Hair Meets Haute Couture: The Creative World of Jack Merrick-Thirlway
Behind every striking haute couture runway is a team working to make clothes, makeup and hair feel like parts of one creative vision. Backstage at Paris Fashion Week, hairstylist and creative director Jack Merrick Thirlway reunited with French designer Julien Fournié to create the hair for his couture presentation. Representing London’s Neville Hair & Beauty, […]
From Orchestra to Cannes: Worakls’ Journey Beyond Electronic Music
French composer Worakls has built a distinctive musical identity by bringing together two worlds that can seem far apart. His work combines classical composition with electronic production, often expanding beyond conventional dance performances through the use of live musicians and orchestras. Rather than seeing electronic music as a fixed genre, he treats technology as another […]
The Remarkable Art Behind the Movie ‘War Horse’
When War Horse arrived in cinemas in 2011, it brought audiences an emotional story of friendship, separation and survival during World War I. Directed by Steven Spielberg, the film follows young Albert Narracott and Joey, the beloved horse who is sold to the cavalry and taken into the conflict. Albert’s determination to reunite with Joey […]
A Different Face of War: The Making of ‘From Hilde, with Love’
From Hilde, with Love approaches one of history’s darkest periods without relying on the visual language audiences often associate with World War II dramas. Directed by Andreas Dresen, the German film tells the true story of Hilde Coppi, a young woman who became involved with an anti-Nazi resistance network and was arrested while pregnant. Rather […]
The Denim Comeback: Why Maxi Skirts Are Back in Style
Fashion has a habit of rediscovering its greatest hits, and the maxi denim skirt is firmly back in the spotlight. The revival of 1990s and 2000s fashion has returned long denim silhouettes to everyday wardrobes, but this particular piece offers more than nostalgia. It combines the familiar durability of denim with the comfort and movement […]
Back in Action, Back to Laughs: The Making of ‘The Naked Gun’
Hollywood has become increasingly comfortable bringing familiar stories back to the big screen, from superhero franchises to beloved comedies. The latest example is The Naked Gun, a new take on the classic comedy series famous for its absurd situations, physical humor, and rapid-fire jokes. Rather than simply recreate the original, the new film aims to […]
Guns, Art & Mother Nature: The Unlikely World of Bran Symondson
Art can become far more powerful when there is a story behind it. For Bran Symondson, that story began far away from the traditional world of galleries and studios. Before becoming an artist, Symondson worked as a photographer in the fashion and advertising industries, building a creative career before deciding to challenge himself in an […]
Robert Wun Gives Fairytales a Gothic Fashion Twist
Robert Wun has built a distinctive reputation by treating couture as a form of storytelling. Born in Hong Kong and based in London, Wun became the first Hong Kong designer to join the Paris Haute Couture Calendar, making his debut in 2023. His work is known for dramatic silhouettes, theatrical construction, and an ability to […]
How Brands Get Their Products Into Celebrity Hands
For celebrities, fame can come with some unexpected perks, including access to products that most people would have to buy. Brands understand the value of having their products seen in the hands of major stars, especially when those celebrities can expose them to millions of followers. That simple connection between fame and promotion has created […]
Nigeria: Africa’s Next Big Destination for Culture, Cuisine and Adventure
When people think of global entertainment, Hollywood is often the first name that comes to mind. Yet around the world, other creative industries have built powerful identities of their own, from K-pop in South Korea to Bollywood in India. In Africa, Nigeria has emerged as one of the continent’s most influential cultural forces. With its […]
