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CONTENTS WOMEN IN BEAUTY 12
PROJECT VEGAN 20
GOOD FASHION 24
COOL SUMMER
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DRY SKIN ESSENTIALS 47
INSIDE & OUT 67
EAT, SLEEP, TRAIN, REPEAT 68
LEXUS LC COUPE 80
LONDON FASHION WEEK MEN’S 81
#INSPO EDITOR-IN-CHIEF AND PUBLISHER
Jurga Skeiryte
BEAUTY EDITOR
Lucy Mckeown
FASHION EDITOR
Kerryn Grady
LAYOUT DESIGNER
Jurga Skeiryte
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Photo: Al Man
I can’t believe that I’m saying (typing) it, but our 10th issue is here! It’s such an impor tant milestone for me and for everyone involved in creating the magazine. It’s been a journey. In this issue, we are focussing on sustainable fashion, and I had a chance to interview seven inspirational ethical brand founders who are, and I know how cheesy that sounds, making the world a better place. I have to give credit to Kerryn though for suggesting that we focus on sustainable fashion. Kerryn is vegan and it was impor tant for her to show people that you can find fashionable pieces from ethically sourced materials, because lots of people stereotypically associate sustainable fashion with only tie dye t-shir ts. Read Kerryn’s ar ticle ‘Project Vegan’ where she explains why she became vegan and talks about many brands that are ethical or carry sustainable collections. There are more choices than you can imagine! We also have so many lovely skin care and makeup products featured that will have you achieve that highly coveted sun-kissed glowy look. Please don’t forget to wear sunscreen this summer! I went to London Fashion Week Men’s a few weeks ago for the first time and it was a great experience, because we don’t cover a lot of menswear in the magazine (maybe we should?), so it was a nice change. There are some of the collections featured in this issue that were really cool in my opinion. I hope you like them and get inspired by them. To conclude, I want to thank everyone who has been involved with the magazine throughout the years. Al, Lucy and Kerryn, who have been with me since day one. My family and friends for your continuous suppor t. Our many contributors - photographers, stylists, makeup ar tists, hairstylists, models, writers. And mostly I want to thank our readers and followers for suppor ting the magazine - it wouldn’t exist without you. Thank you! Stay inspired, Jurga @JURGASKEI
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Hot summer days call for low maintenance lipsticks. I’m in love with this one from Lipstick Queen called ‘Frog Prince’. It’s not actually green though! It transforms into a beautiful rosebud pink by reacting and adapting to the natural pH of your lips, thus becomimg your own custom shade, working perfectly in harmony with your complexion (how clever!). Semi sheer finish means that you don’t have to be too precise with the application making this lipstick my everyday essential. Frog Prince, Lipstick Queen at Space NK, £22. I’m obsessed with these statement shoes from ALLYN. They are great for both day and night and the double bucle fastening adds just the right amount of modern edginess. Claudia Shoes, ALLYN, £385.
I hardly wear any jewellery, except for my smar t watch, but when I do, I go for minimalistic and modern pieces like this bangle. Clem Crystal Band Bangle, Ted Baker, £39.
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I’ve been experimenting with eye makeup lately and I’ve been reaching a lot for this palette. It features 12 shades that work together very well and they don’t crease, which is extremely impor tant to me. I have no time to worry about creasing. Freematic Eyeshadow Pro Palette in Neutral, Doucce, $65.
I seriously don’t understand how I could function without a face mist before. A must have for summer! I adore everything that smells like green tea (don’t really like drinking it though), so I’ve been loving this ‘Chill Out’ one from Merci Handy. Face Mist, Merci Handy at Topshop, £5.
This harness is excellent for adding some extra edginess to any outfit. I’ve been wearing it over loose t-shir ts and flowy summer dresses. Maze-X Harness Brown, Bijoux Indiscrets, 60€.
I’m loving this foundation for summer, because it is formulated with SPF 22 and Vitamin E to ensure a day of sun protection and mineral enrichment on the skin. The coverage is quite light, but definitely buildable. I really like that it comes with a full coverage concealer as well making it great value for money. Mineral Foundation SPF22, Douce, $38. Another lipstick I’ve been loving lately is this one from Bur t’s Bees. Such a different shade for me! I mostly wear red or nude lipsticks, but this one is lovely for summer. Lipstick in Tulip Tide, Burt’s Bees at John Lewis, £9.99.
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FASHION EDITOR’S IT LIST While my summer wardrobe remains quite paired back and neutral, I like to add colour and pattern through my accessories. I’m obsessed with this Accessorize clutch with its bold stripes and vibrant tropical print. Leonie Stripe Applique Ziptop Clutch Bag, Accessorize, £29.
I love the structured pleats, layers and square neckline on this navy cami, giving it a chic, polished finish, perfect for warm summer evenings when a bit more effor t is required. Top, Autograph at Marks & Spencer, £35.
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These could-be-designer earrings are perfect for pepping up an oversized shir t and cropped jeans combo without the eye-watering price tag. Drop Down Earrings, Bimba Y Lola, £60.
This denim dress is perfect for summer. The easy shape and casual fabric suits my laid-back style, while the pretty embroidery gives it a lovely summery spin. Zola Embroidered Denim Tunic Dress, Monsoon, £55.
I add these vegan protein powders to my post workout smoothies of banana, almond milk, natural peanut butter and raw cacao powder, and they’re so yummy! Not gritty, and they add a lovely flavour. My faves are the chocolate and vanilla, but they also come in fruit flavours. The Multitasker (500g), MissFits Nutrition, £25.
These vegan-friendly candles and melts feature limited edition seasonal scents. To make up for a lack of summer holiday this year, I’ll be surrounding myself with the fragrance of Hawaiian Tropic’s coconuts and suncream scent. GlowHush candles and wax melts. www. glowhush.com
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ETHICAL FASHION WORDS: Jurga Skeiryte
THERE IS A NOTION STILL ALIVE IN TODAY’S SOCIETY THAT SUSTAINABLE FASHION IS TOO EXPENSIVE. IT MIGHT BE TRUE IN SOME CASES, BUT THEN YOU CAN GO FOR VINTAGE OR SECOND HAND, WHICH ARE ALWAYS SUSTAINABLE OPTIONS. YOU CAN ALSO TAKE BABY STEPS AND START WITH BUYING LESS AND INVESTING IN TIMELESS PIECES. MEET SEVEN PEOPLE CHAMPIONING SUSTAINABLE AND ETHICAL FASHION AND GET INSPIRED BY THEIR COMMITMENT TO SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL IDEALS.
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DAISY KNIGHTS Designer and owner of Daisy Knights - a lifestyle and apparel brand.
TELL US A LITTLE BIT ABOUT YOUR BACKGROUND AND WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO START A SUSTAINABLE LIFESTYLE BRAND? I am a trained jewellery designer (Central Saint Mar tins), and to star t my own brand was always a goal when I was at university getting my degree. For me, there wasn’t really another option in my mind. Moving into other products has just been an organic growth for my brand. I was brought up in the countryside and my family are very eco minded so to marry the two was natural. APART FROM ACCESSORIES AND CANDLES, YOU ARE NOW LAUNCHING A NEW APPAREL LINE. WHAT WAS THE PROCESS LIKE AND WHAT’S UNIQUE ABOUT THE COLLECTION? The collection came about because I’m always on the hunt for the perfect white tee, I’m all about comfor t in my style, and this felt like a natural direction for us to go to. The quality of the organic fabric we use is so soft and luxe feeling, it makes you feel put together but very comfor table. The process was really fun and I really took my time. It has been in the planning for a year, but it is finally coming out in June 2017! CAN YOUR PRODUCTS HAVE A SECOND LIFE? My jewellery products should last so long they don’t need a second life! We offer an R&R service for the jewellery, where you can send you Daisy Knights to the studio for a bit of love and attention, polish and repair. My pieces are designed to be worn, loved, collected and cherished forever. If the apparel is looked after correctly and washed carefully, then it will have a very long life. WHAT IS SOMETHING YOU WISH PEOPLE KNEW ABOUT SUSTAINABLE FASHION? It’s easier to buy from smaller, independent brands to get an eco product, I f ind. I also love to suppor t other independent brands and designers. HOW HAVE YOU SEEN THE SUSTAINABLE FASHION INDUSTRY DEVELOP IN THE PAST FEW YEARS? I think there is just more awareness and people are thinking more about where things they spend their hard earned money on come from. It’s definitely more accessible now to consumers too, which is awesome. The fine jewellery industry is quite open and a lot of gems are second hand and most gold and silver in recycled, so I think just finding out things like that and being able to market them has helped too.
CAN YOU SHARE SOME MILESTONES FOR DAISY KNIGHTS? Getting an order from Net-a-por ter for my debut collection, it’s how I funded my business in the beginning. I won the Cosmopolitan Magazine Ultimate Woman award in 2011 ‘fashion and beauty’. My father who taught me how to make jewellery passed away a few days later, and it meant so much to me that he saw that. Showing at London Fashion Week for the first time was totally awesome, and I will never forget seeing my brand name on the wall next to such established and innovative designers. WHAT HAVE BEEN THE BIGGEST CHALLENGES SO FAR IN STICKING TO YOUR ETHOS? My brand is small, and I own it all myself, so it’s not been too much of a struggle. I only do what I want and don’t have lots of people to explain myself to, so I haven’t found it that hard, really. I think if you have a strong ethos and brand, then it’s good to stick to it. I know where Daisy Knights is going, and I know how I want to get there. It’s an organically growing independent label. WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO SOMEBODY WHO WANTED TO START A SIMILAR BUSINESS? Google is your best friend, do your research, be prepared for lots of hard work. Don’t think it will be glamorous for the first few years, but if you can get through the ‘star t-up’ phase by yourself then you can really enjoy running your own business. 2017 Summer | Issue 10 #INSPO 13
LALLA BRONSHTEIN Designer and founder of LALLAXRR - eco-friendly upcycled fashion brand.
LALLAXRR is all about buying that unique one-off, standout-from-the-crowd piece. You wouldn’t get anything like my designs in any of stores that sell mass-produced clothes. OTHER THAN YOUR OWN, WHICH OTHER SUSTAINABLE BRANDS DO YOU LIKE AND WHY? I’m a big fan of Stella McCar tney’s ethical and sustainable clothing lines. I loved how her collection lines respect the environment as much as possible: from ensuring zero deforestation and suppor ting ethical production, to the use of organic materials, to reusing and recycling of arrival fabrics. DO YOU THINK THAT PEOPLE ARE BECOMING MORE AWARE OF THE CONSEQUENCES OF THE FAST FASHION INDUSTRY? Yes, I think people are very much becoming more conscious of the consequences of fast fashion, as I find more and more people are shopping in charity shops and vintage stores, and getting into wearing hemp and cotton instead of synthetic fabrics, such as polyester. HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN FASHION BUSINESS AND HOW DID YOU COME UP WITH THE IDEA TO START LALLAXRR? I’ve been is the fashion business for over 10 years working as a TV/Celebrity stylist, but previous to LALLAXRR I ran a upcycled Menswear brand that was stocked in Topman and sold in Japan, Italy and New York. It taught me the right and wrong ways on how to run a brand, from designing to marketing it. This knowledge was brilliant when setting up of LALLAXRR, and it just helps the all round running of LALLAXRR. I came up with the idea to star t LALLAXRR when my personal life took a turn for the worse, and I struggled to think clearly. I turned to charity shops and vintage stores as my cue. WHAT IS YOUR BRAND’S VISION? LALLAXRR is an Eco-Friendly Womenswear Brand. The collection reduces energy consumption by taking existing materials to create new one-off garments. This way the collections benefits the environment, and help reduce the need for production of new fabrics, I guest the vision is - “recycling and upcycling is the future”. WHO IS YOUR CUSTOMER? LALLAXRR is aimed at every type of women, from the women who love those vintage unique finds to the women who shop in Selfridges for high-end expensive brands. I think there’s a piece in the collection that would work well for women with different personal styles. HOW CAN YOU DISCOURAGE THE CUSTOMER FROM DISPOSING OF ONE OF YOUR DESIGNS? 14 #INSPO Issue 10 | Summer 2017
DO YOU OFTEN WEAR YOUR OWN DESIGNS? WHAT’S YOUR EVERY DAY GO-TO LOOK? Yes, I wear my designs all the time! I always try and wear them if I’m going to an event to get them seen more and I like to see how people react to them. For every day outfit looks I never wear the same outfit twice, unless I’m in a rush and need to throw something on, all my clothes are charity shop and vintage buys styled together into on trend fashion looks for each day! DO YOU HAVE A LONG-TERM VISION FOR YOUR BRAND? My long-term vision is to have LALLAXRR stocked in Selfridges, Liber ty and Harrods.
EMILY-JANE WILLIAMS Founder of emJ Company - a designer of vegan kit essentials for hair, makeup and beauty professionals, as well as laptop bags. WHEN AND HOW DID emJ BEGIN? The emJ Company was born 4 years ago, when I was sor ting out my makeup kit. Any makeup ar tist will agree with me - organisation of a kit is an obsession. I was frustrated with the limited products on the market and bored of all black everything, so I star ted making bits and pieces for myself. The industry is very tight, and requests from the industry makeup ar tists star ted flying in. Before we knew it, the brand was born! WHAT LED YOU TO CREATE VEGAN DESIGNS SPECIFICALLY? If I am being honest, it didn’t even cross my mind to use animal based products. I feel like the world’s attitude to leather is changing dramatically. Creating faux leather based products is the future and a lot more sustainable. WHAT MATERIALS DO YOU PREFER TO USE AND WHY? We use a wide selection of beautiful leatherettes. When looking for fabrics, we focus on strength, interesting design and cruelty-free factor. WHAT DOES ‘SUSTAINABLE FASHION’ MEAN TO YOU? I would say conscious design. It is all about making the most eco-friendly decisions possible for our business. We are so proud to say that everything is handmade in the UK by my mother and her manufacturing team. They are all incredible, and it feels so nice to pay them personally for their hard work. Most of our fabrics are from the UK and Ireland and, of course, we don’t use any animal based fabrics. WHAT INSPIRES YOU THE MOST AND WHY? I love to be around open-minded people with ideas and drive to make a difference. Having been brought up in the
countr yside, I feel like nature and animals are a huge par t of me- they def ini tely contribute to my ideas and motivation. S O M E PEOPLE SAY THAT ETHICAL AND SUSTAINABLE FASHION IS TOO EXPENSIVE. WHAT IS YOUR OPINION ABOUT THAT? Personally, I have not found this to be true for us. Our fabrics are the same price as is good quality leather. When it comes to manufacturing, having everything UK-made gives us much more freedom with quantities, variety and quality control. This means that the products are designed to last a long time rather than buying the same product multiple times if they’re made in a cheaper way to begin with. HOW GREEN ARE YOU IN YOUR OWN LIFE? I eat a plant-based diet and am conscious with the clothes I buy. It is difficult to find faux leather shoes, bags, and jackets in par ticular, which is why I came up with the concept of a new business I am now working on. BUDHI. BUDHI is a drop ship store for fashion, beauty and vegan nutrition. Everything on our site is 100% cruelty free. The aim is to inspire people to see they don’t need to use animal products in every day life! SUPER EXCITING. www.theBUDHI.com check it out! WHAT ARE YOUR FUTURE PLANS FOR emJ? Our new range of laptop bags, clutches and tote bags are going down really well with high flying business women. This is the area of our brand I would really like to expand. We will be also branching out in our beauty collections very soon... watch this space!
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PAULINE HANSEN & MARCELLA CAVALCANTI Founders of PAMA London - eco active wear brand.
Our main goal is to make our customers aware of treating our planet in a more “sweet” way because our nature is so precious.
TELL US A LITTLE BIT ABOUT YOURSELVES? PAMA London is an ear th-friendly active wear brand created by friends Pauline Hansen and Marcella Cavalcanti. Both the founders are extremely passionate about healthy, active and eco-conscious lifestyles. The idea for PAMA London was created following Pauline’s trip to Costa Rica to do a yoga teacher training course. She realised how impor tant the foods are that we put in our body as well as the products we put on our skin; but she noticed a gap in the market for ear th friendly active wear, so she decided to launch a brand that combines fashion with sustainability for women to wear when going to the gym, practicing yoga and generally being active. Marcella completed her nutrition and raw food course in New York, where she learned and star ted putting into practice how impor tant it is for us to understand that the planet is our home and we need to take care of it.
WHY SHOULD PEOPLE CARE ABOUT ECO-FRIENDLY FASHION? Planet ear th is the most impor tant asset in our lives, it’s our home, and we should care about preserving it, not harming it. Sadly, fashion is one of the industries that affects our planet the most when it comes to pollution, waste and labour. We feel it’s impor tant that people look into the fashion world and question where their clothes come from and who made them as well as how they were made. WHAT MATERIALS DO YOU WORK WITH AND WHY? We currently work with a fabric that consists of 86% recycled charcoal bamboo and 14% Elastane. Our custom-made fabric is sustainable and still has all the high function that any active wear should have. The charcoal bamboo fabric is light weight, water repellent, quick drying and breathable among many other functions.
Putting both of their experiences and knowledge together, they have created one of the first active wear brands that combines both fashion and sustainable practices. HOW DID YOU COME UP WITH AN IDEA TO START YOUR OWN BRAND AND HOW DID YOU CHOOSE THE NAME PAMA? We wanted to combine fashion with high function sustainable active wear as we feel it’s impor tant that people should not only care about the foods they put into their body but the clothes they wear too! Our whole collection comes from the yoga lifestyle and being mindful of your surroundings is an impor tant aspect. That’s why in our production process we try to make it as environmentally friendly as possible and combine natural resources in our fabrics, such as recycled charcoal bamboo. We came up with the name PAMA London because it not only stands for Pauline and Marcella, but it also is an old Greek name, which means all sweetness and honey. We are also based in London! 16 #INSPO Issue 10 | Summer 2017
CAN YOU TELL US A BIT ABOUT YOUR MANUFACTURERS? WHY DID YOU CHOOSE TO PRODUCE IN LOS ANGELES? Our manufacturers are based in the hear t of Los Angeles. We chose to produce there because we believed that it was the most appropriate place to combine fashion and sustainable practices. LA is so far ahead of London when it comes to sustainable manufacturing and the factory we chose to produce our clothes specialises in eco fashion. We believe in giving our customers the highest quality product and LA was the right place for that.
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At PAMA London we want to aspire and inspire people to live a healthier lifestyle and for them to be more conscious about our planet, showing them how every single action we take in life can affect the world around us in many ways. WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING TO LOOK FOR IN SUSTAINABLE FASHION? There are a few key aspects that you need to look out for in sustainable fashion and those are: • Material – what are the clothes made of? • Where and how the item is produced?
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Labour regulation of the factory – do the workers have good conditions and are they paid properly? Packaging – does your item come wrapped in unnecessary plastic?
• IN YOUR OPINION, WHAT’S IN THE FUTURE FOR ECO-BRANDS GLOBALLY?
Eco conscious brands are the rising brands for the future. People are becoming more educated and asking more questions. We hope that our generation and future generations will educate themselves on climate change and the state of the planet, pollution, our health etc. and do their par t to suppor t eco conscious brands as much as they can rather than buy fast fashion.
ANNA BENGTSSON Founder of Nygårdsanna - natural, sustainable fashion brand.
TELL US A BRIEF STORY OF NYGÅRDSANNA. Nygårdsanna was found as a result of a big interest in materials and wanting to have a job that inspired and challenged me as a person. The first collection was my graduation collection from Beckmans School of Design (Stockholm).
HOW GREEN ARE YOU IN YOUR DAILY LIFE? I can be greener for sure. I think it is very impor tant to always think that you can make a change, but also that you can always do more than you are already doing. Right now the focus is on food. What to eat? how and where to buy it? WHO HAS INFLUENCED YOU THE MOST WHEN IT COMES TO HOW YOU APPROACH YOUR WORK?
WHAT IS NYGÅRDSANNA’S VISION ?
My two grandmothers and my mother.
My vision is to make clothes that allow women´s personality to come through. The clothes are there merely to suppor t them. I try to avoid cuts and looks that put pressure on women to keep some kind of “perfect” body measurements. Being almost 180 cm myself, I definitely know all about not fitting in to one of “normal” sizes. From the star t I consciously chose to use only natural materials, and I have maintained that since then. Natural materials age in a beautiful way, adding patina rather than becoming “used”. Using the clothes throughout the season and for many years are essential to our sustainability work.
IN YOUR OPINION, WHAT IS IN THE FUTURE FOR THE ETHICAL FASHION GLOBALLY?
WHO IS YOUR CUSTOMER? Strong independent women, with keen interest in materials, quality, sustainability and good fit rather then fashion. Here in Nygårdsanna we don’t set fashion trends, we make clothes. WHAT’S THE MOST CHALLENGING ABOUT RUNNING A SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS? The biggest challenge was in the beginning when sustainability was not asked for. Today the situation is so much different. But we need to be much more informative about our work.
I would say it is the only way. It is the future.
JOHN PRITCHARD Founder of Pala a philanthropic sunglasses brand. ket, we found ourselves entering a highly competitive eyewear market in which we have had to star t paddling as quickly as possible!
TELL US A LITTLE BIT ABOUT YOUR BACKGROUND AND HOW PALA CAME TO LIFE? I have always had a background in media and digital adver tising and have enjoyed the creative challenges that the role has demanded. However, deep down I’ve harboured a desire to do something with my life that has more purpose to it; challenge myself to work towards something which can directly impact the lives of others to a greater extent. Pala came about as a combination of two things. First, was a passion for Africa stemming from my earlier travels; and secondly, learning of how economically empowering a pair of spectacles could be for a person in a developing country. I wanted to create a solution, and Pala is just that, a ‘vehicle’ for helping transform lives through the gift of spectacles. Our unique cases made from recycled plastic waste, also help provide a more sustainable income to the Ghanaian weaving communities that make them. It was perhaps a natural choice that I decided on creating an eyewear brand that best helped to connect the ‘giving story’, and so Pala was born… sunglasses that look good and do good. HOW DID YOU COME UP WITH THE NAME OF THE BRAND? Many of the ethical touchpoints of the brand relate back to Africa and likewise the name was designed to do so. ‘Pala’ is derived from ‘Impala’, a native African antelope that needs keen eyesight to keep itself safe from predators. I didn’t think the full name would have worked, and indeed the shor tened ‘Pala’ tested really well with our targeted audience, so I went with that. WHAT’S THE MOST CHALLENGING THING ABOUT RUNNING A PHILANTHROPIC BUSINESS? When you set up a philanthropic business, your initial focus is very much on creating the process that can help deliver that change you want to achieve. As mentioned already, ending up entering the sunglasses market was more the outcome of having identified relating to the cause. So where perhaps most star t-ups will often look to identify a gap in the mar18 #INSPO Issue 10 | Summer 2017
As Pala develops I will want to bring people into the business who share that same brand ethos and have a passion for helping create change. Therefore, recruitment will be a key challenge for me to ensure I get those right people on board who will help to innovate and be instrumental in representing our brand around the world. WHAT WERE THE CHALLENGES YOU’VE COME UP AGAINST WHEN YOU LAUNCHED A PHILANTHROPIC BRAND? The main one was getting the supply chain right. We need to be transparent in everything we do. Our sunglasses are made in China and it was impor tant that the factory we used had undergone an ethical (SMETA) audit before we par tnered with them. It took many attempts to find the factory that we felt was right for us. Our sunglass cases have taken a long time to get to fruition. When working with the weaving communities in remote areas of Upper East Ghana, we need to ensure that every person involved in that supply chain is properly remunerated. There are no bank facilities here, so it is cash payment and we must ensure that there is a rigid process in place as to how that money is shared. Just to make one case we need to pay the person that collects the recycled plastic, someone to wash and cut it, someone to roll it into twists and the weavers. A lot of effor t and pride goes into our cases and from next year all cases will have labels with the name of the person who wove the case. Cashflow is another area that has kept me on my toes. We work with the charity Vision Aid Overseas by providing grants directly into eyecare projects. We tie the payment of
be able to look back with satisfaction that at least you tried, and gave it your best shot whether successful or not. IN YOUR OPINION, WHAT VALUES SHOULD AN ENTREPRENEUR IN ETHICAL FASHION POSSESS SO THAT HIS/ HER VENTURE WOULD BE SUCCESSFUL? To be transparent in everything you do. Customers are putting trust in your brand and your products, and they need to be entirely satisfied that the story that comes with it is authentic and creating the change that they believe they are helping to achieve.
those grants to the sales of our sunglasses, but clearly the pace at which the project completes versus the sale of sunglasses are never going to match perfectly, par ticularly in a star t-up phase. We have just completed the creation of an eye centre in Chinsali, Zambia, an ambitious project that will serve more than 7,000 patients in the next 3 years – ultimately funded by purchasers of our sunglasses. DO YOU HAVE A PERSONAL HERO/HEROINE WITHIN THE ETHICAL FASHION WORLD? I met the co-founder of Positive Luxury, Diane Verde Nieto a few years back at an event that she was speaking at. She talked so passionately about her desire to help create change and her company, Positive Luxury is the embodiment of that passion, formed to help the public identify brands that they can trust. They have a symbol, The Butterfly Mark, which represents companies that are working towards creating a positive impact in society, whilst minimising their environmental footprint. Beautifully simple and sends out a great message.
Be open. Collaborate. There are thousands of small businesses out there looking to make a difference through whatever means, whether it be fashion or not. It’s competitive and in those fledgling years it can be hard to get that awareness unless you have deep marketing pockets. Look to connect. I currently have an interview on our website with brand of board-shor ts, who have a great ethos around ecology. If we can help their cause by giving them a little bit of visibility then that’s great. I’m always on the lookout for other ethical brands with a story to tell, so I’m all ears! Be Brave. It’s a competitive space out there, and it’s important to create that unique selling point that will separate you from the competition. Having an ethical angle can be that point of difference, and then tell your story in your own unique way. WHAT ARE YOUR FUTURE PLANS FOR PALA?
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For now, it is about establishing and consolidating ourselves in the market. We’re just coming to the end of our first full year and I’m really pleased with how things have gone. There are a number of collaborations in the pipeline with various par ties and I hope to see these come to fruition in the next 12 months. We will continue to expand our range and broaden our appeal both in the UK and overseas markets.
At this risk of sounding predictable our first Facebook post was ‘Be the change you want to see in the world’, attributed to Mahatma Ghandi. It really is down to us, the individual, to go out and make things happen. It can be scary, there are lots of unknowns and challenges, but in years to come you’ll
I also hope to get out to Ghana early next year and meet the weavers as well as re-visit one of Vision Aid Overseas projects. The trips are what I live for, you meet incredible people and hear amazing stories, and that’s what I we’ll be looking to share with our followers.
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PROJECT VEGAN WORDS: Kerryn Grady
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I am a vegan. There’s a joke about vegans: ‘How can
you tell if someone is vegan? Don’t worry, they’ll tell you!’ To be fair, it’s true. But it’s amazing how quickly diet and lifestyle comes up in a conversation. How else does one explain why they’re not joining in on the weekly office Bir thday cake binges? I chose to adopt a vegan lifestyle on New Year’s Day 2015, after being a mixture of vegetarian and pescatarian since my early teens. I’d dabbled with the idea of it before - I did a lot of research into it in the mid-nineties when I was about 15, but it just all seemed far too complicated, with a fraction of the options available today (and as a very picky eater my early vegetarian diet consisted mainly of mac and cheese). I then gave veganism a try a few years ago, allowing myself one cheat night a week (to ease myself in and to avoid feeling too deprived). When I got up to three ‘vegan-nights-off’ a week I called it a day. But this time round I was in the right frame of mind - much more determined, more informed, and more passionate. It’s been a gradual process. I star ted with my diet (which even now isn’t quite plain sailing - who knew the low sugar and salt Heinz baked beans weren’t vegan?? I’ve only been eating them for the past two-and-a-half years, thinking I was making healthier choices! FYI, the regular baked beans are vegan-friendly), then gradually star ted looking at my other lifestyle choices - fashion, beauty and skin care, home products and wares… IT. IS. A. MINEFIELD! And there are ongoing debates about how vegan you can be (palm oil is VERY controversial subject, but we’ll save that for another day!). There are a lot of puritans, but ultimately, the definition of veganism is: ‘A way of living which seeks to exclude, as far as possible and practicable, all forms of exploitation of, and cruelty to, animals for food, clothing or any other purpose.’ So, as a diabetic, I still get my annual flu jab despite the fact that the vaccine is grown in eggs. Very few people would recommend turning down medicine for the sake of your veganism - you can’t fight the cause if you’re dead! So apar t from genuine mistakes like baked beans debacle, food was the easy par t. As a fashion stylist and writer, I am surrounded by the most beautiful clothing and accessories. I loved my trusty leather jacket, coveted every bag Alexander Wang has ever designed, and dreamt of dressing head-totoe in luxury cashmere and silk. Finding a way of dressing ethically without resor ting to hemp and tie-dye was going to be the big challenge… Or maybe not so much. You would be surprised at the relative ease it’s taken to transition and rework my wardrobe. For anyone else looking to adopt a vegan lifestyle, or star t making changes for more ethical living, here are some of my recommendations and top finds… Giving up leather is a no-brainer that doesn’t really need explaining - if you’re not going to eat animals or any of their 20 #INSPO Issue 10 | Summer 2017
by-products, why would you wear their skin? Despite popular belief, leather is NOT a by-product of the meat industry, it is a whole industry of its own. With so many faux alternatives on the market, my beaten and battered leather jacket held together by safety pins was quite easily replaceable with a design by Minimum from ASOS. ASOS is a great destination for finding good leather alternatives, and there was a whole host of faux leather jackets when I last looked. Zara also does a brilliant selection of synthetic leathers, focusing not just on the classic biker style, but chic waterfall draped cuts and, more recently, a lovely cropped peplum design in rich mustard yellow. If you can’t bear to be without a beautiful piece of arm candy (like me), you’re in luck. With more and more new ethical and
vegan brands launching each year - and designers taking on a more ethically conscious approach to their designs - trying to be vegan and fashionable is not the minefield it used to be. Montreal-based Matt & Nat have been championing vegan leather since 1995. Their ‘live beautifully’ ethos has led them to continually explore new ways to remain sustainable and eco-friendly. In 2007 they committed to using only recycled plastic bottles for their bag linings, and more recently have introduced recycled tyres to their collections. As well as selling beautiful bags and small goods in a range of colours at an affordable price (ranging from £22 for a small coin purse to £165 for a weekend bag), the brand has recently launched a collection of shoes, featuring a chic, minimalist aesthetic. Another beautiful brand I discovered through Instagram is Angela Roi. Launched in 2013, this luxury vegan leather designer believes that ‘the goodness of people has the calibre to alter the world for the better. With passion creativity and innovation it is not only possible to progress as a brand but promisingly make our planet a kinder place.’ What a beautiful sentiment, something I love about the vegan fashion community. And it’s a proof you don’t need to sacrifice style for cruelty! Whilst they currently don’t ship to the UK, some of their US stockists do, so I treated myself to the Jules Bucket Bag in
bordeaux from the Modavanti website (but if you choose to do the same, be aware of the customs sting - I paid an extra £20 on top of the price of the bag and shipping!). For pure, unadulterated luxury, there is of course Stella McCar tney. The lifelong vegetarian’s eponymous label has never used real leather or fur in any of its collections, instead opting for synthetic variations. Owning a Stella bag with the signature chain trim is still but a dream away for me, with prices generally sitting around the £700-800 mark, but I always say it’s good to have a long-term goal! If you want recognisable branding at a slightly less eye-watering price, Vivienne Westwood and Love Moschino both have faux leather pieces within their collections (I’ve had Westwood’s leopard print Leicester Shoulder bag saved in my phone for months now in anticipation of my next splurge). In the meantime, when I need a quick fashion fix, I look no fur ther than the good old British high street. ASOS is a hotspot for faux leather shoes and bags, as are Zara, New Look and H&M, and Dr. Martens do a range of their classic styles in vegan leather. Every year my boyfriend and I make a pilgrimage down to London for an epic Bir thday shopping spree. Six months after becoming vegan, I treated myself to my favourite indulgence, a silk Alexander McQueen scarf. I didn’t bat an eyelid, and it was only this year I realised my massive faux pas. Now, I’m not made of money, I’m not just going to get rid of beautiful items willy nilly, so I continue to (occasionally) wear existing silk pieces I own (don’t tell the other vegans though, they can be quite a judgy bunch), but I no longer buy it. This makes me sad when I see a beautifully printed Marni masterpiece in TK Maxx for a fraction of its original price, or a beautiful printed boho Anna Sui maxi in the Very Exclusive sale, but in reality, this could save me a for tune! And with fabrics such as rayon, viscose and polyester being manufactured to such a high quality (seriously guys, so many designer items are just this, despite the luxury appearance and texture), it’s easy enough to look chic and polished without having to worry about the
poor little silk worms being boiled alive. My high-street go-to for luxe-looking, guilt-free items include &Other Stories, Zara and Warehouse. When I’m looking for something a bit special, I’ll head to Whistles. I love knitwear. I live in knitwear. I’m not fussy about the raw material - knit me up some cotton, or acrylic any day - it’s just sad that so many of the beautiful pieces I’m drawn to happen to be or contain wool. And before you try telling me sheep need shearing, yes, I understand that. However, with any mass produced item I feel it is vir tually impossible - or at least highly unlikely - that each and every animal is treated gently with love, respect and kindness, and from what I understand, sheep shearing can be a bit of a rough process. Also, it is an animal by-product so the rules say I shouldn’t wear it. So, wool is working its way out of my wardrobe. Luckily, so much of the high street’s knitwear is comprised of cotton, linen, polyester, acrylic… Like a dieter checking the calorie count of everything she eats, I now obsessively read the labels on every item of clothing I pick up. Yes, it’s a bore, but I definitely feel less guilty about my choices. Topshop is my first winter shopping destination when I’m updating my knitwear collection, closely followed by H&M and Zara’s sister company, Stradivarius. And the little added bonus to avoiding wool? The clothes are generally cheaper and, more impor tantly for my low maintenance lifestyle, machine washable! In terms of beauty and skin care, you would be surprised at 1.How many big brands still test on animals, and 2. How many actually don’t! Superdrug has been my saviour! None of their own brand products are tested on animals, and the majority are suitable for vegans (guilty ingredients include honey, beeswax and lanolin, an oil derived from sheep’s wool. Every day is an education!). And best of all, even their premium products, including the newly relaunched B range, are pretty purse-friendly, rarely costing much more than their big name counter par ts. Most supermarket own brand products are
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also cruelty-free (which doesn’t necessarily mean vegan - cue me scrutinising labels in the middle of the aisles in Tesco), so ethical beauty really doesn’t need to be a bank breaker. If you do want to splurge, Urban Decay, Charlotte Tilbury and Kat Von D are all cruelty-free with a number of their products being vegan-friendly. Again, the ethical puritans do like to pipe up at this point, bringing in the subject of parent companies who test, even if the brands under them don’t. Some people won’t touch anything under a testing parent brand (for example Body Shop, who is owned by L’Oreal - although breaking news, apparently L’Oreal are in talks over selling Body Shop to Brazilian-based ethical brand Natura), but one could - and many do - argue that buying products from the cruelty-free brands creates a higher demand and sends a stronger message to these larger companies. Another FYI - China’s laws demand that any cosmetic companies from outside of China have to have their products tested on animals (Hong Kong is the exception). So while L’Oreal say they no longer conduct tests on animals in the UK and Europe, they do sell in China and therefore have to allow animal testing. Other high street suppliers of delightfully guilt-free skin care include Marks & Spencer (their rose ranges is everything! They even do a rose-scented body spray!), Boots (their own-brand products and subsidiaries are all now cruelty-free - these include Liz Earle, Botanics, No7 and Soap & Glory which went cruelty-free after being bought from Bliss by Boots - hurrah!), Body Shop, and of course, Lush, which as well as being entirely cruelty-free, is also jam-packed full of vegan products. Whilst vegan fashion isn’t necessarily a priority for everyone, more and more people are becoming concerned with the ethical side of fashion, and brands are listening. H&M have their ongoing Conscious collection, with a once-a-year highend collection for more limited edition fashion-led pieces. They also have their in-store collection bins where shoppers can drop off bags of old clothes in exchange for a five pound H&M voucher. Speaking to one of the store assistants I was 22 #INSPO Issue 10 | Summer 2017
told every bit of the donated garments gets used - either reworked, redistributed or recycled. And par t of the brand’s goals for the future is for all of their cotton to come from sustainable sources by 2020. Other brands within the H&M family are also taking steps to more ethical production, including Monki, &Other Stories, Cheap Monday and Weekday. Zara have introduced Join Life, with selected pieces being manufactured from sustainable organic cotton and recycled fabrics, using water-saving technology in factories that use renewable energy. ASOS have their online Eco Edit, stocking a whole host of ethical clothing and beauty brands, including Matt & Nat, Weekday, Monki, the ASOS Kenya range and a number of ASOS own brand designs that have been produced using sustainable materials. From day one Monsoon has worked with craftspeople in small villages and communities creating beautiful hand-crafted, bohemian-inspired clothing. These communities wanted trade to give them sustainable independence, and this is something the brand stays true to. In 1994 the Monsoon Accessorise Trust was founded to help disadvantaged women and children throughout Asia. They are also founding members of the Ethical Trading Initiative. A vegan lifestyle isn’t for everyone, and I try not to be too pushy or judgemental around my friends and family, but it is a growing movement. More and more people are realising that, not only is it kinder to our animal friends, but better for our environment as well. I don’t feel any deprivation regarding my diet (the Instagram account @AccidentallyVegan has been a junk food life-saver!), and transitioning my wardrobe hasn’t been nearly as painful as I had dreaded. It has also provided an excellent excuse to go shopping, and it is completely guilt-free! If ever there was a win-win situation, this is it!
GET BEBE REXHA’S Our cover girl Bebe Rexha has been recently STYLE named the Sexiest Rising Songstress by Victoria’s
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Secret who compile the What is Sexy? list every year. And we couldn’t agree more! She’s talented, sexy and has a fearless sense of style. Into Bebe’s look? Here’s some suggestions.
Cili Super Light Wash Chain Back Denim Jacket, Pretty Little Thing, £60
Woven Trench Coat, Bimba Y Lola, £330 Hot Pink Sweatshir t, Miss Selfridge, £28
Sunglasses, Topshop
Rayla White Wide Leg Satin Stripe Suit Trousers, Pretty Little Thing, £22
Elnie Silver Chainmail Top, Pretty Little Thing, £28
Black Pretty In Punk T-shir t Dress, Pretty Little Thing
Wedge Shoe, Bimba Y Lola, £115
Claudia Shoes, ALLYN, £385.
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Trousers, Silvia Zrebna; Top, Tally Weijl.
GOOD FASHION PHOTOGRAPHY Louie Oe Bailey RETOUCHING Wojciech Kropidlowski STYLING Kerryn Grady MODEL Olivia Ellis (Boss Model Management) LOCATION Arrowe Studios
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Swimsuit, ASOS, £20; Synthetic Hair Skir t, Krasimira Stoyneva; Vegan Leather Collar, Bijoux Indiscrets, approx €24.95; Faux Leather Sandals, New Look at ASOS, £17.99.
Jumpsuit, Krasimira Stoyneva; Vegan Leather Harness, Bijoux Indiscrets, €44.95
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Embroidered clutch bag, RJ Gibson, £870 Top, Tally Weijl.
Tank top, Henrica Langh, approx. £55; Synthetic Hair Skir t, Krasimira Stoyneva; Tusk earrings, Pembe Club, £179
Synthetic Hair Jacket, Krasimira Stoyneva; Skir t, Krasimira Stoyneva; Bracelet, Pembe Club, ÂŁ160
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Organic Cotton T-shir t, People Tree, £34; Gold choker, Pembe Club, £399
Swimsuit, ASOS, £20; Vegan Leather Collar, Bijoux Indiscrets, approx €24.95
Vegan leather bag, Matt & Nat, £88
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THE ULTIMATE GETAWAY
Swimsuit, H&M, £17.99
Flamingo Logo Swimsuit, Moschino at Flannels, £135
Bikini top, Lindex, £14.99
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Miami beach is one place where you can really let yourself go - think of playful tongue in cheek prints, neon accents, acid brights and spor ty separates. Pink flamingoes scream Miami. and I can’t get enough of this Moschino swimsuit from Flannels or a similar H&M number for just £17.99 if you’re on a budget. Tropical prints are also a must have for the Miami sunshine, so this set from Lindex is a sure-fire way to set off your tan plus it has a super flattering fit.
Bikini briefs, Lindex, £12.99
If spor ty is more your thing, then channel your inner Baywatch babe with a classic red one piece. This Stella McCar tney number is sure to turn some heads, or try this zip front bargain from H&M with a cool and contemporary aesthetic. Finish off your look with a pair of blue mirrored shades and some bright pool slides.
Neoprene and mesh swimsuit, Stella McCartney at mytheresa.com, £264
Not forgetting the guys - a pair of shor t shor ts in a fun printed design are a must have, but if you’re not ready to brave print, then a bright colour will suffice! These Puma slides will complete your Miami beach look.
RB3025 Aviator sunglasses, Ray-Ban at mytheresa.com, £140
Swimsuit with a zip, H&M, £19.99
Popcat Sliders in Blue, Puma at ASOS, £16
Adissage Slider, Adidas by Stella McCartney at Flannels, £145
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Shor t swim shor ts, H&M, £12.99
Shor t swim shor ts, H&M, £9.99
Wild Belle Belted Kimono, Camilla at Flannels, £499 Off-the-shoulder swimsuit, H&M, £19.99
Bora Bora, the beautiful island frequented by the rich and famous, and not forgetting the glamorous! Luxury is key here, so printed kaftans, turbans and over sized sunglasses are essential. This pineapple print Dolce & Gabbana swimsuit is perfect for lounging by the pool; or pick up this off the shoulder H&M one piece which is a steal for less than £20. A printed cover up is a necessity for lunching in the sun - I adore this utterly stylish Camilla kimono or this tropical kaftan from Lindex.
Tiger print silk headband, Gucci at Flannels, £215
A chic head piece will keep your blow dry looking its best in the heat - this silk Gucci number will add a touch of Italian luxury to your outfit. And you can’t do beachwear without Missoni, so why not go all out in this turban and halter neck playsuit - very noughties Paris Hilton, yes, but still so right!
Patterned turban, Missoni Mare at mytheresa.com, £135
Grace your feet with these Stuar t Weitzman sandals to add a touch of sparkle, and don’t forget your sunglasses, the bigger the better! These Marc Jacobs or Gucci oversized ones will hide a multitude of sins after a few too many cocktails at the pool bar. For the guys, these Gucci swim shor ts ooze luxury without being too brash or in your face. Complete the look with some matching flip flops, because why not - you’re in Bora Bora after all!
Oversized Twist Sunglasses, Marc Jacobs at Flannels, £180 Crochet-knit playsuit, Missoni Mare at mytheresa.com, £450
Patterned Kaftan, Lindex, £19.99 Bedlam Flip Flops, Gucci at Flannels, £155
Flip Square Sunglasses, Gucci at Flannels, £520
Pineapple printed swimsuit, Dolce & Gabbana at mytheresa.com, £465
Edgedout Sandals, Stuart Weitzman at Flannels, £285
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Positano - is one of the most beautiful cliffside villages on Italy’s Amalfi Coast and a perfect get-away spot for a romantic break with breathtaking views! The dress code here is classic striped one pieces underneath crisp white cotton shir ts and floppy straw hats for lazing in the sun. This nautical inspired one piece by Mara Hoffman is ideal for a day spent having a picnic on one of the village’s gorgeous pebbled beaches. If you prefer separates for maximum tanning, then go for this striped set by Lindex or this pretty bardot style from Lisa Marie Fernandez. For ultimate Italian glamour, treat yourself to this absolutely beautiful Dolce & Gabbana swimsuit. The tile print is incredible and classic D&G plus the fit is so flattering, and it creates the perfect hour glass.
Espadrillos, Lindex, £14.99 Bikini, Lindex, £9.99 (briefs), £12.99 (bra)
Leandra seersucker button down bikini, Lisa Marie Fernandez at mytheresa.com, £365
For strolling around the winding cobbled streets you’ll need a stylish cover up I’m in love with this chic playsuit by Tory Burch or this H&M poncho which won’t break the bank. Add some espadrilles and a straw hat and you’re all set! Not forgetting the guys - these nautical striped shor ts will complement your seaside surroundings and these geometric ones are a subtle way of doing prints. The traditional style espadrilles by Saint Laurent are just what you need for wandering the town, or go for classic Birkenstock style sandals for simplicity and comfor t.
Terry Lace-up Maillot, Mara Hoffman at mytheresa. com, £273
Straw hat, H&M, £12.99 Knee-length swim shor ts, H&M, £12.99
Primrose floral-printed playsuit, Tory Burch at mytheresa. com, £275 Footbed slide sandals, H&M, £17.99
Poncho, Lindex, £19.99
Printed swimsuit. Dolce & Gabbana at mytheresa.com, £395
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Shor t swim shor ts, H&M, £12.99
Stitched Logo Espadrilles, Saint Laurent at Flannels, £340
Stripe Eva Flip Flops, Michael Michael Kors at Flannels, £35
Patterned sarong, H&M, £8.99
Jumpstar t Wetsuit swimsuit, P.E Nation at mytheresa.com, £124
Tropicale Balconette bikini, Zimmermann at mytheresa.com, £228
Bandeau Bikini Bra, Lindex, £12.99
When visiting Rio De Janeiro, your holiday wardrobe has to reflect the colour and vibrance of this wonderful city! Known for its Carnival festival where the city celebrates with eccentric costumes of feathers, embellishment and vivid colours - shy and retiring just isn’t the Rio way. Itsy bitsy bikinis in colourful prints are ideal for maximum tanning sessions. This tropical Zimmerman set is gorgeous, and the striped waistband adds a spor ty edge. Or how about this colourful Lindex bikini which is reminiscent of Missoni but minus the price tag? Plus it’s reversible so you get double the wear. If you intend on playing some volleyball on the beach, then a one piece may be more convenient - the contemporary P.E Nation number has a fresh, spor ty aesthetic, and it will certainly keep you suppor ted during any beach activities! A pair of comfor table sandals are a must have for getting around the city - these Michael Kors flip flops are a glamorous take on the classic Brazilian Havaiana style and for only a little more in price they’re definitely wor th it. Don’t forget a lightweight sarong to throw on over your bikini. You can’t go wrong with leopard print and this colourful one from H&M is the perfect addition to your suitcase - double it up as a top by wrapping it around and tying it at the neck. For the guys - if speedos aren’t your thing, then you’ll be forgiven for donning a slightly longer pair of shor ts, but this is Rio after all so shor t shor ts are essential! This tropical print pair from H&M is perfect, or try these from Paul Smith if you’re feeling a little more generous! Spor ty sandals make for a nice change, or stick with a minimalist pair of sliders in silver metallic for a contemporary edge. Pool shoes, H&M, £12.99
Multi Stripe Swim Shor ts, Paul Smith at Flannels, £100
Sandals, H&M, £19.99
Shor t swim shor ts, H&M, £12.99
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209 MARE
Based in Monaco, 209 Mare is a new menswear brand created by Federico and Gabriel Uribe offering something rather unique - a water resistant beach blazer. We chat to one of the founding brothers, Federico, to find out more.
CAN YOU TELL US A BIT ABOUT YOURSELVES AND YOUR BACKGROUND BEFORE 209 MARE WAS CREATED? We are two brothers, Federico and Gabriel Uribe. Our family has been in the textile industry for over 65 year s, which, combined with a great deal of travel, has given us our own perspective on fashion, materials and trends. I moved to the U.S. early on to pursue my golfing career, later ended up working for Toyota and AIG before getting my MBA at IE in Madrid. Gabriel went to George Washington University to pursue his passion for foreign policy and renewable energies. Upon graduation he quit his job in Washington DC to co-found 209 Mare with me.
house or hotel room. I always thought that the tailoring of a bathrobe was very elegant with its round elongated shawl lapel and the waist belt. So, I set out with the idea to put the bathrobe on the streets (beach clubs, pool, yachts), by tweaking its appearance - making it shor ter, adding color yet retaining its drying mechanism of the terry toweling. My inspiration was to elevate the glamour for fashionable men on the beach. WHAT DID YOU SEE LACKING IN THE MARKET THAT YOU BELIEVED 209 MARE COULD FULFIL?
WHAT’S THE MEANING OF THE NAME OF THE BRAND? 209 stands for 20th of September (9), 2015. This is the date I fell from the third story of a building in Madrid. Surviving gave me a new perspective about life and I realised that we can never be too cer tain of what might happen. We must cherish every day and make the most of our capabilities and our oppor tunities. 209 Mare stands for new beginnings, thus for new trends. HOW DID YOU START THE BRAND? WHAT INSPIRED YOU? I was living in Madrid at the time and I traveled to Chile for a job interview. During my time there, one of my good friends complained about the lack of comfor t, quality and aesthetic of hotel bathrobes. At that moment I realized that the concept of a “bath” robe was meant for bathing and not lounging around the 36 #INSPO Issue 10 | Summer 2017
I saw a lack of variety for men. Today all you have as a gentleman are generally printed shor ts, linen button downs and t-shir ts. All of those are high turnover items, which rotate quickly as you change them every day. Our blazers however are meant to dree a cavalier up for luncheons on yachts, afternoons of rose and sangria at beach clubs and even allow them to attend high society functions, all without missing a beat. Allowing the consumer to wear the same garment over and over creates a similar function to that of a winter coat - it can be paired across all outfits, hence the sober designs. Additionally, it gives our clients the utility of the drying function and easy care- all jackets can be thrown in the washing machine and do not even need to get ironed. I wanted to elevate the level of luxury
and utility at the beach, while empowering men to be bold, stand out and show their personality in an elegant way. HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE THE BRAND AESTHETIC? WHO IS THE 209 MARE MAN? For the designs, I relied on my love for Ar t Deco design, which also represents the era in which the French Riviera became the glamourous place that it is today. I always thought of the Gatsby as my ideal client elegant, sophisticated, travelled and with a BIG personality. All our garments are designed to match perfectly with one another. We wanted to place value on the quality of the accessories, materials and construction which is why we did not focus too much on prints. The quality of the product shines much brighter when it is not being over shadowed by opulent prints. From the chrome cord ends, to the piping and mother of pearl monogrammed buttons as well as the chrome accents and interior and exterior labeling we had one mission: Ar t Deco feel with the quality of a product that you would expect from any top tier brand. The packaging alone is a work of ar t, the croc leather printed boxes, lined in plush velvet and the water resistant metallic pouches that come with our shor ts are a tribute to Ar t Deco design. WHO WOULD YOU LOVE TO SEE WEAR THE BRAND? As I mentioned before, the fictional character of Gatsby would be great. Other than that, I always thought that Pierce Brosnan would look great in it. The attitude of James Bond, his edgy bad boy persona, and his impeccable style are all cornerstone attributes we look for in our clients. Also Ryan Gosling and Gianluca Vacchi have tremendous style and attitude. WHERE WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE THE BRAND GO? I would like to create a trend that lives on long enough for other brands to catch on and build on it, always knowing that 209 Mare was the trailblazer of this concept. Next year we will get into a larger range of products and play with new materials, as well as consider designing beach bags and accessories for men. Complacency is the death of innovation - you must always strive to make your products and experience better for you clients.
COOL SUMMER THE HOTTEST ACCESSORIES OF THE SEASON
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From left to right: Votch, £120; Mark Jacobs at Very Exclusive, £185; Michael Kors at Very Exclusive, £230; Votch, £120; Emporio Armani at Very Exclusive, £259; Boss at Hugo Boss, £179 On floor: Boss at Hugo Boss, £249
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Top to bottom: (Tor toiseshell brow bar) Chloe, £195 (Square) Victoria Beckham, £295 (Aviator) Gigi Hadid x Tommy Hilfiger, £95 (Bottom left) Victoria Beckham, £625 (Leopard print - bottom right) Dolce & Gabbana, £190 All at Very Exclusive
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Clockwise from top: Choker, Kenneth Jay Lane at Very Exclusive, £40; Ring, Astrid & Miyu, £29; Earrings, Links of London, £1600; Shark’s Teeth Choker, Pembe Club, £399; Stone Ring, Ottoman Hands at Very Exclusive, £50; Stone Cuff, Ottoman Hands at Very Exclusive, £70; Hinged Bangle, Kenneth Jay Lane at Very Exclusive, £60
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Clockwise from top: Thread and Chain-wrapped Hoop Earring, Zara, £9.99; Pink Beaded Bracelet, Lola Rose at Very Exclusive, £30; Orange Beaded Bracelet, Lola Rose at Very Exclusive, £30; Jewel and tassel earring, Zara, £9.99; Chain Necklace, from a selection at Kenneth Jay Lane; Porcupine Spine Choker, Pembe Club, £399; Turquoise Beaded Bracelet, Pembe Club, £199; Stone Ring, Ottoman Hands at Very Exclusive, £35
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BEAUTY
This is an advanced system of Retinoids that can help gently smooth and plump the appearance of the skin during the night. This product uses next-generation retinoid active technologies which have been shown to achieve better reduction in signs of ageing than retinol without irritation. To be used at night, before creams and you must use an SPF during the day as retinoids have been shown to increase sun sensitivity. Advanced Retinoid 2%, The Ordinary, £8 Most HA serums or moisturisers use a complex that is too large for your skin to absorb and therefore only offers the feeling of hydration, not actual hydration. This little wonder (which can be used night and day before creams) uses multiple types of HA to make sure the deeper layers of your skin are hydrated too! My new favourite beauty product. Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5, The Ordinary, £5.90
I’ve used this brush three different ways so far and it performed brilliantly in each task. I’ve applied liquid foundation with it and it was flawless. I’ve used it to buff in blush and it blended perfectly, and I’ve used it to press loose powder down my t-zone. Its shape makes it so versatile that you can use it in whatever way works for you. A must have! Killer Cheek Bones MC04, Spectrum Collections, £9.99
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A serum that contains so many scientific sounding ingredients I can’t even list them! It can be used day and night to combat the first signs of aging. Over time it smooths fine lines whilst keeping your skin nourished. Buffet, The Ordinary, £12.70
This highlighter gives the loveliest soft summer glow to the cheeks. It can be built up to quite a high shine or a subtle hint of sunshine with one sweep of the brush. Apply to the high points of your cheeks, Cupid’s bow and collar bones. Get Gorgeous Highlighter, Technic Cosmetics £3.49
This brush is SO soft it hardly feels like your touching anything when you run it across your hand. It’s ideal for sweeping away “baking” powder under the eyes or that pesky fall out from darker shadows. It can also be used to apply a very subtle highlight to the cheekbones with the Technic Bronze Highlighter featured above! Get Lit C00, Spectrum Collections, £19.99
ANTI-AGEING HEROES As much as we would all want to, we can’t stop time, and aging skin is a natural process as you get older. However, there are some excellent products in the market now that will help you have a younger-looking skin. Here are our absolute favourites.
This anti-ageing face tonic is formulated with CoQ10, Vitamin E, Alpha-Lipoic Acid and Vitamin C to preserve the beauty and appearance of the skin. The blend of the three elements creates this exceptional formulation which helps for tify, energise and regulate the natural metabolism of skin cells. Lucia Magnani Refreshing Energizing Tonic, £90 (150ml)
They say that eyes are the window to your soul, so make sure that you look after the skin around them. Marine Miracle Eyezone Cream from Transformulas contains a highly potent combination of ingredients that gradually lighten dark circles, reduce fine lines and strengthens capillaries to reduce broken veins. Transformulas Marine Miracle EyeZone, £41.95 (10ml) The Super Greens Nutrient Boost Serum is like a healthy green juice for your skin, supercharging your skin’s natural defences and accelerating skin repair. Chlorophyll, kale and maca root extracts will make your skin visibly brighter, organic tamanu oil will help with any inflammation and green coffee extract will stimulate skin cell renewal and protect against pollution. This serum will also calm irritation and redness - talk about a multitasking product! Tropic Super Greens Nutrient Boost Serum, £42 (30ml)
Board-cer tified dermatologist and founder of Murad Skincare, Dr Murad says:
As your skin ages, it loses elasticity because of decreased collagen and elastin production, causing a weakened suppor t structure for your pores and allowing more dir t and debris to collect and the pore expands. Products that contain retinol can increase cell turnover which helps unclog the pores; layers of dead skin cells which clog pores are polished away making pores appear smaller and skin more refine. It also helps boost collagen production which in turn strengthens the pore structure. New scientific studies suggest that retinol may encourage vascularization in the dermis. This means more collagen production. Retinol plays a vital role in contributing to the strength of collagen and elastin proteins. As we age, these proteins become less compact and more dehydrated. Retinol helps to bring back the elasticity and compact nature of these proteins. Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Serum, £65 (30ml)
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Lucia Magnani’s Rejuvenating Eye Cream nourishes and firms the delicate skin under the eyes. Signs of expression, age and fatigue are alleviated, while the hydrating effect keeps the skin under the eyes smooth and toned. Wellknown antioxidants such as CoQ10, Vitamin E and Alpha-Lipoic Acid maintain a youthful appearance while peptides counter expression lines. Lucia Magnani Rejuvenating Eye Cream, £130 (15ml) 2017 Summer | Issue 10 #INSPO 45
LAURENCE NEWMAN CEO OF CURRENTBODY.COM HEALTH & BEAUTY TECHNOLOGY TELL US A LITTLE BIT ABOUT YOUR BACKGROUND PRIOR TO LAUNCHING CURRENTBODY.COM?
would tell you I do absolutely none of the above, bar logging on as soon as I wake up and drinking a lot of coffee.
I graduated from Manchester University in Business and had a background in professional aesthetic devices sold to salons, spas, and more recently medical clinics. I set up the largest chain of UK clinics focusing on a specific technique for treating thread veins on the face and legs.
I was supplying the spas on cruise ships (P&O) with an aesthetic device to help with lymphatic drainage, during this time customers were buying unrelated skin care products to take home post treatment. I had an idea to supply them with a miniature device that could help continue the benefits of the treatments once they were home. We sourced an electrical muscle stimulator which worked well, and this aler ted me to the likely demand in professional treatments that could be done at home. Fur ther down the line, I came into contact with Clarisonic, who in the early days were looking for professional clinics/dermatologists to endorse the benefits fur ther, and of course, this has now become one of our core products.
My days are varied, and as a fast growing e-commerce business, I am still hands on. Fair to say we still maintain a ‘star tup’ feel to our company culture. Whilst much of my key work is dealing with the brands, I am involved in all par ts of our online and offline mar keting plans. The office is close to home, which is a life saver, and I do try and get back to see the kids and eat with the family before always heading to the gym at about 8. My one ‘work-life balance’ rule is that if my children are playing a spor t for school or have an event, I will always try and be there to suppor t them.
WHAT WERE THE BIGGEST CHALLENGES WHILE LAUNCHING THE BUSINESS?
WHAT ARE THE CURRENT CURRENTBODY.COM?
One major challenge at the time I set up CURRENTBODY. com was the lack of products to sell! Whilst I had an idea that the beauty device sector was one that was likely to develop, aside from facial cleansing and some useful skin tightening devices, it looked nothing like it does now.
Clarisonic has fantastic devices and probably the one brand most of your readers will know, but hair removal devices have proven popular recently. iluminage and SmoothSkin have produced very safe, effective solutions that are now at a very reasonable price point. Anti-ageing is another growing category and NuFACE, a device that gives you an instant lift, is one to look out for.
HOW DID YOU GET INTERESTED IN AESTHETIC DEVICES AND HOW DID YOU COME UP WITH THE IDEA TO LAUNCH CURRENTBODY.COM?
HOW IMPORTANT HAS YOUR TEAM BEEN TO YOUR SUCCESS? Firstly, I have a co-founder who looks after our e-commerce strategy, and without his experience in online retail, CURRENTBODY.com wouldn’t have launched. The growing team we have now is critical to our ongoing development and whilst I have some very talented marketers, it is wor th mentioning customer service. Many of our devices are quite complex products - We recognise that our customers are knowledgeable, want to engage before buying and be reassured they have experienced help on hand should they require it post-purchase. CAN YOU DESCRIBE / OUTLINE YOUR TYPICAL DAY? I would describe the star t of my day as a bit chaotic: my wife is a career mum working at Shell, and we have four kids, including 1-year-old identical twin boys, so you get the picture! Once I have tried to get the older two up and ready for school, changed the odd nappy and wiped all sor ts off my shir t I will go through the figures from the day before. My wife 46 #INSPO Issue 10 | Summer 2017
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DO YOU USE ANY AESTHETIC DEVICES YOURSELF? IF YES, WHICH ONES? I use the Clarisonic Alpha Fit, a facial cleansing brush designed for men’s skin and to use on beards. CAN YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN ONE WORD? Wow, one word is hard - I have been called a few things that are one word. You are probably best to ask my team, but I will go for a word that I think everyone who star ts their own business needs to be: Resilient. WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF CURRENTBODY.COM IN 5 YEARS?
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I hope CURRENTBODY.com will be recognised as the online destination for home use beauty devices internationally. Hopefully, my mornings will be a little more relaxed in 5 years, but I doubt it!
DRY SKIN ESSENTIALS Sukin’s deeply hydrating Moisture Restoring Night Cream nourishes the skin while you sleep through a blend of Rosehip, Evening Primrose and Jojoba Oils. Added Vitamin E, Borage and Avocado Oils replenish the skin’s moisture barrier while improving the texture, leaving skin feeling soft and rejuvenated. Sukin Moisture Restoring Night Cream, £14.95 (120ml)
Embryolisse Lait-Crème Concentré Nourishing Moisturiser has been a cult favourite since the 1950s, becoming a staple in the makeup bags of celebrities, supermodels and makeup ar tists. It provides the skin with nutrients and water leaving the skin plumped, smoothed, and incredibly soft. Its creamy milk texture leaves a satin film, even on dry skin, and any signs of dryness and discomfor t are reduced, leaving the skin soothed.
Every skin type requires proper maintenance, but dry skin can give you additional challenges like dullness, flakiness and rough patches that can get exaggerated with makeup. We’ve rounded up exper t advice and award-winning products to help make your dry skin look and feel its best.
Embryolisse Lait-Crème Concentré Nourishing Moisturiser, £20 (75ml)
Sukin’s Hydrating Facial Masque is rich in Mango Seed Butter and a blend of Avocado, Olive Fruit and Jojoba Oils to nourish and provide intense moisture to the skin. Enzymes of Papaya and Pineapple nourish the complexion and impar t fruit acids and vitamins, leaving skin feeling smooth with a healthy glow. Sukin Hydrating Facial Masque, £11.95 (100ml) This deeply hydrating moisturiser restores the hydrolipidic film of the skin, which is the natural barrier that prevents the skin from absorbing fine par ticles in the air. The cream also protects from environmental stress factors enabling skin to feel deeply nourished with a pleasant, long-lasting natural glow. Phenotype Beauty City Protection Cream, £39 (50ml)
The skin around your eyes is very delicate and can also get dry nd flaky. To make sure that it’s properly hydrated, look no fur ther than Bur t’s Bees Intense Hydration Eye Cream. It provides intense hydration and reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Burt’s Bees Intense Hydration Eye Cream, £19.99 (10g)
The Jojoba Company’s Hydrating Day Cream is an effective hydrator that ensures that skin looks and feels healthy. An intelligent combination of Siberian Ginseng and Beta Gluten offers long-lasting moisture that is able to protect and nourish the complexion making your skin more supple and comfor tably hydrated. The Jojoba Company Hydrating Day Cream, £22.99 (50ml)
A lightweight moisturising treatment which boosts and suppor ts skin’s natural methods of hydration. Amino acids play a key function in skin health, repairing and stimulating new cell growth. Hyaluronic acid attracts up to 1000 times its weight in water. The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA, £4.90 (30ml)
Shea and Cocoa butter in this gentle but effective cleansing cream lifts off impurities without stripping away your skin’s essential moisture, while extracts of chamomile and marigold will soothe and calm your skin for a healthy glow. Sönd Gentle Daily Cleanser, £22 (100ml)
Skinfix, the exper ts in healthy skin, introduced the Healthy Skin Face Collection, which is clinically proven to replenish essential skin lipids and maintain a healthy skin barrier. Designed to work together, the regimen is infused with rich emollient oils, proteins, peptides and natural extracts that encourage glowing, healthy, beautiful skin. Skinfix Nourishing Cream, £18.99 (50ml) Moisture Boost Serum, £19.99 (30ml) Hydrating Lotion, £14.99 (50ml) Brightening Eye Cream, £12.99 (15ml) Foaming Oil Cleanser, £14.99 (100ml) Foaming Clay Cleanser (100ml)
#INSPO Contributor Rachel Evans says:
The first thing I notice about the Skôt Beauté Supple Glow Moisture Crème is the smell: it has a classic fragrance that reminds me of the products my nan used to use, evoking a pleasant sor t of nostalgia! The packaging is slim and compact, perfect for your handbag. After my usual cleansing and toning routine I apply the moisturiser to my face and neck. It has a creamy consistency, and not too thin or thick. The cream sinks in quickly and straight away my skin feels beautifully soft! I tend to break out if I change my facial products, but i’ll definitely continue using this on my neck and even my hands. Skôt Beauté Moisture Crème, $55 (60ml) Packed with 20 different skin-loving fruit, flower and seed extracts, including kakadu plum and raspberry seed oil as well as hyaluronic acid, this nutrient-rich daily moisturiser hydrates, protects and nourishes your skin for a healthy and more radiant complexion. Tropic Skin Revive Concentrate, £22 (50ml)
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This nourishing MSM superfood filled moisturiser is set in Cacao Butter which drenches the skin in botanical moisture to help it feel soft and supple. Especially good for dry skin, the msm within acts as ‘the beauty mineral’ combining perfectly with frankincense and myrrh essential oils. Rawgaia Msm Organic Beauty Cream, £25 (50ml)
A Harley Street-trained medical aesthetician, founder of bea Skin Care, Bianca Estelle says: Dry skin is caused by a number of factors, including harsh weather or environmental conditions, poor diet and cer tain skincare products. Restoring hydration is key so products containing glycerine and hyaluronic acid are ideal as they promote water’s absorption into the skin, the latter holds up to 1000 times its weight in water. Daily, gentle exfoliation ensures the removal of dry and dead skin cells to reveal brighter, healthier skin. Then products with emollient proper ties, for example, argan oil and shea butter help to lock in moisture, improving skin’s softness and boosting its radiance. I always advise my clients to wear some form of daily sun protection. This should be an essential par t of one’s morning skincare routine as even when the sun isn’t blazing, UV rays still exist and actively work to dry out the skin. In many cases this leads to fine lines and wrinkles forming amongst a wealth of other skin concerns, while lack of moisture encourages these to develop. It’s always wor th looking into the ingredients in your daily skincare routine. Dry skin can be restored to a hydrated, replenished state and it helps to know what to avoid. For instance, I’d advise against harsh ingredients such as perfumed products. Something as simple as spending too long in the shower can strip the vital layers of skin protection which contain natural oils while common bathroom accessories such as loofahs and exfoliating gloves can also be abrasive to skin, tearing into its protective surface. This natural, medical strength soap bar contains a blend of glutathione and vitamin C, which when combined generate a significantly brighter complexion. The detoxifying effects of this ingredient duo encourages new cell growth. As it’s 100% natural, it doesn’t abrade the skin’s surface. Regular use of the bar will rehydrate dry skin and promote a young, even looking complexion bea Skin Care Master Antioxidant Bar, £45 (100g) This organic, medical strength soap bar contains a combination of argan oil and glycerine, which benefit aged, rough and dry complexions. It cleanses and hydrates the skin and is suitable for all skin types, par ticularly dehydrated and mature skins.
This dynamic duo of ingredients encourages youthful, hydrated skin. The serum works to minimise sun damage and decrease puffiness while retaining skin’s moisture through it’s antibacterial and antioxidant proper ties which hydrate the skin without leaving it congested. bea Skin Care Vitamin C 20% and Hyaluronic Acid Serum, £49 (30ml) Ideal and lightweight enough for daily use, this organic SPF moisturiser contains alpha arbutin and hyaluronic acid, protecting skin from harmful UV rays as well as treating discolouration and sun damage and retaining moisture. bea Skin Care Solar Defence SPF 30, £24 (50ml)
This nutrient-rich cream contains a mixture of glycerine, peptides, amino acids, apple stem cells, shea butter and pure collagen to restore dry skin and replace diminishing collagen reserves. bea Skin Care Collagen Complex Cream, £44 (30ml)
bea Skin Care Argan Oil Beauty Bar, £20 (100g) One of the most luxurious creams on the market, La Mer’s Moisturising Cream has inspired a devoted following. With use, skin appears smoother, lines and wrinkles are reduced in appearance and even the driest complexions are soothed on contact. La Mer Moisturising Cream, £115 (30ml)
This skincare classic soothes, restores, calms and helps relieve chapped, cracked, dry skin. Aids roughness, redness and minor skin irritations. Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Skin Protectant, £18 (50ml) 2017 Summer | Issue 10 #INSPO 49
SPRITZ FOR GLOWING SKIN Face mists are definitely the ‘it’ skin care item at the moment. They can tone, hydrate, rejuvenate and set your makeup - a perfect multitasking product to invest it, especially in summer.
A fusion of soil association cosmos cer tified organic floral waters, cold pressed oils and essential oils. This unique hydra-toner helps to leave your skin feeling fresh, hydrated and radiant. Perfect for combination and oily skin types.
A fusion of soil association cosmos cer tified organic floral waters, cold pressed oils and essential oils. This unique hydra-toner helps to leave your skin feeling fresh, hydrated and radiant. Perfect for combination and oily skin types.
Sönd Hydrating Face Spray, £24 (100ml)
Rawgaia Organic Hemp Glow Mist, £22
This mist controls oil, deflects surface shine and keeps your skin looking and feeling beautifully fresh. It reduces any redness after a workout and can also be used to set your makeup. SportFX Time Out Face Mist And Fix, £5.99 (30ml)
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The innovative oil-inwater formulation of this mist uses micro-dispersed oils to condition and refresh the skin. Bursting with organic rose water, aloe vera and cucumber juices, this mist from Tropic is also infused with vitamins and amino acids that help to balance pH and reduce pore size. Tropic Vitamin Toner Pore Refining Mist, £14 (120ml)
Ideally balanced in mineral salts and trace elements, Cellular Water provides the skin with the energy it requires daily to function as its full potential and remain radiantly healthy. It may be used under your regular skin care, over makeup for greater hold or at any time of the day. Institut Esthederm Eau Cellulaire Cellular Water Spray, £16 (100ml) This mist from Bioderma reactivates the skin’s natural defences from within. It prevents your skin from aging and harmful UV rays as well as sets your makeup providing a fresh, comfor table feeling. Bioderma Hydrabio Eau de Soin SPF30, £9.50 (50ml)
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Bare Brows, Universal 4-In-1 Brow Fix from KNOW Cosmetics comes with a universal brow colour at one end and invisible taming wax at the opposite end, Caps with a built-in sharpener and a brush as well. The formula of this product is very waxy, making it easy to work with, so you’ll have fabulous eyebrows in no time!
KNOW Cosmetics No Bare Brows, Universal 4-In-1 Brow Fix, £18
Eyeko’s Brow Gel comes with a nanobrush and botanicallyenriched formula for creating a natura;l brow look. The tint is quite light, so ideally fill in your brows first and then apply the gel, or if you are blessed with thick eyebrows, just use the Brow Gel to add some definition. Eyeko Brow Gel, £18
SO ME Beauty & Wellness are well known for their brow and lash bars and they recently launched their own beauty products. One of them is a Brow Kit that comes in a stunning packaging with two powder shades, application brushes and a stencil kit, enabling you to define and highlight your brows with ease. SO ME Beauty & Wellness Brow Kit, £24
This brush is the ultimate brow tamer. Use the comb side to tidy unruly brows and the brush side to soften your finished application of wax, gel or powder products.
We recommend using this brow brush from Spectrum Collections for more control when working with powder products. Spectrum Collections Brow Love MA17, £5.99 This brow gel from Sleek comes is enriched with fibres to add density and fill in any gaps in your eyebrows as well as a unique brush with a tapered sponge tip for defining the brows. On the other end there is a also a highlighting pencil for a sculpted look.
Spectrum Collections Brow Power MA11, £4.99
The precision angle and retractable twist mechanism of this brow pencil requires no sharpening and the waterproof proper ties of the pencil not only create a sweat-barrier but also long-lasting and smudge-proof finish throughout the day.
Sleek Makeup Brow Intensity, £8.50
SportFX Shape Up Brow Pencil, £7.99 #INSPO Contributor Rachel Evans says: Technic’s Brow Boost is an excellent budgetfriendly product for sculpting and shaping your brows. Shape and define with the pencil and cover and highlight with the concealer. Technic Cosmetics Brow Boost, £3
This brow set is really cute and compact, featuring a little razor with a comb attachment and a mini compact with two brow powders, wax, highlighter and a set of stencils. I try the razor out first of all, a brow instrument which I’m new to! I use it to trim back any unruly hairs. It’s a little rough on my skin at first, but once I get the hang of it and angle it right, then it’s fine. I then pick a stencil - out of the four I go for the ‘natural’ one. I’m a little dubious at how this is going to turn out as the stencil doesn’t match my natural brow shape at all, but I place it on and shade in my brows with the dark brown powder. When I remove the stencil I’m pleasantly surprised that they actually look pretty good! I reapply the stencil slightly higher than before and do it again as my brows are thicker than the stencil. Once I’m done, I touch up any areas the stencil didn’t cover, then apply the wax to set them. To finish, I dab some highlighter along my brow bone - I love that the kit comes with highlighter, this is always my last step when I do my makeup and it really makes a difference! Overall I’m really impressed with this little kit. It is definitely a time saver when I don’t have the time to sit and shade them in, and it would be great for anyone who’s new to brow shaping. KISS Beautiful Brow Kit, £9.95
Technic Cosmetics Brow Pow, £3
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WE LOVE MASCARA This long-lasting and waterproof mascara is designed to defy sweat whilst you work out and stay smudge-proof for up to 8 hours. The formula lengthens, volumises and curls without leaving lashes feeling unnatural or crispy.
GYMFRIENDLY
SportFX Spor t Stamina Mascara, £7.99
For many of us putting on mascara has become a morning ritual just as essential as brushing our teeth. We found two each perfect for every occassion. Create dramatic lashes plumped to perfection that will see you through your morning workout and beyond with this mascara from Eyeko that has a fibreenhanced, waterproof formula. Eyeko Spor t Waterproof Mascara, £19
This mascara is great for every day as it is not overly dramatic, but still performs well. A conditioning blend of Panthenol, Candelia and Beeswax glides easily on to lashes while tiny nylon fibres, grip, build and create length.
EVERY DAY
Fake Bake Scream & Pout Fake Me Up Marvel Mascara, £14
Mega Lash mascara from Technic does it all! It volumises and lengthens the lashes and it’s also pitch black so that you can create a bold, glamourous look in seconds.
This mascara has a creamy formula and a wand that coats every single lash creating a natural look that lasts. The mascara contains a peptide, extracts from seaweed and sea algae, and plant extracts which encourage lashes to grow. Joan Collins Beauty Class Act Mascara, £20
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Technic Cosmetics Mega Lash, £4
Eyeko’s Lash Aler t Mascara is actually a 2-in1 product. It’s a great night out mascara as it creates a more dramatic look, and it also features a botanical-fueled energising formula that will improve long-term elasticity and resilience for naturally thicker lashes. Eyeko Lash Aler t Mascara, £19
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This is a great palette for beginners wanting to learn how to cream contour as it is very affordable, the creams are easy to blend and well pigmented. The palette comes with 8 highlighting and contouring shades perfect for emphasising your favourite features. Technic Cosmetics Colour Fix Cream Foundation Contouring Palette, £5 The secret to great looking contour is blending, blending, blending! Great brushes will make your job easier. Try this flat buffing brush buff and blend your contouring with precision. Suitable for cream, liquid and powder formulas.
XIP Professional offer a high end range of products for makeup enthusiasts, one of them being this beautifully packaged Golden Touch Sculpting Palette (Powder), which features six different shades: three lighter highlighting shades and three contour bronzing shades. Achieve a beautifully sculpted look with ease using this palette. XIP Professional Golden Touch Sculpting Palette Powder, £42 (comes with a sculpting brush)
Spectrum Collections Contour Queen MC02, £9.99 This cult favourite contour palette features six velvety smooth, buildable cream formulas that blend seamlessly onto the skin for a flawless, fade-proof finish. The shades work with all skin tones to create natural shadows and highlights. The kit also comes with a handy guide to contouring and how to get the most of your palette. Sleek Makeup Cream Countour Kit, £10.99
Angled brushes fit the curves of your cheekbone perfectly, defining, shaping and contouring your cheek area.
Available in four unique colour combinations, Sleek Makeup’s Face Form comes with a contour powder, highlighter and a blush (Fair and Light) or a contour powder, highlighter and a bronzer (Medium and Dark). Excellent pigmentation, handy for travelling or carying around in your bag - this palette is a winner. Sleek Makeup Face Form, £10
AYVA A03 Contour Brush, £34
The Face Contour Kit combines a dark matte pressed powder and an illuminating highlighter, in a handbag-friendly mirrored palette. Sleek Makeup Face Contour Kit, £6.99
Spectrum Collections Killer Cheek Bones MC04, £9.99 (white) Nanshy Large Angled Contour Makeup Brush, £8.95 (black)
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This highlighter is so pigmented that you will be seen from space! It’s a great multipurpose product that can be mixed with lipstick, gloss or eye colour and, of course, used as highlighter on your cheeks. Fake Bake Scream & Pout Pink Diamond Highlighter, £10
The texture of this highlighter is very smooth and it blends like a dream. There are also several shades to choose from, so you’re bound to find the perfect one for your skin tone. Technic Cosmetics Get Gorgeous Highlighter, £3.49
A versatile face and body highlighting palette that includes three cream shades and one powder. The formulas are very buildable, so can be used to either create a dramatic effect or a natural finish.
A beautiful bronzing duo for fair complexions. Create a natural sun-kissed effect with mixing both colours together.
Sleek Makeup Precious Metals Highlighting Palette, £10
Benecos Natural Fresh Bronzing Duo, £4.49 This highly pigmented two-shade bronzer glides effor tlessly on the skin and adds a warm glow to the complexion. The palette includes a matte bronze and shimmer bronze as well as a brush for a flawless finish. XIP Professional 24 Karat Glow Blissful Bronzer & Brush, £46
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A cream based bronzing powder that uses triple pigmentation to deliver long-lasting results. Beautiful for both face and body, We recommend using a large bronzing brush or a kabuki brush for effor tless application. Fake Bake Bronzer Compact, £20
This Compact Duo is a great 3-in-1 product combining a bronzer, a hydrating lipstick as well as a luxurious mirror compact.
The bronzer’s shine-free formula gives an all-over warmth for a natural, matte finish helping you helps you to achieve a healthy-looking glow.
Joan Collins Beauty Summer Kiss Compact Duo, £34
Technic Cosmetics Superfine Matte Bronzer, £4
These are foolproof brushes for applying highlighter. The soft rounded bristles ensure a light coverage which you can build up as you go. It’s great if you’ve just star ted including highlighter in your makeup routine. Spectrum Collections #No. 1 Fan MC01 (white handle), £10.99 Gel Lit C00, £19.99
This type of brush can also be used to wipe away excess powders or for applying setting powder. A must have for your makeup bag.
A smaller fan brush is great for delivering a light dusting of your favourite highlighter to the tops of the cheekbones or the bridge of the nose. Spectrum Collections Feeling Fancy MA10. £6.99
Nanshy Fan Makeup Brush. £8.95 For a more intense highlight, try this tapered brush, which is also amazing for blending eyeshadows, buffing in precise contour or even concealer. Spectrum Collections Blend Your Time On Me MB05, £6.99
The super soft bristles of this brush will make sure that your bronzer is perfectly blended. Because of the larger size, this brush is very convenient to use when applying bronzer on your body as well. Spectrum Collections Brush Up MA00, £10.99
This super soft and dense kabuki brush is made from Taklon fibers, so it’s safe for all skin types. Use it with powder, blush or bronzer for natural looking skin. Nanshy Black Kabuki Makeup Brush, £8.95
Dir ty brushes harbour bacteria that can cause skin infections or aggravate acne. Keep your makeup brushes clean with a 100% natural, vegan, cruelty-free brush & sponge deep cleaner. Nanshy Makeup Brush & Sponge Cleaning Soap, £10.95 2017 Summer | Issue 10 #INSPO 61
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Let your creativity run free this summer with brightly coloured nail varnish, which is such an easy way to inject a pop of colour into your look.
Kaga, professional suppliers of UV Soak Off colour Gel Polish, Builder Gel and other products, have hundreds of shades to choose from, so you will definitely find one or ten that you like. Chip and scratch resistant, these gel polishes have to be cured with UV/LED lamp. Kaga QLZ Gel Range, £5.99 each, Kaga Gel Range, £7.99 each
iZ Beauty of London have over 40 unique nail lacquers available that were designed for smooth application with a high gel-like shine with not need for a UV lamp. The formula resists, chipping leaving the nails healthy and plumped. iZ Beauty of London Gel Effect Nail Lacquers, £6 each
For salon finish high gloss results, look no fur ther than these gel effect nail lacquers from Fake Bake. Fake Bake Get a Grip Gel Effect Nail Lacquers, £9 each
FESTIVAL READY HAIR COLORSMASH Color Kissed Hairspray is a temporary spray-on hair color providing a translucent, vibrant touch of colour that stays on the hair throughout the day, yet washes out easily with shampoo. The wash-out colour comes in three vibrant hues – Pink, Indigo or Violet. Free of drying iron-oxides, the paraben and gluten free formula contains avocado, quinoa, pot marigold, grape seed extract, sun ower seed and aloe vera extracts, which help to protect your hair against UV damage.
Thanks to then innovative iron oxide-free formula, COLORSMASH will not transfer on hands, clothes, or pillows. The colour will rinse out in multiple shampoos.
To apply, simply shake and spray in shor t bursts onto dry hair, holding the can 8-10� away from hair. Allow to dry then, for straight/ wavy locks, brush through for evenly-distributed colour. With afro and curly hair simply crunch the curls to spread the shade.
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BABE POWER BY MISSGUIDED
BABE POWER (Eau De Parfum 80ml) is the embodiment of the iconic Missguided brand made for the girl who wants her scent to match her unapologetic attitude. The fragrance was sold out in just three hours at The Fragrance Shop with sales exceeding expectations by 500%. Available at The Fragrance Shop, ÂŁ27.50
Top notes: grapefruit zest, sour cherry, pink pepper, crisp apple, pineapple and rhubarb Heart notes: orange blossom, peony and jasmine Base notes: vanilla, candy floss, sensual musk, amber crystals
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Karen Newby
NUTRITION QUESTIONS ANSWERED
Co-founder of Alchemy Organic Super Blends, a luxurious nutrient dense range of vegan plant protein
WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO LAUNCH ALCHEMY ORGANIC SUPER BLENDS? I wanted to create my ultimate superfood blend for ease of use for my clients and to share my nutritional therapy knowledge. I star ted Alchemy in my kitchen in November 2015. I’d recently turned 40 and I reached that point in my life when I thought “I can do this!”. As a nutritional therapist, I’m very much an advocate of food as your medicine. Quite often I would recommend superfoods and vegan plant protein powders but this was also quite expensive for clients and then they would clutter up cupboards or it’s easy to forget what they are for! This is why the blends are so convenient - if you want more energy, then you just have to take Energy Elixir. I also wanted to merge plant proteins with superfoods, as both are hugely impor tant. People often don’t get enough protein from plants in their diet as well as nutrients from plants in general. Protein is so so impor tant to health - it is the building block of life! All the blends have a breakdown of nutrient content on the back because I wanted to show that even 10g of my products will go a long way to delivering our RDA of iron, Vit C, B Vits etc. I was also keen to make them a food not a supplement so that they are easy to absorb and digest. WHAT ARE THE MOST COMMON NUTRITIONAL PROBLEMS AND HOW TO TACKLE THEM? I created these four blends for the most common health needs that I see in my practice. Most of my patients are ‘tired all the time’ (TOTT). Energy Elixir is based on how I suppor t client’s energy levels - a mixture of protein, loads of Vitamin C, B Vitamins and iron rich chlorella along with maca for resistance and stamina. Beauty Elixir is for my patients who find they’re hair has become course, their nails brittle, and that they often get redness on the skin or bobbles on the backs of their arms. It is full of Vitamin C to help collagen synthesis and also antioxidants to help quench those free radicals. The Spor t Elixir if for my patients who find whey protein hard to digest. I am also an advocate of the real food approach to spor t’s nutrition and don’t think we need the protein from shakes that many of us consume after training. Getting protein from real food is so much more beneficial for the body as you get the micronutrients too. The Spor t Elixir is focussed on recovery too. And finally the Morning Elixir is my nature’s multi - 10 superfoods to aid digestion and liver cleansing. It can also be used as a meal replacement and is great for pregnancy side effects such as hear t burn and constipation. WHICH ONE OF THE BLENDS IS YOUR FAVOURITE AND WHY? My go-to green breakfast smoothie is Morning and Beauty Elixir with some frozen blueberries, celery, cucumber, spinach, squeeze of lemon and a small avocado. The combination of the Elixirs and greens gives me a massive micronutrient hit along with the added vegan protein and gentle soluble fibre (such as psyllium husk in the Morning Elixir) that helps keeps me pin sharp all morning without cravings. Your body craves micronutrients which makes every cell in our body function well, which then creates more energy! I purposely didn’t flavour the blends so that they don’t over power fresh juice or smoothies and because I wanted to champion the alkaline taste of plants which is often so limited in our sugar mad world! DO YOU ALLOW YOURSELF AN OCCASIONAL JUNK MEAL? IF YES, WHAT IS YOUR GUILTY PLEASURE? I never forget a friend’s story of how her parents had never allowed her sweets and how aged 11 she was so obsessed with them she picked up a piece of chewing gum off the pavement! Sometimes when we restrict ourselves too much we crave things even more! I love coffee, chocolate and home-made cakes! However I always buy the best coffee and the darkest chocolate, and if I don’t make them myself, I will buy home-baked cakes made with butter and sugar and natural ingredients. It’s interesting that we refer to these things as a ‘guilty pleasure’ - in France they view cakes as celebration! CAN YOU GIVE SOME ADVICE ON MAKING SIMPLE CHANGES IN OUR DIETS TO START FEELING BETTER, HEALTHIER AND LOSE EXCESS WEIGHT? A good way to lose weight is to eat wholefoods. It’s so simple but it works! This allows you to eat plenty of food on a daily basis without any sense of deprivation, hunger or excessive cravings. Healthy fats and oils communicate the perfect biochemical messages to the brain and help cells function properly. Also, by avoiding or restricting fat you are setting up the body to store more fat in the long run. Be mindful of what you eat. Taking time to eat slowly and chew properly gives your body enough time to make digestive juices to help breakdown food as well as allowing the body time to send messages to the brain to say that you are full. Eat regularly to stay one step ahead of your body’s biochemistry. This will minimize making unhealthy food choices and binge eating. Too many people eat their largest meal at the end of the day - it should be the opposite at either breakfast or lunch. This allows your body to get the energy it needs throughout the day and reduces the risk of food being laid down as fat and not being burned off as energy. Strive for consistency, not perfection. I practice the 80/20 rule. Eat 80% of foods that will nourish your body and 20% that aren’t so good – but enjoy them!
GYM BAG ESSENTIALS BOOST Oxygen is the perfect way to energise and optimise your workouts at the gym. Medical studies have shown that inhaling Oxygen before and during physical activity enhances endurance and performance as well as cuts down on recovery times. Go for BOOST Oxygen in Pink Grapefruit for additional weight loss benefits: research from Japan’s Osaka University shows that the scent of grapefruit actually boosts metabolism and reduces food cravings.
This superfood on-the-go snack is packed with antioxidants, flavonoids and phenols beneficial for overall health and vitality. Jujube fruits help suppor t the immune system, build red blood cells and help reduce tiredness.
BOOST Oxygen, £17.99 (22Oz, up to 150 inhalations)
This primer and recovery gel is made for both before and after your workout. It instantly soothes, refreshes and calms redness through an infusion of Aloe Vera, a high percentage of water, a vitamin E, C and F complex and a cooling agent. This sweat resistant and non-greasy formula also creates the perfect base for your BB cream. SportFX Cool Down Primer And Recovery Gel, £9.99 (30ml)
Abakus Foods Jujube Crisps, £1.99 (40g)
BITE, a 100% natural post work out snack or breakfast on the go, consists of only fruit, nuts, berries and spices. It’s non-GMO, gluten, milk and soy-free, yet rich in protein, Omega 3 and 6 fatty acids, fiber and antioxidants, and is suitable for vegetarians and vegans. BITE Bar (available at Selfridges), £1.99
Missfits Nutrition created protein powder aimed at women with added essential nutrients, to make every sweat count. Named The Multitasker, this protein powder provides your body with the nutrition it needs to replenish and develop, with an added vitamin and mineral blend to leave you feeling and looking your best. MissFits Nutrition The Multitasker, £25 (500g)
WOW PROTEIN is a sugar-free, gluten-free and fat-free functional water. This protein water provides an easy and convenient way to add protein into your diet, whilst refuelling the body without sugar or carbs - every bottle contains exactly 20g of protein to fuel your post work-out routine, along with a further 4.1mg of BCAA’s to help reduce muscle soreness, suppor t muscle growth and sustain muscle mass. WOW PROTEIN functional water, £2.49
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T-shir t, Manuka Life at John Lewis, £32; Shor ts, Topshop, £10
EAT, SLEEP, TRAIN, REPEAT PHOTOGRAPHY Adam Jones STYLING Kerryn Grady HAIR AND MAKEUP Jenna Hacking MODEL Chloe Bell ( J’Adore) Shot at Lightbox Studios
Bikini top, Calvin Klein at Very Exclusive, £50; Bikini briefs, Calvin Klein at Very Exclusive, £30
Top, Nike at Very Exclusive, £90; Leggings, Nike at Very Exclusive, £55
Jumper, SporH&M, ts bra,£17.99; Nike at Knickers, Very ExcluH&M, £9.99 sive, (par £40; t ofTrack a setpants, of three). Under Armour at John Lewis, £35
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T-shir t, Nike at John Lewis, £30; Leggings, Nike at Very Exclusive, Daisy Street at ASOS.com, £85;Jumper, Trainers, Adidas at John Lewis, £17.99 £74.95
Top, Nike at Very Exclusive, £35; Shor ts, Topshop, £10; Slides, Nike at Very Exclusive, £30
Baseball cap, Topshop, £12
Tank top, Nike at Very Exclusive, £30; Shor ts, Adidas at John Lewis, £24.95; Long sleeve top, Under Armour at John Lewis, £35; Water bottle, Nike at John Lewis, £16
INSIDE & OUT LQ Liquid Health Skin, Hair and Nails supplement is scientifically formulated to help maintain younger looking skin, improve skin hydration and promote healthy hair and stronger nails. This anti-ageing shot is the first of its kind to contain these three effective skin anti-agers in one - Collagen, Resveratrol and Hyaluronic Acid – along with a broad spectrum of advanced antioxidants to defend against lines, wrinkles and loss of skin tone. LQ Liquid Health Skin, Hair & Nails - 10 x 50ml Bottles, £29.99 Perhaps your fine and lacklustre hair doesn’t grow past a cer tain length, your nails are shor t and brittle, and your skin has lost its youthful glow? Try Hair, Skin & Nails Dr. for a much-needed vitamin boost, nourishing your body from the inside out. Containing zinc, MSM and collagen to suppor t the maintenance of healthy hair, skin and nails, these daily hair heroes are a beauty bag must-have.
The benefits of taking a supplement in liquid form can include providing a higher level of nutrients in a single dose, plus swallowing tablets is a real issue for many people, with studies showing that 44% of people in the normal ageing population experience swallowing problems, so this is an alternative to taking tablets, as well as rapid absorption – especially for older people with reduced levels of stomach acid and digestive enzymes. Dr. Sarah Brewer
Containing stimulants such as caffeine and guarana, natural energisers such as sea kelp and green tea, and B vitamins niacin and pantothenic acid for fur ther energy, Shred Dr.’s unique blend of ingredients and advanced cutting formula suppor ts healthy weight loss, reduces tiredness and fatigue, and helps to suppor t normal mental performance.
HangDr Hair, Skin & Nails Dr. £11 (60 capsules) Vitamin B Complex plays an impor tant role in the human body’s metabolism, suppor ting the brain and nervous system. It enables the body to perform all activities normally and enhances the activity of the immune system. Deficiencies in this vitamin can lead to physical and psychological problems, namely f tigue and depression. With Vitamin Injections London B Complex Patches, you can replenish depleted vit min reserves and achieve better physical and psychological health.
HangDr Shred Dr. £13.30 (90 capsules)
LQ Joint Care is a scientifically formulated liquid supplement which promotes healthy joints, car tilage and bones. It contains key active ingredients such as Peptan™ marine collagen, hyaluronic acid, glucosamine, chondroitin, copper, ginger, and vitamin C. Suppor ting your joints from within. LQ Liquid Health Joint Care 10 x 50ml Bottles, £24.99
Vitamin Injections London Vitamin B Complex Patches, £49.99 (1 month’s supply) Formulated by an exper t nutritionist, Karen Newby, Alchemy blends are tailor-made for a range of priorities, including muscle repair, energy levels, skin nourishment and digestive health. The blends are pure and unadulterated, made from premium organic ingredients. Alchemy Organic Super Blends Energy Elixir, Morning Elixir, Spor t Elixir, Beauty Elixir, £39.99 each (30 servings per pack) 2017 Summer | Issue 10 #INSPO 75
LUXURY
LIFESTYLE
MAIA FAIR MARBELLA Maia Fair Marbella is a brand new luxury yacht char ter, which allows you to experience the beautiful Mediterranean whilst enjoying the seclusion of being on-board your own private yacht Maia Fair Marbella offers impeccable style and lets you soak up the sunshine and atmosphere of Marbella with fine champagnes, the freshest local produce, and the hottest waterspor ts for those looking for some extra excitement. These include a hi-powered jet ski, paddleboards, water skiing, a mini boat to take onto shore and sea bobs – no other char ter business offers this amount of waterspor ts in Marbella! The stylish, high speed 72’ Sunseeker 68 Spor ts Yacht has a dedicated team to attend to your every need and is available for high end char ter for half and full day cruises, overnight stays and for weekly rental. Prices range from €5,000 plus IVA for a half day and €40,000 plus IVA for seven days, and all waterspor ts are fully inclusive. WWW.MARBELLALUXURYBOATCHARTER.COM
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THROW A PERFECT SUMMER PARTY by Aron Schlagman, Creative Director WHiTEPAPER Event
Summer is officially only around the corner but, as the days are getting longer, what better excuse to invite friends over for a fun, relaxing evening? A par ty to kickstar t your summer time mood this year is the perfect way to say goodbye to winter blues and allow for a laid-back vibe. Yes, you will need creativity and clever planning depending on the size of your available indoor or outdoor space, but just think of the fun you will have! Make sure your summer par ty is successful, memorable and classy by tackling the following key areas. GIVING IT A NAME Themed soirées are increasingly popular as they help define the nature of a par ty. Giving your guests a sense of the party’s vibe will also help them decide on their outfit. Decide on a quirky theme and maybe even colour scheme – aim for this season’s popular zingy yellow, super bright fuchsia or tropical green. You might even find inspiration in the change of seasons or even a classic novel (think Peter Pan or Alice in Wonderland). Whatever the occasion, state it on your invitations which I advise you send out at least three weeks prior to the par ty. I always point out that consistency is key in event planning so go the extra mile and match your invitations to your theme; a ribbon, discreet drawing, lightly scented paper, or a tune if you decide on email invites. Ask guests to RSVP a week prior to your gathering as this will give you enough time to plan, shop and prep. PLANNING IT OUT Depending on the number of people arriving, you would need to make sure you have adequate room and furniture. Clear your indoor space by storing away redundant items to other areas of the house. Create cosy corners in the room where people can gather and have a dedicated bar area where they can help themselves to finger-food and drinks. If you’re having a garden par ty, make the most of the outdoor space by dotting small folding tables and drum stools that can easily be moved around to allow for mingling. For luxe lounging style, spread a pretty quilt and scatter a few cushions on the lawn or decking. Your leafy surroundings are great scenery but décor still matters. Hurricane lanterns and string lights on tree branches or perched on the fence will provide par ty ambience; opt for varying tones of a single colour for a chic look and go for soft, romantic lighting. Complete the setting with uplifting, background music that will not interfere with conversation; you can’t go wrong with classic and upbeat tunes and wireless speakers to avoid tripping over cords. Give your guests a night to remember and treat them to a screening of a classic; create the perfect vintage/modern blend by using a white sheet on a clothes line for a screen, a high-tech projector for top quality image and bean bags for chilled78 #INSPO Issue 10 | Summer 2017
out enter tainment. Don’t forget to make rain plans as the weather can be unpredictable; you can either take the par ty indoors or you might want to invest in large garden parasols. SERVING FOOD AND DRINKS Whether you’re having your par ty in the garden or your living room, an easy, safe and delicious option is to serve finger-friendly food made with seasonal ingredients; just make sure there’s plenty of choice. Think cheese and charcuterie platters, cucumber stacks, roasted peppers and ar tichokes, chicken or shrimp skewers and dark green leafy salad; colourful macaroons, sorbet and succulent fresh fruits to finish. Alternatively, your meal could nicely tie in with your chosen theme; everyone expects mini sandwiches and Bakewell tar ts at an Alice themed par ty! Choose an area in which create a food station to avoid acting like a waiter at your par ty. If you’re lucky and the weather is warm, offer your guests an iced drink on arrival and then serve wine or bubbly with the food. Do not forget the movie lovers; a mix of salty and sweet popcorn will tie in seamlessly with the screening experience on offer! You should also have nonalcoholic drinks as an option. A common mistake here is to miscalculate quantities, so I would advise to stock up on food and drink to avoid running out. Above all, focus on creating a welcoming, relaxing and fun atmosphere that you and your guests will enjoy! About WHiTEpaper Event Founded in 2013, WHiTEPAPER Event specialises in creating unique events to celebrate any occasion. Led by Aron Schlagman the creative who brought Alice Through the Looking Glass to Life. The WHiTEPAPER Event team love to come up with ideas to engage and excite; whether that is for a christening, wedding, Bat/Bar Mitzvah, corporate par ty or simply a par ty thrown on a whim. Combining advanced digital technology in lighting and sound with traditional event methods, they ensure that every event is one that all guests will remember.
ON OUR BOOK SHELF VILLA ASTOR Paradise Restored on the Amalfi Coast Introduction by The Right Honourable the Lord Astor of Hever Text by Cur t DiCamillo, Suzanne Tise-Isoré, Alexandra Campbell and Rita Vessichelli Pane Photography by Eric Sander Flammarion 2017 £40, available at book shops and Amazon
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This book showcases the legendary Italian villa that William Waldorf Astor exquisitely curated as a masterpiece of ar t, architecture, and design. It traces the splendid history of a legendary house, garden, and ar t collection, and the extraordinary life of one of the world’s most enigmatic tycoons. Dominating the Bay of Naples in the charming town of Sorrento, with spectacular views of Mount Vesuvius, Villa Astor is an Italian landmark with a rich history dating back to the Roman Empire. American businessman, collector, and politician William Waldorf Astor—founder of the legendary Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York— fell in love with Italy during his time as American Ambassador in Rome. He purchased the villa that now bears his name and turned it into a paradise of ar t, beauty, architecture, and exquisite gardens. The eccentric, extravagant, and discerning ar t lover spent a decade restoring and decorating the house and gardens with an outstanding collection of classical ar tefacts. After Astor’s death in 1919, the villa changed hands. It was recently acquired by new owners, who have restored the villa and gardens to their former splendour with the talented French decorator Jacques Garcia. © Eric Sander, from Villa Astor: Paradise Restored on the Amalfi Coast, by Cur t DiCamillo, (Flammarion, 2017)
© Eric Sander, from Villa Astor: Paradise Restored on the Amalfi Coast, by Cur t DiCamillo, (Flammarion, 2017)
This is a visually stunning book with a captivating story. If you can’t get yourself to the Amalfi Coast, this book will take you there instantly. Jurga, Editor-in-chief 2017 Summer | Issue 10 #INSPO 79
LEXUS LC COUPE
Images: Lexus
Lexus will mark the official star t of UK sales of its new LC luxury coupe on 1 July with a high-profile showcase at the Goodwood Festival of Speed (29 June to 2 July). The all new model, acclaimed by critics as an international design sensation, will be prominently displayed on the Lexus stand and will also take par t in demonstration runs up the famous hill course in the festival’s “First Glance” programme for for thcoming prestige cars. It’s the V8-powered LC 500 that will be in action on the hill, while the five models on show on the Lexus stand will also include the LC 500h petrol-electric hybrid, the first car to be equipped with the revolutionary new Lexus Multi Stage Hybrid System. All will be in impressive Spor t Plus trim, which equips the coupe with carbon fibre detailing, Alcantara cabin upholstery and headlining, 21-inch forged alloy wheels and an advanced handling pack that includes four-wheel steering, Variable Gear Ratio Steering and a limited slip differential.
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LONDON FASHION WEEK MEN’S
Images: Jurga Skeiryte
PHOEBE ENGLISH MAN
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This utilitarian, product-based collection included shir t dresses for men as well as cotton joggers and scatter-button shir ts. Whilst outerwear includes loose fitting cotton trench coats with collarless details and a long oversized bomber coat.
Images: Topman
TOPMAN
Topman likes to reference the past in order to influence the future and create clothes for boys with a don’t care attitude and fashion spirit. This was the ethos behind the Topman Design SS18 collection ‘Modern Romantics’.
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NIGEL CABOURN Images: Cour tesy of Nigel Cabourn, Jurga Skeiryte
For SS18 and in celebration of his 50th anniversary as a designer, Nigel Cabourn, has unveiled a third Authentic Limited Edition collection entitled ‘Whatever Happened to Sean Flynn’. Men’s and unisex styles included pants, shor ts, jackets and a lightweight coat with the women’s collection featuring dresses, jackets and pants.
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V isit in spomag azine.c for mor e fashio o.uk n, beaut and sh y opping advice
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