Daily excerpts of new fashion, culture, lifestyle, activism and women's news posts 2007-2019.
Rising model Thais Borges is styled by Kate Lanphear in ‘Valley of Fire’, shot on location in Nevada by photographer Betina Du Toit for Marie Claire US March 2019. Note that Lupita Nyong’o covers the issue. Makeup by Charlotte Prevel
Adut Akech sits near the top of the pyramid of rising fashion-industry stars who are women of color. Suzanne Koller styles Adut in what we believe is her first editorial feature — and cover — in a major French publication. Her American born — but equally fast-rising — photographer Tyler Mitchell captures Adut for the Feb. 15-16 edition of M Le Magazine du Monde. / Hair by Cydia Harvey; makeup by Janeen Witherspoon
As always Adult addresses her refugee status saying (translated into English):
Rising photographer Tyler Mitchell captures models Sabah Koj, Thais Borges, and Ugbad Abdi in ‘A Courtly Dance in Triple Metre, styled by Robbie Spencer for AnOther Magazine’s Spring/Summer 2019 issue.
The marvelously creative editorial — LOVE the veiled shot of Sabah and Ugbad! — brings to mind the art of Nigerian-born, Alabama-raised Toyin Ojih Odutola, who mounted a solo show 'To Wander Determined' at the Whitney Museum in New York in October 2017.
I was very involved as the ‘Yankee’ working to elect Doug Jones as Democratic Senator from Alabama in November 2017. Most Americans don’t know that Jones — who is white and stands for re-election in 2020 — won justice for four young girls who died in the famous Birmingham church bombing during America’s civil rights movements.
Having shared much enthusiasm around the epic proliferation of models of color in our industry, especially from (South) Sudan, where I have deep activist roots, AOC hasn’t done enough recently to highlight the enormous cultural forces at play in America.
Artists are in the vangaard of articulating this new vision for America — one under assault this very moment, with Trump grabbing authoritarian powers to build his wall in Mexico, citing an alleged national emergency, when there is NO national emergency!
The emergency order is headed immediately to the US court system, where it will most likely be overturned. After months of tears around Trump, I’ve actually reached a positive place of defiance against the raging culture war operating out in the open now in my country.
The highly imperfect, yet noble American experiment is at a true crossroads under Trump. The battle is fierce and bloody, but there is a potential for a huge new vision of the ultimate social experiment if we are smart and dedicated. I tire of America callings itself the greatest country on earth, when every great civilization or nation is always eclipsed by another.
Still, America has a chance to prove itself in an incredible new way as a vibrant, non-white majority country led by a rainbow coalition of politicos and citizens truly committed to proving that such an important coalition of citizens can live, breathe and succeed together. ~ Anne
Kendall Jenner Covers Allure Magazine March 2019 Lensed By Cass Bird
Supermodel Kendall Jenner covers the March 2019 cover of Allure Magazine, styled by Jorden Bickham, in design from Calvin Klein, Marc Jacobs, Chloe, Stella McCartney and more.. Photographed by Cass Bird, Kendall also dishes on a wide variiety of beauty products with Kelly Bales.
Kendall shares news of major progress on combatting her profound anxiety attacks, mostly induced — not by the typical model fear of falling on the runway during a fashion show — but by relentless hate on social media. Having followed this topic with Kendall, she does not exaggerate her experience.
Covington Catholic High School Students carry on blackface tradition at 2012 basketball game.
Why Blackface? A Scholar Weighs In On Why Blackface Is Part of American Culture's DNA
By Michael Millner, Associate Professor of English and American Studies, University of Massachusetts Lowell . First published on The Convervsation
Blackface is part of American culture’s DNA.
But America has forgotten that.
For almost two weeks, conflict has raged over the use of blackface by two current Virginia politicians when they were younger. The revelations have threatened the men’s jobs and their standing in the community.
The use of blackface is now politically and culturally radioactive. Yet there was a time when it wasn’t.
I teach the history of blackface in the United States. Like much of America, my undergraduate students suffer from a kind of historical amnesia about its role in American culture. They know little about its long history, and they haven’t considered its prevalence and significance in everyday American life.
Most of all, they’ve never asked themselves, “Why blackface?”
Imari Karanja {l}, Natalia Montero (c) and Ambar Cristal (r)
Porter Edit’s February 15th issue celebrates ‘The New Guard’ featuring (see above) American-Kenya model Imari Karanja (l), Colombian model Natalia Montero (c), and Dominican model Ambar Cristal.
Billed as three of fashion’s most exciting names, Natalia, Ambar and Imari are styled by Morgan Pilcher in the season’s key, ‘game-changing’ pieces lensed by Leon Mark. via Porter Edit
Christy Turlington Burns Closes Marc Jacobs Fall 2019 Show, First Runway Show In 25 Years
90s supermodel Christy Turlington Burns hasn’t walked the fashion runway for 25 years. But Turlington rose to the occasion on Wednesday evening, closing the Marc Jacobs Fall 2019 show. Current stars like Karlie Kloss, Gigi Hadid, and Cindy Crawford's daughter Kaia Gerber also walked, but Christy owned the night, writing a lengthy post about her experience on Instagram.
"Marc Jacobs invited me to close his beautiful show tonight and I couldn't resist," she wrote. "A. I have known and loved this man since I met him at age 16. B. I turned 50 this year and have arrived at a place where "Why the F not" is the answer that comes up when I ask myself questions. C. I have a 15 year old daughter who I desperately want to see and hear me and this is a medium that 'speaks' to her."
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley Is Lensed By Simon Upton In Malibu For ELLE Australia March 2019
Supertalent Rosie Huntington-Whiteley covers the March 2019 issue of ELLE Australia, lensed on the beach in Malibu by photographer Simon Upton. Alison Edmond styles Rosie in spring looks from Sportmax, Burberry, Balenciaga and more on the shoot not far from the Las Angeles home she shares with partner actor Jason Statham and their 19-month-old son, Jack.
Rosie speaks to Tiffany Bakker about the reasons she founded Rosie Inc., her online beauty destination. A prime driver was her desire to not be “on a plane every second week.”
"I needed to be with my family. And it's the same with Jason; there's a lot more communication about where we're going to be and how we're going to make things work. Both of us can't just take off like we have in the past," she says, adding that she has a very special partner in Jason.
"There have been times where it's been like [adopts whiny voice] 'Oh, you're going to work again?' Or, 'Oh, are you going to be shooting in a bikini again?' When you're a career-driven person, it works best when your partner is equally as excited for you and supportive. And that's what Jason is. He's my biggest cheerleader and I'm his."
Top model Barbara Palvin poses with actor Dylan Sprouse in a modern love story — theirs in real life — published on W Magazine online. Alex Lockett captures the duo styled by Jasmine Hassett. / Hair by Fernando Torrent; makeup by Linda Gradin
The couple just moved into a Brooklyn apartment with a great view of Manhattan. You might remember that Dylan famously brought Shake Shack burgers for Palvin after the 2018 Victoria’s Secret fashion show. Speaking of VS, Palvin wrote on Instagram this morning that she is back at the brand in a new campaign. With both Adriana and Alexandra gone as VS Angels, Palvin may have shoes to fill. Returning after a prior split — and surviving quite well, thank you — I think that Palvin is well-positioned to negotiate.
Model Constance Jablonski poses with food props in ‘You Are What You Eat’, lensed by Alexandra Nataf in Unconditional Magazine N* 8 — THE BODY ISSUE.
Lindsey Wixson’s new editorial for Stylist Magazine’s Spring/Summer 2019 issue begs the question: is she or isn’t she? Lindsey Wixson’s retirement was short-lived, when she returned in October 2018 to walk the Miu Miu spring 2019 runway show. In 2017 the Kansas-born model, discovered by Steven Meisel, announced that she was retiring from fashion due to a childhood foot injury. it’s worth noting that Lindsey also cited “changing times of this industry” as another reason she intended to “peacefully try to move on.”
Arabella Greenhill styles Lindsey in romantic extravagance lensed by Victor Demarchelier. The looks are not dissimilar from the a black southern-belle frock Wixson wore walking the Fall 2019 Marc Jacobs fashion show in New York on Wednesday. Stay tuned.
Kendall Jenner extends her long and special relationship with Longchamp’s, lensed by Mikael Jansson for the luxury brand’s Spring/Summer 2019 campaign. Kendall rocks fringed designs including coats and dresses, and a mix of leather and suede accessories, including the Amazone Handbag.
Model Grace Hartzel is styled by Elin Svahn in Carolina Herrera Spring 2019 Campaign, lensed by Theo Wenner./ Hair by Akki Shirakawa; makeup by Lauren Parsons
Top model Grace Bol is styled by Patrick Mackie in futuristic, chainmail-inspired fabrics for modern-day warrior goddesses. Txema Yeste captures Grace in ‘Future Of Fashion Starts Here’ for Harper’s Bazaar US March 2019./ Hair by Ali Pirzadeh; makeup by Frankie Boyd
Supermodel Gigi Hadid is styled by Carlos Nazario in ‘Land of the Free, a compendium of boho scarf prints and major weaves lensed by Daniel Jackson for Vogue US March 2019./ Makeup by Diane Kendal; hair by Didier Malige
Model Kim Noorda is styled by Anouk Van Griensven in Chanel-rich images by Katelijne Verbruggen for Marie Claire Netherlands March 2019./ Hair by Daan Kneppers; makeup by Judith Neyens
Model Jamie Vogt undertakes ‘An Uphill Battle: Finding a Modern Gown’. Photographer Andy Ryan is behind the lens for WSJ Magazine’s WSJ Off Duty February 2019 weekend./ Hair by Brittain White; makeup by Shayna Gold
Victoria’s Secret celebrates Valentine’s Day with red and pink pjs and sexy little nothings worn by all-stars like Alexina Graham, Elsa Hosk, Sara Sampaio, and Taylor Hill.
“Valentine’s Day is about celebrating all the love in your life. Whether you are shopping for yourself or buying a gift for someone special, you can’t go wrong with Victoria’s Secret,” says Romee Strijd. “This year, I am all about being a little bit daring. I gifted myself the new neon Very Sexy Push Up Bra to wear for a fun night out.”
Top model and new mom Coco Rocha covers the March 2019 issue of Madame Germany, wearing Prada for an inside editorial that could easily move up into a more high-profile magazine. Styled by Konstantin Spachis, Coco wears Marni, Bottega Veneta, Missoni and more in images by Riccardo Vimercati. / Makeup by Mark Edio; hair by Nicolas Eldin
Writing for The New York Times, Michelle Goldberg reminds us that when America was unsettled over a crude mail bomb being found in the mailbox of George Soros, Representative Kevin McCarthy, the California Republican who is now the House minority leader, tweeted, “We cannot allow Soros, Steyer and Bloomberg to buy this election!” Interviewed on CNN about receiving his own mail bomb, Steyer described McCarthy’s tweet as a “straight-up anti-Semitic move.”
There was no self-reflection, then, when Kevin McCarthy became a defender of Jews, threatening to force congressional action against two outspoken new Democratic representatives, Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib, for their criticism of Israel. Rather than rise above Kevin McCarthy, Omar found herself in the same sewer, quoting Puff Daddy’s ode to the power of money: “It’s all about the Benjamins, baby.”
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