The worlds of the movies and fashion are hard to resist with their beautiful people, glamorous imagery and tales of intrigue. There’s a kind of alchemy that transforms ordinary mortals into stars. So how does it work? What does it take to “make” it. And what goes on behind the scenes?

Aenigma is a tribute to the stars and the magicians behind them – directors, cinematographers and talent spotters; couturiers, photographers and make-up artists. You’ll find here celebrities you know about but images and anecdotes you may not have come across before. You’ll make new discoveries too and catch more than the occasional glimpse of the sleazy individuals and dubious practices that lie just below the surface of a glittering industry.

aenigma is an evolving website, with more topics to be added over the coming months and years, so do bookmark this page, keep coming back and follow developments on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest.

How to make the most of aenigma

The page you’re looking at right now gives you access to all the stories, pictures and videos about the movies and fashion on aenigma. Each of the images below opens a door onto a story and each story is illustrated by images and, in some cases, videos:

• Mouseover or touch an image to reveal the title.
• Click or tap it to go to the full story.
• If you have a specific interest, use the filter buttons to home in on what you’re looking for.

Alternatively, take a look at the extensive list of tags at the bottom of this page or use the Search box at the top.