Team Credits:
Photography, styling & direction by Yao Yuan
Makeup by Li Wen Liang
Hair by Xia Wen
Model: CEEEE

Fashion Credits:
1) Complete look by EGONLAB.
2) Top by COS. Pants and hat stylist own.
3) Complete look by PRADA.
4) Complete look by DRIES VAN NOTEN. Shoes stylist own.
5&6) Complete look by SOSHIOTSUKI.
7) Complete look stylist own.
8) Complete look by MKDT Studio.
10) Complete look by MKDT Studio.

In moments of uncertainty, we don’t necessarily search for answers; we look for spaces that allow us to gather, soften and remember who we are beneath the noise. With Yume, vocalist and songwriter Yukimi’s latest EP, she explores the quiet power of dreaming, not as escape, but as expansion. In Stockholm, her music met the table in a sensory dialogue, turning a performance into something shared, layered and deeply human.
After rising to prominence as the vocalist and percussionist of the Grammy-nominated band Little Dragon, she is stepping into a new chapter with Yume, Yukimi’s latest EP. The process though, has remained collaborative. Produced by Erik Bodin, who also worked on her debut solo album, the track ‘Get It Over’ was written with Saya Grey, while ‘All Over Me’ was co-written with artist and guitarist Mia Garcia.

“Every release of new music is a kind of chapter of my life. I go through different things, and so does the music. My songs will hopefully be relatable. I feel like a new person compared to the girl who wrote the early Little Dragon songs. I love and respect her, but I’m very happy to be a wiser version,” Yukimi says and adds:
“I sing about hopes, fantasies, wishes I have for the little biosphere around me, but also for the planet. I hope people can tap into the vulnerable sides of themselves, but also escape to a place with the help of the sounds. Yume has given me a chance to express my dreamy self. The music explores different sides of daydreaming, personal dreams and hopes for myself and the world. I think our world needs us to dream big so we can make it a beautiful place. So much madness is going on that it can easily become paralyzing.”
In times of turbulence, we don’t seek the rational. We look for shared meaning, a sense of belonging and stability. To transcend chaos, we’ve found ourselves gravitating toward experiences that bring us closer to the present and to each other. Throughout history, food and music have been two of humanity’s most powerful social technologies. They allow us to gather, to mark time and ritual, to transmit culture without words, to dissolve hierarchy and invite communion, to transcend the everyday. Neither requires elite access to be meaningful.

In collaboration with Asahi Super Dry 0,0%, Yukimi’s Asahi Sessions performance was no exception to history. Guests gathered not only for the music but for a dream-inspired menu, an ode to Yume, which translates to “dream” in Japanese, turning the evening into a sensory dialogue between sound and taste.
In many ways, the Yume-inspired menu created by chef Ricardo Molteni mirrored life’s chapters. Its textures and flavours moved from the soft innocence of childhood, captured in a bite-sized potato cake with burned leek mayo and juniperberry powder, to the savoury depth of growing older and wiser, expressed through truffle butter served on focaccia with fresh oyster mushrooms, toasted hazelnuts and fine dark chocolate flakes. For Ricardo, it was about balance: blending Japanese flavours while respecting the produce and committing to sustainable practices. Thus, nearly all ingredients were sourced in Sweden.

The hero of the menu, a pork katsu marinated in Asahi beer and miso, breaded and deep-fried, served on toasted sourdough with wild garlic emulsion, charred cabbage and tangy pickles, was, like Yukimi’s sound, soulful, airy and layered all at once.
“I love pairing music with food, and can recall a lot of moments in my life with the two present. I think it gives you more to sense and paint your experience with, sometimes giving a stronger feeling and memory,” Yukimi reflects.
Culinary experiences, like music, allow us to seize the moment while transporting us elsewhere. A form of transcendence not through escape, but through deepening the present, turning the ordinary act of eating or listening into something communal and emotional. Between bites of miso-marinated katsu and the first notes drifting from the microphone, that alchemy felt almost tangible.

For Yukimi, going beyond the conventional limits of art is not about spectacle but sensitivity, about understanding how we function as humans and gently stretching those boundaries. “It’s about using art as a tool for the bigger mass to, for example, feel love or feel pain that has been buried, calming the nervous system so that you can open your mind and think beyond.”
Perhaps that is where transcendence truly lives, not in abandoning the world, but in softening it. In allowing ourselves to gather, to taste, to listen, and to feel just enough to imagine something better. In turbulent times, that quiet expansion may be the most radical act of all.

Talent: Yukimi Nagano

Team Credits:

Photography by John Scarisbrick
Styling by Mili Malinovic
Hair by Francisca Saavedra
Make-up by Sóley Astudóttir
Words by Hannah Magnusson
DOP/short film by Atelier-riot

Fashion Credits:

1 & 9) White shirt by A.W.A.K.E MODE. Black shirt by Maison Margiela. Pants by Samantha Esfandiari. Skirt-shirt by Celine.
2 & 3) Dress by Stinarand. Stockings by Calzedonia. Shoes by Balenciaga.
4) Headpiece by Paco Rabanne. Asymmetrical top by Wilhja. Skirt by Comme Des Garçons. Baotou flats: stylist’s own.
5) Dress by Emma Carling.
6) Leather jacket by Anni Salonen. Skirt by Anna Danielsson. Leotard by Alaïa. Shoes by Sophie Tiné.
7) Dress by Jacob Ploski.
8) Striped blazer by KRIBA. Sheer bralette by Dries Van Noten. Gloves by Tuuli-Tytti Koivula. Skirt by Sacai.
10) Puffer kimono coat by Yakusha.

Team Credits:

Photography & Direction by Valentin Russo
Styling by Victoire Seveno
Model: Mathilde at City Models
Hair and Make-up by Khela at Call my agent
Set Design by Raphaëlle Daguerre
Lighting by Manon Leaute
Production by Corinne Tozy
Styling Assistant: Victoria Korkos
Set Design Assistant: Jade Echard
Studio Manager and Coordinator: Axel Doebele

Fashion Credits:

1, 2, 3 & 4) Coat, skirt and shoes by Miu Miu. Headband worn as necklace by Maison Michel.
5, 6 & 7) Top and pants by Romeo Stedman Mouras. Rings by Wouters & Hendrix.
8 & 9) Gloves by Agnelle X MM6 Maison Margiela. Skirt by Paula Canovas Del Vas. Bag by Miu Miu. Shoes by Francesca Bellavita.
10, 11 & 12) Bag by MM6 Maison Margiela. Dress by Alfie. Shoes by Dries Van Noten.
13 & 14) Coat and shoes by Dries Van Noten. Dress by MM6 Maison Margiela. Bag by Francesca Bellavita.

Team Credits:

Photography by Kenji Kanai
Styling by Takayuki Yatagai
Makeup & hair by Akemi Ezashi
Models: Misaki Hatori at FLaMme
Chonken Son at BE NATURAL MODELS

Fashion Credits:

1, 6 & 14) Top by MASU. Pants by H BEAUTY&YOUTH. Vintage belt. Accessory by LEO GONʼDO.
2 & 7) Vest by Juha Tokyo. One-piece by Fanjin Studio. Shoes by JennyFax.
5, 12 & 13) Jacket by Alexander McQueen. Shirt by Midorikawa. Pants by H BEAUTY&YOUTH. Accessory by LEO GONʼDO. Shoes by LEMAIRE.
6 & 9) Gown and tights by Dries Van Noten. Vintage obi & kimono. Ring by LEO GONʼDO.
8 & 15) Top by VAQUERA. Necklace by LEO GONʼDO. Pants by High Scream Center.
10 & 12) Dress by BODYSONG.

Team Credits:

Photography by Miu Kurashima
Styling by Keiichiro Hara
Model: Sava

Fashion Credits:

1) Turtleneck by Raf Simons. Cape vest by Anne Valerie Hash. Vintage skirt.
2) Vintage shirt. Jacket by Tomaso Stefanelli. One piece: COMME des GARÇONS.
3) Shirt by A.P.C.. Vest by Bikkembergs. Pants by Katharine Hamnett. Shoes by Dries Van Noten.
4) Turtleneck by Armani Exchange. Top by Marjan Pejoski. Scarf by Rene Gurskov. Shoes by Christian Louboutin.
5) Vintage raw-edge shirt. Gilet by Ann Hagen. Skirt by Yohji Yamamoto. Shoes by Riiika.
6) Top by RANDY. Vintage poncho vest. Tights by Poco a Poco Tokyo. Shoes by Jeffrey Campbell.

Her breakout moment came in 2018, when she co-wrote and featured on The Chainsmokers’ hit single “Hope”, followed by “Beautiful” with Australian producer What So Not, setting her unique voice on a global path. Since then, Winona has released a string of heartfelt songs and an acclaimed debut album, Island of the Sun (2022), earning praise for her blend of melancholic pop and lyrical depth.

This summer, a new Winona is stepping into the spotlight. After a breakup, a hair transformation, and a renewed appetite for travel and adventure, she’s entering what she calls a new era creatively and personally. “I’m finally allowing myself to be light, to have fun, to just live,” she says.

Her latest EP Salt, showcases this shift that is still emotionally grounded but braver, bolder, and danceable.

Parallel to this, she’s launched a new alter ego, Oaks, diving into electronic and club-driven sounds. “It’s the other side of me,” she says. “A little darker, but also liberating.”

Winona will perform live at Aperitivo Peroni at Bar Buco in collaboration with Peroni on Wednesday, July 16, in Visby, Gotland, marking a fresh moment in her evolving story. “This summer is about freedom, movement, and doing things on my terms.” 

It’s not easy to get a moment with Winona in a time when everyone wants a piece of her. We manage to catch her while in Toronto between gigs and studio sessions. A lifestyle that would throw many off balance but for Winona, it’s the opposite. After 10 years as an artist, she’s in a place in life where she knows who she is and what she wants, both personally and in her musical artistry.

“I’m not as afraid of what people think anymore. I’ve gone through so much on a personal level that it’s forced me to grow. It’s shaped me. I’ve grown thicker skin, and that shows in my music too.”

The past few years have brought heartbreaking challenges for Winona, and that emotional journey has been reflected in her music. On her latest EP Salt, Winona opens up in a way that is both brave, personal, and raw.

“I used this album to process everything I’ve been feeling and thinking. That’s why it’s more personal than I’ve ever dared to be before.”

In the song “My Body” she sings honestly about the anxiety around body image and the struggle with self-perception in a society that demands perfection. In “I Broke Me First” she explores mental health and a self-destructive side many can relate to.

“I’ve struggled with panic attacks since I was young. My mom got sick when I was 14 and passed away two years ago, that’s the hardest thing I’ve ever had to survive. The sound also reflects my personal journey. It’s become a broader spectrum, not just about heartbreak but going much deeper than that.”

When we meet Winona at the photoshoot for The Forumist, we notice a different energy. It’s lighter, freer. She’s left much of the heaviness behind and wants to face the future with curiosity and newfound energy. There’s also an edge in her grounded strength—the confidence to know what she wants, to focus, and follow her own creative rhythm. This sense of liberation has also led to a new album coming this fall.

“The album is about being a woman. Sexuality. Playfulness. I came out of a long relationship, and this is about throwing myself out there again, daring to fall in love. It’s also about the importance of my friends. They were there for me when I needed it the most. They’re the ones who keep me going.”

Like everything Winona creates, it’s deeply personal and unfiltered. We get to follow her spiritual journey with all its ups and downs. The music is an eclectic blend of ballads, electronic beats, and a more organic, natural sound.
The new Winona allows herself to have fun again. Making music is more than just a creative outlet or passion, it’s literally the blood in her veins.

“Creating music is what has kept me alive. Without it, I would’ve gone under. It’s how I process everything.”

But it’s not just music that gives a healing foundation, interest in photography and fashion also offers Winona space to express herself and reflect. This constant hunger for new influences, playfulness, and her insatiable drive to evolve make Winona an exciting artist musically. A whirlwind blending indie pop with dance music like electro and house. The latter is something she explores through her alter ego, Oaks.

“Oaks is dedicated to dance music. It’s a broad spectrum of DJs I’ve worked with, from Martin Garrix to Tiësto. It’s a variety of electronic styles and the only thing that ties it together is my songwriting, my lyrics, and my voice.” Oaks mixes dubstep with mainstream house and progressive house. She also plans to learn how to DJ soon and add yet another creative form of expression, with more original material released under Oaks.

“There’s something in dance music, the frequency and tempo that’s very healing. It lets you release so much energy. It’s also less pretentious. More forgiving.”

It’s been three years since Winona released her critically acclaimed debut album Islands of the Sun, an electro-pop and synth-pop record with an almost cinematic sound. Back then, it was with a major label. Now she’s on her own. Then, label execs interfered in the creative process. Now, she stands alone with a clear vision and the freedom to realize it.
“This album is much more me. The sound has evolved constantly, and this marks a fresh start for me and my music.”

The future is undeniably exciting for Winona both personally and artistically. Her dreams stretch from developing new projects to inspiring collaborations with DJs, artists, and musicians. She doesn’t just want to travel the world and see new places, she also wants to take a spiritual and mental journey to grow as a person.

“I want to throw myself into the unknown and challenge myself. I want to heal, feel good, and enjoy the moment. I want to be more present. And I want to allow myself to be in love.”

Talent: Winona Oak

Team Credits:

Photography by Marcus Askelöf
Styling by Mili Malinovic
Words by Mattias Kristiansson
Hair & Makeup by Moona Narancic
Retouch by Jim Widgren

Fashion Credits:

1) Dress by ALIDA BARD. Stockings by WOLFORD. Shoes by PRADA.
2) Bodysuit by MANIÉRE de VOIR.
3) Silver chain belt by INAN.
4) Top and pants by NORMA KAMALI. Shoes by PRADA.
5) Cutout mini dress by COPERNI.
6 & 12) Silk blouse by HEIDER ACKERMANN. Uterus bottoms by MARAN. Stockings by SWEDISH STOCKINGS.
7) Pleated dress by DAVII.
10) Dress by OVAL SQUARE. Shoes by DRIES VAN NOTEN.
11) Detachable sleeves by ALIDA BARD. Biná tank top by STUDIO PRETA. Stockings by WOLFORD. Shoes: stylist’s archive.
13) Holographic asymmetric gown by RICK OWENS.
14) Shoes by PRADA.
15) White layered tank dress by CHRISTIANA HADJIPAPA. Stockings by SWEDISH STOCKINGS. Shoes: stylist’s archive.
16) Draped mini dress by KHAITE.
17) Transparent nail ring nails (used as ear cuffs) by WHYNOEN. Draped silver top by DION LEE. Stockings by SWEDISH STOCKINGS.

Blending sharp structure with fluid softness, the styling and makeup emphasize luminosity, blurring the line between reality and dreamlike perfection. Complementing the imagery, three video segments capture movement and shifting light in real time.

More than a study in style, Echoes of Light and Form is a visual narrative where high art meets the digital age, leaving a lasting impression.

Team Credits:

Photography by Robbert Jacobs 
Styling by Simon Gensowski
Hair by Clement Billon 
Make up by Asami Kawai 
Photo assistant : Matei Focs 
Style assistant : Claire Hu
Talent : Nyajuok @ MAKERS
Post-production :  Theo Gauchet
Special thanks to Zohra @ Passage 

Fashion Credits:

1) Full look by Noah Almonte. Fluffy Shark Ankle Boots by Givenchy.
2) Jacket off-white by LES HEAL SS2010 @  Passage. Water pleated pants by Ruohan. Match-shaped Velvet Gloves by Noah Almonte.
3) Coat by Chloé FW 1995 by Karl Lagerfeld  @  Passage. Belt by Cho Cheng.
4) Raffia Fringes Top by Imane Ayissi. Collerette by Solène Lescouët. Earring by Chaewon Song.
5) Lace Top by Givenchy AW 2010 by Riccardo Tisci @ Passage. Bracelet by Cho Cheng. Transparent Silk Pants by Tribal Hotel.
6) White fringe dress by r.l.e. Mini Top by Tribal Hotel. Tea Mergui Coat by Ruohan. Fluffy Shark Boots by Givenchy.
7) Grey print dress by Sehnsucht Atelier. Armor knit top by Chaewon Song.
8) Black Lace & Pearls Dress by Givenchy. Maxi Coat by Dries Van Noten – circa 2010 @ Passage.
9) Macrame Dress by Highlight Studio. Red Feather & Tulle Guy Laroche Couture 1998 @ Passage. Colorful Scarf – Tribal Hotel.

Team Credits:

Photographer by Valerie Archeno
Stylist by Celine de Selva
Grooming by Martine Peguet
Photo assistant: Moroé Poupeau
Models :
Binta D at Fever Model Management Moussa at Smith & Smith.
Anna at Smith & Smith.
Ethan at Garçons by Gervais.
Isadora at Titanium Management Moroe.
Orisha at Crystal Models Management

Fashion Credit:

1) Dress by Caroline Rohmer, belt by Gerard Darel.
2) Moussa – Jacket by Hugo Boss.
Anna – Shirt by Karl Lagerfeld, trousers by Isabel Marant.
3) Tee shirt by Gap, Trousers by Standards, Coat by Yohji Yamamoto.
4) Moussa – Shirt by Peter Hahn, Jacket by Burton of London, jeans by Lee Cooper.
Binta – Sweatshirt by H&M, Skirt by Chris Castellane Paris.
5) Jacket by Vivienne Westwood, jeans by Diesel.
6) Printed shirt by Moschino on Black shirt by Gant.
7) Vintage 80’s sequin dress, glasses by Oakley.
8) Sweatshirt by RockEagle.
9) Moussa – Shirt by Armani, jeans by Levi’s.
Binta – Shirt by Jacquemus, vintage trousers by Kenzo Jungle.
10) Isadora – Overalls by Biba, belt by La Bagagerie.
Ethan – Polo shirt by Zara, Jacket by Franck et Fils, Trousers by Dries van Noten.
11) Tank top by Eres.
12) Jacket by Tommy Hilfiger, Shirt by Agnès b.
13) Shirt by Peter Hahn, Jacket by Burton of London, Glasses by Stone.

Team Credits:
Photographer: Jeremy Josselin
Creative Director: Ximena Medroa
Stylist: Arianna Cavallo
Make up artist: Eva Louis
Hair Stylist: Alan Antoine
Photographer’s assistant: Nicolas Darde
Model: Anna Lisa @ Mademoiselle
Production: Lmadam Production

Fashion Credits:
2) One-piece jumpsuit by Claude Montana from Byronesque, re-issued 2019 top by Sanda Simona, blazer by Dries van Noten, socks by Miu Miu, and shoes by Rombaut
3) Blazer by Materiel, earrings by Panconesi, trousers by Roberto Cavalli early 2000s from Aesane
4) Top by Rory William Docherty, trousers by Anna Galaganenko, headband by Oberkampf, belt by Molism
5) Top by Issey Miyake, tights by Comme des Garçons psychedelic from ss2001, 20 age archive, shoes by Dries van Noten
6) Top and trousers by Anne Isabella, blazer (worn around neck) by MM6 maison Margiela, earring (on left ear) by Panconesi, earring (on right ear) by In Gold We Trust
7) Bodysuit by Alaia fw1991 from Aesane, earring (on left ear) by Molism, earrings vintage.
8) Knit by Loewe Paula’s Ibiza 2019, 20 age archive, bodysuit by Alaia fw1991 from Aesane, trousers by Uma Wang, earrings by Sister Morphine, socks by Miu Miu, shoes by Acne Studios
9) Sunglasses vintage, dress by Umlaut, top by After Work Studio
10) Skirt (worn as top) fw1998 from Byronesque, skirt and shoes by Miu Miu, trousers by Minuit, bracelet (worn on the arm) vintage.

Film Credits:
Cutting by CHRISTIAN CANSIN MEYER
Color grading by MERLIN JAHN
Video and concept by SAMIRA KREUELS 

Team Credits:
Photography by SAMIRA KREUELS 
Model by WESLEY BEDIAKO 
Styling by ANNE NEWMAN 
Hair & Makeup by MELANIE BULU 
Retouch by MARINA KARASKEVICH

Fashion Credits:

#1 shirt by BODE, short by RICK OWENS DRKSHDW, bracelet by MIANSAI, hat by LEVI’S
#2 jeans by JAQUEMUS
#3 shirt by ISABELLA MARANT, short by BODE, jeans by JAQUEMUS
#4 suit by VIVIENNE WESTWOOD, scarf by DOLCE & GABBANA
#5 jacket by NANUSHKA, t-shirt by JIL SANDER, shorts by MARNI, hat by LOEWE
#6 blazer by JAQUEMUS, shirt by PRADA, shorts by JAQUEMUS
#7 blazer by DRIES VAN NOTEN, t-Shirt by GABRIELA HEARST, jeans by NANUSHKA
#8 ring left by GUESS, ring right by FENDI