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“Wicked Desire” reimagines and depicts the figure of the witch with a contemporary and alluring approach, blending timeless charm with modern sensuality. By infusing elements of the supernatural with innovative fashion, each shot aims to capture the witch not only as an obscure figure, but as an empowered, confident woman who embraces her strength and freedom.

NUDE - Beauty Editorial by Photographer & Art Director: CHRISTINA KAPONGO

“In fashion, there’s power in femininity,” Ann-Sofie Johansson says, explaining the main idea behind the H&M collaboration with Magda Butrym. This partnership isn’t just about clothes—it’s a celebration of strength, romance, and the power of self-expression.

The Szczygiel brand merges a handcrafted approach with upcycling principles, working with textures, materials, and patterns. The focus is on combining structural elements with natural forms, shaping a distinctive style. At its core lie sustainable design, a limited selection of fabrics, and recycled raw materials.

Dua Lipa: “For me, this campaign is about the freedom of movement, self-expression and embracing that on-the-go energy. It’s powerful, yet playful, and above all, joyous. It’s a similar spirit that I share as an artist, so it immediately resonated with me on many levels.”

The designer of the brand RIMGALAITE COSTUME draws a parallel between the mythical Narcissus and the modern-day internet narcissist, using fashion to explore the nature of self-admiration in the digital age. 

The “Timeless Love” collection presented by Katya Shehurina at Riga Fashion Week brings the aesthetics of the Victorian era to modern wedding fashion.

Under The Sun by Aria Drandake