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A Tribute to Valentino Garavani: The Last Emperor of Fashion
When speaking of fashion legends, Valentino Garavani stands alone. His name is synonymous with opulence, elegance, and timeless beauty, qualities that earned him the title of the Last Emperor of Fashion.
Claudia Limaverde Costa
Feb 63 min read


Annotations: Should We All Love LA?
In her final essay, Nikita David annotates the style of 'I Love LA' offering some useful insights into the psychology of an LA influencer
Nikita David
Feb 64 min read


Inside the Gazelli Art House Preview: Tales from the Caucasus
Travel to the Caucasus through the work of four artists from Azerbaijan and surrounding regions. Blending myth and form these artists produce evocative commentary on contemporary issues, national identity and belonging, bringing it all together at the Gazelli Art House.
Abbey Villasis
Feb 32 min read


LFW SS26 - Sanyukta Shrestha: Slow Fashion And Opulence
Nepalese-born British designer Sanyuta Shrestha offers a daring proposition combining her native country’s legacy, love for imperial silhouettes and commitment to ethical fashion for Spring Summer 2026.
Simon Nora-Dreyfus
Feb 25 min read


The Parts Love Refuses To Leave
Perhaps this is the film's quiet message. Love leaves traces, and these traces are what make us human.
Uthara Gopan
Jan 305 min read


How LABBADA Is Redefining Luxury - Interview
For twelve years, Charu has been quietly building LABBADA in the domestic market, developing a philosophy of luxury that whispers rather than shouts, that enhances rather than eclipses. In this conversation, Charu shares insights into the philosophy, craftsmanship, and quiet confidence that define LABBADA.
Nikita David
Jan 304 min read


Introducing Paul’s Daughter
Photo by Sassafras Thomas Paul’s Daughter is the musical world of Izzy Searle, a London-based artist whose songs sit somewhere between gothic introspection, guitar-led melancholy, and pop hooks that feel both bruised and romantic. Formed over the past three years, the project grew out of a winding path through childhood bands, early studio experiments, and a formative stint in Los Angeles that helped sharpen her instincts, even if the music itself stayed unreleased. Since ret
Daria Slikker
Jan 308 min read


Too Close to Home: Australia's Cultural Cringe Complex
Writer Madeleine Rick explores the phenomenon of Australian 'cultural cringe' and notions of home, featuring a conversation with King's College London Professor Alana Harris.
Madeleine Rick
Jan 296 min read


Seyfried Is Strong-Willed And Stubborn In Fastvold’s ‘The Testament of Ann Lee’
Mona Fastvold, hot off The Brutalist success, has reached for cinematic prowess once again with The Testament of Ann Lee. Harbouring a steadfast commitment to the historical, the newest addition to the Fastvold family maintains exceptional attention to detail and visual excellence.
Lara Walsh
Jan 293 min read


'Sentimental Value': Cruel Childhoods And Creativity As Cure
Sentimental Value is an emotionally evocative exploration of inherited family struggles, rooted in the dynamic between ageing auteur, Gustav Borg (Stellan Skarsgard) and his two daughters, Nora Borg (Renate Reinsve) and Agnes Borg (Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas).
Hannah Philcox-Booth
Jan 293 min read
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