Guest Editor-in-Chief King Karine Curates a Powerful Edition Celebrating Women in Spaces
Perazim Magazine Issue #36 is officially out now, guest-curated by Editor-in-Chief @kingkarine. This edition explores the theme Women in Spaces, with a powerful focus on Where Beauty Meets Talk.
The issue features an extraordinary lineup of women who are redefining creativity, fashion, music, business, and influence. Featured in this issue are @xanamarlenex @ayofierce @carringtonsaunderss @catherine_agbaje @daisy_agy @marapirez @rebeccawinter and @saocelinee. Each woman brings a unique perspective on what it means to occupy space unapologetically, to speak with authority, and to let beauty be more than just aesthetics.
INTERVIEW HIGHLIGHTS
Ana Marlene @xanamarlenex
On curating luxury in London: London is a city where tradition and experimentation live side by side, so curating luxury here isn’t about following a formula. True authority in fashion doesn’t come from chasing attention. It comes from consistency and knowing your point of view and standing by it, even when trends move faster than logic.
On her background in product development: Being around designers, developers, and merchandisers at Burberry showed me the discipline behind great products. When you work closely with materials, craftsmanship, and design decisions, you realise that luxury is rarely accidental. Every texture, colour, and detail is chosen to evoke a certain reaction.
On beauty meeting talk: For me, the talk is about being intentional. It is negotiating collaborations that feel authentic rather than purely transactional, making sure the partnerships make sense creatively and strategically, and protecting the integrity of the brand while it grows. Financial opportunities come and go, but trust with your audience is the real currency.
Ayo Fierce @ayofierce
On faith and identity: My faith is what formed my identity. The Holy Spirit is where my creativity flows from. God gave me the confidence to pursue this career. I know I would not have made it this far without Him.
On personal branding: Personal branding is how you carry yourself, offline as well as online. Beauty is not influence. Beauty might attract people, but once they are there, what are you offering? I know what I represent. When I walk into a room, it is not just about me. Other people’s discomfort should never make you dim your light.
Carrington Saunders @carringtonsaunderss
On building Cas Collection: I was building someone else’s brand for free, and one day something clicked in my spirit. Why was I doing that? Cas Collection came from that exact moment. My sister is also a fashion designer and she is one of my biggest inspirations.
On representation: The customers will see a Black woman that looks like them, whether she has got longer legs or shorter legs, or is more curvy up top. So that always provides a space where girls will have someone who looks like them.
Catherine Agbaje @catherine_agbaje
On evolving beauty: Beauty became less about looks and more about self-confidence, even when it is not perfect, because we cannot be perfect all the time. Confidence today is quiet and self-assured, rooted in knowing who I am without needing constant validation.
On reclaiming her story: I realised I had to take back control of my own story. It was no longer about doing what social media wants or expects of you. Not everyone needs to understand me. That acceptance helped rebuild my confidence both in front of and behind the camera.
Daisy Agyarko @daisy_agy
On the birth of ARKOWear: At 21, fresh out of university with a Business Marketing degree, I landed my first graduate job. A few months in, while pregnant, I lost it. I found creative ways of generating income alongside parenting. That triggered the birth of ARKOWear.
On beauty beyond appearance: Beauty beyond appearance is the energy you create, how you feel and how you make others feel. Become solid in who you are, build resilience to criticism, and learn the principles of marketing. I hope my work pushes women into a place of confidence, boldness and solidity.
Marà Pirez @marapirez
On resilience in the industry: This industry is built on resilience behind the scenes. People see the events, the photos, and the finished content, but they do not see the unanswered emails, the last-minute cancellations, or the moments where you have to keep believing in your vision when others do not see it yet. Success in London is not built on hype. It is built on consistency.
On the power of red: Red is unapologetic. It is not just a colour that whispers, it announces itself. To me, a woman in red is someone who understands her presence and isn’t afraid to be seen or heard. A woman in red knows she belongs in the room.
Rebecca Winter @rebeccawinterr
On beauty personified: It feels like beauty has been personified. Given not just a presence but a voice of her own. As a woman, it reflects the power of being expressive, of having the freedom to be both unique and unapologetically yourself.
On her dual identity: I often put parts of Pidgin into my music. I feel most comfortable recording in Lagos. The vibe there can’t be explained, it just feels like the soul. But growing up here influences how I sing, my tone and style. I don’t try to resolve it, I embrace it.
On taking chances: The more shots you take, the more chance you will make it. If you don’t try to pursue your dream, will you look back in regret? If the answer is yes, then you know what to do.
Sao Cèline @saocelinee
On her sound: Soulful within the melodies, within the lyrics, just the feeling of it overall. All my songs are an experience that I have had. One More Shot was literally an experience that I had with a guy, and it represented us taking shots. If I take one more shot, I think I am going to fall in love.
On vulnerability in music: It definitely does feel like a risk. I feel like I am very calculated to a certain extent with what I share and how much I share because people can take things and run with it or try to use it against you. I think it is important to be vulnerable within your music because a lot of people can relate, and it takes you further as a woman in the UK music scene.
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