At the beginning of the year I set a number of style goals for myself. These were to: Buy less and make better use of what I already have. Buy better quality, investment pieces and avoid fast fashion. Shop as ethically as possible. Be bolder in my styling and to have as much fun with my clothes as possible. Actually make use of all my accessories and jewellery. Experiment more with my makeup. Go to the hairdresser more often. Make more effort to style my hair. Paint my nails every week. In order to keep myself accountable to my… Continue Reading
Fashion
2017’s Word of the Year has its roots in Fashion
Back in December the Oxford Dictionary announced their word of the year as ‘youthquake’. There has apparently been a huge upsurge in usage of the word in 2017 compared to 2016, however, having not encountered the word being used once in a sentence during 2017, we were as surprised as everyone else as what the Oxford data revealed. It wasn’t until reading about the state of language in 2017 in The New Yorker that we learnt that this word has its origins in fashion. According to Oxford dictionary, youthquake is defined as ‘a significant cultural, political, or social change arising… Continue Reading
Serendipity
Serendipity Credits Concept: Tina Nikolovski / www.tinanikolovski.com / Facebook / Instagram @tinanikolovski Photographer: Tina Nikolovski HMUA: Dimitra Lyras / Instagram @_babydoll_xo Model: Dimitra at Devojka Models / Instagram @devojkamodels
It’s Time to Stamp Out Systemic Sexual Abuse in the Fashion Industry
In the wake of the harrowing reports of rampant sexual misconduct committed by Harvey Weinstein and the resulting #MeToo movement, stories of misconduct and abuse across a range of industries are unfolding on a seemingly daily basis. The latest report to rock the world of fashion was released on Saturday 12 January by The New York Times. Legendary photographers Mario Testino and Bruce Weber have both been accused of sexual exploitation by fifteen former and current models in the case of Testino, and thirteen male assistants and models in the case of Weber. On January 17, another four allegations… Continue Reading
A Look Back A Few of the Editorials We Published in 2017
At Leiden we are privileged to share the work of so many talented creatives. We couldn’t include them all (there were so many!) but this is a fair chunk of the amazing editorials we have published in 2017. Here’s to more creative work in 2018! Explore all our Editorials
Bonbon
Credits Photography: Jenny Wu / www.jennywuphotography.com / Facebook / Instagram Model: Gem Chua at Devojka Models / www.devojka.com.au
A French Affair
Credits Concept, Creative Direction: Tina Nikolovski / www.tinanikolovski.com / Facebook / @tinanikolovski Photographer: Tina Nikolovski HMUA: Dove / www.dovemua.com.au / Facebook / @dovemua Stylist: Maeva Navas / @maeva.navas Model: Ruby Jones at Devojka Models / www.devojka.com.au
Beware the Black Friday Sale Frenzy
It seems traces of American culture are slowly creeping into our Australian way of life. First it was Halloween filling our social media feeds with over the top costumes and elaborate beauty looks. Now it’s the Black Friday sales. Lately every time I open my email or scroll through Facebook someone is telling me to get ready for Black Friday because a bargain is coming. In America, Black Friday and its sister, Cyber Monday, mean big business. This four-day weekend retail bonanza kicks off the holiday season, with 30% of the entire seasons sales taking place on Black Friday.… Continue Reading



