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India Makailah Graham Faces Harper's Bazaar Arabia October 2019 by Andrew Day
IMG newcomer India Makailah Graham returns to Harper’s Bazaar Arabia’s October issue, wearing sorbet colors for ‘Life Imitating Art, styled by Gabriela Langone. Photographer Andrew Day is behind the lens for Harper’s Bazaar Arabia October 2019.
Ethan James Green Flashes 'Turning Heads' Fall Fashion Trends for Vogue US October 2019
Models Eniola Abioro, Faretta, Fei Fei Sun, Jill Kortleve and Mayowa Nicholas are busy ‘Turning Heads’, styled by Phyllis Posnick. Photographer Ethan James Green captures the fashion scene for American Vogue October 2019./ Hair by Orlando Pita; makeup by Francelle Daly
Txema Yeste Captures a 'Harlem' State of Mind for Numéro France October 2019
Top photographer Txema Yeste turns his eye to Harlem with a grand cast including Achenrin Madit; Ayobami Okekunie, Barbara-Lee Grant, Eniola Abioro, Jonny Brown, Luisana Gonzalez, Malle Gueye, Nella Ngingo, Nisaa Pouncey, Riley Montana, and Tianna St. Louis. Bernat Buscato styles the ensemble for Numéro France October 2019. / Hair by Joey George; makeup by Tyron Machhausen
Kendall Jenner Fronts Reserved FW 2019.20 Campaign Lensed by Gordon von Steiner
Polish fashion brand Reserved delivers #CiaoKendall featuring Kendall Jenner headlining its Fall Winter 2019.20 Campaign. Photographer Gordon von Steiner captures Kendall with styling by Jacob K. / Set design from Lorenzo Lazzari; casting + production by Warsaw Creatives; hair by Syd Hayes; makeup by Isamaya Ffrench
Pedro Beraldo Flashes a Masterpiece with Brandi Quinones for L'Officiel Maroc Fall 2019
Model Brandi Quinones is styled by Ana Blanch in luxury looks from Chanel, Dries Van Noten, Fendi, Hermes, La Perla, Max Mara and more, for smashing retro elegance images called ‘Over the Top’ — a pitiful name for such excellence. Photographer Pedro Beraldo captures these stunning images of Brandi — two of her reeking spontaneous attitude are priceless — for L’Officiel Maroc’s Fall 2019 issue. Daniel Rull is both creative director and makeup artist.
Alexina Graham Exudes Mystery in Andreas Ortner Fashion Editorial for Numero Russia Digital
Victoria’s Secret Angel Alexina Graham’s star continues to rise, styled by Ilaria Nicolini in modern minimalism from Ana Ljubinkovic, Emporio Armani, Irina Schrotter, MIssoni, Valentino and more. Photographer Andreas Ortner captures Graham for Numero Russia’s NUMÈRO DIGITAL 012. Read the interview.
Georgina Grenville Fronts Piazza Sempione FW 2019-20 Campaign by Stefano Galuzzi
Model Georgina Grenville is styled by Mika Mizautani in images by Stefano Galuzzi for Piazza Sempione Fall-Winter 2019/20./ Hair by Astor Hoxha; makeup by Giulia Cigarini
Alexina Graham Does a Slow Burn Lensed by Caleb + Gladys for ISSUE Magazine Safari Life
Victoria’s Secret Angel Alexina Graham sizzles in the pages of Chile’s ISSUE Magazine, posing in ‘Exotic Flower’, styled by Aleksandra Markovic. Caleb & Gladys captures Alexina in an issue devoted to MAN, safari life, savage — those words promote the issue. / Hair by Felix Fischer; makeup by Joseph Carrillo
Mikael Jansson Eyes Flower Girl Anja Rubik in 'Jardin Merveilleux' for Vogue Paris October 2019
Top model Anja Rubik is styled by Emmanuelle Alt in ‘Jardin Merveilleux’, a visual, couture feast that promises the lush flowers-inspired future of the Spring 2020 collections. Mikael Jansson captures Anja for Vogue Paris October 2019./ Hair by Rudi Lewis; makeup by Mark Carrasquillo
HOUSE SPEAKER NANCY PELOSI WAS THE CLOSING SPEAKER AT THE TEXAS TRIBUNE FESTIVAL. IMAGE BY BOB DAEMMRICH FOR THE TEXAS TRIBUNE.
Nancy Pelosi to President Donald Trump: "You've come into my wheelhouse now"
U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi painted herself as a once-reluctant but now fully engaged general amid her party's push for an impeachment inquiry, in an onstage interview at The Texas Tribune Festival on Saturday.
To make her point, she used sweeping, solemn language to underscore her view that what is happening at the U.S. Capitol is an existential moment in American history.
"If this activity, this pattern of behavior were to prevail ... then it's over for the republic," she said. "We will have the equivalent of a monarchy."
"Let us be prayerful. Let us be solemn. Let us try not to make it further divisive," she added. "But we cannot ignore our oath of office to defend the Constitution of the United States from all enemies foreign and domestic."
In her most extensive interview about impeachment since she announced plans to open an inquiry this week, Pelosi described herself as "heartbroken" over the revelation that President Donald Trump asked the Ukrainian president to investigate former Vice President Joe Biden's son, Hunter Biden. White House disclosures of the conversation — and that Trump withheld military aid from Ukraine prior to the conversation — unleashed a firestorm in Washington last week.
"I think right now there is a cover-up of a cover-up," she said.
When asked why she moved from the strongest backstop against impeachment to the leader of the effort, she chose brevity: "The facts."
Luna Bijl Poses as Uptown 'Gypsy Girl' Lensed by Christian MacDonald for Vogue Paris
Top model Luna Bijl wears a glam folkloric mix in ‘Gypsy Girl’, styled by Geraldine Saglio. Photographer Christian MacDonald is in the studio for Vogue Paris ‘Miss Vogue’ October 2019./ Hair by Cim Hamony; makeup by Petros Petrohilos
Tomas de la Fuente Eyes Nadja Bender in Utilitarian Neutrals for TELVA Magazine October 2019
Model Nadja Bender is styled by Cristina Garcia Vivanco in true grit woman leather jackets and combat boots from Armani, Gucci, Loewe and more. Photographer Tomas de la Fuente captures Nadja wearing a fearless attitude for Telva Magazine October 2019.
Joan Smalls Wears Super Yaya Lensed by Justin French for Interview Germany Fall 2019
Top Model Joan Smalls is styled by Jessica Willis in Super Yaya, from emerging designer Rym Beydoun . Chicago-born, New York-based photographer Justin French is in the studio for Interview Germany Fall 2019.
AOC goes in-depth for more info about new fashion-industry talents Rym Beydoun and Justin French.
Imari Karanja Poses for Hans Neumann in Interview Germany October 2019
American-Kenyan newcomer Imari Karanja is styled by Niki Pauls in images by Alexander Neumann for Interview Germany October 2019.
Christy Turlington Fronts Frist Brand Campaign for Matches Fashion by Chloe Le Drezen
Supermodel Christy Turlington is styled by Azza Yousif in fall-winter 2019 looks from Maison Margiela, Rick Owens, The Row and more for London-based fashion retailer Matches Fashion’s first-ever brand campaign. Christy is joined by Moonlight actor Ashton Sanders in the total campaign, lensed by Chloe Le Drezen
Carolyn Murphy's Beautiful Face Exercise Routine by Paola Kudacki for Vogue Spain October 2019
Carolyn Murphy is styled by Juan Cebrian — but more importantly gives us great exercises for a youthful face. Photographer Paola Kudacki is behind the lens for Vogue Spain’s Beauty Supplement October 2019.
Lara Stone Wears Luxury Essentials for Holt Renfrew Magazine's Fall 2019 Issue
Top model Lara Stone poses in luxe jewelry, the essential white shirt and more modern-woman fashion essentials from Chanel, David Yurman, Dior, Fendi, Louis Vuitton, Tiffany & Company and more. Lara enjoys the style spotlight for Canada’s Holt Renfrew Magazine’s Fall 2019 issue.
Claire Rothstein Flashes Cindy Bruna in Uptown Fall Luxury for Bergdorf Goodman September 2019
Model Cindy Bruna poses on Manhattan’s Upper East Side sidewalks, posing in fall looks from Bottega Veneta, Burberry, Prada and more. Photographer Claire Rothstein captures Bruna in a recent editorial for luxury retailer Bergdorf Goodman. / Hair by John Ruidant; makeup by Mark Edio
'Killing Eve' Emmy Winner Jodie Comer by Steven Meisel for LOEWE Spring-Summer 2020 Campaign
Acclaimed photographer Steven Meisel, working with LOEWE creative director Jonathan Anderson, has released a trilogy of images focused on the Spring Summer 2020 collection. Center stage is British actor Jodie Comer, best known for playing the Russian assassin Villanelle in the BBC series ‘Killing Eve’.
Comer graciously accepted a surprise Emmy Award last Sunday, winning for best female actor in a drama series, delivering an emotional “I love you” to show creator and fellow Emmy winner Phoebe Waller-Bridge.
The LOEWE scene, revealed more fully in the campaign video “Either Way”, is a moment of reflection and introspection with Comer, before she goes onstage. The actor repeatedly enunciates the word “Loewe” across the whole spectrum of emotions.
Ultraprocessed foods and drinks are designed to be ready-to-consume, with numerous additives that can include oils, fats, color enhancers, flavor enhancers, nonsugar sweeteners, and bulking and firming agents. (No specific brand has been linked to obesity.) Credit: Jamie Chung (photo); Amy Henry (prop styling); Source: “NOVA. The Star Shines Bright,” by Carlos A. Monteiro et al., in World Nutrition, Vol. 7, No. 1; January-March 2016
In scientific pursuit of the never-ending question of why the world’s humans are gaining weight in dizzying statistics, the October 2019 issue of Scientific American provides a new avenue of inquiry. “Ultraprocessed” foods seem to trigger neural signals that make us want more and more calories, unlike other foods in the Western diet, writes Ellen Ruppel Shell.
Since the early 1970s, scientists and nutritionists have been debating exactly why we gain weight. Some hardliners hold fast to the calories in-calories out theory of “you are what you eat and expend in activity” theory. If you gain weight, it’s a reflection of your own lack of willpower.
Globally the prevalence of obesity nearly tripled between 1975 and 2016, according to the World Health Organization. Major changes in diet are accompanied by increased heart disease and diabetes. My unscientific impression of global weight gain is that wherever fast food comes to town, citizens gain weight.
Personally, I hold the line on carbs to 60-100 a day, and not the 225 to 325 recommended. Over years of dieting or fighting not to gain weight, carb control is the only brake on weight gain or the solution to weight loss that seems to guarantee success at any stage of my life. The questions around the best healthy diet are relevant as humans are challenged to stop eating meat to save our planet. For people living on a paleo-focused diet, the trade-off will result in eating more carbs.
Then again — how many obese vegetarians do you know?
Nutrition researcher Kevin Hall works at the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, where he runs the Integrative Physiology section. His small but rigorous studies suggest that how we make the food we eat is a major contributor to weight gain.
Pulling ingredients apart and then reconstituting them into things like frosted snack cakes and ready-to-eat meals from the supermarket freezer—bears the brunt of the blame for weight gain, theorizes Hall. This “ultraprocessed” food “disrupts gut-brain signals that normally tell us that we have had enough, and this failed signaling leads to overeating.”
The man who designed the research says he is not on a messianic mission to improve America’s eating habits. Hall admits that his four-year-old son’s penchant for chicken nuggets and pizza remains unshakable and that his own diet could and probably should be improved. Still, he believes his study offers potent evidence that it is not any particular nutrient type but the way in which food is manipulated by manufacturers that plays the largest role in the world’s growing girth. He insists he has no dog in any diet wars fight but is simply following the evidence. “Once you’ve stepped into one camp and surrounded yourself by the selective biases of that camp, it becomes difficult to step out,” he says. Because his laboratory and research are paid for by the national institute whatever he finds, Hall notes that “I have the freedom to change my mind. Basically, I have the privilege to be persuaded by data.”
Halls research inquiry seems partially validated by the ongoing success and high ratings of the Mediterranean diet in maintaining a desirable weight. A Mediterranean-type diet, heavy on vegetables, whole grains and fish and light on red meat and processed foods, is usually at the top of the list of healthy eating plans. Critics note that in today’s world of working moms, irregular workplace hours, flat family incomes, and food deserts in urban areas — well, the Mediterranean Diet is for rich people.
Bottom line, though, understanding the mind-gut connection in how we eat is a critical new frontier in nutrition in health. Turning our attention to “ultraprocessed” foods — knowing how our lifestyles promote eating it — seems critical in understanding the world’s growing health epidemic and why we become “addicted” to certain foods.
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