The countdown is on! JD has you covered to beat the last-minute rush and spoil that special someone with the ultimate sneaker gifts – whatever the budget, style or taste. See below to discover F Word's top picks this Christmas.
PHOTOGRAPHY GRAY BRAME - CREATIVE DIRECTION + STYLING MAISIE JANE DANIELS - MAKEUP EMILIE LOUIZIDES - HAIR ASHLEIGH HODGES - STUDIO MASH CREATIVE STUDIO - WORDS TOBIAS FURLONG The journey to success is never entirely straight forward, it is easier to describe as a long and winding affair that requires unbelievable determination. For the London-via-essex star Ruti, the release of “I’ll Be Your Friend” marks a clear turning point for the musician. The track represents the culmi
WORDS MAISIE JANE DANIELS Amber Mark was raised between continents — from Tennessee to New York, Miami to Berlin, with formative years spent across Asia — her world has been shaped by constant change, cultural crossover, and a deep sensitivity to sound and feeling. With Pretty Idea, that sense of movement settles into something more intentional. The project feels like both a release and a reflection — a body of work that carries the emotional weight of time, quietly held and
PHOTOGRAPHY VIRGINIA DI MAURO - STYLING SVITLANA OTOSA - MAKEUP GIULIA CARINI - HAIR TIMUR LATTARULO - MODEL AMIRU AT PREMIUM PARIS - DIGITAL RETOUCH OLGA LASKA Paris becomes a series of frames — doors, windows, streets — containing but never defining. Through bold styling and precise composition, Framed Solitude explores isolation as a form of quiet power. Each image holds a moment of stillness, where identity exists just beyond the boundaries that try to shape it. Amiru we
Pop’s newest main character enters her “don’t text back” era F Word is back with IVY — fresh off the energy of our recent catch-up (read it here), IVY steps into a sharper, more self-assured lane with her new single “Text/Ex” — a slick, emotionally charged pop moment that cuts straight through the noise. Where earlier releases flirted with playful confidence, this one lands with intention. At its core, “Text/Ex” is about that all-too-familiar grey area: late-night messages,
WORDS MAISIE JANE DANIELS Belly, the Kentish Town bistro from restaurateur Omar Shah, is the ultimate dinner date destination for anyone who loves bold flavours, incredible hospitality, and a buzzing atmosphere. The restaurant champions Filipino-inspired small plates, and my guest and I went all in on plenty of belly-busting dishes. With accolades including a well-deserved spot in the Michelin Guide, we felt we couldn’t not indulge. I recommend kicking things off with a cockt
Behind the Scenes with BombayMami at BBC Maida Vale BombayMami is a Swiss-Indian artist stepping fully into her own. With her latest album Peaceful Attitude, she delivers a sound that is as bold as it is self-assured, blending cultures, identities, and influences into something entirely her own. Rooted in honesty and driven by instinct, Peaceful Attitude marks a shift: a release defined by letting go — of expectations, of being palatable, of the need to be liked. What remains