Indholdsfortegnelse for February 2021 i HELLO! Fashion Monthly

After a turbulent 2020, we’re welcoming the new year with positivity. Looking forward with optimism and grasping the opportunities and challenges it brings. Our cover star is a woman who seizes the moment with passion and drive. Winning the Swedish version of Britain’s Got Talent at the age of ten, Zara Larsson has gone on to be one of the most exciting faces of pop. She’s a strong female voice and inspiration to her millions of fans – and she can rock a puffball dress like a pro.We introduce more new Scene Stealers for 2021, meet the fashion designer giving back to her community, look at the latest feelgood beauty and health buzzes, plus sample the best UK spas for a much-needed dose of TLC.…

1 COMFORT IS KEY With this increased time indoors, there’s certainly been a desire to stay cosy and comfortable, and while we can’t feasibly carry our actual duvet around with us, we can cocoon ourselves in a duvet coat or cover-up instead. 2 BACK TO BASICS In contrast to the highlighter-bright hues we’ve seen in previous seasons, classic neutrals are quietly taking the spotlight in SS21. This pared-back aesthetic emphasises the desire to shop versatile, timeless pieces over anything too trend-led. 3 TIME TO FLOURISH While florals aren’t ground-breaking, they felt slightly different this season. There’s something comforting about the predictable nature of this trend, during what seems like an unpredictable time. Such new blooms signify positive new beginnings, so here’s hoping… 4 ELEVATE YOUR EARS With our Zoom existence…

London-based fashion and beauty influencer Victoria Magrath, perhaps better known as IntheFrow thanks to her two million social media followers, has partnered with British brand Holland Cooper for a personal edit of quintessentially classic pieces. Victoria, a long-standing fan of the brand and friend of founder Jade, is also the face of the edit, bringing her sought-after sense of style to the collection. Opposing the fast-fashion ethos, pieces are built to last a lifetime, from camel capes to trench coats in heritage fabrics including tweed and lambswool. We caught up with Victoria to find out more about the collection… What was it about the Holland Cooper brand that made this partnership a perfect fit? Holland Cooper is the brand embodiment of my style, really. Cosy knitwear, structured coats, fitted jeans,…

Heavenly ybrid Capes are more versatile than you may think; we’ve seen lots based on more classic outerwear such as trench coats (right) and long Mackintosh styles Exaggerated shapes Let the coat do the talking, and go all out with long sleeves, oversized knits or a boxy crop. Pair with chic and minimal clothing to really stand out Print & pattern Style muse, Emili Sindlev (below left), gets it spot on with this kaleidoscope zebra pattern. Other cape lovers are sticking to allover logos GET THE LOOK…

ALEXANDRA SHIPP Actress Alexandra rose to fame starring in Straight Outta Compton and Love, Simon, before hitting the big time as Storm in the X-Men franchise. Off-screen, though, it’s her effortless style that’s turning heads. What’s next? She’ll be appearing in the highly-anticipated musical Tick, Tick… Boom! – and we’re counting down the 525,600 minutes! ADESUWA US-born Thai-Nigerian model Adesuwa can rock any look, but uses her platform to speak out about injustice and champion the underrepresented. Scouted on campus while studying chemistry, modelling paid the bills but in 2018 she directed Spring In Harlem, exploring Muslim women’s relationship with the hijab. Her latest undertaking is Legacy Project, an online shopping site where artists and designers sell for a fair price. MAYA HAWKE Maya dropped out of Juilliard for her…

Trouser Suits A trouser suit is the perfect year-round investment and can be styled for all occasions. While sharper tailoring lends itself to workwear, looser styles are great for off-duty days. Sweater Dresses Seen everywhere from Bottega Veneta to Ulla Johnson, the sweater dress is the mid-winter hero that’ll have you ready in 15 minutes. Simply add chunky boots and jewellery. Midi Skirts With its longer length and flattering high waist, the midi skirt is a total winter all-rounder. Layer up with tights, boots and a chunky knit, or a chic camisole and heels. Fuzz-Factor Coats From textural teddy coats to 70s-inspired shearlings, designers are championing a luxe bohemian take on this winter staple. It’s an investment, but worth every penny… WEAR WITH…

Book Try an online barre class at Fly Ldn. This low-impact, ballet, yoga and Pilatesinspired workout uses little movements that make a big difference. Trust us, you’ll feel the burn and you don’t even need to leave your living room. Read Limited-edition hardback Good Vibes, Good Life: How Self-Love is the Key To Unlocking Your Greatnes s by Vex King (Hay House; £11.99) is full of inspirational quotes and beautiful illustrations – learn all about good vibrations and how to manifest positivity. Listen If you’re in the market for considered discussions about topics like intuitive eating, the art of breathing and recognising unconscious bias, then add Untangle (find it on Apple Podcasts) to your ‘must-listen’ list.…

Out shopping in London with my sister in 2016, a chance encounter with a make-up artist led to an introduction with Storm Model Management,” says Fran Summers. “The agents I met signed me immediately and my career was born. I started modelling on weekends and in the holidays while I was still studying, and in 2018, once I completed school, I went full time.” Countless magazine covers, endless catwalk appearances (including Chanel, Dior and Chloé and campaigns for Prada, Marc Jacobs and Versace) followed, not that bad for a 21-year-old. Fran’s latest career conquest is becoming the face of Burberry Beauty. Partnering with a British fashion powerhouse is surely a dream gig for a Brit model? “If someone had told me a year ago I’d be the face of Burberry…

Reset for the year ahead with a collection designed to harness some you-time. Available at M&S, the Calm Apothecary range pairs uplifting fragrances with nourishing formulas to help you feel more at ease. You’ll fall for the heady mix of lavender and sultry cedar wood, plus energising essential oils with sweet orange, sage and eucalyptus to relax and revive. As well as hand care, scented candles and a luxury diffuser, you’ll find body wash, bath oil, room spray and a pulse point oil. Taking a cue from vintage pharmacies, the packaging is sleek and understated. It may be dry January, but these products are just the tonic.…

Apple Fitness+, £10 per month The most personalised experience we’ve seen yet. Pick your workout, music, time and trainer, depending on your mood. Studio-style sessions are delivered via your iPhone, iPad or Apple TV, which syncs with your Apple watch to show your heart rate and calorie burn. Socially, free or £8.50 for premium With many of us still WFH, it can be tricky scheduling in sessions with pals. Socially is like Tinder for friends into fitness. Meet up with like-minded people in the local area for sports and events. Don’t worry about catfishing – there’s an authentication process for extra security. ClassPass x Fyt Looking for a personal approach but don’t want to leave the house? ClassPass members can now book one-on-one remote training sessions with a qualified PT.…

Christine Quinn is the runaway star of Netflix series Selling Sunset. The show follows a gaggle of ultra-glamorous female agents at The Oppenheim Group, which sells luxurious properties to some of LA’s most affluent residents. “I was friends with Brett and Jason and I saw them doing really well and it just seemed like the most fabulous job ever,” she tells us, of joining the firm seven years ago. At the time, she was acting and modelling, but found she was being cast in the wrong roles. “Being on television was all I wanted to do, to try and make people laugh and entertain them. In a weird roundabout way, I got to do it!”. Naturally, there is plenty of drama between the girls; but you can be sure they’re…

Jodie  Made styling adjustmentso a rowing boat and managed tostay dry during our fashion shoot Alice Discovered the secret to Brit model Fran Summers’ fresh glow, it’s from Burberry Beauty. Laura Married her childhood sweetheart, Oli, in Tuscany in a custom Emma Beaumont dress. Fran Took a trip around the Italian Riviera, visiting Capri while wearing this lemon-print co-ord. Rachel Maxed out her maxi dresses into autumn – this red floral number is Spring Time In Brooklyn. Clare Felt overjoyed that she got to visit sunny Greece before lockdown #thesequel. Jill Couldn’t resist trying on the Act N°1 dress on our cover shoot – very understated! The team Channelled Bianca Jagger, one of our style game-changers, in these Giuseppe Zanotti platforms.…

Zara Larsson breaks into song with a rendition of her 2018 hit single Ruin My Life, by way of describing her favourite genre of music, ‘crying on the dancefloor’. “I do like to write about ‘You broke my heart’, rather than ‘I’m falling in love with you’, I don’t know why that is,” she quickly ponders. “In my private life I’m very secure and strong with my opinions. But I allow myself to be vulnerable and to sing the opposite… stuff like, ‘Come and ruin my life because I can’t live without you’,” she laughs. The Swedish singer-songwriter is in London to perform at the EDA Awards, where she picked up an award for Best Nordic Artist, and the finale of Little Mix the Search, when we talk on Zoom,…

The fashion equivalent to staying tucked-up in bed, the padded puffer will be your BFF that will see you through the cold snap. However, if being cloaked in an oversized quilt isn’t for you, dip into the look by way of pillow-puffed bags and quilted heels, for a more refined, ladylike approach. Style tip Make like editor Simone Sniekers by opting for a cheery sunshine shade. Here, her Rodebjer duvet coat offsets a classic combo of jumper, jeans and ankle boots…

Scandi label Samsøe Samsøe felt there was a need to step back and dig deeper than its usual cool-girl minimalist aesthetic this season. Its SS21 collection, entitled Local Love, explores the global and local subcultures of Nørrebro, Copenhagen’s most culturally diverse neighbourhood, and home to the brand’s headquarters. Folkloric traditions and cross-cultural references are portrayed through geometric prints, oversized silhouettes and traces of florals, while the palette is made up of soft, earthy tones. This new era is shaping up nicely……

The original super MARGAUX HEMINGWAY Born in Oregon, US, the granddaughter of literary legend Ernest Hemingway began modelling when she became the face of Fabergé’s perfume Babe, and famously became the first ever model to sign a million-dollar contract. A regular at iconic New York nightclub Studio 54, rubbing shoulders with the likes of Bianca Jagger and Liza Minnelli, Margaux was dubbed one of the original supermodels, but struggled with life in the public eye. She subsequently spent much of her time at her late grandfather’s house in Cuba, becoming a travel icon then and now. Photos from this time show a bushy-browed, grinning Margaux in printed tees, electric-blue jelly sandals and breezy linen separates. Mannish suiting with Cuban-inspired references, such as oversized collars, 80s jumpsuits and power shoulders also…

Equalising breath  Breathe low down in your abdomen. This is known as abdominal belly breathing. Equalise your inhale and exhale using a ratio of 2:2 or 3:3 inhale to exhale. You can practice this while walking before you bring it into your run to steady your breathing. Punctuation breath  Sit up straight and join your hands together behind your lower back, taking them downwards to open your shoulders and chest. Still sitting upright, place one hand on the abdomen and inflate the tummy like a balloon as you inhale and let it go as you exhale. Practice this for a minute or two to bring calm when you are having a hectic day and feeling overwhelmed. If your stress levels are exceptionally high, lie on the floor and do the…

PEARLY WHITES If you’re dubious about at-home whitening, Spotlight’s Teeth White Strips, £39.95, have been formulated by dentists to whiten without sensitivity due to their low, but controlled dose of hydrogen peroxide. ”There is an old belief that the higher percentage of an active ingredient, the more effective it is, but it’s simply not the case,” says Dr Creaven, Spotlight’s co-founder. A quick and gentle treatment, which doesn’t involve chemicals is AirFlow Stain Removal, from £65 (from dental clinics nationwide). This technique uses high-pressured water, air and fine powder to blast away stains and plaque. WATER WORKS Thirty nine per cent of us still don’t floss regularly. “Even if food isn’t stuck in between your teeth, toothbrush bristles only get to around 60% of your mouth, so you need something…

Marysia Woroniecka first recognised the power of the internet when she was working with United Colors of Benetton in the 90s. At the time, the brand had a controversial advertising campaign that was causing a polemical conversation throughout the media. “But when I talked to people individually, there was a much richer conversation that was more nuanced and thoughtful,” she tells us, from her home in Brooklyn, New York. “Then, along came the internet, or rather, I became aware of it. There was suddenly this sense of freedom: you could talk to people all over the world. I remember calling Benetton and saying they must start getting on this. “It was still pretty early, especially to people in the fashion industry, they thought I was talking a language from Mars,”…

1 FASHION FOOTPRINT Rent. Reduce. Repeat. The mantra behind fashion rental platform Rotaro, which aims to promote new circular shopping habits for users to refresh their wardrobes. Contemporary cool brands, from Shrimps to The Vampire’s Wife, are at your disposal from as little as £15 for a four-day loan period. Founded by industry insiders, the carefully-curated edit includes current season pieces and, with eco-friendly cleaning, packaging and delivery, it’s the future for a hit of retail therapy minus the guilt (or price tag). 2 STEP INTO VEGAN For those looking to kickstart the year with Veganuary, it doesn’t have to stop at what you eat. Using alter-nappa, Stella McCartney’s shoes and bags are made from polyester and polyurethane, while the coating is largely produced using renewable vegetable oil. The brand’s…

Social justice and female empowerment are “part and parcel” of Sindiso Khumalo’s fashion label. When we speak to the designer from her studio in Cape Town, she’s putting together the final touches of her SS21 collection that will be shown virtually during Milan Fashion Week – her debut on the city’s official schedule. Something that makes her both excited and nervous. She’s further elated having recently discovered she’ll be part of the 2021 Net-a-porter The Vanguard programme, a global mentorship that supports emerging design talent. “For me, I feel a little bit like Robin Hood: selling luxury clothes to Net-a-porter and then helping to remove women from poverty. That is my agenda.” For her collections, Sindiso, who’s worked with the United Nations’ Ethical Fashion initiative for many years, connects with…

I’ve decided maternity dressing at this time of the year is far less stressful than in the summer (“I love a heatwave,” said no pregnant woman EVER!), and I’ve particularly loved discovering Loulou Studio (the brand founded by Parisian street-style star Loulou De Saison), and its effortless, classic styles. This turtleneck sweater and oversized linen trench (above) are now firm bump-friendly favourites. I was lucky enough to be invited to spend the night at the University Arms, a historic hotel set in the heart of Cambridge, which has undergone a ravishing make-over. Quintessentially English in style, make sure, when not wallowing in your bedroom’s huge bathtub, to book its pizza and punting Date Night on the glistening River Cam. If the last year taught us anything, it was that we…

Floral delight The high collar and balloon sleeves give this blouse a real wow factor. Layer a chunky sweater over the top and add plenty of gold jewellery. Blouse, £59.99, H&M Winter booty A new pair of boots brings all of the winter joy. Invest in a versatile colour like black or brown to get maximum wear out of them. Boots, £130, Steve Madden Gold rush Chunky chain necklaces were all the rage last season. Now the attention has turned to our wrists. Slip on and layer accordingly. Bracelet, £34.95, Seol & Gold Carry on Set aside your miniature bags and make way for practical, oversized totes. This leather style features orange cord made from recycled rope. Bag, £180, Cos Coat, £99, Dress, £39.50, Boots, £49.50, all Marks & Spencer…

LEARN TO RELAX According to the Mental Health Foundation, a staggering 49% of us have felt anxious or worried in the past fortnight, with women more likely to be suffering than men. No surprise, really, with the way 2020 played out. “Stress is a coping mechanism. That surge of cortisol powers up your heart and lungs. It is natural and a normal part of life, but it becomes a problem if that response mechanism is triggered regularly or for long periods of time,” says Dr Anna Persaud, CEO of This Works. A positive knock-on effect to the spike in stress is beauty brands are starting to think like wellness brands, with internal results proving as essential as external. “You need self-belief that you can cope and build resilience through practical…

ELEVATE YOUR BASE Our new skin goal? ‘Heightened freshness’, as seen at Chanel. Use a featherweight foundation like Gucci Beauty Fluide De Beauté Fini Naturel, £46 (2) to cool redness and blur marks. Blot the T-zone with Dior Forever Cushion Powder, £42 (1), which is infused with 25% water so you never look powdery. Then sweep the terracotta blusher from Chanel Exclusive Creation Fleurs de Printemps, £52 (3), below cheekbones, fanning the brush outwards to finish. A STAR ACTIVE Last year, boots.com saw a 120% increase in searches for retinol. If you’re a newbie, start your journey on a low dose with L’Oréal Paris Revitalift Night Serum, £24.99 (right). It balances 0.2% pure retinol with hyaluronic acid and glycerin to minimise dryness. Apply a pea-sized amount once a week and…

Stop Using charcoal There is absolutely no scientific evidence to suggest that using charcoal toothpastes will have any positive impact on your teeth. The charcoal used tends to be much more abrasive than regular toothpastes and could lead to tooth wear and sensitivity. Start Using fluoride Anything that claims to be fluoride-free will not protect against tooth decay. Fluoride is really important as it reduces the demineralisation process, the first stage in tooth decay. Stop Brushing after breakfast Brush first thing in the morning, before breakfast. Due to the response between metabolised food and the production of acids, teeth become much softer after eating and are more vulnerable to acid abrasion.…

Focus on small wins People often give themselves too much to do, something we call ‘goal dilution’. The truth is, we only have so much willpower to focus on one goal at a time. Start by tackling a key point in your day – it could be the 3pm slump when you’re having a few biscuits. This won’t use up as much willpower and, once you start succeeding, it will inspire you to take on other small challenges, which will accumulate over time. Stop setting deadlines Take the pressure off yourself to lose weight by a certain time so that you can focus on establishing new habits that you’re going to keep for the rest of your life. In studies, those who are successful at long-term weight maintenance are those…

Shop Every time I go into Paula Rubenstein there’s something special. Brooklyn has pockets of great stores on Atlantic Avenue and in Bed-Stuy, where you’ll find Savant Studios. Bars There’s a cute little Japanese bar right behind me called Karasu, you reach it by walking through Walter’s restaurant. Also, Dick & Jane’s bar, which is fun; and Lunàtico, with live music. Restaurant In Brooklyn it’s Roman’s, which is very close to me. In Manhattan I would have to say Il Buco, a long-time favourite. Street The street I live on, South Oxford Street. It gives me so much pleasure to walk around my neighbourhood. Park I’m very close to Fort Greene Park, the very first in Brooklyn and by the same people who designed Central Park. Museum Brooklyn Museum is…

1. Hotel HOMESPUN On the River Thames opposite Hampton Court stands the newly reopened Mitre hotel. Interior designer Nicola Harding created the cosy vibe – fireplaces, luxurious fabrics and vintage furnishings – plus the very friendly staff ensure you’re right at home. mitre hamptoncourt.com 2. Music LONG AWAITED London Grammar release their third album Californian Soil this spring. With Hannah Reid on vocals and Dan Rothman and Dot Major on guitar and drums, respectively, their sound has been described as ambient, ethereal and atmospheric. The British trio’s If You Wait went double platinum; followed by a number one sequel Truth Is A Beautiful Thing in 2017. They have sold over three million records and were awarded a prestigious Ivor Novello. london grammar.com 3 . Book VISIONARY To mark what would…