Indholdsfortegnelse for August/September 2024 i HELLO! Fashion Monthly

EDITOR’S LETTER Maybe I’m speaking for myself, but the zeitgeist is certainly embodying the essence of hustle culture. From Depop to Vinted: it’s likely you’re running a side-hustle without even realising it. We’re all in on the action, and with summer officially here, it’s now the perfect time to dive in. This month’s cover star is a testament to the coolest side-hustles out there. Not only was she the first Kiwi model to walk in the Victoria’s Secret show (which, love it or hate it, is making a comeback in 2025), she’s also the purveyor of our favourite wellness staple… mushrooms. Not the scary hallucinogenic kind, but the type that helps your skin glow and rejuvenates your body. (Scan the QR code to find out more.) I must confess that,…

COVERSTORY Much like any great businesswoman, Jessica Clarke has drawn inspiration from her own life experiences, transforming her personal story into a fledgling enterprise. And the New Zealander certainly has a rich and compelling backstory. Jessica was scouted at the age of 15, while in a movie theatre with her parents, but was at first pretty uninterested in becoming a model. “I was so young and played netball at quite a high level. That was kind of my dream and passion, I wanted to be a Silver Fern,” she says, of the New Zealand national team. Eventually having to choose between the two ‘conflicting worlds’, she picked modelling, but initially kept it pretty close to her chest, despite regularly flying to the city of Auckland and Australia for fashion shoots.…

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COLUMN British summer is in full swing and with it comes harvest time and a chance to pick the summer’s bounty from the hedgerows; blackberries and elderberries will be ready to pop in the freezer to savour the taste of the season for as long as possible. Heather is in bloom, turning heathlands and moorlands into a wash of pinks and purples providing an eye-catching sight and a feast for pollinating insects. National Allotments Week takes place from the 12-18 August, where holders across the UK will open their gates to showcase their plots; the theme this year is biodiversity to encourage people to grow with wildlife and pollinators, with soil health and companion planting in mind. If you are looking to dip your toe into gardening yourself why not…

Known in the jewellery world as one of the most iconic, reputable and innovative brands to ever be founded, Pandora is, and will forever be, amongst the global jewellery elite. Since the brand’s inception in 1982, the Copenhagen-founded empire has been the go-to for sentimental keepsakes, thoughtful gifts and one-of-a-kind pieces, and its newest collection, Pandora Essence, is an extension of exactly that. Pandora Essence is the brand’s newest foray into the world of Danish style, which is a widely acclaimed and cultivated aesthetic that skyrocketed to stardom in 2006 when the first-ever Copenhagen Fashion Week took place. Now, thanks to the likes of Scandinavian It-girls like Matilda Djerf and Pernille Teisbaek, the cool-girl style is represented around the globe. The collection embodies the concept of simplicity while reflecting a…

A thorough cleansing protocol is the cornerstone of any good skincare routine. An accumulation of make-up, excess oil and pollution can lead to breakouts, dehydration and premature ageing. Clogged pores can also inhibit the active ingredients in your serums and moisturisers. Chanel’s multi-tasking Le Masque is like a reset for your skin, containing mostly natural ingredients, such as purifying white clay and camellia ceramides, which will keep your complexion soft and supple. After cleansing, apply a thin layer to dry skin. Within minutes it will reach down into pores to remove impurities and refresh tired, lacklustre skin. Then, to create a gentle exfoliating scrub, add water and massage your face in circular motions. Ground camellia husks and jojoba beads gently buff away dead cells to smooth skin without damaging its…

WE MOVE Elevate your workouts with activewear brand Alo Yoga’s latest collection, which combines high performance design and flattering fits. Sporty girls Bella Hadid, Kylie Jenner and Hailey Bieber have been spotted in these comfortable co-ords and we love the new chestnut colourway. OFF THE MARK If you’re concerned about the appearance of scars and your budget doesn’t stretch to in-clinic laser treatments, the latest creams can help. Bioderma’s new Cicabio Crème+ Ultra-Repairing Soothing Cream [1], £10, speeds up healing, calms itching and fades hyper-pigmentation caused by scrapes and blemishes. Kelo-Cote Scar Treatment [2], £32.18, is more heavy duty. This silicone gel creates the optimum healing environment for c-section scars, cuts and burns, helping to soften and smooth marks that are more noticeable. WHILE YOU WERE SLEEPING PUT A RING…

Greece is no doubt one of Europe’s most admired holiday destinations, and with so many areas and islands to explore, the charms of Halkidiki can easily be overlooked. But mark our words: the region is not to be missed. Home to long stretches of sandy beaches, a brilliantly buzzing cosmopolitan marina and an amazing natural landscape, we’re calling it as summer’s sweet spot. STAY Nestled amid an eco-reserve in Halkidiki, Greece, and with a panoramic view of the Aegean Sea, you’ll find the unparalleled Sani Resort. Home to five award-winning hotels, comprised of Sani Club, Sani Beach, Sani Dunes, Sani Asterias and Porto Sani, the resort is highly popular with guests seeking ultimate privacy and pure serenity. From beachfront bungalows to lavish sea view suites, the accommodation is situated mere…

HERITAGE KNITS One of the oldest cashmere knitting manufacturers in Scotland – and part of Chanel’s Métiers d’Art – Barrie’s striking designs are collector-worthy investments for your wardrobe. ESSENCE OF IBIZA Linda Farrow and Annie’s Ibiza have collaborated on a collection that embodies the allure of the white island, with the four-piece capsule infused with sunset colours and a free-spirited aesthetic. STYLE WITH SHARP TAILORING CHAIN REACTION Michael Kors’ new hero bag, the Manhattan, taps into the chunky chain trend whilst incorporating a subliminal ‘M’ – for Michael – into its structure, that, when turned on its side, doubles as a ‘K’ for Kors. Clever and chic… what‘s not to love about this go-with-everything bag? Bag, £1,845 BRIEF ENCOUNTER One-stop-underwear-shop Knickerbox is back. Relaunching on 16 July, the platform will…

When Georgiana Huddart relaunched Hunza G in 2015, she didn’t just bring an iconic brand back to life – she revived a piece of fashion history intertwined with her own childhood memories. Hunza, as it was known in its earlier incarnation, made waves with its innovative use of crinkle fabric in swimwear and ready-to-wear, thanks to the vision of Peter Meadows back in 1984. Georgiana’s connection to the brand runs deep. As one of six children, she recalls her mother being pregnant “a lot in the 80s” and the fabric’s presence in her childhood, even if she didn’t fully understand its significance at the time. “We had a red dress in our dressing-up box,” she reminisces. “My sisters and I would make one of my brothers wear it all the…

The cut is unique and this is the very first time that by just looking at a diamond, even from far away, you know it is Louis Vuitton,” explains Francesca Amfitheatrof, artistic director for watches and jewellery at the iconic French fashion house. Her rich design history signalled Louis Vuitton’s desire to grow the jewellery side of the business, when she joined the brand in 2018. A name synonymous with luxury and innovation, the maison continues to expand its horizons with the introduction of LV Diamonds Collection. Blending tradition with contemporary flair, it marks a new chapter in the storied brand’s evolution. At the heart of this collection lies the LV Monogram Star diamond, a revolutionary cut that pays homage to Louis Vuitton’s iconic monogram flower. This motif has been…

The esteemed Fashion Eye collection by Éditions Louis Vuitton has extended its fashion and travel publications’ reach to our shores, with the release of United Kingdom, by British documentary photographer Martin Parr CBE. The latest addition to the franchise, which has included Hong Kong, New York, Vienna and Buenos Aires, offers a glimpse into the essence of the four corners of our island nation, from its windswept shores to its quaint villages. In Martin’s signature style, the images speak volumes, revealing a bittersweet portrayal of the UK through a series of candid snapshots taken between 1998 and the present day. His lens explores the large events as well as non-events with unfiltered authenticity: whether that means a simple picnic in the park, lethargic crowds strolling along Western-Super-Mare’s Grand Pier, elated…

THROWING SHADE The ‘King of Contour’ is back, carving out cheekbones with his new Makeup By Mario SoftSculpt Bronzing & Shaping Serum, £38. A gel texture that comes in seven shades – you can sheer it out for an all-over glow or layer up to sculpt and shape. MAGIC WAND Revlon’s new ColorStay Xtensionnaire Lengthening Mascara, £10.99, is formulated with small cling-on fibres that lengthen and thicken each hair, as well as a built-in serum to nourish and condition your lashes. Smudge-free, too! ALL BRIGHT At long last, America’s number one vitamin C serum, CeraVe’s iconic Skin Renewing Vitamin C Serum, £29, is available in the UK. It’s 10% vitamin C – in its most potent form, L ascorbic acid, which brightens and smooths. But it also contains a blend…

She made her directorial debut with film Flamin’ Hot last year, and the Desperate Housewives star is recognised as an influential political player in the run-up to the US presidential elections, but Eva Longoria is steadfast and unapologetic about her approach to self-care, joking that it takes up most of her week: “I’m Latina, I wear a full face of make-up every day,” she tells us backstage at Paris Fashion Week. “And I love taking care of my skin, I love the way it feels – I feel like I’m pampering myself every day in my bathroom.” Here, the L’Oréal Paris ambassador, 49, reveals the beauty products she buys on repeat, the weekly appointment she never misses and how she ring-fences time to spend with her son, six-year-old Santiago. Eva,…

For the months of July and August, Greek handbag designer, Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe honoree, and sixth-generation member of the Swarovski family, Marina Raphael, calls her family summer residence in Porto Heli home. The plot of land in the small and cosmopolitan holiday destination, located on the eastern side of the Peloponnese in mainland Greece, was purchased around 12 years ago. “The location was love at first sight, so we didn’t really need to explore too many other options before choosing this one.” Over the course of two years, a palatial villa was built, surrounded by lush gardens that lead all the way down to the beautiful Argolic Gulf and a private beach – via a pristine infinity pool that seamlessly merges with the horizon. Days spent at the…

LIFE&STYLE Christina Milian stumbled across the Oceanus Instagram handle four years ago when searching for Coachella outfits. “I directly fell in love with its website and immediately purchased two swimsuits and a dress. I was so happy when I received them – they are so beautiful. I have such a love for beads.” This season Oceanus founder Hannah Attalah teamed with the singer, songwriter and actress, who was signed with Def Soul at the age of 19, to co-design a summer collection entitled Tropez Havana – a nod to her Cuban heritage and home in the south of France. “Hannah and I really wanted to incorporate the part of me that is so in love with summer. The vibrant streets of Havana, exotic fruits and elevated island girls; and the…

The AGENDA FINE FLORISTRY GIAMBATTISTA VALLI Florals are a timeless print that is ingrained in all facets of fashion come rain or shine. Giambattista Valli oozes feminine elegance every time and we love its playful, retro-esque iterations this season. OVERSIZED BAGS STELLA McCARTNEY Over the last couple of years, micro bags have taken a back seat as we’ve seen a resurgence in the oversized number. Stella McCartney solidifies for us that this is the go-to style for AW24 with a number of different iterations, from studded leather to oversized yarns. CLASSIC CORSETRY ERMANNO SCERVINO A collection named Fashion Atlas was more than apt as we saw many of the looks enhanced by corsets. THE STRUCTURE BALMAIN Exagerrated shoulders, cinched waists and structured silhouettes adorned Balmain’s AW24 runway. Feminine accessories and prints…

If a Hayley Menzies dress was a cocktail, we reckon it would be a juicy bellini. Cheering, fizzy and an all-round crowd-pleaser. “I recall as a kid I loved colour, and in my teens, I’d embellish clothes to wear to raves. When I say clothes, I mean lingerie… I’d sew a feather boa to knickers and wear them raving!” fantastical designer Hayley tells us. “I love the unusual. I love clothes with a narrative. I’d call myself tastefully eclectic and a little quirky.” Women who inspire the brand she describes as “barefoot dancing women”, and “laughing rebels”, like Pat Cleveland, Kate Moss, Cameron Diaz and Jane Birkin. Joy ripples through her work, “I love that people feel happy when wearing my collections. I unconsciously design happy clothes, it’s just second…

From itty-bitty bags and oversized blazers, to tiny t-shirts and mini skirts, the fashion sphere is filled to the brim with extreme sizing options, often made famous for a fleeting moment by famed faces and stylistic muses, while others are brought back into circulation from vintage archives like a phoenix rising from the ashes. Whatever your take on extreme wardrobe size variables, one thing they all have in common is that they’re all enviably chic and deserve pride of place in any fashion fanatic’s wardrobe. The most famous, and arguably my favourite, size switch-up in modern history is that of the micro bag. Originally rising to fame in the early 1900s, when wealthy women needed an elegant, slim-line option to house just the essentials for a night out at the…

STYLE STAPLE The bigger sister of high street favourite Zara, Massimo Dutti is our first stop for elevated tailoring, staple statement pieces and cult finds that you’ll reach for year after year. If we had to curate a capsule wardrobe from one high street store, it would be our ultimate go-to. High Street TOP 10 Our pick of the most enticing high street buys – your purse will thank you! Wardrobe ESSENTIALS From leather jackets to sweater vests, consider these key items your wardrobe must-haves Leather Jacket This versatile everyday staple has solidified its place in a capsule wardrobe. Go for an everyday black iteration or mix it up with a white shade. STYLE IT UP Midi Skirt The trusted midi skirt has become an everyday staple in recent seasons.…

As the pendulum swings towards the latter half of the year, and new season sidles into view, it’s the perfect time to inject a little sartorial sweetener into your wardrobe. A few key pieces that will tap into the upcoming trends of AW24 and act as a rallying pep talk for your closet, a rejuvenator, or a breath of fresh air. Fashion Month was awash with pristine attendees embracing big shoulders, sheer trousers, clashing prints and more. Preppy notes show no sign of losing popularity – so why not sling a scarf or a sweater around your shoulders and pledge allegiance to the ever-divisive, yet thoroughly back in business boat or deck shoe? Think outside the box when it comes to accessories (neck ties aren’t going anywhere by the way).…

The producers at Hulu haven’t sent me a waiver or a release form, so I assume that footage of my video call with Khloé has not made the cut for series five of The Kardashians. A missed opportunity if you ask me, because the 40-year-old was pretty candid about her new beauty collaboration and the self-care rituals she swears by. Dialling in from her Calabasas home before heading out to Catch Steak restaurant in Los Angeles to celebrate Kylie’s new line of canned vodka cocktails, Khloé is in ‘full glam’ and bathed in a warm artificial light. It’s a similar set-up to those confessional segments from the family’s reality show. Surreal, to say the least. “I think my glam team hates me,” she muses between touch-ups. “When I sit down…

MODEL MUSES Our #cleangirlaesthetic poster girls are Sofia Richie Grainge, Hailey Bieber (right) and Bella Hadid and this is their preferred up-do. “It works for a big event or a casual evening,” according to Hailey’s own hairstylist Irinel De León. “It’s sleek enough to elevate any look and it won’t take away from your outfit.” It’s also pretty simple to pull off. PARTING WAYS “Blow-dry the hair smooth,” says Irinel. “Then, in line with the bridge of your nose, use a tail comb to draw a straight middle parting that goes all the way back. If you have a lot of texture you may want to use a straightener to smooth the roots.”Kathleen Riley, who did Sofia’s wedding hair, suggests dividing hair into three sections: “One large section at the…

FLORA & FAUNA Summertime is the perfect opportunity to bring the outdoors in and these picks are perfect for giving your home a botanical feel, even if you aren’t green-fingered. Think floral embroidery and leafy accents. BUTTERCUP YELLOW Associated with feelings of freshness and joy, this shade of yellow sits somewhere between canary and pastel. It’s the perfect pop of colour to bring an aura of sunshiny happiness into your home. NAUTICAL STRIPES This is a super chic way to add a touch of fun to your interiors while keeping things classic with a blue and white colour palette. You can add even more interest by experimenting with different textures, too.…