STORIES
In conversation with Brandon Wen
On the morning of the Royal Academy of Fine Arts Antwerp’s fashion department's annual fashion show, we met with recently-appointed director Brandon Wen to discuss The Show 2023 and delve into the academic life at this renowned fashion academy. The Show 2023 is the first under Wen’s watch, so there is a palpable air of excitement.
On the radar: L.A. Witch
California based band L.A. Witch is currently on their European tour. Their style evokes the psych and punk rock movements, both faithfully capturing and innovating the genre in a fascinatingly personal way. We spoke to them briefly in between shows.
On the radar: BEA
We spoke to musician BEA about her recent EP “Dual Natures”, written with Dom Goldsmith over the first lockdown as a means of escape. She shares her relationship to Amy Winehouse, breakups and facing live performance.
Through the Archive
Vintage clothing is a great way to make Fashion more sustainable. We have teamed up with Depop sensation Archive Six to create this exclusive Fashion editorial showcasing vintage designer pieces.
On the radar: Archive Six
As sustainable fashion reaches global heights, we spoke to Thidarat Kaha, founder of Archive Six on designer archives and nostalgia
On the radar: Claudia, Isis and Sophie
Photographer JC Verona teamed up with hairstylist Corrado Tevere from Radio Hair Salon to create a hair and beauty series with upcoming models Claudia, Isis and Sophie. We talked to them to find out how modelling has been treating them so far.
Icons: Bob Richardson
A look at how Richardson’s lost photos and repeated self destruction impacted his career, and how he introduced theatricality to fashion photography.
On the radar: Urvashi
We met Indian model Urvashi Umrao to talk about her best modelling job, how she finds balance and how her relationship with her home country has changed since she moved away.
Icons: Man Ray
A retrospective of Man Ray’s approach to exploring photography, and how his ethos affected both fashion photography and surrealism.
Transhumans
Gallery producer, curator, DJ and musician – Parma Ham is a multidisciplinary artist known for their big hair and extraordinary club nights. Together with partner Salvia, we met the extreme dressers to talk about gender, identity and Pride.
Icons: Robert Mapplethorpe
A look at Robert Mapplethorpe through his closest relationships with Patti Smith and Sam Wagstaff, and how his artistic career was directed as a result.
Darling Josephine
Josephine Jones’ fashion collection debuted in 2019, with beautiful floral pieces that made those who wear them look like an ethereal goddess; Josephine is to the optics what Lana Del Rey is to the auditory, only with much more intelligent cultural knowledge. We sat down with the ever-so charming Ms Jones to discuss gender expression and her ultimate queer icons.
Queer Manifesto
The man about town (London and NYC to be exact), Jack Guinness, has just published his first book and manifesto ‘The Queer Bible’, celebrating the works and lives of the global queer community alongside original illustrations by young LGBTQ+ artists. We asked Jack a few questions in-between takes during our shoot, to learn more about his book and his thoughts on gender expression.
Fancy Boy
Fancy Boy is a London based costume designer to most of the nation’s drag queen stars, most notably, Tayce and Cheryl Hole from Ru Paul’s Drag Race UK. We sat down with the designer Harry Whitham in his studio in East London to talk all things sparkle and rainbow washing.
Avant-Garde Kink
We caught up with the beautiful deity Ada Zanditon to find out more about her fashion fused with fetish couture line.
HALL OF FAME
We had fun hanging out with Ricki Hall at our East London studio. The energetic mechanic-turned-fashion model talks to us about his passion for Golf, his first modelling job and how he is coping with the pandemic.
PLAY HARD
From London to LA to NYC and back. Fashion designer Jessica Horwell finds inspiration around the globe. Her brand Hardware LDN has been shown on catwalks in NYC and worn by influential celebrities. We find out what’s next for the edgy, provocative and comfortable fashion label.
Detroit calling
From London to Detroit. We are speaking to Aki Choklat about the global pandemic, his new digital life via Zoom and his new found addiction to sourdough bread.