Pov Magazine

FASHION, PEOPLE, IDEAS

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Contents 3. Contributers 5. Letter from the Editor 6. Street Style 15. The Olympic Games: Reducing ignorance and increasing solidarity 17. Editoral Shoot 39. Fashion is diversity 42. Credits

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Contributers

Grace LeonardLead Stylist Hair and Makeup

Natasha Foster Street Style Photographer

Hannah Lyon Journalist Editorial Rsearcher

Naseeb PurewalLead Stylist

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Leann NgendaCreative Director

Jade StarEditorial Researcher

Danielle GayleCreative Director

Yasmine WykeLead Stylist

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Editors Letter

From fashion to more controversial issues, Point of View magazine (Pov) explores all of this and more. It makes a statement. With every aspect of the things we thought we knew and had a firm grasp on being challenged, Pov magazine aims to break down, and put some of this confusion into perspective.

This issue looks at integration, unity and the general ideology of the world becoming more of a solid unit, working together for the same end goal, unanimity between everyone. Times are changing. Naïve ignorance towards people who are different from yourself is becoming more and more of a thing of the past. Although undoubtedly there are still some people who possess this outdated way of thinking; that they are somehow superior to someone of a varying culture, ethnicity or religion; as time goes on these people are constantly being called out for their illinformed ways of thinking on all forms of social media platforms, as in this day and age people aren’t afraid to speak out about what is right.

Created by an amazing team of editors, creative directors, journalists, stylists and photographers, this first issue shows that now is the time for everyone to unite and stamp out the few perplexing ideals that some people still hold on to.

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WHO IS YOUR STYLE ICON? Myself... WHAT DOES UNTIY MEAN TO YOU? An end goal for all mankind...

NAME: Zain... AGE: 21... JOB: Student...

Street Style

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WHERE IS YOUR FAVOURITE PLACE TO SHOP? Zara... WHAT DOES UNITY MEAN TO YOU? Living in harmony...

NAME: Xu... AGE: 21... JOB: Student...

WHO IS YOUR STYLE ICON? I don’t have one... WHAT DOES UNTIY MEAN TO YOU? Everyone coming together...

NAME: Sam... AGE: 21... JOB: Baker...

WHO IS YOUR STYLE ICON? Chris Brown... WHAT DOES UNITY MEAN TO YOU? Everyone supporting each other...

NAME: Jason... AGE: 22... JOB: Student...

WHO IS YOUR STYLE ICON? Rihanna... WHAT DOES UNITY MEAN TO YOU? A sense of security...

NAME: Saffia... AGE: 21... JOB: Student...

WHO IS YOUR STYLE ICON? Pharrel... WHAT DOES UNITY MEAN TO YOU? People living together as equals...

NAME: David... AGE: 22... JOB: Student...

WHO IS YOUR STYLE ICON? Anyone who works at Urban Outfitters... WHAT DOES UNITY MEAN TO YOU? Friendship...

NAME: Jo... AGE: 21... JOB: Student...

Solidarity

Diversity

Equality

The Olympic Games: Reducing ignorance and increasing solidarity HANNAH LYON

Compared to when the first international, modern Olympic games were introduced in April of 1896, a lot has changed. These first modern games consisted of only 14 nations and women weren’t allowed to compete, due to it being seen as “impractical, uninteresting, un aesthetic and incorrect”. Now, over 100 years later and almost 6 months after the 2016 games in Rio, things are different and the Olympic games are seen as more than just athletes competing in sporting events to win medals, they bear a sense of integration and solidarity between countries. The 2016 games saw the coming together of more than 11,000 athletes and 205 nations, in which everyone, no matter their culture, skin colour or religion were allowed to compete.

These games also brought about the addition of the refugee Olympic team. This is a team that consists of refugee athletes, who were previously ineligible compete due to the recent European migrant crisis, but were allowed by the international Olympic committee (the IOC), to compete as independent Olympians under the Olympic flag.

For 3 weeks every 4 years, it’s a small window of opportunity for rivalling nations to come together and conditions within countries all over the world, whether they’re economic, wars, terrorism or poverty, to be set aside to unite the world in front of televisions and smartphones. People everywhere, regardless of feelings towards sports on a normal day, come together to watch the games and support their nations.

“Like no other human activity, sport is about bringing people together in the spirit of friendship and respect. Sport always builds bridges, it never erects walls. In a world shaken by crises, the message that our shared humanity is greater than the forces that divide us, is more relevant than before. By coming together in unity to celebrate the rich diversity of our shared humanity, the Olympic games give us all hope that a better world is possible. Together we can change the world.” – The IOC President, Thomas Bach.

Although global conflict doesn’t stop, the Olympic games give a glimpse into what the world could be like with peace and harmony. Millions of people will be watching the same things happening at the same time and will have the same stories to share once those 3 weeks come to an end and life returns to normal, giving different people from every corner of the globe a sense of common ground.

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“(The Olympic games) are a chance to experience solidarity and contribute to the realisation that all people are members of one human family” –Pope Francis.

Realistically, the ability to bring together 205 different nations and millions of supporters and spectators from all over the world to unite over a single event is a nice thought. But the Olympic games only run for 3 weeks, after which all of the athletes return home to family and friends, supporters go back to their day jobs and it’s back to reality for everyone for another 4 years. Although admittedly, varying nations are closer than ever as individuals, despite having political, economic and cultural differences, and I think it’s safe to say that the Olympic games have had a part to play in that, as well as a general worldwide level of acceptance and understanding of others. Celebrations like this, in which so many people from all kinds of backgrounds are brought together and are interacting with each other, can only help to diminish ignorance between countries on some people’s parts, surely?

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Fashion is diversity

Diversity within fashion is becoming more and more prominent, particularly within the models chosen to walk in catwalks for fashion weeks and other brand showcases. Olivier Rousteing, who’s been the creative director at Balmain for almost 6 years now, has completely revived Balmain’s branding and has incorporated his avant-garde personality into the ‘new’ Balmain.

“I think when you do fashion, and when you have the chance to actually work in art, you should use it to express your vision. My vision and aesthetic is about being mixed and diverse. I love different colours and shapes, so I use fashion to promote the need to believe in different races, backgrounds and cultures.” -Olivier Rousteing.

One designer in particular that Rousteing has cited that he respects is Kanye West, stating that he “admires him” because he “has the chance to be free”. Kanye West’s ‘Yeezy’ collection is another of which has shown diversity in showcases and catwalk shows in the models he chosen to use, who were all from different cultural and ethnic backgrounds. Rousteing has spoken in the past about the importance of the representation of diversity within fashion and his shows continually reflect this. His collection made headlines in Paris fashion week in 2016 with the switch up of hair colours between Kendall Jenner and Gigi Hadid, but the real headline was his catwalk full of culturally diverse models, while other brands are playing catch up, this is something he has been paving the way for for years. He has also stated that in casting it’s “important to reflect what’s in the world today, because the world today is about diversity”.

For Rousteing, this isn’t just another trend to follow, this is a priority.

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Balmain at Paris Fashion Week 2016

Credits Photographer- Brittany Clara Models- Nyree Hall Anthony Charles Stylists- Hannah Lyon Natasha Foster Grace Leonard Naseeb Purewal Danille Gayle Leann Ngenda Jade Star Yasmine Wyke

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