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.
Malmö duo MAMI UMAMI channel burnout, club culture and modern chaos into their restless new EP, AFTERwork. Malmö’s underground scene has always thrived in the space between tension and release and MAMI UMAMI sit right in the middle of that collision. On their new EP AFTERwork, the duo bottle the spiralling overstimulation of modern adulthood and shake it into something messy, magnetic and completely alive. Consisting of Jaquelin Elamiri and Leonard Furby, MAMI UMAMI have stea
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