Innholdsfortegnelse for February 2019 i HELLO! Fashion Monthly

January is usually the month when all you want to do is hibernate under the duvet, but allow HFM to be your winter therapy – we’ve tailored the whole issue to lift your spirits! So instead of worrying about how many mince pies you’ve consumed, take some advice from our cover star Iskra Lawrence, who believes we need to love our bodies no matter what our size or shape. The British model is proud of her curves and is challenging body prejudice and encouraging her whopping 4.2m Insta followers to love the skin they’re in. We’ve also put together ten lifestyle hacks to improve your wellbeing, plus uplifting fashion, from mood-boosting colour combos to touchy-feely textures. Ease yourself into the new year and make it a happy one!…

Keep an eye out for Mulberry’s new range of sunglasses inspired by 60s icons, from John Lennon to Jackie O, whose sunnies became a visual trademark. As well as retro references, the frames also pay homage to modern-day Brit style icons, from Kate Moss to Jane Birkin. Colours range from sorbet pink to dark olive, all in line with the seasonal palette of the clothing collection. See page 32 for our interview with the designer, Johnny Coca……

Party season may be over, but these made-for-twirling skirts have longevity well after the Christmas tree has been taken down. Try teaming standout skirts, as seen at Dries Van Noten and Blumarine, with oversized knits and a boyish bomber jacket. Or tone down a statement pencil by pairing with chunky ankle boots to give it a low-key vibe. Who said sequins, rainbow pleats and floral silks can’t be daytime friendly...…

This girl-about-town has a keen eye for spotting up-and-coming labels – she was one of the first to sport London-based designer Rejina Pyo, wearing one of the designer’s dresses at her wedding in 2017. She’s a huge fan of Ganni and you’ll often see her wearing the Scandi brand at fashion week. That’s along with her exclusive collaboration with Rixo last year, which was on everyone’s to-buy list. Ultimately, if you want some everyday style inspo, she’s your girl to follow... GET THE LOOK…

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Traditionally my go-to, one-stop-shop for underwear, roses, smoked salmon, commemorative tins of biscuits (don’t judge) and Percy Pigs, Marks & Spencer is now also the location I’ve recently found some of my favourite winter wardrobe additions... Like this leopard-print coat and my go-with-everything winter white ankle boots, which are giving all the 1960s Mary Quant, Chelsea vibes. Wyse London has created a fun and colourful collection of conservation cashmere sweaters, which donates 100 per cent of the profits towards supporting The Aspinall Foundation’s #backtothewild projects. Over the past few years the foundation has overseen the return of eight black rhino, 49 Javan langurs, nine Javan gibbon, 11 European bison and over 60 western lowland gorillas back to their natural habitat, with more endangered wildlife releases planned for this year. Now…

ASOS MADE IN KENYA For its Made in Kenya collections, Asos’ design team partners up with the Soko Kenya initiative, a charity whose goal is to produce ethical fashion while tackling social issues such as unemployment, prostitution and AIDS. The SS19 prints were taken from children’s drawings, while mannish checks, like this duster coat, give the collection a contemporary feel. TOMS Lifestyle label Toms is well known for its One for One initiative; for every pair of shoes you buy, they donate a pair to children in need around the globe. This winter, they’ve joined forces with Centrepoint, the UK’s leading charity for homeless young people, with a £50,000 grant that aims to provide them with support to further their education and careers. NINETY PERCENT London-based label Ninety Percent is…

‘I LOVE HYDRATING BASES THAT LET YOUR SKIN SHINE THROUGH – I’M ALL ABOUT THE GLOW’ When we meet digital entrepreneur Xenia on the set of this month’s beauty shoot, her bare skin is scrubbed clean and looks radiant. It soon becomes clear that of all the things the 31-year-old Swiss-Italian blogger takes seriously, including keeping her 1.4 million Instagram followers up to speed and speaking at the UN on female empowerment, self-care is high on her list of priorities. “I live in London, which means I’m religious about cleansing. I take my make-up off as soon as I get home,” she tells us. “I love steaming my skin, too. It works like magic to remove all the grime and pollution. My complexion is also very dry so I’m all…

Do this FIND YOUR FLOW Fitrwoman is an app that lets you use your menstrual cycle to maximise gains in the gym. It gives nutritional and training advice throughout the month, based on your hormone levels. So if you’ve just started your period, focus on HIIT and up your antioxidant intake to reduce symptoms of PMS. Or if you’re in ‘phase three’ (around two weeks before you start your period), go for long-distance runs because your endurance levels are peaking. Download it for free from the Apple App Store. TRY THIS SMART PLANTS You don’t need green fingers to reap the benefits of a Click & Grow Smart Garden 9, £199. Grow veg and herbs with zero effort – you rarely need to water the beds.The system uses LED grow…

MOSCHINO TV X H&M LONDON LAUNCH Mayfair Low-key was the only thing not on the menu at the London launch of this powerhouse collaboration at Annabel’s, Berkeley Square. FOOD Appetising canapés including grilled octopus, wagyu sliders, salt cod fritters, mozzarella and basil arancini balls, lobster and mango rolls, truffle mac and cheese croquettes; followed by hazelnut gold bars and passion fruit tart all washed down with Bonaparte Mule and Kiss Me Honey Ciroc vodka cocktails. GUESTS The list was more of a ‘Who’s in town?’ with attendees including Moschino designer Jeremy Scott, Idris Elba, Ashlee Simpson, Beth Ditto, Jodie Harsh, Joshua James and Jaime Winstone, with Lady Mary Charteris on the decks. GOOP WESTBOURNE GROVE Notting Hill Gwyneth Paltrow and co-host Elizabeth Saltzman threw a party to celebrate the newlywed’s…

THE COLOUR THEORY  Colours have been proven to evoke emotional and physical responses. So we’ve decoded the runways to discover which combos will make you look AND feel good. COBALT AND LEMON Roksanda Ilincic’s trademark colour pairings should be used as a how-to guide to mastering the chaos of clash each season. Consider complementary primary colours like cobalt and yellow a starting point. While blue exudes power and stability, yellow reverberates happiness, hope and optimism – a match made in heaven. If it works for Ikea… ORANGE AND PINK These shades are a happy, energetic combination – a sartorial sunset that imbues confidence, creativity and joy. Layer textures like leather, faux fur and suede as seen at Tibi and Agnona for a more lively, dynamic look, or keep it sleek…

STREET WISE Sydney-based brand PE Nation came about through two stylist and designer friends finding a gap in the market for multi-faceted activewear for women juggling a fast-paced life. The philosophy centres around quality design and construction, with pieces that will take you from studio to street – all while celebrating an active way of life. THE BIG BLUE Anyone looking to hit the gym and save the ocean at the same time, read on. O’Neill’s new eco-friendly capsule line features leggings and sports bras incorporating threads made from recycled beach plastics. Developed from fast drying, moisture wicking and UV 50+ protective fabric, it’s suitable for everything from running to hiking to yoga. SIMPLE STAPLES Iris & Ink’s debut 30-piece activewear collection features innovative, fashion-forward pieces designed for the modern-day…

Louis Vuitton is ever seeking new ways to reinvent its iconic canvas; with the latest collaboration featuring illustrations by Grace Coddington, which dance across the brand’s bags and famous monogram that has been switched from caramel to red (to reflect her famous auburn hair). The creative director has worked alongside Louis Vuitton’s Nicolas Ghesquière to create a collection inspired by their shared love of animals. Grace’s beloved Persians, Pumpkin and Blanket, and Nicolas’s dog Léon appear on luggage and accessories in the Catagram collection. Of course, it’s not just the fashion industry that’s obsessed with animals – our furry friends have been helping humans since time began. But now studies have shown that stroking a pet can lower blood pressure and the risk of heart disease – they are often…

Alexis Mabille is very charming, very giggly and very French. When the haute couture and prêt-à-porter fashion designer speaks to us, from his Parisian atelier, it’s easy to imagine his wide smile as he rolls off sentences, sometimes laughing at his own cute remarks that are spoken in a thick yet fluent accent. “I am myself a fashion victim,” he chortles, when we ask what he likes to wear himself, (which is incidentally an “open-minded” mix of Stella McCartney, Dolce & Gabbana and other lesser-known labels). Or “I had a nice little star on my head,” he chuckles in reference to completing his fashion design course at Chambre Syndicale de la Couture Parisienne, in two years – rather than the usual three. Alexis, who has dressed Rihanna (for the Diamond…

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Great dane The appetite for Scandi style has been mounting over the last few years, as shoppers clamour for a slice of anything and everything Nordic. As a result, Danish label Gestuz has thrived, earnings itself quite the international following. Its latest collection, Locals, explores contemporary contrasts against a dusty desert backdrop; think feminine florals and billowing chiffon sleeves worn with heavier suede and leather accessories.…

Blazer A boyish blazer is a solid foundation to add to your everyday wardrobe. Pair with a silk midi skirt and switch between a tee and sweater, depending on the weather. STYLE IT UP Leather dress Master the art of transitional dressing with these in-between season staples The leather dress is the piece of the season for a reason. Dinner and drinks will undoubtedly benefit from the fabric’s sultry associations, but for daytime layering is the key. STYLE IT UP…

EARN YOUR STRIPES At Brandon Maxwell’s show and Charlotte Knowles’ Fashion East presentation, make-up artists created clashing, two-tone eyes. If you’re brave enough to recreate the looks, Givenchy’s new Dual Liners, £26 each, take the guesswork out of pairing shades. Use the thin line as an eyeliner and the thicker side of the nib as an eyeshadow. PUMP IT UP For most of us, volume is the holy grail of hair. Tresemmé’s new Collagen+ Fullness range, from £4.99, actually penetrates the hair shaft and swells each individual strand for a much fuller-looking finish. So, unlike thickening formulas that coat and weigh down hair, these protein-packed products give you lots of natural movement with a luxuriously silky soft feel. DARK HORSE We weren’t sure what to expect from this glistening black…

Often described as ‘flame haired’ with an ‘otherworldly’ allure, Karen has inspired reams of celebratory prose since Steven Meisel shot her with shorn brows for Vogue Italia in 1997. And since that iconic cover, demand for her idiosyncratic look hasn’t waned. “I’m never the person someone hires to stand there and look pretty,” she has said previously. “I’m always the person someone hires because they want something different.” When we meet at Jo Malone London’s Marylebone townhouse, for the launch of Karen’s collection of art-deco style birthstone bottle caps, she’s in a buoyant mood: “I just love the concept of personalising your perfume bottle. I’m a big keepsake person and these hand-crafted caps, embellished with delicate birthstones, have a sentimental feel, like jewellery.” But she’s also excited to be spending…

Belgian fashion brand Essentiel Antwerp grew from a collection of four T-shirt styles, in many different colourways, to a fully-fledged fashion brand in just six seasons. No mean feat. When we meet founder Inge Onsea, the speed the company grew at makes perfect sense – she is a force of nature. The brand, which is loved for its irreverent designs and printed dresses, recently turned 19 and Inge is here to host a dinner at chi-chi London hotel, Chiltern Firehouse. “We are in London for you, to talk to the press,” she exclaims, as we walk into the hotel’s courtyard and find a seat. “I love it here. I think it’s so British. It’s a very sexy hotel,” she continues. “It feels like holiday being in London. I don’t get…

Snagging her first lead role, playing heroine Tish in the adaptation of James Baldwin’s novel If Beale Street Could Talk, was the perfect excuse for actress Kiki (Kiandra) Layne to take a whole new wardrobe on tour to promote it. The girl likes to sparkle and wore three shiny dresses to events at the 2018 Toronto International Film Festival, two from Gucci and one by Prada. To the HFPA and InStyle’s TIFF Celebration, also in Toronto, she chose a floor-length broderie anglaise Valentino gown. Last year Kiki, 26, who attended a performing arts school in her hometown of Cincinnati, where she played the flute, French horn and trumpet before enrolling in DePaul University in Chicago for acting, also sat front row at a couple of fashion shows including Calvin Klein…

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When we meet I skra Lawrence in an east London studio, on the morning of her HFM cover shoot, she’s quick to hug each of us in turn. The amiable British model is one of life’s girl’s girls. “I flew in from New York yesterday and went to Nando’s last night,” she tells us, while putting the kettle on. “And when I was ordering, I asked for fries – it even says chips on the menu, so that is not good,” she jokes, when someone mentions she has picked up a slight American twang. Impressively, Iskra has over four million followers on Instagram as well as being a model, something even she seems surprised about. She puts the platform to good use, employing it to raise awareness of the charities…

When we preview Mulberry’s SS19 collection at the showroom in Paris, creative director Johnny Coca tells us about the British brand’s new sunglasses and optical offering and the 60s-inspired new direction. You’ve launched sunglasses… It’s a new step for the brand for us to be more lifestyle – and because I love sunglasses, too. For the first collection, the idea was to create frames that are feminine and masculine, elegant and timeless. They reference a moment in time, but feel right for right now. Tell us about the clothes… I wanted to bring something very British to the collection and one of my favourite references, when I was researching, was the 60s. I love how women began to take the power at that time, by allowing themselves to be more…

Appearing in a film alongside Liam Neeson is a dream come true for any aspiring actress – and that includes Ella-Rae Smith, best known for her role in Into the Badlands, who starred with the A-lister in this year’s The Commuter . “Yes, I was a bit starstruck!” she admits. Sounds like that’s something she’ll have to get used to, because there are sure to be more big-budget films in the pipeline. Currently starring in new flick 2:HRS , the 20-year-old actress-slash-model’s career is on the up. But Ella-Rae is a settled-down homebody at heart; she shares a rented apartment with her charity founder boyfriend in Brighton (“We’re generation ‘never going to be able to buy a house’,” she laments) and loves nothing more than cooking vegan food and spending…

Where do you live? In the ninth arrondissement, on the right bank of the River Seine [also called Opera] Describe your apartment... It’s decorated in the directoire style – geometric architecture with a mix of contemporary pieces and classics Who do you hang out with? My friends; artists, actors, singers, charismatic people What’s your favourite Parisian restaurant or café? Froufrou, the newly opened restaurant at the Edouard VII Theatre that I just redecorated Shop? Maison Auclert, for amazing jewels and objects Park? The Tuileries Garden or Musée de la Vie Romantique garden – they are very charming Do you have any pets? Yes, my cat, Papillon – it’s very catlike What music do you like listening to in your studio? A mix of new groups such as Clara Luciani, Brigitte…

1. Nail Artist @MARIANNEWMAN Arguably one of the most influential nail artists in the industry, one look at Marian Newman’s Instagram and you’ll be booking yourself in for an early mani. She has designed the nails for fashion moguls such as Alexander McQueen, Givenchy, Vivienne Westwood and Marc Jacobs, to name a few. Marian creates nails that will make you want you to step outside your comfort zone and copy, with some of her designs featuring hundreds of tiny Swarovski crystals. Follow for: nail designs that are out of the ordinary 2. Food @LASTINGREDIENT Before founder Paige eats breakfast she’s already contemplating what to make for dinner. This foodie creates recipes on her Instagram and website for your sweet and savoury needs, making your weekly food shop something to look…

‘KURT GEIGER’S SELL-OUT SLIP-ONS HAVE BEEN GIVEN A MAKEOVER, AND THEY MIGHT BE OUR FAVOURITES YET! LAURA WEATHERBURN SHOPPING EDITOR ‘PAIR THIS ZIP-UP TRACK TOP WITH A CHECK OVERCOAT, SLIM-FITTING TROUSERS AND CHUNKY TRAINERS.’ JILL WANLESS EDITOR THIS BAG IS BOTH EXPENSIVE LOOKING AND SLEEK, AND COMES WITHOUT A HEFTY PRICE TAG. PHEW! RACHEL STORY FASHION EDITOR…

1. Big softie Texture galore is key here. If these sweaters don’t make you want to hunker down with a big mug of steaming hot chocolate, we don’t know what will. Whether it’s a bobbly knit, as seen on the Ulla Johnson catwalk (far left), or a super-slouchy oversized yarn that falls off the shoulder, we’re into it. 2. Furry trims Add interest, and extra touchy-feely, to your knits and outerwear with the addition of a faux-fur trim. Instead of full-on fuzz, look for pieces with a bit of fluff here and there. Furry detailed sleeves and pockets get our vote. 3. Cable knit From subtle weaves to chunky plaited styles (the bigger the better in our eyes), a cable knit should be up there with a simple cashmere pullover…

QUICK FIX Pin curling guarantees volume. Wrap each dry section around your fingers and pin it to your head with grips. Use the cool shot on your hairdryer to set the style. CHEAT SHEET 1. “The secret to a good blow-dry is a good base. Prep damp hair with a de-frizzing serum,” says Luke Hersheson, John Frieda UK creative director. “Root lift is key, so tip your head upside down and spritz roots with a thickening spray,” advises Syd Hayes, Babyliss UK ambassador. 2. “Keeping your head upside down, rough dry hair on a low power and heat setting until it’s 90 per cent dry,” adds Syd. “Too much heat with dry out your hair and you won’t get that silky finish because the follicles won’t lie flat.” 3. “Flip…

1. NEVER SKIP BREAKFAST “People who eat breakfast have less difficulty sleeping and wake up with more energy. Eating within 30-45 minutes of waking up stabilises your blood sugar levels and speeds up your metabolism. If you can, try to vary your breakfasts to keep you motivated and avoid caffeine. The half-life of caffeine [the time it takes for a quantity of a substance to be reduced by half] is five hours. So if you have a coffee at 5pm, you will still have half that amount of caffeine in your blood supply at 10pm, keeping you awake for longer.” Dr Nerina Ramlakhan, physiologist and Silentnight sleep expert 2. EMBRACE IMPERFECTION “Perfectionism can be a good thing, but too much can quickly lead to feeling overwhelmed and insecure. Why not…

What’s strange is we’re always very practical with everything,” Lara Jade, who is originally from Tamworth in Staffordshire, tells us. “We talk things through, so our relationship has never been: ‘Surprise! I’ve got this’. We decided to get married when we were talking late last year. We’d been dating for eight years and had been living together for a while, so we just thought it would be a good time to tie the knot.” As details of last autumn’s nuptials unfold, we realise the straightforward engagement was as simple as proceedings go – with crescendo moments including a barn owl delivering their wedding rings, a professional glam squad and a finely choreographed first dance. Photographer Lara, 29, met James, who is from Cincinnati in Ohio, through a mutual friend when…

1. Fashion WORLD FASHION Established in the year of the 2012 Olympics, IFS is a biannual initiative to help emerging designers from around the world. This year’s finalists include entries from Rwanda (left), Sri Lanka, Vietnam and Kenya. In association with the British Fashion Council and London College of Fashion these candidates will be supported through an online programme and travel to London for a two-week development programme. This year, for the first time, 16 designers will showcase their collections through a series of installations. International Fashion Showcase, Somerset House, 11-25 February, free entry, somersethouse.org.uk 2. Art PAINTING BY MEMORY Pierre Bonnard is best known for paintings of landscapes and domestic scenes influenced by his travels, the world wars and wife Marthe – often done from memory. Now…

Television presenter, author and former model, Jasmine Hemsley is a walking advertisement for the glowing lifestyle she promotes. As co-founder of bespoke food advisors Hemsley & Hemsley, along with her sister Melissa, the siblings gained top-notch food fashion credentials by providing the catering on photo shoots for labels including Chanel and Louis Vuitton. The pair went on to write two best-selling cookbooks, opened a Hemsley & Hemsley cafe in Selfridges and became stars of the small screen with their Channel 4 show, Eating Well With Hemsley & Hemsley. Jasmine, an advocate of traditional Indian Ayurvedic medicine, also recently penned her first solo book, East by West , following a successful pop-up Ayurvedic cafe in London’s Mayfair. We speak to the stylish foodie about a dream day in her life. I’d…