CREATIVE DIRECTION & STYLING PARTI BLU & JESSIE SILVER - PHOTOGRAPHY ATUSYA MORIOKA - MAKE-UP NICKY HARRINGTON - HAIR FRANKIE CRESPIN - NAILS JENNY DANIELA AT CANELO NAILS - ART DIRECTION JESSIE SILVER - PRODUCERS THEO WILLIAMS & GEORGIA-MAE FRYE - CASTING PARTI BLU - SET BARNABY HARBER-WINCOTT - PRODUCTION BLU PARTI CIC - STUDIO U24.LONDON - PHOTOGRAPHY ASSISTANT MILITO LIZUKA TAISEI - STYLING ASSISTANTS BELLA PATTERSON , MARIAMA MANSARAY & BETH GETACHU

WORDS BIANCA NICOLE In keeping with Merrell’s long-standing commitment to protecting the outdoors for future generations a journey that began in 1981 when the brand was founded by Clark Matis and John Schweizer he Cham Redux Storm GORE-TEX® is crafted with a mindful approach to materials and long-term durability. Since joining Wolverine World Wide in 1997 and further strengthening its pledge in 2018 to justice, equality, diversity, and inclusion, Merrell has continued to evo

WORDS BIANCA NICOLE We don’t often think twice about the candles we burn or the sprays we use to freshen up a room but maybe we should. Many conventional home fragrances are made with synthetic chemicals, paraffin waxes, and artificial scents that can release toxins into the air we breathe every day. As awareness grows around indoor air quality and overall wellbeing, more people are rethinking what they bring into their homes. That’s where clean and non-toxic fragrance brands

WORDS BIANCA NICOLE Finding a bra that truly fits isn’t just about comfort it’s about understanding your body, supporting it through its changes, and choosing lingerie that helps you feel confident from the inside out. For many women, the search for the perfect fit becomes a cycle of trial and error, often because we’re taught to simply tolerate discomfort. But experts say that a well-fitted bra can make a tangible difference to posture, daily comfort, and self-esteem. I spok

PHOTOGRAPHY & CREATIVE DIRECTION SEBI BRUCKNER - MODELS: ALEXXE + ELLA JOURNÉES - STYLING ALEXXE, ELLA JOURNÉES + NOA RAFAELLE - TECHNICAL ASSISTANT CALLY SPENCE LAYERED was created in memory of Leia — a space to honour trans and non-binary creativity, community, and the many ways identity is shaped through connection. I Think I Found My Light  is a visual love letter by Sebi Bruckner , celebrating trans sisterhood, chosen family, and the quiet power of being seen. Shot w

PHOTOGRAPHY PIP JAY KING - SUBJECT PHARRELL SPRINGER - WORDS CLAIRE MOUCHEMMORE LAYERED was created in memory of Leia — a space to hold trans and non-binary creativity with care, intention, and time. It’s a place for stories that unfold slowly, that carry weight, and that deserve to be told with tenderness rather than urgency. At Ease  is one of those stories. Photographed by Pip Jay King , a London-based, Welsh-born, working-class, non-binary photographer, this intimate por

WORDS ALICE LAMBERT - PHOTOGRAPHY MOLLY DANIEL Growing up in his family's record store, Paris Rabone ’s life has been soundtracked by great music. Now, the emerging talent is bringing his own sound to the table, with his debut single ‘Marrow’ releasing on 9th January.  The London-based artist's first track is a raw and enchanting documentation of a break-up, with a spacey saxophone section, warped sounds and lyrics that cut deep. At its core, it’s jazz, but drawing inspirat

PHOTOGRAPHY DREW HOGG - WORDS TINTIN - MODELS ELIX , SIREN , THEO PAPOUI , JAYLIN YE , DANNA REYES , DASKARAN , EVRA DE ABREU + XEANA LAYERED was created in memory of Leia — a space built to hold trans and non-binary creativity with care, intention, and reverence. At its core is community: the ways we find each other, protect each other, and keep going together, even when the world feels heavy. The Girls Who Ride Forever  speaks directly to that spirit. Shot in stark, inti

WORDS MAISIE JANE DANIELS Ending the year with a bang, BANA — the boundary-pushing pop artist effortlessly bridging her Kurdish heritage with contemporary global sounds — signs off 2025 with “Ripple Effect” , a slick, high-energy release that feels like a statement of intent as much as a celebration. Hot on the heels of her intoxicating, dance-infused single “ Air ”, and a run of remixes from electronic heavyweights Meg Ward, Josh Parkinson and Ossie, “Ripple Effect” is poli

WORDS MAISIE JANE DANIELS I arrived at The Barbary early on a Wednesday evening, expecting the quiet hum of midweek diners. Notting Hill, with its pristine streets and tasteful Christmas lights, felt a world away from my Tottenham postcode, where my neighbours’ annual display resembles the permanent flashing of ambulance-coloured lights through my window. Yet, stepping into the Grade II–listed corner building on Westbourne Grove, I felt instantly cosy and settled. The restau

BY DANNI SPOONER - PHOTOGRAPHY + EDIT CHERRY AU LAYERED was created in memory of Leia — a space built to hold trans and non-binary creativity with patience, care, and room to breathe. Some stories arrive fully formed; others need time. This piece lives in that in-between — made years ago, carried quietly, and shared only when the artist was ready. Danni Spooner’s  photographic series they talk when you leave  is deeply layered, both in form and in feeling. Shot in 2022 — befo

Suburban Saint captures a restless figure moving through the quiet edges of suburbia, where moody, sculptural looks embody the fragile tension between rebellion, memory, and becoming.