A Kate Moss Biopic Is Coming
A new biopic about Kate Moss is coming out, centering on her relationship with artist Lucian Freud in the early 2000s. Titled Moss & Freud and set for release on May 29, the film takes an intimate approach, honing in on the period when Moss sat for Freud while pregnant with her daughter. Famously, Freud first approached Moss after she shared in a conversation with i-D that one of her ambitions was to be painted by him, despite the fact that he rarely took on celebrity subjects. Their relationship went on to be transformative for both, with the finished portrait later selling for £3.5 million at a Christie’s auction in 2005. The film stars Ellie Bamber as Moss and Derek Jacobi as Freud, and is written and directed by James Lucas. Moss, who is also closely involved as an executive producer, has lent* legendary fashion pieces from her own archive to Bamber to wear in the film. [British Vogue]
Ellie Bamber and Kate Moss by Kate Green/Getty Images for BFI
Stella McCartney Partners With H&M
Two decades after her first collaboration with H&M, Stella McCartney is partnering with the retailer once again, revisiting a moment that helped define the high-low model in fashion. The original launch drew crowds around city blocks and followed closely behind Karl Lagerfeld’s headline-making debut with the Swedish giant. This time, the collection leans into McCartney’s ongoing commitment to sustainability and accessibility. Key pieces include an oversized trench coat made from Regenerative Organic Certified cotton, a faux snakeskin cropped bomber finished with recycled materials, updated versions of her signature Falabella bags priced between $99-$219, and a reissue of her Rock Royalty t-shirt first worn at the 1999 Met Gala. “I’m not an elitist designer, and I’ve always really struggled with the fact that the majority of people who love my stuff can’t get my stuff because of the price point,” McCartney said. [Vogue]
W Magazine Launches WYouth
W Magazine is launching WYouth led by Ava Nirui, former creative director of Heaven by Marc Jacobs, alongside W eidtor-in-chief Sara Moonves. Nirui said, “The idea for WYouth came from a conversation with Sofia Coppola and Sara Moonves, where we were thinking about the magazines we grew up with when we were teenagers,” says Nirui. “They were so influential and shaped all of the things we were obsessed with. We want to bring back that spirit, but for today—through pop culture experimentation and physical media, inspiring the next generation on style, beauty, and fashion history through the perspective of W Magazine.” The first print issue will debut in September 2026 and will publish biannually. [W Magazine]
Condé Nast Shutters Self Magazine
Condé Nast is shutting down Self Magazine, its women’s health title, after 47 years as part of a broader effort to streamline operations and focus on more scalable brands. In a memo, CEO Roger Lynch cited shifting audience behavior and said there is no clear path for the publication to continue in its current digital form. Despite reaching more than 20 million monthly readers and earning major industry recognition, Self remained unprofitable. Its health and wellness coverage will now be folded into Allure and Glamour, reflecting a wider move toward consolidating content under fewer, stronger titles. The media giant is also shutting down Wired’s Italy edition and winding down Glamour’s publishing operations in Germany, Spain, and Mexico. At the same time, Samantha Barry is stepping down as editor in chief of Glamour, and said on Instagram, “After eight phenomenal years at Glamour I’m stepping away. As the title’s business model evolved, I made clear to Anna and leadership at Conde that this was the right moment to leave and pursue new projects. It’s something I’ve been thinking about for a while and with changes to our global operations now is the time. I’m enormously proud of what we built together and the amazing people that make up the Glamour teams around the world.” [NYT]
Bella Hadid Is Releasing a Memoir
Bella Hadid is set to release her first memoir, Between Us, on October 6, 2026, offering a deeply personal look at her life through images, notes, and shared memories. Created in collaboration with her longtime friend and photographer Yasmine Diba, the book unfolds as a dual narrative that traces Hadid’s journey from her childhood in Malibu to stardom. Blending previously unseen photographs, handwritten captions, and text messages, Between Us captures both the public and private sides of Hadid’s life. Alongside major career milestones, including runway shows and campaigns for brands like Saint Laurent and Fendi, the memoir highlights more intimate moments, from her upbringing with Gigi Hadid and Yolanda Hadid to her experiences navigating fame, mental health, and her ongoing journey with Lyme disease. [Rizzoli]
The Art of Collaboration: Maxine Leonard and Valerie Wickes
In an industry that often treats beauty as something to be corrected, Beauty Papers has spent the past decade resisting perfection. Founded by Maxine Leonard and Valerie Wickes, the biannual title pushes image-making into something more confrontational and subversive. From Alex Consani transformed through Givenchy makeup compacts to a Dua Lipa zine and Cate Blanchett cinematic reinvention, the magazine continues to challenge how beauty is seen and understood. In this Models.com video interview, Leonard and Wickes reflect on creative freedom, independence, and redefining beauty today. Click here to watch the interview.
How Ariella Starkman Produces Immersive Experiences
“When we’re planning an experience, before any details are set, the first question is: What is the goal?” says Behind The Image creative Ariella Starkman, executive creative producer and founder of Starkman & Associates. Working with leading brands like Luar, Kim Shui, Timberland, and HommeGirls, Starkman has crafted immersive, world-building experiences that extend far beyond the event itself. In conversation with Models.com, Starkman reflects on breaking into the industry, what defines a successful event, and the creative talents she’s watching now. Read the full interview here.
At Nearly 50, Stephanie Cavalli Is Redefining the Runway
Since Matthieu Blazy took the reins at Chanel, one of the defining shifts of his era has been the presence of mature models on the runway. Typically seen as a rarity each season, Blazy has instead built a growing roster of recurring faces. Among them, Stephanie Cavalli stands out. At nearly 50, the Guadeloupean-Italian model opened Chanel’s F/W 2026 show after also opening the Spring Couture show earlier this year. With a career spanning over two decades, Stephanie Cavalli embodies a new vision of the Chanel woman. In conversation with Models.om, Cavalli discusses her journey, evolving ideas of beauty, and her connection to The Art of Joy as a guiding reference for life. Find the full interview here.
MDC Selects: These Rookies Were Scouted by Fate, Luck, and a Lash Appointment
These rookies were scouted by fate, luck and a lash appointment. See the full interviews on these new faces, whats one surprising thing about them, where they are from and much more. Click here for the full interview.
And don’t forget new additions to the Legends rankings, Adriana Lima, Karen Elson, and Laetitia Casta.
