Fresheye Magazine. March Edition 2023

l Optimism A positive exercise. l Uniqlo Lean in Essentially. l Newness All things new for 2023. l YSL S/S 2023 Empower dressing. l Superfood No hype on nutrients. l Role model Taking inspiration.

How to be an optimist...

Optimism is such an underrated skill; it has so many benefits, including increased wellbeing and better sleep and everyone can adapt their lives to experience it. It’s so simple to incorporate into your everyday life. A good place to start is, to create some positive mantras for yourself, one’s in which you can think back to when times are tough, and which will lead you back onto a positive mental path.

Focus on your successes, and remember the hurdles you’ve over come to achieve them! Having gratitude for your successes will only spur you on to do better.

Have a focus, whether it’s a positive role model, a goal or just to trying something new, it’ll encourage you to think of the most positive outcomes, of which you are aiming to reach for.

Stay positive, everyone is faced with challenges throughout their lives, however it’s not necessarily the challenged which throw us off course, but the way we interpret and reaction to them. You can’t always change events or circumstances; however you can

change how you perceive and respond to them. In any situation think of the positives and also what you can learn and gain from your experience, rather than what you have lost. This is always the first step to bouncing back when it comes to disappointment. And when it comes to tragedy take comfort in the good times, for they’ll never change.

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I keep my eyes on the horizon.

by Sophie Fitzjohn.

Try to avoid predicting the future, nothing is certain; therefore it’s important to try not to predict the future based on what has happened before. When things don’t go to plan in life, optimists tend to see it as an isolated event; whilst pessimists often look out for reoccurring patterns of bad luck, and think “if it’s happened once, it’ll happen again”. However in life this just isn’t the case.

Surround yourself with positive vibes! Spending time with negative people means it’s only a matter of time before it starts to rub off on you. Being around like minded positive people is important to ensure you optimism for life is present and in full swing! This also applies to other influences in your life, such as movies, music and books. Surround yourself with positive influences and see the effect it has on your state of mind. Mindfulness and mediation are great outlets to explore when it comes to seeing the positives in everyday life and remaining grounded. Do something for yourself and keep a Gratitude Diary. When something bad happens and puts us in a foul mood, it rarely escapes our attention. However how often do

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we actually appreciate when things are going smoothly? Reflecting in a gratitude journal changes your focus and thinking, and enables you to be grateful for all the things that do go to plan.

Challenge negative thoughts; negative thoughts are often based on our own fears, doubts and low-self- esteem. Therefore to over come this, you need to challenge these thoughts and put them into perspective. Ask yourself what’s the evidence that these thoughts are true? And the evidence that they are not? All negative predictions are usually just that, predictions.

Always focus on the solution, rather than the problem. To be an optimist, look for the solutions. Pessimists tend to focus on the problem; and that’s not helpful for anyone, as it doesn’t change the situation. Don’t waste time reflecting on what could have been, let go and get proactive planning your next step!

Fake it till you make it! Optimism isn’t something that comes naturally to everyone, and it can take time to change your mindset. So in the meantime, attempt to put the action before the feeling and interpret a more positive outlook. Studies have shown that it is possible to trick yourself into a more positive mindset by going through the motions. Smiling, laughing more and speaking in a positive tone are all ways that can help you onto the road of optimism and happiness!

Quote - “I’m reasonably optimistic about the future, especially the future of the United States - for the century, at least.”

Elon Musk

“I always like to look on the optimistic side of life, but I am realistic enough to know that life is a complex matter.”

Walt Disney

The glass is most definitely half full.

A staple favourite adopting simplicity functionality and sustainability - Dennis Sterne.

Apersonal favourite for essentials, Uniqlo delivers well priced clothing that holds up quality in its purpose. Just ask Roger Federer, he also agrees. Federer is considered to be one of the greatest tennis players of all time. The Swiss player has proved his dominance on court with 20 Grand Slam titles and 103 career ATP titles. Who better to be an authority on simplicity and functionality. A worthy ambassador for a brand that also aligns itself with modern tech fabrics and design sensibility.

About Uniqlo

Uniqlo is a clothing apparel company, which was originally founded in Yamaguchi, Japan in 1949 as a textiles manufacturer. Now it is a global brand with over 1000 stores around the world. Redefining clothing, with a focus on quality and textiles which has been unwavered

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since the company’s origins in 1949.

The first Uniqlo store opened its doors in June 1984, proving the success of the SPA manufacturer retailer model controlling the entire process from product planning, production, distribution and marketing.

Uniqlo's RemitUnlocking The Power of Clothing.

"We believe we can turn the power of clothing into a force for good. By designing, making and selling good clothing, we can make the world a better place.

Good clothing means creating simple, highquality apparel that is made to last.

It means making clothing that enriches the lives of people who wear it by giving them comfort, protection and pleasure.

It's produced in a way that is harmonious with nature, without excessive burden on the environment.

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What first began as every day wear, Uniqlo has reinvented in Japan as LifeWear. LifeWear isn’t disposable clothing, but perfect components made with quality.We create LifeWear by evolving the ordinary, producing innovations big and small that benefit you ever day.

Pictures throught: Pieces from the current Uniqlo Spring Summer 2021 Collection for men, women, and kidswear.

Uniqlo makes LifeWear. Our clothing is designed for everyone, everywhere, every day. Our lives and priorities have now changed, and many of us are looking for clothing pieces that enhance our new everyday lives.

Collaboration: In 2009, UNIQLO and legendary fashion designer Jil Sander launched +J. It challenged conventions in its mission to improve life with thoughtfulness, accessibility, and high-quality pieces.

Good clothing is made by people of diverse backgrounds working with energy and enthusiasm, under conditions where their health, safety and human rights are respected and upheld.

We will extend this same spirit to our customers and all our stakeholders by working with them to aspire to a better society where we all thrive.

This is our promise: to always work towards a better, more sustainable society."

Recycling with Uniqlo

If you’ve been to one of the many Uniqlo stores, you may have noticed the recycling boxes. They're using these boxes to take clothing donations from you that they then donate to people in need around the world. To make this possible, they’ve partnered with Goods For Good, a UK-based charity who distribute donated clothing and hygiene products to the people that need them most.

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Even since Uniqlo's humble beginnings in 1984, Uniqlo has continued to aspire towards excellence in quality, design and technology, and has managed to achieve as such. But even so, Uniqlo still strives onwards and upwards. Not in pursuit of perfection, but in evolution.

Uniqlo believes that everyone can benefit from simple, well-designed clothes. Because if all people can look and feel better every day, then maybe the world can be a little better too.

Uniqlo clothes are simple and essential yet universal, so people can freely combine them with their own unique styles, in any way they choose, every day of the year. Uniqlo is more than just a clothing brand. But a way of thinking. A steady consciousness of constant change, diversity, and the challenging of conventions.

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Embrace 2023, more expectation for renewed optimism and an embrace for new ideas.

More than ever the world needs new direction and new viguor. War, the energy crisis and the cost of living mean that our attention may point to areas than offer a promise of development for bettering the human experience. A promise that design, concept and technology has a clear obligation to supply.

Moreover, an appreciation to adopt a 'new normal' which suggests that the old one is spent and now redundant. It appears that technology won't be holding back. The idea that technological development grows exponentially, we're seeing its newness crafted in amazing robo tech, car manufacuring and smart devices. Industries that produce waste now have a pressing obligation to honour a new stance with respect to sustainabilty and best practice. Let's combine hope and obligation to create a brave new ingenius world for our future.

In pictures

As always fresheye believes in the power of pictures. Our compilation we hope inspires the high notes and crescendos that express the power of everything new.

Embrace the new

Apple HomePod 2nd Generation

Apple-engineered audio technology and advanced software deliver high-fidelity sound throughout the room. It intelligently adapts to whatever it’s playing - or wherever it’s playing - and surrounds you in immersive audio that makes everything you listen to sound incredible.

Room-filling oomph: A high-excursion woofer packs HomePod with deep, rich bass. Its powerful motor drives the diaphragm a remarkable 20mm, while its bass-EQ mic dynamically tunes low frequencies in real time. Super-clean bass. Fills the room. Boom!

Hits the high notes: HomePod has an array of five beamforming tweeters around its base. They optimise high frequencies to produce detailed, articulate audio with stunning clarity. So you can enjoy crystal-clear vocals and all the details of the instrumentsjust as if you were there in person.

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Sound System

Enjoy a whole new level of spaciousness and layering with HomePod. Its beamforming tweeters precisely beam direct sound, like primary vocals, into the middle of the room, and reflect ambient sound.

Covenient: Starship robots make food and package deliveries more efficient, more convenient and more sustainable - improving everyday life. The cute robots bring joy to the delivery world and save customers time in the process.

Forward thinking: Delivery by Starship, a delivery-as-a-service solution for partners, allows stores and restaurants to offer both cost-efficient and energy-efficient last mile deliveries by integrating robots into their delivery fleets.

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Starship

A delivery robot is an autonomous robot that provides "last mile" delivery services. An operator may monitor and take control of the robot remotely in certain situations that the robot cannot resolve by itself such as when it is stuck in an obstacle.

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On the go!

Over 4 million autonomous deliveries now completed!Thousands of Starship delivery robots are operating globally, every day.

Report: With funding from XPeng Motors, XPeng AeroHT was founded in 2020 as one of its subdivisions and is located in Guangzhou, Guangdong, China. XPeng AeroHT is in the business of designing and manufacturing electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) passenger aircraft for advanced air mobility (AAM). The company was orginally founded as Heitech in 2013 by Zhao Deli in Dongguan, Guangdong, China and was later purchased by XPeng Motors.

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Note: The sixthgeneration Xpeng X2 will have wheels and serve as a real-life flying car.

Flying car

The XPeng Voyager X2 is a fifth generation autonomous eVTOL multicopter aircraft which holds two passengers and there is enough room for luggage.

Anticipation: While we await Sabato De Sarno's arrival and plans for the house (he’s transitioning from a design director position under Pierpaolo Piccioli at Valentino), it would have been easy for Gucci to put on a played-down, run-of-the-mill ‘interim’ show, as seasons like these are known in fashion terminology. Instead, the house came out swinging. Honouring the brand’s own history, the design team – some of whom have worked for Gucci for more than 20 years – created a high-spirited, emotional and above all fabulous collection that reflected their memories of the different eras and, indeed, fashion moments of the house in the contemporary mirror of the Y2K craze.

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Come September 2023, Sabato De Sarno will present his first collection as creative director of Gucci following the departure of Alessandro Michele in November last year.

Gucci AW 2023

Combining the eras of Tom Ford and Alessandro Michele. Gucci's fall 2023 collection, presented at the Gucci Hug in Milan. Created by the house's studio team.

Club Gascon

A very French sensibility in East London.

Housed in a former Lyon’s Coffee House on the edge of Smithfield meat market, Pascal Aussignac’s fabulous restaurant is a temple to Gascon gastronomy, the robust cooking of southwest France (cassoulet, duck, foie gras etc) which not many restaurants in London can offer. Aussignac’s thoughtful reinvention makes for a modern and mindblowing menu that now boasts a Michelin star, and, offering no fewer than 10 variations of foie gras, it’s become a mecca for it. Having been instrumental in the industry’s sharing revolution, dishes come tapas-sized so that everyone gets to try a bit of everything (five or six dishes per person make up a full meal), though you can still keep it all for yourself with an à la carte menu. The elegant room and good French wine list make it a popular spot for business lunches, but in the evenings true gastronauts take over. If you don’t want the full blowout, there’s Cellar Gascon, a wine-tasting

and tapas bar next door and a deli/café on the other side of the market (Comptoir Gascon, 61 Charterhouse Street, EC1; 020 7608 0851). The same team is behind Le Cercle in Chelsea (1 Wilbraham Place, SW1; 020 7901 9999), a more modern space, equally modern concept.

YSL S/S 2023

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Vibe: Yet ’30s or ’80s, it doesn't really matter. What drives Vaccarello is where we are right now. Despite the historical referencing, his push is to always exist in the present. You can trace that from this collection back through his last few women’s runway shows. It’s a thread that takes you from the bold-shoulder blazers and latex of winter 2020 to the Belgian-y swaggering coats and floor-trailing skirts he did for fall to his latest offering. Let’s call what Vaccarello is doing empower dressing. It doesn’t rest on the outward gestures the width of the shoulders, the height of the heels, or the length of the skirts. Instead, it reflects what’s within, unspoken, but undeniably powerful and potent.

Vaccarello riffed on all the draping and hoods for a slew of beautifully rendered dresses cut from jersey.

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Palette: Vaccarello’s color palette was gloriously muted but definitive, taken from the clothes shot on Polaroid from YSL fittings back in the day: soft browns, purples, camels, olives, and taupes, their tones heightened by the substantial jeweled or Claude Lalanne–esque gold cuffs. There were barely-there sandals and satiny pumps with high-cut vamps and gleaming metallic shades. Everything came together to create a look that was finished, polished, considered, and time to bring back this word, clearly done: a riposte to the idea that everything is heading us toward some inexorable slide into bland, dull, uniform, social-media-hyped coolness.

Vaccarello deftly mimicks the silhouette and made it more day with a draped sweater with a hood over tapering track pants and in contrast, loosens everything up with a series of terrific pajama suits.

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Mood: For spring Vaccarello looked back at YSL’s past-the mid-’80s days when models strode those oldschool elevated podiums in Monsieur Saint Laurent’s hooded, draped capuche dresses. They are visions of languid elegance, dressed to the nines with myriad jeweled accessories, the maquillage as immaculate as the hauteur they were so gifted at projecting.

Superfood minus the

The term “superfood” is used a lot, but what does it actually mean?

The official definition just means a food that is nutrient dense but watch out because that can mean different things to different people.

Some of the foods that marketers and ill-informed journalists reference as “super” are anything but. Or, they just have mediocre nutrition that is over-hyped.

A good example of an overrated food is kale. That may bring grasps, because it seems to be everywhere these days. You know the hype has climaxed when even McDonald’s is testing it out in Canada and Southern California.

So why do we say kale is overhyped?

Because the measure of its antioxidant content (known as ORAC) is 1,770 per 100 grams. Sure that’s good, but it’s by no means amazing. Red leaf lettuce is 2,426 and you don’t hear anyone talking about that.

Top 10

What follows are the 10 best superfoods not based on hype, but rather on measurable antioxidant content. Our list are the top foods that balance the antioxidant content with price and availability. Both men and women, endurance athlete and desk jockey, whoever you are you can benefit by adding these to

High in antioxidants and nutrients. Top superfoods examined by Fresheye.

your diet. All are vegan, gluten free, and raw (or can be obtained raw).

1. Sumac

This is the most under-the-radar superfood you will find. A spice primarily found in Middle Eastern cuisine, it has an antioxidant measurement that literally raises the bar of the chart… because no other food is higher! At 312,400 it’s 176 times higher than the overrated kale.

2. Cocoa

The ORAC value of dry, unsweetened cocoa is 55,653 per 100 grams. That’s over 10x higher than blueberries

3. Indian gooseberries

Over 2x the antioxidants of acai

4. Ceylon cinnamon

If you want to start supplementing with cinnamon for health benefits, go with the ceylon variety because the amount of coumarin is minuscule in comparison.

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5. Pecans

Pecans are the highest antioxidant nut.

6. Turmeric

Curcumin – the active ingredient/compound in turmeric – has been linked to a number of health benefits.

7. Baobab fruit

For juices, desserts, and breakfast foods, the flavor of acai works great.

8. Chia seeds

Yes, this is one that has gotten a lot of buzz over the last decade and fully deserving

9. Sorghum

An ancient grain originally from Africa, sorghum is as versatile as wheat.

10. Purple corn

The most ancient variety, Kculli, was a staple in the Incan empire in Peru. It’s still widely grown there today, with purple corn juice and flour for bread being popular food items throughout South America.

For further reading: www.superfoodly.com

Foods that have been elevated to superfood status in recent years include those rich in antioxidants (such as beta-carotene, vitamins A, C, E, flavanoids and selenium) and omega-3 fatty acids. Antioxidants are chemicals thought to protect against the harmful effects of free radicals, which are chemicals naturally produced in every living cell and known to cause cell damage.

Role Model

Gaining inspiration from others can be one of the most influencial driving forces. From sporting giants to parents, role models are what we all need to have a vision for reaching higher places. fresh eye

Barack and Michelle Obama

Marcus Rashford

Above: Barack and Michelle Obama spent eight years in the White House, modeling a loving, happy relationship for the country and world. But their love story goes back way further than that, to their days at a Chicago law firm that eventually led to a first date, a family, and a partnership admired by millions.

Left: Marcus Rashford MBE is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for Premier League club Manchester United and the England national team. Considered one of the best forwards in the world, He is known for his attacking, dribbling, composure, and athleticism.

Above: Barack and Michelle Obama spent eight years in the White House, modeling a loving, happy relationship.

Jordan Peterson

Right: Barack and Michelle Obama spent eight years in the

David Beckham

Above: Barack and Michelle Obama spent eight years in the White House, modeling a loving, happy relationship.

Iman

Usain Bolt

Above: Iman Mohamed Abdulmajid (Somali: Iimaan Maxamed Cabdulmajiid, born Zara Mohamed Abdulmajid, 25 July 1955) is a Somali supermodel, actress, and entrepreneur. A muse of the designers Gianni Versace, Thierry Mugler, Calvin Klein, Donna Karan, and Yves Saint Laurent, she is also noted for her philanthropic work. She was married to the rock musician David Bowie from 1992 until his death in 2016.

Right: Usain St. Leo Bolt OJ CD OLY is a Jamaican retired sprinter, widely considered to be the greatest sprinter of all time. He is the world record holder in the 100 metres, 200 metres, and 4 × 100 metres relay.

Morgan Freeman

Above: Morgan Freeman, (born June 1, 1937, Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.) American actor whose emotional depth, subtle humour, and versatility make him one of the most-respected performers of his generation.

Adele

Above: Adele is a British singer-songwriter who has sold millions of albums worldwide and won a total of 15 Grammys as well as an Oscar. Adele’s first two albums, 19 and 21, earned her critical praise and a level of commercial success unsurpassed

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among her peers.

Right: Quincy Delight Jones Jr. is an American record producer, musician, songwriter, composer, arranger, and film and television producer. His career spans 70 years in the entertainment industry with a record of 80 Grammy Award nominations, 28 Grammys, and a Grammy Legend Award.

Bono

Above: Paul David Hewson, known by his stage name Bono, is an Irish singer-songwriter, activist, and philanthropist. He is the lead vocalist and primary lyricist of the rock band U2. Born and raised in Dublin.

Oprah Winfrey

Above: Oprah Gail Winfrey, often referred to mononymously by her first name, is an American talk show host, television producer, actress, author, and philanthropist. She is best known for her talk show, The Oprah Winfrey Show, broadcast from Chicago, which ran in national syndication for 25 years, from 1986 to 2011. Dubbed the "Queen of All Media", she was the richest African-American of the 20th century and was once the world's only black billionaire.

Khabib Nurmagomedov

Above: Khabib Abdulmanapovich Nurmagomedov is a Russian retired professional mixed martial artist. He competed in the lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, where he was the longest-reigning UFC Lightweight Champion ever, having held the title from April 2018 to March 2021. With 29 wins and no losses, he retired with an undefeated record.

Dwayne Johnson

Above: Dwayne Douglas Johnson, also known by his ring name The Rock, is an American actor and former professional wrestler. Widely regarded as one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time, he was integral to the development and success of the World Wrestling Federation during the Attitude Era, an industry boom period in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Johnson wrestled for the WWF for eight years prior to pursuing an acting career. His films have grossed over $3.5 billion in North America and over $10.5 billion worldwide, making him one of the world's highest-grossing and highest-paid actors.

Pope Francis

Above: Pope Francis is the head of the Catholic Church, the bishop of Rome and sovereign of the Vatican City State. Francis is the first pope to be a member of the Society of Jesus, the first from the Americas, the first from the Southern Hemisphere, and the first pope from outside Europe since the 8th century papacy of Syrian pope Gregory III.

Above: Joanne Rowling CH OBE FRSL, also known by her pen name J. K. Rowling, is a British author and philanthropist. She wrote Harry Potter, a seven-volume children's fantasy series published from 1997 to 2007. The series has sold over 600 million copies, been translated into 84 languages, and spawned a global media franchise including films and video games.

Malala Yousafzai

Above: Malala Yousafzai, is a Pakistani female education activist and the 2014 Nobel Peace Prize laureate. Awarded when she was 17, she is the world's youngest Nobel Prize laureate, and the second Pakistani and the first Pashtun to receive a Nobel Prize. She is known for human rights advocacy, especially the education of women and children in her native homeland, Swat, where the Pakistani Taliban have at times banned girls from attending school.

What on earth is a Milk Stout?

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oday’s craft beer drinkers are used to seeing obscure ingredients on their beer labels. There’s POG, Syrah grape must, habanero, you name it. It’s enough to make you wonder where the line is between beer and beer-like product. But brewers have been putting non-traditional ingredients into beer for more than a century. Case in point: milk stout.

What is Milk Stout?

Milk stouts are dark, thick ales with very low carbonation. In general, they have notes of sweetened coffee, espresso, and chocolate. Milk stouts aren’t cloyingly sweet like candy, but have a subtle sweetness reminiscent of whole milk (as the name suggests).

Do Milk Stouts Have Milk in Them?

Don’t go and replace your morning glass of milk with a milk stout. The beer has the sweetness of milk without all the good stuff. But that wasn’t always believed to be the case.

When milk stouts were first mass produced in England in the early 1900s, they were marketed as healthy and “a tonic for invalids and nursing mothers.” At the time, aged, or “stale,” beers were losing popularity, and fresh, or “mild,” beers were on the up and up. What is young always turns old and stale, however, and the fresh, sweet taste of mild beers dies unless a fountain of youth elixir comes in as a savior. Enter lactose, the sugar found in milk.

Milk Stout is a beer with a luxuriant, full mouthfeel and a sweet finish.