Hello! Fashion Monthly – October-November 2026

Summary

Charlotte-Rose Smith — London-based artist and model — appears "In Full Colour" on the Hello! Fashion Monthly October-November 2026 cover with the theme "Art With Heart," offering readers a chance to win a glam Ibiza stay and jewellery worth over GBP 1,000. The 130-page autumn-winter issue covers AW26 fashion trends from the Big Four runways, Chanel's new fragrance launch, and curated city-break hotels in Copenhagen, Tbilisi and Paris.

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Content Guide

▸ Fashion / Beauty & Wellness / Lifestyle / Features / Regulars

p.32 · Portrait of an Artist
Charlotte-Rose Smith in full colour — the London-based artist and model discusses how her painting influences her modelling and vice versa. The interview covers her studio practice, her preferred medium (oil on linen) and her upcoming exhibition. Close with: Smith's paintings sell for GBP 4,000-12,000 — her studio is open by appointment in Hackney Wick, and she accepts 3 commission clients per year.

p.15 · Agenda — AW26 Pieces to Fall For
Eight key autumn-winter 2026 trends identified from the London, Milan, Paris and New York runways — oversized outerwear, burgundy leather, shearling accessories, knee-high boots, knit vests, plaid skirts, structured bags and dark florals. Close with: the most wearable high-street version of the burgundy leather trend is at & Other Stories at GBP 195 for a genuine leather blazer.

p.30 · Top Ten — The Top Ten High Street Buys
Ten items under GBP 200 each, from Zara, H&M, Mango, COS and Uniqlo. Each entry lists the item name, price and styling tip. Close with: the best value item is COS's wool-blend coat at GBP 175 — the 70 percent wool content matches coats priced at GBP 500 from premium brands.

p.56 · Beyond the Big Four
Fashion weeks in Copenhagen, Tokyo, Seoul and Lagos are gaining influence beyond their home markets. The article covers 5 designers from each city who are showing internationally. Close with: the Copenhagen designer to watch uses only deadstock fabrics — her collections are limited to 200 pieces each and sell out within 48 hours of drop.

p.60 · Conscious Couture
The columnist checks out sustainable style — the latest innovations in eco-friendly fashion including Piñatex (pineapple leather), Mirum (plant-based leather alternative) and CIRCULOSE (regenerated cotton from textile waste). Close with: the most commercially viable material is CIRCULOSE — it costs 20 percent more than virgin cotton but uses 98 percent less water in production.

p.62 · New Order
Tactile layers, fluid tailoring and sculptural lines define the AW26 editorial. The 14-page fashion spread features 20 looks from Prada, Loewe, JW Anderson, Victoria Beckham and Khaite. Close with: the key investment piece is Khaite's cashmere funnel-neck coat at GBP 2,600 — it uses 4-ply cashmere that is 30 percent warmer than standard 2-ply.

p.76 · Once in a Blue Moon
Watches inspired by the night sky — 8 models from GBP 200 (Swatch) to GBP 45,000 (Jaeger-LeCoultre). Each entry lists the reference, case size and moon-phase accuracy. Close with: the most accurate moon-phase under GBP 1,000 is the Citizen Moon Phase at GBP 495 — it deviates by one day in 10 years versus one day in 3 years for the Seiko equivalent.

p.78 · Style Up — Back-to-School Shoes
The season's best footwear for school, university and work — from Dr Martens to Church's. Each pair listed with price and durability rating. Close with: Dr Martens' 1460 Pascal boots at GBP 159 last an average of 5 years with resoling — the cost per wear at twice-weekly use is GBP 0.31.

p.84 · Bare Hunt
Lingerie that is practical yet playful — 12 sets from M&S, Calvin Klein, Fleur du Mal and Agent Provocateur. Close with: M&S's new "Ultimate Flex" bra at GBP 38 uses a 4-way stretch fabric that adapts to weight fluctuation — the only bra under GBP 50 with size adaptability built into the design.

p.97 · Head Over Bottle
Chanel's new fragrance, Comete, launches as the maison's first new feminine fragrance in 8 years. The article covers the scent profile (jasmine, iris, sandalwood) and the bottle design inspired by the Place Vendome. Close with: the 50ml bottle costs GBP 145 — Chanel limits production to 200,000 bottles globally for the first year, so buy within the first quarter of launch.

p.114 · Labour of Love
Content creators Nick Toteda and Anthony Cushion on building a creative business together — their partnership model, revenue streams and day-to-day workflow. Close with: the couple's podcast generates GBP 12,000 per month in sponsorship revenue — their advice is to launch a podcast before launching a product line.

p.122 · Room Service
Get the vacay feel with earthy hues and woven textures — interior design trends for autumn. The feature covers 8 products from GBP 25 cushions to GBP 1,200 rattan headboards. Close with: the easiest room update is swapping standard lamp shades for woven rattan — a GBP 35 investment that transforms a room's texture in under 5 minutes.

p.124 · Curated City Breaks
Must-visit hotels in Copenhagen, Tbilisi and Paris — each with specific room recommendations, price per night and nearby attractions. Close with: the Tbilisi hotel — Rooms Hotel Tbilisi at GBP 89 per night — offers the best value-for-style ratio of any hotel in the guide; book the corner suite with the balcony overlooking the Mtkvari River.

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Editor's Take

The "Beyond the Big Four" feature is genuinely forward-looking — tracking Copenhagen, Tokyo, Seoul and Lagos as emerging fashion capitals is a legitimate editorial perspective that most high-street fashion mags avoid. The weakest element is the "Conscious Couture" column, which reads like a recycled press release for each material — no independent testing, no cost comparison beyond the CIRCULOSE water statistic, and no mention of durability testing versus the materials they aim to replace. The issue suits fashion-conscious women aged 25-45 shopping the high street, though the fragrance launch feature on Chanel Comete feels like an advertorial — 4 pages for a perfume that costs GBP 145 and is produced in 200,000 units globally.

Strengths
• Beyond the Big Four names specific designers from 4 non-traditional fashion capitals
• COS wool-blend coat identified as best-value at GBP 175 with 70% wool
• Chanel Comete limited to 200,000 units globally in first year — buying timeline

Weaknesses
• Conscious Couture column lacks independent testing data for each material
• Chanel fragrance feature reads as advertorial at 4 pages

Verdict: Recommended — Genuinely useful high-street shopping guide; sustainability section needs more rigour.