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When the sexy pendulum swings back to bold, confident women, photographer Steven Klein [IG] is in his element. Klein has always employed a much more sophisticated eye for capturing raw carnality and female power.
In these images, Paul Sinclaire styles Amelia Grey wearing Givenchy on the cover, while striking fiery, femme fatale poses for Vogue France [IG] November 2026.
Gigi Hadid is experiencing her own renaissance, even though Hadid has lived at the top of the high-fashion industry for a decade. In her new fashion editorial ‘Queen of Couture’, envisioned by fashion director Willow Lindley for WSJ Magazine [IG], the IMG star steps into the world of Old Masters, recreated by the photographer of the moment — Szilveszter Mako [IG].
Gabriella Karefa-Johnson styles the fashion story, choosing Jean Paul Gaultier for the digital cover. Other couture houses featured are Balenciaga, Chanel, Dior, Georges Hobeika, Gucci, Schiaparelli and more. Edith di Monda creates the set — or “my boxes”, as Mako calls them./ Hair by Pablo Kuemin; makeup by Cecile Paravina
Rising model Isa Nilwik covered D Repubblica [IG] October 10, 2026 The Accessory Issue, styled in Emporio Armani by Katie Burnett. Photographers Inez and Vinoodh [IG] were on location in the Hamptons, capturing Nilwik wearing Chloe, Dior, Fendi, Hermes, Givenchy, Jacquemus, Jean Paul Gaultier by Duran Lantink, Prada, YSL and more. / Hair by Mustafa Yanaz; Fulvia Farolfi
Brunello Cucinelli Projects 12% 2026 Growth; AOC Revisits BC’s Brand Values
Anne of Carversville contends that brand values are consistently undervalued in the financial world. So, while AOC and Morgan Stanley are frequently in sync with our views around a brand’s performance and overall brand health, our reasons are different.
Perhaps that’s a good synergy, one worth discussing. It was Brunello Cucinelli the man’s website that made him a force in the world of luxury. AOC was literally stopped dead in our tracks on my first visit.
Chinese model Xia Yuancen is styled by Florian Sudres in ‘Stage of Shadows’, a visual fashion meditation on structure and the body. Photographer Vadym Yatsun [IG] captures the modern mystery luxury for the October 2026 issue of Vogue Portugal [IG]./ Hair by Tiziana Di Marcelli; makeup by Nency
Last Week at Sotheby’s Paris, The Night Belonged to Claude Monet
The spirit of Claude Monet was far more important to Christian Dior than it is to Jonathan Anderson. A week ago in Paris, a little-known, never exhibited Monet painting called ‘Iris’ became the most expensive artwork ever sold at auction in France.
The nearly six-foot wide canvas the largest of the iris paintings to remain in private hands, which number about 20.
If only there was a way for Christian Dior Couture to ride that wave, the tie-in would have been terrific.
Rising model Isa Nilwik covered D Repubblica [IG] October 10, 2026 The Accessory Issue, styled in Emporio Armani by Katie Burnett. Photographers Inez and Vinoodh [IG] were on location in the Hamptons, capturing Nilwik wearing Chloe, Dior, Fendi, Hermes, Givenchy, Jacquemus, Jean Paul Gaultier by Duran Lantink, Prada, YSL and more. / Hair by Mustafa Yanaz; Fulvia Farolfi
Rising Brazilian, New York-based model Josefa Santos strikes a fierce face — so ‘do not f### with me’ that AOC was jolted to see her smile on her IG. Anne went looking. Got it. Josefa Santos can walk one of those joyful Chanel shows Matthieu Blazy produces.
Pauline Charriere styles a mix of retro and modern, patterened classics for Santos, layered up very Chanel-like, lensed by Antoni Ciufo [IG] with creative direction by Franck Durand for Harper’s Bazaar France [IG] October 2026./ Hair by Stephane Lancien; makeup by Mayumi Oda
Model, influencer and woman of many talents Gabbriette Bechtel covers the October 2026 issue of Vogue Mexico and Latin America [IG]. Valentina Collado styles the fashion story with a strong boudoir, lingerie influence for images by Pia Riverola [IG] shot at The Oviatt, an Art Deco Wedding & Event Venue in LA. / Hair by Hikaru; makeup by Anna Kato
WSJ Magazine takes a seaside stroll in Northern England, sharing a color-saturated vision of the season’s best outerwear. Poppy Kain styles models Aaran Young, Flavie Sammartano and Gabriele Mastromarini in ‘The Scenic Route’. Photographer Robbie Lawrence [IG] is inspired by British artist L.S.Lowry in WSJ’s intensely artistic fashion story for the October issue.
Sydney, Australia model Lily Vander Meeden — with Dutch and Sri Lankan background — made her runway debut, walking the Spring 2024 runway exclusively for Gucci in Milan.
Fast forward to 2026, where Lily Vander Meeden appeared in the Louis Vuitton Fall 2026 Campaign and the new Polo Ralph Lauren Blaze Bag Campaign.
Julien Vallon [IG] captures the camera-friendly model, styled by Rebecca Bleynie in ‘Sur Les Docks, a largely Bottega Veneta story, for Numéro France [IG] #264 October 2026 issue.
Models Victoria Fawole and Jiahui Zhang are styled by Honey Sweet Elias in ‘Brighton Breezy’, a casual, free-thinking fashion affair made of vintage finds and “runway pieces with street smarts.”
Photographer Toby Coulson [IG] captures the boho vibes from Balmain, Burberry, Chanel, Chloe, Erdem, Fendi, Free People Europe, Miu Miu, Polo Ralph Lauren, Stella McCartney, Ulla Johnson and more for British Vogue [IG] October 2026./ Hair by Maki Tanaka; makeup by Marie Bruce
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Brunello Cucinelli Projects 12% 2026 Growth; AOC Revisits BC’s Brand Values
Anne of Carversville contends that brand values are consistently undervalued in the financial world. So, while AOC and Morgan Stanley are frequently in sync with our views around a brand’s performance and overall brand health, our reasons are different.
Perhaps that’s a good synergy, one worth discussing. It was Brunello Cucinelli the man’s website that made him a force in the world of luxury. AOC was literally stopped dead in our tracks on my first visit.
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Last Week at Sotheby’s Paris, The Night Belonged to Claude Monet
The spirit of Claude Monet was far more important to Christian Dior than it is to Jonathan Anderson. A week ago in Paris, a little-known, never exhibited Monet painting called ‘Iris’ became the most expensive artwork ever sold at auction in France.
The nearly six-foot wide canvas the largest of the iris paintings to remain in private hands, which number about 20.
If only there was a way for Christian Dior Couture to ride that wave, the tie-in would have been terrific.
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Vogue Czech’s Hot Pursuit of Bad-Bitch Women
Supermodel Helena Christensen takes two covers for the September 2026 issue of Vogue Czechoslovakia [IG], lensed by Hana Knizova.
Helena’s mom Elsa Christensen also makes an appearance in the fashion story. Elsa and Helena’s father, Fleming Christensen, often found themselves as the ‘adults in the room’ at some fairly wild, fashion-people parties.
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For Alo 2026 The Future of Luxury Is Wellness, but China Has Headaches with Alo
After further sleuthing, we learned that Alo has been in the market for capital with a $10 B valuation since 2023, which sounds way high. The concept is impressive and very sound before the arrival of Petruzzo, who will be a big help in raising capital and instituting sound financial management systems and international marketing rules.
As much as AOC LOVES this concept, there are flags on the field in China.
Jing Daily reports that Alo will probably face challenges in the China market, as it prepares to open stores in Shanghai and Beijing. JD writes that “years of rampant counterfeiting” have already shaped how Chinese customers view the brand. Those perceptions will impact what customers are willing to pay for product.
There are tariff-related risks, as well. With most of its manufacturing done in China, major risks introduced by President Trump’s deeply personal and punishing approach to tariffs adds extra volatility to Alo’s expansion plans.
The French have an approach to wellbeing that often seems at odds with America’s. An example is this December 2025 French Vogue [IG] fashion story that focuses not on supplements or gentle exercise.
Rather, the French are always game to add lingerie and jewelry to a wellness feature. Model Rosalieke Fuchs is lensed by Maxime La [IG].
Nécessaire defines itself as a chic, gender-neutral skincare brand focused on body and hair — and now scent. The B-Corp brand was founded by Randi Christiansen [ex-Estée Lauder] and Nick Axelrod [Into The Gloss co-founder].
Nécessaire elevates everyday personal care with clean, effective ingredients like niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, and peptides. Considered a ‘cult brand’ since 2018, we’ve taken screenshots from the Nécessaire IG to give us a better intelligence on this entry into the marketplace. Nécessaire is sold at Sephora today.
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