
Editor’s letter: summer 2023
Editor Matthew Whitehouse on THE FACE's latest cover star, Lourdes "Lola" Leon, and all the sexy, sinful stories that fill the pages of our new print issue.
Editor Matthew Whitehouse on THE FACE's latest cover star, Lourdes "Lola" Leon, and all the sexy, sinful stories that fill the pages of our new print issue.
Lourdes “Lola” Leon is the queen of New York’s red-hot underground. She’s a dancer, model and musician with a sexy, alluring sonic universe. She takes no bullshit from boys and, alongside her bestie, co-producer and FACE interviewer Eartheater, is ready to take on the world. What you gonna do about it?
Jess Alexander plays the human form of Melissa McCarthy’s temptress Ursula in Disney’s live-action version of The Little Mermaid. The South West Londoner does her own stunts, goes claw-to-claw with Halle Bailey’s Ariel, and is the “definition of a sexy female villain”.
Fashion news of the week: Plus! Prada and Adidas, Guess’ Hot Wheelz, Dr. Martens’ A-COLD-WALL* collab, Champion and Rick Owens, Shoreditch Ski Club and new smells from Haeckels.
Last night, students in their final year at London’s famed fashion school commented on politics, sex and nightlife in one of its most subversive graduate shows.
Fashion news of the week: Plus! Versace and Dua Lipa, Celine’s summer kit, a steely campaign from Alexander McQueen, Fendi and Marc Jacobs’ Baguette, Asics’ new line and Heat’s big fat fund.