In the face of chaos and politics, fashion seems unimportant. When looking at the beauty of colour, the art of design, and the reverence of fashion, politics often seems too dull and depressing a subject to give attention to.

“Actually, I think it’s the moment when the worm comes out from the cocoon,” says Kuo Wei, when asked where his AW26 collection begins. “That moment is the eclosion. It’s becoming into a new form.” It’s a strange, specific word for a strange, specific idea, and it turns out to explain the whole collection in one image.

The sequel to The Super Mario Bros. Movie released last week, an adaptation of one of the most beloved 3D platformers of the last decade that sits near and dear to fans' hearts.

A visit to La Galerie Dior immerses viewers into the life of Dior and haute couture. The exhibit takes you through a journey of history, craftsmanships and archival pieces, showing the process which led to the iconic fashion. Serving as both a tribute and insight, we are able to understand how Dior’s legacy still thrives today.

How far can we follow beauty trends before we realise we’ve stopped thinking for ourselves and hollowed out our identity to acquiesce to whatever is making headlines and gaining views on social media?