Malaika Firth’s Insider’s Guide to London Fashion Week
Have you heard of Malaika Firth? The 23-year-old Kenyan-born Brit first made her mark on the industry back in 2013 when she become the second woman of color to front a Prada campaign, following in the footsteps of the iconic Naomi Campbell. Ever since, she’s walked in London Fashion Week shows for Erdem, Jonathan Saunders, and Topshop, among others, and modeled in ads for Longchamp and Polo Ralph Lauren. Peep her Instagram (@malaikafirth) for an inside look at her glamorous life across the pond.
Here, Firth shares her must-haves during the busiest season on the runways.
Hot Spots
"Top Shop for shopping; Hollywood Bowl for arcade games and bowling; and the Four Seasons at Park Lane for a luxurious hotel stay."
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SNACK OF CHOICE
“Prawn Cocktail-flavored crisps.”
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SHOPPING SPOT
“Covent Garden is not to be missed.”
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CLOSET STAPLES
“My fashion-week uniform is always monochromatic: a black top, black jeans, and black boots.”
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MAKEUP MVP
“Bobbi Brown’sĀ Skin Foundation Stick gives me fresh, bronzed skin.”
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SKIN-CARE ESSENTIAL
“Fresh face cream keeps my skin extra moisturized.”
For more from Firth, pick up the September issue ofĀ InStyle, available on newsstands andĀ Amazon.com, and forĀ digital downloadĀ now.