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Mexican model and founder of clothing brand PAVON NYC Luz Pavon is styled by Robert Rydberg in 'Sunset Strip', lensed by Clay Stephen Gardner for Elle UK March 2018./ Hair by Dimitris Giannetos; makeup by Melanie Inglessis
Sora Choi Is Lensed By Ben Hassett In 'Play It Loud' For Vogue Germany March 2018
Model Sora Choi is styled by Nicola Knels in 'Play It Loud', lensed by Ben Hassett for Vogue Germany March 2018./ Hair by Joey George; makeup by Marla Belt
GLAMTRIBALE Twin Serpents Ecstatic Goddess Pendant Honors Women's Ancient History
Ancient cultures recognized that sexual energy is our creative and vital life force energy, but with the demise of the goddesses, and the rise of monotheism and patriarchy, women's status changed dramatically. Woman -- or Eve in the case of Christianity -- was responsible for the downfall of humanity because she succumbed to the devil's temptation. This entire topic interested me as a second wave feminist and led in my early 20s to reading the work of Wilhelm Reich, an Austrian doctor of medicine and one of the prominent second generation of analysts after Sigmund Freud.
The controversial research and clinic work of Dr. Wilhelm Reich has always held a prominent place in my understanding of human nature and women's history. But an experience with kundalini energy in the summer of 2017 brought Reich's research front and center in my mind, as I created GLAMTRIBALE's Twin Serpents Ecstatic Goddess Pendant.
Dr. Reich called the life force energy that became the focus of his research 'orgone energy' and he believed that it was an energetic connection shared by living beings, one essentially identical to 'chi'. As a student of Freud's theories around neurosis, Reich believed that traumatic experiences blocked the natural flow of life-energy in the body, leading to physical and mental disease. His arguments caught the attention of American authorities at the FDA when Wilhelm Reich concluded that the libidinal-energy that Freud discussed was the primordial-energy of life itself, connected to more than just sexuality. Orgone was everywhere and Reich measured this energy-in-motion over the surface of the earth with a machine he invented called.
It was truly ironical that in 1939 Reich had emigrated to the US, fleeing the Nazis' burning of his books. In 1956 and 1950, the US government's multiple agencies from the FDA to the FBI rose up against him, burning Reich's scientific books and journals, and leaving him to die in a federal prison in 1957.
In the last decade, top researchers at institutions like Harvard have gained access to Reich's research papers and have worked to duplicate his work on orgone energy. A multi-year-crowdfunded project to produce a documentary on Reich has just been completed.
In 2017 I embarked on a series of four Daily Om courses that had a tremendous impact on my behavior and wellbeing. I had my first experience with Kundalini energy, an incredible event that prompted me to read this excellent this excellent article about the sacred sexual energy of the Goddess. More.
Goddess Hathor's Fifth Dynasty Priestess Hetpet's Tomb Unveiled A Century After Discovery In Egypt
Archaeologists working in Egypt have discovered a 4,400-year-old tomb close to Cairo, one that contains rare wall paintings and is thought to be the tomb of a priestess named Hetpet. Mostafa Waziri, the secretary general of the Supreme Council of Antiquities, announced the discovery located near the Giza pyramids.
“The tomb is in very good condition,” Dr. Waziri said. “There are colored depictions of traditional scenes: animals grazing, fishing, bird-catching, offerings, sacrifice, soldiers and fruit-gathering.”
Hetpet is believed to have been close to Egyptian royals of the Fifth Dynasty, part of a prosperous period in Egyptian history known as the Old Kingdom during which the pyramids, temples and palaces were built under the rule of pharaohs. Hetpet served as a priestess for Hathor, a goddess depicted as a cow and associated with fertility, motherhood and love. By this time in women's history, female priests were not that common in ancient Egypt, but Hathor's priesthood was an exception.
Hetpet's name was first seen on antiquities uncovered at the site in 1909 by a British explorer who sent them to Berlin and Frankfurt. The tomb itself was not unearthed until more than a century later in 2017
Model Chiara Scelsi is styled by Nicola Knels in 'Homestory', lensed by Dan Martensen for Vogue Germany March 2018.
Model Daniela Pestova showcases the intersection of fashion design construction techniques and nature, styled by Maria Kohutik. Photographer Andreas Ortnercaptures Daniela for Valentino's Spring/Summer 2018 campaign. Hair by Tyl Marty; makeup by Hristina Georgievska
Model Birgit Kos makes a vivid, chic femme impression, styled by Christiane Arp in 'Feuer & Flamme'. Photographer Giampaolo Sgura flashes Birgit in retro-mood, Latin elegance for Vogue Germany March 2017./ Hair by Peter Gray; makeup by Fulvia Farolfi
Model Sif Saga is styled by Grace Maier in sexy bodycon looks for 'Sports' Lady', lensed by Irina Lis Costanzo for L'Officiel Latvia February 2018.
Top model Hana Jirickova fronts Max Mara Weekend'sSpring/Summer 2018 campaign. Photographer Cass Bird is behind the lens, creating the image montages with styling by Viviana Volpicella./ Creative direction by Susanna Cucco; makeup by Frank B; hair by Ward Stegerhoek
It's important to note that French model and actor Thylane Blondeau will be age 17 on April 5. For so many of us Blondeau remains that saucy young model who surfaced in Vogue Paris' December 2010 issue with Tom Ford as guest editor and Carine Roitfeld at the editor-in-chief helm. Rumors have always been that the irreverent act ended up sacking Roitfeld, who resigned soon after the incident.
Blondeau is lensed by Carin Backoff for Love Magazine's Issue #19 S/S 2018 issue./ Hair by Dennis Gots; makeup by Kate Synnott
Ashley Graham returns with a new Ashley Graham x Swimsuits for All collection, and she's not alone. Ashley's mom Linda Graham joins her daughter in the new campaign "Power of the Journey', documenting their mutual journey to self-confidence and "true happiness". The duo models Ashley's Resort 2018 on location in Agadir, Morocco
Ashley credits her mom as the person who “has played a vital role in developing my confidence," she said in a statement.
"She promoted body positivity in our household before it was a movement," Ashley continued. "Her feel-good attitude toward her own body has shaped my ability to remain positive and self-assured. I could not think of anyone better to join me in celebrating beauty of all shapes and sizes in this campaign. Plus, she's hot and looks incredible in the suits!"
Christian MacDonald Eyes Freja Beha Erichsen In 'New Romantics' For WSJ Magazine February 2018
Model Freja Beha Erichsen is styled by George Cortina in 'Swept Away', lensed by Christian MacDonald for WSJ Magazine February 2018./ Hair by Christiaan; makeup by Kanako Takase
Polish model Cleo Cwiek has at least temporarily abandoned her psychology studies for modeling, styled here by Mette Krogsgaard for 'Wrapped in Silence. Danish photographer Léa Nielsen captures Cleo in fashion artistry images for Vogue Italia February 2018 issue. / Makeup by Jan Stuhr
Model Sam Rollinson delivers a breath of spring beauty, styled by Charlie Harrington in 'Come Into The Garden, Maud'. Photographer Agata Pospieszynska captures Sam in the gardens of Great Dixter, lensed for Harper's Bazaar UK March 2018.
NOWNESS featured 'Great Dixter' in July, 2014 as part of its Great Gardens series. This weekend's New York Times featured a wonderful post Sedate a Plant, and It Seems to Lose Consciousness. Is It Conscious?
Model Ali Michael is styled by Leith Clark in 'Over the Sea to Skye', a technicolor visual extravaganza lensed by Erik Madigan Heck for Harper's Bazaar UK March 2018./ Hair by Seb Bascle; makeup by Andrew Gallimore
Runway regular for Dolce & Gabbana and Giorgio Armani, and the face behind Mugler's newest fragrance 'Aura', Belarusian model Zhenya Katava wears softly romantic makeup looks for 'Eyes on the Prize'. Lensed by Greg Swales for the February 2018 issue of L'Officiel Singapore, Zhenya's hair is by Mimmo Di Maggio with makeup by Ivona Milosevic.
Academy award winner Natalie Portman covers the Spring 2018 edition of PORTER magazine. Veronique Didry styles Portman with images by Cass Bird. Celebrating the 25th issue of Porter Magazine, Natalie talks equality, abuse in Hollywood, politics and more.
Portman ditched her good girl image once again, morphing into a foul-mouthed rap star for a sketch on this weekend's Saturday Night Live. The modern momma had no patience for pleasantries, rapping that "Tide Pods the only f-cking thing I snack on, black out and go motherf-ing 'Black Swan'.
Better yet, Portman has no time for family topics, rapping "When I gave birth I didn't even push / I was blazed out, smoking bomb kush."
In a perfect complement to Portman's PORTER magazine interview about Hollywood, Beck Bennet, playing the nervous celebrity interviewer with Portman, has the nerve to ask her about her involvement in 'Time's Up', fighting against sexual assault and harassment in Hollywood and on behalf of working class women in America with their new legal defense fund.
Models Kendall Jenner and Filip Roseen front Missoni's Spring/Summer 2018 campaign. Vanessa Reid styles the pattern-rich designs for images by Harley Weir./ Hair by Soichi Inagaki; makeup by Thomas De Kluyver
The Missoni campaign was shot in New Mexico's White Sands National Park and pays homage to the American artist Rachel Hayes, a renowned fabric structure specialist, known for her patchwork-inspired, large installations. Hayes created 'Angela's Sky' for Missoni's September 23, 2017 fashion show, celebrating 20 years at the helm of the Missoni brand. See image after ad campaign images.
Model Caroline Trentini is styled by Yasmine Sterea in 'Apoteosis Fashion', simply divine looks lensed by Rafael Pavarotti for Vogue Brazil February 2018./ Hair & makeup by Amanda Schön
Frederikke Sofie Fronts Zimmermann S/S 2018 Campaign, Lensed By Benny Horne
Model Frederikke Sofie is styled by Romy Frydman in Benny Horne images for Zimmermann's Spring 2018 Ready-to-Wear Campaign. / Hair by Sophie Roberts; makeup by Jodie Boland
Images via See Management for Jodie Boland
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