After graduating Aalto University, knit designer Juha Vehmaanperä began to unfurl masculine notions through texture; using soft yarns to shatter burly stereotypes in menswear – proving that outward gender does not always define the inner self.

With Lo-fi beats to melt away to, the Manchester based Sorebae (you can also just call him Sam) is a not-so-proud soft boi, fully qualified topiarist and J.D Salinger stan. Following the release of his debut single lilmore, we caught up with him to chat a little bit of nonsense.

From a BTEC in fashion to Central Saint Martins and beyond, Florence Grellier reflects on her journey as we talk all things full-of-food bellies, guilty pleasures and fashion misconceptions.

From a degree in fashion business to Editor-In-Chief and Art Director of Cove Magazine, Gerardine Dempsey is using her latest issue to explore the concept of being an outsider. 

With the release of her new single ‘Kill Me’ and the announcement of a second studio album titled ‘Any Shape You Take’, Indigo De Souza is the singer hoping to evoke a “feeling of acceptance towards change, and a reality around the grief that it carries.”

Milena Mayordomo, otherwise known as MILYMA, is the Swiss-based ethereal electronic pop singer and first signing for all-female record label, Foundation FM.

Having worked with emerging and established talent the likes of Björk and Collina Strada, Japanese hair artist Tomihiro Kono defines hairstyling as a conduit to personal transformation, giving wearers a new identity.

As the brand launches its new range, we delve deeper into NiiHai’s ‘new take on femininity’ and the designers duty to constantly evolve in the ever-changing world of fashion.

Julia Salnikova is the digital artist, set designer and 3D expert who, without a camera, a team or a photo studio, creates imaginative fashion portraits, animations and renders.

From catching carp to creating not-so typical manis, Tomoya Nakagawa is the local fisherman turned hottest nail artist in the world for artists the likes of Björk and Kiko Mizuhara.

From selling hand-embroidered t-shirts to starring in Ukraine’s ‘Project Runway’, Liza is the neo-punk designer and founder of Zvoli, and is using her new capsule collection to represent the burnout experienced by artists in the fashion industry. 

Designing clothes for anyone who’s happy to wear a bit of fluff (in delightful shades of lilac, slimy lime and candy apple red no less), Stephanie Uhart is the CSM grad making self-proclaimed ‘wearable soft sculptures’ inspired by the emotional baggage we carry around.

From her graduate collection ‘Circus Infinity’, designer Mona Cordes is using her kaleidoscopic vision and travel explorations to inspire her new ‘Vival Virtuez’ collection as part of London Fashion Week.

A collage of different sounds and styles, Amara is the self-made fashion designer-turned artist making music from her bedroom. Ahead of the release of her new gelatinous track ‘Jelly’, we spoke to the singer about all things music, the seaside and dinner party guests.

Through her latest EP ‘Think Flower’, teenage musician Flowerovlove fuses an affinity for nature and soothing melodies into an introspective love story on self-growth.

Taylor Upsahl is the trailblazing artist taking inspiration from punk, break-ups and her hometown of Phoenix, Arizona. Ahead of releasing her new single, ‘Melatonin’, we spoke with the rising star on all things music, touring and tequila.

Collaborating with Central Saint Martins graduate Simone Beyene, Ney Liqa is redefining the music industry’s traditional release schedule with a multi-sensory URL visual experience.

From staging grandiose runway shows as a child, Luca De Tena has turned his ‘bedroom brand’ into psychedelic couture that inspires DIY energy and paves the way for more experimental designs in the Spanish fashion industry.

Aimed at igniting joyful nostalgia, Zig Zag Goods is the colourful brand bringing only the best Disney and y2k-inspired looks back into our wardrobes.

Breaking out during the UK’s first bout of lockdown, Tora-i is the young, female artist making music to feel understood. As she releases her new single, we speak to the artist on all things music, fashion and Covid-free nights out.