There exists an (un)holy trinity; capitalism, aggressive marketing on social media, and over-consumption, which leads to an acceleration in the effects of climate change.

An internal battle many people face is exposure to these mixed messages – a manipulation to buy more – contradicting to a feed of news stories

And for some magical years I will have been alive And had some chances And been brave enough to take them.   These years will have been magical because life is magical. I don’t know what the thing is that powers my brain and my heart And neither does science.

I used to play chess with my uncle. He would comment on my game. I noticed that my approach to chess was mirroring my approach to life. Even when I could, I would never go straight for the king. I would never go straight after what I wanted in life.

He came to the studio wearing his Uggs, “They’re so comfy – I even play football in them.” I talk to Josiah Caluori, nineteen, and modelling on his gap year. A wise head on young shoulders; he explains the importance of emotional literacy, and the joy of being an introvert.

A recent trip to my hometown led me to the March 1931 issue of The National Geographic magazine. Reviewing their feature article, I observe the changes in culture since this issue was published, and share a couple of thoughts from my time in Glasgow. Words, Rachel Byrne

A conversation with Warren Mendy Gomes. Fresh out of drama school, the actor and model talks about the importance of preparation, taking his career into his own hands and learning to assert boundaries. Menswear by Walker Slater.