Kenyan-born British ballet dancer and actress Francesca Hayward unveils as the cover star of Porter magazine’s October 18th, 2021 issue. Lensed by photographer Ekua King, she wears a top and necklace from Dries Van Noten with Bottega Veneta earrings on the cover.
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For the cover story named ‘’Raise The Barre’’, stylist Jenny Kennedy highlights labels like Loewe, Erdem, Molly Goddard, Alaïa, A.W.A.K.E. Mode, Simone Rocha and Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello.
Inside the magazine, Francesca talks to Kadish Morris about throwing herself in at the deep end, her trepidatious return to the stage during the pandemic, and how she’s breathing new life into the world of ballet.
Hair: Pål Berdahl
Make-up: Zoe Taylor
Manicure: Chisato Yamamoto
Art direction: Phil Buckingham
Production: Rachael Evans, Madeleine Varnedoe, China Ruby Hill, Erin Shanahan
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