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Banana Republic ‘San Francisco, 1978’, A Difficult Year
Banana Republic [IG] released its Fall 2025 Campaign ‘San Francisco, 1978’, with a series of images that mean more if we look under the hood of human events that year, including the brand’s founding.
Banana Republic ‘San Francisco 1978’ models Andreea Diaconu, David Corenswet [actor playing Superman], Giacomo Cavalli, and Paula Soares are lensed by Sonia Szostak [IG] with creative direction by Michael Scanlon. / Hair by Michal Bielecki; makeup by Dan Duran
Thumbs Up or Thumbs Down in 1978
AOC queried whether 1978 in San Francisco-Mill Valley was a good year. The response was ‘not really’. Surely millions of Californians living in Banana Republic country would disagree. So we ran down why the response to our question was so glum.
Loro Piana Holiday 2025 Campaign in Swiss Alps
Styled by Aleksandra Woroniecka, the campaign welcomes returning Loro Piana photographer Annemarieke Van Drimmelen [IG], who shot the campaign at the Grand Chalet, vacation home of the renowned painter Balthus.
Built in 1754 in the heart of the Swiss Alps, in a place called Rossinière, the former hotel is a Swiss heritage site and one of the largest wooden structures in Europe.
Today, it is the home and studio of Balthus’ daughter Harumi Klossowska de Rola and her family. More than a mere residence, it is where heritage, art, and savoir-vivre are in constant conversation between generations.
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Michelle Yeoh in ‘Wicked: For Good’: The Critics Weigh In
The Oscar-winning Malaysian actor and action star known for doing her own stunts is presently making her ‘Wicked’ character terrifying to all who view her.
The film ‘Wicked: For Good’ brought in $150 million in North America and $226 milion worldwide, over its Friday opening blockbuster weekend.
What do everyday people think of the movie? Mid-afternoon on Monday, ‘Wicked: For Good’ had a positive critic’s score of 70% but the audience rating is 95%.
Celebrated ‘Girl’ Director Shu Qi Covers Vogue China November 2025 by Nick Yang
2025 marks the 30th anniversary of actor Shu Qi’s [IG] debut in film, and her most recent directorial debut in Venice with ‘Girl’. Shu Qi is lensed by Nick Yang [IG] with creative direction by Vogue China’s Liu Xiao. Kidd Ji styled the fashion shoot with four covers Vogue China [IG] November 2025. / Hair by Johnny Ho; makeup by Xin Miao
Colors in the fashion shoot carry symbolic meaning for Shu Qi. Star, actress, director — three colors, three identities, forming the unique trio that is Shu Qi.
Blue, to Shu Qi, holds the deep sea of feelings, and through each character‘s lived experience, Shu Qi pours herself out completely.
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Adut Akech & Kiki Cover Vogue Australia November 2025 by Campbell Addy
Now that Anne has gotten over seeing supermodel Adut Akech wearing Jarrod Reid, reminding her of famed ballet dancer Judith Jamison on stage in ‘Cry’, she can think straight.
If only AOC could commission photographer Campbell Addy [IG], creator of these stunning images for the November 2025 issue of Vogue Australia [IG], to capture that famous, powerful and transformational American ballet with his creative eye.
Campbell Addy also takes the interview, which is really nice. You can read the convo between the creatives on Vogue Australia.
Deva Cassel in Maria Grazia Chiuri's Last Dior Resort 2026 Collection in L'Official China
Actor and Christian Dior ambassador Deva Cassel covers L’Officiel China October 2025 wearing Maria Grazia Chiuri’s final Resort 2026 collection for the house of Dior.
Deva was born in Rome to an Italian mother [Monica Bellucci] and French father [Vincent Cassel]. She lived in France and was schooled there, although Italian is one of the five languages she speaks fluently.
Anne of Carversville was focused on the growing influence of Italy before the world got its first American pope on May 8th. In writing about the Louis Vuitton resort 2026 show, Anne said that all roads lead to Italy. That statement is rock solid today, and we’re about to get a global history lesson in the coming years.
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