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CARBON is back and this time with a new team of fresh and exciting editors that are bringing you a load new content. Being editor of edition 5 was an exciting experience as we were back with more content than we’ve ever had before with some fabulous features that will take you to the heart of the fashion industry.

CARBON issue 5 takes your from the runways of milan to the magazine industry of NYC. Exclusive interviews with some of the hottest names in modelling who’ve walked for the likes of Burberry, Tom Ford and Louis Vuitton - and one whos just walking the catwalk with Kylie Jenner and Bella Hadid.

In this issue you can also be transported into the world of drag, find out unique insights into dream fashion careers and we shine a light on the up coming far east fashion market with a look at singapore style.

CARBON celebrates millenials and their voice standing out among all the noise in today’s society. All our content is written and sourced by our team that are devoted to inspiring a generation of arty and fashion-loving individuals and showcasing that lastest student creatives from across the uk. We hope youve enjoyed reading this issue as much as weve enjoyed putting it togther for you.

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@carbononcampus, we would love to hear from you! Email me editor@carbonmagazine.co.uk

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EDITOR IN CHIEF - Rachel Lamb EDITOR - Emily Batters ART DIRECTOR - John Whalvin SUB-EDITORS - Jess Maidwell

Izzy Short Kiki Szaniszloova Harmony Garland PICTURE EDITOR - Tegan Thompson DEPUTY PICTURE EDITORS - Tash Hughes Lottie Griffiths FASHION EDITORS - Emily Salmon Erin O’Cain DEPUTY FASHION EDITORS - Mia Wells Brianna Norman Kai Lin Tan FEATURES EDITOR - Emily - Rose Peck DEPUTY FEATURES EDITOR - Ciara Wilson Harry Turner TRAVEL EDITOR - Grace Pooley DEPUTY TRAVEL EDITORS - Amelia Moys Emma Ford Chelsie Hares ART AND CULTURE EDITOR - Megan Walker DEPUTY ART AND CULTURE EDITORS - Carla Garcia Siobhan Kiely Rachel Elias DIGITAL EDITOR - Holly Andrew DEPUTY DIGITAL EDITORS - Emily Hall Chloe Gill Jordan Burrows SOCIAL MEDIA EDITOR - Olivia Tuffrey

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Bring together opposites and make a statement. From masculine verus feminine to spots versus’ stripes, we are styling the bright, bold and fun future trend set for S/S19.

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The fast and furious fashion of Tokyo mixes old with new. The fashion leaders of the metropolis shift the streetwear culture bringing trends into the United Kingdom. So how does Tokyo influence styles in the UK?

A trench coat in Tokyo is often oversized and used as a layering component. A black turtle neck is paired with a blue loose dress which hangs at the chins flowing onto white Reebok ‘Club C 85’. The UK’s fashion differs to the baggy way of styling in Tokyo. The leopard trend is in full swing as the model wears a print bodysuit, taking on the classic 80’s style; paired with tight fitting black, distressed jeans. A belt with two metal circles imitates the Gucci leather ‘Double G’ buckle which brands have created to mimic the belt for cheaper and to accessorize an outfit.

jumper are paired together with cycling shorts with chunky trainers. This trend has been formulated by the Balenciaga ‘Triple S’ and Yeezy ‘Wave Runner’, yet brands are making cheaper versions of these chunky trainers.

In Tokyo, a straight cut coat uses a clash of colours and patterns to create interest in clothing. A black turtle neck is overlaid by a bright yellow long dress which has an abstract design. This has been layered with a red and grey plaid patterned straight down coat. The UK styles this type of coat in a much simpler way. The black coat has been styled with a bulky, red high neck jumper that has been tucked into a pair of dark blue jeans with distressing hems.

Blazers have become popular on the market and influencers are styling them in different ways. In Tokyo, a thick red jumper with crochet detailing is overlaid by a blue blazer; paired with dark, loose fitting trousers making the red accent stand out more. In the United Kingdom, blazers have hit the fast fashion high street saturating the market with the trend circulating social media. An oversized blazer and a simple, baggy

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October; a time for pumpkin spice lattes, Halloween and colder, darker days - but also another month in which countless new products and events launch across all areas.

New iPhones By now the rumors are well-developed. The new iPhone lineup will reportedly consist of three phones, two high-end models with OLED screens like the current iPhone X. They might even feature a third rear camera or multiple colors.

Aldi Advent Calender £49.99 After the runaway success of Aldi’s Jo Malone-inspired candles, fragrances and body cremes, the supermarket have announced the launch of their first ever beauty advent calendar.

Aspinal & Giles Deacon British accessories brand Aspinal of London unveiled a collaboration with womenswear and couture designer, Giles Deacon at its London Fashion Week presentation this week.

Fashion EVENTS 16th June – 4th November 2018

Frida Kahlo’s Wardrobe

20th October 2018 – 21st January 2019:

Harper’s Bazaar – 150 Years

What? An amazing exhibition dedicated to artist Frida

What? A celebration of America’s first fashion

When? 16th June – 4th November 2018 Where? Victoria and Albert Museum, Cromwell Road,

When? 20th October 2018 – 21st January 2019 Where? Fashion and Textile Museum, 83 Bermondsey

Kahlo, displaying a collection of personal artefacts and clothing belonging to the artist. These have never before been seen by the outside world.

London, SW7 2RL

magazine, Harper’s Bazaar, and its 150th anniversary. A unique display highlighting key moments and images of the magazine’s colourful history.

Street, London, SE1 3XF

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Sit back, put your sneaks up, as we give you the lowdown of this year’s coolest creps.

New sneaker releases are one of the most hyped up events of a streetwear devotee’s year. This year we have been blessed enough to have so many unique collaborations and new kicks being brought out. Let’s take you through some of the best designs and why they work so well.

This has been the year for crazy collaborations, almost every other month we have been proposed with a new collab or something to look forward to by an up and coming brand or artist. A cult favourite collaboration was between Tyler the Creator and Converse.

Subsequent to his album release ‘Flower boy,’ the artist worked with Converse to create Converse X Golf Le Fleur with an option of four vibrant suede colour-ways. It was nice to see a classic brand such as converse step out of their comfort zone to reach to a new audience by collaborating with Tyler, and vice versa with his fans.

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Another collaboration we can’t ignore, surprisingly comes from Vogue X Nike; in their first ever, explicitly for women, range of Jordans, which were made specifically to women’s sizing. This twist on the classic Nike air high top Jordan 1’s, included a unique zip design which when opened would create an entirely new look for the sneaker. When unzipped it would reveal a crisp, red lining, a real eye-catching feature of the women sneaker. Inspiration for the collection was drawn by, none other than, editor-in-chief of Vogue, Anna Wintor. Wintor’s seal of approval for all things creative or editorial is by writing ‘AWOK,’ which stands for ‘Anna Wintour OK’.

This unique signature is on the sole of each pair of Jordans in the collaboration. This partnership if anything really showed that Anna Wintour was not just here for high fashion, she can play crep check with the cool kids too. Kudo’s for that Anna.

We can’t talk about hyped up shoes without a quick mention from Mr Kanye West and his brand you may have heard of; Yeezy. Every release is completely hyped and sold-out within minutes of dropping. Whether or not this is due to everyone being a part of that crazy sport, ‘Am I quick enough to get a pair of Yeezys?’ Or because people genuinely like the shoes, no one can really say.

Despite all of that, one shoe no one can get out of their heads is the Yeezy 500, in the Blush colour-way. This style now comes in 3 other colour-ways, all matching the sandy secluded look that Mr west opts for. With most of the shoes mentioned in this article, the resell price is unbearably overpriced, but no matter what the look of Yeezys, people will always pay to get their hands on them.

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Now we move onto a new era of shoe. If you had told me a year ago ‘dad’ shoes would be ‘in’, I would have rolled my eyes, glared over at you, and told you ‘you’ll never catch me wearing those’. But thankfully no one asked me. So, I can change my mind and sit here thinking I’m the bee’s knees, typing in my ugly clunky Adidas x Alexander Wang dad trainers, with a smile on my face and no regrets. This unique design is a chunky sole with contrasting gum sole detailing on the side of the shoe, mixing browns and pastels with text on the tongue. A real looker if I do say so myself.

Balenciaga’s have been the ‘ugly’ shoe of the year, so congrats B. The chunky Balenciaga Triple-S style are everywhere and are being copied and copped by every other brad and or designer. The shoe officially realised in September ‘17, but as expected with such a unique style, sales were slow to start. The shoe really took off at the beginning 2018 after fashion week. Bloggers, models, and anyone who’s anyone were all seen in this ‘so ugly its cute’ shoe trend and since then Balenciaga has overtaken Gucci in sales due to this phenomenon. This alone gives Balenciaga mad street cred.

The last and one of the most highly anticipated drops of the year really has people’s hearts. Music artists and shoe collaborations just work. We don’t know how, or why; other than the fact that artists are hella expressive and creative, but surely you can’t be good at music and come up with a half decent shoe design? Wrong. Artists are good at everything and we would trust everything they say and do... Or something on the lines of that to get me a free pair of shoes. Nike have partnered with Kendrick Lamar once again to create The Kendrick Lamar X Nike Cortez basic slip in a white grey and orange colour-way. This unique no lace design is not only unique looking, but totally functional as a slip-on comfy shoe.

So, whether you were here to read about the sneakers or here to judge me for wearing ‘dad’ trainers, I hope we all got something from this. And if you can only take one piece of information away from this article - don’t pay resell for Yeezys. Please.

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From Mary Katrantzou and Adidas to Supreme to Hysteric Glamour sport and high fashion collabs are all the rage.

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DESIGNING CHANGE

Collusion are here, and ready to give today’s youth a voice. Ever evolving, discover inclusive clothing that’s affordable and animal free. You in?

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Collusion, is a new label that has just been launched globally on October 1st, 2018. Made up of six young people including students, stylists, activists, image-makers, authors and YouTubers, Collusion is ‘for the coming age, shaped by, and for, an audience who demand something different from the fashion industry’.

If you’re a person looking for something different from the fashion industry then this brand is perfect for you. “Each with diverse followings and their own influential online voices”, allows the brand to be taken to places it probably couldn’t have gone before. They all collaborate with a team of standalone designers assembled by Asos with the brief to create an “authentic, vibrant wardrobe that speaks directly to themselves and their Gen Z peers.” Which in sense means that everything will be sustainable, animal-free and unisex. Each year will see more creatives from Collusions own audience joining the team, to reshape and reimage Collusion. So, this begs the question of who are these six creatives?

“Being part of the change, I want to see” is what Chidera has said about Collusion. At just 23 Chidera is a published author, an award-winning blogger and a leading voice on intersectional politics. Her main input into Collusion is to change women’s perspective on themselves and help them gain confidence. “Collusion is something that’s been built with intention and has taken a while to craft through so many fragile and delicate conversations and it can be seen through the way the brand has been built.” She’s also begun a viral movement with the #SaggyBoobsMatter that highlights the issues on race and gender. A strong member of this powerful six for sure.

Next up is Spencer, a YouTube vlogger. Initially attending education Spencer decided that wasn’t for him and instead took the plunge to follow his passions, now he’s made a name for himself online. Proving people wrong is something Spencer loves to do, dropping out of college to pursue something he loves is an example of that. He wants to be open and honest about the pressures of following the ‘right’ path. Eager to explore the world to celebrate the differences that make everyone individual, he’s aware of how much environments shape minds. His YouTube channel is mainly a style outlet but ultimately is a place where he encourages people to express themselves. “Collusion is way more than just fashion, it’s real, it’s honest, It’s unique.”

Clarissa is a stylist and streetwear blogger, highly influenced by newage materials and girlband attitude. Her own successful clothing brand GDS (Girls Do Succeed) follows that same vibe, she created the brand to celebrate the fusion of women’s fashion, sport and lifestyle. She too wants to empower and inspire body positivity for young women. “I want to make sure that people see what I do and are impacted by it.”

Currently studying at Central Saint Martins, Jebi, is a fashion enthusiast, blogger, stylist and photographer. Passionate about challenging negative stereotypes and African representation in the media through personal style.

Jebi consistently uses his upbringing, from Cameroon, as a touchstone for his style choices and also inspired a desire to change stereotypes about other nationalities. Always styled in the carefully-put-together tailored looks, his attention to detail and poise is seen in his work with Collusion.

21-year-old, Rene, is a visual artist and activist aiming to educate, mobilise and empower through her own analysation of her identity. She consistently questions power structures within the art world and society through her own work. Being a queer person of colour, her artwork is about the emotional labour that goes into that and also being an activist.

“Community means a lot to me. As a working class, queer woman of colour… It’s really important, it’s what I need to survive.”

Lastly, there’s Grace. Grace is a 23-year-old, body activist, frequent T V personality, and an actress. She’s hoping that her work with Collusion will help her become part of that drastic change that she wants to see in the fashion industry that still isn’t inclusive enough. Since birth, she’s had a foreshortened arm, but this enabled her to approach the issues of the representation of herself on her and her sister, Amelia’s, YouTube channel.

She now has the confidence to speak on matters that are still largely not talked about in the media landscape. “It’s exhausting to see the same problems in fashion… I have never seen myself, as someone with one hand, or someone with a difference in appearance, on any form of media.”

After finding out all there is to know about this impressive, new brand I think it’s safe to say that we’re all intrigued to see where this will go. This has the opportunity to be something big and new in the fashion media industry and I’m sure we’ll all be hearing about Collusion in the next upcoming months.

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carbononcampus Name: Alex Age: 20 How would you describe your style? Mixed personal style What do you think is the worst trend? A full tracksuit

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carbononcampus Name: Blaise Age: 19 How would you describe your style? Comfy Chic What do you think is the worst trend? A lot of makeup

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carbononcampus Name: James Age: 18 How would you describe your style? Meaningful fashion What do you think is the worst trend? Trasher

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PHOTOGRAPHER: BRIANNA NORMAN, KAI LIN TAN, MIA WELLS, LEILA AZADEH COUPAL, ELOUISE DAVIES

carbononcampus Name: Mia Age: 21 How would you describe your style? Comfy yet funky What do you think is the worst trend? Zip up hoodies

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EIGHTIES how gen Z are reinventing and evolving 80s ‘power dressing’ with new-found inclusivity, diversity and creativity.

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The 1980s saw a dramatic surge in the proportion of women entering the workforce, never seen before in history. Political changes in the preceding decades meant that women now had protection from sex discrimination, equal rights in the workplace, freedom to provide for themselves and independence in an increasingly globalising social climate. As well as an increase in the number of women in the workforce, there was also a shift in the jobs that women were pursuing.

of ‘power dressing’; bringing meaning and strength to ourselves through fashion and how we dress, still permeates throughout society. Gen Z are giving rise to a new breed of ‘power dressing’, standing on the (padded) shoulders of the 80s power dressing giants, whilst embracing modern society’s acceptance individualism and diversity (of gender, sexuality, religious and ethnic diversity) and admiring the creativity of cultures and communities both local and foreign to them.

The glass ceiling had been lifted for women and they now aspired and succeeded themselves into higher managerial positions. This movement created a new market of young professional women dressing for power and confidence in a new work environment. Fashion brands, print and film swooned over this new ‘working woman’, with entire collections now dedicated to ‘women’s workwear’, as well as films depicting strong lead female roles and magazines giving tips on how to further your career with style.

I spoke to members of Gen Z to see how they ‘power dressed’ borrowing from the 80s and adding their own unique touch. Jess M (18) uses the principles of power dressing as she gets ready to attend university lectures, rarely seen without one of her many thrifted blazers- “The blazers definitely make me feel more powerful, especially on a night out with a cute bra or crop top, you just feel all ‘put together’, but I don’t think that was so acceptable in the 80s [workplace]”. She adds “I like to add my own touch though,” describing how she contrasts the more formal oversized blazers with joggers or a T-shirt, bringing her own modern feel to the idea of 1980s power dressing.

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Women in fiction and reality ‘power dressed’- that is, dressing to make themselves feel confident in a male-dominated society whilst still embracing their own style and femininity. With their voluminous perms and padded shoulder suits, women asserted their well-deserved and longawaited presence in the workplace, as if to say: “This is where we stand, and this is where we shall stay”. Even though 2019 steadily approaches and for some the charm of the 80s is almost reduced to kitsch and garish relics of the past. The principle

Elise L (19) who identifies as gender-queer, takes her own post-modernistic approach to power dressing, embracing her gender identity by combining “something boyish on the bottom (like a suit), or a shirt and bow tie mixed with makeup, it makes me feel badass” In contrast, Reagan C, 18, embraces her femininity in her interpretation of ‘power dressing’, feeling most powerful in “red lipstick, tight clothes and heat

styled hair”, channelling the classic style of the golden Hollywood era.

However, it’s not just the padded suits that are being reused for power dressing, the 1980s also gave us the first surge in athleisure and sportsluxe clothing that has been/continues to be a key play in contemporary trends. For some the athletic style spandex clothes bring them power by facing up to previous insecurities. Izzy S (18) describes how her definition of power dressing includes sportswear as it gives her “freedom to move”. Previously experiencing issues with body image, for Izzy, power dressing in “cycling shorts and a crop top” allows her to embrace her body, feeling much more confident. She gains power from within, in the way she chooses to dress.

[Why not try pairing your athleisure cycling shorts with a padded blazer and some sports luxe trainer for a post-modernistic take on 80s trends] Power dressing has become dressing for yourself, being unapologetically comfortable in your own skin, wearing to empower and embrace your own identity and whatever unique qualities you possess. This element of individualism is key to Gen Z’s identity, in the way we accept, empower and inspire others with our style. It has evolved in the same way that feminism has evolved from the 1980s, blossoming to be inclusive of all identities and cultures, admiring all ways in which all people can feel powerful.

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In fashion animal print falls in to the ‘enduring style’ and with this season’s prints running the gamut of the animal kingdom, in street smart silhouettes, creatures of the concrete jungle will look as fierce as their animal counterparts. Unleash your inner beast. A photoshoot inspired by Hannah Watkin’s report on A/W ‘19/’20. de shows.

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MEET THE METALLICS

Introducing the upcoming trend which will make you shine through A/W 18.

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Retouched dreams: Mark Small dreamed of being a make up artist. Now he works for ASOS and has photographed models in the fashion capitals of the world.

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The first thing I asked about was his university experience. I felt this was important as the number of undergraduate applicants has been steadily declining for a while now. In fact the most recent data, taken from 2017, showed that the number is 5% down from 2016.

Mark spoke highly of his time at university. He felt that he was able to develop at a pace that was right for him.

“The whole experience was positive and without knowing it”, said Mark. “Choosing Solent was the best decision for me.

I picked up a broad range of skills that even to this day allow me to get a step up on workplace competition and give me skills I can use for my own freelance work. I studied Fashion Graphics and it allowed me to dip into all aspects of production and really develop my skills at my own pace.”

“The department brought in a guest lecturer called Anthea Simms who did a presentation on catwalk photography and without me knowing it she was looking for freelancers to help her out back in London. It got filtered back to me and my name was put forward as a suggestion, and then weeks later she asked me to her office to have an interview.” Mark would go on to work four seasons with Anthea in a freelance capacity.”

“Working in the biggest fashion capitals of the world was beyond words. I had just started with Anthea and someone had to drop out of going to New York, so about a week before NYFW started, I was informed I’d be coming! The same happened with Milan and Paris. They were long days from 8am-11am moving from hotel, to press tent, back to hotel and then repeat it all again. I got to see Chanel and Alexander McQueen shows to name a few and I was given opportunities to shoot front row and some shows as wides too. At times I was working around 40 days in a row, thinking about it now it exhausts me, but at the time it didn’t feel quite so long, and sometimes it didn’t feel like work. A lot of it felt very surreal and I was incredibly thankful for all the opportunities.”

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However, Mark likes to be organised and know exactly when he’s working and for these reasons he set about trying to find full time work.

“One morning I got a notification on LinkedIn for a Retoucher position at ASOS so I rather lazily applied and then a couple of hours later they rang me and I had an interview booked. It’s all about being in the right place at the right time and “I guess a mixture of luck and hard work got me to where I am today.”

The role of a retoucher is to edit studio photography, removing things such as marks on lenses or backgrounds and colour matching, which is changing the colours of garments to the sample to get a true representation of that product for customers. ASOS also allow their retouchers to have some flexibility on their own extra projects. For example, Mark also produces retouching edit guides in InDesign and creates GIFs. “I really cannot fault ASOS”, said Mark. In particular, he highlighted how inclusive of a work environment the company provides. “It’s so amazing to work for such an inclusive company to the point where I lead the ASOS section in the London Pride 2018 parade”.

The security of his full time job with ASOS allows Mark to pursue his other passions. “I also do Drag professionally travelling around the country which is great for me as it’s a passion of mine”. In addition, he also does freelance poster design for a cabaret venue in London. “I like to push myself when it comes to work and I think it’s important to push yourself out of your comfort zone as that’s when you truly grow as a person”.

The final thing I asked Mark about was if he had any advice for young creatives. “I think it’s important to push yourself out of your comfort zone as that’s when you truly grow as a person.

“I think the most important thing to do in life is to not take life or yourself too seriously and have fun living and doing what you have a passion for”.

It’s ok to fail sometimes and life can get hard, was the message that Mark was conveying. He believes that as creative people we can become frustrated our work but its important that we pick ourselves up and keep battling.

“Everything thing is a learning curve and the more you practise, the better you will become, so put yourself out there and just be the best version of yourself you can be.”

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carbon talks to fashion graduate beth poulter about the struggles of unpaid internships and how they were the turning point in her career.

C. You explained that you started your journey at Norwich University of Arts, studying Fashion Communications and Promotion. Here you discovered that visual merchandising and styling were going to be your chosen career path. The degree involved live briefs and working with brands such as Jigsaw.

What would you say your top tips are for securring the best internship?

B: My top tip is to try and specialise as soon as possible. Also, tailor your portfolio to every internship you apply for. I know its long, but if an employer can see that you have created a version of your portfolio just for them, they’re likely to be impressed.

C: I understand that a degree doesn’t always give you a realistic overview of what an actual career within industry is like. Applying online to different companies landed you an internship at Vivienne Westwood in London.

What were the highs and lows of this experience?

B: I was the only intern within the VM team so I learnt a lot. It also meant that from that moment forward, people began to take me seriously as a fashion creative and were more willing to listen. The only low was that unfortunately it wasn’t paid. Three months in London on no pay is extremely difficult.

I was fortunate enough to attend all VM meetings, so I met a lot of interesting people pitching their tech start-up’s to the brand. Every job has monotonous tasks and as an intern, it’s likely that others are going to give some of theirs to you. This includes spreadsheets and shipping props, but the highs of the experience massively outweighed the lows.

C: After all of your hard work over the past few years to get to a career you have always aspired to, where could you see yourself and your career in the next five years?

B: Ideally with a full time job that I feel happy and fulfilled in. At this stage, its likely to be VM related as that is the experience that I currently have, but I’m open to consider other options. I’d like to travel within my job and not sit at a desk all day, so those are only the fundamentals!

C: So you use ‘Beth Poulter Design’ to brand and promote your work on Instagram, posting images from photo shoots that are styled and directed by yourself, promoting what you are about.

B: Yes at university it was better to keep my uni life and my ‘professional’ life as separate as possible. At some point in the future I would like to drop the ‘design’. I think this will come at a natural stage where I feel like my work IS me.

C: What does the future hold now that you have graduated?

B: After I graduated, I took the month of July off. I had a long holiday and spent some time preparing to move to London. Next, I spent two months as an intern at Lulu Guinness between August to September. Here, I assisted with VM, social media, PR and marketing, so I learnt lots of different skills that has made me a more well rounded individual. In October, I started as a VM intern at Jimmy Choo, which is where I am today. This internship is six months long, with the possibility to extend. I was thrilled to get the internship at Jimmy Choo and so far I am very much enjoying being a part of global luxury brand. If I choose not to stay at Jimmy Choo, I’ll be looking for a full time job within head office VM for a luxury brand.

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STYLING AND ART DIRECTION - BETH POULTER PHOTOGRAPHY - TAYA RAE FULLER MODEL - EMILY SMITH

Digital Detoxing Instagram has been ranked the top cause of young mental health in young poeple. A recent study found that 1,479 people aged 14 to 24 said social media was damaging to their body image and contributed to anxiety, depression and loneliness. Can digital detoxing really help?

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In many places across the globe, our need for social media is taking a toll on the minds of many millennials. With the average user spending 7hrs a day scrolling online; it’s no wonder mental health issues have increased by 70% within the past 5 years. One young woman knows this only too well. Hayley Ford is one of thousands that have been battling with mental health for many years.

empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. We won’t give up until everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets support and respect. We’ll fight your corner.

Mental health can be hard to talk about but Hayley did just that. Her mental health issues started at the young age of 11 and have been affecting her up until this current day. Now in her mid 20s she has been battling with mental health for over a decade. Although Hayley’s mental health problems were not primarily triggered by social media (as it wasn’t around at the

We believe everyone with a mental health problem should be able to access excellent care and services. We also believe you should be treated fairly, positively and with respect”. With a great driven power to help others suffering, Mind is a great charity to turn to if you are in need of support. However, there are many other charities and organisations that can help with your current mental health issues too, such as: Beyondblue, Mental Health Foundation and Time to Change. We all know that there are support options out there for mental health suffers but how can we prevent the issues arising in the first place?

“Over the past 14 years social media has definielty made things harder to deal with” time), she stated that “over the past 14 years social media has definitely made things harder to deal with, especially due to the pressure to look and be a certain way”. Her biggest trigger now being social media, “especially reading articles on mental health; such as eating disorders that mention actual weight/BMI or show pictures of individuals who are extremely emaciated”. She believes that many problems stem from “the lack of sensitivity from the media” and finds “seeing other peoples lives and how much better they can appear can be a big trigger too”. Maybe it’s time we all think more about what we actually post online and how damaging it can be to many.

Hayley feels it is important to express your negative feelings and thoughts to someone who can help. Whether that be a friend, family or mental health charity such as ‘Mind’. Hayley has been helped by the charity a lot over the past few years and says they “provide great information and lot’s of local support groups and activities.

[They] can be a great source of support when the mental health services are overstretched [and] their website has lots of useful information, including opportunities that are available in the local area for volunteering, support groups etc”. Mind is a charity that is driven towards helping others. Their website states, “We provide advice and support to

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“Social Media 110% affects my mental health”

One young women took to digital detoxing to help her mental health. Lauren Hyde flew off to Costa Rica leaving all signs of her usual life behind. No internet, no phone and no social media for

“I don’t think I could ever fully translate how i felt stepping back from the chaos and self-doubt” a whole month but did it really help? Of course it was important to find out whether social media affects Lauren’s mental health in anyway. “Social media 110% affects my mental health; [particularly] seeing people that have amazing lives. Social media also makes me feel very drained and unproductive.” Like many of us she confessed to scrolling through Instagram and watching Youtube videos for endless hours a day, so of course it was important to know whether she benefited from a digital detox.

“Taking a break and having a digital detox for any length of time is so healthy; both mentally and physically. I was away for a month and it has dramatically changed my life. It allowed me to connect better with the world and the

nature that surrounds us [and] I definitely use social media less now”. Hearing how changing a digital detox can be will hopefully inspire many to try it out themselves. Lauren also said she has recently changed many of her old habits since coming back to the UK. “I’ve swapped YouTube and Netflix for reading and self care”; stating that she now spends around 6hrs a day taking care of herself. She also said she has “unfollowed people on social media who don’t positively impact [her] life”. Hearing such an amazing experience is both rewarding and inspiring. To conclude the interview she said, “I don’t think I could ever fully translate how I felt stepping back from the chaos and self-doubt that I personally felt from social media”. She claims she now feels free in life and much more connected to the world around her.

Suffering with mental health can be hard but maybe simply taking a step back and disconnecting yourself from the digital world is what you truly need. Simply switch off your phone and take in the beautiful world around you. It’s time to start connecting again.

If you have been affected by this article in any way or need support with your mental health please contact any of the organisations below:

Mind - 0300 123 3393 Beyondblue - 1300 22 4636 Samaritans - 116 123 Rethink Mental Illness - 0300 5000 927 Sane - 0300 304 7000 The Mix - 0808 808 4994

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She’s living her dream and is even taking her pooch Olive along for the ride. Print designer Holly Procter could never have imagined a university project would lead to her to the design studios of one of the UK’s quirkiest high-end brands. Today she’s climbing the ladder at Ted Baker and her Frenchie is developing her own cult following.

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What is your job title?

I am currently womenswear Junior Print Designer at Ted Baker and I literally LOVe my job.

What does your job involve?

I am one of three print designers at Ted Baker and we have two assistants. We design all prints in house and ensure that each garment is print placement specific. (Once we design the initial print, we are then given a range board; this is when we engineer artworks to each garment, i.e. circular borders for dresses or ditsy scale all overs for back necks). As well as designing, I liaise with factories, chase in strike offs, source new fabrics and design print for swimwear & exclusives i.e.

John Lewis & Nordstrom.

What course did you study at university and what was your experience like?

I studied Fashion Graphics at Solent University. I thought that the course was a great choice for me as initially I was unsure of the route in the industry, which I wanted to take. I learnt a broad range of skills and live projects set up by the lecturers led me to the path which I chose to take in Print design and the company which I am working at today.

What where you interested about the most in that course and what skills from it do you use in your current role?

Now that I have the Fashion Graphics degree behind me, I am confident in areas of graphics that others on my team are not so much. This has led me to being able to design wider than just print for WW clothing. I have designed Candle and Perfume packaging, Swing tags and Homeware.

How did you get your current job?

I won a live brief competition at university and was chosen by the team at Ted Baker to do a three-week internship. Roughly 4 months later I was called back for an apprenticeship as an admin assistant, but when they saw my love for print design and my portfolio of work I’d created on my course I was lucky enough to secure a job in womenswear print instead.

How long have you been at your current job?

I’ve been with Ted for 3 years and 3 months but time has flown. I have had so many great experiences and work with so many great people.

What do you like most about your job?

I am proud to work for a brand that is doing so well, the industry is tricky at the moment and so that gives me confidence that our product is popular. I love seeing my work make it to product and have fulfilment when it is given a good reaction. I work as a part of a lovely team and the office environment is great.

What advice would you give to a student who wanted to work in the fashion industry?

Work super hard to get your portfolio to stage where you are confident to present. Take any opportunity to showcase your work and carry business cards with your online portfolio on with you at all times! I Know that there are mixed reactions to creative CV’s, but I know that I wouldn’t have stood out so much at interview stage if my CV was plain.

From my CV alone I was chosen to have an additional interview with the head of print, without me even knowing until I turned up for the interview for the apprenticeship.

What would you say that inspires you for your print design?

Vintage! I Love vintage. We visit fairs such as Ardingly and Portobello Market to get inspiration. We do catwalk research to identify trends, but I personally find that going out and finding exciting pieces in vintage much more inspiring.

How does an idea develop into the finished product at a brand like Ted Baker?

It all starts with Print! We design the range, which will usually be 12-15

stories, whilst this in in development the designers design their clothing range. Range plans are then decided and we design the garment specific artworks and send them to the factories. The buyers will then select the garments which they wish to buy and will build stories. The production teams will then do tests and ensure that all products are ready for store.

Do you work digitally or by hand?

Mainly digitally, I would love to do more by hand, but the time frames which you have in industry are so limited that I just don’t have time to paint/draw etc.

How many other jobs have you had before getting your current job?

What were they?

This is my first full time job in this industry. I did a couple of short term internships – one at a print studio and one at a clothing brand doing general graphics. I also worked in retail in between uni and end of terms before getting this job.

In a typical day at work what do you have to do?

Mainly ensuring that the collection is running on time etc, so liaising with factories and picking up any urgent add ins or amending artworks that at bulk stage need tweaks.

What has been your proudest career moment so far?

Seeing my first print launch into store. We work so far in advance, the first print which I had launch in store was the ‘Happiness’ print from HS18. I also feel very proud to have had a few promotions, and very recently being promoted to Junior Designer was a big deal for me.

Do you have an ultimate dream (career)?

I am unsure of what my ultimate dream career would be… apart from it being something involving animals and lots of them! Aside from that, I am really enjoying where I am at the moment and would like to continue working in the design-led company environment that I am currently in.

Tell us about your dog? We hear she’s now famous.

Yes she is! Olive got onto the product (which is also now in store) and into the Athleisure campaign, purely because I never stop talking about how cute she is!

Luckily I am the only person on my team with pets and such a love for animals, so I get to do all of these types of artworks.

Can you offer any tips to designers hoping to break into a career with a brand such as Ted? Push yourself out of your comfort zone. When I left uni I sent my CV over to Ted to apply for a job at a much higher level than a post graduate level, but I attached examples of my work and they told me that they would keep my CV on record for any other more suitable opportunities, which they did. Taylor your cv and cover letter to the brand that you are applying for. Try your best to work well within deadlines to prepare you for industry, I was definitely shocked at how much less time you have to complete briefs in comparison to at university.

Lastly, enjoy it, be enthusiastic and realise that with creativity there is never a right or wrong answer, believe in what you do and have research to support you.

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Meaningful Fashion as a generation we love dirty fast fashion, have atrocious shopping habits and make too many meaningless purchases.

It’s time to start thinking about the real meaning behind the pieces in your wardrobe.

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By definition fashion means ‘the latest style of clothing, hair, decoration or behaviour’. However, it means much more than that. It’s about the way it represents style and personality.

Wearing something you truly love (however ‘fashionable’ it is) should give you a sense of pride and contentment. However, many are still being sucked into the reality of fast fashion and draining their bank balance on unwanted pieces. As consumers we currently buy 4 times the amount of clothing than we did 20 years ago. Many of these items are never even worn.

Fashion should be an art form; a way to represent yourself. We are all unique and original in our own way so why do we all dress the same? Simple answer: Fashion. Our clothes should hold memories and love from the past. We should treasure pieces forever; not just

“Our clothes should hold memories and love from the past” throw them away. Next time you go shopping just take a moment to think about why you are really buying that item. If it’s not for a meaningful purpose; don’t buy it. Now you may be wondering what ‘meaningful’ actually means? I’m afraid there is no simple answer; it’s all down to you. It’s about looking at fashion with a whole new perception and thinking about what it truly means to you.

The Clean Clothes Campaign is an organisation that is “dedicated to improving working conditions and empowering workers in the global garment and sportswear industry”. They are working to ensure all brands respect the workers rights and create better working conditions for their staff. They also give tips on how you can help too. They suggest asking how the garments are being produced before purchasing them and donating any money

“It’s not just about limiting fast fashion” or unwanted clothes to charities. Of course buying secondhand clothing can help too. Not only does it help the environment but the item holds meaning and mystery behind it. You may not know where that item has come from but it will have a story behind it; along with memories and meaning. This is much more important than being up-to-date on the latest trend and filling your wardrobe with pieces you are only going to wear once.

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However, it’s not just about limiting fast fashion. It’s about looking at the meaning behind each purchase you make. For instance, when you are buying a trend-led item thousands of others will have that piece too. Does that make it meaningful and give it purpose? That is why Mary Katrantzou, a Greek fashion designer, has left the traditional mass production technique behind and has created her own meaningful brand instead. Mary has taken to creating beautiful handmade pieces to inspire others to think more about the way we look at fashion. She has now been in the fashion business for over 10 years and has perfected her designs to inspire many. All of her designs are very unique and hold a lot of meaning and love. She has a very original brand and claims she

never designs for a target market and doesn’t even own her own store. She built her business up by collaborating with other large brands which helped get her designs out there for the world to see.

She has collaborated with the likes of: Harrods, Selfridges, Harvey Nichols, Net-a-Porter and many more. All of her designs are freely created and instinctively drawn which ultimately catches the attention of her customers. Being unique and selling one-of-a-

“Bold prints, applique designs and jewelled details” kind pieces allows her collections to hold value and meaning. She believes that fashion isn’t all about pricing and quantity; it’s about designing unique pieces that people will treasure forever. With her bold prints, appliqué designs and jewelled details she is catching the attention of many. Don’t you think that wearing a unique and stunning garment that was created with pride, compassion and love is worth wearing much more than a piece that has been mass produced by women and children suffering everyday?

Fashion shouldn’t just be about clothes and trends. It’s about art, expression and love. If your clothes don’t hold memories or meaning, why are they in your wardrobe? Just bare that in mind next time you shop. Help us bring meaning back into fashion.

What do you consider to be meaningful fashion?

Five of our Carbon readers were asked what they consider to be meaningful fashion. This is what they said: “A piece of clothing or accessories that are quite expensive but I worked hard to buy” - E.H “Having a story behind fashion. For example, the collection is based on sustainability or charity work” T.K.L “For me, meaningful fashion is something that has a special meaning behind it. For example, a gift from someone I love or something that expresses my mood and feelings” - K.S “Meaningful fashion, to me, is when I wear something for a reason other than the fact it looks good to me.

For example, I might wear a particular garment to pay tribute to someone or wear a piece that symbolises something important to me” - H.T “Buying from and supporting small businesses” - C.H

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arrival, it was such a busy buzzy atmnospere, the main room where all the models are told to go before hair and makeup ;theres a big table with platters of good food laid out - I was all over the fruit platters, the amazing coffee, theres loads of choice, they treat the models well.

I met Bella Hadid and Kendall Jenner, in all honesty kendall didn’t pay anyone much attention, she seemed slightly arrogant... but mid-getting my nails cut and brushed I had a small conversation with Bella; this moment felt truly unbelieveable that I was in the same show, walking for Dsquared, alongside these big names.

Designers for Dsquared Dean and Dan Katen are lovely and genuine guys they came to personally greet us which is, I think, really authentic and sincere, We were given time to chill and relax with friends, I had friends I had made previous, but also knew a few other guys there too. Of course your feeling slightly anxious deep down, but its exciting and the positive vibes take the edge off.

Then it’s time to move into makeup and hair, the hustle and bustle is so distracting you dont have too much time to think, I could hear the producers testing the lighting and music, I’ll really start preparing myself now. This show was both Male and Female, show so everyone is together getting hair and makup- People then indvudidually start getting called for rehearsal, models are not fully ready at this point like people still have pins in their hair so everything is rushy rushy, everyone accepts the tight schedule, in rehearsal the directors will bring all models out on stage and show them where to walk and where everyone should go.

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Then it’s back into makeup and hair, they begin letting audience into the showroom,celebs, clients ,people who want to take inspiration from show , photographers ect. it’s a smaller audience,i’d say like 160 in total.

Each model will begin to get called- I was just trying to stay chilled trying to keep it simple being extremely compliant, because if not that is where things begin to get tricky.

This is when the smirks are off our faces and everyone is in their zone, waiting to get called you are just chilling with friends, the atmosphere is nice and supportive, which I didn’t initially expect, everyone hypes eachother as unlimatley, you want to do

really good for the designers- cause you may be used to walk again. Everyone has mutual respect as you are all in it togeteher.

They just call your look number (e.g look no.17) and your dresser will be looking for you;they will begin dressing you at your station-split between girls and boys. The dressers take much precsision as every thing has to be perfect , a rack with clothes is there and they will begin dressing everyone in their garments.

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Each model has one outfit, there are selected models given 2 and they will have to quick

I think its more intense when there’s less people on stage as there’s more focus on you

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change which is so stressful,I wasn’t changing for this show. Everyoneís looking at eachothers outfits, like I had a cowboy hat so I was gassing, I had the best look in show.

Then its time to get into your lines ,Bella first, Kendall closed the show so she was last, and

I was near the middle. They call your name and get you in order, just before we were sent to walk Dean and Dan come through to personally tweak the looks themselves, they are really nice , hyping us for the show ‘you guys all look amazing’ this encouraged me to smash the show as it meant so much to everyone. Someone is at the front of the line with timings, letting everyone know when to go like a 3,2,1 - This is when my nerves are at the highest point, it’s like a ‘boom’thats the moment you just need to kill it.

You’re walking; the main thoughts going through my head is stay in the centre, not

looking at anyone just look straight ahead, whilst going with the music. You couldn’t see the person in front, because the way this show was set, the person in front would walk 15 secs ahead, I think its more intense when there’s less people on stage as there’s more focus on you.

There’s so many cameras at the end of the runway it’s hundreds of quick flashes. I will always put on best face for the photos; Then you’ll just turn corner and walk back, for the finale everyone walks again same order, the whole collection is presented at the same time.

At the end Dean and Dan make their appearance ,everyone’s applauding- it’s always a great atmosphere when ending a show. Everyone congratulates backstage and pretty suddenly the show has already come to an end, I felt like it went so fast, walking down the runway was a blur, when it’s finished your body loosens, you can finally relax.

Then I’d usually head out grab some more food, you can chat to people after the show but personally I just said my goodbyes and thank you to the designers, again, they were so positive and friendly towards me. I felt so good it was personal achievement walking for Dsquared in Milan.

It was definetly one of my favoutite fashion weeks.

I literally get to most of my shows and shoots by myself with some friends by train or tube.. pretty simple, we were staying in a shared apartment for our accomadation, this was normal for me and my friends to share, I always enjoy this though its a good laugh.

I travelled back togeteher with the boys I was living with,von the way out theres loads paparazzi all snapping as we leave, I’m always tired after a big show, due to how fast paced everything is, afterwards everyone just needs to wind down. we didn’t get back home too late, probably about 6-7pm, I got in, eat some food, we’re always buzzing for the photos to get released from the show, I always want my picture to be flawless.

When looking at my overall experience walking for dsquared2, it will always be a fond memory because I personally met a goal, I didn’t do very well in school and was lost in my direction for so long, but a year or so on from leaving education, being able to say I’ve walked for dsquared was like a massive achievement.

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NEW CONTENT

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Fashion is taking digital content to a whole new level.

Magazines on Instagram, are they going to ride the wave aor be another one-click fad?

Instagram has always been the biggest helping hand in those aspects. Living in the world of the GEN Z, there is always a craving of something new and exciting. Since Intagram is now used as a platform for young creatives to explore ideas and also share them, what better way to produce your own magazine content on the gram?

WSW is an Instagram account page curated by Gabe Tan, @g.abetan, and Christian Julian, @kidkulxfu.

Their Instagram page has already caught the eyes of highsnobiety, an online publication covering forthcoming trends and news in fashion, art, music, and culture, all on one platform.

With the convinience to be able to share content on Instagram, perhaps publishing your own magazine on the gram could be the way to go to get your content out and about. Seriously, who could have thought of that? Geniuses, Gabe and Christian, I salute you.

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“Singapore’s fashion scene is very underground”

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“What Singapore Wore was created in the spirit of harmonizing fashion with other walks of art, namely music and design. We believe every aspect of art takes inspiration from another, and it’s visible in certain elements of an artist’s work” - Gabe, Christian

Introduce yourselves

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GABE : I’m Gabe and I’m 23 this year. christian : I’m Christian, 20 this year. @ g.abetan

@ kidkulxfu

How would you describe WSW? WSW is a platform to share the various styles and forms of art in fashion. Ideally, we hope it will inspire and push a generation of aesthetically conscious individuals.

Yes, and every month we showcase what the city is wearing in different kinds of styles.

: GABE

: christian

When did both of you start this content?

I started shooting regularly at Cherry (the club that attracts the most fashionable individuals) last year and only decided to put the title of WSW on my craft this year.

I started going regularly at Cherry during certain nights.

I was an attendee when Gabe was shooting the crowd and the fashion scene inside and outside the club, that is when I met Gabe, he took a photo of me and we got to know each other more.

: GABE

: christian

Has it always been a thought to start this magazine-like content on Instagram? Why? Originally, it was a very raw form of content, just pictures.

This year, we started to expand our horizons and we thought turning it into a magazine-esque content would be aesthetically eye catching and attention grabbing.

: GABE

What are your inspirations for this magazine?

Our inspirations are Vogue, Harper’s, V Man, Marie Claire and not forgetting our biggest inspiration, highsnobiety(which WSW is on monthly).

: christian

How would you describe Singapore’s fashion scene?

Singapore’s fashion scene is very underground. People that have proper creative style are really low-key and they don’t bother mixing with anyone outside their circles.

Singapore’s fashion scene is not very well known. It is very low-key and very complex, only a handful makes the scene unique, the majority of the community follows whatever that is trending. However, on the other hand, the sneaker game here is impeccable.

: GABE : christian

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do you think wsw will be a platform that will inspire singaporeans to be more daring in fashion? yes, i do believe it will grow. There is already a number of individuals who are on the frontier of artistry that inspires the kids. We would hope to think that WSW influences people. but the fact of the matter is, we do not really need to be accredited to the evolution of fashion in singapore. we feel that the honor belongs to the community itself, they themselves made the difference, and we are just here to document it.

: GABE

Do you have any plans on making this into an online or printed magazine?

Yes, we do. We plan on turning this into a monthly coverage. Currently, we’re working on a special friends and family edition, only for people that support our craft. Although we never advertised it, word got out and we’ve received a substantial number of orders.

We plan to gain a substantial number of followers or be establish internationally for us to build our own website.

: GABE

: christian

Any exciting plans ahead?

Yes, we do. Keeping in line with the vision, WSW was never just supposed to be a fashion coverage platform. I’ve always envisioned a harmony of art, music and fashion, because I firmly believe these three entities are influenced by each other heavily. We are looking to put out more content that centres around the other two entities. Stay tuned! Apart from that, we’ll be doing more visuals and videos, and coming up with more ideas to present the coverages.

: GABE

We intend to go to different countries to seek different styles of people. Recently I went to explore the streets of Japan to take photos of different kinds of style and we hope to explore our boundaries, not only Singapore but worldwide!

: christian

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“we feel that the honor belongs to the community itself, they themselves made the difference, and we are just here to document it.” - Gabe TAN

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“I was scouted through Instagram for Liam Hodges SS18 runway at London’s Fashion Week, by a casting director who then started his own agency. I was signed a few days after...”

y o B “I was scouted through Instagram for Liam Hodges SS18 runway at London’s Fashion Week, by a casting director who then started his own agency. I was signed a few days after...”

Carbon talks to top model Sam Thomason

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"I love it! There are so many things to do and places to go so it's always usually something new and exciting". The realisation had set in that 18-year-old, Sam Thomason had finally had his break through into the modelling industry and this is where his career started. Just a normal day in his home city of Nottingham turned into the rest of his life. From walking through his college corridors to shooting for Burberry in Tokyo. ”I have two modelling agencies, Troy Agency in London and West Management in Tokyo. Two meetings have been put in place in January when I get back from Tokyo with a Paris agency and a Milan one.” This will encourage his international growth. Previosuly, Sam has worked with ‘SHOWStudio’, founded and directed by Nick Knight, which is ‘a unique platform to nurture and encourage fashion to engage with the moving image in the digital age.’

“Working with Nick Knight was one of my favourites as he’s been one of

my inspirations since I was young.” Sam has modelled for collaborations between ‘SHOWStudio’ and designer brands such as JW Anderson, Gosha Rubchinskiy and Raf Simons. Sam’s way of living has changed since being a model. “Photography and graphic design is what I did before modelling but now I have to make sure I have an early night for if call time is early, so I stay well rested. My agencies send me my schedule, so I just follow what I’m told.” While working constantly, often it becomes difficult to get a balance between work and play, “so when I’m not modelling, I sleep, eat and go to parties.” Sam told Carbon that the hardest part of being a model is “probably the travelling as it is uses a lot of energy as well as being time consuming”. Sam’s way of living has changed since being a model.

“Photography and graphic design is what I did before modelling but now I have to make sure I have an early night if call time is early, so I stay well rested. My agencies send me my schedule, so I just follow what I’m told.”

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While working constantly, often it becomes difficult to get a balance between work and play, “so when I’m not modelling, I sleep, eat and go to parties.” Sam told Carbon that the hardest part of being a model is “probably the travelling as it is uses a lot of energy as well as being time consuming”. Therefore, when he can, he will socialise to take a break from his job as it does not have a normal 9-5 regime. Along with this comes the stress of not having a normal salary. Sam says, “for the moment I will definitely be able to make a living out of it. One sum of money is agreed on before the shoot which is usually paid 30 days after the shoot is done.”

Sam lives by and advises aspiring models to “keep working hard and don’t give up as modelling can pick up very quickly all of a sudden”. He did this himself and is now travelling across the world to achieve his dreams in Tokyo, the furthest he has gone for his career. “My favourite job has to be something I’ve done out here because I got to see some crazy locations that were beautiful. The chill vibes on set with my own music playing through the aux makes it more natural to me as I used to get nervous.”

I questioned Sam to see if he has a dream of where he wants to take his life. He said “I don’t really have a dream modelling job. My dream is just to carry on having consistent work. I don’t really mind who it’s for”. Therefore, if your dream is to be a model, the work will come your way and you do not need to have a definite path of where you want to take the career as it will all fall into place.

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All the images used are courtesy of Ragib Choudhury https://ragibchoudhury.myportfolio.com/arete-springsummer-18

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THIS YOUNG CREATIVE IS LIVING HIS BEST LIFE, FREE OF JUDGEMENT AND IS FINALLY ALLOWED BY SOCIETY TO DRESS AND LOOK THE WAY HE WANTS. BUT HOW IS HE UTILISING THIS

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Brushes, lipsticks, and used makeup wipes are strewn across the dresser and as the hair straighteners beep in protest, the faint click of high heels grows louder as he realises he forgot to turn them off. Thomas

Farries - young designer and self-taught drag artist – grabs his clutch and races out to catch the 18:41 to London Marylebone.

A man dolling himself up – makeup, wig and high heels included – is not something

that 5 years ago, would often be seen. Let alone universally acknowledged. The fact that drag artists have since become so popular emphasises how much our society has developed in the past decade, and this young creative has made the most out of this movement.

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Thomas (Tom) has wanted a career in fashion design since he could pick up a pencil. “My mum would draw silhouettes and I would draw dresses on them.” Since, he has carried out this lifelong dream and is on the way to reaching his aspirations by attending one of the top private fashion universities in the world: Istituto Marangoni, which is based in Shoreditch, in East London. Ignoring the spoilt students with daddy’s credit card at their disposal, life at a private fashion university is surprisingly down to earth, and Tom feels free to wear and look the way he wants without any judgement whatsoever, including trying out different drag looks every now and again. Whether it be a new wig, an inspired makeup look or some flashy new heels, its sometimes too tempting to not wear them out!

As for his passion for drag makeup? It started at around the age of five when he would “prance around his living room with a towel over my head pretending I was Cinderella or something” he rolled his eyes in humour at this, “But the real enjoyment and ‘passion’ came probably around the age of 15/16 when I lost weight and could finally bear what I looked like in the mirror!”.

In addition to being a way of expressing his own personal style, creative identity and persona, drag plays a small part in Tom’s fashion design work. “As a drag artist, I try and explore the type of ‘muse’ or ‘creature’ I’d see wearing my designs in an editorial sense but overall it allows me to be open with and play around with gender and androgyny”. Although it doesn’t play

a direct part in influencing his garment designs, the styling of the clothes and the way in which he photographs them is inspired by drag. I was curious about the other obvious platform from which he may take inspiration… Instagram? Well, he was very enthusiastic to show me all the feeds he loves and we spent hours laboriously poring over the makeup looks, fashion looks and even the most realistic wigs – here are a few accounts to take a look at: @coolgirlswearmugler (eye makeup inspiration), @chloewaldorf (drag inspiration), and @tresrare (styling inspiration).

Tom’s designs/styling work have also been featured in Pansy: a new, online menswear fashion magazine designed for creatives with an interest in blurring the line between male and female. Considering this his biggest achievement to date, Tom is very proud – and as he should be, the media produced is just breathtaking. When I asked him how this was all possible, he advised us, “Through contacts made through university, but also the use of social media platforms such as Pinterest and Instagram”. It just goes to show that sometimes it’s who you know that matters, not

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what you know. Falling into this category myself, I wonder how a young creative should look to find their own identity within the fashion industry.

“Keep it personal!”, Tom recommended without hesitation, “Look to yourself for inspiration, not just the runway. Anyone can look at something and imitate it – but that’s Zara’s job not yours!”.

Can you tell he is not a fan of fast fashion?

As for generation Z in terms of the future of the fashion industry, Tom explained his predictions as people moving even more towards sustainability within garment production and he would love to see people going go back to making their own clothes and buying in charity shops before they can afford the higher end,

“Everyone looks at a piece of work differently and not everyone sees the same thing, but at the end of the day people walk away having felt something - and that’s what I want my work to do” designer garments that most of us aspire to own. I had to agree with him in this comment as there are so many innovative sustainable brands popping up nowadays, let alone the existing brands adapting to the evolving expectation from the consumer. In terms of Tom’s own future brand, he wants to leave a legacy on the fashion industry; he would like his designs to tell a story and for people to be transfixed. “Everyone looks at a piece of work differently and not everyone sees the same thing, but at the end of the day people walk away having felt something - and that’s what I want my work to do”, Tom preached.

As you can probably tell, he is very determined and has aspirations that he will not stop working for until they are achieved. An inspiring young person having achieved so much already with a life only just beginning is spectacular, and we should all take a leaf out of his book.

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Tallola Parsons is a fashion designer, who is hoping to cut through the noise of the wild and crazy fashion industry. With her own brand, ‘Peaches&cream’ designs, she creates trendy and innovative pieces for her customers and hopes to widen her audience outside of Bristol. With so many new designs constantly coming out of the market, it’s hard to make a statement and stand out from the crowd. I’ve asked Tallola a few questions to see how she branches out her designs, as a beginner in the fashion world.

trust a designer endless they ‘rep it’ them self!

Q: How did you start out?

A: My mum used to make wedding dresses, ball gowns and prom dresses so she used to tech me when I was really young how to make simple things like purses ect. and then when I was 11 she bought me my first sewing machine and I started making things for myself and as I got older like 15/16 people would start to ask me to make them things and as things gone on it become more of a business thing!

Q: What has been your biggest hurdle starting out?

A: My biggest hurdle when starting out was the transition from making things just for myself to making it as a product for customers, having that difference was hard as I found making things I wouldn’t necessarily like or would make for myself but other people would like!

Q: Have you always wanted to be a fashion designer?

A: I’ve always wanted to do something with fashion just not sure what whether it was a design, pattern cutting, constructing a garment, or the process of trends to catwalk.

But by having my own brand I kind of get to do all of those things in one.

Q: What inspires your style?

A: I wouldn’t say I have certain things that inspire my style as I constantly like garments that aren’t even fashionable but I just make it my own style. I’m constantly looking at trends, watching fashion shows, reading books about designer, looking at new graduates collections and scrolling through Instagram as a form of fashion inspiration. But I come up with an idea of what I wanna wear and most of the time it’s wacky or different, so it’s hard for me to find clothes I want and that’s why I started making my own clothes.

Q: Do you consider fashion as ‘Art’?

A: Yes I consider fashion as art for example take catwalk, catwalk clothes are not necessarily to wear there more creations of art made from fabrics.

Even down to garments you wear on a daily basis they originally come from a drawing that then has been created through the art of making something.

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Q: How do you try and stand out from the crowd and cut through the noise?

A: I try stand out from the crowd by trying to keep it ahead of trends and hypes, so that it’s all out for sale before everyone is wanting it!

Q: How successful has promoting yourself been so far?

A: I say the best promotion you can get is yourself, that’s why every event or in daily life I wear a lot of the clothes I make just as it creates a lot of attention and gets people interested in you as the maker. I always say never

Q: How do you feel your designs fill a gap in the market?

A: I feel like my designs fit a gap in the market as a percentage of the things I make are requests from customers, as they can’t find garments like it online or in shops.

Q: What advice would you give to other designers starting out on how to promote their brand?

A: I would advice people that it just takes time, for example I’m still not even where I want to be but every week I’m getting opened to new projects, best way to promote, I feel is to constantly have new content and try get across all social media platforms.

Q: Is ‘Peaches&cream’ designs your main source of income?

A: No unfortunately it’s not my only source of income, however I’d love the company to grow big enough that it is! I work as a graphic and display for Harvey Nichols as my day job.

Q: How do you plan on pushing and promoting your brand further?

A: I’m planning on pushing it forward by making more of a collection of garments that are more exclusive and only made a few of each item and then once all sold move onto something new! I’d love to do my

stylised shoots and have more content.

Q: Do you ever feel discouraged or had any setbacks?

A: I’m constantly hit with “setbacks” but I don’t ever take them to heart as that will stop your progression, people will always have something to say whether it’s positive or negative, but turn those negatives into positives and build upon theme that’s how I feel you can be successful.

Q: What motivates you to keep going?

A: My motivation comes from my mum as she is my biggest supporter and constantly gives me ideas and helps me get further in this industry, I also get a great buzz from when customers message me saying How grateful they are and how amazing there garments are, and especially when they constantly come back to you and buy more items.

Q: And finally, Where do you hope to see your business in 5 years?

A: In 5 years time I would like to see the business as a recognisable brand that has hopefully taken itself out of just mainly Bristol!

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BYE BYE Carbon caught up with star of hit reality show ‘So Cosmo’, and previous brand co-ordinator at Cosmopolitan US, to discuss her biggest motivations, why she decided to leave the leading magazine, and what advice she would give to young people.

Last February, Diandra Barnwell rose to fame after starring in E! Docu-series ‘So Cosmo’, delved into the lives of fashion and beauty editors that worked behind the scenes at best selling lifestyle magazine Cosmopolitan US. Since the series ended, Diandra has no intention in slowing down. She has used the show to inspire her fans through social media, is working on many projects with brands and also co-owns the modelling agency ‘The Model Experience’. It is clear that Diandra is prepared for global domination.

Where did your interest in fashion begin?

“My interest in fashion begins, and ends, with my Mother. She’s always been a collector of the most fabulous clothes, and one of my fondest memories growing up was getting lost (destroying) in her closet for hours. Now, I wear all of the clothes I once played in as they all fit me like a glove.”

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Who were your influencers and who did you aspire to be like when you were younger?

“My inspiration was Lauren Conrad from MT Vs ‘The Hills’. She was a young girl, who went to FIDM, and loved this fabulous life in L A. Now she’s a multifaceted business woman with an empire, and a T V background! I never compare myself, but I admire her trajectory. A business woman with a fashion school, and reality T V background...now that is a title I could get used to!”

What made you decide on going to FIDM? “Going to FIDM was an easy choice for me. I had a deep interest in fashion and I couldn’t wait to learn as much as I could! Also, being from New Mexico - the thought of living in L A was extremely appealing! Looking back now, leaving home and going to FIDM changed the course of my life!”

How did you know that you wanted to do the course you selected?

“I went into my Fashion Design Major knowing I wanted to learn all there was to learn about fashion and design. I chose the hardest major by far, but overcoming the challenges made me stronger, wiser, and well versed in all aspects of fashion. I can make a pattern, drape, sew, and sketch! Who knew?”

What pushed you to stick with your interests?

“There were moments I definitely wanted to pack up and head back to New Mexico. School was challenging and pushed me to limits I didn’t know I had.

But even in those moments where I thought I might quit or when I was in tears on the phone with my parents, I knew that I would never be able to live with the “what if”, and more importantly get the life I always wanted.

I’m so happy I pushed through and followed my passion.”

What were your previous job experiences or titles before Cosmo?

“My first Job right out of school was a Production Assistant at a production company who manufactured video game installations at the biggest gaming convention in Germany. Ha! I spent a whole month in Cologne building these instillations! My second job was Samples Coordinator at HauteLook.

And I was a stylist on the side!”

How did you get your job at cosmo?

“Oddly enough, I “won” my job at Cosmo on my first show called “The Job”. It was a competition show, and to make a long story short, I beat out thousands of applicants, and then 5 final competitors for my job. Upon winning on nation television, I became an Editorial Assistant and worked my way up from there!”

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Why did you leave Cosmo and did you know that you wanted to do what you’re doing now?

“Leaving Cosmo was not easy. It was my home for 5 years, and in a sense I became a woman there. It was my first “big girl” job, and I dedicated my life to what became one of the greatest chapters in my life. I knew it was time to leave when the show was over and I felt that part of my story was over. I’d learned everything I could and done all I could and I was ready for a new adventure. I knew I wanted to use my new platform, but I had no idea what I would do with it ha! If I’m being honest I was so scared , and didn’t have a real plan, which I would never recommend. But going back to when I was in college I knew I couldn’t give up if I wanted to get the life I always pictured. It worked out well!”

If you have a message for young people in the same situation that you were at uni/start of your career, what would it be?

“My message for young people at uni or the start of their careers would be: Never compare your story to your friends, to the people you see on Instagram, or T V. There is no blueprint to success! You will be faced with difficult and challenging times, but the key is to always keep the vision of the life you want at the forefront of your mind. This will help you stay on track!

Be brave and know that with hard work, dedication, and some sacrifice you can make anything happen!”

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What are your life aspirations?

My life aspirations are to be HAPPY. That was so cringe I’m sorry, but seriously I want to work hard and create my own business and be successful and good at it.

What would be your dream job?

My dream job is to either work in T V as a presenter or to become successful on Youtube, so much so that I could make a living from it.

Who is your favourite celebrity and why?

My favourite celebrity HAS to be Ariana Grande. She is just, ugh, something else. She’s incredibly talented, business minded and passionate about what she does, I think she is a real inspiration. She has been through some terrible, terrible things but has always come out the other side stronger.

“Ariana I relate to the most because she has taught me how to add sweetener to bitter situations and deal with personal things in a professional way” What got you into making a YouTube Channel?

I started making Youtube videos when I was much younger because I was a little diva who liked to perform in front of a camera (so basically nothing has changed lol). I used to see facebook videos of people doing challenges like the cinnamon challenge, so I would try and copy videos like that, in the early days my videos weren’t very original!

Are you a going out or nights in type or person and why?

Ooo I’m so a bit of both. I’m more of a Friday night out, get very messy. Then saturday is my chilled out takeaway night.

“My favourite festival of ALL TIME, was V festival,Best festival ever, gone but never forgotten. Rest in peace” How did your parents and friends react to you coming out?

My friends and family have been so supportive of me since my coming out.

With my friends, nothing really changed, they always knew I was gay so it wasn’t really a shock. I think it may have shocked by parents, but after time and some long conversations, we were back to normal!

What emotions do you feel when you create your channel and each video?

I can sometimes get in a creative rut, where I don’t know what to do or create. So if I release a youtube video, it means I was really passionate about it and really wanted to make it happen. Creating content is so exciting and I really do put my all into it every time.

What is your specific fashion style?

Not going to lie my fashion is all over the place. Some days I look like a gay tennis player, sometimes I’m quite 90s inspired and other days I actually look masculine (shock).

Which You tuber influences you the most and why?

As of right now, I am most inspired by the content produced by Shane Dawson.

I think the work that he is releasing is of such a high quality, that it deserves way more credit than it gets. I love the reality vibe his videos give off, its

something that we’ve never seen before on Youtube. The layout of his videos is similar, in quality and format, to reality T V shows and his work definitely inspires the content that I produce.

What would you like to gain from your Youtube channel in the future?

I really want my channel to grow and allow me to share my content with a much wider audience. I really want to reach all de-mographics.

What was it like growing up gay and receiving the media attention you did from it?

Growing up gay was tough at times. It was difficult growing up around people who knew who they were and what they wanted. So the times when I was secretly struggling with my identity were some of the darkest times I’ve been through.

The youtube video I released got some local media attention and the response I got from that was very overwhelming. It was mainly all positive and I was so lucky to get that kind of response, but it also opened my eyes to the negative views which many people still have about the LGBTQ community.

Did the social media attention effect you or your Youtube channel in any way?

The media attention I got, even though it was quite small scale, was so helpful to the views on my channel. The coming out video was at about 2000 views, but after the articles started to come out the video was at 20,000 views within a few days! I wouldn’t say the attention really effected or had an impact on me though. I’m the same person I was before and after I released the video.

What emotions do you feel when you create your channel and each video?

I can sometimes get in a creative rut, where I don’t know what to do or create. So if I release a youtube video, it means I was really passionate about it and really wanted to make it happen. Creating content is so exciting and I really do put my all into it every time.

Where do you shop? And why do you shop there?

I’ve found myself recently going into vintage shops and finding some absolute treasures. But sometimes the stuff can smell like an old lady has died in it, so I usually get most of my things from ASOS. When I have money of course.

Do you consider yourself more fashionable considering your sexuality?

I don’t think so, I think anyone can be passionate about fashion and their appearance. I don’t really think sexuality plays a part in that.

Is your Instagram themed and aesthetically pleasing? If so why do you do this, if not, why so?

I love it when people have themed instagrams, but I could never keep it up.

I think it is adding an unnecessary pressure to the already stressful social media environment. If I take a photo and I like it, I will upload it and not worry about the likes or views etc. The most I will do is add a filter, I dont see the point in taking social media too seriously.

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summer 2019 have started showing/promoting models more racially diverse and exploring more unique looks (unusual piercings/tattoos, more realistic body types, diverse gender identities). Could this just be a business stunt to cut through the noise of all other media out there having a unique look could make someone look twice, and become more inquisitive about what they’re trying to promote. A clever business move could revolutionize the way we see diversity today.

T.V. says ‘You have to look like this!’, leading magazines say ‘This is what is in style!’ but what if now it is all down to you. To be trendy means having your own style and embracing your individuality. In the generation to come, will this unique look of what we consider our ‘flaws’ be the new trend.

Carbon interviewed an influencer on Youtube, YourGirlSudanny, who is persistent on promoting body positivity and shares confident women embracing every aspect of themselves to her followers; to spread this message of more realistic and relatable beauty standards. When asked if she thought this media boost of having different body types promoted is a new fad or is it an actual positive movement that society wants to

day, Dove’s brand are also exploring alternative body types with the, seemingly passive aggressive titled, ‘Be Real’ campaign. The campaign is trying to promote “diverse physical appearance” with in media - not always using the same age, race, shape and size.

Similarly, charities like ‘Changing Faces’ help individuals who have “ any condition or injury that affects their appearance”.

Support systems like these bring us closer to accepting individual appearances in our culture. There mission is to drive a more open minded outlook on what is considered as ‘flaws’, to just be looked at as another unique individual and to break away from the negative connotations ‘flaws’ are associated with in the beauty industry.

Either way society is always changing and the media industry along with it. If this is the way it is going; showing diversity, individuality, different gender identities and just generally throwing the book of stereotypes out the window, then this is a society I definitely want to be apart of. Do you?

see? She replied “I think it’s the latter, it’s NEEDED in today’s society.

Everywhere we look we are bombarded with images of ‘perfection’, from our appearance to our lifestyle, so I definitely think this is a positive movement and the more people jumping on it, the better”. She gets real with her audience as to her being relatable is very important, she likes to put “smiles on the faces” of people who come across her videos. She did a video called ‘The Big Chop’ where she shaved her hair off and inspired other women with similar ethnic hair type to show more of their natural hair.

River island have dropped a ‘#L ABELS ARE FOR CLOTHES’ campaign.

“Labels are for clothes, not people” is the positive outlook they are achieving by using more diverse individuals as models and captioning their images ‘100% gender free’ or ‘do not stereotype’ for example.

More and more campaigns, like River Island, have started questioning why we are living our lives constantly trying to improve ourselves.

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FROM SUMMER CAMP TO CATWALK Izzy Offer, studying English, Photography and Textiles in A-Levels, goes from not knowing how a camera works to shooting at London Fashion Week in just a year. This enthusiastic girl from London continues to capture her friends and what she thinks portrays her emotions as she prepares herself to study Fashion Photography at University. How did the 18 year-old achieve so much in so little time?

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C: How did you get into photography?

IO: I was in Chicago in a camp volunteering for sports and I had a week free and my sister was going on a trip with GTA, which is a photography camp, and I had never touched a camera before. I decided to go along and for the week I was doing photography. Just going around Chicago taking pictures, I really enjoyed it.

C: Which concepts do you like to work on?

IO: I like to look at the location first. If it’s a job that I’m getting they’ll send me a brief with the style they’re looking for. It really just depends on who I’m shooting. I like urban kind of empty, spacey areas. Ruthless architecture, that kinda goes with urban, so I guess I would say urban style.

C: How do you approach people you would like to include in projects?

IO: Sometimes I’ll go on the street and take pictures of people and I’ll show them the pictures and ask if they model or if they want to model and help me with a shoot. It’s usually people my age and they’re normally up to work with me. However, the main source that I like to use to find people is Instagram. I just DM them or they DM me and just have a conversation about shooting together.

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C: Which artists and photographers inspire you?

IO: Sometimes I look at Andy Warhol’s work as a photographer. I also like David LaChapelle’s style, Vivian Maier, Oliver Kruger and Dennis Dinnen are just a few.

C: You’ve worked backstage during London Fashion Week, what is that like?

IO: It was very intense really, I didn’t like a lot of the aspects from it because it was quite a suck up, pretentious environment. In some aspects it can be quite rude and some people are very judgemental. Other than that, I really liked taking pictures at LFW of Sasha, who’s a Russian model, and other models.

C: Which designer was your favourite to shoot for?

IO: I was shooting Sasha for Liam Hodges, who’s an amazing designer, and it was really exciting and really busy backstage. Everyone was really stressed which was kinda funny. People were just running around, doing their own thing, but it was really interesting to see all the clothes as well because I’m into Textiles and Fashion as well as photography. I study Textiles in A-Levels so for me to be there and see all this amazing designs was a great experience.

C: Is it different from the backstage at festivals and concerts?

IO: Yeah it is. They all have that kind of stressed and busy vibe, a lot of security but people I’ve met at concerts like artists and musicians are a lot more down to earth and relaxed.

C: What do you want to express in your photos?

IO: I’m trying to express youth culture today and people’s styles and how they want to express themselves. A lot of the moods and facial expressions of people I take photos of are portraying the youth, I think, in 2018, It’s such a crazy world and I think facial expressions quite like moody and sad, it’s what represents 2018 for me, which is kind of depressing to say actually.

C: How would you describe your personal style?

IO: Quite eclectic I’d say, very eclectic actually. With my jewellery for example, I’ve been collecting it for like three years now and instead of switching I just think, why not just wear it all at once? With clothes, I like thrifting a lot, recycling clothes is really good, swap clothes with friends as well.

C: Who would you like to work with?

IO: I think Slow Thai, he is a musician, the faces he pulls and the way he looks at the camera it’s just really interesting. I think he just have very unique facial expressions whenever he’s taking pictures and it’s quite eye-catching.

But there’s also other people like Sonny Hall, Jimothe Lacoste and Elias Riadi.

C: What celebrity have you enjoyed meeting?

IO: Jorja Smith. She was playing at Sofar Sounds and it was just very special, she was really nice and genuine as well as young and talented.

C: Have you ever thought about doing something else or has photography been your goal since you started?

IO: I’ve also thought about Textiles and Fashion because I study Textiles in A levels. My main interest is definitely photography at the moment but if I was to spend more time in textiles and making clothes maybe I would change my mind but for now it’s photography.

C: What has been your biggest achievement of your career so far?

IO: Shooting Liam Hodges probably but I don’t think there is anything incredibly big yet because obviously I have only been shooting for like a year so I think what’s big for me is my motivation to keep shooting and what’s to come I guess.

C: What do you think makes you different from other fashion photographers?

IO: That’s something that I’m still working on because a lot of things have been done before and it’s really difficult to stand out as there’s so many amazing photographers. I wanna stand out as a photographer but I don’t want to be a Fine Art kind of photographer. I like more commercial photography but I still wanna stay true to my own style so I’d say I’m not too different from other photographers in that aspect.

C: You’ve already said, you’ve been to Chicago, New York and different places to shoot. Do you have a favourite place photographically?

IO: I really like New York because it’s like a bigger version of London and everywhere you go there is a photo opportunity. The scaffoldings and the way the houses are built, so many things. But I also really like Israel, one of my favourite photos at the moment is one that I took there.

C: What would be your dream magazine cover to shoot?

IO: Definitely Dazed or i-D. I mean Vogue would be pretty could as well, obviously, but I just love the content from Dazed and i-D and Wonderland as well.

C: What kind of challenges do you face when you’re shooting?

IO: I’d say low light situations are probably the hardest thing, making sure you can see their face and creating the composition and the photo.

C: What advice would you give to someone who’s starting or wants to start photography?

IO: I’d say, shoot everyday. I shoot everyday, even if it’s just one or two pictures because I wanna get better. Always think about what you could do better and what you can change to make them better. Message as many people as you can, they don’t have to be famous models or anything like that. Share it, share it on Instagram, on Snapchat, literally anywhere, and at some point someone’s going to see it and ask you to collaborate with them.

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TRAVEL High Uber- Though more of an expensive ways to get around, you’ll appreciate it a lot, especially in the in the winter months where temperatures can go down to minus two celsius. Prices range from £1.50 (2CHF) to £2.75 (3.6CHF) per kilometre, depending on the ranking of your vehicle. But, one of the main reasons I would especially recommend spending a bit more cash on this way of transport is the little extras that Uber drivers in Geneva add, like charging cables for your phones, packets of sweets, bottles of water and packets of tissues are a few I experienced and are a great perk up after a lot of walking.

Low Bike- With Geneva being such a flat city, over a large area, a bike is a perfect way to get yourself around, especially in the warmer summer months a ride around Lake Geneva is the ideal afternoon activity. Visit Genève Roule to get a bike free for the first 4 hours and then £1.50 (2CHF) per hour.

Trams- The most popular form of public transport in Geneva, trams are a great way to explore the city with stops on almost every street corner. Tickets are priced around £6 (8CHF) a day and trams predominantly are scheduled to arrive for one every 5-10 minutes, making it quick, cheap and easy.

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Located at the foot of the river Rhône and on one of the largest lakes in Western Europe lies the beautiful city of Geneva. With its designer shops, beautiful tourist spots and fine wining and dining experiences is a must-visit spot for travellers looking to explore one of the best cities that Europe has to offer. However, with Geneva being the sixth most expensive city to visit in the world, planning a trip, especially for those backpacking travellers amongst us, the trip can seem like more of a daunting one to budget and organise.

But, Geneva is a must-visit for all. You just need to know where to go and how you can make your money go further in this extravagant city.

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The European city, situated in the shadows of the Alps, has many gems to offer all keen globetrotters, no matter the weight of their wallets.

The Ritz-Carlton- The cosy, yet classy Ritz-Carlton Living room bar and Kitchen is headed up by chef Alessio Corda who takes some of our classic and muchloved dishes and enhances them with unusual flavours, textures and high quality ingredients. This is a spot that I would say is ideally for dinner on your last night or for a special occasion, not only due to the high price point, with courses like the Swiss beef fillet, reaching up to £40 (52CHF), but also due to the unique, gastro experience the restaurant has to offer.

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SHOPPING High Bongenie Grieder- If you’re planning on heading to Geneva to splash the cash, this is the place to do it. Stocking brands from Gucci to Balenciaga the designer department store is a go to if you’re travelling on a high budget. Situated opposite Place du Molard, a few minutes’ walk away from the river, it’s prime location makes it worth a visit, even if it’s just to window shop.

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Plainpalais flee market- Open Sunday, Tuesday, Friday and full of every random item you could possibly imagine, the flee market is a must-do activity for your trip. Varying from the weird to the wonderful with vintage fur winter coats to taxidermied animals, you are sure to have fun walking around the market and having a rummage through unique goods on offer.

ACCOMODATION High Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues Geneva- For those sophisticated travellers amongst us, and with a big budget to blow, the four seasons is a bucket list hotel to stay in. With views of the snowy mountains of the alps and the grand Lake Geneva, the four seasons wins the award for the best views a hotel has to offer in the city. The hotel offers II Lago’s, which serves Italian cuisine made with local produce, Izumi, a rooftop Japanese and sushi restaurant with 360 degree views of all of Geneva, and then Le Bar de Bergues, where you can sip on some of the most exquisite cocktails Geneva has to offer.

Low Hotel de Geneve- For only around £80 a night, depending on the time of season in which you are travelling, you are unlikely to find anywhere else much better for your budget.

Rated at four stars by previous guests, and being situated just a ten minute walk into the centre of Geneva, five minutes from the railway station and ten minutes from Lake Geneva, Hotel de Geneve is an ideal place to rest your head for those wanting to explore the best the city has to offer. With a continental breakfast, T V and Wi-Fi included, the hotel looks to be one of the biggest bargains you can snatch up in the city.

CALIFORNIA BY CAR: Summer of ’18, I was fortunate enough to go on a three week long Road Trip around California and Nevada, USA. It was mainly a celebration for my family and a well-deserved break but it turned out to be more than that. Without even realising it, it became more than a holiday, it was the trip of a lifetime and an experience that words can’t even begin to justify.

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Beginning in San Francisco, home to Alcatraz, the Golden Gate Bridge and Alfred Hitchcock’s most twisted movie, ‘Vertigo’ (1958). It quickly became one of my favourite City’s I had visited thanks to the art and lifestyle it possessed.

The city is truly somewhere that should be on everyone’s travel bucket list.

Then onto to see the stunning natural wonders of the world at Yosemite National Park, honestly some of the most beautiful sights I have ever seen and probably will ever get to see. Glacier Point, Yosemite Falls and Mariposa Grove were my personal favourite but are just three of the many sites to visit.

Monterey was the next, this was the seaside fishing town full of the wealthy on weekend trips, sipping their champagne on the seafront and watching the sea life. It is also the location for hit TV Show ‘Big Little Lies’ (2017) which stars Nicole Kidman, Reese Witherspoon and Lauren Dern, making this bay even more popular amongst tourists.

Following onto to Santa Barbara, which had everything, sun, sea and culture, definitely the place to go if you want the ‘true Californian’ experience. This city probably had some of the best shopping fit for everyone, the sidewalks were lined with boutiques, and vintage stores as well as the classic chain shops. Hollywood was our next stop, if I’m being honest, it was the most disappointing of them all, it’s a far cry from the glitz and glamour it’s made out to be and really quite upsetting at how superficial it is. The main streets are full of homeless individuals but within a few metres there’s a multi-million dollar movie being filmed, quite a stark contrast.

This was similar to Beverly Hills, which was beautiful, the buildings were pure white and luxury brands laced the street, but again unless you have money, there’s no reason to be staying there too long. Some designer stores even require a payment just to enter the store itself, so although it’s nice to see the famous Rodeo Drive, you’re not really missing out on much if you don’t head there.

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Next was Anaheim, home to the original Disney Land and Disney California Adventure, a fun and sociable spot to be in. There are plenty of restaurants to dine in but other than that, there is not much else to do. Known as one of Elvis Presley’s favourite holiday destinations, Palm Springs, was our second to last stop, one of the hottest places to go, reaching about 48°C and full of clubs and bars, definitely a party scene. It also has the famous aerial tramway, which is simply a rotating tramcar that climbs the cliffs of Chino Canyon to 8,516 feet to give you a spectacular view of the desert. Finally, driving out of California and into Nevada, heading to Viva Las Vegas or Sin City, the final destination on the three-week-long trip. Las Vegas itself doesn’t feel like a real place, it’s a world of its own, anything you want, you can find here. If you’re over 21 and looking for a party holiday, this is where you want to be. Everything is open 24 hours and nothing is too much to ask here.

Out of everywhere I visited, this is definitely the one place that I will tell everyone, no matter what age, has to go and see because there are no words that can describe it other than wonderfully crazy.

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TOP TIPS FOR TRAVELLING 1. Plan -

It’s no good saying you want to travel and go to different cities if you don’t plan anything in advance. Look around for the best routes to take, the cheapest hotel prices or the best sites to see in the place you’re visiting. By doing so, you eliminate a good portion of the stress that can come along with travelling.

2.…But if the plan doesn’t go the way you wanted

Don’t be disheartened, it happens to the best of us and you just have to remain calm and think of Plan B and take every step as it comes.

3. It’s okay to not be doing something all the time

You’re allowed to just do some shopping or take a chill day around the beach. There’s a perception that when you’re travelling, you have to constantly be doing something, exploring somewhere or doing some kind of activity, but in reality, its okay to have some down time and its actually a good thing. Constantly moving from place to place can be really tiring, so take a breather.

4. Leave room for Spontaneity

Leaving blank spaces in your schedule will allow you to do something on a whim. Often you don’t get to just experience a normal day in a place because you’re so trapped by all the typical tourists things to do, but often you get to experience a places culture through simply strolling through it. The best memories are from the unplanned trips that you take.

5. Be Realistic

You’re not going to be able to fit everything in, so you have to prioritise and be realistic with your time management and really think about the places you truly want to visit.

6. Take photos of everything, but don’t live behind your screen –

Capture pictures to remember the moments you have experienced, but don’t focus too much on getting ‘the perfect angle’ because you then begin to loose the original meaning behind the photo. My advice would be to buy a couple of disposable cameras as you simply take the photo and then get to enjoy and relive those memories when they’re fully developed.

7. Log off of social media

Use your phone to let family and friends know you are doing well and okay, but don’t get sucked into the world of constantly posting what amazing things you’ve done that day as it takes makes you want to go out and do things for all the wrong reasons. If you don’t have to concern yourself with how you edit your photos or how other people will view you trip, you’re bound to have much more fun.

8. Lastly, say yes

I’m someone who says that they always want to give something a go, but when presented with the opportunity, is often too scared to say yes. So at least once, I urge you to say yes to something you’ve always wanted to do, no matter how big or small or even if it scares you, these trips are all about experience and you can look back and remember what you did.

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It would take too long to even begin writing absolutely everything about the trip and the experience I had travelling and somewhat living out of a suitcase.

But, I wanted to share my personal favourite hotspots and what I felt like are a must to go and see if you ever find yourself along the west coast.

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Want to find the best Instagram spots for architecture, nature and food? Norway is the country to visit. Here are the top 3 destinations to put on your bucket list.

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Bergen - Located west of Norway, Bergen is a beautiful town full of traditional styled shops including food and clothing. There is also a Christmas shop open all year round filled with the most unique Norwegian decorations you can find. Walking the streets is a dream, everywhere you look there is a picturesque building in a fun colour, which is perfect for a good Instagram. Even McDonald’s is pretty. The smell of fresh pastries and cakes infusing the air makes you want to continue to explore. An experience you should definitely try is to take the Floibanen funicular to the top of Mount Floyen. The view from the top is stunning, nothing you would have experienced before. It’s ideal for a mountain walk, photoshoot or just a relaxing spot to think. On a good weather day the sun glistens off the sea and the mountains are highlighted making any photo look professional.

Det Hanseatiske Hotel is a great place to stay with 4/4 stars and in the city centre district.

Geiranger - Wow, this place is beautiful! The Fjords are long, narrow pathways of sea between high cliffs formed by a submerge of a frozen valley. Inside the Geiranger Fjords there are so many hidden gems. As you walk around it looks like a quaint, small town with shades of forest green and the sound of rustling trees and running water. However, the more you explore, the more you discover. There is a phenomenal waterfall trail that takes you up into the mountain. There are so many scenic views on the trail and a lot of steps so make sure you have your walking shoes on!

At the top there is a lookout point perfect for photos of the mountains and sea behind. On your way down you see the waterfall from a different perspective, making it just as exciting as going up. Back in the town there is a chocolate cafe, “Geiranger Sjokolade,” filled with delicious treats and drinks to treat yourself after all that hard work, also a perfect spot for an Instagram photo. If you are lucky enough to get a boat trip through the fjords you can see the “Seven Sisters.” This is a natural 7 stream waterfall from the side of the mountain. It is a fantastic photo opportunity and a once in a lifetime experience. One of the best places to stay is Hotel Union Geiranger. It has a 4/4 stars and includes a spa for a great place to relax, with views of the stunning scenery.

Haugesund - This is a town that is full of Norwegian culture, you experience daily life and how it is to live there. The architecture is beautiful and traditional, with the town hall being pastel pink it’s perfect for a great Instagram. If you are feeling cultural there is an art gallery in the town, you can experience some fantastic art first hand. It holds some beautiful and different art so don’t miss out. One thing that you can go on a hunt for is the statue of Marilyn Monroe by the seafront. Many people are confused as to why she is there, it is because her father originates from a small village outside of Haugesund. The statue also commemorates the 30th anniversary of her death in 1962. The best place to stay in town is Radisson Blu Hotel, it has earned itself 4/4 stars with great views of the ocean.

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MIlan is the perfect destination for everyone, and great if you want to ESCApe your ‘typical’ reality.

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Forget Malia, Forget Zante! Of-course these destinations are another level of fun, and

Despite having such international allure Milan is significantly smaller in size than other

you are bound to come back with memories to last you a lifetime, however It’s seriously

European cities making it a lot easier to see the remarkable tourist attractions by foot

time to up your game with your next trip away, and where else rather than the beautiful

or tram rather than metro. This also saves a lot of time being wasted due to sitting in

city of Milan, in Italy. Whether you’re looking for culture and beauty, a romantic

traffic, as well as allowing you to see as much as you can at once!

getaway or exploring the nightlife of Milan and relaxing during the day. There really is something for everyone.

Milan is diverse in that multiple people visit or chose to live in the city for many different reasons. A lot of people chose to study/work in Milan, or tourists mainly to

Fashion is a paramount here and is of course the fashion capital alongside New York

see the attractions however if you prefer to explore more of the nightlife side, Milan

and London, it’s the place to be for fashionistas and industry enthusiasts. Getting that

won’t disappoint in this region either. A young cosmopolitan city with a wide variety of

shopping experience in really is just as important as knowing what to do and see in

cultural and nightlife entertainment you’d never be short of something to do. There are

Milan. There are plenty of places to go for every budget, however even if you cannot afford the higher end brands you should definitely have a look at the larger shopping centers as they date back to as far as 1877 supplying breathtaking beauty and culture.

many places to grab a drink at a bar or party until the early hours in the discos/clubs.

Milan has the largest options for nightlife in Italy for all age ranges, however drinks prices have been said to be higher than most, nevertheless clubs and bars do offer deals a lot of the time including cheaper drinks and entry prices for students on Wednesdays.

Not to mention happy hour, which originated in Italy and takes place on most evenings from 18:00-19:00. It would be rude not to!

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HOTSPOTS Galleria Vittorio Emmanuele 11: As I mentioned previously, Milan is home to some of the most beautiful shopping centers, this one dating back to 1877, when it first opened, which makes it one of the oldest in the worlds. Being the fashion capital, it’s only fair you give it a visit. It’s stunning architecture is mind blowing and is like no other shopping experience in Europe, allowing everyone who visits to leave with a sense of awe.Gallerio Vittorio Emmanuele is a higher end shopping center with luxiourious shops such as Prada, Chanell, Armarni, Gucci, ect... and is just one out of many that is a MUST when you visit Milan.

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A train Station? Why would I recommend a train station? Unlike any typical train station’s in the world Milans Central station is oozing with beautiful architecture and its vast steel and glass trainsheds prove to be an attraction in itself and are not worth missing. Opened in 1931 Milans central station is a terminus with 24 platforms, below and above ground level with easy access to platforms. Most people pass the station on their way to the airport, it’s within easy reach.

Navigli The navigli was a system of connected canals around Lombardy in Milan. The canals were used for irrigation and was an easier way to transport people, as well as providing the city with water. The navigli district has such amazing history behind it, as well as the district of course being very beautiful. It’s lively, and quite busy most of the time, continuing to have thousands of young people thriving at the scene in the evenings. You can go for a wander through the district with your drinks and even jump on a boat tour, and that’s not to mention the boutique shops, art galleries, cocktail bars and restauants alike.

The collumns of San Lorenzo and Porta Tictnese.

Ancient roman ruins during the day and a popular hangout spot at night! Visit to see the architecture (if you’re into that kind of thing), or visit in the evening for a lively scene. Try some of these bars; ‘La hora Feliz’ and ‘The ostello bello’ or if you fancy staying out a little longer maybe try ‘magazzini Generali’ which is one of the most famous nightclubs in Milan and first opened in 1955. Being most popular for its famous evening on a Friday you don’t want to miss it.

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Another club recommendation for all you party goers visiting Milan. This club is popular upon all ages and is frequently visited by characters of fashion and entertainment as well as Celebritities, models, football players and VIP’s. This club is also popular with many tourists, it’s definitely a club I think you should experience.

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If you have a lot of money to spend, Prague has the perfect place for it. To be specific, there is a street called Parizska, it is the most expensive shopping street in the city. You can find high-end brands like Cartier, Dior, Hermès and many more and it is easily accessible from Old Town Square.

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Prague, also known as The Heart of Europe, is the capital of the Czech Republic and it is also the fifth most visited city in Europe. People visit it mainly because of the historical monuments with rich history and everyone who visits is captivated by its magic. It’s not only a historical centre but you can also taste almost every bit of Czech culture and cuisine. Are you interested in museums and art galleries or shopping centres and cafés? There is something for everyone.

Our sightseeing starts at the most significant monument – Prague Castle.

It is highly visited by tourists because of its splendour. You can see the changing of the Guards there or even guard parades. Prague Castle is a huge complex and many other interesting places belong to it. Some of them are St. Vitus Cathedral or Vladislav Hall where The Bohemian Crown Jewels can be showcased on special occasions. Even though the castle itself is now the official office of the President, you can feel the historical atmosphere when walking down the courtyard.

Then continue the journey to well-known ancient Charles Bridge that crosses the Vltava River. Its construction began in 1357 and today it belongs to one of the most visited sights of the Czech Republic. It is very popular amongst young people because of its inspiring character. You can have your caricature drawn by one of the street artists; you can buy some hand-made jewellery or just stop and listen to a street band.

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From there, head through narrow streets filled with cafĂŠs and souvenir shops to Old Town Square. If you are visiting at Christmas or Easter, you can witness markets full of handcrafted stuff or mouth-watering food. The masterpiece of this square is Astronomical clock. It is the oldest astronomical clock in the world that is still working. Every hour, on the hour, you can see the clock in action and even though there is little to see, it still is a beautiful view. Once you are satisfied with standing under the clock and admiring its beauty, you can leave it behind and go through Melantrichova Street where you can stop at Sex Machines Museum to see a collection of sex devices. Its main attraction is the statue of Saint Wenceslas on the horse but if you have enough of monuments for the day, you can visit all kinds of shops surrounding the square.

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For those of you wondering where you can stop and have something to eat and drink, I have two tips. As quoted on their webpage: “Where there was once nothing is Manifesto now, cultural and gastronomic market in the centre of Prague, where you can find music, art, design and street food.” It is a place where you go to eat well renowned food, to have a drink or just to have fun with your friends or family. And you will love it so much that it will become one of your favourite places to return to. It is still evolving and the owners are trying to make it more interesting every day so you don’t have to worry about ever being bored.

In case you prefer something more traditional, Bellevue restaurant is highly recommended. Although the prices are a little bit higher, the food is delicious and the service is excellent.

This is just a slice of Prague and there is so much more to see. Some people like it, the others prefer something slightly different and some people say that walking around Prague is like “walking around a scene in a fairy-tale” but I guess you never know until you find out yourself.

Carbon’s top places where: To take Instagram picture: One of the great locations is Pokehaus. Their food is prepared with sustainability and environmental awareness and is suitable for vegans, too. You can even assemble your PokeBowl yourself. Not only the food looks and tastes really great and “Insta-ready” but they even have a special corner designed particularly for taking Instagram photos!

To relax: Lesser Quarter offers a lot of mysterious and eye-catching scenes and Palace Gardens are one of them. Elegant architecture, blooming trees in spring, crunchy leaves in autumn. Finding calm and quiet place can be hard in a busy city but this one is just perfect.

To have the best ice-cream: With forty flavours of daily fresh ice-cream, Crème de la Crème is the most delicious Italian ice-cream in Prague. They take serving of their products on another level. They make it art, so it’s not just great ice-cream but also aesthetically pleasing experience.

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Breath-taking and untouched are the two words to describe the Azores. If you wish to see lava fields, volcanic caves, and lakes in one, this is the right place to visit. There are nine major islands, directly west of Por tugal, but São Miguel is the largest and probably the most famous one. The weather on these islands is usually mild year-round so you can visit it pretty much anytime you want to. The area is remote so it gives you mysterious feeling and leaves you really curious.

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Neat Hotel Avenida

Is a three star hotel located in Ponta Delgada with rooms of three types – single, twin or double room. Each room is en-suite and offers air-conditioning and Wi-Fi. There is a cafeteria, lounge room and laundry room. The hotel also offers a free luggage room so if you’re travelling with more than a backpack, you can safely leave your suitcases there without carrying them with you on the last day of your holidays and enjoy it as much as possible.

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If you want to feel luxurious and relax even more, you should definitely stay in Furnas Boutique Hotel which offers thermal and spa with both indoor & outdoor pool and treatment rooms with specialized therapists. Their rooms are en-suite and offer free Wi-Fi, air conditioning and a minibar. There is also a special restaurant inspired in Mother Nature’s product.

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It is a volcanic lake on São Miguel and although its last eruption was four hundred years ago it is still active. Because of that there are plenty of geysers where people actually cook food. It is very interesting to see and even though the food may not be the best of these islands, it is definitely worth the experience.

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The hotel was a French bad investment in the 80’s because no tourists were visiting the Azores in that time so it had to close soon after its opening, even though a guard and his dogs were still protecting the place a decade after. Eventually, money ran out and the guard left. Elevators were stolen, T V’s and other furniture were taken and now it is just a simple building covered in graffiti and piles of trash. This fascinating urban exploration spot will give you goose bumps. Not only because it is scary but also because it has probably the most splendid views of São Miguel when you reach the rooftop.

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ARTIST IN MOTION A visual artistic with a unique style, Hampshire-born Edie Lawrence smashed Stateside with her giant musician acrylics and now her motion art is hitting the road with new band Goat Girl as her illustration career takes a new turn.

Do you ever have an urge? An urge to drop your phone in a fast flowing river? An urge to run in front of a fast moving car? An urge to push that toddler of his bike? Everyone does, but whether you act upon it separates the good from the bad.

Edie Lawrence, an illustrator, animator and artist far from the ‘norm’, focuses her work on the everyday darkness within our so called ‘perfect lives’.

Negativity is frequently avoided and often considered a ‘taboo’.

Edie (23), who is currently based in South London works to normalise the darker side of life using ‘humour, cynicism and honesty’.

Being an ex-student from Brighton University, Edie explains how she developed as an artist after leaving.

‘I guess I’ve learnt most the necessary things about invoices, contracts, art studio rent, etc which university stupidly don’t teach you about.’

For aspiring artists who want to venture into such an industry, she explains her particular struggles breaking through into the industry.

‘I wouldn’t say I’ve broken through in the industry as of yet but I feel the internet has been a huge help for me to get my work out there- as well as the fact there is way more of a need for music videos now. I don’t mind if my art isn’t taken seriously by everyone, but I believe humour sells. As long as I can afford to keep doing what I enjoy with people I respect and have my work entertain some people I’m happy.‘ The key is to think positively, you won’t necessarily achieve success straight away, but if you work hard, who knows what you can achieve.

Edie creates unique, individual pieces of art, and her style is very different from the majority of artists and illustrators. Inspiration is important to any successful career, but in the world of art, it shapes your whole style. Inspiration can be found anywhere, from a person

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or moment in your life, to simply someone who you enjoy the works of.

‘I’m influenced by a mix of people; mostly interesting characters I see day to day on the street as well as artists and directors. I’m into Robert Crumb (first picking up on him for his portraits of renowned blues, country and jazz musicians), the art collective Le Gun, Sylvain Chomet, Lee Hardcastle and of course Ralph Steadman.’

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Edie is hardly a stranger to success. Her most recent: working with the upcoming, edgy girl band ’Goat Girl’, creating pieces for their stage set.

‘I got work with Goat Girl after I spoke to Lottie at a party about working together. She’d seen my work before at an exhibition I put on at a music venue called Brixton Windmill. We joked about making some weird papier-mâché half goat half girls for their tour set design.

I ended up doing this and it went down really well. I created a 5ft high bright orange goat/girl alongside some goat heads for their mic stands. I guess they felt my style of work suited their music so asked me to direct their next music video once this set design commission was done.’

Now that Edie has unlocked the doors of the music industry, will this be something she continues to pursue?

‘Well it certainly opens up new doors.’ In her opinion, music and art lend well to each other ‘if done in the right way’, which is clear, Edie effectively achieves.

‘Music and art are closely entwined. When you hear a song it usually conjures up an image in your head. Being able to express that in my videos is a huge privilege.‘ It is clear that Edie is dependent on none other than herself, being such a prosperous freelance at a young age, it sets her up for a long-lasting career full of success and remarkable accomplishments.

But what’s next?

‘I’d like to create my own animated series or film in the future. But for now I suppose my close future career aspirations are to just carry on doing what I’m doing and to carry on working with more and more interesting people.‘

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