Some stylists bask in the excitement of a shoot, while others relish the research process — the sourcing and the fitting that precedes the final product of the shoot. For London-based stylist…
Alyda Grace’s Ballet Skills Altered Her Modeling Career
The anticipation leading up to a new model’s debut can be palpable and for Hot List model Alyda Grace, it was no different. As she stepped onto the Valentino Resort 2018 runway…
Teamwork Shaped Mata Marielle’s Path into Beauty
When the dark lip-liner trend reemerged via TikTok’s “clean girl” aesthetic last year, it blew up in the Gen-Z digital ether. However, for London-based makeup artist Mata Marielle, creating bold lip-liner looks…
The Mercer Hotel: An Iconic Industry Haven
Image courtesy of The Mercer Hotel The enchanting Mercer Hotel is an architectural gem nestled in the heart of Downtown Manhattan’s Soho neighborhood. Since its construction in 1890, the Mercer has been…
Mugler Muse Connie Fleming Reflects On Her Life And Career
Interview Magazine Sept 2020 by Cruz Valdez | All images courtesy of Connie Fleming Before the rise of today’s more inclusive fashion industry, there were trailblazers like Connie Fleming who had to…
With Resilience, Top 50 Model Mamuor Majeng Overcame Adversity
Mamuor Majeng‘s modeling journey is one of perseverance, resilience, and a touch of fate. Hailing from South Sudan, Majeng was scouted in his village via social media while pursuing a potential music…
Makeup Artist Georgi Sandev On His Fateful Career Switch To Beauty
Abby Champion for Vogue Turkey | All images courtesy of Forward Artists Makeup artist Georgi Sandev, has risen in the beauty and fashion industry with his bold, glamorous looks that are equal…
How Luca Biggs Went From a Grocery Store to the McQueen Runway
With her striking platinum blonde hair and captivating presence, London-based model Luca Biggs is making waves in the fashion industry. Going from working at the grocery store, Lidl, to modeling for Alexander…
Adrienne Raquel’s Childhood Passion Led to Multi-Hyphenate Pursuits
Precious Lee for Elle U.S. April 2022 Covers | Image courtesy of SN37 Photographer Adrienne Raquel‘s work is a masterful blend of nostalgia and contemporary aesthetics, and her journey working in the…
Models Irina Lazareanu and Carmen Kass Get Candid on Model Legacies
Top models Irina Lazareanu and Carmen Kass developed a friendship that stemmed out of a combined legacy that includes working for luxury houses like Chanel, Dior, Balenciaga, and Alexander McQueen. From Romania…