This month, we’ve rounded up six accounts worth hitting ‘follow’ on, from Caribbean comfort food and inspiring interiors to ballet that’s breaking down barriers and trainers transformed into works of art. Trust us, your algorithm will thank you.
Decolonising ballet one plié at a time, Pointe Black is a Black-owned ballet school in London reworking an art form long seen as elite and exclusionary. Their beginner-friendly classes open the studio doors to all, creating space to enjoy ballet’s physical, creative and mental health benefits without needing to fit a mould. Follow for dance routines with diasporic influences, and class calendars for when you’re ready to put on your ballet slippers.
“When she asks for *insert dish name* but you’re Jamaican,” is the opeing catchphrase to his culinary videos. Meet Birmingham-based Chef Montell Forbes who puts his own spin on everything from chilli con carne to samosas. With recipes that are guaranteed to make you drool, you can download his recipe e-book for easy and creative Caribbean comfort food.
Equal parts calming and compelling, Miranda the Physio shares holistic, real-life physio content from her Hackney practice. Her tension-release videos are super relaxing to watch, while her practical tips on common aches and pains might finally convince you to address that lingering shoulder or lower-back issue. Educational and reassuring, consider this gentle encouragement to book that appointment.
If you’ve ever found yourself hypnotised by a sneaker-cleaning video, LATYA is going to become your new obsession. Founded in 2017, this customisation and restoration studio specialises in bringing trainers back from the brink… or turning them into one-of-a-kind works of art. Her labour of love talent is capturing the attention of fashion publications, and it’s no surprise, celebrities are queuing to wear the exclusive custom designs.
Interior designer Natasha Landers documents not only her commercial designs, but also her Walthamstow home like a joyful visual diary, mixing vintage finds with modern pieces and pairing bold choices with everyday practicality. Her style thrives on the unexpected, while highlighting innovative Black artists along the way. It’s proof that good interiors don’t have to be beige or boring.
Vintage lovers, block out your afternoon. Brick Lane Vintage Market at The Truman Brewery brings together specialist sellers from across the UK and Europe, seven days a week. From 1920s gems to (brace yourself) now-vintage 2000s denim, every decade is covered. Follow along for upcycled basketball jerseys, Miss Sixty nostalgia and endless outfit inspiration. It’s a scrolling treasure hunt where the odds are always in your favour.
