Alára at The Brooklyn Musuem | Image courtesy of Fola PR Alára, a Yoruba word meaning ‘wondrous performer, somebody who thrills endlessly,’ stands proudly on Victoria Island in Lagos, Nigeria, distinguished by…
Diotima’s S/S 24 Nine-Nights Collection is a Reflection of Jamaica’s Mosaic of History
Image courtesy of Lucien Pages After living in Milan and working with Costume National, Rachel Scott designer and founder of Diotima, gained a profound appreciation for the craftsmanship she was surrounded by…
Hot Lister Diane Chiu On Her Breakout Year
In 2022, Canadian model Diane Chiu embarked on a significant comeback, marked by her appearance on the runway at J.W. Anderson’s S/S 23 show. Since that pivotal catwalk moment, the Hot Lister…
How Top 50 Model Abény Nhial Serendipitously Landed Her First Cover
Before emerging as a muse for Dior and securing her place on Models.com Top 50 rankings, South Sudanese-Australian model Abény Nhial, was rooted in the collegiate world of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.…
Inguna Butane Started Her Apparel Brand as a Homage to Family
After a successful modeling career that featured campaigns for renowned brands like Bottega Veneta and runway appearances for Chanel, Latvian model Inguna Butane has embarked on a new path, uniting her industry…
José Lapaz-Rodríguez on Creating Stories Through Movement Dancing
Artist and dancer José Lapaz Rodríguez developed an early interest in the art of movement, deeply influenced by the aesthetics of the ’90s and 2000s. Amidst exploring various mediums—sketching, robotics, and photography—he…
Richie Shazam’s Roadmap to Radical Representation in Fashion
Shot by Richie Shazam | Courtesy of IMG New York As a born and raised New Yorker, for Richie Shazam, the hustle is an innate part of her craft – which spans…
Mei Kawajiri on Her Dream-Inspired, Hyper Realistic Nail Art
Nails are often perceived as a mundane routine, but Japanese nail artist Mei Kawajiri defies that notion, stating, “Nails are so personal to me; they are an extension of my emotions and…
Ajok Daing On the Consistent Need for Size Diversity
Starting a career in the midst of a pandemic can be a daunting endeavor. However, Italian-born and raised South Sudanese model Ajok Daing had always known that modeling was her true calling…
Fresh Off The Graduation Stage, Aoki Lee Simmons Is Ready To Work
Photographer – Roman Yee | Courtesy of Nomad Management (New York) Most interviews don’t start with frantic shouting in reaction to seeing a spider in the bedroom and Kimora Lee Simmons hopping…