Autumn Winter 2022 Ally Velvet Midi Dress, Quin Stretch Knee High Boot For AW22, this season unveils a spirited sensibility that evokes both optimism and pragmatism as we gravitate towards hard-working pieces that bring a sense of playfulness to our day-to-dark closets. Juxtaposing statement shades and tactile textures with easy-wearing silhouettes, these are mood-boosting garments to uplift and inspire a stylish season ahead. DISCOVER NEW SEASON Collar Detail Wool Coat, Funnel Neck Knit Dress, Payton Satin Bag Who better to front such a collection no other than Julia Cumming, vocalist and bass player of the Brooklyn-based band Sunflower Bean. A New Yorker through and through, Julia evokes an energy that mirrors the city’s raw intensity and rivals its sense of individuality whilst demonstrating a masterclass in making the music you want, on your own terms. Phoebe Leather Shirt Dress, Leather Bucket Hat, Quin Stretch Knee High Boot Lively Knitted Tank, Leather Patent Skirt, Emine Quilted Shoulder Bag, Quin Stretch Knee High Boot Whether in a recording studio, on stage or in front of the camera, this unmatched bold statement of artistic expression, which Julia enthusiastically embodies, felt fitting to be the face of Whistles Autumn Winter 2022. “To me, style and fashion are inherently a way that music and the story of your music can be told. It really is your calling card – when you walk into a room, when you live your life, and also a way for you to change your life…however you choose to approach it, it is one of the easiest ways to bring more art into your life and get closer to your identity.” – Julia Cumming. Top Left: Stina Leather Blazer, Eden Stripe Jumper, Leather A-Line Skirt, Quin Stretch Knee High Boot, Mixed Metal Chunky Chain, Large Curved Hoop EarringTop Right: Acid Wash Denim Dress, Quin Stretch Knee High Boot Patchwork Reversible Jacket, Darcie Checkerboard Midi Dress, Quin Stretch Knee High Boot Great Lake Keyhole Silk Dress, Borg Bucket Hat, Corrine Borg Pouch SHOP THE COLLECTION Skye Ribbed Cardigan, Annie Sparkle Crew Neck, Leather Patent Skirt, Marren Heeled Sandal TEAM CREDITS: Photographer: Camille VivierCreative Direction: James West, Fabien KruszelnickiTalent: Julia CummingStylist: Peghah MaleknejadStylist Assistant: Keeley DawsonPhotographer’s Assistants: Emma Ercolani, Kadaré AliuDOP: Jake GabbayVideographer’s Assistant: Anil Duru, Max GabbayGaffer: Kieran BrownSpark: John JoeHair Stylist: Kota Suizu at CarenMakeup Artist: Jenny Coombs at The Wall GroupManicurist: Pebbles AikensSet Designer: Max RandallSet Design Assistant: Georgia Rose Fairman MORE LIKE THIS Lookbooks Spring’s Style Reset | Spring Summer 22 Expressive, joyous, and carefree; as we move into spring-summer, we're considering the next phase of fashion's evolution. read more Lookbooks Bold, Distinctive, Defined | Autumn Winter 21 Abounding with a new perspective in a period of emergence, there is plenty to sink your sartorial teeth into this ...read more Lookbooks New Foundations | Spring Summer 21 Spring is upon us and with it, a wardrobe steeped in optimism. And who better to represent this collection than ...read more