Emily Baker Expresses Country Woman Sobriety In Mel Karch Images For Marie Claire Italia January 2019

Model Emily Baker is styled by Maria Giulia Riva in modern modesty, country woman looks for ‘Talento Naturale’. Photographer Mel Karch captures Emily for Marie Claire Italia January 2019./ Hair by Lorenzo Barcella; makeup by Alessandra Casoni

Shannan Click Is Lensed By Laura Sciacovelli In 'Private Shannan' For ELLE Italia January 19, 2019

Model mom Shannan Click takes readers into her life away from runways, styled by Amelianna Loiacono in ‘Private Shannan’. Photographer Laura Sciacovelli captures Shannan as an artist for ELLE Italia January 19, 2019./ Hair by Johnny Sapong; makeup by Kathy Jeung

Shannan and long-time partner, actor Jack Huston have two children a boy Cypress Night and older sister Sage Davinia. Information about her evolving work as an artist is VERY difficult to find.

Tiffany Commits To Sourcing Transparency For Diamonds .18 Carats and Larger

Tiffany & Co appears on AOC frequently, given their significant contributions to wildlife conservation, frequently working with superhuman Doutzen Kroes. Tiffany & Co understands that younger customers have different values from their parents and grandparents, when the topic is inclusivity and responding to our global climate crisis. These younger customers are also concerned about the sourcing of their products in an industry known for some heartless business practices around the world.

The Fifth Avenue jeweler has now committed to full transparency around the origins and ultimately the journey from mining to a sale at Tiffany & Co of all of its diamonds (0.18 and larger.

The diamond’s provenance will be listed directly next to the stone in stores, and a unique serial number, invisible to the naked eye, will be laser-etched on the gem’s surface. By 2020, the jewelry house vows to share the entire craftsmanship journey of each diamond, including cutting and polishing workshops in addition to the mine’s location.

The Fifth Avenue jeweler has now committed to full transparency around the origins and ultimately the journey from mining to a sale at Tiffany & Co of all of its diamonds (0.18 and larger.)

“Through transparency in sourcing and craftsmanship, we hope that people will further understand the important journey of a Tiffany diamond, and its positive impacts around the world,” said Anisa Kamadoli Costa, chief sustainability officer at Tiffany & Co.

Rankin Takes Inspiration From Botticelli For Coco de Mer Spring/Summer 2018 Lingerie Campaign

Photographer Rankin brings a big of Italian Renaissance artistry to Coco de Mer’s Spring/Summer 2019 campaign. Models Ishioma Okenmor, Elle Dowling and Ellen G channel Sandro Botticelli’s famous ‘The Primavera’ painting, wearing luxe Coco de Mer lingerie fashioned with metallic threading, luxurious silks and sheer lace.

Sarah Brannon Wears 'Creme Fresh' Looks Lensed By Marcin Tyszka For Harper's Bazaar Germany February 2019

Model Sarah Brannon is styled by Kerstin Schneider in ‘Creme Fresh’, a polished, tailored look at spring fashions. Photographer Marcin Tyszka is behind the lens for Harper’s Bazaar Germany February 2019.

Helena Christensen Plays A 'Wicked Game' In Greg Lotus Images For ELLE Russia February 2019

Helena Christensen Plays A 'Wicked Game' In Greg Lotus Images For ELLE Russia February 2019

Supermodel vixen Helena Christensen is styled by Vadim Galaganov in sultry, black-witchery looks. Photographer Greg Lotus captures Helena in ‘Wicked Game’ for ELLE Russia February 2019./ Hair by Gianluca Mandelli; makeup by Carolina Dali

Rising Ballet Star Precious Adams Pushes Racial Boundaries With Rigorous Talent + Eloquence

Rising Ballet Star Precious Adams Pushes Racial Boundaries With Rigorous Talent + Eloquence

NOWNESS introduces us to English National Ballet rising star Precious Adams, appearing in a short film by Irish director Leonn Ward. Her film affords the Canton, Michigan-born Adams the visual and audio platform for a “youthful take on the rule-bound etiquette of ballet.”

"When Nowness and the English National Ballet approached me asking if I would like to create a film with Precious Adams, one of the few black rising stars in the world of ballet, I was honoured," explains Ward. "I wanted to create a piece of work that pushes beyond the traditional limitations of ballet. I loved that Precious was a tap dancer before she went onto ballet, so I really wanted to incorporate that into the film and sound. I wanted the film to feel real and honest and reveal Precious in her truest form."

Candice Swanepoel Is Modern Renaissance Woman In Miss Sixty SS2019 Campaign By Daniel Jackson

Victoria’s Secret Angel Candice Swanepoel returns is the face of Miss Sixty’s spring-summer 2019 campaign. Determined to prove that Renaissance women are eternal works of art, Candice, the brand’s ambassador, is lensed by Daniel Jackson. / Hair by Carolina Gonzalez; makeup by Ward

Jake + Claud of Combine Capture Marie Elson In Athleisure Sophistication For NEO2

Model Marie Elson (Francina Models) is styled by Laia Gomez in an athleisure mix from Essentiel, Dim, Levi's, Sandro Paris, Pretty Rumour, Nike, The Kooples jeans, Thomas Sabo, Guess, Adidas  and more. Self-taught photography duo Jake and Claud of Combine create the editorial for NEO2. / Hair and makeup by Nuria Robo

Nancy Pelosi Victorious – Why The California Democrat Was Reelected Speaker of the House

Nancy Pelosi Ready to Be Sworn In Again As Speaker of the House, Jan. 3, 2019

Nancy Pelosi Victorious – Why The California Democrat Was Reelected Speaker of the House

By Kathryn L. Pearson, Associate Professor of Political Science, University of Minnesota . First published on The Conversation.

Despite some brash and not insignificant opposition, California’s Nancy Pelosi is returning to her previous role as speaker of the House.

She will preside over a chamber that is 77 percent male and a Democratic Caucus that is 62 percent male.

When the Democratic Caucus held their leadership election on Nov. 28, Pelosi won the nomination on a 203 to 32 vote, falling 15 votes shy of the 218 she would later need to win the speakership with all members voting.

When a vote was taken on the House floor on Jan. 3, she won by a vote of 220 to 192, with 15 Democrats voting for someone else or voting “present.” The close vote illustrated, once again, Pelosi’s skill in coalition-building and counting votes, but also that some Democrats – particularly new members and those in swing districts – are dissatisfied with her as the party’s standard bearer.

As a political scientist who focuses on gender and party discipline in the House of Representatives, I have studied Pelosi’s leadership and how she was able to hold it for so long.

It’s important to realize that Pelosi’s battle to win over wavering Democrats didn’t begin in November 2018. Rather, it stretches back to when she was first elected to leadership in 2001. Her ongoing ability to rally members of her own party illustrates why she has been among the most successful U.S. House speakers. It also suggests her leadership will help Democrats in Congress as they negotiate with President Trump and Senate Republicans, even if Pelosi remains unpopular in some Democratic members’ districts.

Rising to power

Anok Yai Is Lensed By Richard Burbridge In 'The New Bling' For V Magazine 117 Spring Preview 2019

Rising model Anok Yai is styled by Patti Wilson in a rough elegance mix of military-influence, utility fashion pieces and dazzling jewelry. Richard Burbridge flashes ‘The New Bling’ for V Magazine 117 Spring Preview 2019./ Makeup by Kanako Takase; hair by Mustafa Yanaz

Hilary Rhoda Is Lensed By Eniko Szucs In 'Super Natural' Flower Burst For Vogue Arabia January 2019

Top model Hilary Rhoda blooms beautiful in ‘Super Natural’, styled by Arnold Milfort. Eniko Szucs is behind the lens for Vogue Arabia January 2019./ Hair by KIYO Igarashi; makeup by Moises Ramirez