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Editor's Letter - p.10 Billy Bee - cover story p.14 Interview with Alex Breaux from Stranger Things - p.28 FASHION Eternal Swag - editorial p.40 Must Have: all the seasonal trends - p.58 She, Reframed - editorial p.80 Afraa Al-Noaimi talks about her first Fall-Winter 2026 collection - p.92 BEAUTY Twins - editorial p.98 Beauty that starts from within: products for this spring/summer - p.114 Il tempo nelle mani - editorial - p.126 ART/LIFE Enjoy Little Things - editorial p.140 Exhibitions not to be missed in this spring/summer - p.151 Sirena - editorial p.152 ACCESSORIES The perfect guide to this spring/summer's accessories - p.164 Ethereal Modernism editorial AI + interview - p.172
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EDITOR'S LETTER 14
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assword: transition. There are moments in life when everything feels suspended. We look around and nothing is the same as before, yet it hasn’t become something defined. The path we chose seems to blur, and change feels unsettling. The truth is, we are living in a constant state of transition — aesthetic, creative, personal. Fashion itself moves through overlapping references: past and present coexist, merge, and rewrite each other. Nothing is ever truly stable, and maybe that’s exactly the point. The way we create is changing too. Artificial intelligence is no longer something distant: it’s here, within processes, images, and ideas. It’s no longer about accepting or rejecting it, but about understanding how to coexist with it without losing a human perspective. In this issue, we explored precisely this in-between space. An unstable territory, but a necessary one. Because that’s where real transformations happen. Editor-in-chief Facebook: @marta.forgione Instagram: @martaforgione
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BILLY BEE Photography Genevieve Charbonneau c/o FUZE REPS Style Zeina Esmail c/o P1M Agency Hair Style Ryan McGovern Makeup Caroline Levin c/o P1M Agency Model Tania Louise c/o ANM Management Post Production Phyllis Papoulias Digitech Mark Luciani Light assistance Adi Saciragic
This house, once owned by the Canadian founder of the Billy Bee honey brand, seems frozen in another era. Objects, images, fragments of life continue to exist alongside the present, like a capsule that never stopped preserving. Inside, fashion moves through a different time, creating an ongoing dialogue between what has been and what is now. Each space opens up different possibilities, as if every choice had left a trace. Lives unfolding, directions shifting, moments that stay imprinted. In the end, everything coexists. The past, the present, and everything that could have been.
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Alex Breaux on acting, change and New Beginnings
When we watch a film — or a TV Series — we rarely stop to think about the people behind the characters. About the fact that they are actors, with their own lives, thier own histories. Like anyone else, they've moved through uncertainty, moments of fragility, and experiences that may have pushed them to change direction along the way. For Alex Breaux, that moment happened far from a film set, in the world of finance, when he realized that the most vibrant parts of his life were being pushed to the margins of his everyday routine. From there came the decision to leave it all behind and pursue acting. Today, that same attentiveness — shaped in part by his experience as an outsider — sits at the core of his work: characters built on contrast, unpredictable, never fully readable. In Stranger Things, where he plays Lt. Robert Akers, that tension between reality and imagination finds its place within a powerful visual world — one that can make even the most surreal elements feel tangible. This editorial also marks his first-ever photoshoot: a new, more exposed experience, where — without the filter of a character — a different kind of authenticity begins to surface. In his approach to acting, everything seems to start from there: a gradual, almost imperceptible movement closer to the character, until the distance begins to dissolve.
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Interview by Marta Forgione Team editorial: Production Anastasiia Melnychenko c/o 917 Agency Photography Tina Sokolovska Talent Alex Breaux Style Yulia Tereshchuk Makeup, Hair Style Dosha Moor Nails Yuliia Kovalchuk DOP Roman Petrusyak Gaffer Dmytro Zolotov Video Ivan Meleshko
Eternal Swag There’s nothing to overthink here. There’s a strong, direct presence, standing in front of the camera without trying to adapt. The body is seen as it is, alongside the clothes that accompany it. Sometimes they follow it, sometimes they contrast it. Everything remains visible: marks, gestures, the way of being. The idea of beauty shifts too. It grows, transforms, shows itself without needing to be hidden. A different kind of elegance, less predictable, more personal. This is what remains. A clear attitude, difficult to define in just one way.
Photography Jan Reiser Art Direction Chris Strübing Style Selcukhan Calikoglu Model Rose Langenbein c/o Let it Go Management Hair Style, Makeup Line Frank c/o Liganord using Chanel Beauty, Balmain Hair Couture Style Assistance Shiva Filippzik & Julia Lehmann Photography Assistance Meret Lange & Luzian Göhring Casting Direction Julia Weber
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Creative Freedom and Personal Statement After seasons dominated by strict minimalism, fashion now seems to move away from the pursuit of silent perfection, returning to a more human, emotional, and deeply personal territory. The year 2026 marks a transitional phase, in which international runways not only present new garments or aesthetic narratives but primarily reveal a shift in design attitude. Collections show a widespread need for individuality and tangibility, where personal expression becomes the true guiding thread. Clothes no longer aspire to a singular aesthetic; instead, they invite the wearer to reinterpret, experiment, and create ever-changing combinations, opening up a plurality of stylistic possibilities. This is a season defined by experimentation and renewed creative freedom, where boundaries between aesthetic codes are increasingly permeable: tailoring dialogues with sportswear, romanticism meets technical fabrics and performance surfaces, while iconic past motifs are reinterpreted with lightness and contemporary awareness, including the return of Y2K imagery, reimagined through new proportions and current sensibilities. At the same time, silhouettes take center stage thanks to a renewed interest in volume and construction. Defined waists, emphasized hips, voluminous skirts, and carefully studied proportions restore three-dimensionality to the body. The result is a blend of materiality and dynamism, enhancing movement and building new relationships between body, clothing, and space.
Spring / Summer 2026 Trends words Martina Tondo
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Cloud Dancer 4. 4. 4. 1. Soft, linear, and ethereal white. Chosen as Pantone’s Color of the Year 2026, this “non-color” marks a return to visual lightness. It can serve as a neutral base for fresh, airy looks or become the dominant shade of an elegant, refined outfit. Our spring proposal interprets this trend perfectly: a total look featuring a cotton dress by Maria Elena Villa paired with palazzo pants by Andres Otalora. Accessories follow the same essential aesthetic, with flat sandals by Jacquemus and contrast-lens sunglasses by Kimeze.
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Sometimes, shifting your gaze just slightly is enough to change everything. Things evolve slowly, almost without being noticed. In this editorial, the figure moves through spaces that seem to hold her back, crossing them as if searching for something she cannot yet define. Between Eastern influences and Western codes, each image becomes an attempt — a way to move closer to a new perspective on herself and her life. It’s a quiet search, shaped by waiting and subtle shifts.
SHE, REFRAMED Photography Seong Jip Hong Creative Direction, Style Alessandra Minto Model Jisu Kim c/o Jennifer Model Management Makeup Yujin Han Hair Style Jiinjeong Photography Assistance Do Kyun Woo
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Trench, Skirt, Top Daily Mirror Shoes Sunnei Gloves Gestuz Ring Panconesi Earrings Hugo Kreit
AFRAA AL-NOAIMI PRESENTS EASTWARD ELEGANCE When fashion becomes a means of cultural dialogue words Martina Tondo
On the occasion of Milan Fashion Week, Qatari designer Afraa Al-Noaimi presented Eastward Elegance, her debut Autumn/Winter 2026 collection. A project born from the meeting of two worlds: the cultural depth of Qatar and the excellence of Italian sartorial tradition. Founded in Doha in 2019, the AFRAA brand develops and produces its collections primarily in Lombardy, through collaborations with local ateliers and manufacturers across Milan, Como, and Bergamo. Here, the artisanal heritage of Made in Italy meets an international design vision. An entrepreneur and designer, Afraa Al-Noaimi recently received the Doctorate Business Award from Bocconi University for her research dedicated to women’s empowerment in the fields of fashion, business, and creativity. In this interview with Latest, she shares her journey, the value of cultural dialogue, and the vision that guides her brand.
Images courtesy of Guitar: The designer Afraa and her new collection at the Milan fashion week
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Your career spans multiple fields and roles. What moment or decision would you say defined your path as a leader? One of the most significant moments in my journey was realizing that creativity can be a form of leadership. Fashion, art, and culture are often seen purely as aesthetic disciplines, but I have always viewed them as tools for storytelling and influence. Choosing to work at the intersection of culture, fashion, and strategy allowed me to create platforms that go beyond design. It gave me the opportunity to contribute to broader conversations about identity, culture, and the role creativity can play in shaping societies.
What has been the greatest challenge you have faced as an emerging designer on the international stage? One of the main challenges is navigating a global industry while remaining authentic to your own cultural perspective. The international fashion system moves very quickly and often favors certain narratives. For me, the challenge, and also the opportunity, has been to introduce a voice rooted in my culture while staying relevant to a global audience. Authenticity is what ultimately differentiates a designer, and maintaining it requires a clear vision.
Photography Charlotte Navio c/o Fma Le Bureau Style Alexandra Conti Makeup Maud Eigenheer c/o Wise & Talented Hair Style Damien Lacoussade Casting Olivier Duperrin Style Asssistance Emeline Devendeville Light Assistance Anthony Karayan Models in order of appearance Jeanne & Emma, Robin & Melvin at Success Models, Chloe & Louise, Moti & Maeko at NWM, Juliette & Charlotte, Enzo & Mathieu at Surface Models, James & John at Men Model Managemebnt Kenzo & Shinji, Esther & Eleonore, Davou & Shom at Rock Men Paris
TWINS Two figures, a double presence that reflects itself while drifting apart. Some parts of us remain identical, rooted, recognizable. Others shift direction, move, and search for something different even within familiar settings. Within the same image, continuity and transformation coexist — what we choose to carry with us and what we leave behind.
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Left Necklace Mathilde Hiron Cardigan, Top, Skirt R.L.E Right Necklace Mathilde Hiron Sweater, Skirt R.L.E Top Petit Bateau
Beauty that starts
AI Editorial inspired by beauty seasonal trends Photography & Art Direction Marta Forgione Words Martina Tondo
from within The beauty industry is undergoing a profound paradigm shift, moving its focus from surface-level aesthetics to skin biology, and from immediate visual effects to a long-term vision of health and well-being. The latest frontier of this holistic approach is known as cellness: an evolution of the wellness concept applied to skin and body care, placing cellular health at the core of visible beauty.
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testing, and personalized protocols allows for continuous monitoring of skin health and targeted intervention before damage becomes irreversible. At the same time, beauty supplements play a strategic role in supporting the skin from within – boosting collagen production, improving elasticity and radiance, protecting cells from oxidative stress, and strengthening cellular membranes.
Moving beyond the traditional beauty approach, historically centered on correcting wrinkles, dark spots, and imperfections, cellness focuses on the function, vitality, and resilience of skin cells. Its goal is to support the biological processes that keep the skin efficient, youthful, and high-performing over time. It is no longer about “repairing” the signs of aging, but about preserving cellular balance: stimulating regeneration, ensuring deep hydration, protecting the skin from environmental aggressors, and maintaining consistent antioxidant activity.
This approach is further enhanced by the growing integration of advanced technologies such as microcurrents, LED therapy, and ultrasound to stimulate collagen production and microcirculation, alongside smart rollers and gua sha tools for drainage and muscle relaxation, cryo tools for soothing and toning, facial misters for deep hydration, and personalized wearable masks. Together, these tools transform the beauty routine into an increasingly data-driven experience focused on continuous skin health monitoring.
When the skin is constantly exposed to environmental stressors and biological aging processes (spoiler alert: all the time), understanding how cells evolve, become inflamed, and enter senescence becomes essential. In this context, the use of biomarkers, diagnostic
In 2026, beauty becomes conscious and science-based: it is no longer just about what is applied to the skin, but about what the skin is made of. This trend aligns with the broader movement of healthy aging, where the goal is not to look younger, but to age better.
LATEST BEAUTY l mondo della cosmetica è ultimamente protagonista di un cambiamento molto lontano dall’essere
Foto by Daria Shevtsova
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IL TEMPO NELLE MANI Time accumulates. In gestures, in objects, in the habits that remain. Some choices have taken shape, others have stayed suspended. Everything coexists in the same space, between what has been built and what could have been. There comes a moment when you look back with greater clarity. And hold it all in your hands.
Photography Luca Fancellu Style, Creative direction Astrid Zorzetto Model Marjolein van de Peppel c/o Street People Casting Makeup, Hair Style Rossella Ferri Nails Valeria Basilico Light Assistance Miriam Limongi Digital Assistance Blanca Postigo Style Assistance Arianna Zocca Production Lucidi/Studio Press Agency LDR22, Around Studio, Next Agency
Shirt Meimeij - Pants Atelier Emé - Coat Takaturna - Earrings Criloi - Tie Dixie - Shoes Sebago x Forte Forte
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ENJOY LITTLE THINGS Sometimes, it takes very little to feel good. A simple gesture, a moment that slips away too quickly. Slowing down becomes a conscious choice, a space to carve out within full days. Details come back into focus, routines shift, and what once felt marginal starts to matter. It takes intention, a decision to pause and create time. The small things are already there — you just have to choose to live them.
Photography Albina Abdullina Style, Art Direction Stela Plaka Makeup, Hair Style Vanessa Sacchett Model Ronja Kogler c/o Elite Models Style Assistance Anastasiia Melekhova
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Dress Barbara Bologna Shoes Lolo
SIRENA Photography Marco Guastalla Style Francesca Bocca Makeup Eri Umetsu Hair Style Maiko Shibata Model Elisabeth Uhl c/o Monster Management Location Spazioarqua
Some things make themselves felt without making a sound. They return, slip into your thoughts, and stay there. Sirens take shape as a pull, something that draws you in and shifts you. They carry you elsewhere, open up possibilities, and bring out the need to change pace, direction, perspective. At a certain point, you choose. You follow that voice.
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Dres: Barbara Rizzi Earcuff Voodoo Jewels Mules Calvin Klein su Zalando
More is More
S/S 2026
accessories words Martina Tondo
At the extreme opposite of minimalism, a deliberately expressive maximalism asserts itself in design: an aesthetic approach that does not fear excess, but embraces it as a true design language, highlighting abundance both materially and visually. For Spring 2026, the runways have emphasized accessories capable of dominating the scene, transforming them into key focal points of the look: sculptural jewelry, opulent and almost tactile textures, and a color palette that alternates between the purity of ethereal white and bursts of saturated, vibrant hues. In this context, detail ceases to be marginal and becomes a narrative structure of the outfit. Oversized sunglasses adopt almost protective proportions, radiating “big energy” and resembling visors rather than mere accessories, while belts abandon purely decorative roles to become hybrid objects, halfway between ornament and tool, such as utility models equipped with clips, micro-pockets, and functional devices. Finally, bandanas and scarves are repurposed as tops or tied at the hips to give looks a more layered construction. Even charms and pendants leave behind playful nostalgia to become symbols of self-expression: these “les nouveau charms” are chosen to represent icons of protection, luck, or intuition, such as four-leaf clovers, Hamsa hands, stars, and moons, often paired with classic metals and stones like rose quartz and purple amethyst.
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Ethereal Modernism In the ever-evolving landscape of contemporary imagery, Det Kempke moves with a vision that challenges the traditional boundaries of fashion photography. He defines himself as an image-maker, navigating across tools and mediums while preserving a strong authorial identity. In his latest editorial, artificial intelligence becomes a natural extension of his gaze: not an end, but a means to construct visual worlds that would otherwise be impossible, suspended between retro-futurism and iconic references. Drawing inspiration from the aesthetic of Verner Panton, Kempke creates immersive environments where fashion interacts with synthetic spaces, while maintaining a surprisingly “classical” approach to image-making. In this conversation with Latest, the photographer reflects on the role of AI within the creative process and questions ideas of authorship, standardization, and the future of fashion imagery.
Interview by Martina Tondo Team Editorial: Concept, AI Photography, Post Production Det Kempke Style, Research Ingrid Zerbaum Talent Avatar Jean by Det Kempke
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