For many of these sophomore efforts, however, the results felt tentative or overworked, with critics questioning direction and coherence. Bottega Veneta was the clear exception. Louise Trotter's collection stood out for its chic restraint and disciplined focus-understated rather than attention-seeking-grounding itself in craft, proportion, and material integrity instead of spectacle.
Under its founder Consuelo Castiglioni, Marni garnered a repute in the 1990s for collaged, crafty clothes, expanding to contradictory combinations of folksy and sci-fi, or sports and couture in latter decades. She departed her label in 2016, with Francesco Risso taking the reins - ex-Prada, he continued with paradoxes, albeit in an often off-kilter, even helter-skelter and utterly singular style that took Marni far from the maddening crowd, but equally far from its roots.
It captures seven different femininities during an all-day pool party, enjoying themselves while revealing their distinctive styles. Creative Direction, Production & Styling by Maria Gkin. Photography by Eliza Poultidou. The models are Vanessa Otilia, Cyka, Alvina Chamberland and Angelica Komninak. The concept examines the thin line between what is seen as acceptable and what has been labelled ugly or immoral, explored through each woman's personal story. Textures, colours, makeup and styling come together, breaking down stereotypes and highlighting fashion as a means of freedom
Two boys stand before the camera, their presence quiet yet full of meaning. The photographs, and the vision behind them, were shaped by Shin Jeong Hoon, whose eye for subtle emotions guided every frame. Behind the scenes, Natsumi Allgower brought the look to life, shaping hair and makeup with a gentle precision that allowed the boys' true selves to shine through.
Our north star is deceptively simple: make great games that are authentic to Marvel, whether it's on console, PC, mobile or VR. The challenge is more complex: authenticity doesn't necessarily mean one-to-one fidelity to source or reference material, whether it's comics or animation or movies. It's much deeper in that we allow our collaborating teams to reimagine "familiar yet original" incarnations of our characters based on their own creative DNA, whether it's Insomniac Games with Marvel's Spider-Man or Marvel's Wolverine, NetEase with Marvel Rivals,
Natalia Bryant has made her debut as a creative director with a short film that features a subject matter with which she's very familiar. The 70-second piece is called "Forever Iconic: Purple and Gold Always," and it's all about the worldwide impact of the Lakers - something Bryant has experienced throughout her life as the oldest daughter of one of the Lakers' great icons, Kobe Bryant.
Always wanted to know what it's like backstage at LFW? Maria Kovacks is a Creative Director of Hair and Session Stylist at London Fashion Week. We followed her for two back-to-back shows find out the highs and lows happening backstage at LFW and discover just what it takes to get a show going at the esteemed bi-annual event. Maria has been a hairstylist for over 30 years.
Mai Ikuzawa is a multidisciplinary creative with deep roots in car culture, design, and storytelling. Known for blending artistry with adrenaline, she offers a unique perspective on how luxury and sport can intersect. In her role as one of the Bentley Creative Directors, she has already begun redefining the marque's visual language for advertising and brand communication. Ikuzawa is also leading special projects, including an exclusive lifestyle collection debuting in 2026.
