eBay UK Launches Second Life Platform, Co-Sponsors British Vogue's Forces of Change Event

eBay UK Launches Second Life Platform, Co-Sponsors British Vogue's Forces of Change Event

Vintage fashion lovers Jill Kortleve and Zinnia Kumar are styled by Jessica Gerardi in ‘Second Life’, a sponsored fashion shoot promoting eBay UK’s pre-loved fashion . . . and this season’s staples. . . both.

Ben Weller [IG] was in the studio for British Vogue [IG] December 2023./ Hair Naoki Komiya; hair by Naoki Komiya

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Four Beauties in L'été du Corps by Mario Sorrenti for Harper's Bazaar France No. 4

Four Beauties in L'été du Corps by Mario Sorrenti for Harper's Bazaar France No. 4

Models Angelina Kendall, Awar Odhiang, Eva Herzigova and Jill Kortleve cover No. 4 June-July issue of Harper’s Bazaar France, dedicated to beauty, wellness, long hot days and summer rays in a large fashion story in two parts.

Elodie David-Touboul styles the quartet lensed by Mario Sorrenti [IG] along the French Riviera [or Côte d'Azur]. / Hair by Ward Stegerhoek; makeup by Karim Rahman

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'The New Supers' Paloma, Jill, and Precious by Inez & Vinoodh for British Vogue April 2023

'The New Supers' Paloma, Jill, and Precious by Inez & Vinoodh for British Vogue April 2023

Models Paloma Elsesser, Jill Kortleve and Precious Lee are British Vogue’s April 2023 cover stars. EIC Edward Enninful makes the point in his editor’s letter that it’s very rare when three models come together in a special kind of energy.

Gabriella Karefa-Johnson styles the sensual fashion bonfire lensed by Inez van Lamsweerde & Vinoodh Matadin [IG].

Thirty years ago Christy Turlington, Naomi Campbell and Linda Evangelista were a trinity. Edward’s argument is that now Paloma, Jill and Precious share their stature.

With a shared mission born from friendship, and squarely plugged into the more revolutionary energy of the current zeitgeist, this month’s cover crowns the rise of three extraordinary models.

AOC is not prepared to comment on the observations of Edward, and other writers as well, about the recent autumn/winter 2023 fashion shows:

After returning from the recent autumn/winter 2023 fashion shows, and seeing countless catwalks where diversity of beauty, and of bodies, had taken several steps back, I couldn’t be happier to take this moment to celebrate this trio.

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Victoria's Secret Bras, That's Our Thing 2023 Campaign Shot in Italy with Adut, Imaan, Jill

Victoria's Secret Bras, That's Our Thing 2023 Campaign Shot in Italy with Adut, Imaan, Jill

Adut Akech, Imaan Hammam, Candice Huffine, Devyn Garcia, Jill Kortleve, Paloma Elsesser, and Taylor Hill pose against the eternally sensual landscape of Italy in one half of the Victoria’s Secret Bras, That’s Our Thing 2023 campaign.

The campaign crosses the entire range of VS bras including the Very Sexy Bombshell Push-Up, Dream Angels Demi Bra, VS Bare Sexy Illusions Uplift Strapless Bra, and VS Bare Infinity Flex Full Coverage Bra.

Photographer Angelo Pennetta captures the true beauty of VS lingerie [IG] styled by Alex White.

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Victoria's Secret Valentine's Day 2023 Campaign with Adut, Bella, Imaan, Paloma, Valentina

Victoria's Secret Valentine's Day 2023 Campaign with Adut, Bella, Imaan, Paloma, Valentina

Top models Adut Akech, Bella Hadid, Candice Huffine, Devyn Garcia, Imaan Hammam, Jill Kortleve, Mayowa Nicholas, Paloma Elsesser, Taylor Hill, Valentina Sampaio star in Victoria’s Secret Valentine’s Day 2023 campaign.

Gabriella Karefa Johnson styles the shoot, with Camille Summers-Valli [IG] directing the 30-second 2023 V-Day Shop spot.

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Bella, Adut, Jill, Paloma in Victoria's Secret Very Sexy 'Midnight at the Oasis' Fall 2022 Campaign

Bella, Adut, Jill, Paloma in Victoria's Secret Very Sexy 'Midnight at the Oasis' Fall 2022 Campaign

Smart Sensuality glamour girls Adut Akech, Bella Hadid, Jill Kortleve and Paloma Elsesser channel the ‘70s classic ‘Midnight at the Oasis’ in name and message but not music in the video. Artist Maria Muldaur sang about an empowered sensual woman in the 1973 more likely on the road in Marrakech than Mexico in the classic tune.

Aware or not, VS is also channeling the sensual, political activist feminist Frida Kahlo in this deeply political and threatening moment for American feminism. As Republicans wage a full-throttle assault on women’s rights in America, perhaps Frida Kahlo is guiding them subliminally.

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Valentino Couture Kisses Born in Rosso Lipstick Campaign by Felicity Ingram

Valentino Couture Kisses Born in Rosso Lipstick Campaign by Felicity Ingram

Valentino Couture comes alive in the new Rosso Valentino lipstick Born in Rosso campaign. Boscono joins femme forces with Charlie Groddeck, Jeanne Zheng, Jill Kortleve, Malika Louback and Benedetta Piccioli, the designer’s daughter.

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Body Positivity Beauty Jill Kortleve by Josh Olins for Harper's Bazaar May 2022

Body Positivity Beauty Jill Kortleve by Josh Olins for Harper's Bazaar May 2022

Dutch model Jill Kortleve covers the May 2022 issue of Harper’s Bazaar US, pushing forward the most hopeful signs of more permanent change we’ve seen in models’ body sizes in decades. Make no mistake — fashion still has plenty of thin fashion models. But Kortleve is not alone, which makes her not a token curvaceous model.

In these Jill Kortleve images, her sensual body is celebrated — and no attempt is made to hide it. This is also refreshing. Josh Olins is behind the camera, with styling by Tony Irvine.

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Gigi Hadid stars in 'Welcome to Hotel Hennes! A Camp Film By Bardia Zeinali

Gigi Hadid stars in 'Welcome to Hotel Hennes! A Camp Film By Bardia Zeinali

Gigi Hadid understands hotel life, and she’s on a roll at H&M’s Hotel Hennes, with its over-the-top cast of characters and madcap adventures.

Hadid greets Jill Kortleve, Precious Lee, Devyn Garcia and more through a rapid-fire sequence of total camp, over-the-top style moments worthy of a Gucci film on steroids.

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Jill Kortleve Plunges Into Hot Springs Water, Lensed by Felicity Ingram in British Vogue

Jill Kortleve Plunges Into Hot Springs Water, Lensed by Felicity Ingram in British Vogue AOC Fashion

Rising model Jill Kortleve poses in a beauty split fashion story for the October and December 2021 issues of British Vogue. Lorna McGee styles Kortleve in ‘Fresh Takes’ for October, focused on upgrading our wellbeing — with products, of course. British photographer Felicity Ingram captures the model at Hrunalaug Hot Springs in Iceland. / Hair by Anna Cofone

The health benefits of hot springs are generally well-established around the globe. They include:

  • Boosting Blood Circulation due to the variety of different minerals and specifically calcium and sodium bicarbonate in the water.

  • Reducing Stress and Promoting Sleep

  • Pain Relief

  • Healing or Improving Skin Problems

Luigi and Iango Flash Adut, Jill, Sora, Vittoria On Vogue Hong Kong September Covers

Luigi and Iango Flash Adut, Jill, Sora, Vittoria On Vogue Hong Kong September Covers AOC Fashion

Adut Akech, Jill Kortleve, Sora Choi and Vittoria Ceretti cover the September 2021 issue of Vogue Hong Kong. Schanel Bakkouche styles the quartet in Louis Vuitton for images by Luigi & Iango. [IG]/ Hair by Pawel Solis; makeup by Lloyd Simmonds

Jill Kortleve Soaks Up Italian Sun in Nervi for WSJ Magazine August 2021

Jill Korlieve Soaks Up Italian Sun in Nervi for WSJ Magazine August 2021 AOC Fashion

Dutch model Jill Kortleve soaks up Italian sun in Nervi, a former fishing village now a seaside resort 12 miles northwest of Portofino. Brilliant hues and beach holiday prints from Burberry, Celine by Hedi Slimane, Chanel, Michael Kors, Missoni, Stella Mccartney, Tory Burch and more are as artistically intoxicating as the colorful houses dominating the Italian Riviera.

“Hemlines rise higher than the tides” writes Kevin Huynh about stylist Anastasia Barbieri choices for the fashion story shot by Angelo Pennetta [IG] for WSJ Magazine [link]. . So grab a sequined minidress from Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello and board a flight to our beloved Italia. Yes, it does rain in Nervi, reminding smart women to grab a Balenciaga nylon tulip-printed raincoat for good measure.

Victoria's Secret Swim Spring 2021 Curvy Women | VS Finally Listens to RiRi

Victoria's Secret Swim Spring 2021 Curvy Women | VS Finally Listens to RiRi

The road to rehabilitation for Victoria’s Secret continues, as the brand plunges again into the swimwear business at slsect stores in America.

Launched on Monday, the new swimwear campaign stars Imaan Hamman, Jill Kortleve, Paloma Elsesser and Taylor Hill. Alex White styles the St. Barts shoot, in film footage and images shot by Tyler Kohlhoff [IM].

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