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Rocky Star | LFW AW24

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Gothic, glamorous, and golden. The Rocky Star AW24 show, entitled Moonlight Enigma, was a moving presentation of timeless elegance. Set in St Johns Church, the stained-glass windows and dramatic stone arches created the perfect atmosphere combined with the moving classical music and smoke that settled pre-show to provide that extra mystical ambience.

Inspired by the fearless Vikings and the enthralling mystique of the Nordic region it was about exuding both power and sensuality. The elegant silhouettes embellished with sequin embroidery created a magical feel, while gold metallic dresses almost looked painted on the skin with their delicate materials. The brand’s signature botanical prints also captured the essence of luxury and completed the feeling of mythical nature. The colour palette featured gold, black, and grey adding “a symphony of daring sophistication” and carried the collection from a dark start with all black looks through to the gradually more diverse expression.

Established in 1995, Rocky Star’s mission is to create relevant, luxury couture for the ever- evolving global women and men of today. The brand has developed and created a self- sustaining unit with their in-house master craftsmen and artisans who passionately design every piece. With a focus on cut, comfort, fit, and a finish that results in haute couture, bridal, and luxury pret.

The show notes highlighted the brand’s dedication to creating fashion that is as contemporary as it is rooted and as elegant as it is innovative, evidently achieved through this year’s presentation. We were immersed in a realm where tradition intertwines with allure, with every piece narrating a story of empowerment and grace, leaving the Church with the collection creating the effect of divine experience.

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Photography: Lucy Maire
Words: Sylvia Shoshan

SABIRAH | LFW AW24

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Luxury demi-couture brand SABIRAH provides modest occasion wear to complete an elegant wardrobe and believes in the elevation of all women regardless of size, race, or religion.

For Collection 1.7 Creative Director Deborah Latouche drew inspiration from 1980s iconography with her muse none other than Dominique Devereux of the hit 80s TV show Dynasty. Powerful and glamorous, she is a significant figure for Latouche who says, “I remember watching Dynasty as a child and seeing this powerful, eloquent and beautiful woman, a black woman in an influential position – that was very important to see growing up.” 

The influences can clearly be seen in the looks which included big shoulders juxtaposed with cinched waists, matching hats and clutches, and of course a power tie. The colour palette was delicate and refined with peaches and creams next to silvers and golds. Antique jewels added further vintage glamour alongside feathered hats and lace eyepieces by Piers Atkinson, completing the immaculately cut silhouettes. 

Held below the Somerset house fountains, we were seated in an underground tunnel alongside exposed stone walls. The location provided a uniquely captivating atmosphere but proved a difficult feat for the models to walk their stiletto heels on the aged cobblestones with ankles wobbling.

The closing look was a sharp, voluminous fan coat, which used fifteen metres of netting in order to keep the structure. These impressive designs use end-of-life luxury fabrics sourced in Italy and subsequently tailored and made in London. Gorgeous wool and silk crepe were the fabrics for the season, with Latouche adding “I thoroughly enjoy sourcing fabrics, I could spend days at mills touching materials and imagining what to design. The fact that these fabrics are then transformed into beautiful, limited-edition pieces makes them even more special.” This perfectly encapsulates the SABIRAH conscious design mantra and allows tailoring to take centre stage.

Power dressing was undeniably achieved in this collection and the nod to strong 80s women shone through with the perfect touch of delicate elegance.

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Photography courtesy of Sabirah
Words: Sylvia Shoshan

BRUISED FRUIT | Editorial

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Photographer: Kiera Simpson
Stylist and Co-producer: Rory Mcnerney & Michael Mather
HMUA: Lucia Hannam  
Lighting and Photo Assistant: Alex Wilson
Models: Dennis French and Deneille Percival
Special thanks to: Sam Burdge

UA in UK: Inna, Sofi Rich, Upslowuse and Andreas Moskin | LFW AW24

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For the third time, young Ukrainian brands have shown their collections at the UA in UK Fashion Show as part of the evening program of London Fashion Week. The event aims to showcase the talent and creativity of young Ukrainian designers furthering the fashion industry despite the hardships of the war felt worldwide by the community. Oleksandra Volkova, founder of the UA in UK Community says, “We are proud of the courage,
perseverance and incredible energy of our participants and strive to support talented young brands in Great Britain.”

Four designers showcased their new seasons with our very own presenter host, and featured the brands: Inna, Sofi Rich, Upslowuse, and for the first time a men’s brand – Andreas Moskin. Inna kicked off the procession with her “one fit for every occasion” pieces that seamlessly combined business meeting attire with cocktail bar appropriate looks. It was simple and refined elegance with handcrafted features such as raw hems providing that extra edge together with the oversized silhouettes. Secondly, we saw Sofi Rich bring
feminine slinky materials together with subtle colour palettes for women “who choose to be beautiful, bold and free in their choice”, perfectly encapsulating a modern effortlessness. Andreas Moskin then showed us OTT shoulders, exaggerated everything, and a delicacy not often found in menswear with sheer elements and cropped hems. Finally, Upslowuse, a brand championing conscious fashion and using upcycling techniques to create unique designs closed out the evening. Denim was given a reworked treatment with fraying, soft
edges and hardware built into cut-outs resulting in a uniquely bold output. All the makeup looks were created using Polyakova Beauty, a brand from the Ukrainian signer Olya Polyakova, for the first time in Britain.

Thanks to this community, these young designers were able to showcase their talent and further the Ukrainian fashion industry on an international stage. With the second anniversary of the war in Ukraine, it is important that the talent and creativity still be celebrated and supported from the rest of the world, perfectly carried out with this showcase.

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Photography: Emilly Obeng
Words: Sylvia Shoshan

Toy Box Dolls | Editorial

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In the heart of this eclectic pink world live the vibrant characters of The Living Doll House. I wanted to create a visual narrative that blur the lines between reality and fantasy. Creating a playful scene of life size fashion dolls venturing out of their toy box. Inside you will find; Plastic Doll, Baby Doll, Rag Doll, Porcelain Doll, and Weird Doll.

You will also find the curious presence of Lily, the doll owner. With each doll she lifts from her toy box, the room transforms, and her playthings transcending their toyhood, becoming full-sized muses of a fashion fantasy. Animated by her vibrant imagination. These characters stand boldly, inhabitants of a world rich in texture, pattern, and hue. The photographs tell a story of beauty, playfulness, and boundless imagination, offering a glimpse inside the vibrant dollhouse toy box that can be found inside Lily’s world.

Weird doll: @lavanda.contrabanda // @_kingpinalice // @minjikimstudio and Lily

Photography, Creative Direction and Set Design: Lily Lytton
Stylist: Lucy James
MUAs: Kanako and Saph
Nail Artist: Jenny Arrowsmith
Models: Chloe, Theo, Lona, Sophia, Reenie

London College of Style Presents: Shades of Bloom | Editorial

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Noctis team up with the London College of Style on a collaborative editorial inspired by floral springtime aesthetics and styled by LCS stylists.

Photography: Leoni – Blue
Art Direction: Rebekah Roy
Stylists: Elena Kouklouberi, Nidhi Solanki, Natalia Talkowska, Yara El Asmar
Makeup: Jo Frost
Hair: Evan Huang
Model: Mariah at First London
Production: Feline Sciandra

London College of Style Presents: Metallic Muse | Editorial

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A new collaboration with Noctis and talented stylists at London College of Style incorporating by metallic textures and shimmering makeup looks.

Photography: James Callaghan
Art Direction: Dan Blake and Rebekah Roy
Stylists: Hanya Kamhawi, Keara Smith, Nadia Jackson, Lulu Morales
Hair: Evan Hunag
Makeup: Jo Sugar
Model: Piath Elizabeth at Duo Model Management
Production: Feline Sciandra


London College of Style Presents: Cherry Bomb | Editorial

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Talented stylists at the London College of Style collaborate with Noctis on a new editorial featuring a luscious pink and red palette and playful fashion looks.

Photography: Leoni – Blue
Art Direction: Rebekah Roy
Stylists: Mary Thomas, Linda Mateljan, Swati Kewlani, Ariunjargal Tsogtbayar
Hair: Evan Hunag
Makeup: Jo Sugar
Models: Camryn at Zebedee Talent, Lula at First London
Production: Feline Sciandra

Plastics | Editorial





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