Under Creative Director Louise Trotter [IG], Bottega Veneta continues its ascent among Chinese luxury consumers. Bottega’s Spring/Summer 2026 campaign — covered with lavish praise in China — was shot in Venice by Juergen Teller. Models include Anine Van Velzen, Bai, Libby Bennett, Liya Kebede, Saul Symon, and Sihana Shalaj. / Hair by Kei Terada; makeup by Pat McGrath
Jing Daily calls the brand ‘Kering’s Crown’. Better yet and following high praise — China calls Bottega Veneta Kering’s ‘golden child’. Venice is a deeply symbolic city for Anne — the only city where she’s slept until noon.
Trotter’s October 2025 runway debut resonated deeply in the hearts and minds of Chinese consumers, drawing over 130 million Weibo views and widespread acclaim. “Quiet luxury can be expressive” was the prime sentiment that rippled across Chinese social media platforms, where fashion critics like @Pekaboom praised Trotter’s poetic modernity, writes JD.
Model Athena Wilson is styled by Charlie Harrington in Alaïa, Alexander Mc Queen, Balenciaga, Bottega Veneta, Chanel, Dior, Edilene Lee, Ferragamo, Givenchy by Sarah Burton, Gucci, Loewe, Louis Vuitton, Miu Miu, Roksanda, Tove and more in ‘Flights of Fancy’. The sensational abundance of soft and flowing fringes, rich tassels and feathers is captured by photographer Agata Pospieszynska [IG] for Harper’s Bazaar UK [IG] March 2026./ Hair by Tommy Taylor; makeup by Natsumi Narita
Vogue Thailand [IG] February 2026 cover story focuses on Flavours of the City, promoting tourism in Thailand. Photographer Nat Prakobsantisuk [IG] captures model Kris Grikaite wearing Hermes on the cover in a story styled by Sanshai.
CHANEL ambassador Penelope Cruz covers the Fashion 2026 issue of W Magazine China [IG], wearing key pieces from the Matthieu Blazy’s October in Paris Spring 2026 collection. Blazy’s CHANEL woman is more expressive, free and alive with vitality.
The Chanel woman is absolutely more modern than under Lagerfeld. Not younger, just more modern. Cruz is styled by Austin Feng, with images by Zhong Lin [IG].
‘New girl’ Emma Waters, who walked Dior’s S/S 2026 show, and Maison Margiela’s, is styled by Samuel François in Celine, Chanel, Dior, Dolce & Gabbana, Maison Valentino and more. Photographers Sofia Sanchez and Mauro Mongiello [IG] capture ‘Primevera’ in another look at the new season for Numéro France [IG] February 2026./ Hair by Elisabel Serrano; makeup by Sofia Rubenstein
Awar Odhiang morphs into a luxury brands snow bunny, styled by George Krakowiak in a bright yellow Balenciaga coat created by Pierpaolo Piccioli for Vogue Italia [IG] February 2026 issue. The fashion shoot team includes photographer Rafael Pavarotti [IG], who set up his creative camp in Cervinia in the Italian Alps. / Hair by Franco Gobbi; makeup by Chiao Li Hsu
Awar Odhiang, represented by Ford Models Paris, has led an incredible journey to the top of the international models roster and was named Model of the Year [2025] on Models.com by fashion industry professionals. You can see Awar’s tagged work with excerpts, or her thumbnail search in AOC’s model channel.
Models Ella Mccutcheon and Sander Van Looveran get cozy, Italian-style in ‘Aeterna’, one of two main stories in the February 2026 issue of Harper’s Bazaar Italia [IG]. The second story is ‘Luce Viva’ featuring Vittoria Ceretti lensed by Willy Vanderperre.
Sissy Vian styles the casual and sensual style statement with images by Craig McDean [IG]./ Hair by Akemi Kishida; makeup by Celine Martin
Former Victoria’s Secret Angel Martha Hunt poses in intellectual fashion choices from Calvin Klein, Calzadonia, Dior, Dolce & Gabbana, Falke, Louis Vuitton, Magda Butrym, Oscar de la Renta, Totême, Vivetta and more in the January 2026 issue of Numéro Netherlands [IG].William Ferchichi [IG] is behind the lens with styling by Nata Bocha and interview by Jana Letonja./ Hair by Brenton Diallo; makeup by Matin
Accepting her award Sunday night, Billie said: “As grateful as I feel, I honestly don’t feel like I need to say anything but that no one is illegal on stolen land ... F*** ICE.”
It didn’t take long for conservative journalist Eric Daugherty to point out that Billie’s own home in Los Angeles is built on land historically inhabited by the Tongva. While we educate ourselves, you can learn more about the indigenous peoples of the LA River basin here.
As a House Ambassador for Louis Vuitton since June 2023, the Jose Alcaraz historic grand-slam victory is closely tied to the prominent global luxury brand and its increasingly famous tag line: Victory Travels in Louis Vuitton.
The primal forces of Fire and Earth fuel the Spring 2026 Brunello Cucinelli Collection campaign. In the words of the designer, “creative passion meets timeless authenticity, and nature becomes a living expression of style.”
Models Abeny Nhial, Louise Robert and Niyo Malik are styled by Michaela Buratti with Daniel Archer [IG] taking photography honors./ Hair by Werner Amort; makeup by Fabiana Clavario
Brunello Cucinelli 2025 Results
Brunello Cucinelli closed out 2025 as a banner year, with sales up 10.1 percent to more than 1.4 billion euros. Adjusted at constant exchange rates, sales rose 11.5 percent, beating the forecast of 10 percent, reported by AOC last year.
13.7 Percent Increase in Asia
Sales in Asia rose 13.7 percent to 392.6 million euros, accounting for 27.9 percent of total turnover.
“China confirms its excellent health for us, with significant double-digit growth continuing quarter after quarter and a relevant contribution to the overall result of the entire Asian continent,” Cucinelli continued.
Aisle 9 Celine Cleanup: Hedi Slimane Did Not Take 4-5 Years to Deliver His Vision
In a recent discussion about why Jonathan Anderson should be given the same 4-5 years to deliver results at Dior, that Hedi Slimane took at Celine, AOC just sighed as we got out the mop and bucket and headed for Aisle 9. “No way,” Anne mumbled as she gave the bucket a good kick in exasperation.
“Hedi Slimane brought almost immediate results to the Celine brand. Why doesn’t Suzie Q check her facts the way we do. We pay $180 a year to read her nonsense. She should stick to recommending lip gloss.”
Committed to facts and knowing that we all make mistakes — including AOC — Anne ran SQ’s “it took a long time at Celine” assertion through AI to confirm our position.
Elordi was equally relaxed as an Aussie man chilling with fellow Aussie Robbie in a Bottega Veneta jacket, tank top and pants. One uses the word ‘jacket’ loosely.On Robbie, it’s a shrug or cardigan.
What’s obvious to AOC is the growing numbers of men being totally relaxed wearing femme fashion.
No intellectual edict is required by the designer. They’re just doing it — like Pharrell was doing in Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld a decade ago. No star designer is creating this look in 2026, even though one will probably claim it.
Top model Alex Consani is styled by Kim Da+Hye in key pieces from Jonathan Anderson’s debut Spring 2026 Dior collection. Photographers Sean + Seng [IG] are behind the lens for Vogue Korea [IG] February 2026./ Hair by Luke Hersheson; makeup by Lisa Eldridge
WWD has confirmed with Maison Alaïa that its Belgian creative director and designer Pieter Mulier has resigned his post at Alaīa Paris. Alaïa said Mulier would conclude his tenure as creative director after Alaïa’s summer-fall 2026 show during Paris Fashion Week in March.
While his next position remains unconfirmed, it’s widely expected that the designer will join Versace, now owned by Prada group. WWD posits a potential announcement from Prada Group next week.
Parent company Compagnie Financière Richemont expressed gratitude to Mulier, adding an important compliment to this breaking news. Their statement praised the designer for his contributions to a corporate culture “that values creative exploration, transcending any one individual, and lives through the hands, eyes, and sensibilities of the maison’s teams.”
Top model Taylor Hill’s charming exuberance is contagious in ‘Pursuit of Happiness’, the cover story for Vogue Czechoslovakia [IG] January 2026.
Taylor is styled by MJ Molina in Dolce & Gabbana [cover], Maison Valentino, Tom Ford and more lensed by Jesus Isnard [IG]. / Makeup by Virginia Vera; hair by MJ Molina
Supermodel Adriana Lima wears Louis Vuitton, Givenchy, Cartier and Miu Miu on four covers for the February 2026 ‘Red’ issue of Harper’s Bazaar Spain [IG].
Adriana is styled by Elizabeth Sulcer in the fashion story ‘Eternal Flame’ adding fashion drama from Dior, Fendi, Gucci, Loewe, Maison Alaia, Maison Valentino, Max Mara, Prada, Schiaparelli, YSL and more, lensed by David Roemer [IG] at Pier 59 Studios in New York City. / Hair by Shin Arima; makeup by Frank B
British heritage brand Barbour [IG] is rapidly expanding in China, opening over 40 stores in major cities like Beijing, Shanghai, and Chengdu, targeting the "quiet luxury" market with its heritage waxed jackets. The brand is localizing by launching exclusive, tailored collections for Asian consumers and collaborating with Chinese designers and cultural figures.
Barbour x Feng Chen Wang
Just as Burberry is seeing positive revenue results in China, so is Barbour, who reported today a 9% increase for the year ended April 30, 2025, with a 14.1% operating profit increase.
Barbour partnered with Chinese designer brand Feng Chen Wang [IG] on this capsule collection, one imbued with cultural storytelling and timed with Chinese New Year 2026 or the broader Lunar New Year in Asia.
Models Diwen Wang and Shao Minghao front the campaign, styled by Anders Sølvsten Thomsen.
Kaia Gerber wears Givenchy on the cover of Harper’s Bazaar US [IG] February 2026. Luis Alberto Rodriguez [IG] captures Kaia, who is interviewed by Durga Chew-Bose.
For Kaia, A Privileged Life Is an Artistic Life
Kaia Gerber has never hesitated to admit her privileged upbringing, anchored in a robust, loving and supportive family life. How many grown young women with Kaia’s level of accomplishment call their mothers their best friend?
Kaia has always described privilege in a more intellectual way — a childhood where ideas, books, and culture were embedded in daily life.
Ariana Grande covers the March 2026 issue of Vogue Japan [IG], one of three Vogues putting the music and now acting star front and center in their new issues. Shared at the end this VJ story, Ariana also covers Vogue Mexico and Vogue Latin America [IG], her first covers for the magazines.
Grande is styled by Law Roach in multiple Balenciaga by Sarah Burton beauties, Dior, Gucci, Ralph Lauren and more lensed by Michael Bailey-Gates [IG]./ Jewelry by Swarovski; Hair by Alyx Liu; makeup by Michael Anthony
