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editor’s letter

KAI-ISAIAH JAMAL IS THE COVER STAR OF THIS MONTH’S ELLE, which is our Hope issue. They’re someone I’ve wanted to celebrate on our pages since they made history as the first trans person to be nominated for Model of the Year at the Fashion Awards in 2023. That year, the list of nominees – which included models Paloma Elsesser, Mona Tougaard and Anok Yai – was hailed as the British Fashion Council’s most inclusive yet. Kai, who has walked the runways of Burberry, Louis Vuitton and Willy Chavarria, among others, stood out in a crowded landscape for their striking, singular mix of effortless cool, youthful eccentricity and ageless elegance, coupled with their inspiring activism for the trans community. When Kai and I had a call ahead of their cover shoot for ELLE,…

editor’s letter

PAGE 110 The artist RONAN MCKENZIE A multidisciplinary creative and the founder of fashion label Selasi, Ronan Mckenzie finds her drive in amplifying others: ‘There are so many closed doors – if I’ve got a toe in, why not open it?’ The career advice she doesn’t listen to is ‘to network’: ‘I’ve always found that working with my friends and peers is the most rewarding and enjoyable, and has yielded the best results.’ In this issue, she photographed model and poet Kai-Isaiah Jamal for the cover. The author CALEB AZUMAH NELSON A star of literary fiction, Caleb Azumah Nelson is best known for his debut novel Open Water and follow-up Small Worlds, both of which are being adapted for television. His early inspirations included Malorie Blackman and John Williams, but everything changed when he discovered the…

In WITH THE old

DURING A JAM-PACKED SS25 SEASON IN PARIS, THE MOST whispered-about happening wasn’t a catwalk show or a rumoured changing of the creative-director guard, but a little pop-up sale held by vintage retailer Resee. The event, which offered an exclusive range of ‘Old Céline’, dominated chat on the front row – a place typically rife with Phoebe Philo fans. You might shrug the whole thing off as the Phoebe factor but, to me, it said a lot about what’s most desirable in fashion today. Just a week ago, we had watched the Prada show in Milan, where Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons resurrected some of the brand’s most iconic shoes from the Nineties and Noughties – including a pair of rubber-toecap Mary Jane platforms from AW12 that I will forever long for…

In WITH THE old

shop: HIGH SOCIETY Heels are no longer to be saved for after dark. The catwalk directive at Miu Miu, Dolce & Gabbana and Saint Laurent encouraged us to wear them from 8am. Are you ready to embrace the step up? Lead the charge in the season’s best – and tallest – footwear. order: SERVED SAVOURY Cocktail culture is moving away from the saccharine in favour of salt and spice. Think carrot-based liquors, sprout-infused spirits, lashings of chilli and brine-filled booze. Dip your toe into the trend with LPM’s iconic Tomatini, or try Seed Library for the most experimental concoctions – it’s one way to get your five-a-day. see: ARPITA SINGH: REMEMBERING Step into the world of one of India’s most celebrated artists and experience more than 60 years of her shifting style, ranging from bold…

INTRODUCING Nadine MOS

NADINE MOSALLAM JUST wanted to make a dress; she didn’t set out to build a business. ‘It was based off my own body – that’s how I started. I never had the intention of starting my own brand. It was more that I could never find anything I liked, or that fitted me properly, or that spoke to who I am and who I wish to become – because I keep changing,’ she says. ‘I wasn’t ever thinking this has to be a real thing.’ That might have been the case, but once she launched her label Nadine Mos, the young designer realised she had a very real thing on her hands. There are already the accolades to prove it. A gaggle of international cool girls – artists, musicians, Taylor Russell…

INTRODUCING Nadine MOS

IN CONVERSATION Pharrell WILLIAMS

With 13 Grammys, two Oscar nominations, four Billboard number-one hits and over 20 years’ of fashion collaborations, Williams, now the creative director of menswear at Louis Vuitton, is a multi-hyphenate whose impact and cultural relevance are enduring. This year, he’s adding a new collaboration with Moët & Chandon to his impressive and ever-growing list of projects. He sits down to discuss why he’s in a celebratory mood. WHAT IS MAKING YOU FEEL OPTIMISTIC FOR 2025? I’m optimistic about the power of collective joy and human connection. I believe that by celebrating each other we can create a more connected world. WHAT ARE SOME OF THE GREAT LIFE LESSONS YOU’VE LEARNED? The importance of humility, empathy and gratitude. Human connection is about understanding and appreciating the people around us. It’s not about material gifts, but…

IN CONVERSATION Pharrell WILLIAMS

THREADS OF CHANGE Enduring LOVE

WE’VE ALL BEEN THERE: TOSSING A CHERISHED WOOLLEN JUMPER INTO the washing machine, then pulling out a shrunken shadow of its former self. It’s a tough lesson to learn, but how you look after your clothes truly is make-or-break for your wardrobe. Proper care is a must, and it’s something made much easier by new companies dedicated to prolonging the lifespan of our outfits. ‘Two generations ago, people intuitively knew how to mend, wash and care for their garments. Today, much of that knowledge has been lost in the age of fast fashion and disposable culture,’ says Frej Lewenhaupt, co-founder of clothing-care brand Steamery. Many of ELLE’s favourites have a fashionable twist, serving up shelfie-worthy eco products and mobile-first repair services that partner with go-to labels. Steamery, for example, has given practical…

THREADS OF CHANGE Enduring LOVE

THE MEMO The cast of 2025

A SEASON IN FASHION CAN BE DEFINED BY many things, such as the rise of a new shape, for instance, or a trending colour. But for spring/summer 2025, it was the people wearing the clothes that drove the most discussion. Casting became the hot topic. There were striking celebrity catwalk sightings (see Willem Dafoe and Alexa Chung at Miu Miu, or Kylie Jenner at Coperni) and shows that mixed in unconventional models, such as the rock climbers who walked at Cecilie Bahnsen. At Sunnei, the models were all older than 40. Meanwhile at Rick Owens, the show featured an epic 220-person cast that included gymnasts, professors, fashion students and a doctor. There was even a trend for casting from the business itself: Boss, Ferragamo and Chopova Lowena saw industry insiders (and,…

THE MEMO The cast of 2025

NEW IN BUCKLE up

Go NUDE With a bag this good (and big), you might just be tempted to skimp on the outfit Strap IN Channel your rebellious side with Prada’s toughened-up belted tote Chained MELODY Chanel’s quilted tote adds a rebellious edge to a luxury classic Signature SILVERS Whether on a bag or around your wrist, statement hardware never fails to make an impact HAIR: JOHANNA CREE BROWN, USING MONPURE. MAKE-UP: EOIN WHELAN, USING SISLEY PARIS. NAILS: MADDY AYERS, USING QTCL NAIL CARE. MODEL: DORRIT LI AT SELECT MODEL MANAGEMENT…

NEW IN BUCKLE up

THE EDIT TRUE stripes

CHECK it out Throw on an oversize bomber with your best breezy skirt for a seamless transition into spring Vested interest The tank top is back. Style yours with slouchy sweats and statement accessories for a stress-free uniform WHITE heat Crisp, bleached cottons are here to eagerly beckon in the warmer months, but long sleeves keep the look seasonally appropriate TO a tee Shed some of that suffocating outerwear and let your favourite logo T-shirt do all the work Off the wall Opt for sleek, sporty staples that add polish and comfort to your on-the-go outfits In-between days Pair lightweight jerseys with shades to prepare for sudden sunny spells COLLEGIATE chic Varsity sweatshirts and wide-leg denim offer a fresh take on old-school cool…

THE EDIT TRUE stripes

JOIN US AT ELLE COLLECTIVE YOUR FASHION COMMUNITY

‘ELLE COLLECTIVE is making the creative industry and particularly fashion journalism accessible to creatives who maybe wouldn’t normally find themselves in these spaces’HANNAH, ELLE COLLECTIVE MEMBER Book these UPCOMING EVENTS ATTEND A CURATOR-LED TOUR OF ‘ARPITA SINGH: REMEMBERING’ AT SERPENTINE On 27 March, join a private viewing led by the gallery’s curator Tamsin Hong and see over six decades of work from the legendary Indian artist. JOIN THE ELLE BOOK CLUB The novelist Natasha Brown hosts an intimate writing workshop for March’s book club – sign up now to be part of the next one. FOLLOW US AT @ELLECOLLECTIVEUK ON INSTAGRAM BREAK DOWN AW25 TRENDS WITH THE FASHION TEAM Join ELLE editors as they talk through their fashion month highlights and discuss key pieces and trends, as well as sharing their shopping lists and styling tips for the…

JOIN US AT ELLE COLLECTIVE YOUR FASHION COMMUNITY

THE BACKSTAGE BEAUT Y KIT

HERE’S WHAT’S INSIDE DR BARBARA STURM The Better B Niacinamide Serum WORTH £45 JOIN TODAY SCAN THE QR CODE OR VISIT HEARSTMAGAZINES.CO.UK/ELLE-MAG EXCLUSIVE member gift WHENYOU JOIN ELLE COLLECTIVE…

THE BACKSTAGE BEAUT Y KIT

JEWELLERY Pile it ON

JEWELLERY Pile it ON

DRESS CODE Spring CLEAN

NOW WINTER HAS THAWED, IT’S TIME TO RESET YOUR WARDROBE BY SHEDDING the heavy layers and opting for brighter, lighter tones. Slide into white mules, pop on some standout sunglasses and sling a taupe-coloured Chloé Bracelet bag over a tailored trench to welcome the warmer months with open arms.…

DRESS CODE Spring CLEAN

CULT BUY A seasonal reset

NAOMI MAY Deputy site editor ‘Slouchy, oversized button-down shirts are the perfect marriage of cool and casual, and London label WNU (With Nothing Underneath) makes some of my favourites – I size up in mine. On cloudier, chillier days this spring, I’ll pair one with OTT slouchy jeans and a pointed kitten heel, and when the sun finally does make an appearance, I’ll swap the trousers out for a pair of denim jorts and elevated sandals.’ ROBERTA SCHROEDER Senior commerce editor ‘I swore I’d never succumb to the second coming of ballet flats, but I’m in search of something to replace my collection of perilous platforms. If anyone can lure me back to the slip-on, it’s Simone Rocha, whose flower-tipped ballerinas will work perfectly with my current line-up of voluminous midi dresses.’ LENA DE CASPARIS Deputy editor/culture…

CULT BUY A seasonal reset

WELCOME TO THE SKINFORMATION ERA

FROM $40,000 ‘STEM-CELL FACELIFT’ gifts at the Golden Globes to social-media users extolling ‘beef-tallow slugging’ as a viable replacement for sunscreen, the world of skin health is rife with viral trends. In fact, social media has helped power the global skincare market, which is expected to reach around £150bn by 2026, with 61% of 18 to 34-year-olds going to Instagram for beauty advice, and 64% of the same demographic heading to TikTok for guidance. But it can be hard to know what’s medically and scientifically sound when you’re scrolling through a string of viral buzzwords, fads and self-declared ‘dermatological experts’. ‘Misinformation is known to travel six times faster than good information,’ says dermatologist Dr Muneeb Shah, who goes by @dermdoctor on TikTok, where he has amassed more than 18 million followers. He…

WELCOME TO THE SKINFORMATION ERA

The future of skincare

WATCH THIS SPACE Four trustworthy ingredients set to dominate department-store aisles 2 Dark Spot Correcting Radiance Recovery Serum, £70, CHARLOTTE TILBURY MICROALGAE Despite being microscopically small, these extracts pack a punch in vitamins, minerals and essential fatty acids. From luxurious sunscreens to serums for hyperpigmentation, expect to see this potent antioxidant everywhere in 2025. ECTOINS Look out for these natural stress defenders. Ectoins are an amino acid derived from extremophiles (microorganisms that thrive in extreme environments, such as the desert). ‘In skincare, it protects your skin from environmental aggressors like pollution, UV radiation, and even dryness,’ explains Mark Curry, co-founder of The Inkey List. PEPTIDES ‘Due to their tiny size, it is easy for these short, bioidentical amino-acid chains to penetrate the skin,’ explains Dr Tiina Meder. ‘When they are in the epidermis, they act like signal messengers;…

The future of skincare

THE VERY HELPFUL, PRACTICAL GUIDE TO SKIN TRENDS

GREEN FLAGS According to WGSN, bio-designed ingredients, space-reducing vertical farming and new-age climate practices (think beauty built to withstand higher temperatures and nocturnal lifestyles) are setting the tone for sustainability. Eco-conscious brands are making headway; Reome opts out of avocado and almond extracts in favour of bio-alternatives, while Ulé’s eco-farming initiative is setting a new precedent for transparency and traceability in manufacturing. Packaging is going beyond refills and recyclables, as People Care Planet Care, formerly known as Haeckels, uses 100% compostable ‘Vivomor’ packaging that biodegrades within just a single year. Consumers have also become savvy to greenwashing, instead leaning into modern minimalism. AI 2.0 From digital skin-scanners to consultations with chatbots, there’s no denying that AI is leaving its mark on skincare. However tempting these options might be, their development is still in…

THE VERY HELPFUL, PRACTICAL GUIDE TO SKIN TRENDS

JUST ONE MORE THING…

KATY YOUNG BEAUTY DIRECTOR ‘I’ll be taking daily collagen supplements to create my best skin canvas yet. It has taken a few years for the cream to rise to the top, but with such high-quality, sustainable collagen sources and more robust delivery systems on offer (and even vegan variants), there is no longer a reason not to take them.’ MEDINA AZALDIN BEAUTY EDITOR ‘I’m making my first foray into injectables with polynucleotides, which my dermatologist has recommended for my dipped, post-acne scarring. It’ll help to rebuild the collagen for an even surface, to create a smoother canvas for lasers or microneedling.’ KATIE WITHINGTON BEAUTY WRITER ‘As a religious gua sha user with chronic facial puffiness, I’m looking to upgrade my sculpting routine with a trusted microcurrent device. After observing many a beauty editor fall head over heels for…

PLAYING TO TYPE

THE WELLNESS GURU You count rose-quartz and obsidian stones as handbag essentials, and you are no stranger to a sound-bath session, so it’s good news the world of wellbeing and skincare have never been more intertwined – and innovative. Swap essential-oil-rich ‘natural’ formulas for those that combine science-backed, well-researched ingredients with mood-improving scents and skin-soothers. THE PRODUCTS… Joie The Emulsion Day and Night Cream, £115, Neurae THE FACIAL… Salon C Stellar Astro Facial, £220 for 75 minutes THE ADD-ON… No 1 de Chanel Massaging Accessory, £55, Chanel THE PARTY ANIMAL At The Connaught, the bartender knows you by name and you know exactly where to go for the after-after party. Keep your complexion on top form, so it glows just as brightly as you do, with overnight treatments to restore fatigued skin and eye creams that…

PLAYING TO TYPE

10 OF THE BEST cleansers

10 OF THE BEST cleansers

Nude AWAKENING Neutral tones and graphic lines made for an eye-catching yet effortless beauty look at Patrick McDowell SS25. The benefit of this make-up ensemble’s understated colour palette is that you needn’t choose between a bold lip and an alluring eye; here, you can dial up the drama of both without looking overly ‘done’. Enlist the help of the original supermodel toolkit, using the new-and-improved Cool Spice lip pencil from MAC (a muted Nineties classic, co-signed by Cindy Crawford herself). Diffuse with Chanel’s soft lipstick formula in a milky-beige shade for contrast, before tightlining the eyes in deep black. Keep the rest of the look minimal with a wash of bronzer and finish with lashings of Gucci’s new volumising mascara. SKIN school Adult acne requires a grown-up approach to tackling blemishes; no more…

‘I’M REALLY SORRY ABOUT MY SKIN,’ I SAID quietly to the A-list facialist. She said she could uncover my long-lost cheekbones with a sculpting massage, but it only made my complexion angrier. Later that night, in bed, I apologised to my partner about the state of my flare-up. I knew it didn’t bother him, but after witnessing my skin pulsate with red, painful, pus-filled pimples (sexy, I know), I felt it was necessary. I have adult acne – defined as acne occurring after the age of 25 – and when I’m not apologising for the state of my skin, I find myself justifying it to beauty professionals and strangers who tell me that I’m ‘quite pretty, actually, but it’s the spots…’ After more than a decade trialling endless products, painstakingly watching my…

NEVER STOP GROWING WITH UKLASH

WITH MORE THAN 85,000 FIVE-STAR REVIEWS AND A PRODUCT SOLD EVERY 10 seconds, UKLASH is the go-to destination for hair-growth and hair-health solutions for your hair, lashes and brows. One of the boldest products among UKLASH’s impressive roster of beauty essentials is the UKLASH Volume Boost Mascara. It delivers inky-black pigments for an impactful finish, while its waterproof formula ensures your lashes stay lifted whatever the weather throws at you. In addition to these serious lash-boosting credentials, the mascara also features vitamin E, vitamin B5 and keratin, so you can achieve dramatic results while restoring hydration and strength for healthier lashes. The right mascara wand can also make a major difference. Here, the slim, gently curved brush makes application easy on all eye shapes and promises fuller-looking lashes in record time.…

NEVER STOP GROWING WITH UKLASH

The editors on… SKIN HEALTH

Dr Ewoma Ukehleghe REGULAR FACIALS I SEE FACIALS AS THE PERFECT WAY TO RESET YOUR SKIN every month. A fundamental misconception is that they somehow replace your skincare routine, which couldn’t be further from the truth. This is often the problem when people report dissatisfaction with facials. In other words, you’re expecting too much! Regular facials should be seen as the perfect adjunct to your skincare regime. Consistency is the key to results – that’s how you get the most bang for your buck. Whether you’re getting a Hydrafacial or a sculpting treatment, it’s essential to understand the different types of facials and what you can or can’t achieve with each. If you’re searching for one that’s personalised to your skin’s needs, look no further than the Skinesis Bespoke Facial by Sarah Chapman,…

The editors on… SKIN HEALTH

VISIBILITY IS REVOLUTIONARY

KAI-ISAIAH JAMAL’S POETRY FINDS YOU. THEIR VOICE, BOTH SOFT and seismic, weaves love, sex, queerness, freedom and self-discovery into musings. Each word carries a quiet alchemy – an invitation to feel, to question, to become. It was the power of their words – following an invitation from director Mollie Mills to write for a Stella McCartney campaign – that launched them into modelling. They penned a poem for Idris Elba to recite, but when they showed up on set with cheekbones sharp enough to start a revolution, their face quickly became part of the story. An impressive career has followed, with a roster already including Fendi, Mugler and Gap, and collaborations with icons such as Willy Chavarria and the late Virgil Abloh. They were the first trans model to be nominated for…

VISIBILITY IS REVOLUTIONARY

‘HOPE is a RADICAL COMMITMENT’

ON RESILIENCE Maxim MAGNUS Model and ELLE contributing editor THERE HAVE BEEN MOMENTS RECENTLY when, for the first time in my life, I’ve felt discouraged to the point of having a hard time telling people things are going to get better. Our community took a major hit when Donald Trump was inaugurated. His administration has made it clear they do not acknowledge our right to exist. Nobody tells you how to go through something like this. But we are only growing in numbers, and we will always exist, no matter what the law states. At the end of last year, an extension of the ban on puberty blockers for people who are under the age of 18 and questioning their gender identity was made permanent by the UK government – there will be no…

‘HOPE is a RADICAL COMMITMENT’

TORI Tsui Activist and author TORI TSUI IS ROLLING UP THE LEG OF HER GREY-MARL TRACKSUIT. She wants to show me the stick-and-poke tattoo she got to mark her love of cold-water swimming; there, etched on her right thigh, is the figure of a woman floating on her back, arms splayed. It’s a beautiful ode to Tsui’s most recent hobby, which has become a way to decompress from her work as a climate activist that has seen her taking on world leaders at global forums, writing an award-winning book, It’s Not You, about eco-anxiety, and sailing from Europe to South America for climate conference COP25. But Tsui, 31, isn’t just any activist. She is, she says, a ‘bad activist’. ‘It’s a play on Roxane Gay’s Bad Femi nist – this idea that you…

Sleep, EAT, wear, REPEAT

OF ALL THE MANY DIFFERENCES BETWEEN me and my sister, the biggest is this: her grasp of moderation. She has one, I do not. She can enjoy a single spoonful of dessert, make a six-season box set last longer than a weekend and not spend a month’s pay within moments of it landing in her bank account. Where she is wired to judiciously ration pleasure, I am prone to wolfing it down in one go. That all-or-nothing, down-in-one mentality has shaped most parts of my life, one of the most surprising being my wardrobe. I had never noticed it until my sister clocked that I spent much of the summer wearing the same red The Row T-shirt on repeat. ‘Again?!’ she said. ‘You’re such a binge dresser!’ She was right. My approach…

Sleep, EAT, wear, REPEAT

Fashioning THE 2020s

WE’RE AT THE MIDWAY POINT OF THE DECADE, WHICH MEANS that the cultural waters are ready for a temperature check. As decades go, this one has already been, shall we say, a lot. Covid, wars being fought across the globe, the flaming climate crisis and a hardening of right-wing authority have already framed this as an era of turbulence. Fashion has long been a lens through which to read the times; pinpoint any moment in the past few centuries and its instant visual representation comes as an outfit. Think the high frilled blouses and full skirts of the repressed (but quite decadent) Victorians, the miniskirts of the 1960s sexual revolution and the power suits of the big-business 1980s. But what would the outfit of the 2020s be? And, more pressingly, what…

Fashioning THE 2020s

The DOCTOR won’t SEE YOU NOW

IN THE 2022 SHORT FILM THIS IS ENDOMETRIOSIS, BLACK AND white photographs dance across the screen, showing film-maker Georgie Wileman doubled over in pain. ‘I was misdiagnosed with chronic-fatigue syndrome, ulcerative colitis, IBS and depression,’ she says in the 19-minute-long feature that was exhibited at The National Portrait Gallery. Wileman, who started suffering from symptoms at 13, was referred to a child psychologist, who told her there was nothing to worry about. ‘It was insinuated that I was making it up for attention,’ she says. It took 13 years before Wileman received a diagnosis of endometriosis in 2014, at the age of 26. By that point, she was bed-bound because of chronic pain. ‘I needed 24-hour care,’ she says. ‘I was propped up and barely conscious throughout the day because of…

The DOCTOR won’t SEE YOU NOW

To BE a GOOD MAN

IN MY EARLIEST MEMORY, I’M NOT YET a man, but a boy. I’m five or six years old and on the way home from a gathering with relatives; my father pulls into the petrol station to fill up the car. I slide down the window as he kills the engine, and he offers me that broad smile of his, which always touches his eyes. It’s one of those early-spring days – pretty and full of promise. My dad isn’t halfway through filling the tank when raised voices reach us. We both follow the noise, gazing in the direction of the commotion, where a young man is leaning against the hood of a car, arms folded. In front of him, two policemen. The young man is trying to reason with them.…

To BE a GOOD MAN

WHEN I WAS A CHILD, I USED TO LOVE HEARING STORIES ABOUT the Hindu god Krishna. My dad’s side of the family come from Odisha, a predominantly Hindu state in eastern India, and one aunty used to regale me with stories of the blue-hued deity. She told me of the pranks he played as a child, and how his evil uncle Kamsa tried to assassinate him, which led to a confrontation in a wrestling arena. I’ve never had a faith, but of all the major organised religions, I was most drawn to Hinduism for the storytelling. Hindu scriptures had a never-ending cast of gods and their wild antics. It felt fun – a concept I didn’t usually associate with religion. Beyond those stories, my upbringing was largely atheistic. Unlike the US,…

The interior life of… TAMU McPHERSON

TAMU McPHERSON’S TURN-OF-THE-CENTURY MILAN APARTMENT is as bright and buzzy as her personal style, seamlessly balancing Milanese elegance with the colours of the Caribbean and a knowing Manhattanite edge. McPherson, best known as an effervescent presence on the fashion circuit through her content brand All the Pretty Birds, moved into the home with her husband Galileo and their son Piero in 2017. ‘I feel really blessed to live here,’ she says, giving me a tour of the U-shaped apartment and showing how it cleverly connects bedrooms on one side and living spaces along the other. Though original architectural features are everywhere, it’s McPherson’s decorative stamp that makes the home truly unique. ‘There’s a real mix of colours,’ she says. A soft, Prada-like green in the shade ‘Pigeon’ from Farrow & Ball…

The interior life of… TAMU McPHERSON

A life ELSEWHERE

WHEN I MOVED TO LONDON FROM Merseyside and lost my virginity in a flat on Blackstock Road, I remember how excited I was by the red buses rumbling past the window. They made it all feel much more cosmopolitan. I couldn’t believe my luck: I was in London… and having sex! I loved the city, even bits you’re not meant to (queuing for a sample sale or waiting for a night bus on Tottenham Court Road). London made me feel part of something bigger. Cut to a decade later, and my relationship with the capital had become stale. I’d grown resentful; my job was repetitive. So, when I was invited on a work trip to Lisbon and felt that rush of newness again, I took notice. I was walking the cobbled streets of…

A life ELSEWHERE

EVERYONE’S GOING ON… Green getaways

The SUSTAINABLE city break: HELSINKI SKIP THAT WEEK OF EXTREME-HEAT advisories and join those opting for ‘coolcations’ with a weekend in the Finnish capital Helsinki, which was named the world’s most eco-friendly tourist destination last year. It’s no suprise: 88% of the city’s hotels hold sustainability certifications, 51% of its electricity comes from renewable sources and 49% of waste is recycled – plus, there’s about 23,000 acres of green space per 100,000 residents and the airport has its own secondhand store – a world first. Check into the Hotel Maria, in a neighbourhood full of boho coffee shops and vintage-shopping destinations, where the rooms have wood beams, marble bathrooms and energy-efficient mood-lighting consoles. Join the regulars at the Finnish Sauna Society to sweat off any ecoanxiety (Finland has more saunas per…

EVERYONE’S GOING ON… Green getaways

‘I THINK WOMEN WANT FREEDOM, THEY WANT TO BE empowered, they want hope, they want love, they want all the things that I want, and I’m not afraid to say those things and act on them, and I think that’s why they identify with me,’ a 25-year-old Rihanna told ELLE UK for her April 2013 cover story. Her interview with veteran music journalist Mark Ellen famously took place in a Paris hotel bar between 2 and 3am. Rihanna was at her chart-topping peak, having sold nearly 4 million records in the UK the year the issue hit newsstands. And, that very same month, she began her 96-date Diamonds tour. As ELLE’s fashion director, it was Anne-Marie Curtis’ job to style the cover and choose the looks. They would be pulled from the…

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