Daria Slikker

Mar 25, 2025 | strandmagazine.co.uk | Daria Slikker |Emma Kemp

Luxury womenswear brand Noon by Noor, founded in 2008 by Bahraini cousins Shaikha Noor Al Khalifa and Shaikha Haya Al Khalifa, returned to London Fashion Week with a striking AW25 collection. Rooted in a refined appreciation of masculinity in womenswear, the brand once again delivered on its signature aesthetic - tailored blazers and structured silhouettes - while weaving in inspiration from Bahrain’s cultural and architectural landscape.

Feb 14, 2025 | strandmagazine.co.uk | Kate Bent |Daria Slikker

Permanent (Joy) emerged from a pivotal moment of transition, reshaping both their identity as a band and their approach to music. Born out of the dissolution of their former group, Blondes, the band embraced the opportunity to recalibrate, crafting a sound that feels fresh and unrestrained. Their story isn’t one of dramatic reinvention but of natural evolution—a group of musicians discovering new boundaries together.