February 2012 by Demur Magazine

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EDITORS Letter So here we go another month and this month we are taking the nostalgic stance. We have decided to revisit the beautiful vintage woman. We really do love vintage here. It really is intriguing and rather inspiring to go back in time learn and evaluate their lifestyle and hopefully ain some influence. The cover of this issue carries a silhouette of a woman. This thus illustrates the notion that we have been left an outlay by the people who have lived before us. They have paved the way so that we are able to create our individual lifestyle with their existence as a backdrop. From the woman that created the first bra to Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel first fashion boutique. Individuality has been echoing throughout so many generations and as it has reached us finally and is available to us to use on our own accord. If you sift through the pages you will see something that appeals to everyone that has certainly come from the past. So you may say the past is us. When you read up on some of the history that we have in here you will be amazed by how some of these amazing people became relevant and sustainable in the fashion world. We also included a famous label from a certain Rene Lacoste,who started off with a crocodile embroidery on a t-shirt. Showing fashion can start from something so simple and grow into something so phenomenal. Then we look at some of the people who have helped shape the reflection of fashion. Namely speaking of some exceptional models who have graced the front cover of our magazines, fashion campaigns, fashion show runways. They have been the silhouette of some of favourite designer’s clothes and brands. We jetted off to Birmingham (well not literally) met some beautiful people who have helped contribute and make this issue. We have fashion brand Fresh2Def in our fashion corner, we have some very skilled writers contributing to our site this month. This issue just happens to have reached the pinnacle we were planning on reaching, which is to embrace fashion and pop culture and appeal to our audience on so many levels. We strive to empower people, giving people opportunities and promote individuality at all costs. We are indeed the magazine for the people by the people making us a networking platform for creative minds. Next month we will be in Manchester so stay tuned on our TV channel www.youtube.com/DemurMagazine. When it’s all said and done we are a “FASHIONABLE VOICE FOR THE WORLD” A fashion is nothing but an induced epidemic - George Bernard Shaw Until next time pick up an issue and pass it on. Noreen Chada Editor

Shirley Dee - Assistant Editor Sandra Aji - Fashion Editor Emma Munbodh – Social Editor Amélie Delorme – Creative Director Debby Osami – Contributing Writer Ricky Woodside – Contributing Photographer Brian Samoto – Features Editor

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PHOTOGRAPHER : RICKY WOODSIDE - WOODSIDE PHOTOGRAPHY STYLING BY : CARMEL ANN DALY HAIR BY : GILLIAN DOUGLAS- REA MAKE-UP BY : THE MAKEUP BOUDOIR, ROISIN IRELAND & KATHY CARROLL MODEL’S : NATASHA SHAFAI , RACHEL DENVIR

Fashion FUSION

We have been keeping an eye on our fashionable men and we want your opinion who does it for you Justin Timberlake

WHAT IS YOUR NAME ? I am generic WHAT IS YOR BRAND ABOUT? I am generic is a contemporary unisex streetwear brand. Incorporating unique engineered printing processes with distinct graphics, oversized silhouettes and a universal ethos. HOW HAVE U MADE CONNECTIONS IN THE INDUSTRY? I am generic has attended tradeshows, exhibited at those too, spoke to retailers about what they expect from brands, listened to advice on such things as branding/pricing etc. Other connections have established themselves from people loving the product i am generic creates and seeking out the right people to network with. WHAT IS YOUR 2011 DESIGNS BASED ON? I am generic knows no boundaries. We are not constrained by themes,seasons or gender. WHAT CAN WE LOOK FORWARD TO IN THE FUTURE? We are due to launch our new website shortly... hausofgenius.com. our asos boutique should be live by the time this goes to press, check us out at asos marketplace (hausofgenius boutique). Our website will be unique in that we intend to work with creatives from all industries to produce innovative projects to enhance not only us as a conglomerate but highlight their skills and work too. WHERE DO YOU WANT THE BRAND TO BE IN 5 YEARS TIME? Well we already sell our products in japan and i would really like to expand our possibilities over there. Naturally expansion through the uk and europe is inevitable, but my goal is our own physical space so people can truly experience our ethos and creativity. WHERE CAN WE GET YOUR DESIGNS FROM? Hausofgenius.com... coming soon!!! Asos Marketplace Metsuki Boutique - Birmingham Generic Boutique - Birmingham (in the oasis store) Rosebud â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Japan (styling, photography and article by sabrina fashion fullerton)

River Island-Animal Print Metal Cuff £13.00

H&M – Faux Crystal Ring £3.99

Dorothy Perkins-Flower Detail Bangle £15.00

Asos-Angular Wooden Bangle with Perspex £12.00

AccessorieS

Handy

New Look-Bright Bangle Pack £8.99

Asos-French Connection Leather Enamel Link Bracelet £16.00

Women

Topman-4 Row Chipping Bracelet £10.00

Topman-White Watch Ring £12.00

AccessorieS

Topshop-2 Tone Facet Ring £10.00

Handy

River Island-Square Watch £24.99 Asos-Matt White Dimension Ring £6.00

men

Burton-Chunky Bead & Plaited Row Wristband £8.00

The mondo –keds collection www.keds.com $75.00

KOOL KICKS Straight jacket by radii www.drjays.com $72.99 Adidas altitude vulcanized foot locker £59.99

Converse silo charcoal/wht office £39.99

Puma Hooper mid nbk sneakers $48.99 www.drjays.com

MEN Over the top by dumb experiment www.drjays.com $45.99

Vans Authentic Tea Party www.blackleaf.com £40

womEN Etnies Jameson Trainers www.schuh.co.uk £47

Puma S Mid www.schuh.co.uk £55

KOOL KICKS Onitsuka Tiger Taiiku Floral Trainers www.onitsukatiger.com £35 Nike 6.0 Air Mogan Mid Trainers www.routeone.co.uk £69

Lacoste Millyann Mary Jane www.lacoste.com £47

Fashion Power

Women

Emmanuelle Alt Editor in Chief of Vogue France

Emmanuelle Alt is now the editor-in-chief of Vogue Paris since February 2011 taking over from Carine Roitfield. Having worked for Mixte magazine was spotted and hired directly by the former editor Roitfield. Alt carries a buoyant, youthful appearance. She is often seen in dark colored clothing. Since become the chief-in-editor circulation rose from 100,000 to 140,00 with much of the content composed by Alt herself. Fashion flows through her blood with her mother being Nina Ricci the model from the 70â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and her husband Franck Durrand an artistic director for the fashion label Isabel Marrant.

Alexa Chung Model,TV Presenter and contributing editor for Vogue As a presenter on MTV she is also the face of Lacoste’s “Joy of Pink” fragrance and the Italian sneaker company Superga. Having started off in modeling she suffered from low self esteem because of the pressure from the industry but when she started working in television. She then went on to become the face of the Australian fashion label Antipodium, later on becoming the face on New Look in 2009. Chung often attracts the eyes of many fashion moguls, she is often mentioned on best dressed lists and is often seen gracing the front covers of many magazines and usually at the front row of many fashion shows. The handbag company Mulberry even named a bag after her branded the “Alexa”. Last year Chung collaborated with J.Crew’s Madewell on a womenswear line which was launched during New York Fashion Week.

Rei Kawabuko Japanese Fashion Designer

With no training or qualifications in fashion back in the 70’s Kawabuko set off a journey to deliver her ready to wear collection Comme des Garçons to the world for the first time. As usual critics were quick to speak and immediately dismissed her unfinished and deconstructed garments. She took her collection to Paris where she then opened up boutiques later on the 80’s, despite the criticism and the suggestion to change her style Kawabuko stuck to her Japanese heritage and street culture as her source of inspiration. In all her work Kawabuko went against

the words of the detractors, those who knew fashion She has managed to outrage many observers of her collection and yet they still yearn to see what she has to offer next at all times. After all of this she holds interest in her privately owned company , a license to produce her perfume with mixed with nail polish and burnt rubber , a partnership with Fred Perry and she has a collection with Vivienne Westwood available exclusively in Tokyo.

Vera Wang Chinese American Fashion Designer

Famous for her bridal collection Wang started off as a senior fashion editor for Vogue until she left in 1985 after she was turned for the editor in chief position which was then taken by current editor in chief Anna Wintour. In spite of this she went on to open her own design shop that currently stocks her prominent wedding collection. Her wedding collection is popular among many celebrated figures including Victoria Bekcham, Alicia Keys Kate Hudson to name the few. Not only does she do bridal wear she also touches on sportswear including designing costumes for figure skaters such as Michelle Kwan and Evan Lysacek. Constantly through television programs you will hear Wangâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name being mentioned throughout. She has even

appeared as herself in programs such as Ugly Betty and the movie The September Issue. To go along with her fashion collection Wang launched a fragrance, eyewear, shoes, homeware collections and a jewellery line as well as a book Vera Wang on Weddings. She now has a home ware collection being sold exclusively by Kohl the American department store.

Naomi Campbell Model Nearly every model aspires to be the next Naomi Campbell despite the legal law suits that follow her name. Her face has graced over 500 magazine covers and she well known on many catwalks. Amongst her achievements Campbell was the first black model to be featured on the cover of Vogue Paris. Often described as one of the “best bodies” in the business Campbell has managed to break the barriers placed upon her because of her colour. She has elevated herself with the help of her mentors the likes of Karl Lagerfeld to make her a valued fashion icon. She has many of the greatest looking up to her including Yves St.Laurent who helped place Campbell on the cover of the French Vogue by threatening to pull out his advertising campaign if they didn’t use Campbell or any multicultural faces on their covers. She has appeared in many music videos including Jay-z’s “change clothes” together with fellow model Alek Wek and not to mention her first appearance in Bob Marley’s “Is this love”

Christina Louca The Cyprus Born and up and coming fashion designer Christina Louca’s fashion design career started when she was very young as she came to this world by her both artistic parents. Her mom has been a seamstress and her dad a house painter for over 46 years. She remembers distinctively dressing up with leftover fabrics from her mom’s clients and standing in front of the mirror letting her imagination ran wild. In high school and then in college in NY where she spent 10 years of her life she excelled in her art classes and many times her work was exhibited in the school’s premises. She was also, already one step ahead in fashion trends. She had her unique style that made her the center of

attention wherever she went. Upon returning to Cyprus, and through some unfortunate events, that lead to soul searching she started designing. However, through the encouragement of a friend, she embarked on a fashion P. R career for 2 prolific Cypriot fashion designers. Her designs were still designs on paper. Her desire to bring them to life was boiling inside, until one day in 2009 with the expert hands of her mom, one by one took form and became a reality. At first, the designs were made for Christina’s inner satisfaction but after getting rave reviews from passers- by, friends and family she started designing more and more. She decided to launch her collection after moving to London in 2010 to make

her dreams come true, showing her collection in fundraising events for animal and nature charity organizations. Her dream came true in June 2011, with the outstanding help of her dear mentor, Jack Lucas, CEO of Hello London Events that helped her to launch her line at a fundraising event by her suggestion for the Born Free Foundation for Endangered species and the Variety Club of UK for underprivileged kids. Her debut fashion/fundraising event had success written all over it from the beginning; from the models, photographers, makeup artists, hair stylists, and the rest of the crew involved who volunteered their time and talent for Christina’s event and the two charities. Even the owner of the prime venuePiano Soho in the West End of London, waived his usual 2,000 pounds hire fee for the charity purpose. That left Christina speechless! The evening was at a cocktail hour where guests enjoyed delicious and refreshing cocktails prepared by the expert staff of the bar on a such hot day, listened to live performances by up and coming Jazz/Blues singers, where the 15 year old Jazz singer captivated the audience with her Adele esq voice accompanied by Christina Louca’s collection where you couldn’t hear anything but “WOW this ” and “WOW that” and other exclamations from the guests. At the end of the show, the photographers and the models went to the neighbouring China Town to take pictures where even there Christina’s collection left everyone so amazed that the passers-by took pictures of the

models and followed them everywhere they went. Christina’s collection is characterized by pleats, volumes, hand manipulation of the fabrics, to make unusual, eccentric shapes, different and various material sewn on the fabric, such as peacock feathers, zippers and playing with the textiles’ designs and colors/shades to create that unique style. Christina gets her inspiration from the 1920’s and 1960’s as she reminisces of those nostalgic eras. Even though she wasn’t born in those times, often times she wished she did. She immerses herself with the dress code, behavior code and music of those days. According to Christina, people in 1920’s had lots of class and finesse. She also gets her inspiration from nature as her goal is to showcase her collections to raise money for various animal and nature charity organizations around the world. Christina’s vision is working clothes for the modern career women with a touch of art on

them. Christina wanted to create clothes that you wear to work and be exceptional stylish, not just a plain, black suit, and at the same time wear them to go out after work for a drink. Be sure as she has been experiencing by first hand to turn heads everywhere you go, get rave reviews at dinners and parties and become a conversation piece and don’t be surprised having your picture taken by passers by just by wearing her eccentric yet chic pieces. Candida Sampson, owner of Eskimo PR (London) said: “I liked it and it’s something I would wear”. Her collection has been featured in : Parikiaki (London Greek May 2011

Newspaper)

Her own debut fashion show/ fundraising event at Piano Soho in the West End of London for the Born Free Foundation and the Variety Club of UK with the Sponsorship of Hello London Events June 2011 Style and The City Blog by Maryum Sharif-Founder of Style Moguls-Image Consultancy June 2011 Amor Magazine (on line magazine, www.amormagazine.co.uk) July 2011

Fashion

TIMELINE Lets jump on the time machine and travel back in time and evaluate how far come fashion has come and shaped us in so many ways.

- 1913 Mademoiselle Chanel Starting off in Deauville she would then open up her fashion boutique there in 1913. Still influential up to this day this one lady who is certainly irreplaceable. She was noted for her simple, elegant modern styles: jersey dresses, especially the “little black dress,” and suits; perfumes, notably Chanel No. 5. She created clothing generally designed for comfort.

- 1923 Madeleine Vionnet “Queen of the bias cut” We thank her for introducing the bias cut to the fashion world. This she says in her own words was a way for the dress to smile the same way a woman smiles and this obscenity indeed took her to the top of the fashion world. She gave curves to the world she knew that textiles cut on the diagonal or bias could be draped to match the curves of a woman’s body and echo its

fluidity of motion. She used this “bias cut” to promote the potential for expression and motion, integrating comfort and movement as well as form into her designs. Characteristic Vionnet styles that clung to and moved with the wearer included the handkerchief dress, cowl neck, and halter top. While famous as a designer of high fashion Vionnet’s most important impact on the fashion industry was the probably in the design of mass production, ready to wear clothing.

- 1927 Elsa Schiaparelli “the rebellious one” Often referred to as Chanel’s rival. She kick started her career by writing a crude poem that her parents so astonished that they had to send her to a covenant , whilst she was there she moved to London to take up a job as nanny. It was on her way to London that she was invited to a party but did not have a frock to wear, so she resorted to buying material and then making her own garment. After that she moved to New York where

she took up art and her husband became estranged to her. Schiaparelli’s most important legacy was in bringing to fashion the playfulness. She loved to play with colours, shapes and textures and embraced the new technologies and materials of the time. In 1930 alone she created the first eveningdress with a jacket, and the first clothes with visible zippers. In fact fastenings were something of a speciality, from a jacket buttoned with silver tambourines to one with silk-covered carrots and cauliflowers.

- 1930 The year of the crocodile Jean René Lacoste the man famous for his considerable achievements in two very dissimilar arenas. The drive, discipline, and strategic intelligence that turned him into a tennis household name. No doubt his father’s ultimatum also had something to do with his success: Pere Lacoste agreed to let René to pursue his chosen career path—provided he became a world champion player within five years.

- 1946 The Christian Dior effect He established his main house of couture in Paris and years later he had boutiques in 15 countries employing more than 2,000 people. Celebrated particularly for the “New Look” with a voluptuous style with narrow shoulders, constricted waist, emphasized bust, and long, wide skirt, his designs were. His designs represented con-

- 1950 Pointed toes Back in the day men also had taste. Believe it or not wearing heels was a fashion statement for men of an astute nature. The first firmly documented designer of the high heels Andre Perugia, who began designing shoes in 1906. The stiletto then became known for its erotic nature and unfortunately started to fade out, surprisingly. Women were still finding it hard to resit a pair of heels even though it was becoming impossible to find them in shops so came Manolo Blahnik, who dubbed his “new” heel the Needle, our saviour.

sistent classic elegance, stressing the feminine look. The Dior tradition of beautiful fabrics led to the creation of international merchandising labels for gloves, furs, and jewellery. An judicious merchandiser, he also established ready-to-wear lines that were featured in his own boutiques, and he cultivated the fashion press. After the death of Dior, the firm continued under Yves St.Laurent, Marc Bohan, and Gianfranco Ferre.

- 1962 The first brand Pierre Cardin became first designer to license his name for various products. The Italian born French designer was expelled from the Chambre Syndicale for launching a ready-to-wear collection for the Printemps department store as the first couturier in Paris, but was soon reinstated. His venue Espace Cardin that he used to showcase his many ready to wear collections is also used to promote new artistic talents, like theatre ensembles, musi-

- 1965 The ever so eccentric London Scene Influenced by rock music, “Mod” scene makes London major fashion centre with fun, revolutionary clothes: bell bottoms, psychedelic prints, wild colours, dresses made of vinyl, paper, cellophane, metal, covered in mirrors; go-go boots; ruffled shirts for men; Nehru jackets; fur vests

cians and others. He was also contacted by Pakistan International Airlines to design uniforms for the flag carrier. The uniforms were introduced in 1966 to 1971 and became an instant hit. Cardin also redesigned the Barong Tagalog, a national costume of the Philippines by opening the front, removing the cuffs that needed cufflinks, flaring the sleeves, and minimizing the embroidery. It was also tapered to the body, in contrast with the traditional loose-fitting design; it also had a thicker collar with sharp and pointed cuffs.

A straight jacket design was favoured by President Ferdinand

- 1974 The DKNY takeover Known as the queen of Seventh Avenue, Donna Karan is the owner and chief designer of Donna Karan Company, managing production and marketing as well as design. Karan began working for Liz Claiborne while

- 1994 McQueen effect

Alexander McQueen emerges as daring new designer; features cosy, romantic designs, dresses looking like quilt blankets, rabbit-skin dresses; favours

still in school and designed for Anne Klein from 1974 to 1984, the year she debuted her own collection. She designed during her first six weeks as a mother. The stylish women executives who depend upon Karan’s work

highly theatrical fashion shows, models parade in rings of fire, get doused with paint or water and skate on real ice. McQueen returned to London in 1994 and applied to Central Saint Martin’s College of Art and Design, to

much of it basic black praise her fashions as flattering and versatile, comfortable and chic.

work as a pattern cutter tutor. Because of the strength of his portfolio he was persuaded by the Head of the Masters course to enrol in the course as a student. He received his masters degree in fashion design and his graduation collection was bought in its entirety by influential fashion stylist Isabella Blow, who was said to have persuaded McQueen to become known as Alexander (his middle name) when he subsequently launched his fashion career.

Birmingham City - F2D CLOTHING UK.

NEW COLLECTION!

Birmingham City With the success of 2011 coming to an end F2D have now released a new collection to round the year off in style. This new drop sees them release a collection of very limited jackets including their 1st biker jacket for both men and women and of course their now signature look varsity jackets which have taken the scene by storm!! This collection has seen them use an array of fabrics including

- F2D CLOTHING UK. denim, cowhide leather, melton wool and heavyweight cotton so thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s definitely something for everyone. The whole collection can now be purchased online at the F2D boutique, store.fresh2defclothing.com with the prices ranging from ÂŁ75-280. They are also currently selling on ASOS and have a joint branded collection coming out with Soulja Boy and his SODMG. Keep it fresh 2 def !!

Alberto Annibali

Fall Winter 2012-13 Collection

Alberto annibali Having already worked with inspirational designer and on major labels, alberto annibal knows and understand the creativity involved in fine tailoring. he has worked with the likes of ittierre s.p.a gianni versace and gianfranco ferre jeans and even collaborated with valentino in cone for the men’s design studio With his experience full understanding and knowledge of tailoring , fabrics cultres and lifestyles although having worked mainly in mens fashion, he has managed to transform

his passion into womens wear. The infatuation for mens wear is malformed into a passion for the female personality and clearly expresses the love that a woman has for a man , for his world and his style. in his own word, The alberto annibal woman is a woman who travels around the world, growing the through exposure to influences from the various places she’s been, secure and proud of herself yet passionate and fragile at the same time in love with her man and his style that she often uses as tool to seduce him.

MODEL : MARIANNA DE MARTINO @ZOEMODELS PHOTO : DOMENICO CENNAMO

Business makes sense NOREEN CHADA It is always nice to have an idea for a business and then to see it blossom brings you more joy. However for every business to work there must be a plan that has to be put into action in order for that dream to take effect and blossom into the lovely business idea you dream about. As daunting as it may be having a business plan is absolutely vital even if its not drafted in the professional manner usually requested, a plan for your business devised in your own format is important not for anyone else but for yourself. It’s always said if you fail to plan, you plan to fail. Your business plan will contain a detailed description of what your business does. This will help you know exactly what your business will be doing and the purpose of your business. At times we tend to get carried away thinking everything we imagine is a “business idea”, if it does not really generate an income it may not be a business idea. Having said that many businesses will not start generating an income until after maybe a few years so do not be discouraged. You don’t even have to be business savvy to draft your own business plan. Being your own boss is also exciting, but you can tend to get a bit too relaxed and “forget” to do essential tasks that will help your business. A business plan will more or less help in keeping an eye on you and your business. It will help you monitor your performance and stay on track and will therefore need updating and changing as your business grows. You will also need to be utterly honest about your abilities and how you see your business growing. You don’t want to set yourself unrealistic goals and when you don’t achieve them you are disappointed. In your business plan you can details how your business is going to develop , when you plan on doing it and who will contribute to each part and how you will manage your money.

Here is a structure from the business skills website on how to draft your business plan: An executive summary - this is an overview of the business you want to start. It’s vital. Many lenders and investors make judgments about your business based on this section of the plan alone. See the page in this guide on the executive summary. A short description of the business opportunity - who you are, what you plan to sell or offer, why and to whom. See the page in this guide on your business, its products and services. Your marketing and sales strategy - why you think people will buy what you want to sell and how you plan to sell to them. See the pages in this guide on your markets and competitors and marketing and sales. Your management team and personnel - your credentials and the people you plan to recruit to work with you. See the page in this guide on your team’s skills. Your operations - your premises, production facilities, your management information systems and IT. See the page in this guide on your operations. Financial forecasts - this section translates everything you have said in the previous sections into numbers. See the page in this guide on financial forecasts.

Album Releases

Estelle – All of Me

After a rather successful album three years ago our British songstress is back with her third studio album and it is indeed packed with full heat. The album features collaborations with Trey Songz, Chris Brown and Rick Ross on the first official single “Break My Heart”. Estelle claims this is her most personal album to date after dealing with heartbreak and finding herself in music. This album is bold, sensual and Estelle opens up her heart to her listeners and we are very proud of our British girl.

Sinead O’Connor – How About I Be Me (& you be you)

No matter what her past is O’Connor is one of those singers we would still love to forgive and hear from and she is back with a treat. Carrying a rather controversial track ‘Take Off Your Shoes’ , O’Connor is not afraid to be a bit bold here and let loose from the lyrics to the instrumentation, this has O’Connor written all over it from start to finish. Throughout the album O’Connor remains controversial, sultry and relevant in every sense.

Lana Del Rey - Born to Die

After signing a record contract with Stranger in June 2011, the singer released her debut single, “Video Games”, which is considered as the one that propelled the singer’s online popularity. Del Rey then started to give interviews to several newspapers and online magazines, as well as making live appearances to promote her work. The album’s second single, “Born to Die”, was released on December 30, 2011.Born to Die received generally favourable reviews from contemporary critics, who praised Del Rey’s vocal ability and the album’s distinctive sound, although most critics noted that the melodramatic production becomes overwhelming over the course of 12 tracks.

Candy Dulfer – Crazy

The Fray – Scars & Stories

This album was recorded beginning in March 2011, and concluded in July 2011. Unlike their debut album How to Save a Life and their self-titled second album, which were both produced by Aaron Johnson and Mike Flynn, their third album was produced by Brendan O’Brien.[2] During a performance at theHard Rock cafe in Boston, Massachusetts, Isaac Slade stated that the album Scars & Stories was named after a B-side that did not make it onto the third record. He went on to explain that each of the band members have been through a lot of hardships, but collectively they were able to pull through.”We’ve been through a lot of stuff personally, and as band we’re still together, and I think we like the idea of scars you know, because they’re healed you know. They are not like wounds necessarily, but they’re still kind of a road map of where you been, and sometimes kinda point to where you want to go.”

Album Releases

On the album Crazy, Candy Dulfer once again shows her creativity and ambition as a musician. Candy’s close collaboration with Printz Board (the musical director of the Black Eyed Peas and multiple Grammywinner) has been one of the influences on the album, and they wrote many of the tracks together. Printz was also responsible as producer and singer for most of the songs. Candy’s long-term musical companion Ulco Bed provides partners her superbly on the others. Candy and her crew present a driving yet nuanced kind of funk, with first-class songs and an irresistible groove

London

Fashion WEEK Provisional Schedule

London 09:00

09:30 - 12:00 09:45

10:30,11:30

Antoni & Alison

Preen by Thornton Bregazzi LFW Press Launch Caroline Charles

Courtyard Show Space TBC

Embankment Gallery Show Space SW3

Fash 11:00

11:00 - 19:00

Corrie Nielsen

Courtyard Show Space

Orla Kiely

Portico Show Space

12:00

Fyodor Golan

Embankment Gallery Show Space

13:00

Bora Aksu

Courtyard Show Space

13:30 - 15:30

Emilia Wickstead

SW1