When photographer Tomek Jankowski photographed model Basia Szkaluba over a year to produce the B ALBUM (featured on page 48-63), like a chameleon she adapted with the environment and season. Below is also a display of her versatility as a model on the catwalk.
Check out the full series of images taken over a year for the B ALBUM below…
Join me on the Bridge is the coming together of women and men on bridges around the world. They unite and take a stand for peace and women’s equality on International Woman’s Day. The 2012 campaign saw a successful turnout in over 200 events across all 7 continents – including Antarctica! The very first event was a march through Kabul by 200 incredibly brave Afghan women who took to the streets despite great personal risk, which is a big inspiration to other women around the world.
Watch the overview of the 2012 campaign below
‘The book Hope with Eating Disorders does not present anorexia, bulimia and other eating disorders as a life sentence. The emphasis is always on recovery and the provision of HOPE’
Complexd Woman Lynn Crilly, featured on pages 14-15 of the Woman of Strength issue, opens up about how she remained strong for her daughter when she was diagnosed with Anorexia Nervosa. Her book Hope with Eating Disorders was written for those who are concerned about close friends and relatives with food or body issues. Set to be a Complexd read the book aims to be understanding, insightful, unbiased and honest by including the experiences of over 200 carers, sufferers and experts. It also features a contribution from Complexd’s Editor on the topic of eating disorders and ethnicity. Most importantly it empathises that eating disorders can affect anyone regardless of age, gender, race or social background.
The book is released is released on 2nd April, but is available for pre-order here
Founder of City Girl beauty Project Andrea D Charles (featured on page 8-9) is also a talented Make-up Artist. Andrea first contributed to our Summer issue back in 2010 with a stunning editorial photographed by Michael Rowe .
Since then Andrea and Micheal have continued to collaborate to produce strong beauty editorials, including her striking self portrait.
Look out for the official red carpet launch of City Girl Beauty Project’s “Giving Is Glamorous” charity benefit and save the date!
This fun animation is our favourite visual representing the celebration of women around the world for International Woman’s Day. Our Women of Strength issue is Complexd’s contribution to the IWD theme “Connecting Girls, Inspiring Futures”. On page 16-17, 21 year old Lucille Murray talks about raising her two boys with love and care and adopting her sister, so that they could have the happy family they’ve always wanted. On page 34-41 Artist, Ambassador and Activist Yewande Austin explains why she needs to be the strong voice for the young girls on her program. On page 42-47 writer Shruti Bedi expresses her concern for the girl child in India. And lastly on page 64-75 Adrian Fisk asks young women in China and India to write down their thoughts about their hopes, dreams, aspirations and how they feel about the world.