Author: Jessica Martin

Emilio Uribe Mondragón From Mexico, with Love — Music and Art EXCLUSIVE: VOGUE MONACO × BECOMING LEGENDARY A Vision by Rita Valenta There are individuals who resist a single definition. Not because they lack direction, but because their inner architecture is wider than any one discipline can contain. Emilio Uribe Mondragón is one of those rare presences that appear only a few times in a lifetime. When he enters a room, he does not announce himself. He does not compete for attention. His presence is felt before it is understood. There is something in his gaze, in his silence, in…

Where heritage, craftsmanship, and cultural identity converge Luxury, at its highest expression, is quiet. It does not demand attention, chase trends, or rely on spectacle. It is deliberate, enduring, and deeply intentional. For Mariana Barros Campos, luxury is not a product category—it is a language shaped by time, place, and human hands. Through her brand, Bossa Brasil, she is redefining how Brazilian craftsmanship is seen on the global luxury stage, not as a supporting act, but as a powerful author in its own right. Mariana’s work resists urgency. It builds slowly, thoughtfully, and with conviction—bridging continents, cultures, and histories that…

By Jessica Martin Douglas Vermeeren has spent years building a career defined by consistency, range, and momentum—and now that momentum is accelerating fast. With more than 100 film, television, and media appearances to his name, Vermeeren is no stranger to hard work, but recent projects have pushed him into a new tier of visibility. As audiences discover his standout performances in major genre films, industry insiders are increasingly labeling him a rising star to watch. So what happened in 2025 and what can we expect to see in 2026? At the center of Vermeeren’s growing profile is his role as…

Some careers begin with opportunity. Others begin with conviction. For Yared Berhane, photography was never a convenient choice—it was a deliberate risk. Growing up Eritrean, creative careers were rarely framed as realistic or sustainable paths. Fashion photography, especially, sat far outside cultural expectations. But even as support was limited, clarity wasn’t. From an early age, Berhane knew he wanted to work in fashion, in entertainment, and eventually, in Hollywood. Choosing passion over permission, he stepped forward anyway. A Childhood Image That Never Let Go The origin story traces back to age five. During a family visit to a photography studio…

A Vision Born From Self-Expression For Shreyaa Sumi, creativity was never a phase—it was a calling. Long before international runways and global media recognition, her journey began with a simple but powerful desire: to express herself honestly and to create space for others to do the same. Modeling became her first doorway, but it was never the destination. It was the beginning of a much larger vision that would eventually blend fashion, media, entrepreneurship, and global storytelling into one unified platform. From her teenage years, Shreyaa understood that visibility alone wasn’t enough. Representation mattered. Impact mattered. And above all, purpose…

Srishti Singh Parmar is a British Punjabi – Parisian Muse based between London & Paris. An entrepreneur, international model & influencer, Yoga Fitness Coach and A member of Vogue Business, she is the Ambassador of Lookatme Premium Modelling School Paris. Her journey began in Mumbai, where she was a finalist at Ms India and Ms India World International, receiving professional training under renowned television host and model coach Diandra Soares. This foundation led to an international career spanning Paris and Milan Fashion Weeks, the Cannes Film Festival, and high-profile global brand campaigns. Her work has appeared in leading magazine publications…

The founder of Reality Upgrade spent seventeen years in modeling before dedicating her life to consciousness work – and she’s never looked back Pia Isabel remembers the exact moment her modeling career stopped mattering. She was sixteen, holding her first magazine cover in her hands, waiting for the rush of validation she’d been told would come. Instead, she felt nothing. “I held the magazine in my hands and felt exactly the same inside,” she recalls. “That’s when I understood—happiness doesn’t come from external validation.” That realization became the foundation for everything that followed: seventeen years navigating the fashion industry without…

Vogue Monaco An exclusive Vogue Monaco × Becoming Legendary by Rita Valente There’s a particular kind of night that makes you believe in portals. Snow falls quietly, the world turns hushed, and a child slips outside as if she’s answering a secret invitation. She doesn’t build a snowman. She doesn’t rush to warm hands. She lies down in the bushes, letting the cold cradle her bones, watching flakes drift toward her face like stardust. In her mind, she isn’t in a backyard—she’s soaring through space to another planet, rehearsing the feeling of leaving Earth without ever leaving home. That child…

A Journey Through Beauty, Courage, and Becoming Irina Kozlova’s path to the stage was never linear. It moved through numbers and language, discipline and doubt, elegance and inner awakening. What began in classrooms and corporate spaces gradually transformed into a life guided by movement, beauty, and a deeper calling—to help others discover themselves. Her story is not one of overnight fame, but of quiet persistence and the courage to begin again. Where Structure Met Curiosity Irina’s professional life began far from spotlights and catwalks. She graduated from university with a degree in software engineering and English translation, stepping confidently into…

Inside a haunted hospital in Nashville, rescued and rebuilt by Goldy, music is recorded, iconic portraits of artists and celebrities are shot, and entire stage sets are constructed where operating rooms once stood. This is where a revolution is brewing. It’s not the kind you’ll find backed by major labels or corporate sponsors; it’s the kind that starts with scraps of fabric, discarded stage equipment, and a fierce determination to prove that artistry trumps everything else in the music business. Meet Goldy Locks, the fearless frontwoman of The Goldy lockS Band, whose latest campaign, “Buy The Record, Not The Bod”…