Anglomania March Edition

Street. fashion. sport.

ISSUE 10. March 10. £10

OLYMPIC BOOK

PART 1

Jermaine Jenas Team GB - Anglomania meets some of Britain’s young Olympic contenders/ STEPHANIE TWELL/ AARON COOK /HEATHER WATSON/ PERRI SHAKES - DRAYTON/ GREG RUTHERFORD/ SIMEON WILLIAMSON/ Getting to know JERMAINE JENAS/ Profiling sports photographer DOM MARLEY/ Stunning photography of SUMO WRESTLERS in TOKYO by MAGNUS EKSTROM/ ADIDAS y3 COLLECTIONS /NIKE iD / Female Rugby shoot by photographer SATOSHI MINAKAWA/ African Arena’s Part 2 by Karina Lidia/ Christopher Raeburn.

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CONTENTS

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8. y3 collection 12. christopher raeburn 13. laureus award 14. quarter back 16. point guard 18. monthly kicks- trainer story 19. your eyes lie 20. nike mercurial vapour superfly II 21. nike team kits 22. going for gold, team GB- olympic book, part 1 40. dunk- basketball shoot 47. jump - dance shoot 54. battle ground photographed by satoshi minakawa - styled by YASUHIRO TOKUYAMA 68. boy’s own - fashion shoot 74. anglomania meet jermaine jenas 80. sumo in tokyo by magnus ekstrom 92. african arena’s by KARINA LIDIDA 100. muscle beach 106. 50 year’s of London’s carnaby street 107. the newburgh quarter 108. the streets are watching - street style 111. nike iD 112. avi + damiAN 114. anglomania sports awards 115. directory

Art

Sport

FASHIoN

Street

PEOPLE

MUSIC

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Y-3

Y-3 is on the run from the gloom and doom of the world. Armed with tongue-in-cheek humor, splashes of bright color, and intriguing aesthetic contrasts, the label’s Autumn/Winter 2010-11 collection brought a healthy dose of fun back to the runway. Presented on Sunday, February 14th, as part of New York fashion week, the show sought an escapist route to the future of sport style. Y-3 has always melded technology with tradition, and never has that been more apparent.

For Fall, the label known for sport elegance took inspiration from bespoke English tailoring, reinterpreting classic shapes in futuristic materials, or alternately, classic materials in futuristic shapes. Front-row guests included Ciara, Justin Theroux, Alison Brie, Terry Richardson, and Tallulah Harlech. The collection, presented for the second season at the Park Avenue Armory, also captured a playful mood with an industrial laser light show by the British art collective UVA. This season, Yohji Yamamoto injected Y-3 with as much humor as style, presenting an ode to masked superheroes like Zorro and the Scarlet Pimpernel. Wearing voluminous, layered sportswear in vibrant colorways, the models stalked the runway to the folk tunes of Simon & Garfunkel.

www.Y-3.com

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christopher raeburn www.christopherraeburn.co.uk

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GREAT LEGENDS OF SPORT - ARMSTRONG, BOLT, FEDERER, ROSSI, WATSON & WILLIAMS - AMONG NOMINEES FOR 2010 LAUREUS WORLD SPORTS AWARDS Lionel Messi bids to become first team player to win Laureus Sportsman Award Swimmers Federica Pellegrini & Britta Steffen nominated for Sportswoman Award Formula One’s Jenson Button and Brawn Grand Prix Team both short-listed Lakers and Yankees challenge FC Barcelona in Laureus Team category Australian marathon man Kurt Fearnley nominated for Laureus Disability Award Surfers Fanning, Gilmore and Long short-listed for Laureus Action Sports Award World’s media in 105 countries voted for Laureus Nominees Laureus World Sports Awards to be held in Abu Dhabi on March 10 ABU DHABI, February 11, 2010 - A glittering collection of the world’s greatest sports stars have been nominated for the 2010 Laureus World Sports Awards, following a ballot by the world’s media.

The Laureus World Sports Awards, which recognise sporting achievement during the period January 1 December 31, 2009, are recognised as the premier honours on the international sporting calendar. The winners, as voted by the Laureus World Sports Academy, the ultimate sports jury, made up of 46 of the greatest sportsmen and sportswomen of all time, will be unveiled during a televised Awards Ceremony staged in Abu Dhabi on March 10, 2010.

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QUARTER BACK

STYLING: MALKIT SINGH

Jeremy Scott at Adidas

Jeremy Scott at Adidas

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Jeremy Scott at Adidas

Jeremy Scott at Adidas

POINT GUARD STYLING: MALKIT SINGH

House of hoops for Foot locker £84.99

Bamboo Harem Pant: No Balls: £49

Jeremy Scott at Adidas

Jeremy Scott at Adidas

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Kazuki for Adidas

David Beckham for Adidas

Jeremy Scott for Adidas

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Monthly Kicks

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Down to a tee AT YOUR EYES LIE www.youreyeslie.com

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NIKE LAUNCHES MERCURIAL VAPOR SUPERFLY II DELIVERING GREATER SPEED AND EXCLUSIVE INSIDER ACCESS TO THE WORLD'S TOP PLAYERS Revolutionary football boot features Nike adaptive traction technology and helps players improve their performance with expert tips and training through Nike Football + LONDON, UK (February 24, 2010) - At a global media event featuring footballer Cristiano Ronaldo in London, NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) today unveiled the Mercurial Vapor SuperFly II, a lightweight boot featuring a new, unique adaptive traction system designed for explosive acceleration. The Mercurial Vapor SuperFly II features a reengineered upper for enhanced fit and ball control for fast feet while the vibrant ultra-violet color boosts visibility on the pitch. "NIKE, Inc. is the world's largest and most innovative football company," said Mark Parker, NIKE, Inc.'s President & CEO. "Our success in the world's most popular sport is based on creating innovative products and experiences such as the new, incredibly light and responsive Mercurial SuperFly II boot and Nike Football+ which connects the digital and physical worlds of football. These are among Nike's most advanced products to date and will help write the next chapter for Nike football."

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NIKE INTRODUCES 2010 NATIONAL TEAM KITS DESIGNED FOR INCREASED PERFORMANCE WITH LOWER ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT LONDON, UK (February 25, 2010)- Many of the world’s leading players, including Cristiano Ronaldo, Robinho and Ji-Sung Park will take to the pitch in South Africa this summer wearing the most environmentally-friendly and technologically-advanced kit in football’s history. For the first time, all of Nike’s national teams, including Brazil, Portugal and The Netherlands, will be wearing jerseys made entirely from recycled polyester, each one produced from up to eight recycled plastic bottles. “This summer in South Africa Nike will give footballers an edge by providing the newest and most innovative product for the game’s greatest players,” said Charlie Denson, President, Nike Brand. “With today’s announcement, we are equipping athletes with newly designed uniforms that not only look great and deliver performance benefits, but are also made with recycled materials, creating less impact on our environment.” To make the 2010 national team kits, Nike’s fabric suppliers sourced discarded plastic bottles from Japanese and Taiwanese landfill sites and then melted them down to produce new yarn that was ultimately converted to fabric for the jerseys. This process saves raw materials and reduces energy consumption by up to 30 percent compared to manufacturing virgin polyester. By using recycled polyester for its new range of national jerseys, Nike prevented nearly 13 million plastic bottles, totaling nearly 254,000 kg of polyester waste, from going into landfill sites. This amount would be enough to cover more than 29 football pitches. If the recycled bottles used to make the jerseys were laid end-to-end they would cover more than 3,000 kilometres, which is more than the entire coastline of South Africa. The national team kits represent an important step in the process to make all Nike products more sustainable. In addition, all the national team kits have been designed with each country’s national culture and identity in mind. Nike understands the pride athletes experience playing for their country so each kit has been designed to represent the heritage and unique football culture of the nine national teams.

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GOING FOR

illustration: sara D’souza

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GOLD

THE OLYMPIC BOOK

Team GB PART 1.

Perri Shakes - Drayton

Simeon Williamson

STEPHANIE TWELL

AARON COOK

GREG RUTHERFORD

HEATHER WATSON

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Shaking Her Thing! words: Nick Dines Perri Shakes-Drayton, remember the name. However, let’s be honest, it’s a name you’re not likely to forget. If you caught 21-year-old Perri’s impressive 400m hurdles performances in last summer’s World Championships in Berlin, it wasn’t just her promising track achievements that earnt her plaudits, as her constant smile and excitable post-race interviews attracted many fans.

Some achievement considering all the media Mr. Bolt was receiving! Perri’s seemingly effortless transition from junior to senior events has had expert pundits waxing lyrical about one of the most talked about British athletes around.

The valuable experience gained in Berlin appears to have had a positive impact on her career and despite the nature of her competition, Perri’s maturity has ironically enabled her to keep her feet firmly on the ground. Following 2009, a year of visible improvements, outstanding displays and lifetime bests, the European Under-23 400m hurdles champion will this year look to raise her game, starting in July with the European Championships in Barcelona and possibly October’s Commonwealth Games in Delhi. You don’t have to be Olympic legend Michael Johnson to realise that at 5ft 8in, the Tower Hamlets & Victoria Park Harriers talent is an ideal height and build for a hurdler. On current form, you wouldn’t put it past the youngster on reaching the final in both events, as surrounding herself with the best athletes on the globe definitely starts to pay off. Despite agonisingly missing out on what would have been a bonus Beijing Olympic Games, two years ago, it’s apparent that PSD is always keen to learn and progress. After all, losing out on a place to perform in the Birds Nest was no disgrace, given that eventual Olympic bronze medalist Tasha Danvers was chosen ahead of her by the selectors.

A cross-country runner in her youth, Perri’s rapid speed and growing ability over longer distances has already seen her clock an impressive PB in the 800m this year and has in the past threatened Olympic champion Christine Ohuruogu over 400m. Demonstrating a future versatility in events certainly bodes well for her future. Whilst 2010 will obviously prove a valuable year in her development, next year’s World Championships in South Korea will provide a more appropriate barometer of her 2012 credentials. With Perri fast becoming a recognised name in her sport, she more than anyone will understand the importance of fulfilling her early promise and living up to the hype.

It’s this potential that’s already attracted sports brand Nike to bring her onboard into their vast athletic stable. Perri’s approachable character always comes across in her fun shoots and she’s rapidly become another fantastic female rolemodel, helping in the continued urge to get young women into athletics and sport. Studying Sports Science at Brunel University, Perri has balanced her athletic career with studies, like so many of the new breed of admirable young athlete. She’s also impressively laid the foundations for her career having achieved her Level 2 coaching award in athletics. Not bad for a 21-year-old. For all her strengths, like any young woman her age, Perri’s one weakness has been her penchant for an expensive taste in shopping, especially every girls best friend – bags! Despite this, it’s safe to say that top of her shopping list this year will be further medals. Living within one giant leap of east London’s 2012 transformation, Poplar-born Perri has the perfect view of the ever-evolving Olympic Stadium, a daily reminder of her incentive, in what would be the classic local hero fairytale. There’s certainly a sense of fate about this talented young athlete, destined to overcome any hurdle in her way.

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Simmering Talent words: Nick Dines Sports fans everywhere look at the competitive world of top-class sprinting and think, ‘how on earth do you stop a man like Usain Bolt?’ Many athletes wilt in the shadow of such a dominant breed of species, however the majority thrive on competing against the man who has brought athletics back into the spotlight. Britain’s 100m weapon, Simeon Williamson, is very much of the latter and having undergone intensive winter training with Asafa Powell in Jamaica last year, the 24-year-old British 100m champion, once again chose the sunnier climes of Kingston this winter for his imperative 2010 preparation. Sharing the same management company as the sprint sensation that is Usain Bolt, Olympian Williamson, who is himself of Jamaican descent, has benefited greatly under the guidance and tutelage of coach Lloyd Cowan. Having originally broken through in 2005, Williamson initially shone alongside fellow British sprint potential Craig Pickering and in 2007, was crowned both 100m European Under-23 Champion and 100m champion at the World University Games in Bangkok. Many pundits have often felt that Williamson still has at least another 40% of potential to tap into. As one of Europe’s leading sprinters, the man from North London will be hoping that Cowan can work his magic with the Islington-born talent, just as he helped training partner and close friend Christine Ohuruogu to Olympic, World and Commonwealth success.

Athletic talent is clearly in the family genes, given that Olympic silver medalist high jumper Germaine Mason, Williamson’s second cousin, has also regularly spent recent winters in Kingston for conditioning training. This family link has played an important part in providing Williamson with the unique opportunity to witness and experience at first hand the Jamaican medal conveyorbelt. The Jamaican climate is certainly a far cry from the UK Athletics Lee Valley training base back home. Williamson began his training there last October, whilst under the watchful eye of the man behind the lightning Bolt, renowned sprint coach Glen Mills. He’s continued to soak-up every aspect of the experience, working tirelessly on the consistency required to compete on a world stage with the likes of Bolt, Powell and Tyson Gay. After missing out on the 100m final in last summer’s World Championships in Berlin, failing at the quarter-final stage, Williamson’s 2009 wasn’t a complete disaster. Bronze medal success in the 4x100m relay, alongside Tyrone Edgar, Marlon Devonish and Harry Aikines-Aryeetey, became his first international relay achievement and made up slightly for his disappointing personal displays. He openly admitted arriving in Berlin too wound-up, therefore Williamson will look to not only imitate Bolt’s performances on the track, but also adopt the showman’s sunny disposition and laid-back demeanor off it to. Frustratingly for Williamson, prior to those championships, he had a potential sub-ten seconds 100m performance on his hands at last year’s World Trials, however a heavy headwind meant it officially clocked at 10.05 seconds. This however was an ‘if only’ performance that caught the world’s attention. It’s clear that speedster Simeon has an underlying determination and belief in breaking the elusive 100m ten-second barrier. Should he achieve this Holy Grail, bettering his current PB of 10.03 seconds, he’d become only the fourth Brit to do so, joining the likes of Olympic gold medalists Linford Christie, Jason Gardener and the rightfully much maligned Dwain Chambers.

Whilst many athletes don’t like to make their future goals known in public, Williamson has made his 2010 intentions quite clear. Like a number of the top athletes, his involvement in October’s Commonwealth Games in Delhi remains unclear, however, come Barcelona’s European Championships in July, the 24-year-old will look to return home with a couple of medals in what will prove his biggest year to date. There’s no doubt the Highgate Harriers athlete is one of Team GB’s leading sprinters as we approach the home straight to the next Olympic Games. Here’s hoping Williamson’s invaluable Olympic experience in Beijing’s Birds Nest, merely served as a tasty appetiser to the main course, which he plans to dish-up in London 2012.

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Jump Start Olympic longjumper Greg Rutherford has overcome self-doubt and injury to be one of our greatest contenders at the 2012 Games.

words: Philippa Ronald

“On the day, anything can change things”, explains Greg Rutherford of his 2008 Olympic disappointment. It’s a philosophical view from an athlete whose primary discipline is the longjump where months of hardcore training can come down to three jumps and the narrowest of margins. For most of us who play perhaps in a team sport or get a bit of tennis in, the concept that you might only get three chances to perform would seem far too scary. And it’s a factor that Rutherford has come up against time and again in his career. But that is the nature of Olympic athletics and why we’re not all rushing to our local park to practise our shotput. Many a teenager has found himself glued to the TV in Olympic years, dreaming of crossing that finishing line first or jumping the highest or furthest. But, now 23, Rutherford’s dream meant actually making the decision not to run headlong into the usual teenage temptations of a party lifestyle. Playing football as a 13-year old, he found his aptitude for longjumping and started attending a local Milton Keynes athletics club displaying serious commitment for someone so young. “It was very tough some mornings, but you just have to push through. Friends are going off to parties but you’ve got to get up for training the next morning.” Despite an obvious passion, Rutherford had a moment of frustration and quit at 16 for eight months. “I’d lost my motivation,” he says, “but I came back.” As his career lifted off, Rutherford found more and more he had to put sport first and his circle of friends be drawn more from that world. With his sights set on Olympic success, it seems that this is a sacrifice he was prepared to make. Nor was this misplaced. His double discipline in the 100 metres as well as longjump means that he’s managed to develop immense speed at running at the pit, as opposed to many longjumpers’ focus on height.

A breakthrough moment came in February 2005 when he came third in the AAA’s, achieving a personal best. He’d achieved a 1st place in the juniors and now was pushing up the ranks of the seniors. “I broke the British Junior Record. I loved it and knew I had to be a professional sportsman, that I had to dedicate my life to it.” He later went on to compete in the Gothenburg European Championships in 2006, winning a silver medal. The future was bright.Nevertheless where the mind goes, the body doesn’t necessarily follow and he was beset by an ankle injury and bout after bout of tonsillitis that again was to set him back in his dream. And his trials weren’t over yet. In 2008, he had recovered but in the crucial training months before he was due to appear at the Beijing Olympics, his grandfather fell seriously ill with terminal cancer. “I was hardly training at all – the emphasis was on my family”. He made it through to the finals. But with the first attempt, he fouled, the second was a run through and the third didn’t make the grade. It didn‘t help that he was beset by illness once again and the day after the finals, he was in the back of an ambulance in Beijing, suffering with kidney and lung infections.

Last year, however, he picked himself back up at the World Championships. “They’d written me off, but I felt it in my body that I could jump well. I was feeling good. A lot of people had written me off.” In the first qualifying round, he got the biggest surprise when he broke the British record. And then went on to the final. But unluckily he was denied a medal place on the third jump by the smallest of indentations in the plasticine on the board. With an incredible new coach, Dan Pfaff, who has worked with some of the biggest athletics stars out there, he is going from strength to strength. “Dan can break down my technique in different ways and can turn it around to make it a million times easier. The changes may only appear to be slight tweaks but they’re big for me. It’s great there’s so much room for improvement.” Now Rutherford is looking ahead to the 2012 Olympics, where undoubtedly the pressure will be even more immense in front of his home crowd. “You have to enjoy it”, he explains. “I’ve gone through periods when I’ve been close to giving up. But when you enjoy it, that’s pointless, no matter what level. Be it club or country, you should still set your sights high.”

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The Cookie That Doesn’t Crumble!

Many British teenage guys have the odd scrap now and then, however for 19-year-old British Taekwondo star Aaron Cook, a good kicking is all in a days work. With two-years and words: SARAH YOUNG ticking until 2012, Anglomania caught-up with the determined and focused young man, who has an old pent-up Olympic score to settle.

Firstly Aaron, where did this love for Taekwondo originate?

The Power Rangers rumour is true actually. I used to watch the series and jump around on my bed trying emulate the moves, so after this turned into a slight obsession, my mum decided take me to Taekwondo classes and the rest is history.

So which Power Ranger were you?

Haha! Definitely the white one!

Having had a taste of an Olympic Games at the relatively young age of 17, how positive has that experience in Beijing been on your career?

Well it was a positive and negative experience. There was a lot of doubt and discouragement from individuals. People were saying, ‘he’s just a kid, so it’s going to be impossible for him to succeed at this point.’ On top of that it was so frustrating because I narrowly missed out on a gold and it felt like the judges took my medal away.

I became quite depressed for a while and felt like I didn’t want to return to sport. However at that point I was only 17, and I was far too young to quit, so I dusted myself off and carried on. You have to, there’s no other option. You can’t just lose a passion like that and I wasn’t ready to quit!”

You controversially lost out on the Olympic final and a resulting medal in Beijing, does that disappointment spur you on for greater success?

It just makes you mentally stronger. You learn to achieve and push yourself in the face of adversity. As an athlete this is an essential trait.

What’s proven your proudest moment of your career to date?

So far, my greatest achievement has been in Mexico, knocking out the greatest of all time, Olympic champion Steven Lopez, at the World Taekwondo Pro Tour Final. It was such an amazing feeling, and helped me gain my confidence back again.

Currently ranked 8th in the world and having finished 2009 with such a great victory over Lopez, what will you look to achieve in 2010?

I want to boost my ranking, go on to win the European Championships and take part in the World Pro Tour. There’s no point in competing if you don’t plan to win, and ultimately that’s my job… to win. I’m also training very hard for the 2012 Olympic Games and through a rigorous schedule, I’m learning a lot about my strengths and weaknesses, but overall, how to use everything to my advantage.

100% devoted to your sport, you’ve made many sacrifices in order to stand the best chance of success in your sport. Were these easy decisions?

I was never really enthusiastic about studying, and at the end of the day, my passion was in sport. It was getting to the point where if I wasn’t missing school, I would be getting up at 6am to go to training. I was then so shattered in school that I’d fall asleep in class. It’s safe to say that the schedule wasn’t working, so it came to the point where I had to make a decision to become fully committed. When it came to the crunch, sport won against school.

You’re tipped by many for Olympic success come 2012, do you see this as more of a burden than an incentive to prove these medal predictions correct?

I’m just going to concentrate on winning. I’m not going to think about the bigger picture, as its all about having tunnel vision and if I train hard and plan right, I will win.

Where do you see yourself in ten years time?

I want to achieve as much as possible in my sport, beating Lopez’s record and also becoming the 6th world champion! I’ll know when to stop but I actually want to keep going until I’m about 50!

Have you noticed an increase in interest in the sport since the last Olympics?

Yes, there’s definitely been an increased level of interest in the sport since Beijing. I think the future of the sports lies in the youth, so it’s important that this generation remain interested and motivated.

With youngsters looking up to you, what advice would you give them?

Pick a dream and follow it, aim for the highest level and don’t compromise for anything less.

What’s you favoured sports brand?

Adidas! All the way!

Finally Aaron, how have you found the increase in media and general interest in you following your progression and development?

I guess it’s a bonus and it’s cool to be recognised, but that’s not the reason I got into sport. I’m not bothered about being famous. I don’t want to be any sort of David Beckham. My motivation is winning, and excelling, not appearing in magazines and on the TV.

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photography: Aguilar / Lambrechts

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Heather Watson

Britain’s Ace In the Pack words: Nick Dines

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enefiting from a fantastic tennis education at the famed Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy in Bradenton, Florida, it can be safely said that 17-year-old Brit Heather Watson is progressing nicely. For this champions’ conveyor belt is to the game of tennis what Harvard is for Law and Juilliard is for performing arts.

At the tender age of 12, the Guernsey girl upped sticks in 2004 to the sunshine state, sacrificing the comforts of home, a scenario many homesick youngsters would have languished in, due to lengthy separation from parents, family and friends. However honing her skills at the far superior US facilities where alumni included the likes of Andre Agassi and Maria Sharapova, Watson’s massive change in lifestyle has clearly been of benefit under 78-year-old coaching guru Bollettieri.

“I think I adjusted pretty quickly. It was a big change and a huge decision, but I was really excited and looked forward to my new life in the States. I enjoy the Florida weather; it’s great for training,” she beamed. “I’ve grown so much as a person and an athlete here because it forces you to be independent and tough. It’s a very competitive environment, like the professional tour and it also helps seeing how pros like Maria Sharapova, Jelena Jankovic and Tommy Haas train on a daily basis, so it’s been a major part of my life and development.”

The teenager’s finest hour to-date was securing the 2009 US Open Junior title at Flushing Meadows, her first major honour, becoming the first ever British female to do so, following in the footsteps of female greats such as Lindsay Davenport. That stifling September day in New York holds precious memories, a proud achievement that bodes well for the youngster’s future. “At first it didn’t sink in but then after doing interviews and holding the trophy it hit me. I hope to have many more moments like this and it’s motivation to work hard every day.”

Naturally this success in the Big Apple has given the world junior number three a hunger for further titles. Nimble around the court, the confident right-hander boasts enviable court intelligence and instinct, likened to that of former world number one Martina Hingis. Wily Watson appears extremely athletic, capable of grinding out points with a persistent baseline bombardment. Her solid and reliable serve, especially on her favoured hard court surface, will no doubt stand her in good stead over the next 12-months, during the crucial transition between juniors and seniors.

The bubbly tennis prodigy now aims to balance her studies with the senior circuit, before finally graduating this summer, paving the way for a full-time focus on the women’s professional circuit. “This will be my first full year on the pro tour so I’m looking forward to competing against the women and top pros on a regular basis. I’m going to take one match at a time and keep working hard to improve. My fitness has improved which has helped my movement and confidence to compete during the course of long matches and through week-long events. I know to compete against the best pros, I still need to get stronger and become more consistent, so I’m looking forward to these challenges.”

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Having overtaken the 2008 Junior Wimbledon champion Laura Robson as the British junior number one, 2010 is set to be a huge year for Miss Watson, or mizwatson92 for those in Twitter land. Impressive form and progression last year culminated in breaking into the world’s top 600, becoming the AEGON Junior Player of the Year and earning a deserved nomination for the prestigious BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year award.

Already accustomed to fame on her home island and at the Bollettieri Academy, here was proof that her efforts and progress have certainly been recognised across Britain.

With everything now in place, Watson will be quietly confident of picking up valuable points for a swift rise up the rankings, making an impact on the WTA Tour. With 16-yearold Robson also progressively gaining plaudits both in the UK and across the global tennis fraternity, their healthy rivalry proves British women’s tennis finally has genuine sparks of talent that would inspire future generations to pick up a racket. Expectancy inevitably comes with this recognition, yet here we have two overwhelmingly talented women that can help share the burden of expectation heaped upon young British sporting hopefuls, signalling a new era in British women’s tennis.

“I think it’s definitely a benefit to us both and gives us each extra motivation when we see the other doing well. It’s a healthy form of competition and I hope she does well in 2010. It’s great for British tennis.”

With the women’s circuit already boasting an embarrassment of riches, namely the Williams sisters, Russian pair Dinara Safina and Elena Dementieva and the returning Belgium’s Kim Clijsters and Justine Henin, it’s the tenacity and brute strength of Serena Williams in particular that 5ft 7in Heather admires. “I have always liked Serena because of her athletic gifts and passion on the court.” Attributes she equally admires in the men’s game. “Rafael Nadal is so professional and always positive and determined on the court. He’s so exciting to watch.”

Helping keep Heather ‘pumped,’ she lists Jay Z’s ‘Run This Town’ as one of the tracks currently dominating her iPod, appropriate as within the next five years, Watson will look to be running not only towns but also grand slam cities, namely Melbourne, Paris, London and New York.

Sporting ‘hopefuls’ for 2012 are banded about too frequently thesedays, yet in Heather Watson, here we have a prodigious young athlete that could realistically become the darling of SW19, with the Wimbledon singles title in her hands and a London 2012 Olympic gold medal around her neck, a thought not lost on the optimistic 17-yearold. “Why not both?” she determinedly said. “I would love to win both of these titles especially playing in front of my home crowd. It would be awesome.” After all, Heather’s Hill does have a nice ring to it.

20-Twell words: Nick Dines The next generation of prodigious British sporting excellence always have large shoes to fill. Young footballers are labelled the next Rooney, tennis talents become the next Murray and you’re the next Chris Hoy if you show signs of promise on two wheels. However, for 20-year-old middle-distance runner Stephanie Twell, often branded as ‘the next Paula Radcliffe,’ it’s apparent that she’s only interested in being Steph! Having already experienced the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games and its famous ‘Birds Nest’ stadium at just 18, the promising 1500m athlete is widely billed as one of the ‘Faces of 2012.’ Wearing her lucky London 2012 pin every day as a constant reminder of her end goal, this year will no doubt prove why we’re right to pin our hopes on this rising talent.

What is it about endurance running that enticed you?

Running gives you an incredible amount of self-achievement and fulfilment and I appreciate being outdoors, it’s a release for me. I always want to push myself beyond what I thought was possible. Something inside digs in and continues to push. That’s the most rewarding part.

Going for a run gives me time to think, you don’t need equipment or facilities, you just step out the door and run outside in nature. It gives you a focus and goal and for me running has given me a direction in life.

How have you found the transition from the junior events to becoming a senior athlete?

Domestically I’ve found it quite a smooth transition. When I was in the under-17 and under-20 age group, I was already competing in senior championship events. I therefore got familiar with the older girls. On a European and world stage, I still feel I’ve got to continue to work hard, to physically mature and strengthen. Having been to an Olympic Games and travelled round different races in Europe, I’ve gained exposure to the best athletes in the world, rather than just in Britain.

How positive has that experience of competing at an Olympic Games been on your career so far?

I went into the games as one athlete and came out another. Everything from the preparation stage to then being on the start line, looking up at the Olympic torch, up against the best athletes in the world, gave me great confidence. To know that I’ve done it once, I know that I can do it again. Although I didn’t make the final in Beijing, I know what it takes to get to an Olympic Games.

What hopes do you have for 2010?

My main focus on the track is always to run as fast as possible across all events from 800m to 5000m and I want to get faster across 1500m and 5000m. At the moment I’m more of a 1500m runner, but my future will see me step-up to 5000m, 10,000m and possibly the marathon. The European Championships in Barcelona is a big aim and I haven’t ruled out the Commonwealth Games in New Delhi. I know that it’s a long season, so I’ll gauge it on how fatigued I am. I believe in maximising life opportunities and if I can qualify for the Commonwealth Games, I’d definitely like to be there.

Would you consider yourself ahead of schedule?

Going to Beijing was definitely four years ahead of plan. I think I’m on the right track, consistently training hard, whilst coping with the volume of training and balancing my academic studies at St Mary’s Uni. I don’t think you can ever be complacent thinking you’re ahead of the game. Sometimes we’re measured by achieving gold medals, but I’m really satisfied with my own personal improvement. As you get older you get stronger, maturing from past experiences.

What has proven your proudest achievement to date?

My biggest victory has to be winning the 2008 World Junior 1500m Championships. That was so rewarding, feeling utter elation when I crossed the line. At the beginning of 2008 I hd quite a serious injury and missed a big cross-country race in Edinburgh, so I wanted to make up for what I’d missed. I fought every step of the way to that line. The World Juniors is the biggest stage before you make that transition to senior, so the fact that I won, with Kenyans and Ethiopians in that race, it gave me great confidence and belief that if you work hard, you can achieve. If I’m competitive against the Kenyans and Ethiopians at this age then hopefully they will be the girls I’ll be racing in the future and it won’t feel so daunting. I try to look forward towards my next performance, striving to improve.

Many have tipped you as a genuine candidate for 2012 success, do you see that as a burden or an incentive?

I’d say it’s an incentive to proving them right. I’m grateful for the belief that they have in me. The fact that people recognise my performance just gives me more confidence and inspiration to show them they were right. People would say that I’m quite an emotional runner, because I run with my heart, for my family and for my coach (Mick Jones). For me it’s not just for my own reward.

How hungry are you for London 2012 to come around?

I’m deadly excited, as it will give lots of athletes opportunities to step up to the biggest stage in the world. Knowing that the best athletes at their peak are going to be there is the most attractive aspect. I’m determined and hungry to continually improve my performance, as I want to perform well in-front of my home crowd.

What’s your long term plan?

They say that at 26-27 years of age, your true peak arrives. So come London, I might not be at my peak however I’m building my base, which will make the transition easier. I love the London Marathon and can see myself doing it. I’ve got that strength and endurance from my cross-country running and to be competitive against the Africans, I’m going to need that same finishing speed. If I can develop that from the 1500m, then hopefully I can translate that to 5000m and then the 10,000m.

You’ve inevitably been compared to Paula Radcliffe, would you say she was a big inspiration as a youngster?

Paula’s never in the race just to be a contender, she wants to be the dominating force and she makes it hurt for others. That’s really quite inspirational. Already our journeys are slightly different because I’m sticking more to 1500m, but hopefully in the future I’ll be able to live up to the same performances as Paula. That’s what I aspire to, but I don’t want to be Paula, I want to be Steph and hopefully achieve even better things.

Finally Steph, thanks to outstanding performances from the likes of Jess Ennis, do you think that female athletics are now in vogue?

We’ve always been compared to masculine standards and now more than ever we’re bridging the gap. We’ve had a history of it being un-cool to sweat, however women in sport are different animals. We’re willing to make it hurt.

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basketball player: Tomas Vegy photographer: Dominic Marley

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DUNK photographer: Dominic Marley

photographer: dominic marley www.dominicmarley.com retoucher: laura McFAYDEN at ftp digital photographic assistant’s: jon laidlow, oliver whitehead and sam may Thanks to mike BAPTISTE at fadeaway basketball magazine, and the procentre/hasselblad

JUMP photographer: Dominic Marley

photography assistant: Henry Kingsford

photographer: satoshi minakawa stylist: yasuhiro takehisa

Kathleen wears: Black swarovski paneled cotton corset top by Louise Goldin Black short boxer by adidas Red socks, Black trainers by Nike Black protector vest as worn underneath by Canterbury Shin pad as worn under socks by Nike

Elina wears: White t-shirt and white socks by Nike Black protector top as worn underneath by Gilbert White short shorts by Lacoste White trainers and shin pad as worn under socks by adidas Mel wears: White t-shirt and white trainers b adidas White short shorts by Lacoste Black protector top as worn underneath by Gilbert Shin pad as worn under socks by Umbro Black socks Stylists own Sigail wears: White top and white short shorts by adidas and Stella McCartney White socks and trainers by Nike Black protector top as worn underneath by Gilbert Shin pads worn under socks by Umbro

Mel wears: Flame print dress with sequined shoulder by Felder felder Black protector top worn underneath by Gilbert Black short shorts and black socks by Nike Shin pad worn under socks by Umbro

Sigail wears: Black white silk jersey t-shirt and black white silk short shorts by Jean pierre braganza Black short legging by adidas Black protector top as worn underneath by Gilbert Black socks, Black trainers by Nike Shin pads as worn under socks by Umbro Kathleen wears: Black white silk jersey long sleeve t-shirt and black and white silk jersey leggings by Jean pierre braganza Black short shorts, black socks, and black trainers by Nike Shin pads as worn under socks by Umbro Black elbow pad stylists own Black protector vest worn underneath by Canterbury

Kathleen wears: Blue and pink floral sleeveless top by Paul Smith Light blue paisley print shorts by Timberland Black socks and shin pad as worn under socks by Nike Red wrist band by adidas Black protector vest worn underneath by Canterbury Sigail wears: Snake skin print silk dress by we arE replAy Grey short shorts by adidas and Stella McCartney Black wrist band by adidas Navy socks by Nike Black protector top worn underneath by Gilbert Black elbow support Stylists own Shin pad worn under socks by Umbro

Sigail wears: Leopard print cotton dress by Paul Smith Black slash leggings by adidas and Stella McCartney Black socks and black trainers by Nike Black protector top worn underneath by Gilbert Shin pad worn under socks by Umbro

Kathleen wears: Black chiffon skirt long dress by Lina Osterman Black short shorts and silver trainers by adidas Black socks and shin pad worn under socks by Nike Black protector vest worn underneath by Canterbury Elina wears: Black top and shorts with hall studs by adidas and Stella McCartney Black socks by Nike Black protector top worn underneath by Gilbert Shin pad worn under socks by adidas Mel wears: Black t-shirt slash a the back by Heaven sent Black short shorts and white trainers by adidas Black socks by Nike Black protection top by Gilbert Shin pad worn under socks by Umbro Sigail wears: Black poppet jersey silk dress by Preen Black short shorts by adidas Navy socks by Nike Black protector top worn underneath by Gilbert Shin pad worn under socks by Umbro

Sigail wears: Red t-shirt and red wrist band by adidas Red tight shorts by adidas and Stella McCartney Red socks and black trainers by Nike Black protector top worn underneath by Gilbert Shin pad as worn under socks by Umbro Mel wears: Blue top, blue short leggings and white trainers by adidas Navy socks by Nike Black protector top worn underneath by Gilbert Shin pad worn under socks by Umbro

Photographer Satoshi Minakawa @ Blunt Photographic Assistants Tom Andrew, Tom Hull Stylist Yasuhiro Takehisa Stylist Assistant Ai Kamoshita, Haruki Okuyama Make-Up Yin Lee @ Premier Hair and Make Up Make Up Assistant Sreya Hair Antonio De Luca Set Design Andy Knight Studio Retouching Akiko Kumagai

Elina wears: Black t-shirt with necklace detailing by Diesel Black shorts by adidas and Stella McCartney White socks by Nike Silver trainers and shin pad worn under socks by adidas Black protector top worn underneath by Gilbert

Models Mel Booth @ Select Elina Alminas @ FM, Sigail Currie @ Elite Kathleen Burbridge Premier Digital Tech Toru Hosaka @ IINO Productions

BOY’S OWN photographer: Magnus Ekstrøm

stylist: Christian Schleisner

Nicolaj wears shirt by CARMEN Jacket by MUU:BAA JEANS by WHYRED

Nicolaj wears Blouse by H&M Shorts by Noir Dress by Veronica B. Vallens Rings by H&M Rings by Bjørg Jewellery Boots by Whyred Sylvester wears Shirt by Charlotte Sparre Jacket by Muu:baa Jeans by Acne Necklace by Bjørg Jewellery Boots by Hope

photographer: Magnus Ekstrøm stylist: Christian Schleisner makeup/hair: Zenia JÌger photo assistant: Maude Frisenfeldt styling assistant: Jane Stig models: Nicolaj/ Scoop models Sylvester/ Unique models retouch: Nurali Kushkov photo assistants: Anders Fauerby, Maud Frisenfeldt, Mathias Ribe

Sylvester wears Top by H&M jacket by Lizette Snorgaard Jacket by Muu:baa Tights by H&M Boots by Hope Red flowers by Carmen

Jenas At Work Words: Nick Dines Fresh from participating in Tottenham’s 9-1 annihilation of Wigan Athletic at White Hart Lane, 26-year-old Spurs and England midfielder, Jermaine Jenas, took time out from our Anglomania photoshoot to discuss setting his sights on the summer’s World Cup finals in South Africa, his sincere admiration for the late Sir Bobby Robson, interests outside the game and Tottenham’s intentions of finally breaking that elusive top-four Champions League monopoly.

Firstly Jermaine, what was it like to play a part in that incredible 9-1 demolition of Wigan?

It was fantastic. To put in a performance like that was great for team spirit. Heading into the break at 1-0, he (Harry Redknapp) just said, ‘look the first twenty minutes was fantastic; I want you to do that again for the whole second half. Press and squeeze them.’ We did that, nicked one, then another and they literally caved in.

Would you swap that result for a one-nil Premier League win against North London rivals Arsenal?

I would, yeah. It’s been way too long since we beat them in the league.

Having joined Spurs in 2005, you’ve come close to the lucrative Champions League football on two occasions, finishing fifth in seasons 2005/06 and 2006/07. Will this campaign be any different?

We’ve got players that were involved in both campaigns and we remember how hard we had to work to get into that position. It hurt to miss out, so experience helps a lot in these situations. Manchester United year in year out, peak at the right time. That’s something we need to take onboard, killing teams off at the right times. Hopefully that will be the difference this year.

You’ve been playing Premier League football for approaching eight years now, yet it’s hard to believe that you’re still just 26. Do you feel like one of the more experienced players at Spurs?

I’ve got twenty-odd international caps for England. I’ve played in the Champions League for a couple of years with Newcastle, so I definitely feel experienced. I’m not going to be quiet and sit in the corner. If I’ve got an opinion, I’m going to say it, if it helps us achieve the goal that we’re all striving for.

What’s it like being amongst big characters in the Tottenham dressing room, such as Robbie Keane, Peter Crouch and Jonathan Woodgate?

Woody’s a nightmare. I sit next to him in the changing room and it’s like a fashion show everyday. You have to come in looking pristine otherwise something’s getting cut up or hung somewhere. I recently did a photoshoot with my fiancé (Ellie Penfold) in OK! Magazine after we’d got engaged. I came into training and he’d already bought copies and taken a million photocopies, stuck it on the managers door and around the whole changing room. I was like ‘you’re killing me.’ There’s also the likes of myself, Keano and Ledley, but also Azza (Aaron Lennon), he’s only 22, but he’s starting to voice his opinions a lot more.

With the impressive plans for a new 56,000 seater stadium submitted, have the club got the balance right between attendance and preserving White Hart Lane’s enviable atmosphere?

You can cram thousands of people in a stadium, but if you put them too far away from the pitch, you feel like you’re playing in a park with people watching from a long way away. The Emirates is a beautiful stadium but I don’t feel that derby atmosphere when I play there.

When I play at White Hart Lane, the fans are right there. That’s when you know that you’re in a derby.

You returned to the England fold in the recent friendly against Brazil, however having made the World Cup squad four years ago, would it mean more to make it on this occasion in South Africa?

Back then it was amazing, we had a top team and it was a big achievement for me, but I wouldn’t say it’s a bigger achievement now. It’s hard to sit here and say it would be bigger, when going to the World Cup is massive. We’re blessed with an abundance of top midfielders in England. There were a lot in 2006 and there’s a lot more now with Gerrard, Lampard, Carrick, Barry, myself and Tom Huddlestone.

Jermain Defoe has really stolen the headlines so far this campaign for both club and country, how do you see your Spurs teammate’s chances of making Mr. Capello’s squad?

Jermain for me, personally, has to be a certainty on the flight to South Africa. Out of all of them I think he’s really excelled this year for both England and Tottenham. He missed out last time unfortunately and I know how he felt about that, which is probably why he’s playing so well now.

2008 proved a great year for you, having scored your first goal for England at Wembley in Fabio Capello’s inaugural game in charge and lifted the Carling Cup with Spurs. What’s been the best moment of your career so far?

I’ll never forget that feeling after scoring for England at Wembley against Switzerland, but one of my most treasured mementos is my 2002/03 PFA Young Player of the Year award.

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There’s obviously only a certain period you can win that in your career, so it’s nice to have that in my cabinet. It was a fantastic season for me, one I’ll never forget. All I have to do is look at the list of names on it, Cristiano Ronaldo, Wayne Rooney, Steven Gerrard, so to have my name on it as well is fantastic.

Whose shirts take pride of place in the Jenas collection?

When I first started playing I used to collect them a lot, but I don’t really do it as much anymore. I just like a tidy house! I’ve got a few decent shirts such as Del Piero, Nedved and Xavi. I’ve also got Thierry Henry and Patrick Vieira, but only when I was at Newcastle by the way! I would never do it in a Spurs shirt.

If you were to amalgamate your favourite midfielders into one ultimate mould, who would you choose?

I used to like watching Guardiola at Barcelona. He was a genius, dictating everything in the midfield. He was the first of the Xavi’s and bought Xavi to what he is today. I also love Iniesta, but I think Paul Scholes is fantastic, with a great shooting ability and you have to admire Gerrard, he’s still one of the best in Europe.

Sir Bobby Robson sadly passed away over the summer, what was your favourite anecdote from the great man?

We had Arsenal away on a Friday night. It was a big game; we were up there fighting for Champions League. The lads were a bit nervous and it was pissing down with rain, if I remember rightly. We’re in the changing room, he’s got his back to us, flipped the board over and said seriously, ‘right this is the team.’ He used to scribble everywhere, ‘I want you there, I want you doing that.’ He then turned around to talk to us and he’d pulled his yellow poker dot boxer shorts over his shirt. Everyone was creasing and it relaxed us. I look back and think did he mean to do that? You never knew with him. People used to think he was daft, but at the same time he was so clever. It was hilarious.

You currently play under both Harry Redknapp and Fabio Capello. Do you see aspects of Sir Bobby in either of them?

I’d have to say no. I think that even they would be embarrassed to say that they have a part of him in them. I don’t think there will ever be anyone like Bobby Robson. He’s a one off and will never be forgotten and I will never forget him. We were close and he had a massive impact on my career. He just used to have so much belief in me, probably more than I had in myself.

With Harry putting an end to the players’ nights on the town, do the lads still get out for team bonding events?

We play a few rounds of golf as we’ve got a few groups like me and Hutton who play against Keano and Daws (Michael Dawson) so we smack them around the golf course quite often.

Most of the lads go out with their partners, but every now and then we get together and go out for a meal. I love places like Zuma but Nobu is just one of those places people will talk about all the time. The food there - it’s unbelievable.”

You’ve got some impressive tattoos including Latin phrases, the sign of the cross, a hibiscus flower reminding you of your mum and a clock commemorating the birth of your daughter Sancha. Is there a competitive nature amongst the Spurs lads when it comes to body art?

We do have conversations about it as we all go to the same place, Lal Hardy in Muswell Hill, because he’s the best. I’ve been into tattoos for a long time and I like it as it is now. If you look at my tattoos, it’s a three quarter length sleeve on my left arm and they’re all pretty different, pretty quirky.

It’s known that you’re into neo-soul singer Maxwell. Is his music the perfect way to unwind after training and matches?

Maxwell’s one of my favourite artists. I’ve always loved him, especially his Urban Hang Suite and MTV Unplugged albums. He was gone for ages and I was waiting for years thinking when are you coming back? I love the new single that was released ‘Pretty Wings,’ but I think ‘Submerge’ is my favourite track. I love that song. I’m a bath man, so I love sitting in the bath, put on my Maxwell and I can lie there for hours.

Finally Jermaine, how do you keep yourself busy outside of the beautiful game?

I’ve got a teacher recruitment company called Ambition Professionals, recruiting teachers in Nottingham. We put them into schools, and train them, making sure they’re completely up to standard with regards to training kids. Asides from just being a teacher recruitment agency, we also look after the kids, giving them perks. I recently gave my box at Tottenham away to both the kids and teachers for the 9-1 Wigan game. So they had a great day out, apart from the one Wigan fan!

We’ve also recently got together with another school in Nottingham, where we’re going to send some kids to Uganda. The project is trying to raise awareness and enough money to build a library in Uganda. Hopefully the kids can come back with some good experiences.

It’s a big focus for me outside of football because I want to give something back. I’m from Nottingham. It’s my city, therefore I’m committed to anything I can do to help them with their education.

suit by Ozwald Boateng shirt by Ozwald Boateng

HOODIE BY NIKE T SHIRT BY SAMSOE & SAMSOE JEANS BY RAF SIMONS TRAINERS BY NIKE

HOODIE BY NIKE SWEATSHIRT BY NIKE T SHIRT BY SAMSOE & SAMSOE

JEANS BY RAF SIMONS NECKLACE: STYISTS OWN

T SHIRT BY SAMSOE & SAMSOE NECKLACE: STYLISTS OWN JEANS BY DIESEL TRAINERS BY NIKE

photographer: Magnus Ekstrøm stylist: Malkit Singh MAKE UP: Louisa DURAN retouch: Nurali Kushkov photo assistant: Anders Fauerby

Sumo in Tokyo photographers: Magnus Ekstrøm &Thomas Ibsen

Retouch: Nurali Kushkov

AfricaN Arenas photography: Karina Lidia

MUSCLE BEACH photography: Karina Lidia

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Carnaby Street 50th Anniversary

2010 marks the 50th anniversary of Carnaby Street, with a year of events and celebrations. Since the Swinging ‘60s this iconic street is synonymous with cutting edge fashion, music and youth culture.

The first event, an innovative exhibition and limited edition book of the same title; ‘Carnaby Street: 1960 - 2010’ launches on Friday 26th February at 38 Carnaby Street until the beginning of April 2010. The exhibition will put into context the history of Carnaby from its earliest origins in the 16th Century to the present day with a focus on the 1960s.

The central feature of the show is a unique 3D timeline which illustrates key people, events and happenings in the area from being a green field site with a well and a scarecrow 500 years ago, to the iconic characters associated with Carnaby’s music heritage such as The Rolling Stones, Sex Pistols and Jimi Hendrix. The limited edition book will feature images from ‘60s photographer Philip Townsend and exclusive interviews with people who have lived and worked in Carnaby including The Who’s Pete Townsend.

Historical exhibits, many revealed for the first time, include items borrowed from The Museum of Soho and pictures sourced from The Museum of London, Victoria & Albert Museum , Getty archive and private collections amongst others. One of the areas most famous residents was William Blake, whose powerful imagery of the plague and documentation of social injustices will be featured. The heritage material will be displayed alongside newly commissioned artwork by documentary photographer Syd Shelton and illustrator Alice Smith. A short film by James Norton, commissioned for the anniversary will present archive film footage.

The show will be an insightful glimpse into one of the world’s best loved shopping streets and charts its continued relevance today. The area’s 12 streets are known for unique independent boutiques, global fashion brands, award winning restaurants and nightlife, making it one of London ’s premier lifestyle destinations. More than 60% of the 135 stores in the area today are independent, with new design talent and concepts nurtured in Kingly Court and The Newburgh Quarter.

The exhibition and book are the work of acclaimed curators and fashion historians Judith Clark and Amy de la Haye, who have curated exhibitions at major international museums including the V&A and Mode Museum in Antwerp. They are readers and joint directors of the MA Fashion Curation course at London College of Fashion , one of the foremost centres of fashion education in the world that Carnaby has supported through various projects over the last 2 years.

The exhibition will be followed by a series of events throughout 2010 to celebrate Carnaby’s 50th Anniversary including a live music weekend in June and a unique fashion show in September.

www.carnaby.co.uk

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The Newburgh Quarter Anglomania took a trip to the Newburgh Quarter and highlight our top 5 must visit independent stores……

Everyone knows the infamous Carnaby street in the heart of London’s Soho. Lesser known however, are the exciting recent developments to the area including the uniquely trendy Newburgh Quarter. Situated in the East quarter of Carnaby, the Newburgh quarter has a relaxed village feel with it’s cobbled streets and a top selection of innovative and creative concept stores. Each store houses a plethora of inspiring, cool, new products. Just minutes away from manic Oxford street the Newburgh Quarter has much to offer, providing a perfect escape and a breath of fresh air away from the mass market of the high street. Refreshingly, there are some of the most friendly shop owners you will find in London, who will not only make you feel extremely welcome but clearly love what they are selling.

Beyond the Valley Beyond the Valley is fast becoming one of my favourite stores and offers a concept that all creatives will love. Awarded for Cool Brands in 2008/09 Beyond the Valley provides a space for talented new designers and graduates to showcase and sell their work.

The store stocks products from over 50 designers at any given time. When you walk in it is a treasure chest of inspiration from fashion, jewellery, furniture, fine art and graphics. It is wonderful opportunity for fresh talent to flourish and develop. This beautifully unique boutique provides a platform for new designers the world over, and some incredible additions to your wardrobe and jewellery collection!

www.beyondthevalley.com

No.6 No.6 is pretty much the coolest place for Adidas sportswear in town! The store offers a total experience for the Adidas consumer and is a cross between a boutique and a gallery. The aesthetics of the interior play a huge part in the stores unique identity and are therefore constantly changing. No.6 propels the brand forward in a less commercial, and more creative, way communicating Adidas to a wider audience. No.6 also provides a platform for new up and coming talent, artists and designers whose work in some way enhances the product. If you want a completely personal service with friendly staff who know the brand inside out, then No.6 is definitely the place to come!

www.no6-london.com

Chateau Roux Chateau Roux offers something completely different to anything you might currently find in fashion. The bold and striking graphic prints really stand out from the crowd and the label is built on the idea of being totally bespoke. Anglomania particularly love the distress your own t- shirts range, which come with sandpaper to work into your garment and make it even more unique. There is also the awesome ‘Shotguns in Soho’ range, in which t- shirts are taken to the woods and shot from a distance leaving the t shirts ‘hole ridden and smoking’. It is also the great cut of these t –shirts that make Chateau Roux a label to look out for.

www.chateauroux.co.uk

Lomography Lomography is the perfect antidote to digital technology. Lomography reminds us of the unique creativity that can be achieved with a film camera. With one of my favourite new quotes ‘The future is ANALOGUE!” The Lomography gallery store in Newburgh street is the first in London, and opened in September in addition to it’s many other successful stores the across the globe. The store is always a hive of activity with its many collaborations, workshops, events and gigs (you can even test drive a camera!)

It’s time to get involved! www.facebook.com/lgslondon

www.lomography.com

Your Eyes Lie ‘Life is beautiful and should be lived fully’ Well these guys at Your Eyes Lie clearly do love life and this comes across in their huge range of cool graphic tees. Everything about this brand shouts fun and all of the designs have a positive vibe. There is a T-shirt for everyone here, catering for a multitude of tastes in the softest of fabrics. They are expanding the range this season introducing cropped wax jackets, sculpted shoulder jerseys, studded skirts and skinny jeans. There is no end to the talent here at Your Eyes Lie as they also offer a range of fantastic jewellery, which I personally cannot wait to buy!

www.youreyeslie.com

So next time you are in central London (which is probably often!) take a visit to the Newburgh quarter and gain a little inspiration.

Purchase something that will make people stop and ask “wow, where did you get that..…?!’ words: sara d’souza

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The streets are watching......

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Anglomania Team design NIKE iD With so many trainers on the market it’s difficult not to be able to find one that suits you perfectly, but Nike iD 6.0 has taken that challenge to the next level by allowing customers to design and personalise their own shoe. This can either be done on the internet or in physical Nike iD stores around the world. This ability to make a perfectly unique shoe has given a certain freedom to an industry that is all about being individual. The website has been designed to lead you step by step through the process ensuring that you are not overwhelmed by the many choices for customization available. With so many decisions to make though, give yourself a good portion of time to dedicate to creating the perfect shoe.

words: SARAH YOUNG photography: KASIA WOZNIAK

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STYLIST DUO AVI AND DAMIAN have worked with the industry’s biggest names. Ciara, Rihanna, Daisy Lowe, Nike, i-D magazine and Kanye are just some of the clients on their list. Sarah Young delves deeper.

SY: Hope you guys enjoyed the shoot today – it must be funny to be in front of the camera rather than behind the scenes! What I really want to know is how did this creative partnership all start? Take us back to the old skool days!

A&D: We started off by designing a series of five unisex leather jackets and created these under the umbrella of our label Silver Spoon Attire. During this process we moved to New York for three months and just networked like hell. It just so happened to coincide with us sending a message on myspace to a lady called Mariel, who was the head stylist at MTV. Literally two days before we were due to leave, she messaged us back saying that she was really keen to use our jackets in the new Kanye video, but fate wasn’t exactly on our side at that point. Unfortunately Kanye’s mum died, so the video didn’t go ahead. So one year goes by and a whole lot of hustle, and Mariel gets in touch saying that she is coming to London. So she arrives with Rihanna and, at that point, we meet loads of people. We just took them all shopping to the cool secret spots around London and they loved it. From then we started an official collaboration, and we started styling Rihanna in loads of English labels. That was a year ago and since then we have worked with people like Ciara and Master Shortie on a regular basis. It’s a bit mad, mental!

SY: You two are a proper creative unit - you work and live together and share pretty much everything so, c’mon guys, tell me how did this love affair start, how did you meet?

AVI: It was in Leeds. Damian went to school with my sister and we lived really close, three doors away in fact!

DAM: So one night I went to the pub. Back then I must have been about 21. I was drinking away when I saw this beautiful girl walk through the door wearing Leeds united shirt that was way too big for her and a black bandana. In the Jewish community none of the girls wore football shirts or dressed like that. I just HAD to speak to her. So I stole her number from a friend and we’ve been together ever since. That was over seven years ago!

SY: Very cool! Ok, so three quick fire questions for y’all!

One piece of advice?

DAM: Don’t have a business card. Word of mouth is the most powerful PR device ever. TRUST ME! SY: When you die, what would you like to be remembered for?

Avi: That Damian and I were like twins (laughs). No, but seriously, we want to be remembered as a team, being one.

DAM: Definitely and proper hardworkers.

SY: Favourite labels/brands to work with?

A&D: Louis Vuitton, Nike, Stussy, Surpreme, and Jean Paul Gaultier.

SY: WOWZERS. A real partnership! What’s this I hear about you guys getting married. Tell all…

A&D: You know, we are the same person anyway, but yes we are planning to get hitched (they wink at each other).

SY: When?

Avi: Well, because of our crazy schedules, the story changes every time. In 2010 sometime. We want a small wedding and a big party. And, hopefully, getting artists like Rox to perform at the reception.

Dam: S’gonna be wild.

SY: Which brings me onto my next point. Who have you worked with? I know there’s an endless list – namedrop please…

A&D: PHEW! Well, Rihanna, Rox, Bashy, Ciara, Daisy Lowe. We once hung out with Kanye and took him shopping. Wow, he was such a perfectionist, he would even be checking the stitching on T-shirts.

SY: What’s the grand plan for 2010?

A&D: We’re going to continue what we are doing but do it on a bigger, crazier level. We are going to be designing for artist collaborations, and plan to launch a top secret campaign.

Avi: We also would really LOVE to style or art direct a show at London Fashion Week.

Dam: As in be involved in the creative process of designing a collection, from start to finish.

A&D: We are also going to be doing a whole lot more work with Rox and Daisy Lowe. It’s very exciting.

SY: OK, tell me about your extra secret project, your involvement in the new film Shank. How was it working with director Mo Ali and actor/rapper Bashy?

A&D: We’ve known Mo for about six years – we actually met him at Yoyo’s. It was such a sick project to get involved with.

Avi: We were working with people like Adam Deacon on a daily basis which was so cool.

Dam: Yeah it was. The movie cast become like your family, because sometimes you’re working a 20-hour day.

Avi: Yeah, we literally never stopped. It was the hardest thing we’ve ever done. It wasn’t glamorous at all. We were often in dirty, cold locations, and it was such a physical job. Sometimes, I was so tired I even cried on the way home.

A&D: It was one of the most rewarding and challenging things we’ve ever done. The film is going to be so amazing, and it’s out soon!

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photography: BEN HOPPER

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Anglomania Sports Awards

The Anglomania Sports Style Awards – bringing the Spotlight to the World’s best sports and design creative talents.

In Autumn 2010 the Anglomania Sports Style Awards will be unveiled. With 11 award categories covering the breadth of the sports and style worlds, they will celebrate innovation and visual excellence. The awards aim to be the world’s premier online competition in this field , attracting entries from some of the best brands and creatives working today.

The pioneering awards will run entirely online, as the first sports/style awards to attract a truly global audience, with entries coming in from as far afield as the USA, China, Singapore, South Korea, Japan, Malaysia, Brazil, Mexico, Russia, Netherlands, Italy, Germany and the UK. The awards entries are submitted online, while the nominees and winners are also selected and announced online. The jury will be drawn from the cream of the sports and style industries – creative and modelling agencies, household names and celebrities.

Prize will include an animated fashion editorial published on anglomania-mag.com and on podcast for the winner of each category, and an editorial published in Anglomania magazine in print.

The awards invite professional photographers, illustrators and stylists (including art directors, fashion stylists, hair stylists and make-up artists) to submit an original fashion editorial, which fits the sports theme. The execution of the theme is up to the photographer/illustrator/stylist.

For more info, please visit “http://www.anglomania-mag.com/awards” www.anglomania-mag.com/awards

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directory NIKE - www.nike.com

PREEN - www.preen.eu

adidas X Jeremy Scott - www.adidas.com

BORCHER - www.borcher.net

CHRISTOPHER RAEBURN - www.christopherraeburn.co.uk

MARGIT BRANDT - www.brandt-design.dk

YOUR EYES LIE - www.youreyeslie.com

H & M - www.hm.com

Lacoste - www.lacoste.com

NOIR - www.noirclothing.com

GILBERT - www.gilbertrugby.com

VERONICA B. VALLENS - www.veronicabvallenes.com

UMBRO- www.umbro.com

BJORG JEWELLERY - www.bjorgjewellery.com

FELDER & FELDER - www.felderfelder.com

WHYRED - www.whyred.com

PAUL SMITH - www.paulsmith.co.uk

ACNE - www.acnestudios.com

JEAN PIEREE BRAGANZA - www.jeanpierrebraganza.com

LIZETTE SNORGAARD - www.lizettesnorgaard.dk

TIMBERLAND - www.timberlandonline.co.uk

DIESEL - www.diesel.com

WE ARE REPLAY - www.replay.it/wearereplay

BEYOND THE VALLEY - www.beyondthevalley.com

LINA OSTERMAN - www.linaosterman.com

No6- www.no6-london.com

SAMSOE & SAMSOE - www.samsoesamsoe.dk

CHATEAU ROUX - www.chateauroux.co.uk

Y3 - www.Y-3.com

LOMOGRAPHY - www.lomography.com

Your eyes lie: www.youreyesie.com

RAF SIMIONS - www.rafbyrafsimons.com

OZWALD BOATENG - www.ozwaldboateng.com

NO BALLS - www.noballs.co.uk

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Jermaine Jenas photographed by Magnus Ekstrøm