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Back in 2006, the 18-chapter tale of sex, guns, young love and grief made the rounds on many a Sony Ericsson W810i. Now, the re-edition is set for release via #Merky Books in October.

The 33 designers became bedroom bound mid-term, waving a solemn goodbye to the Central Saint Martins studios (they were paying for). But it didn’t get in the way of their graduate collections – if anything, it made them even better.

The 27-year-old producer-director powerhouse has proven he’s worth his salt as a director, after creating deeply intimate, dynamic music videos for musician Ms. Carrie Stacks. But there’s plenty more where that came from. And, scene...

Despite launching less than seven months ago, the secretive East London accessories label is making a stamp on the fashion industry, one plush bag and sandal at a time.

In the first of a week-long series, figures from music, art, food, sex work and education look back on a year that shook their fields. Here, Cafe East’s Mustafa Has reflects on Covid-19 a year on.