’Tis the season of celebration, and as we herald the arrival of our new Authenticity issue, we raise a toast to realness in all of its forms. In our cover story, shot against the backdrop of the Eiffel Tower, Kiwi model Lucy Rosiek sports a make-up free face while donning a sparkly Prada ensemble, while further in our Style section, we show the results of our very first A.I shoot. 

On top of showcasing this season’s hottest style trends (read: double denim, fringe, and prairie chic), our Trending section explores the topic of ageism in the fashion industry, the rise of Artificial Intelligence, and writer and content creator Jess Molina shares her favourite size-inclusive local labels. 

In our Beauty section, we show you that there is beauty at any age in a shoot curated by top hair stylist Michael Beel, and FQ’s editor-in-chief takes us on a fragrance journey close to her heart. Plus, we reveal our top SPF picks for summer, and share the skincare and hair products we’re coveting at the moment. 

As it’s officially the festive season, we bring you our curated guide to Christmas gifting in our Life and Culture section, alongside the must-read books you won’t want to put down this summer. While in our Travel section, our digital editor goes on a gourmet journey through the Wairarapa, and seven of our favourite fashion faces divulge their secret summer hotspots. 

Read all that, and so much more in Fashion Quarterly’s summer issue, on sale now! 

Cover credits:

Photography: Clara Pafundi
Styling: Natalie Cantell
Hair: Kelly Manu
Photography assistant: Brittany Alsye
Paris production: Jonathan Thai
Retouching: Annalee Hart
Model: Lucy Rosiek at 62 Management