January2015 by Demur Magazine

DEMUR Jan 15

Accessories

ACCESSORIES əkˈsɛs(ə)ri noun plural noun: accessories

a thing which can be added to something else in order to make it more useful, versatile, or attractive. "optional accessories include a battery charger and shoulder strap" synonyms: attachment, extra, addition, add-on, retrofit, adjunct, appendage, appurtenance, (additional) component, fitment, supplement "camera accessories such as tripods and flashguns" a small article or item of clothing carried or worn to complement a garment or outfit. "she wore the suit with perfectly matching accessories—hat, bag, shoes" synonyms: adornment, embellishment, finery, trimming, ornament, ornamentation, decoration, complement, fashion detail, frill Photography – TIDG Visuals. Models – Stefanie Keogh & Nicole Simon. Make Up Artists – Katrina Grey. Designers – Erwin Michalec,LinMiR Millinery & Magma KeniMGK. Creative Director & Stylist– Shirley Dee

CONTENTS / EDITORS LETTER Accessories that! Welcome to the first issue of the year “The Outfit Enhancer”. It’s common tradition to set New Year’s resolutions when the year starts and unfortunately it seems like common tradition to deviate from those resolutions. What I personally do at the beginning of the year, is write down 12 things I want to achieve in that year and put the list away. At the end of the year I review the list and I find I have managed to achieve some of the things I put down. It’s something to do with the subconscious mind. If you are you have a target to achieve something you are more likely to feel pressured and you start to stress yourself. I don’t like stress and I will not tolerate it. I write my list put it away and press on with life. This month we are paying homage to the items that enhance and hold our outfits together. The accessories. When that two piece no longer has hope, the belt comes in handy, the necklaces, the earrings, they give our faces that extra glow…We salute you! Noreen Chada Editor Contributors:- Fashion Editor, Shirley Dee - Features Editor, Kaywana Samuels – Designer, Brian Samoto – Interns, Nicole Samoto, Stella Dzingai.

Music Hawks pg 8

Fashion Hawks pg 4

Street Style - pg 21

FASHION HAWKS

Fashion is an ever changing game. These are just some of the accessories designers to keep your eyes peeled out for.

Venessa Arizaga – Venessa Arizaga has been handcrafting beautiful

and colourful accessories since 2008. She says her love for jewellery is inspired by her passion for travelling. Venessa has the exotic nature within her as she spends her time between New York and Puerto Rico. She has already worked with other influential designers including Zac Posen, so we can be certain she has a lot to bring to the table. She has been there, done that and got the experience. We are even more excited about Venessa this year because last year, she launched her first men’s collection which goes hand in hand with her women’s collection.

Robynn Molino Robynn Molino from Los Angeles has been in the designing business since 1997. Her jewellery serves to tell a story bringing some meaning to each piece. Robynn uses materials from old machinery and unrecognised objects to create her jewellery. During her studies in Philadelphia, Robynn participated in a 2 day craft show where jewellery sold out within two hours. This is an exciting brand and we want to see what more Robynn can do with her resources.

Eddie Borgo – Eddie Borgo seems to be a guy who likes to

experiment with his jewellery designs. Eddie has been commissioned to design jewellery for several runway shows including Marchesa and Proenza Schouler. We first saw a full collection from Eddie in 2009 and it was then that we fully grasped Eddie’s concept of design, modern art expressed through jewellery. With that in tow Eddie went on to be awarded the first ever CFDA / Vogue Fashion Fund Tiffany & Co. Development grant. Eddie is based in New York where he continues to create timeless pieces that challenge our idea of luxury. We’ve always liked a challenge here at Demur.

Piers Atkinson Millnery -

Piers Atkinson is a man of many talents. He happens to be an artist, fashion editor, costume designer, illustrator, milliner, party organiser and DJ! – Is there anything he isn’t doing? Perhaps growing up around three different generations of creative women has resulted in Piers being muftitalented culturist. His grandmother was an illustrator and horticulturalist. Hilary Elliot, his mother was a theatrical millinery and his sister was the muse to his creativity. Since Piers launched his first collection in 2008 he has dressed the likes of Lady Gaga, Kelis and Rihanna, who all happen to be some of our fashion icons.

Jerboa Jewellery - Victoria Barker focuses on creating high fashion statement jewellery. We love the fact that all the pieces are handmade and designed in her London studio. It seems only right Victoria has the creative flair in her. When she was younger she lived above her family’s art gallery together with her artistic father and sister. Jerboa hasa special service where you can have bespoke jewellery designed especially for you, (perhaps lads this is the place to get that special engagement you have been looking for). What’s even more special is the fact you can be involved in each step of the design process and watch your bespoke piece come to life.

Williams Handmade – Originality at its best. Sarah

Williams the young lass behind Williams Handmade strives to celebrate British National Heritage with her brand. It does exactly what it says on the tin. All bags are handmade and produced only with the finest British leather. Sarah and her brand have enjoyed great honours including being selected as one of Selfridge’s Bright Young Things and chosen by Fashion East to show at London Fashion Week. The ethos behind Williams Handmade is they produce pieces which raise the appreciation of hand craftsmanship. It feels only right that we celebrate our own home-grown talent.

EDITORS' PICKS Bottega Veneta Floral Print Silk Crepe Scarf ÂŁ260

Piers Atkinson Embroidered Felt & Tulle Beret ÂŁ545

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MUSIC HAWKS

Something to keep your eyes occupied and your mind souled out. These are our artist to look out for this month.

Public Acces TV – So these lads

seemed rather peculiar when they first came on to the scene. They released their music on Soundcloud without a name or a title for their songs. As people heard of their music they were intrigued and became interested and suddenly the band were turning down gigs because there were just too many requests coming in. The band are known as Public Access TV. John Eatherly who formed the band, left school at 17 and immediately dove into the music business where he toured with other upcoming bands. John eats and breathes music and now he sings, plays guitar and writes all the songs Public Access TV.

Rae Morris - We have the talented Rae Morris who has been a music fiend since the age of four when she learnt to play the piano. Her debut single “Don’t Go” was used in the final episode of the sixth series of Skins. Some have even compared her vocal skills to Florence Welch so obviously the expectations are high. Her EP “For You” was sold at her live performances in 2012. After performing as opening act for our lovely boy George Ezra on his European tour, things really took off and we saw Rae performing at her own headlining UK tour with another one t follow next month in February. Her debut album “Unguarded”, due out later this month is a story tale about all the lessons she has learnt during her rise to stardom. We like a story here at Demur.

Wolf Alice – This Camden band just wants “to

play to loads of f**king people” and it appears loads of people want to hear them. So much so that Wolf Alice were named the most blogged about artist in the UK in 2013. In their quest they have so far, sold out their headline tour and played at Reading, Glastonbury and Leeds. Not bad at all. Not bad. They have an album due out this year which we are itching to hear. The quartet bring an alternative rock feel with their music and this year as they continue “to play to loads of f**king people”, we can only hope to be a part of their audience. Kwabs Just by posting a few videos on YouTube and of course hard work and perseverance, Kwabena Adjepong caught the attention of Atlantic Records and fast forward two years on he is now releasing his debut album under the label. Kwabs has had music embedded in his blood from a young age. Whilst placements were in demand to study at the renown Royal Academy of Music, Kwabs won his place at the academy and spent his time in the school choir and jazz band. It’s been a while since the UK has had a decent sophisticated NeoSoul artist. Kwabs may have just fixed that issue with his sweet melodic voice. Kwabs’ latest track “Walk” is featured on the FIFA 15 soundtrack. Rhodes With two EPs under his belt, Rhodes is spreading his wings all over the place with his music. Just last year Rhodes he completed his first headline tour and supported London Grammar and Sam Smith on their London Tours and in Amsterdam and Paris. It seems most of our recent talented artist are being brewed in Hertfordshire. Rhodes was born and raised in Hitchin in Hertfordshire, the same area as James Bay another one to look out for. Hailing from the same neck of the Hertfordshire woods as James Bay. Rhodes sings and strums his guitar to something most of us can relate to, a beautiful thing called and an ugly truth called loss.

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ACCE SSO RIES

Power Shoot Creative Director, Stylist & Hair Karen Windle of Couture Hair Events. Make Up Artists - Sita Gill & Lien Vy. Photographer- Krish Nagari. Jewellery - Sam Nico of Empire MV. Model - Hanna Gwilliam

Creative Director, Stylist & Hair - Karen Windle of Couture Hair Events. Make Up Artists - Sita Gill & Lien Vy. Photographer- Krish Nagari. Jewellery - Sam Nico of Empire MV. Models - Hanna Gwilliam & Anni Beava

SAM NICO – EMPIRE MV LONDON – THE NEW CODE OF LUXURY Dubbed as the new code of luxury, Empire MV London is a luxury accessories brand with jewellery handcrafted by the young and gifted, Sam Nico. Each piece is rare and exclusive as it is personally made here in London by Sam’s own hands. The jewellery is comprised of exotic skins which are used for every piece specifically sourced from all over the world and overall, lambskins, calfskins, and goatskins. Sam also uses genuine crocodile, lizard, python, ostrich, and alligator leathers. These are just some of the materials that bring Empire MV jewellery to life. With an innovative approach to jewellery making, Sam dedicates her time to perfecting her craft thus putting all her efforts into fulfilling her customer’s needs. Some pieces are personalised to a client’s demands, whatever the case the final piece oozes with elegance and appeal. Creative Director Karen Windle of Couture Hair Events, together with her team of endowed creatives, takes us through an expedition of Empire MV London by Sam Nico. See more of Sam Nico's work at: www.empiremv.com See more of Karen Windle's work at: www.couturehairevents.co.uk

Creative Director, Stylist Hair - Karen Windle o Couture Hair Event Make Up Artists - Si Gill & Lien V Photographer- Kris Nagari. Jewellery - Sam Nico of Empire M Models - Hanna Gwilliam & Anni Beav

Creative Director, Stylist & Hair - Karen Windle of Couture Hair Events. Make Up Artists - Sita Gill & Lien Vy. PhotographerKrish Nagari. Jewellery Sam Nico of Empire MV. Models - Hanna Gwilliam & Anni Beava

EDITORS' PICKS Valentino Plexiglass Cuff £345

Stella McCartney Lips iPhone 5 Case £40

Miu Miu Painted Cat Eye Sunglasses £225

Etro Silk Faille & Gold Plated Necklace £175

Christian Louboutin Panettone Spiked Leather Purse ÂŁ425

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Photography – TIDG Visuals. Model – Nicole Simon. Make Up Artists – Ewa Jankowska & Katrina Grey. Designer – Erwin Michalec. Creative Director – Shirley Dee

Zana Bayne Pentagram Leather ÂŁ345

EDITORS' PICKS

Kenzo Rendezvous Rainbow Watch £290

STREET STYLE