Amar Akway
/ Anne Enke
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Models Amar Akway and Jill Kortleve ‘Dial It Up’ with a fine watches and jewelry story styled by Rebecca Purshouse. Photographer Philip Messmann [IG] is in the studio for British Vogue [IG] June 2025./ Hair by Tosh; makeup by Lauren Bos
‘Dial It Up’ is all about being noticed. Luxury houses include Audemars Piguet, Boucheron, Bulgari, Cartier, De Beers, Graff, Louis Vuitton, Omega, Pomellato, Repossi, Swarovski, Tiffany & Co, Van Cleef & Arpels and more.
Models Amar Akway, Nyajuok Gatdet, and Athiec Geng are styled by Imruh Asha in ‘Full Circle’, a modern-art fashion story lensed by Carlijn Jacobs [IG]. Brands include Balenciaga, Dior, Duran Lantink, Eres, Ferragamo, Issey Miyake, Maison Aläia, Missoni, Prada, Stella McCartney and more./ Hair by Laurent Philippon; makeup by Sam Visser
Model Amar Akway is styled by Marian Nachmia in ‘Sweet Surrender’, a sensory fashion feast in red, lensed by Hein Gijsbers [IG] for Love Want Magazine [IG]./ Hair by Christos Bairabas; makeup by Sophia Sarigiannidou
Models Agyness Deyn and Amar Akway channel catwalk images of the ‘80s and ‘90s, styled by Katie Grand in Balenciaga, Celine, Chanel, Comme des Garçons, Dior, Donna Karan New York, Fendi, Gucci, Hermès, Loro Piana, Louis Vuitton, McQueen, Valentino and more.
Photographer Carlijn Jacobs [IG] makes the image capture for W Magazine [IG] Volume 5, 2024: The Originals. / Hair by Mustafa; makeup by Yadim
Photographer Sølve Sundsbø [IG] delivers another master-photographer fashion shoot called ‘Welcome to Planet Couture’ for V Magazine [IG] 148 Summer 2024.
Model Amar Akway is styled by Pro Curtis in couture splendor from Celine by Hedi Slimane, Chanel, Christian Dior, Giambattista Valli, Giorgio Armani Privé, Jean Paul Gaultier, Maison Margiela Artisanal, Schiaparelli and Valentino. / Hair by Pierpaolo Lai; makeup by Val Garland
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Models Amar Akway, Lina Zhang, Penelope Ternes and Yar Aguer are styled by Robbie Spencer in ‘A Rose Is a Rose Is a Rose’.
Paolo Roversi [IG] helps put D la Repubblica in the lead of fashion magazines that actually promote style on a consistent basis. / Hair by Olivier Schawalder; makeup by Aurore Gibrien
Models Ajah Angau Jok, Akon Changkou, Amar Akway, Awar Odhiang, Nyawurh Chuol, and Rejoice Chuol pose in dramatic, shape-shifting, fashion formations created to command attention.
Photographer Tyler Mitchell [IG]gives thanks to EIC Sara Moonves, [IG] and Charles Levai and Kevin Tekinel, creative directors at large for W Magazine and now represented by Art + Commerce. Congrats to Levai and Tekinel on their fast rise./ Hair by Cyndia Harvey; makeup by Lucia Pica; set design by Julia Wagner
Our Deep Sadness for Morocco and Libya
AOC likes the fact that Tyler uses the words “Communion in an everlasting landscape” to describe the W fashion shoot. Except “everlasting” seems like an increasingly fragile word today.
Because Tyler set the mood, let us take a moment to consider the confirmed dead in Libya of 5,000 and heading as high as 10,000 in the devastating surge of floodwaters.
And also the growing death toll in our beloved Marrakech — a magical place that means so much to so many of us creatives. The current death toll is at 3,000 and climbing from the earthquake.
AOC shares Vogue Arabia ‘How to Help Morocco’ links. We are working on Arab-world recommended links for Libya. ~ Anne
Model Amar Akway goes bold — pop colors bold — in ‘Cuando Haces Pop’, casual summer pieces styled by Beatriz Machado. Photographer Yago Castromil captures the sunny color mix for Vogue Spain’s June 2023 issue./ Hair and makeup by Manuela Pana
Models Amar Akway, Bente Oort, Emily Bennett and Qisi Fang are styled by Hannes Hetta in ‘Baroque Beauty’, lensed by Julia Hetta [IG] for Dior Magazine 41.
Ethiopian beauty Amar Akway is photographed in a stunning face shot by duo Louise & Maria Thornfeldt [IG]. Everything is perfect including the silvery makeup by Karin Westerlund. Laetitia Leporcq styles Akway for M Le magazine du Monde March 2023.
Loro Piana is also on an Italian grand tour in the cashmere brand’s Spring/Summer 2023 campaign.
Models Amar Akway, Mika Schneider, Rianne Van Rompaey and Leon Dame present an appetizer excursion of authentic Italian experiences that are in communion with nature, land and community.
Inez and Vinoodh [IG] capture the quartet, styled by Aleksandra Woroniecka./ Makeup by Lisa Butler; hair by Eugene Souleiman
Writing about Loro Piana’s Fall 2022 collection and campaign, AOC shared highly-specific information about a decade’s worth of the brand’s processes and control over its cashmere production.
‘Transparency’ is a stake in the ground among today’s cashmere brands, including less expensive but very well-run cashmere labels. There is no “Don’t worry, be happy, I’ve got this issue under control so you don’t have to worry” in today’s cashmere business.
Models Amar Akway, Ella McCutcheon, Luca Biggs and Maty Drazek take a silvery winter spotlight, styled by Suzanne Koller in glimmering modern tones of marine blue. Sam Visser [IG]creates a softly-dramatic makeup tableau that also taps marine blue for a nod to eccentric artistry punctuated with rose, silver, and black.
The shimmering festive vision is yet another nod to Zara — this time Zara Beauty Winter 2022.23, lensed by Robin Galiegue [IG].
Models Amar Akway, Effie Steinberg, Evie Harris and Sherry Shi are styled by Victoire Simonney in ‘Miss Attitudes’. Photographer Corentin Leroux [IG]is behind the lens for Vogue France December 2022/January 2023.
ELLE US October 2022 presents ‘The Suite Life’, a glam look at the Louis Vuitton 2023 cruise collection, styled by Alex White. An exciting model lineup includes Amar Akway, Cherokee Jack, Mariam de Vinzelle, Niyo Malik, Quannah Chasinghorse, Taras Romanov lensed by Inez and Vinoodh [IG]./ Hair by Orlando Pita; makeup by Francelle Daly
Models Amar Akway, Luca Biggs and Yilan Hua are styled by Victoire Simonney in ‘Miss Denim’, lensed by Tom Johnson [IG] for Vogue France October 2022./ Hair by Caroline Fenouil; makeup by Caroline Fenouil
Ethiopian beauty Amar Akway poses in ‘Girl About Town’, a dramatic collection of haute couture fashion formality styled by Imruh Asha for W Magazine Volume 3, 2022. Photographer Joshua Woods [IG] captures the ultimate luxury fashion extravagance in Paris, shooting looks from Armani Privé Haute Couture, AZ Factory, Balmain, Celine by Hedi Slimane, Chanel Haute Couture, Christian Dior Haute Couture, Dolce & Gabbana Alta Moda, Fendi, Marc Jacobs, Jean Paul Gaultier Haute Couture, Valentino Haute Couture, Viktor & Rolf Haute Couture
The highly-anticipated Fendace collection — a powerhouse, experiment between two great Italian fashion houses: Fendi and Versace — will drop on May 12, with a worldwide series of events and pop-ups.
The business synergy between these two iconic Italian brands is producing astonishing results — given that they are direct competitors owned by two mega-luxury fashion houses. LVMH is the majority stockholder in Fendi and Versace is owned by Capri Holdings.
We share the entire fashion story ‘As the World Turns’, completing a visual narrative of a celebratory moment in which the February 2022 issue of British Vogue features nine first-generation, African origins models in a first-ever, fashion cover statement.
Models include Abény Nhial, Adut Akech, Akon Changkou, Amar Akway, Anok Yai, Janet Jumbo, Majesty Amare, Maty Fall, and Nyagua Ruea,
British Vogue editor-in-chief Edward Enninful styled the shoot and originated the concept behind the fashion story, surely in collaboration with photographer Rafael Pavarotti [IG] . / Hair by Virginie Moreira; makeup by Ammy Drammeh
Jeremy Scott puts together an all-star team for Moschino’s SS2022 ad campaign. Models Abby Champion, Amar Akway, Gigi Hadid, Imaan Hammam, and Mika Schneider wear glam parfait colors, styled with sophisticated wit by Carlyne Cerf de Dudzeele. Photographer Steven Meisel captures the campaign with art direction by Jason Duzansky./ Makeup by Pat McGrath; hair by Guido Palau
Models Amar Akway and Maggie Maurer are styled by Daniel Roseberry in Schiaparelli. Photographer Robin Galiegue [IG] is behind the lens for Perfect #01 Magazine F/W 2021.22. /Hair by Pawel Solis; makeup by Marie Dyhart
ZARA launches a new category called ZARA ATELIER, a higher-end collection with its own dedicated design team. Currently planned for two limited-edition collections each year, the ZARA Atelier delivery will focus on an elevated, artistic interpretation of an iconic wardrobe staple.
This maiden launch Collection 01_The Coat campaign, shot by revered photographer Paolo Roversi, expresses perfectly Zara’s newly-expressed passion for craftsmanship and artistic expression.
Models in the campaign include Amar Akway, Cara Taylor, Elisa Nijman, Greta Hofer, Raynara Negrine and Yilan Hua. Creative direction by Christophe Derigon.
Model Amar Akway is styled by Samira Nasr with sharp tailoring, architectural jewelry, and streamlined silhouettes in classic colors from 3.1 Phillip Lim, Alaïa, Fendi, Jil Sander, Miu Miu, Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello, Max Mara. Missoni, Valentino and more.
Photographer Bibi Cornejo Borthwick is behind the lens, creating ‘Dress Code’ for Harper’s Bazaar US December/January 2021..22. / Hair by Rudi Lewis; makeup by Helene Vasnier
Steven Meisel on photography, Fabien Baron on art direction and Karl Templer as stylist are in the house for the new Zara Studio [IG] campaign — a creative effort that sings like an opera star. It’s not often that we just look at images and in 5 seconds know the photographer behind them.
Add 10 models who aren’t wooden mannequins, and Zara Studio has — not a remarkable campaign in a fashion history sense — but a unique, superbly-executed campaign that knocks on the doors of women’s psyches with joy, inner convictions and backbone. it makes AOC want a campaign or fashion story with women all around the world roaring in unison.
We love it, and AOC tends to reject campaigns and fashion stories that are formulaic. So Zara, Meisel, Baron and Templer took 10 unique faces: Amar Akway, Chiharu Okunugi, Kirsten Owen, Marisa Berenson, Meadow Walker, Precious Lee, Raquel Zimmermann, Rianne van Rompaey, Sasha Pivovarova and Yumi Nu and mixed a grade AAAAA studio campaign. That IS NOT an easy feat. ~ Anne
Models Amar Akway, Chloe Oh, Jits Bootsma, Malgosia Bela, Mona Tougaard and Sofia Steinberg lead the parade of celebrations around Italian luxury brand Max Mara’s 70th Anniversary campaign. Photographer Steven Meisel captures the Fall Winter 2021 campaign celebrating today’s Max Mara woman in the eyes of creative director Ian Griffiths: unique, intelligent, self-assured, accomplished, witty and wise. Campaign stylist Carine Roitfeld would most certainly concur./ Hair by Olivier Schawalder; makeup by Pat McGrath
Rising Ethiopian beauty Amar Akway is styled by Jacob K in Le Monde d'Hermès Spring 2021 ad campaign, lensed by Rafael Pavarotti [IG]/ Hair by Soichi Inagaki; makeup by Lucy Bridge
Ethiopian model Amar Akway unites with the natural universe in ‘Chlorophylle’ for Numéro Magazine’s April 2020 issue. Rebecca Bleynie styles Akway in elegant looks made richer by the natural staging in images by Daisy Walker.
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