The video celebrates all things theatrical. The inclusive cast partake in various activities; from modelling to singing, they even take over a talk show. One thing we are particularly grateful for is that the campaign allows us a second look at Arca’s iconic modelling that took over our Instagram feeds at the Mugler show back in January.

Despite being a H&M launch, the collection is instantly recognisable as Mugler. The promotional videos and images show various looks, from jumpsuits to tops that feature Mugler’s distinct, bold, and futuristic designs. They play with sheer mesh, a Mugler trademark, which compliments a lot of the more structured pieces. There are also looks that play with cut-outs and crossover details that really emphasise the influences that Mugler have had over the campaign.

While the majority of the collection appears to be quite dark, we do get a snapshot at some more vibrant colours. From cobalt blue dresses to neon green suits, some of Mugler’s signature colours have shone through. Many in the form of perfect party looks for the summer.

The collection also appears to have a lot of fun with denim. The various black panelled jeans provide a more unique take on denim, something that is a set trend for this season. The collection also appears to accommodate for the double-denim trend that is taking the fashion world by storm as we see hints at a denim jean and jacket co-ord. 

Our stand-out piece from the collection has to be the black jumpsuit worn by Arca. The mesh panelling and strategic design is pure Mugler and could be styled in so many ways. Whether you wear it as a catsuit, or layer items with it to break the look up, the look is beautiful as it is but also hold so much potential for styling. And, we must say, nothing screams Mugler quite like a catsuit. 

The collection will be available online and in select stores from the 11^th of May 2023 and we cannot wait to see what the full collection has in store for us.

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A dark, sleazy, brooding, yet magical aura permeates the music video shot in Tokyo directed by Samuel Ibrams, who often works with Shygirl creating the artwork for her last album Nymph. Dimly lit retro hotel rooms, glittery multicoloured LED lights, late-night karaoke sessions, adorable fawns, and nocturnal Tokyo alleyways are all caught on the smudgy shaky camera. At times the nauseating shots of unknown places from inside the body mixed with blinding white lights and dizzyingly fast cuts disorientate the viewer – thankfully we have the beautiful Shygirl and Björk’s vocals to guide us through this unsettling maze. The almost vampiric sensual Shygirl is totally captivating whether she’s staring into the camera emerging from a motel bathtub or receiving desperate kisses from lovers with a smirk on her face. Actor George Smale and model Nina Utashiro von Hahn get cosy with Shygirl playing her lucky prey in the video. 

In her verses, Björk shares her advice with Shygirl telling her, “I wish her love to you would suffice / But those bitches are not meant to satisfy” and warns her about lovers trying to steal her energy and the spotlight singing, “You’re glowing so hard / They all want to share the flight”.

Björk illuminated the meaning of her added verses in a press release writing, “Shy told me in her lyric she is talking about both different amorous interests and fame and how suddenly everyone wants something from you and you should be thrilled but you´re not and i decided to take an angle as an older ‘amour’ and give advice… because in ‘Woe’ she is asking a question and i decided to reply to it from the SUFI angle which is: enjoy the wanting and the longing and NOT getting what you want but enjoy wanting it… how the whirling dervishes reach up when they turn, it is meant to represent that longing and being content with that… also on a more everyday personal level it is about sometimes when you are not satisfied in a relationship, you should not expect your partner to heal that or fix that… rather look at him or her as a partner in crime or a fellow-not-getter… another human with that insatiable longing.”

Though Björk has reworked the song as a response to ‘Woe’ there are still glimmers of Shygirl’s original delicate vocals at the start of the track and weaved in between Björk’s new verse as well as residual touches of Sega Bodega’s production. Shygirl also demonically croons a new hair-raising bridge whilst alien-like noises crackle softly in the background.

“enjoy the wanting and the longing and NOT getting what you want but enjoy wanting it…” (Bjork)

The 90s Icelandic alt pop icon Björk released her tenth studio album Fossora last year. Taking listeners on a journey down a winding fungal-filled forest path, the album combined Björk’s distinct vocals and poetry with thumping electronica and sinister chamber music to create a very dark kind of fairytale. Björk in a rare collaborative move worked with Shygirl and her producer Sega Bodega to create a remix of the second single from the album ‘Ovule’ leading to this second collaboration between the two ground-breaking artists.

‘Woe (I See It From Your Side)’ is the third track to be released from Shygirl’s upcoming deluxe album Nymph_o which will be released on the 14^th April. Last month Shygirl gave us the dream collab by teaming up with R&B singer Tinashe for a dreamy new version of ‘Heaven’. Shygirl gave us a top tier dance track in December when she dropped the first track from the deluxe album ‘Poison (Club Shy remix)’. Prepare for more mystical reimagines of tracks from Shygirl’s album from last year Nymph from artists such as Arca, Eartheater, and Erica de Casier as well as some brand-new tracks.

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Shygirl is currently on the second leg of her Nymph tour performing across the US and Canada until mid-April. She will also be performing at Wide Awake festival in London in May.

See below for the complete Nymph_o tracklist:

1. Angel – Shygirl x Fatima Al Qadiri

2. Heaven Feat. Tinashe

3. Crush Feat. Erika de Casier

4. Woe (I See It From Your Side) (Bjork Remix)

5. Shlut Feat. Sevdaliz

6. Nike Feat. Deto Black

7. Playboy / Positions

8. Poison (Club Shy mix)

9. Firefly (Kingdom Edit)

10. Wildfire (Eartheater Remix)

11. Unconditional – Shygirl x Arca

_{Words by Molly Sutherland}

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Water glistens and butterflies hover around two celestial mermaids in a tropical cove. No, it’s not a mirage. It’s the new video for the much-awaited Shygirl x Tinashe remix of ‘Heaven’.

Tinashe’s delicate vocals have made the already dreamy track from Shygirl even more whimsical. The remix of the song and the hazy music video both dropped on the 28^th February with the track premiering on BBC Radio 1.

The video opens in a backroom of a restaurant as Tinashe wanders through wearing a puffy tulle dress and shades like an ultra-cool cloud. She sighs and sits down in a booth the close-up shot reveals dainty silver jewellery wrapped around her ears, neck, and lips giving a futuristic touch. Adding to the sci-fi feeling, Tinashe then whips out a glass phone and the messages show her sad expression is because she’s been stood up. Through Tinashe’s sparkly CGI tear, we’re transported to a y2k-esque mermaid’s paradise and the song begins. Shygirl shimmers and shimmies in a rocky bay wearing a skin-tight nude wet dress. A hologram Tinashe in a puffer jacket, similar to the one on the cover of Nymph, is cast on a hidden cave wall.

Both singers are wearing the dewiest make up with silvery blue glitter shadow on their lids. What really gives this video the throwback vibe is the quirky kitsch graphics. CGI butterflies, frogs, parrots, bubbles, and water droplets add a nostalgic touch with the graphics reminiscence of girl’s childhood toys. Emerging from the watery landscape aqua silhouettes of singers dance mesmerizingly to the track. Zooming through a picture frame we are back at the restaurant with Tinashe leaving looking disgruntled.

The track will be included on Shygirl’s deluxe album Nymph_o which will be out on the 14^th April. It will feature reimagined versions of all our favourites from Nymph, one of our most cherished LPs of last year, as well as insane collabs with Björk, Tinashe, Arca, Sevdaliza, Fatima Al Qadiri, Erika de Casier, Eartheater and more cutting-edge artists.

Last month the DJ and producer sat down with one of her biggest influences and recent collaborator Bjork for AnOther magazine. The kindred spirits spoke about how they were introduced through the experimental producer Arca. The duo first met after Shygirl drunk text messaged the avant-garde artist praising her music, specifically the single ‘Hunter’ which her dad gifted her. This led to Shygirl showing Björk around Soho and taking her to a restaurant with sword-swallowers to dine with her producer Sega Bodega. Björk recalls: “I was thrilled because when I said, “Where’s the best place to go now?” you were like, “Let’s just go home and DJ for each other” – which always ends up being the best choice. It’s such a musician thing when you have had people playing music half of the evening and then you get a bit tipsy and bossyboots and want to control it, to listen to what you want.”

Shygirl is currently preparing to embark on the second leg of her Nymph tour where she will be performing 14 dates across Canada and America throughout March and April. 

‘Heaven’ is the first single that Tinashe has released since ‘New to You’ which featured Calvin Harris, Offset, and Normani. The Kentucky-born LA-based R&B singer is no stranger to collabs having worked with stars such as Iggy Azalea, A$AP Rocky, Young Thug, Future, Usher, Britney Spears, Charli XCX, Kaytranada, and Cheat Codes over her career. Since her last album was in 2021 we’re hoping that her sixth LP will be on its way soon.

See below for the complete Nymph tracklist:

1. Angel – Shygirl x Fatima Al Qadiri

2. Heaven Feat. Tinashe

3. Crush Feat. Erika de Casier

4. Woe (I See It From Your Side) (Bjork Remix)

5. Shlut Feat. Sevdaliz

6. Nike Feat. Deto Black

7. Playboy / Positions

8. Poison (Club Shy mix)

9. Firefly (Kingdom Edit)

10. Wildfire (Eartheater Remix)

11. Unconditional – Shygirl x Arca

^{Words by: Molly Sutherland}

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Paramore

The pop punk band make a much-welcomed return in 2023 with their sixth studio album This Is Why set to release next month. Paramore will embark on a huge tour that starts in February and will run through until early August. Supported by the likes of Bloc Party and Foals this is one party you’ll find us at.

Shygirl

Our favourite mythical creature will be visiting a venue near you this year as she undertakes her world tour to promote her ethereal debut album Nymph which came out last year. With intergalactic trancey beats, flashing neon lights, and Shygirl showcasing glittery garms we wouldn’t want to be anywhere else.

Taylor Swift

Probably the most anticipated tour on our list. The Eras tour will mark Taylor’s first tour since 2018. Having not had a chance to tour Lover, Folklore, and Evermore due to the pandemic the tour will be in support of all her albums including of course her latest Midnights that came out last year. The tour will feature an extraordinary number of amazing women-led support acts such as Paramore, beabadoobee, Phoebe Bridges, Girl in Red, MUNA, Haim, Gracie Abrams, and GAYLE. Whilst so far only US dates have been announced for the first leg something tells us more dates will be following shortly.

Weyes Blood

Weyes Blood, the mystical soft rock singer-songwriter Natalie Mering, has set off on her In Holy Flux tour. The tour started back in December and the singer will cover the US and Europe by its end in April. Evoking eerie folk-pop vibes these shows will give all those who love a bit of spooky feminine magic life.

SZA

The woman of the moment SZA is due to start her tour exhibiting her R&B masterpiece SOS in February. The album, which came out in December last year, has been praised by critics as one of the best albums of 2022. At the moment only US dates have been announced but we’re crossing our fingers for UK dates to be dropped soon!

The Weeknd

We are unbelievably excited to see Abel Tesfaye perform Dawn Fm, his 80s-inspired dance/R&B album, on his After Hours Til Dawn Tour this year. The second leg of the tour continues in June with The Weeknd playing Europe, the UK, and Latin America. We’re sure seeing ‘Sacrifice’ live will be mind-blowing.

Sam Smith

Sam Smith will be undertaking a huge tour to celebrate the release of their album Gloria, which comes out later this month. The ‘Stay With Me’ singer’s tour starts in April and will run all the way to November with the tour beginning in the UK. Sure to bring healing energy as well as a few spicy moments, their shows will be a blast.

Lizzo

If you’re looking for a night full of fun and giggles look no further. Lizzo is touring The Special Tour commencing next month with dates in the UK, Europe, and the US. The tour will be promoting Special the funk-pop-disco hybrid that came out last year and includes the banger ‘About Damn Time’. We think it’s about damn time you get tickets.

Angel Olsen

American singer-songwriter Angelina Maria Carroll, better known by her stage name Angel Olsen, will be continuing her winter tour from now until March travelling through the US and then Australia. The tour will be showcasing her sixth Americana-style studio album Big Time which was released in June of last year. We just know it would be glorious to hear Olsen’s lush vocals live.

Big Thief

Big Thief had a stellar year in 2022 with the release of their highly praised alt-country inspired album Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe In You. The warm receival of the album as well as the popularity of their shows last year have led to another tour. After their American dates, the band will be coming to the UK in April before they move to Europe so make sure you get your hands on some tickets.

Caroline Polachek

 To promote her album Desire, I Want To Turn Into You coming next month the American singer-songwriter Caroline Polachek will be embarking on her Spiraling tour starting in the UK in February before she travels to Europe and then back to the US. Promising electrifyingly good pop music, an energetic adoring crowd, and of course stunningly chic outfits you won’t want to miss out.

Harry Styles

The British icon Harry Styles continues his Love on Tour tour this year to celebrate the release of his number one album Harry’s House. The singer is set to tour Australia, Asia, Europe, and the UK lasting until late June. Harry’s shows are sure to be a huge spectacle and with the Grammy-nominated band Wet Leg his tour is a must-see.

Words By: Molly Sutherland

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If you’re not fully versed with Kelela, the singer whose full name is Kelela Mizanekristos hails from Washington DC but now splits her time between London and LA. A former telemarketer, she quit her job in 2012 to focus on her music releasing her debut mixtape Cut 4 Me the following year. Since then, she’s been unstoppable. Over the last decade, she has collaborated with many big names in the music scene such as Princess Nokia, Cupcakke, Danny Brown, Solange, Gorillaz, and Arca. It is unsurprising then that the singer has a large following with 200K followers on Instagram and fans in artists such as Janelle Monae and Kali Uchis.

Like the album cover for Raven ‘Contact’ creates the feeling of submersion underwater mixing relaxed DnB beats with trancey synth sounds that wash a wave of calm over its listener. As ever Kelela’s vocals are buttery and sensual. It’s an instant favourite for late-night motives bringing a sense of enchantment to the evening.

In a statement, Kelela said, “Contact” has a little bit of something for every part of the night. It’s a soundtrack for “pre-gaming” (a song to play as you’re getting ready or on your way to the club). It’s also the interior club experience: the heat that envelops you when you walk into a packed rave. All this culminates in a very naughty, psychedelic moment in the back of the club with a lover.”

The single was released on the 18^th January and is the fourth single released from Kelela’s forthcoming album Raven which will be on streaming on the 10^th February. The album features songwriting by our favourite dreamy R&B singer-songwriter Shygirl. Taking the album’s influences from the Breakbeat and DnB scene, on her Instagram Kelela describes the album as a “15 track deep-dive into facets of dance music that have always excited me”.

The previous singles from Raven are the serene soul-cleansing ‘Washed Away’ released in September of last year, rhythmic brain-itch scratcher ‘Happy Ending’ released in October, and the sexy atmospheric ‘On the Run’ released in November. A music video for ‘On the Run’ was released in early December featuring Kelela and the producer of the track Bambii vibing and driving in a yellow-hued smoke-filled car and some very sexy car hood dancing from the singer. Fashion photographer and filmmaker Lee Wei Swee directed the video who has photographed stars Timothée Chalamet, FKA Twigs, and Maisie Williams, and regularly shoots for Vogue. Kelela posted extra behind-the-scenes footage from the shoot on her TikTok account.

Raven comes six years after the release of Kelela’s debut album Take Me Apart, which was lauded by critics as one of the best albums of 2017 who praised its emotional complexity and innovations within the R&B genre. Take Me Apart charted highly in several countries including number four in the UK R&B charts.

Kelela is touring later this year with a date in London in April. If you love ‘Contact’ as much as we do be sure to snatch a ticket to see Kelela play it live.

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FKA Twigs

Singer-songwriter FKA Twigs bought boldness and drama to her look at the British Fashion Awards as she rocked a charcoal shimmering dress matched with quirky facial makeup and beautiful silver accessories in her hair. The fashionista had a slicked-back bun with beautiful silver jewellery embroidered within her hair. Her natural eyes and skin allowed her dramatic facial makeup of patterns on her forehead and nose to demand attention. The eye-catching look is bold and unique and is truly mesmerising as it evokes a dramatic and empowering image that the singer rocks so well. To create this show-stopping look, eyeshadow can be used to recreate the unique patterns that the songwriter styled across her face. To add a festive spin to the look, the Victoria Beckham Lid Lustre eyeshadow which has a sparkly tone to it can dress this look up and make it more dazzling.

Florence Pugh

Florence Pugh bought the festive season alive with her red glamorous Valentino gown and those striking dark red lips. The star wore a gorgeous simple make-up look with natural skin, fake lashes and voluptuous red lipstick that helped tie the entire look together. Red lips are always on trend and are a great way to make any look sexier and more sophisticated. Miss Pugh’s darker shade to the red lip combo adds a level of maturity to the look and makes it sultrier and more dramatic. The Bobbi Brown Crushed Lip Colour in the shade Blackberry matches Miss Pugh’s lips perfectly and could be an ideal stocking filler for this Christmas season.

Shy Girl

The gorgeous Shy Girl effortlessly styled a look by Ferragamo which saw her as a vision in white alongside her beautiful simplistic make-up look. The au natural lip shade alongside the subtle smokey eye gave off an angelic persona to her look. The lack of defined brows made her beautiful brown eyes and eye make pop and accentuated her face beautifully. The glossy lips were the final touch to finishing this look off as they allowed her eyes to glisten beautifully. The darkness at the wing of the eyes allowed a feline eye shape to form which dramatized the look and made her both angelic and mysterious. Smudged brown eyeshadow can be replicated easily with Beauty Bay Nude pallet and a brown pencil eyeliner to create this feline look.

Elsa Hosk

The stunning Elsa Hosk owned the cold girl winter aesthetic in her make-up look and outfit as her make-up screamed winter and snow. The frosty eyes accentuated her blonde hair and blue eyes making her features tie together perfectly. The bold eyeliner that accompanied the shimmer eyeshadow provides both drama and a doe-eyed effect. Her nude lips allow the eyes to pop effortlessly, and the subtle rosy cheeks scream cold girl winter make-up, providing the allure that she had just stepped off a winter Christmas movie set. The Benefit Flora Rose Tinted Lip and Cheek tint is a gorgeous product that can be used to add a frosty tone blush to one’s make-up routine as it is both subtle but rosy in colour making your cheeks look natural but noticeable just like Miss Hosk.

Jessica Wang

Jessica Wang styled an eye-catching combo by Marc Jacobs and truly demanded attention with her matching eyeshadows that accompanied the dress and the sexy nude pink lips that accompanied her look so well. The beauty had a fierce but thin eyeliner that accompanied her popping eyeshadow which both added drama to her look but also a fun disco aesthetic with the bright pop of colour. Once again, she championed natural dewy skin and minimal contouring and blush which truly allowed her eyes to do the talking. The subtle gloss to the lips allowed them to look plump and luscious and made her look sexy but fun and light.

Simone Ashley

Lastly, the stunning Simone Ashley with her shimmering goddess-style look and wet sexy hair is one that demanded the attention of the masses. The actress rocked a shimmery natural lip accompanied by silver eyeshadow that complimented her figure-hugging dress so well. Her wet-looking hair added an aspect of effortless sexiness to the look and her natural make-up once again allowed the eyes and the dress to do the talking. Her wet hair aesthetic can be easily replicated by using a styling gel or a glossing spray to create the wet look that she styles so effortlessly. She shimmered and glowed with this makeup look and her natural fluffy brows provided a very au natural and effortless make-up look for the actress.

Words By: Sophia-Fai Roche

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Burberry has just dropped a massive advertising campaign to push its signature bag, the Olympia.

Now that we are all getting out and about again, the brand’s latest push recruits FKA twigs, Kendall Jenner and Shygirl to promote the over-the-shoulder accessory. In a statement, Creative Chief of Burberry Riccardo Tisci said:

“When designing the Olympia, I was thinking about creating the perfect form of a handbag – something that could capture the essence of femininity. So, for the campaign, I wanted to celebrate three incredible women in my life who embody the power and beauty of feminine energy: FKA twigs, Kendall and Shygirl. These women are amazingly talented and confident, and have a natural fierceness and determination to carve their own paths, each freely expressing their originality through their creativity.”

The brand hails these women as ‘modern goddesses’ wearing the Olympia in an ‘ancient world reimagined’. The bag takes on a beautifully classic, sculptural form in its crescent shape – a modern take on a timeless piece.

You’ll be able to pick one up at the series of Olympia-themed pop-ups scattered around department stores of the brand’s key retail partners – including Harrods, Goodman, Galaxy Macau and Nanjing Deji Plaza. With an assortment of Olympia varying in shapes, style and colours combined with the chance to experience the brand’s new AR initiative (which spotlights the craftmanship of Burberry and inspiration behind the accessory) the pop-ups are sure to be busy.

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