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Mogensen’s Hunting Chair 75 years – A Danish Design Icon Reimagined               To mark its 75th anniversary, Fredericia presents a rare and exclusive edition of Børge Mogensen’s The Hunting Chair, limited to just 75 pieces worldwide. First introduced in 1950 at the Cabinetmakers’ Guild Exhibition in Copenhagen, The Hunting Chair was Mogensen’s modern interpretation of rustic living. With its low, reclining frame, robust saddle leather, and impeccable craftsmanship, the chair embodied his vision of honest, functional design that connects deeply to human experience.   Seventy-five years later, Fredericia celebrates this enduring icon with a special anniversary edition crafted in Denmark from FSC-certified ash with a light oil finish, dark brown saddle leather, hand-stitched detailing, and polished chrome buckles. Each chair bears an engraved steel plate with Mogensen’s signature and comes with a certificate of authenticity, personally signed by the craftsman who made it. For Fredericia’s CEO and third-generation owner, Rasmus Graversen, The Hunting Chair is more than a masterpiece of Danish modernism — it is a personal heirloom. “It’s a piece that’s been lived with, moved around, sat in, and loved,” he says. “That’s exactly what my grandfather wanted: furniture that becomes part of people’s lives.” Honouring the legacy of Mogensen and the timeless values of Danish design, the 75th Anniversary Edition stands as both a tribute to craftsmanship and a testament to lasting beauty.

Isamaya Ffrench Brings Viral It-Girl Beauty to Zalando’s Insider’s Edit text Natalia Muntean Zalando has released the latest Insider’s Edit, this time featuring make-up artist and brand founder Isamaya Ffrench. The Edit focuses on recreating three of her most talked-about celebrity looks; Charli XCX’s smoky eye, Gabriette’s sharp contour, and Julia Fox’s dark lip. All through an exclusive tutorial filmed in a tea room setting. Alongside the tutorial, Ffrench highlights products available on Zalando, including NARS’s Afterglow Liquid Blush and Lancôme’s Hypnôse palette. The Edit is paired with a curated makeup Board, a new feature to help customers explore themed product selections and experiment with different aesthetics. By inviting industry experts like Ffrench (and earlier this year, skin specialist Sophie Carbonari), Zalando positions itself as more than a retailer and aims to be part of the wider beauty conversation while offering inspiration and practical guidance. The new Insider’s Edit is now live on Zalando.

Zalando AW25 Campaign with Uma Thurman and PinkPantheress text by Janae McIntosh Zalando, the leading European fashion store releases its Fall and Winter 2025 collection. The line stars Uma Thurman and PinkPantheress with a new and modern spin on the company. Reimagining the question of “What do I wear?”. The vibrant style catches the eyes of customers looking for bold and confident styles. “I was happy to be part of this campaign,” says Uma Thurman. “There was something playful and unexpected about it – set against the beauty of Portugal, which almost felt like another character in the story.” A Message from the Campaign  To further support this spirit of creativity, the campaign also spotlights Boards on Zalando – a new feature now live across all markets. These visual inspiration boards allow customers to discover, collect, and organize ideas based on their personal style. From themed edits like “Farmers Market” and “Burgundy Bliss” to user-curated looks for workouts or beauty routines, Boards make it easier to turn inspiration into action.Sara Spännar, VP Brand & Creative at Zalando, says: “At Zalando, we believe choosing what to wear should feel empowering, not stressful. This season is all about reminding customers that inspiration is everywhere – in colors, textures, and the people around us. . It has been a true joy to see both Uma Thurman and PinkPantheress bringing their magic to the set. We are thrilled of the result.”

Exclusive Collaboration between Maria Nila & Liberty: Celebrating Liberty’s 150th Anniversary text by Fashion Tales In honour of Liberty’s 150th anniversary, Maria Nila is collaborating with the world-renowned department store to unveil a special edition of the global best-selling Maria Nila Head & Hair Heal collection, featuring an exclusive floral print inspired by Liberty’s rich heritage. Founded in 1875, Liberty has long been a creative hub for artists and innovators like William Morris and David Bowie and J.W Anderson. Today, Liberty collaborates with iconic brands such as Gucci, Adidas, Diptyque, Nespresso and many more to create an incredibly unique shopping experience. Maria Nila, a B Corp-certified Swedish brand, offers 100% vegan, climate-compensated professional haircare made in its own factory. Their award-winning formulas combine salon performance with sustainable beauty, rooted in nature and driven by colour. Following a successful 2024 launch at Liberty with The Shampoo Factory installation, the two brands are deepening their partnership with an exclusive design for Maria Nila’s best-selling hair care collection. ‘Since launch, the Liberty customer has truly showed support for us so, doing a co-branded product felt like the perfect next step to further give our communities what they want; quality, craftsmanship and creativity in a perfect blend’Hedda Mirow, Marketing Director at Maria Nila The creative process began in the winter of 2024/2025 when Liberty opened its archives of historical patterns, flowers and iconic fabrics. With the Head & Hair Heal collection featuring a peachy colour and floral-fruity scent, the search was on for a pattern to capture these signature elements. Maria Nila’s Head & Hair Heal collection is a global bestseller, infused with a floral scent of jasmine and linden blossom and enriched with a unique formula of Aloe Vera, Vitamin E, Peptides, Piroctone Olamine and Apigenine. The collection is designed to reduce hair loss, dry scalps, dandruff and promote hair growth. ‘One pattern caught my eyes with its beautiful pink toned pastel flowers that would go perfectly with our Heal collection. It was however on a deep brown surface which I found a bit heavy for our brand. By curating the colours, we created a new beautiful pattern that truly merged the worlds from both brands, which I am so happy about! The end result is an exclusive edition of our most beloved product in a truly an iconic and unique Liberty costume.’Cia Dahl, Creative Director at Maria Nila. Exclusively sold at the Liberty department store, libertylondon.co.uk and marianila.com. About LibertyA landmark of creativity since 1875, Liberty is more than a store – it is a movement dedicated to the pursuit of beauty, animated by arts, culture, and innovation. Famed for its original curation, directional design, and commitment to craftsmanship, Liberty continues to champion independent makers and artistic excellence. In the spirit of our founder, Arthur Lasenby Liberty, we remain unapologetically eccentric and devoted to bringing good design to all.

IAMISIGO Wins the Zalando Visionary Award 2025 at Copenhagen Fashion Week Written by  Janae McIntosh At this year’s Copenhagen Fashion Week, the Zalando Visionary Award, a prize that champions innovation, sustainability, and cultural dialogue was awarded to IAMISIGO, the groundbreaking fashion label founded by Bubu Ogisi. More than just recognition, the award provides financial support, mentorship, and access to an international network, helping to amplify voices that are reshaping the future of fashion.For Ogisi, this win is a reminder that the world is finally listening. IAMISIGO’s work is rooted in ancestral knowledge, textile innovation, and cultural continuity threads that weave together tradition and experimentation, the spiritual and the technological. Her collections are not merely garments; they are living archives. Woven into every piece are the gestures of women weavers, the memory of dyeing rituals whispered through generations, and philosophies embedded in acts often overlooked as “domestic.”Born in Nigeria and now working across the African continent, Ogisi has become a voice of resistance and reclamation. By keeping creation close to home, she insists on telling stories on her own terms and centering “forgotten historical narratives” in an industry that too often overlooks them. IAMISIGO’s practice refuses to treat heritage as static or craft as quaint; instead, they are seen as living technologies, deeply intellectual systems of knowledge, survival, and imagination. Jahwanna: What has winning the Zalando Visionary Award revealed to you? Not about your brand, but about  how the world sees your brand?It revealed that the world is finally tuning into frequencies we’ve always been emitting—frequencies rooted in  ancestral knowledge, material intelligence, and cultural continuity. The recognition was proof that people are  beginning to see beyond aesthetics and into intention. Awards often offer visibility, but what kinds of deeper exchange do you hope to build through  Zalando’s support, be it the mentorship, or the network behind the prize?I’m interested in systems—how this platform can facilitate cross-cultural research, ethical production pathways,  and long-term support for material economies across the continent. I hope to exchange not just knowledge, but  frameworks for sustainable sovereignty. Why is it important for you to keep creation close to home, and to centre these ‘forgotten historical  narratives’ in a global fashion system that often overlooks them?Keeping creation close to home allows us to unearth them on our terms, through our hands. It’s an act of  resistance, but also of reclamation. We’re not inserting ourselves into fashion’s history—we’re reminding it of its  roots. IAMISIGO often merges ancient techniques with future-forward materials, so, if your SS26  collection had to be understood as a kind of time travel, where exactly is it taking us?It takes us to the in-between: the liminal space where ancestors meet algorithms, where spirit tech and  biotechnology are not separate but symbiotic.  How do you know when something is finished, when your work celebrates anti-finishing? What  makes a piece ‘complete’ in your world?A piece is never really done—it’s paused. It lives, breathes, unravels, and mutates. I consider something  ‘complete’ when it begins to communicate back to me—when it starts carrying its own energy into the world.  When I’m designing the piece is really only ready when it leaves my hands and gets onto the runway.  Much of your work deals with the spiritual body, so, when designing for the runway, how do you  stage something that’s not meant to be seen, but felt?Nothing is staged. Everything exists just as it has to in this world. It is a question of looking a bit closer. On the  continent, things exist now as they were centuries ago. We just have big concrete cities now to mask all of that.  But spirituality is still deeply embedded in the land. I think when I visit these spaces and make them, I’m just  stirring the pot. What you see in the show is the fumes from all of this spirituality cooking.  Is there a material you’ve encountered recently that frightened or overwhelmed you, creatively,  spiritually, or otherwise?  Yes—tempered glass. So precise, yet fragile. Its false sense of strength mirrored something in me. It forced me to reflect on the illusion of control in creation. It also made me curious about the invisible tensions materials hold. There’s a recurring theme in your work around portals — to ancestry, to alternative futures. What’s the last personal or creative portal you walked through that changed you? Abidjan. I fell in love with the city when I went there to work on the collection in May.  Your research spans cities, villages, spirit realms. Where does knowledge travel fastest, and  where does it get lost? It travels fastest through the body. Movement, dance, repetition—those are archives. But knowledge gets lost in  translation—when we try to fit fluid systems into rigid structures. Oral traditions don’t fit neatly into Dropbox  folders. What’s the biggest misconception you think the fashion industry still holds about “heritage” or  “craft”?That heritage is static and craft is quaint. Both are living technologies. Craft is not just skill—it’s cosmology.  Heritage isn’t backwards-looking—it’s the past, the present and the future. It is strategic memory and the industry  often commodifies both without understanding the systems they emerge from. IAMISIGO often functions as a living archive, and so, are there any stories, voices, or techniques  you feel responsible for protecting right now?Yes, there are—too many to mention, and I’m not sure I can fully articulate a complete response right now,  because the responsibility is a profound one. But I carry with me the stories of women weavers whose hands  remember more than books ever could. For example, the oral dyeing rituals passed down in hushed tones. The  philosophies embedded in folding, wrapping, and stitching—acts often dismissed as domestic, but deeply  intellectual. I feel responsible for preserving these not just through documentation, but through activation—by  centering them in contemporary contexts, and ensuring they are not just seen, but valued, protected, and paid. If IAMISIGO were to evolve into something that isn’t a fashion label, what form would it take next?A collective. A tribe. A space where creativity is fluid and purposefully uncontained. IAMISIGO would evolve into  a roaming academy, a cultural sanctuary, a research institute that merges material science with ritual practice and 

& Other Stories Unveils a New Chapter Under Jonathan Saunders text Natalia Muntean & Other Stories steps into a bold new era this fall. Under the creative direction of newly appointed Chief Creative Officer Jonathan Saunders, the brand introduces a refreshed identity marked by a new logo, tone of voice, and a more expressive approach to design and styling. The transformation debuts with the first chapter of the Fall 2025 collection, presented in a campaign photographed by Oliver Hadlee Pearch. “The Fall campaign celebrates real clothes for everyday experiences, designed to inspire individuality. The new brand identity combines nostalgia with modernity and signifies an exciting new chapter for & Other Stories,” says Saunders. Saunders’s debut collection draws on references from the 60s, 70s, and 90s, reimagining wardrobe staples through progressive silhouettes, lived-in textures, and technical fabrics. There is a sense of ease throughout, with styling that embraces individuality: bomber jackets paired with corduroy trousers, knitwear layered over pencil skirts, tailored miniskirts with revived bow blouses, and oversized wool coats draped over slouchy denim. Playful contrasts define the palette, with vibrant shades of pink, ultramarine blue, and lemon yellow punctuating the season’s more grounded hues of earthy brown, charcoal, burgundy, and black. The silhouettes merge sharp cuts with relaxed tailoring, bringing together the elegance of the 60s and 70s with the laid-back spirit of the 90s. Textures heighten this interplay: fuzzy mohair, croc-effect leather, jacquard, and corduroy evoke nostalgia, while Italian wool suiting and technical nylon outerwear add a contemporary edge. Accessories continue the dialogue between past and present, from 70s-inspired sunglasses and bowling-style leather bags to chunky gold necklaces and belts worn cinched over knitwear. Loafers and Chelsea boots nod to Mod heritage, while oversized teddy bags soften more structured looks. The Fall 2025 campaign introduces models Thea Almqvist, Xaria Carter, and Sihana Shalaj, styled by Isabelle Sayer, with art direction from JL Studio and executive production by Sylvia Farago. Together, they bring to life Saunders’s vision of modern nostalgia, setting the stage for a new chapter in & Other Stories’ evolution.

Experince of the 4th Edition Milan Unica Janae Mcintosh The Milano Unica has seen a 10% increase in its digits this year. 735 confirmed participants experienced the high-end fabrics for menswear, womenswear, and children’s wear. “Nearly all key export markets for Made-in-Italy textiles and accessories – both within and outside the EU – responded positively”, Simone Canclini, President of Milano Unica. As part of the 41st edition of Milano Unica’s opening, Canclini shared the significant milestones they achieved in the last two editions, such as featuring sustainable materials in 2023 and exhibitors rising to 700 in 2024. During the opening, leaders expressed great importance of textile import, Matteo Zoppas, President of the Italian Trade Agency, mentioned “to provide resources and support to this industry”. Key figureheads like Elan Buscani, President of Milan City Council, acknowledged Milan’s key position as host of this “landmark event”, and the prime minister sent his well-wishes to the team and the event. What a monumental edition of this year’s Milano Unica. milanunica.it

A Decade of Crime, Psychology, and Gripping Twists, an Interview with Author Mikaela Bley photography Linda Alfvegren fashion editor Ulrika Lindqvist hair and makeup Filippa Smedhagen all clothes talents own Swedish author Mikaela Bley marks 10 years since her debut with Lycke, the first in a string of bestselling psychological thrillers. With a background in television and a fascination for female perpetrators, Bley has carved out a distinctive voice in Scandinavian noir. In this interview, she reflects on her creative journey, the real-life inspiration behind her stories, and how her own fears and recent reality TV experience, shape the narratives she writes. Ulrika Lindqvist: Congratulations on celebrating 10 years as an author! Did you always now you wanted to write? What made you take the leap into writing your first novel 10 years ago? Mikaela Bley: Thank you! When I worked as an acquisition executive at TV4, I bought a true crime series about women who kill and became completely hooked. I read everything about female perpetrators, and that’s where the idea for my first book series about Ellen Tamm (crime reporter at TV4) was born. Female killers and victims are still a recurring theme in my books. I have always been interested in exploring the origins of a crime, its psychology, and the underlying motives. My ambition is to write multifaceted, exciting, and gripping stories – where nothing is as it first seems. My ambition is to portray our contemporary society from different and new perspectives and to raise questions about guilt, power and justice – where the line between perpetrator and victim lies dangerously close. UL: You released your debut Lycke in 2015, how has the response, both critically and from readers, shaped your perception of the novel over time? MB: The response was very positive from both readers and critics, and that made me so happy. It went much better than I had ever dared to hope. The series was sold directly to fourteen countries and made it possible for me to continue writing. Since it was a gamble when I quit my job at TV4 to write, it was an incredible relief and luxury to be able to continue writing full-time. I have released eight books since then and take all constructive criticism to heart so I can improve my craft, and of course, I have developed both as a person and as a writer since then. Reading experiences and reviews are subjective, someone loves a book and someone else hates the same book and I love them all! UL: You worked at Swedish channel TV4 before becoming an author, how did it feel to return to the channel, this time as a participant in the show The Traitors? MB: Completely different. Working on or watching a show like The Traitors is nothing like actually being one of the participants-it’s like night and day. Even though I was prepared for it to be a tough game, it turned out to be much more psychologically demanding than I had imagined. Reality quickly became isolated, and even though I knew and understood intellectually that it was “just” a game, it still felt like it was about life and death. It was very interesting to see and experience my own and other people’s behavior in such a special situation and group, not to mention the group dynamics! UL: Ellen Tamm, your character, works as a reporter at TV4. Has your own experience in front of the camera inspired any new developments or insights that you plan to explore in the next book about her? MB: Being falsely accused and what that does to a person. When we watch interrogations and interviews with suspected perpetrators and they can’t answer all the questions directly or give vague answers, it is often instinctively interpreted as if they are guilty. My experience in The Traitors made me realize how difficult it is to defend yourself against unreasonable accusations when you are mistrusted. Ellen Tamm will definitely be digging deeper into this. UL: What was the inspiration behind your new novel If One Falls, All Fall? Did any particular events, ideas, or themes inspire you more during the writing process? MB: In If One Falls, All Fall, I wanted to explore the modern spy-what kind of people infiltrate our societies and live seemingly ordinary lives among us. It could be a colleague, a neighbor, or even the person you are married to. I wanted to try to understand how someone, year after year, can live their life as someone else, lie to everyone, make friends and have a family? What is the driving force behind it? How do they manage it? UL: If One Falls, All Fall is launched exklusively as an audiobook before being published in hardback this fall, what is your relationship to audiobooks? Do you have favorite books or genres that you specifically like to listen to? MB: The audiobook is the most popular format in Sweden. Most of my “readers” now listen to my books. I myself alternate between reading and listening. They are two different experiences. Some books work better in audio format and others the opposite. When it comes to audiobooks, I mostly listen to nonfiction, biographies, and life stories-preferably narrated by the authors themselves. UL: I’ve heard that you’re afraid of the dark, do you often draw from your own fears in your writing? MB:Absolutely, I always write about what scares me. Writing is a kind of therapy, a way to confront my fears  and ghosts, get to know them, and try to understand them. UL: Which novels or authors have been most influential to your writing style and the themes you explore? Do you find yourself returning to specific works during your creative process? MB: Michael Connelly was my great role model; now I am inspired by many different authors in all genres. I read so many books, and all of them teach me something new. UL: Could you share some insights into your creative process? When and how do you find you’re the most productive or inspired to write? MB: I always have inspiration to write; time is my biggest challenge. The best thing for me is to isolate myself and focus solely on my writing, really immersing myself in the

Levi’s x Oasis  Levi’s® is launching a new collection that celebrates the band’s iconic style and attitude – the Levi’s x Oasis Collection . The collection was released on July 1, just in time for the tour premiere, and includes both vintage-inspired band tees and denim pieces inspired by the band’s most legendary looks – including a parka in true Liam Gallagher spirit and a new version of the Levi’s Type II Trucker Jacket.

A Clash of Cultures: HUGO x RB by Slawn Melds Tailoring with Artistic Rebellion  Jahwanna Berglund There’s something electric about fashion when it dares to defy its own codes, when tailoring gets tangled up with graffiti, when tradition collides with youthful urgency. That’s exactly what’s happening in the newly unveiled collaboration between HUGO and rising London-based designer Redesigning Britain (RB), led by Idris Balogun, featuring the artistic voice of Nigerian-British creative Slawn. For Fall/Winter 2025, HUGO once again leans into its bold, rebellious DNA, this time inviting RB’s modern tailoring language into the mix. The result is a collection that feels both raw and refined, where street energy meets craftsmanship head-on. But it’s Slawn’s unmistakable hand that adds a twist of unruly charm. Known for his fast-paced, emotional brushstrokes and explosive palette, Slawn quite literally paints over convention. Each garment becomes a canvas. Think tailored jackets interrupted by hand-drawn typography, graphic-lined outerwear, and classic silhouettes shaken up by Slawn’s signature expressive style. It’s not just a meeting of aesthetics, it’s a conversation between generations, backgrounds, and creative disciplines. Slawn’s contribution doesn’t feel like a guest appearance, it feels like a takeover. As editors who often navigate the worlds of fashion, art, and cultural commentary, we’re drawn to collaborations that feel alive. This one doesn’t whisper, it yells.And it does so with intention. For HUGO, this collaboration reinforces its commitment to the unapologetic and unexpected. For RB, it’s a canvas to push its already distinct point of view further and for Slawn, it’s a moment of beautiful chaos, captured in stitch, spray, and spirit. Expect limited pieces, collector energy, and a fierce reminder that tailoring can have teeth. www.hugo.com