Meet Joshua James Small, the triple threat tackling fashion’s sustainability problem
With sustainable design a philosophy that runs throughout his brand DNA, Joshua James Small is the “working class gay man and self-confessed nature boy” on a mission to change the way we think about fashion consumption.
Here’s why knitwear designer Juha VehmaanperA is the craftiest bitch in town
After graduating Aalto University, knit designer Juha Vehmaanperä began to unfurl masculine notions through texture; using soft yarns to shatter burly stereotypes in menswear – proving that outward gender does not always define the inner self.
Florence Grellier is the designer who describes her style as ‘demi-basic, renaissance daddy’s girl’
From a BTEC in fashion to Central Saint Martins and beyond, Florence Grellier reflects on her journey as we talk all things full-of-food bellies, guilty pleasures and fashion misconceptions.
#WhatDoYouZine? Cove is the magazine exploring alienation and promoting respect for creative labour
From a degree in fashion business to Editor-In-Chief and Art Director of Cove Magazine, Gerardine Dempsey is using her latest issue to explore the concept of being an outsider.
From pet-groomer to wigmaker, Tomihiro Kono is the game-changing Japanese artist working his hair-styling prowess
Having worked with emerging and established talent the likes of Björk and Collina Strada, Japanese hair artist Tomihiro Kono defines hairstyling as a conduit to personal transformation, giving wearers a new identity.
Bask in NiiHai’s ‘new take on femininity’ as we talk depop, new-age grunge and Spanish sunsets
As the brand launches its new range, we delve deeper into NiiHai’s ‘new take on femininity’ and the designers duty to constantly evolve in the ever-changing world of fashion.
3D portraits, renders and fashion animations: Welcome to the world of Julia Salnikova
Julia Salnikova is the digital artist, set designer and 3D expert who, without a camera, a team or a photo studio, creates imaginative fashion portraits, animations and renders.
This Japanese nail artist wants his ‘clothes to be functional but my nails totally the opposite!’
From catching carp to creating not-so typical manis, Tomoya Nakagawa is the local fisherman turned hottest nail artist in the world for artists the likes of Björk and Kiko Mizuhara.
Meet the neo-punk Ukrainian ex-Project Runway star making clothes for self-love
From selling hand-embroidered t-shirts to starring in Ukraine’s ‘Project Runway’, Liza is the neo-punk designer and founder of Zvoli, and is using her new capsule collection to represent the burnout experienced by artists in the fashion industry.
Stephanie Uhart is the CSM grad whose fluffy fantasies are being worn by the likes of Bimini and Lil Miquela
Designing clothes for anyone who’s happy to wear a bit of fluff (in delightful shades of lilac, slimy lime and candy apple red no less), Stephanie Uhart is the CSM grad making self-proclaimed ‘wearable soft sculptures’ inspired by the emotional baggage we carry around.
Mona Cordes is the multi-hyphenate, kaleidoscopic designer you need to know about
From her graduate collection ‘Circus Infinity’, designer Mona Cordes is using her kaleidoscopic vision and travel explorations to inspire her new ‘Vival Virtuez’ collection as part of London Fashion Week.
Lucadetena is the ‘bedroom brand’ inspired by the Rodarte sisters and Attenborough’s insects
From staging grandiose runway shows as a child, Luca De Tena has turned his ‘bedroom brand’ into psychedelic couture that inspires DIY energy and paves the way for more experimental designs in the Spanish fashion industry.
Meet Zig Zag Goods, the LA-based brand born out of Lizzie McGuire’s Y2K wardrobe
Aimed at igniting joyful nostalgia, Zig Zag Goods is the colourful brand bringing only the best Disney and y2k-inspired looks back into our wardrobes.
The future faces of fashion: The 13 CSM graduates redefining the industry
Meet Central Saint Martin’s best and brightest fashion designers, communicators and journalists from this year’s graduating class, a group of students caught in and persevering through a pandemic and global landscape that no one could have ever predicted.
From video games to manicures, CK Designed It is the tomboy pushing the boundaries of nail art
From butterflies and pearls to piercings and rubber duckies, CK is the American artist redefining our definition of nail art and turning our fingertips into more than just mere accessories.
Photographer Julia Howe captures our new favourite poster boy, Jake Aliwell
Photographer Julia Howe captures newly signed model, Jake Aliwell, at Contact Agency, using vintage Versace to bring back “the simplicity of poster boy visual language from the '90s”.
Photographer and avid collage artist Ellie Hosier pays homage to young bubblegum pop!
Ellie Hosier's latest editorial is all about “experimenting with colour and shapes (circles) and props” with the young photographer and avid collage artist paying homage to our favourite bubblegum pops!
Jayde Coxon on serving fierce make-up lewks and finding inspiration from motorcycle decals
From initially studying make-up as a laugh, Jayde Coxon is the beauty artist serving cheap lewks in a notoriously expensive industry. From designs inspired by motorcycle decals to out-of-this-world bleached eyebrows and heavy liner, we speak to the young creative on all things make-up and style.
How the Malaysian duo behind Ghostboy turned their hobby into a brand
Meet the Malaysian duo behind cult-brand, Ghostboy, as we discuss how they turned a hobby into a brand, the importance of music in fashion, and the hottest designers of the moment.
For upcycle designer Nicole McLaughlin, the kitchen is her dressing room
From working with Carhartt and Patagonia, Nicole McLaughlin is the up-cycling designer turning fashion on its head, creating garments and accessories out of everything from bread and French fries to toothpaste, tennis balls, bags and more.