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Pe t i t e G r a n d . T h u r s d a y S u n d a y . H i d e & S e e k I n t i m a t e s . M a d i s o n H a r r i o t t
T H E
PHI L OS OPH Y
First Draft Magazine was born from a desire to celebrate life in its purest form. The way it was intended to be lived. With a complete disregard for external trends, pressures and fluctuating standards
of “normality�, life
should
be
lived parallel with the seasons, simply, with common sense and enjoyed prefusely. The various categories in the publication vary from Wellbeing, Beauty & self-maintenance, Crafts, dressing one self, art and food. First Draft offers a perspective which could almost be considered as naiive, so simple yet so true and real. The values seen in this perspective echoes truth in a very primal sense, celebrating the hand crafted, the home made, the well considered and the home grown. The scrap book style of First Draft lends itself to the idea of something hand made, a gift from one person to the other - one that money cannot replicate. All images within the magazine have been un-retouched as we believe that inbalances and imperfections are to be celebrated, highlighting the raw essense of true beauty. First Draft demonstrates the entire process. candid, honest and real.
www. firstdraftmagazine.com
T h e y t a u g h t b y e x a m p l e t h a t l i f e i s t o b e l i v e d s i m p l y a n d e n j o y e d p r o f u s e l y. To a p p r e c i a t e a n d c o m e t o l o v e e v e r y s i n g l e b l e s s i n g i n l i f e i s t h e d e f i n i t i o n o f j o y. A concept so uncomplicated in nature that it has become lost in this fast paced world. The simplicity in the manner of which they lived allowed for so much clarity as they e x t e n d e d w o r d s o f w i s d o m t h a t I k n o w m y f a t h e r s t i l l c a r r i e s w i t h h i m t o d a y. “ N i m u c h o n i p o c h o ” p e p e w o u l d s a y, a l w a y s s p e a k i n g o f b a l a n c e i n l i f e. “ E l s o l m a n e s e p a r a t o d o s ” , M a r i a e n c o u r a g e d u s t o n e v e r b e c o m p e t i t i v e o r m a l i c e o u s, a n d t r u s t that everyone will have the opportunity to shine and succeed. Seeing life in this w a y i n s t i l l s s o m u c h p e a c e a n d s e c u r i t y, s o m e t h i n g t h e w o r l d i s i n d e s p e r a t e n e e d o f. E v e r y v i s i t t o t h e i r t e e n s n y h o m e i n G l e b e b e c a m e a p a r t y - S a l s a , C u m b i a a n d Fe s t e j o m u s i c b l a r e d f r o m e v e r y o p e n w i n d o w a n d c r a n n e y w h i l s t i n s i d e w e d r a n k tea (with 10 sugars), had long coversations in the kitchen, played cards and broke off into pairs and danced around the cramped living room dodging tables and f u r n i t u r e. A l t h o u g h h e w a s a v e r y c o o l c a t , I w i l l n e v e r f o r g e t t h e u t t e r j o y o n m y g r a n d p a ’s f a c e a s h e s h y l y s a t o n h i s s i d e o f t h e s o f a a n d w a t c h e d h i s f a m i l y f e e l a t h o m e. I t ’s t h r o u g h t h e i r e x a m p l e t h a t I m a d e i t m y m i s s i o n t o c r e a t e a n d p r o m o t e a life where joy is found in what money cannot buy - to take the time to see the b e a u t y i n e v e r y s m a l l d e t a i l . H a r d w o r k , f a i t h , f o o d m a d e w i t h l o v e, m a k i n g t i m e f o r f a m i l y, b a l a n c e & f o l l o w i n g y o u r p a s s i o n . I t ’s s i m p l e. I t ’s t h e l i f e w e w e r e a l l d e s i g n e d t o l i v e, w e j u s t n e e d t o b e r e m i n d e d . T h a n k y o u f o r n e v e r l e t t i n g m e f o r g e t . I love you both.
When “First Draft� was nothing but a few hand-written notes and ideas on a brown paper bag on the bus ride home.
01. PROL O G UE The Summer Issue . The Bare Minimum
02. TH E
C R A FT
0 2 . 1 Pe t i t e G r a n d . 0 2 . 2 T h u r s d a y S u n d a y . 0 2 . 3 J o r d a n M c C o r m a c k . 0 2 . 4 M a d i s o n H a r r i o t t . I l h a
03. WE L L BE I N G 0 3 . 1 M o v e m e n t . 0 3 . 2 S u m m e r H a r v e s t , R a w Fo o d s . 0 3 . 3 D a y o f R e s t . 0 3 . 4 S u n d a y Fa s t i n g
04. B EAUTY
summer skin principles . from the inside out . the new cleansing routine
05. TIS TH E gifts from the heart .
S EA SON
home made christmas treats
06. LAS T WORDS contributor profiles // issue 01
Cover photo by Jodie McBride
T H E
01.
S U M M E R
I S S U E
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E D I T O R I N C H I E F / C R E AT I V E & A RT D I R E C T O R Gabriela Hidalgo. F E AT U R E D D E S I G N E R S Tanya Kovacevic, Petite Grand Iris & Mara, Thursday Sunday Madison Harriott, Idle Hands Jordan McCormack, Hide & Seek Intimates
PRODUCTION HMUA Louise Healy Mai Fujimoto Models Gabrielle Brooks Dayna Surlan Millie Thompson Caitlin Nelson Rachel Miller CONTRIBUTING Scot Jodie Giorgio
PHOTOGRAPHERS t Henry McBride Di Lorenzo
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Sophie Van Pamlen
T H E
S U M M E R
IS S U E
Summer: the only season collectively associated with connotations of freedom, relaxation and festivitity. A time that is anticipated, cherished and savoured by virtually everyone. Morning routines are shorter, Make up regimes simplify, hair wilder, clothing shorter, lighter and softer as we retrieve to a simplistic primal state finding contentment within the bare essentials. The bare minimum. A towel, bikini, sun, sand, salty water, great company and all the memories that are waiting to happen. It would seem that mother nature too, has “our backs� bringing all the seasonal goodness the earth has to offer to make sure we are completely nourished mangos, coconuts, pineapples and cherries to say the least.
01. TH E
S UM M E R
I S S U E
Summer: the only season collectively associated with connotations of freedom, relaxation and festivitity. A time that is anticipated, cherished and savoured by virtually everyone. Morning routines are shorter, Make up regimes simplify, hair wilder, clothing shorter, lighter and softer as we retrieve to a simplistic primal state finding contentment within the bare essentials. The bare minimum. A towel, bikini, sun, sand, salty water, great company and all the memories that are waiting to happen. As always, mother nature too, has “our backs� bringing all the seasonal goodness the earth has to offer to make sure we are completely nourished - mangos, coconuts, pineapples and cherries to say the very least. All these littlethese qualities and beautiies of the season are celebrated and ilfiltrated in all aspects of the magazine. From the title of each editorial story to the quality of the filmn to the concept of the direction in itself. Summer is our muse, and what a muse.
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BARE
M INIM U M
THE SUMMER ISSUE
A
than
s children, our concerns span no further building
sandcastles,
digging
holes,
collecting shells and rolling around amongst the waves until the sun loses its sting and slowly sinks below the horizon. When the salty winds brought a sudden chill and goosebumps on red arms and legs, it was time to go home. Reluctantly, we would dry off and proudly carry our buckets of newly retrieved treasures (shells). A complete disregard for appearance, toys, technology or even pants! This child-like view of the season is essentially what brings complete joy and contentment to the soul. It is almost as though this season was designed especially for us like a holiday, where all the blessings of the season seem to re-align and bring contentment and relaxation, if only we could allow ourselves to truly relax and see these blessings. It begins from taking the time to allow oneself to unwind and truly see the beauty of spending time outdoors, amongst nature and notice the way it has all changed during this beautiful time of the year. Summer should be defined as no other than complete and utter contentment. A time where the pressure is not on oneself or worldly ‘things’ to find joy or peace, but in the simplification of the everyday.
THE SUMMER ISSUE
THE SUMMER ISSUE
THE SUMMER ISSUE
02. T H E
C R A F T
In an era where virtually “anything is possible”, individuals are able to be and do just that. The mentality of “fake it until you make it” where reliance is placed on perception and what appears to be good quality and deisgn has
infiltrated
many
creative
industries,
secondary to the concept of “fast fashion” and mass production which have completely dominated the arena driven by trends preforcasted years in advance. We now have to be very discerning and educated about how we purchase clothing, accessories and art ensuring it is made ethically with the consideration of the environment, people and preserving the art of “making” - the craft. There was once a time where craftmanship was a very specific and fine-tuned quality, something which everybody possessed in one specialised area. Now we want to be, know and do it all at a very fast face, diluting the quality, thought and love placed in each creation. First Draft celebrates the notion of craftmanship, an individual who has chosen one specific area - thir passion, to fine tune their skill and ability to create beautiful things.
02.1 AD O R N M EN T Since the absolute beginning, humans have been drawn to the concept of self adornment, which has arguably been linked to the instinctual desire for self improvement, demonstration of status and the persuit of beauty. Cultures from all corners of the earth have utilised their natural resources to create adornments which reflect their distinct characteristics, beliefs, traditions and positions of status within societies and communities. In contemporary terms, adornment is seen as either a form of expression, a reflection of current trends or a fragment of nostalgia, each piece acting as a memory from a significant moment, person or time. Through the contemporary ages, trends have seen adornments range from large scale masterpieces to now, quiet fragments of beauty dangling from necks, glistening from eardrops and framing fingers. Petite Grand, an Australian-based jewelry label exemplifies the beauty of the handcrafted. With each collection comes a memory and a story from the designer herself, a gift to her beautiful audience.
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It was an uncharactertically warm and muggy morning for a day in September. After my routine meditate-shower-caffeine sequence, I left the house in excitement and wonder as to what lay ahead upon my first meeting with Tanya Kovacevic Designer and founder of Petite Grand Australia. After countless emails, we had made the arrangement to meet, chat and exchange glistening, dainty goodies from her enchanting collections before jetting off to the “big apple” New York City for fashion week. THE FIRST ENCOUNTER I first came across Petite Grand back in my interning days amongst the magical, Narnia- sized wardrobe that belonged to none other than Vogue Australia. Amongst the Prada, Celine, Balmain and never ending list of returns to complete (by ten minutes ago) there is very little that can cease your state of concentration as you frantically tape, label, pack items and chase couriers. That is, until the time came to pack away the delicate, intricate, quetly shining pieces from the talented Tanya of Petite Grand. I will never forget the quality of these pieces, so fine and miniscule yet so detailed and well considered A personality and quality that can never be replicated
by machine. Unlike many garments and accessories housed by “Narnia”, when I slipped the slinky chains into their soft leather pouches to be sent back to their homes, I knew I would one day own a piece of Tanya’s craft. I absolutely had to. Amongst the lustrous shine of bvlgari, cartier and tiffany’s, to me nothing twinkled quite like Petite Grand - with such familiarity and charm. “Precious” would be the purest and most accurate description. Precious, yet with a silent absense of nerves I would feel handling the other brands. WHEN SOMETHING IS MEANT TO BE, IT WILL ALWAYS COME BACK TO YOU. Time had passed by as freakishly fasts as usual and I found myself standing at the marble steps of a 1920’s art deco aparment building waiting for a familiar voice followed by the loud “BUZZ” and CLUNK of an iron gate unlocking. As I walked through the foyer I felt a radiation of coolness from the marble walls almost as though they were exhailing fresh, icy air onto my frazzled, red-faced self. I had the elevator ride to the top floor to compose myself, ever so slightly. A door swiftly opened and out bursted a beautiful, brown little four legged creature, Tanya’s new baby puppy. There stood Tanya,flooded with the
light from behind her, a big smile on her face as she welcomed me into her home. It’s moments like these that I have so much faith in the world, humanity and the design community. What has so often been communicated as a cunning, malecious industry has intimidated or worst, convinced individuals that to be a designer you must be ruthless, rude , untrusting and overall nasty. Yet, here I am. A complete stranger, feeling nothing but complete welcome into the studio, home and life of a successfull, well known designer. “Only in Australia” they say. Tanya offers me a seat in the far left nook of her home, otherwise known as her sunroom/studio - completely drenched with sunlight, a peek of the ocean view and it’s fresh air, beaded curtains, lace, photographs and trinkets, the perfect place for inspiration and creation. Beside us was the desk where all her ideas and thoughts turned into creations, where Tanya and her army of three young jewelry makers used their hands and wonderfully creative minds to bring Petite Grand to life.. After a few minutes of “oo”s and “ah”s on my behalf, a short silence takes ovver the room. Tanya looked at me, smiled, and asked “Well what would you like to know?” ...
I N T HE
S T U DI O WI TH TA NYA
KO VAC E V I C
“I remember the first day I made a ring. I was just beside myself with happiness. I was staring at it and could just not believe that I had made that myself! I was in heaven, It just ... felt right.� - Tanya, Petite Grand
So how did you make the transition
first collection it was definitely more
store and they had one of my favourite
from working in fashion to having
of a “flow” where I just sat down and
industrial designers’ pieces in store. I
your own business and starting that
designed pieces that I would like to
loved it so much that I thought I was
up?
wear and I was very influenced by
going to loosely base my collection on
Well fashion and jewelry are very
people in my life, my girlfriends. Mainly
him. This is how it all comes about now.
similar, I think. So it wasn’t a massive
what I wanted to wear then my friends
Things just happen.
transition as such. Why I went more
and what they wanted to wear so there
towards jewelry as opposed to apparell
wasn’t a particular theme, it was just
As you find yourself constantly
was because I loved making it myself.
things that I wanted to design and I
absorbing and being inspired by a
Unfortunately I can’t sew but I realised
did it. What I essentially liked, became
variety of things, do you think you
I had a natural knack for jewelry
a collection of some very unusual pieces
will ever move away from the fine,
making. I remember the first day I made
put together. But since then what I
dainty and delicate?
something was a ring, and I was beside
realise is that being a creative person,
Absolutely. Absolutely. I love the dainty
myself with hapiness! I was staring
I can design for hours and hours and
and will always be a part of me but it’s
at it and could not believe I had just
hours and my mind can go crazy! You
how I feel? I always design for what I
made it myself. That’s what spurred it
can just keep going, an overflow of ideas
like to wear. So if I feel that I want to
on really. Was because I really enjoyed
of what you can design. So I structured
go stronger, heavier, cleaner... more”
the making process of the jewelry. So
the process a little bit and chose a theme
statement” (I hate that word!) It’s
then obviously the design side of it was
for each collection to help me reign in
whatever I feel, wherever my gut wants
so much fun! You know, I could just be
my design process because I could sit
to go and whatever I want to wear at
creative and play around and created
there and keep going and it will never
that time then that is what I will design.
all these little pieces. Combining that
end! I might make an earring and all
I will move and stay depending on how I
aspect -the creative process with the
of a sudden think “oh my goodness that
feel really. I don’t follow trends.
making process... I was in heaven. It just
would look amazing in a necklace... or a
felt right.
ring...an anklet etc”. So I theme it a little
That’s perfect for First Draft! I
bit now just to contain it a little bit and
remember a writer by the name of
you
set a few boundaries for the collection.
Miranda Darling who said that her
undertake any study or course or
I pick these themes basically out of thin
main goal in life was so “chanel a
did you learn as you went?
air, whatever is going on in my life.
vibe and not follow a trend”, which
It was a bit of both, I did some study
For example my last collection it just
then became the mantra for this
to get to learn the basics of what’s
so happened that my friend was saying
magazine.
involved but the majority of it was
“let’s go and see the northern lights
“Channel a vibe”, that’s a perfect way
self taught. Mainly because when you
- they’re amazing at this time of the
of saying it. I don’t look at what I think
make something alot and you just keep
year!” and then I sat down a week later
the trends are going to be or what will
making, making, making...you come
to start working on my new collection
sell - I try not to even look! Although
accross problems and start to work
and decided to call it the northern
I understand that some big fashion
through them thinking “how would I
lights - inspired by winter, wolves and
houses need to do that but not for what
do this?” and then you’re promted to do
thereby the collection was based loosely
I’m doing. What makes my brand and
research and learn how to fix it then
on that. This current (summer) collection
alot of other designers who are doing
with practice can become quite good.
I named it “Every summer has a story”
the same thing is that we do it from the
Then you may hit another wall and say
because every summer does for some
heart. We do it from our perspective
“how am I going to do THIS” then the
reason. We always remember something
and that what makes it different and
process begins again where you research
about it. There is a little bit more of a
appealing to people.
then have a bit of a play, experiment
“hippie” vibe in the collection but still
and then slowly but surely you learn. So
very beautiful , elegant, simple and easy
I
it was a combination of some study and
to wear. I love that whole woodstock
beautiful. When you wear something
then “trial and error” - just getting that
feel, and I don’t quite know why.
knowing
That’s
so
beautiful.
Did
experience and just doing it.
agree,
that’s that
what there
makes has
it
been
thought, consideration and love put Absolutely, it has that nostalgic
into it. That is what makes a piece
With your designs, do you find
feel...
timeless - you can wear it forever
that each collection is based on a
Yes, that’s right! Just fun, free and easy.
knowing that it was designed with
theme or has some sort of thematic
To me, that’s the fun part, being inspired
intention.
element? Or does it just flow based
and establlishing a concept for each
That’s right. Well every collection
on your current inspiration and
collection. For example I was walking
suprises me aswell. I don’t know what
mood?
home from dinner a couple of weeks
I’m going to do until I sit down and start
It’s a mixture. When I started with my
ago and I walked passed this furniture
doing it.
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the sun-filled studio & beautiful details.
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the materials. gold, silver and all things shiny.
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the process. samples, experiments and tests.
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P E T I T E
G R A N D X
F I R S T
D R A F T
M A G A Z I N E
the inspiration, mood and references.
E L V E R A NO s tyl i n g
and
p h o togr a phy
-
creat ive by
mo d e l , c a i tl i n
jodie nelson
direct ion m cb ride
by
t hre e
dot s
of
l i b e r t y.
PETITE GRAND / el varano
PETITE GRAND / el varano
PETITE GRAND / el varano
PETITE GRAND / el varano
02.2 T H R E A D S If the composition of clothing were to be paralleled to the human anatomy, a single thread would be considered a “cell” the absolute foundation of each piece of clothing we wear taking form in long thin strands of cotton, nylon or a blend. In an era pre-occupied with “fast fashion” where cheap and dispendible materials surface even the most luxurious stores, we are so preoccupied with the form, fit, style or brand that we rarely stop to consider the materiality and source of our clothing - the individual threads. That is, until Melbourne based clothing label Thursday Sunday developed a unique aesthetic and design philosophy which saw clean, sleek and minimal designs made from completely natural fibres, produced in small exclusive quantities. Iris and Mara the designers, brainstormers, makers and overall maestros behind the brand have achieved the ultimate and most beautiful contradiction.
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Without exaggeration, dishonesty or doubt, Thursdays and Sundays are my absolute favourite days. Thursday: the day before the last day of the working week. It’s almost like the beginning of the end, a whole day where you can prepare for the excitement of the next. Strange concept it is, “getting excited, about getting excited”... but nonetheless true.Thursdays were also the days where my (favourite) aunty Dorita would pick me up from kindy. She would wait for me in her little green mazda and we’d drive down the street filled with an arch of violet jacaranda trees to buy a monaco bar and play checkers in the park. Ever since, Thursdays have been archived in my heart-box as a day filled with sugar, laughter and overall love. Sundays, on the other hand, won me over in the later years of my life. In the first year of university, Mondays were the only day off, making Sundays again “a day off before THE day off”. Friends, family and sometimes even random folk smirked as I gushed on about having the extra day of relaxation to my week. Funnily enough, they ended up being my
most productive days - waking up early, going for a morning stroll then making a freshly brewed coffee and casually sipped it on my balcony as I hit refresh on my emails. Putting my love and memories of these two days aside, I first heard about the LABEL “Thursday Sunday” from a lovely work friend who hails from the brand’s mother land, Melbourne as we sipped green tea on the kitchen bench on our “traditional Monday lunch dates”. Instantly besotted then slightly envious that I hadn’t come up with it first, I demanded to know more about this magical sounding brand then hurried back to my desk to investigate. FIRST IMPRESSIONS As I frantically, or rather, impatiently googled, of course my phone rang. As I was in the midst of the call the much anticipated home page and season’s look book images had finally loaded. I have never wanted to hurry a conversation faster. I remember the images being so clean and simple but saying so much! This look book, shot in none other than
a starke white studio had so much character, quirk and personality. The styling, the posing, the entire creative direction - don’t even get me started on the clothes! There was an essense of orientalism, perhaps an underlying influence of Japanese minimalism and structure to the look of the pieces. Not overly feminine, nor masculine. Not loud, nor plain. It was just right. After doing my research (stalking) of the brand and it’s beginnings, I was even more ___ with the brand by what I learnt. As it turns out, the fabrication methods, materials and entire philosophy speaks to sustainable design and living. All knitwear pieces were made individually, by hand! and all fabrics sourced for each collection were made by natural, organic fibres.Not only were these designs sustainable, made by hand with love and labour but from reading countless interviews and articles, designers Mara and Iris seemed like such cool cats. And after getting in contact with them myself, I realised that is exactly what they are.
B E H I N D T- S
D E S IGNS
“When we first got into this it was all very new to us and we just had to learn everything as we went along. When you spend so much time working, learning and immersing yourself in something you love, you can really get carried away in just being in the moment� - Iris Cuavera.
How did you both meet and how did your friendship evolve into a partnership? We first met in primary school! The partnership was just a natural progession from being around eachother all the time and both wanting to create something for ourselves that we were passionate about. Do you remember the very first (even light hearted) conversation you ever had about starting Thursday Sunday? We had lots of conversations about T-S (Thursday Sunday) but can’t remember the very first one. Most likely, we would have been hanging in the backyard just having a cup of tea, sketching designs and flipping thorugh magazines. Sometimes we did this for hours! When you were younger, what did you each want to be when you grew up? Mara: a Vet Iris: A pro tennis player Did you ever anticipate or dream that you would end up killing it in the fashion industry? Not really, no. When we first got into this it was all very new to us and we just had to learn everything as we went along. When you spend so much time working, learning and immersing yourself in something you love, you can really get carried away in just being in the moment! How long did it take for a brand name to stick or gel? Did you ever toss around alterlnative options? Pretty much straight away! T-S is identifiable, easy to remember and means something to us. Iris is THURSDAY and Mara is SUNDAY - the days we were born. How would you summarise your approach to fashion and design generally? Always be true to ourselves in the way we design and our approach to the industry. What would be a typical say in the studio? Coffee & check emails. Outline checklist for the day. Pack & send online store orders.
Review production. More coffee. Lunch. Emails. Review design samples/toile. How early do you start designing collections before they are released? Pretty much a year ahead! The earlier, the better. Right now, we are designing Spring/Summer 2015/16. How would you summarise your design / creative process? A lot of initial sketches, mood boards and research. Alot of our designs. It all begins with fabric inspiration. Who are some of your favourite designers, brands and people who have influenced your work? People: family. Designer: Pheobe Philo. If you had to choose, would you say your collections are each derived from a: trend, fantasy character, real person, a texture, fabric or a memory? We use natrual fibres so this at times can limit our fabric choices. However, when you find fabric with that unique quality a colour or texture, it can really inspire! We also draw from how we feel and what is important to us at that time. I know when I’m in the midst of the design process, I crave completely different and random things! What are your design session essentials? ALOT of visual material: magazines, art, books, movies. If you could collaborate with any designer, who would it be? Pheobe Philo (Celine) Building Block. Looking at your collections and reading about your philosophies, it’s very noticable that you consider environmental concerns within your practise, which is so important that consumers realise. What are some ways that you do this? 1. Recycle excess fabric and off cuts. 2. We do not mass produce and closely monitor production stock, to ensure only what is required goes into production. 3. Use only natural fibres and materials.
4. Source fabrics and trims locally. 5. Produce locally. What everyone loves and appreciates about T-S are the delicious natural fabrics as well as the handcrafted aspects you bring to your collections. Is this something you had always intended to emphasise? No, but we have always been drawn to traditional techniques and ideals which were used and valued more so back in the day where there wasn’t a focus on mass production or fast fashion. There is something really beautiful and unique about hand made objects as not only is the item of superior quality but there is a story behind it. This is exemplified in our knitwear collections. Each piece is hand knitted and can take up to tweny hours to create. The end product creates something where no two pieces are the same. What details or intentions do you wish your audience knew about your work that can sometimes be missed? Attention to detail in the finishings and garments. Quality of the fabrics. Localism in production and sourcing of trims and fabrics. Finally, since this is the summer issue - What are your top three favourite thins about this season? Longer days. Less Layers. Beach!!!
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where the magic happens.
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T.O time out time at TS studios.
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textures, patterns and natural fibres. What makes Thursday Sunday.
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polaroids.
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T H U R S D A Y ,
S U N D A Y
X F I R S T
D R A F T
M A G A Z I N E
the inspiration, mood and references.
M E R
-
crea ti ve
di r ect ion
Ph o t o gr aphy mo d e l , mi l l i e
by
by
scot t
t hree h e n r y.
t hom pson.
dot s
of
l i b e r t y.
T H U R S DAY S U N DAY / l a m e r
T H U R S DAY S U N DAY / l a m e r
02.3 D E L I CAT ES “Delicates”,
“bras
and
undies”
or
“lingere” “strategically reveals, conceals and highlights the wearer’s form” and are the simplest words to summarize Sydney based Jordan McCormack’s craft. As a designer, her intentions exceed mere lace, silk and showing skin but rather with the objective of making women feel beautiful by wearing something so carefully hand crafted, with such great detail under layers of clothing. There is something luxurious about wearing delicates of the absolute highest quality, especially when it is worn underneath what others can see. But you know, and really, that is all that matters. Just as a woman’s posture, composition and attitude instantly amplifies upon slipping on a pump or stiletto, splurging on a delicate, dainty undergarment would have a similar impact.
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It was a Friday and I was standing in a viceous queue, secretly feeling quite smug about the fact that I had beaten all the people behind me to the infamous “feasting friday” lunch special of a cafe in Surry Hills. It was at this moment that I spotted my friend on the other side of the cafe. As I smiled “hello”, not willing to move away from my well earnt spot, I noticed beside her a girl wearing what I instantly recognised as a scarf from the one and only “Penny’s” (A store only available in the UK which can only be described as Topshop with Big W prices), wrapped around her head. I know because I had the exact same one. I found myself scanning my entire memory bank trying to remember if I had seen her the day I bought mine, wanting to share travel stories and tips, asking how her trip was, which exact mall she got it from! And so I did, and she told me her name was Jordan and was a fashion designer. To this day I am quite certain that she initally thought I was a mad person, which is irrelavant but so be it. I remember my first impression of her
as someone who is so deeply content and relaxed, with a self assurance that exceeds vanity or “cockiness”, but rather complete and utter comfort. A comfortable person who knows exactly who she is and what she is about. This desribes Jordan as a beautiful individual and talented designer. Whilst others run around in a ball of all things stress, frazzle, chocolate, drama, Jordan is steady, calm and focused. The type of person you want with you on a deserted island, one who is productive: she climbs the tree and gets the coconuts then enjoys the sunshine and the beach. Her steadiness and sound mind is something that is very much translated in her work. Specialising in designing and producing Lingere, Jordan’s meticulous attention to detail can simply not be faulted nor replicated! It’s obvious that she is absolutely in love with her craft, as she spends hours, days finessing even the daintiest seam, lace trimming or beading.Her most recent collection “Hide and Seek” is inspired by washed pastels and hues seen in Marie Antoinette with an air of
parisian nonchalance of “Je ne sais quoi”. Upon seeing a sneek peek of the new collection, I envisioned a french young woman, in the early hours of the morning, in absolutely no rush to face the day. Her tousled hair is swept back into a loose bun, some dry mascara left on her lashes, her face fresh and bare. She stands beside a tall window, flooded with morning light behind the sheer chiffon curtains which breathe life in the breeze. Or else, a girl who is slowly getting dressed for a night out amongst the elite world.
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Brief background about yourself.
easy to me. I love the small details and
I’m from a little coastal town called
the fabrication.
I know when i’m in the midst
austinmer, south of sydney. I am about
of my design process, i crave
to finish my degree in fashion at
How long did it take for a brand
completely different & random
whitehouse institute of design.
name to “stick” or “gel”? Did you
things! What are your design
toss around any other options?
session “essentials”?
How would you summarise your
Yeah i played around with other
I have to have a beautiful and
aesthetic or vibe
names. I’m still waiting for hide and
inspiring work space and a coffee.
Modern romantic.
seek to gel. Its early days. Maybe i will
How do you want to be remembered
change it again in the future. Who
If you could collaborate with any
knows!?
designer/artist who would it be?
or percieved as a deisgner?
They aren’t designers but tavi gevinson
I want to be remembered for my
What would be on your mood
innovative designs and attention to
board for this current collection?
detail.
Images,
historical
references,
and alexa chung. They are my idols. What details or intentions do you
textures, fabrics, items etc.
wish your audience knew about
When did you decide you were
France. A blue ducks egg. Lace. Silk
your works that can sometimes be
destined for fashion design?
ribbons. A big window with flowing
missed?
About 4 years ago. I have always been
white curtains and soft lighting.
How much i love doing it. It gives me
creative but teaching myself to sew on
great joy
my cousin’s sewing machine opened
What’s the most flattering thing
up a whole new world of creative
someone could say about your
Getting
opportunities.
work?
here, but i feel like fashion design
Hmmmm… that it i was a pioneer
is
What did you want to be when you
in the australian intimate apparel
generalised as being superficial
were little?
industry. That would be great.
+ shallow. This is so horrible, as
Ummmm… a seaworld trainer. I
deep
quite
and
meaningful
misunderstood
and
so many people it is their art &
got a scuba barbie as a kid. Her
What would be a typical day in the
form of genuine expression. It can
skin changed colour in the water, to
studio?
be something very philosiphical
resemble a wetsuit and she came with
Coffee! Then draw, drape, sew, cut,
when
a killer whale. But i would never do
embellish. In no particular order. Just
genuinly appreciated. Do you have
that now. (watch the movie called
whatever needs to be done, gets done.
any deeper insights about fashion,
blackfish.)
considered
deepy
and
deisgn or the industry that you’ve How would you summarise your
been marinating on?
What drew you towards a vocation
design / creative process?
Making women feel beautiful is a
in design, fashion in particular?
Effortless. When i’m designing what i
fantastic job. What you wear is a form
Was there ever anything else on
love it comes easily.
of self expression. I want to be apart
the table that you considered?
of an industry that encourages self
I just love making things. Fashion for
Who are some of your favourite
fills this for me. I did study biology
designers, brands, people or vibes
at uni for a while. (again with the
who have influenced your work?
And lastly, on a lighter note…
seaworld thing)
I would have to say i’m inspired by the
since this is the summer issue
colours in that marie antoinette movie
what are your top three favourite
with kirstin dunst. Tré cool.
things about this season?
Were
you
designing
always
drawn
intimates?
If
to not,
confidence and happiness.
Swimming in the ocean every day,
what were you initially drawn to
If you had to choose 1, would
holidays and in general everyone
designing? And please describe
you say your collections are each
seems to be happier.
the evolution of your thoughts and
derived from a:
ideas from [insert type of fashion]
Trend // fantasy character // real
to this field of design?
person // a texture // a memory.
I was always going to make intimate
Do you think you find inspiration
apparel. I was never interested in
more so in one of these?
making ready-to-wear. The few times
Probably a fantasy character. I create
i have designed rtw, i have struggled.
these avatars in my head then design
Designing intimate apparel comes
for them.
illustration by three dots of liberty o f i m a g e b y Jo d i e M c B r i d g e
B E H I ND
HIDE
&
SEEK
INTI MATES
“Making women feel beautiful is a fantastic job. What you wear is a form of self expression. I want to be apart of an industry that encourages self confidence and happiness.� - Jordan McCormack
the studio.
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the process.
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each meticulous detail and the work that goes into it.
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H I D E
A N D
S E E K
X F I R S T
D R A F T
M A G A Z I N E
the inspiration, mood and references.
H I D E
&
crea ti ve
di r ect ion
S EE K
p h o togr a phy mo d e l , r a chel h m u a , l o ui se
by
by
jodie
m i l l e r. healy
t hree
dot s
m cb ride.
of
l i b e r t y.
HIDE & SEEK / SS14.15
HIDE & SEEK / SS14.15
I L H A
-
s tyl i n g
and
p h o togr a phy
creat ive by
mo d e l , gabr i e lle h m u a , l o ui se
jodie
direct ion m cb ride
brooks
healy
by
t hre e
dot s
of
lib e rt y
02.4 I LL U S T R AT ION Have you ever attempted to draw a hand? Try to do so and you will soon realise that it is possibly one of the hardest techniques to master. photography,
was
the
art
Before of
hand
rendered illustration which dominanted the pages of newspapers, magazines and all advertising material. To even entertain the idea of re-introducing these methods across the media is exhausting yet some gems-of-people still posess this magic. In contemporary society where a library full of apps can virtually solve any problem or compensate for lack of skill, it is rare to come accross anyone who approaches illustration (the lost art form) with such enthusiasm, patience and craftmanship. Madison Harriott, a stylist and artist has proven to beat these odds as she glides her pencil on any blank page and creates mini masterpieces. Masterpieces aside, she can also draw a mean hand. We are sold.
THE CACTUS.
THE MEETING
red haired bob in an excited hurry.
I mean, just look at that bob. You
I don’t know why I insist on
I found her! She made us a home
don’t come by a girl who pulls off a
selecting the hottest days to meet
brewed ooloong tea, introduced me
bob these days, or at least quite like
my interview subjects, but none the
to her puppy Louie and showed me
Sydney based illustrator, musician
less, it was a roasting Thursday in
around. Here is what Maddie had
and
Harriott.
November. As I’m walking down a
to say...
eyes, mammoth
quiet residential street, the roars
With
stylist, her
eyelashes
Madison
doe
alla
of Newtown’s busy King Street is
“catherine zeta-jones in Chigaco”,
and
growing fainter with each step.
Madison
been
bob
appointmed
Hoping I am on the right street,
the nickname“the cactus” by none
let alone walking in the right
other than yours truly. Innocent,
direction, I try to maintain the
cute and sweet by first impresison
appearance that I know exactly
but feisty, sassy and hilariously
where I am going and where I am.
whitty in reality, it’s a quality that
Complete lies. Based on Maddie’s
can only be paralleled to the little
directions, I should be at her door
prick of that what seemed to be
by now so I turn to my right, ring
harmless little potted cactus. This
the doorbell and hope for the best.
girl is the definition of a “slashie”
No answer. perhaps the bell isn’t
- someone who possesses equal
working. I try again, and again
amount of too many talents to even
hashtag panic! I see a man on the
begin listing. But I will proceed to
other side of the road looking at me
try: make up artist *slash* creative
suspiciously, then dissapears into
director curator
has
1920’s
*slash* *slash*
illustrator
stylist
*slash*
a house. Phew thank goodness he
painter
*slash*
didn’t come and ask who I am or
vocalist
worse call the Police for thinking I
of a band *slash* generally great
*slash*
lead
am about to rob this house! Then,
human being.
out of nowhere, out runs this little
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Brief background about yourself
Are you particularly drawn to
(where
drawing something? Or what do
Do you think that art is something
hobbies)
you look at
that a person needs to grow up
hi, i’m madison and i’m an inner west
I love drawing interesting girls. ‘girl
around in order to appreciate it at
dwelling, plant collecting, illustrator.
power’ and ‘feminism’ are seen as
an older age?
dirty and polarising words right now
Not at all. I believe that everyone has
Where did you grow up? Do you
but they shouldn’t be, so showcasing
the ability to enjoy art. If you don’t,
think this has had an influence on
strong bad ass women is something
then you just haven’t found an artist
your work? If so, how?
that i’m really drawn to.
that speaks your particular language.
When i was 10 my family relocated
What drew you towards a vocation
to the blue mountains. Spending
in design, styling in particular?
Do
my teenage years there definitely
Was there ever anything else on
contemporary art? Why?
influenced my work and my artistic
the table that you considered?
I have a deep appreciation for
process. I’m fascinated with sydney
I studied art teaching straight out
the
sub-cultures as us mountain folk
of high school but i felt like a fraud.
contemporary art and love it, i will
thought any city kids were the epitome
Kids teaching kids, that kind of thing.
always be amazed and intrigued by
of cool. Most of my illustrations are
I always wanted to go to whitehouse
classical painters.
based around teen-age themes and
but was super intimidated by it’s
trendy kids.
reputation. When i quit the teaching
What’s
degree and started design, i knew i
movement?
was doing the right thing.
Hard question. Probably the post-
from,
study,
weekend
How would you summarise your aesthetic or vibe
you
prefer
traditional
masters. Although
your
i
or
practice
favourite
art
modernists because they were such
this is the hardest question you could
If you were outside your body,
ever ask. I feel like you could probably
watching yourself how would you
answer it better than me..
describe your personality?
Most influential piece? Has an
Sarcastic but well meaning
artwork or performance ever made
How do you want to be remembered
rascals.
you cry?
or percieved as a deisgner and
What’s your ideal saturday night?
No i can’t say it has but the work
illustrator?
Ideal saturday night is drinks with
of barbara kruger makes me feel
I would like to be remembered as a
friends at a roof top bar in summer,
empowered.
bit rock n roll. But i doubt anyone is
followed by dancing at frankie’s
thinking that of me haha
pizza. That place is my second home.
What’s your favourite type of
And if it was really ideal, it would be
art? (i.e paintings, performance,
free.
installation etc.) – to see and to do.
When did you decide you were destined for a place in the creative
For me, i love illustration work. It’s
industry?
Do you have any favourite galleries
what i do, so i love to see how other
I’ve never thought otherwise. As soon
or hang out spots?
people approach it. But i really enjoy
as i knew i could make a career from
my favourite gallery at the moment is
viewing installation art, especially the
my “hobbies” i was sold.
white rabbit, although i’d rather go to
work of artists such as yayoi kusama.
a natural history museum or people
I don’t think there is a better feeling
What did you want to be when you
watch for inspiration. I’m fascinated
than being surrounded by an artwork
were little?
with nature and love drawing animal
and letting every single sense be
I wanted to be a fashion designer. Part
bones.. Is that too morbid?
changed by it.
Who are some of your favourite
How would you summarise your
artists?
approach to art and design – words
Do you prefer to re-create a
my favourite artist is basquait. End of
or sentence?
photograph,
story.
Spontaneous and fun. If it’s not fun or
of me still fantasises about that. Or a waitress haha
draw
an
existing
person or a fictional character?
exciting, don’t bother.
I usually start by referencing real
What are your favourite things to
people and then turn them into a
draw?
fictional version. Make them more
Plants, bones and babes. Maybe one
punk or hipster or whatever sub
day i could combine the three into a
culture i’m taken with at the time.
super drawing. I feel like the world might explode though.
What would be on your mood board
and the impact it has had on artists?
for this current collection? Images,
I think we just have to change.
historical
Illustration used to be really commercial
references,
textures,
fabrics, items etc.
and only used for advertising but now
The guerrilla girls, jessa and the
we’re freer to do what we want as it’s
runaways. I’ve been listening to cherry
purpose has shifted.
bomb a lot. What details or intentions do you What’s the most flattering thing
wish your audience knew about
someone
your works that can sometimes be
could
say
about
your
work?
missed?
That they know the girls.
I try to show the story behind each girl but because its so personal to me, i think
What would be a typical day in the
it can get a bit lost at times. Maybe i
studio?
would want them to know that. It’s
There is no typical day. Sometimes i’m
generally just a memory of a high school
working by 8am, other days i don’t start
clique or a cafe we used to go to.
until 10pm. The only consistent element is lots of tea. Tea is a must.
Rumour has it that you were in a band? How did this come about and
Who are some of your favourite
what has been your best experience?
designers, brands, people or vibes
Ha, there are rumours? ;) i did used
who have influenced your work?
to be in a psychedelic band, yes. I had
There’s a “brand”/movement called
a really great group of guy friends in
house of riot. They are rad. Look them
high school who were in a band. At
up if you get a chance. I also love karen
our graduation party they asked me if
walker, romance was born, anyone
i wanted to join in. They had literally
who’s doing something different.
hard me sing for the first time earlier that day..
I know when i’m in the midst of my
Do you have any deeper insights
design process, i crave completely
about art, deisgn or the industry
different & random things! What
that you’ve been marinating on?
are your design session “essentials”?
Recently i’ve realised how seemingly
I crave really crap food. Grill’d and
superficial aspects of life can reveal
oporto have all my money now. I wish
so much about a person. I really think
i was kidding, but i’m the worst type
we underestimate the power of art and
of person when i’m “in the zone”. I eat
design in taking a stand and making
everything at weird hours and ignore
bigger issues more digestible to the
everyone. I’m sorry friends, i’ll see you
wider public. I don’t know if that makes
soon!!
any sense at all, but i truly believe that our industry can make a difference in
If you could collaborate with any
the world, no matter what people say.
designer/artist who would it be? Shiiieeettt! Really? I would love to
And lastlt, on a lighter note… since
design a collection for topshop or
this is the summer issue what are
something. That could be cool. Or
your top three favourite things
maybe have my illustrations printed on
about this season? Design related
mac packaging. There are literally too
and personal.
many people i would want to work with.
1. Longer days
I can’t answer this accurately.
2. My birthday 3. Salads (i love salads)
Do you think that hand-rendered illustration is a lost craft? How do you feel about this new digital age
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HARR IOT T
I love drawing interesting girls. ‘girl power’ and ‘feminism’ are seen as dirty and polarising words right now but they shouldn’t be, so showcasing strong bad ass women is something that i’m really drawn to.
studio entry.
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her space and all the colours.
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the process.
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04.
BEAU T Y It is imaginable to come to the conclusion that our perception of beauty fluctuates amongst the various seasons. As the sunshine lightly dusts noses & cheeks with freckles, hair becomes lighter, skin is saltier, shoulders blush, tense muscles appear to melt and loosen as the unspoken joy of the season manifests in every possible way. These subtle transformations allow for a fresh lease of life and perspective, along with the ability to see one self differently than in previous seasons.
Likewise, each
season should re-establish the principles of self care – Skin, hair & body care based on the characteristics of the season.
Summer,
as a particularly defined season typified by extreme temperatures, dry air & excessive sun exposure, this time calls for extra care on the outside, whilst still carefully nourishing our insides & body. I encourage all to savour this and come to a new appreciation of self. Each season, see something in yourself that you like that you otherwise missed. Our perception of
BEAUTY
S U M M E R
S K I N
It is imaginable to come to the
primal – a time to channel our inner
Healthy = Beauty
conclusion
Amazonian
that
our
perception
Brooke
What is beauty, why does it exist?
of beauty fluctuates amongst the
Shields circa 1989 in Blue Lagoon.
Without the drive to want to achieve
various seasons. As the sunshine
No longer are we aiming for the
this manifestation of health, would
lightly dusts noses & cheeks with
structure and sophistication of a
any of us even try to be healthy?
freckles, hair becomes lighter, skin
smart winter ensemble – tousled hair,
Would the human race still exist?
is saltier, shoulders blush, tense
rose lips, a golden kiss from the sun
For healthy skin this season, we
muscles appear to melt and loosen
on our skin and that overwhelming
must be generally healthy. The two
as the unspoken joy of the season
sense of relaxation will do more
main
manifests in every possible way. These
than suffice.As ensembles become
to consider are de-hydration, both
subtle transformations allow for a
simplified,
fresh lease of life and perspective,
regimes
along with the ability to see one self differently than in previous
beauty of summer. When unravelling
is contantly absorbing or expelling
seasons.
Likewise, each season
the definition, perception & concept
- the contents of what our skin is
should re-establish the principles
of “beauty”, it becomes obvious that
dealing with is up to us. We must
of self care – Skin, hair & body care
it exceeds mere trends & eras. Our
focus on nourishing our bodies and
based on the characteristics of the
inexplicable attraction and pursuit
skin from the inside by remaining
season.
of beauty is something very primal
hydrated, eating healthy fats and a
defined season typified by extreme
&
the
bundle of vegetables in a variety of
temperatures, dry air & excessive
definition and demands of what is
colours. Externally, we must focus
sun exposure, this time calls for
considered beautiful that has been
on restricting our “beauty” products
extra care on the outside, whilst still
manipulated to false and unrealistic
to being from the kitchen - if we
carefully nourishing our insides &
standards. When
the
wouldn’t eat it orally, than in no way
body. I encourage all to savour this
true definition of beauty, from the
is it beneficial to absorb it through
and come to a new appreciation of
perspective of someone before the
the skin. Movement is very important
self. Each season, see something
time of mass media & pop culture,
for circulation and the elimination
in yourself that you like that you
it is something that is ultimately
of toxins, contributing to the overall
otherwise missed. Our perception
defined
summer skin care regime.
of beauty in summer becomes more
personify health. Beauty = Healthy.
Summer, as a particularly
goddess
or
CA RE
morning
practical/seasonal
elements
make
up
internally and externally, and exessive
over
all
exposure to the sun. Since the skin
approach, uncomplicated. To the
is the largest organ in the body, it
shorter
uncomplicated,
as
and
however
discerning
characteristics
which
IMAGE: Jodie McBride.
BEAUTY
TR U E
BE AUT Y
I have been seeking the meaning
seeking an understanding in how
Some wisdom that I personally
of
approximately
to be “Beauty” whether it’s realized
abide by helps to keep my heart in
ten months and I have come to
beauty
for
or not. My question is, amongst this
check.“Meditate on these things;
understand some fundamental facts
imagery, how do we escape these
whatever things are true, whatever
about how important the heart of
distorted views of what beauty
things are noble, whatever things
a woman really is. When I picked
really means and replace it with
are just, whatever things are pure,
up the book by John and Stasi
the truth?In Proverbs chapter 23v7
whatever things are lovely, whatever
Eldridge “Captivating” I opened
it talks about the heart and how we
things are of good report, if there is
up a world of treasure that left me
become what we think. This is true.
any virtue and if there is anything
feeling empowered as a woman and
It has been scientifically proven
praiseworthy—meditate on these
to the core, renewing my belief in
that the heart is more than just an
things”. Does this imagery make
how beautiful I am.The scriptures
organ it is actually the centre from
you feel beautiful? Is it leaving
tells us, the heart is central to who
which our thoughts and emotions
you empowered in who you are as
we are. Why? Because the designer
stem, it holds memories and sends
an individual? If the answer is no
of who you are, God, knows that our
more messages to the brain than
then it is probably a good idea to
heart is the core of who we are. It’s
the brain does to the heart. The
leave that distorted view of beauty
the very source of all our creativity,
heart has the ability to create
behind you and to meditate on
our beauty, our faith, our hope and
new patterns of thinking. It has
YOUR beauty, which is individual,
of course our love. It’s the center
been discovered that thoughts are
more than enough, and can never
of our being. We are influenced
powerful and they can determine
be compared to any other beauty.
easily by what we see and have
how we behave. Cognitive therapy
There is only one you.
been exposed to many messages,
was developed to assist in the
sexualization, a lack of self worth
renewing of thought patterns from
WORDS: Sophie Van Pamelen
and a distorted view of beauty.
negative to positive to aid people
IMAGE: Three dots of Liberty.
Due to the lack of role models
in becoming happier and healthier
within culture women are looking
people because the dwelling on
to magazines and on the screens
negative thoughts can cause self
which
messages
destructive feelings and behaviors.
about who we are as women and
convey
strong
Renewing your thoughts is the key
who we should become. Women are
to your heart and your beauty.
BEAUTY
When it comes to skin care and “beauty” which we previously determined to be physical qualities and signs of health, it only seems right to apply on the skin what you would eat. Cosmetic isles and department stores are full of products containing
parabens,
fragrances
and
synthetic colours masked with beautiful packaging which must be instilling some sort of comfort or assurance when in fact it is doing far more harm than good. The principle to keep in mind is “If you wouldn’t eat it, don’t put in on your skin”. Nature has been designed to sustain humans and their every singlar need, which most definitely includes skin care. This new yet incredibly old “cleansing routine” is a gift to us, from the earth. Cleanse - Raw Honey Scrub - Ground Coffee Beans Tone - Apple Cider Vinegar Hydrate - Cocnut & Olive Oil Relieve - Sliced Potato & Aloe Vera
T HE
NEW
EVERYDAY
ROUT I N E
M O I STUR I SE
I NGRE D IEN T S Ground Coffee Coconut Oil Olive Oil Cinnamon Scented Natural Oil (As desired) Shredded Coconnut Water (In Spray Bottle)
ME THOD Step One - Melt coconut oil on double boiler.
Step Two - Place all dry ingredients into bowl. Mix.
Step Three - Place melted oils into a spray bottle with warm water. Shake.
Step Four - Spray liquid into dry mixture and mix until damp.
Step Five - Press mixture firmly into ice cube mould & place in freezer for ten minutes to set.
05. CHR I ST M AS Christmas; the day christians celebrate the birthday of Jesus on December 25th. It was supposed to be one single day. Many will never stop to question how or why this one day has stretched to months upon months and dollars upon dollars. Children writing long elaborate lists, people frantically trying to find a “perfect “ gift, five people down ten more to go. And then of course that one family member that is “impossible to buy for”. Hundreds or thousannds of dollars spent of presents, anything to keep the tree from looking naked yet there is not one single gift. A true gift from the heart. We have become pre-occupied with making sure no-one is left from the shopping list, seasonal
sales, buying
anything,
organizing elaborate events, competitions on who can make the biggest turkey and who can eat the most in one sitting that the sentiment and value of christmas has been dilluted. We must bring back traditions and value to the season. Time with family, loved ones and giving gifts with love, time and consideration. There is no better way to celebrate.
TIS’ THE SEASON
GI V I N G
F R O M TH E
The true act of “gift giving” is not
making your loved ones happy with
ordinarily given deep consideration
a gift from your heart, talent and
in the hustle and bustle of the
abilities.
festive season. Giving
a
gift
is
completely dissimilar from giving a present. A gift is truly special from the heart, carried out with consideration
and
detail
which
speaks of your thoughts of the receiver. Gifts do not have to be the “latest and greatest” in fact it is quite the opposite, “Gifts” are usually quite simple. W h a t differentiates a gift from a present is that it is completely identifiable – speaking through the giver’s own skills, talents and abilities as it is a piece of themselves. What people truly appreciate is your thought, effort and most importantly time– the one thing money can not buy. People truly appreciate the personal touch within a hand made gift from you, it says “I have time for you”, “I think of you”, “I want to make you feel special”. This season is the time to slow down, bringing thought and consideration into every aspect of Christmas. Be thoughtful,
creative
and
enjoy
WORDS: Sophie Van Pamelen
HE A RT
rather than buying a pre-made bunch of flowers, create your own personalised bouquet. Embellish with twine, ribbons and add a personalised note or baked treat.
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handcraft something that took a lot of time or made your hands get dirty.
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Bake some treats from absolute scratch and package in a personalised gift bag or jar.
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S W I SS
I NGRE D IEN T S Butter, 125g Unrefined sugar, 120g Mixed spices, one teaspoon Cinnamon, half teaspoon Honey, one tablespoon One egg Plain flour, 250g
ME THOD Step One - Melt butter in a mixing bowl. Add all dry ingredients (except flour). Mix well. Add egg. Mix.
Step Two - Add flour, little bit by little. Stiring continuously until it becomes a dough.
Step Three - Step Four - Place dough in fridge for thirty minutes.
Step Five - Roll out dough and cut shapes. Bake in oven for five minutes on 200 degrees.
S P I C E D
BI SC U I T S
BI SCU I T S
I NGRE D IEN T S Butter, 125g Unrefined sugar, 125g Flour, 250g Lemon Peel, grated from one lemon Vanilla essence, half teaspoon One Egg
ME THOD Step One - Melt butter in mixing bowl.
Step Two - Add sugar, lemon and vanilla.
Step Three - Add flour little by little, mixing, stirring continuously until dough thickens.
Step Four - Roll into a ball and place in fridge for thirty minutes.
Step Five - Bake in oven for five minutes on 200 degrees.
Baker’s note: remember to roll out dough at a thickness of between 3mm-5mm, which will ensure the cookies are soft and “pillowy” not crunchy.
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remember to line the tray with baking paper. once the bisciuts are out of the oven and cooled, lightly dust with icing sugar.
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Make some new “traditions” or else follow through with some old favourites. Mine include making “Lebkuchen” spiced deserts, “water coffee” and peruvian hot chocolate. these recipies will be repeated and passed down forever.
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02. W E L L B E IN G According to the Oxford Dictionary, “Wellbeing” is defined as “the state of being comfortable, healthy or happy” which can be more simply described as ‘being well’, in every relevant sense. Whilst an obsession with health and fitness has risen amongst the entire western world, the term “Health” has in fact been used inacurately in attempt to define wellbeing. ‘Health’ is being “free from illness or injury”, which merely covers physicality. What individuals truly seek is in fact well being which covers every component of an individual - mind, spirit and body. The fitness industry has converted the concept of movement, something so natural and innate into a multi billion dollar industry fuelled by an aggressive approach to achieving “results”. People are left burnt out, exhausted and never satisfied always striving to be fitter, faster, better. We need to account for our mental state of “fittness”, our well being. Sleeping in, taking Sundays off and taking the time to recover.
WELLBEING
It’s as simple as this little sketch. No complications, just move. Everyday. Do something you love. Swim in summer to keep cool and not over exhaust your body. Stroll to enjoy the summer evenings and balance out the chemicals on your body. Stretch to lengthen the muscles you have used naturally in your activities that day. It’s really that simple, and that fun.
MOVEM EN T
WELLBEING
R AW
FO O D S
Over the years I have learnt a lot
the dietary fibre contained within a
Blueberries also contain tons of
about how my body works, I know
medium avocado is 11 grams which
vitamin C which helps to maintain
the foods that make it thrive and
is very close to half of the daily
a healthy immune system.
the ones that harm me too. I am
recommended intake.
Chia - Chia contains an abundance
definitely still discovering what
Nuts - Many different nuts contain
of antioxidants like omega 3, its
foods to eat but I find that since
different
so
also packed with nutrients that
I cut so many foods out of my
I will list a few of my favorites!
promote long lasting energy. They
lifestyle I’m discovering just how
Cashews contain, iron and a low
contain a great source of fibre, one
many there are left to actually
GI rating. Hazelnuts contain fibre,
teaspoon provides over a quarter
enjoy and be creative with. For now
potassium, folate and vitamin E.
of our daily requirements of fibre.
I have a few ideas and they might
Macadamias are the highest in
The seed absorbs liquid easily and
get your creative mind generating
monounsaturated fats, thiamin and
“plumps up” and effectively creates
some more ideas as you read. These
manganese and pecans contain
a sensation of fullness, many use
are some of the organic foods that
fibre and antioxidants.
this superfood in healthy weight
you could get your hands on this
Banana - Bananas contain high levels
loss plans.
summer.
of tryptophan, which is converted
I personally use all of these foods
Cacao - Cacao provides an excellent
into serotonin - the happy-mood
almost everyday and my body and
amount of minerals, magnesium,
brain
skin are loving the effects of the
iron and calcium. It goes without
regulates
saying that it is a feel good all
produces stress relieving relaxation
Here are some ideas of how to
round. If you like chocolate, you
which can improve your mood
put
will adore the upgrade to Cacao. It
and reduce your PMS symptoms.
remember that you can be creative
also contains plant chemicals and
They also act as a prebiotic which
with organic and healthy food.
notable amounts of amino acids
stimulates the growth of friendly
Color, presentation and flavor are
that support mood elevating brain
bacteria in the bowl. Bananas will
all as important as each other and
chemistry.
produce digestive enzymes to assist
definitely affect your enjoyment
Coconut
oil
-
Considered
a
nutritional
values
neurotransmitter. Bananas blood
glucose
and
nutrition. these
foods
together
and
in absorbing nutrients!
of the food you eat! So use many
healthy saturated fat and it helps
Mint - Mint is fantastic for many
colors, and take the time to present
to metabolize other beneficial fats
reasons, it’s a natural stimulant so
it well!
such as omega 3. It contains MCFAs
the smell alone can be enough to
Breakfast
which promotes long lasting energy,
charge your batteries and get your
Pancakes for breakfast almost every
increased metabolic rates and even
brain functioning on a high level
morning, it gives me the right
anti bacterial, anti viral and anti
again. If you’re feeling sluggish,
amount of energy and protein to
fungal activity. It is the best oil to
anxious,
simply
get started! I mash one very ripe
use for cooking as it remains stable
exhausted, mint and its essential
banana, mix one egg, A couple of
at high temperatures.
oils can help, it can be ingested,
heaped table spoons of buckwheat
Coconut water - Coconut water is
applied topically or inhaled as a
flour, a squeeze of honey and a dash
a natural electrolyte powerhouse,
vapor.
of water, mix until the flour lumps
rich in organic salts and minerals
Berries
low
are completely gone, then cook in
that can be lost during exercise,
in fat and loaded with fiber to
a frying pan and use coconut oil to
sweating or general dehydration.
keep you fuller for longer, just
prevent it from sticking!
Avocado -
avocados are a great
a handful can satisfy your daily
Salads
source of potassium (containing
fiber requirement. They contain
I use freshly squeezed lemon juice,
more per weight than bananas).
an excellent source of manganese
salt and a dash of olive oil on my
Avocados are also rich in vitamin
which plays an important part in
salads, it’s simple, easy and adds a
K, Vitamin B9, vitamin B6, vitamin
bone development and converting
bite to the natural flavor that the
B5 vitamin C, and vitamin E. Plus
carbohydrates and fats into energy.
veggies already contain.
depressed,
-
or
Blueberries
are
The key is eating foods in their most natural state. Straight from the source. Fresh herbs from the garden, whole fruits, whole coconuts. When the “new research” and diets become too overwhelming, we must retrieve to a primal perspective. Eat when we’re hungry and eat the entire thing.
WELLBEING
For the mornings where all you want to do is run out the door and “bags� your favourite spot on the beach, a liquid breakfast is the solution. When taken on an empty stomach, the minerals and nutrients are even faster
absorbed
into
your
blood
stream, filling that body with all the nutrients you need to take on the beautiful day. IMAGE: Giorgio Di Lorenzo
WELLBEING
WELLBEING
LU N CH
I NGRE D IEN T S Watermelon - one quater Australian Fetta Cheese - half handful Pitted Calamata Olives - one handful Fresh Mint Leaves - one handful Lemon Juice - half lemon Olive Oil - one tablespoon Sea Salt - One pinch
ME THOD Step One - Cut watermelon into bite sized cubes and place into bowl.
Step Two - Roughly chop olives, fetta cheese and mint leaves.
Step Three - Toss together in bowl with Olive oil, Salt & lemon juice.
Step Four - Serve cold.
WELLBEING
BA LA NCE During our business of life, in
retain information so much more.
impatience, inability to concentrate
amongst the demands of work and
Chronic
may
and moodiness, too little sleep is
to perform we have somehow lost
cause weight gain by affecting the
going to leave you too tired to do
the concept of what rest actually
way that our bodies process and
the things that you want to do. I
is. The definition of rest is: cease
store carbohydrates, the deprivation
personally almost quit my degree
work or movement in order to
alters levels of hormones that affects
due to sleep deprivation, I was too
relax, sleep, or recover strength.
our appetite. I think that many can
overwhelmed by the workload due
Sleep is a key part of this picture
understand the desire to maintain a
to my energy level not matching the
in being completely rested as a
healthy weight. If we keep sleep in
amount of work I needed to achieve
whole. Sleep affects our learning
mind almost as a first step the rest
it. Sleep loss is dangerous to say
abilities,
metabolism,
can flow easily, sleep well and your
the least! Serious sleep disorders
safety, mood, cardiovascular health
appetite will be regular and normal
have been linked to hypertension,
and immune function. So in order
depending also on how regular you
increased stress hormone levels
to rest we need to stop, remove our
eat. Looking after your sleep in the
and an irregular heart beat. Do you
self physically from the world of
beginning is giving your body the
often get sick? This may be due to
work, but also to take our minds to
best chance possible to keep well.
sleep deprivation as it alters the
a place where it can rest from the
We have all heard stories about
immune function, including the
racing thoughts of the work life.
people falling asleep behind the
activity of the body’s killer cells. My
Have you ever experienced getting
wheel and deaths that coincide. The
recommendation is sleep well and
into bed after a long day and not
importance of our alertness while
give yourself the best opportunity
been able to sleep due to your mind
we are operating a vehicle is so
to be all that you can, to achieve
still racing at the speed of light?
crucial for you own life and others
anything that you put your mind to.
I’m sure many of you can relate
also, your safety is important, you
and understand the frustration it
are important!
brings.
Have
memory,
sleep
you
someone
deprivation
WORDS: Sophie Van Pamlen
ever that
come is
across
moody,
or
THE IMPORTANCE OF SLEEP
better yet experienced your own
If we are actually taking the time
fluctuating moods due to tiredness?
to sleep well our minds will not
Yep, you guessed it, sleep loss
only function quicker but they will
can
definitely
cause
irritability,
IMAGE: Gabriela Hidalgo
WELLBEING
FA S T I N G It’s important to remove ourselves
with creation is very rejuvenating
yourself from the business and take
from our workspaces and to allow
for the soul. Listen to the sound
pleasure in something that gives
our minds and bodies to rest and
of nature and breathe in the fresh
you joy.
recuperate from all the hard work
air that the trees produce. You
we expect from it. I have some
could even chose to make Sunday
suggestions in how to achieve this
a smoothie day, fast from the heavy
SUNDAYS
and some examples of how this
foods that you consumed through
Sleep in.
works for me. Fast from something
the week like breads or pastas. For
Rest your body.
that keeps your mind from resting,
the day, consume fruit and veggie
Have a “sit in” coffee.
even your body, place the mobile
juices or smoothies. Take advantage
Go for an aimlessly long stroll.
phone away for a few hours, sit
of the recipes that I’ve provided
Buy flowers
in the sun and enjoy a view of
for you in this issue. Your body will
Spend time gardening or amongst
creation or do something for you,
love the hit of nutrients and absorb
nature.
go to your favorite cafe with the
the super foods quickly! If you are
meditate.
music that invites your heart to
one of those people that struggle
read.
rest and recuperate. Instrumentals
to sit still and to pause from your
Don’t allow yourself to feel guilty
like the violin and cello are a treat
work life then removing yourself
for taking time off.
for me personally and bring my
from that place or even your home
whole being to a place of peace
(if you’re too tempted to clean)
and joy, the music helps my mind
then that is something you need to
to engage in just the sound and the
do in order to rest. Go somewhere
emotion it brings. Anything else on
where you can just reflect on life,
my mind is put on pause for that
enjoy something that makes you
moment. If you’re anything like me
happy and recuperate your body
and love to paint your nails because
by giving it good food.So keep in
it makes you feel pretty then do
mind, your sleep is absolutely vital
that! Sometimes in amongst life
in the beginning stage of looking
we forget these little things that
after yourself. A day or time of rest
actually give us pleasure. I also
and fasting is very healthy and will
believe that surrounding yourself
allow you to recuperate. Remove
IMAGE: Three dots of Liberty.
06. L A S T WOR D S To say that these people are wonderful would simply not suffice. This collection of individuals (along with many other individuals) are not only contributors but
rather,
the
foundation
of
First
Draft. “Contributors” for the magazine were carefully curated based on their philosophies ensuring
that
and they
design
practices,
demonstrate
the
same values of First Draft. Amongst these wonderful people there have been countless emails, numerous phone calls, phone tag, “aha” moments, “we did it” moments and even some delirious giggly ones. I asked a few of our featured designers, writers and artists to answer some random questions in attempt to bring us closer to understand their way of being. Without any single person along the process, the magic and magazine would absolutely not have happened. To the magical moments along the journey of making this issue come to life. Until the next issue...
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an oversized thank you and my sincerest gratitude to all contributors mentioned. Also to any and every single individual that contrinutbuted in every possible way to the production of this magazine. you hopefully know who you all are. If not, I do. and I will never forget. Love, G.
FIRST DRAFT #01 SS2014/15 please consider our beautiful environment and re-use this little mag in other ways before throwing it into the recycling bin. Give it away, rip it up, hang some pictures on the wall, trace them, use as notepaper, anything!