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GREEN IS THE NEW BLACK

A GLIMPSE INTO LAUREN’S CLOSET

DEMARTINI FASHION

7 FOR ALL MANKIND HAS OPENED

54 TOP OF NEW YORK

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56 BEST DESTINATION IN THE US

WOMEN IN AMERICA

EDITOR’S DESK

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HOW TO: SPRING CLEAN STYLE

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HEALTH & WELLBEING

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FJORDE STYLE: WOMEN

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FJORDE STYLE: MEN

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BEAUTY: SPRING BEAUTY

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Photography & Creative Director Lena Davidoff Stylist Laroux Filjian Model Anna Piragova Anna wearing Black Leather Dress Barbara Bui

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EDITORS

CREATIVE DIRECTOR

Patrick Price

Ben Anderson

CONTRIBUTORS

PHOTOGRAPHY

MAKE-UP & HAIR

Anna Gilfillan Goerge Seraphim Lauren Raffa Lauren Roberts Lucy Pilz Natash Pitra Rachel Farah

Andrew Day Lena Davidoff

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YDNA CREATIVE Lena Davidoff

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THE AMERICAN DREAM The jolly fat man is here again, Santa has been spreading joy and cheer to one and all this festive season. And this can mean only one thing, many of you are packing your bags and heading off somewhere to rest and recoup are a very long 2014.

This issue we want to give you a little helping hand for those of you heading to U, S of A. We’ve taken a few note of a few little spots that you might like to try on your travels as well as some of the best new and upcoming fashion from the American shores from Frock LA, to Demartini Fashion both who are doing

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great things.

Not to mention the fabulous boys from Soul Clap who have made the trip over to our shores for Sugar Mountain in January.

So lots to see and do this issue.

And from everyone here at FJORDE, we wish you a happy and safe holiday season. We look forward to catching up with you again in 2015!

Patrick

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H O W T O : S AV E F O R Y O U R T R I P AWAY

HOW TO:

SAVE FOR YOUR TRIP AWAY BY: LAUREN ROBERTS

GOAL SETTING AND BUDGETING TO MAKE SURE YOU CAN GET YOUR DREAM TRIP AWAY!

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DREAMING OF SKIING IN SWITZERLAND? EATING CROISSANTS UNDERNEATH THE EIFFEL TOWER? CRUISING AROUND ASIA? LAYING ON A FIJIAN BEACH ATTEMPTING TO TAN? WE WOULD BE HAVING THE HOLIDAY OF OUR DREAMS RIGHT NOW IF WE COULD AFFORD IT. WE CAN’T THOUGH – NOT RIGHT THIS SECOND. HOW DO WE GET THERE FASTER? HOW DO THESE WONDERFUL BEAUTIFUL HOLIDAYS WE’RE DREAMING OF BECOME A REALITY?

Here’s how:

I. Make a list of things you want to do. Get excited. Make the holiday feel “real.” Sounds so simple, but it will make saving much easier.

Helps you think twice before buying a second pint at dinner – what do you want MORE a pint at the local or a pint besides a London fire while the snow falls down outside?

II. Save for actual experiences, not dollar amounts. From this pay, don’t set aside $500 to savings, pop your tickets on layby and buy a rail card. Or buy your museum ticket for the Dali exhibit that you want to see in Barcelona.

Or buy theatre tickets for Broadway. These are all things that you would be buying anyway – but buying a tangible item makes it easier to feel closer to your trip. You also can’t “dip” into your savings on a night out on the town if your savings are tied up on rail tickets.

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III. Make a picture board of your holiday and put it somewhere you look at every single day. For example, put this wonderful board of pictures next to your phone at work. Or next to your mirror to look at when you get ready for the day. Again, it helps you to focus on the end result. Focus is the key to helping you save.

IV. Set yourself little goals with little rewards when you reach them. First $1000 in savings? Invite the girls over for a midweek Mexican night and drink a lot of budget wine to celebrate reaching this landmark. Take a sick day and spend it at the beach. Rent a few terrible travel movies and eat an entire block of chocolate.

V. On a practical level, sometimes it helps to set up direct debits. That way the money you want going into your holiday fund can then be transferred into your account without you having to consciously do it. If it’s a big holiday, think about setting up an account that you can’t touch – consider using a highinterest account with a different bank.

VI. Connect with a friend that is also saving. If you both have a reason to save – a joint holiday? – teamwork will help you both stay on track. Share cheap nights in, swap saving tips and compete over who can get to their goals first. Sort out your filing cabinet.

Tedious, I know. There is no use holding onto your first ever pay check or stack of forms you have kept for the car that you sold in 2007.

Getting your paperwork in order is akin to getting your life in order.

VII. Set up a coin jar and put $4 in it when you skip a morning coffee. Empty your wallet every Sunday afternoon of coins. This way, there will be a contribution to it at least once a week.

IX. Quit the gym and set up a workout group with your friends. Or download a program you can follow by running to a local park and using the equipment they have there. Your body will benefit from the routine change and you won’t ever have to compete for a treadmill when you use the footpath to run.

X. Make birthday presents by hand instead of buying them in a store. Paint, knit, write, sculpt or print out photos and make a collage with all the good times you have shared with the people you love. Coming from the heart, these gifts will mean a lot more to the recipient than a gift voucher and can be a fun way to spend a few nights.

In no time at all you’ll be exactly where you Lock up your credit card and make want to be. a conscious effort to pay with things in cash only. Using cash helps you see the value of the money you’re spending – not just the dollars coming out of your account. You will find that you naturally spend less without really changing a thing.

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BEING IN THE MOMENT BY: GEORGE SERAPHIM

WE ALL HAVE TREMENDOUS CAPACITY AS HUMAN BEINGS TO FEEL FREE AND ALIVE ESPECIALLY WHEN WE ARE ON HOLIDAYS. WHETHER WE ARE ALONE OR NOT, TRAVELLING IS

BY FAR ONE OF THE GRANDEST EXPERIENCES ONE CAN HAVE, BUT IT TOO CAN COME WITH ITS SHORTFALLS.

We can in many instances find ourselves in moments of stress and anxiety because we are under pressure to meet a certain time schedule so we can catch some form of transportation or something hasn’t really met our expectations, be it the hotel or the food we ate, or even the price of things.

Most of us have a story of something not meeting our expectations and being let down.

You see, we all have expectations which are driven by how we perceive our lives should be, and I wont get into the intricacies of how and why this occurs but all of us fall into this trap of sabotaging what could have been a little nicer experience if we didn’t live through this filter we walk around with.

Some of us have such high expectations that we become engrossed in judgement and some of us cause ourselves severe panic and anxiety related syndromes because we are driven by our own sense of high expectation which fuels this blind voice that nothing is ever good enough - and this is the trap we need to break free from.

Sometimes we just need to take a step back and just breathe the fresh air and be grateful for what we already just have because at the end of the day we don’t take anything with us when we die; all we leave behind is our legacy.

Taking that step back and just enjoying what is can release you from that stress especially when on holidays or travelling, or just generally in any situation, expanding your eyesight outwards rather than the usual shortsighted vision we can all find ourselves in, we can then look around ourselves and notice the small things we usually wouldn’t notice - the colours, the shapes, the styles, the creases even, knowing in the moment everything just is - as it is.

Our perception can expend in this way and it can allow us to become a lot freer on the inside within our hearts and minds because we are disengaging from a closed minded point of view and experiencing real truth is this way, and as they say, it is truth that will set you free.

All things that cause us to limit ourselves and contract are based on judgements. Be in the moment and notice the small things, this most simple of suggestions can have massive consequences on achieving glorious outcomes whether you are travelling or in any situation you can encounter.

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WOMEN STYLE REUBEN CHEOK [WWW.REUBENCHEOK.COM]

FRINGING FEST Fringing, a niche trend, refuses to die! Coming back in big style, it wasn’t just cowgirl or just flapper, it was just omnipresent! From eveningwear to read-to-wear, fringing and tassels shimmied their way on the catwalk and (hopefully) straight into your wardrobe!

Featured heavily in NYFW in collections

by Altuzarra, Calvin Klein, Emilio Pucci, Marc Jacobs, Miu Miu, Rodarte, The Row, Junya Watanabe, Proenza Schouler, J.W. Anderson, Erdem to Derek Lam, fringing has become the embellishment of choice this season.

Calvin Klein and Altuzarra brought fringing back into glamourwear, with Klein and Missoni’s mottled fringed dresses and Altuzzara’s over-the-top edgy cobalt blue leather fringing, thigh split skirt mixed with a black fringed lapels and cuffs dinner jacket. Emilio Pucci mixed in Aztec-inspired

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geometry black and white prints into his cowgirl top and short ensemble, teamed up with another cobalt blue accessory, a hot blueand-black opened toe ankle heeled boots for a pop of colour.

Both Rodarte’s and Klein’s head-to-toe virginal white fringing ensemble exuded the trend in pure luxury silhouette, whilst incorporating another spring/summer trend, hot white. Rodarte’s white satin smoking jacket with a white midriff baring top gave way to the stunning two-tone asymmetric fringed skirt that shimmered like a piece of art-deco flapper couture. Klein’s more modern take of a white body-hugging silhouette with only panelling of fringing added to the trend without overt.

Missoni and J.W. Anderson kept fringing restraint with garments resembling thin threads strung over the top of sheer fabrics to create texture, shimmer without the actual shimmering of the strands found on flapper style dresses. This elegant take showcased the softer, feminine side to fringing that any woman can incorporate in their wardrobes.

How to wear fringing? Select materials that can work some fringing into the equation such as leather, silk and beading. Fringing can be an embellishment on an accessory, like a neck accoutrement or leather bag, or can be over-the-top tassel cowgirl getup ensemble.

Keep it fresh by investing in pieces with bold or colourful prints. For a more subtle effect, choose loose-form dresses, tops or skirts that feature fringing in multiple, thin spaghetti lines over sheer fabric for a more elegant and feminine touch.

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GINGHAM STYLE Just like the inexplicable explosion of fringing in NYFW, gingham has also come out in force with several New York designers favouring the classic picnic-print textile and reforming it and reinterpreting it in a new and fresh manner.

Joseph Altuzarra lead the charge, sending his models in gingham shirtdresses, daringly unbuttoned. At first glance, Altuzarra’s cuts looked conservative, until those gazing at his model’s leg reached right up to the inner thighs did the audience realise how provocative his designs became when he featured thigh-high slits.

Diane von Furstenberg turned back time, with a runway show overloaded with gingham print items from 50’s inspired French Riviera matching two-piece long-sleeved top and

shorts combo, baby-doll dresses in pink, canary yellow to cobalt blue, to strappy heels and totes - all featuring gingham print. Not to be outdone, American sportswear designer, Michael Kors also drew on the 50’s inspired stylings for his collection, with blossoming sunflower prints and gingham painted in Barbie pink. Unlike von Furstenberg, Kors toned down his pastel coloured gingham trend by teaming up tan and neutral leather accessories and heels.

But the designer who stole the runway spotlight with this trend was Oscar de la Renta. With elegant cocktail dresses, to coats to skirts to crop tops, all made surprisingly luxe despite being in a selection of gingham prints. Unlike the smaller gingham squares

von Furstenberg, Kors and Ralph Lauren utilised, de la Renta went with “bigger” as better, with bold, strong squares in pastel and white, or the classic black and white. His array of garments showcased the flexibility the gingham print can muster and have been sorely overlooked.

To wear this trend, flirt with the 50’s styling of your gingham one-piece or two-piece ensemble. Stick to accessorising it with leather in a neutral palette to make your bubblegum coloured gingham print stand out.

For a more relaxed luxe feel, pick a gingham item in big, bold squares - whether that be a lightweight cloak or top, but in soft pastels.

For a more refined and classic look, stick with the traditional black and white gingham print, in a two piece ensemble with an elegant silhouette.

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MEN STYLE VINTAGE AMERICANA Everything old is suddenly new again. Like previous trends Military and Nautical, which seem to be perennial trends, Vintage Americana continues to be a circle of influence and force in menswear each season.

Encompassing a wide range of definitions to characterise this trend, it is best demonstrated in the 1940’s and 50’s clothing, glamourised by movie stars such as James Dean and Marlon Brando. The trend of Vintage Americana comprises of bright colours with striking patterns. This type of rebellious streak came after a period of traditional monotones, austerity and rationing following the end of World War II. The two standout fashion houses to embrace this trend fully in their SS14 runway collection were Louis Vuitton and Missoni.

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Inspired by a road trip across America, Kim Jones, the Head of Menswear at Louis Vuitton referenced everything from Ivy Leaguers to frat boys, utilising check and plaid motifs in bold colourings and separates on classic cut blazers, suits, shirts and shorts.

waisted, wide-leg pants, the look channelled the 50’s Americana vibe. Teamed with printed tees underneath open shirts, cardigan-type blazers with loose-fitting khaki trousers worn high waisted, Missoni provided a more updated take on the Ivy League/preppy trend.

Vintage style shirts in bright hues and paisley patterns with wide collared, peak labels also featured prominently. As well as preppy varsity jackets in red with collegiate patches, a multitude of baseball jackets in different fabrics and colours, harkened back to the silhouette James Dean’s iconic red windbreaker punctuated in his classic movie, Rebel Without A Cause.

Following the trend with wide-leg pants, high-waisted suits and short-sleeved shirts were collections from Ermenegildo Zegna, Canali and Nicole Farhi. It is quite clear that Vintage Americana can be easily incorporated into any man’s wardrobe. With a wide variety of influences, whether is it rockabilly-inspired or the deft touch of an Hawaiian print, or just a dash of a classic Ivy League varsity jacket for that preppy look, there is something for every man.

Missoni continued the trend with retro shortsleeved peak label shirts in busy Aztec motifs.

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LUMBERSEXUAL TARTAN Move over metrosexual! The latest trend to hit menswear and grooming has taken over your “Beckham” reign with the rise to all things “manly” related to “lumberjacks.” And that would be beards, tattoos, boots, immaculate grooming and flannels. But to luxe up this traditionally masculine aesthetic were the heavy usage of checks and tartan prints and patterns in this year’s NYFW.

Leading the charge has been Billy Reid, Timo Weiland, DKNY, Ovadia & Sons and Michael Bastian. Billy Reid’s runway show had subtle elements of tartan prints in loose fitted trousers and oversized scarfjackets Timo Weiland put models in an updated,

fitted flannel shirt, half tucked in with black skinny jeans. Both DKNY and Ovadia & Sons crafted tailored, slim-fit suits in gaudy tartan prints in an array of colours and hues.

Whether in muted tones of maroon or navy with a balanced neutral gradient effect or contrast it with pink and black, tartan will no longer be outcast in the sartorial world. The options to wearing tartan are never ending: with an oversized tartan overcoat or matching jacket and pant suiting for that immediate Highland statement.

This creates a smart and sharp styling that really draws attention to the wearer. Or vice versa, teaming the tartan trousers with a bold coloured pullover, shirt or neutral-coloured utilitarian overcoat for that striking ensemble.

For those more conservative dressers, select items and garments with a hint of tartan accents and detailing for a more subtle and restraint approach.

Or mix and match the tartan suit by pairing the jacket with a plain-coloured trousers in a complementary hue of the tartan jacket.

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AMERICAN BEAUTY

BY LUCY PILZ [WWW.SKEETERANDSCOUT.COM]

When people say you always want what you can’t have; the same goes for beauty products. Rewind 15 years ago, and access to the best American beauty brands required a passport, a spare $2000 to fly to the US and a serious case of lusting the world ever did see. Then, Mecca opened up and granted us ‘Down-underers’ access to some of the latest and greatest, and for a similar price-point to the US.

Here we talk the best in beauty brands, all the way from the US of A – that are all available exclusively from your local Mecca stores http://mecca.com.au

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CHANTECAILLE FUTURE SKIN $99.00 Everyone dreams of finding ‘the one’ – the foundation you will fall head-over-heels in love with, that is! I, for one, have dreamt of such a day since I started wearing makeup. Alas, I rarely discovered a foundation that was lightweight, yet covered every flaw – until Chantecaille came into my life, and flipped everything on its head.

Future Skin by Chantecaille is an innovative oil-free gel foundation that delivers a blendable, medium coverage and a radiant natural finish. Because it is oil-free, it allows the skin to breathe and boosts the skin’s clarity. It delivers a hydration hit (perfect for us dry-skinned gals) minus the oil (it uses water and seaweed instead) and uses light reflective circular pigments to blur the appearance of flaws, leaving you with dewy, radiant skin #Booyah!

GLAMGLOW YOUTHMUD MASK $22/12g Ever wondered how all the celebrities get their glow? Well, if they are “in the know” then it might just be from this super-jar.

This best-selling, celebrity favourite mud mask refines the skin’s texture, clears the complexion and delivers a radiant-looking complexion in the space of a 10 minutes. If it were a day of the week – it would certainly be a Friday because it is very much looked forward to and puts a spring in our steps!

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HOURGLASS AMBIENT BLUSH WARDROBE $76 This lust-worthy US brand has so many great products. But, if going by all the beauty blogger’s instagrams, I would say the Ambient Blush would be the cake-taker!

This palette features a spectrum of breathtakingly modern hues combined with the customised lighting effects of Ambient Lighting Powder, leaving you with dewy, soft-focused skin. And we all love the softfocus, don’t we?!

SMASHBOX PHOTO MATTE ANTI-SHINE $29 There is nothing worse than leaving the house thinking you look hot, and then having your photos taken and realising: yep, I do look hot… sweaty hot! #NoThankYou Cause nobody likes a shiny-Sally, Smashbox has gone and outdone themselves with one of the greatest inventions since the blotting paper- AntiShine Primer! Cause I am all for the expletives in excitement, I actually get giddy just looking at this on the shelf of Mecca.

Featuring a cream-gel formula that instantly absorbs oil and minimises the appearance of pores, this anti-shine primer creates a beautiful matte base for makeup application. The long-wear formula will ensure that skin looks flawless for up to eight hours.

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MARIO BADESCU ENZYME CLEANSING GEL $16 I for one can vouch for this beauties ‘rad factor’ – it was the first cleanser I used that gave me results I could get excited over. Why, you say?! Well…

This Enzyme Cleansing Gel refreshes your skin via a non-foaming gel that helps to remove make-up, dirt and oil sans the drying factor that other cleansers typical give.

It contains Papaya Extracts that are exfoliating, and Alpha Hydroxy Acids that help break down dulling build-up, leaving skin fresh and healthy.

What is not to love about clean skin?

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GOING GREEN IS THE NEW BLACK

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HISTORICALLY IT WAS MALE ARTISANS WHO WOULD THROW ON EASY TO WEAR ONE PIECE GARMENTS CALLED FROCKS, TODAY DESIGNER VICTORIA TIK HAS TAKEN THE PREMISE AND CREATED TOMBOY SOPHISTICATION WITH COMFY, HIGH QUALITY PIECES FOR THE LA WOMAN. TIK FOUNDED FROCK L.A IN 2009 AND IT ALREADY BOASTS HIGH-PROFILE FANS SUCH AS LEIGHTON MEESTER, LEA MICHELLE AND LAVERNE COX.

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Comfort is a large part of the concept, however equally as essential to the brand persona and even more important is maintaining sustainability through all aspects of the brand. “We went for a sustainable brand because at the time there wasn’t really anything catching that was both eco-friendly and fashionable” And the celebrity fans? I definitely geek out, Tik laughs.

A native Californian, Victoria Tik ensures that the pieces are all locally made and ring true to the LA spirit of providing green options for everything in life. Eco-friendly often means a large price tag but the team at FROCK L.A do not agree with that, they don’t want to penalise their customers for being environmentally conscious, as it seems to be in most industries. In fact, they make it their goal to offer the garments for less and do it better. The organic, vegan collection is made and sourced locally, colours are achieved by using vegetable dyes, a low waste cutting technique is utilsied. Fabrics are cultivated from bamboo trees minus the used of any toxins.

Maintaining sustainability goes further than the materials used and the way the clothes are manufactured. Through FROCK L.A’s business model they aim to be sustainable as much as possible by saving energy by manufacturing locally, donating time and resources to charity and implementing a petfriendly policy!

FROCK L.A aims to create pieces that will last years, both by creating good quality garments and pieces that will survive any fashion trend . As Tik believes trends have a big impact on what people are buying and throwing away, so she wants to create timeless pieces. “It’s actually easier for me not to follow [trends] when I’m designing. Instead I’m focused on what people want to wear rather than what’s cool to wear”.

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After launching a career in the fast-paced world of advertising, Tik endeavored to find the perfect frock that would take her straight from the office to fashion events at night.

After failing to find one, she took matters into her own hands and created a simple jersey dress that was fashionable and verstile enough to wear all day and night. FROCK L.A was launched in 2009 with a small collection of basics and soon became a success. Still to this day, the team at FROCK L.A stick to their constants: high quality no-pill eco-friendly fabrics, careful construction, flattering cuts, low maintenance care and timeless yet edgy designs.

It seems these days, especially in the US, that being ‘cool’ and being environmentally friendly go hand in hand. Organic restaurants and shops are popping up all over LA and with many of the rich and famous going green and urging others to do the same. So is just a passing fad or are people starting to change their lifestyle for good? “I hope it’s not a trend” Tik says “I urge for it to be more of a lifestyle. I see a lot of international brands adapting or at least offering it in addition to.

For us it’s a personal choice, and I’ve found ways to make it better than synthetic so why not?”

To add more to her already impressive resume, Tik is also a social media guru, she has consulted for Google’s Boutiques.com and has executed multi-platform marketing opportunities. She strongly believes that social media has given the industry a fresh face and that tastemakers now aren’t just the magazine editors anymore, they are everyday people.

“That’s exciting to me, because ultimately it’s who we’re trying to reach”. As for aims for the future, it’s back to sustainability “For the future, I’d love for more and more people to care more about their belongings, in a way that’s trying to understand who benefits from them and how they’re made. Ignorance is harmful not only to your wallet but to everything around you.”

And finally, the question I couldn’t not ask a fashion designer from LA. Which celebrity would she most like to dress and why. The answer? Blake Lively, she makes all her own fashion decisions and she’s very wise at it.

She’s the quintessential California Girl!”

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A GLIMPSE INTO LAUREN’S CLOSET

BY LAUREN RAFFA

FJORDE CATCHES UP WITH LAUREN HOLLY TO TALK ABOUT HER LATEST COLLABORATION

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LAUREN HOLLY IS PART OF AN ELITE GROUP IN HOLLYWOOD, ONE OF FEW TO DEMONSTRATE SUCCESS ON THE SMALL AND THE BIG SCREEN. HER TALENT, BEAUTY AND PERFORMANCE MADE HER A STAND OUT IN HIT NINETIES FILMS SUCH AS DUMB & DUMBER AND WHAT WOMEN WANT. HER STOIC PERFORMANCE AS NCIS DIRECTOR JENNY SHEPHERD IN LONG-TIME RUNNING SERIES NCIS AND MOST RECENTLY, DR. BETTY RODGERS IN THE HIT SERIES MOTIVE, HAVE MADE HER A HOUSEHOLD NAME. NOW, THE STAR CAN ALSO TICK FASHION LABEL COLLABORATOR OFF HER LONG LIST OF ACHIEVEMENTS.

We caught up with Lauren to chat about THE SUCCESS OF THE FALL LINE ‘Lauren’s closet’, her incredibly successful HAS BEEN HUGE. ARE YOU BLOWN collaboration with Canadian label Le Château. AWAY BY IT ALL? WOULD YOU BE ABLE TO TELL US ABOUT LAUREN’S CLOSET? It all sort of came about a year ago. I was doing a movie called After the Ball, which is sort of a Cinderella story set in a world of fashion. I was told that Le Château was designing all of the clothes. They’re a Canadian company based in Montreal. Even though I live in Canada now, I’m not a big shopper. I don’t go to the malls or anything, so I didn’t really know the brand. When I tried on the clothes, I loved them. I loved the way they fit, I loved the way they were tailored. I became a huge fan and started shopping there so much that I told the owner of the company that they should call their store ‘Lauren’s Closet’….and then it all just sort of came about!

SO YOU JUMPED AT THE OPPORTUNITY TO COLLABORATE WITH LE CHÂTEAU? I did, because in all ways, I could be excited about it. I truly did love the clothes, I found myself wearing them all the time. They fit my lifestyle, and when I say that I mean a busy, working mother, that is always travelling, always going to things. The price point, also, was also amazing especially for the quality and the way everything’s made, that I felt really good about going out there and say, ‘Buy this! Do this! Get this!’, because I felt it was attainable for everyone. I think the most incredible thing is that all the shoes are leather and made in Italy. The way things are tailored…and the way things are made…it’s kind of amazing at that price point! I always tease them, I say their online doesn’t even do them justice!

WE KNOW YOU’RE A HIGHLY ESTEEMED ACTRESS, BUT IS THIS THE FIRST FASHION BUSINESS VENTURE YOU’VE TAKEN?

I must say, it’s very exciting. It’s really fun too, because now I am shooting a series called Motive, and my character is wearing all of my own clothes now, and other characters pull a lot of pieces from my collection too!

HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR OWN PERSONAL STYLE, DO YOU THINK IT’S CHANGED OVER THE YEARS? Yeah, I think it has changed because I got simpler as I got older. I always tried to do so much as I got older. It’s very important to me that clothes are easy to wear. I can’t stand to feel like I have to suck in all day, or that I need all these special undergarments or whatever!

WHAT’S THREE ITEMS A WOMAN SHOULD ALWAYS HAVE IN HER WARDROBE? A great pair of leggings, a cosy big sweater with a hood and a great black tuxedo jacket.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE PIECE IN YOUR WARDROBE, AND IS THERE A STORY BEHIND IT? I would say probably a pair of lace-up boots that I’ve had since I was 18. I’ve worn them in a bunch of movies, and to go on crazy hiking trips all over the world, and all I’ve had to do is replace the laces.

THAT’S AMAZING! Yeah, especially when you realise how many years that is!

WHAT ARE YOU EXPLORING FOR THE FORTHCOMING SEASON? Following the immense success of the fall edition, a holiday, fall and summer selection is soon to follow, with hopes to soon ship to customers internationally.

It is. I would say that it’s been a great collaboration, because I would never call myself a designer. I feel like I represent a type of woman, and I know what she wants.

They’ve been so fabulous when I’ve gone to them and said, ‘We need this!’.

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ONE OF NEW YORK’S LATEST ADDITIONS IS STUDIO (201 PARK AVE. SOUTH; AT 17TH STREET), A FIRST-TIME COLLABORATION WITH NEW YORK-BASED CONTEMPORARY ARTIST DOMINGO ZAPATA, AT W NEW YORK – UNION SQUARE. HOUSED IN THE LOUNGE SPACE FORMERLY OPERATED AS LILIUM, AND INCORPORATING A ONE-OF-A-KIND LARGE-SCALE INSTALLATION FROM THE ARTIST INSPIRED BY ALICE’S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND, STUDIO IS A COMPLETELY UNPRECEDENTED CONCEPT, BRINGING A NEW VISION OF NIGHTLIFE TO THE UNION SQUARE NEIGHBORHOOD.

“We are ecstatic to debut this truly unique venue in partnership with such a talented artist as Domingo Zapata,” was the sentiment put forward by Scott Gerber the CEO of Gerber Group. Zapata with his bold and daring aesthetic is consistently cutting edge a perfect fit at W Union Square, a venue that is synonymous with local tastemakers alike for its unique and innovative nightlife destinations.

Studio, represents the first venue partnership with a visual artist, as well as Zapata’s first full-scale hospitality collaboration, serves as a transplant location for the spontaneous VIP and celebrityfilled parties at the artist’s lavish Gramercy Park townhouse. A casual take on luxury lounging, Studio reflects the artist’s personal taste in revelry.

“As an artist, having a space to share my work with the public is an honor and a joy,” said Domingo Zapata. “I’m thrilled to be part of this collaboration that will offer patrons an exclusive peek at my creative process, all while enjoying a gold standard of hospitality that Gerber Group is known for.”

Upon arrival, guests will descend into Zapata’s richly imagined interior world, falling down a veritable “rabbit hole” as they experience Alice-inspired murals leading down to a subterranean lounge. Once inside, a continuous, vaguely narrative mural runs through the space’s perimeter. Inspired by

the style of his own Gramercy Park studio, Studio’s shadowy enclaves and seating areas are reupholstered in rich velvet red fabrics, and allude to a glamorous old New York feel contrasted by the rawness of open ceilings and untainted floors.

In addition to premiering an exclusive one-of-a-kind installation that originates from the artist, additional elements of the lounge are also be personally curated

by Domingo Zapata, including the live musical performances, cocktails and guest list. Through the space, he will explore his creativity by blending art, fantasy and music to create an atmosphere of endless possibility.

To compliment the visual feast that Zapata has created, the menu offers an expansive collection of classic cocktails including a “create-your-own” gin and tonic bar with a variety of housemade tonics and seasonal garnishes, as well as Spanish-influenced creations such as sangrias, Pisco cocktails, mojitos and more. Gerber Group’s executive chef David Nichols features comforting small plates like arancini, seasonal pizzas, charcuterie and bruschetta.

For more on Domingo Zapata, visit www.DZapata.com. @StudioNYC Facebook.com/StudioUnionSquare Instagram: @StudioUnionSquare.

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DEMARTINI FASHION

BY NATASA PITRA

“THE DAY BRECCIA ENTERED THIS WORLD SHE ALREADY HAD A KEEN EYE FOR BEAUTY AND AN INNATE DESIRE FOR FASHION DEMONSTRATED

BY HER ATTRACTION TO BEAUTIFUL DESIGNS, COLORS AND TEXTURES.” TODAY I PAY HOMAGE TO BRECCIA DEMARTINI – DESIGNER AND OWNER OF DEMARTINI FASHION, DESIGNER LABEL BASED IN THE USA. I HAD THE WONDERFUL OPPORTUNITY OF INTERVIEWING HER ABOUT HER LABEL, SUCCESS AND ADVICE FOR ANYONE IN THE INDUSTRY.

NAME FIVE WORDS TO DESCRIBE YOUR LABEL Sophisticated, structured, elegant, sexy, professional!

WHERE DID IT ALL START? My journey for fashion all started actually in Melbourne Australia almost 4 years ago.

I feel Australia is where is developed my own unique style and where i really started designing and being exposed to every aspect of the fashion industry.

EXPLAIN TO ME HOW ONE OF YOUR WORKING DAYS WOULD LOOK, WHAT WOULD YOU DO, ETC. I wake up have my green drink check emails and prepare for any events, class or shows I have on. My day usually is filled with class which i study part time FRM (Fashion Retail Management) at Art Institute of Houston also meetings with buyers, boutiques, interviews, event planning, speaking, meeting with my production team and working on next seasons designs. You never know when you will get a spark of creativity so if you do what you love everyday is filled with so called work.

WHAT’S THE BIGGEST TREND THIS SEASON? I feel like the color royal electric blue is really shining this season not only in my collection but all over the fashion globe in many variations of styles.

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WHAT FABRICS DO YOU LIKE TO WORK WITH AND WHY? I love to use all types of fabrics but I am very tedious when it comes to my fabrics I will travel all over the world just to find the material i am looking for. My favorite are organza and brushed silks... I have a pair of high-waisted brushed silk pants in my SS/15 collection that have comfort and style in one.

I LOVE TO USE ALL TYPES OF FABRICS BUT I AM VERY TEDIOUS WHEN IT COMES TO MY FABRICS I WILL TRAVEL ALL OVER THE WORLD JUST TO FIND THE MATERIAL I AM LOOKING FOR. MY FAVORITE ARE ORGANZA AND BRUSHED SILKS.. I HAVE A PAIR OF HIGHWAISTED BRUSHED SILK PANTS IN MY SS/15 COLLECTION THAT HAVE COMFORT AND STYLE IN ONE? I would have to say Madonna. I have always had a vision of the celebrities and people I would love to dress and see wearing Demartini. But Madonna has always been a love of mine because her authority as a woman I believe what you wear should empower you. She always stood out and made a statement and I idolize that about her.

was just amazing. It inspired me in areas of my life I didn’t think were possible. Aussie at heart!

WHAT ARE YOUR PLANS FOR THE FUTURE? Demartini Fashion has big plans this is just the beginning! Women’s wear, men’s wear, shoes, bags, belts, scarves we plan on expanding here in Houston Texas first where I am from. Selling to boutiques here and then eventually open up a storefront. My vision for Demartini is Global the world is my runway and I cant wait to inspire the world with my creations.

ANY ADVICE FOR ASPIRING DESIGNERS OUT THERE? Don’t give up no matter what anyone says.

Everyone you look up to as a designer you own the traits of the greats and your confidence will lead you. Fashion helped me express myself as a person. I would say to all the emerging designers believe in yourself and set trends and design from the heart.

Breccia Demartini www.demartinifashion.com

FAVOURITE CITY? Other then Houston I would have to say my 2nd home Melbourne Australia where it all started. Melbourne is my favorite city the first time I ever met beautifully Melbourne I adored it and the people. Sorry Sydney I love you but Melbourne helped me discover who I am as a designer and the culture and diversity

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7 FOR ALL MANKIND HAS BROUGHT ITS CALIFORNIAN LIFESTYLE TO OUR AUSTRALIAN SHORES WITH THE OPENING OF ITS FIRST CONCEPT BOUTIQUE AT MELBOURNE’S PREMIUM EMPORIUM SHOPPING COMPLEX.

The 7 For All Mankind store caters to the area’s stylish clientele by combining an exceptional product offering for men and women across denim, sportswear, footwear and eyewear; with a true luxury shopping experience. Premium shopping services such as personalized jean fitting and personal shopping are also on offer.

The store features design characteristics similar to other 7 For All Mankind retail spaces and focuses on clean architectural lines and industrial elements. The space will utilize mixed materials such as oak, white marble and concrete. Beautiful found objects will be used as accents to the light-filled space.

“We’re excited to bring 7 For All Mankind to Australia in the form of this modern concept store. The Australian market is very important to us, and we see many similarities in the Californian DNA of the brand and the laid back Australian attitude. The store will give us the opportunity to showcase our innovative, high-fashion products and latest fits in an intimate, beautiful space.” said Barry Miguel, President of 7 For All Mankind.

Miranda Kerr stars in the brands current Fall/Winter 2014 Brand campaign, designed to evoke emotion through iconic denim and fashion imagery.

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The concept of the campaign is #7OBSESSIONS and connects the idea of an obsessive relationship between a man and a woman with “a woman’s obsession with her jeans.” In a 30-second commercial, clad only in denim, Miranda addresses her obsession with 7 For All Mankind jeans. “I love them,” she says as she seduces the viewer with her flawless natural beauty. “I love the way they fit. They feel so good.”

“This campaign beautifully embodies our Brand DNA. Our campaigns seek to create everlasting images that are effortlessly chic and memorable,” said Barry Miguel, President of 7 For All Mankind. “Along with the world-class team we assembled, we have truly created a varied array of imagery that will be remembered for years to come.”

The birth of premium denim was intrinsically intertwined with the Fall 2000 launch of 7 For All Mankind. The Los Angeles, California brand changed the landscape of denim forever when it exploded on the scene and earned critical acclaim due to its advancement in fit, fabric and finish.

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GRACING THE NEW YORK SKYLINE ATOP THE VICEROY NEW YORK SITS THE ROOF. THE LATEST ADDITON TO THE GERBER GROUP, THE ROOF’S ALLURING LOUNGE AND OUTDOOR TERRACE CROWNS THE TOP OF MIDTOWN MANHATTAN’S NEWEST LUXURY RETREAT, AND ENHANCES THE HOTEL’S HIGHLY REGARDED MENU AND COCKTAIL LIST.

Complimenting the street level bar and restaurant, providing discerning revelers with a top-tier nightlife experience nestled above the bustling and iconic 57th Street.

Following the success of the bar and restaurant Kingside, the incredible views of Central Park, a luxurious aesthetic and great cocktails, The Roof is bound to become one of the best yearround destinations in Midtown.

Situated on the hotel’s 29th floor, The Roof offers a perch to take in the city’s energy and soaring views of Central Park. Fashioned by renowned design firm Roman and Williams, the space evokes the aesthetic of a luxury yacht complete with ipe floors, brass details, custom walnut-and-leather sofas and thoughtfully curated images of sky, sea and clouds by famed photographer Dalton Portella.

“With walnut ceilings, custom leather sofas accented with caramel-colored woods, and brass details, Gerber Group’s The Roof is the clubhouse of the spaces, all clad in iroko. Top it off with the most inspiring, not to mention romantic, view of the city you can imagine!

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energy from a luxurious perch,” said Robin Standefer and Stephen Alesch of Roman and Williams.

The Roof’s outdoor terrace is an aerial destination that will be open year round. Heat lamps and wool blankets will offer its patrons a warm and luxurious respite that can be admired in style, even in the colder months.

The menu features an expansive collection of small-batch spirits, regionally brewed craft beers, global wine offerings and a selection of classic and modern cocktails that highlight market fresh ingredients such as the GG Manhattan, Spicy Paloma and Sidecar F1. Small plates include The Burger with housemade American cheese, pickles and special sauce, Charcuterie Board and Grilled 3 Cheese.

The Roof | 124 West 57th Street Fan The Roof on Facebook: www.Facebook.com/ theroofny and follow The Roof on Twitter and Instagram: @TheRoofNY

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BEST D E S T I N AT I O N S AC R O S S T H E U S

BY LAUREN ROBERTS

A TRAVELLER’S GUIDE TO EXPLORING THE BEST OF THE USA

AMERICA, THE COUNTRY THAT BROUGHT US SUPER-SIZED MEALS, MTV AND WALMART. THE LAND OF THE BRAVE AND THE FREE AND OPPORTUNITY. AN AMERICAN ADVENTURE IS SOMETHING THAT A LOT OF PEOPLE DREAM ABOUT – AND FOR GOOD REASON. BE IT A ROAD-TRIP IN A RED CONVERTIBLE, A TRAIN JOURNEY TO ADMIRE THE SCENERY ALONG THE WAY OR A CROSSCONTINENTAL MULTIPLE-FLIGHT MISSION, THERE ARE SOME AMERICAN HIGHLIGHTS THAT NEED TO BE INCLUDED IN YOUR ITINERARY.

In no particular order;

»»The Grand Canyon. Why? Because it is a grand idea and will take your breath away.

You can helicopter over the 1.6km deep Arizona-based canyon. Or you can hike across it. Or you can take a tour around the outside and peer into the gorge. Need another reason?

It is one of the Seven Wonders of the World, the only one on American soil. »»Las Vegas. Sin City is not just about the gambling, live fights, shows, wild parties and cheap buffets – but those are some splendid reasons to party it up in a city that knows no time restrictions. The Las Vegas strip has a lot of offer; the exploding volcano out the front of the Mirage is worth watching, a gondola ride in through the middle of the Venetian is an experience not to be missed, the Bellagio’s fountain show is a sight and the view of Las Vegas from the top of the Stratosphere is aweinspiring. »»The Orlando Theme Parks. Your inner-child (or actual child) is dying to visit the theme parks in Orlando, Florida. There is Disney World, famous for being the happiness place on earth, full of rides, shows and adventure.

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opportunity to be on live-action TV, filming advice, and a place to invest in one’s very first wand.

»»Los Angeles City. The most important thing to remember when visiting LA is to do it right. Yes, walk along the sidewalk and find your favourites along the Walk of Fame. Yes, find the Hollywood sign and take a selfie. In order to see the real LA properly, dine at the Ivy. Walk down the streets of Beverly Hills with a small dog and a topped-up non-foam macchiato. Shop, drink, laugh at the same places that the locals do and you will find you visit richer for it. »»New York City. Get lost (with a safe group

of your delightful friends) on the Subway, see a Broadway play, watch the high players of Wall Street pace the streets with their phones glued to their ears or stand in the middle of Times Square and watch the people mill around you. Quite literally, New York doesn’t sleep – and has something happening morning, day and night to delight any tourist.

traveller. The American falls are just over 53m and charter boats can take you as close to the waterfalls as safety will permit. For those who prefer taking their holiday photos from dry land, tours leaving from New York City can get you close enough.

work on your tan in in paradise or Honaunau Beach to snorkel past the natural inhabitants of Hawaii.

»»Gettysburg National Military Park.

Pennsylvania’s main tourist attraction is a live-action battlefield which tourists can navigate themselves around with hand-held maps. With a museum, learned tour guides and a series of monuments dotted around the park, the recreation of the civil war is not the only thing that makes Gettysburg so alluring to the public, but certainly is the most unique.

»»The San Francisco party Scene. San Francisco is a city that knows how to have fun. With over 300 coffee shops and the help of the city’s cable cars, you won’t miss out on a tour around San Francisco after a night out either. The Golden Gate Bridge, technically Industrial Orange in colour, is worth seeing on Of course, this list can go on. a clear day. »»Washington DC. As the capital city of

America, Washington DC is the home of the White House and Washington Mall.

The National Archives are proudly kept in Washington DC and historical tours, museum trips, learned tour guides and parliamentary lessons are all there to help you get excited about American history.

What about eating a steak in Houston, Texas with a Cowboy hat on your head? Admiring the architectural wonders of Chicago?

Watching a truck derby in the south-west?

Listening to a jazz band play in New Orleans?

Do it all.

»»Hawaii’s Beaches. Dreaming of golden sandy beaches and crystal blue waters? You need to visit Hawaii and sun yourself on a given to three waterfalls between the state of wooden deckchair by the water. Head to North New York and the Canadian border. At night, the falls are lit up by spotlights and the rushing Shore Beach if you’re keen to surf; Punalu’u Beach to walk along black sand; Lanikai to water are sure to ignite the romantic in any »»Niagara Falls. Niagara Falls is the name

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WITH THE RELEASE OF THEIR FIRST FULL-LENGTH ALBUM EFUNK, AMERICAN DJ AND PRODUCTION DUO SOUL CLAP FROM BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS ARE HEADING DOWN UNDER TO DELIVER MELBOURNE FANS SOUNDS AND VIBRATIONS BEYOND SPACE AND TIME. WITH THEIR MISSION OF CHANGING ONE DANCE FLOOR AT A TIME, THEY OFFER A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE AND PUSH MUSICAL BOUNDARIES OTHER ARTISTS WOULDN’T DREAM OF.

HOW ABOUT FUNNY AND DESCRIBE LIVING IN BOSTON. DO YOU FEEL BOSTON HAS BEEN ABLE MEMORABLE SHOWS? ANY TOURING NIGHTMARES/PROBLEMS? TO EXPAND YOUR CREATIVITY THROUGH ITS OWN CULTURE? Nightmares have happened – there’s been many times records have been lost and we’ve Yes – how we have grown up has defined needed to go in and edit, or if you don’t have who we are as DJs. We’re originally from what you need for a show. In regards to a Cambridge, which is quite diverse. From a particular event, we were invited to play at the young age we played and performed hip-hop Glastonbury Festival in the UK, and it was and reggae at raves for friends. Since then raining from the moment we arrived. Although we have developed and have performed at we arrived in a bus, weddings, retail events and other events, so have learnt to play different music and cater we couldn’t get through the entrance and had to different crowds. That’s how we learnt to to carry our equipment through the mud-pit; come across in various ways. we were staying there the whole weekend.

We had mud to our waists and had to get to HAS THERE BEEN A FAVORITE our tents…mind you to get to the other side PLACE TO PERFORM AND WHAT of the Festival took two hours! When we had MADE IT YOUR FAVORITE? our gig, we had to carry our records halfway (Laughs) Lots of favorites! It’s always good across the Festival – it was like going through to play in Boston as it’s home. We love the a warzone! Having said that it was epic as we Movement Festival in Detroit and the aftergot to see WuTang and Beyoncé; for music it’s parties; it has a special setting, audience and an amazing festival to attend. atmosphere. We’ve played there twice and looking forward to playing there again.

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IS THERE A TIME-FRAME OF CREATING A MIX? Depends – you can record live, do a record, or create mixes where you can plan everything out and make a collage. With a theme and concept, it can take two weeks to get right, so there’s a whole range of time it takes to make these. Our mixes are about something that’s showcasing our sounds or labels, or history, or history lessons like barbeques, retrospective mix…it’s fun when you have direction.

CAN YOU SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCE TOURING WITH WOLF + LAMB – WHAT WAS IT LIKE TOURING WITH OTHER DJS? We’ve toured together almost since the beginning and are very close. They started adding numbers like us and we began doing parties together. It’s just something we’ve always done, and it’s more fun touring with our friends.

WILL YOU BE EXPANDING YOUR MUSIC INTO OTHER GENRES IN THE FUTURE? IF SO, WHAT WILL THEY BE AND WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO EXPLORE FURTHER? We grew up in different genres and we try to take all of them in so we haven’t really been into dividing ourselves by genre. As we continue to grow we go into the funk world like George Clinton. We want to experiment with funk – anything and everything can be funky. We want to explore how funky we can be.

WHAT SHOULD WE EXPECT IN FUTURE, IN PARTICULAR 2015?

2015 is all about putting music back into fun, going out dancing and all night. We are continuously opening up to different kinds of music. We will continue to grow our label and grow artists. See where you can all go with our merry band of gypsies. Free your mind, and your ass will follow.

WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FORWARD TO MOST ON YOUR TRIP Soul Clap will be performing at Sugar Mountain, Melbourne in 24th January 2015.

BACK TO AUSTRALIA, ESPECIALLY IN REGARDS TO SUGAR MOUNTAIN? Check out new single featuring Robert Owens ‘Misty’ on traxsource.com now.

We have been to Melbourne before and had a great time, particularly when we performed at Revolver. The vibe in Melbourne is so cool as people are musically educated and are a fun crowd. Playing in a bigger festival will be a cool experience – we know we’re going to have a good time.

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