EDITOR’S
LETTER
Hello everyone, I really hope you enjoy the first edition of Religion. me and everyone involved have worked really hard to make it an original and exciting magazine. Religion magazine is a style inspiration guide as well as being full of interesting, current articles for you to get your teeth into! Check out our feature on sustainable fashion, all about how the fashion industry needs to start thinking about the environment. You can do your bit as well, how about holding a clothes swapping night with you and your friends? This way your recycling your clothing instead of just throwing it away. As well as the editor of this magazine, I’m also the photographer. All the editorials and feature photographs are taken by me. My personal favourite is ‘Champagne’ featuring Alice Tobia in some wonderful monochrome outfits. Monochrome is a great trend to try out as it’s extremely versatile and suits everyone. If you like any of the clothes you see in the ediorials feel free to enquire about them, just email me at Hannahlouise_photography@ hotmail.com please be aware that a lot of them are the stylists own. Another feature I really enjoyed is the Shoreditch Fashion Show feature, hosted by Wynter Heayes. This event was amazing and everyone involved did a great job. Make sure to check out some of the designers yoursevles! I would love to hear what you all think of Religion. Please contact us at Religionmag@ hotmail.com and let us know! Hope you enjoy reading, bye for now. Editor. Hannah Louise Broughton,
IN THIS MONTH’S
RELIGION WHATS NEW? p. 6
ART, MUSIC, FASHION p. 7 SHOREDITCH FASHION SHOW p. 9
Clash p. 17
CLASH p. 17 C H A M P A G N E p . 24 BLOWN AWAY p.32 Champagne p. 24
ANOTHER TRIBE p. 38
BRISTOL STYLE p. 46 CAN GREEN BE FASHIONABLE p. 50
SKIN CARE SECRETS p. 54
Bristol style p.46
HAS SOCIAL NETWORKING GIVEN FASHION A MAKE-OVER? P. 56
Shoreditch fashion show p.9
RELIGION
CONTRIBUTORS A BIG THANK YOU TO ALL THE CONTRIBUTORS FOR MAKING THIS SUCH AN INSPIRING MAGAZINE! Anushka Kandola studied multimedia journalism at Bournemouth University. At the moment she works in digital marketing
Harriet Gordon studied English at Cardiff University. She works as an assistant editor for Link publishing in Bristol.
Alice Tobia studied illustration at Manchester Metropolitan University. She is currently working as a freelance illustrator based in Bristol.
Kailash Sawyer has worked as a make up artist for London Fashion week and is currently based in Bristol and London
Natalie Britton is a beauty blogger from Bristol. She has loved fashion from an early age and studied photography at City of Bristol college.
WHAT WE’RE LISTENING TO. Beyonc e! Spla shh and Pe ac e “ G o o d t o w o rk o u t “ G r e a t n e w i n d i e b a n d s t o a t t h e g y m ! ” c an ’ t stop listen in g to Anushka Kandola
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Hann a h Broughton , Ed itor
“Keep hearing a lot from Yeasayer at the moment really like their happy vibes with synths and guitars, nice and summery” Wynter Heayes “ F lum e , Litt le d ra g on , Fr a n k O c e a n , A l t J a n d B i l l Bry s on a ud i o b o ok s . B e a c h c u lt a re g r e a t t o w o rk t o o a s w e l l ” A lic e Tob ia
WHAT’S NEW RAMONA FLOWERS This Bristol based band have just finished supporting chart toppers Bastille on their UK tour. A brilliant live band, their sound has been compared to the likes of Radiohead, The Temper trap and Coldplay. ‘Lust and Lies’ EP is out on the 27th April, be sure to get your copy!
CARRIE MOVIE REMAKE The hotly anticipated Carrie remake starring Chloe Moretz is set to finally be released in October. The film was originally set to be released this Spring, but was pushed to October for a Halloween release. Julianne Moore stars as Carrie’s mum, and Judy Greer as Miss Desjardin.
Art, music and fashion
T h e s e l a s t fe w m o n t h s i n p i c t u r e s
Bc oelyl aobno cr aet e wni tehx tH & tMo Beyonce is the new face of H & M, modelling pieces inspired by the singers own personal style. The photographs were shot by Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin, who also shot the Lana Del Rey for H & M campaign. This campaign feautures swim wear and beach wear, one bikini in particular is from the H & M for water collection which raises money for water aid. Since 2002, H&M’s WaterAid project has raised £2,650,000.
Popular high street chain Zara have been accused of using sweatshops in Argentina. The workers claimed to have been working more than 13 hours a day without being able to leave the factory unless given permission. They were given no breaks and many were children, according to workers rights group La Alamada. Zara deny the claims and say they are “ keen to work with La Alameda to understand the substance of their allegations” their allegations.” A new story has emerged from comedian Cleo Rocos’ new book The power of positive drinking. Freddie Mercury smuggling princess diana into a gay club disquised as a male model!? Yes you heard right. “When we walked in... we felt she was obviously Princess Diana and would be discovered at any minute. But people just seemed to blank her. She sort of disappeared. But she loved it.” writes Cleo. How mad??
Whats on... Man Ray portrait exhibition started 7th Febuary ends 27th May
D a v i d B ow i e a t t h e V & A Objects, film, photography and lyrics from the stars amazing music career. Ends 28th July.
SHOREDITCH FASHION SHOW EVENT HOSTED BY WYNTER HEAYES WORDS AND PICTURES BY HANNAH LOUISE BROUGHTON
Shoreditch is well known for it’s trendy bars, clubs, shops and café’s and isn’t short of fashionable people walking about. I have been to Shoreditch a few times and it’s always an exciting part of London to be in, whether your just browsing the vintage shops or there for business. In this case I was there for an event, Shoreditch fashion show hosted by Wynter Heayes at the Golden Bee. For somebody that doesn’t live in London I found it very easy to get to once in Shoreditch, and the venue itself was really lovely. We made our way out onto the roof terrace where we were met by a flock of well dressed young 20 somethings, all eagerly waiting for the show to start. First up was Joanna Leigh Nor-
ton who’s collection can be described as a mix of sportswear and uniform, illustrated with soft pinks and greens mixed with dusky greys. The collection looked very wearable and comfortable whilst being graceful and stylish. Next we saw Crystal Mcfarlane’s collection, inspired by the armoury of the Henry VIII era with a modern twist. The collection looked wonderfully simplistic with deep blue and olive green tones. Other collections to follow included Radhinnas titled ‘Ruins of me’ with its colour blocks and ambitious shapes. Lilla Balazs’ Collection is inspired by her Hungarian heritage, the clothing beautifully embellished with gold against strong black silhouettes.
Imzy created by Izumi Sato, a St Martins graduate from Japan has created a very avant-garde collection focusing on texture. Last to show were Staple for the cool kids, run by fashion students and interns in the heart of London. Every piece they produce is a one off individual with all material sourced privately and exclusively to the brand. Every table had a free bottle of bubbly, and everyone seemed to be really enjoying themselves. The only thing was the rain! During the night it did start to get gradually wetter and wetter but we were all lucky enough to get inside by the time it absolutely poured it down. After the fashion show there were live perfor-
mances from Brother co. and Issy Wood which were met with a lively crowd. The event was very busy and had a great atmosphere.
Audience getting ready for the show
Clockwise from left: Joanna Leigh Nortons designs, Wynter giving a speech, Another of Joanna Leigh Nortons designs, Crystal Mcfarlanes design, Joanna Leigh Norton, Audience, Crystal Mcfarlanes design, Crystal Mcfarlane herself, Jonna Leigh Nortons models, The venue
Clockwise from top left: Radhinna giving a short speech, One of Radhinnas designs, Staple for the cool kids, Audience, Crystal Mcfarlanes design, Lilla Ballasz, Imzy
Among those attending were fashion/creative students along with industry professionals which made it a great place for networking. “ It was a special night for everybody and especially for others who gained chances they may have not got otherwise” says Wynter Heayes, event organiser. Will she be holding any more events in the future? “Yes! Definitely intend to for the meanwhile”. Looks like this event might have brought some new collaborations, and a future fashion industry professional in the making…. Watch this space!
Left, Staple for the cool kids, above, Radhinna
THE CLASH PHOTOGRAPHY AND STYLING BY HANNAH BROUGHTON MODEL STEFANY FRY
CHAMPAGNE PHOTOGRAPHY AND STYLING BY HANNAH BROUGHTON MODEL ALICE TOBIA
BLOWN AWAY PHOTOGRAPHY AND STYLING BY HANNAH BROUGHTON MODELS JADE HASBROUCK AND NATALIE BRITTON
ANOTHER
TRIBE
PHOTOGRAPHY AND STYLING HANNAH BROUGHTON HAIR AND MAKE-UP KAILASH SAWYER MODEL ANUSHKA KANDOLA
BRISTOL
This month I decided to see what Bristol had to offer in terms of style, fashion and excitement. Bristol is a relatively big city known for its graffiti and street art as a result of home grown artist Banksy. It is also the birth place of popular teen drama Skins, as well as trip hop bands such as Massive Attack, Portishead and Tricky. Looking around Bristol there are a lot of well dressed people about, but most of them casual. In fact as cities go Bristol is a relaxed one. It’s a very pretty city, with a lot to offer, from it’s diverse night life to its range of independant cafe’s dotted around the centre. Here’s just some of what Bristol has to offer...
STYLE BS8 BS8 is an independent vintage shop situated on Bristol’s Park street. It sells vintage clothes and local/ smaller brands. This shop is the perfect go to if you want original stand out clothing, with its mix of vintage print shirts, customised jackets and bespoke accessories. With prices being very affordable BS8 is a favourite among the Bristol students.
STREET STYLE
Fashionable people! Spotted on Park street and Gloucester road
Graffiti is such a big part of Bristol. The centre is full of street art, you can’t walk far without seeing some form of graffiti.
Above- Gloucester road, Left- Park street
CAN GREEN BE
Harriet Gordon investigates Britains throw away attitude to fashion, and asks whos doing there bit to make fashion greener... There was once a time being ‘green’ stood out; when a nod towards reducing your carbon-footprint was all it took to be hailed as an environmentally-friendly alternative. Those days have passed. Environmental legislation now ensures that all businesses meet certain regulatory standards, reducing the impact that a sustainability policy can have on a brand. This does not mean, however, that businesses should dismiss sustainability as an out of date marketing tool. In fact, from a purely commercial perspective, it has never been so important to prove your environmental credentials. Darren Hall is the director of environmental charity and momentum group the Green Capital Partnership. He specialises in advising companies on simple changes they can make to reduce their carbon footprint, and well understands the value of sustainable business. He explains how it is still vitally important for companies to engage with these issues, for economic as well environmental reasons: “Consumers are beginning to demand a certain level of commitment from businesses when it comes to the environment. They are much more clued-up on what they can expect in terms of sustainability.” And the fashion industry has not failed to notice. From designer labels to high street stores, environmental brands and sustainable ranges are springing up like wildfire, along with directory websites to point eager eco-warriors in the right direction. Whatever the motives behind this new trend, whether they be philanthropic or purely commercial, it is good news for the environment. At the top end of
the market, Gucci’s Creative Director Frida Giannini has designed a new sustainable line of signature handbags, in cooperation with the Green Carpet Challenge (GCC). The GCC brand was introduced in 2009 by Livia Firth, Creative Director at Eco Age, and Lucy Siegle, British environmental journalist, with the aim of raising the profile of ethics in the global fashion industry. Gucci told reporters: “By introducing the world’s first bags certified as zero deforestation from Amazon leather, the Florentine House furthers its commitment towards ecological consciousness.” In addition to this, a 50,000 euro donation will be made to the National Wildlife Federation, who work to promote deforestation-free Brazilian leathers. And, as always, where high fashion leads the high street will follow. Many of these lower priced stores are introducing environmentallyfriendly ranges and addressing issues in the manufacturing process. H&M, for example, has switched to using organic cotton, and in March launched the Conscious Collection. This range includes pieces made from organic cotton, eco-friendly Tencel and recycled textiles, and has already gained a fan in famous stars like Natalie Portman. The pieces are not much more expensive than H&M’s usual clothes and offer a great alternative for green-minded consumers. Additionally, by reducing its water usage by using rain water to rinse its garments and controlling the use of harmful chemicals in some of its baby clothing, H&M has been certified by the EU flower eco-label.
FASHIONABLE? Yet, despite these efforts to improve their environmental credentials, the very business model H&M is built around is itself destructive to the planet. It, and many other high street shops, work on very small profit margins, but sell a huge amount of stock. They work on a culture of fast fashion, of disposable clothes that are cheap to buy and quick to be replaced. And the impact of fast fashion on the environment cannot be denied. As consumers, we buy about two million tonnes of clothes every year, one fifth of which is bought from fast fashion brands such as Primark. Off course the clothes are imported from half way around the world, from countries such as China and Bangladesh in particular, giving each garment an enormous carbon footprint.  Yet with the incredibly cheap rates of manufacturing in these countries, there is little chance of seeing this change. The real problem comes from the one million tonnes of clothes are thrown away every year, with 50 percent of that total ending up in a landfill. Each garment has a huge cost to the environment, but is only worn once or twice, before another piece, with an equally huge carbon footprint, is bought. With this in mind, I saw an article on Chictopia recently encouraging its visitors to 'declutter' their wardrobes. Fair enough, I thought - drawers do easily become rammed with old underwear, holey socks, jeans that haven't fitted for the last three years... But as I read on, I become less convinced and more dismayed at what this 'fashion guru' was suggesting. Illustration by Alice Tobia
For example: “Sure, that vintage dress might seem super cool, but why haven’t you worn it lately? Get rid of anything that you haven’t worn in the last 6-12 months.” Really? The last six to twelve months doesn't even span the course of a year; what about those perfectly wearable winter clothes that just aren't suitable for the warmer seasons? It is exactly this sort of message coming from the fashion world that is encouraging the growth of a ‘throwaway society’ in Britain.
and reused? For example, a large Salvation Army shop will process 5 tons of used clothing every day, yet only about 11,000 items ever make it to the resale shop. A Salvation Army's area manager, Ian Harrison, says the quality of clothing donated to its stores has dropped in recent years:
"If it's not good enough to be worn, we sell it to clothing traders around the world to be utilised as rag, or sent to landfill." Clearly, it is not simply the manufacturing and distribution processes of the fashion industry that Anyone in the fashion industry would tell you that are causes of concern for the environment. It is the trends come back around. It's as if the decades are throwaway attitude that stores often promote that on a revolving conveyor belt. If vintage is such a poses a far more significant issue. This disposable core trend, why not encourage people to hang on approach to fashion permeates throughout society, to their clothes? Maybe this is unrealistic; people spreading its reach far beyond the factories, lorries generally can't keep clothes for years just in case they and shops of the industry. come back into style. But to actively encourage you to reject clothes, simply because they haven't been All things considered, it is easy to be pessimistic worn in a few months? And to suggest that throwing when it comes to the future of our planet. With away these garments will somehow wash away the recent dramatic examples of climate change, along old, undesirable you, revealing a shining new image with Attenborough’s images of polar bears in disto match your style icons? According to the artitress, it can seem like we are fighting a losing batcle, the more you throw away, 'the more space you tle. Yet change is have for letting your style grow and yourself shine’. not brought about by everybody gazing solemnly at Perhaps; that is until you fill your wardrobe again the global picture. It happens by individual people, with the next batch ‘fashion forward’ clothes, which companies and industries focussing on what they will have an equally short shelf life before they fall can do to improve their own impact on the world. out of style. Of course, you cannot really blame the Businesses need to make a profit; that is a fact that fashion industry (or any industry for that matter) will not change. Yet with the promising environmenfor encouraging the consumer to keep on buying. tal developments being seen in both the high-end Yet doing it in this way, by suggesting it isn't about and high-street sectors, it seems the fashion industry them making money but more about you 'refreshing is beginning to take stock of its impact on the planet. your life', is such an obvious marketing ploy that it's Of course there will be new issues that arise and almost insulting. there is always more to be done, with the problem of our ‘throwaway’ society remaining unsolved. NeverHowever, I am not writing this article from an antitheless, I think it is fair to say that there is a greencomsumerist perspective; my concern today is the tinted light on the fashion world’s horizon. impact these messages are having on the environment. The piece on Chictopia does recommend Words by Harriet Gordon donating your clothes to a charity; yet this isn't really the point. The real problem is the throw-away attitude it, and much of the fashion industry, promotes. And how many people really will bother to visit their local Oxfam? And even if they do, how much of the stock in charity shops really gets bought
SKIN CARE SECRETS
Natalie Britton talks us through her personal skin troubles, how she deals with them, and how you can deal with yours! The answers are simpler than you think.... The quest for good skin is a personal voyage that many of us find a challenge. Some are blessed with beautifully matt flawless skin but can still make their skin look dull by choosing the wrong shade of foundation. A good healthy lifestyle, drinking water and good skin care alone can do the trick for most but the real knack to having great looking skin can be achieved with makeup and supported with SPF – sun protection factor. We are lucky that make up ingredients are now so advanced. You can completely change the appearance of dry skin with a moisturising illuminating formula, whereas only 20 years or so ago foundation finishes were generally matt and heavy with a yellow undertone. We now have BB (aka Blemish Balm creams) which combine a number of important ingredients and time saving steps, from SPF, primer and moisturiser and finished off with a hint of colour. It's truly a inspiring time in the make up world, but don't be fooled by advertising! If all the products that claimed to rid you of acne and wrinkles really existed we wouldn't have acne or wrinkles would we? So how do you choose what’s right for you? The first thing to take into consideration is your skin type, whether it be oily, combination, dry, normal or somewhere in the middle and shop with this in mind. Lots of brands now make ranges specifically for these skin types. Revlon have brought out all their new foundations in normal/dry or oily/combination which can make choosing the right product so much easier! Clinique’s anti-redness anti-blemish primers, foundations and powders are the result of years of research. Most important of all is to test a foundation and see how it works with your own skin’s chemistry and has the look and feel you require. My own skin is oily acne prone and one of my biggest vices is loose powder! The thing about oil is it
HATES FOUNDATION! No matter what foundation you’re wearing eventually the oil in your skin will break through and for this reason I love loose powder as it a) looks flawless and b) gives your foundation a bit longer before skin begins to look oily! If you have dry skin or combination skin with dry areas, trying to find a moisturiser that soothes isn't too difficult but these are usually oily and you can end up with the same problem as someone with oily skin. I'd recommend using a really good moisturiser or serum for dry areas, such as La Roche Posay HYDRAPHASE INTENSE RICHE Intensive Hydrating Moisturiser for Dry Skin. If you are lucky enough to have quite a normal skin tone just be aware that sometimes the balance can become uneven when your skin is dehydrated, become dryer in colder climates and oilier at certain times of the month. Achieving normal skin is about maintaining a balance If you are affected by skin problems don't do anything too radical to your skin such as using harsh or incredibly oily products as this could make getting back to normal take much longer. Some minor adjustments to your makeup routine may be all that’s needed – for example using a loose or pressed powder in your oily areas or a more moisturising primer under your chosen foundation will bring life back to your skin. For more advice or guidance I would highly recommend checking out Lisa Eldridge. A highly respected makeup artist who knows the cosmetic business inside out, she has lots of information on skin care and foundations on her brilliant website www.lisaeldridge.com And remember, the most important thing is to be happy in the skin your in!
Clinique redness solutions corrector £17.00 Imediately neautralises red skin. as well as soothing the irratability Revlon Colorstay for combination skin foundation £12.49 Boots
PRODUCT OF BEAUTY Origins Brighter by Nature skin tone correcting makeup SPF 30 £25.00 La Roche Posay Lipikar for dry to extremely dry skin £11.75 Loyds Pharmacy
Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula Daily Calming Facial Lotion 100ml £5.95 Feelunique.com Skin Vitamin rich cleanser for Oily skin Gently removes make up and impurities £7.33 Boots
HAS SOCIAL NETWORKING
Brands now take to blogging and social networking to advertise there products, but does that make it easier to slip up.... On 7th November 2012, Barack Obama tweeted a picture of himself hugging his wife, Michelle, with the caption ‘Four more years.’ The tweet was to mark his winning another term as the President of the United States. Within hours, 817,000 people had retweeted his picture, making it the most re-tweeted tweet ever. It was a momentous day for many; Barack Obama and his family, The Democratic Party, 311 million US citizens (or the 51% of voters who backed Obama). It was also a great day for online retailer ASOS. For a reasonable £55, women across the globe bought into the occasion, and the red and white chequered dress Michelle was wearing in the picture sold out worldwide. Three months later, the dress came back into stock, following re-production and quickly sold out again. Social media made its mark for the first time during New York Fashion Week, 2013, with top fashion accounts live tweeting from the shows, and Badgley Mischka and Bergdorf Goodman previewing their collections on Pinterest. Even professional photographers were using Instagram. A once small event reserved for insiders and big names became accessible by everyone, with shows streaming live. During London fashion week, when asked what she loves most about her career, the young supermodel Cara Delevingne replied, 'the clothes'. Everyday celebrities are sent garments from international fashion houses and new emerging brands. Whilst a designer used to dream of featuring on the cover of Vogue, they now hope that Rihanna will post a pic-
ture of herself on Instagram wearing their product - advertising gold that money can’t buy. As a result of social media allowing the ‘average’ person a sneak peek into the fashion world, aspiring journalists, stylists, designers, photographers have taken up blogging as means to break into the industry. One million new blogs come online every month, that’s two new blogs each second, making it hard to stand out from the crowd. Lookbook.nu attracts around 1 million unique users per month. Set up in 2008, by Yuri Lee, from San Francisco, it is easily one of the most influential fashion blogs in the world, being christened 'the Digg.com for fashion insiders.' The premise of the site is that users post images of their outfits, which are rated, and the most popular feature on the site. Many models, designers and stylists have been spotted on Lookbook and have gone on to make big names for themselves. A common argument surrounding the rise of social media is it's contribution to the demise of traditional journalism. But does it stop there? Generation X and Y now consider advertising passé, preferring instead to follow the trends of celebrities and fashion bloggers online. Research has shown that 14% of Americans don’t trust adverts, while 90% do trust peer recommendations. Equally, fashion brands across the globe have noted this change in pace and are turning to social media as their primary marketing tool. But is it wrong to assume that any publicity is good publicity? When a tragic mass shooting occurred inside
GIVEN FASHION A MAKEOVER? a movie theatre in Aurora, Colorado, last July, thousands of people posted on Twitter sending their heartfelt condolences to the 12 killed and 58 injured. One fashion brand however, mistook this as an opportunity to advertise one of their dresses. CelebBoutique.com, an online retailer based in the UK posted this tweet, hours after the event; “#Aurora is trending, clearly about our Kim K inspired #Aurora dress ;)” When Neal Mann, the Social Media Editor of the Wall Street Journal, picked up on the tweet, and replied in-front of his audience of 62,000 followers, the butterfly effect ensued. Twitter users across the globe reacted in dismay, and the fashion house's reputation, which took years to build, was dismantled in a matter of minutes. Social media has distinguished the 21st century as the 'information era,' with brands tapping into its enormous potential and the fashion industry is no exception to this trend. In just a few short years, Twitter, and other social media channels have given fashion a serious makeover. As Erick Qualman, author of best-selling book, 'Socialnomics,' said, 'We don’t have a choice on whether we DO social media, the question is how well we do it.'
Words by Anushka Kandola
The famous four more years tweet from Barack Obama