The Bag is an illustrated love story about the most stylish, timeless and useful of accessories, from internationally renowned fashion illustrator Megan Hess.

If there is one thing my experience in the beauty industry has taught me, it’s that a beauty regime should be as individual as you are. Having no cosmetic work myself allows me to truly understand what results are achievable for people at home.

The Little Black Dress is an illustrated celebration of fashion’s most enduring and chic uniform, celebrating the designers, the women and of course the dresses.

“Give me time and I’ll give you a revolution” – Alexander McQueen Ever since its creation in 1992, the House of Alexander McQueen has been synonymous with drama, risk-taking and cutting-edge innovation. 

‘It’s a fabulous thing to give life to fabric, to make something move well, the harmony of color.’ – Hubert de Givenchy

The iconic bags, the instantly recognizable packaging, the celebrity fans – Hèrmes is the last word in luxurious accessories.

‘Don’t be into trends. Don’t make fashion own you, but you decide what you are, what you want to express by the way you dress…’ – Gianni Versace From Elizabeth Hurley’s safety pin dress to Jennifer Lopez’s plunging green gown, Versace has always been a brand at the cutting edge of fashion.

We often think of wisdom as something reserved only for the elderly or educated and gained through life experience, however wisdom has a depth and nuance that can be fostered by considering perspective in relation to knowledge. This age-old saying sums it up well: ‘Knowledge is knowing what to say. Wisdom is knowing when to say it.’