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Courtesy of Idea PR In the heart of Shoreditch, at the centre of one of London’s most creative and fashionable neighbourhoods, a minimalist studio provided the perfect backdrop for Naomi Hart’s AW26 catwalk. Tucked away from the main road, we made our way into New Inn Yard, a chic cobbled lane blending modern sleekness with colourful graffiti and industrial brick façades. On a sunny Sunday afternoon, the usual sight of the area’s corporate workers was replaced by a myriad of

Walking into the presentation space, one is first met with the projection of a dreamlike trance, transporting the viewer into a space that feels hypnotic. On the floor are several piles of blue and brown pillows, with intricate floral motif frames printed on each side.

For many immigrants (not all, because this is not a generalisable problem, but a specific one), conservatism is conviction. It is a safe rule book that has been instilled into them culturally, for many, dating back to the year in which they left their countries.

From a young age, I was taught that my passport was synonymous with my identity in the world. Alongside my name, handy phone numbers, and home addresses, I had branded this fact into my brain. Even in my sleep, I could recite my passport number and its expiry date in a heartbeat.

Photo by Rawpixel via Openverse (licensed under CC0 1.0 ) Most disheartening about the reception to Game of Thrones’ final season was what it seemed to mean for future on-screen adaptations of George R.R. Martin’s work. With spinoffs being announced and then cancelled left, right and centre, and Martin himself beginning to openly blog about his own feelings of disappointment, fans began to take any A Song of Ice and Fire news with a pinch of salt. For a while, the legacy o

What began as quiet uncertainty soon dissolved into enthusiasm, flashes of cameras and the rising hum of conversation. This was Modern Circuit, a limited-edition collaboration between Hackney-based leather goods brand Nosakhari London and multidisciplinary designer Tega Akinola, presented on the first day of London Fashion Week.

In the film and TV industry, live-action adaptations have become the new craze. They cater to the existing fans of a piece of media, while also trying to amass the biggest possible viewership, but can both sets of viewers be successfully satisfied?

On a Sunday evening in Knightsbridge there was a hum of excitement and anticipation from everyone surrounding the entrance. It was only natural, given that this was Genaro Rivas’ sixth consecutive fashion week. Rivas has always presented collections that were fresh and innovative and his recent collection ‘A Glass to Break’ was no exception.

The queue outside snaked around the corner, leaking onto the streets in colourful streams, all attendees buzzing in designer streetstyle - as if they could take on the catwalk at a moment’s notice if the opportunity struck. Fashion Scout’s AW26 edition of Ones to Watch was already announcing itself as the moment. Seven designers, and one runway that might decide the pressing future of the fashion industry.

All images credited to Rebecca Woolich The world of film is multifaceted. We often focus on the stories told in long-form: but the individuals who make short films have an equally important message to tell, and deserve recognition and platforming. One such film is BOY , which follows Danny, a young gay man looking for a casual hookup. He meets Mark on a dating app and invites him over to fulfil his desire. But Danny soon realises that he’s not the only one with a mission. The