Category: Articles
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NEW BUSINESS: Macra Nodo
Name of company: Macra NodoType of business: Independent designer fashion brandLocation: Budapest, Hungary How long has the company been running? Macra Nodo has been operating since January 2025. Later that same year, I launched the brandās own online store, making the collections directly available to customers internationally. Where did the idea come from? I had…
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5 Secluded Menorca Beaches Worth Seeking Out in Style
When it comes to Balearic escapes, Menorca often flies under the radar compared with its more famous neighbours. Yet for travellers with an eye for understated luxury, natural beauty and effortlessly chic coastal scenery, the island’s hidden coves offer the perfect backdrop for a stylish summer getaway. From secluded stretches of white sand to dramatic…
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Why the square frame is autumnās sharpest accessory
Tailoring has come back with its shoulders up. Glasses have noticed. Every few years fashion remembers that it likes a straight line, and this is one of those years. The autumn/winter 2026 shows were full of strong-shouldered blazers and narrow trousers, with coats cut a size too big on purpose. Net-a-Porterās chief buyer came away…
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Pink, Black and a Little Bit Y2K: Why This Styling Formula Still Works
There is something wonderfully uncomplicated about a pink mini dress. On its own, it can be sweet, glamorous, romantic or deliberately nostalgic. Put an oversized black blazer over it, add towering black platforms and a silver shoulder bag, however, and the story changes completely. Suddenly, the look is not simply āprettyā. It has tension. That…
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NEW FACE: Katia
Name: Katia KvitkoAge: 28Location: New York CityAgency: Flash Models How long have you been modeling? Iām new to modeling professionally, although itās something Iāve admired and wanted to explore for a long time. I think I simply needed the push to take myself seriously in this space. Being scouted gave me the confidence to feel…
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The Casting Prep Checklist Every Model Wishes They’d Had Sooner
Casting day nerves usually have nothing to do with talent. They come from the small things nobody warns a new model about, until they’ve already learned the hard way, often after a few awkward or messy first tries. Every experienced model has a story like this. A comp card that no longer matched how they…
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Best Affordable Blonde Hair Extensions UK 2026
The Best Affordable Blonde Hair Extensions UK Ask many people, and they would presume that searching for affordable blonde hair extensions must automatically mean making do with low-quality hair pieces. After all, āyou get what you pay forāā¦ right? Well, the realityās not as simple as that. With sourcing and manufacturing practices having advanced considerably…
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NEW FACE: Stephen
Name: Stephen MackintoshAge: 63Location: The Midlands, United KingdomAgency: Freelance How long have you been modelling? Three years Where are you from originally? Manchester, United Kingdom Do you have an unusual talent or party trick? Known for entertaining kids with a bit of magic What would surprise people to know about you? Proud clinical volunteer at…
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NEW FACE: Tylen
Name: Tylen LambertAge: 25Location: SloveniaAgency: Freelance How long have you been modeling?I have been modeling for almost five years, developing my experience through editorial, beauty and artistic projects. Where are you from originally?I am originally from Slovenia. Do you have an unusual talent or party trick?I don’t really have a party trick, but I enjoy…
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NEW FACE: Parvathy
Name: ParvathyAge: 28Location: Milton KeynesAgency: freelance How long have you been modeling?2 years Where are you from originally?India Do you have an unusual talent or party trick?No What would surprise people to know about you?People are usually surprised by how much I enjoy quiet, simple moments. I can seem quite social, but honestly, I really…
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NEW FACE: Valerie
Name: Valerie BielovolAge: 27Location: UKAgency: Freelance How long have you been modeling? 1 year Where are you from originally? From in front of the camera š I like to keep a little mystery. Do you have an unusual talent or party trick?Iām a very creative person and a skilled artist ā I love drawing and…
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ASTRO-GA: Where Yogic Movement Meets a Language of Symbol, Cloth and Form
Concept development: fabric research, initial symbol studies and the evolution of the final visual language. Review by Rhiannon D’Averc, Editor in Chief, London Runway. August 26, 2026 An independent editorial review of the Astro-Ga collection by Anusha Bikumala, Creative Director and Founder, Stylehive Astro-Ga, the latest collection from Anusha Bikumala, Creative Director and Founder of…
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Top 6 Art & Decor Brands for the Fashion-Forward Home in 2026
Personal style rarely stops at the wardrobe. If youāve ever picked a jacket because it says something about you, chances are your walls are saying a lot less. Thatās changing. Fashion-conscious shoppers are treating their homes the way they treat their closets, as a considered, ever-evolving expression of who they are. The numbers back this…
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CASUAL BILLIONAIRES: A MENSWEAR REVOLUTION
Collection review by Rhiannon D’Averc The Spring/Summer 2025 menswear collection from Casual Billionaires arrived with definitive authority, asserting itself as a dominant force on the runway. Under the visionary direction of founder John Ndubuisi Nwachukwu, each of the five looks felt like a deliberate statement, crafted with impeccable attention to contemporary styling and psychological detail.…
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New Business: Inna Banan
Name of company: Inna Andreeva, creative name Inna Banan. This is my name on Instagram and on my website, a catchy, easy-to-remember combination that people in the industry, including in Georgia, know me by. Type of businessFashion and editorial photography with a strong focus on art direction: I don’t just shoot to a brief, I…
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From Runway Glow to Regenerative Beauty: Why Polynucleotides Are Having a Moment
Fashion and beauty have always been closely connected, but the definition of a polished look is changing. Heavy coverage and obvious cosmetic enhancement are increasingly giving way to healthy-looking skin, natural texture and treatments designed to improve skin quality gradually. This helps explain why polynucleotides have become one of the most discussed injectable treatments in…
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ChoosingĀ theĀ BestĀ FabricĀ forĀ aĀ RingĀ SlingĀ
Choosing fabric for a ring sling sounds simple at first. Product pages soon list fiber content and fabric weight. They may also mention weave or finishing methods online. Your choice affects threading and pressure across your shoulder. It also changes drying time and regular washing needs. Softer cloth may suit newborn use, while denser cloth…
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New Face: Augusta
Name: AugustaAge: 46Location: 46Agency: Freelance How long have you been modeling? About 10 years Where are you from originally? Lecce (Italy) Do you have an unusual talent or party trick? I consider myself very expressive. I hold a diploma in theater, which I believe greatly helps me when interpreting a shot. I perceive myself as…
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Beyond Trends: Why Designer Sunglasses Remain a Runway Essential
There is something quietly fascinating about the way sunglasses have held their place in fashion for decades. Hemlines rise and fall. Silhouettes shift dramatically from one season to the next. Colour palettes that feel completely fresh one year look dated the next. Yet a great pair of designer sunglasses manages to sit above all of…
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The outfit is ready. Is your skin? A realistic countdown to looking your best at any fashion moment
Every stylist will tell you the same thing about a great look: it’s built from the base up. The dress, the tailoring, the accessories, all of it sits on the wearer, and nothing undermines a considered outfit faster than skin that’s having a bad week. Backstage at any fashion week, the first hour belongs not…