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On September 14, Vogue brought its very own fashion fantasia to the West End – and now, everyone can tune in to watch the pages of the magazine come dramatically to life at Theatre Royal Drury Lane. Masterminded by BAFTA- and Olivier-winning director Stephen Daldry, show director Emily Burns and creative producer Fran Miller alongside the Vogue team, the evening ran the gamut of the performing arts – opera and ballet and theatre, oh my – with turns from a galaxy of stars ranging from Kate Moss to Sophie Okonedo, Ian McKellen to Stormzy.
Held at the beginning of London Fashion Week, the event was a celebration of the ever evolving, gloriously diverse arts scene in London, but also, a tribute to the capital’s fashion prowess. Contributing looks for the performers and guests? 16Arlington, Ahluwalia, Burberry, Charles Jeffrey LOVERBOY, Erdem, Maison Margiela and SS Daley, among dozens of other design luminaries.
Tickets, of course, were sold out, with 100 per cent of net ticket proceeds going to support performing arts organizations, including the National Theatre, the Royal Opera House, South Bank Sinfonia, and the Rambert dance company, but for those who were not able to make it on the night, Vogue World: London was livestreamed around the world. Followers could head to www.vogue.world to watch the main performance, then shop all of the looks from the night after the final bow.

Vogue World: London is presented by Genesis, eBay and Coach and supported by Moncler and Don Julio 1942. Contributing support is provided by Estée Lauder. All net ticket proceeds will benefit performing arts organizations across London. 
Originally published in Vogue.co.uk

Aerie’s Gems: Aerie’s Hidden Gems Marketplace wasn’t hidden for long. Fans of the intimates brand queued around the block just before its opening at noon on Tuesday.
Brand partners Cara Delevingne, Laura Harrier, Aly Raisman and Ava Phillippe stopped by the Gansevoort Plaza pop-up, which feted the launch of Aerie’s fall collection. The foursome made their way around the marketplace, posing for photos at the DJ booth and in front of a bra-fitting station.

Local businesses across New York City staged stalls at the event: florist Brooklyn Blooms allowed visitors to craft their own bouquets, while Inked By Dani decorated attendees with trendy temporary tattoos.

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“Aerie is a hidden gem itself, so we were inspired by the hidden gems of New York City,” said Stacey McCormick, Aerie’s chief marketing officer. “We have over 400 local stores within many, many communities all across the country. So localization is such a big deal for us.”

Kiosks hosted by PopUp Bagels and Schmackary’s Cookies handed out complimentary treats, the former nicknaming their sample “Be schmear” — a play on the brand’s slogan “Be real.”

Since its inception in 2006, Aerie has built a cult following around its cozy staples, as well as its message; American Eagle’s sister label was the first major intimates retailer to feature a diverse range of models, and they don’t photoshop their campaigns.

“I’ve always been really interested in Aerie’s branding, which focuses on empowering women and being authentic and real and true to you,” Phillippe said. “That really resonates with me, so it was just a natural partnership.”

Raisman, who’s worked with the brand for six years, compares Aerie to family. “It’s been such an incredible experience,” she said. “Aerie has really helped me learn more about my own body, and my relationship to my body. The fact they don’t retouch anything helps me [with] the way that I see myself, too.”

The Hidden Gems Marketplace also featured a bra donation bin pegged to Aerie’s charity partner, Free the Girls. The nonprofit empowers survivors of sex trafficking, providing economic opportunity by giving them gently used bras to sell to other local women.

“They’re near and dear to our hearts just because of their mission,” McCormick said. “Knowing that our bras can go to something good is fantastic.” — HANNAH MALACH

Naomi in Brazil: As part of its mission to empower communities in different parts of the world to foster greater diversity, equality and acceptance, Liberatum will be staging an event in Brazil to celebrate Black Changemakers and Black Visionaries, with Naomi Campbell as a headliner.

Naomi Campbell during Paris Fashion Week in June 2022.

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Open to all at no cost, the three-day multicultural festival will run Nov. 3 to 5 in Salvador, Bahia. Upward of 40,000 people are expected at the festivities, with the majority of attendees expected to turn up at a humanitarian concert. Liberatum Brazil will have elements of special programming, fashion installations, cinema, architecture and fashion photography.

Another major attraction will be the Brazilian singer Alcione, who will be honored with the Liberatum Cultural Honor Award at the opening gala. Performer Debbie Harry, Oscar winner Lee Daniels, Brazilian actress TaísAraújo, artist Kehinde Wiley and Brazilian actor and filmmaker Lázaro Ramos are also expected at Liberatum Brazil.

Liberatum, a global multimedia company, specializes in creating content for festivals, summits and collaborations. Reached in Bali Wednesday, founder and artistic director Pablo Ganguli said holding an event in Brazil has been “a lifelong dream” and one that has only intensified due to the country’s current political climate.

In addition to drawing attention to Black creatives in Brazil, organizers aim to raise awareness about the disproportionate rate of crime that members of the Black community are facing. In 2017, the number of Black individuals who were killed was nearly triple the number of non-Black people who were killed, according to Brazil’s Violence Map, an annual study that is conducted by the Institute for Applied Economic Research and the Brazilian Forum for Public Safety.

Liberatum Brazil is designed to connect creatives with their Brazilian counterparts, especially their Afro-Brazilian counterparts. The location is intentional. Bahia is the country’s state with the most residents who are of African descent; more than 80 percent of the population in the capital city of Salvador is of an African background.

Campbell collaborated with Liberatum for a 2018 multicultural festival in New Delhi, which featured former President Barack Obama among other notables. The idea of bringing together world leaders like Obama and Campbell, “who singlehandedly [have] done so much work to change the face of diversity in fashion,” made perfect sense to Ganguli. “She is seen as a sign of hope and inspiration for the fashion community in Brazil. To have this for a primarily Black audience in Brazil is very exciting for us.”

The key reason for shining a light on Brazil is to showcase Black and brown Brazilian artists and designers “who have never been given solid representation in the media or really celebrated,” Ganguli said. Campbell will take part in a discussion with Hisan Silva and Pedro Batalha, the creators of the brand Dendezeiro. Their work will be among the designer creations that will be showcased at Liberatum Brazil. Other creatives like the model Alton Mason will also be saluting Black excellence in fashion.

Having artists and fashion woven together into its events has always been part of the equation for Liberatum. Other fashion forces who have hooked up with Liberatum in the past for different events include Kim Jones, Vivienne Westwood, André Leon Talley and milliner Stephen Jones.

“My partner who I am going to marry is Afro-Brazilian. One thing that shocks me, and us as a cultural organization that has always been neutral and diplomatic — there are times when you want to take a stand and say rather publicly that you don’t agree with this particular fight,” Ganguli said. “In the last few years under a particular head of state, things just deteriorated. So to host an event like this further strengthens the Afro-Brazilian identity, builds confidence and morale, and gives people hope. It’s an event that lets them speak with their voices and it lets them know their contributions are valued, respected and admired.”

This marks the first time the company has an organized an event that is focused on race, Ganguli said. “To do an event that makes the statement that Black cultural artists’, fashion designers’ and artists’ contributions are very much respected is the message that we want to send.” — ROSEMARY FEITELBERG

Cool Coats: New York-based emerging designer and interim CFDA member Elizabeth Kuzyk’s namesake ready-to-wear label debuted on Moda Operandi this week. 

Through the exclusive trunk show, 10 of Kuzyk’s looks are available for preorder through Sept. 5, with made-to-order styles set to deliver to customers in October.

“Last Fall, we came across Kuzyk in downtown Manhattan and fell in love with designer Elizabeth Kuzyk’s aesthetic and forte for vintage meets must-have. The collection is mused by rock ‘n’ roll, yet timeless in every way. After trying on two jackets (The Bobby and The Gabrielle), it was clear we had found a brand our customer needed to know about. From sourcing deadstock materials to providing scrap materials with a second life, Kuzyk’s production is done thoughtfully, manufactured in the United States,” said Moda Operandi buyer Kelsey Lyle.

A look from Kuzyk, available on Moda Operandi.

Courtesy of Kuzyk/Moda Operandi

“We are very discerning when it comes to partnering with retailers, but our ethos aligns with Moda Operandi. I got to know the team at Moda and it just made sense — Moda’s collector clientele has incredibly discerning taste and standards. Personally, I believe in carefully curated wardrobes and I am discerning when I make a new piece. I don’t make pieces just for the sake of ‘new stuff,’ it needs to serve a purpose,” said Kuzyk, adding the partnership is a big step forward for her label, which launched in 2019.

Since her brand’s inception, Kuzyk has homed in on designing specialty, vintage-inspired pieces crafted from mostly deadstock materials. Her assortment on Moda Operandi includes cool-girl wardrobe staples for everyday wear, as seen through her stellar matching leather skirt and jacket sets (the Miles embossed leather maxi pencil skirt and embossed leather bomber, offered in red or black) or deadstock cowhide Bobby jacket, which Kuzyk initially designed for herself.

A look from Kuzyk, available on Moda Operandi.

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Other highlights of the trunk show’s assortment include an expanded range of strong outerwear, ranging from a Debaun suede kimono (based off a kimono from the 1800s in South China that was given to Kuzyk by archive dealer Bob Melet) to a reversible shearling lambskin Fort Coat with enveloping hood and deadstock washed lambskin Rose hoodie. Kuzyk’s outerwear is accompanied by a boxy, relaxed white T-shirt and a select number of bottoms, including a pleated deadstock leather basketball shirt and two skirts.

“A rock ‘n’ roll twist on high-end, quality, everyday pieces. Each piece always has the same intention: to be the timeless treasure in your wardrobe, inspire confidence and become an essential part of your lifestyle,” said Kuzyk. — EMILY MERCER

Just Like New: British heritage brand New & Lingwood has launched a new sustainability-focused initiative, called Re:New at its Savile Row store. 

In addition to offering one-of-a-kind dressing gowns, each crafted from upcycled cloth, services include a repair station where customers can bring in any item of clothing to be restored, a patchwork option, where holes can be patched with an eclectic mix of scrap fabrics, or customization service, where items can be personalized with embroidery.

New & Lingwood has launched Re:New, a sustainability-focused initiative.

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The label, which specializes in bespoke tailoring and has grown to include loungewear and more informal suiting, cites the move as a step toward reaching its goal of net positive sustainability.

“This space is about engaging in conversations around sustainability and circularity, to not only help educate, but also learn and listen to what others can teach us. It’s also a space for experimentation, allowing us to learn in a playful and constructive way,” said Tom Leeper, creative director at New & Lingwood.

New & Lingwood has launched Re:New, a sustainability-focused initiative.

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Freddie Briance, the company’s chief executive officer, teased more circular initiatives to come.

“It is the first of several concrete steps we are taking toward our goal to be Net Positive and will be a seeding ground for sustainable products, ideas, innovations and business models that will filter through into our main lines and core channels over the coming months and years,” he said.

First founded in 1865 by Elisabeth New and Samuel Lingwood, business partners and who later married, the label quickly found footing in Eton High Street, establishing a storefront on Jermyn Street in 1922 and making its New York debut in 2018. — Violet Goldstone

Naomi Campbell attended the Louis Vuitton Men’s spring 2024 show in Paris on Tuesday, wearing

Naomi Campbell attended the 2022 CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute event on Dec. 11 at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City, giving her own take on power dressing in a white long-sleeve tuxedo jumpsuit with a plunging neckline.

The supermodel coordinated in white pumps with a silver toecap by Alexander McQueen and a small white top-handle handbag.

Naomi Campbell attends the 16th annual CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute on Dec. 11 in New York City.

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She accessorized with a statement ring and two clear gemstone necklaces.

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For makeup, the model went for a red carpet-ready look, featuring a touch of blush, heavy mascara and smokey eye shadow. For hair, she worked with Mideyah Parker, who gave Campbell a middle part and a silky, straightened style.

It has been a busy year for Campbell. She’s filming a new documentary, “The Supermodels,” for Apple TV+. Directed by two-time Oscar winner Barbara Kopple, it features Campbell and fellow ‘90s supermodels Cindy Crawford, Linda Evangelista and Christy Turlington.

Naomi Campbell attends the 16th annual CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute on Dec. 11 in New York City.

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In October, Campbell also helped legendary fashion photographer Steven Klein fete his new book launch in Paris. Throughout his career, Klein captured Campbell several times, notably in his “Unframed Polaroids” series.

In November, Campbell also helped Printemps unveil its holiday windows in Paris, as she joined Loewe’s creative director Jonathan Anderson and Isabelle Huppert for the official debut.

Campbell’s modeling career hasn’t slowed down either. At the end of November, she was revealed as the campaign face for Tod’s x 8 Moncler Palm Angels, the collaboration between Tod’s, Moncler and Palm Angels.

CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute honors everyday heroes and people who have helped make headline news stories. This year’s event was cohosted by CNN’s Anderson Cooper and Kelly Ripa. Nelly Cheboi, who created computer labs for Kenyan schoolchildren after quitting her software engineering job in Chicago, won the 2022 CNN Hero of the Year award.

Supermodel and philanthropist Naomi Campbell is making her mark on the Middle East while juggling motherhood – in her own inimitable style.
Hoodie, skirt, scarf, Thebe Magugu; boots, Louis Vuitton; rings, Noudar. Photo: Sam Rawadi
“Have you been to Msheireb?” Naomi Campbell is asking me on our Zoom call. When I confess it’s on my list of places to go to, her silky voice rises a few notches. “You must go! And stay there all day because the design of it is incredible. It’s an art form in itself.”
Campbell’s love for Qatar runs deep, having visited for the first time over a decade ago. Instantly captivated, she’s returned countless times, including her guest appearance at the star-studded print launch of Vogue Arabia. The global icon delights in telling me about the beautifully designed wonders of Downtown Doha. “It’s not a huge country but there’s so much to see, so much to stimulate the mind, and so much creativity. What HH Sheikha Moza has done for her country is so inspiring,” she continues. “I love that it’s so authentic, all about families, and very kid-friendly. My daughter loves Qatar.” Almost on cue, the joyful sounds of her 18-month-old happily living her best life can be heard in the background. Campbell is more in demand than ever, and not least because she’s “at the mercy” of her lively toddler. This season Campbell proved she’s still one of the most sought-after models, making showstopping appearances at fashion weeks in Paris, Milan, and London. From commanding the runway for Burberry to rocking a bejeweled jumpsuit for Alexander McQueen, she still turns heads with her famous walk that catapulted her to success. The powerhouse that is brand Campbell shows no signs of slowing down.
Dress, NKWO; boots, Bottega Veneta. Photo: Sam Rawadi
Behind the scenes, Campbell juggles motherhood and her game-changing philanthropy projects – the latest of which brings her to the Middle East. The launch of the global initiative Emerge is a unique partnership between her charity Fashion for Relief and Qatar Creates. It aims to empower the next generation of talent through apprenticeships and after-school and university programs focused on various creative industries such as fashion, art, technology, and sustainable innovations.
A poster for Emerge
This was a no-brainer for Campbell, who welcomed the opportunity to introduce Fashion for Relief to the region. Of course, she’s famed for hosting spectacular fundraising galas around the world, and Doha’s couture fashion show will be no exception. The event, led by high-profile fashion houses such as Valentino, Burberry, and Dolce & Gabbana, will feature award-winning designers from emerging regions and is held under the patronage and presence of Her Excellency Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who Campbell is friends with, and “who is very passionate about art. She’s seen what we’ve done in other parts of the world, and we thought it would be great to do something in Qatar,” Campbell says. “More importantly, the purpose was to support those emerging markets and give them a platform. We want to provide more support – rather than just a helping hand – to young creatives in all aspects of art. That’s what Emerge stands for.”
Dress, NKWO; boots, Bottega Veneta. Photo: Sam Rawadi
Promoting young creative and business talent with a focus on Africa, the diaspora, and developing communities around the world is something Campbell has been passionate about for years. The late former South African president Nelson Mandela inspired her to use her gift to benefit others. “I think it’s so important to be unified, and for creatives to come together without borders or boundaries to express themselves and what they do. It was very important for me to bring the two cultures together,” she says. “Everyone’s now looking towards Africa [for the next big thing] but I’ve been visiting and working in the continent since 1993. When you have the passion to do something it’s from the heart, it’s not a trend. I’ve always believed in the continent. I’m so proud of what I see, and I want to share that with the world so I’m excited that Sheikha Al Mayassa was open to embracing and supporting this initiative.”
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Foster Sakiyamiah by Bomba Sunhat Boy
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Emerge will unfold in three main events. The Art Exhibition will highlight acclaimed young artists led by the likes of New York-based contemporary Kehinde Wiley, who is credited with changing the face of portraiture with his vibrant and political portrayals of African Americans, including his famed portrait of former US president Barack Obama against a backdrop of exuberant flowers. The Fashion Exhibition will showcase a selection of talented artists from developing regions and the creative business, and event Emerge Talk will feature high-profile guest speakers sharing their inspirational journeys. “We’ve got all different walks of life in terms of occupations,” Campbell offers. “It’s just so important that we get to hear it from professionals that are living there because people’s misconceptions of the continent can be so wrong. It’s great that we can give funds and scholarships, but to have a mentor as part of the deal is invaluable.” While the guest list for the fashion show remains a closely guarded secret, it will undoubtedly boast A-list faces from the worlds of fashion, music, entertainment, and sport, and there are always a few surprise runway stars too. “The atmosphere is always so much fun,” Campbell enthuses.
Flicking on that legendary supermodel switch for Vogue Arabia’s shoot, Campbell encapsulates that star quality that has kept her at the top of her game for over three decades. At 52, her flawless skin, chiseled cheekbones and honed body defy age and gravity. She captivates in clothes by Bianca Saunders, Kenneth Ize, Thebe Magugu, Nkwo, Mason Art, and El Tayeb Nation, the cherry-picked designers showcasing their collections in Qatar. It’s hard to believe the original super turned 50 two years ago. It was a low-key affair during the pandemic. “I spent it on the West Coast of the United States with two of my friends. We were in lockdown, so I was just happy to be sitting outside, catching up with family and friends over the phone, and counting my blessings,” she says thoughtfully.
Blazer, Kenneth Ize; boots, Bottega Veneta; rings, Noudar. Photo: Sam Rawadi
Just a year later in May 2021, Campbell announced she’d become a mother with an Instagram post of her daughter’s tiny feet in the palm of her hand. While she’s kept her daughter’s name and details of her arrival private, Campbell is open about discussing the joys of motherhood during our call. “She loves traveling and gets excited about getting on a plane,” laughs Campbell. This is just as well with the mother-daughter duo being regular globe-trotters. “My family is in London so we’re in and out all of the time so that my daughter gets to spend time with them,” she offers. Would she consider quitting her New York base to move back to London full-time, I ask? “I’m a citizen of the world,” is her well-versed answer. “When you have to start thinking about schools and look at what’s happening in the world, or where you feel the safest place for your child to grow up is, there are lots of things that will come into play that you may not have thought of before.” Alongside her London-based mother Valerie, Campbell’s support network features a roll call of strong women. We glimpsed a snapshot during her No Filter YouTube series, which quickly became a lockdown obsession for fans, featuring candid interviews with close friends such as Mariah Carey, Serena Williams, and Diane von Furstenberg, to name but a few. “For me, it wasn’t like an interview, it was more a chat with my friends that I was letting the viewers have a peek into,” she adds. “I love and respect strong women, I always have. They’ve gone through their journeys and they’re still going,” she says defiantly.
Thebe Magugu
Abdel El Tayeb
Kenneth Ize
Campbell’s commitment to female empowerment, social responsibility, and championing diversity remains unwavering. A stalwart in her profession, she made it her mission to become a mother figure and mentor to the next generation of Black models. Riding on the waves of success, African stars such as Adut Akech and Ugbad Abdi are just a couple of names whom Campbell has reached out to and supported over the years. I ask her how it makes her feel to see more Black and mixed-race models shifting beauty ideals and dominating the fashion world. “I’m so proud but I want it to be something that stays consistent and balanced,” is her measured response. Valentino’s Fall 22 Couture show, which turned Rome’s iconic monument technicolour, reduced her to tears. “I was just so overwhelmed to see 42 diverse models come down the Spanish Steps, I started crying. It was such a beautiful sight. I want it to stay that way and I will be an advocate for that until the day I’m gone.”
Does she think her daughter will follow in her footsteps and become a model? “Oh, I don’t know about that,” laughs Campbell. “She doesn’t even like clothes. Right now, she doesn’t even want to wear shoes.” No one has ever dared to run rings around Campbell, but she’s finally met her match, and is loving every minute of it.
Style: Robert BeharFashion director: Amine JreissatiHair: Kiril VasilevMakeup: AnglomaJunior fashion editor: Mohammad Hazem RezqProduction: Ankita Chandra, TrueNorth Qatar
Originally published in the November 2022 issue of Vogue Arabia
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Seeing a supermodel own the runway can be a breathtaking experience – let alone a supermodel dressed as a bride. Karl Lagerfeld famously closed his Chanel couture shows with bridal looks, worn by the likes of Claudia Schiffer, Alek Wek and Devon Aoki during his tenure. His successor, Virginie Viard, continued the tradition and cast Jill Kortleve and Vittoria Ceretti as couture brides for autumn/winter 2022 and autumn/winter 2019 respectively.
In the 1990s, Gianni Versace recruited his beloved supers to walk as brides in his finales. Naomi Campbell famously wore a sparkling minidress at the autumn/winter 1997 show and Kate Moss wore a dazzling disco ball dress to close autumn/winter 1995.
As one of the most in-demand models of the moment, Bella Hadid has been a bride several times in recent seasons. The super went viral as a dagger-wielding bride at Andreas Kronthaler for Vivienne Westwood’s autumn/winter 2020 show, and she wore a purple gown at Versace’s recent spring/summer 2023 showcase.
Scroll on to see the best bridal moments on the runway, brought to you by supermodels.
Alek Wek

At Chanel couture spring/summer 2004.

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Jill Kortleve

At Chanel couture autumn/winter 2022.

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Naomi Campbell

At Elie Saab autumn/winter 2003.

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Bella Hadid

At Andreas Kronthaler for Vivienne Westwood autumn/winter 2020.

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Claudia Schiffer

At Chanel couture spring/summer 1993.

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Linda Evangelista

At Chanel couture autumn/winter 2003.

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Kate Moss

At Versace couture autumn/winter 1995.

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Mona Tougaard

At Richard Quinn autumn/winter 2020.

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Christy Turlington

At Valentino spring/summer 1993.

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Debra Shaw

At Off-White autumn/winter 2022.

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Devon Aoki

At Chanel couture spring/summer 2008.

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Lila Moss

At Richard Quinn autumn/winter 2022.

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Gigi Hadid

At Moschino spring/summer 2019.

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Lily Cole

At Chanel couture autumn/winter 2005.

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Kaia Gerber

At Givenchy couture spring/summer 2020.

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Naomi Campbell

At Versace autumn/winter 1997.

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Precious Lee

Modelling for Area spring/summer 2021.

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Originally published in Vogue.co.uk

LONDON — London is in high spirits again after a downhearted September due to Queen Elizabeth II’s death.
A majority of canceled events have been rescheduled and kicked off during Frieze Week, where cocktail parties, store openings, and celebratory dinners have all resumed and even brought together the different creative industries into one room.

On Tuesday evening, the capital city had its busiest social night since pre-pandemic. Danish designer Stine Goya began the festivities by opening the doors to her first London store in the heart of Soho. Irish DJ Annie Mac entertained the crowd with a live set as the store filled up with guests sipping cocktails and chewing on candyfloss. 

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Stine Goya with DJ Annie Mac. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images for Stine Goya)

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“What a surreal feeling it is to finally fling open the doors of our very first store outside of Denmark alongside our dearest friends,” said Goya.

At Onitsuka Tiger’s flagship store on Regent Street, the brand showcased the work of New York based artist David ‘Mr.StarCity’ White as part of the Tiger Gallery project, a program that aims to support creativity and craftsmanship internationally.

Luxury department store Selfridges hosted two pop-ups at once. At one side of the store, Repossi collaborated with the Robert Mapplethorpe Foundation for a second time on jewelry inspired by the objects in the late artist’s career.

Meanwhile, at the other end of the store, the Corner Shop was dedicated to Prada’s new Re-Nylon collection, Reactive, exclusively launching at Selfridges. The green triangles on the garments glowed in the windows as a subtle nod to the brand’s sustainability goals.

Next door to Selfridges, Boss brand ambassadors Naomi Campbell and Anthony Joshua opened the doors to the brand’s new Oxford Street flagship store with rapper Dave performing a small set to mark the occasion.

Art critic Antwaun Sargent celebrated his birthday with a house party at Matchesfashion’s London townhouse 5 Carlos Place.

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Art critic Antwaun Sargent celebrated his birthday with a house party at Matchesfashion’s London townhouse 5 Carlos Place with a special performance by his friend Miles Freedom, a Toronto-based DJ. His friends Tyler Mitchell, Jeremy O’Harris and Rafael Pavarotti were in attendance.

Angelina’s provided the night with Hokkaido milk buns, tempura fritters, lobster and crab donuts, miso aubergine, dauphinoise with parmesan potatoes and polenta with soy braised mushrooms. A cake was specially made for Sargent by Violet Bakery.

At Burlington Arcade, a shopping arcade in central London, New York label Veronica Beard’s co-founders, Veronica Swanson Beard and Veronica Miele Beard, staged a fashion show showcasing their fall 2022 collection, followed by an intimate dinner backstage with socialites such as Poppy Delevingne, Laura Haddock and Clara Paget.

On Wednesday, Off-White turned St John’s Smith Square, a baroque church all blue for their third collaboration with Church’s. British DJ Benji B curated the live performances of the night by selecting Cktrl, George Riley, and Yussef Dayes. Guests included Labrinth, Ramla Ali, Letitia Wright and Amelia Gray Hamlin.

Prada orchestrated the most sought-after party in town on Thursday for the launch of their new fragrance Paradoxe. The night was commemorated by Emma Watson, who made a brief appearance on the night. 

She was joined by the likes of “House of the Dragon” actor Milly Alcock and Will Poulter, who is set to star in the upcoming “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.” The event included performances by Jamie xx, Floating Points and  Anz & Elkka.

Friday’s occasions took a more gentle approach after a strong week of celebrations. Italian brand Slowear launched their new collection with Sebago at their South Molton store with a cocktail event.

“London has always been like a great capital for us. It’s like the number one city in the Slowear world, we have a very strong and reactive consumer here,” said Marco Muggiano, chief marketing officer at the brand.

Raf Simons with Samuel Ellis Scheinman.

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Raf Simons, fresh off his London fashion show debut, hosted cocktails at the Matchesfashion’s townhouse to celebrate the collection he designed with Kvadrat that’s now available on the retailer’s site. Guests were provided with spiced Devon crab and endive, peanut tarts, seasonal crudites, devilled eggs and dressed lobster on toast by Rita’s.

Saul Nash, winner of the 2022 International Woolmark Prize and recipient of this year’s Queen Elizabeth II Award for British Design gathered his industry friends at The Cinema in Selfridges to celebrate the launch of his fall 2022 collection and to unveil his installation in partnership with The Woolmark Company. Guests were served a Guyanese dinner by Kaieteur Kitchen, inspired by his heritage.

“The installation is inspired by the barbershop that the film was set in,” he said, explaining that he wanted his customers to feel immersed in the environment that the collection was based on.

Naomi Campbell and HE Sheikha Al Mayassa. Photo: Instagram.com/naomi
Naomi Campbell‘s charitable organization Fashion for Relief has partnered with Qatar Creates, under the patronage of Her Excellency Sheikha Al Mayassa, on a new global program named Emerge. As part of the initiative, the British supermodel will co-host a fashion show and charity gala to uplift “young creative and business talent from emerging regions, with a focus on Africa, the diaspora, and developing communities around the world.” As a whole, the program also aims to “create new apprenticeships, after-school programs and university programs focused on creative and alternative industries such as general education, fashion, technology, art, sustainable innovations, and agriculture.”
Emerge will take place in three main events—Art Exhibit, Fashion Exhibit, and the Emerge Talk—leading to a couture show featuring regional designers as well as international fashion houses Valentino, Dolce & Gabbana, Burberry, and more. The Art Exhibit will highlight acclaimed young artists, while the Fashion Exhibit will see participation from a number of renowned designers from Africa, the diaspora, and the Middle East, such as Thebe Magugu, Bianca Saunders, and Abdel El Tayeb. The Emerge Talk will begin with a conversation on the power of creativity in business between Campbell, HE Sheikha Al Mayassa, and Kehinde Wiley followed by a panel discussion by professionals on the future of alternative industries.

“With the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, we stand at the cusp of an incredible moment for our region,” HE Sheikha Al Mayassa said in a statement. “It is our responsibility to seize this moment and draw the attention of the international community towards causes that benefit marginalized people across the globe. I am grateful to Emerge for joining our efforts, and I am confident that we can harness this opportunity to uplift and empower those who need it most while creating cultural milestones.
The charity gala and fashion show is a ticketed event that will be held on October 28 at Qatar’s Ceremonial Court, followed by an auction and VIP dinner. Past editions of Campbell’s Fashion for Relief charity shows have featured a star-studded runway with Beyoncé, Kate Moss, Jane Fonda, Bella Hadid, Kendall Jenner, and Winnie Harlow.
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The second most interesting thing about the spring/summer 2023 shows, after the clothes? The faces popping up on the front row. From Kim Kardashian, Sarah Jessica Parker and Naomi Watts forming a power trio at Fendi in New York City, to Naomi Campbell at the Ferragamo show in Milan, see all the celebrities at fashion week below.
Chloe Bailey at the Burberry spring/summer 2023 show, London Fashion Week. Photo: Getty
Chiara Ferragni, Heidi Klum and Alessandra Ambrosio at the Moschino spring/summer 2023 show, Milan Fashion Week. Photo: Getty
Lily James at the Versace spring/summer 2023 show, Milan Fashion Week. Photo: Getty
Naomi Campbell at the Ferragamo spring/summer 2023 show, Milan Fashion Week. Photo: Getty
Monica Bellucci at the Dolce & Gabbana spring/summer 2023 show, Milan Fashion Week. Photo: Getty
Ashley Graham at the Dolce & Gabbana spring/summer 2023 show, Milan Fashion Week. Photo: Getty
Shailene Woodley at the Moncler spring/summer 2023 show, Milan Fashion Week. Photo: Getty
Chiara Ferragni at the Tod’s spring/summer 2023 show, Milan Fashion Week. Photo: Getty
Olivia Palermo at the Tod’s spring/summer 2023 show, Milan Fashion Week. Photo: Getty
Irina Shayk at the Giorgio Armani spring/summer 2023 show, Milan Fashion Week. Photo: Getty
Cate Blanchett at the Giorgio Armani spring/summer 2023 show, Milan Fashion Week. Photo: Getty
Kirsten Dunst at the Bottega Veneta spring/summer 2023 show, Milan Fashion Week. Photo: Getty
Simone Ashley at the Burberry spring/summer 2023 show, London Fashion Week. Photo: Getty
Kanye West at the Burberry spring/summer 2023 show, London Fashion Week. Photo: Getty
Winnie Harlow at the Burberry spring/summer 2023 show, London Fashion Week. Photo: Getty
Olivia Palermo at the Max Mara spring/summer 2023 show, Milan Fashion Week. Photo: Getty
Derek Blasberg and Karlie Kloss at the Tom Ford spring/summer 2023 show, New York Fashion Week. Photo: Getty
Tom Ford and Katie Holmes at the Tom Ford spring/summer 2023 show, New York Fashion Week. Photo: Getty
Serena Williams at the Michael Kors Collection spring/summer 2023 show, New York Fashion Week. Photo: Getty
Anne Hathaway at the Michael Kors Collection spring/summer 2023 show, New York Fashion Week. Photo: Getty
Jasmine Tookes at the Michael Kors Collection spring/summer 2023 show, New York Fashion Week. Photo: Getty
Imaan Hammam at the Fendi resort 2023 show, New York Fashion Week. Photo: Getty
Karen Elson, Emily Ratajkowski and Karlie Kloss at the Proenza Schouler spring/summer 2023 show, New York Fashion Week. Photo: Getty
Kanye West at the Vogue World show, New York Fashion Week. Photo: Getty
Jared Leto at the Vogue World show, New York Fashion Week. Photo: Getty
Ramla Ali at the Molly Goddard spring/summer 2023 show, London Fashion Week. Photo: Getty
Lala Anthony, Kim Kardashian, Sarah Jessica Parker and Naomi Watts at the Fendi resort 2023 show, New York Fashion Week. Photo: Getty
Cindy Bruna at the Altuzarra spring/summer 2023 show, New York Fashion Week. Photo: Getty
Christy Turlington, Amber Valletta, Kate Moss and Shalom Harlow at the Fendi resort 2023 show, New York Fashion Week. Photo: Getty
Golda Rosheuvel at the Huishan Zhang spring/summer 2023 show, London Fashion Week. Photo: Getty
Jourdan Dunn at the Dilara Findikoglu spring/summer 2023 show, London Fashion Week. Photo: Getty
Lara Stone at the Christopher Kane spring/summer 2023 show, London Fashion Week. Photo: Getty
Nicola Coughlan at the Christopher Kane spring/summer 2023 show, London Fashion Week. Photo: Getty
Jourdan Dunn at the JW Anderson spring/summer 2023 show, London Fashion Week. Photo: Getty
Alexa Chung at the JW Anderson spring/summer 2023 show, London Fashion Week. Photo: Getty
Coco Rocha at the Puppets & Puppets spring/summer 2023 show, New York Fashion Week. Photo: Getty
Julia Fox at the Elena Velez spring/summer 2023 show, New York Fashion Week. Photo: Getty
Katie Holmes at the Ulla Johnson spring/summer 2023 show, New York Fashion Week. Photo: Getty
Kris Jenner at the Tommy Hilfiger autumn/winter 2022 show, New York Fashion Week. Photo: Getty
Shawn Mendes, Kate Moss, Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker at the Tommy Hilfiger autumn/winter 2022 show, New York Fashion Week. Photo: Getty
Cassie at the Tommy Hilfiger autumn/winter 2022 show, New York Fashion Week. Photo: Getty
Jasmine Sanders at the Tommy Hilfiger autumn/winter 2022 show, New York Fashion Week. Photo: Getty
Karlie Kloss at the Fendi resort 2023 show, New York Fashion Week. Photo: Getty
Originally published in Vogue.co.uk

BABY LOVE: Peter Dundas and Evangelo Bousis are regulars in Greece, holidaying, and shooting some of the Dundas look books there, too. Last weekend, they traveled to the posh coastal suburbs south of Athens for an altogether different reason: the baptism, in the Greek Orthodox Church, of their two babies, Alexios, who’s a year old, and the three-month-old Eleni.The godmothers were Eugenie Niarchos and Bianca Brandolini, and guests included Naomi Campbell, Natasha Poly, Dree Hemingway, Prince Nikolaos and Princess Tatiana of Greece and Denmark, Laure Hériard Dubreuil, Aaron Young, Zani Gugelmann, Catherine Baba and Claire Courtin.
The Greek-Cypriot singer Anna Vissi performed at the party that followed at the Four Seasons Resort in Vouliagmeni.

While a baptism is a big moment for many Christian families, this particular baptism, which took place Saturday at the Panagia Faneromeni church in Vouliagmeni, was a milestone. Dundas and Bousis said it was the first Greek Orthodox baptism for the children of a gay couple in Greece.
The Archbishop of the Americas and the Patriarch of the Greek Orthodox Church baptized both children. Dundas said it was important to christen the children in the Greek Orthodox church “because Evangelo is Greek Orthodox and since our children were born, we’ve followed the traditions of the church.”
“We also thought it was important, in this time and age, that there was a change in the Orthodox Church, and that the children of gay and same-sex parents are able to be christened. We feel all children should have the opportunity to be blessed regardless of what faith and religion they believe in,” he said.
Dundas added that the Archbishop Elpidophoros of America “agreed all children are accepted in God’s eyes and have a right to be baptized. He is pushing for change in the Orthodox religion for the youth, and opening doors for everyone instead of turning people away,” he said.