The Winter Issue EXCLUSIVE
INTERVIEW with ANYA DEE
Fashion ILLUSTRATOR
Brigitte Bardot
Clothing Collection
London EDITORIAL FESTIVE SEASON Trend
INSPIRATION
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THE FESTIVE SUIT Modern, Luxurious and Royal blue
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In This Issue
4. THE FESTIVE SUIT
A fashion editorial shot at the W Hotel in London
10. EDITOR’S LETTER 11. WINTER WISH-LIST
Inspiration on festive season shopping
12. ÏU JEWELLERY DESIGN
A unique take on handmade wooden jewellery
16. B.B. IN LONDON
A fashion editorial featuring Brigitte Bardot Clothing Collection — with a Londonian take on the French brand
26. A GOLDEN FRIENDSHIP
Editorial: celebrate this year’s winter festivity with those who are closest to you!
34. A NEW TALENT
An exclusive interview with Anya Dee — talented fashion illustrator, artist and entrepreneur
36. WINTER TRENDS
The Editor’s pick of the most trending winter styles, illustrated beautifully by Anya Dee
38. BEAUTY
*MAGAZINE COVER ILLUSTRATED BY ANYA DEE
A selection of beauty products to use this A/W
40. BRAND FEATURE
Introducing FLY2: an Italian brand made for dreamers
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SUIT Ted Baker VENUS WATCH Klaus Kobec TROCADERO NECKLACE Chloe + Isabel
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PHOTOGRAPHY: WHITNEY; MODEL & STYLIST: BIBI LOCATION: WOW SUITE in the W HOTEL LONDON _______________________________________________________________________________________ THE WINTER ISSUE 2014 9
Editor’s Letter
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s the cold weather is bringing chills to London in the wait for Winter to arrive - bringing with it Holiday cheer – fashion has never been lovelier. It is the time of year to bundle ourselves up in faux fur coats, oversized cozy sweaters and the cutest pom-pom beanies, whilst sipping the sweetest hot chocolate and gazing at the wonderful decorations that accompany our busy cities as winter sheds its light. This magazine issue is dedicated to London, a city full of craziness and excitement that has become my home one year ago. It is also dedicated to the French brand Brigitte Bardot Clothing Collection, whom I’ve recently become Brand Ambassador for in London. This role is important to me because Brigitte Bardot Clothing is one of my favourite brands to date, so having been chosen as a representative is almost like a dream, and most importantly because it’s my pleasure to share this remarkable brand with you! B.B. is a French brand that uses the icon and sex symbol Brigitte Bardot as their muse for their collections. Having modernized Bardot’s style whilst still keeping in mind vintage-inspired fashion, the brand has created such a powerful image of a feminine, Parisian chic, flirty and edgy girl. This fall/winter B.B. has wowed me even more! From faux fur, to tartan prints, beautiful metallics and sheer lace, I have fallen head over heels obsessed with this brand’s new collection! As Brigitte Bardot Clothing is based in Paris, and as I have become their Brand Ambassador in London, I therefore decided to do a fashion editorial featuring B.B. where the theme would be from a touristic point of view. When we think of London, what’s the first thing that comes to our minds? The Queen and Buckingham Palace, the London phone booths, the British taxis, or perhaps the famous department store Harrods? Well as there are many more options, these are the ones that stick out first in my mind. So using these iconic touristic destinations, it was such a fun and fascinating way to bring a French touch to the London scene! It’s a bit of B.B. meets all of the famous London hotspots, as well as introducing you to the super trendy Brigitte Bardot Clothing winter collection! From Tartan & the Palace to Metallic & the Cab, and from Gold & the Phone Booth to Bardot at Harrods, I hope you will enjoy these looks as much as I enjoyed shooting them for you!
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Trends
FESTIVE SEASON Inspiration
Dior Rouge Dior 844 Trafalgar
Dior Miss Dior Eau de Parfum
Stella & Dot Inspiration Bracelets Coast Iridesa Top
Stella McCartney Cavendish Small Tote
Coast Penny Skirt
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JEWELLERY DESIGN
ïu Jewellery Design is a Parisian jewellery and accessories brand created by Miren Lasnier in 2014. All the pieces in the collection are handmade on wood and leather, and each one is a unique or limited edition piece. Miren Lasnier, founder and designer behind ïu Jewellery Design tells us about her brand and the path she took to get there. ïu Jewellery Design was born out of a love to invent a real world with my creations. I studied at the Ecole Boulle, an art school in Paris founded by the Louis XIV’s cabinetmaker, for five years. The cabinet and marquetry are taught, and I had a natural curiosity for wood. I wanted to work with wood in a new way, by revisiting traditional techniques. My first collection of necklaces was formed around the idea of creating unique pieces easily. Thanks to the laser cutting, I was able to get pieces of wood that could then color and assemble in various ways to obtain a different jewel every time. For my second collection, I worked with sheets of wood. I used them for their color, creating large necklaces made of a composition of wood species. Here at ïu Jewellery Design, I design, manufacture and distribute each model. The pieces are painted, gilded with gold leaf and hand-assembled. Different kind of woods are used, such as birch, mahogany, oak, bamboo, beech, or pear, where these materials are chosen for their graphic qualities, colors, and especially for their lightness! You can browse Miren Lasnier’s collection online here for more information about her unique designs! www.iudesign.co
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All products sold on iudesign.co
Photography : ALICE MIGNON Model : CAMILLE MARCENA MUA : CLAIRE PLEKHOFF Hair stylist : DINA MOKONDA
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B.B. IN LONDON featuring
Brigitte Bardot Clothing Collection
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MADDY SWEATER Brigitte Bardot Clothing FW14 LOCATION Harrods
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CHARLINE SILVER JACKET Brigitte Bardot Clothing FW14 LOCATION Hyde Park
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REBECCA TARTAN LEGGINGS Brigitte Bardot Clothing MOLLY TARTAN DUSTER COAT Boohoo LOCATION Buckingham Palace
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LOCATION Oxford Street
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A GOLDEN FRIENDSHIP
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Opposite Page: BOOHOO TOP ELLA LUNA SKIRT
This Page: FRENCH CONNECTION JUMPSUIT
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What are friends for? They’re about sharing the good moments and laughing about the bad – they’re about being there for you and making you smile... A good girlfriend is someone you can confide almost everything to: your better half, your soul sister! But it’s also about those crazy shopping days, those glamorous occasions of dressing up and taking pictures for fun, and just being your ridiculous selves! This winter holiday is meant to be shared with your loved ones, so go and have a blast – and live with no regrets! Written by Bibi Founder & Editor _______________________________________________________________________________________ THE WINTER ISSUE 2014 33
INTERVIEW with talented
FASHION
ANYA DEE ILLUSTRATOR
ANYA DEE, AN EXTREMELY GIFTED ARTIST AND DESIGNER IN HER OWN RIGHT, AND AN EVEN LOVELIER PERSON, HAS BEEN INTERVIEWED FOR BGC MAGAZINE ON HER LIFE AS AN ILLUSTRATOR, CAREER IN FASHION, AND MUCH MORE!
BGC MAG: As a creative, entrepreneurial, and very talented woman, I can certainly say that your work is extremely impressive! What inspired you to work in fashion, and more particularly as a Fashion Illustrator? ANYA: First of all I thank you for those warm words and compliments, and for featuring me in your wonderful magazine! I always was into fashion, and used to work as a fashion photographer for quiet a long term. I started drawing when I was a child and it was a matter of time for me to realize what I love the most – fashion and to mix it with what I do the best – drawing! BGC MAG: Tell us a little bit about your background going into this field, such as your studies and previous work experience. ANYA: I’ve been painting since I was 6 years old (I attended personal lessons form an artist). I finished my studies of Visual Art and Design in Vilnius Academy of Art, where I after went to gain some knowledge in professional make up art and styling in Riga (Latvia) Bogomolov Image School. In the meantime, I’ve been working as a photographer and stylist, participating in different TV projects, shows and making interesting collaborations with other creative ones.
BGC MAG: You have an amazing portfolio of design work; it’s hard for me to pick which ones I like best! So for you, what were the most exciting projects you have ever worked on (or are currently working on) as a Fashion Illustrator? ANYA: I always think that the best is yet to come! It motivates me to keep going and to develop my skills each day.
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BGC MAG: How have you managed to make your work unique amongst the many fashion illustrators out there? How can we define your sense of style in art? ANYA: It’s all about practice: that’s the key to finding your own style. If you copy – you never find your way. Of course, I do follow some of the most interesting and inspiring artists out there, however I always had and, hopefully, still have my own vision of things, so I try to listen to myself and making the most of what I love – drawing. BGC MAG: I am also aware that you have launched your own company: Yago Boutique. What is Yago Boutique and where did the idea come to create it? ANYA: Yago is a part of my surname (I got married recently). I found inspiration for the Boutique in London, actually, before our wedding. I saw some unique and very original hairpieces in one of the shops, however I couldn’t afford it, so I got the idea of creating my own line of accessories. Moreover, we styled up our wedding without any help and I made a very beautiful headpiece for myself as a bride, too. BGC MAG: And finally, for a little fun, what is your goal for the future? Where do you hope to be in ten years time? ANYA: I hope to still be doing what I love the most, getting inspired every day by wonderful people who are around me, and to spread as much love and beauty as I can!
*For more on Anya, you can visit her online shop www.yagoboutique.com or follow her on Instagram @anadeestyle
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Trends
WINTER
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Beauty
BEAUTY & CARE PRODUCTS for the
Winter
MARVIS
ROGER & GALLET
The contemporary toothpaste in flavours of black licorice, cinnamon, jasmin, ginger and mint that will enhance your smile always! Amarelli Licorice 9€50
The world known French brand of classic beauty products is coming back with a more modern and young fragrance. Rose Imaginaire 39€90
BOTOT
The oldest and original french mouthwash — a wild blend of herbs. Botot Mouthwash 15€
VITRY
Skin refreshing, anti-ageing, and makeup remover all in one! Lotion Tonique Hydra Fraîcheur
*All products shown above are available for purchase at the Pharmacie Drugstore des Champs-Elysées, PARIS FRANCE
OGX BEAUTY
The perfect formula to thicken and volumize hair, especially during the winter! Biotin & Collagen Shampoo
ILLUSTRATIONS BY ROSE GREY
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BRAND FEATURE AN ITALIAN BRAND MADE FOR DREAMERS...
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ly2 is a brand created by Ylenia Morganti (25 years old) and Giacomo Pace (23 years old), two young, ambitious and driven individuals who had something in common from the start: the want to break free and fly towards their dreams and goals… The first collection launched in October 2014 is based on the idea of flying away with your imagination, feelings and ambitions, where the balloons on the bracelets represent this notion of ‘Flying Towards..’ an individual destination. The bracelets are made in Italy and assembled by hand, carefully designed with a specific message. Every color is representative of an image or sensation, giving the balloons a ‘place’ to which they can direct their journey.
GREEN standing for success, resolution and hope, RED standing for love, fire and warmth, BLUE standing for serendipity, peace and balance, WHITE standing for friendship, pureness and goodness, and YELLOW standing for strength, sun and energy, Fly2 is giving YOU the chance to continue believing and fighting for what you love with the simple help of an inspirational message. So choose the color or message that corresponds most to you, and fly towards your biggest dream with us! WRITTEN BY BIBI FOUNDER & EDITOR
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