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Model Alisa Ahmann is styled by Miranda Almond in warm-neutrals, lady boss looks. Photographer Regan Cameron is behind the lens, capturing ‘The Golden Hour’ for Harper’s Bazaar UK March 2019./ Makeup by Neil Young; hair Christos Kallaniatos
Virginie Viard, director of the Chanel Fashion Creation Studio and Karl Lagerfeld's closest associate for more than 30 years, has been chosen by Alain Wertheimer (co-owner of Chanel) to replace the designer who died today February 19, 2019. Wertheimer believes her appointment will ensure the creation of new collections that advanceto the legacy of Gabrielle 'Coco' Chanel and Karl Lagerfeld.
As director of the fashion studio, Viard currently supervises ready-to-wear, Haute Couture, as well as the Croissière collection and the Métiers d'arts colelction, which showcases all the French craftsmanship.
Viard has been "somewhat of an enigma" to those outside the world of fashion, although she has stepped into the light a bit more in recent years. Lagerfeld clarified that Viard was allowed to use the informal French ‘tu’ instead of ‘vous’ in her interactions with the deceased designer. “Our relationship is fundamental — one of profound affection and a true friendship,” Lagerfeld told The Telegraph.
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Tributes are pouring in for Chanel creative director and fashion industry superstar Karl Lagerfeld, appearing here with his darling cat Choupette. AOC has a complicated history with Lagerfeld, having stood for my free press rights with his press representative. . . and not merely in email.
These tributes and commentary should stand as testimonials to the designer’s enormous body of work, articulated primarily by the people who loved and respected him.
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Carolyn Murphy Catches A Wave In 'Surf City' By Zoey Grossman For Harper's Bazaar US March 2019
Supermodel Carolyn Murphy is styled by Cathy Kasterine in California dreamin’, beachy looks for ‘Surf City’ .Zoey Grossman is behind the lens for Harper’s Bazaar US March 2019./ Hair by Franco Gobbi; makeup by Tyron Machhausen
THE ASWAN BOTANICAL GARDEN, ALSO KNOWN AS KITCHENER’S ISLAND OR EL NABATAT ISLAND, IS EGYPT’S WORLD CLASS BOTANICAL GARDEN THAT IS LOCATED ON AN ISLAND IN THE NILE RIVER AT ASWAN. VIA
How The Colonial Past of Botanical Gardens Can Be Put to Good Use
By Brett M Bennett, Associate Professor of History, University of Johannesburg. First published on The Conversation Africa.
Botanical gardens play an important role in shaping national attitudes and encouraging better human connectedness to nature.
They offer education and research opportunities that are critical to plant conservation. Visiting a garden can relieve stress and help give people a sense of place that extends to the wider region.
Scholars from a variety of disciplines have been working to understand the histories, impact and meanings of gardens to improve conservation outcomes and to build strong communities.
Supermodel Alessandra Ambrosio covers the February 2019 issue of Harper’s Bazaar Vietnam. Inge Fonteyne styles Alessandra in Shiaparelli Couture, Ralph & Russo, Alexis Bittar, Christian Louboutin and more for images by Elio Nogueira.
Model Nastya Zakharova is styled by Anna Hughes-Chamberlain in graphic resort looks lensed by Luis Monteiro for The Financial Times How To Spend It Magazine February 2019./ Hair by Craig Marsden; makeup by Marco Antonio
South Sudanese-Australian model Sabah Koj is styled by Sophia Neophitou in ‘I heard the Mermaids Sing’. Photographer Daniel Arnold makes the seaside capture of Sabah in girls just wanna have fun mode for 10 Magazine Spring/Summer 2019./ Hair by Martin Cullen; makeup by Val Garland
Top model Hannah Ferguson is styled by Lilya Simonyan in ‘Flowers’, full bloom frocks lensed by Edouard Plongeon for ELLE Russia March 2019./ Hair by Tobias Sagner; makeup by Mayumi Oda
Top models Vittoria Ceretti + Liu Wen are styled by Fabien Baron for Tod’s Spring/Summer 2019 campaign, lensed by Craig McDean.
Tod’s, which also owns the Hogan and Vivier brands, has built a billion-dollar business selling chic leather loafers worn by royals and Hollywood stars, WSJ wrote last Friday. But the high-end artisan brand is struggling for relevance among younger consumers. Compared to the on-fire Italian brand Gucci, Tod’s is not on the radar for younger shoppers, generating new growth and even financial stability for luxury brands.
The brand gets less than 15% of its revenue from millennials, compared with 33% for Louis Vuitton, more than 50% for Gucci and 65% for Saint Laurent, according to investment bank UBS estimates.
“We aren’t going to chase millennials,” Diego Della Valle, Tod’s chairman and majority shareholder, said in the WSJ interview at his villa in Casette d’Ete, a small town on Italy’s Adriatic coast. At most, he says, Tod’s is aiming at the older end of the age group, currently ranging from 23 to 38 years old: “We want to get our clients when they’re 35 years old and then keep them.”
Net income at Tod’s has declined for five straight years, after previously advancing every year for a decade. The stock has sunk 70% since 2013 and is hovering near a 10-year low. Diego Della Valle insists that selling out to LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, Kering Co. or newly-named Capri Holdings (previously Michael Kors Holdings) is not on his radar.
Model Yoonmi Sun is styled by Jason Rider for ‘A Beautiful Mess’, testimony to the trend of ladylike looks that are exuberant, not prim. Estelle Hanania flashes Yoonmi wearing Marc Jacobs, Miu Miu, Carolina Herrera, Michael Kors and more for The New York Times Style Magazine Feb 17th Fashion issue. / Hair by Sabrina Szinay; makeup by Yui Ishibashi
Top Model Winnie Harlow shared a sneak peek on Instagram of her first Sports Illustrated: Swimsuit Edition photo shoot in the Bahamas. Winnie has left no stone unturned in her mission to shed light and understanding on the skin condition known as vitiligo. And now she will grace the pages of the prestigious swimsuit magazine, with a May 2019 publication date.
Winnie is the 2019 ‘rookie’ model, filmed at the Bahamas’ Grand Isle Resort xxxx
Harlow continues her win as another milestone for inclusivity. Some diseases remain relatively hidden from the general public. Vitiligo, a condition in which the pigment cells of the skin are destroyed in certain areas of the body is very visible. It’s generally believed by experts that vitiligo is an autoimmune condition in which the body's defense system mistakenly attacks and destroys the body’s pigment cells. The exact cause is unknown.
While the disease isn’t painful and doesn’t bring significant health consequences, itbrings countless emotional and psychological challenges as white patches spread larger across one’s body. For Winnie to bring her skin condition into the world of modeling prompts immeasurable compliments around her inner wisdom and self-confidence. Harlow also walked the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show in November 2018 in another professional coup.
Miguel Enamorado styles Dutch model Yasmin Wijnaldum in ‘Frill Seeker’, lensed by Sebastian Kim for Harper’s Bazaar US March 2019./ Hair by Hiro+Mari; makeup by Yumi Mori
Tom Ford delivers another iconic sizzling, sophisticated womenswear campaign, headlined by supers Gigi Hadid and Joan Smalls. Raphael Hirsch styles the Spring Summer 2019 Campaign lensed by Ferry van der Nat. / Makeup by Gemma Smith-Edhouse, hair by Orlando Pita
Oumie Jammeh Is Gambian Goddess In 'Nature Made' By Cole Sprouse For ELLE US March 2019
Gambian-Swedish model Oumie Jammeh is styled by Natasha Royt in Chanel, Chloe, JW Anderson, Salvatore Ferragamo and more for ‘Nature Made’. Intricate crochet and macrame—on tank dresses, swinging skirts, and cover-ups—appear at home, as Oumie exlores the pristine wetlands and rocky coast of Southern California. Cole Sprouse is behind the lens for ELLE US March 2019./ Hair by Pasquale Ferrante for Label.M; makeup by Kristi Matamoros for Hourglass
Chiari Scelsi Is Lensed By Philip Gay In 'La Grande Bellezza' For ELLE France February 8, 2019
Model Chiara Scelsi is styled by Hortense Manga in ‘La Grande Bellezza’ (The Great Beauty). Philip Gay is behind the lens for ELLE France February 8, 2019. / Makeup by Lili Choi; makeup by Lili Choi
Mariacarla Boscono Communes With Nature In Benjamin Vnuk Images For Muse Magazine SS2019
Top model Mariacarla Boscono is styled by Francesca Cefis in the season’s neutral, safari colors colors palette, accented with animal prints. Photographer Benjamin Vnuk captures Mariacarla in ‘A Muse Portrait’ for Muse Magazine Spring/Summer 2019. / Hair by Mette Thorsgaard; makeup by Jeanette Tomqvist
Model Teddy Quinlivan is lensed by Jesse Laitinen for L’Officiel Italia February 2019./ Hair by Christos Vourlis; makeup by Mayumi Oda
Teddy also shows her face in the launch of L’Officiel USA, where she photographs herself “for a series of self-portrait digital collages exploring the world of video game culture, while sitting down to talk about her career, the Age of Trump, and the mantle of being called a “trans activist.” ‘
Rising model Afrodita Dorado is lensed by Ignacio Ricci in ‘Ponderosa Afrodita’ for L’Officiel Argentina February 2019./ Hair by Yuhi Kim; makeup by Yacine Diallo
The Kickstarter campaign read: When her daughter died from a preventable medical condition, businesswoman Amy Vilela of Las Vegas didn't know what to do with her anger about America's broken health care system. Bronx-born Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez had to work double shifts in a restaurant to save her family’s home from foreclosure after losing her father. Cori Bush, a Saint Louis nurse, was drawn into the streets when the shooting of Michael Brown brought protests and tanks into her neighborhood. Paula Jean Swearengin buried family and neighbors to illnesses caused by West Virginia’s coal industry — and worries her children will be next. All four women understood that their lives were affected by politics, but none had considered running for office themselves. Until now.
424 backers pledged $28,111 to help bring the documentary ‘Knock Down The House: A Documentary’ to life. Created by Rachel Lears and Robin Blotnick, ‘Knock Down The House’ won the Sundance’s Festival Favorite Award, a fact that most certainly impacted the recent sale of all distribution rights to the film to Netflix for $10 million. Deadline reports that NEON, Focus, Hulu and Amazon were also vying for the feature
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