CARBON issue 19

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DISNEY REIMAGINED… WORKING IN A WARZONE… SPA TRENDS… SUMMER BLUSH… IT GIRL NOSTALGIA… TEA PARTY… bLOKE-CORE… COOL BRITANNIA…

BA (Hons) FASHION AND BEAUTY mEDIA This edition of Carbon is produced by our fabulous first year students. If you want to become a fashion and beauty creative, shoot amazing content, bring editorial alive in print and online and work for some of the country’s leading brands then come join our team.

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Editor’s Note Hello and welcome to CARBON issue 19!

We have worked so hard to put this together and are really proud of our first printed edition as a team.

School’s out for summer! What a year!

As we break for the Summer hols, we reflect on the past year’s events, whether that be our own experiences of University, new friends made, new skills gained, what we’ve loved, what we’ve been errr... less keen on!! And most importantly, what is going on around us, both at home, and further afield. We look forward to a restrictionfree Summer for the first time in 2 years!! May be it be filled with Sun, Sand and a cocktail or twelve. Cheers!

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Contents Fashion Tea Party The Night is Still Young Cool Britannia, The British Style Spotlight Eclipse Bikini hacks to boost your confidence Accessorise It

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Kiss of Life Festival Fever Ribbed on the Rocks Busy girl summer Leg Up Keepin’ it Khaki Strap it Up

Bags for your bucks Ethical Festival Step Into Summer Strictly Crochet

Skincare secrets Anything but clothes Top three Spa trends for 2022 Summer Blush Funky Fresh Summer Looks

Careers About Ayla Claire Mccarthy: A Fashion Buyer Wink Social From Hobby to Career Working in a warzone

147Lifestyle 119 God Save the Blokes Gut feeling Nostalgia: The IT girl edition Go ahead and jump

Art & Culture The Queen, 70 years an icon Let them eat cake Disney reimagined Second Summer of Love Top tips from Top fans

Is it Thursday yet?

Cover me in sunshine The elusive extra chromosome When the bombs dropped

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Contributors Editor in Chief - Rachel Lamb Creative Director - John Whalvin Editors - Kat Stothert & Maddi Reynolds Deputy Editor - Sofia Wells Sub Editors - Violet Wray & Hema Dixons Art Director – Hollie Wakefield Deputy Art Director – Rosa Macvicar Picture Editor – Amy Dulwich Fashion Editors – Jordan Ricketts & Emma Bell Beauty Editor – Emma Foakes Social Media Editor – Ellie Atherley Marketing Director – Leah Payne Careers Editor – Lauren Burger Art & Culture Editor - Abby Prowse Lifestyle Editor – Ella Gutfreund Cover Photo - Abby Prowse modelled by Chloe Robinson and Liam Townsend CARBON Team Alexa Toth, Nicole Hardy, Tierney Rocks, Immi Sturgeon, Ellie Byrne, Rokeya Rodney, Iara Goncalves

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Photographed, styled and designed by Abby Prowse. Modelled by Chloe Robinson, Poppy Legg-Bagg and Liam Townsend.

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Tea Party BRITISH FORMAL FASHION IS HERE TO STAY. AS THE QUEEN’S PLATINUM JUBILEE IS APPROACHING, WE CELEBRATE BEING SIMPLY BRITISH.

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Vest - vintage supply, trousers - ASOS, shoes - Vans.

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Dress - Topshop, vest - Daisy Street, tie and shoes - ASOS

CL ASSIC CHECKER AND GINGHAM PRINT HAS RETURNED, ALONG WITH THE MUTED SUMMER COLOURS OF GREENS AND YELLOW.

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Left: scarf - ASOS, dress - Topshop.

Right: headband and tights- ASOS, Dress - Trendoyl.

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THE NIGHT IS

Top - Shein, Trousers - Motel Rocks.

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STILL YOUNG

With longer days approaching and our outfits getting smaller, the sun going down isn’t the cue for us to crawl into bed and get comfortable for a cold night ahead. As the sun sets the night is only just beginning.

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Top and Trousers - Bershka.

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Written, photographed and designed by Immi Sturgeon. Modelled by Zena Fawzy Abdou and Rosa Macvicar

AND SO ARE WE.

Tops - Shein, Trousers - Bershka.

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WALES BONNER Grace Wales Bonner founded her eponymous brand in 2014 after graduating Central Saint Martins. The Wales Bonner label embodies her multi-faceted identity and interests as a BritishJamaican woman. Her recent collaboration with Adidas is a successful and eclectic fusion of luxury fashion and sportswear inspired by the British-Jamaican communities of the 1970s/1980s. Each drop in this collaboration has seen Bonner and her team reinterpret iconic Adidas pieces – including the classic three stripe tracksuits and their renowned Samba sneaker – as well as adding their iconography to luxury fashion silhouettes. If you walked into an 80s-inspired dancehall event, nothing would seem out of place.

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Yuhan wang Another graduate of Central Saint Martins, the Weihai-born Yuhan Wang explores traditional Asian ideals of feminine beauty, themes of identity and their connections to Western culture throughout her work. Growing up watching Chinese period dramas as well as taking an interest in Regency era clothing, Wang layers historical references in each collection.

The combination of her time in China, New York and London has been manifested into beautiful style fusions that continue to stun runway onlookers.

Denim Tears

Tremaine Emory, aka Denim Tears, is an Atlanta native, raised in the Jamaica neighbourhood of New York’s Queens. Emory strives to tell the story of Black creativity and culture throughout his work. Last year, Denim Tears with the help of London-based artist and curator Khalid Wildman, released a collection named “Empire Windrush Nineteen Forty Eight,” taking its name after the ship that brought people from the Caribbean, more specifically from Jamaica, to London in 1948. The 20-piece capsule is an homage to the history and ongoing impact of Windrush as well as the experiences of the African diaspora as a consequence of British colonialism. The collection features linen shirts, graphic jerseys and printed T-shirts, bold prints are featured throughout such as a re-imagined Union Jack with the Jamaican flag colours. Denim Tears helps us to celebrate the parts of British history that the government have tried to suppress and diminish.

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Irish designer, Simone Rocha, made her debut at London Fashion Week with Fashion East in 2010, the same year she graduated from the fashion MA at Central Saint Martins.

Known for her subversive feminine aesthetic, Rocha combines traditional symbols of womanhood with a unique eerie quality.

Previously exploring maternal connection, Rocha’s AW22 collection is inspired by a traditional Irish fairytale she grew up reading as a child (Children of Lir). Her designs consistently have a period-contemporary fusion aesthetic to them which are reinvented through each collection. Her auteurism has earned her a place as one of Britain’s top resident designers and a gleaming reputation.

Richard Quinn London born designer Richard Quinn honed his skills at Christian Dior and Savile Row before establishing his eponymous label in 2017. Specialising in womenswear and printed textiles, his collections are notoriously bold and emotive. Quinn’s work is characterised by a desire to create couture-inspired sensibility with an edge. He’s recognisable by the abundance of bright floral prints that feature throughout his collections, combined with edgy, fetish-inspired accessories. Richard Quinn is not only a unique designer but an even more unique personality.

Molly Goddard

Since her label’s launch it 2014, Molly Goddard has become a coveted British designer. Known for her combination of maximalism and restraint, Goddard’s designs are voluminous and bold, she experiments primarily with fabric manipulation, draping and lots of tulle. Goddard is the go to for a summer party frock. Her latest Autumn Winter collection is inspired by the postNew-wave 80s, where the It girls of Camden would combine 50s style overcoats with their arty outfits. Goddard has incorporated robust outerwear, and some gaudy jumpers, with her glorious ruffled skirts and dresses as a contemporary homage.

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Words, design and illustrations by Rosa Macvicar, images by James Giddins, Daniele Oberrauch, and January Tamarind

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Coat - vintage 70s Bodysuit - Nastygal Stockings - Asos Shoes - PrettyLittleThing

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from day to night, a wave of darkness takes over the party girl.

Tops - Zara & Nasty Gal Jeans - Jaded London Shoes - Asos Jewellery - H&M

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Bikini�H Bikini�Hacks� kini�Hacks� To�Boost To� To�Boost� Boost� Your�Co Bikini season is here and if you are someone who has difficulty finding the right poses for the camera, then this article will provide you with the four best bikini hacks that will help you plan your next photo shoot confidently.

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Posing in a bikini can be a tough job at times. Regardless of whether you’re a professional model, or simply want to learn some flattering poses for your Instagram pics - whatever the reason may be, here’s how you do it:

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Firstly, in order to prepare for your photos you’ll need to find a bikini that makes you feel confident. Whether it’s a string bikini or a classic one piece, if you are comfortable and confident, it will show in your photo. The main struggle when it comes to posing in a bikini is how you stand. The poses don’t always have to be overly elaborate; simple standing poses can work too as long as they appear natural. Whenever you are standing, the best bikini poses involve spreading out your legs in front of one another or bending one of them slightly. Doing so, enhances your hip’s natural curves.

In order to make your Instagram photo look good, you also need a good background to work with. In any picture you take, the background is key, whether you’re shooting at a beach, pool, or by trees, the right background will make you stand out in your shot. The lighter the background, the better!

The background should be given as much attention as the subject because it will help enhance your picture, especially if it’s going on Instagram, where a good background is favoured over a picture that has no background.

A third tip for getting that perfect picture is to dress yourself up with accessories. Let’s face it, not having to wear makeup every day is one of the best parts of being on holiday, but if you’re concerned about not looking glam enough for the shoot, just grab a pair of shades. Wide-brimmed straw hats are also good accessories to add. It shields you from the sun as well as adding a touch of style to your bikini. There is no better way to finish an outfit than with jewellery. Being a way to enhance your beauty, jewellery will unquestionably be able to bring out your inner confidence to get you ready for your shoot.

Trying some sitting poses can help you find the right pose if you have trouble finding the correct one while standing. If you do it right, lying on your back can be a great pose for bikini photos. Rather than staying too flat to the ground, use the entire body to create curves. A classic pose for a bikini photo is lying on your side, whether you’re on the sand or by the pool. As for your hands, let them hang naturally on the side if you aren’t sure what to do with them for the pictures and hold whatever you want to hold in a relaxed manner, not in a firm way. You should always remember that it’s important to find a pose that makes you feel good about yourself.

This list of easy hacks will help you prepare for that Instagram picture.

Always remember that anyone can look beautiful in a bikini photo, no matter your body type or size!

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ACCESSORISE IT How can you up your accessory game this Summer?

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Written and photographed by Amy Dulwich. Modelled by Immi Sturgeon and Abby Prowse.

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In a season where we want to stay cool and effortless, working out what accessories to wear in order to look stylish and to keep the heat away can be hard. So what are the basics to up your simple outfits this summer?

Often, we want to wear simple, airy clothes when in the sun, but that can make our outfits quite basic and bare. Therefore, one way to spice up our outfits and make them more stylish is through accessories such as jewellery, hats, gloves, glasses and belts.

So let’s start with jewellery - what’s on-trend for this summer? Silver chain belts with classic Y2K style motifs like butterflies are everywhere this season. They’re great to add something to your outfits when wearing a low-waisted skirt, shorts or jeans. It’s also great if you’re a little insecure wearing low-waisted clothing, as it covers your midriff.

Chunky rings are in, and the more you have, the better. Pair them with some dangly earrings (symbols like the Playboy Bunny, feathers and

hearts are very popular at the moment), and a couple of layered necklaces. Angel numbers are a huge Gen-Z trend, along with other new age practices. This has led to people wearing angel numbers on their clothes or jewellery, and even getting tattoos of the numbers - if that sounds a little too scary and permanent, then opt for a cute necklace with angel numbers like our model.

Glitzy jewellery is also in - the more you sparkle the better!

Sunglasses are the perfect accessory for summer as not only do they protect your eyes of course, but they’re also great to cover up your face if you’ve had a late night, or don’t have time to get your mascara on that morning. Big, chunky sun glasses are all the rage, and the bigger they are, the less effort you can put into getting ready in the morning.

Gloves might sound like an odd suggestion for the warmer season, but thin, long gloves that protect your skin from the sun are quite the accessory in the eastern world. So why not try the trend? You can even make your own versions of these gloves

by cutting up any old t-shirts you have, there are plenty of tutorials on Tik Tok and Instagram to help you out.

Hats only seem to go one way or the other - they either keep you cool in the heat or make you too hot. A beanie might not be the best choice for the summer months, but a cap, bucket hat or baker hat might be the right choice.

The Vivienne Westwood berets are everywhere this season - you can grab similar ones across shops like H&M and Primark, but the VW berets are a classic staple for any “It Girl”’s wardrobe.

Fancy a trip to Paris this Summer? It seems Summer 2022 is all about Parisian and Y2K chic combined. So get out your sundresses, low waisted jeans, and mini skirts and pair them with several dainty necklaces, chunky rings and oversized sunglasses. Add a chained belt and some dangly earrings for a full-fledged ‘It Girl’ look, mixed with the classiness of the French style. Whatever you wear, make sure you feel confident, classy and cool this Summer.

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Wrtten, styled and photographed by Jordan Ricketts. Modelled by Freya Scherer, Leoni Causton and Immi Sturgeon.

Sunglasses and trousers — vintage.

Dress — ASOS.

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How the fashion phenomenon that is ‘gorpcore’ has reconstructed how we view streetwear and the many layers that go into dressing like a high fashion hiking mogul, as we prepare to revamp our wardobe,giving our winter clothes a new stretch of life through the warmer months.

Last winter saw the rebirth of military trousers, chunky quilts, and statement knits, a utilitarian approach to fashion, to say the least. Combining the simplicity of a neutral colour palette and the practicality of such materials brought about a new essence of streetwear that is here to stay.

Deemed as ‘gorpcore’ by the masses online, this new sense of Patagonia practicality for your dayto-day life has been one we have been indulging in non-stop.

The essence of the trend, however, is layering - and lots of it. As we approach the warmer seasons, how can we make these harsh weather appropriate pieces work under blue skies? In light of today’s sustainable fashion conversation, let’s work to recycle our wardrobes; refreshing them in a way that won’t harm the place we call home.

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trend cycle is completed has become even more prevalent recently, with the rise and popularity of fast fashion. Remember the time when there were four seasons? Nowadays new trends and garments are produced in the masses almost every single day - but this isn’t breaking news.

We must work together to write a new narrative, and luckily, all it takes is a little creativity to deconstruct the layers and build new looks with styles already owned.

The parachute trouser has become one of the fastest growing trends in recent times. Making their 80s comeback, the balloon-like slacks are sporting a modern upgrade and have already been subject to fresh new takes. The style alludes comfort and versatility - a robust grasp on

contemporary streetwear and the quintessential element of ‘gorpcore’. Their flowy build and light texture allows for a staple piece that can be brought into the warmer seasons when paired with the correct top, from sunrise to sunset.

Playing with textures is not just a game for the winter time. Knits have overpopulated the scene lately, and who’s to say they can’t be enjoyed all year round? Crochet and knitted structures have been seen all over to elevate and add depth to a look. Thrown on top of a bikini top or your usual summer outfit, is one of the most efficient ways to unravel the heavy layers we see in the cooler months. After all, the seaside breeze is not easy to combat alone.

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Wearing gilets or scarves as tops puts a unique twist on the ever-growing phenomenon of innovative fashion, with the comfort of feeding into a trend that has already been established.

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Perhaps the most common piece we ditch as the weather gets warmer is the statement puffer.

Adding structure and simple practicality to a look, quilts and puffers have been reintroduced in a multitude of styles this past season, from scarves, hats and even shoes - take the Reebok Beatnik clogs for example. While we won’t be needing winter accessories anymore, these fabrics have been showcased throughout many SS22 shows with quilts and puffers incorporated into many summer looks.

What once was inspired by a man who gave up on fashion when he became a father has now been rebranded as the new fashion craze, and honestly, it’s pretty stylish. With a wardrobe full of practical and comfortable clothing, alongside an ever growing green conscience, the concepts behind this trend and how it can be reconstructed for this season are astounding. Dabble in the craft of combining textures and silhouettes this summer, and see where it takes you— the possibilities are endless.

Scarf as top — ASOS, trousers — Motel Rocks.

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Missy empire crochet co ord £52

FESTIVAL FEVER Missy Empire leather stud bikini co ord £58

Commes des Garcons trainers £130

Urban Outfitters corset £42

PLT bum bag £9

PLT seamless unitard £20

PLT faded lense sunglasses £8

Written and designed by Leah Payne.

Slazanger skort £10

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PLT butterfly sunglasses £10

Here at CARBON, we have chosen some of the key festival outfits to stand out from the crowed and look your best all night long!

ASOS combat boots £39

PLT sparkle bikini £10

Plt gold chain fedora hat £15

Urban Outfitters pink slash dress £35

Iet Frans balloon pants £59

Oh Polly purple lace up co ord £82

Urban Oufitters y2k bag £35

Urban outfitters cargo skirt £39

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Ribbed on the rocks...

Ribbed Co-Ord sets are this summer’s capsule wardrobe MUST. These sets are so versatile; dress them up for a garden brunch in the sun or they’re the perfect chuck on for when you’ve just got out of that ‘post tanning by the pool lounger, pre-dinner shower’ on holiday.

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Written, photographed and designed by Immi Sturgeon. Modelled by Aimee Biddle

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Co-ord - Pull & Bear

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hot busy girl summer Designed and written by Ellie Atherley.

The ultimate fashion guide to style your busy girl schedule this summer.

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the wedding

ZARA long blazer with asymmetric seam - pastel pink 59.99 ZARA full length trousers pastel pink 32.99 ZARA seamless top - oyster white 9.99 ZARA heeled sandals with tied straps 49.99

We all know it’s nice to dress up for an occasion, and weddings don’t dissapoint our desires to get glam, but maybe it’s time to ditch the dress. This pink pant suit is still delicate, whilst adding an class that a dress cant just match. Pair with a white tank top and cream heel for ultimate comfort and plenty of room for the wedding dinner.

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cocktails MISSGUIDED BLUE DISTRESSED SHOULDER BAG 17.50

MISSGUIDED RED CO-ORD SPLIT FRONT JERSEY MINI SKIRT 10.50 MISSGUIDED FAUX SUEDE ASYMMETRIC MID HEEL SANDALS 16.00

No matter the weather; whether it’s indoor brunch and drinks with the girls, or an afternoon outdoors in the sun, come looking fresh, and feeling confident. The denim bag adds a pop of texture to the outfit, and the heels tie it all together (and won’t leave you barefoot by the end of the night... If you get what we mean!)

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the picnic MINT RIB BUTTON THROUGH LONG SLEEVE KNIT TOP 10.50

STONE WOVEN LINEN FEEL TAILORED HIGH WAISTED WIDE LEG TROUSERS 27.00

A picnic doesn’t always have to be frilly dresses and egg mayo sandwiches, sometimes its nice to dress it up. Pair this summery yet stylish green knit with some linen trousers and black sandals, and don’t forget the gorgeous Missguided Prada dupe, *chefs kiss*.

BLACK PU FOLD QUILTED FOOTBED CHUNKY MULE SANDALS 17.00 CREAM MISSGUIDED FOLD OVER SHOULDER BAG 20.00

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Editorial accessories to dress up your legs

Many people like to dress uniquely. When it comes to your style, being different is what makes you stand out. Playing with skirts or one legged pants, is an easy way to add colour to an outfit. Adding stockings, tights or random accessories that go with the clothes you’re wearing is always great; for example, if you were to wear black shorts, adding a white stocking with chains around your legs or thigh bands can just add some oomph. Tights are a must when it comes to a winter wardrobe for comfort and warmth. In summer, tights aren’t that popular due to the warm weather but due to the thin material, accessorising the leg won’t cause to much discomfort from the weather. Shoes can also be incorporated in this style. One thigh high boot can be used that may be a different colour to the clothes worn - it’ll draw more attention.

Designed, Written and Photographed by Tierney Rocks. Modelled by Noah Ford and Lauren Burger.

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Keepin’ it Khaki.

Combat meets streetwear with this years most worn colour. From tops to bottoms to accessories, everything must be khaki. Keep your spring wardrobe simple with neutrals, greens and browns. With 90s nostalgia making a return, the streets this spring will be filled with combat and utility-wear, baggy trousers and camo print, so you can ‘blend in’ yet still make a statement. We captured our fav khaki pieces in this shoot to inspire your new season shopping.

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Written, designed and photographed by Ellie Byrne. Modelled by Alice Shell, Charlotte White and Alexia Kyriacou.

Top - Shein Trousers - eBay Bag - Primark Jumper - ASOS Sunglasses - Poundland

Jumper - Charity shop Cargos - Vinted Shoes - Buffalo London Bag - Depop

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Top and gloves set Tora-Lily Bag - Vinted Cargos - Charity shop Sunglasses -Primark

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It p a r St Up Popular tops trends in summer 2022

Designed by and photographed by Tierney Rocks. Modelled by Amy Bleach.

Strappy clothes are very popular and have been for a long time and its popularity is set to grow this summer. The style takes many forms - tops with multiple straps that could be around the shoulders or décolletage, straps coming from the bottom of the top - or even to have both. There are so many colours and types to choose from which are sold in multiple stores.

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Some bikinis have been made with straps around the ribs/stomach, but look out for summer as the tan lines can be bad from the sun. Some tops can be styled with chains and straps round the stomach whereas tops can just be plain with crossed straps.

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BAGS FOR YOUR BUCK SUMMER BAGS TO GET EVERYONE LOOKING, AT A (MOSTLY) AFFORDABLE PRICE POINT.

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Written and designed by Ellie Atherley.

hether you’re looking for a more affordable and lowkey bag, or want to splash the cash on a self care present to yourself, you need Carbon’s definitive guide on all things bags this summer. These hand selected pieces will be central bag trends this summer. So start your very own personal collection early, for every outfit and every event this summer - from picnics, to clubbing, or the beer garden and to the beach. All whilst getting more bag for your buck.

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ASOS DESIGN CUTOUT GRAB CLUTCH IN NATURAL STRAW 35.00

EGO ARACELY STUDDED PURSE AND MIRROR DETAIL SHOULDER BAG IN WHITE FAUX LEATHER 44.99

NEW SEASON JAQUEMUS LE CHIQUITO LEATHER TOP HANDLE BAG 385.00

EGO AINTANA WOVEN KNOTTED DETAIL GRAB BAG IN TEAL BLUE FAUX LEATHER 19.99

EGO CARRY OVERSIZED POUCH BAG IN ORANGE TERRY TOWEL FABRIC 29.99

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This year, festival season is looking hot! all the biggest artists are teaming up to be in a city near you. here, carbon gives you some insight into the most sustainable brands that will have you stand out in that big crowd.

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Cool is a Construct is an indpendent ready-to-wear clothing brand based in New York. The brand only launched in March 2020 and has already picked up steam being worn by the likes of Maddie Ziegler. The founder Chloe Neu is a 21 year old college student studying at the the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York.

The inspiration?

In an interview with Clothes and Water, Chloe says she was “fed up with being an intern”, feeling devalued and bored of the job. However, studying at the Fashion Institute of Technology, she met people who inspired her to start the brand even without any fashion design experience.

The name of the brand is inspired by her liberal and progressive high school. It taught her that many things in life that we see as simple have many layers - they’re constructs created by someone, hence the name, ‘Cool is a Construct’, meaning cool is what you make it.

The style behind the brand is influeneced by Chloe’s style. A mixture of vintage Parisian and New York where she is based.

The ethics?

All Cool is a Construct pieces are made in Great Neck, New York by seamstress and her team of sewers who are of course paid fairly.

Using deadstock fabrics at first, it was hard for the team to acquire as there is not alot of it. They have now switched to deadstock materials. Chloe said in an interwiew with The Teen Magazine, “I’ll find a print I love and stalk it down in cult shops around the country”.

Trying to keep their employees happy overall carbon footprint low, the brand have recyclable packaging and are moving towards amking compostable packaging.

Chloe hopes that consumers will start changing their spending habits towards more sustainable brands, so that bigger names will see they have no choice but to follow suit to more ethical practices.

With unique patterns and designs that are certainly eye-catching, Cool is a Construct is the perfect brand to make you the coolest at any festival this summer! What piece will you buy?

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House of Sunny is a UK-based independent brand from Hackney. Founded in 2011 by Sunny Williams, they have very strict rules on how their clothes are made and hold their ethics dearly. Notable figures like Bella Hadid and Kendall Jenner cannot get enough of this brand.

The inspiration?

The 70s inspired everyday essentials are meant to make you feel free-spirited and happy. It’s a drench of retro nostalgia. Williams sais in an interview with Refinery29 “It comes from everything I see and feel, from movies, art, culture, to friends and family.”

The ethics?

House of Sunny pride themselves on their slow-fashion approach.

Producing two seasonal collections, they act against fast fashion.

It allows for more time to analyse trends, research quality fabrics and manuacture to the best ability. The brand is extremely conscious of the environment.

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On the brands website it is stated, “We do not under any circumstances use leather, down, feathers, exotic skins, mohair ,mulesing, wool or angora, making all our products vegan.” All their materials for packaging and shipping are also 100% biodegradable, plastic-free and compostable. This leaves no toxic waste and only organic waste.

Still being an independent brand, their team is a group of small creatives that are based in their studio in East London. “Quality is always foremost whilst ensuring affordability is never sacrificed to achieve this.

If you want to look like the It girl this festival szn, why not try out one of House of Sunny’s 70s-esque pieces.

Elise and Fred independently owned by 3 siblings Natalie, Ryan and Leanne Haynes hailing from Coventry, England. The brand is based around making young people feel fierce and confident. Launched in 2014, the brand has now grown into a 6 figure company. The brand calls themselves ‘pro being what the hell you want as long as you’re being nice’.

The inspiration?

Elsie and Fred draw inspiration from Gen-Z and the raging confidence that come from the era. On their website they describe their company as ‘an earth when we all strive to do better and leave it better than when you found it. We’re not perfect as a company nor as individuals, but we are constantly striving to learn and grow and we want to help all of our community do the same. It’s our responsibility to help the Elsie and Fred community feel more empowered, more free, more confident and more themselves.’

The ethics?

The team visit China regualarly to look at fabrics and materials first-hand to ensure quality. They ensure everyone has a fair wage and is part of the family. The factory owner Ashley is said to “always want to show us the new production methods and is up to speed on greener efforts to be more sustainable across the world.”

Elsie and Fred have always worked to also improve their carbon footprint.

At the moment, they use fully vegan products from fabrics to dyes and are trying to completely eradicate any single use plastics. This started with re-usable mailing bags and moved into using compostable mailing bags in 2021.

Elsie and Fred are aware that there is so much more they can do but they are trying all the stops to make their footprint smaller. With vibrant and psychedelic materials and one of a kind patterns, their clothing is perfect for the bright festival season.

Elsie and Fred work closley with their manufacturors in Guangzhou, China.

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STEP INTO SUMMER

Photographed, written, and designed by Emma Foakes

With summer fast approaching, your footwear needs to be at it’s best. So, CARBON has put together some of the hottest shoe trends for Summer 2022 so you can look your best.

Summer is right around the corner, so it’s time to elevate your outfits. You need to ditch the worn out sandals and trainers, and look for platform mules and flip flops. These Summer 2022 shoes are sure to make you feel glamourous and comfy.

Pictured left: This summer’s go to is comfort mixed with style. What’s better than comfy flip flops? These chunky platform flip flops will transform any summer outfit into looking more chic. The inflated pillow-style is also popping up in a lot of fashion shows for Summer 2022,

Stella McCartney ‘Scuba Platform Slides’ in colour ‘Milky’. £450

Stell McCartney ‘Air Slide’ in black. £250

so these are a must have in your wardrobe.

Bright colours will definitely fit with that summer feeling, however these basic black and white ones will make you look so much more put together.

These specific flip flops can be found at Primark if your looking for ones on the cheaper side, or if your looking for a designer pair check out Stella McCartney or Hermes for some chunky sandals.

These two examples are a great option if you’re looking for a designer pair. They highlight the chunky platform, and the new pillow style trend.

Also, these boat shoes are a cool feature to add to your wardrobe. Not only are they different from your typical trainers, but they’re also extremely comfy. The pastel pink is a really fun summer colour, but any bright colours will work perfectly with this style of shoe.

These can be paired with skirts, dresses, or shorts for a more casual look, or a pansuit or trousers for evening wear. Either way, these boat shoes are sure to work with any outfit you throw on.

The best part about these shoes is that they are unisex, and are perfect for both genders.

Kickers ‘lennon chunky boat shoes in yellow suede’. £90

Church’s ‘Calf Leather Boat Shoe Blue’. £570

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Pictured right: Platform sandals will be everywhere this summer. This plain black pair is a summer staple, and adds that extra pop to any outfit. Due to the colour on this pair, they can be worn with absolutely everything. Whether you’re travelling abroad and sightseeing or going on a summer date, these are the perfect shoes for you.

As these platforms are quite basic, a brightly coloured version will be sure to attract some attention and finalise your outfit. A vibrant yellow or pink would look great with a tan, and wearing matching accessories will help to tie your whole outfit in together.

These specific heels are from Office, however most shoe shops do something similar.

Pictured left: If you think you’re going to be quite active this summer, these trainers are perfect for you. The doodle style print gives off a fun summer vibe, compared to just block colour.

They can be styled with anything you want to wear, and can be dressed up or down. The white background really helps them to match with any

outfit, and we think they would work especially well with blue denim shorts, a coloured racerback crop top and a white oversized button down shirt. A brightly coloured handbag would match perfectly with this outfit and these trainers.

These trainers are from the Ed Hardy official website for only £60.

Versace ‘Triplatform Satin Mules’ £940

Ego ‘Buttercup Lace Up Woven Twisted Strap Square Toe Flared Heel In Pink Faux Leather’ £24.99

If you plan on going out clubbing this summer, we have the perfect heels for you. These white strappy heels from PrettyLittleThing are summer staple. They can be work with either a dress, or trousers and a cute top to go to your favourite club or bar. The white colour stands out great on tanned skin, but Carbon thinks a hot pink or blue would look even better.

Jimmy Choo ‘Malibu Satin Sandals with Gold Chain’. £850

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ASOS brown crochet shell bikini £28

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Boohoo crochet straw bag £30

Missy Empire crochet leg jumpsuit £34

Boohoo crochet tassle skirt co ord £27

What says ‘summer’ more than wearing crochet in these hot months? Add these must-have crochet pieces to your wardobe and you will be sorted for summer.

Boohoo butterfly co ord £16

Bershka crochet tote bag £27

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“I’ve always been super [meticulous] about washing my face—and that’s even before I started modeling. But it’s definitely enhanced now because I wear so much makeup all the time. I wash my face at least two or three times a day. “My sisters,” Jenner says, “since they’re a little bit older than Kylie and I, they’ve always wanted to help prevent anything that they’ve gone through when they were our age. So they’re like, “Never touch your face, never pick your face, always wash your face, and wear eye cream. They literally give us everything that we should do.”

“In the morning, I cleanse, tone, moisturize, and exfoliate two times a week.

I moisturize a lot—day and night. I usually change my skin products according to the seasons, for winter and summer. My skin is very oily, so I tend to opt for a lighter moisturizer. I love Kora Organics by Miranda [Kerr]—it’s cleanser is the product I really, really love. Neutrogena has amazing moisturizers, and I use a line called Adore. All the products are really beautiful, delicate, and gentle on your skin. The Golden Touch 24K Techno-Dermis Eye Mask ($995) is great.”

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“I have this face exercise I do every day where I put my middle fingers up near my temples and my thumbs at the top of my cheekbones and kind of pull my whole face up for about 10 minutes and hold it in place. I swear it keeps everything looking and feeling lifted. I’ve learned so many tips and tricks from my mother and grandmother just using regular household items.

For example, to get rid of dark circles, take a potato, cut it into slices like pepperoni, and put one slice over each eye for about 15 to 20 minutes once a week. I swear, after doing it about five times, you’ll start to see a drastic reduction of dark circles. The potato literally starts to get dark and shrivel up while you use it—it’s crazy! My mom taught me that”

“I like to mix a lot of skin products. I’m actually a bit of a product freak. I have lots of organic things, too. I love Dr. Hauschka Rose Day Cream ($45), and the brand has an amazing mask, too. I try to do a moisturizing mask a few times a week. I like the one by Nuxe ($25). If my skin feels really dry, I use coconut oil on my face and on my body. I also have a cream that I picked up at the farmers market; it’s made from bee pollen. It’s quite gross when you apply it; it has a really specific smell. The next day, your skin is incredible, though! I never go to bed with makeup on. I think it’s really important to cleanse your skin daily and really, really well. I like to mix things up because I think your skin is really individual and also changes based on what time of year it is, what time of your life. And of course, you can put on a great product, but a lot of it is what you eat and how you hydrate.”

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“If I wake up in the morning and look tired and puffy, I fill a sink with ice and cucumber and submerge my face,” Moss says. “It instantly tightens everything, making you feel and look instantly awake. I saw Joan Crawford do it in Mommy Dearest.”

- eliminate puffiness, especially around the eyes.

- reduce oiliness.

- ease acne.

- soothe sunburn.

- reduce swelling and inflammation, including rashes and insect bites.

- reduce signs of aging, such as wrinkles.

- boost the skin’s healthy glow.

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Photographed and designed by Sofia Wells. Modelled by Maddie Huff and Willow Hite.

A beauty photoshoot inspired by the party theme ‘anything but clothes.’ The photos transform the party theme into a fairy tale aesthetic as each image challenges the norm of the theme. The cloud, the bouquet, and the butterfly.

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TOP 3 SPA TRENDS

It is no secret that millions of people all over the world enjoy spa treatments as a means of rejuvenation and damage repair. There are several new spa trends that offer you an unusual way to experience holistic health beyond traditional spa escapes. These trends can encourage you to look beyond the traditional spa experience.

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Forest Bathing Forest bathing, which originated in Japan, represents an immersive experience in wooded nature designed to enhance health. As such, forest bathing promotes health both physically and mentally. There is no doubt that meditation has been proven to reduce stress, increase feelings of happiness, and free up creative energy. This spa trend is also believed to enhance energy and mood by enhancing the meditation experience. At the same time, this also contributes to greater awareness about environmental issues, and more specifically the earth’s ecosystems.

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Crystal healing Crystals and other gemstones are believed to help balance energy within the body. In fact, holistic health treatment is one of the most popular methods used to promote wellness and meditation. If you are interested in this type of treatment, then you have several options available to you, either by visiting a local massage center or by joining a spa experience. Adding crystal healing to some of your current service offerings can be an excellent addition and could be done with only a few adjustments. This is something we will see more established spas do in the future.

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Dermascraping Over the past year, the term “dermascraping” has grown in popularity, mainly due to the popularity of social media apps such as TikTok and Instagram. While some people might instantly assume that it is another term for dermaplaning because of the term, it isn’t. It is a term used in the context of using ultrasonic skin scrubbers in order to remove dead skin cells. Considering incorporating an ultrasonic skin scrubber into your daily skincare routine would be a great idea if you haven’t already.

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Having experienced a great deal of loneliness during the pandemic, people are reaching out to each other more than they had previously done, and as a result of this, spas are building an element of this human kindness into their treatments, focusing on relaxation and emotional wellbeing. So, whether it’s groundbreaking treatments, brand new spas, or more mindfulness, it is certain that the spa and wellness industry in 2022 will continue to evolve in the right direction!

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Photographed, written, and designed by Emma Foakes and Maddi Reynolds

SUMMER BLUSH

Summer is on it’s way, so Carbon is here to up your blush game.

It’s time to ditch your old blushes and try something new. Summer 2022 is around the corner and is giving so many new trends for the warmer weather. One of these trends is bold blush, to give you that sunkissed glow.

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To compliment your brown eyes, the best type of blush would be a rosy pink, or more red tones.

If you have a darker skin tone, layering these bright blushes will make sure they stand out.

Individuals with blue eyes most likely have a fairer skin tone compared to people with brown or green eyes. To best suit your eye colour and your skin tones, a lighter and paler blush colour will work well on you. A light pink will stand out and give you a bit of colour on your cheeks, without looking too bold and dramatic.

A purple blush would really compliment green eyes as well as red toned hair that commonly accomapanies green eyes. To add more boldness, you could add some highlighter over the top as it will create more dimension and tie in well with the summery months!

Kylie Cosmetics Winter Kissed Pressed Blush £18.00

Nars Blush £22.00

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Made by Mitchell liquid blush £14.00

Milk Makeup liquid blush £18.00

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As we enter a new era, a new perfume is the best way to start fresh. Scents are so closely connected to our memories so it makes sense to begin fresh as we create new memories now that we are back out in the world.

We don’t know about you, but we have big plans for this summer, and we think a new perfume is a cute way to remember this moment in time. Perhaps even a signature scent.

Designed by Ella Gutfreund, Violet-Skye Wray and Sofia Wells

Narciso Rodriguez For Her Musc Noir Rose Eau de Parfum, 100ml£101.50

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CHANEL N°1 DE CHANEL L’Eau Rouge 100ml - £90

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Eilish by Billie Eilish Eau de Parfum 100ml- £49

Gucci Guilty Eau de Parfum Intense For Her 30ML- £59

Burberry Her Eau de Toilette 30ml-£45

GHOST Orb of Night Eau De Parfum 50ml- £38

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Summer Looks Summer makeup can really spice up someone’s look. From colourful eyeshadow to match the flowers to highlighter to glow in the sun, CARBON has you covered.

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70 years an icon

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HRH Queen Elizabeth II celebrates her Platinum Jubilee this year - which means she has spent an impressive 70 years on the Throne. This makes her the longest reigning monarch in history. At 96, she may not be an obvious choice for a fashion icon, but our Queen certainly knows what she likes and how to dress in memorable, bold attire for any occasion.

“Giant leaps often start with small steps”

Over the years, British designers Norman Hartnell, Hardy Amies, Stewart Parvin and Angela Kelly have all helped develop her unique style and it is clear that much planning goes in to the selection of each outfit. Angela Kelly - former dresser to the Queen since 1993 and now her personal assistant, was responsible for modernising the Queen’s wardrobe and introducing the bright bold colours we recognise her for today. Kelly stated: “I look for movement with soft light materials, and might even switch on a fan to see how they behave in a breeze...As the light changes, or when Her Majesty moves to an interior space, this will have an effect on the colour and texture of the fabric, and this must be taken into account.”

The Queen says if she wears a bright colour for official appearances, she can be easily spotted in a crowd and then people can say “I saw the Queen!” She is also known to theme her outfits, and use colour and symbolism on her tours. For example, on her first visit to Scotland after the passing of her husband, The Duke of Edinburgh, last year, she wore a striking blue ensemble, unquestionably a nod to the national flag. It was rumoured that one outfit worn in 2017 during the State opening of Parliament appeared to be ‘EU inspired’ alluding to Brexit negotiations at that time. Of course, The Queen has to remain strictly neutral with respect to political matters.

The Duchess of Cambridge appears to be following the Queen’s lead, as she recently wore Ukrainian blue during a visit to the Ukrainian Cultural Centre in London, showing her support.

The Queen’s wardrobe has definitely become very distinctive, and these days she is easily recognised in her signature belowthe-knee dress coat with matching hat, a three-strand pearl necklace and heirloom brooch, smart loafers handmade by Covent Garden-based designers Anello & D a v i d e , white cottonjersey gloves and not forgetting

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The Queen’s surprise attendance at London Fashion Week 2018 - Front row with Anna Wintour

her signature glossy framed handbag by luxury manufacturer Launer London, which is always carried in the crook of her arm.

“I can never wear beige because nobody will know who I am.”

The Queen is one of the most depicted women in the world, with her image found everywhere from priceless artworks to bargain souvenir products.

The black and white image featured was taken by Dorothy Wilding in 1952, less than three weeks after her Accession to the Throne. The images were used as the basis for the coins and postage stamps we still use today.

Another woman who is known for her sense of style is Barbie. In recognition of the Queen’s 70 years, Mattel has launched a Barbie doll in her honour. It comes as part of a tribute series, which celebrates those who have made an impact and generated a legacy as trailblazers.

This is the first time Barbie has ever made a doll in the image of a living royal, however there have been dolls previously made of historical royals including Queen Elizabeth I and Marie Antoinette.

Of course, let us not forget that the Queen is also known for her striking country attire and is often seen sporting Barbour wax jackets, Burberry, patterned silk headscarves, jodhpurs, tartan and padded gilets. It is well known that The Queen loves her horses and dogs and is a keen rider herself so its no wonder she has a fitting array of more casual wear for her country pursuits, which is still impressingly chic!

In celebration of The Queen’s historic Platinum Jubilee in 2022, the Palace of Holyroodhouse will host a display looking back at Her Majesty’s previous Jubilees. The display will feature outfits worn by Her Majesty on occasions to celebrate the Silver, Golden and Diamond Jubilees.

Visit https://www.rct.uk for more info.

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Written and designed by Amy Dulwich. Modelled by Kat Von

With a country so angry at its leaders, it’s ironic how “regencycore“ has taken us by storm in the past few months...

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T V shows such as Bridgerton, Sanditon and Vanity Fair (all based on popular books), have taken our world by storm in recent months.

Corsets have come back in fashion and are here to stay, in fact, the 2022 Met Gala’s theme was ‘Gilded Glamour’ - a theme full of oversized skirts, lace bodices and elbow-length gloves. So why has “royalcore” or “regencycore” become such a popular trend amongst people of all

ages? Perhaps it’s the desire for simpler times in a world so full of ever-changing technology and the endless stream of social media posts.

Whatever the case, expect to see lots of corsets, bralettes, lace, pearls, florals, chunky jewellery and satin slip dresses this Summer. Feeling the regal reigns pulling you in? Grab these pieces for your wardrobe this season and you’ll be the most daring debutante on the high street.

Regencycore is even taking over the world of interior design too, with old-fashioned plates, huge candles, lace placemats and silk throws becoming staples in people’s dining rooms now.

In fact, if you haven’t watched Bridgerton and its portrayal of late Georgian high society, you may be missing out on some iconic outfits. Satin and silk dresses have seen a huge rise in sales since the show’s second season aired a little earlier

this year, so perhaps you need to go and grab yourself one for this season. Pastel colours such as baby blue, lilac and light pink are everywhere at the minute - perfect for a regal Summer.

So how can you keep the royal aesthetic and live like a Duchess in the sun? Why not have a stylish picnic in the heat with cupcakes and tea in an old-fashioned teapot? Embrace the point of

‘royalcore’ - embracing the little things in life, the non-electronic pursuits of happiness such as reading, seeing family, journaling, eating & drinking with friends, meditating... It’s not all about wearing a corset and curling your hair (although that is a big part), this aesthetic is calming and relieving in a world so full of noise and clutter. Escape reality for half an hour or

so a day - put your phone aside and live like a Duchess for that time. You’ll likely find it calming and confident-boosting to take this time to yourself when you can. Royalcore is here to stay: an aesthetic full of happy colours, lace, silk, cocktails and lots of tea? What else could we want for Summer? Run down to H&M for a satin dress as soon as you can...

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The Acid House scene of the late 80s was one of exploration, sexual promiscuity, and hedonism; genres still explored when the sun goes down. Take a trip with us and explore what was once known as the Second Summer of Love .

With influences from Ibiza, Germany and Chicago, the summer of 1988 welcomed a new sound that pulsed through the sound systems of clubs, abandoned warehouses and fields across the UK. It was called Acid House, and this is what redefined the scene for generations to come.

The word ‘rave’ was actually originally used by the Beatniks, to describe their parties thrown in Soho, London. The Beat Generation was a movement that explored sexual liberation, spirituality - and psychadelics. They opposed the norms of the 50s, and explored the human condition on a deeper level, deeming them as rebels to outsiders. Rock artists of the time would also use the word in early songs but this soon died out and wasn’t used much during the 60s and 70s.

By the mid 80s however, electronic dance music started to take over Manchester and London, which meant a revival of the word ‘rave’. The scene was largely influenced by the Mod culture and Northern Soul movement in the 60s and 70s, known for their all night dance parties to the sound of American soul music, particularly the uptempo style of Motown. The scene evolved into a community that was inclusive, with inspirations from soul, ska and early reggae, and the term would go on to be popular amongst apolitical skinheads and Jamaicans whose communities would participate in the expanding youth culture of the 80s.

The dismal socio–political environment at the time led to many factories closing and this is what fueled the rise of un-licensed parties packed with felonious substances and a feeling of euphoria. The atmosphere was that of love, empathy and community, as well as something more daring for regular club-goers, which directed them away from the usual spots. This meant venues were scrambling to rebrand themselves to fit with the rave scene, but upon their failure, the illegal rave scene boomed.

The problem was, people wanted to dance through the night, and because of UK club laws at the time, this was inherently impossible. Events therefore would be held at inconspicuous locations, and advertised on pirate radio or through word of mouth.

The newly opened M25 meant the countryside was easily accessible, and ravers would simply drive and follow the music.

Groups like Sunrise brought the scene to new heights with several large parties like Burn It Up, Midsummer Night’s Dream and Back to the Future. In the summer of 1988, these gatherings brought international DJs and huge sound systems, lights, lasers, and an overbearing sense of community. Rival hooligan gangs could dance together without conflict and people looked out for each other’s well being. The soundtrack was mainly acid house, but DJs like Paul Oakenfold began mashing up tastes from hip-hop and rare groove with acid house and electronic dance music.

The intensity of the summer had eventually died down, as police started catching on to these parties and criminalising many aspects. They were described as, ‘drug pushers galore’, by tabloids and ultimately inspired the Criminal Justice and Public Ordinance Act of 1994, aiming to guard the public from an “emission of a succession of repetitive beats”. The bill was widely ridiculed of course for its ludicrous definition of the genre, but also because at this time, it was mainly legal venues that were holding such events, as they filtered through to a mainstream audience.

The commercialisation of the scene was inevitable, but its essence can still be felt today. The free spirit and freedom rave culture promotes is passed onto generations, with DJ driven events enjoyed by the masses, and should be encapsulated as we dance this summer.

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“A lw a ys bo ok a h ot el if yo u ’r e ca m pi n sh ow er an d g so yo u ca dr op yo u r th n in gs of f in th e ro at n ig h t, br om . It ’s co ld in g pl en ty of bl an ke ts an A n d br in g a d sl ee pi n g ba te n t. I kn ow gs ! it ’s a w kw ar an n oy in g bu d to ca rr y an t tr u st m e, d br in g a te n n ec es sa ri ly t. th e ve n u e be op en at w on ’t n ig h t fo r th so m ak e su e to il et an d re yo u re se dr in ks ar ch th e ar ea ca m pi n g at yo u w il l be an d ge t to kn ow w h er e th e cl os es t 24 /7 se rv ic es ar e! ”

says jaz who saw louis tomlinson in manchester!

CARBON gathered the top concert tips fr the biggest fans across the globe. Find o the best ways to make it through the fes season.

“Be kind to people at the show and when you’re queuing as the chances are you’ll be around those people all day and getting on their bad side is not the best idea”

says Jemma who saw Louis Tomlinson in doncaster!

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th e sh o w n ’t w a tc h o d u o y t li v e in re th a th a t y o u “ M a k e su one and h p r u ci a te o y re ’l l a p p th ro u g h te a d ! Yo u s if in t n e n ’t w o rr y th e m o m ! A ls o , d o re o t m s lo e o ri meet a th e m e m y o u w il l , e n lo a o in g ads f y o u ’r e g o d m a k e lo n a le p o e ic e p o f v e ry n fr ie n d s! ”

“Be respectful of everyone around you because you’re ultimately all there for the same reason, and if everything is safe you’ll enjoy it so much better!!”

says Lilly who saw 5 seconds of summer in Düsseldorf!

says GRACE who saw GEORGE EZRA in EDINBURGH! “Try not to worry about your videos and photos too much!!

I mean, it’s nice to have them to look back on but enjoy the moment!”

“Sneaking in lolly pops! They’re only small and help with fatigue and nausea. they’re good for if no one is handing out water or you can’t get to a drink.”

says aubyn who saw sea girls in manchester!

m a k e su re in g a lo n e o g e ’r u o “ If y y o u ca n so m e o n e d n u fo e e n ig h t, y o u ’v w it h fo r th ck ti s d & it tr u s t a n n g e ro u s ca n b e d a If s! d co n ce rt s fr ie n ! u ’r e w it h o y if ’t s n lp re he you a a k e su re m p m ta ca you re to s y , m a k e su ll e w s a a lo n e y d ra te d .” w a rm & h

says IZZY who saw BILLIE EILISH in PENNSYLVANIA!

!I jo y m o re ss a n d e n le rd p th e co e e e R k “ n t to e o p le w a p e m in g so y know to p e n jo u t th e y s b s e ri o ss ! T h e mem th e p ro ce in rt ce n th e co , li v e th e g h t th e re a rt is t is ri ” m o m e n t!

says NATALIE who saw HARRY STYLES in FLORIDA!

says kate who saw yungblud in ohio!

“Make sure that you drink enough and make sure to eat food thats not too heavy on your stomach but nutritious! Also, bring a hair tie or something like that because it’s gonna be hot and you’re gonna sweat lots when you’re in there!”

says SOPHIE who saw 5 SECONDS OF SUMMER IN FRANKFURT!

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“ D ri n k e n o u g h w a te r in th e q u M a k e su re e u e !! ! y o u a ls o e at enough h a ve th e ch , if y o u o ic e g o to se co n d ro w ce n te r ra th and e r th a n fr o n t ro w o n b e ca u se y th e si d e o u w il l h a ve a w a y b A n d if y o u e tt e r vi e w ’r e g o in g ! a lo n e tr y p e o p le a n to fi n d o th d jo in th e ir er g ro u p , y o u ca n m a k e fr ie n d s ve ry e a si ly !”

“Be nice to everyone, we’re all here for the same thing it’s time to make a lot of new friends!! Enjoy as much as you can, every little moment will be a memory!”

says maë who saw louis tomlinson in paris

says sammy who saw ed sheeran in dublin!

“Be aware of the people around you and apologise when you accidentally hit them (it will happen) so that everyone can have a good time!”

“Get there early if you want merch and make sure you know what you want before you get to the front of the queue because the lines are long and things may sell out by the end of the show.”

says phee who saw tate mcrae in munich!

“Please don’t push! we understand you want to see your fave artist as close as you can get but it’s likely the people infront of you do to, and have also queued for longer than you to get there.

Pushing doesn’t help anything, infact it can injure people- just enjoy the show!!”

says Claire who saw HARRY STYLES in WASHINGTON! “Don’t push!! The view is amazing wherever you stand so there is no need to push and squish other people!! It’s better to have space that be close to the front”

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“Always look out for eachother and try to make it as safe as a place as possible! Also try to make friends with the people around you.”

“Try to have as much fun as you possibly can, and make sure to be kind to everyone because we are all here to have a good time and enjoy music.”

says mae who saw girl in red in paris

says cait who saw harry styles in Uncasville!

“B e ki n d an d re sp ec tf u l bu t m os t im po rt an tl y, en jo y w h at yo u ’r e th er e to se e! ”

“Be nice to the people around you in line they could help you later on but of course why not being nice to people in general, there are new friends everywhere”

says izzie who saw the vamps in newcastle! says marlen who saw coldplay IN leipzig!

“If someone falls down you help them back up”

says RO who saw YUNGBLUD in LONDON

“T al k to ev er yo n e ar ou n d yo u ! Yo u al l th er e fo ar e r th e sa m e re as on , yo u h a ve th e op po rt u n it y to m ak e so m e am az fr ie n ds ! A ls in g o w ea r co m fo rt ab le sh oe w il l be w ea s!

Yo u ri n g th em fo r a lo n g ti m ye ah , th ey e so m a y lo ok n ic e bu t yo u r fe et w il l ki ll !”

says rhiannon who saw louis tomlinson in manchester “Don’t be afraid of being at the back when standing! it’s so much fun and you have so much room to dance!”

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Bloke core summer is nigh.

Will you be getting your kit off, or on?

A year after the Euro’s and with the World Cup looming, fashion’s got football fever. ‘Bloke Core’ is a trend that has taken the Internet (more specifically TikTok) by storm. Think vintage Adidas, football strips and dad trainers, a fashion-ified away day get up is essentially what Bloke Core boils down to.

You may remember that ‘Gorpcore’ became all the rage last year, a pattern is emerging from the fashion industry which has revealed that sportswear is very much in - whether that be hiking, ballet, or, football.

Bloke Core is a micro trend that falls under the much larger umbrella of a sporting aesthetic. In the future we can definitely expect to see this trend expand as we enter summer, although unfortunately, the peak of this style won’t coincide with the Qatar World Cup as it’s taking place this Winter due to extreme heat concerns. Despite the poor timing, as the basics of Bloke Core are largely sportswear related it’s extremely accessible and easy to style, not to mention there are a variety of ways to keep this trend sustainable. A key element of Bloke Core is that it focuses on Vintage clothing. You can find old Adidas, Reebok and Nike pieces on any second hand website and in a wide range of Charity shops (eBay is

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your best bet for low prices).

Whilst Bloke Core fits into the larger bracket of a sportswear based trend, there are a few other external factors that have contributed to it. Post-Brexit a ‘return to our roots’ so to speak has taken centre stage after trade routes and working rights were affected, you may have noticed that tartan and tweed are popular at the moment. Moreover, Bloke Core can be seen as a counter-movement. A style that has adopted the name ‘Archive’ (although the logistics of this label have been disputed) has been around for a while now, it focuses on name luxury brands that specialise in avant-garde aesthetics and timeless silhouettes (also to be debated). Bloke Core is in some ways the antithesis to this and can be seen as a sort of satirical antifashion statement because the origins of it are considered so unfashionable.

The words ‘Bloke’ and ‘fashion’ are almost polarising terms, they don’t fit together which is why this trend is perfect. It marries two subcultures, one considered so masculine with one that is stereotypically feminine, that would otherwise never meet.

Sunglasses, Ted baker jacket, Adidas x lotta volkova skirt, depop (h&m) bag, Ebay (urban outfitters)

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sunglasses, ted baker vest, bershka skirt, reworked adidas trousers shoes, converse bag, ebay (urban outfitters)

Photos, styling and design by Rosa Macvicar, modelled by Emma Foakes and Immi Sturgeon

Immi (on the right) wears: dress, Jaded london Scarf, Southampton FC shoes, Pretty little thing

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~Gut ~

FEELING The convocation around fixing your gut health has gained a lot of popularity on social media platforms such as TikTok. A combination of nutritionists, YouTubers and fitness influencers have spread the importance of fixing your gut health and mending your unexplained bloating and discomfort to help you achieve overall wellness mentally and physically.

As the warm weather is approaching hand in hand with bikini season, feeling and looking your best is at the forefront of most of our minds.

Prioritising your gut health has become increasingly popular and most of us can’t escape people documenting their positive journeys across socials, influencing us to kickstart our transformation too.

Signs you should consider mending your gut health are all side effects most of us have shrugged with as just now part of our day-to-day life despite the discomfort and insecurities which come along with them.

‘I bloat after a drop of water’ or ‘I feel like I look 9 months pregnant’ are phrases most of us have said to disregard and normalise our discomfort due to bloating but now the knowledge is becoming more common that we don’t just have to live with our bloating it seems only right for us to want to fix. Stress has a direct impact on the gut, prioritising managing stress and figuring out how you work best under stress will benefit you. Taking time to make lists and practice mindfulness when you feel yourself getting overwhelmed is easier said than done but once you’ve worked on this small change to put your mind at ease your body will feel better too.

Beginning your health journey? you might unintentionally be damaging your gut without even realising. also, as a woman, other things factor into poor gut health which you might not know about such as being on the birth control pill.

With regards to being in your fitness journey to better yourself mentally and physically bloating might be an uncomfortable and tiring drawback.

-Clear whey protein powders have a common side effect to cause bloating and discomfort. Making the switch to a vegan protein powder will settle your stomach a lot more, researching the ingredients in your protein powders and building up your knowledge of what triggers your stomach will benifit you massively.

Food diversity is very important for gut health. Having a variety of food in your diet benefits your gut and overall health which is usually neglected if you’re eating the same foods repeatedly which is difficult to change if you’re a creature of comfort.

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Making variations of protein bowls and adding a source of protein like fish or chicken and a grain like quinoa or rice with any vegetables you have to hand, is a great way to add diversity, textures and flavours into your diet when you’re feeling uninspired for lunch or dinner ideas.

Cutting back on processed food and focusing on consuming more whole foods with give you the biggest benefit.

LIL BIT OF INSPO The most important meal of the day is breakfast, it kicks starts your day waking up your hunger queues for the rest of the day, a good breakfast is a good start and mindset for the rest of your day. When making your breakfast with. Fixing your gut health as the goal you should make sure your breakfast includes a source of protein and healthy fats.

A great example of a good nutritious breakfast is protein oats with fruit.

You can use berries both fresh and frozen, there’s a common misconception that frozen berries hold fewer nutrients, but this is wrong, frozen fruit and vegetables are frozen from the point they are most ripe which means they hold all their nutrients up until you’ve eaten them.

Berries are high in antioxygen, and vitamin C and are crammed full of micronutrients. Oats are also high in micronutrients and easy to digest which isn’t daunting to your gut.

The essentials Prebiotic fruit to snack on -Grapefruit -watermelon -cranberries -bananas -apples Prebiotic vegetables to add to meals -Asparagus -onion -garlic Probiotic rich foods -Yogurt

-Kimchi and kombucha-includes live bacteria Resistant starch foods -potato’s -rice -oats -green bananas High fibre -nuts -beans -vegetables

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Little changes -Eliminate triggering food groups if you’re suffering from painful bloating. Common trigger food groups are Gluten, refined sugar, and dairy, they all cause inflammation.

-keep your body moving – this doesn’t necessary mean sweat it out at the gym 7 days a week, but practice low impact workouts, yoga or simply walking around -add lemon to your water, you should drink lemon water first thing as its good for digestion and supports your liver, drinking lemon water is a god way to start your day as through the night your body is detoxifying.

-Switch out coffee, if coffee is your fuel maybe turn it down a notch and try peppermint tea, green tea or matcha as they don’t give you the crash and burn side-effect which you get from coffee but still provide you with energy.

-wash your fruit and vegetables before cooking with them -chew food well – maybe take digestive enzyme supplements to heal your gut alongside changing your lifestyle

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Written, photographed and designed by Immi Sturgeon. Modelled by Amy Dulwich.

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nostalgia: the it girl edition

Nostalgia is a feeling that we all know and love. it is a big influenece in the trends of today and some of this nostalgia stems from those childhood memories that made us as extra as we are today. from sassy bratz dolls to freakishly cool monster high, there is so much influenece from our childhood memories and hers just a few trends that are circulating.

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Ghoulish streaks Hair style and dye trends have been crazy the past few years and 2022 is bringing in inspo from our fave unique Monster High girls. With the streaky hairstlye trending on TikTok the most popular has been the pink and black combo, which some are calling the ‘Draculaura hair’.

The stripy hair that a lot of the Monster High dolls and characters donned has almost become synonymous to the dolls. People everywhere are loving the idea of re-creating their fave childhood dolls hair into a modern take.

This trend can be done with subtle highlights or commit to the look and go for blocky streaks. If you dont feel like dyeing your hair you can always opt for a cute tinsel look which will get you glam like Cleo De Nile.

Sanrio maniaJust like it did our childhood, Hello Kitty is taking over again. The rise of Sanrio core is going crazy and has even turned into a subculture and aesthetic.

With Sanrio collabing with so many different brands from SkinnyDip to Hype and even a Nike collab coming in May, this trend can be incorporated into your everyday or you can go full out.

The Hello Kitty influenece has not only been on clothing but also to interior design. From small decorations, to cat shaped mirrors, to a Hello Kitty bed.

Passion for fashion The girls everyone loves no matter your age or gender. It’s the Bratz.

It’s no wonder the Bratz were so popular and still are now. They taught young people to be fierce, bold and unique in their own way.

Chunky platform heels, dark lip liner, denim min skirts. These are all staples to lhe Bratz style. You can get the bright and glam makeup look with the Revolution x Bratz collab or channel your inner diva and get a rhinestone tracksuit-set from DollsKill.

Designed & written by Rokeya Rodney

The Bratz were released in 2001, so a lot of their style was very 90s to 00s inspired. This is a big factor into why the ‘Bratz’ style is so popular now with the re-emergence of y2k style.

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Go ahead and

Lauren Flymen, aka @Lauren Jumps from St Albans started skipping in April 2020 during Lockdown, when she was furloughed from her day job. As well as helping to keep herself busy, with gyms being closed, jumping rope also filled the fitness void. Before long, she discovered she had a natural talent for it and started documenting her progress online.

When she was able to go back to work, she continued to jump rope but before long, her brand partnerships were supporting her enough to quit her job entirely.

She recently followers and videos, which and tricks for involved.

celebrated 1m Instagram now posts daily skipping include tutorials and tips anyone who wants to get

Written and designed by Kat Von Stoth

Lauren is an inspiration proving hard work and determination leads to success.

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Lauren’s beginners’ Top Tips for skipping • Stay on your toes and don’t kick your feet back as you jump • Keep your hands close to your hips with your elbows tucked behind you • Learn to catch the rope under your toes • Make sure your rope isn’t too long • Go easy on the joints

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A Study by Arizona State University suggested that just 10 minutes of skipping a day could provide the same cardiovascular benefits as a 30-minute jog

Photography by Adam Roussak

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What is Thursday Dating? Is it safe The newest dating app on the block which only works one day a week.

Thursday dating is a great new way of online dating where users are prompted to buy tickets to events and find matches all in the same day, saving everyone the time and stress of typical endless swiping. It eliminates the need for back and fourth messaging and instead skips straight to the fun part, the dating.

The Co-founder, Matt McNeill Love, describes Thursday Dating as “Excitement, spontaneity and fun”

How does it work?

Simply download the Thursday app on the App Store or Google Play and create a profile, as you would on any other dating app. Add your best photos as well as your answers to their prompts. Not forgetting, this app will only work on Thursday’s.

Once your profile is done, that’s where the fun starts. At midnight, the app goes live. Users then have 24 hours throughout Thursday to match with potentials, chat and set up a date, for that same day. Bare in mind, you’re limited to 10 potential suitors per week.

Unlike a lot of other dating apps on the market, Thursday dating requires users to verify their identities before finding matches. Users are promted to upload a photo of their drivers license or passport as well as a selfie to ensure everything is in check. Anything suspicious or out of line and the app is not afraid to kick people out. This puts minds at ease and the worry of being catfished is eliminated. More time to enjoy yourself and have fun without the stress.

The events

Thursday dating events are members only, so everyone there is guaranteed to be single and ready to migle. They book out the hottest bars in the city for an evening of fun and flirting.

Tickets are to be booked on the day via the Thursday app for a number of different locations around your chosen city. So far, the cities offered are London, Bristol, Manchester and New York.

On Monday’s however, 50% of the tickets are released for users to purchase prior to the day.

All tickets are checked on the door to ensure everyone inside the venue is there for the event specifically.

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How many Thursday events have you been to?

I’ve been to 3 Thursday events so far, all of them have been in London.

What do you think of Thursday dating?

Thursday dating is a really cool concept and it’s nice to see a company that not only encourages you to meet people online, but also in person. I really enojy the idea of it being a once a week opportunity as it means it’s more likely for you to connect and meet with someone in the same day, so no waiting around. It’s great to have the option of a range of events they do every thursday. Even if you’re not looking to meet anyone that night, they’re a really fun night out with friends too.

What would you rate the app and it’s events out of 5?

Jemma, 22

How many Thursday events have you been to?

I’ve been to 4 Thursday events so far (3 that I remember)

What do you think of Thursday dating?

The concept of the app is aimed to get rid of the endless swiping pandemic that has become the norm of online dating, restricting it to one day a week. It focuses more on the social aspect of of dating and is a great way to meet so many different singletons as they can run events in venues across the country. It has bought back the charm of meeting someone in real life and not being stuck behind a phone screen. The events themselves are good as it differentiates the type of people you’re going to meet, they’re loosely based on hobbies and interests. You’re therefore bound to meet someone with similar likes and interests as you.

What would you rate the app and it’s events out of 5?

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How many Thursday events have you been to?

Only the one so far, it was in London but I would like to go to one in Bristol soon.

What do you think of Thursday dating?

I think it’s brilliant, the whole concept of a one day a week dating site, bringing people together and bridging the gap between online dating and offline experiences. The events themselves, from what i’ve experienced, have been a good laugh, my friends and I had a great night when we went.

I do feel as though the crowd was slightly older than my friends and I but we got on with everyone we made conversation with, everyone was so friendly and up for chatting.

What would you rate the app and it’s events out of 5?

Jack, 20

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How many Thursday events have you been to?

I have been to 2 Thursday events, both of them being in Manchester. I’d like to go to a few others in London maybe, try something different.

What do you think of Thursday dating?

It’s something I never thought would work that well or blow up as much as it has but I think it’s absolutely fantastic. What better than a midweek get together with your friends and a bar full of singles. I love the fact it’s not restricted to a weekend, not everyone wants to go out on a weekend after a long week at work. The bars are always buzzy and full of life and it’s so easy to spark up conversations with people. The idea of matching and meeting all in one night is brilliant, the app works one day a week and people are ready and eager to meet that night at venues across the city.

Would 100% recommend it.

What would you rate the app and it’s events out of 5?

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COVER ME IN SUNSHINE

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THE TOP 5 MOST BEAUTIFUL BEACHES IN THE WORLD

5. Railay Beach, Thailand Railay Beach is the perfect place to go when you need to get away from life. It is a small peninsula situated in the middle of Krabi and Ao Nang in Thailand.

There are no roads leading to this beautiful place, the only way to access it is by boat! If you have any interest in rock climbing, this can also be a great experience for you to practise your skills.

Although East Railay has breathtaking views, the waters are unsuitable for swimming due to the extensive cliffs and high currents.

So if you are aiming for the perfect backstrokes, head to West Railay where you will find crystal and calm water.

4. Whitehaven Beach, Queensland, Australia This stunning beach exists on Whitsunday Island, Australia and you can only get there by seaplane, helicopter and boat - the starting points are Airlie Beach and Hamilton Beach.

The water here has crystalline white sand and beautiful turquoise waters.

Another curious fact about Whitehaven is that the sand here is 98% pure silica. This particular sand does not retain heat so it remains at a cool temperature at all times making it refreshing to walk in.

If you want to enhance your experience you can also stay at one of the camping sites and take it all in.

Written and Designed by Iara Amaral

If a perfectly clean environment is what you are looking for, then this is the place for you - in 2010 Whitehaven was named the top EcoFriendly Beach in the world by CNN.

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3. Grace Bay, Turks & Caicos This one is a world-famous beach and you almost certaintly have seen it before on instagram.

Has a hallmark for the Turks and Caicos Islands, this beach has received many designnations, awards and accolades throughout the years.

Here you can expect clean turquoise waters and soft white sand landscapes. There are no rocks, no seaweed and NO POLLUTION. There is a variety of large and luxury resorts available here for you to turn this experience into a luxurious one.

An amazing getaway with friends to enjoy the sun and drink piña Coladas in the shade.

2. Navagio Beach, Zakynthos, Greece Navagio Beach (or Shipwreck Beach) is actually an exposed cove that overviews the immense ocean and nothing else.

The story is - on 2 October 1980 the coaster Panagiotis hid from the stormy weather and bad visibility on Navagio Beach. Some rumours claim the ship was smuggling contraband. This was not confirmed but the ship still remains abandoned and buried in the limestone gravel of the beach.

The beach was briefly closed in 2018 after a cliff collapsed above the beach.

We can gladly say that the beach has since reopened but restrictions out of concerns over future landslides still remain.

In 2018, Navagio was named the world’s best beach by journalists and professionals.

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1. Matira Beach, Bora Bora, French Polynesia We finally got to number one and let me tell you, this one should be on everyone’s bucket list!

White soft sands, sapphire waters, coconut palm trees - this place has everything and it is just that postcards/movie perfect beach and it stretches for only 1 mile.

It’s one of those places that don’t even feel real and because of that, it is also a bit more expensive to come here (although tourists say it is worth every penny!).

To top up the beautiful sights, the food here will also take your breath away.

Be careful when you decide to come here - you might not ever want to come back!

Sustainability Awareness When we think about summer, one of the first things that come to mind is definitely the beach.

Because of this, there can be a lot of people gathered in this place at the same time.

At this point we are all very aware of the state our global environment is in and a lot of its pollution comes from the ocean and what humans do when they are on the beach.

There are recycling bins, trash bags, ashtrays (and much more) for us humans to live our lives at the beach ad also remain a positive attitude towards the environment.

BE THE CHANGE. Start to put eco-friendly practices in place and it is guaranteeded that you will see a major difference in your local beach and so many others.

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The elusive extra chromosome Down’s syndrome is a condition in which a person has an extra chromosome. Chromosomes are small “packages” of genes in the body. They determine how a baby’s body forms and functions as it grows during pregnancy and after birth. Typically, a baby is born with 46 chromosomes. People with Down’s syndrome have individual strengths, and other areas where they may need more support, just like all of us. Thanks to advances in medical diagnosis and treatment, and changing social attitudes, most people with Down’s syndrome today enjoy a long and healthy life. This wasn’t always the case. As recently as the 1950s, life expectancy for people with Down’s syndrome was as low as 15 years and many children were taken from their families to live in institutions.

Despite the huge improvements for people with Down’s syndrome, there’s always more we can do to be more inclusive to people with disabilities. It’s why ongoing advocacy and campaigns like World Down’s Syndrome Day are so important – together, we can help people with Down’s syndrome live longer, healthier, and more meaningful lives.

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Written and photographed by Lauren Burger

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A first hand account of fleeing Putin’s heinous war on Ukraine; Carbon talks to young creative Viktoriia Chernova about the onslaught of Russian bombs on her city and her emotional dash for freedom.

When I woke on February 24th from my cosy bed in my apartment in Kyiv, I knew my life was going to change forever.

I’d gone to bed the night before with the words of my compnay’s founder ringing in my ears ‘Putin is going to invade Ukraine this night’. There had been lots of speculation on the news about the Russian invasion for weeks, but life was relatively normal up to that point. I’ve no idea where she heard the gossip about the soldiers advancing on my country but once I heard it, I knew in my stomach something awful was about to happen. It was the first time I had felt like this since the talk of a conflict began.

During one of my regular supermarket visits a few weeks before this prediction of imminent war, while getting my normal groceries, I picked up three items of canned food thinking they may come in handy if I had to go into a bomb shelter and hide. It was a precaution I never imagined needing.

However, that night, with the fear of troops attempting to encircle our city in my head, I packed my bag in readiness of a quick escape. What do you pack when fleeing for your life?

Some might pack sensible items, family memorabilia and provisions but in my bag, alongside my three tins of canned fish and meat, I packed my mini photo printer, a book and my Selena Gomez blush all of which I had received five days earlier for my birthday.

Looking back, I know this may seem mad to some but for me these held a real personal connection as friends had just bought them for me and they were special. Packing my documentation and my bag gave me a sense of control. I stayed calm knowing I couldn’t control Putin and his actions, but I

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could control what I did to prepare and this, weirdly, made me feel a sense of calm.

I went to bed and really didn’t struggle to get to sleep but at 4am I was awoken by a giant bang. The bombs were falling. Our city was under attack but still I thought, perhaps, it was the construction site next door - I didn’t want to accept that war had come.

I went on social media and saw my friends posting that they, too, had heard the explosions. There was no panic but we all knew things were changing for the worst.

I called my sister, she lived just up the road from me, and we made a plan to meet with the other members of my family in Kyiv; my nephew, his girlfriend and his father and plan our escape. My mum and grandma were not in Kyiv and the fighting was nowhere near them at that point, so we voted on our next move and fled.

I moved twice in the following days, moving to find safety as the Russians moved closer to the centre of town. I will say, I never saw a Russian soldier, only those from the official Defenders of Ukraine and the Territorial Defence Fighters who were patrolling our streets and bravely keeping us safe, so apart from the air raid sirens and the shelling it didn’t feel like war but I knew we had to leave as the internet was alive with talk of Russia’s theatre of war destroying towns in the east and the south and creeping closer to our centre.

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We joined rows of cars fleeing the city, trying to move in daylight as everything felt much more dangerous at night. We took shelter at my sister’s country house on a quiet development and lived there for some days (time kind of stopped during this time and I’ve no idea how long we were there) and it was here the reality set in. We were sharing food with neighbours knowing that soon our supplies would run out.

As we slept, we were unaware of the columns of Russian tanks streaming into the centre. We were hidden in the woods and luckily they never discovered our little settlement as we could have ended up like Bucha and Irpin you see on the T V destroyed by shelling and ransacked by Russian soldiers looking for souvenirs and money, raping and killing civillians.

We were voting on every decision we had to make, and we all voted to head to the border and escape our country for Israel where my two other sisters lived. No easy journey as we had no connection, no wifi and just a few downloaded maps to guide us but we were determined, and the sight of a rocket zoom past the lounge window one evening like a fire ball brought home just how close we were to death - the next rocket could have been aimed at us.

kind of retreat to the East and on the road there was evidence of this with bombed Russian Tanks and armoury. Alongside these obvious victories were images that will stay with me forever; an old man, a civilian, dead at the wheel of his car, assassinated by Russian guns, abandoned cars of fleeing families and everywhere destruction.

It took us 12 hours to get to the border with Moldova but we couldn’t rest there as there were no flights out, so we needed to push on to Romania.

It was sat in that airport that the emotion overwhelmed me, and I cried.

I’d not cried before. I knew I needed to stay strong for my family and my friends but in that moment I crumbled. I was leaving behind the life I loved, the life I knew.

We finally got to Tel-Aviv and could breathe a sigh of relief but watching my country continue to be attacked was devastating.

I learned, in my first week in Israel, that a dear friend of mine, who was running humanitarian aid into Kyiv, was killed. Doctors tried for four days to save him, but this was in vain and for me a stark reality of the cost our country was paying in human lives for Putin’s madness. I get sad when I think about the last things I said to him. We had strong words, nothing important but I always thought I’d get a chance to set things straight never thinking it would be the last time I would ever see him.

“watching my country continue to be attacked was devastating.”

I am the Chief Growth officer for a Ukrainian PR company responsible for creating 360˚ communications for a range of Ukranian and International brands and while I continued to work, I knew my CEO had joined our version of the territorial army and swapped his computer for a gun - but he was still communicating with me every couple of days to keep the business going because we all thought this would be something that lasted just a few days - never did we think it would hit as hard as it has.

The morning we left the country house was surreal. Other neighbours had packed up cars and we all left together. Damaged roofs from shelling on houses just yards away made us all think the window of opportunity to escape was closing.

We slowly drove along the main road out and the devastation was breathtaking. We’d heard that our soldiers had held the Russians off and forced a

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As the war rages on in the east and the south of my country, I have also had to help get my mum who is in her 60s and my grandma who is in her 90s to safety as their city came under attack. They are safe now, but things change so rapidly.

For me, I am making plans to return home to Kyiv soon. Our president is encouraging us all to come home as the city is becoming safe once again and things are beginning to open up and get back to normal and I’m excited and proud of my countrymen and women and hopeful still that our defenders will send Putin’s army back and allow us to rebuild.

Feature by Hollie Wakefield

The key items Viktoriia packed before fleeing her home, along with three cans of tinned food.

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Interviewed and designed by Sofia Wells

How did you first get into fashion?

From university I interned with as many companies as possible, I looked at the end and I had sent 450 emails to companies begging to work with them. It was a combination of just trying to get as much industry experience as possible and getting my degree and then I went straight into industry. I I interned with ASOS and then I went into a role with ASOS when I finished uni.

What made you want to study fashion management and marketing?

I specifically chose that degree because it covered everything. I really enjoy business, so for me it was like marketing, buying, merchandising, branding, anything you could think of to do with the product. In terms of wanting to go into fashion, I just have always wanted to go into it from the age of thirteen, fourteen. I even did textiles at A level.

When did you realize across this journey that fashion buying was the career path that you wanted to go into?

When I was about 16 or 17, one of our family friends had a shop in Spain and I ended up doing a bit of buying for them. And I got an insight into what it was, sparking my interest.

From there, when I was learning about it more at university, I was like right, this is definitely what I want to go into. That being said, when I was interning, I just tried to take any internship.

So I worked in press and I worked in events.

After that I got buying internships, but I wanted to do anything in fashion just to get exposure.

How would you describe fashion buying?

It’s anything that is to do with the product, you can have two types of buying. Branded buying is where someone like Harrods or Harvey Nichols will buy from other brands. So for instance, a buyer would be picking out the pieces. It’s very reliant on your relationships and it’s a lot more analytical. And then you have product development which will be your own retailers. So that would be someone like missguided, where you sit down with a designer, You’re coming up with the whole product. You’re deciding literally every element to something like the trims, the zips etc. It’s a lot more in garment making.

What is your favourite category of fashion to work with?

I have my own accessories brand so I favour accessories. But I did really enjoy working with swimwear when I was at Harvey Nichols because I really love the aesthetic and the whole swimwear category.

Tell Carbon about your accessories brand.

Initially, I was selling hair extensions, but it’s come along way since then. I started on Depop and then it was on a back burner when I was traveling. The money I made from it I used to pay for my ubers, but I never really did anything with the brand. When the pandemic hit, I properly registered as a company and made a website. I then found that in 2021 it was getting disaligned, it was doing really well but I didn’t know what direction I wanted to take it in. I took a step back and will be relaunching the brand with more of a lifestyle concept, where the branding and content side will be more heavy.

What does your day-to-day look like as a fashion buyer?

It really depends on how many clients I have got and what they need. At the moment, I’m working with an active wear brand, so every morning I look at the sales, which is the main thing a buyer does every morning. I look at anything that’s sold really well and I didn’t expect it and why that might be. It might be a marketing campaign thats pushed out loads of stock, which I could note the success of. Then, I’ll look at if we need to order more stock, if we have a promotion coming up, and what’s going well and what’s not. If there is a new collection coming up , then there will be design meetings with the designer where we will go through the direction.

For example, for next season we will be working with these sorts of colours and shapes.

What are your previous jobs in fashion?

My first ever internship was at Burberry, completely by luck. I sent a few emails over fashion week and Burberry picked me. From there I worked with Matches Fashion for a few weeks and then I worked for ASOS. The next year I worked for Debenhams, House of Fraser and ASOS again. I was employed by ASOS in buying before I moved to Harvey Nichols and did branded buying from there. Then, I moved to

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Australia and I worked for a company called APG and Co. When I came back, I worked with Belstaff for a bit and I started doing merchandising like I did in Australia. The temporary contract rolled over to two years.

Alongside this, I was building up my own clients and my own work so, after the contract I became freelance.

Of these jobs, was there one in particular that helped you the most?

So I was really lucky to go into ASOS when they were just growing and it was really exciting and new, the business had only been around for a few years. But it was growing hugely because everything was shifting online. The people were amazing, everyone that I worked with was really nice and really cool. When everyone got off the tube at Mornington Crescent, because there was only a few offices around, you could tell who worked at ASOS because everyone was dressed really cool. But yeah, the culture was just really great. So I couldn’t speak highly enough of ASOS for, essentially, starting my career.

When and how did you become freelance?

for an extra pair of hands. But it’s an amazing job, I’d recommend it to anyone. I got to go to Paris, to Monaco, it was really exciting.

Do you feel that TikTok has aided your career?

I get people on TikTok asking advice on how to get into the industry. I think for me, I’ve been in the industry for such a long time, it doesn’t make a difference to me but makes a huge difference to people that are at university or trying to get into the industry. When I was trying to get into the industry, I didn’t have anyone to talk to about it. Now, information online is so much more publicly available, especially in terms of fashion. Even now, the thought of going up to someone that works in fashion to say ‘can I ask you a few questions?’ is just a bit bizarre, but when you do it online, it doesn’t really seem like a big deal. So, hopefully I’ve made a positive impact.

Do you feel the same for your Instagram page?

Essentially it started in August 2019, and I just was picking up any work and then two years later I became fully freelance with clients. But it wasn’t like an easy transition, it was a lot of work. But I was working with a company at the time that allowed me that flexibility.

I think that is solely for content. One thing I will say though is I’ve met so many really nice people through Instagram and TikTok. It’s a different fashion community made up of influencers. It makes you feel part of that little community as well, which is really nice because, when you’re freelance, you’re not surrounded by people to bounce off of, so it’s nice to have that community.

What is one brand that you would love to work with in the future?

Do you think that social media is important in the fashion industry?

I have always wanted to work with NET-APORTER. And then the back end of last year I worked for them. I guess now I tend to look for more innovative brands like cool, really small brands that have massive potential to grow. I think when you get to a certain point in your career, you don’t need to tick off the big names anymore. You just want to kind of put your energy back into the smaller brands.

Yeah, 100%. I think it will just become more and more important. Any brand needs social media, it really does drive your sales and that’s how you get brand awareness. It’s not about getting an advertisement on the side of a road anymore.

It’s about sponsored ads on Instagram or TikTok, or, there’s so many brands on TikTok that have just gone viral and that was never a thing 5 or 10 years ago. It’s insane.

You’ve done some wardrobe styling as well, how did you get into this?

What would you say is the best and worst thing about working in the fashion industry?

I fell into this with a family friend. She does it for all the big names, one of them’s even a Princess in Monaco. When she found out that I was studying fashion at university, she asked me

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The best thing, if you work for a company is the samples, it’s just amazing. It’s like free clothes all the time. But it is a great lifestyle, It’s

rewarding. Everyone that works in the industry wants to be there, it’s not one of those career paths where you do it because you feel like you have to, everyone is really passionate. In terms of like the day-to-day, it’s great when you’re going to see a brand and you’re picking out the collection, they’re really nice moments.

The travels amazing, you get to go to so many different places. I think the negatives are the hours are just ridiculous sometimes, which you do get with some jobs. You have to work for the right company as well, that makes a big difference. It just makes it so much easier.

What advice would you give to someone trying to get into the fashion industry?

Just try and get involved in the industry anyway you can. Start building up your socials or start a blog or a vlog. The more enthusiasm you show, it doesn’t necessarily matter how much experience you’ve had. Like I, hands down, would rather take someone that’s really enthusiastic and really wants to get stuck in over someone that’s had a year working and they’re not really that bothered. That’s probably the main thing.

Do you have any brand or industry horror stories?

I’ve been quite lucky. As an intern you’re always doing really boring, generic things. But I’ve definitely been really lucky with the brands I’ve worked with.

What has been your biggest achievement so far, career wise?

I think going freelance is probably quite a big thing because it’s not like being a graphic designer where you can just go freelance and you know you’ll get loads of work. It is really difficult to build up enough clients that you have the flexibility to go freelance.

What are your goals for the future?

So, the brand is probably at the forefront, to relaunch and get that up and running. It’s one of those things where it’s all in my head and I know what I want to do, I need to just make it happen and make sure it translates properly for the customer. I’m juggling a few clients and I’m really happy with them. I’m really happy with where they’re going, but now it’s time to focus on my own things.

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Name: Emily Salmon AGE: 22 Gender: Female Degree: BA m(hons) Fashion Media at Solent University Occupation: Social media content agent Business: Wink social

How did you get into fashion?

At A level, I did graphic design and we did a unit where we created a magazjne, my interest grew from there.

How did you get into the fashion industry?

As a student applying for fashion business at university, I did not know what I was getting into since fashion media replaced that course.

As the course was created around our class, I wasn’t really sure what the industry was until we started working through the degree.

What was your favourite part of the degree?

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All of it! Looking back of course, there was some parts of uni and some units that I didn’t like.

There were only seven or eight students in the fashion media course, so if there was something we didn’t like, it would be changed. We would feedback to the course leader and it would be changed quickly, so everything was enjoyable and linked to what I wanted to do.

How did that lead you to your current job?

The support from the course leaders definitely lead me to my current job. For example, the contacts that they gave us access to and the work experience was so beneficial. The course has given me such a varied skillset that have enabled me

to do the majority of things my current job role requires.

How would you describe your job role?

I own a social media agency which I started at the end of last year. I work with female founders in the fashion and beauty wellness industry.

I manage their socials and take on a creative direction role within their branding and their brand strategy. I work on different packages with each client that ranges from social media management, helping them build brand awareness or doing photoshoots with them. My goal is to optimise their return on investment. I also help with influencer marketing and content creation, so it is a bit of everything.

Clients can be a bit of a pain sometimes, especially dealing with them on my own and it can be quite a lot of pressure sometimes. I really enjoy being able to do what I want to do when I want to do it. Being able to be so creative and do different aspects, thanks to uni I am able to direct these aspects on my own.

these different people and how different things work.

What was the process behind setting up your social media agency?

I worked in the fashion cupboard at Red magazine and Prima magazine. I worked at the fashion desk at The Sun for a bit. Since leaving uni, it’s just been social media agencies before working for myself.

I’d worked at a few start up agencies when leaving university, we were so stuck for jobs, during the pandemic, everyone was clutching at straws trying to find work. These were run by young creatives, trying to build their own agencies. However, noteveryone succeeds at the start and I was working at home anyway, I might as well start my own business as I’ve always been quite entrepreneurial. Through fashion media I learnt about brand strategy and revenues, so setting up my business was enjoyable. I enjoy the creative side, it’s the business side of things that are a little bit harder.

What did you enjoy about these?

Did you find it difficult building up clients?

I definitely enjoyed the ‘Devil wears Prada’ aspect of the magazine industry. As much as, when your working there, you’re stuck in the fashion cupboard, It’s enjoyable to be round all

Yeah. Nowadays there are so many social media gencies, some big, some small, so it is competitive. Knowing who you are targeting and who you want to work with is key. I’m very

What were your previous jobs in fashion?

specific with who I want to work with. I want to work with brands where my passion aligns with theirs. So I will work with female founders, or women-owned business’. I like them to be a sustainable and vegan skincare or fashion brand. It creates a nice working relationship when your views align and you have the same vision for the brand.

What does a day to day at work look like?

In the morning it is lots of admin, so emails and meetings with clients. For example, if a client has done an ad, it will be checking up on their ad revenue. Then, it will be chasing new clients.

Today, I am doing a photoshoot for a skincare brand, which is quite fun. Some days I’ll be chasing up influencers for content, it differs. No day is the same.

You were shortlisted for the Graduate Fashion Week awards for your project Tribe.

How did this make you feel?

Honestly, I was shocked. I have always had quite high hopes for myself, I strongly believe in manifestation. During lockdown, there was

Interviewed and designed by Sofia Wells

What is your favourite and least favourite part of your job?

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definitely a side of impostor syndrome as it was really hard to try and get everything finished.

Motivating myself to complete my final major project after suddenly moving home after 3 years away was difficult. As much as I knew I was capable, I didn’t think it was going to happen because if lockdown hadn’t happened my project would have been a lot better than it was. Obviously, I am very proud that it was shortlisted as it makes it all worth it.

Do you feel this has helped you get where you are today?

With the creative industry it’s hard to judge people on what’s good and what’s not good, it is mainly open interpretation. It’s nice to have solid validation to say my work was good. At the same time, my project is different from the industry I am in now. The final major projects were very different towards the end because of the pandemic. Also being shortlisted for digital media helped going into digital marketing. But it is nice to have that on my Linkedin as an accomplishment.

Tell Carbons readers about your project Tribe?

Tribe was a magazine we created second year of uni, it was dedicated to unapologetic women. It was very focused on women who were stepping out and changing the norm, as there was a gap in the market for this at the time.

Has working in the fashion industry been everything you thought it would be?

I only dip my toe in the fashion industry every now and then, which is not what I expected. I expected to be working at a fashion magazine or in house at a fashion brand. I expected a ‘devil wears Prada’ environment for the industry I though I would end up working in. But now, it’s working with small, sustainable fashion brands.

The people I work with are often young creators who want to make and be the change by slow fashion. It’s a complete 180 from what I thought it would be, but for the better.

What advice would you give to someone trying to get into the fashion industry?

You’ve got to stand out, don’t do what everyone else is doing. When I first graduated, I mocked up a CV applying for Shreddy, which was a lot of video editing. But I posted it on Linkedin and it

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went viral. From then on, graduates made real physical CVs and sending them to the people they want to work with to be different. There is so many people that want to work in these industries, that you have to be confident in what you know you can do and show people that. If people are telling you no then you are talking to the wrong people. You need to be resiliant with it, it can be damaging hearing no from all these people but it does happen and you’ve got to make it happen.

What has been your biggest achievement so for career wise?

Definitely starting my own business. I didn’t think I was going to be starting my own business at 22. I haven’t been doing it long enough to have a huge achievement but I love the freedom.

It is an accomplishment to live my life happily and build a business at the same time. I’ve realised how important that is. I’ve just done a visa to go and work in Australia at the end of the year so I can bring my laptop and work from wherever.

What are your goals for the future?

I’d love to grow my agency to the point that I could hire someone. I want to grow a team and have a pastel pink office space. I have lots of big goals, but I’m not putting too much pressure on myself to reach them. I’m just trying to take a step back and enjoy it as it happens and work with bigger brands.

On Wink Social’s website, there are statistics demonstrating the success of Emily Salmon’s social media content agency. These images in particular detail client statistics about social media management, influencer marketing and content creation.

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y b b o h m o fr to career.

When did you first realise that photography was what you wanted to do? How long have you been doing it and what made you want to do it?

mad choice but it has paid off! I had to put a lot of my own money into it which caused a lot of stress and anxiety but it is all worth it!”

“I used to study events management and put on gigs with a classmate, we decided that we needed photos taken to promote the shows but couldn’t afford to pay someone else to do it, so I borrowed a friends camera and tried! They were really bad but I really enjoyed it, so then started trying to take more photos at gigs I put on. After a while I kind of got the hang of it, and then started shooting more, and then people started to ask me to shoot for them! This all started in March 2016, so just over 6 years ago now.”

How did you end up touring with Only The Poets?

We interviewed the photographer of the upcoming band only the poets, Rory Barnes and found out how he turned his hobby into a career, and what tips he would

What was it like opening Bleach Studios? Did you risk a lot? Were you nervous?

give aspiring photographers.

Written and designed by Emma Bell. Photography by Rory Barnes.

“It was a big risk! It was in June last year where covid rules were just loosing so was a bit of a

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“I met OTP in 2017 when they were support for a tour. I DM’d them asking if they needed someone to shoot their set and they said yes! I met them, took some photos backstage and during the set then went home edited them and sent them over!

They shared them and we stayed in contact. A few months later they then asked if I wanted to shoot a show in Newcastle, they would pay for travel and I could stay with them. It was the first time I had been offered any sort of money (even travel covered) and the first time I had shot a show in England. Since then we have done countless tours with each other, I have done a lot on my own side as have they. Initially it took one DM but a lot more work went into it than that!”

Do you have a favourite image that you’ve taken?

Do you prefer studio shoots or concert photography?

“I definitely prefer concert photography, it is more fun and more challenging. Studio shoots are great fun, and also have their own challenges, trying to be original and creative in a very controlled setting is hard, but that also makes it fun. “ Was it hard branching from concert photography to studio photography?

“I started with gig photography and fell into portrait stuff. I would ask to shoot the band before the set, do a couple portraits and then shoot the set. Eventually people asked if I would do portrait shoots, and then started doing studio stuff! I think they are both super different so it was a little difficult but a super fun challenge!“

“Ehh that is a really hard one, you might have a favourite of mine haha. I think I have a love hate thing with my work, when I am editing and posting shots I will love them and then opinion will probably change in the next show or shoot that I do haha. Recently I love the portraits with Tommy in Milan.”

Was there anyone who inspired you to take this career path?

“Not really? My dad told me to try it out and always pushed me to do what I loved so he really helped, but there wasn’t anything or anyone that was like the reason why I did other than loving doing it.”

What’s been the highlight of your career so far?

“That OTP tour was mad. Also working with Sam Fender was crazy, and Tash Sultana too.”

Do you have any tips for aspiring photographers?

“Don’t be afraid to ask for anything, a photo pass, portrait shoot, advice etc, I still do that all the time. If you don’t ask the answer will always be no. Also take care of yourself, not job is worth your mental or physical health. “ Is there anything that you wish someone told you before you started out?

“Value yourself. Don’t underestimate how much people would pay for you and your service. I worked for years before getting paid because I was too scared to ask.”

What is something you’re wanting to achieve within your photography career?

“I want to travel to the US/Australia. I also want to work with an arena act, Harry Styles or Olivia Rodrigo haha.”

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AYLA “On holiday time slips away and we like it that way. We go from boat to beach club, pool to pizza, one more dip in the sea turns into another beer at the bar. So at Ayla we give you the pieces to dress your swimwear up or down. In mix and match prints and styles that make outfits for on and off the sand” “All our swim and resort wear is made from sustainable materials, meant to be treasured for many seasons rather than bought for just one holiday. We create new prints and pieces, sold as separates, that work together in many ways. You get the excitement of a new look by adding a piece rather than replacing your whole suitcase”

The Founders “We love the beach. For Kirsty, it’s always Trinidad and Tobago and for Heidi, from Hong Kong, it’s the secret shores of the Philippines. But more than that, it’s those beach days that merge seamlessly with the night. We create swimwear that makes you want to dive headfirst into your day. With styles and shapes that suit different body types, destinations and agendas and resort wear to throw on for whatever adventure comes your way”

Our Suppliers “To create our swim and resort wear we work with two small boutique factories based in Bali. These factories allow us to be flexible with our order sizes to avoid wasting stock. We have a close relationship with our suppliers so we get the quality we need to ensure our products see you through lots of sunny days”

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About Ayla

What items do you sell ?

We sell a range of different items, are main item and what we are known for being swim wear. Bikinis, one pieces, beach wear, beach accessories. Then we also sell all the other summer essentials such as tops, bottoms, dresses ect.

What are your prices and what are the materials?

Our prices are higher than your average bikini set would be, as we make are our swimwear and trousers and tops ect are manufactured in small boutique factories in Bali.

Are materials are also very high quality and sustainable.

The swimwear in our Coral Collection and Jardinia Collection is made using Repreve Nylon, created from 100% recycled materials. The Nylon is created using an energy and resource efficient process that saves the equivalent of 6 million gallons of gasoline each year.

Swimwear from our Taisho and Calypso collection is made using ECONYL® regenerated nylon which is made from old fishing nets, carpets and other plastics that pollute the oceans and harm marine life. The waste is taken out of the sea and sorted in order to recover nylon which is regenerated to create swimwear fabric.

The versatile Seashell Sarong, Shirts and High-waisted Trousers from our Coral Collection are made of Cupro.

Cupro is a sustainable fabric made from a by-product of the cotton process that would usually be thrown away.

Produced in a closed loop process to minimise waste, it looks, feels and behaves just like silk.

Our High-waisted Trousers, Mini Skirt and Frill Shorts from The Taisho and Coral Collection are made from Tencel™, created by eco-fabric pioneers Lenzing. Tencel™ is made by turning ethically sourced wood pulp into fibre in a process that uses far less energy and water than cotton.

Although chemical solvents are required to make this happen, the solvents are continually recycled in a closed loop process to minimise harmful waste. The fabric itself is biodegradable and can be recycled.

The Pareo and Oversized Shirt from The Jardinia Collection are made from Linen which is well known for its’ sustainability credentials. Every part of the Flax plant can be used so nothing goes to waste. It is resilient to tough growing conditions and needs very little water to prosper compared to other natural fibres.

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The Bucket Hat and Frill Shorts from our Jardinia Collection are made using Organic Cotton Twill. Certified by a third party that checks every step of the process, GOTS Organic Cotton is grown according to regulations that limit its’ environmental impact. Most importantly, the use of toxic pesticides and synthetic fertilisers is avoided, leaving the soil healthy and the farmers who cultivate the crop safe from chemicals.

Our prints are inspired by meaningful places and experiences from our lives. Each print is created bespoke for Ayla, using hand-painted water colours by Eleni Malami.

The Jardinia collection The Jardinia collection was born out of the first lockdown when our sun-seeking was confined to England’s fields and gardens. Inspired by the diverse colours and textures that make Britain’s landscapes surprisingly exotic, the prints in this collection are based on plants and flowers that grow across the UK. Wild flowers, bold poppies and get lost in me meadows. This collection is about opening your eyes to the natural beauty found closer to home. Not just this year, but every year.

The coral collection Sustainability has always been important to us, and we wanted to bring this life by celebrating the world’s coral reefs in The Coral Collection. We are constantly inspired by their explosive colour, flawless architecture and biological diversity that’s why preventing their endangerment is a cause we care so much about.

The Tashio collection We began with Heidi’s Japanese heritage as a source of inspiration for this collection and found ourselves exploring The Taisho period, when Japanese culture became influenced by Western art and design. During this era, Women’s Kimonos featured striking combinations of prints to reflect the confidence and optimism of the time.

The Calypso Collection The Calypso collection was inspired by Trinidad a rugged Caribbean island, known for its rainforest, banana flowers and infamous carnival parade. Once a year the whole country comes together to celebrate and shows the rest of the world how to party. We have had some of our best times together dressed up in brightly coloured costumes w.for Carnival so we chose to capture those memories in the prints for our first collection.

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wa rz o n e CARBON spoke to Ryta Flomboym, a young Ukrainian content creator who opted to stay at home in Kyiv and work whilst her country is under seige.

CARBON talks to Ryta Flomboym, a positive and inspiring young woman who works for Ukrainian based PR Agency Newsfront determined to carry on working as her country is at war. Ryta has a Degree in Journalism and is currently studying at Taras Shevchnko University of Kyiv for a Masters in Political Science.

Ryta joins me from her home in Vasylkiv.

There is a rich burgundy and gold damask wallpaper behind her. I compliment it: “This is my Dad’s office” she tells me, “but now I use it to work from home” Ryta has remained in Ukraine with her family throughout the war which began on 24th February 2022 when Russia invaded. Many Ukrainians fled the country in fear at the first opportunity, but Ryta says that for her and her family, it was a very easy decision to stay where they were. Being surrounded by the comforts of home are what makes them feel secure and they don’t want to leave all of that behind.

She says that for mental health, it is also extremely important.

She does believe that for each individual, whether they stayed at home, or left the country, she respects that they made the right decision for them and their circumstances.

Her father has admirably continued with his job in a factory, making bread. She tells us that her Dad recognised the importance of maintaining the manufacturer of provisions and therefore, he and his colleagues had a duty to continue their work in the factory as normally as they can.

normal every day life as soon as they can.

Ultimately, the main drive for many Ukrainians is to look out for each other, and ensure that everyone returns home safely and gets back to

“On the first day of the war, in the morning, we had a call with the team, our founders. They were calm, we discussed the safety of everyone,

Ryta has a younger sister, Valeriia who is 13. She is currently online schooling from home. Ryta says, the children here haven’t been able to celebrate a birthday for three years, with the pandemic as well. Life is pretty unsettled, but they seem to have got used to the way things are and I think a lot of that is down to how spirited Ukraine are as a nation.

“I realised that I was not

When the war began on February 24th, Ukranians weren’t really informed about what to expect. They were told to stay at home, and this is where Ryta has continued to work throughout. She tells me it is important to note that there was no panic, but there was anger, aggression, and willingness to work to do whatever to protect their country.

Her entire team immediately began volunteering; helping deliver food, looking for humanitarian aid, helping civilians and the military. In parallel, they also organised a working process to develop the business and economy of Ukraine. Ryta’s family also started volunteering. Her Mother organised the logisiticsof humanitarian aidand now is an expert in medicaments. Ryta’s Grandad lives five minutes down the road. His neighbour’s house was bombed and at the moment of the explosion, his windows flew out. Thankfully, he was unharmed and is safe.

afraid to die from missiles or air strikes. I’m afraid to be

in the occupation of Russia.

Because the number of tortured, murdered and raped children, women and men found in the

Written and designed by Kat Von Stoth

cities is very scary.”

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Many of her colleagues have fled the country, but several remain. They have been told it is not safe to return to work in the office, so for now, they work apart from one another. About 10 or 15 Newsfront personnel remain in Ukraine and some are now planning to return to Kyiv.

Slava Ukraini

Ryta Flomboym

Newsfront team working online

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whether no one was left alone, whether everyone had a shelter. We didn’t discuss work, it was important for us to make sure everyone was safe. At the same time, we were in touch with our clients, many wrote to us asking how we were and if we were safe. Our clients from other countries wrote and offered their help in finding housing in Europe. After a couple of days, we slowly returned to work mode. The first weeks it was not at all as active as before the war, but regular systemic actions that distract you from the war and the news help a lot. Today we have restored work, all our specialists are safe, with communication. Many clients have reduced communications activity, but we believe we are on the path to recovery.”

I asked Ryta what was the biggest thing that’s changed in her day to day life since the start of the war?

“I feel like Ron Weasley from Harry Potter - now I read the news because I don’t want to hear the bad ones. But, unfortunately, Ukrainians, civilians and our soldiers are dying every day. The genocide that Russia created on the territory of Ukraine is a war and a terrible grief for the whole world.

Because today we defend the right to freedom of the whole of Europe. And Ukrainians die for this right.”

Our heroes from the Azov today are not just defending the city and Ukraine, they are fighting for the right to be independent for the whole world. And we need to help them.

! a v a l S m a y o r e H In Ukraine today, many shops are open as normal and there are no issues with supply, so buying groceries in Kyiv or Vasylkiv are easy to do again.

There are even cafes in the city - so you can drink coffee or have lunch.

“Vasilkyv is a hero city.

Russian warship go f@@k yourself”

a destroyed building in Vasylkiv

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Collage by Karen Lynch