EDITOR’S LETTER

I’m a firm believer in looking forward, and the world of fashion is a testament to the value of doing so. While other industries stay in the now, session stylists are always one step ahead, turning their attention to S/S25 while the rest of the world dons their winter coats.

The talents working backstage are the driving force in keeping things fresh, and this edition of Runway is as freshly squeezed as they come. From four session stalwarts sharing their highlights of Fashion Month to a candid conversation with Richard Phillipart during his jet-setting adventure to New York Fashion Week, we’ve plunged into capture the moments which have defined the season.

This edition also goes beyond trend forecasting as we call upon our future -gazing talents to shine a spotlight on the rising stars of the session world. Whether working on editorials, climbing through the ranks on hair teams at LFW or now leading their own shows, we’ve rounded up 10 names that need to be on your radar… including two recently crowned It List winners, just saying!

And for those of you itching to get involved at Fashion Week, we’ve got plenty of top tips from the likes of Nick Irwin and Philipp Haug, as well as advice from those who embraced the buzz backstage for the very first time. It’s never too late to try something new and in a side of the industry that doesn’t stand still, there’s never been a greater time to make the jump. After all, you never know where it might take you…

Kelsey Dring Runway editor