Innholdsfortegnelse for April - May 2021 i HELLO! Fashion Monthly

This letter is a particularly hard one to write, a month into lockdown, uncertain of how our lives will look when the issue comes out. It seems frivolous to enthuse about accessories, but if the escapism of beautiful design can help lift your mood, then job done. Forever mindful to fill our pages with women who ooze positivity and kindness, we chose cover star Vick Hope. She’s using her voice on TV and radio to help young people experiencing anxiety during the pandemic – read what motivates the Amnesty International ambassador. Plus, we tackle unloved lips and give expert advice on stress-related hair loss. Sound familiar? Stay with us, we can do this!…

THE FINISHING TOUCHES These covetable accessories, handpicked by us, will give you the opportunity to turn any outfit into a fabulous one! THE GREAT GETAWAY Replete with fringed bags, raffia hats, woven jewellery and a plethora of beaded necklaces and shells, the SS21 collections provided some much-needed escapism with an ongoing summer theme. Dream of sunnier days to come… Style tip Keep your colour palette to earthy browns, off whites and burnt oranges, so that you can throw it all together easily. It’s the key to smart holiday packing REGAL OPULENCE While some designers chose to pare back their collections, others dialled up the glamour. At Chanel, we saw dramatic face veils, at Bora Aksu, elbow-length, sheer opera gloves and, at Simone Rocha, pearls adorned literally everything. Style tip Tulle…

THE MOIRÈ Sustainable accessory brand Themoirè was born in Milan with the aim of generating a positive change. Protecting nature is at the heart of the label, so recycled materials are used across the entire range – even down to the tags and packaging. Vegan leathers, paper, cork, organic cotton and raffia are all repurposed into luxury, timeless bags. From achingly cool clutches to sculptural shoulder bags, this is feelgood arm candy with a conscience – and for each bag sold the brand plants a new tree. OROTON Bringing Australian craftsmanship to our shores, Oroton (founded in 1938) uses time-honoured materials to create luxury pieces for modern life. With a new creative director, archival pieces have been reinterpreted, injecting the collection with a new lease of life. Predominantly known for…

Pleats please Not as statement as a full-blown ruffle, pleats are an easy thing to add to your collars or cuffs, like Loulou De Saison (left) Suits you If being twee and girly is not your thing, mix a frou-frou shirt with a classic suit to toughen it up, adding boots or loafers to accessorise Go big or go home Whether it’s a statement collar or XXL sleeves, keep your pieces interesting by going OTT, or even adding sparkly embellishments GET THE LOOK…

And just like that… Bumpless! My beautiful boy, Rex, has arrived and here is a rare glimpse of me momentarily stepping out of my new mum-in-the-park uniform (left); Chinti & Parker cashmere tracksuit, unwashed hair-covering beanie, eye-bag concealing Linda Farrow sunglasses. But I’m thrilled to be back on my Tory Burch-clad feet (above), wearing a new sustainable favourite; say hola to my Glim Studios organic cotton poplin shirt, made by a small family-run company in Spain. This month, I am so excited about Fund, a new luxury knitwear label that embroiders meaningful quotes and playful phrases on to the highest-quality, sustainable wool, sourced from ethically-reared sheep. Created in a small Scottish mill, using recycled water from the local loch and plant-based dyes, this carbon-neutral brand also donates a portion of…

PRETTY LITTLE THINGS In what may be its most exciting collaboration yet, H&M has joined forces with acclaimed Irish designer Simone Rocha to produce a collection spanning women’s, men’s and childrenswear. Expect to find Simone’s instantly recognisable silhouettes, embellishments and meticulous attention to detail in every piece, from the delicate tulle dresses to the tartan tailoring. We assure you, you will not want to miss this… Simone Rocha x H&M available from 11 March GOOD VIBES ONLY Guess is here to spread some positivity and happiness this spring, with an exciting new collaboration with fine art collective FriendsWithYou. The 81-piece capsule collection features cloud graphic T-shirts, terry towelling two-pieces and embellished denim co-ords, designed to feel unique and spark some much-needed creativity and joy this season. EARN YOUR STRIPES London-based…

LOCAL HERO Neal’s Yard Remedies has been fighting climate change since the start. It was the first on the high street to become carbon neutral in 2008 and its Dorset-based eco factory is just as impressive. Solar panels generate over 5% of the electricity and the organic gardens help form its products. The Frankincense Intense Hydrating Essence, £42 (left), is a must for thirsty skin. OCEAN FRIENDLY ‘Squalane’ is the shelf-stable form of ‘squalene’ – a hydrator commonly found in skincare products. Historically, sharks were killed for their squalenerich livers, and in some areas this still continues. Biossance created the first squalane derived from sugar cane that mimics our natural moisture levels. The Squalane + Vitamin C Dark Spot Serum, £49 (right), is a guaranteed glow-giver. And, for every order,…

WHAT FACTORS AFFECT HAIR LOSS? We’ve all been there. You’re brushing your hair and look down at your lap to see enough hair to resemble an animal shedding its winter coat. But how can you tell if it’s a ‘normal’ amount of hair loss, or something to worry about? “We all shed hair on a daily basis as part of what we call the ‘hair cycle’. On average it’s 80-100 hairs every day,” explains Dr Martin Wade at The London Skin and Hair Clinic. “We have hair loss when that hair isn’t replaced at the same rate, and that can be caused by ageing, diet, stress, disease and underlying medical conditions, during pregnancy or menopause and by medications we may be taking.” Throw multiple lockdowns into the mix and more…

FIT-KIT REBOOT Bored of your all-black gym gear? Add these gorgeous marble-print pieces from Guess (right) into the mix. Perfect for low-impact activities, they’re part of the Smart Guess eco collection, which uses planet-friendly materials such as natural hemp and recycled plastic bottles. Your wardrobe and the environment will thank you. Buy this GET YOUR GLOW BACK If you’re eating enough of the good stuff, you probably won’t need a supplement. But if you’re a busy new mum and your skin and nails are suffering, we recommend Betteryou Hair, Skin & Nails Daily Oral Spray, £19.95. Created with nutritional therapist Madeleine Shaw, it includes six key nutrients like beauty boosters biotin and zinc, as well as vitamin B5 to fight off tiredness. Use this LEG WORK If you’re finding a…

1. Art DON’T BE LATE! From this month, the V&A invites visitors to an immersive exhibition celebrating the fantastical world of Alice In Wonderland . The entrancing experience narrates the tale’s characters through cinema, art, fashion, dance, music and photography. Alice: Curiouser And Curiouser, vam/ac.uk 2. Music TOUT EST GORE Congolese-Belgian rapper Lous And The Yakuza is planning a UK tour this year. Born Marie-Pierra Kakoma, the artist was raised listening to classical music and began composing at seven. However, at 19, she was disowned for not following her family tradition in becoming a doctor. After some time as a struggling artist, Columbia Records signed her in 2017, at the age of 22. In 2020, she modelled for Chloé during Paris Fashion Week and released a debut album, Gore .…

Fran Befriended the squirrels on an early morning walk, she’s got them eating out of her hand. Elle Rediscovered the joy of lipstick on our beauty shoot, get ready to pucker up! Jill With her new puppy Babette, looking beyond cute, but she’s starting to suspect she’s raising a wolf. Elliot Our in-house videographer captured cover star Vick Hope looking very laidback on this month’s shoot. Laura Dreamt of wearing this Zimmermann mini dress somewhere other than her bedroom. The team Shot the best spring accessories – these LV shades are at the top of our wishlist. The team Agreed that pink was by far the prettiest bag colour this season – this retro tote is Fendi. Kelly Nailed relaxed, sustainable style in a timeless, natural shirt dress by Asceno…

Some of Vick Hope’s biggest achievements have emanated from her love of chat. From co-hosting BBC Radio 1’s Life Hacks (following her time on Capital FM’s breakfast show), presenting spin-off shows for I’m A Celebrity, The Voice and The X Factor, to helping good causes, which she has done in abundance. Her commitment to communicate has always been key. “It sounds like I literally stand outside of the offices of ITV shouting, ‘Give me another spin-off’, she laughs, when we speak on Zoom ahead of her cover shoot. “But I do love them, I love getting the gossip, I’m a chatty head. With all of those shows it feels like I’m watching TV and then having a WhatsApp group discussion with my mates. Analysing why people have done X-Y-Z.” ‘THE…

Thanks to Chanel, the humble knit has had a makeover, and now the cardigan is an evening must-have. Whether it’s styled like on the runway, and buttoned to the top then tucked into paperbag trousers, or as part of a skirt set, it’s all about the details. From statement collars to embellished sparkle, there’s a knit for every style tribe. Style 5 tip Update a simple button-up knit by adding a brooch, or a statement necklace that lands just at the neckline, a la Chanel’s perfectly prim ensemble…

Ugbad might be one of the most sought-after models of the year, but that didn’t stop her nearly fainting when she clapped eyes on her idol, Naomi Campbell, backstage at a show. While that’s a reaction we can definitely all relate to, our similarity with the Somalian model sadly ends there. While our Instagram is clogged up with our mum sending us ‘hilarious’ memes, Ugbad had the honour of a Next Models scout sending her a DM to see if she’d like to give modelling a try. Straight out of high school, she was flying to Paris to make her runway debut for Valentino Couture SS19. She’s since walked for many big-timers, including Burberry, Marc Jacobs and Victoria Beckham, and was heralded as a vital force in the industry by…

COLOUR POP Block-coloured enamel and almost-neon tones have been gaining momentum for a few seasons now. This spring, the brighter the better, as seen at Versace. THE CHAIN GANG Chunky chains were spotted around necks and weighing down wrists on the SS21 runways. Choose a mix of silver and gold metals to modernise your look. BOHO BEACH BUM Part beachy, part hippy traveller, jewellery seen at Alberta Ferretti and Dior featured oversized shells and beaded friendship bracelets, ready to be stacked up your arm. ELABORATE EARRINGS Who said maximalism was over? Make your earrings the star of your outfit by donning the biggest, glitziest and most OTT mini chandeliers you can find. SAY MY NAME Personalisation is the height of luxury, so whether you’re stamping your initial on a signet…

1 DEEP PARTING The deep side parting is back, looking stronger than ever. Pair with a relaxed side fringe, a la Ports 1961, for an I-woke-up-like-this chicness, or use It’s a 10 Miracle Styling Cream, £15 (1), for a sleek finish. Comb unwashed hair with the Ghd Detangle Hair Comb, £8.50 (2), from front to back to find your perfect parting. 2 GLASS GLOW Glass-finish skin is making a comeback this season. At Erdem, Jane Richardson, global artistry director for Nars, created a romantic make-up look based around fresh, dewy skin. She said, “I placed an overlay of foundation over layers of Radiance Primer SPF 35 to allow the skin to glow in an ethereal way”. 3 COPPER EYES This season is copper’s time to shine – literally. At Drome,…

Tame those tangles Not your average hairbrush, the soft material is ultra gentle for minimum hair breakage. Healthy Hairbrush, £25, Manta Hair Lather up Leave this on for two minutes before rinsing and the caffeine will help prevent shedding. Phyto-Caffeine Shampoo, £8.99, Plantur 39 Pop a pill A potent cocktail of zinc and vitamin C helps support the body’s collagen and keratin. Skin, Nails and Hair Formula, £12.99, Solgar Save your strands A recovery treatment for hair on the brink, thanks to a luxe blend of oils. Leaf + Seed Root Therapy Mask, £29, Wild Science Lab The daily miracle drop Use to create the optimum scalp environment for healthy hair. Tricho 7 Treatment, £50, Philip Kingsley Trichotherapy…

Since becoming a model 11 years ago Marta Ortiz has worked for some of fashion’s biggest brands. “There are two moments I’ll never forget,” she tells us. “The first time I closed the show for Vivienne Westwood and presented her with a bouquet, and being on the Chanel catwalk in the Grand Palais in Paris.” The Valencia-born beauty was discovered at the age of 15 and has travelled the world for shoots and shows ever since. But, although she grew up knowing she wanted to become a model and “adoring the world of fashion”, she says there is one thing she would change. “I wouldn’t start so young. I missed out on a big chunk of my adolescence. I went from child to adult in the blink of an eye.…

Elly Jackson, better known to the masses by her stage persona La Roux, has recently teamed up with the Royal Association for Deaf people (RAD), to produce a range of Hear Me Now T-shirts and hoodies. “Deafness is an invisible disability – you might not know that a person is deaf until they raise their hands to speak. The community is often overlooked, meaning that they can face barriers in almost all aspects of life,” she tells us. “As a musician I understand the importance of being heard.” Already the La Roux x RAD collaboration has had some high-profile support: “It’s gone really well. So far, Jason from the Sleaford Mods, Vivienne Westwood, Joanna Lumley, Maxine Peake, Baxter Drury and my mum, Trudie Goodwin, have worn them.” Music-wise, the Grammy…

HEATING UP Give your accessories a kick with tropical tangerine and hints of warming amber ROSE TINTED Feel pretty in pink in rose gold-hued jewellery studded with shimmering cubic zirconia stones GOLDEN HOUR Rich honey and tan tones go perfectly with a splash of feelgood sunshine yellow PRECIOUS METALS Shine on in sparkling silver jewellery – pile high for maximum impact…

David Koma was handed his first tennis racket at the age of four and trained to become a professional player until the age of 12. “I have a passion for the sport that is quite a funny story,” he tells us from his east London studio, when we speak on Zoom. “My parents really wanted me to be a tennis player, but then I decided to become a fashion designer,” he adds cheerfully. David, who has run his own label for 11 years, paid homage to his early allegiance to the game (his brother is a professional player and has his own academy in Saint Petersburg and his father plays at least four times a week), in his SS21 fashion show. Filmed at a private house in the English countryside,…

While the pandemic and lockdown have been a difficult reset to sit through, it’s certainly thrust brands into rethinking and reshaping their collections. For high street giant Marks & Spencer, it’s about stripping back to the core essentials, such as super-soft eco denim (we love these white mom-fit jeans), loose tailoring and quality knits, and being more conscious with its sustainable practices in 2021 and beyond.…

MATTE MATCH It might not last past lunch, but you’ll be gagging to showcase this ombre lip once the masks come off. Here, we topped lips with loose pigment. For comfort, use Dior Rouge Dior Velvet 760 Lipstick – it’s refillable and there are 75 other shades to choose from. “The piece de resistance is the centre, so pick a lighter hue for a punchy contrast,” says make-up artist Emma Miles, who created these looks using Dior Beauty. METAL MOUTH If glitter lips and chrome foiling have scared you off metallics, give this burnished rose a chance. It’s low-key and adds lustre without looking overdone. Emma used Dior Rouge Dior Metal 20 Lipstick for a soft sheen. A dab of highlighter will really ramp up the glow, but right now…

My day started at 5.30am this morning, so I have been up for hours,” says Nebraska-born model, Ashley Graham. It’s now 11.20am, we are in London, she is in Brooklyn. “This morning my son [14-month-old Isaac] woke up so early because he didn’t sleep enough in the day yesterday. I wasn’t on it with the naps because we were having too much fun playing, so I have to feel the pain today.” On the subject of motherhood, we ask Ashley what her plans for Mother’s Day are. “Last Mother’s Day my husband [film director, Justin Ervin] took me to Krispy Kreme and then asked me, ‘What do you want to do?’. I said, ‘Lay on a couch and not talk to anyone all day’. So, he took the baby out…

When the goal is naturally ‘good’ skin, you need a product that does it all. Enter Dior Backstage Face & Body Powder-no-Powder. A multitasking skin-enhancer that blurs and beautifies with soft-focus pigments and ever-so-subtle pearl particles. The result? A radiant ‘real skin’ finish. If you find that mattifying powders can often look chalky, this is formulated without talc or mica to ensure a totally transparent texture. And, with ten nuanced shades, there’s a perfect match for everyone. Pro tip? Peter Philips, Dior Make-up’s creative and image director, picks a shade or two darker to define cheekbones and create a warm lustrous glow.…