Marie Claire caught up with five of the nation’s leading creatives to talk lockdown lessons, the future of theatre and banding together to #savethearts The pandemic has had a devastating impact on those whose incomes relied on live performance – from theatre workers on precarious zero-hours contracts, to freelance musicians, […]
Currently appearing as witch queen Ruta Skadi in BBC1 hit His Dark Materials, Jade Anouka is also a celebrated poet and playwright. Contributing to Marie Claire’s #savethearts campaign, Jade explains why creatives must now lead with their hearts, as the arts industry starts on its long road of recovery from […]
Credit: Hannan Images Violinist and actor Jess Murphy is one of the creatives that made the magic happen on Marie Claire’s Francesca Hayward campaign shoot. She’s also played with Kasabian and ELO, but this October she took part in her most important gig of all – playing outside Parliament with […]
Influencer, activist and all-round polymath Xenia Tchoumi speaks to Marie Claire editor-in-chief Andrea Thompson about harnessing technology to enhance your career There are few whose job titles read as long as Xenia Tchoumi’s. An influencer, entrepreneur, activist, public speaker and now author, the Swiss-Italian (with Russian origins) speaks six languages, […]
The location We’d be lying if we said travel wasn’t different this year, with the pandemic putting most international trips on hold. But the good news is that means there’s never been a better time to explore what’s right on our doorstep. The Lake District is one of the UK’s […]
Perennially chic and instantly iconic, the Parisian look is just what the doctor ordered this festive season. Here’s how to perfect it, according to Chanel makeup artist Ninni Nummela. There are few beauty looks more iconic than the red lip meets feline flick Parisian look. And there are few brands […]
Don’t be fooled into thinking the best sunglasses are reserved for spring, because they’re not. Invest in the right timeless pair and they will last you forever. While there’s always room for the statement frame (Gucci, Le Specs and Bottega Veneta are great for this), certain trends such as cat […]
Credit: UK Press Pool / Getty Prince William and Kate Middleton’s 2020 Christmas card has been shared on social media, and it’s as delightful as last year’s. The photo shows the Cambridges and their children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis sitting on a bail of hay in front […]
While we’d normally have to wait for the 26th December for the designer Boxing Day sales to start, this year a lot of designers and stores have started early. The likes of Net-A-Porter and MatchesFashion have already discounted loads of items such as Gucci handbags and Balenciaga trainers, and even […]
The pandemic and subsequent lockdown have changed our shopping habits for good it seems, with many of us turning to sustainable fashion brands and investment pieces we can love for seasons to come. Interestingly, a shopping category that has seen a massive in the past six months is designer handbags, […]
