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THE REAL REAL
RIHANNA
&THE
TRUTH OCTOB E R 2017
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127
MARKET
102 M AR K E T P L AC E
Add to basket: patent, soft
leather and mini bags
CONT
Double denim made
easy, thanks to these
fashion-editor tips
-ENTS
118 THE SHOOT
Colour block the grey
away! Heres how to make
the trend work for you
THE
EVERY PLAY COVER
MONTH 126 J AC K O C O N N E L L
Photography: Slve Sundsb
Styling: David Vandewal
45 E DITORS LETT ER
MOOD ELLE has lunch with the
Hair: Yusef at Factory
Downtown for RICH Hair Care
Editor-in-chief Anne-Marie
Curtis on the enduring
BOARD British bad boy who
conquered Hollywood
Make-up: James Kaliardos for
Fenty Beauty
Manicure: Kimmie Kyees at
power of glamour 6 3 M A KI NG G L AM O UR celestineagency.com for
GR EA T A G AI N ! 132 C UL T UR E Defy & Inspire
55 L OV E LETTE R Local production: Tommy
So long, dress-down Frieze art fair, podcast
Romersa at Joy Asbury
Designer Simone Rocha Fridays: the catwalks are and TV pairings, plus Productions
pens a paen to the all about dressing up right seriously fashionable Fashion assistant: Daniel Gaines
inspiring women in her life now and were all in restaurants RIHANNA WEARS:
Faux-fur coat with plastic cover,
CALVIN KLEIN 205W39NYC.
56 TE N TH IN GS 6 8 F A SH I O N N E W S 134 R UL E O F T H R E E
Diamond and white-gold
Blue fizz is the new green Kiersey Clemons, Kali earrings, CHOPARD
The white shirt reimagined,
juice; skateboarding is slogan tees are here to Uchis and James Massiah
cool again, and why were stay, and who knew you are the names you need
all going to Hull could do all that with to know this month
glitter? Plus a memoir by
58 GU EST L IST Stephen Jones and the 140 ELLE BOOK CLUB
Introducing some of the cosy return of the cardigan Books to buy now,
fabulous people behind and Alex Eagle shares
the scenes who helped her favourite coffee-
create this issue of ELLE ZOOM table tomes
FEATURES 2 1 0 L O O K S H AR P
Career-ascending tailoring
148 LET S GO OUT OU T to take you through autumn
Put on your dancing and beyond
shoes, book an Uber and
head into the night. And 2 2 0 P R E T T Y T O UG H
no, we dont care that Dress to impress just took
its a Tuesday on a whole new meaning
265 M AD E M E O I S E L L E
152 H O R M ONE H EA LT H 2 3 0 D R E S S F O R S UC C E S S Our columnist confronts
Raey, The Row and, hair extensions
Mood, hunger, sex and
sleep our hormones of course, Armani are
redefining power dressing 2 6 7 AS K S O P H I E
control all these things,
so why arent we paying ELLES beauty director
them more attention? AL L AB O UT E R D E M answers your questions.
ELLE investigates 236 This month: red lipstick
On the eve of his
collaboration with H&M,
ELLE catches up with 271 M O O D B O ARD
169 O N: T H E A GONY A N D
ELA T I O N O F H A V I NG Erdem to talk through Skin, hair, body: sorted
SI ST ER S the collection
279 B E AUT Y S H EL FIE
Theres no relationship
quite like it. One writer
explores the twisted BEAUTY Lust after this curated
bathroom cabinet
nuances of sisterhood
243 & SMILE!
170 C O OL T O BE KI ND The beauty trends youll
want to wear all season
TRAVEL
Maybe were not the
281 S US T AI N AB IL ITY
narcissists we thought 2 5 0 T O O L I P P Y? J US T G O T S EXY
we were
Whatever you think about An eco-honeymoon (yes,
lip fillers, this might change really), and the worlds
THE your mind most environmentally
CONT
289 S UI T C AS E
184 W H ER E T H E W I LD
2 6 1 T H E T R UT H AB O UT ... What to pack for the
T H I NGS A R E
D R I VE
Why dont you
take an Audi to the
Atlas Mountains
200
152
176 243
BELIEVE EDITORS
LETTER
me, if I looked
good,
OCTOBER
it WASNT
an accident
Its fair to say the
job of an editor
on a glossy mag-
azine from time
to time involves contact with A-list celeb-
rities. From my years as a fashion direc-
tor to now, Ive totted up a fairly impres-
sive tally while shooting our cover stars
NORA EPHRON
over the years. Its an interesting thing, good, it wasnt an accident. Kenya
meeting a very famous person, in that Hunt shows you how on page 64.
they are never quite what you expect. Of course, hand-in-hand with dress-
They can be nicer, smaller, taller, more When we think of glamour, ing up is going out. After all, a night in
or less beautiful, grumpier, funnier, the a sense of dressed-up dazzle with Netflix and a bottle of red isnt go-
list goes on. But the one thing they often (heels, lipstick, dramatic cloth- ing to cut it when youre wearing those
have in common is that they are invari- ing, the works) often comes new sparkly Miu Miu shoes. Nellie
ably not quite as starstruck-inducing as to mind. And Rihanna has that Edens paen to the Big Night on page
you might imagine. In fact, in my expe- down, as witnessed by any num- 148 explores why the fashion crowd is
rience, most famous people are actu- ber of her viral looks from 2017 going out out right now. It will make you obviously a huge star in
ally far more ordinary than you expect. alone the bejewelled Crop- want to go dancing immediately. the making. After having
A few have been so extraordinary, Ive Over costume, the sweeping But glamour is not just about dressing watched his career pro-
ended up falling a little bit in love with Giambattista Valli gown at the up and after-dark fun. One of my go-tos gress, Im so happy to see
them by the end of the work day. Only Valerian premiere, and her Gu- when I need a quick hit of glamour (or his singular vision reach its
one, though, has ended in a full-blown, cci crystal bodysuit at Coachel- have something slightly nerve-racking to biggest audience yet with
no-holds-barred infatuation of epic pro- la, to name a mere few. But true do) is Top Nails salon near our office in his new H&M collabora-
portions. And that would be this months glamour is more than that. Its a Soho. Its not the fanciest of places, but tion. Having seen it up
cover star Rihanna (page 176). cant-quite-put-your-finger-on-it its chock full of women like me getting close, I advise you to get in
As is the case with most celebrity allure, a heady mix of mystery their fix at lunchtime. I always choose the the queue early. Its going
crushes, I was not the only one enam- and bravado, and, most impor- same red. But its not the colour that is the to be a sell-out.
oured by her. In fact, every single person tantly, a sense of genuinely not point, rather the confidence boost and While youre in the
in the studio that day was transfixed (as giving AF about what anyone mood lift it gives me every time. shopping mood, our fashion
are Eminem, Pharrell Williams and Tyra else thinks. And while Ive never embraced a well has all the inspiration
Banks, who have all talked to her for That is what made my col- red lip, I might after reading Sophie Ber- you need: the best dresses
this issue). It was impossible not to be. leagues and me fall in love that esiners brilliantly informative column on of the season (I want them
Photographs: Kai Z Feng
That Rihanna is incredibly beautiful, and day. Oh, and the fact shes an shade rules (page 267) and how the all), the most covetable
even more so in the flesh, was of course absolute riot to be around, in right colour can change your look. shearling coats to cocoon
a factor. But as we all know, looks soon the best way possible. Creating modern glamour and mak- yourself in, and excellent
wear off if there is not much else going And speaking of glamour, ing women feel powerful is something tailoring to raise your office-
on beneath the surface. What Rihanna getting dressed up is very much Erdem Moralioglu has always been a wear game.
has in spades is a quality I can only the mood of the season; even master of. He made my wedding dress In short, I cant imagine
describe as glamour. the humble cardigan has had when he was a fledging name on the you wont be ready for a
a glitzy makeover this autumn London Fashion Week calendar, but little more glamour in your
(page 82). Perhaps this is a reaction to the life, whatever form that
recent athleisure moment or simply because, takes, after reading this issue. And if in
in difficult times, we all crave a little fun and doubt, may I suggest channelling a little
escapism. Its fine right now to look like Rihanna AF attitude? Its the perfect ac-
youve made an effort. Take inspiration from cessory this season try it and see.
the late, great Nora Ephron, who summed it
up with her words, Believe me, if I looked
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45 OCT
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Im very scared of LAUREN to treatments, she will
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with Kate Moss Ari was studying Law @laurenwaterman Though I refuse
when they were in Belo Horizonte, to steam-clean my
MELANIE HUYNH
both 19: My career HARRIET QUICK Minas Gerais, when The greatest piece
@melaniehuynh1
kick-started during vagina. She says
@harrietquick she first contacted of advice New York-
the supermodel era her greatest career Be passionate,
a local modelling based writer and
of the Eighties and Fashion journalist achievement was believe in yourself
agency. From there, editor Lauren
Nineties. It was the Harriet says that the being nominated for and dont count
she started to do has been given is
most magical time. best thing about her Columnist of the Year your hours it will
some work in the you will never make
Having worked with job is interviewing at an industry awards eventually pay off
city, before dropping it as a writer if you
Kim Kardashian so many visionary, ceremony: Monty is the advice that
out of university are worried about
West, Cindy creative minds in a Don beat me to it. So, Melanie would give
and beginning her seeming nosy. She
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international career, started out with
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where she has internships at ELLE
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walked for the likes US and Rolling Stone
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and Tom Ford. Ari job as an assistant
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describes herself at Vogue , where she
her husband and two Harriet then moved loser. I am coming now a freelance
as patient, curious went on to launch
children, and her to The Guardian as for you, Monty. stylist living in Paris.
and creative, and Teen Vogue before
champions breakfast a style writer, before Mademoiselle says Melanies style icons
says her plan-B going freelance in
is avocado on becoming the editor her new column are Jane Birkin and
career would be a 2006. Surviving as
gluten-free toast with of Frank for a year, promotes beauty for Brigitte Bardot, and
teacher. She models a freelance writer for
lots of pepper and and then Vogues all ages, and she her plan-B career is
the latest tailoring more than a decade
chilli, washed down fashion features will also divulge her running a vineyard
looks on page 210. is my greatest career
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but when travelling
on page 254. Crawford. With the Mademoiselles of painter Henri de
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PRAD A
B A L E N CI A GA
HAL PE RN
FEATHERS
DRAMA
CRYSTALS
GLAMO
HUNT
Edited by
KENYA
mood
MI U M IU
B O TT E G A V EN E T A
L OU I S V U IT T ON
DR I E S VAN NO T E N AW17
PR ADA AW17
S O NI A R YKI E L AW17
The detail
DECORATION
As seen at Sonia Rykiel,
Prada, Dolce & Gabbana
and Isabel Marant, amongst
others, embellishment is
a big idea for autumn.
Corsages, crystals, feathers
and rosette appliqus add a
AL B E RTA FE RRE TT I AW17
GUC C I AW 1 7
D OL C E & GAB B ANA
The piece
THE
AW 1 7
Polyester
DRESS
bag, 39, Its longer, bigger and
T OP SHO P
The accessories more dramatic this
season, with black-tie-
LOUD AND
H AL PE RN AW 1 7
The attitude
VI N T A GE B A L EN CIA GA , 196 4
HIGH
VOLTAGE
From Michael
Halperns sequinned
jumpsuits to
Balenciagas outsize
shapes and
Gi
Giammbattista Vallis
flamboyant flourishes,
Patent leather confidence is key when
coat, 550, weaaring the look.
DIESEL
GI A M BA T T IS T A V A L L I A W 17
Leather shoes,
995,
JIMMY CHOO
Faux shearling
stole, 58, But this was before 2017 happened, the year that Miuccia Prada
HELEN MOORE
made it cool to wear ostrich feathers, Anthony Vaccarello made a solid
case for glitter, and Demna Gvasalia reminded us of the merits of a good
old-fashioned bombshell of an evening gown at the autumn Prada, Saint
Laurent and Balenciaga shows respectively.
When I spoke to Alek Wek, who wore said gown backstage, her
eyes were glassy with excitement. It was an emotional experience for me,
wearing that gown. It was just that beautiful, she said of the look, a draw-
dropping reinterpretation of an archive piece, complete with a voluminous,
Denim jeans,
110, Polyester oversized bow and pockets. The shift in the air was palpable, as back-
LEV I S blazer, 39.99, stage dressers helped the models out of their massive gowns and carefully
H&M
packed them away like giant works of art and all this from Gvasalia, the
man behind those Vetements DHL T-shirts that made extreme underdressing
so popular in the first place.
The look
He was hardly the only one to tap into the decadent, velvet-rope mo-
DAY ment. Bottega Veneta offered up moody, vaguely Hitchcockian Forties-
I S AB E L M AR ANT AW17
GLAMOUR inspired dresses and gowns, while Dries Van Noten showed rich velvet
dresses with faux-fur stoles. Alessandro Michele dialled up his already
Channel the spirit of maximalist use of crystals, sequins and embroidery on opulent dresses,
Dries Van Noten and coats and tops at Gucci. And Dolce & Gabbana piled on their trademark
Isabel Marant by using Siciliana with jackets, jeans and capes covered in shimmer, feathers, ro-
denim to dress down settes, beadwork, gold braiding, appliqus you name it. This is a season
shimmer, crystals or
in which faux furs are big, decorative flourishes even bigger, and Cline
faux fur.
Dion is the fashion icon of our times. A sense of deliberation is encouraged.
ItIts no longer uncool to look like youve made an effort. In short, glamour
is back.
MAKING
But why now? The answer is the same
one that has been driving the fashion con-
versation for a while now: disruption and
the collective desire to feel good in spite
GLAMOUR
of it. Clothes that com-
B OTTE GA VE N E TA AW 1 7
GREAT
OS C AR D E L A RE NTA AW 1 7
AGAIN
Martins graduate became one of London Fashion
Weeks brightest new talents in February, when he
debuted an unapologetically glam line-up of disco-
style dresses and flared jumpsuits covered in multicol-
!
oured sequins that would have made Ziggy Stardust
Words by KENYA HUNT proud. In his lines short existence, hugely influential retailers, from
Londons Matches Fashion and Browns to Bergdorf Goodman in New
Somewhere along the line, glamour lost its lustre. In fashion, it was York, have picked him up. Hes already a rising performer at the for-
once the goal, a decadent state of mind to aspire to: Elizabeth Taylor, mer: Michael Halperns approach to glamour is different to everything
with her endless emeralds, husbands and range of perfumes. Bianca else and feels very contemporary and fun. A pair of his sequin trousers
Jagger dressed in off-the-shoulder red on a white horse in Studio 54. will look incredible with trainers and a T-shirt, or you can go all out with
Princess Diana in bejewelled, body-hugging Versace. Sarah Jessica a dress or jumpsuit. Weve already had an incredible reaction to his
Parkers Carrie Bradshaw in her Vivienne Westwood wedding dress. collection, which is selling very well, says Natalie Kingham, buying
Photographs: Imaxtree, Getty, Jason Lloyd Evans,
Glamour was once the reference point women took to their hairstylists in director at Matches Fashion.
the salon and into the fitting rooms at department stores. Opulent glamour as a whole promises to be one of the biggest ideas
Then, from about 2008 onwards, the concept jumped off a cliff and on the sales floor this autumn, with dramatic robes, kimonos and crystal-
into a pit of internet memes (try Googling glamour shots), and camp TV embellished satin heels emerging as early retail hits, according to King-
Graham Walser at Hearst Studios
humour (we love you, RuPauls Drag Race). Glamour became more enter- ham. I think more than ever, people need this sort of escapism today. To
tainment than wardrobe inspiration at least in knowing fashion circles. go out and feel magnificent, confident and bright is a way to navigate this
When an ELLE colleague once told another, You look glamorous to- type of climate, Halpern says.
day, with a raised eyebrow during London Fashion Week, it sent the latter Fashion insiders and customers seem to agree. Beyond the clothes,
into a minor tailspin. Am I wearing too much make-up? Is my hair too big? I glamour is an attitude, says Lisa Aiken, fashion director of Net-a-Porter. All
feel like youre telling me I look uncool, she replied. This was at the height the collections that left an impression on me for their take on glamour
of fashions Off Duty moment last year, when we were all wearing tracksuit
bottoms to the office and DHL T-shirts to gallery openings. The last thing
anyone wanted to look was glamorous.
ELLE
65 OCT
MOOD Metal
BOARD earrings, 12,
G U CCI AW17
RI VE R I S L AN D
had a certain confidence, she says. Aiken adds that velvet-rope dress-
ing makes a refreshing counterpoint to minimalism after years of quiet,
tasteful, black-and-navy restraint. For a long time, it seemed so modern
*
to be very understated. This seasons return to glamour is a bold reac-
tion against that. When we look at all the different situations we dress
for in daily life that require a certain seriousness, embracing this idea of
getting dressed up is certainly not a bad thing. Why not be that little bit Sequin- Style tip:
more playful and glamorous for the evening? embellished
dress, 2,245, CASUAL
Theres a fine line between playful dressing up and looking like
youre playing a game of dress-up, though. And a glittery cocktail mini
ATTI C O
LUXURY
may look like fire on the runway, as it did at Saint Laurent, but in a swish Do like Margot
hotel bar, surrounded by drunken revellers at 10pm, it could look like a Tenenbaum and make
slippery slope to fashion caricature. a flamboyant coat the
Aiken suggests avoiding the trap by limiting the glitz: Dont overdo key building block to
it. Keep one element of your look pared back, whether that is teaming your day-to-day look.
an evening top with denim, Go more casual with
keeping the hair and make- sportier layers
underneath (an athletic
This season,
up very undone or dialling
rollneck, vintage tee or
down the jewellery. One of track pants will do).
my favourite shows this sea-
son was Isabel Marant; the
soundtrack was irresistibly faux furs are
feel-good, the girls walked
with a certain attitude and
I loved the juxtaposition of big, decorative
lurex combined with denim
and giant crystal earrings, ourishes even Acetate
sunglasses,
topped off with an over-
sized blazer. It looked
fabulous but very wearable
bigger, and 684,
D O L CE &
GABBANA
Photographs: Imaxtree, Rex Features, Jason Lloyd Evans, Graham Walser at Hearst Studios
is not. Authenticity is the
most important thing when it comes to glamour, Halpern says.
Its a feeling thats also being underscored in pop culture. Witness
Style tip :
A L T U Z A R RA A W1 7
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66 OCT
RICH TEXTURES. BOLD EMBELLISHMENTS. MAKE A STATEMENT
MOOD
BOARD
GO BIG
1. 3. 5.
COLOUR IT IN
4.
SHINY FEET
Do like the Miu Miu
woman and
embrace saucer- JAZZ UP YOUR
2. Channel the spirit of
Michael Jackson
and David Bowie DIAMOND
Sparkle doesnt have
to be in silver: Preen
added sequins to the
sized paillettes, or JEANS with socks and DETAILS ultimate all-red look,
go for big prints Yes, bedazzled boots that shine. Gucci encrusted while Nina Ricci
embellished with denim is happening. On the runways, no hats and coats with made pink dazzle
crystals like the Thank you, Isabel accessory escaped gemstones, while with sequin skirts.
Gucci muse. The Marant. Double up the glitter game. Saint Laurent made
world is your stage. on the look with an jackets shine with
embellished jacket. embellished lapels.
ve ways to wear:
the new
glitter
PRE E N
The piece
CUSTOM
ARM
GUC C I
I S AB E L MARANT
CANDY
S AI N T L AURE NT
N I NA RI C C I
Market research
THE WHITE SHIRT
A pillar of off- and on-duty wardrobes alike, the classic white shirt has had a revival
for autumn, with reimaginings at Dries Van Noten, Balenciaga and more.
Think of it as a palate-cleanser after the mens shirting trend that ruled last year. KH
THE DETAIL- THE NEW THE WAIST- THE UPDATED THE OFFICE
DRIVEN BOYFRIEND CINCHER CLASSIC HERO
Cotton shirt, Cotton shirt, Cotton shirt, Cotton shirt, Cotton shirt,
38, R IV ER ISLAND 85, GANT 24.99, H & M 199, L UI S A C E RANO 28, V B Y V E R Y
ELLE
68 OCT
MOOD
BOARD
S AI NT LAU R E NT
B ALM AI N
PR O E NZA S CH O U LE R
ALE S S ANDR A R I CH
dress
years big breakout stars, Manuela
Sanchez, 17, signed to Viva Models,
is following in the footsteps of Lineisy
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Montero as the latest model from the
Dominican Republic to watch.
The cold shoulders that ruled the spring/summer season have Get to know her. RE
moved on to the cold arm, as seen at Proenza Schouler, Saint S O N G : Anything bachata; its
Laurent and Balmain. It got us thinking: a whole free, my favourite genre at the moment.
unrestricted limb. What could we do with that? BB
F O O D : Moro de guandule
2. 4.
ensalada carne basically a
beef salad. Im a meat lover!
Ditch Uber in
1. Revisit your
Art Attack days by
dipping your arm in When you
3.
When theres a rush
for the free prosecco
5. S P I R I T A N I M A L : A dog.
Theyre loyal, friendly, and
the most fun to be around.
Wrap tinfoil around
favour of a an glue and rolling it in awkwardly bump at your work party, your arm in a
silver glitter for a into your ex, wrap dive in with both E M O J I S : The three monkeys,
old-school turkey-basting style
DIY Saint Laurent hands no one will because theyre cheeky like me.
black-cab ride, your arm around until you feel as cool
because the effect. Think of the ever know you
yourself in a as Zayn Malik
dramatic hailing satisfaction of double parked.
passionate looked in Versace
options are peeling it all off at embrace and at the Met Gala.
abundant without the end of the night. remind them what
fabric constraints. a fool they were.
ELLE
70 OCT
MOOD George shirt,
BOARD
VE R S ACE S S 13
325, BLOUSE
FKA T WI G S I N
Poplin shirt
ALE XANDE R
MCQUEEN
with lace
AT E LI E R
trim, 325,
Silk crepe shirt with B L OUS E
PR ADA AW17
velvet trim, 425, cotton
gingham shirt dress,
295, both BLOUSE
Cotton tartan
shirt with
Cluny tulle,
375,
S CH O U LE R S S 17
B L OUS E
PR O E NZA
BJORK
Silk crepe shirt
dress with
AL E XANDE R
MCQUEEN
Cluny lace
trim, 750,
AW14
B L OUS E
Label to know :
BLOUSE
N ATAL I E PORTMAN I N
B L AC K S W AN , 2 0 1 0
2 0 5 W 3 9 N Y C AW 1 7
Offering gender-neutral he says. It wasnt a very good shop, so
C AL VI N KL E I N
shirts for a new fashion you had to work pretty hard. It was really
about being intuitive and distinctive and
era, Geoffrey J. Finchs quite human and that feels like the right
B AL E NC I AGA AW 1 7
in blue, the archetypal businessman staple.
Its all happened so quickly, says Geoffrey J. Finch But it has a dislocated collar and cuff, and Cluny lace
of his new label, Blouse. Thats something of an un- inserted in the side seam and across the pocket, he
B I G B I RD
derstatement, he started working on his line in ear- explains. Its reimagining things in a modern way.
P RAD A AW 1 7
nest this March, and by mid June it was stocked ex- But why the emphasis on shirts and their deriva-
clusively by MatchesFashion.com. But then Blouse, tives? I was sketching one day and thinking how it
Additional words: Billie Bhatia. Photographs: Feature Flash, Getty Images, Imaxtree, Rex Features
which does exactly what it says on the tin, isnt your was 10 years since the first Antipodium collection
average fledgling label. and Im still sketching shirt dresses, which was a
Finch has been a fashion mainstay for the past staple of Antipodium. Times change and aesthetics
decade. He arrived in London from his native Toow- evolve, but fundamentally they stay the same.
oomba, Australia, in 2004 and began working at The tight focus will remain, but additional pieces,
Soho boutique Antipodium. Two years later, he and such as semi-structured blazers and possibly denim,
G A T SBY , 2 01 3
P R A D A A W1 7
the stores founder Ashe Peacock launched a label will be added with each bi-monthly, in-season drop.
T H E G RE A T
named after the store; and despite his lack of formal It also means the entire collection is unisex. You
training, Finch became creative director. It became look at the way sexuality is accepted now and its
something of a cult brand, loved for its witty prints radically different to what I grew up with, and thats
and cheeky pop-culture references, with fans includ- something to be celebrated, says Finch.
ing Alexa Chung. In 2013, he got the call to join Every piece is manufactured in London, and many In context
Topshop as creative design consultant, and left An- incorporate fabric from Cluny Lace in Derbyshire
tipodium the following year.
His new venture was born instinctively. I kept on
and Roger Watson Laces in Nottinghamshire, which
produced textiles for the Duchess of Cambridge and
FEATHERS
coming back to a feeling that reminded me of work- Diana, Princess of Wales wedding dresses respec- From Balenciagas ostrich-
ing in a shop when I was 18 on a Saturday morning, tively. Going to see [Cluny Laces] factory is amaz- feather gown and matching
ing; you have these huge, greasy, noisy machines Bazaar bag to J.W.Andersons
from the Thirties manned by gruff dudes, but spitting skirt embellished with swingy
out very delicate lace, says Finch. The provenance ostrich panels, the AW catwalks
of production adds an integrity to the brand. were covered in fluff. Here, we
Blouse is a label thats responding to fashions look back on some of the most
current sense of flux, and doing it with feeling. Its memorable feathered moments
important for things to have heart, he says. I hope in recent fashion history.
that comes through to the consumer, that they can
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BLO USE AW17 : THE DETAILS see that someones really thought about something.
ELLE OCT
Photographs: Alamy, Getty, Imaxtree, Rex Features
MU L B ER R Y
KAR LI E KLO S S
FAS H I O N E AS T
CH A N E L
G RA N D B U D A P E ST
H O TE L B AR NE Y
P O P E J O H N P A UL II
MARN I
LA LA LAND
MARN I
MIU MIU
MI U MI U
THE COLOUR :
CR I ST IA NO R O NA L D O L AC OS TE
MUL B ER R Y
M I S S Y E LLI O T T
MUL B E RRY
M IU M IU
GUC C I
PR I NCE
ELLE
E L L E RY
C H RI S TOPHE R KANE
Lilac, periwinkle and violet were a surprise catwalk hit this season.
AL TUZ ARRA
79
From runway sets to orals, be inspired by a CADBURY-COLOURED world
OCT
BOARD
MOOD
MOOD BOARD
When John Galliano had just been appointed creative director of In 1993, his assistant, Steven Robinson, called asking if Id be
Christian Dior, he asked me to come for lunch. I walked up the grey- interested in working with John on his eponymous label in Paris. When
carpeted staircase, past huge photographs of Marlene Dietrich, Ava we finally met, we chatted like we were like old friends, only realising
Gardner and Grace Kelly sitting in the place I was at that moment, and two hours later that we were supposed to be talking about hats.
thought Id hit the mother load. The second Galliano show I worked on, the AW94 collection,
In the tremendously chic private dining room, we felt as though has since been dubbed the original fashion moment. John showed
we were having a drink in the headmasters common room, like we 18 outfits, all in black, which was extraordinary for the time. I vividly
were doing something very sneaky. It all seemed incredibly grown-up. remember us pinning a sash around Kate Mosss waist. He was
Please come and work here, well have a wonderful time, John said. holding it and I was pinning it, like two people playing a duet on a
It was as completely exciting then as it is now, 21 years later. piano. We looked each other right in the eye and just smiled. We
Theres a story John tells, that he asked me to make some hats for him knew we were on to a good thing.
while dancing at Taboo club in Soho in Until then, I had always thought I should perhaps be
the Eighties and I turned and said, I dont designing clothes instead of hats. I studied fashion design
Stephen
B OW E RY , 1 9 8 5
experience with him,
and next to the tailoring
When your career spans work room was the
Now, Im part of Dior and Dior is part of me. For somebody who
grew up in the arse-end of nowhere on the Wirral peninsula, its
fantastic. Last week I was sitting on the floor of Rihannas hotel room at
2am, sewing a hat for her to wear with a Dior outfit hours later. Funny
80
how life turns out, I said to her. Tell me about it! she chuckled back.
S TE PHE N J ONE S ,
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It was nothing special. Just your bog-standard school cardie. Not even
cashmere (as if!) just good old 100% M&S lambswool. But I loved
that cardie: the holes that ran along the cuffs, the warmth it gave; but
more than that, I loved the comfort. It didnt need its mandatory school
name tag. Its scent one part Persil to two parts home ensured Id Traditionalists will love the chunky Fair Isle ones at Loewe. Modernists
know that cardie anywhere. will love the bright, true hues at Christopher Kane. Fans of the Seventies
In the pantheon of Great Cardies I Have Known And Loved, the one will gravitate towards the skinny-rib, zigzag-patterned ones at Missoni.
that took me through fifth and sixth form is right up there. This season, Lovers of the Twenties will swoon for the long-line ones at Gucci (a car-
though, some new candidates will be joining it on its plinth because, die was the first look at Gucci thats how much Alessandro Michele
after several seasons of the jumper reigning supreme, the humble cardi- is behind the trend).
gan is back again. And then some. In fact, Ida Petersson, Browns buying director, attributes the car-
Funny how I wrote humble there. Why are cardigans viewed as digan trend in large part to Michele. He has been pushing the cat-
humble? Is it because theyre so often shrugged on for convenience, in egory ever since his first collection for Gucci, so Im not surprised to
lieu of a dressing gown? Is it because your dad wore one in his later see it catch on. With so many Nineties and early Noughties references
years, and you used to tease him for looking ancient? Is it because around, it feels like a natural progression. So assured is Browns of the
they are the opposite of sex? Librarians wear cardies. Geography cardigans popularity that it has doubled last years buy. Demand is
teachers wear cardies. Morrissey wore cardies. Your mum was always sky high for Gucci cardigans our customers cant get enough. Pe-
telling you to take-a-bloody-cardie (the swearing is mine, not hers) in- tersson also singles out Isabel Marants oversized cardies, Azzedine
case-it-gets-cold-later. It is entirely thanks to our mothers, perhaps, that Alaas neat little cropped ones and R13s grunge-inspired versions as
cardigans have these sensible, slightly dreary connotations. Cardigans this seasons stars, adding: But the pice de rsistance has to be the
were never the stars, but full-on logo-mania cardigan from Balenciaga.
the support act; a woolly In truth, I prefer Balenciagas oversized grey
afterthought to stop us feel- THE COMEBACK: ribbed one, the hem of which hangs off, according
ing cold. to the Net-A-Porter website, to mimic the effect of
But not this season.
Oh, no. Finally, the car-
digan has been given
The being caught and ripped in a car door. It reminds
me of my beloved frayed school cardie, though, at
1,170, its considerably more expensive. Still, it
the star billing that it de-
serves. On the catwalk,
there were so many itera-
return of neatly illustrates the point that whether your tastes
run to the ragged or the rich, theres a cardie for
everyone this autumn. We have 45 different op-
the
tions that even the most tions for AW17, laughs Petersson. Theres defi-
cardie-averse person will nitely going to be a cardigan for everyone.
find it difficult to resist. But how best to wear them? After the simplic-
ity of a jumper (which you shrug on and forget
cardigan
about), even the sleekest, simplest cardigan can
afflict the wearer with an acute case of option pa-
ralysis. For a start, there are buttons to contend
with. Open or closed? Half-open, or does that
LAURA
CRAIK
CH R IS TO P H E R K A N E
T H OM BR O WN E
PRADA
CH RI ST O P H ER K A N E
C H RI ST O P H ER
MI SS O N I
A CN E
KANE
look a bit weird? The to-button-or-not-to-button question
The right
cardi feels
is particularly vexatious for those who arent flat-chested:
button up and you look like Matron, leave wide open and
all you see is a pair of breasts. As someone who has al-
ways envied the prim, neat way that cardigans sit on the
body of a less curvaceous woman (not to mention every
like a seemed like armour, particularly
when worn, twinset-style, over
hug. Lord
man), my best advice would be to buy a size up. Grunge a jumper. Miuccia has long
is back in fashion: just channel Hole-era Courtney Love. been a fan of the cardigan, of
Lydia King, Selfridges director of womenswear, course, but this seasons versions
says: I love them worn over a dress with cowboy boots
relaxed, effortless, but with a modern edge. They work
equally well layered over a distressed tee, or worn with knows seemed to be particularly per-
suasive. Immediately, I wanted
one. Jane McFarland, fashion di-
great jeans and a killer heel. Consider the cardigan as
an alternative to a jacket: a hard-working piece that
we all rector of The Sunday Times Style
magazine, also found herself
need one
can be worn with almost anything. They really come into lusting after one for the first time
their own in tricky, trans-seasonal situations when its too in ages. I did have a coordinat-
warm for a coat, or youre faced with Arctic air-con but ing twinset from Benetton in the
are wearing something too good to cover with a jumper. Nineties, but the less said about
A cardigan is a bit like a jumper, but with added benefits. that, the better, she laughs.
As for how to avoid looking frumpy, King counsels wearing a car- Thanks to Mrs Pradas sophisticated take, Im reconsidering what
digan as a point of contrast. If you choose a baggier fit, team it with Id thought of as an anti-fashion cover-up. As for how shell style it,
something form-fitting. A neat, preppy classic always looks good with McFarland says shell tuck her cardi into high-waisted Margaret How-
old vintage denims, while a ladylike, close-cut round neck is best worn ell jeans, with a slightly oversized blazer.
over a slinky, bias-cut dress, super-wide trousers or a voluminous skirt. Partly, the cardigan has resurfaced again because fashion is cycli-
Then again, maybe looking frumpy is the point. While the grunge-era cal, and after so many seasons of jumpers, we all needed a refresh.
cardie and the statement cardie are undoubtedly having A Moment, And partly, its back because the Nineties are: those unfamiliar with
so, too, are the less-stylised iterations. Much has been written about the shaggy green cardie Kurt Cobain wore during his MTV Unplugged
the dadcore movement (which shows no signs of abating, given that appearances in 1993 should Google it, for a more iconic cardie never
OCT
Balenciagas recent menswear show namechecked young dads in the lived (which is possibly why, two years ago, it was sold at auction for
park at weekends), but the menocore movement has cardigans as a 93,000). But theres more to it. Here in politically
central tenet, too. Named in tribute to relaxed, post-menopausal dress- challenging 2017, we want a very specific kind of
ing (dont shoot me I didnt coin the term), menocore also champions woollen a flexible one, without ego, that will work
the mumsy, no-bells-and-whistles version of the cardigan as a wardrobe around us, both literally and figuratively. The right
essential. Think Diane Keaton in And So It Goes (or in Annie Hall , or, cardigan feels like a hug; and Lord knows we all
well, anything), though you could equally think of Winona Ryder in need one of those from time to time. That cardigans
Mermaids surely the frumpiest cardie ever committed to film. are humble? Thats nothing to apologise for. If only
Pradas cardigans werent frumpy, yet there was something of the more things were. Humble is underrated.
Photgraphs: Imaxtree
ELLE
L O E WE
V IC TO R IA B E CK H A M
CH R IS T OP H E R K A N E
S O N IA R Y K IE L
P RA D A
G UC CI
M IS SO N I
BOLD
TEXTURE
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PATENT
STRIPES !
Photographs by
ISAAC MARLEY
MORGAN
Styling by
DONNA
WALLACE
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TONES
PILEATHER
NK
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LAVENDER
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Leather trench coat,
4,875, VAL E NTI NO.
Leather boots (all colours),
1,130, all
VAL E NTI NO GARAVAN I .
Gold-coated hoops, 79,
and gold-coated ring, 69,
both UNO
NO D E 5 0
Leather dress,
7,530,
VAL E N TI N O
ELLE
95 OCT
ZO
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Viscose top,
1,312, and leather
bag, 3,880, both
C L I NE
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OCHRE
STATEMENT
SMOOTH ELLE
96 OCT
DENIM
ZIGZAGS
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YELLOW
!
605, B OTTE GA VE NE TA
FE RRAGAMO. Wool-mix skirt,
S ARA B ATTAGL I A FOR S AL VAT O R E
Denim jacket, 145, W OOD W O O D .
ZO
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YSL Beaut. Manicure: Saffron Goddard at Coffin Inc using YSL Beaut. Model: Katie Braatvedt at DNA Models
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top: 1 8ct y e llow-go ld and
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di amo nd thre e -ho op
e arri ng ( so ld as se t) ,
1,440, ME S S I KA. 1 8ct
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TI FFANY & C O .
Le ft e ar, fro m top:
1 8ct y e llow-go ld e arri ng
( sold as pai r) , 1,300,
GE ORG J E NS E N . 1 8ct
y e llow-go ld and di amond
e arri ng ( so ld as pai r) ,
9,1 20, ME S S I KA. Wo ol
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di amond e arri ng ( so ld as
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Mixing MULTISIZE HOOPS is a fresh
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From top:
18ct white and yellow-gold
ear cuff with diamonds,
4,600, 18ct yellow gold
earring (sold as pair),
ELLE
Polyester dress,
M ANG O
35.99,
Leather shoes,
550,
Vinyl coat, 225,
C H L O
HUNTE R ORI GI N AL
Plexiglass
earrings, 160,
and resin brooch,
Latex/PVC trousers,
1,030, E L L E RY
160, both
E M P O R IO
A R MA N I
Plexiglass
shoes, 160,
PVC bra top, 32, EMPORIO
ASO S . Cotton top, 372, ARMANI
C ECILIE BAHNSEN
Polyester skirt,
40,
H! by HENRY
HOLLAND FOR
DEBENHAMS
Leather boots,
835,
h
ELLERY
Photographs: Graham Walser at Hearst Studios.
polyester coat,
S T U TT E RH E IM
Stretch techno
fabric boots,
695,
J I MMY C H OO
170, C A MP ER
Leather shoes,
PVC trousers,
55, T O P SHO P
ELLE
102 OCT
MAR Leather shoes,
85, VAGABOND
Acetate sunglasses,
234, VAL E NTI NO
Acetate sunglasses,
253, M I U M I U GIVENCHY BY RIC C ARD O TI S C I shoes,
350,
BY FAR
Leather keyring,
25,
POP & S UKI
1,745, CH L O
WHISTLES
Leather bag,
945,
T O D S
Suede coat,1,510,
L ON GC H AMP
Leather jacket,
465,
Leather bag
g,
930,
Leather boots, 1,780, P R A D A
S O N I A R YK I E L
Leather bag,
315,
SANDR O
Leather trousers,
Acetate
S ON I A R YK I EL
and metal
1,675,
sunglasses,
273, PRADA
104
S TE L L A
McC ARTNE Y
ELLE OCT
Corduroy coat
MARKET
with shearling collar,
2,590,
ERMANNO S C E RVI N O
Corduroy
T O DS
945,
dungarees,
390,
PAUL & J OE
Resin earrings,
100,
DINOSAUR
Corduroy coat
DESIGNS at
with faux-fur
NET- A- PORTER
collar, 1,758,
M A R C J A CO B S
Suede boots,
225
5,
KARE N MI L L EN
Corduroy
trousers, 425, Corduroy boots,
A.W.A.K.E price on request, E L L E RY
at M AT C HES
FASHIO N
S TUART W E I TZ MAN
Suede boots, 735,
l
Acetate
Corduroy trousers,
sunglasses,
490, A CN E
45, POL A R O I D
trousers, 395,
Corduroy
E TR O
Corduroy
blazer, 690,
Suede bag, MULBERRY
1,098,
J .W.ANDER SO N
Resin and brass earrings,
225, DINOSAUR
DESIGNS at
NET- A- PORTER Leather boots, 85,
VAGABOND
trousers, 215,
AG JEANS
Corduroy
ELLE
105 OCT
MARKET
VALE NT I NO G AR AVANI
Metal bag, 590,
Leather
bag, 365,
TODS
Leather bag,
895,
LO EWE Leather bag, 965, Leather bag,
CHLO 1,095,
B AL E NC I AGA
12 of
the best
Edited by
DONNA
WALLACE
Nylon bag,
Leather bag, 625,
425, MON CL E R
L ANVI N GAMME R O U G E
ELLE
106 OCT
Denim corset
(worn over shirt),
39, URB AN
OUTFI TTE RS . Cotton
shirt, 50, L E VI S .
Cotton bodysuit
(worn underneath),
39, J OHN L E W I S .
Leather bag,
1,250, GI VE NC H Y .
Denim jeans, 435,
RAL PH L AURE N
C OL L E C TI ON . Styling by
Leather boots, 780,
FE N D I . Plexiglass FELICITY KAY
earrings, 160,
E MPORI O ARMANI
T R Y T H I S :
DOUBLE
DENIM Banish all thoughts
of Britney and Justin
circa 2OO1 from
your mind: done
right, doubling up
on this
WORKWEAR STAPLE
really can
be twice as nice
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RIGHT
Denim jacket, 130,
TOMMY JEANS .
Cotton bodysuit, 39,
JOHN LEWIS . Denim
jeans, 38, ASOS .
Cotton lace belt, price
on application,
ARIES. Leather
shoes, 80, DUNE .
Plastic earrings,
109
85, BIMBA Y LOLA
ELLE OCT
Denim jacket, 580, and denim
jeans, 315, both I S AB E L
MARAN T at NE T-A-PORTE R .
Cotton shirt, 267, FRAME .
Leather bag, 3,900, D I OR.
Plastic earrings, 195, S I MONE
ROC H A at MATC HE S FAS H I ON
Whether your
reference is
AMERICANA
or Eighties rock,
sophisticated
shapes and
CLEAN LINES
make for a
modern retelling
of this denim duo
Celia Evans using NARS. Model: Embrey at Wilhelmina. White leather mules, 365, Dorateymur at Net-a-Porter
Photographs: Viet Tran using Instax SQUARE SQ10. Additional images: Imaxtree, Rex. Hair and make-up:
EMBRACE DARKNESS
D A RK D EN I M M A K ES FOR
A GROW N - UP TA K E ON
T R Y T H I S : TH I S TRI C K Y TREN D . TUC K
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How Jack
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Im a shady
individual. Im a hard one
Oi, look at that! Im sitting with Jack OConnell in
the small, leafy courtyard of his favourite Primrose
Hill restaurant, near to his new flat. A flower has just
drifted on to the table from a balcony above, land-
ing directly between us. He picks it up. How ro-
mantic. This feels like a date, this! Jack grins, his
face full of boyish charm.
Its a face Ive seen hundreds of times in the
weeks leading up to our meeting. Across London,
theres barely a station that hasnt, at some point,
been plastered with posters for the Tennessee Wil-
liams play hes starring in opposite Sienna Miller,
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. Intense and brooding, a top-
less Jack stares from the poster into the eyes of
commuters and tourists. He plays the lead in one of
the years most-hyped productions, a character that
Paul Newman played opposite Elizabeth Taylor in
Illustrations by
the 1958 film adaptation, and an archetypal Ten-
nessee Williams-flawed man. But none of this seems PATRICK WAUGH
to faze Jack. He says of the plays run so far, with
a coy smile: Its going well. Theres a really good
chance Ill not get bored of it. A few weeks later,
I see him on stage. Gone is the boy full of wit and
one-liners, and in his place, derobed, stands Brick,
a failed athlete whose forced masculinity gives way
to stifling sadness and repressed homosexuality.
His performance is startling. The transition from an
alcohol-induced numbness to a climactic display of
vitriol is deeply moving; Jack takes on Bricks sad-
ness with astonishing conviction.
The Jack OConnell I meet today is much less
troubled. Whether its winning the 2015 EE BAFTA
to put your nger on
Rising Star Award, playing a prisoner of war in the Angelina Jolie-directed Unbroken football took centre stage for a long time. When a career in
(he assures me shes as sound as a pound post-Brad Pitt split) or shutting down the the sport was ruled out after a knee injury aged 16, and on the
streets of New York to take George Clooney hostage in Money Monster, nothing ever advice of his drama teacher, Jack auditioned for Nottingham-
seems to temper the northern soul and roguish charisma that made the boy from Derby based drama school The Television Workshop. Gradually,
stand out in the first place. He may be taking interviews in Michelin-starred restaurants, acting became more and more appealing. They did quite a
but the 27-year-old actor is doing it his way: turning up in shorts and trainers, charming bit of theatre, he explains. Being involved with them meant
and chain-smoking his way through. we had an opportunity to [act] at proper theatres such as The
I try to avoid these, Shannon, he explains to me as he tucks into a bowl of crisps on National, and we were just kids. I guess I took it for granted.
the table, but Im a crisp connoisseur. These are mature cheddar and spring onion. Now, that kind of thing happens less and less, doesnt it?
I notice early on that Jack has a tendency to name check during interviews, but he Thats old sexy eyes and her government for you.
assures me that rather than it being something purposeful, a ploy to get an interviewer It was at The Television Workshop that Jack caught the
on side, it just sounds better than love or darling. I tell him I watched Theresa May attention of British film-maker Shane Meadows, who cast him
do the same thing with audience members during the election debates, and his eyes as naive and thuggish teenager Pukey Nicholls in This is Eng-
widen. She does it, too? Really? Shes keen to please, like me. He crunches on an- land. By 2009, an 18-year-old Jack had landed the part of
other crisp. Shes quite a hottie, isnt she? You can say a lot of bad things about her, James Cook, the bad-boy heartthrob in E4s Skins. Such was
but shes got sexy eyes, he says, with a glint in his own. the power of the cult TV show, he still gets tagged in Skins-
Confident and curious, its not surprising that acting comes naturally to Jack, though related Instagram posts on a daily basis. Since then, hes con-
it was never really his plan. I used to go to fancy-dress parties as a builder because tinued his ascent with a run of acclaimed film roles: in 2014s
thats what I thought Id be. My mum would get out her eyeliner and put stubble on my 71, he played a British soldier stranded during the Northern
chin. Growing up, you have different ambitions every week. As a talented athlete, Ireland conflicts. Next, he took on a violent young offender
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1.
Park so you will most likely The South African artist paints, managing to translate
to weave together both
find them propping up the bar is presenting a botanical both the anguish and vitality
the passions and anxieties
to relieve the pressure. The display of medicinal plants of his short life in New York.
of her community, which
high point for me, though, is the outside the entrance to Barbican Art Gallery,
includes people of colour
huge selection of work from the fair as part of Frieze 21 September 2017 to
and members of the LGBTQ
galleries across the world. Projects seven non-profit 28 January 2018
community. Her show, part
Second to that is the people commissions being shown.
of Frieze Focus, pulls together
watching the looks are Im interested to see how
the voices of her closest friends
outrageous, with people going the healing aspects of plants
and allies in a collection of
full glam for the opening night.
books and other items. offer what she describes 5.
Outside Frieze itself, galleries as a performance of social
across the city utilise the influx exchange and empathy.
of an international audience
to put on their best shows.
Here are my recommendations 3. 4.
for what not to miss during
Frieze. 58 October
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KALI
UCHIS THE COLOMBIAN SINGER MAKING
WAVES IN MODERN SOUL
Kali Uchis cites Aretha Franklin and Astrud Gilberto as her heroes, and
though their influence is tangible (her music veers from soul to beat-laden
R&B), her own style is distinctly 2017. Tyrant is Kalis dancefloor-ready
post-apocalyptic love song, while dancehall-infused Ridin Round is the
perfect antithesis to years of male bravado in hip-hop. The singer was
18 when she released her first mixtape, Drunken Babble, but shed
already spent years forging a name for herself making and selling clothes
to her classmates. My dad was homeless as a child; he raised me to
be hard-working. I grew up learning to be innovative, she says. Born in
Northern Virginia and raised between there and Pereira, Colombia, Kali
is now LA-based. Aside from still making her own clothes (think Brigitte
Bardot meets Nicki Minaj), its her music thats now taking centre stage.
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FASHION
THE DOCUMENTARY
WORTH STAYING IN FOR
Alongside Miu Miu model, THE
Twin Peaks actress and fashion
writer, Hailey Gates can also WORK IT GREAT
add TV host to her CV. This
month, shes fronting a second
a new generation of Liberian
culture. With so much conflict, ART-
GET YOUR SIDE HUSTLE
season of the Vice documentary
States of Undress. This is
a show about women, says
fashion weeks are a way to
show visibility a marker of
being on the world stage.
DOORS
OFF THE GROUND
First came the slashies
a generation of workers who
NOT ALL ART WORKS BEST
Gates, who travels to areas of Romania is the hub of the could happily accompany
INSIDE A GALLERY...
conflict to uncover subversive European webcam industry. one career with two more:
For the past three years, street
fashion against a backdrop I met some sex vloggers at the the actress/model/DJ or the
artist Lakwena MacIver has
of political unrest. Most height of a communist protest waitress/web developer.
been brightening up streets
organisations wont send people cant find a job to Now its all about the side
from Vienna to Vegas with
someone to these places to save their lives, yet there is this hustle defined by bestselling
colourful graphic murals.
cover fashion because they booming industry of camming New York Times author Chris
I cant get too attached, says
want hard news, she says. and women can make eight Guillebeau as an income-
Lakwena, you never know
I understand that but hope dollars a minute at home. For generating project that you
when theyll be knocked down
there is interest in talking about the most part, men just call in start without quitting your day
or painted over! Elsewhere,
things other than conflict in to talk its basically therapy. job. Guillebeaus latest book,
Bristol street artist 45RPM has
these places. We spoke to We filmed an episode at a Side Hustle: From Idea to
made a name for himself by
Gates about what to expect concealed gun show in Ohio. Income in 27 Days, claims
tagging the city with cheerful
Liberia Fashion Week was There was a male-dominated anyone with an idea can start
cartoons, while Camille Walala
a lot of fun. The women who industry making gun-concealing a side hustle within a month.
transforms drab concrete walls
organise it want to showcase clothes for women until female The key? Dedicating half an
across the UK with bright
entrepreneurs started making hour a day to the project.
geometric designs (pictured
these pieces themselves, Side Hustle: From Idea to
below). Artist and founder
because they understood their Income in 27 Days (12,
of Obey clothing Shepard
bodies better than men. Its Crown) is out on 5 October
Fairey recently completed his
amazing entrepreneurship,
biggest ever mural in Sydney
surrounded by complicated
find his work closer to home
political issues.
at the Envision Peace mural
States of Undress is on
in north London.
Wednesdays throughout
the month on Viceland
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TV WOMEN
to up-end cinematic cliches about
kick-ass women. It will be directed by
Reed Morano, who also oversaw the
first three episodes of Channel 4s The
Handmaids Tale, the brutal, brilliant
We have a long
CHRISTINA HENDRICKS adaptation of Margaret Atwoods
Tin Star, Sky Atlantic novel, which dared to show a horrific
near-future America where womens
rights have been suppressed by
politicians who do not look dissimilar
Early on in this years Wonder Woman movie, theres a scene in to some sitting in Washington today.
astonishing amount of movies still fail it.) There used to be a notion that take more perceived risks on programming, including the portrayal of
films with female leads could never make money. Wonder Woman characters that break the norm, explains Cindy Holland, VP of original
has lassoed that into oblivion. Even better, shes done it with a smart, content at Netflix, who is responsible for shows like Jessica Jones, 13
*Data from Ericsson study of self-reported time spent watching TV, Statistica.com. Photographs: Allstar/Warner Bros, Helen Sloan/HBO, Allstar/
witty story thats also directed by a woman, Patty Jenkins. But still, Reasons Why and GLOW. These include women, who, after all,
according to the Center for the Study of Women in Television and make up half the worlds population and represent roughly half our
Film, in 2016, just 7% of all directors working on the top 250 grossing member base it is only natural for us to programme for them. And
films in the US were women. it shows. Netflix romcom The Incredible Jessica Jones starred Jessica
Theres a lot of work to be done, but it feels as if we could be at the Williams, co-host of the hugely popular podcast 2 Dope Queens, who
beginning of a sea change where stories about women, and for women, at one point in the film delivers the line, Of course you do! Everyone
are no longer niche concerns. Wonder Woman will be back in Justice does. Im freaking dope, in response to a guy admitting he really likes
League later this year, alongside her old friend Batman. Luc Bessons her. The standout episode of the last season of Master of None was all
massive and expensive epic Valerian starred Cara Delevingne in the about Denise (Lena Waithe), the best friend of Aziz Ansaris character,
lead role. And its not just sci-fi and superhero movies: the upcoming Dev. It was directed by rising star Melina Matsoukas, whose previous
Daphne is a low-key British indie that takes a Fleabag-style approach credits include Beyoncs Formation video and episodes of HBO/
to the story of a misanthropic woman struggling to process a trauma. Sky Atlantics Insecure, starring Issa Rae. Insecure is another critically
Less low-key is Battle of the Sexes, out acclaimed comedy showing a womans perspective on dating in LA.
in November, with Emma Stone playing There are also more boundary-defying shows to come this autumn.
womens tennis pioneer Billie Jean King in FILM WOMEN The Deuce (Sky Atlantic), a new series about the rise of the porn
the run-up to her infamous match against industry in Seventies New York, may not sound like an insta-feminist
Bobby Riggs, which is as much a story classic, but Maggie Gyllenhaal, who stars, has been keen to allay
about feminism as it is sport. concerns. I didnt know if I could play a prostitute without some kind
After six decades, even Doctor Who of guarantee that they wanted to use not just my body but also my
(BBC One) is moving with the times. The mind, she said in a recent interview, deciding the best way to solve
13th Doctor will be played by Jodie the problem was to become a producer on the show.
Whittaker, a first in the shows history. EMILY BEECHAM Nicole Kidman had two great TV roles this year, first in the female-
In Atomic Blonde, we saw Charlize Daphne, 29 September
led Big Little Lies, and then in the return of Top of the Lake (BBC Two),
Theron flexing some serious martial arts directed by Jane Campion. She also starred in Sofia Coppolas The
as a super-spy, while Bond producers Beguiled alongside Colin Farrell (who Coppola joked was their
Barbara Broccoli and Michael G Wilson token male). At the Cannes Film Festival in May, Kidman pledged to
have cast Gossip Girls Blake Lively in work with a female director at least every 18 months. Hopefully it will
their new assassin-led thriller The Rhythm change over time, but everybody keeps saying, Oh, its so different
Section. It feels that finally, after much now, and it isnt, she told a press conference, a reminder that change
focus on the lack of opportunities for ELLEN PAGE
Flatliners, 29 September is slow. Its also a reminder that recognising a problem, speaking up,
woman and a lot of effort from multiple
and taking action is the only way to speed change up. After all, what
organisations, things are beginning to
would Wonder Woman do?
change, says Broccoli. We still have a
long way to go before we have diversity
and representation in our industry, but
there is a strong will to initiate change.
Its not a female 007, but it does promise
EMMA STONE
Battle of the Sexes,
initiate change
24 November
ELLE Literary editor Sharmaine Lovegrove picks
the books to devour this month
BOOK
CLUB FOREST DARK
by Nicole Krauss
(Bloomsbury)
An intricate mystery LET US BE TRUE
by Alex Christofi
that follows the
(Serpents Tail)
parallel stories of
68-year-old New An evocative love
SUGAR MONEY Yorker Jules Epstein story centering around
THE BURNING GIRL by Jane Harris and a young Brooklyn- Ralf and Elsa, who
by Claire Messud (Fleet) (Faber & Faber) based writer, who both meet at a bar in Paris in
Childhood friends Julia Martinique, 1765: two travel to Tel Aviv and the Fifties. But can their
and Cassie shared brothers are told to become embroiled in love resist the pasts
everything, but as they return to Grenada life-changing events. theyre hiding from
grow up, their lives and smuggle back each other?
take very different slaves. Adventure and
paths, with devastating intrigue ensues.
consequences.
MY BOOKS ARE A BIG PART OF MY LIFE AND I REFERENCE THEM ALL DAY FOR BOTH WORK AND PLEASURE.
THIS DREAM SHELF ENCOMPASSES ALL THINGS I LOVE: FASHION, DESIGN, PHOTOGRAPHY AND TRAVEL.
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READING:
At the moment Im
catching up on lots of
issues of The Week.
EATING:
Rochelle Canteen is
great its part of an
arts hub in east London.
Photographs by
BELLA
HOWARD
MY Words by
BILLIE
WORLD
DAIS HOPP
BHATIA
SHOPPING:
As far as interiors go,
I dont have one
place I prefer to pick
things up from various
shops. That said,
PRIMPING:
locally, Rooms of
MAC mascara
Clapton is a favourite.
its just the best.
For clothes, you cant
beat Dover Street
COVETING:
Market.
Id love a pair of Cline
pearl earrings, or a
Rimowa suitcase.
WEARING:
A Ganni silk
leopard-print skirt.
DRINKING:
I prefer pubs to bars,
but the Chess Club
in Mayfair has a
I DONT THINK I HAVE A STYLE, AS SUCH I know what particularly lovely bar.
I love and I know what I love collecting, says Daisy Hoppen. With her I do like a good
eye for spotting new talent, the London-based publicist has made a name pinot noir, but
Im also a fan of a
for herself within the fashion world as the woman to approach in order to
tequila, served with lots
discover the next big thing. Its a skill she honed working across the worlds
of ice and lime.
of fashion and art for her clients Dover Street Market, Molly Goddard,
the Michael Hoppen Gallery (owned by her father) and more.
Its no real surprise, then, that her home overlooking Hackney Downs,
which she shares with her boyfriend, fashion consultant Paul-Anthony
Smith, and cat, Olive, is a treasure trove of art, clothing and collectibles
by emerging names and established artists all
I didnt grow
pieces shes used to put her stamp on the space.
The apartment is actually my boyfriends,
so over the years I have tried to de-bachelorify
it, starting with photographs. The amazing thing
about photography is its quite an inexpensive up in a clean
medium to start collecting in. And one of our walls
is covered in strange paintings and pictures weve aesthetic
picked up over the years: things that friends of
ours have done, mixed with more serious works environment:
from my fathers gallery or artists such as Sarah
Moon and Alex Prager. I was
Set in an old Georgian townhouse, their
space reveals an obvious synergy between Daisy surrounded
and Paul-Anthonys collections his wall of vinyl
records and DJ decks and her bookshelf of fashion
hardbacks which gives the place a charming
eclecticism. The light, which streams in from the
by colour
park across the street, gives the house an airy, leafy feel, something that
self-confessed near-hoarder Daisy says balances out the abundance of
miniature vases, tiny toy cars, African figurines and mismatched cushions
she has on show. She loves searching regional flea markets, car-boot
sales, charity shops (though shes quick to note she avoids university cities)
and Etsy. But when it comes to bigger investments, she consults close
friend and curator Antonia Marsh.
I didnt grow up in a clean aesthetic environment I was surrounded
by colour, print and texture, she explains. Daisy spent her childhood in
southwest London before eventually settling in east London as an adult
(after moving between Brixton, Clapham and Tooting). Now, I like things
that I didnt think were cool growing up. I find items that belonged to COLLECTING:
my parents and love them. My father is obsessed with crocodiles and My mother gave me
octopuses and collects a lot of taxidermy, and while that is not quite to a box of ribbons that
my taste, I have held the Moroccan rugs hostage at my place. I constantly add to.
Her time spent travelling has been just as influential on her interior I use them as finishing
touches for my hair,
style as her parents: her work regularly takes her to Copenhagen and
gift wrapping and
Paris, and when shes off-duty, she splits her time between the family home
table settings.
in Majorca and London. But its India that inspires her most. If I could
move to another city, it would be Mumbai. I love the colours, the people,
the food, the chaos. And it just feels like one of those cities where exciting
things can happen. We have some really amazing old Indian prints on
the walls at home, and every time I look at them I want to be back there.
It has influenced her on the food front as well: I love hosting dinner
parties. Curry is my go-to recipe or anything in the slow cooker, she
says. And my girlfriends and I do a day called Bitch Perfect, where we
go around to each others houses on a Saturday, eat chips and dips and
watch Nineties films. Its heaven.
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JP THURLOW
our rented front doors firmly behind us, the proliferation of the term go-
ing out out (on social media, in the press, in the pub) would indicate
otherwise. For me, going out usually means showing face at a friends
birthday before a back-door-exit around 11pm. But going out out is
popping out for one, because its Wednesday, only to find myself, four
parties deep, at a basement members club, shoes in hand, at 4am. Go-
ing out out is spontaneity, its an open mind, its getting glammed up for
no reason and its a massive Uber receipt the next day.
While weekends have always been for escaping the monotony of
ELLE VOICE the nine-to-five, when people are faced with a worrying socio-political
climate, there is even more of a need to let go. According to psychiatrist
LETS
Dr Jeremy Beider, when the political or economic environment is anxie-
ty-provoking, we find ourselves seeking out greater social connection to
combat stress. He cites dancing as particularly rejuvenating.
Indeed, youth culture has always managed to shake off the blues
on the dance floor in times of crisis, from the Prohibition to David Has-
GO
selhoffs 1989 Berlin Wall gig and the acid-house movement that smiled
in the face of Thatchers cuts. Manhattans Studio 54 opened in the
aftermath of Watergate and the Vietnam War to become a hedonistic
epicentre. Closer to home, Eighties London saw the Blitz Kids named
after the Blitz Club in Covent Garden where they all went birth the
OUT
New Romantic movement as the country swore in another Conservative
government. And now, more than ever, people are going out in search
of those dance floors, where we can stomp out our worries and feel con-
nected in an ever-fragmenting society.
Its why I find myself at Celestial Dance Party, a club night at the
recently opened Five Miles in Londons Seven Sisters (and named af-
OUT
ter its distance from the city centre). Owned by 32-year-old Deano Jo,
who co-runs Real Gold, the company responsible for opening Dalstons
cult venue The Alibi in 2010 (think New York dive bar meets your living
room), Five Miles was intended as a club that avoided any stereotypes
(too dark, too expensive) a place
where you know you can bump into
friends and hear interesting music.
It started as a quiet drink in a pub but you stil As soon as I get in, Im taken aback
by Five Miles understated opu-
got dressed up because, well, you never know. lence: a sweeping, polished con-
Thank God you did by 1am youve been to crete bar, an adjoining cloistered
dancefloor framed by discreet
three parties and are heading to a club where neon-pink lighting and a sound
system to rival any of Londons su-
youll dance until sunrise. Nellie Eden reports on per-clubs. Stylish girls in a mixture
the rise of hedonism (even on a school night!) of metallic heels, flares and mini
skirts puff on cigarettes outside,
while boys in trainers clog up the
bar area. The dancefloor is sweaty
with revellers getting to know each
Its 4am and I cant remember how I got to the dancefloor. Im wearing other and letting loose to dancehall music.
a see-through red lace dressing gown by Eric Schlsberg with red knick- Five Miles is now considered one of the capitals most thriving clubs,
ers and nothing else in a palazzo in Milan. Ive just ripped the hem, but alongside east Londons Oval Space, which is known for day raves such
Im six negronis down and I dont care. as those put on by Secretsundaze, Shoreditchs XOYO, feted for its big-
Ive been flown to Italy for a Gucci party, along with 15 of Londons time DJ summer residencies, and Phonox in Brixton, where fan-boys con-
biggest new-wave party kids: among them artist Margot Bowman, pho- gregate to see their favourite house and techno acts. These spaces are
tographer Lea Colombo and party influencer (yes, its a thing) Cora filling a void, particularly with more than half of Londons clubs closing
Delaney. To my left, Kendall Jenner is grinding with A$AP Rocky. To down in the past eight years (this came to a head last year as iconic ven-
my right, Jared Leto, in obligatory Gucci florals, is being barged out of ue Fabric was shut down; it subsequently reopened after public outcry).
the way so people can dance to the Seventies funk thats now making Less formalised parties, including outdoor raves on Hackney Marshes,
the walls and chandeliers in the ballroom reverberate. I have thrown my are becoming more popular, promoted via word-of-text or Facebook
Gucci mules down the other end of the room so I can dance freely. Ive groups. Safe space nights, run by PoC (people of colour), non-binary
no idea where or when this night will end. and feminist groupings, such as Bbz (a DJ duo), gal-dem (a PoC platform)
Im not always this carefree. I definitely dont spend every weekend and Pxssy Palace (a collective), have also joined the going out out cir-
partying with A$AP Rocky; mostly, I worry about my rent money and cuit. According to Jo, these alt-nights are happening now because peo-
whether Ill be able to afford my weekly shop. So why, and also how, do ple are dictating the cultures, rather than venues, artists or press, which is
I find myself out, more and more, long into the wee hours? And I know refreshing. Its also nice that whats happening in the crowd is becoming
Im not the only one asking this question. Despite last years reports in- of equal importance to whats happening on the stage does it feel
dicating that millennials had made a collective decision to get into the nice in there? Is it a mixed crowd?
recovery position, download Deliveroo, subscribe to Netflix and close Do people dance and let go?
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ELLE
VOICE Last years ELLE Style Awards embodied this key change, too. Lon-
don drag collective Sink The Pink got the after-party started, French
designer Jacquemus danced on the podium for most of the night with
editor-in-chief Anne-Marie Curtis, and Beth Ditto had to, reluctantly, shut
the party down. And where the fashion pack is involved, nightspots be-
come subject to changing trends. While Sohos La Bodega Negra and
The Box were must-dos five years ago, by 2015, Chiltern Firehouse and
Sexy Fish were the only places to be seen.
Like the collections, every season we wait to hear which new venue
has been christened worthy. Right now, its Isabel in Mayfair, which
opened in March this year on Albemarle Street and is the newest go-
ing out out destination, where decadence comes as standard. Isabels
decor is fittingly sumptuous: a mirrored, black bar caterpillars through
the main room and is book-ended by real trees, while brass lamps give
the illusion of golden light. The poster-boy proprietor, Juan Santa Cruz,
a financier-turned-restaurateur from Chile
via Buenos Aires, doesnt really give a damn
version of you
who founded the Proud group in 1998,
a business made up of two galleries, a
nightclub in Camden and multiple cabaret
venues, has a party-boy reputation that pre-
cedes him. Proud, who begins our conversa-
tion by telling me about a Babyshambles gig
On the fashion circuit, where going out out has been embraced, in the early Noughties where he had to drag Pete Doherty, Carl Bart
the biggest parties now happen on a Wednesday or Thursday night and one of the Gallaghers off-stage, assures me that hes calmed down
(weekends are actually seen as downtime for Generation Y) and ELLEs (Im old now) but that the entertainment industry has never been in
accessories editor Donna Wallace would know. I dont make dinner ruder health. Last year, Proud considered closing Proud Camden
plans on a Thursday night because I know therell be something on, she down, but is relieved he didnt. Like Chanel No.5 or LBDs at Christmas,
says. Wallace is invited to more events than she can attend and brings partying has never gone out of fashion. Theres never been a better, saf-
a change of clothes to the office every day. By the end of the week er, more creative time to party in London. We host hip-hop brunches all
theres a bag under my desk with all the best pieces from my wardrobe! weekend at Proud for 270 people and they get dressed up like theyre
Wallace says she goes out out much more often now: I dont blink an going out out.
eye if Im home past 3am on a Tuesday. For me going out out is about Another key player on Londons party circuit, feted for her ability to
not organising anything. Its dressing up even if youre meeting friends draw the best crowds, is Mandi Lennard, who has earned the moniker
at a dingy pub, because who knows where youll end up? Its about an East Londons Party Godmother. Shes as energised by this renewed
evening snowballing. lust for proper partying as she is by the freshest personalities defining
I ask if, as a style editor, she recognises consistent late-night fashion the moment. She cites HMLTD, an avant-garde six-piece band, as the
trends. Nope. I think as Brits we love to dress down when we shouldnt, hottest name on the scene right now: There seems to be a new sophisti-
and vice versa. Marc Bremner MacDonald, who works as a PR for cation, in that clubbing is a platform for their creative portrayal of them-
Dazed Media, which organises some of the biggest fashion parties, selves. These post-art-school disruptors are the band that event organ-
agrees about the death of the dress code. These days, people come isers are desperate to get on their guest lists for their outrageous looks
dressed in what they feel comfortable wearing whether thats Alaa or but, more critically, for their ability to cause a stir wherever they go.
a sack. Glamour is people taking pride in their identity. Now, the type of glamour the next generation is seeking cant al-
Wallace is adamant that fashion parties are no longer for stiff ways be paid for. Going out out is about celebrating life, individual-
networking, either. Oh my gosh, no! she says. Take the recent Tiffany ism, freedom and experimentation. As Lennard says: Everyone works
& Co. party where TLC performed. The venue was tiny. The stage was so hard, so when you go out, you give yourself the platform to be the
basically in the crowd. Everyone was there to dance and relax, she newest version of you. I think thats the best gift London gives you and
says. Another London-based editor noted this change of attitude up that you can give to yourself. Amy Lam, who was appointed night czar
close at the Gatsby -esque opening of Londons The Ned. It was bac- by Londons mayor Sadiq Khan and tasked with the job of turning Lon-
chanalian, debauched and opulent. I havent been to a party like that don into a 24-hour city, agrees. Night clubs are places where lifelong
since the early Noughties. There was champagne flowing and people relationships are formed and hearts are broken, where you find your
dancing on tables. There was no roped-off VIP area, so you could enjoy family and discover your true self. So much of Londons life can be found
the glow of celebrity and the celebrities could feel at ease knowing they on the dancefloor. Now, are you seriously thinking of staying
were mingling in a trusted crowd. in tonight?
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As a health-conscious person who has guzzled down the green juice
Kool-Aid and lives by the mantra that what you put into your body 100%
affects what you get out of it, I realise that I am spectacularly unaware
of my own hormones. Up until now, I havent properly acknowledged
that, as a 31-year-old woman on the pill, my body is making absolutely
none of its own oestrogen and progesterone (the two main female sex
hormones). Ive been on the pill for 10 years and Im beginning to notice
ELLE VOICE changes in my body and my mood that I dont feel in control of.
Of course, age plays a big part. Its only since turning 30 that I start-
HORMONES :
ed noticing changes (weight gain around my middle and mood swings
that make my boyfriend hide in the pub). Naturally, our hormones start
to decline from about 27 onwards, Dr Roked tells me when I go to see
her for a consultation at Omniya, a health clinic in Knightsbridge. No
ITS TIME TO wonder studies show that 27 is the age of the quarter-life crisis.
When you ask women when they felt at their prime, most will say
their late twenties, Dr Roked explains. Then, suddenly, theyre like, Oh
PUT YOUR God, Im 30 now, I cant drink as much, I need to exercise more. For
men, the age at which their hormones start to decrease is later, but Dr
Roked emphasises that women in their early twenties can still suffer ter-
MONEY ribly from hormonal health. It is more complicated in women: too much
progesterone and you feel moody, sluggish and tired, but if you have
too little, you feel the same as well its about getting the optimum level.
WHERE YOUR Dr Roked had sown the seed: I immediately want to find my optimum
level, so, after a blood test to measure my testosterone (important for
womens mood, sex drive and muscle strength), I leave with an adrenal
MOUTH IS stress kit. Adrenals are glands that sit above your kidneys and produce
the stress hormone cortisol, which
is the hormone linked to the bodys
fight-or-flight response. Last year,
a nutritionist loosely diagnosed
bespoke, hormonal health is the latest stress but I never did a test for it.
The kit consists of four saliva col-
frontier. Hannah Nathanson gets a taste lection tubes (gulp) and some very
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ABIGAIL BERGSTROMS sisters are her strongest allies and most
brutal critics, and know her better than she knows herself. But
sometimes, she says, she has to step away from the sorority
It was dark, and as she grasped my hand tightly through the car window, Your sister will spitefully mock your ugliest feature in front of your friends,
the fear in her eyes burned into me. but shell make you laugh for the first time in weeks when your dad is se-
Its going to be OK, I said. She nodded slowly, her eyes stretched riously ill in hospital. Your sister will teach you your worth and talk you
wide from the adrenaline. I thought she might cry, so I broke eye contact through asking for that pay rise, but shell pull the rug from under your ego
and smiled at my brother-in-law, who was sat in the driving seat. when you get carried away. You will know your sister so intently, youll
Right, lets go, then! My mum breezed past me, getting in to the communicate through raised eyebrows and side glances. You will loathe
back seat. I breathed in her scent in an attempt to take in the calmness your sister so vehemently that youll wish youd had a brother.
of her maternal energy. As a child, I repeatedly asked Amy and Nicola to tell me the story of
I looked back at my sister, who was still staring at me asking me the day I was born. Theyd returned from a sleepover one morning to find
a question, pleading with me for an answer I didnt have. a baby they assumed belonged to the neighbours, only to be told she was
I love you. theirs and they could keep her. On meeting me, they immediately went up-
I love you, she whispered back. I peeled my sweaty hand out of stairs to collect all their soft toys and worldly belongings. When my mother
hers and the Land Rover sped off, racing into the uncertainty and darkness looked down to see how I was getting on, she found a chubby face float-
of what was once our safe and quaint village street. ing in a sea of teddy bears and pastel-coloured, stuffed limbs. They were
Its now six years later, and I take immense pleasure in watching my there from the moment theyd met me, offering up all they had, sacrificing
healthy niece, who was born that night, play with her little sister, forming everything they loved, telling me all that was theirs was mine now, too.
a secret bond that belongs to them and them only. But I remember that I often think of me and my siblings as being like The Graeae, the
moment as if it were yesterday, because for what had felt like the first time three sisters in Greek mythology who collectively share one eye and one
in my life, my eldest sister Amy a woman who had imprinted her strength tooth, which they pass to a sister when needed. We shared a womb, a
on me and hand-carved my understanding of the world was more afraid complex childhood and were reared with the same hilarity and insan-
of something than I was. She was the vulnerable one, and I was the per- ity by our parents. From that emerged a uniquely shared perspective;
son she was looking to for help. As the youngest of three (there are three like The Graeae, we have a shared lens that only we have the ability to
years between each of us), my instinct had been to turn to our middle sister, look through. Like their tooth, we have a shared grit to our characters that
Nicola. I wouldnt have needed to utter the words: What do we do? She feeds our collective discernment.
would have known. She would have taken over, and all responsibility for Although this may sound poetic, there is a danger in it. I recently read
reassurance and combating fear would have been hers. But Nicola had Nadja Spiegelmans three-generational memoir, Im Supposed to Protect
been away and there was no one but me. You From All This. It grapples with the way the older women in our lives be
I didnt sleep a wink that night; I was transfixed by the new reality Id they sisters, mothers or grandmothers offer up their memories and under-
woken up to. Like the day you realise your parents arent superheroes or standing of reality, and we then absorb them unquestionably as our own.
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magic, theyre just regular people doing their best and youre a selfish Its difficult to differentiate your own characteristics and beliefs if youre
twat. It suddenly hit me, and it felt like the time Amy winded me for eating all chewing through the fat with a shared tooth. And it is, of course, impos-
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the sweets from her Goofy Pez dispenser. Not only was she not invincible, sible to decipher your own perspective when youre looking at the world
but the world would inevitably throw at us some terrible and inconceivably through someone elses eye.
painful situations and Nicola wasnt always going to be there to stand A large part of my identity is built from the memory bank and reality
in and fix them for us. that my sisters constructed for me, but it is important to break free from the
A sister is a mirror. She will reflect your abilities and inadequacies in equal webs of certainty the women in your life have spun sometimes for your
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measure, and she will make you face the most unlikeable parts of yourself. protection in order to create your own sense of self. That night, when
She can destroy you with a single sentence and unearth your very deepest Amy went into labour, I realised my sisters strength and perspective were
insecurities with nothing more than a word. She knows you perhaps better not impenetrable or infallible, and that forced me to muster up my own.
than you know you. And while this ensures an inimitable connection, it can To know my sisters have got me is my quotidian safety blanket, but to
also inflict great pain. pull away from the women whose strength you most admire is essential in
Your sister will brutally date your school crush and teenage obsession, determining your own. Most importantly, it gives you the ability to
and then have a fist fight with the girls who are mercilessly bullying you. know without any fear or hesitation that Ive got you, too.
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Singer, actor, fashion designer
and now beauty entrepreneur,
RIHANNA is a true pop-culture
polymath. Here, ELLE investigates
her diverse power and inuence
and talks to her exclusively
about her eagerly awaited Fenty
make-up range
Words by
The first time I met Rihanna, in November 2005, it seemed distinctly possible to me,
anyway that she might go down as a one-hit wonder. The year she turned 17, Robyn LAUREN
Rihanna Fenty released her first single, a reggae- and dancehall-tinged pop song called WATERMAN
Pon de Replay. It did well, reaching number 2 on both the Official Singles Chart and the
Billboard Hot 100. But the album from whence it came, Music of the Sun, made less of
an impression, peaking at number 35 in the UK and number 10 in the US. But she wasnt
worried: This is just the beginning, she told me towards the end of a brief interview at a
Manhattan photo studio. My dream hasnt come true yet. Its not about having five sec-
onds of fame: I want to become a very successful artist.
Ill admit, I didnt take her words especially seriously. Back then, I was writing for
Teen Vogue, and I spoke to at least a few would-be very successful artists every month;
needless to say, a not-insignificant percentage of them were never heard from again.
Rihanna, I soon learned, was different. Less than three months after the release of
her debut album, she had started working on another. SOS, the first single from A Girl which shed learned to dream even bigger. She was
Like Me and her first song to go to number 1 came out in February 2006, less than a hoping to try acting, she said, ideally in an action movie:
week before her 18th birthday. I love that kind of stuff, she told me. Its just cooler to
From there, the hits kept coming. Unfaithful, an over-the-top ballad in which she me. Asked what else she might want to do, she didnt
lamented, somewhat absurdly, I dont wanna bea murderer, was followed the next hesitate: I want to start some of my own businesses, she
year by Umbrella, the exuberant, plainly unstoppable first single from her third LP, Good answered, including some clothing lines. A few minutes
Girl Gone Bad. By the time we met again, in July 2007, the young woman from Saint later, when I raised the subject of her then-current gig as
Michael Parish, Barbados (whose neighbours, shed told me, used to complain about a face of the cosmetics line CoverGirl, she ignored the
her loud singing), was fully a star, with a silver-glitter manicure shed had done in Japan opportunity to talk up the brand. I also want to bring out
and a glowing collection of tattoos of similarly far-flung provenance. a make-up line of my own, she said.
I remember shed arrived to the shoot more than an hour late, but she didnt seem Even for the singer whod recorded the undisput-
particularly contrite. Nor did I expect her to be; I think we both knew by then that her ed song of the summer even for a 19-year-old whod
time was far more valuable than mine. As we began talking, neither of us pointed out, in released an album that would ultimately go platinum in
so many words, that her dreams had come true. Instead, we talked about all the ways in 19 countries her plans were ambitious. But, almost
exactly a decade later, Rihanna has done it all.
As well as recording five more best-selling albums
(bringing her total to eight, and counting), she began
designing clothes for Armani in 2011, and then for River Island in 2012. Later that year, she made her big-
screen debut in, as promised, an action flick (director Peter Bergs Battleship). By 2015, she was the first-
ever black face of Dior and the creative director of sportswear brand Puma, a title she still holds.
This year, shes appeared on the American TV show Bates Motel , in the space-set adventure movie
Valerian, collaborated on two jewellery lines with Chopard (one haute, one merely very expensive), put
out her third collection of high heels with Manolo Blahnik, and, oh yes, hit a number 1 again, this time as a
featured artist on DJ Khaleds irresistible Santana-sampling single Wild Thoughts. Now, with the much-
anticipated debut of her eponymous make-up line, the 29-year-old mogul is finally checking off the last
item on her long to-do list.
Contrary to what many expected, the first batch of Fenty Beauty products includes just one lip colour
and zero eyeshadows, liners or mascaras. Instead, Rihanna opted to focus on creating a truly inclusive
complexion collection, with 40 shades of foundation (her own colour, #340, is near the middle of the
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Faux-fur coat with plastic
cover, CALV IN KLEIN
2 0 5W39NYC . Diamond
and white-gold
earrings, C HO P AR D
MY APPROACH WITH
FENTY BEAUTY
WAS JUST TO DO THINGS
MY WAY
SLVE SUNDSB
Plastic coat and
hood, both
D OL C E & GABBANA.
Viscose bodysuit
(worn underneath),
G IV E N C H Y
LVMH, arent cheap. But the move still feels somehow sweet, as well as smart; like shes
doing a favour for her millions of diverse, devoted fans.
Rihanna told ELLE US beauty editor April Long: One of the things that was most
important to me [when designing her beauty range] was to make sure everyone was
included. Foundation was the first product I ever owned; it was
like magic, and Ive been in love with make-up ever since.
Avidly hands-on throughout the collections development,
Rihanna led everything from the playful name selection
(theres a gold powder highlighter, for instance, called Tro- BEAUTY,
phy Wife) to the packaging, which, like its creator, is multifac- THE RIHANNA
eted, with tough, graffiti-inspired outer boxes opening onto
sleek, streamlined, sweetly pretty individual products. There WAY
are plenty of options out there when it comes to make-up,
Rihanna said. My approach with Fenty Beauty was just to Q. WHEN WAS T HE FI RST T I ME
do things my way. YOU WORE LI PST I C K?
Nobodys entirely sure when the stars biggest fans be- A. Lipstick always got me in trouble.
gan calling themselves the RihannaNavy; some have traced Whether it was at home as a kid or in my
the name back to a lyric from the stars 2009 album, Rated early teenage years in my career,
R. But their loyalty is well known should anyone, celeb or I always had the urge to wear it. increasingly interesting, as she
civilian, dare to criticise their leader, the Navy will be quick So I broke all those rules. Now, lipstick ditched the going-out tops and
to challenge them. Of course, Rihannas own clap backs are is like my lil secret weapon! sparkly minidresses in favour of
legendary: in 2011, when Ciara complained on TV that, dur- couture gowns and avant-garde
ing a recent run-in at a party, Riri wasnt the nicest, Rihanna Q. WHAT S T HE C RAZI EST T HI NG streetwear. Its always very as-
promptly tweeted, My bad, Ci, did I forget to tip you? YOU VE EVER T RI ED FOR BEAUT Y, AND tonishing, the things she puts to-
But, as the above anecdote illustrates, it wasnt only WOU LD YOU DO I T AGAI N? gether, says Chopard creative di-
Rihannas music that converted casual admirers into aco- A. A corset Id wear it every day rector and co-president Caroline
lytes. Her fans were also responding to a change in her ap- if I could make it out alive! Scheufele. Manolo Blahnik CEO
proach that came about during the years she was racking up Kristina Blahnik agrees, noting
smash after smash. Q. WHAT MAKES YOU FEEL DRESSY that the stars inventiveness is key
Before, she told me during our 2007 interview, I was AND DONE, BEAU T Y-WI SE? to her outsize impact on the fash-
a different way in my career than I was in person. But Ive had A. My finishing touch is usually ion world. She lives by her own
enough of putting a face on. I just want to be me now. What highlighter. I just love the way it adds rules, and thats so refreshing
you see is what you get. a sense of fantasy to any look. I think a lot of people aspire to
At the time, I wasnt sure what she meant; shed been have that kind of freedom.
polite but low-key during both our conversations, display- Q. OF ALL T HE C ELEBRI T I ES YOU VE Today, shes both a verita-
ing little of the wicked sense of humour that shed eventually MET , WHO SMELLS T HE BEST ? ble meme machine fans love to
become known for. Her signature D.G.A.F. demeanour A. [Photographers] Inez [van post pictures of her many hilari-
was newly apparent when she explained, It kind of trips Lamsweerde] and Vinoodh [Matadin]. ously eloquent expressions along-
me out that people put so much energy into saying negative Inez actually gifted me her scent, side comments such as, When
things about me I think theyd feel really stupid if they knew because I was always asking about it. yall beefn n he txt u first, or When
how much I dont care. Im still breathing. Nothing they say u explained something for the 3rd
can faze me at all. Q. WHOS YOUR HAI R I DOL? time & the person still doesnt get
It was only when she gained greater control over A. Its between Toni Braxton, from back it and, it seems, a woman living
her sound and her videos, and when Myspace gave way in the day with all her short haircuts, and her best-possible life. Not only is
to Twitter, Instagram and, eventually, Snapchat, that the Cindy Crawford; she had the most she having fun whether shes
real Rihanna truly emerged. Her style choices, too, grew effortless yet stunning hair. heckling NBA basketball players,
making out with a hot Saudi bil-
Q. WHOS YOU R MAKE-UP I DOL? lionaire or dancing at Barbadoss
A. Id have to go with [Sixties model] annual Crop Over festival in a
Veruschka. She made make-up barely-there jewel-encrusted bi-
look like silk. kini and matching thigh-high gladi-
ators it appears that theres no
limit to what she might accomplish.
Consider her recent sit-down with the president of France, to discuss funding for
international education (Rihanna is a global ambassador for the Global Partner-
ship for Education).
As the writer/director Gary Ross, who cast her alongside Cate Blanchett,
Sandra Bullock and Anne Hathaway in next years all-female Oceans Eleven spin-
off Oceans Eight , puts it: She has so many incredible gifts, its just a question of
how many hours there are in a day. A decade ago, I didnt think shed do even half
of what she said she would. Now I, like millions of people, cant wait to see
what shell do next.
RIHANNAS
PHARRELL WILLIAMS,
MUSICIAN/PRODUCER:
Q: Youre a pluralist in
famous friends
every sense of the
word. Did you always
have these dreams to
do so many things,
and NOTHING
I knew singing was
gonna be in my future,
but I considered
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1,495, CO A CH 1941.
Wool jumper, 625, and
polyester skirt, 1,895,
both L OE WE . Shearling
boots, 1,430, P R A D A .
OPPOSITE
Polyester jacket, 1,315,
MON C L E R . Silk dress,
7,475, A L E X A N D E R
McQUE E N . Wool socks,
price on application,
MON CL E R G A M M E
ROUGE . Shearling and
leather slides, 275,
CO A CH 1941
OCT
190
ELLE
JAN WELTERS
JAN WELTERS
Feather fringe (worn
as headband), 33.33
per metre, M ac CULLO CH
& WALLIS . Shearling
stole, stylists own.
Silk-mix top, 4,300,
and silk-mix skirt, 4,600,
both LO UIS V UIT T O N
ELLE
193 OCT
ELLE
194 OCT
FL ORA L S L O O K B E S T
W HE N WO R N WI L D
AN D UNR U L Y. S H A G G Y
BOOTS KEEP THE
PRE TTI N E S S G R O U N D E D .
THIS PAGE
Leather and shearling
gilet, 1,055, S A N D R O .
Wool jumper, 425,
VI VI E N N E WE S T WO O D .
Shearling boots,
1,430, P R A D A .
OPPOSITE
Wool-mix hat, 1,550,
MON C L E R G R E N O B L E .
Wool gilet, nylon
dress, cotton turtleneck
(worn underneath) and
fur boots, all price
on application, all
MON C L E R GA M M E R O U G E
JAN WELTERS
ELLE
196 OCT
JAN WELTERS
Shearling jacket,
2,070, L O N G CH A M P .
Wool top (just seen),
705, M I S S O N I .
HAI R : P H IL IP P E T H O L IM ET
AT S A IN T L U K E A R T IS T S
U S I N G O R IB E. M A K E- U P :
AN D R EW G A L L IM O R E A T
C LM H A IR A N D M A K E- U P
U S IN G N A R S . M O D EL :
S OFI E H EM M ET A T EL IT E
LO N D O N . T H E T EA M
S T A Y ED A T C H IL S T O N
PAR K H O T EL , S A N D W A Y
Photographs by
GILLES
BENSIMON
PARIS, MY
LOVE Styling by
MELANIE
HUYNH
T H IS P AG E
Wool jumper, 250,
C HLO . Silk skirt, 960,
ISABEL M AR ANT .
18ct rose-gold diamond
earrings, 28,550,
and 18ct rose-and-white
gold ring, 4.900,
both DAUP HIN .
O P P O SIT E
Shearling jacket,
2,410, LO UIS V UIT T O N .
Cashmere turtleneck,
380, M AX M AR A .
Cotton trousers, 728,
and leather boots,
998, both DO LCE
& G ABBANA .
Leather bag, price
on application,
P IER R E HAR DY .
Gold watch, price
on application,
R O LEX V INT AG E
A FUL L -L E N GTH MI U MI U
FUR I N AC I D -B RI GH T C H E C KS
OCT
I S E XAC TL Y W H AT Y OUR
W E E KE ND J E ANS -AND -
ROL L N E C K UN I FORM N E E D S .
Faux-fur coat, 2,295, denim
jeans, 415, leather and crystal
shoes (just seen), 535, and
leather bag, 2,750,
all MI U MI U . Cashmere
turtleneck, 380, MAX MARA .
Leather belt, price on
application, B E Y ON D RE TRO
GILLES BENSIMON
GILLES BENSIMON
U SE NAT UR AL HAIR AND
M AKE-UP T O T EM P ER T HE
D AYT IM E G LAM O UR O F
T H E DR ESSIER NEW Y O U.
Y O U WANT T O LO O K LIKE
Y O U V E M ADE AN EFFORT
W I T HO UT AP P EAR ING
O V ER LY DO NE .
T H IS P AG E
Wool coat, 2,100, and
cashmere jumper, 1,180,
both BO T T EG A V ENET A .
Leather bag, price on
application, P IER R E HARDY .
Leather skirt, 585, SKIIM .
Cotton socks, not for
resale, C O ACH AR CHIV E .
Suede shoes, 595,
SO P HIA WEBST ER .
O P P O SIT E
Silk top, cotton shirt (worn
underneath) and silk skirt,
all price on application, and
leather boots, 1,580, all
ISABEL M AR ANT . Pink-gold
earrings and ring, both
price on application, both
R EP O SSI AT NET -A-P O R TER
ELLE
203 OCT
ELLE
204
OCT
GILLES BENSIMON
R EV IV E T HE FLAM BO YANCE
O F T HE SEV ENT IES WIT H
SHAGGY O UT ER WEAR , MARY
J ANES AND HANGO V ER-
H IDING SUNGLASSES.
T H IS P AG E
Shearling coat, 555, Z ADIG
& VO LT AIR E . Metal and acrylic
sunglasses, 235, silk-mix dress,
1,150, leather bag, 1,150,
and leather shoes, 580, all
C HLO . 18ct rose-gold ring
set with diamonds, 3,090,
R IHANNA LO V ES C HO P ARD .
O P P O SIT E
Cashmere cardigan,
1,995, BUR BER R Y . Leather
bag, price on application,
leather boots, 1,580, and
silver-brass earrings, 354,
all ISABEL M AR ANT .
Microfibre briefs (just seen),
8, IM T IM ISSIM I . Rose-gold
and diamond necklace
and bracelet, both price on
application, both ST O NE PARIS
ELLE
206
OCT
I F Y OU B U Y O N E
AC C E S S ORY THI S A U T U M N ,
L E T I T B E A PAI R O F T A L L ,
B L AC K L E ATH E R B O O T S .
Y OU L L N E E D THE M T O I N J E CT
J US T THE RI GHT AM O U N T O F
C OOL TO Y OUR D R E S S E S .
THIS PAGE
Wool coat, 3,600, and
leather boots, 1,140, both
L OUI S VUI TTON . Leather bag,
890, I S AB E L MAR A N T . Gold
watch, price on application,
VI N TAGE R O L E X . 18ct
rose-gold ring, 2,250,
RE POS S I AT N E T - A - P O R T E R .
OPPOSITE
Silk and wool coat, 1,080,
and cashmere turtleneck,
380, both M A X M A R A .
Leather bag, 890, I S A B E L
MARAN T . Leather belt, price
on application, B E YO N D
RE TRO . Corduroy trousers,
190, 7 FOR AL L M A N K I N D .
Gold bracelet, 5,450,
C ARTI E R . Gold watch and
ring, both as before
GILLES BENSIMON
ELLE
208 OCT
B R IGHT FLO R ALS NEED
N OT BE R EST R ICT ED T O
W A RM DAYS. M AKE T HEM
W INT ER AP P R O P R IAT E WITH
D E L BO Y -ESQ UE SHEAR LING.
T H IS P AG E
Metal sunglasses, price on
application, V INT AGE M ODES .
Shearling coat, 1,750, and
cotton dress, 895, both
C O AC H . Gold watch, price on
application, V INT AGE R O LEX .
OP P O SIT E
Cotton dungarees, 390, and
silk top (worn underneath),
330, both P AUL & J O E .
Leather bag, price on
application, ISABEL M AR ANT .
Leather shoes, 580, C HLO .
18ct rose-gold ring set with
diamonds, 3,090, R IHANNA
L O V ES CHO P AR D
H A IR : M AR IO N ANE AT
O P E N T ALENT P AR IS USING
D A V ID M ALLET T . M AKE-UP:
M A R IO N R O BINE AT O P EN
T A L E NT P AR IS. M ANIC UR E:
A L E XANDR A J ANO WSKI
A T AR T LIST P AR IS. M O DEL :
G A B R IELLE R UL AT T HE HIVE
GILLES BENSIMON
TH IS P A G E
Navy tweed jacket, 4,725,
and navy denim jumpsuit, 2,850,
b o t h C H A N EL. White nappa leather
boots, 565, M AR Q UES ALM EIDA .
OP P O SIT E
Wool jacket, 1,020, silk shirt, 760,
wool skirt, 450, and leather and
mesh boots, 635, all M ULBER R Y
NATA
LOOK
NEAT
THIS PAGE
Wool jacket, 1,752,
leather shirt, 1,978,
wool trousers, 971,
and leather shoes,
585, all C L I N E .
OPPOSITE
Black leather beret,
610, D I O R . Black and
white polyester blazer,
835, and white nappa
leather boots, 565, both
MARQ U E S A L M E I D A .
Black silk blouse, 239,
MAJ E . Black technical
wool trousers, 470,
E MP O R I O A R M A N I
MATTIAS BJRKLUND
ELLE
213 OCT
LOOK
SWEET
T H I S P AG E
Leather beret, 610,
D IO R . Acetate
sunglasses, 256,
C U TLER AND GR O SS .
Wool coat, 2,970,
and wool trousers, 770,
both M IC HAEL KO R S .
Cotton top, 263,
N O. 21 .
O P P O SIT E
Grey tweed shirt, 850,
and grey tweed trousers,
795, both CHLO .
White leather boots,
585, C LINE
MATTIAS BJRKLUND
LOOK l
SLEEK
l
l
w
THIS PAGE
Grey wool jacket, 985,
grey wool turtleneck,
465, and grey wool
trousers, 650, all
S TE L L A M c CA R T N E Y .
Leather boots, 565,
MARQ U E S A L M E I D A
OPPOSITE
Leather beret, 610,
D I OR . Wool-mix jacket,
1,960, and wool-mix
trousers, 1,020, both
J I L S AND E R . Cotton top,
25, GAP . Leather boots,
1,020, CA L V I N K L E I N
OCT
217
ELLE
MATTIAS BJRKLUND
ELLE
218
OCT
MATTIAS BJRKLUND
l
T H IS P AG E
Leather beret, 610,
D IO R . Wool jacket,
345, M AJ E . Cotton
top, 25, GAP . Wool
trousers, 315, M AX
M AR A . Leather bag,
2,100, LO EWE . Leather
boots, 585, C LINE.
OP P O SIT E
Black leather beret, as
before. Black and cream
wool jacket, 1,830,
and black and cream
wool trousers, 865,
both R ALP H LAUR EN
C O LLECT IO N . White
cotton bodysuit, 140,
W OLFO R D AT NET -A-
P O R T ER . White nappa
leather boots, 565,
M AR Q UES ALM EIDA .
H AIR : ALI P IR Z ADEH
1
A T CLM HAIR AND
M AKE-UP USING O R IBE.
M AKE-UP : KR IST INA
R ALP H ANDR EWS AT
ST AIN LUKE AR T IST S
U SING CHANEL T R AV EL
D IAR Y AND CHANEL LE
L IFT SKIN-R EC O V ER Y
M ASK. M ANIC UR E:
C HISAT O YAM AM O T O
A T DAV ID AR T IST S.
M O DEL: AR I WEST P HAL
A T V IV A LO NDO N
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SUITED
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silk taffeta dress, 7,400,
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and metal choker with
palladium finish and crystals,
280, all D I O R . Lurex
add muscle
with functional
footwear and
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accessories
PRETTY
Styling by
JOANNA
SCHLENZKA
T UGH
Photographs by
CLARE
SHILLAND
VALENTINO
Wool dress, 6,650,
VAL E N TI N O .
Cotton-mix rollneck
(worn underneath), 24,
TOPS HOP . Leather
trainers, 59.99, AD I D AS
AT AMAZ ON FAS H I ON
CLARE SHILLAND
FENDI
Leather beret, 610, D I OR .
Silk georgette dress,
3,750, FE N D I . Cotton-mix
bodysuit (worn underneath),
145, W OL FORD
AT N E T-A-PORTE R . Leather
boots, 890,
AL E XAND E R McQUE E N
CLARE SHILLAND
ALEXANDER
MCQUEEN
Silk dress, 3,275,
and leather belt, 565, both
AL E XAND E R McQUE E N
SAINT
LAURENT
Silk lam dress, 2,135, and
leather boots, 855,
both S AI NT L AURE N T B Y
AN THONY VAC C ARE L L O .
Nylon tights, 27,
W OL FORD
MARNI
Silk dress, 1,160,
MARNI
CLARE SHILLAND
H A I R : H I R OSH I M AT SUSH IT A
US I N G O R IBE H A IR CA RE .
M A K E- U P : KRIST INA RA L PH
A NDR EWS A T SA INT L UKE
A R T I S T S U SING CH ANE L
T R A V EL D I ARY AND CH A NE L
L E LI F T S K I N - RE CO V E RY SL E E P
M A S K . M A NICURE : A M I
S T R EET S A T L M C. M O DE L :
A A LI Y A H H YDE S A T FIRST
M O D EL M ANA GE M E NT
VERSACE
Leather beret, 610, D I OR .
Cotton-mix polo shirt,
24.90, UN I QL O . Wool
and tulle dress with
embroidery, 2,400,
VE RS AC E . Polyamide-mix
tights, 20, FAL KE
AT N E T-A-PORTE R . Suede
trainers, 62, NI KE
AT S C H UH
CLARE SHILLAND
ETRO
Leather beret, 610, D I OR .
Cotton-mix bodysuit, 145,
W OL FORD AT N E T-A-PORTE R .
Silk dress, 2,425, and leather
embroidered belt (just seen),
520, both E TRO . Polyester-mix
tights, 11, C AL Z E D ONI A .
Cashmere socks, 60, FAL KE .
Leather sandals, 60,
B I RKE NS TOC K AT S C H UH
FOR
Photographs by
JAMES
NELSON
Styling by
SOPHIE
VAN
DER WELLE
THIS PAGE
Grey wool blazer,
425, grey wool top,
195, and grey wool
trousers, 350, all
R A EY at M AT C HES
FA SHIO N . White
leather boots,
418, BY FAR .
Sterling-silver earrings
(worn throughout),
355, FAY ANDR ADA
OPPOSITE
Jersey jacket, 620,
and jersey skirt, 370,
both EM P O R IO
A R MANI . Leather
boots, 545,
R O BER T CLER GER IE
a t NET -A-P O R T ER
660, and black velvet ence Journal linking clothing to strategic thinking, negotia-
trousers, 430, both tion skills and feelings of power, revealing that people were
232
EM PORI O ARMANI .
Sterling-silver earrings, more likely to perform like a boss when wearing more pol-
355, FAY AN D RAD A ished workwear pinstripes and all. For Armani, the beauty
OPPOSITE of work wear lies in its progression. The evolution of my style
Cotton shirt, 900,
has followed a path parallel to that of womens emancipa-
double-faced wool
skirt, 3,350, and tion. Today, women make their own choices and decisions
ELLE
leather boots, 1,020, independently, and not to please any man or society.
all TH E ROW at
MATC HE S FAS H I ON .
Earrings, as before
before then
WOMEN were working hard long
Named after Londons Savile Row, The Row began life as a quest to
design the perfect T-shirt. That snowballed into a seven-piece collection that
ELLE
234 OCT
* Slashie Generation Taking Up Paid Hobbies , July 2017. Photography: James Nelson. Hair: Hiroshi Matsushita
someone wearing multiple hats throughout the day, as I know a leather boots,
418, B Y FAR .
lot of women do now? Thats one of Raeys founding princi-
Sterling-silver
ples, creating luxury basics that fit seamlessly into the modern
using Oribe Hair Care. Make-up: Yae Pascoe using Nars Costmetics. Model: Ariela Soares at Storm
earrings, 355,
womans wardrobe. But what does modern mean in the con- FAY AND RAD A
text of a working womans lifestyle?
Simple: can you run for the bus in it? says Rachael, quick-
fire and to-the-point. Its obvious where the no-fuss sensibility
at the base of Raey comes from (and worth noting that the line
takes its name from its head designer). As for the notion that
practicality and polish are mutually exclusive, she says bin it.
Raey is predominantly for women who work, but I want you
to do whatever you like in it. Whether youre going to work, to
your friends house or to your grans. Its designed for you to
feel comfortable moving around in.
And pockets are requisite: Everything has to have pockets,
to make each piece functional, she says. We also think, How
does this piece move when you bend your knees? How does it
move as youre walking? Will this wear well? Is it easily wash-
able? Is it long-lasting?
Rachael of all people would know. Her typical work day in-
cludes commuting through London at peak time from a morning
gym class, overseeing the design and buying of Raey menswear
and womenswear, responding to calls and emails, and dealing
with strategy, as well as all the admin that comes with manag-
ing a large team. I couldnt do all that in what you might call
Apprentice dress, she says referring to the fitted skirt suits and
heels usually worn by contestants on the show.
Raey is all about nailing the building blocks of everyday
dress, with jewel toned silk-satin slips and camisoles, fine-gauge
Hes the man behind many of the
THI S PAGE , FRO M L E F T
Polymix coat, 139.99,
leather bag, 79.99,
and polyamide and
metallised fibre shoes,
79.99, all E R D E M X
H & M . Wool coat,
149.99, lace blouse,
79.99, leather bag,
199.99, and leather
boots, 139.99, all
E RD E M X H& M. Cotton
socks, stylists own
OP P O S I T E
Coat, bag, socks and
boots, all as before
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OCT
Photographs by
JAMES
NELSON
All
Styling by
SOPHIE
VAN
DER WELLE
OCT
breaking down the walls of
fashion and giving people
the chance to own clothes by
designers they may not usu-
Erdem Moralioglu
ally get to wear, says Ann-
alongside some of his
Sofie Johansson, H&Ms references at his
creative advisor. I love how east London studio
Erdem talks about the collec-
tion like the perfect getaway
in a country house, bringing
together different generations and people from all sorts of back- Award, the British Fashion Councils New Establish-
grounds. When the collection is revealed, youll see this story ment Award in 2012, the BFCs Red Carpet Award
come to life in such a special way. The collection is also a nod in 2013, and the BFCs Womenswear Designer of
2
to British heritage, using ethereal silks, carefully chosen embel- the Year Award in 2014. Not to mention hes won
ELLE
lishments and the language of flowers from the English garden, the ELLE Designer of the Year Award in 2015 and 2017.
she says. In other words, its a true extension of his polished, And yet, despite the awards and celebrity following, what Erdem seems
slightly skewed, completely immersive world. to appreciate most is that moment we all experience in front of the mirror,
Erdem is sold in more than 170 of the worlds most exclusive whether thats in a VIP fitting room or an H&M store. When you zip up
retailers, including Barneys New York, Bergdorf Goodman, a dress or button up a blouse and look at yourself in the mirror, success
Joyce, Colette, Dover Street Market, Selfridges and Harvey comes down to that moment of seduction, and thats why all of us do what
Nichols. His signature romance plays with the light and dark, we do, he says. Of course I have pangs of anxiety and doubt like any-
creating a tension that moves his aesthetic forward, says Lydia one else, but I just keep going. The people Im around are grounded as
King, Selfridges director of womenswear. We are always well, and that helps. Its never the end of the world. For the sake
so excited to host Erdems shows in the Old Selfridges Hotel, of our wardrobes, we hope not.
e lle p r o m o t i o n
STYLING BY
ROBERTA HOLLIS
all
wrapped
up
Quality and value in a carefully curated
showcase of AW17s key trends its all yours
to discover in-store and online at MATALAN
The catwalk may be where
trends are first showcased, but its when
those ideas make their way on to the High
Street that they really come to life and
grow. At Matalan that means taking the
best of the seasons high-fashion trends and
channelling them into styles that will work
across every area of your life. That includes
key seasonal
Matalan channels trends pieces such as
the oversized
into styles that work across padded coat
every area of your life and faux-sherling
jacket featured
here (volume and texture are key features
of AW17s trends), while the summers
fashion for statement sleeves looks set to
continue long into the cooler months (and
quite possibly beyond). Youll find these
and the rest of Matalans most on point
pieces at brands dedicated Trend Store.
Find out more at matalan.co.uk
OPPOSITE PAGE Asymmetric padded jacket, 40,
cropped skinny jeans, 16, and ribbed polo neck
(just seen), 7 THIS PAGE, CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT
Faux-sherling jacket, 40, denim shirt, 18, and skinny
jeans, 16. Tie-detail top, 14, and skinny jeans, as
before. Velvet padded jacket, 35, velvet mini skirt, 10,
and colour-block jumper (just seen), 14. All MATALAN
a
be uty elle
NEW-
SEASON
SMILE
RED LIPS
PRETTY
SLEEK HAIR
BROWS
Edited by
SOPHIE
Photograph by Daniel Thomas Smith
BERESINER
2.
GLOSS
(Previous page) More in the polished, shiny sense than the literal one.
5. 1. J OH N F R I E D A
Frizz-Ease Original
6 Effects Serum, 6.99
2 . J OH N F R I E D A
Luxurious Volume Core
Restore Advanced
Hair is super-groomed, usually with a very deep side part and hairsprayed Protein Volumiser, 10
to perfection. Super-sleek in texture, whether its up or down, and of course the lips 3 . RI M M E L Brow This
1.
and brows need a bit of power in them. That means more (this time brow) grooming, Way Fibre Pencil in 0 0 2
and a punchy, perfectly applied red lipstick. Always red. Medium, 4.99
4 . J OH N F R I E D A
4. Frizz- Ease
3. Miraculous Recovery
Conditioner, 6.99
5 . W E L L A Fusion Intense
Repair Mask, 15.40
7.
6.
THE LOOK
CANDY
Think of sweeter things when
applying your eyeshadow.
Reference the pastelised tones of
mini eggs (like Mary Katrantzou
did for her AW17 show), all your
favourite candy colours, from
yellow to lilac to pink to duck-egg
blue. Youre not necessarily
applying it in the conventional
way, either, more pushed up into
the eyebrows, sometimes actually
in the eyebrows. The rules are,
there arent any rules. Youre
as cute as you are cool.
6 . K IK O High Pigment
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in 28 Pearly Lime Green
and 24 Pearly Violet,
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7 . D O LC E & GABBANA
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8 . L O R D & BER R Y
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8.
Strapless bonded
244
viscose and satin dress,
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1,690, M A R N I
BEAUTY
Edited by
SOPHIE
BERESINER
IE
Photographs by
DANIEL
THOMAS
SMITH
1.
2.
1. L OR A L Professionel
TecniArt Pli, 14 .5 0
2. W E L L A Oil Reflections
Light Luminous Reflective
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3. J O H N FR IEDA
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Touch-Up Crme, 5 .9 9
OP P O SIT E
4. MA C Matte Lipstick
in Red Rock, 1 6 .5 0
5. L OR A L Infal Paint
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Red Fiction, 6 .9 9
6. D IOR Vernis Couture
Colour in Red Glove, 2 0
7. G IV E N C H Y Lip Liner in
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LOVE
Passionate, rolling-in-the deep romantic, snogged off lips (in the words of Val Garland, champion of
the lived-in-and-loved look backstage at Preen), inappropriately dishevelled hair, sexy with a capital
S. Once youve applied your matte-red liptick, straight from the bullet, buff it out over your lip line as
much as youre comfortable with. Same rules apply to eyeliner, hair, everything. Basically, do it right,
then un-do it as much as you dare.
6.
7.
5.
4.
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247 OCT
BEAUTY
Lok Lau at CLM Hair & Make-up using Oribe. Nails: Ama Quashie at CLM Hair & Make-up using Dior Vernis Fall Look and Capture Totale Nurturing Hand Repair Cream. Model: Charlotte Wiggins at Select Models
Photography: Daniel Thomas Smith. Beauty: Joely Walker. Styling: Sophie Van Der Welle. Make-Up: Mary Jane Frost @ CLM Hair & Make-up using Dior Fall Look 17 and Capture Totale Dreamskin Advanced. Hair:
1 . C HANEL Palette
Essentielle Conceal-
Highlight Colour in 160
Beige Medium, 52
2 . NAR S CO SM ET IC S
Velvet Lip Glide
in Unlaced, 22
3 . J O HN FR IEDA
Frizz-Ease Moisture
Barrier Intense Hold
Hairspray, 5.99
4 . J O HN FR IEDA
Luxurious Volume Perfectly
Full Mousse, 5.99
5 . AR M ANI Eye Tint
in 19, 28
THE LOOK
RICH
Cashmere roll neck,
3,145, BOTTEGA VENETA
1.
Imagine a townhouse dwelling, 3.
outdoorsy, just-tended-to-the-
horses vibe. And apply it to your
2.
hair. This means taking pride in
the texture. Like youve taken
care of yourself which
involves actually taking care
of yourself. Put the nourishment
in, cut off the ends, use a mask, 4.
use a styling-heat-protecting
spray, but dont be too perfect
about it. The texture is 5.
expensive, the finish is effortless.
E L L EE L L E CO
T CT
TOO
LIPPY?
Welcome to
the age of the
lip job, where
plumping your
pout with llers
is potentially
as mainstream
as teeth
whitening.
But how did Photograph by
Joely Walker
investigates
BEAUTY
Some trends enter the beauty zeitgeist overnight, infiltrating our social sister, Kylie Jenner (aged 17 at the time), about her
media feeds for a short while before returning to oblivion. Then there are enhanced lips. As a result, Google searches for lip
the mainstays those that slice through the buzz and carve out their place fillers peaked globally, and one London clinic reported a 70% rise in
as a decade-defining beauty movement. Think Nineties over-plucked enquiries over the next 24 hours.
brows, Noughties D-cup boob jobs and, now, our fixation with lip fillers. Jenner had previously sworn her lips were simply a make-up trick.
But you knew that already. Youre living in the age of the lip job, with But why? Im just not ready to talk to reporters about my lips yet, she
the number of Google searches for lip fillers in the UK 10 times higher than said. People are so quick to judge me on everything. She makes a valid
the figure from 2012 and lip augmentation proving the most popular non- point: our social media culture and the anonymity it offers means were
surgical cosmetic treatment of 2016, according to whatclinic.com. unashamedly quick to judge, call out or comment if someone particularly
But how did fillers move on from their trout pout reputation to the another woman has had work done. Indeed, in this instance we did, but
modern working womans tweakment of choice? These days, it what was arguably more interesting was the admiration of those wishing
seems plumping ones lips with a syringe full of filler is as routine as teeth to emulate the look; admiration that helped Jenner build an empire she
whitening and as easy to fit into your lunch break as a shellac manicure. launched her debut line of Lip Kits that same August, which sold out and
Scroll through Instagram and youd be forgiven for thinking that our subsequently sparked a thousand imitations. No longer fazed by the
obsession with pouting perfection is a recent phenomenon. In fact, it judgement, Jenners venture into cosmetics helped make her the youngest
supersedes the millennial era, with the American Society of Plastic ever person to feature on the Forbes Celebrity 100 list.
Surgeons 2016 report highlighting an increase of 50% in lip augmentations Leading cosmetic doctor (and go-to for the beauty industry)
for 18 to 55-plus-year-olds between 2000 Dr Frances Prenna Jones noticed a
to 2016. surge in demand for lip fillers in her clinic
Angelina Jolie certainly piqued
our interest (and envy) for the naturally
plump lip in 1999 with the release of
Our social around a similar time, with a steady rise
ever since. Women of all ages enter
my clinic for cosmetic lip treatments;
Girl, Interrupted, but it was 16 years
later that one 17-year-old reality-TV media culture half want a natural aesthetic, while
the other half still ask for a Kylie
star cemented the worlds burgeoning
obsession with augmentation. In May
2015, a preview episode of Keeping Up
and the certain Jenner look. Does she find this
surprising, considering her clientele
is made up of such a broad range
With The Kardashians aired, in which
Khlo Kardashian asked her youngest anonymity of working women? Im continually
blown away by the sheer volume of
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BEAUTY
surface, where all the real work goes on). A semi-permanent lip gloss of
sorts, this will set you back 400.
Lips are big business, says Emma Grace Bailey, associate beauty
editor at global trend-forecasting company WGSN. While some might
opt for the more permanent mimicry of fillers, brands are also realising
FILLER Tempted by lip fillers but
want the facts first? Dr Frances
the need for less invasive solutions. Treatment-based formulas have
been appearing on the market over the past few months, targeting those
looking for temporary enhancements. These include Versos Lip Serum,
FAQs Prenna Jones answers Googles
most-searched questions.
decreasing size, patients can opt for reduction to help remove insoluble wrapped in gauze to cool
permanent fillers gone wrong (entirely different to your standard WHAT DO THEY the area to prevent bruising
injectable filler). COST? It varies depending and help reduce swelling.
You need only to search #LipReduction on Instagram to see nearly on the practitioner and product,
6,000 posts dedicated to before and after results. Although not entirely but you can expect to pay anything from 250 to beyond 1,500.
ELLE
new Thailand-based dermatologist Dr Nuttae Nuttapon confirms the You should think of it a little like a hairdresser you are paying for
popularity of lip fillers in Asia around five to 10 years ago its the wider the expertise of the practitioner rather than the actual product.
and escalating appeal thats significant. Our obsession with lips goes far
beyond the Kylie aesthetic, but to what end?
Throughout history, womens relationship with their own beauty WHAT IF YOURE NOT
standards has been tumultuous and that includes lips. Beauty ideals HAPPY WITH THE RESULTS?
are ever changing and, while we may not know what the future of our Go back as soon as possible to reverse the result.
face holds, its clear that for now at least lip alteration is on the We use an eraser enzyme that instantly dissolves the
cosmetic agenda more than ever before, as is the conversation around it. filler, returning your lips to their natural shape and form.
Bigger, plumper, smaller, glossier we clearly want our mouths to make
a statement before we actually open our lips. Lets just make sure
its a positive one.
BEAUTY EXPERT
Charlotte
Tilbury
The make-up artists real-life beauty
solutions have made her every savvy girls
go-to for glamour. She shows us how
THE O NE B EAU T Y unevenness in an instant.
MISTAKE TO AVOI D ? My Lip Cheat Lip Liner in Hollywood glamour, so I created this old
The wrong shade of Pillow Talk, 16, mimics Hollywood glamour meets Forties Russian
foundation. Test out the the natural shade of lips, espionage look, but with a modern twist, for the
colour in a natural light: so you can cheat a recent Ulyana Sergeenko couture 2017 show.
use your fingers to draw perfect pout in seconds.
a line of foundation onto
your cheek, neck and bronzed, beautiful skin. BEST SKINC ARE TIP ? 1. PREP THE SKIN: Re-energise the complexion
ears, and if its the right Summer make-up should When it comes to with a plumping moisturiser, then follow with my
colour, it should blend dial up your features and skincare, my top tip Retoucher pen (25) to erase any imperfections
seamlessly into the skin. accentuate luminous skin. would always be to but still allow the skin to show through.
cleanse, hydrate and 2. BRUSH UP BROWS to reveal their natural shape,
WHAT S YOU R CA RE E R-D E F IN I N G nourish the skin. I always fill in the gaps and elongate. Curl your lashes (ELLE
SIGNAT U R E SC ENT? MOMENT? say you cant have a loves H&M Lash Curler, 3.99), then apply my
My own perfume, Scent Launching my own beautiful painting Legendary Lashes Mascara (25) to top lashes.
of a Dream, of course. beauty brand nearly four without a beautiful 3. APPLY HIGHLIGHTER, such as Hollywood
It has top notes (lemon, years ago. I came up canvas. Its all about Beauty Light Wand (29), to the inner corners of the
peach and black pepper) with the brand idea at having a fresh, radiant eyes and across eyelids, the tops of cheekbones,
to lift the senses, erotic 13 and it developed as complexion. down the nose and onto the Cupids bow.
Compiled by Sophie Beresiner. Photographs: Graham Walser at Hearst Studios, Getty Images
floral notes (tuberose, I worked as a make-up
jasmine, frankincense, artist for 25 years.
violet and patchouli) Im passionate about Add a blush of colour to the cheeks with lipstick.
to attract love and light, empowering women Lightly dab and blend across the cheekbones
and seductive base notes to look and feel their and paint a stain on your lips. Try K.I.S.S.I.N.G
(Fire Tree, Iso E Super, most beautiful. lipstick in So Marilyn for olive skin tones, Matte
Hedione and Ambroxan) Revolution in Red Carpet Red for warm skin
to amplify your own scent. W H O IN S P IRE S YO U ? tones, and Hot Lips in Carinas Love for cool
I have a mix of creatives, skin tones (24 each).
MOST M EM ORAB L E rule breakers and
MA KE - U P MOM ENT? visionaries that I look
Creating Kates [Moss] to for inspiration:
incredible make-up look Coco Chanel, Helena
for her Castaway shoot
[for Vogue ] in June 2002.
Rubenstein, Walt Disney,
Steve Jobs, Winston
MY KIT
It kick-started a trend for Churchill, Este Lauder C H ARL OTTE TI L B URY
Magic Cream, 70
the list goes on. C HARL OTTE TI L B URY Instant
Beauty Glow Palette, 49
W HAT S YO U R B E ST CHARLOTTE TILBURY
MA KE - U P T IP ? Hollywood Beauty Light
Wand, 29
By tracing the natural S AM M C KNI GHT HAI R
outline of your lips, you Lazy Girl Dry Shampoo, 19
can completely re-shape C H ARL OTTE TI L B URY
Hot Lips in Carinas Love, 24
and re-size the cupids
OUAI Repair Shampoo, 22
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bow, as well as any
ELLE OCT
BEAUTY
REAL
PROFILE
I CANT LIVE
WITHOUT
THREE WORDS
TALK
R+Co Bel Air Smoothing Shampoo,
19.95, and Conditioner, 20.95. THAT DESCRIBE
They make my hair really smooth,
and they smell amazing.
MY FITNESS
PHILOSOPHY ARE
AMANDA WHEN IT COMES
TO SKINCARE
uplifting, fun and regular.
I exercise every day to get my
SEYFRIED
endorphins going. Taking care
Im a creature of habit. In the of yourself doesnt have to
morning, I wash my face with be painful its all about finding
Cl de Peau Beaut Softening the right balance.
The hair. The face. The optimistic Cleansing Foam, 47, wipe my
face with toner and then moisturise
FOR MY LAST
outlook. Did we mention the hair? with Cl de Peau Beaut The
MEAL ON EARTH
We want what shes having Cream, 678. At night,
I do it all over again. Id serve manchego cheese
cupcakes in my back yard, with
sprinklers for entertainment.
THE BEST BEAUTY
TIP IVE BEEN GIVEN
is to wear a high-factor SPF all
the time, not just when Im in the
sun. I protect my skin as much
as I can. [ELLE Loves Dermalogica
Pure Light SPF50, 43.]
Compiled by: Joely Walker. Photographs: Kai Z Feng. Additional photographs: Graham Walser for Hearst Studios.
IN MY HANDBAG
YOULL FIND
Chapstick, 1.16, Cl De Peau
Beaut Concealer, 77, and
Givenchy Le Vernis nail varnish MOST PEOPLE
in Beige Mousseline, 17.50.
I FOLLOW
RIGHT BEFORE ON INSTAGRAM
are prolific Etsy sellers.
I GO TO BED
Amanda Seyfried is the face of Givenchy Very Irrsistible
I love people who embroider,
I put a little bit of lavender oil on knit and work with wool.
the tip of my nose. It calms me. You name it, Im into it.
[ELLE loves Neals Yard Remedies
Lavender Essential Oil. 7.50.]
MY SENSE
IN EVERY HOUSE OF SMELL
is incredibly strong Im
IVE OWNED sensitive to almost everything. I
theres a spot for me to paint. went through a phase of not
I have a room in Los Angeles wearing any fragrance, but
that looks straight out on to the now I love Givenchys Very
trees, and thats just perfect. Irrsistible Eau De Parfum,
I paint abstract watercolours, 60 for 50ml: its subtle,
and I only give them to the intriguing, and I adore the
people I feel closest to. shape of the bottle.
ELLE
258 OCT
BEAUTY
WHAT EXACTLY IS IT? Its the molecule
equivalent of a Tom Ford lipstick you can never have enough.
Collagen is the most abundant structural protein found in skin and
other connective tissues, and forms the foundations of strength
and structure in the body, explains aesthetic doctor Dr Maryam
Zamani. Think of it as the glue that holds everything together.
Its basically your bodys scaffolding: There are 16 types
and 29 sub-types of collagen, and they support everything from
the skin, ligaments, cartilage and bones because of their
impressively flexible strength.
ELLE
our skin, making it the most important factor for visible skin health.
But this sturdy support system naturally declines with age, leaving
261
skin vulnerable to fine lines, wrinkles and loss of density.
OCT
until we hit menopause aka the collagen tipping point.
*
The peri-menopausal and post-menopausal period sees
the most rapid decline in collagen, at 30%, due to the
swift drop in oestrogen, explains consultant dermatologist
Dr Justine Hextall. At this point, the structure
The truth
becomes increasingly disorderly like single
bricks being knocked out of a wall, or that
frustratingly precarious Jenga tower.
about...
COLLAGENIts the make-or- THE ANTI-COLLAGEN OFFENDERS
Depletion of collagen is inevitable, but, like any form of skin
break molecule ageing, several factors are known to speed it up. But what are
the most notable collagen aggravators?
but how much do causing DNA damage to cells and affecting the skins ability
to protect itself.
you really know POLLUTION contains harmful free radicals that can damage
skins strength and integrity, in turn degrading collagen levels.
ALCOHOL is a so-called anti-nutrient, because it encourages
about collagen?
Photographs: Graham Walser at Hearst Studios
Z INC is crucial for collagen SKINCARE ROUTINE 11. THE ORD I N A R Y Advanced
Retinoid 2%, 8
creation and can speed up Collagen is such a large molecule
12. D R D E NNI S G R O S S Ferulic
the skins healing processes. that penetration into the skin is
+ Retinol Wrinkle Recovery
Found in: meat, fish, sesame difficult, so its possible that the
Overnight Serum,
and pumpkin seeds. benefits seen in studies on synthetic
77 at Selfridges
SU L P HU R is a key building collagen in skincare could simply
block for collagen and come from skin hydration, explains
SERIOUS SUPPLE ME NT S
helps remove toxins. 11. Zamani. But you can protect your
13. I ME D E E N Advanced
Found in: eggs, broccoli, collagen resources and trick
Beauty Shot, 32.99
leeks, garlic. your skin into creating more with
for 10 x 15ml shots
topical products. Implement these
14. E QUI Beautiful, 62
collagen-boosting hacks.
for a 30-day supply
PR OT E CT ... Use a high-factor SPF
13. 15. TH E B E AUTY CH E F Collagen
12. that protects against both UVB and
Inner Beauty Boost, 29
UVA rays (the latter of which have
for 500ml at net-a-porter.com
a longer wavelength and are able
to penetrate clouds and glass).
PR OT E CT & T R ICK... Vitamin C in
15.
topical skincare boosts collagen production and helps inhibit the
enzyme responsible for breaking down collagen; check the label
for concentrations of 5-15%. Its also a powerhouse antioxidant.
14. T R ICK ... Retinol, part of the vitamin A family, is one of the few
topical ingredients repeatedly proven to stimulate collagen
production and reduce wrinkles. The big guns.
-OIS
Gods party, when Inanch finally
removes my grown-out extensions,
I shrivel likea depressed walnut
and sob. Ever tried a clip-on?
asks my best friend on the phone
from Los Angeles. A strap-on? I
hear through my sobs, disgusted at
the suggestion of trying out a new
ELLE
sex act in a time like this. A C-L-I-P
O-N, she repeats, bored of my
first-world problems. Now theres
an idea.
At Daniel Hersheson Hair Sa-
lon, a ponytail is attached to my
head. For demonstration purposes
only, its bright blonde and clashes
This month,
horribly with my copper barnet.
Nevertheless, I stare at the great-
ness that is the 65 synthetic mas-
thickening extensions
on the no-regrets fringe (30) is an
absolute bargain.
The magic doesnt end there.
Caressing several lengths of hu-
man hair that can be clipped in
A LANKY, LIFELESS let-down, Ive been (beauty tip for my thin-haired sisters: pre-hot sex, or rather, on Im tempted to buy a pack of 10
locked in mortal combat with my own hair since spray your entire head with Batiste, because no for 146. Why? Held in place with incredibly
an early realisation that some of us were born one should wake up thinking theyve just bonked strong glue strips that wont wreck your hair, you
well-tressed, and some of us were not. Aged 14, Sid Vicious). Thanks to Avedas hair-thickening simply pop back to the salon six weeks later to
my fine hair got on my newly developed bosom tonic (miraculous), Philip Kingsleys thickening have them removed and re-glued back in. It
so much, I dyed it black and cut my fringe with shampoo and 500 tins of Batiste, Ive come to sounds so magical, I half expect Paul McKenna
nail scissors (note: not an ELLE beauty tip to try at terms with the one thing I cannot control: I have to appear via a nearby hairdryer, like a genie
home). Then, at 16, I discovered a hair-lightening shit hair. But Ill live. from a lamp.
product called Sun In; going weird orange on a Then, three months ago, Rock God Friend Within a month of being back to my fine-
family summer holiday remains unforgettable. invited me to his 50th birthday party and I had haired-self, I find myself in the Inanch London
(I can still hear their screams.) the meltdown of all hair-related meltdowns. chair again. With each extension, a carpet of lus-
The stinky yet truly volume-inducing Schwar- Guess who was on the guest list? Madonna. cious red tresses begins to roll down my back. If
zkopf hairspray, bought for 20p at the discount Yup. Fricking Madonna. With the dress sorted Dante Gabriel Rossetti were alive, Id be his
chemist where I worked every Saturday through- (a sexy, floor-length, snake-print thing by Preen), flame-haired muse. In black Ray-Bans, Im practi-
out my teens, was replaced a decade later I was set to go. Until I looked in the mirror and cally Cousin Its cousin, but man, I just love my
by the beauty equivalent of the Second Coming. saw a borderline middle-aged woman doing an Grace Coddington hair! Except its not mine, but
A religious experience *falls to knees, wor- impersonation of a thin-haired Florence Welch. I dont care. And neither did Madonna.
ships at the altar of hair greatness* dry sham- Bollocks. *Quickly googles best hair extensions
poo has been my holy grail hair go-to for years. in London.* Inanch London (inanch.com). An application of
With several sprays of Batiste (always Batiste), At boutique hair salon Inanch London, and one pack of Gold Class hair (25 extensions,
my limp hair ceases to stick to my forehead after an initial therapy session (I mean consulta- which is enough to thicken, but not lengthen)
tion), the stylist decides that half a head of exten- costs 300
sions should make me more Florence. She uses
Illustration by her own brand of ethically sourced, 100% human
hair called Gold Class, which she suggests leav-
JO
ing three inches past my own hair. Ordering two
RATCLIFFE packs of 40cm-long hair, each containing 25
extensions, she plans to blend two shades of
red together for a more natural look. A week
later, Im back in the salon chair as 50 extensions
ELLE
265 OCT
BEAUTY
t Lig ht, 28
Rubis Cute, 8.99. Or you can cheat. Givenchy Le Rouge Sculpt,
28, is a very smart lipstick. The darker sculpting bit (it kind of lines
the lips for you), is PH-reacting, so it enhances the shade of red
Lip stic k
MA C Re tro Ma tte differently on each individual wearer. No guess work needed. So
.50
in Rub y W oo , 16
once you know your shade rule, you can go wild on the colour
spectrum, from deeply dark to almost fluoro. Build a lip wardrobe
(I have approximately 72 lipsticks in my arsenal), then go forth and
conquer. Those phone numbers arent going to call themselves.
ELLE
267 OCT
e lle p ro m o t i o n
MAKE-
UP
SMART
EYE-CONIC
If you love a bold eye
THE ONE
MOUTH as much as Marc Jacobs SUPER BY SOPHIE BERESINER
Dior Rouge Dior Double loves a bold eye, you SKIN For the record, Victoria Beckham taught
Rouge in Miss Crush, should both apply all me, beauty director and therefore
Bare Minerals Bare
27.50, is a brilliant this eye-joy and go to a expert, something new about make-up,
Pro Performance Wear
three-dimensional party together. Wearing Liquid Foundation, 29 purely by collaborating with Este
matte-metallic lipstick. The Marc Jacobs Eye-Conic (below), has too many Lauder and creating my most favourite
frosty core blends into the Longwear Eyeshadow pros to write down, no thing: Modern Mercury. The wet-look
darker outline for a clever, Palette in Smartorial, cons whatsoever unless bronzer-highlighter-hybrid that changed
pillowy finish. For more 39 (below), of course. you dont like your my face for the better forever (until it
3D, multi-tone genius, try skin looking naturally sells out or runs out and I go back to
Smashbox Be Legendary perfected, being being unsculpted and a bit paler) is
Triple Tone Lipstick in improved with wear and BACK! This news requires CAPITALS
able to breathe through to emphasise its GREATNESS. This
Insta-Ombr, 17.50, and
the coverage, too. incarnation is in a tweaked leather case
Givenchy Le Rouge Sculpt
in Rouge, 28 (all above). so collectible, so chic and is joined
by an epic mascara with a wand so tiny
it seems kind of inconsequential. Until
you use it, and see each and every lash
get a not-insignificant growth spurt. And
while Im on the subject, the new nude
lipstick, aptly called Victoria, is richer
BEAUTY LEXICON: and cooler than before, in the tonal and
cultural sense. Im bulk ordering to save
FO D D E R
Two of the worlds most
A gods that you will
wonder how you lived
without. Too far?
activated charcoal.
ELLE
272 OCT
REMEMBER
THIS
Excessive and intense,
this oriental scent is as
memorable as Muglers
decade-defining Angel,
with a fresh botanical
twist. Mugler Aura,
69 for 50ml Eau de
Parfum (right). WO R K O F A R T
Hold the phone: this is not
SEXY a paintbrush, its a perfume.
B E A ST Jo Loves White Rose & F R AG R A N T
Lemon Leaves Fragrance
Michael Kors Sexy Paintbrush, 40 for 18ml FA N TA S Y
Ruby Eau de Parfum (below), paints a scented Created by conceptual artist perfumer
spray, 90 for 100ml gel on to your skin. Paul Schtze, Cirebon, 135 for 50ml (above),
(right), does exactly Kooky and so cool. is esoteric and ethereal all at once.
what it says on the
label its sultry,
sparkly, Friday-night
fodder.
MOOD BOARD
TWICE
AS NICE
Aerin Tuberose Le Jour
and Tuberose Le Soir,
145 each for 50ml
(above and below), is
the scent of tuberose
SIGNATURE captured at dawn and
SCENT sunset. Dreamy, right?
ELLE
275 OCT
MOOD
BOARD
Product photographs: Graham Walser/Studio 33. Other photography: Jason Lloyd Evans, Imaxtree, David Slijper
FROM T
THE
BEAUT
TY
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BY JOELY WALKER
Please tell me youve
tried the original Fresh
Vitamin Nectar Face
Mask, 56? It smells like
actual crushed oranges PORE
(it has real dried fruits in
the formula) and gives
PAT RO L
KI
Last year, Beauty Pie
you notably glowy-er,
shook up the beauty
BUBBLE
healthier, all-round better
skin in 10 minutes, once
industry with its make-up UP
without the mark-up
the gentle fruit acids have The latest Korean skincare
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revealing all the good
make-up at factory prices
Bubble masks. Far more
SENSITIVE
underneath. Now apply
for a monthly subscription
fee. Now, theyve
than merely a fad, the ISSUE
that to your daily regime, tiny bubbles lift dirt
ventured into skincare, Sensitive skin is like your
and try Vitamin Nectar and excess oils off the
and its as innovative as most hormonal friend:
Moisture Glow Face skin in minutes.
youd expect. For all- it gets aggravated
Cream, 42. Its all kinds Try Cliniques Pep-Start
round skin refinement, try quickly and, once riled
of happy-skin making Double Bubble Purifying
Plantastic Micropeeling up, is a total pain in
and delivers glow in all Mask, 24.
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the right places.
6.97 with subscription. Lancmes Advanced
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flare-ups such as redness,
roughness or itchiness,
to be used two to three
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roads less
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Theres more than one way to let life in.
Embrace them with new HERBAL ESSENCES
BIO:RENEW, inspired by nature
SECOND SHELF:
PERRICONE MD Omega 3
Supplements, 75.
CHANEL metal, crystal and
strass earrings, 725 (sold
as pair). KIKO Super
Colour Eyeliner in
Shimmering Gold, 6.90.
AVEDA Chakra 3
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Balancing Body Mist, 30.
CHANEL grosgrain brooch,
THIRD SHELF: B O B B I
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Lip Colour in Neutral Rose, in Sunset Orange, 27.
27. HERMS Terre S T I L A Colour-Balm
SHELFIE
dHerms Perfumed Soap, Lipstick in Elyssa, 16.
20. SISLEY Sislea Eye & J O M A L O N E English
Lip Contour Cream, 125. Pear & Freesia Travel
GUERLAIN Blurring Active
Candle, 23 (earbuds,
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DR FRANCIS PRENNA
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Dual-Tip Concealer Brush, Quick Colour Contour
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G YM Gold Collagen
Boosting Derma Roller,
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Beiges Healthy Glow
Touch Foundation,
43. I CO N I C
L O N D O N Illuminator
in Shine, 29.99.
B A R E MINERALS
Performance Wear
Liquid Foundation, 29.
Styling by
SOPHIE BERESINER
Photograph: Peter Guenzel
BOTTOM SHELF : C LAR INS Face Contour Palette, 36. YU LING ROL L E RS Jade Facial Double
Roller, 43. R O DIAL Rose Gold Deep Line Filler, 75. YSL BEAUTY Touche clat Glow Shot,
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Performance Total Lip Treatment, 75. CHANEL Le Left Lotion, 48. C H AN E L Le Vernis in New
Dawn, 18. M AC ADAMIA Oil Infused Comb, 8. THE BODY SHOP Round Body Brush, 7.
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I can attest that the inn is also high on comfort,
charisma, style and good times. I experienced
first-hand how satisfying it feels to stay in a
place where profits go back into the immediate
economy from caribou sausages or pickled
quail eggs in the award-winning restaurant to
excursions with a local fisherman. The photos
of my new husband and me in high-vis orange
fishermens boiler suits, watching a pale-blue
iceberg on its way down from the Arctic, are
more Bear Grylls than clichd honeymoon snap,
but I wouldnt have had it any other way.
Another visionary who switched sectors
to put purpose before profit is Wilbert Das,
the brains behind Uxua Casa Hotel & Spa in
Brazil. The creative director of Diesel for more
TH E MOUNTAI NS B E HI ND
than two decades, the Dutch native wanted to ARI S TI MOUNTAI N RE S ORT
make up for his time in fast fashion by creating a
hotel in harmony with its Bahian village setting, life-enhancing places to stay that have one thing
where international designers worked with in common: consideration for their environment PAPAY A
PL AY A
local artisans using ancient methods and and their communities. PROJ E C T
fashion following so, you see, By choosing small hotels management takes sustainability
green can be glamorous. And with big hearts, we all more seriously.
it is this kind of project that is have the power to make This year, during the United
helping to change hoteliers the world a better place. Nations International Year of
attitudes to the environment, Bouteco (bouteco.co) has
which have come on leaps and a list of approved stylish
bounds from the days of simply hotels and focuses on
suggesting hotel guests use areas such as solar
their towels and sheets more energy, local sourcing and
than once. Now, its all about responsible construction,
reverse-osmosis-filtered water to reach sustainability and
(salts and impurities removed by social-responsibility
a semi-permeable membrane) objectives. GROOTBOS
( B E L O W)
and organic roof gardens. AND BAMBU
INDAH (LEFT)
Where eco-friendly escapes
once threatened compostable loos and
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B AMB U I N D AH
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V IL L A ,
CA M B O D IA
ARI S TI
MOUNTAI N
RE S ORT GROOTB O S
BE AN ECO
WARRIOR
1. MAKE A FUSS 2. SAVE WATER
If we all talk louder Shower instead of having 4. BE NATURAL
about the hotels that do a bath and limit laundry, 3. AVOID PLASTIC Chemicals in toiletries
support local suppliers and including bed linens and Oceans are teeming with are killing the coral reefs.
towels. Buy a refillable rubbish and microscopic Avoid oxybenzone, the
5. GO GUERILLA
consider environmental Initiatives such as
impact, it will prompt others water-filtering bottle such plastics from beauty UV-filtering chemical found
packforapurpose.org
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recommend what to take to
Before booking, email to and make sure drinks in destinations are landfill favour of natural products
donate to certain places,
ask the hotel about water restaurants are local and disaster zones. Leave all such as those at
including paperbacks for
preservation. And request not imported. packaging out of your nealsyardremedies.com.
South Africas Ulusaba
menus that promise local, luggage, avoid plastic and jasonnaturalcare.co.uk.
Private Game Reserves
seasonal ingredients from bottles of water and never
adult-literacy programme.
small producers. use a plastic straw again.
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the jungle setting without
tampering with it.
bambuindah.com. Doubles
from 112, B&B
1 HOTELS, BROOKLYN
BRIDGE, CENTRAL PARK
AND SOUTH BEACH, USA
SONG SAA
These hi-tech urban
bunk-ups reconnect you
ECO BAMBU
INDAH
with nature through the
plant-rich interiors and
GROOTBOS,
SOUTH AFRICA
HEROES
FOGO ISLAND INN,
measures include solar
panels and biomass boilers.
scarlethotel.co.uk. Doubles from
273, room only
KASBAH DU TOUBKAL,
has a plant-a-tree
programme, bans
single-use plastic bottles,
NEWFOUNDLAND 240, B&B ATLAS MOUNTAINS, supports local suppliers
This remote 29-suite MOROCCO and runs a community farm.
inn was created by a ARISTI MOUNTAIN All staff come from the area grootbos.com. Doubles from
registered charity and RESORT, GREECE and the hotel supports 500, full board plus excursions
operates as a social
This 24-room retreat is education and medical
business, with a cinema
built in complete harmony care for local communities. UXUA C AS A KATAMAMA,
and art gallery. HOTE L & S PA
with its Pindus Mountains kasbahdutoubkal.com. Doubles SEMINYAK, BALI
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backdrop. It uses LED from 156, B&B In this 59-suite boutique
from 1,041, full board
lights, a high-tech hotel, almost everything is
waste-water cleaning SONG SAA, KOH locally sourced, including
UXUA CASA HOTEL & system and was built with RONG, CAMBODIA the hand-dyed textiles and
SPA, BAHIA, BRAZIL local materials. A trailblazing luxury hotel hand-pressed bricks. They
With a beach club in aristi.eu. Doubles from 105, B&B in a remote paradise, the use no plastic and lighting
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room. katamama.com. Doubles
square are set in original TOWNHOUSE, ocean habitats. In 2016, L OD GE from around 300, room only
Photographs: Brian Hodges Photography, Markus Gortz, Courtesy of Grootbos Private Nature Reserve
THE SCARLET,
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Luxurious but laid-back,
this adults-only hotel in
Mawgan Porth is as
eco-friendly as it is chic.
FOGO
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BLU,
Croatia, Barcelona, PSAROU
Mykonos, Albi. Chasing There are plenty of bouji
hotels on Mykonos that
the last of the summer are so generically
sun? We know just glamorous they could be
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SPAIN:
W HOTEL,
BARCELONA
With its sail-like structure,
the W is a beacon for
five-star fun along the the W has all bases
Barcelona beachfront, covered, with Bravo 24s
and when you enter Michelin-starred chef,
W HOTE L
the opulent lobby you Carles Abelln, creating
know youre in for traditional Catalan
a good time. The whole cuisine (smoked-cod
FRANCE:
place is gleaming from esqueixada with olives
LA a multi-million-euro and peppers, chocolate
RESERVE, refurb, which saw the
addition of the high-spec
fritters), Salt dishing
out some of Barcelonas
ALBI Sound Suite (Ws first
recording studio;
best burgers, and Eclipse
If there is anything serving sushi and
135 per hour) and cocktails 26 floors up.
more relaxing than an
transformed the 473 The Wet Deck pool bar
afternoon dozing on
rooms and suites (most is the place to hang
a sunny river bank,
with floor-to-ceiling out, with top DJs and
listening to the gentle
windows revealing acrobatic performers by
dip and splash of oars
spectacular sea views) night and Wow cabanas
of passing rowing boats,
into contemporary, to hire by day, making
we have yet to find it.
luxury living spaces. for the perfect autumn
This peaceful country
LA RESERVE When it comes to food, party weekend.
hotel has beautiful
w-barcelona.com. Doubles
lawns leading down
from around 207, room only.
to the river Tarn, just
partially wooded British Airways has return
a five-minute drive flights from London to
gardens and 20 light,
from the medieval, Barcelona from around 100
spacious bedrooms,
Unesco-rated town
many overlooking the
of Albi in southwest
river. And being a Relais
France. Competing
& Chteaux hotel, you
with the river for your
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Easyjet has return flights from
London to Toulouse-Blagnac
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Autos, holidayautos.co.uk,
offers car hire from Toulouse
W HOTEL
airport from 23 a day
a d v e r t i s m e n t fe at u re
style
made its name crafting innovative, genre-
defying jewellery and the new Swarovski
Remix Collection is no exception. Tapping
into the current trend for customisation, its
four themes offer endless possibilities. Each
strand is finished with a seamless magnetic
clasp that allows you to connect different
strands and styles: bracelets become
necklaces, become body chains and so
on. The only limit is your imagination.
OFF THE
CUFF
Sometimes less
really is more its
how you style that
piece that counts.
Why not try: Don
a delicate single
strand over your
shirt cuff to add
HEAD START a subtle twist to
Sorry festival
a/w 2017 style.
seasons over?
Bring some of its
spirit into the party
ALL TIED UP
season ahead with
Need to navigate
a little sophisticated
the transition from
shine and sparkle. MAXIMUM office to bar?
Why not try:
IMPACT Accessories are
Weaving several
Layering was all the way to do it.
strands together
over the catwalks Why not try:
through your hair
for a/w 2017, and Wear a straight
creates a romantic,
its not just limited length of strands
modern-boho
to your clothes. looped like a bolo
party look.
Why not try: tie for true day-to-
Combine multiple night style.
strands in varying
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movement and
sparkle.
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& STELLA
2.
3.
4.
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goats, mopeds and with a lovely reservoir KASBAH TAMADOT:
villages with women sandwiches with
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textiles. Watch as the made with aubergine, Metal and acetate
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