People

These are the explorers, entrepreneurs, scientists, designers and artists who are doing something in their space that hasn’t been done before. In short, the people featured here are our ultimate role models, and their stories serve to ignite us each day.

Global Young Designer Spotlight: CLUBE BOSSA

After graduating with a degree in business, Guilherme Vieira taught himself design. Today, his dedication to the craft and careful analysis of the female body yield beautiful results: feminine styles and flattering cuts

Destination Weddings: An Expert’s Guide by Pronovias' Amandine Ohayon

If you're planning on getting hitched overseas, you'll be wanting to hear wedding guru and Pronovias CEO Amandine Ohayon's top tips on everything from the location to the dress.

Hero Products and Emerging Hair Trends: Meet the Doyen of Dye Jobs, Colourist Josh Wood

We caught up with expert colourist Josh Wood at his Holland Park salon to talk school haircuts, holiday essentials and synaesthetic tendencies.

Global Young Designer Spotlight: LRNCE

Belgian-born artist and designer LRNCE creates one-of-a-kind pieces inspired by the colours and traditions of her new home, Marrakech

The Met Gala, Superstition and Rihanna: In Conversation with Anna Wintour’s Go-To Man, Event Planner Raúl Àvila

Raúl Àvila has masterminded the Met Gala for 13 years and counting. The coveted event planner divulges his favourite New York restaurants, timeless red-carpet looks and what it takes to make a space party-ready.

Global Young Designer Spotlight: Anna October

Anna October's collections inject 60s style with a thoroughly modern twist. Here, the fashion brand's namesake Ukranian designer lets us in on the world's best vintage store as well as her favourite places to stay and play around Kiev.

Meme Culture, Manuscripts and Monica Lewinsky: In Conversation with Raven Smith

Ahead of the publication of his new book, cultural omnivore and master of the witty Instagram post, Raven Smith lets us in on his favourite places around London and that time he nearly became a stripper...

SHOFCO’s Kennedy Odede on the Slums of Nairobi and the Power of Community

Kennedy Odede is the co-founder of Shining Hope for Communities (SHOFCO), a grassroots movement that aims to combat urban poverty and gender inequality in the slums of Nairobi.

Welcome to the “Home of the New” with NeueHouse CEO Josh Wyatt

At the helm of the "home of the new", CEO Josh Wyatt of collective workspace NeueHouse gave us a schooling in hospitality and innovation, and let us in on his favourite hangouts in LA and New York.

Global Young Designer Spotlight: Lisou

Combining elements of Tanzanian street art with European silhouettes, Lisou's designs reflect creative director Rene Macdonald's multicultural childhood. She lets us in on her West London hangouts and what it means to be a bold dresser.

Global Young Designer Spotlight: Ssōne

Ssōne (pronounced, "sewn") is the London-based label with a social conscience.

From Kate Moss to Kale with Nutritionist Rosemary Ferguson

Naturopathic nutritionist Rosemary Ferguson talks food philosophies and model living.

Nostalgia, Hipsters and a Life-Altering Trip to Nicaragua: Meet Lyon Porter, Founder of Urban Cowboy

Lyon Porter, of Urban Cowboy fame, spills his hospitality secrets and gives us a preview of his latest venture, The Dive Motel.

Global Young Designer Spotlight: Cecilie Bahnsen

Cecilie Bahnsen's eponymous founder and designer speaks with us about Denmark's special affinity with Japan, her dreamy Sicilian sojourn and the importance of letting in a little darkness.

It Runs in the Family: Meet Richard and Bessie Austin, Co-Founders of Austin Austin

Hailing from Norfolk, father and daughter Richard and Bessie Austin founded Austin Austin – a beautiful collection of organic, vegan products for hands, hair and body – in 2017. They let us in on how they curate their eponymous brand.

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