Daily excerpts of new fashion, culture, lifestyle, activism and women's news posts 2007-2019.
Lily Aldridge Shoots Lauren by Ralph Lauren FW 2019 with Dixie Pearl and Caleb Followill
Victoria’s Secret Angel Lily Aldridge showcases Lauren by Ralph Lauren’s FW 2019 campaign, lensed by Liz Collins.
Ymre Stiekema Wears Modern Black Tailoring Lensed by Andreas Ortner for ELLE Germany
Dutch model Ymre Stiekema simmers in bold, black modern fabrics and architectural designs long on trench coats, styled by Pia Leoni Knoll. Andreas Ortner is behind the lens for ELLE Germany November 2019./ Hair & makeup by Marita Thoma-Politou
Art by Congo, the Famous Painting Ape, to Go on Sale at London's Mayor Gallery
In December, a beloved 20th-century artist will finally get his due when a lot of 55 paintings by Congo the chimpanzee goes on exhibit at the Mayor Gallery in London.
The paintings are owned by Desmond Morris, who hosted “Zoo Time,” a U.K. show broadcast from the London Zoo in the 1950s.
Morris was no ordinary television host. He was a noted abstract painter, an ethologist (someone who studies animal behavior) and zoologist. He’s also the author of many popular science books, including 1967’s The Naked Ape, which examines humans through a zoologists lens.
As Nigel Reynolds at the Telegraph reports, one day Morris offered the young chimp Congo a pencil and the rest was history. “He took it [the pencil] and I placed a piece of card in front of him,” Morris recalls. “This is how I recorded it at the time, ‘Something strange was coming out of the end of the pencil. It was Congo’s first line. It wandered a short way and then stopped. Would it happen again? Yes, it did, and again and again.’”
Martha Hunt Makes Black Magic by Caleb & Gladys for Collectible Dry #13
VS Angel Martha Hunt is styled by Sayuri Bloom for ‘Tempest in the City’, lensed by Caleb & Gladys for Collectible Dry #13 Fall 2019./ Makeup by Joseph Carrillo; hair by Felix Fischer
Jaden + Willow Smith by Hugo Comte for Vogue Italia October 2019 'Chronestheia'
Talents Jaden and Willow Smith enjoy serious time travel in ‘Chronestheia’, styled by Patti Wilson. Photographer of the moment Hugo Comte captures the siblings for Vogue Italia October 2019./ Hair by Vernon Francois; makeup by Jen Myles
Valentina Sampaio Covers ELLE France in Fashion Classics by Sebastian Kim
Victoria’s Secret’s new model Valentina Sampaio covers the October 11, 2019 issue of ELLE France, lensed by Sebastian Kim. Stylist Isabel Dupre chooses classic looks from Dior, Dolce & Gabbana, Givenchy, Wolford and more./ Hair by Zaiya Latt; makeup by Hung Vanngo
Celebrated for her achievement in joining the “new and improved” Victoria’s Secret, Valentina Sampaio told Vogue:
“Imagine a world where it is not news that a transgender model has been appointed by a fashion brand,” she says. “Wouldn’t that be amazing?! Because it would mean that it is normal and it is happening all the time. I want to see this across all communities. Ultimately I want to live in a world with more respect for every kind of human being.”
Valentina Sampaio Fronts Pollini Fall 2019 Campaign, Lensed by Alvaro Beamud Cortes
Rising model Valentina Sampaio fronts Pollini brand’s Fall 2019 campaign, joined by Mariinsky Ballet member Marco Bozzato in images by Alvaro Beamud Cortes.
Sasha Luss Wears 'New Look' Fall Elegance by Regan Cameron for Harper's Bazaar Taiwan
Model-actor Sasha Luss fronts noble origins-inspired, ‘New Look’ fall elegance lensed by Regan Cameron. Harper’s Bazaar Germany EIC Kerstin Schneider styles Sasha in luxe houndstooth, plaids and tweeds for Harper’s Bazaar Taiwan September 2019./ Hair by Gavin Harwin; makeup by Laura Stiassni
Nick Knight Captures Major #BlackGirlMagic in 'A Certain Romance' for British Vogue November 2019
Top models Adwoa Aboah, Anok Yai, Duckie Thot, Jourdan Dunn, Joan Smalls, Lineisy Montero, Shanelle Nyasiase, Tami Williams, Ugbad Abdi and Winnie Harlow gather in ‘A Certain Romance’, fearless fashion glamour styled by Edward Enninful. Photographer Nick Knight is behind the lens for British Vogue’s November 2019 cover story./ Hair by Jawara; makeup by Val Garland
Rising model Adesuwa Aighewi is styled in the new season’s collections by Helen Broadfoot. Philip Messmann is in the studio, capturing ‘Angel of Harlem’ for Porter Edit, October 11, 2019./ Hair by James Towe; makeup by Mel Arter
Stephan Glathe Flashes Chanel Glam on Denisa Dvorakova for Collectible Dry #13
Chanel pops into the pages of Italy’s Collectible Dry Magazine #13, dressing model Denisa Dvorakova. Photographer Stephan Glathe captures Denisa, with styling by Sayun Bloom.
Dan Beleiu Flashes Hanne Gaby Odiele in Passion Colors for Vogue Czech November 2019
Model Hanne Gaby Odiele poses in a fashion passion colors play, styled by Alba Melendo and Jan Kralicek in high-voltage, glam images. Photographer Dan Beleiu captures Hanne for Vogue Czechlosvakia November 2019.
In June 2019 Architectural Digest revealed two LA retail pop-ups created to promote mental health and inclusivity as critical brand DNA into the shopping experience. In the consummate LA lifestyle shopping experience, California gave us Madhappy and an invite to the local optimist group.
Before we start swooning, what about Madhappy’s sustainability credentials? We’re still looking but in F.A.Q. Madhappy answers the question of how to care for Mh products with the reply “We recommend washing on cold. Hang dry or dry on low heat. Lower environmental footprint + perfect for your Mh.” This fact does not answer our sustainable fabrics question.
Madhappy products are currently made in LA; Classics by Madhappy are available year-round with a flow of new seasonal colors. Limited capsule collections and collabs are never restocked.
Is Pharrell Williams singing ‘Happy’ running through your brain yet? It was in ours for the last 15 minutes, prompting us to imagine the perfect Madhappy festival, as directed by a blog post. Madhappy’s four co-founders: brothers Peiman Raf and celebrity stylist Noah Raf, Joshua Sitt, and Mason Spector have a big reason to be happy.
The LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton Luxury Ventures subsidiary revealed that it has taken an investment position in Madhappy and its positivity-centric message. In March 2019, the smile-worthy streetwear concept raised $1.8 million from MeUndies founder Jonathan Shokrian, College Fashionista founder Amy Levin Klein, founders from Sweetgreen, and Justin Caruso, the son of American retail real estate magnate Rick Caruso.
Business of Fashion notes that LVMH’s “bet on a tiny streetwear label is a sign of the luxury giant’s eagerness to get on board with start-up culture and emerging fashion business models, even as its parent steers some of the industry’s biggest brands.”
“LVMH is not trying to recreate [streetwear] from a distance by copying after the fact,” Shireen Jiwan, founder of Sleuth Brand Consulting told BoF. Instead, by way of investments like this and the appointment of figures like Virgil Abloh to top spots under its main umbrella, “they’re getting in front of it by collaborating with the organic creators of this new way of living, working, wanting, shopping, being.”
Model Giselle Norman is styled by Patrick Mackie in neutral-colors coats, jackets and layered knits. Photographer Giampaolo Sgura captures ‘White Shades of Winter’ for Vogue Japan October 2019.
Dutch Girl Rebel Marjan Jonkman Launches Numéro Netherlands 01 Debut Issue
Model Marjan Jonkman fronts the second fashion editorial and solo cover in the debut magazine launch of Numéro Netherlands 01. Jonkman poses in ‘Nederlands Welvaren” (Dutch Prosperity), styled by Maarten Van Der Horst in images by Janneke Van Der Hagen./ Hair by Henrik Haue; makeup by Ninni Nummela
A new survey of 47 chimpanzees, bonobos and organgutans suggests great apes draw on personal experience to infer others’ actions, exhibiting a skill once thought to be unique to humans.
Great Apes May Use Their Own Experience to Guess What Others Will Do, Giving Them 'Theory of Mind'
As researchers led by Fumihiro Kano of Japan’s Kyoto University report in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the findings add to a growing body of evidence indicating non-human animals possess “theory of mind,” or the ability to attribute mental states—including beliefs, desires and knowledge—to oneself and others.
According to Cosmos’ Tanya Loos, the study builds on a 2016 investigation also co-authored by Kano. The previous paper, published in the journal Science, showed that great apes are capable of recognizing when others are operating under a false set of assumptions—a key component of theory of mind.
To determine primates’ capacity for understanding false belief, Kano, lead coauthor Christopher Krupenye of Duke University and their colleagues conducted a series of anticipatory looking tests. In the 2016 experiment, great apes watched videos of humans—one dressed as a gorilla—hiding an object and then guessing where it was. One video showed the gorilla-suit actor hiding an object while another human watched. The person then had to guess where the object was hidden. A second video showed the gorilla-suit actor hiding an object after the other human left the room. When the person returned, they had to guess where the object was hidden.
Lameka Fox Stands for Sexy, Glam Fall Fashion Lensed by Daniella Midenge for Grazia
Model Lameka Fox sizzles, taking a sexy woman stand in glam outfits styled by Cat Pope. Femme power photographer Daniella Midenge captures Lameka’s fall fashion, long-legs boots and other sensual style must-haves looks for Grazia Magazine.
Gigi Hadid Covers Vogue Germany in Fab Fashion Lensed by Giampaolo Sgura
Gigi Hadid wears ‘Absolutely Fabulous’ fashion looks styled by Christiane Arp and Nicola Knels, Giampaolo Sgura is in the studio for Vogue Germany November 2019./ Hair by Bob Recine; makep by Fulvia Farolfi
Writing for Forbes, Pamela N. Danziger digs beyond the obvious into the details of the newly-announced partnership between Burberry and TheRealReal. Officially the union promotes increasingly critical synergies in corporate responsibility and sustainable living in the fashion industry.
“Leading the way in creating a more circular economy for fashion is a key element of our Responsibility agenda,” Pam Batty, Burberry’s VP of corporate responsibility, said in a statement. “Through this new partnership we hope to not only champion a more circular future but encourage consumers to consider all the options available to them when they are looking to refresh their wardrobes.”
Burberry claims to have been at the “forefront of sustainability in fashion” for more than 15 years, an assertion that assertion may be up for debate among environmentalists. Surely Burberry doesn’t claim to share the Stella McCartney eco-conscious spotlight.
McCartney has been on the RealReal since 2018, experiencing a 65% increase in the number of consignors of her branded merchandise and a total increase of 74% of Stella McCartney items sold on the RealReal after announcing the partnership.
The real importance of the Burberry - RealReal relationship is lifetime customer acquisition, argues Danziger. More customers who experience both brands first at resale, then at full-price in a Burberry store, then returning to the trusted halo of The RealReal to resell and recycle. Sustainable, eco-conscious action is a critical issue, but don’t underestimate the inherent result of sustainable economics that translates into brand loyalty more intimate and personal than any ad campaign.
The RealReal reports demand for Burberry has increased 64% year-over-year, with Millennial and GenZ customer searches rising fastest on its site. In addition, the ThredUp 2019 Resale Report states that Burberry is the luxury brand with the best resale value; Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Hermès, and Prada are lower on that list.
Related: Caroline Knudssen Fronts Riccardo Tisci’s NET-A-PORTER x Burberry Fall 2019 Collection
Carolyn Murphy Exudes Deep Beauty with Modern Attitude in Exhibition Magazine FW 2019
Supermodel Carolyn Murply is beyond aging beautifully at 45, appearing in the Fall Winter issue of Exhibition Magazine. Vito Fernicola is behind the lens with styling by James Valeri.
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