In this editorial, photographer Leonie McQuillan explores the nostalgic presence of love, symbolised through the cutting of fresh fruit in South Asian communities.

In this photostory we share a snippet of the story of Fatima, an aspiring Woman’s football player and refugee who has continued to pursue her dream of playing in the nationals after escaping the Taliban in her home country of Afghanistan and resettling in Italy.

MCQ's debut collection, Genesis II, emphasises accreditation and collaboration with a new platform led by emergent global creatives, and fuelled by creativity and a ‘test and thrive, test and learn’ mindset.

Styled by Kai Cornwall, this editorial is based around a nostalgic love story visualised through a modern lens. With a focus on female energy, the shoot portrays a black man and woman outside the boundaries of gender roles.