Haute and Comely is an independent fashion and lifestyle publication devoted to thoughtful style, confident living, and the art of moving through the world with grace.
Founded in 2012 by editor and stylist Marianne Turkson, it began as a personal space for documenting fashion and has developed into a considered editorial platform encompassing personal style, beauty, interiors, culture and graceful living.
At its heart is a belief that elegance is deeply personal. Haute and Comely does not prescribe a single way to dress or live. Instead, it celebrates individuality and encourages women to develop a style that feels confident, expressive and entirely their own.
Through editorial features, styling guidance, cultural observations and carefully selected recommendations, Haute and Comely brings a distinctive perspective to both the exceptional and the ordinary.
Meet the Founder
Marianne Turkson is the Founder, Editor and Stylist behind Haute and Comely.
With more than a decade of experience in fashion and lifestyle storytelling, Marianne is known for her elegant, individual approach to personal style. Her work combines editorial insight with a warm and accessible perspective, helping women dress with confidence while finding a little more grace in everyday life.
Marianne holds a degree in Education, with a focus on English, as well as a degree in Social Work. Her academic background has shaped both her approach to communication and her interest in identity, self-expression, and the ways in which clothing can help us define ourselves on our own terms.
Alongside writing and editing Haute and Comely, Marianne creates fashion and lifestyle content, provides personal styling insight, produces photography and short-form video, and attends selected fashion, cultural and brand events.
Editorial Philosophy
Haute and Comely believes that personal style should empower rather than prescribe. Every feature is guided by curiosity, individuality and a respect for thoughtful living. Trends are considered through the lens of longevity and personal relevance, while recommendations are chosen for their quality, beauty, usefulness and ability to enrich the reader’s life.
The publication brings together aspiration and accessibility. It finds elegance not only in remarkable clothes, beautiful interiors and memorable occasions, but also in the rituals and considered choices that bring meaning to ordinary days.
Experience and Selected Collaborations
Since 2012, Marianne has built an engaged audience through fashion, styling and lifestyle storytelling. Her work has included editorial coverage, social campaigns, product photography, short-form video, event attendance and bespoke brand content.
Selected collaborations and professional relationships include:
BBC Essex, John Lewis & Partners, H&M, Mejuri, Murad, Joe Browns, Absolute Collagen, Secret Sales, Lakeside Shopping Centre, Katie Loxton, LK Bennett, Skin&Co, Swiss Clinic, Abbott Lyon, This Is Unfolded and Our Colchester.
Marianne has also covered London Fashion Week, sharing personal style, runway observations and reflections on emerging and established designers.
Work With Haute and Comely
Haute and Comely partners selectively with brands whose products, values and creative direction complement its editorial world and audience.
Collaboration opportunities include:
* Editorial and sponsored features
* Fashion and lifestyle campaigns
* Styling and creative direction
* Instagram posts, carousels, Stories and Reels
* User-generated content
* Product and lifestyle photography
* Event attendance and coverage
* Brand ambassadorships
* Thoughtful product placement and affiliate partnerships
Every partnership is approached with care and shaped around an authentic story rather than a formula. Audience trust remains central to all commercial work.
For partnership enquiries, media requests and event invitations, please contact: management@hauteandcomely.co.uk
Editorial Independence and Disclosure
Haute and Comely is an independent publication.
Some articles and social content may feature gifted products, paid partnerships or affiliate links. These relationships do not determine editorial opinion, and all commercial associations are disclosed clearly within the relevant content.
Products and services are selected according to their relevance, quality and suitability for the Haute and Comely audience. Acceptance of a product or invitation does not guarantee coverage or a positive review.
When an article contains affiliate links, Haute and Comely may receive a small commission from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to the reader. Such links help support the continued production of independent editorial content.
All opinions remain those of Marianne Turkson unless otherwise stated.
Thoughtful style. Confident living. A little more grace in every day.
For all other inquiries, drop me an email: management@hauteandcomely.co.uk