From exclusive to professional to public, online social networks are quickly working their way into our daily lives and becoming an essential marketing tool for many. The most recent addition to the world of online networking is Modelshotel.com a private social network for professional models. Founder Jesper Lannung talks to us about the inspiration behind the concept...

Name: Kalita Al Swaidi Label: Kalita Began: With Kalita making lingerie while studying English Literature in her final year at Edinburgh university. All about: Creating exclusive, handcrafted “objects of desire” How demanding have you found it establishing Kalita since you graduated and has the experience been what you expected? Establishing the Kalita label has...

“I want to make shoes that are beautifully designed and finely made, but without an over the top price tag” If your feet are on the larger side, then you’ll know a thing or two about the difficulty in not only finding your shoe size (especially in the sales) let alone actually finding cute shoes which don’t look gigantic. Well lawyer turned footwear...

Name: Nicole K. Garner Occupation: PR practitioner, fashion/ beauty writer, instructor What does your typical day consist of? With a cell phone constantly glued to my ear and my laptop attached to my hip, I am usually running a mile a minute and mastering new ways to multi-task. Everyday provides a new opportunity to make connections and brainstorm new ways to generate...

Self-taught, and incredibly passionate, art-jeweler Geoff Thomas proves that self belief, passion and hard work really do pay off. Tracy Bingham wore one of his ornate, hand-fabricated, sterling silver and gold metal bikini tops during a party at his showroom, Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler can be seen wearing several of his necklaces for a Target TV commercial, and Mischa...

Name: Claudia Rosa Lukas Occupation: Designer for Graphics, Costumes and Fashion. Where do you get your inspiration from? Influences are everywhere, mainly people around me. The way of their thinking, living and acting. Sometimes it could be just a dropped shadow that inspires me. Describe your style? In my work I express myself as a multi-layered affair, combining...

Name: Tessa Grazzini Occupation: Designer and Founder of Assya Piece of jewellery you couldn’t live without? Since I can remember, I have always worn jewellery. I received my first bracelet when I was 2 years old. Jewellery is the ultimate accessory, and with time and fashion it changes. I always keep my old jewellery because every piece has a special meaning...

Name: Anton Heunis Occupation: Luxury Jewellery Designer What inspired you to pursue jewellery design? I have always been fascinated by jewellery. It is something extremely personal. Like fashion, it is an art form that intrudes the wearer’s personal space - as if it is almost a part of the one wearing it. . I think it is amazing to be able to create an object that...

If you’re an avid fan of the fashion glossies then it’s more than likely you’ve come across a Kessler photo. From Vogue to New York Times, celebrities to models, front row to backstage, photographer Greg Kessler has and continues to capture those fashion moments….

Name: Victoria Haynes Occupation: Fashion journalism student, wannabe writer and travel addict. Favourite designers: Matthew Williamson, Anna Sui and Alice Temperley. I love embellished, embroidered, floaty designs. I’m a bit of a hippy really. Which trends do you think will dominate fashion this spring? I think there’ll be a lot of white around, it’s...