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DISABLED AND PROUD
P U L S E (Alternative Limb Project Photographer Eloise Parry, 2020)
(Radical Beauty Project Photographer Sarah Gordy Model Gottfried Helnwein, 2020)
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MESSAGE FROM TEN
Sofie Middernacht and This (Models Maarten Alexande, 2020) ISSUE
Disabled communinity remained an outcast to the editoral publishings for years it had been ignored until recently its beginning to be embraced and exposed to our society. Editoral Magazines are beginning to showcase a wider range of models from Lauren wasser an amputee and Aaaron philips a black trans disabled model. The idealisim behind the issue was to be a conistent platform that would continually feature disabled culture and not be a one off cover unlike the rest.
is dedicated to DISABLED CULTURE
DECEMBER, 2020 This issue began with the realisation that a discussion of disabled cultured was esssential. Fashion has punctuated the everday dialogue of the youth ( gen z and millenials) who are abosrbed by perception of “trendy “ through the eyes of social media . A huge movement of diversity broke storm of instagram with encouragement for self love and self care influencers arise. We are now openly discussing the issues we have within our social stereotypes and redefining what is our normality.
This particular issue will battle the social stigma of what is considered beautfiul targeting the normalised perception of a body. It will feature an article of the alternative limbs project who also aim to also diminish the common stereotype that prosethetics have to be boring lumps of silcone plastic. Arguing that you should embrace your disability and utilise your prosethetic as a form of expression of creativity and diversity. In additon this supplement will feature 10 powerful pioreering disabled influencers who are breaking steronorms whilst embracing their uniqueness and utilising it to their advantage. Theory of diversity and equality being integrated in to our society can only be done through exposure and educating on different cultures and lifestyles. This magazine intends to discuss about global perception of the disabled communinity and challenge its peers to understand we are no different. Limbs do not define us nor does a disability.
SOPHIA NEOPHITOU-APOSTOLOU Editor-in-Cheif Instagram @10magazine
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TEN FACES TO REMEMBER 4.
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LAUREN WASSER
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ANDREW GREGORY
AARON PHILIPS
(Model Lauren Wasser, 2020) INSTAGRAM @THEIMPOSSIBLEMUSE
(Model Andrew Gregory Photographer
5. JILLIAN MERCADO (Model Aaron Philips, Photographer Hao Zeng , Fashion Editor Yashua Simmons, 2020) INSTAGRAM @AARON__PHILIP
Elise Dumontet, 2020)
INSTAGRAM @TATTOO_POLE_BOY
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2. PANSY ST BATTIE
DAN RICHARDS
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(Model Jillian Mercado Photographer Philip Daniel Ducasse, 2020) INSTAGRAM @JILLIANMERCADO
JACK EYRES (Model Pansy St. Battie, wearing a leopard print coat Photographer Darell Jackson, 2020) INSTAGRAM @PANSYSTBATTIE
(ALTERTED Model Dan Richards Photographer Manon Quimet, n.d.)
INSTAGRAM @THEONEARMEDWONDER
10. JACK BRUMPTON
3. MARI KATAYAMA (Model Jack eyers Photographer Alessandro Capoccetti, n.d.) INSTAGRAM @JACKEYRESGB
SHEM JOSEPH
7. (Zebedee Mangement Jack Brumpton, 2020) INSTAGRAM JACK.BRUMPTON
(Model Mari Katayama "Bystander", 2020) INSTAGRAM @KATAYAMARI (ZEBEDEE management Model Shem Joseph, 2020) INSTAGRAM @SHEMJ_OFFICIAL
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DISABLED INFLUENCERS
TEN DESIRES
(lili pázmány's streetwear garments, n.d.)
bag it up
lili pázmány
Feast your eyes on upcoming designer Lili pazmany new line of wheelchair acessible streetwear garments. After years of seeing her own mother ( who has multiple sclerosis )endure with struggles of trying to find fashionable disablitiy acessible clothing led to the construction of clothing that would satisfiy people living with physical disablites and be fashionable. The range features built
-in aiding elements aimed to be an inclusive fashion forward urban steetwear . If your struggling endlessly to find clothes that are stylish and acessible search no further check out Lili pázmány’s streetwear garments.
Autumn Winter 2020
TEN MINUTES TO READ ABOUT RADICAL BEAUTY
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RADICAL BEAUTY PROJECT. I was invited to a work-related meeting where we scoured the internet for unique upcoming culture and movements to feature in our magazine. After countless hours of searching I came across the radical beauty movement on Instagram I was instantly captivated and intrigued by the idealism behind this unique concept. Several calls later I was fortunate to meet up with the artistic director Daniel Vais asking him what he aims to achieve with this movement. Instagram @10magazine
What started the movement? id ask Daniel. He went on to explain that he’s worked alongside a diverse range of models throughout the years he was interested in specifically down syndrome models. The idea came to Daniel simply by walking down the streets of hackney one morning he had an epiphany. A vision to change the beauty industry and the dictatorship of what is exposed to our society. Daniel instantly went home to sketch out a plan in the realisation that he’d have to scout top artists and photographers to bring this to life. Working on the project for three years now a lot has changed and he remains to search for like-minded creative individuals to join the movement and bring awareness to the disabled community. I was intrigued by the
concept and the story behind it, having worked within the print media and fashion industry for years now I had also come to the realisation the power we have as a platform to influence and inspire individuals. 10s magazine has always strived to discuss cultural issues and social divisions to bring awareness and educate in doing so. I was captivated with the idealism behind making a safe space whilst discouraging social norms to ignore the disabled community and instead encourage more diversity. However, I was puzzled on why it is only solely focused on featuring models with down-syndrome. Daniel explained to me, he’d been working as a choreographer and held a dance class specifically for a group of down-syndrome and was amazed by the group of individuals which led onto other small projects related, it wasn’t his intention it is just how it turned out as he was inspired by the creative individuals he’d meet through his projects and classes.
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TEN MINUTES TO READ ABOUT RADICAL BEAUTY Casting models have always had a bad stigma attached as your deciding based upon someones physicality features if they fit the role. I’ve often felt that having ownership of a print publication myself it comes along with the responsibility to be critical on the decisions of casting alongside having an understanding of the significant importance of portrayal of diversity as its form of communicating with our society and letting them not feel excluded. I went on to question Daniel on how he casts his models. Daniel discussed he is constantly looking out for models even down the street. With the movement grew so rapidly and becoming more well known he’s now gets contacted directly by people with down-syndrome. Majority of the models have either little experience or none but that isn’t essential for Daniel and he felt that as soon as they loosen up you’d think they’ve been professionally modelling for years. One thing that I’ve noticed is that people have a preopinion or expectation of people with Down’s Syndrome, alongside people mistakenly believing there are things which they can’t do, whereas in reality that’s so not true,” Daniel said. Daniel added that One of the most common questions asked was “Are you hoping to break that misconception with your work? He began to explain that his main fore focus was the creation of art and inclusion of extraordinary qualities of people with down syndrome. I never intended to specifically target a community within the society however through my work I’ve come across this common misconception. People are quick to shut out and exclude members of the disabled community saying they can’t do things and I think my work helps to diminish that belief and contradict it.” Finally, after looking through Daniel’s impressive portfolio, I was interested in how he comes up with the concepts for the shoots and what inspired and influences him. Having been on shoots with my team I understand that every shoot is different and has a story to tell and meaning behind the creativity. shoots can vary either countless discussions with photographers and artists discussing the concept or either it could be spontaneous freedom of creativity-where the photographer has their own directions and makeup and stylists are open to interpretations. Daniel stated that I believe in not telling people what to do I prefer to give people free rein and not restrict their creativity. Also, I feel that creatives deserve to be respected as equals as there all-important within the process and collectively come together as a team. Simply the end goal is the creation of the image and sometimes the makeup artist can be a crucial person to make the look enhancing the beauty. Makeup- artists are Commonly mistaken to be invited to do a bit of hair or makeup however i believe they are making the actual look cohesively with the team.
I was fortunate to meet a model who was in the process of being cast for the agency she told me her story. “where to begin, I was born disabled and at two years old with cerebral palsy and my parents were told I would never be able to walk, I started to walk at five, completely defying what the doctors said and then when I was nine, we went to seek more help and had an MRI we later found out I was misdiagnosed and had no brain damage so I was unclear what was wrong. I finally got diagnosed with Dystonia, there are two types of dystonia either primary where you can develop it over time or secondary where you’re born with it. Not knowing what’s wrong with you and even being an outcast to your own community and not fitting in the category was where I struggled. Media today remain to focus on the mass market and ignore the outcasts, finding Zebedee management brought me hope. “ I asked her why did she apply for the agency and what does she hope the media can change for the future portrayal of the disabled community. “In a perfect world id love for the disabled community to be seen as equals and not perceived as a community who are less able to do things. Zebedee ethos and policies inspired me as they equally have witnessed the common misconception of the community and strive through their work to destroy the stigma surrounding it.” Her words struck me, the idea of an individual feeling outcasted and isolated by publications made feel distraught. We as publications must stop the idealism behind what is considered print-worthy and stop to think about the message it’s sending out.
“You can’t spell disabled without ABLED”.
In summary, One thing id like you as the reader to take from this article is the thought of perception and resonate that beauty has no gender nor no form and is always open to interpretation. A quote that has always stuck with me is “ beauty is the eye of the beholder” simply reinstating that we as individuals are quick to look up to publications to dictate what is “fashionable “or either considered beautiful but now we should take a moment to stop. For years now our society has a misconstrued perception and understanding of the disabled community and now its time to embrace diversity and educate our peers whilst breaking down the stigma attached. We can only do this as a team. Redefine beauty and encourage one another we are all beautiful for as beauty has no limits,
SOPHIA NEOPHITOU-APOSTOLOU
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Editor-in-Cheif
(Photographer Isaac Anthony, Model Lauren Wasser, styled by Jenny Haapala, Wearing: Sweater and Vest: Area, Pants: Faith Connexion, Shoes: Prada, 2020)
BIONIC BEAUTY IN style of photographer & Director Campbell Addy
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(Photographer Isaac Anthony, Model Lauren Wasser, styled by Jenny Haapala, Wearing: Sweater and Vest: Area, Pants: Faith Connexion, Shoes: Prada, 2020)
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(Alternative Limb Project Photographer Eloise Parry, 2020)
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YOUR LIMBS DONT DEFINE YOU
(Model Jo-Jo Cranfield wearing the Snake Arm Materials: silicone / foam piping, Make-up artist: Gemma Fee, Photographer Rosemary Williams, 2020) Prosethetics are more than chunks of silcone plastic, there a part of someones idenitity. Alternative limb project cater a wide selection of custom made prosethetics injecting style and flair and creativity. Alternative Limbs have the finest prosethetics of which take on new silhouettes, reflecting the demand for change. Why not opt for a new prosethetic to match your personality? No need to hide your disability instead now embrace it colour code your outfit to match your porsethetic.
Instagram @thealternativelimbproject thealternativelimbproject.com
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DESTROY THE STIGMA CONTRIBUTORS Photographer Milena Brynes-Flores Fashion Editior Holly Potter Creative Director Jennifer Campbell Hair Danicca Newman Makeup Tahsin Rahman Model Pansy St Battie Written By Kade Curtis
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Do you ever feel isolated and wrongly portrayed across media? There is a constant common misconception surrounding the disabled community and they are less able. Whereas scientifically it may be true but theoretically it’s not, Disabled people are in fact talented and can do things from modelling, sports and even influencing people. The idea of a magazine publication ignoring the minority isn’t apart of 10 magazine ethos we have always strived to be a platform to educate and discuss controversial and social topics. Which led to the supplement PULSE intentions to be a safe space openly discussing social activism and the portrayal of the disabled community. We are launching a campaign “WE ARE PULSE” to bring awareness to the creative individuals who are defying expectations. The idea is to educate society and take back ownership of the word disabled and bring light that they are able to do things. I Kade Curtis on behalf of 10 PULSE magazine challenge you to challenge your peer’s perception of the disabled community by simply taking a photograph and tell us your story or opinion of the portrayal of disabled community through media whilst using the hashtag #WEAREPULSE. Together let’s change the world of media and become a place to advocate for the minorities and encourage the positive portrayal of the disabled community.
WEAREPULSE Instagram @10magazine
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WE ARE PULSE
(Photographer Milena Byrnes-Flores Model Pansy St Battie Wearing Golden Jeffrey Campbell boots, 2020)
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CREDITING EDITOR CONTRIBUTOR
SOPHIA NEOPHITOU- ASPOTOLOU HOLLY MACKENZIE-POTTER
PULSE (Alternative Limb Project Photographer Eloise Parry, 2020)