Slava Communication

Cover story for with and

Model : Valentina Sampaio
Photographer: Andreas Ortner
Stylist: Dennis Schneider
DOP : Daniel Schulz
Beauty: Carsten Richert
Producer : Laura Barisic Jouve
PR: Olga Leventis
Production : Uprising Productions

Some places hold a different kind of power.
Nazaré is one of them, where the ocean doesn’t perform for you. It demands something from you.
Preparation. Respect. Presence.

Olga and Nick Leventis understood this before they built anything. Their Uprising Surf Lab isn’t a response to a trend. It’s a considered act — a space where local talent grows, knowledge is shared, and people are supported to thrive over time.
Built on the belief that true performance comes from balance. Between strength and awareness. Ambition and responsibility.

As Olga puts it: « It’s about creating the right environment — mental and emotional — for people to grow, connect with nature, and understand their own limits. »
And Nick: « Nazaré is one of those rare places where the ocean shows itself in its purest form. Preparation, respect, and presence are everything. »

This is what impact-driven work looks like.
Not just responding to urgency — but building something that lasts.

Glad to have brought this story to the pages of . 🌊

Some designers follow trends. Others build a language. ✨

Alicia Issaka .issaka is one of them.

With , she designs clothes that don’t shout — they hold.
Pieces meant to accompany women through real moments, real lives, real confidence.
Thoughtful silhouettes, intentional cuts, a quiet strength woven into every garment.

Far from seasonal noise, KÔYÉ speaks to women who value design itself — balance, structure, and presence.

We’re proud to have supported Alicia and KÔYÉ across international titles including ELLE, Harper’s Bazaar, Glamour, Vogue and more — placing an independent brand exactly where it belongs: alongside the industry’s most established names.

Because independent voices don’t need to be louder.
They just need to be seen. 🦒

December cover story with by for .

Stylist: Jana Kapounova
Makeup: Hristina Georgievska using Armani Beauty and Weleda
Hair: Petra Měchurová
Photographer assistant: Šimon Gut
Executive producer and casting: Laura Barisic Jouve
Public Relations - Olga Leventis
Production agency - UPRISING PRODUCTIONS
Studio - Cash Only