Mission Magazine

“I’m not a designer who has mood boards with references of other designers’ work on," says Micheal Stewart, founding designer of Standing Ground and resident artist at @SarabandeFoundation. He actively tries not to look at other peoples’ work. Rather than image boards and sketche

“I think it really took me going through my own struggles for my family to realize that mental illness is a real thing," says Kenidra Woods, a mental health advocate, gun control activist, and founder of the CHEETAH movement. Mission revisits an interview with Woods from our BIP

"There was a period where I felt like I had to dress hyper feminine and girlie in order to be seen as myself," says model Jake Junkins. "But now I feel like I've relaxed and I enjoy playing around and dressing up in different ways. Sometimes it's feminine or androgynous or somewh

When Shirin Neshat left Iran at 17 years old to go to college at the University of California, Berkeley, she couldn't have known that the country she once called home would soon experience a radical shift that would affect its citizens to this day. At a time when she was no longe

“We are the sum of our irregularities and imperfections–that’s what makes people beautiful,” says Matthew Keller, a model, former ballet dancer, design assistant at The Vampire’s Wife, and fashion journalism student at London’s Central Saint Martins university. For our latest is

There is no singular term to encompass Alexander Wessely besides artist. He is a sculptor, a photographer, a filmmaker, and a director. His work typically deals with the human form, and he has collaborated with artists such as The Weeknd, Rihanna, and Dani Moon. Now, his work is

Eco-conscious fashion house @StellaMcCartney has launched its first high summer capsule collection, “Summer Loving.” The collection — an ode to love — is reminiscent of Paul McCartney’s unforgettable Beatles lyric, “All You Need is Love.” bit.ly/44bGOob

The opening of @Hermes_Paris' Normandy workshop comes amid increased sales in China and in line with “Quiet luxury” earning a place at the forefront of the zeitgeist — a trend associated with the Logans’ understated wares on HBO’s #Succession. bit.ly/3LyZya1

"Feeling and looking sexually desirable are generally associated with youth. Cultivating these things as we age imparts radiant life-long youthfulness and an enhanced sense of self-worth,” says 86-year-old Hattie Wiener, “the world’s oldest cougar.” bit.ly/3AxXNDF

“Scientific innovation is not a linear path. It’s a winding route where you never know when you’re going to be done," muses scientist, innovator, and speaker @kiara_nirghin. ​​​​​​​​ Click below to read the full interview, from our UN issue. bit.ly/43ZNTYW

Head over to Missionmag.org website to read about how the #Barbie movie harnessed the meme world to create the ultimate viral campaign. bit.ly/421RZhp⠀

You may not expect to see photos of #KateMoss and the Antarctic in one portfolio. But according to #JamieHawkesworth, “things pop out, whether it’s an iceberg or Kate Moss or a kid in a bus station. So it’s all quite similar.”​​​​​​​ ​​​​ bit.ly/3mzXu8b

"As a makeup artist working in fashion, no client has ever asked me what degree I have," says makeup artist Ana Takahashi. Via the link below, Takahashi weighs in on the age-old debate: must you attend art school to work in creative industries?​​​​​​​​​ bit.ly/3A1Ceeq

"The most important thing about my job as a model is that I can raise awareness for people with albinism," says @Xueli_Abbing. Click below to read about how the model and UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador uses her platform to advocate for those with albinism. bit.ly/41wkrYD

As Turkey and Syria recover from devastating earthquakes @payyourworkers, a coalition of 283 trade unions and labor rights organizations, urges international brands to support garment workers in the affected Provences. ⁠ bit.ly/3Uyb5Jy

“We need to focus on three things: where we take our energy, where we are overproducing, and how we are pushing overconsumption," says @gabrielahearst. Click below to read Mission's full interview with @chloefashion's creative director. bit.ly/3Uwo52i

#Telfar has introduced a new live pricing model, whereby items will start at wholesale price before climbing in price until they sell out. The venture is an experiment in demand-driven, accessible fashion. bit.ly/3mrqUoW

The UN recently announced the Youth Advisory Group on Climate Change class of 2023, who will be tasked with advising the UN Secretary-General António Guterres on climate related matters. Click below to read what the young activists had to say. bit.ly/3o91nkO

"I wanted to play a character where the writing wasn’t pandering to my race or sexuality,” says actress and UN Ambassador @KatGraham of her role in the movie 'Heatwave.' Click below to read our full interview with the 'The Vampire Diaries' star. bit.ly/43mmOyO