Mona 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

Mona Tougaard in 'Sharp Turns' by Oliver Hadlee Pearch for Harper's Bazaar March 2024

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Mona Tougaard in 'Sharp Turns' by Oliver Hadlee Pearch for Harper's Bazaar March 2024

Top model Mona Tougaard is dressed by newly-installed Harper’s Bazaar Style Director at Large Carlos Nazario in ‘Sharp Turns’ for Bazaar US [IG] March 2024 issue.

Photographer Oliver Hadlee Pearch [IG] is behind the lens, capturing the sensual cuts, modern architecture luxury looks. / Hair by Ryan Mitchell; makeup by Kanako Takase

Nazario celebrated his 36th birthday party in Paris on February 29, hosted by Samira Nasr, Harper’s Bazaar US editor-in-chief.

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'Legendary' Versace Muse Claudia Schiffer, Loli Bahia & Mona Tougaard in SS2024 Campaign

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'Legendary' Versace Muse Claudia Schiffer, Loli Bahia & Mona Tougaard in SS2024 Campaign

Original supermodel and “legendary’ Gianni Versace muse, Claudia Schiffer takes the star position in the Versace spring/summer 2024 campaign.

Friend to the house and close friend of Donatella Versace, Schiffer wore a similar Atelier Versace version of the dress to the recent premiere of the Argylle movie in London.

Photographer Mert Alas [IG] captures Claudia, who is joined by Loli Bahia, Mona Tougaard, and Fernando Lindez in the campaign spotlight.

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HTSI Magazine Celebrates Nicolas Ghesquière and 10 Years at Louis Vuitton

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HTSI Magazine Celebrates Nicolas Ghesquière and 10 Years at Louis Vuitton

As Louis Vuitton artistic director Nicolas Ghesquière [IG] celebrates his 10-year anniversary with the brand, as well as the renewal of his contract for another five years, HTSI Magazine [IG] launches a huge celebration around the designer, the label and the muses.

Ethan James Green photographed Ghesquière himself for a HTSI [Financial Times How to Spend It] interview with the designer ‘First, we have fun’: Nicolas Ghesquière on a decade at Louis Vuitton.

Bibi Cornejo Borthwick with WeFolk [IG] agency photographs the 10 models, talents and ambassadors for these remaining images, styled by Isabelle Kountoure.

Models and talents expand on HTSI’s IG comments quoted on AOC in a separate online article. They appear in chronological order of their first project with Nicolas Ghesquire for Louis Vuitton.

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Mona Tougaard Covers Vogue Japan October 2023 in Sleek Style Story by Hugo Comte

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Mona Tougaard Covers Vogue Japan October 2023 in Sleek Style Story by Hugo Comte

Top model Mona Tougaard covers the October 2023 issue of Vogue Japan, styled by Patti Wilson. Mona wears sleek, modern, fashion columns and accessories from Balenciaga, Burberry, Chanel, Maison Alaia, Prada, Schiaparelli and more.

Hugo Comte is in the studio, capturing the top tier Somali, Ethiopian, Turkish heritage beauty.

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Ferragamo New Renaissance Fall 2023 Campaign by Tyler Mitchell Spotlights Uffizi Gallery

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Ferragamo New Renaissance Fall 2023 Campaign by Tyler Mitchell Spotlights Uffizi Gallery

Today’s release of a new Ferragamo Fall 2023 campaign, conceived by Ferragamo creative director Maximilian Davis, takes a spin on the Louvre’s success, confirming a new and very important, global-culture role for Ferragamo and Italian culture, via the Uffizi Gallery in Florence.

The partnership between the Ferragamo brand and the Uffizi Gallery is not a one-off ad campaign. Details of its depth and reach will emerge in the coming months.

Lensed by American photographer Tyler Mitchell [IG], who was named to the TIME 100 list in 2023 and has a cameo in the images, the Ferragamo Fall 2023 campaign features top models including Anok Yai, Jessica Stam, Lina Zhang, Mona Tougaard, Paul Hamline, Taemin Park, and Vittoria Ceretti.

I asked my AI partner Lulu to research the history of the Uffizi Gallery, and she has delivered in a major way. Read on in AOC link top of post.

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Fendi Fall/Winter 2023 Campaign with Julia, Mona, Rianne + by Craig McDean

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Fendi Fall/Winter 2023 Campaign with Julia, Mona, Rianne + by Craig McDean

Models Farah Nieuwburg, Julia Nobis, Migoa Guol, Mona Tougaard, Rianne Van Rompaey and Yilan Hua front Fendi’s F/W 2023 Campaign, styled by Melanie Ward. Photographer Craig McDean [IG] is in the studio with creative direction by Karl Bolander./ Hair by Anthony Turner; makeup by Peter Philips

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The Camargue Calls to Mona Tougaard, Lensed by Tyler Mitchell for i-D No.372

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The Camargue Calls to Mona Tougaard, Lensed by Tyler Mitchell for i-D No.372

Anne of Carversville lives very close to the ancient symbolism of much of the artistic imagery featured here, and how stereotypes of women have evolved over the last 12,000 years.

Photographed by Tyler Mitchell and styled by Carlos Nazario, top model Mona Tougaard was captured in the surreal landscape of Salin d'Aigues-Mortes, in the Camargue, for the summer 2023 issue of i-D magazine.

My response to Irina’s “wet and wild” fashion story, shot in Joshua Tree, California was connected to 1] her walking nearly naked in a recent Cannes event where everyone else appearing in photos was wearing clothes. As a publicity stunt, I can’t even remember the jewelry brand she was wearing; and 2] specifically in Joshua Tree, Danielle Midenge shot Winnie Harlow recently with a vibe that is more akin to this one with Mona Tougaard and Tyler Mitchell in the south of France. I loved Daniella’s Winnie images and revere the ancient history of Joshua Tree.

i-D acknowledges that Demeulemeester and her former new designer don’t seem to live at all in the same territory on the fashion spectrum. It’s a very convoluted explanation by Ludovic of why he was perfect to interpret Ann’s vision. Note: I also am very impressed by Robert Mapplethorpe. I still don’t get the shared synergy.

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Mona Tougaard and Vittoria Ceretti in 'CODEPENDENCY' for 032c by Sebastian Faena

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Mona Tougaard and Vittoria Ceretti in 'CODEPENDENCY' for 032c by Sebastian Faena

Model stars Mona Tougaard and Vittoria Ceretti are lost in bad-girl thoughts, oblivious to a message from artist Tony Cokes’ video works message for 032c: “I want you to get off your fucking asses and do something for the people.”

It’s all very Berlin, as photographer Sebastian Faena [IG] knocks these two Vogue model queens off their pedestals and brings them down to earth in ‘CODEPENDENCY’, styled by Ras Bartram.

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Mona Tougaard and Rebecca Leigh Longendyke Are H&M Sun Worshippers

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Mona Tougaard and Rebecca Leigh Longendyke Are H&M Sun Worshippers

H&M’s Summer 2023 collection declares that a sophisticated summer wardrobe calls for refined simplicity with a touch sparkle and shine. Models Mona Tougaard and Rebecca Leigh Longendyke are sisterly sun worshippers in a sophisticated fashion collection with major sensual DNA.

Relaxed suiting mixes with crochet pieces, fabulous swimwear, strappy sandals and glam accessories. A fresh colour palette of crisp white and sunny yellow is set against graphic black. The collection launched May 18 in stores worldwide and online at hm.com. The accessories are super strong.

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Anok and Mona Are Stylin in 'Dakar' by Nadine Ijewere for Vogue China May 2023

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Anok and Mona Are Stylin in 'Dakar' by Nadine Ijewere for Vogue China May 2023

Vogue China’s [IG] May 2023 issue takes us back to ‘Dakar’ for a revisit of the scene of Chanel’s Métiers d’Art December show. Models Anok Yai and Mona Tougaard take the lead, joined by Ibrahim Kane, Kathia Ndong, Mame Sane and Sophia Makibdji.

Julia Sarr-Jamois styles the fashion story labels including Ahluwalia, Chanel, Chloé , Dolce & Gabbana, Duro Olowu, Dsquared2, Etro, Max Mara, Moschino, Proenza Schouler, Pucci, Rich Mnisi ,Sindiso Khumalo, Thebe Magugu, Tolu Coker and more in images by Nadine Ijewere [IG]./ Hair by Yann Turchi; makeup by Hiromi Ueda

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Anok, Karen, Lara, Malgosia, Mona in 'Quiet Reflection' by Alasdair McLellan for Vogue UK

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Anok, Karen, Lara, Malgosia, Mona in 'Quiet Reflection' by Alasdair McLellan for Vogue UK

British Vogue pulls together a 5-star model ensemble with Anok Yai, Karen Elson, Lara Stone, Malgosia Bela and Mona Tougaard enjoying a moment of high-style ‘Quiet Reflection’.

Carlos Nazario styles the quintet in sleek, polished, tailored modernity for ladies who like a bit of aristocratic style, lensed by Alasdair McLellan [IG]in the April issue./ Hair by Syd Hayes; makeup by Lynsey Alexander

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Mona Tougaard in Beautiful Rebel Images by Alasdair McLellan for d la Repubblica

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Mona Tougaard in Beautiful Rebel Images by Alasdair McLellan for d la Repubblica

Danish top model Mona Tougaard explores the thinking of Irish poet and playwright Oscar Wilde, who became notoriously popular in early 1890s London.

Ellie Grace Cumming styles Tougaard in edgy, intelligenstsia fashion lensed by Alasdair McLellan [IG]. ‘Pictures From an Institution’ was shot at Magdalen College, Oxford in 2023 for d la Repubblica February 18, 2023.

In 1887, Oscar Wilde became the editor of ‘The Lady’s World’, a high-end, monthly magazine produced by Cassell and Company. Wilde’s short but controversial tenure challenged how magazines narrated women’s lives and roles in society. Fascinating!

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Rafael Pavarotti Shoots Maximilian Davis' Ferragamo Spring Summer 2023 Campaign

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Rafael Pavarotti Shoots Maximilian Davis' Ferragamo Spring Summer 2023 Campaign

Models Chol Mabior, Colin Jones, Kai Newman, Mona Tougaard, Silas Lutz, Vittoria Ceretti and Yoomi Sun front the February 2023 drop of Ferragamo’s Spring Summer 2023 campaign.

The New York Times profiled Maximilian Davis, Salvatore Ferragamo’s new young Black designer, last fall. The emerging designer dropped out of the 2022 LVMH Prize for young designer competition to take the Ferragamo position.

Photographer Rafael Pavarotti [IG] shoots the models in Ferragamo’s updated-hues studio with art direction by Edward Quarmby and styling by Mavi Staiano.

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Mica + Mona Take Monte Carlo for Michael Kors Collection Spring 2023 Campaign

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Mica + Mona Take Monte Carlo for Michael Kors Collection Spring 2023 Campaign

American luxury brand Michael Kors Collection [IG] sets sail for Monte Carlo in its Spring 2023 campaign. Models Mica Argañaraz and Mona Tougaard take big fashion strides in wide-leg pants, plunging necklines and slashed skirts in the campaign lensed by Inez and Vinoodh [IG].

For spring 2023, bright poppy and lime green join an abundance of white and black. Spring 2023 trends turn up the volume even higher on skin revelation, after a long period of fashionable hibernation in a post #MeToo world.

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Mona Tougaard's Modern Elegance by Rafael Pavarotti for W Magazine 2023 Vol One

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Mona Tougaard's Modern Elegance by Rafael Pavarotti for W Magazine 2023 Vol One

Top model Mona Tougaard delivers a dopamine-inducing, Spring 2023 color punch in ‘Fashion Favors the Bold’. Katie Grand styles the Danish beauty of Somali and Turkish descent in sultry, sensual, evening fashion artistry from Bottega Veneta, Chanel, Dior, Dolce & Gabbana, Gucci, Loewe, Prada, Richard Quinn, Roksanda, Valentino and Versace.

Photographer Rafael Pavarotti [IG] mixes up his artistic style — not with black and white — but with sepia tints exuding a sophisticated, modern edge. The fashion joy is 21st-century bold beauty for W Magazine’s [IG] 2023 Volume One: ‘The Best Performances’ issue. / Hair by Eugene Souleiman; makeup by Ana Takahashi

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Mona Tougaard in 'Work Force' by Craig McDean for Vogue UK January 2023

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Mona Tougaard in 'Work Force' by Craig McDean for Vogue UK January 2023

Top model Mona Tougaard poses in ‘Work Force’, familiar boss lady looks that many argue are dated and yet . . .

But pussy-bow blouses? Kate Phelan styles Tougaard in sober colors, sartorial tailoring lensed by Craig McDean [IG] for British Vogue’s January 2023 issue.

Vogue definitely got the sex appeal part right. Also pussy-bow blouses can be deceptive in high-stakes negotiations.

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Mona Tougaard, Guinevere Van Seenus by Paolo Roversi for M Le Magazine du Monde

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Mona Tougaard, Guinevere Van Seenus by Paolo Roversi for M Le Magazine du Monde

Leather and sequins, feathers, metal and rhinestones — a wealth of accessories assume new positions in surreal curiosities that become surreal tableaus with an old masters vibe. Who better to capture models Mona Tougaard and Guinevere Van Seenus than Paolo Roversi.

The cornucopia of fantabulous fashion from luxury brands dazzles imaginations in Cabinet de préciosité”, a fashion cover story for M Le Magazine du Monde’s November 12, 2022 isssue. / Hair by Olivier Schawalder; makeup by Lucy Bridge

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