'Love Lies Bleeding' Actor Kristen Stewart by Zoey Grossman for Porter Edit May 6, 2024
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Erin Wasson Poses in Aussie Brand Spell's 'Bohème 2024' Campaign
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Marseille-based model Erin Wasson poses for Aussie brand Spell’s Bohème 2024 campaign. Photographer Jamie Green [IG] writes that Wasson rolled out of a cab 90 minutes from Marseille, saying “You’ve got me for 8 hours, babe.”
If you don’t know Spell, they have one store in Byron Bay and a global internet business. Sustainability has been at the heart of Spell for over a decade, and they lead with fibers that are circular, regenerative and renewable.
In spite of the brand’s ‘California Girl’ in Australia positioning, Spell uses words atypical for PR campaigns. On the topic of sustainability, Spell says they are ‘braver, clearer and frankly – gutsier’.
Nice . . . especially the gutsy part. Fashion needs more gutsy people. Less facade; more guts . . . PLEASE. And thanks, Spell for being a Certified B Corporation.
Read More2023 Was Spectacular for Khaite and Founder Catherine Holstein. Here's Her New York Story
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2023 was a banner year for Khaite with the brand opening a store in Soho, New York, and a second one in Seoul. Khaite popped into Water Mill, New York — at Holstein’s summer home — to show the pre-Fall collection. [See image above.]
In an amazing sequence Holstein sold another stake in her company to growth equity firm Stripes, after being launched in 2016 by brand incubator Assembled Brands. In 2023, as part of its Stripes presentation, Khaite announced plans to open 10 additional brick and mortar stores in the next five years.
In a well-written 2006 New York Times headline, ‘To Barneys, and Step on It’, Eric Wilson detailed the life-changing events for the 22-year-old Parson’s student Catherine Holstein, who had designed six sailor dresses.
Distilled to its essence, Holstein and Khaite is a wonderful New York story, filled with true grit determination and also the power of connections. Lots of them. AOC delights in sharing the details.
Read MoreLaufey Covers Vogue China + May 2024 with 'Laufey On The Up and Up' by Arseny Jabiev
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Vogue China +[IG] May 2024 issue features a fashion story ‘Laufey On The Up and Up’, focused on the young talent Laufey, born in Reykjavik to a Chinese mother violinist and a Icelandic economist father, who was a devotee of Chet Baker.
Alvin Yu styles the singer in images by Arseny Jabiev [IG]./ Hair by Gonn Kinoshita; makeup by Mélanie Inglessis
Rolling Stone headlines their recent story ‘Laufey: Cozy, Classic Pop’. Vanity Fair’s says ‘A Celebration of Modern Girlhood, Laufey Brings Jazz to a New Generation’.
On February 4, Laufey won her first Grammy for Traditional Pop Vocal Album. Life is good for Laufey.
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'The Art of Gold' High Jewelry Lensed by Carlijn Jacobs for D magazine d la Repubblica May 4, 2024
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Photographer Carlijn Jacobs [IG] and stylist Katie Burnett create a splendid accessories fashion story in D magazine for d la Repubblica [IG] May 4, 2024.
Model Mila van Eeten wears high jewelry pieces from the Bulgari Serpenti Collection on the cover. Other models for ‘The Art of Gold’ include Lilli Cummings, Madja John Peter, and Yacine Ferroudj./ Hair by Olivier Schwalder; makeup by Lucy Bridge
Read MoreBanana Republic Summer 2024 with Taylor Hill and Marlon Teixeira in Mérida, Mexico
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Taylor Hill takes the spotlight in Banana Republic’s Summer 2024 ad campaign. Hill, who married Daniel Fryer in 2023, poses with Ibby Sow, Marlon Teixeira and Melodie Vaxelaire for the fashion shoot in Mérida, Mexico.
Photographer Josh Olins [IG] is behind the lens.
Banana Republic CEO Search
Banana Republic CEO Sandra Stangl was relieved of her position late last week, by Richard Dickson, Gap Inc. president and CEO. Stangl arrived at Banana Republic with a strong background in home retail at both Restoration Hardware, now RH, and Williams Sonoma.
Read MoreMona Tougaard Styles Up in 'New Directions' by Renell Medrano for Harper's Bazaar US April 2024
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Mona Tougaard Styles Up in 'New Directions' by Renell Medrano for Harper's Bazaar US April 2024 AOC Fashion
Top model Mona Tougaard is styled by Carlos Nazario in ‘New Directions’, lensed by Renell Medrano [IG] for Harper’s Bazaar US [IG] April 2024./ Hair by Claire Grech; makeup by Ana Takahashi
Vogue Portugal May 2024 Covers Announce an Exploration of Nature & Motherhood
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Mother-Nature, Gaia, Terra Mater, the “cult of the feminine” is center stage in the May 2024 issue of Vogue Portugal, writes Sofia Lucas.
The editorial issue overview opens with a quote from Aristotle:
“In all things of nature, there is something of the marvelous” - Aristotle
As educated women, we do not bow down to Aristotle, for clear and concise reasons.
There’s no record that Aristotle, the great philosopher and foundational contributor to Western civilization, saw significant value in women. He argued quite the opposite, and AOC contends that Aristotle was a creator of the misogyny and not merely reflecting his time in history.
Read MoreNoor Chaltin in 'Sunny Afternoon' Lensed by Jem Mitchell for Harper's Bazaar UK May
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Noor Chaltin in 'Sunny Afternoon' Lensed by Jem Mitchell for Harper's Bazaar UK May AOC Fashion
Model Noor Chaltin is out and about in the pages of Harper’s Bazaar UK [IG] May 2024, enjoying a structured luxury style, jackets-rich fashion story ‘Sunny Afternoon’.
Miranda Almond styles Chaltin in Celine, Chanel, Dolce & Gabbana, Ermanno Scervino, Etro, Gucci, Hermes, Louis Vuitton, Michael Kors, Miu Miu, Prada, Versace, Victoria Beckham and more in images lensed by Jem Mitchell [IG]./ Hair by Neil Moodie; makeup by Joey Choy
'Metal Glam' Style in Vogue Brazil April 2024 Lensed by Pedro Napolinario
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The April 2024 issue of Vogue Brazil[IG] shares ‘Metal Glam’, a fashion story highlighting the critical importance of metallic surfaces in style bibles. From surreal accessories to coats and tailoring, even basic pieces shine even brighter in gold or silver-infused surfaces.
Models Ana Patrocinio and Louyse Mateus are styled by Carlos Esser in images by Pedro Napolinario [IG]./ Beauty by Silvio Giorgio
Read More'Viva Mexico' Style: Anthi Fakidari by Panos Davios for Vogue Greece May 2024
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Greek model Anthi Fakidari is styled by George Karapetis in ‘Viva Mexico’, a fashion story interpreting Mexico’s artisan traditions in luxury looks from Dries Van Noten, Dsquared2, Ferragamo, Jimmy Choo, Karl Lagerfeld, Max Mara, Missoni, Tod’s and more.
Photographer Panos Davios [IG] is behind the lens for Vogue Greece [IG] May 2024./ Hair by Jose Quijano; makeup by Sophia Kossada
Read MoreSydney Sweeney's Jimmy Choo 'Road to Joy' Campaign by Oliver Hadlee Pearch
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Actor Sydney Sweeney is behind the wheel of Jimmy Choo’s [IG] Summer 2024 campaign, ‘Road to Joy.’
In my life, AOC has never asked “Who did it better?” But after reading ‘Dazed’ describe Sweeney preparing for her Jimmy Choo roadtrip as packing up her stuff starting with a “few pairs of cunty stillettos”, I couldn’t help laughing and then reflecting on one of the sexiest roadtrip campaigns that I remember.
Jimmy Choo creative director Sandra Choi had to see the ‘Euphoria’ star in her scorching ‘old convertible breakdown in the Palm Springs desert’ June 2022 campaign for Tory Burch Miller sandals.
Clearly Choi decided that she could do it better, being a visionary for Jimmy Choo. This is a great decision, if you’re bringing plenty of prove-it ammo to the gunfight.
It’s close, as to which Sweeney campaign wins — because they are sisters.
Read MoreVogue Singapore Launches 'Escape' May Issue with Sara Grace Wallerstedt by Txema Yeste
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Vogue Singapore [IG] May 2024 launches its inaugural travel issue, visually announced by model Sara Grace Wallerstedt in images by Txema Yeste [IG].
AOC previews the cover story styled by Xander Ang, with Wallerstedt wearing YSL on the cover. / Hair and makeup by Victor Alvarez
Vogue Singapore promises that their travel diary will emphasize “slowness and consideration”. Avoiding Instagram-famous hot spots, the magazine will take us to “the most underrated creative capitals around the world.”
Read MoreAmanda Murphy in Numero Netherlands 'Frenzy' April 2024 Issue by Agata Serge
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Top model Amanda Murphy covers the ‘Frenzy’ issue of Numéro Netherlands April 2024 issue. Sarah Gore Reeves styles the Prada Riches in images by Agata Serge [IG].
It was a bitter cold day in Manhattan’s Wall Street, with wind blowing in off the harbor, when the fashion story was shot. The team placed an earlier fashion story in the December 2023 issue of Numéro Netherlands, one with an entirely different vibe. It appears to be shot along the Hudson River.
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Julia van Os in 'Deep Red Skies' by Sofia Sanchez and Mauro Mongiello in Bazaar Germany
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Model Julia van Os covers the May/June 2024 issue of Harper’s Bazaar Germany. Kai Margrander styles van Os in wine country colors from Bottega Veneta, Dior, Dolce & Gabbana, Dries van Noten, Gucci, Jil Sander, Loewe, Tom Ford, Versace and more. The Valentino Maison cover and fashion story are lensed by Argentinian photographers Sofia Sanchez and Mauro Mongiello [IG]. / Hair by Kelly Peach; makeup by Jo Strettell
Read MoreNicola Coughlan in 'Dear Reader' Lensed by Agata Pospieszynska for Harper's Bazaar UK May 2024
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Actor Nicola Coughlan is styled in ‘Dear Reader’, a manor-born fashion story for Harper’s Bazaar UK’s [IG] May 2024 issue. Coughlan is styled by Charlie Harrington in images by Agata Pospieszynska [IG].
The fashion shoot took place at Goodwood [IG], home of The Duke and Duchess of Richmond and Gordon. Goodwood roadway was featured in Ralph Lauren’s Polo Fall 2023 Campaign.
In this third season of ‘Bridgerton’, Nicola’s character Penelope Featherington moves from a supporting character role, stepping into the center-stage limelight. This is not an entirely comfortable space for Coughlan to occupy. The actor writes:
Read MoreLouis Vuitton Handbag Lovers Once Again Learn About Women on the High Seas
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