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Luma Grothe Is Lensed By Francesco Vincenti For Harper's Bazaar Thailand May 2017
Model Luma Grothe is styled by Pablo Patane in haute couture elegance, lensed by Francesco Vincenti for Harper's Bazaar Thailand May 2017./ Makeup by Victor Noble; hair by Gianluca Mandelli
Hana Jirickova Fronts 'Back to Los Angeles' By Gregory Harris For Holiday Magazine S/S 2017
Top model Hana Jirickova joins forces with photographer Gregory Harris is 'Back to Los Angeles', styled by Tony Irvine for Holiday Magazine Spring/Summer 2017./ Makeup by Maud Laceppe; hair by Braydon Nelson
Actor Annabelle Wallis covers the May 2017 cover of Town & Country, styled in Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Balmain, Versace and more. Wallis, who stars with Tom Cruise in the upcoming contemporary horror classic 'The Mummy' talks about her role as the adventurous archaeologist Jenny Halsey with writer Adam Rathe.
Jourdan Dunn Talks 'Real Woman' In David Slijper Images For Glamour UK April 2017
Top model Jourdan Dunn covers the April 2017 issue of Glamour UK. Fashion director Karen Preston mixes dreamy Dior dresses with Lowe, Celine, Alexander Wang and more for images by David Slijper. / Hair by Ben Skervin; makeup by Renee Garnes
Dunn speaks aggressively about the term 'real woman', saying that she doesn't like it. But then -- perhaps unconsciously -- she adds a twist at the moment in American history when the term 'woman' is under redefinition. To be clear, Jourdan is responding to the topic of models vs 'real women'.
The prevailing argument on today's college campuses is that identifying as a woman triumphs all. Hence, Eve Ensler's iconic play 'The Vagina Monologues' is increasingly banned on campuses, even though Ensler added a transgender voice years ago. It's just a matter of our imaginations and wounded self-identities that the vast majority of people on earth associate certain body parts as being female. Tell that to the millions and millions of women worldwide who undergo genital cutting every year. As for Dunn, she says:
“I don’t really like the term ‘real women’. When you compare ‘real women’ to models, it’s like they are not real, and it’s like, what do you mean? I live on earth. I have breasts, I have a vagina, I am very much real.”
That response can get you sliced, diced and put in Twitter coffin these days where officially in women's studies academia and beyond, having breasts and a vagina has NOTHING to do with being a woman. I'm not sure why we can't all get along, but watch this space because the term 'woman' is being lost to the half the population who identifies as Jourdan Dunn does. ~ Anne
Edward Enninful has been confirmed as the new editor of British Vogue. Condé Nast International chairman and chief executive Jonathan Newhouse announced Alexandra Shulman's successor this morning, calling Enninful "an influential figure in the communities of fashion, Hollywood and music which shape the cultural zeitgeist", adding that "by virtue of his talent and experience, Edward is supremely prepared to assume the responsibility of British Vogue."
Enninful assumes his new position from one as fashion and creative director at W Magazine, where he's worked since 2011. The Ghanaian-born Enninful will start his new role on August 1. British Vogue writes:
While the fashion industry has long recognised his talent (he was awarded the Isabella Blow Award for Fashion Creator at the 2014 British Fashion Awards, one of many plaudits), the British monarchy has also acknowledged his contribution to fashion, making him OBE - Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire - last October. “Today is one of the most special days of my life. It is wonderful to be honoured by my country while surrounded by my family and closest friends,” said Enninful, who brought close friend Naomi Campbell as his companion to the event.
Karen Elson Enjoys A 'Second Bloom' In Pamela Hanson Images For Porter #20 Spring 2017
Top model Karen Elson, her twin sister Kate Elson and friend Rachel gather at Karen's Nashville home in 'Second Bloom', styled by Lilli Millhiser. Photographer Pamela Hanson captures the trio for Porter Magazine #20 Summer 2017./ Hair by Reanae Pop; makeup by Janelle Wood
Karen Elson just released her second album 'Double Roses', seven years after her debut album 'The Ghost That Walks'. In a recent interview with Elle, Elson "describes herself as not "your typical model" and "never fitting the grain." It's clear from these analyses that she's been engaged in a process of self-discovery, which has naturally fed her music. The album, Elson explains, is a deep dive into the "tumultuous times" she's gone through, but also her understanding of herself as both an ever-evolving mother and artist. "These things take time," she says. "They really do. I had to get comfortable with my contradictions, and with owning who I am, and owning the woman I've become. And this record is ultimately a real reflection of that."
Photographer Robbert Jacobs captures 'Flourir', a fashion installation that is part of luxury brand Peet Dullaert's Visionary Projects series. David Gomez Villamediana styles the project dedicated to "Life; the beauty of diversity and the proud manifestation of unique identity" using Peet Dullaert's Fall/Winter 2017 collection The exclusive collaboration with Jill Models Management/Marilyn Agency Paris/City Models Paris was photographed at the Atelier Néerlandais in Paris. Flower styling by NUE Paris Claire Boreau./ Hair by Magdalena Loza; makeup by Carlos Saidel
Matthew Kristall Flashes Frederikke Sofie In 'The Danish Girl' For Vogue UK May 2017
Model Frederikke Sofie is 'The Danish Girl' styled by Verity Parker in Matthew Kristall images for Vogue UK May 2017./ Hair by Naoki Komiya; makeup by Lotten Holmqvist
Imaan Hammam Fronts 'Moorish Delight' By Patrick Demarchelier For Vogue Arabia April 2017
Vogue Arabia cover girl Imaan Hammam is styled by Paul Cavaco in 'Moorish Delight', lensed by Patrick Demarchelier for the April 2017 issue./ Hair by Garren; makeup b Dotti
Model Anna de Rijk is styled by Alex White in Ignite the Night, lensed by Vincent van de Wijngaard for Porter Magazine #20 Summer 2017.
Angelica Erthal Takes A 'Moon Walk' By Vincent van de Wijngaard for Vogue China April 2017
Model Angelica Erthal is styled by Hannes Hetta in 'Moon Walk', lensed by Vincent van de Wijngaard for Vogue China April 2017./ Hair by Tomohiro Ohashi; makeup by Lotten Holmqvist
Veronika Vilim Is Lensed By Frederico Martins In 'Woman's World' For Vogue Portugal March 2017
Model Veronika Vilim is styled by Ana Campos in pure artistry called 'Woman's World'. Frederico Martins flashes Veronika as her own muse for Vogue Portugal March 2017.
Model Ophelie Guillermand fronts 'The Style Update: Head to Toe Colour', crayola-hues, sleek designs styled by Helen Broadfoot. Photographer Anthony Maule is in the studio for Porter Magazine #20 Summer 2017./ Hair by Ben Skervin; makeup by Justine Purdue
Joan Smalls Sizzles In Swim Secret Spring 2017 Campaign From Smart & Sexy
Puerto Rican beauty Joan Smalls models body-sculpting swimwear styled by Carlyne Cerf de Dudzeele against the backdrop of Jamaica's blue waters. Chris Colls captures Joan new Swim Secrets campaign from lingerie brand Smart & Sexy. Note that this brand is the house brand of a US, women-owned lingerie manufacturing group. The online prices are fantastic.
Bella Hadid Is Lensed By Terry Richardson In 'Being Bella' For Porter Magazine #20 Summer 2017
The rapidly ascending model Bella Hadid is styled by George Cortina in 'Being Bella', lensed by Terry Richardson for Porter Magazine #20 Summer 2017./ Hair by Didier Malige; makeup by Dick Page
In her Porter Magazine interview, Bella speaks about her faith, her sexuality and her love life. Earlier this year both Bella and her sister Gigi protested in New York at the #NoBanNoWall protests in New York, and she told Porter: "My dad was a refugee when he first came to America, so it’s actually very close to home for my sister and brother and me. He was always religious, and he always prayed with us. I am proud to be a Muslim.”
With a Dutch mother, Bella's comfort level with her body and nudity follow the country's norms. “My mom is very European, so our whole life we were very open about that stuff. It was just more casual.”
One can't help wondering if the seemingly sensible Bella would have fallen down the same rabbit hole as her buddy Kendall Jenner did in making the now pulled Pepsi commercial. The big Supermodels -- rather than the newly-crowned social media ones -- were known for sharing an opinion about almost everything. One wonders if they would have gone sheepishly into the night of the Pepsi mess. I think not. Even if it was a quiet "Are you sure you really want to do this?" I think Naomi and Christy and Linda would have spoken their minds. None of these girls can just say "I don't like the script. I'm outta here." After all, a contract was signed, and I doubt it gives the girls that kind of leverage. But the Supers would have raised their eyebrows big-time over the insipid, totally tone-deaf commercial that Jenner produced for Pepsi. Why does she only feel anguish now? Was she as tone-deaf as the folks at Pepsi?
The Boboli Gardens at the Uffizi Gallery. Image Wikimedia Commons.
After Greece's refusal to allow Gucci to use the Parthenon for a June 2017 runway how -- in exchange for a large donation for restoration of the site, the Italian luxury brand has turned to the Palazzo Pitti in Florence, Italy to stage the event at its Galleria Palantina on May 29.
The $2.13 million allocated for the event space will be used now to restore the Boboli Gardens at the Uffizi Gallery. In announcing the agreement, Gucci CEO Marco Bizzarri said sarcastically: "I guess that Greece's fiscal situation is in better shape than Italy's." Both economies are under siege, but Italy has very successfully turned to Italy's finest luxury brands to restore its most historic sites, with the full understanding that tourism is imperative to Italy's financial future.
Currently, less than 20 of the 33 acres comprising the gardens are accessible to the public. The Gucci funds will open the entire green space.
Of the agreement, Italy’s culture minister, Dario Franceschini, commented:
“Fashion is also part of our cultural heritage and our history. In our country, taste, elegance, and education in what is beautiful are part of our day-to-day lives.”
“The connection between fashion and art has always been a close one, and it has been often conducive to striking and unique occasions, like this one, where a prestigious Italian fashion brand has decided to invest in an important cultural landmark, while appreciating its mission,” he added.
Amber Valletta Fronts 'Channel Surf' Lensed By Lachlan Bailey For Vogue UK April 2017
Supermodel Amber Valletta is styled by Clare Richardson in Vogue UK's May 2017 cover story 'Channel Surf', lensed by Lachlan Bailey./ Hair by Didier Malige; makeup by Petros Petrohlos
Sasha Luss Covers Vogue Portugal's April 2017 Issue, Lensed By An Le
Model Sasha Luss has her global Coke moment, styled by Paul Macedo in Armani Prive, Chanel, Atelier Versace, Alexandre Vauthier and more. An Le is behind the lens for Vogue Portugal's April 2017 cover story.
Advertisers Fleeing Bill O'Reilly Top 50, In Spite Of Trump Rallying Boys Club Behind FOX Anchor
America's President Donald Trump made it clear to the New York Times Wednesday that he stands with his friend Fox News's Bill O'Reilly, under fire over an expose about previously unknown Fox settlements over sexual harassment and sexual assault claims.
“I think he’s a person I know well — he is a good person,” said Mr. Trump, who during the interview was surrounded at his desk by a half-dozen of his highest-ranking aides, including the economic adviser Gary Cohn and the chief of staff, Reince Priebus, along with Vice President Mike Pence.
“I think he shouldn’t have settled; personally I think he shouldn’t have settled,” said Mr. Trump. “Because you should have taken it all the way. I don’t think Bill did anything wrong.”
Erin Gloria Ryan responds gloriously for The Daily Beast: "In a life characterized by ideological, financial, and even marital inconsistency, there’s one thing President Donald Trump has remained fairly consistent on: defending men accused of sexual assault or harassment."
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