Happy Birthday Karmen Pedaru

There probably isn’t a more amazing model, person, and face of her own brand the likes of Karmen Pedaru. You’re every thing that’s cool about fashion and being a creative. You’re profoundly inspiring, and if a model could capture the magical era of the 90s and a band like Nirvana, it would be no one other than Karmen Pedaru. I hope your birthday is phenomenal and wishing all the love and success in the world. You are the things of dreams and stars.

I’m thinking of your wide open eyes
Smiling as they feed the nerves
That push the field of silver and the colorful lines
That only you could see like only you could do

I’m picturing a forcep in ice
That you would see if you could reach
And reconnect the engine to the delicate lens
But I just sit and wait for a blip to break the perfect little thin green line

“I’m thinking of your failing green eyes
Smiling as they greet the day”

And the coil sleeps
And you’ve been gathering angels
And fading further each day
I love you now as I never
Remember my face as it quietly makes your way

I dreamt of jet-less high
Seeing clouds from the other side
And rolling softly until the underbelly shines
And the back skims through the steam
Feeding upturned mouths and sprinkling away
A dusty sleep you took too soon
And you, you need watering if you are to bloom

Hum – If You Are To Bloom

Happy Birthday Raquel Zimmermann

You’re nothing short of a creative tour de force, convivial than most with a Iggy Pop, proto-punk level of cool. You’re a one of a kind soul and you’ve given the fashion so much. The world is truly fortunate to have a Raquel Zimmermann and all of you’re brilliance. Wishing you the most wonderful of birthdays and bountiful happiness. You are the epitome of living art.

Laetitia Casta for Calzedonia’s Summer Senses 2025 Collection

Calzedonia the renowned Italian fashion brand marks its second collaboration with actress and model Laetitia Casta for their latest “Summer Senses” Collection. The iconic beauty takes center stage as mermaid and siren in elegent bikinis and one pieces with gathered tops, plunging necklines, drawstrings, adjustable straps, enhanced with gold accessory and shiny fabric effect. The colors range from Rose Poudré, Vert Foncé, Bleu Poudré Clair, and Marron Chocolat Shiny Satin. The Summer Senses Collection wonderfully captures the beauty of summer, enchanting with its stunningly crafted beachware exuding the timeless elegance of its ambassador.

“Laetitia Casta, already a loyal brand ambassador, perfectly represents the spirit of Calzedonia: natural and authentic beauty, an uncompromising love of style. Her return as a muse celebrates a special relationship with the brand and its vision of fashion.”

Read more at Madame Figaro and see the collection at Calzedonia

Linda Evangelista for Harper’s Bazaar US May 2025 by Anthony Seklaoui


Harper’s Bazaar welcomes its Beauty Issue for the month of May, where journalist Linda Wells and cover star Linda Evangelista discuss life, learning to love your flaws and imperfections, and grappling with the ever-changing landscape of beauty. Through all the travails, anguish, and scars, the gallant super in her life of storied achievements, resolve is stronger than ever to seize life and live it fearlessly on her terms as she navigates a culture preoccupied with notions like aging and beauty:

“I really thing beauty is something you earn. I think of my grandmothers’ faces and what the war did to them, the toll it took on them… just wearing their hardships. They wore it, and they were so gorgeous. It had nothing to do with perfection or youth.”

Creatives:
Photography: @anthonyseklaoui
Styling: @mr_carlos_nazario
Creative Director: @lauragenninger
Story: @lindawellsny
Hair: @mustafayanaz
Makeup: @dickpageface
Manicure: @leonobi_galvez
Casting: @bitton for @establishmentny
Visual Director: @natashalunnwatkins
Production: @roscoproduction

See more at Harper’s Bazaar

Happy Birthday Birgit Kos: Vol 3. Kos Prima Cool!

It’s probably been a decade since Birgit Kos started her career in fashion and it didn’t take long for her star to arrive. Even as a new face, she had so much talent as a model, and her work in 2017, 2018, 2019 is truly iconic and something you expect from the caliber of an established top model. She’s already mastered the fine art of cool and is in her own class of awesome. Here’s wishing Birgit the happiest of birthdays. The world is so fortunate to have your love and inspiration.

You said you’re leavin’
It’s time to be free
I’m free of me at last
Am I so mean that you’re haunting my dreams
This could mean it’s a little played fact

It wasn’t wise but the snow pierced the sky
But the sound disappeared with your tent
You get the town but you’re so big and round
And the snow was spiraling our lamps

You’re just a work for some other croutons
Something’s wrong with you
Clearly love lasts
Heart suffering lives every night and then
Once you’re grounded you’re feeling so fast

You probably know when you’re running insane
Probably learn from meeting two hearts
Then I tried to take the money to save
From here, darling, it’s all so small now

Photography by Darren Gwynn

Love at the speed of light
Has the thought even crossed your mind?
You’re the star in my dreams tonight
Call me up when you’re planet-side
And I’ll drop in at once
Book a flight to the sun
‘Cause I’d rather be burned alive
If I thought it would catch your eye
Tied at the hip
You think I’d lose my grip ’cause I
Love you to death tonight
Call me up when you’re planet-side
And I’ll make you mine

Photography by Katarzyna Kornas-Duraj

Atop the reservoir behind The Angel
I took in Poitín from a plastic cup
And then I must have wandered a thousand miles
Cursing all the cars and stars for their luck
And then I know I stepped onboard a vision
And I must have followed it with the wind
Up until I came to the tough decision
That it might be time to let go within

Now there’s a part of it
Forever be young
I left in the heart of it
NW1

Photography by Pablo Sáez

And so then cut adrift up Camden Passage
I found myself walking with a chalk white foal
All along the Regent’s Canal placid
As I walk, I fill my pockets with coal
And thеn feeding snide scores to a cabby
To get mе with a banshee across to Bow
All along the Teeling keening in me
I think I must have drowned in the radio

And I awoke, and I awoke
And I awoke, and I awoke
And I awoke with notes left on a table
Some were marked with pen, some with the Queen
And when I arrive back in The Angel
She will know exactly where I’d been

Now there’s a part of it
Forever be young
I left in the heart of it
NW1
Yeah, now there’s a part of it
Forever be young
I left in the heart of it
NW1
NW1

Rianne Van Rompaey for Harper’s Bazaar France April 2025 by Carlijn Jacobs

In an issue dedicated to passion and dreams, Rianne Van Rompaey graces the April cover of Harper’s Bazaar France. Being one of the most admired models today and accomplishing so much in a decade fashion, Rianne embarks on a new journey and earnest passion for acting. The issue also highlights artists like David Cronenberg and Marie NDiaye as their unique passion leads them to explore the feeling of belonging.

Creatives:
Photographe @carlijnjacobs
Réalisation @emmanuellealt
Mannequin @riannevanrompaey
Rédacteur en chef #OlivierLalanne
Directeur de la création @atelierfranckdurand
Directeur artistique @anaismesmacque @lise.de.martino
Casting @piergiorgio at @dmcasting
Design @marinmuteaud @sophihuff @maxorio
Coiffure @damienboissinothair
Maquillage @hiromi_ueda
Manucure @beatrice_eni
Set design @giovannamartial_

Read more at Harper’s Bazaar