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.
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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: 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.
Chicken, Waffles and Nas: Meet Sweet Chick Founder, John Seymour
Sweet Chick, the New York chicken and waffles restaurant backed by rapper Nas, makes its London debut.
Global Young Designer Spotlight: RACIL
Lebanese-born designer Racil Chalhoub, founder of the eponymous RACIL label, lets us in on the infinite style possibilities offered by the humble tuxedo (and where to order the best steak frites in Paris).