Everyone’s talking about it: Jonathan Anderson is now the sole creative director of Dior. But what does this mean for the iconic fashion house? And what legacy did Maria Grazia Chiuri leave behind with her final collection? Dior’s 2026 Cruise Collection was nothing short of breathtaking. Set against the historic backdrop of Rome, the collection … Continue reading Chiuri’s love letter to Dior
Advice from grandmothers, mothers, and daughters on finding your purpose and enjoying the journey When university ends, so does the predictability of academic life. The next step is unclear. No natural progression in the following September. With no more lecture schedules or deadlines, there’s so much freedom, posing the big question of: what now? An … Continue reading The wisdom and advice of 40 different women
As the world grapples with climate collapse, political fragmentation, and a collective sense of exhaustion from trends and fast-changing consumption cycles, fashion is responding to the anxiety. Instead of louder statements, there is a soft rebellion in the form of flowy silhouettes and an embrace of femininity. At Paris Fashion Week, this shift was palpable. … Continue reading Chloé and Isabel Marant can sense our stress, and they are here to help
Whilst Vogue is no stranger to controversies and critiques, it was always a trailblazer for paving the way of fashion and highlighting the trends of the moment, and its influence can’t be denied. Yet, in 2008, The New York Times posed the question: “What’s Wrong with Vogue?” Despite boasting some of the world’s best editors, … Continue reading Vogue is creative and fun!… In Portugal
Step into Georgian London. There’s enlightenment and empire in a city humming with powdered wigs, candlelit stages, and something new in the air: consumption. The eighteenth century in Western Europe saw a consumer revolution for women who could afford it. There was a major shift in spending to shop rather than spending to survive, causing … Continue reading How a shocking catalogue of sex workers is more prevalent today than you might think
Nick Logan and Neville Brody on Creating a Genre-Defining Magazine in the Post-Punk ’80s At the beginning of London Fashion Week on the 20th of February, I heard from the founder of The Face, Nick Logan, and esteemed art director, Neville Brody. Speaking to friends, old colleagues, the press, and aspiring writers, Nick and Neville … Continue reading “All Roads Lead Back to The Face” – a conversation with the founder of 80s post-punk magazine
Barbara Kingsolver’s Demon Copperhead, the co-winner of the 2023 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction and the 2023 Women’s Prize for Fiction, is nothing short of extraordinary. A contemporary reimagining of Charles Dickens’ David Copperfield, this novel is both a homage and a fiercely original story that captures the grit, heartbreak, and resilience of a boy growing … Continue reading Book Review: Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver
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