Raphaela Ring

Yes, you have seen her somewhere before. Yes, you do recognise her. And yes – she’s very sexy. Jelena Noura (‘Gigi’ for short) Hadid has seen a phenomenal rise in fame over the last year with a rapidly increasing, prestigious title in the modelling industry. ...

Impact Style’s Joanna Grimwood has been delving into the lives of the individuals who have made large strides within the fashion industry, despite facing adversity. This is their story – one by one. In focus this week is actress and model Jamie Brewer. Keen viewers of the anthology series American...

  The inspiration behind this shoot was to honour my love for colours, prints and clashes. Being the first shoot I styled, I turned to the classics. The Who’s, Baba O’Riley and My Generation, The Clash’s Rock the Casbah...

Zara has always been progressive, edgy, exciting. Its latest collection, however, has sparked controversy. What’s marketed as a gender-neutral clothing range isn’t exactly progressive or, well, even that gender-neutral. Titled “Ungendered”, one would expect a collection of quirky, androgynous clothes, rebelling against...

Fashion and trends have always been dictated by society; Chanel’s masculine and liberating designs during the 1920s – a time of general female empowerment, are just one example that comes to mind. So it should come as no surprise that designers in the 21st century are starting to get...

Impact Style’s Joanna Grimwood has been delving into lives of the individuals who have made large strides within the fashion industry despite facing adversity. This is their story – one by one. In focus this week is model Mariah Idrissi. “Are you sure they know I wear a hijab?”...

Impact Style’s Joanna Grimwood has been delving into lives of the individuals who have made large strides within the fashion industry despite facing adversity. This is their story – one by one. To kick off the series: model, Lauren Wasser’s story! Until unforeseen circumstance saw her right leg being...