Penny Martin Steps Down As EIC At The Gentlewoman
After 17 years at the helm of The Gentlewoman, Penny Martin is handing the editor-in-chief title to someone new, though she isn’t going far. “As our company continues to grow, I feel now is the moment to recruit a fresh perspective on how women think and live to reflect these changing times,” Martin said in a statement. She moves into the role of editorial director, where she will focus on growing the brand beyond the page. That includes The Gentlewoman Club, the magazine’s events series, which she plans to take on tour around the world. Martin came to the title after seven years as editor-in-chief of SHOWstudio alongside Nick Knight. Launched in 2010 as a sister title to Fantastic Man, the twice-yearly magazine built its reputation on thoughtful profiles of culturally noteworthy women in fashion, film, sports, with covers that have featured Phoebe Philo, Sofia Coppola, and Coco Gauff. [BoF]
Penny Martin by Darren Gerrish/WireImage for Bicester village
Matteo Tamburini Exits Tod’s
The game of creative director musical chairs continues. Tod’s announced on Tuesday that Matteo Tamburini is leaving after nearly three years, with no successor named. Tamburini arrived in December 2023 from Bottega Veneta, where he was head designer for ready-to-wear, taking over from Walter Chiapponi across both the men’s and women’s collections. His final collection for the house was S/S 27, presented in September. Tod’s says the change is in line with its decision to communicate the brand’s values, codes, craftsmanship and Italian lifestyle more decisively. It also adds to a growing list of creative exits this fall, from Balenciaga to Saint Laurent and McQueen. [Vogue, WWD]
The Mentoring Matters Print Sale Is Live
Mentorship usually happens behind the scenes, but Mentoring Matters’ new print sale brings it into view. Founded in London in 2020, the non-profit pairs emerging creatives from global majority backgrounds with established names in the industry. Now the organization has gathered more than 60 photographers for a one-off sale that places its alumni alongside the mentors and image-makers who shaped them. That means prints from Larissa Hofmann, Campbell Addy, Quentin de Briey, Tom Johnson, Charlotte Wales and more sit in the same collection as work by alumni including Jessica Madavo, Aisha Seriki, Keerthana Kunnath, and Paul Abbah. Every artist has donated their work, and proceeds will help keep the organization’s programs running, while alumni receive 15% of the profits from their own prints. Prints come in two sizes, 8 x 10 inches and 20 x 30 inches, with global shipping, and the sale runs through December 11. Shop the collection here.
By Tom Johnson | Image courtesy of Mentoring Matters
Atenea Morales de la Cruz Named Head of Editorial Content at Vogue Mexico and Latin America
Condé Nast has looked inside its own ranks to lead Vogue Mexico and Latin America. Atenea Morales de la Cruz has been named head of editorial content, succeeding Karla Martínez de Salas, who announced her departure in September after a decade at the helm. Morales de la Cruz joined the title in 2018 and worked her way up from editorial coordinator to executive editor, and along the way she founded (Re)Vogue, the publication’s sustainability initiative, and contributed to VogueON, its Spanish-language podcast. In her new role, she will oversee editorial strategy across platforms with a particular focus on digital content and audience engagement. [BoF]
Richard Avedon Netflix Documentary Is Here
Few photographers shaped how we picture fashion, celebrity and power quite like Richard Avedon, and Ron Howard’s new documentary Avedon, now streaming on Netflix after premiering at Cannes in May, takes its time understanding the man behind the lens. Made in association with the Richard Avedon Foundation, the film draws on his personal archive, with stills shown publicly for the first time and footage of Avedon at work. The documentary features Isabella Rossellini, Calvin Klein, Samira Nasr, and more, alongside his son John Avedon. “Richard Avedon was an artist whose work continues to resonate not only because of the extraordinary images he created, but because of the humanity and curiosity behind them,” Howard said. [The New York Times, Harper’s Bazaar UK]
Hanifa Is Back
Eight months after pausing production, Anifa Mvuemba is relaunching Hanifa. The break came in March, after delayed orders from the brand’s annual Hanifa Fridays sale sparked a wave of customer complaints online, with Mvuemba citing manufacturer issues at the time. She was also adjusting to life with a newborn when the brand shifted into crisis management, and has been candid about what that period revealed. “Founder-led brands operate under a different kind of scrutiny. And when you’re a Black woman, the margin for grace is thinner,” she told The Cut. Rather than simply restart, Mvuemba has used the time to rebuild how the business runs, including a new approach to ordering. The new collection, World of Hanifa, launches November 18, in the brand’s 15th anniversary year, and Mvuemba describes this next chapter as “more clear, refined, and more elevated.” [The Cut]
Loli Bahia Is More Than Fashion’s French Muse
Few models are as synonymous with Saint Laurent and French luxury as Top 50 model Loli Bahia. Her longstanding creative relationship with Anthony Vaccarello has made her a fixture on Saint Laurent’s runways and in its campaigns. Fresh off her latest worldwide exclusive, Models.com caught up with Bahia in Paris, where director Montgomery White followed her to favorite haunts, including Ofr. bookstore, Adidas headquarters, and her larger-than-life billboard overlooking the Seine. Along the way, she reflects on growing up alongside Saint Laurent, fashion week friendships, self-discovery, and finding a little peace of mind. Watch the exclusive interview here.
Daniel Gaines on Character-Driven Styling
In the latest edition of Behind the Image, stylist Daniel Gaines breaks down his character-driven approach to styling, the influences shaping his creative vision, and the art of building entire worlds through fashion. Speaking with Models.com Features Editor Anire Ikomi, Gaines reflects on his time at CR Fashion Book, his work with The Perfect Magazine, and the creative process behind bringing a fashion story to life. Discover the full interview here.
Who is Dior’s A24 Collaboration For?
Dior and A24 are bringing fashion and film closer together. The French luxury house’s newly announced multi-year partnership with the independent film studio signals a deeper investment in visual storytelling and cultural influence. With a one-night-only theatrical production of Both Ends and a campaign featuring A24 stars, Jonathan Anderson is exploring new ways to connect Dior with cinema. But can cinematic cool translate into meaningful style? Models.com Contributing Editor Madeleine Rothery examines what the partnership means for Dior, A24, and the evolving relationship between luxury fashion and film. Read the full story on PRO News here.
The Latest MDC Selects
These new faces have a thing for frogs, gothic literature, and dystopian worlds, read more here.
The New Name on The Industry Icons Rankings
The Industry Icons rankings have been updated, adding Alain Gossuin, Anne-Catherine Lacroix, Anne Vyalitsyna, Grace Hartzel, Joan Smalls, Julia Stegner, Laura Ponte, Noémie Lenoir and Patrick Petitjean to the list. Celebrated by designers, photographers and fashion innovators alike for their longevity and lasting influence, these nine have secured coveted campaigns, magazine covers and runway appearances, carving out esteemed reputations on the global stage. Discover more Industry Icons, only on Models.com.
