Mental Health Awareness Manuela Nora Medic July 1, 2022 Community, Lifestyle, MESSFashion, MESSHealth, Society, Stories, Women Mental health impacts how we feel, act and perceive the world around us. Our inner state determines how we live our lives. When you reach the darkest moment, it is hard to envision feeling better ever again or...
Rutger Bruining: StoryTerrace Q&A Manuela Nora Medic May 2, 2022 Creativity, Interview, MESSFashion, News, Society, Stories Rutger Bruining started StoryTerrace, a company that puts people's life experiences into books, after quitting his job in 2013. Inspired by his passion for history and storytelling, he captured many wonderful stories, achievements and adventures that might have otherwise gone lost. We sat down with Rutger and got a glimpse into the world beyond written biographies and his collaboration with 8i, one of the top virtual reality companies.
Making History: Leyna Bloom becomes Sports Illustrated’s first trans swimsuit cover star Alexandra Wagner July 22, 2021 Beauty, Models, Shows, Stories, Style, Trends, Women 24-year-old American actress, model, dancer an activist Leyna Bloom, who has been openly transgender since 2014, has recently made history as the first transgender woman of color to be featured on the cover of...
‘What a MESS!’ Podcast episode 7: Interview with Stephanie Benedetto, the ‘Queen of Raw’ Alexandra Wagner July 19, 2021 Be Featured, Creativity, Features, Interview, MESSFashion, News, Podcast, Stories, Sustainability, Sustainablefashion, Trends, Women We had the amazing opportunity to sit down with New York City native Stephanie, entrepreneur and CEO of 'Queen of Raw', a global marketplace that helps brands manage and reduce their deadstock. Having won the ...
Triple Threat: an interview with Dutch film director, fashion designer and nail artist Chloë van der Klaauw Alexandra Wagner July 2, 2021 Artists, Be Featured, cinema, Designers, Designers, film, Interview, London, MESSFashion, Photographers, Stories, Style, Sustainability, Sustainablefashion, Trends, Women We recently sat down with Chloë van der Klaauw, founder and designer of Studio Henriette Christine, an ethical, slow fashion brand that has caught many influencers' attention since its online launch in 2020. O...
South Korea, The Rising Fashion Capital Bethany Chandler June 20, 2021 Fashion Weeks, Fresh Mess, MESSFashion, Society, Style, Travel, Trends Seoul, South Korea is fast becoming a fashion hotspot. The pandemic has sparked a transition towards an ‘untact’ society; a Korean term to describe reducing contact as much as possible, wherever possible. In combination with its rapid consumerism culture, its unique ability to adapt, and an ever-evolving fashion industry; Seoul is booming.
Chatting With XFEMINADESIGNS: The Small Business Starting Its Own Sustainable Fashion Revolution Bethany Chandler June 8, 2021 Artists, Community, Creativity, Designers, Designers, Features, Fresh Mess, Interview, MESSFashion, MESSFeature, MESSsubmissions, News, Stories, Style, Sustainability, Sustainablefashion, Trends, Women "Positive representation and love for colour is my inspiration. Growing up a plus sized, mixed race girl in Britain, I felt out of place. I never wore bright colours or patterns in fear of being called out, and assumed that fashion like that wasn't meant for me. I mean, where do you see chubby brown girls in cool clothes in the 90's fashion scene?"
Expert Tips On Planning The Perfect Holiday Lily Bell May 19, 2021 Community, Lifestyle, Travel After almost 12 months of worldwide travel restrictions due to the pandemic, everyone is looking forward to their first actual holiday just to get away from it all. The stresses of being kept indoors or within...
Julia Sky: “Mystery Night” Lily Bell May 19, 2021 Artists, Creativity, Photographers, Stories, Women Browse below the new photo series titled "Mystery Night" by Julia Sky. Julia Sky is a Jewish Russian immigrant currently living in Chicago, Illinois, specialising in portrait, beauty and fashion photography. ...
