N°21 SS26: The Beautiful Deception of Lightness

For this story, we stepped inside a Hollywood villa whose design evokes a mix of John Elgin Woolf and Paul Williams, two architectural masters of Southern California. As summer comes to a close in Los Angeles, peak heats begin to wind down. For locals with a threshold for higher temperatures, the slightest drop in climate results in fall wardrobe pieces - styles with longer sleeves and lengths. But even in the fall, days are still warm enough for breezy, breathable fabrics or a swim in the pool.

COLD FLAME

For its Spring Summer 2026, HEAVEN GAIA unveils a collection that contemplates the profound philosophy of nature and existence: one flower, one world; one thought, one tranquility. A single blossom becomes the reflection of the entire cosmos - sunlight, rain, soil, and the interwoven forces of the universe converging into ephemeral beauty.

INSIDE OUT ft. JUHYUNG KANG by Elys Berroteran @elysmcm

Summer on the continent is slowly coming to an end, but in some places around the world the season never ends. If you long for crystal-clear waters, white sand, and the peace that only private islands can offer, here are four tips for you. From the Seychelles to Indonesia, Zanzibar, and Mozambique, four remote islands provide the perfect opportunity to extend summer and enjoy tropical tranquility while Europe is cloaked in autumn colors.

Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons dissolve fashion hierarchies, creating a wardrobe where uniforms hold the same weight as evening gowns.

Michael Rider revives an icon, reworking Phoebe Philo’s cult-favourite 'Phantom Luggage' into a softer, sleeker, and utterly of-the-moment silhouette — just as oversized bags take back the spotlight.

At Garage 21, nothing is quite what it seems. Alessandro Dell'Acqua has crafted a Spring/Summer 2026 collection that reads like a sophisticated riddle—one where slip dresses whisper secrets, chiffon carries unexpected weight, and rigid pleats emerge from the most luxurious duchess satin. This isn't merely fashion; it's an exercise in cognitive dissonance that demands slow, deliberate decoding.