There’s a light at the end of the tunnel.” She pauses. “But I have more anxiety, too.” She’s says she’s focused on “clearing out bad shit,” and that her home is a source of comfort and stability: “I have a brother and a dog. What else do you need?”

Lady Kitty Spencer Debuts Bulgari Summer 2018 Campaign As UK Brand Ambassador

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It Brit Lady Kitty Spencer, Princess Diana's niece, launches her first campaign as the newest UK brand ambassador for Bulgari. 

"It is an immense honor to be working with the most iconic Italian jewelry brand in the world, Spencer said in a statement. "Bvlgari has always been synonymous with creativity, heritage, beauty and glamour. I am, therefore, very excited to be part of the Bvlgari family, as it means experiencing their passion and magic first-hand."

Lady Spencer's duties go far beyond posing in beautiful ad campaigns. In particular she will advocate for children worldwide, as part of Bulgari's commitment to Save the Children.  A second key charity partner for Bulgari is the Elton John Aids Foundation. 

In June 2017, Spencer was instrumental in raising £140,000 for the Elton John Aids Foundation, when she modeled and introduced the brand's Divas’ Dream diamond necklace that was auctioned at their gala in aid for EJAF. Bulgari says that Spencer embodies the label's "fearless attitude".

Josh Shinner For Lou Schoof In 'Wish You Were Here' For Harper's Bazaar UK July 2018

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Model Lou Schoof is styled by Charlie Harrington in 'Wish You Were Here', lensed by Josh Shinner for Harper's Bazaar UK July 2018./ Hair by Gareth Bromell; makeup by Polly Osmond