CARBON ISSUE 8

INSIDE: FASHION GRADUATES.. MEET ME AT THE DINER. HOT OFF THE GRILL.... FLOWER POWER. CANOPY PLANET... SAM FREEDMAN FESTIVAL GUIDE...

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EDITOR’S NOTE HI AND WELCOME TO ISSUE 8 OF CARBON. I AM SUPER EXCITED TO SHARE WITH YOU THE AMAZING WORK OUR TEAM HAVE PULLED TOGETHER FOR THIS ISSUE. COMING ALL THE WAY FROM SINGAPORE TO THE UK AND MEETING SO MANY CREATIVE TALENTS HERE, I HAVE BEEN SO INSPIRED AND EXTREMELY SURPRISED WITH THE CREATIVE MINDS OF OUR GENERATION THAT I WANTED TO CELEBRATE THIS THROUGHOUT THIS ISSUE. NO MATTER WHERE YOU ARE FROM, WHAT LANGUAGE YOU SPEAK, THE GEN Z GENERATION ALL SHARE A SIMILAR PASSION FOR ART, CULTURE AND FASHION AND CREATE AMAZING CONTENT THROUGH OUR COLLABORATIONS AND THIS ISSUE OF CARBON IS FULL OF SUCH CREATIVITY AND INCLUSIVITY; IN A HECTIC AND FAST PACED WORLD CREATIVITY IS A WAY FOR US TO FEEL CONNECTED WITH EACH OTHER. CREATIVITY IS NOT JUST A WORD FOR THE CREATIVES BUT FOR EVERYONE. YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE AN ARTIST TO BE CREATIVE; FROM TODDLERS WE ALL LEARN THROUGH CREATIVE PRACTICE AND AS WE GROW BECOME DIVERTED BUT IN THIS ISSUE WE EXPLORE THE POWER OF COLLABORATION AND CREATIVITY AND ITS PLACE IN OUR SOCIETY. FORGET THE SNOWFLAKE GENERATION, WE ARE LOUD AND PROUD AND THROUGH OUR CREATIVE EXPRESSION WE CAN ACHIEVE ANYTHING. TO BE ABLE TO SPEAK YOUR MIND IS A BLESSING AND THAT IS WHAT IS NEEDED RIGHT NOW. IT IS TIME TO START CONVERSATIONS AND TALK ABOUT THINGS WE HAVE ALWAYS ALWAYS AVOIDED. DARE TO CREATE. DARE TO VOICE. DARE TO STAND UP AND BE COUNTED. SO MANY OF US HAVE THE SPARK IN US BUT SO MANY TIMES WE ARE AFRAID TO TAKE THE STEP, TO CHALLENGE THE NORM AND TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE. BUT TOGETHER WE CAN. WE HOPE INSPIRE YOU TO BE CONFIDENT AND NOT SHY AWAY FROM YOUR TRUE SELF. JOIN US ON OUR SOCIALS AND SHARE HOW YOU ARE CREATING AND COLLABORATING TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE.

INCLUSIVE, CREATIVE, LOUD AND DARING - THAT’S US.

KAI LIN TAN EDITOR editor@carbonmagazine.co.uk

CONTENTS:

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Christopher Raeburn 25 Thrifting for Future 27 Beige Revolution 50 Autumn Tailoring 62 Viva La Vibrant

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104 Flower Power 110 Making up emotions 116 Earth friendly pleasures 122 Festival Beauty

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155 Self-Made 159 Empowerment from violence 163 Insta Summer 169 Feminism

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173 Outlet Oppurtunity 177 Conquering Crohn’s 179 Easy Learning

CONTRIBUTORS CONTRIBUTORS CON CONTRIBUTORS TRIB CONTRIBUTORS CONTRIBUTORS UTO CONTRIBUTORS RS CONTRIBUTORS CONTRIBUTORS

EDITOR IN CHIEF - Rachel Lamb EDITOR - Tan Kai Lin DEPUTY EDITOR - Mia Wells SUB-EDITOR - Emma Ford ART DIRECTOR - Tash Hughes CREATIVE DIRECTOR - John Whalvin FASHION EDITORS - Ciara Wilson - Chloe Gill

DEPUTY FASHION EDITORS - Harmony Garland FEATURES EDITOR - Jess Maidwell DEPUTY FEATURES EDITOR - Jordan Burrows HEALTH AND BEAUTY EDITOR - Brianna Norman DEPUTY HEALTH AND BEAUTY EDITORS - Kiki Staniszloova - Rachel Elias

ART AND CULTURE EDITOR - Lottie Griffiths

- Chelsie Hares

DEPUTY ART AND CULTURE EDITOR - Carla Garcia THINK EDITOR - Amelia Moys DEPUTY THINK EDITORS - Emily Hall - Siobhan Kiely

INSPIRE EDITOR - Izzy Short DEPUTY INSPIRE EDITOR - Harry Turner

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Mia Wells

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Emma Ford

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Ciara Wilson

Chloe Gill

Harmony Garland John

Jess Maidwell

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Jordan Burrowss

DEPUTY HEALTH & BEAUTY EDITOR

Rachel Elias

DEPUTY ART AND CULTURE EDITOR

Carla Garcia

DEPUTY THINK EDITOR

Siobhan Kiely

HEALTH & BEAUTY EDITOR

Brianna Norman ART AND CULTURE EDITOR

Lottie Griffiths

THINK EDITOR

Amelia Moys

INSPIRE EDITOR

Izzy Short

DEPUTY HEALTH & BEAUTY EDITOR

Kiki Szaniszloova DEPUTY ART AND CULTURE EDITOR

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A visit to the experimental lab in the heart of Hackney allows a glimpse into the mind, mission and inner-workings of the LUXURY brand and designer Christopher Raeburn.

Situated in the heart of Hackney, the Raeburn lab/atelier brings together the workshop and retail space of the brand to allow for a clear insight into the heart of the modern, unique and sustainable brand that is Christopher Raeburn.

Open Wednesday through to Sunday, the lab is an ideal spot to pop into for any fashion lover, or if you’re looking for a more in-depth experience you can book one of there different workshop options; one of their most popular being the panda workshop where you get to craft your own parachute material cuddly toy.

Christopher Raeburn himself, is one of the biggest upcoming designers in British fashion; with his sustainable approach, modern-utility aesthetic and huge brand collaborations, the world is excited to see what the brand has to bring in time to come.

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Raeburn’s sustainable approach is one of the unique selling points that has driven his brand to it’s great success that it has today. But in fact, he fell into this method of design and manufacturing without him consciously doing so.

The brand’s trademark military style originates from Raeburn’s own passion for anything army-based after being in the air cadets from age eleven. This love slowly grew in to a fascination with uniforms and parachutes, still evident in his clothing today, and sparked the designer in him to set out to use these materials in his own designs. But, getting hold of these fabrics new was almost impossible, and anything he could find was guaranteed to leave a large whole in his pocket. So, instead Raeburn decided to sort after old, original items of clothing, often from the Vietnam war, and instead repurpose the materials to put in his own designs. He began doing this whilst studying at London’s Royal College of Art and you can see examples of some of the pieces he made during his time there at the lab; one of them being a ladies bomber jacket completely crafted out of old woollen trench coats. His time at university really gave Raeburn time to perfect his unique, trademark style of reusing and upcycling which he still holds today.

After graduating university in 2006, Raeburn set up his own label only two years later in 2008. The same year he debuted his first collection in London Design week, full of reversal pieces of clothing. In 2009 he went on to showcase in Paris and gained awards for his ethical ethos and revolutionary style. His, almost, accidental sustainable message behind his clothing had given his brand it’s own edge in a market of environmentally damaging fastfashion, and has helped Raeburn secure his own, unique space in the world of fashion and stand out from the rest.

However, Raeburn’s growth really came in the next few years when he was featured on the front cover of America’s vogue, with Blake Lively, wearing one of his one-off pieces, a duffel coat completely crafted from old military uniforms. Though this piece wasn’t available to buy, this drove conversation and demand to know more about Raeburn and within a piece inside the issue, Raeburn highlighted the motto that he still uses today; “remember the 4 R’s: Reuse, Reduce, Recycle, Ræburn.”

One of the brands next big breaks, was the slightly unusual collaboration with knife brand, Victorinox, to produce ‘remade in Switzerland’, a clothing collection that brought together the two brands ethos’ and aesthetics, this was also Raeburn’s first brand collaboration. The first of many.

2012 saw the brand extend their stockists to 20 stores, a clear representation of their progress growth and a collaboration with world renowned brand, Moncler. Unlike his previous collaboration, this one really had to bring together the heads of designers to create an outcome that really was a true blend of the two brands classic styles.

However, notably, 2013 was one of the best years for the designer. Winning designer business of the year at the UK Fashion and Textile awards. During the same year he also released two of his most famous collaborations with the brands Rapha and Fred Perry. Then, to top the year off, was announced artistic director at Victorinox Fashion, after them being so impressed by his previous collaborations.

The following year saw Raeburn have two wallmark sponsorships for his collections, which included both mens and womenswear and as a designer was once again shortlisted for BFC/GQ Designer Menswear Fund. It also saw the release of the collaboration with British heritage brand, Barbour. It brought together the two brands military backgrounds to create jackets that have British class with a modern twist.

Then, in 2015 Raeburn finally won his well desired GQ award as Best Emerging Designer at the men of the year awards. This was also the year that Raeburn stepped into the world of knitwear. His first collaboration with Wool and the Gang, bringing oversized and overwhelming snoods, knitted belts and fun, playful shark mittens that went along with his A/W ’15 collection. His other collaboration being extremely different, with global fashion software brand, Unmade. He released a line where customers, using the Unmade technology, could create their own personal version of his wool catwalk collection. Then, more surprisingly, he released a line with class UK high street brand, Clarks,

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where all the shoes were inspired by anthropologist, Tom Harrison. All the shoes took on a trendy but geek-chic look, that made them wearable for any ages.

to go to war with Russia during the cold war, they are made from silk so they were easily hidden in an army boot and were waterproof for the harsh conditions they would be needed in.

Turning his hand to something very different the next year, Raeburn worked on a collaboration with Disney, that had an outcome of two, gothic style bags in the shape of the iconic characters Mickey and Minnie; very different to the usual Disney aesthetic. Then he also partnered up with German brand, MCM, to reimagine the brand’s iconic cognac Visetos canvas in his signature RE-MADE aesthetic in this unisex collection.

However, 2019 has also seen Raeburn take on the grand role as global creative director of the brand, Timberland. However, this role won’t be fully taken on until A/W ‘20, due to the brand not being in keeping with his need for sustainable manufacturing and production, so he will only do so when he is completely happy with their sustainability. During this year he has also released his collaboration with brand, North Face, which was all made from pre-used tents. Then one of the biggest changes for the team also happened when they opened the doors of their workshop in Hackney to welcome in visitors to their retail space and hands-on workshops in the Raeburn lab.

Then 2017 was full to the brim of collaborations. The first one being with Save the Duck, an Italian outerwear brand, that is well-known for its animalfriendly approach to designing and manufacturing. The outcome being patchwork, heavily-printed and textured takes on classic coat designs. Another piece with a big brand was their collaboration with Eastpak. The rucksack brand brought their classic design and details whilst Raeburn brought his classic military materials to make a rucksack that is all made of 100% reused and recycled British Military and Border Force uniforms. During the same year he also completed smaller collaborations with the V&A museum to redesign their uniform, Glasgow watch brand Instrmnt, a footwear collaboration with Palladium that was shown at London Fashion Week Men’s and bags made with Porter Yoshida in Tokyo.

Stepping into the year of the Russia World Cup, Raeburn was also feeling the football fever and so released a capsule collection with iconic sports brand Umbro; full of twists on classic football clothing. Taking on less collaborations, Raeburn focused on his collections for fashion week, including his innovative design on a coat entirely made of a reworked life boat.

Which brings us to Raeburn in 2019 where sustainability remains prevalent as ever in their clothing and attitudes, which is evident by some of their most recent designs. Raeburn is even so against waste that no matter when he goes he will carry around cutlery and his own water bottle wherever he goes to avoid ever having to use throw away ones! In the most recent A/W ‘19/20 collection, one of the biggest hits was a partly shear puffer jacket, stuffed with shreds of material left over from their previous collection, creating a beautiful speckled colour effect and meaning nothing went to waste. One of his most recent design experiments includes luxurious women’s garments made of bespoke silk maps, manufactured originally incase England was

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A visit to the Raeburn lab offers a unique and personal insight into the history, inner-workings and process of manufacture of one of the globes biggest upcoming designers and brand. Complemented with nibbles and beverages, you get to meet some of the people who work closest with Raeburn himself, and possibly him too if you time it right, and given a full in-depth tour of the workshop, a detailed history into Raeburn’s career journey, a talk through the current collection and the process of it’s design and manufacture, all topped up with making your own personalised Raeburn t-shirt with your own choice of embroidered badges and sent home with a goodie bag to remember your trip by. Though the experience itself is wonderful, the thing that really makes it five stars is the staff and guys who work there. Jolyon, who is likely to be your guide and is head of retail, is the most polite host and will happily answer any questions you have and will ensure you enjoy the experience to the best of his capabilities.

In the studio you will also get to see some of the infamous Raeburn animals.

The animals being one of Raeburn’s strategies to driving attention to the issues of today’s world. Every collection he designs is paired with an endangered animal. This season the animal of choice being a pangolin, an animal that is greatly trafficked due to its unique, beautiful skin that sees them often being used to make decorative handbags. The animals are a symbol of the effects our pollution and irresponsible actions are having on the world, environment and nature, and through this Raeburn hopes that people might start to make more thoughtful decisions on where they buy their clothes and the process that has gone into making them.

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J D’Cruz Carbon talks exclusively to the woman behind one of the Uk’s top up-and-coming printed textile bag companies

Walking down a side street in Banbury you come across a hidden set of stairs leading up to the home of J D’Cruz. There you are greeted with a smile by the founder of the company, Jasmine Gilhooly (pictured middle right). With cosy fairy lights draped around the room, it seems more like a bedroom than a studio. Bags sit on shelves around the room, rugs spread across the floors and a beautifully hand-printed sofa tucked away in the corner! Founded in 2012, you can see the archive of bags in the pictures on the wall or by flicking through the book on the top of the mantel piece. Offering workshops in this very place, it’s an opportunity you don’t want to miss.

So what’s the history of Jasmine’s career?

Starting off her journey at Birmingham University, she graduated with a First Class BA (Hons) in Textile Design. This lead to her final collection being exhibited in London at the New Designers show, which ultimately lead to her being scouted by Jimmy Choo! “They just left a letter on my work. I was at the bar claiming free drinks!” During the internship she was taught many things including: after care, liaising with press and about the factories used to create the products. This lead to the realisation that she wanted to carry on building her own brand, instead of working for another. “I enjoyed my time [at Jimmy Choo] but was ready to try something else.” She used this as an opportunity to sell the printed bags (from her final degree collection). This included 30 brown portobello shoppers, all hand-printed on real leather. After sales picked up, Jasmine decided it was time to buy a studio and create a team to help make her dreams come true.

Where did your love for bags come from?

“I’ve never really had a passion to make bags, I’ve always liked them but fell into making them after creating a line of handprinted leathers.” Jasmine admits she never has a real plan when creating her bags. “There’s no real method to the madness. I make and print when demand is there. Sometimes it’s print, leather, bag. Other times it’s bag, leather, print if someone wants it! Sometimes it’s leather, boredom, print, bag!” However, all her print ideas come “mainly from architecture and daily travels.”

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What are your biggest career achievements so far?

“I won a George Jackson travel award when graduating which enabled me to go to the Indian International Leather Fair. I then won the Cherwell Best New Business Award in 2016. Her biggest achievement being “the moment I didn’t have to work for anyone else!” With her bags being sold in many places across the country including: “Wolf and Badger in Notting Hill, The National Trust, London Fashion Week, Burford Golf Club and lots of small boutiques across the UK.” Although her bag collections are a great success, there is still one goal on Jasmine’s list.

“I’d love to work on more interior and space developments.”

From textile design student to young entrepreneur, Jasmine has made it in the world of fashion and business with many more successes to come.

Instagram: @jdcruzbags Website: www.jdcruz.co.uk

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Since last talking to Carbon, the three soon-tobe graduate fashion designers: Lydia, Henry and Evaristo are all on their way to completing their collections for Solent Graduate Fashion Show 2019. Not only have they been working 9-5 in the workshop but they have been spending over £1000 on their collections, as Evaristo Pereira said, “I paid £65 a metre for one of my fabrics and I needed 8 metres for two coats”, but this is all just so they may have the chance to send their work off to London Graduate Fashion Week; the ultimate experience.

The grind has begun but it is not over yet as when Carbon spoke to Henry he said, “I’ve made quite a lot of progress. I’m on outfit four now and I am just trying to figure out outfit five as I have a small idea so I am toiling ideas for that and I am not 100% sure what is for outfit six. My initial line up from my research has completely changed and not a single one is the same.” When asking the same question to Lydia she followed with “I feel like I’ve got a fair bit done and I am keeping going by making my final garments now. The concept and designs have stayed the

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same except a change in some of the knit.” Yet, she is still unsure as to what her final garment will be with only four weeks to go. Evaristo has worked differently as he said, “I have done all of the toiles and I am just making final garments now”, but his face dropped as he went on to say, “It’s been really busy getting everything sorted and keeping up with the schedule. Since the original line up, all of my designs have changed colour-ways, prints and pattern cutting.”

With the added stress of changes being made and sewing going wrong the designers have ran into obstacles that they have had to tackle throughout the way. Henry stated, “My biggest obstacle is working on my line up because my first three came easily and then I have come to a real block. I made my first three outfits because I couldn’t think what I wanted to do for my last three outfits and then once I made them it was easier to visualise the whole collection.” Lydia followed by saying “The biggest obstacle for me has been the amount of fabric I am using. I have got a lot of thick material which has been quite challenging to sew and the hardest thing as I’ve had scuba on top of scuba which still needs to be

neat and I’ve had to unpick if the stitching isn’t correct. I laser cut the fabrics, weaved the cords through the holes and backed it onto another fabrics to keep it all in piece. So these became my pattern pieces and how it got so bulky.” These two designers have had practical obstacles, but when in conversation with Evaristo he stated “The biggest obstacle has been the pressure to keep up with the schedule at the same time as keeping up with all the competitions we are being entered into such as Graduate Fashion Week which luckily I got selected for...this is my biggest achievement so far as outfit number one has been sent for the Graduate Fashion Week campaign.”

Yet, all negatives come with positives which we went on to discuss as Evaristo said, “I am really happy but I am getting a little bit over it now and I am tired as well. The pressure has got bigger because of the strict deadlines as we are only one month away from the ending date.” The designers are under a large amount of pressure which shows as Henry said, “My biggest achievement is my pattern cutting as I’ve made all my patterns myself and nothing is similar to the block so I

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think I’ve developed my pattern cutting quite far...but I’ve been consumed by it, I am looking to deep into it and see everything I don’t like about it. Originally there wasn’t that much pressure as I thought that I was on schedule, I still think I am, and I will finish but there is only 4 weeks left so it is starting to get more stressful as I don’t know what my sixth outfit is so there is the worry that I won’t finish it.” Lydia is proud of her sewing achievements as she said, “I have got many of my garments done which is good and I have been quite productive...I put my outfit forward for Graduate Fashion Week and their campaign and mine is going to that now.” Yet she went onto say, “I am happy how it is going so far and I feel like I have been on it everyday as I am in the workshop 9-5 Monday to Friday. I’ve had a few weeks where the pressure has been worse when my sewing was going wrong I was getting stressed but for me it builds up in stages.“I am nervous but I am excited to see the full collection together but I still don’t know how the sixth outfit is going to turn out.”

As the clock is ticking and the sewing machines are sewing, the other designers also have worries about not finishing their collections. When in conversation with Henry he said, “I think I am on schedule but you never know when you could come to a block. I am pretty nervous and it is just how it is all going to look together. I think I am in a good position where I have three outfits done and when I get to outfit six I can see what is missing from the collection so I can balance out what is going to look like as a whole.” Evaristo told us that the designers have to have four outfits made by a certain date in order to stand a chance of being put forward for SGFS19, and he said “To make sure I finish on time I am having a seamstress to help me with the linings and the finishes. I am on schedule, but sometimes I get worried I won’t [finish] because of the lining and finishing which makes the collection look really good and depicts the quality of the garment.” I asked Evaristo if he was nervous for the final collection and with fear in his eyes he simply answered with “yes.”

As the deadline comes closer, the designers are feeling the stress levels rise and the pressure feeling greater as Henry said “There is that element of competition between classmates.” As the catwalk is built and the music is turned up, the designers are nearly at the finish line for Solent Graduate Fashion Week 2019 on Friday 7th June. Tickets are available to be bought on Solent University’s online store for a price of £5. Be sure to buy yours now to see Henry’s, Lydia’s and Evaristo’s concepts on the catwalk.

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Earn your insider badge as Carbon grants you a backstage pass to see the works of THE EVENTS TEAM as they prepare the stage, set and seats for Solent Fashion Graduate Show 2019.

Fashion Promotion and Communication students Molly Astill and Danielle Canepari have been through a brutal selection process to become event plannings newest recruits as they set out to pull together Solent Graduate Fashion Show 2019.

As third years themselves, their final major project is in full swing and their new and innovative skills are being put to the test in the gruelling run up to Friday 7th June 2019.

for” with Danielle saying “we are excited more than anything.

There has been so much preparation we just want the day to come.”

The preparation is only just star ting but so close to finishing as the pressure is star ting to rise as under 50 days remain until ever ything needs to be perfect for Solent Graduate Fashion Show 2019. To see behind the scenes and to follow Visionar y Agencies journey follow them on Instagram @sgfs19 and @visionar yagencies.

When putting on the show, Visionar y Agencies said, “We star ted by having a meeting with the course leader’s of the design course and learnt about how it worked last year, the ideas the dif ferent clients wanted and what the expectations were for the show. We spoke to the design students as well to see what they wanted.” The company said “we want it to be dif ferent” which spurred them onto this years concept for the show - diversity, but they stated, “it is challenging to fit diversity into it as the designers are set to make clothes for a model size 8 to 10”, but they are expressing this in a dif ferent way as Molly said “we are finding other little routes to go down.”

Since then, the initial vision has altered and they said “now we are focusing more on stor ytelling. Not physically with the stage but through more promotion as we are promotion students.”

Not only is the clock ticking down for the designers to get their collection ready for the runway but Visionar y Agencies is star ting to feel the pressure. When in conversation with Carbon, Molly said, “we are both so stressed and all we think about is the fashion show” and Danielle followed with “we go to sleep thinking fashion show and wake up thinking fashion show.” The demand for plans has star ted, but many obstacles are in the way. When in discussion with Visionar y Agencies they

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“We go to sleep thinking fashion show and wake up thinking fashion show.” stated “we have ideas but we can’t fulfill them because of our budget or time scale so with what we have we want to make the environment more creative and visually immersive.” Yet this has all been outweighed by the positive experiences as the company have star ted to make new contacts and networking by speaking to new people as well as bouncing of f one another. The rewarding experience doesn’t stop there as Carbon asked what their most positive experience has been so far in which they replied “the feeling of knowing on the night that we made all this happen.”

Before the stage is built and the music is turned on, Carbon asked Visionar y Agencies how they are feeling for the big day. Molly said, “we are wanting to do a speech which I am a 100% ner vous

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Looking to update your wardrobe ready for Autumn/winter? Carbon has you covered with all the trends TO KEEP YOU ON STYLE.

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Call the Tailor

The first trend for this season may take you back a few decades to the 80’s, the power suit is back! The oversized suit, tailored to the female figure has already been teased with the current utility suit trend, but its going to be back in all its glory with an athleisure spin.

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This trend rotates every few years and we don’t think it’s going anywhere any time soon. Original checks are going to have a spin, with designers playing around with contrasting colours and mismatched patterns.

You may also spot them on a classic 70’s knit jumper, something that is rumoured to make a comeback.

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Roll up, roll up, for the return of the a-line

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Did someone open a time capsule? Because this season is seeing a heavy influence from the 70’s and 80’s. The A-Line is back, you’ll be spotting it on skirts, dresses and even jeans. The days of the skinny leg have gone. Welcome back flare jeans.

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wild west glamour

This trend makes all your cow-girl fantasies come true. With a western theme, extravagant embellishments will be decorating your jackets, collars and pockets this season. In particular, leather and suede jackets with heavily embellished details are going to be key this season for dressing up or down any outfit.

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Oh so sophisticated street-wear

It’s clear street-wear is here to stay and this season, designers are giving it a twist. Chunky details will contrast with the delicate materials of the clothing and accessories will be a huge focus point.

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Like women’s wear, for this season there is a massive influence from the 80’s. This trend sees 80’s shapeless casual wear being revived with bold patterns, particularly designers trademarks being printed all over the clothing. This bold pattern contrasts with the simple shapes of the garments.

THREE Utilising Utility

Utility clothing has become more popular than ever and this trend gets a revamp in mid-autumn. With society becoming more eco-friendly, people are looking for investment pieces rather than continually buying cheap clothing and this trend is perfect for that. With its practical function and fashionable style, it can be used for years to come.

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Give graphics a go

The only negativity you need in your life is the negative print of photos on your t-shirts. This trend takes inspiration from a child’s scrapbook as overlapping images, mismatched prints and under-developed images make up this trend. Once you’ve worn one graphic t-shirt, you’ll keep going back for more.

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Hone in ON your inner 50s biker chic and come dine with us this summer.

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A g e i s m i n t h e fa s h i o n i n d u s t ry i s a g r o w i n g t o p i c o f c o n v e r s at i o n a s p e o p l e f e e l j u d g e d f o r w h at t h e y w e a r d e p e n d i n g on their age.

Diversity within the industry has progressed massively over the past few years. Race, gender and size have all started to be considered more respectfully amongst fashion however judgement, depending on age, is still a large issue. People feel they must dress a certain way to ‘fit in’ and be respected as there is constant pressure with what individuals wear, particularly within the fashion working industry as well as day to day life. Have you ever changed your outfit because it wasn’t ‘age appropriate’?

us to be whoever we want to be. Getting older is definitely not something that the young generation should dread.

So, leading back to our original question of ‘Do you want your career to end in 20 years time?’ the answer is of course no. You should never feel pressured to dress in a certain way and the true best way to show your passion for fashion would be through expressing yourself when deciding what to wear in the mornings.

Next time you look through your wardrobe, don’t hold back on an item of clothing because it is not ‘age appropriate’ or is ‘too young’ or ‘too old’ for you. Stand out and be proud of your style.

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To find out more about different people’s opinions on the important matter, Georgia Copeman, a 3rd year student at Solent University created the ‘CourAGE Campaign’, a project to shout out about the issues behind ageism within the fashion industry. Georgia aims to break the barriers between younger and older females within the media and create a relationship through fashion rather than a divide. She believes that especially as being a fashion student, there is a huge amount of pressure to keep up to date with the latest trends; however she is much happier when just embracing her own style. Carbon watched as she interviewed various people of different ages and backgrounds and got a range of interesting responses.

Rebecca Weef Smith, editor of Goldie magazine (a magazine for women aged 40 and above) gave an older insight into the insecurities within older female’s fashion dilemmas. “I feel as though there is pressure on my age group to dress age appropriately. My age group are told ‘don’t wear short skirts, cover up, be sensible’ so if we break out from that, it is looked down upon.” This shows that no matter what age you may be, everyone feels pressured at different times in their lives when choosing what to wear. Rebecca went on to explain how she personally doesn’t take notice of how people expect her to dress. “From a young age I have just done my own thing.

It is something I really try to get across to my readers. When styling shoots or personal editorial sessions I make it about yourself. It’s all about how you love yourself and sharing it.”

Goldie Magazine is one of a few magazines that are now pushing the boundaries when it comes to ageism. Many brands are beginning to use older female role models to represent their lines for example Author Joan Didion (age 80) being the new face of Celine. This is a great way of breaking the ageism boundaries, showing how women are just as successful as they get older. It is important to have older role models that inspire carbon I fashion 33

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Go for Silk Rather than cotton

We recommend opting for silk pyjamas, especially if you’re thinking of coordinating with other items in your wardrobe. Silk looks expensive even if it isn’t real, it looks effortless.

Opt for heels rather than flats

As any girl or boy fashionista knows, heels are the one way you can really dress up an outfit, whether that’s with jeans or a dress, if you want to look like you’ve really made the full effort just pop on your favourite pair of heels and you’re good to go. Overall wearing heels does look more sophisticated even if it’s a small heel for all of you tall girls out there! When it comes to the pyjama trend heels are typically important, so it doesn’t look like you’ve just rocked out the house in your slippers. It’s looks so effortless, especially with a pair of long silk trousers.

Accessories

Accessories are your best friend when it comes to this trend, because it’s one of the simplest and quickest ways to dress up an outfit and make it perfectly suitable for your everyday life. Sunglasses are perfect, as well as a hat this spring, or if you are working with a simple block colour piece layering up the jewellery; necklaces and statement earrings makes the outfit more wearable.

So, the days are getting slightly longer, and the mornings are getting lighter but that doesn’t make getting out of bed on a Monday morning any easier, or any day to say the least. One thing that kick-starts my morning’s and helps me to generate a positive mind-set is knowing what I’m wearing for the day. A lot of people would love to be able to roll out of bed and stay comfy in a thick knitted jumper and a wearable sleeping bag but that won’t ever be acceptable for the work place. Pyjamas as fashion is about making life easier whilst thinking about mobility and simplicity. Besides, a good outfit can up one’s confidence significantly and what better way than to rock the pyjama trend, staying comfy and stylish. Not to mention how it can be interpreted and styled in so many ways making it an easy, yet ideal way to show off your individuality.

When I think of the pyjama trend I always think of back to when Coco Chanel introduced the louche and sexy style of the 1920’s, the concept of pyjama’s as day and evening wear. Since then this concept has only got bigger and I don’t think it’s going away soon, so why not wear it through this spring? From designer to high street, sleepwear that works just as well in the sheets as they do the streets are hitting the wardrobes of many celebrities and fashionistas. Take for example Balenciaga resort 2017, Fendi S/S ‘17 and Jacquemus F/W ‘18 and take celebrities for example: Ariel Winter and Cardi B who have both taken the pyjama trend into 2019 showcasing their amazing sense of style and showing us all how easy it can be to make that sleepwear look wearable.

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It can be a really great look if you mix and match your pyjama pieces with your everyday clothes in your wardrobe. Take for example a silk robe; this would look perfect with a simple pair of jeans and an everyday top. It can be tempting to try and pull off a good old matching striped set on the streets, however it can sometimes look like there is too much going on, a statement piece is always complimented best with a basic piece.

Keep your clothes wrinkle free

It’s important to ensure your clothes are not creased, make sure they are ironed so that you still look like you’ve just rocked out of bed, but still look put-together.

Have some inspiration in mind

We know that styling this particular trend can be difficult, but you can take inspiration off of many things. Take inspiration from your favourite countries, different cultures have different styles and patterns which may just resemble a pyjama theme. Even celebrities on the red carpet; this is a massive way to gain your inspo, because although most celebs are dressed I fashion 35 in designer gear on the red carpet, it’s so easy tocarbon find a cheaper alternative from your favourite high street brands.

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Vintage and second-hand is the new way to shop. Not only are you saving the environment from toxic chemicals but you will also be getting a unique wardrobe.

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Why should the children have to deal with this anymore? Children are unrightfully having to constantly touch and inhale these dangerous fumes whilst working quickly to ensure your clothing reaches the beloved shelves in the stores we adore so much. Fast fashion industries have been known for damaging our environment as well as being notorious for being one of the main sources of child labour, these both being highly unethical to human rights. It sounds so selfish doesn’t it? But sadly, fast fashion is a social issue which won’t ever really be solved. There’s so much pressure on these fast fashion companies; (which so many of us love may I add), to ensure the clothing is being produced at the cheapest price, to be sold at the cheapest prices, to ensure their consumers are constantly engaged. Thus, causing a lot of these international companies to look past the whole ‘green’ side of the industry. However, when companies do want to go more ‘green’ this often relieves pressures in one place but creates a new issue elsewhere, for example making clothes with organic cotton which can create a good image for the brand, still uses an unsustainable amount of water which is damaging to the environment. Fast fashion really does just come down to capitalism and consequence after all.

Although it is almost impossible to tackle this global issue, and as bleak as this might sound, there are ways younger and older individuals can show the world what’s known as fashion activism. Which in theory just means that they are making an impactful different by not participating in the fast fashion industries.

No, this doesn’t mean not shopping at all, but shopping in a fun and economical way which is most commonly known as: thrifting.

Thrifting is a cheap, fun and original way to purchase clothes, at a much cheaper price.

Shopping second-hand is a great way to stand

up to fast fashion companies, as well as a lot of the garments which are being sold secondhand. These tend to be a much higher quality and longer lasting. The more people who buy into thrift stores, the more that are helping to slow the consumption of clothes in fast fashion environments which is also known as ‘slow fashion’. A lot of second hand stores also have charitable foundations linked to them which means you would be buying into a good cause too. However, with so many people being so hooked on brand new items, the shiny label and the box it comes with it’s no wonder so many still buy into these fast fashion brands.

However, you could always put that down to the fact that so many people just don’t understand how massive the problem really is.

A common trend which is quite commonly linked to thrifting is ‘vintage’ clothing or ‘retro’ clothing, which is typically a style or piece of clothing which was popular in a different era. It doesn’t seem like vintage clothing is going out of style anytime soon, because as time goes on it’s always changing and so many people these days love that reminiscent blast from the past style, not to mention all of the trend sellers out there who will be bringing back vintage garments back into all of our wardrobes. An issue with this though, is that fast fashion stores have picked up on this and try to take on the vintage look, obviously without it being a vintage item and just the style of vintage or retro clothing. This obviously makes it a lot faster for consumers to get their hands on the goods which loses all the fun of the thrifting and searching for a one of a kind pieces. This is a particularly sinister form of capitalism. However, I suppose it can only be as successful as the consumer allows it to be by using fashion-forward thinking and using your power to thrift to express yourself in a way which doesn’t damage the world we live in.

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Blurring the line between menswear and womenswear is forever changing. Society’s main perception of gender, sexuality and societal norms are moving to a place of togetherness and diversity. Gender-neutral fashion is becoming a normality in the industry, thanks to the rise of brands and celeb endorsement.

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Over time womenswear has moved to more masculine silhouettes. From the influences of new wave feminism, women’s clothing has once again become a stage for individualism; Menswear has also began to welcome feminine palettes and materials. Increasingly, we are seeing more cross sexual clothing on the runway embracing both traditional men and women’s clothing together. Celebrity endorsements for example; Jaden Smith one of the main influences in this movement ‘If I Wanna Wear A Dress, Then I Will, And That Will Set The New Wave…”

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Gender-neutral fashion does not generally mean having traditional female clothing on a male and traditional male clothing on a female.

It is more creating clothing lines that are targeted towards both genders where anyone can wear the pieces. Gender neutral fashion is not grouping people into a sub category, it is purely pushing the gender boundaries and makes them boundless; mixing traditional pieces with more non-traditional.

Gucci, another brand that heavily influences the gender-neutral movement.

This is exactly what this generation is after. Zara have also launched a genderless 10 piece collection of hoodies , sweatshirts and t-shirts and jeans; another mainstream label offering a group in the industry for people who don’t find themselves on either end of gender, or who want to ignore the traditional gender norms. This genderless fashion has been adopted by a mass range of fashion houses. Zara’s collection however caused backlash for being unimaginative and boring.

With the plain neutral colour palette and simple styles. Balenciaga in particular, have pieces that could be worn by both genders. However they haven’t labelled it ‘genderless fashion’ which I think makes the whole idea seem slightly more wholesome and less ‘attention seeking’.

Zara could have been more creative with their pieces with more appealing fits and patterns. However, when you think about how similar items are targeted specifically towards females, for example fashion houses labelling looser fit jeans ‘boyfriend jeans’ or how Juicy puts ‘Juicy’ across the bum of their sweatpants or Victoria’s Secret solely advertising ‘PINK,’ this putting Zara’s collection into perspective.

It’s good that now something as simple as a pair of jeans or sweatpants can be a great pair of jeans or sweatpants, without being tied to normative gender.

These larger brands are not the beginning of this genderless revolution, many brands like ‘American apparel’ ‘Stuzo’ have been offering genderless fashion for years. It’s the more mainstream brands that have more originally and very gender specific pieces coming out with new collections not aimed towards anyone in specific, which will in short, normalise this carbon I fashion 41 idea of ‘genderless fashion’ and begin to move toward a more gender fluid future in fashion.

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Summer isn’t all about florals and pastels. This season you need to take inspiration from graveyards and grunge up your look!

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Start packing away those thick jumpers and winter coats because floral prints are all the rage this Summer.

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Turn your office STYLE into evening wear to make sure you are ready for Autumn/Winter ‘19/20

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Why not take inspiration from the 50s this season and dress like a modern housewife?

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Using the beautiful graphics from our featured artist, Stephanie Priscila Carbon recreates some of her art by turning them into photographs.

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Find the clashing colours or punchy patterns in your wardrobe and get yourself the perfectly imperfect outfit to make a statement in your fashion world for this season.

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There has always been an element of objective ‘coolness’ in the slouchy, uncaring aesthetic of the skate subculture. Many adopted the style, despite never setting foot on a board, just seeking to emulate a slice of the skater boy chic.

biggest misassumption based on his style Laurence replied, “Honestly, that we smell! I think people see my messy hair wand start thinking about when the last time I showered was. But I do smell nice, I swear!”

The ‘skater boy’ image has remained iconic from its inception in the 80s and 90s. The seemingly never-ending 90s resurgence that has overwhelmed fashion trends in recent years, as well as the brand-new skate film mid 90s, that has won the hearts of many, both in and out of skate communities and has brought the skate look mainstream again, with a post-modernistic androgynous twist.

The clothing of skaters radiates the lived-in feel, and it’s no surprise with most of their clothes being thrifted or borrowed. Baggy jeans just don’t fit the same when their brand new! A new wave of gen-z skaters seem to be adopting an ‘I get it from my Grandma’ style, layering 80s style pastel blouses over a thrifted graphic tee or a skin-tight sheer blouse underneath it. The touch of femininity is not just restricted to the skater’s top half, a love for baggy trousers has seen them dipping into their mothers, sisters and girlfriends’ closets for some wide-leg culottes, giving them greater freedom of movement when on their boards.

Something about the skaters lends itself so well to touches of femininity.

Long and dyed hair grazes the shoulders of many following the skate lifestyle. As well as their painted nails: I always wondered who did their nails? Did skaters cross the country flock to Boots in hoards to buy the latest Rimmel quick dry nail polish? When speaking to some skaters the answer seemed obvious: “My mum does them” says Laurence (@ somerandomsk8er) “I think she loves doing it” and “my girlfriend” adds his friend. Their secret for the perfect skater manicure: “You have to let them wear in a bit - sometimes I play guitar to let them chip a bit before I go out.” Which summed up a huge part of the skate aesthetic, a ‘livedin’ element to their style. But make no mistake, when asked about the

The release of Jonah Hill’s directorial debut mid 90s, is likely to bring this subculture’s aesthetic to the minds of many stylists and designers in future fashion seasons. With icon’s like rapper/skater Na’Kel Smith who plays ‘Ray’ and Olan Prenatt, who plays ‘Fuckshit’ in the film (and who undoubtedly has some of the most beautiful hair you’ve ever seen,) we’re hoping that more people follow the uncaring ‘skate’ aesthetic, experimenting with clothes, regardless of their labels or perceived ‘gender’.

I feel we could all learn a little from the attitudes of the skate subculture.

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Ever wondered what goes on behind-the-scenes of a FASHION magazine? Carbon talks to Tracey Lea Sayer the Fashion Director at Fabulous...

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Day-in-theTracey Lea Sayer There is something so content about sitting in a quiet room sipping tea while flicking through the glossy pages of a magazine. Then there’s the long mental shopping list that comes from the beautifully designed fashion pages, enhancing our need to buy. That’s the job of Tracey Lea Sayer. To influence our purchases and make us want more!

Tracey has worked for Fabulous magazine for 11 years and has taken us on a fashion journey throughout. So where did it all begin?

She started her career journey by applying to art college but unfortunately didn’t get in. “I moved to London [instead] and got an internship at Vivienne Westwood, working in the warehouse boxing orders and being a general assistant. I also made a mean cup of tea! When the receptionist job

“I moved to London [instead] and got an internship at Vivienne Westwood” came up I applied and was immediately given the gig. The following year I got into Central St Martin’s on the ‘Fashion Communication and Promotion Degree’. It was a four year sandwich course. On my year out I worked at the Sunday Mirror and then the Daily Telegraph with the Fashion Editor, Hilary Alexander. She offered me a job but I didn’t take it because I really wanted to finish my degree. She did however hold the job open for me and I started in 1996 and worked there for two years. After that I got offered a job as a Stylist at the Daily Express. I then moved to The Evening Standard as a Stylist, followed by a promotion to Fashion Director at a new launch called Happy Magazine. I then did a stint online at Handbag.co.uk before I was [involved in the] launch of Fabulous magazine in 2008. I have worked at Fabulous ever since!”

“My biggest struggle so far has been embracing social media” Along with the highs, Tracey still faced struggles along the way. “Fashion is a very competitive business. You have to keep re-inventing your skill set so you don’t become defunct. My biggest struggle so far has been embracing social media. I have worked in print for 23 years and am naturally a behindthe-scenes type of person. Eighteen months ago I put myself out there on Instagram. I found it completely against my character to begin with but I now embrace it as a PR tool for my work and expertise in an industry that I am extremely passionate about. I am a content maker and once I got over the fact that Instagram is just another platform for publishing content I finally embraced it and now actually enjoy it!”

So what does a day in the life of a Fashion Director actually look like?

“My week is always crazy busy! Every day starts with ‘Conference’ where we discuss what news we can run across all the Fabulous channels, magazine, newspaper and online. I shoot a main fashion [page] every week in either a studio, location house or sometimes abroad on a trip. I book the photographers, hair and make-up teams and models. I oversee the whole look of the shoot, art directing from start to finish. I edit all the fashion and shopping pages making sure that we have a great selection of brands featured on the page. I am also involved in the commercial side of the business, instigating meetings with our commercial team and fashion brands that want to work with us on Fabulous collaborations, advertising and video content.”

So what’s the craziest thing you have to do for your job?

“If someone had told my 21-year-old-self that at the age of 47 I would be modelling every month in a magazine I would have laughed out loud, but that is what the team and I do now on a page called ‘What the fashion desk wears…’ Every month we try a tricky trend to see if we can pull it off. It could be anything from fluorescent colours to PVC.” Tracey also told us what her favourite part of the job was. “For me it has to be styling! Whether I am

“Ask questions, be prompt, polite and passionate. Oh and always show up” styling and art directing a main fashion shoot, doing a reader make-over or even styling up my own OOTD for my Instagram, it is all about inspiring people to try new looks. Fashion should be fun!”

Not only does Tracey create beautifully designed pages and creative styles for the magazine and Instagram, she also helps young creatives get into the industry. What exactly do you look for in new interns?

“When you start out, you are in amongst a sea of graduates all vying for a handful of jobs, but hard work does pay off! Make yourself indispensable while you are interning. Introduce yourself and offer your assistance. Ask questions, be prompt, polite and passionate. Oh and always show up. When you work with a team of people they depend on you. Don’t let them down!”

From conference meetings to fashion shoots, Tracey experiences it all. Being a Fashion Director and working for a successful magazine is both inspiring and aspirational. Work hard and you could be next!

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Canopy works alongside the forest industries biggest customers to develop sustainable business solutions to protect endangered forests.

We are losing forests due to the manufacturing of many products, from clothes to toilet paper. This puts our Earth and the lives on it in danger. Canopy ensures that the biggest manufacturers are trying to develop more sustainable business decisions to protect our forests. Since Canopy’s start, they have worked with over 750 companies to help this matter. Their partners include H&M, Sprint, Zara Inditex, Levi Strauss & Co, Stella McCartney Guardian Media Group and many more.

Some of their current campaigns include: CanopyStyle (fashion) and Paper Futures (book publishing industry) which both work to transform the paper supply chain. Whereas, Second Harvest (The Second Harvest Pulp and Paper Project) promotes and facilitates pulp and paper production without posing any harm to fragile forest ecosystems.

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“I think that the apparel industry is grappling with its growth, you know, we consume 400% more clothing now than we did 25 years ago, so unsustainable consumption is driving so many of the human rights as well as the environmental issues that we’re grappling with.”

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One of their campaigns is #Irreplaceable – it has been created to raise awareness, to save endangered forests and to stop logging them at an alarming rate.

It was said that viscose production will have doubled between 2013 and 2020, and pulp production for packaging is to increase by more than 100%, meaning more forest logging globally. Don’t let them fool you – tree fibre is a “natural” fibre but it doesn’t mean that it’s good, especially if it comes from an endangered forest. Fashion plays a big part of destroying these endangered forests as there are over 150 million trees logged every year and these trees are turned into cellulosic fabric. Canopy works with one of the biggest companies in the book publishing industry to ensure that their decisions protect the endangered forests.

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“1400 year old trees are disappearing into books and into the viscous, and rayon fabrics that we wear, and I just felt that we could be doing things in a smarter way, so I started Canopy to start addressing those issues.

We work to protect forest landscapes around the world, our climate and species, and we do that by harnessing the power of the marketplace.”

#Thereshegrows Stella McCartney has always been a faithful partner to the Canopy ever since 2014 when she first vowed to stop using endangered forest fibre. This time, Stella has started a campaign #ThereSheGrows, to start a conversation to help save the leuser ecosystem. The movement invites people to start dedicating a tree to someone special and after passing on the cycle, nominating the others to do the same.

Stars and celebrities such as: Pink, Gwyneth Paltrow and Jimmy Fallon have already jumped on the bandwagon and showed their support towards the campaign by posting on their social media channels.

They have also dedicated a tree to their special someone and nominated others using the hashtag: #ThereSheGrows.

The leuser ecosystem is highly endangered, mainly because of the growing production of fashion clothing.

This is damaging the rainforest system and the animals living there. There is no doubt that the fashion industry has already been a threat to the Earth’s global warming issue, however the impact it has had on the ecosystem is more damaging than we thought.

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illennials and Gen Z are bringing new ideas to the table everyday, but have you ever thought about making your own business? You have the idea, the passion and the drive but don’t know where to start. Follow Lost Threads journey to see how they got on their feet and pick up their tips and tricks along the way.

Lost Threads was born by two teenage boys in 2017, who had the dream of creating their own streetwear garments. The brand, based in Nottingham and Bristol, was once a thought by Henry Guest and Saul Knight but when in conversation with Henry he elaborated to say “Saul showed me a piece of art from his coursework and I said ‘let’s put it on a t-shirt’. The idea then spiralled into us creating our own brand due to the lack of clothing brands in our local area; we spotted a gap in the market.” After the idea of putting a print on a t-shirt escalated into a streetwear brand, the creators started parttime jobs to be able to begin their fashion journey. Henry Guest said, “We gained the funds by working pot washing jobs at local pubs and also from buying clothing from brands such as Supreme and limited edition trainers, then re-selling these for a profit. This money was then used to fund our first collection which required a high initial investment to get the brand on its feet.”

The idea of having your own business is fun and exciting but the process of thoughts to product is a completely different story. The inspiration and passion for the brand had already bloomed for the boys as they had produced short films in their own time which were uploaded onto YouTube.

The company said, “We usually start with a word or an idea and then begin to create semantic fields around those words and think of designs that can link to the theme/idea. We focus more on a collective theme for each collection rather than a running theme throughout every collection. We gotta keep it fresh.” The boys take inspiration from many places but Saul’s background in film made them think more about colour theory and composition which has taken a place in their design as well. Saul said, “I am deeply inspired by contemporary art in terms of exhibition and how we present our designs.

I find the form of designs very interesting and how a different placing or sizing can change how someone perceives it. Photographers like Man Ray have inspired me in the past. The rave scene has also inspired some of our designs, with its contrast between dark and bright, loud and quiet.

So in that respect the relationship between audio and visuals has been a big influence and is something I want to explore further in the future.”

The inspiration for the collection has been sealed but now it is time for the designs to be made up as they are taken from paper to Illustrator, where they are fine tuned and sent to the printers ready to be made into garments.

Yet, screen printing has limited designs for the company as Saul Knight said, “it must not pass a certain dimension and the colours you use must be solid colours and easily separated. This forces me to think about how a design will look on someone’s back. To get an idea of sizing against an actual person we usually print the design into paper and then cut and stick it onto a blank garment to get an idea for size and placement. This is essential in making a design work.” For young creators wanting to start a journey like this, it is important that they know about the time and effort it takes to construct a brand. Henry said “the production from start to finish is probably a longer process than people imagine. The first step is to create rough designs that we

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can then work on later for the final designs in the collection. Whilst Saul is doing this I will be sourcing suppliers and the actual clothing for the designs to be printed on. Once this is all sorted we will get samples of the garments from suppliers so that we can be sure the quality is on point and we are happy to sell it...we then source models for the collection and do multiple photoshoots so we have as much content as possible, alongside doing studio shots for the website. Once everything is uploaded and ready to go on the website we will promote the clothes.”

The brand is growing a customer base and they do this though friends and family as well as social media. Lost Threads said, “To stand out from the crowd we try to be different in our advertisements, for example the look video we did for our last drop. Our main advertising platform would be Instagram as it allows us to reach people on a larger scale. We also try to put a face to the brand which gives us an identity. Other ways of advertising our clothes, which we haven’t yet explored, are the use of influencer marketing.” However, they went on to say “People won’t just buy your clothes because they’re great quality and are well designed. They buy into your brand as well, this has been tough in deciding what kind of brand we want to be and has triggered somewhat of an identity crisis a few times”; which has been a negative outcome of their experience so far.

Henry went onto elaborate on the negatives of creating your own fashion line as he said “If you have an idea which you believe in then pursue it, however your business will most likely not gain traction for the first few years but if you stick with it then you should succeed. Try to find yourself a unique selling point that sets you apart from others brands doing similar things, identity is everything so make sure you have a strong idea of this,” which is important knowledge for budding designers wanting to start their own business. Outweighed by the negatives is the positives as they said “The most rewarding parts are seeing people happy when wearing our clothes, and seeing a concept grow from a scribble on a page to a fully marketed and realised clothing collection, whilst meeting new people along the way such as models from the shoots.”

I asked the brand where they would like to see themselves in the future, in which they replied “Our five year plan is to potentially be stocked in multiple streetwear stores worldwide. To have frequent pop up stores around major cities in UK, such as our home towns of Nottingham and Bristol. The next step for the brand, which we hope to achieve soon, is to be stocked in a physical store which will allow us to reach more people who may be interested in our garms. From there we will attend clothing and sneaker events to get our name out to a wider audience.

Alongside bringing out regular new collections we are also looking to sponsor small music events which will help the Lost Threads name to become more recognisable which will allow us to grow the business.”

The idea of building your own business is new and exciting but at some time the negatives make you want to give in. Only you can get the best out of this adventure but you need to be passionate and productive to make sure you achieve the best brand voice for your company. Not all multi-million profits are made overnight - keep at it and have patience.

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LGBT Carbon takes a look at the careers of two individuals in the creative industry to see how being gay and part of LGBT impacts their lives and careers.

Now more than ever, acceptance of LGBT+ individuals is thriving. Although some still struggle to accept when being presented with LGBT people or issues, more and more are accepting and supporting LGBT, along with being open and honest about their gender, sexual orientation and more. Coming from experience, being transgender and opening up about struggles was a scary experience. I was unsure about how I would be treated, how people would see me in society and how I would fit in. Many of my anxieties, prior to coming out as transgender to family and friends, stemmed from social concerns and how I would be treated throughout life. However, since coming out and living as a trans woman I have found a strong support system and individuals that are there to help me through the tough times. I have never had negative experiences in public or within the workplace. I wanted to compare my experiences to others within the LGBT community in order to uncover what experiences, positive or negative, that LGBT individuals go through socially and occupationally.

to him. I was curious to see if Ben’s sexuality affected his future career or life in general. “This doesn’t affect my future. Being in our society now is a lot more accepting of gay and LGBT culture. However, I still feel the pressure to conform with a more masculine persona around other heterosexual men.” I was interested to see what Ben’s experience had been both in the workplace and in society in general, being a homosexual millennial. I asked if he had ever had negative experiences because of his sexual orientation

“I knew I was gay when I developed during puberty. The idea that I would know before that point is alien to me.” When I asked Ben how he felt once he knew he was gay and what it was like to come out he responded, “I was scared to come out. I was goring up and it was still frowned upon to be gay, so trying to come out in an environment where it was negative terrified me.”

It is clear that many people still find it scary to come out due to the fact that they are worried about their perception from others. Although being LGBT is more accepted now than ever before, people still have fears about coming out as there is still a minority that will judge people that are part of the LGBT community. “The first person I told was one of my closest friends. I decided that week that I would tell her when we arranged to meet up and I just blurted it out! She replied ‘okay’ and I felt a huge weight being lifted off my shoulders. From this positive experience, Ben then gained the courage to start being open and took the courageous step of telling other people close

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I had never experienced such hate just for existing, and it was terrifying

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Ben Adams is a third year performing arts student at the University of Gloucester. He is a self-taught makeup artist, actor, singer and entertainer that has been working in the entertainment industry and building his portfolio for a while now. I have known Ben both at work and personally for a while and have always admired how open he was about being gay. I asked Ben some questions in order to see what experiences he has had being gay and how it affected his life.

in the workplace or generally. “Within the work place, never. But within society there was one incident in which I was approached by a man while I was in fancy dress with friends and he said ‘I don’t like gay people, come any closer and I will knock you out’ all whilst hitting a phone box outside.” To make light of the situation, Ben’s friend responded with “you’re not his type” and the man pulled him away, but he froze. “I had never experienced such hate just for existing, and it was terrifying.” From learning this, I realised that not everyone within he LGBT+ community has the acceptance that I have had and that there are still people with very negative views towards LGBT people in today’s society. Finally, to conclude my interview with Ben, I asked what his message to other LGBT in the same situation would be. “My message for people wanting to come out within the LGBT+ society is to take it at your own pace. Only tell the people you really want to know and trust and try not to take things to heart as you will experience a lot of injustice in life. Just stay positive and educate people who don’t know and are negative towards you as they are the ones that need to change, not you.”

I asked what his message to other LGBT in the same situation would be. “My message for people wanting to come out within the LGBT+ society is to take it at your own pace. Only tell the people you really want to know and trust and try not to take things to heart as you will experience a lot of injustice in life. Just stay positive and educate people who don’t know and are negative towards you as they are the ones that need to change, not you.”

The next person I spoke with was DJ Nieto (also known by his Instagram name ‘obviouslyridic’). DJ was first seen on screens when he starred in E! Reality show ‘Hollywood Cycle’, which went inside one of Hollywood’s most successful spin classes (Cycle House). Since the show ended in 2015, DJ is now a social media influencer with nearly 40k followers on Instagram, and has been working with stars such as Audrina Patridge and Mischa Barton for The Hills reboot “The Hills: New Beginnings”. DJ came out as gay when he was 12 years old, after he wrote a letter to his grandmother who had unfortunately passed when he was 5 years old. In the letter he discussed that he was homosexual and that he will always know that his grandmother and god will love him regardless. “When I was 12, I knew that I waned boys to hug me but was unsure of what it all meant. As I got older my feelings started to get stronger and when I was 14 my friends put me in a room with a boy and we kissed. I was scared because I was already very ‘different’ and really didn’t want to be any more different than I already felt I was.” When I asked DJ if he had ever had any negative experiences in the workplace or in society, and how it affected him, he said that he has never had a negative experience in the work place but from 5th to 9th grade he had a really rough time at school. “Boys would call me all sorts of horrible names, beat me up and spread terrible lies. It really affected my relationships with men and building friendships with men and is still something that I struggle with.” To end our conversation, DJ’s message to other LGBT+ people is, “you are beautifully made. It won’t be easy but you can have the life of your dreams as long as you are willing to work hard and never stop believing that you are worth it. Do not let anyone’s opinion of you stop you from being the you, you want to be.”

From speaking to both Ben and DJ, it is clear that these creatives have both had their ups and downs from being openly gay and that these issues (although less prominent in today’s society due to more acceptance), are still very much existent in society. Although they have never had negative experiences in their work places, they have both had situations that have affected them in a negative way. However, their advice is to not let negativity get you down and that if you wish to enter any career field, it is possible. It seems that working in a creative work force offers more acceptance to LGBT+ individuals as this field of work often contains individuals from all different backgrounds. To individuals wishing to enter a creative career, acceptance is evident, however is still something that not everyone in today’s society has.

DEBUNKING THE

DARK WEB

Having heard many a myth involving the dangers of technology and the internet, we have essentially been taking part in a grand game of Chinese whispers - where stories have been exaggerated and elaborated into something more exciting than they actually are.

I give you, the dark web.

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And now for the question everyone probably wants answered – is TOR illegal?

The answer, sadly, is not as exciting as we had all hoped. No, TOR is not illegal. To explain with an analogy, someone going into a shop, buying an item and paying the correct price for it without question is the same as using TOR in a legal instance.

If someone went into a shop with the intention of stealing something and then also carried out the act, it would be the same as using TOR to commit a crime. TOR is simply an ‘anonymous’ online platform, and it’s the anonymity that makes it easier

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TOR stands for ‘The Onion Router’ and is an example of multi proxy network (bear with me, explanations of these excessively technical terms will follow). This is the difference between TOR and a regular VPN, which is a single proxy network, so essentially TOR is like going through VPN after VPN in the attempt to make the user anonymous. This ingenious network gained its name by essentially creating lots of ‘layers’ – similar to an onion, and the layers concept came from the way TOR works. Rerouting your connection through a series of links and creating a random path that is encrypted and unable to trace, you can become instantly anonymous (ish – all will later be revealed). It was originally devised in the 1990s by US

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With a reputation almost as bad as Harvey Weinstein’s, the dark web actually takes up around 90-99% of the whole internet, meaning the ordinary sites we use day to day, such as Facebook and Google, are just a tiny fraction of what exists. The dark web is an assortment of websites that are unable to be accessed through a regular browser or search engine, e.g. Internet Explorer or Google. They exist on an encrypted network and are only reachable by downloading ‘TOR’, an encryption tool used in order to remain completely anonymous on the internet. You may have heard of a similar service called a VPN, which allows private browsing and the ability to hide or change your location, and one of the most common uses of a VPN is to stream foreign versions of video - American Netflix, for example. The dark web vends items such as drugs, weapons, and extreme illegal pornographic material,

alongside fraudulent documents or stolen information such as credit card numbers or identities. These are the most common things sold, however there is a plethora of other horrific objects/material available.

computer scientists as a way of protecting US intelligence online communications and was later taken over by DARPA (Defence Advanced Research Projects Agency – basically the guys responsible for maintaining and developing technologies used by the military). TOR was first released to the public around 2003, back when the contents of the dark web we know today were merely a thought in some wacko criminal’s mind.

for anyone to commit a crime. The fact that the majority of the sites posted on the dark web are full of illegal content has generated this preconceived idea that the whole thing is illegal and ‘dark’. Rather, the term ‘dark’ refers to the content/sites being difficult to find as opposed to being scary or morbid.

For example, it can be used for many legal purposes such as accessing research files for free that would otherwise be encrypted/ sold for a large sum, e.g. scientific or psychological. Also storing bitcoins securely or to report information about the UK police if they are being discriminatory or unfair in any way. As a creative, the dark web could also become a way to store and develop original ideas without the possibility of them being plagiarized. The anonymity that TOR provides means it is the perfect platform on which to share and discuss concepts, designs or innovations that only a select few are wished to have access to.

Gavin Rendell hacks company’s security systems to check they are safe for a living, so therefore knows a lot about what’s out there on the internet. He agrees with what is previously stated; the dark web is only dangerous if you are utilising it illegally, “It all depends on what you use it for and who you communicate with”, he concurs. A common myth that Gavin also unwrapped is that the dark web is secure, which it is not, “people get confused with the difference between anonymity and security”, he disclosed. The reason for this is because the final node of the TOR layering process can be tracked, and there are also other factors that can leak information as and when you use it too. To purchase something from the dark web you would need a type of crypto currency (a digital way to pay). Bitcoin, which you will probably have heard of, used to be “the most actively use” according to Gavin, and “is supposed to offer anonymity but doesn’t.” For this reason, there are lots more crypto currencies around, some of which are used on the dark web. You also

risk being added to the governments radar or being registered as ‘dodgy’ if you even set (virtual) foot on this small dark corner of the internet, let alone buy something from it.

In 2015 two Swiss artists produced an automated bot that randomly purchases items available on the dark web, called ‘Random Darknet Shopper’. They investigated the ‘Darknet Landscape’ by displaying objects bought by this bot week by week, with a $100 budget in bitcoins per 7 days. An exhibition was held, including items such as fake designer garments, bitcoin storage and a bag of ecstasy pills (not part of the plan, these were obviously seized by the government and destroyed almost immediately). The exhibition is a portrayal of how the dark digital community can be utilised to create art, and since this was carried out in such a random and anonymous way it is all the more thought-provoking. It also shows how young and upcoming artists are using unique and diverse tools that you would never have thought of using to produce an exhibition of art, and this is drawing in a new demographic of tech-savvy, creative youngsters with an interest in modern art.

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Sipping on my skinny white mocha frappuccino (call me a white girl, please I haven’t heard it enough), I peacefully sat and gazed out of the tall glass window which most big coffee chains don’t go amiss. When she arrived and came to sit opposite me, Grace Hodgson couldn’t wait to let loose on how she is escaping the beaten career track and forging her own path in the ever-growing photography industry.

Having taken Art as an early subject at GCSE, Grace was drawn towards the photography element and so

continued it as a hobby throughout the summer, pursuing her passion as a late GCSE option and eventually as an A-level alongside psychology.

Contrastingly to her twin, Grace enjoys exploring her more creative side than the ‘academic’ one, and so she focused on completing both her own and her twin’s photography, whilst her twin wrote both their essays. “It worked out great for us both as it meant I could put more energy into what I love”, she detailed passionately.

Transitioning from university to freelance work is quite possibly the hardest part of making it in any creative industry, and Grace found this out the hard way. “I was adamant I wanted to continue shooting and assisting as a freelancer so finding a freelance base job as a studio assistant really helped”, she advised, “you can choose when you work and also still be in that industry learning and watching other professional shoots which I learnt a lot from, and a great way to make contacts.” Sending out countless emails asking to assist photographers she aspires to is a main part of the graft. Although this is a tough, ruthless and lengthy process; Grace believes it’s worth it.

“Assisting definitely gave me the confidence to shoot my own professional work for clients even if I only get one reply out of twenty emails.” Having assisted since the age of 18 (although at smaller studio and location jobs), she was keen to gain as

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Grace has worked with a number of highprofile models and clients, including the likes of Gigi Hadid, Hailey Baldwin (now Bieber) and Cara Delevingne. Meeting Gigi for the first time was a big deal for her (as it would be for all of us) however the girls started chatting away and Gigi turned out to be very down to earth; Grace loved hearing about her upcoming projects and work. She added, “Now when I see her, I don’t get as star struck and she is always lovely which makes me so appreciative of being in the position I’m in.” Being so young in such an industry can feel like a whirlwind, but it is always important to acknowledge what a privilege it can be to be able to do so, and Grace continues to do just that. As well as realising how ruthless and fast paced the fashion industry is, Grace tells me how easy it is to be replaced, “witnessing and working on some of the

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biggest advertisement campaigns to be produced, whether it be studio assisting or just being a runner on set, everyone is constantly running around and you really need to take initiative”, she warned me with a lowkey serious tone, “you can’t ever wait for someone to tell you what to do, I learnt that pretty quickly.” She explained the latter with a roll of the eyes and a cheeky smile.

In spite of this element of the industry, Grace loves what she does and describes to me how different most days are for her.

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Although some days can be so draining and doing up to 70+ hours a week can really push me to my limit, it makes me realise how much I do want to break the boundaries and become successful in the industry.

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much experience as possible – an essential when it comes to distributing your CV and portfolio to employers/clients. The first major assisting job Grace managed to land was at the age of 19 supporting James Cochrane for British Vogue backstage at London and Paris fashion weeks. “It was incredibly intimidating being surrounded by so many successful people who have so much knowledge of the industry” she disclosed, and she only utilised this fact to her advantage. “It really motivated me more than anything and has led to other jobs from all the networking that naturally happens”, she explained, “alongside getting to now shoot some of the shows myself.” Grace was also given the opportunity to shoot a fashion job herself which, naturally, was a significant milestone in her career. Elegant Magazine featured Grace’s work for the first time in print which boosted her confidence massively and got her one step closer to achieving her dream. She explained this to me with her eyes full of pride so I sensed this had been one of the highlights of her career so far. She preached, “once you start to have confidence in your own work and love what you do it really changes your whole perspective” and she has a point.

Jobs can range from assisting in studios or on location, working with different clients including high-profile ones from time to time or taking a freelance job that comes her way, and she feels she learns something new with every job completed. “Although some days can be so draining and doing up to 70+ hours a week can really push you to your limit” Grace adds meaningfully, “it makes me realise how much I do want to break the boundary and become successful in the industry.” Motivation and dedication are two imperative traits required for a successful freelance career in any industry, let alone fashion photography.

With the use of social media on the rise, Grace finds most of her jobs through the most popular social platform Instagram, as it acts as a personal blog/portfolio that is easy to find by everyone. “I feel that the industry today is so fast paced that social media is the most accessible way to keep up with it.”

In addition to fashion, Grace has assisted on many advertisement campaigns and lifestyle shoots which are “less stressful” and “very refreshing.” Despite this, her strengths lie in fashion and editorial work due to her artistic flair. “I am also highly captivated by the fashion industry and I feel that drives me massively in terms of inspiration and vision” she justified. Being able to work with a myriad of stylists and MUAs is also a rewarding privilege not many get to experience. Grace beamed, “I actually received a very exciting email today confirming an editorial I shot is being accepted for their magazine”, I couldn’t help but smile with her at this point. “It is one of my best shoots yet so I am extremely proud and excited to share it!” Alongside this, she has a few previous assisting projects coming to print over the next couple of months and is planning to take the leap and move to London nearer the end of the year. An exciting concept, it is not the only leap she is planning to take. Grace is also hoping to travel to Australia for a few months over the summer to shoot some additional projects to add to her portfolio, and through the hustle and bustle around us in the coffee shop she radiates confidence, inspiration and passion towards what she does.

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When shopping do you ever think, ‘what did it take to make this?’ What about, ‘what got taken out of the world to create the cute top I had my eye on this season?’ No? Well then, it might blow your mind to realise how many resources your clothes have actually used up while being created.

Clothing is a necessity of course and there are approximately 7.7 billion people in the world, who need the essentials of clothing in their lives.

Hence why the fashion industry is such a huge global priority and also why it has one of the highest impacts on the planet. From high water usage and pollution from chemical treatments to unsold clothing and landfill deposits. The fashion industry, some might say, has gotten just a little bit out of control.

You know what sustainable fashion is, right? Let me just chuck some words out there, so you can grasp the general idea: repairing, up-cycling, loaning, buying second hand, vintage, being ethical in production, custom made clothing, staying green and keeping it clean through out the whole process of creation. That is what we want and need most right now. Then, what is unsustainable fashion?

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Unsustainable fashion is what is happening most now. This topic is always getting swept under the rug in the fashion world: people are too worried about brand, quality or quantity, to take a step back and think about the serious effects that it is having on the beautiful world around.

Wastage of materials, water and energy from mass production.

Pollution from millions of factories, not to mention the poor working

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conditions from sweat shops in third world countries. Slave labour and exploitation being an issue, as a result of the rapid speed of consumption. Animal welfare and looking at what we are using to create clothes, falls under a massive ethical and environmental problem with in the way we look at sustainable fashion. To avoid shopping unsustainable fashion, you may have to give up some of your favourite places on the high street. Some huge brands are the worst of the worst and have crossed the line when it comes to ethical fashion: for example; H&M, Zara, Forever 21, Victoria secret and Urban Outfitters all take part in slave labour - in which every 1 in 3 workers are a child under the age of 13.

So many companies are trying to change the world one step at a time with their clothing production, by looking at sustainable clothing and eco friendly resources. Brands like: Everlane, PACT, Alternative Apparel, Linen and ThredUp are just some companies who have focused on only sustainable options, by growing fibre crops and using all recycled materials.

So what might the future look like… Over the years the increase in sustainable fashion and experimenting with different materials and ideals of production have massively increased.

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ASHION CAN BE ACTIVISM”

With still a lot of improvement to be made, there has been vast changes of more sustainable fashion production. Scientists have been experimenting and markets have been practicing new approaches and the future could look completely different from lives we are leading today.

the age of the radio; and not being confronted by this unrealistic ideal of what people should look like and what we should look like.” Mentioning that without having a visual aid removes that distraction for judgement to be passed and instead is just like “listening in to someone’s conversation.”

Through secondary research we, at Carbon, gathered that we will be living a lot more ethically in the future. Let us paint you a picture: Your washing machine could be regulated by law, preventing excess use of water and energy; you’ll exercise in silk and your jumpers won’t shrink, therefore less need to buy new clothing; VINTAGE will be key, less new clothing items will be created and it will all be about recycling and reusing; self-mending clothes could become a thing to become more ethical, so if clothing breaks you don’t chuck the item away as waste, and lastly someone else will own your clothes in the future, giving your clothes for free to strangers, almost like a give-away shop.

Holly Bullock explained that her passion for broadcasting more news/ insights to ethical fashion was because it’s so much more unique, creative and sustainable for the future, that it should be a widely discussed subject.

“Everyone has a story about their relationship with clothes; when I contacted people to interview they didn’t mention they only bought second hand; they didn’t think it was a big deal. But when they told me I was so interested.”

Bullock explained how this is the moment she decided to focus on this subject area of fashion. As her podcasts have progressed she deliberately tries choosing people from different avenues of fashion to get a wide overview and to paint a more in depth outlook on sustainable fashion. She noted how she interviewed “a lady who does appointment vintage shopping; also, a green make-up artist, who has a creative consultancy; trying to think of all the different facets of alternative fashion.” She reaches for everything that ultimately isn’t fast fashion to cover on her show.

Through an interview conducted, Carbon spoke to Holly Bullock, the founder of ‘Clothes and the rest’ Podcast. Her podcasts reveal and celebrate the

live more consciously when it comes to fashion . Her inspiring truth of ethical fashion and encourages her listeners to

podcasts interview a range of people from journalist and bloggers to models and entrepreneurs. She tries targeting the main issues with sustainability in fashion and her guests are always those who are making a positive movement and change one step at a time with their creativity and strong beliefs in how they feel fashion should become more ethical for the future. The podcasts she creates, to her, are a symbol of protest, quoting: “(it’s) going back to

Through listening to her guests, Holly has learnt a lot. She mentions how, now, she actively avoids fast fashion and high street stores, since learning more and more about the industry from various people. “It’s affected me so much. It really just makes me think about what I wear and what is in my wardrobe; I buy most my things from a charity shop or get them vintage,

if I have a bit more money that month” she went on to say “there is nothing more satisfying than when someone compliments your outfit and you can say you got it from a charity shop because it shows so much more skill of picking out what you have.”

She enjoys the more individual her style has become because of the way she has changed her shopping habits over the year commenting that “it’s so much more easy to just go into a high street shop and buy off a mannequin, but it’s not as easy to go into a charity shop and style stuff yourself.” Its allowed her to be unique and to her “the whole point of fashion is to have your own unique style and to be individual in the stuff you’re wearing.” Furthermore, Holly has started up-cycling her wardrobe and pulling out things from years ago that she had forgotten about, in order to still be more niche and keep her wardrobe sustainable, Holly has learnt a ‘quick’ trick from her many guests by “getting to know your wardrobe” she has learned to appreciate her clothing more.

Bullock had discussed how she felt now was the time this trend of sustainable fashion is increasingly becoming mainstream. To look more individual and unique by shopping ethically is quite a “big niche”. She mentions how “it is such a fast growing area; fast fashion is really losing out, so many high street stores are closing down, especially this year (2019), so many peoples new years resolutions are to buy less clothes.” Carbon questioned why she felt it was now, that suddenly this burst of a fashion conscience has seemed to seep through into today’s culture. With an intrigued mind she responded “definitely in the past year we’ve seen such a growth in sustainable fashion;

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I think people are just becoming more aware of their impact on the world.

It kind of comes with ‘Veganism’ being such a big thing now, people are just waking up to their impact on the things they have around them. Also I think people are just a bit bored with what they see out there and everyone looking the same.” She went on to say, “as people wake up to their own individuality people want to look different; it’s really important. I would say, yes, the engagement with the environment is a big factor but also just the fact that people want to look different from each other.” She made an interesting point surrounding the ideal of who is interested in sustainable fashion and how now it is shifting, stating, “Previously sustainable fashion had been targeting older women, because those are the people who have been engaged with it but as the younger generation becomes more interested in it, brands are going to have to start being more current with their designs and updating” - suggesting the future will have no choice but to change seeing that it follows the interest of the consumer around how ethical the brand is being.

As mentioned before, unsustainable fashion is a massive issue, which effects everyone of all age and gender, it is one of the most economically harming industries on the planet, so why is it, that the topic is not taken as seriously as it should be? We continue to maintain an unadvised way of producing and creating harmful fashion. r What happens if we don’t make a change? Nothing good I can assure you. Just seeing all the effects fast fashion has on the world in ratio to who, currently is trying to help with the chaos, it isn’t measuring up. But every little DOES help and with more and more people getting on board in being sustainable with their wardrobe the future could, literally, look a lot brighter.

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Want to keep up with the trends this autumn/winter?

Carbon has the scoop to help make sure that you’re not behind the curve.

The Classic Red Lip As there is more demand for skin tone inclusivity, brands are not just focusing on foundation shades but now also lip colours. Releasing extensive collections of nudes and reds to suit all skin tones, such as Becca’s Ultimate Lipstick Love line containing 30 shades of red and nude, aimed to suit every skin tone.

SLEEK PONYTAILS

The polished look was featured in multiple shows such as: Max Red lips in particular were featured in A/W shows, usually paired with minimal makeup. As Autumnal colours Mara, Fendi, Calcaterra and Lela take a direction, as more berry colours are being featured as well but keep it classic with matte shades.

Rose. It’s a classic take on a ponytail but modernised with details such as a piece of hair rapped around the hair band and lose pieces create a flattering frame for the face.

With #PearlMakeup seen on many influencers and shows such as Adeam, Dries Van Noten, These looks can be created quickly with lowHalpern and Vivienne Westwood. Opulent accessories, glitter and gems are used around the maintenance as they offer elegance, perfect for those eyes to complement a natural makeup to create a whimsical look. For simplistic sparkles busy days at work. use Adeam and Dries Van Noten for inspiration. And for the extreme look, more suited for festivals, look at Halpern, Rodarte and Vivienne Westwood as they created 70s Key products are high-shine hair serums that will hold the hair disco inspired glitter makeup looks by using Mac pigment on lips and eyes. in place and create the desired sleek and smooth look.

Embellished Accents

Rosy Cheeks Rosy blush returns as consumers are looking for exciting playful makeup with an Instagrammable appeal. As the weather heats up, light hydrating formulas are a must. Brands such as Chanel, Kylie Cosmetics, Fenty and Neutrogena launch new collections with various shades designed to offer a healthy glow. Even with new interesting textures such as gels and jelly to powder formats to offer new sensations.

Chanel’s catwalks featured a flush of blush, generally paired with soft pink lips and some on the eyes to create a monotone makeup look.

Glossy Hydrated Lips Lipgloss is back ladies! Move on from the drying matte liquid lipsticks and try out new products with pigment as well as hydration. Is that achievable?

Yes, with consumers demanding high pigment as well as deep hydration, brands are releasing new lip products such as Fenty Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer, containing conditioning shea butter that enriches from within. Lips look instantly fuller, with a non-sticky formula that’s super shiny. NYX Candy Stick Lip Colour offers solid colour with deep hydration and a high-shine finish.

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GET READY FOR THe FESTIVAL SEASON WITH THIS CHECKLIST FULL OF ALL THE ESSENTIALS CLEANSING WIPES

Wipes are everybody’s essential when camping, why not try Simple’s New Biodegradable Cleansing Wipes as an alternative to normal makeup remover pads, these are planet friendly.

HYDRATING MASK

As wipes can be quite drying to the skin, why not try The Body Shop Vitamin E Sink-In Moisture Mask (£14). Apply the mask onto the skin to benefit from an instant cooling effect and leave for 10 minutes to allow the active ingredients to get to work.

TINTED SPF MOISTURISER

Multi purpose products will save on space and time, BareMinerals Complexion Rescue is a tinted moisturiser with SPF 30 that evens out your skin in a matter of seconds.

DRY SHAMPOO

Great for styling and keeping your hair fresh between washes. Try Batiste On The Go Tropical Dry Shampoo (£1.50).

SUN PROTECTION

Being constantly in the heat is going to make you a bit shiny so have blotting paper at the ready. Try NYX Professional Makeup Green Tea Blotting Paper (£5.50). This claims the green tea energises and rejuvenates the look of dull skin.

Make sure you got some lush smelling hand gel to keep those hands clean,.

Try Soap & Glory SUGAR CRUSH Hand Sanitizer (£1.50).

QUICK REFRESH? Evian Facial Spray (£6.99).

WHAT’S A FESTIVAL WITHOUT YOUR GLITTER FIX?

Try NYX Professional Makeup Metallic Glitter (£6) and The Gypsy Shrine Iridescent Candy Kiss Face Jewels (£10) from ASOS for a quick and easy look.

GLOW ON THE GO!

Try Benefit Watt’s Up! Highlighter (£26) to give you that delicate champagne glow.

Sun protection is a must, why not try Garnier Ambre Solaire After Sun Spray (£4.50). It is easy to apply and great after staying all day in the sun. Another is Hawaiian Tropic Silk Hydration SPF 30 (£6) with 12- hour moisturisation that will leave your skin feeling luxuriously soft while being protected from the sun.

GLOSSY LIPS

HAIR ST YLING

GET CREATIVE

Looking to have temporarily coloured hair? IGK HAIR Foamo Holographic Hair Foam (£19) gives your hair a metallic shine. Available in two colours: Moonrock and Metero.

Try Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb (£18) with its conditioning shea butter. Lips look instantly fuller, with a non-sticky formula that’s super shiny and has an amazing peach-vanilla scent.

Try Milk Makeup Tattoo Stamp (£10.25), they are long-lasting and transferproof temporary tats perfect for festivals.

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As summer is upon us, makeup trends are blooming across the industry. Carbon captures three of the biggest looks that are on a high throughout the season.

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BOSS After talking all things makeup with Kylie Jenner and Cara Delevingne, Sam Freedman is at the top of her game in the beauty industry. She spoke to the students at Solent University and explained how she went from being an intern at Tesco to working for many high-end brands. She stood at the front of the lecture hall well made up with her perfectly placed hair. Dressed in Zara jeans and a t-shirt, Topshop boots and a floral jacket from Rixo, she was ready to speak.

When Sam was at school she loved all things creative, such as art and photography, but had no idea what she wanted to do for her career. Struggling a lot with English and finding out she had dyslexia meant she never thought she could be a writer. At school she had extra help with exams and once she landed her first job at Tatler her editor helped her a lot to progress. She said, “I learnt that practise (as obviously as it sounds) is an amazing way to grow and learn.”

She made her start in the industry by interning in editorial positions and says that, “it’s the most unbelievable way for you to navigate into what kind of industry you want to go in.” Starting her first internship at Tesco, she worked in the TV advertisement section. She then went on to intern at Stella McCartney, learning PR and Marketing. While she was there she went through press clippings, sent out recent catwalk pieces, helped with the VIP team during events and she explained herself as a courier throughout London.

After Stella McCartney, Freedman moved on to M&S working in the Menswear and Accessories Section, then the Fashion Merchandising section at Liu Jo. Her first step into the beauty industry

From working at some of the most prestigious magazines, such as Grazia and Harper’s Bazaar, TO now being the CEO of her own business; Find out how Sam Freedman went from beauty intern to entrepreneur. was at the PR agency Halpern. Sam worked with the team to secure coverage of the brands they looked after in lots of different publications. Her first step into the editorial world was at Vogue, luckily she had a contact working there already which helped her to get the internship. She says, “you have to go there with a really open mind and say yes to everything.” The team that she worked with gave her some of the best advice she has received which set her up for the future, from here on she knew she wanted to stay in beauty and magazines.

She then moved on to Harpers Bazaar, Grazia and Good Housekeeping for more internships and learned many new skills and gained some great contacts in the industry. Going from an internship to her first job she knew timing was everything. Sam interned for a year and a half before landing her first job.

She got her first job at Tatler as the Beauty Assistant, consisting of going to different brand and product launches and learning about the latest innovations in skincare, hair and makeup. Also, she worked on the cosmetic surgery guide with the latest doctors and found out about all the latest procedures that you could get. After a year at Tatler, she got a position at Stylist which was much more fast paced. She got the opportunity to set up their Skincare Awards and build relationships with experts, brand founders and ambassadors.

Sam moved onto Look Magazine working as the Beauty Assistant, getting the chance to go backstage at fashion weeks and interview the hair and makeup artists and the models. As well as, getting the opportunity to meet industry experts who she wouldn’t usually have met. Another great part to the job was coming up with new and creative ways to display the products on the Look pages, for example a spring fragrance shoot they produced, they used real life bunnies as part of it.

Also, Freedman got to be involved with many celebrity shoots, she would do everything from thinking of the creative concept, sorting out the styling, organising what the hair and makeup teams were doing, find locations and creative direct. Celebrity interviews was a big part of her job as well, getting the chance to interview people such as The Kardashians, Kylie Jenner and Cara Delevingne.

Digital started to make a move away from the print side of the industry, so they created a Youtube channel for Look and produced how-to videos and behindthe-scenes/backstage of fashion weeks.

After being at Look Magazine for 6 ½ years, Freedman then went on to work at Grazia Magazine. Working to an older demographic, she got experience to build more relationships with prestigious brands and to come up with more amazing and creative ways to display products and make it more relevant. Opportunities arose to visit New York and Milan Fashion Week and she created a full beauty report once she got back. Alongside this, Instagram and the Grazia website started to grow in popularity and became part of the job role, Sam produced content for them as well. She said, “it was tough but really really exciting.”

Content came from many places, one being interviewing celebrities. She was able to interview Sarah Jessica Parker, Taylor Hill and the founder of Givenchy.

I asked her about low moments and if she had ever thought about leaving the industry, she replied with “of course.” But, she knew that she loved the industry and had a massive interest in beauty which she had in nothing else.

Also Sam mentioned, “the downside to journalism is always the money, but you can utilise the skills you learn in so many ways to help boost your income, and I guess that’s why I choose to launch Just Add Beauty when I did.”

Towards the end of working at Grazia she was conscious that the digital side

was becoming a lot more popular with the rise of Instagrammers, Influencers and Bloggers. People started to buy beauty products differently by buying it online instead of going into a department store. Sam decided to create her very own brand, Just Add Beauty, which allows fashion retailers to branch into the beauty industry. They create a collection of beauty from all different brands and all different products which is perfect for the particular fashion retailer to fit within their ethos. She created the brand because she loves to shop a curated edit, by going to a boutique and them having everything from makeup, candles, clothing etc.

One of the first brands she worked with was Rêve En Vert; they are all about sustainable fashion and sell many different brands on their site. When she met them they only sold fashion items and she believed a beauty section would work well for them as the whole sustainable, organic beauty movement is huge at the moment. They now have the beauty section in the navigation bar and advertised on the homepage as there is no point having it on the sight without making it known. The edit consists of natural and organic products that are limited on plastics, refillable and have biodegradable packaging.

For the marketing they created on site editorial with a blog on their website, newsletters, social media competitions, influencer campaigns, pop up shops, events, sampling and gift boxes.

Current fashion retailers she has worked with to sell beauty products are: Oxygen Boutique, TH & TH, JADED London and Windsor London. Overall, she has worked with around 150 beauty brands, from big to small, niche to indie, and now she can go through them whenever she signs with a new client. The main thing she struggled with was, “I wanted to get really big brands involved but actually working with kind of new indie and new independent brands has enabled me to be a bit more flexible and they’re really flexible as well.”

The highlight of her career happened recently when she got the chance to interview Jo Malone CBE, she said, “it was an amazing career wow moment.” All her family came to watch and support her. “She’s a real inspiration to me as she also has dyslexia and yet has had such a successful career,” she explained.

To end her incredible talk she left us with 3 great pieces of advice; “I think that the best thing to do if your kind of looking to start your own business or start in the beauty industry in general is to love what you do, it sounds so simple, but you have to do it everyday once you leave and you realise that your going to a job kind of 9 to 5 ish 5 days a week if you don’t love it it’s hard to do.”

“Find a mentor,” Sam explains that she is really close with her dad. “I work with him to kind of break down what by next stages are and give myself deadlines and especially when your working on your own it’s really difficult to pace yourself and know that your going in the right direction.”

“Surround yourself with great people, so when you become a business entrepreneur you have to be good at everything all at once. You have to create your website, do your social, you need to be good at what your selling, be able to sell, you need to be good at so many different areas which is impossible. So if you surround yourself with great people that have these key skills, that you might not necessarily have, that’s the best way that your gonna be able to build your business, build yourself and your career.”

“You have to go there with a really open mind and say yes to everything.”

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It’s all about expressing your mood through makeup this season.

Why not give it a go?

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Have you ever thought that being sustainable is expensive? What if it actually isn’t? Being sustainable in fashion, for example, doesn’t only mean buying new things from sustainable brands. It could mean buying things second-hand or not buying new things at all! We don’t need more clothes than we already have. Either way, both of these methods can save us a lot of money.

When it comes to bathroom sustainability, it can be a little bit trickier but a sustainable bathroom doesn’t have to be expensive at all. In fact, it can potentially save you a lot of money in the long run. And if the cost of the items is the same, why not switch to sustainable products to help save the environment that we live in?

Women with an average 28-day-cycle use around 20 tampons/pads per cycle. With the average cost being 13p per one tampon/pad, this means spending over £1400 in a lifetime on feminine hygiene products.

When you buy a menstrual cup , which has to be replaced every one to five years, you would only need an average of 13 menstrual cups in your lifetime. The average price of a menstrual cup being £30 means you would only spend about £390 in a lifetime. Menstrual cups might not be for everyone, but it won’t hurt to try.

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Good hygiene goes hand in hand with periods but not only with it, of course.

You’re going to need something to wash your hands after you leave the bathroom so a soap bar should be on your list as well. It looks very sophisticated in your bathroom and it gives you the exact same things you get from the bottled one. Except this one is zero waste! Do you know what else is zero waste? Toothpaste tablets . I have to say, this one is a little extreme but if you really want to do it properly consider switching to toothpaste tablets instead of brushing your teeth with the ones in tubes. It will take a lot of time to get used to, but it’s worth it. If you’re not ready for such a ‘big change’, just use toothpastes in recycled tubes.

Talking about packaging… Shampooing your hair is a necessity for almost everyone. Doing it with a bottled shampoo might be a little bit more comfortable as you just open it, pour it in your hand and that’s it and with a

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shampoo bar it can even get a bit messy. It also takes some time

If you use makeup every day and you take it off every night before you go to

for your scalp and hair to get used to it as it usually contains just natural ingredients, but everything takes time, and you will eventually enjoy

bed, then you should consider purchasing

having it in your bathroom. You will also enjoy shaving with a safety

razor . They were used many years ago by our grandfathers and their

reusable cotton

rounds

because they look so much better than the white boring ones, save the environment, and save you some money. The best thing is that you will never run out. Talking about things that you can never run

metal

grandfathers before the mankind came up with a “better” solution – single use plastic razors. Such a great idea or not? With sustainability being very important during these days, why not go back to what our ancestors used to use? It takes some practice but once you get the hang of it, it can give you even smoother shave than the usual razors.

out of, reusable “cotton” swabs. In this case, they are more

On the other hand, you already enjoy brushing your teeth. Have you ever wondered, though, what happened to the toothbrush you used years ago?

Well, if you take a walk along the coastline, there is a chance you will find it because the truth is, nothing happens to them. They are neither reused nor recycled, because they are that kind of plastic that can’t be recycled

Last but not least, a hair brush . You really don’t need to own the newest Tangle Teezer on the market and you really don’t need to buy a new one every time they come up with an improved model. All you need is one hair brush because you won’t even use all of those that you already own.

So, the next time you want to purchase a new one, think first. A wooden one provides you with the same service, it also spreads natural hair oil a lot better than the plastic ones and it is also more gentle on the scalp.

so they end up in the ocean or in landfills. Switching to

bamboo

toothbrushes helps the environment and it’s also more stylish.

swabs .

Everyone cleans their ears, and this makes it easier. Although the purchasing price is a little bit higher, you have to purchase them only once in your life and they will last you forever.

For a lot of people, sustainability is not important because it doesn’t affect them. That’s a terrible mistake because it affects the environment they live in and one day, they will feel the consequences. Sustainability matters.

TRENDS, TRENDS, TRENDS.

WHETHER WE LIKE IT OR NOT, EVERY YEAR BRINGS SOMETHING NEW AND FRESH

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WELL

TRENDS ARISE. 2019 IS NO DIFFERENT. FROM THE LATEST TECHNOLOGY TO GOING ALL NATURAL, EVERYONE WILL FIND WHAT’S BEST FOR THEM.

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2019 is about making everything simpler, whether it is by decluttering your home with Kon-Mari method or using as little products in your skincare routine as possible.

Because we live in a social media age, mostly Instagram, where all of these influencers promote that a healthy lifestyle is the only way to live your life; people feel the pressure to engage in these activities as well. Our choices are unlimited. We have so many things to choose from that it can cause stress, anxiety or even depression because we don’t know what to choose while thinking that we actually have to choose something. Therefore, one of the wellness trends of this year is to make everything simpler and easier and to go back to enjoying everything that wellness has to offer, because that is the point of it – it should make you feel better, healthier and more relaxed and not the exact opposite.

With veganism in our minds, people are finding alternatives to dairy products – for example milk. It started with almond milk, but now oat milk is another alternative, and it’s becoming even more popular. “It doesn’t have the same nutty taste as the other alternatives, like almond or macadamia do, and it’s creamy and steams quite well compared to dairy milk, which is an added bonus as not all alternate milks do well being frothed,” says Lee Zeng, the owner of Salwater Coffee in NYC. The demand for oat milk has become enormous. It all started at a coffee shop where people could try the milk in their coffees and so when they could

buy the product in their grocery stores, no one hesitated.

In the past, when technology just started becoming more advanced, home technology was only meant to serve the entertaining purpose. However, nowadays, it is mainly made to make your life less stressful. People are looking not only for ways to improve their home security or lighting system with these technologies, but they are also trying to find ways to include technology in wellness. There are mattresses that can tell you why you can’t sleep at night, fridges that suggest what you can make for a meal based on what’s inside or you can even install a mirror that will act as a virtual fitness instructor. Some companies are even trying to get technology to have emotions, for example Alexa. If you say “Alexa, good night”, and you left a light on, she will know that it needs to be turned off. Others are trying to include a fridge system that will automatically order food that you run out of and it will be delivered right to your home.

Although this trend is aimed at women more than men, it doesn’t mean that men shouldn’t be aware of it. Being shaved or waxed from head to toe and judging people who are not? It seems that everything is turning around this year as everyone pays more attention to body hair and letting them grow wild. Big Bush Energy (iteration of BDE) is based on the idea that a woman loves and embraces all parts of her body – even body hair. Every woman should be able to choose what she wants to do with her own body without

getting judged. So, if you want to be completely shaven or not shaven at all, it is all up to you. Everything is about choice. There are some companies that advertise choice as the main thing, even though they sell razors, and more and more women are feeling empowered to rock their body hair and openly talk about it. While in the past vagina talk was taboo, now there is nothing more trendy. There are products made specifically for the lady parts, no matter how you choose to groom. More and more brands are supporting body hair in their campaigns, such as Billie’s Project Body Hair campaign or the Adidas ad with a woman that has got hairy legs.

MCT oil was a big deal around 2008 and then it disappeared. However, thanks to Ketogenic diet being a trend in 2018, MCT oil is now making a comeback. The Keto diet puts your body in a state where you burn fat instead of carbs as a source of energy, and MCT oil really helps you stay in that state, being even better than other healthy fats, such as coconut oil.

“More scientists have come out with studies showing that MCT oil is good for the body, unlike other saturated fats, and that makes people confident to add MCT oil into their diets” says the founder of Bulletproof, Dave Asprey. It is also promoted by celebrities, such as Kim Kardashian and Alicia Vikander, who says that MCT oil helped her get in shape for her role in Tomb Raider.

In 2019, MCT will start to sneak its way into nutrition bars, snack foods or as a coffee add-in.

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a guide to the south of

france

From history to cheap bars the South of France has it all...

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C rowned Europe’s capital of culture in 2013, Marseille has seen itself turn from a rundown, crime-ridden city into a beautiful

attraction for those wanting a taste of the glamourous French culture and european sun. With it’s beautiful Le Vieux Port,(the old port), and it’s fascinating museums, like Le Musée Cantini and Le Musée des Beaux Arts , Marseille has become a must-see city for anyone visiting the south of the country and wanting to see the best it has to offer. Marseille is also a great place to visit if you’re looking to experience the french nightlife, with it’s famous clubs like La dame Noir VII and Baby Club only a short walk away from the city centre, Marseille would be an ideal location to stay for any young person’s summer break.

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O ne of the many natural beauties of the South of France, the Gorges were erected from years of corrosion from the flow of the

river down from the alps having carved its way through the breath-taking green landscape of the provencal countryside to find its way down to the Mediterranean sea. From this journey we have been left behind a stunning site to see. The gorges meander through most of the South of France and are a great place to spend an afternoon for anyone, whether it’s that you enjoy a cycle through breathtaking landscapes, a relaxing dip in crystal blue waters or simply a play on a pedalo; the gorges are a perfect day’s escape to relax and unwind.

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Also known at the City of Popes, Avignon is bubbling with culture, history and French charm that entices visitors from all over the globe, year round. If you’re looking to grow your knowledge on French history, Palais des Papes, Musee du Petit Palais and Pont Saint-Benezet are the places to go. But, don’t forget to leave time to experience the cities rustic square’s, full of bars and restaurants, or cobbled streets lined with chic boutiques and artisan bakeries.

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A quieter spot, for those of you looking for more of a summer retreat, Lourmarin has been listed as ‘one of the most beautiful villages in France’, and is an idyllic spot for taking in all of Provence’s natural beauty. Full of picturesque terraces and courtyards, it makes a perfect spot for sampling some of the region’s greatest delicacies, possibly some of the fresh local bread with a fine olive tapenade, washed down with a glass of Chateauneuf-du-Pape. The Chateau, which is one of the biggest things that draws tourists to the streets of Lourmarin, is ideal for a mornings activity to get yourself clued up on all things to do with French architecture, due to the buildings constant damage and refurbishment throughout generations. Though the village may arguably be for a more mature crowd, I would still be sure to spend a morning exploring all it has to offer, no matter your age.

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An idyllic spot to escape from the nearby busy cities, Cassis is the perfect seaside, fishing village for a day’s retreat in the heat of the Riviera. Known for its colourful houses, quaint outdoor cafes and cobbled streets full of stylish boutiques and handmade crafts, Cassis is the perfect representation of Provençal style. If you’re looking for an activity, then here in the place to hop on one of the many little boat trips that take you around the Cassis Calanques and allow you to spot other possible little undiscovered places you’d like to visit. Or, if you’re looking to stay on land, then adventure up one of the many hiking paths that finish off with a breath-taking view over the turquoise coast line, if exercise is more your style.

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The image of pure glamour; St Tropez has attracted the rich and famous to it’s sunny shores for many years, drawn in by its port full of luxury yachts, exclusive nightclubs and fashionable stores. One of the things that makes St Tropez so special is that despite its overwhelming popularity, its retained its provencal charm; the cobbled streets remained lined with traditional French restaurants, little individual boutiques and romantic drinking spots. But the most beautiful part of the once quaint little fishing village, has to be the stunning port. Surrounded by a range of cocktail bars, coffee shops and gourmet restaurants, there are many a good spot to sit and admire the stunning range of boats; from little fishing rowing boats to billionaire’s yachts, this is any boat-lovers dream spot for a casual afternoon in the mediterranean sun.

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One of the South of France’s most famous places to visit, Nice is renowned for being the most beautiful collision of an urban, trendy city with a perfect seaside spot; the merging of these two attributes gives you a city that is a hub of culture, style and tans! The cuisine gives you a hybrid of Provençal rich favours, with a hearty Italian influence to bring you classic Nice dishes like salad Niçoise, Socca (an oven-baked chickpea flour like crepe), Ratatouille and Tourte aux Blettes (a sweet dish that consists of a sweet pastry stuffed with the sugared leaves of Swiss chard).

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A city very much for young people, due to its population being dominated by students from the three universities, students overall making up a third of the entire population, it’s a place where old-school style means the young and trendy youth of France. This the place to visit if you’re looking for cool, quirky and unique bars and restaurants with a Provençal twist. The city is a lot more modern than others on the Riviera, with large malls and a buzzing nightlife, but doesn’t let itself loose it’s classic French charm with it. The main centre of Place de la Comédie, leads up to the cities opera and is lined with cute vintage cinemas and rustic places to dine and finishes with a beautiful park that attracts many in summer to picnic around the large pond.

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Aix-en-provence

The city of tree-lined streets, French fairy tale-like beauty and relaxed living; Aix-en-Provence offers a holiday that is the perfect in-between of a city break and a summer escape. The city appears as though it could be straight out of a vintage Hollywood romance;

with its cobbled streets, little family-run restaurants and charming local wine bars; this is the perfect spot for a romantic date night or an afternoon of exploring.

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Situated on the banks of the river Garomme, lies Toulouse in the heart of South-West of France. One of the things that makes the city so special, is its renowned beautiful architecture, most commonly made from a pink-orange brick that has given the city its nickname, La Ville Rose, the pink city. Somewhere for any sci-fi or space nerds out there too, Toulouse is the European centre of the aerospace industry, and you can even go and visit Space City, a theme park all around the theme of astronaut travel, which I would be sure to pay a visit if you have the time. But, the main thing that makes it a must-see spot is the simple beauty of every one of its streets as you walk around. The detail in the unique style of architecture that is consistent throughout are a beautiful resemblance of human talent and make each rue you walk down a piece of art work in themselves.

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HUNGARY

BUDAPEST VISIT

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the city of mythology. beautiful buildings and,dare I say, cheap drinks.

Originally a Roman town, full of fairy tales, and still holding up its authentic aesthetic, true to its state hundreds of years ago. Budapest displays its respect for all its historical culture from buildings to the statues placed all around the lively towns in heart of Hungary’s capital. When travelling around Budapest it is impossible not to notice its most divine culture. Walking around, you’ll find it hard to miss some of the cities beautiful, hand-crafted metal statues that will tell you a whole story of a legend, making you crave more about the history of the legends of Budapest. Only venturing for four days in this country and already I had seen approximately 30 different scenes created by centuries old metal statues. The stories of these statues have such an effect, even Alexander McQueen based his popular fall 2014 collections on the darker fairy tales.

Just as enchanting as the statues, and possibly holding thousands of years of history, are the many grand buildings, decorated with marble, detailed sculpting, still in their original perfect condition, from years of care from the locals. Inside, unexpectedly are food stores, bakeries, souvenir shops, painting sellers and many local, charming restaurants.

Almost temple like, are the famous Budapest Bath houses and spas: notably I visited Budapest Szechenyi Spa and Gellert Bath House. Both enriched with cultural architecture and with the steamy, calming waters of Budapest, the experience is like one you’ll have never had before. The Szechenyi Spa outside waters was surrounded by the spa, Ella going around miles and in the pool heated to 36 degrees was a statue, constantly shooting out water to the pool and spraying passers by. The Gellert House was older and made me feel as though I was living hundreds of years ago from the atmosphere to the decorative ceilings - it could only be described as majestic.

Stepping off that plane was like stepping into a new century so enriched with history, making it even more authentic… the cheap drinks. Yes, how could I not mention the Hungarian hospitality at all of these bars, I payed €2 for doubles, €3 for cocktails and €5 for a round of 8 shots - I didn’t discover this all on the first night, just as a side note. That was just the bar experience, we also got to dance the night away in the largest club of the country. We were told a rich man had bought 3 buildings next to each other, knocked them all into one, to create ‘Instant’. This was club was huge! About 7 different rooms and two outside spots all filled with people. It was night to well remember (but not quite all the details). It was a great experience to let loose in the heart of Budapest and staying in the hostel right in town made it so easy to get to wherever we needed to go. I would recommend ‘The Wombats’ Hostel.

Budapest is a beautiful blend of urban culture and charming history, that wins over anyone who is lucky enough to visit.

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The island of turquoise seas and glamorous getaways.

Located on its own in the middle of the Indian ocean lies the small island of Mauritius; a growing popular destination for luxurious retreats for the rich and famous.

The islands history, though, reflects years of battles over territories and empires, with it having previously been under Dutch, French and British reign. These years of constant change and different nationalities coming in and out, has lead to a country of great diversity and ethnicities, even reflected within their flag. The flag of four bands each have their own meaning with red representing the struggle for freedom and independence. Blue represents the Indian Ocean, in the middle of which Mauritius is situated. Yellow represents the new light of independence and green represents the agriculture of Mauritius and its colour throughout the months of the year.

The island, in recent years, has found more and more glamorous resorts being built on its breathtaking shores, making tourism now the countries biggest form of money income, taking over from the sardine industry.

If visiting the island, you’ll need to save some pennies though, with the resorts being one for a big wallet. Some of the islands most famous,

and deluxe resorts are: Long Beach, St Regis Mauritius, Four Seasons at Anahita and One&Only Le Saint Geran.

If you’re looking to explore the island, you may be surprised by the contrast in architecture. Though the island has had great investment into its tourism industry, the locals still live in shanty towns, but these are still a beautiful part of the island. The locals are always happy to welcome you into their shops and bars, and you’ll also want to make sure you get a glimpse of one of the beautiful temples, which are all funded by the local villagers and are full of colour, art and spirit.

One of the most beautiful parts about the island is the people. Whether you’re in one of the five star resort bars, or simply browsing one of the local towns, the people will show you nothing but kindness, warmth and respect; one of the things that will stay with you the most after leaving the island.

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Stephanie

“Forever Dream” Artwork by @stephaniepriscilla

WORDS AND DESIGN: KAI LIN TAN IMAGES: STEPHANIE PRISCILLA

S interview with

Priscilla

Illustrator CONVEYINg her feelings

through art.

How would you describe your art styles?

I would describe my art style as a 80s/90s anime retro style.

Where do you get your inspirations from?

I get my inspirations from old animes that I used to love and also my own feelings.

Can you describe to us the process of your artwork - from gathering inspirations to the final product?

Most of the time I would get inspired by how I feel on that day and when it’s a little bit overwhelming I would execute it directly. In terms of the mood of tse illustration and such I would browse my pinterest board.

How did your career as an illustrator start?

After graduation, I started my first job and if I have my free time I would practice.

I didn’t start with this art style at first I was inspired more by disney concept art.

Along the way I told myself that this is my life and my path, I’d rather do something that makes me feel happy that’s how I got comfortable with my style now.

What do you love the most about being an illustrator?

I guess to be able to convey my feelings and create my own world

“...to be able to convey my feelings and create my own world” Are there any difficulties you went through as an illustrator?

Yes I think it’s to merchandise your artwork. It’s a process of doing tons of selections to make it right until you get a very good quality because it’s hard to survey places to do so.

Do you have any artists or illustrators you look up to?

Oh yes, my biggest inspirations are Ai Yazawa and Satoshi Kon at the moment. I love both art style and content.

What platform do you think is the best to promote your artwork and also to get clients?

For me so far it comes from anywhere but I have to choose Instagram at the moment.

Where are the majority of your audiences from?

Instagram. Although I’m quite active on tumblr and twitter too.

What do you think about the online community for artists and illustrators?

I think it’s getting a lot stronger now and I like how people start to support each other better with all the art tags and also all the collaborations.

“Forever Dream” Artwork by @stephaniepriscilla

Hi Stephanie! Can you tell us a little bit about yourself?

My name is Stephanie, I’m an Indonesian illustrator who works in a Motion Graphic company in Singapore. I also do my own personal project during my free time and do my own merchandise.

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the rise of

A B O D E

House and techno is coming to take over Southampton this summer as Abode In The Park comes to the city.

Abode is all about having a good time partying through the day and night, and where better place for a boogie than in the heart of our city.

In his teenage years, Abode founder Kai Cant was a club rep travelling across Europe organising and promoting parties for Brit’s abroad, who then went onto living as an investment banker in Canary Wharf. However, this glamourous lifestyle took a turn for the worst after the investment company went bust and Kai’s family lost everything.

Kai decided to turn to his previous love of promoting and partying and wanted to find a place to host his own parties. One venue that stood out to him was Studio 338 located in Central London, after visiting the venue many times. He loved the firm door policy 338 stand by, keeping the right crowd in and the wrong crowd out, as well as it’s unique and modern feel and decor. Kai approached the venue about his idea on multiple occasions and after lots of persistence they agreed to host. September 2014 was the start of an evolving sound in London.

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“On 3rd May 2019 WE host ABODE IN THE PARK in Southampton for the first time”

Abode is described as ‘a real industry hangout’ as Studio 338’s world-class terrace and many other venue’s around the country display sounds from various house and techno artists, being the main difference between any standard day party rave. At the events there are selected resident DJ’s (friends of Kai) and secret guests including big names such as Patrick Topping. The resident DJ’s are upcoming artists, as some are beginning to release their own music. Resident GW Harrison now has over 50K monthly listeners on Spotify, as well as three hit singles ‘When House Takes a Journey’, ‘Spaceman’ and ‘I Make You Go’.

He wanted to give back to communities in need from all of the proceeds made through various Abode events.

The aim of the project has been to build orphanages, schools and places of help and need around Uganda, giving many young kids and adults a better life.

For example, Abode has already helped raise thousands of pounds over the years, which helped build The Abode Project School and Orphanage, a place of education, shelter, opportunity, security, humility and unity. Still to this day people continue to donate and support the project, with Abode continually creating and hosting events to raise money.

Abode has grown massively over the past 4 years, hosting events at some of the biggest party venues in the world. In August of this year, Thursdays at the famous Amnesia club in Ibiza are to be taken over by Abode for the second year running with different residents playing every week. ‘Abode On The Rock’ festival in Gozo, Malta was also a huge hit for the past two summers, with a non-stop weekend of villa and boat parties.

With all of the success, Kai created ‘The Abode Project’.

Four years down the line, this is just the beginning for Abode. On 3rd May 2019 ABODE hosts ABODE IN THE PARK in Southampton for the first ever time. The event is a day long festival, featuring huge names such as SOL ARDO and ANDREA OLIVA to keep you dancing all night long.

The festival will take place in Hogland’s Park, right in the centre of Southampton, along with after parties around the city in club venue’s such as Switch and Rebel.

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MARY

QUANT “The whole point of fashion is to make fashionable clothes available to everyone.”

While this may not be the biggest exhibition at the Victoria & Albert Museum, Mary Quant’s legacy and career are perfectly reflected in this two floor display. The V&A has the largest collection of Mary Quant in the entire world, however, the best part of the exhibition is the fact that most of these garments tell real stories, of real women who have worn the clothes and kept them up to this day.

WORDS: CARL A GARCIA DESIGN AND IMAGES: LOTTIE GRIFFITHS

Through out the entire exhibition the designer’s career is being showed and explained with some of her more iconic designs. From the infamous Bazaar shop in King’s Road to revolutionary fashion shows, more than 120 objects represent more than 20 years of a decisive moment in the fashion world.

It is hard to think that before Mary Quant there was no youth, girls either dressed like children or like their mothers. It was not until Quant with her eccentric designs when there started to be a more differentiated age gap between children and parents, some people would even relate her back to the invention of the miniskirt and fabrics such as vinyl.

Walking into the exhibition one feels like they are walking down a high-street full of shops, if it was not because I knew I was in a museum, based on the designs I would have thought they were

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clothes from today’s fashion brands. Colourful clothes, crazy patterns, innovative fabrics, Mary Quant was definitely one of the more emblematic fashion designers of all times.

Clothes, lingerie, shoes, make up, even dolls dressed with Quant’s designs; the design of the display was organised to catch the visitor’s eyes with many different objects so that the journey through the designer’s career is more interactive as well as educational.

As I walked around the room I could not help myself but hear the conversations that people had while looking at the clothes. Many visitors who were old enough to have seen the brand grow had a nostalgic tone in their voices and their eyes while remembering similar clothes they used to own and how good they felt while wearing them. It was not until I heard all those women talking about their experiences that I did not realise how huge of an impact Mary Quant had made on society, and specially women.

The exhibition, which opened its door on the 6th April, will be welcoming visitors until the 16th February of next year to show the public how even more than 60 years later, Mary Quant is still one of the most relevant fashion designers of the history of fashion.

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THINK

DOES

MONEY

REALLY MAKE

GO

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Money is classified through a plastic card, some heavy coins and a piece of paper with a design on it. Physically worthless, but some of the most powerful objects in the world through the simple purpose and meaning assigned to them.

Does something with no real value actually ‘make the world go round?’

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‘‘Empty pockets From a young age, money has always been the driving influence on how we act. From completing chores for pocket money, to getting your first job to earn cash for independence, everything we work towards is for money.

In primary school each year started with the same question: “So, what do you want to be when you’re older?”. It started out easy.

You could be anything you wanted. ‘ A Princess’, ‘A Mum’, ‘An ice cream maker’ and ‘An actress’, were a few of my own. As the years went by, the jobs started becoming more realistic. Not realistic to what I could achieve: realistic to the sort of money I could live off.

‘A nurse’. ‘A Drama Therapist’. ‘A lawyer’. These ‘dream jobs’ were not dreams. They were reality. They were jobs that could keep me and a future family afloat. Through the years the ‘dreams’ got less wild, the reality was that I needed a stable job even if that meant I wasn’t following my dreams or doing something I loved.

Money became the over-powering factor. If it didn’t earn enough, I would be steered clear. This leads on to the ultimate question. What’s more important? Money or happiness.

Benjamin Franklin once said “Money never made a man happy yet, nor will it. The more a man has, the more he wants. Instead of filling a vacuum, it makes one.” This suggests that whilst money and the ‘things’ you can acquire with it may make you temporarily happy, you will never be satisfied. Instead of these ‘things’ building up and making you happier as this collection grows, it will instead fall down and destroy you and everything attached. Interestingly, this same historical figure is pictured on the US 100 dollar note.

never held anyone back. Only empty heads and empty hearts can do that.‘‘ Norman Vincent Peale Happiness, giving and building and forming relationships should instead make the world go round. It does, in some cases: A couple decides to have children, then they have children, and they have children - it keeps the world going round, but only to a certain extent. An extent that ends when someone realises they cannot afford to have a child, they cannot afford to live. The line ends, and the over-ruling reason is money.

Money is evil. The drive and greed for money takes real human emotions away and in most cases drives others away. Money is like a drug. Once you have enough and get a taste for it, you can’t stop. You always want more. Whilst this is useful and helpful in businesses and creates a high standard to upkeep, it can be detrimental in relationships. Money can achieve happiness, but at a very high price.

A new topic: sugar daddies. I’m sure you’ve heard of this questionable term before. A ‘Sugar Daddy’ is defined as ‘a wealthy, usually older man who

Money equals greed. You are never happy with what you have.

You always want more. Money gives us humans something to work towards, something to guide how we spend our lives. The functionality of money is simple, if you don’t have it you live an unhappy life and cannot afford to actually survive. It’s as basic as it sounds.

But what would happen if money didn’t exist? If there was no judgement with the amount of money or shiny things you owned.

If your place in the world wasn’t determined by a number in a bank account. First of all, nothing would get done. No one would run shops, hospitals, public transport, the list is endless. The world would be a mess. It’s highly unlikely that people would work 5 days a week, 10 hours a day for nothing; just simply out of the kindness of their heart. As brutal as it sounds, people aren’t that nice.

gives money or gifts to a younger person in return for sexual favours or companionship.’ Most of the time ‘sexual favours’ are not involved, and the lonely man simply wants to feel youthful. But what drives women to agree to such an unusual exchange? Money. Whilst the aim is to simply build a relationship, the driving force is money, the same with the majority of other worldly situations.

Think about it. You wake up. Why? To go to work in order to earn money. You pick up some milk. You exchange this for money in order to survive. You end your day at the pub followed by a Taylor Swift concert. Those beers and that ticket cost.

Your enjoyment and happiness costs because the entirety of the world has a price tag. Money can’t buy everything, no - but it sure does help. In this generation, there should be more of a drive than money, people should have a drive because they are passionate. They may have nothing, but if they are creative to work

Money does make the world go round. We live, work and die. We work for money, but through this we are helping others because each job adds to the world. No matter how

with nothing and achieve happiness at the same time, then they can live. People

big or small. Whilst this is factual, it shouldn’t be the case.

The world isn’t perfect, we aren’t perfect but the sad reality is that

should be living life to live life and to be happy. Genuinely happy. But no one is.

money does make the world go round. It shouldn’t, but it does.

It should go round because of us, as humans, as individuals and the love, passion and energy we share. In order to save the world before the greediness and thirst for money become too much, this needs to change. We need to change.

WORDS AND DESIGN: CHELSIE TIA

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ONE WOMAN’S SUCCESS AND A SNOWBALL OF CONTROVERSY.

I

t’s no secret that the fashion and beauty industries are

criticism of society as a whole, suggesting those born rich,

saturated with fame and money. With members who’ve

stay rich, and it is only those who are born with privilege

found their celebrity status through their own hard

that are able to climb to the top of society and industries.

work and innovation, others who were seemingly gifted fame and fortune by their family. A public conversation

Jenner defended herself not long after the controversy in

was ignited earlier this year, when the youngest of the

an interview with Paper Magazine, insisting that “none of

Kardashian-Jenner sisters, Kylie Jenner was named the

[her] money is inherited” and she was cut off financially

“youngest self-made billionaire“ by Forbes magazine, a

by parents Kris and Caitlyn (then Bruce) Jenner at age

title formerly held by Facebook creator, Mark Zuckerberg.

15. Loyal fans on Twitter supported the young billionaire,

Jenner was bombarded with an arsenal of doubts and

praising her beauty line ‘Kylie Cosmetics’ as the foundation

criticism over her “self-made” status. Twitter users voiced

for her continual monetary success. “@KylieJenner was

their complaints with tweets like “Kylie Jenner came out the

worth $5M in 2015. Fewer than 4 years later, she’s become

womb sucking a silver & diamond spoon / connections &

the world’s first self-made billionaire. Don’t believe she’s

opportunities most will never see in a lifetime.” (@GKebel)

self-made? How about you try achieving a 19,900.00%

“If you didn’t have lip kits you’d still be rich.

return on investment in 4 years.” (@Tianathefirst)

There’s rich

people &

who

that’s

grew

up

self-made.”

poor

&

became

(@DonteDodson3)

The debate also pokes holes in the other Jenner sister’s

And even brutal attacks such as “Kylie Jenner didn’t even

‘self-made’ success as a high fashion model. Kendall Jenner

graduate high school. But she’s “self-made”. A monkey

has walked for countless designers including: Chanel,

could pick lipstick colours. World is fucked.” (@rdella29)

Fendi and Balmain. In 2018 Kendall was named as the highest paid fashion model, but she is reportedly hated by

Like a lot of Kardashian-Jenner controversies, the exposure

some of her runway peers. During SS14 Fashion Week’s,

from tweets and news coverage created the debate of a

when the model was just 18, she was reportedly bullied by

greater issue, with some arguing the title of “self-made” itself is falsehood. The pessimism of twitter users seemed a

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“bitchy” models putting out cigarettes in her drink, thinking Jenner’s place on the runway was ‘bought’ by her family’s media notoriety; not by her hard work or attributes as a model. The same dislike by her peers reportedly followed into 2018’s Victoria Secret Show, with reported diva behaviour by Jenner creating tension with other models who had worked hard to be casted as an ‘angel’ whilst Jenner got the job because of her famous family.

This debate stretches much further than the Jenner sisters, with a pessimistic view the majority of fashion and beauty stars could have a ‘self-made’ status critiqued. Kendall’s fellow model sisters Gigi and Bella Hadid came from their own family’s wealth, their father a real estate developer and mother a former model and T V personality. In contrast those

“PEOPLE WHOSE WORK IS VITAL AND NECESSARY TO OUR COMMUNITIES WILL NEVER HAVE THE AMASSED WEALTH THEY DESERVE. PEOPLE WHO START FROM NOTHING VERY RARELY BECOME SELF-MADE BILLIONAIRES. THERE’S A FLAW HERE, AND KYLIE JENNER IS PART OF IT — BUT SHE’S NOT THE WHOLE ISSUE.” never have the amassed wealth they deserve. People who start from

who truly come from ‘nothing’ rarely seem to make it to the top.

nothing very rarely become self-made billionaires. There’s a flaw

So is Kylie Jenner really a ‘self-made billionaire’? It’s no doubt she

People have the right to criticise Jenner’s self-made status, but

had a significant head start from her family’s name and fortune.

However, there is undoubtedly something commendable about her success. To put it in perspective, the star’s half-brother, Rob Kardashian Jr., who arguably was offered the same monetary and social capital, is worth an estimated $10million, just a fraction of Kylie’s ‘billionaire’ status. Yet in the same breath, society’s anger at the ‘self-made’ debate is more of a deeper rooted political debate. Writer Zulie Rane summed it up perfectly with: “People whose work is vital and necessary to our communities will

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here, and Kylie Jenner is part of it — but she’s not the whole issue.” the issue being critiqued goes much deeper than one woman or family’s success. Better equality and opportunities for all will not come from Twitter-bashing one 21-year-old woman, but from consistent and gradual changes from all areas of society.

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from

Empowerment

WORDS AND DESIGN: EMMA FORD images: cHRISTOPHER buRNS & nATHAN dUMLAO

Viol

lence

Is violence really empowering or simply shocking?

Violence and abuse are two terms that are used with caution in today’s society. Yet in reality they are becoming more common in everyday lives. Whether that be men abusing women, women abusing men, women abusing women or men abusing men. With violent women on the increase, what is really driving their actions?

There have been recent reports of women feeling empowered by their violent actions towards men. They find great power and drive in hurting others, making them feel small and weak. If this was reported to be the feelings of a violent man, I’m sure there would be a very different reaction to the claim. However, more and more women are turning to violence as a way to feel strong and empowered.

In the English Dictionary the definition of the word ‘empowerment’ is said to be “the process of becoming stronger and more confident, especially in controlling one’s life and claiming one’s rights.”

This controlling nature could be the reason women across the globe are feeling empowered by belittling the male species.

There were 2 million cases of domestic abuse reported in England and Wales, by people aged 16-59, between March 2017 and March 2018. With 1.3 million of them being female victims and the other 695,000 being male victims; this gave a 23% increase from previous years. This is proof that domestic violence is increasing and maybe even encouraged by many!

There was a recent debate on Good Morning Britain held between Piers Morgan and Karen Slaughter, a crime novelist, about the link between women’s violence and empowerment. Writing about violence is one thing but getting your readers to feel the violence through words is a talent in itself.

Karen feels it is important to make her readers feel the violence of the characters and experience it throughout the book, allowing them to get a better understanding of the situation. It allows the readers to

Photo by Nathan Dumlao

“There were 2 million cases of domestic abuse reported in England and Wales. 1.3 million of them being female victims and the other 695,000 being male victims”

experience the power of violence without having to physically hurt someone. It is also a creative way to talk about a taboo subject.

However, Karen was quickly shut down by Piers stating: “Aren’t you worried about potentially influencing the wrong kind of mind through your books?”. Claiming that many young minds are easily influenced by crime and violence nowadays. This is very true and something that should be considered throughout. Should we really be influencing the younger generation to commit these crimes or is it simply teaching them about the reality of our society today?

It is a fact that women love to read and watch crime and violence, finding it exciting and alluring. It’s a way to escape reality and feel the pain and power of the characters. Surely there is no harm in that? However, as women are more vulnerable does the violence give them the power and confidence they need to build up courage and strength? Some may say it’s simply unfair to treat men in this way to build yourself up. Although others say it is a way to feel empowered and uplifted. “I think of the word empowering as being something that is inspiring and something to inspire to be like.” - Beverly Turner. Surely being violent isn’t something to be inspired by?

To find out what the readers of Carbon thought about this argument, I sent out a survey. With the majority of the results coming from women aged 18-24, I found that 29% had been victims of violence themselves. 4% by other women and 10% by both sexes. 21% even admitted they have been violent towards others too. In fact 10% (being the highest score) admitted to being violent towards a male. This shows that our society is secretly hiding the fact that women are becoming violent towards men, but is it simply for empowerment or does it hold another truth behind it all?

Many women say they find themselves being violent towards men for equality (14%), empowerment (28%) and revenge (54%). However, many said there were other reasons behind the violence. The reasons being: “control”, “anger”, “fear”, “wanting to protect ourselves”, “not being able to convey emotions well enough”, “getting away with it due to being physically less powerful” and one even said “because men drive me mental.” These are all thoughts of young women in today’s society. However, when asked if they thought women should be allowed to be violent, 97% said no with 88% saying violence isn’t empowering at all! With so many women viewing violence as a crime, why are we starting to accept the fact that some find it empowering?

With the increase in domestic violence in today’s society, surely something needs to change? Should women really be feeling empowered by violence or is it totally crazy?

If you have been affected by this article in any way or would like support, contact one of these helplines today: The Mix (for men) - 08088084994 Refuge (for women) - 08082000247 Victim Support - 03300211312

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You’d be lying to yourself if you said you’ve never felt an ounce of jealousy towards someone else after seeing what they’ve posted on social media, everyone has. But what you see, is not all that it seems to be.

There’s a trend thats been circling on YouTube recently, where people trick their subscribers and followers into thinking they’ve gone on holiday by photoshopping themselves into images taken in another country. This all started when Swedish influencer Johanna Olsson, photoshopping herself into photos of Paris. Her followers caught onto her immediately thanks to her quite obvious mistakes, with things mysteriously missing in the background and her looking like she was floating. Although her followers caught on, it shows the extent some people will go to for their social media and the fake images they like to put across on there. If she had been an experienced photoshopper, quite possibly Olsson could have gotten away with it, furthering the idea of how easy it is to fake your life online.

This onto the main point of this article.

Summer, arguably the best season of the year. It gives you the perfect excuse for anything that would usually be deemed unacceptable any other season.

The suns shining and you want to go to the pub at 11am? Go ahead. Don’t want to do anything all day? That’s fine, just go and lay in the sun. Fancy ice cream all day, everyday? Do it! A bikini body is simply a body with a bikini on it.

There’s nothing worse than when you’re scrolling through social media seeing countless holiday pictures, showing off the sunsets, coloured cocktails and the perfectly airbrushed bikini bodies, while you’re stuck at work and for you the closest thing to the sun being the fluorescent light above your desk. You begin to feel that pang of jealousy, asking yourself “why isn’t my life like that?” We’re all guilty of it when you see someone living the life you wish you were and to be quite frank, it makes you feel pretty shit. So what do you do in return? Make your life look ten times better than it probably is when posting online. This is where the fabrication comes in, you begin to lie about your entire summer and only capture the moments that are deemed ‘Instagram Worthy’ instead of the actual moments in which you were having fun.

For example, you’re going on holiday and what’s the first thing you do?

Take a picture of your passport or you having breakfast at the airport, just to let all of your followers know that you’re going abroad. Next, you arrive at your hotel; you might take a picture of the beautiful view from the balcony in your room just to show off what you’re going to be waking up to for the next week. The next day comes and you’re ready to really show everyone that you’re on holiday, so you do the classic picture of your knees half in the photo with the pool filling up the background of the image, while you’re laying on a sunbed; you might even hold up the cocktail you’re drinking for the photo too. And the reason you’re doing all of this?

Because everyone else does when it comes to summer on social media.

Thus, the holiday becomes less about getting away from your everyday life and simply relaxing, to showing all your followers, who in reality probably don’t need to see another beach picture in their life ever again, the amazing life you’re portraying. But what you don’t show, is the journey from hell from the airport to your hotel, or the fact you’re completely sweating you tits off and looking not so great half the time, or even that you got burnt during the taking of half thighs picture with the pool in the background.

You get the idea (and if you couldn’t tell, here at Carbon we love summer).

But it does have its downfall; it seems to be when this Instagram generation demonstrates some of the worst traits: envy, bragging and fabrication.

WORDS and design: emily hall images: Unsplash

THE PROBLEM

WITH AN

INSTA

PERFECT

SUMMER

Don’t get us wrong, we love Instagram, it provides us with hours of entertainment and inspiration on the daily and it is a great way for to keep up-to-date with one another. But it also has its problems. No one reading this can say you’ve never made your life look a lot more attractive than it probably is on a daily basis on social media, it’s the generation we’ve come to know. Our lives are online and if you’ve got the chance to look better and seem more interesting, wouldn’t you take it? But that doesn’t mean we need to lie, when it really comes down to it, the amount of followers or likes you have on Instagram doesn’t determine who you are as a person or equate to any form of happiness, it’s simply a vanity project. We’d be massive hypocrites writing this because some of the Carbon crew have the tendency to portray our lives through rose tinted glasses but that’s why we’re challenging ourselves, and challenging you, this summer to post the most truthful images you can.

Just a reminder here, an Instagram influencers job is to show you the best parts of them and their lives, they don’t get paid to show you how long it took them to choose an outfit, to then change it multiple times again, just for one photo. They don’t show you that instead of enjoying the sunset, they were just posing with it and in turn, have no real, fun-filled memories of their all-expense paid trip.

Don’t believe everything you hear has always been a popular phrase, but don’t believe everything you see is the one that’s more relevant and what we should be putting into practise more than ever now. A good majority of what you see online isn’t real, you already know that, so before summer truly begins, just remember, don’t become a pawn to the game of lies Instagram can be, as cliché as it sounds, make memories that will last a lifetime, not what will get you the most likes.

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Self care in a

selfish world

Should we really be taking time-out FOR ourselves or is it simply frowned upon in today’s society?

It’s safe to say that our cultures current obsession with wellness is sometimes hard to understand and to grasp the idea of what exactly self-care really is. We all know the old clichés “we can’t give what we don’t have” or “take care of yourself or you will have nothing left to give others.” So, why is it so difficult to carry out our own self-care and why do we feel so guilty about doing it?

a lot of pressure, you need to include action to protect yourself and that is the true essence of self-care. The next time you find yourself saying “I don’t want to be selfish but…” remember that there is a difference between taking care of yourself and taking from others to make yourself feel better. Still feel bad about it? Then remind yourself that self-care has far reaching benefits for you and everyone in your life.

Maybe it’s us, not seeing that someone who is focusing on their emotional and mental stability takes them away from others. There is a definite distinction between being selfish and taking care of yourself, and we should all look forward to the day where people can enjoy the necessary TLC, without feeling guilty about it. But just how far exactly can we go with ‘self-care’, how much money is it reasonable to spend on snazzy, pretty smelling candles? Should you really cancel those drink plans with your buddies tonight? Do you even want to put that face mask on? I mean, yes, the concept of prioritising our sanity and wellbeing has always been around and for a reason – but is there a such thing as going too far with ‘me time’?

Ever taken a sick day which is necessary but felt really shameful for doing it?

This is the perfect example that self-care can make some people feel super shameful. Modern society has made busyness the ‘norm’ and we’re addicted to it. Admitting that you may not be feeling well and you need to rest, is going against the grain. Ever heard the saying “you can’t pour from an empty cup”, it’s okay to be a little selfish sometimes because what help is an empty cup?

It’s not always easy to know when exactly you might need a little time out for a bit. Sometimes you may feel it best to swerve those plans you have a friend with the intention of focusing on your self-care when actually it might be healthier for you to see your friend as talking to someone will always solve a problem quicker than taking it on yourself. Don’t be scared of confronting some of your worries. It can be extremely challenging to know how to really put yourself first while also juggling other peoples expectations, but of course you live and you learn as they say. On your fifth night in watching Netflix you might start realising that self-care is not a one-size-fits-all list of do’s and don’ts. As hard as it sounds, self-care is all about being constantly tuned to your needs and values, and that’ll be worth it in the long run.

Let’s get a perspective on this: It’s really all about finding the balance and thinking, ‘Do I need to take a time out? Am I feeling tired? Whose needs are a bigger priority right now?’ We live in a bubble of other people who are super important to us but it’s even more important that everyone is responsive, and the only way people can do that and attend to other’s needs is if you’ve met your own. Imagine this; you’ve been piling up your to-do list and are still at the very bottom and have been for a while, you’ve now spread yourself too thin and are feeling ill or stressed, this way you’re less likely to help because you are struggling. Learning to trust your own judgement about your wellbeing and responsibilities to others, is an important part of self-care. Plan around your health and happiness and don’t feel bad about, it’s okay to do this. It’s great to “work hard, play hard” but by doing this people tend to keep on going under

Cancelling on someone isn’t always selfish, tending to your own needs so you can be there for others too is pretty much the opposite of being selfish. Selfishness can come from not taking accountability for your own actions, although just as you are accountable for others, you can be accountable to yourself. It just so happens that you sometimes need to cancel commitments to focus on yourself, and hey, that’s not selfish.

“On your fifth night in watching Netflix you might start realising that self care is not a one-size-fits-all“

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Mindfulness Peace of mind or A load of bollocks?

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Carbon talks to one of the UK’s leading mindfulness coaches, Palma Michel and takes a cross section of the concept itself.

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“There are signs that mindfulness has become too commercialised as there are products which have nothing to do with mindfulness but are called mindful” Palma Michel.

Carbon encourages its readers to be vocal about their mental health.

“The problem is that we as a species are hard-wired to resist change and struggle with uncertainty. Whenever we humans are faced with uncertainty or change, an ancient part of our brain, called amygdala, tends to hi-jack our smart 21st century brain and puts us into a fightflight-freeze reaction, which makes us behave as if we were still cavemen fighting with lions. In practical terms this shows up as reacting in ways that are not very smart, as procrastination, becoming closed or defensive or in collapsing the creative rollercoaster prematurely.”

When asked about the claim that mindfulness has become too commercialised, Palma agreed that so called mindfulness meditation apps were not exactly pukka. “There are signs that mindfulness has become too commercialised as there are products which have nothing to do with mindfulness but are called mindful”.

The Oxford dictionary defines Mindfulness as “a mental state achieved by concentrating on the present moment, while calmly accepting the feelings and thoughts that come to you, used as a technique to help you relax”.

It’s about being aware of what’s happening in the present moment both internally and in the external world around oneself, subsequently improving your mental wellbeing. What we understand to be mindfulness today has its roots in Buddhism. Meditation and mindfulness are intertwined in Buddhist faith. In the context of Buddhism, mindfulness has 3 purposes; knowing your mind, training your mind and relieving your mind from stress.

“I have also seen too many articles promising that 5-10 minutes of meditation practice are a fix for all your problems and that is simply not true”.

However, there is a growing consensus that mindfulness is drifting from its Buddhist roots and fast becoming commercialised. Is it becoming little more than a buzz word? Perhaps the mindfulness industry has been captured by capitalism. This idea was first explored in 2013, when professors David Loy and Ron Purser published a paper titled ‘Beyond McMindfulness’, bringing the term ‘McMindfulness’ into the spotlight. This term refers to the monetisation of mindfulness. An example of McMindfulness? Mediation apps.

Don’t be another download for the corporate fat cats. If you want to explore mindfulness for yourself then Palma recommends to take “1-2 minutes to observe the quality of your breath, the thoughts on your mind, the sensations in your body and your feelings. The importance here is to simply observe and allow what is here, without judging or changing your experience.” Make your own mind up.

However, “it is positive that mindfulness is no longer seen as a woowoo practice for old hippies, but has become so accessible that it is practiced in businesses and schools. My hope here is that people who start practicing 5-10 minutes of meditation a day, will eventually dive deeper into the practice including the spiritual elements to unlock more of its benefits which are nothing short of life changing”.

In February this year, the Calm app announced that it was worth $1,000,000,000. Yes that actually is 1 billion dollars, nearly £770,000,000. With 40 million downloads, 1 million paid subscribers and, as of February, an estimated 1 download every second. The Calm app is not the only mindfulness app to be generating gargantuan profit.

In April, it was announced that the Headspace app had an approximate revenue of £38,000,000 per year and that the company itself was valued at £192,000,000. This numbers should highlight just how profitable your mental health has become to those who’d be willing to exploit it. I utilise the word exploit as it is contested whether or not these mediation apps actually have any effect on a user’s mental health.

Enter Palma Michel, a mindfulness coach. Currently based in London she has worked with organisations of the calibre of Google, Facebook, Uber and Tesco to name a few. Quite some rêsumé. Palma believes that “Mindfulness is not a nice to have but a crucial life skill for young professionals in the 21st century. We live in pressure cooker times characterised by an enormous amount of change and uncertainty and the digital age is challenging us individually.”

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WORD “PEOPLE DON’T TRULY KNOW WHAt IT MEANS TO BE A FEMINIST.”

Have you ever had a ‘CLICK moment’, when suddenly something just falls into place and everything makes sense? Well in the 70’s that word was used to describe the moment a woman or girl stumbled across their feminist awakening. What better phrase is there to describe modern feminism, when most of young women’s ‘click’ moments happen on the internet right next to the lengthy list of available feminist dialogue and interpretation is just a ‘click’ away. It’s safe to say that we are in the midst of a feminist uprising among young women. Feminism is up there with being one of the most successful social movements of the 20th century, yet some young people just aren’t interested in “the f word” anymore.

Feminism may be gaining a lot of attention these days but there are still so many young women who say they don’t identify with the term, to put that into figures fewer than one in five young women would call themselves a feminist. This may come as a surprise since feminism has been in the spotlight recently with the 2017 Women’s March and the Harvey Weinstein sexual harassment claims made by more than 80 women. The movement is also happening online when actress Alyssa Milano suggested that anyone who had ever been “sexually harassed or assaulted” should reply to her tweet with “#MeToo”, in the first 24 hours half a million responded. There is no argument that these events have all helped to bring feminism to mainstream attention, it’s for this reason why it is so unexpected that the identity “feminist” hasn’t gained popularity. People still think sexism is an issue and no one is rejecting the term feminism because they are against gender equality or believe it’s been achieved. The movement is now divided, people don’t really know how to identify with the word, people don’t truly know what exactly it means to be a feminist. You could ask any woman if she believes in equal rights for all and the answer will always be yes, in most cases, but if you ask if they’re feminist, there is a pause and they start to back away.

To put this all into perspective, first wave feminists were the suffragettes who mainly fought to give women the vote. Then came the second-wave feminists, these were women in the 1960s and 1970s. These women fought to improve women’s socioeconomic and educational opportunities and to improve women’s access to birth control and abortion rights. Overall, they wanted life to be better for themselves but also for the future generations of women. These second wave feminists have made it a challenge for modern women now to believe that feminism has anything to do with them, they’ve never lived in a world where it was hard to get access to birth control, or where women are refused entry to top-tier colleges like Harvard. The big challenge for third wave feminism is for them to realise they do need feminism, even if you are strong and independent and you might even assert your rights and importance just by being yourself.

To get to the bottom of this, Carbon has interview two young women to find out whether feminism is important to them or if they’ve heard enough of the topic and are bored of hearing about it:

Emily Hall Age: 18 Do you care about feminism?

Yes, I do.

Do you identify with the term feminist?

Until recently I was actually scared to call myself a feminist because there’s still a stigma around it, but I’ve realised that I should be proud to call myself a feminist.

Are you bored of it?

I don’t think I’m bored of it, I’m just bored of the people who don’t realise we fight for men’s rights just as much as women’s, we simply want to live in a society where regardless of your gender you’re treated equally. I am also bored with the extreme feminists that give the feminist movement a bad reputation.

The Me too movement, does it apply to you?

Thankfully, I’ve never had a situation like others in the Me Too movement, but that doesn’t mean I don’t 100% back it. I support those who have gone through it all the way.

Lottie Griffiths Age: 18 Do you care about feminism?

Yes, I think it’s something important that everyone should care about.

Do you identify with the term feminist?

I do, I think if you don’t as a female, you are accepting your own genders inequality. I have my own personal experience of being made to feel intimidated by males and made to feel like this is okay, and there’s no reason why girls should ever be made to feel like that.

Are you bored of it?

No, it is still very important today.

The Me too movement, does it apply to you?

Yes, I have my own experience with men thinking that it’s okay to take advantage in a situation or do things without my permission. I think it’s extremely sad to know how many other girls have gone through the same.

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OUTLET ColorsByFeliks, heard of him?

The great painter all over our instagram explore pages. yes, that’s the one. Here to give some intel on how his creative outlet became a huge opportunity.

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Feliks is a hugely talented and successful artist, who shares his work on social media, which has lead him to an exciting burst of opportunity and life. With 724K followers and counting on Instagram, this art influencer has painted magical scenes on canvas to clothes. His growing popularity, at this rate, he will be in the millions becoming an artistic celeb online. Doing so well for himself since 2017 when he started to share his talent and create his online presence.

Although, only two years since he became an instagram success, Feliks has always been an art enthusiast, he expressed that since middle school, he started to develop his drawing and sketching skills but then as he got older his creative outlet sought him putting his pencil down, where he would then pick up a paint brush and 15 years later he has continued passion and aren’t you thankful he has? I am sure he is too, because since he has relished in teaching others through his online platforms like Instagram and Youtube; helping them achieve their own form of expression through art.

His view of art is understandably the reason he used painting as a creative outlet to fill his time, noting: “I believe that art is a way to express emotions and share with peoples experiences that you can't even put into words. I am a very positive person, and

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I try to see the best in the world, I think anyone who sees my artwork will notice that quickly through the subjects I paint and the colours I use.” His passion shows through amazingly with such close detail and strong eye for colour. His favourite thing about art, was something I was interested in getting to the route off.

Straight away Feliks knew it was that when he is creating “there is no sense of time”, he loves to get lost in a piece and work on the details. He joked “sometimes I even forget to eat because I get so focused on my artwork!”

Growing up, his parents never allowed him to watch movies or T V, therefore, he had to find ways to stay busy and for Feliks that was through his artwork. As someone who “never really enjoyed school” Feliks took art classes to avoid doing other school work and that’s where his love affair with art all started. His obstacles with his family made his passion feel like an unrealistic option, always being told that his career should be more ‘obvious’ so to speak; quoting his family, Feliks said he was told to aspire towards “firefighting, accounting or construction" but he simply couldn't stop doing his artwork.

In 2017, he decided to just go head first into art and see where it would take him. Decidedly, everyday he would put all his effort and focus into creating and it was “the best choice” he ever made! Literally drawing inspiration mainly nature or “God’s creation” as Feliks puts it. It gives him a great excuse to travel, he is passionate about the outdoors; expressing “there's something about being outside, taking in a new culture, colours, foods, and people - that inspires me a lot.” Exploring multiple art forms, even from the beginning of his career, he tested sculpture, oils, watercolour, pencil, collage and many other different forms of art but in the end acrylics were Feliks’ number one favourite.

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“I think it's important to experiment with art until you find one that fits well for you and that you enjoy and for me that is acrylics.”

His artistic ability, which he grew with his own perseverance has now lead him down many different avenues in the industry. Gaining a massive following online which he thought never to be possible. On his journey he also gained a realisation of what it means to be a successful artist: “In the beginning of my career I thought that the most important thing being an artist is to get into a gallery. I have learned that there are so many different ways to be an artist than just getting into a gallery, in fact I think it is more freeing to be on your own a part from galleries because you are able to set your own prices, make prints, and not be as concerned with selling. I have also started to teach through YouTube videos what I have learned using acrylics because I want to give back to growing artists in that way.”

What an inspiring man indeed - proving you can turn any hobby, passion or outlet into the opportunities you want. Don’t wait for them to come to you - go to them.

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Learning is life long! If school was a disaster and college EVEN worse, it’s clear you haven’t found your learning style.

There is a direct connection between who you are as a person and the way you learn best; these are proven facts. Finding what works best for you correlates with your personality and a lot of people who don’t understand that haven’t found their best way of learning and return may not be reaching their full potential in life. Through extensive research, Carbon are here to give you a guide; that clear idea you need to benefit you on how to work best and absorb all the knowledge you want or need.

SPACIAL

(VISUAL) :

Someone who prefers using pictures and absorbing the atmosphere around them. You learn best when seeing imagery, helping you connect with a subject and gain deeper understanding. Usually a person with great memory and an open mind. Also, great at sorting things out through mind maps, visualising every task on paper in front of them - a very helpful tool for special learners.

AURAL

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Someone who prefers using sounds and music. To help them learn they record themselves speaking, make songs or listening to a topic - anything that requires them to sit, listen and understand will allow them to soak in as much information they need. These are usually the type of people that identify as introverted at times, it is best to listen to what you’re aiming to acquire knowledge on.

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Someone who prefers using words, both in speech and writing. If you have a big imagination and can sometimes trail off a topic, you NEED to write things down. Making lists or talking and checking with yourself the targets you need to meet is a great way to stay on track, memorise and create an ordered routine for yourself. This is a learning type based on a typical “scatter brain”.

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Someone who prefers using their body, hands and sense of touch.

For quite active people, always wanting to be on the gram, get yourself stuck into an activity. A pairing game or a physical activity which allows you to learn outside of reading and writing. Get out and get motivated, inspired and think tactically in everything you approach to help with your life learning. For you it’s all about experience.

SYSTEMATICAL

(LOGICAL) :

Someone who prefers using logic, reasoning and systems. If you are someone who are a bit more mathematical and likes numbers, this is the best learning style for you. Find your algorithm, by grasping order and grow your brain with brain teasers, problem solving and puzzles; only then will you build the best way for you to understand and learn more.

Something not to over look, is the company and environment you are in as it can effect the way you learn best:

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Someone who prefers to learn in groups. You like to bounce ideas and get the social aspect out of learning, to make it more enjoyable and memorable. Also, have the ability to absorb information from others around you using them as a source for education.

SOLITARY

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Someone who prefers alone time, reflection and self-study, finds it hard to break focus from a task and have strong analysis skills.

When working separate you have a strong balance which helps achieve full capacity of learning from sources around you. You may like soft music to stimulate creativity and in so many words “keep you on a roll.”

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CONQUERING

An insight to a promising actor’s struggle with this deadly disease and how we can all look to our aspirations to conquer our adversities.

F*** Crohn’s. It’s a disease that causes incomprehensible pain to over 100,000 in the UK alone, and millions more over the world.

Crohn’s disease causes the gut to inflame, leaving the sufferer with excruciating pain and can even cause death in a number of cases. The inflammation tends to be violent and this is compounded by the fact that the areas of inflammation tend to sandwich unaffected areas of the gut, hampering the organ’s functions. Crohn’s disease is chronic, meaning it is suffered by it’s victims for life.

George Gillings is a young actor with a bright future. He’s already had small speaking parts in household shows such as EastEnders and Grantchester on top of a number of roles in local theatre productions.

He also suffers from Crohn’s disease.

into hospital. As a result I feel like I’ve been blackballed by this agency. Obviously they didn’t send me an email informing me of such, but I haven’t heard a word from them since and I can’t get ahold of ‘em. So that’s peak.”

“I was at my worst in 2012”, George recalled.

“Due to complications from a surgery I had to be put into a coma.”.

“It’s not all bad, I got a Blue Peter badge for bravery when I was younger so you know…” cracked George facetiously. “I was diagnosed when I was 9 and basically missed a whole year of school straight off the bat. Over the next 3 years was just constant hospital visits, it felt like every other day. When they told me I was going to have an ileostomy bag they assured me that it would only be for 2 years but 7 years down the line I’ve still got it.”

“I was at my worst in 2012”, George recalled. “Due to

complications from a surgery I had to be put into a coma. It was only for 2 weeks but I missed the whole of Christmas, which is a bit of a downer.”

“I think the worst effect that Crohn’s has had on my acting is when I missed an audition because I fell ill and was rushed

“If I can make a fist of it, and I’ve got to deal with Crohn’s disease, then why can’t you? Not even about acting but just working towards what you want.

For me it’s Crohn’s but we’ve all got shit that will hold you back if you let it.

Whatever your path is, you gotta walk it. And sorry for sounding like a sound bite generator.”

Earlier this year an article written by Tanveer Man was published detailing a story of a Crohn’s disease sufferer who was forced to show her colostomy bag, see one on the image on the left, to bouncers outside a nightclub. Georgina Elliot, 21, was accused of trying to smuggle alcohol into the venue. If this doesn’t open your eyes to the un-sightedness of some then I’m not sure what will. There is not enough awareness of Crohn’s.

Quite simply, this isn’t right.

‘Crohn’s & Colitis UK’ is the UK’s largest charity dedicated to spreading awareness of Crohn’s disease. Their latest campaign is “targeting the UK’s largest restaurants and pubs, encouraging them to use new accessible toilet signs and train staff to increase awareness of Crohn’s and Colitis.”

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After years of steady decline, knife crime is on the rise again in England. Carbon talks to people who got inspired from their own run-ins with the LAW. to set up organisations and throw light onto this national crisis.

Amani Simpson was stabbed seven times in a single attack in 2011.

He was stabbed in the arms, legs and chest. The incident stemmed from an altercation outside of a nightclub in Walthamstow, London.

Simpson recalled that he made a silly throw away comment to a group of lads he didn’t know and they then attacked him. At first he didn’t even comprehend he had been stabbed, thinking he only was punched. It wasn’t until a bouncer removed his puffer jacket that he realised the jeopardy his life was in. He was rushed to hospital.

amongst young people. Without any direction, he recalled that he became a roadman. It wasn’t until his stabbing and subsequent rush into hospital that he realised the path he wanted to walk. He wanted to be the positive role model for ethnic minority students, that he didn’t have. He does this by going to schools and talking to young adults about his experience. He also shows them a short film he’s made documenting it. It’s uploaded to YouTube and currently has over 1.7 million views.

He survived. 8 years later and he now dedicates time to spreading awareness of youth violence and knife crime.

Amani Simpson is not alone in this fight, far from it.

In September 2008, The Ben Kinsella Trust marched in The People’s March. Hundreds of people from both North and South London joined forces to hold a peace rally in Hyde Park to promote awareness against knife crime. This came after Ben Kinsella himself was stabbed to death in an unprovoked attack in Islington, London. At 16 years old, he had just finished his GCSE exams and was waiting for his results when his life was taken by 3 young men.

Lets be frank, it’s an issue that needs to be talked about. In 2018, there were nearly 40,000 recorded knife offences in England and Wales alone. Still not convinced?

Fake news? Lies, damn lies and stats? Out of the 44 police forces active across the two countries, 42 have recorded an increase in knife crime since 2011. Why is this?

According to Amani himself, it’s as a result of low aspiration

“In March 2010 the Trust made one of its biggest achievements to date; crusading to change the law. After campaigning for the minimum sentence for a knife related murder to be increased, Secretary of State for Justice Jack Straw declared that it would be raised from 15 years to a 25 year start point. This law is commonly known as ‘Ben’s Law’” - benkisella.org.uk As well as visiting schools, educating those about the realities of carrying a knife, The Bin Kinsella trust also runs a six week course helping young people to stay away from knife crime. The course encourages building confidence and self-esteem amongst those who need to turn away from the blade.

Those who participate in the course are in a safe space where they can get their grievances off their chest and think about what frustrates them enough to carry a bladed weapon.

A whole issue of Carbon could be filled documenting every charity doing good work, enlightening young people to the dark nature of knife crime. What’s truly inspiring about the majority of them is that, like Amani Simpson and The Ben Kinsella Trust, they often come from people who are victims themselves. This is remarkable.

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