Fernando Gomez Flashes Ayak Veronica Bior in 'Art Freedom' for Harper's Serbia

Fernando Gomez Flashes Ayak Veronica Bior in 'Art Freedom' for Harper's Serbia

Model Ayak Veronica Bior delivers a visual punch to our style senses in ‘Art Freedom’, styled by Daniel Gonzalez Elizondo. Photographer Fernando Gomez makes an exciting visual capture for Harper’s Bazaar Serbia November 2019./ Makeup by Rosa Matilla

Litza Veloz Stars in 'Forbidden Love' by Fernando Gomez in Vogue Czech November 2019

Model Litza Veloz is styled by Daniel Gonzalez Elizondo in ‘Forbidden Love’, a provocative, elegant fashion editorial. Central to these images is the subliminal preoccupation of white men historically with black women — a reality that most often worked against the well-being and personal lives of women of color. Photographer Fernando Gomez captures Litza’s dazzling fashion attraction for Vogue Czechlosvakia’s November 2019 issue. / Makeup by Rosa Matilla

More specifically, the ‘Forbidden Love’ fashion editorial is probably referencing Pope Clement VII (aka Giuliano de'Medici) who as pope took a black slave girl as a mistress. Their child Alessandro became the first black head of state when he became Duke of Florence in 1530. Alas, Allessandro met a tragic end, stabbed to death by his own cousin after an argument over a woman.

Revisiting this story and the strong connection between between imported slave women and the Italian aristocracy, is recharging my brain cells around current arguments between Italian luxury brands and charges of racism. Thinking . . thinking . . thinking. ~ Anne

Carmen Garitano In 'Underwater Love' By Daniel Gonzalez Elizondo For Vogue Portugal

Carmen Garitano In 'Underwater Love' By Daniel Gonzalez Elizondo For Vogue Portugal

Model Carmen Garitano transforms in the hands of makeup artist Rosa Matilla and stylist Daniel Gonzalez Elizondo. Photographer Fernando Gomez turns our focus to ‘Underwater love’ for Vogue Portugal July 2019.

Elizabeth Ayodele Delivers Breathtaking Beauty Lensed By Vladimir Marti For Harper's Kazakhstan June 2018

Elizabeth Ayodele Delivers Breathtaking Beauty Lensed By Vladimir Marti For Harper's Kazakhstan June 2018

Rising Nigerian model Elizabeth Ayodele is style by Daniel Gonzalez Elizondo in stellar looks from Alexander McQueen, Elie Saab, Jacquemus and more. Photographer Vladimir Marti captures Ayodele in the rare fashion editorial where every image grabs our attention, where a stunning, camera-savvy and gifted model is styled superbly, then lensed in pure artistry for Harper's Bazaar Kazakhstan's June 2018 issue. 

Vladimir Marti Captures Hanna Verhees For Harper's Bazaar Mexico December-January 2017.18

Model Hanna Verhees is styled by Daniel Gonzalez Elizondo in extravagant looks from Dolce & Gabbana, Jil Sander, Chanel and more. Photographer Vladimir Marti is behind the lens, flashing Hanna on the dunes for Harper's Bazaar Mexico December-January 2017.18.