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CONTENTS WOMEN IN BEAUTY 12
MULTIPLE 18
WHITEOUT 38
‘WATER SUITE’ OPENS AT OZEN BY ATMOSPHERE 54
MOËT HENNESSY X amFAR 58
THE RISE OF STREETWEAR 68
THESE DREAMS 70
THE IDLE MAN 80
JE SUIS BLACK 90
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Welcome to our spring issue! To celebrate the arrival of the most beautiful season (at least to me), we thought it would be fitting to concentrate on beauty in this issue. Let’s star t with the cover. I’m so happy to have Sam & Nic of Pixiwoo as our cover stars. They’re extremely popular makeup Youtubers who also published a great beauty book called ‘Face’ (more on p. 29). I watch every single video they upload and I’ve learned so much! They are really inspiring so it’s an honour to have them on the cover. For this issue I got to interview a handful of beauty entrepreneurs and we mostly talked about the ins and outs of running a business, what inspires them and what advice they could give to budding entrepreneurs. I’m really proud of this feature and it’s been such a pleasure talking to these women. I hope you will find this as inspiring as I did. We also tried and tested many beauty products including lipsticks, makeup brushes as well as foundations and featured our favourite ones. I think it will be useful to you if you’re considering to update your beauty/makeup collectiong for spring. I must mention our fashion and beauty editorials. I’m constantly amazed by the huge number of talented people in this world. I’m so happy that they want #INSPO to publish their work. Also, shoutout to Kerryn for becoming our Fashion Editor! Lastly, I hope you’ll like our lifestyle content. As we talk quite a bit about entrepreneurship in this issue, we are even featuring some awesome office desks so that your workspace could be as cool as you are. Make sure you follow us on Instagram, because we have quite a few giveaways planned. Speak to you in summer! Stay inspired, Jurga
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These colours are so pretty that I can’t stop looking at my nails! iZ Beauty of London released their new floral-inspired collection called ‘Blooming Beautiful’, which includes four pastel hues. My favourite is ‘Forget Me Not’ - a stunning pastel powder blue. All colours are now available at izbeauty. co.uk, priced at £6 each.
I’ve been using both of these products to style my shor t hair for years. They are the best if you like your hair looking messy and edgy. Schwarzkopf Got2b Glued Blasting Freeze Spray and Spiking Glue available at all major retailers.
I’m usually sceptical about such products, but this one really works. I have a rather thin top lip, so now this innovative serum is my go-to product for an instant plump. LipVolume, Transformulas, £29.95. Fundamental is a revolutionary all-in-one supplement, exper tly formulated for the busy urbanite.
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The perfect solution for those wanting to combat symptoms such as low energy, poor concentration, bloating, hormonal imbalances and weakened immunity. I can definitely say that after taking this supplement for only a week, I have more energy and I am definitely less bloated. Amazing! Fundamental, Equi, £55 for 30 day supply.
I’ve been suffering from contact dermatitis for a few years now up to a point when my fingers would bleed. This cream is so good, it’s even better than the one prescribed by my GP. Dermofilia Hand Cream, Frezyderm, £13.50.
These must be the cutest lip balms I’ve ever seen! Inspired by some of the most popular British biscuits, but without any of the calories. Lip balms, Mad Beauty, £3.50 each. Omega 3 is a super supplement for a healthy hear t, brain, joints and overall good health. It contributes to shiny glowing skin as well, which is really impor tant to me.
Lion Hear t the only fish oil in the UK with the highest amount of Omega 3 and the only one with a 5-star rating for freshness, strength and purity by IFOS. Omega 3 capsules (120), Lion Heart, £28.50. I have a hand sanitiser in my handbag at all times. This one smells so nice and has glitter inside making such a mundane product fabulous. Hand Cleansing Gel, Merci Handy, £3.
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Perfect way to shape eyebrows without plucking them or to banish darkness from the top lip. Quick, easy to use and won’t harm your skin. Jolen Creme Bleach, available at Boots, £4.35.
I wasn’t sure this moisturiser would be ‘industrial’ enough for my 30-something skin as it has nothing but natural ingredients; however, it makes my skin feel plump and soft throughout the day. Super Greens Nutrient Rich Facial Moisturiser, Sukin, £9.95. 500,000 super soft bristles in a design that fits perfectly in the palm of your hand. It smooths in liquid foundations and highlighters like a dream for beautifully airbrushed looking skin. Limited Edition Pro-Evo Sculpt Brush, Iconic London, £32.99.
This blush is sleek and compact so doesn’t take up a lot of room in your makeup bag. Comes in two complimentary tones in the same compact so you can build depth as well as a pretty flush.
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Freematic Duo Blush in Urban Chic, Doucce, $32
Tightens the skin instantly (I’ve tried it, it works!) and improves the appearance of dark circles and fine lines over time. Has a lovely cooling sensation, which is great for tired eyes. EyeLifting Gel, Transformulas, £29.95.
This spray smells like holidays and is designed to add another layer of protection under your suncream which in turn helps your tan last longer. I have very sun sensitive skin so I cannot wait to use it in Ibiza this summer! Bronz Impulse, Institut Esthederm, £42.50.
Apply a tiny amount of this highlighter to bronzed cheekbones, Cupid’s bow and collar bones to look like the ultimate beach goddess. Glow Highlighter in Gleam, Topshop, £10.
This foundation brush is the perfect size to go in your makeup bag. Its soft synthetic bristles don’t absorb all your liquid products but instead deposit them perfectly on the skin for a great finish. Use in little circular motions for a poreless look. Flat Foundation Makeup Brush, Nanshy, £8.95. 2017 Spring | Issue 9 #INSPO 11
WOMEN IN BEAUTY WORDS: Jurga Skeiryte
MEET SIX INCREDIBLE WOMEN WHO, I’M SURE, WERE TOLD BY SOME PEOPLE THAT THEIR IDEAS HAVE BEEN DONE BEFORE AND WHY THEY’RE GOING TO FALL FLAT ON THEIR FACE. HOWEVER, WITH SHEER DETERMINATION AND NOT ALLOWING ANY OBSTACLES TO BRING THEM DOWN, THEY HAVE BUILT THEIR OWN BEAUTY BRANDS AND ARE CONTINUING TO SUCCEED IN THE BUSINESS WORLD. 12 #INSPO Issue 9 | Spring 2017
Sophie and Hannah Pycroft, sisters from Wales, star ted their makeup brush brand Spectrum Collections in a garage with no windows. Now it’s wor th £8 millions. From barely seeing their par tners and family, to working long hours and packing thousands of orders themselves, Sophie and Hannah are a perfect example of hard work and never ending determination. WHAT KIND OF GAP IN THE MARKET DID YOU SEE WHEN YOU DECIDED TO START SPECTRUM COLLECTIONS? We thought about star ting a clothing brand but the star t-up costs were too high. We saw there was a gap in the market for trend-led beauty tools and we wanted something that would combine our love for fashion and beauty. WHAT DID YOU DO BEFORE YOU STARTED THE BUSINESS? Sophie was working as a freelance photographer while Hannah was a videographer. We both worked in media production but always for other brands, so it helped with our decision to star t our own. YOU CREATED SPECTRUM COLLECTIONS IN YOUR HOME GARAGE. WHAT WERE THE CHALLENGES AND BENEFITS TO THIS STRATEGY? We were doing everything ourselves, working 12 hours a day, packing up to 2,000 orders a month by the time business was star ting to take off, but it was the only way would be able to do it as we had no overheads and could invest all of our money into stock, it meant we could do it without business loans or investors, so we really are our own bosses which is great. DID YOU DISAGREE A LOT OR DID YOU BOTH ALWAYS HAVE A SIMILAR VISION FOR YOUR BUSINESS? We’ve got twin syndrome, we’ve pretty much got the same brain so we know what one another is thinking which means no arguments and lots of mutual decisions without much debate! HOW HAS YOUR EXPERIENCE IN RUNNING THE BUSINESS BEEN DIFFERENT FROM WHAT YOU EXPECTED? We had to perform many more tasks than we thought we would have to, from designing products to packing vans, running social media, customer service, and PR. We knew it would be hard work and we still like to involve ourselves in every aspect of the business, but we love it, and we know the business inside out. That’s one of the reasons why Spectrum has been successful as we’re so passionate and hands on with everything, and we’ll continue to work that way.
WHAT WAS THAT BREAKTHROUGH MOMENT WHEN YOU KNEW THAT YOU MADE IT? It was when we released the ‘Glam Clam’ and it sold out straight away. It generated lots of interest with press, we were featured in magazines and people went crazy for the brand after that. HOW DO YOU BALANCE YOUR WORK AND PRIVATE LIVES? We rarely saw our other halves for the first two years of running the business, while we were in the garage we were there but not really as we were so busy keeping up with running the business, but they often helped us by making boxes and packing orders with us when they got home from their day jobs. Now we still work when we get home - running social media and checking e-mails from overseas, but we tend to do it in between breaks while we’re watching TV with our par tners rather than being downstairs in the garage packing orders! It is still quite a demanding job but again we love it, so it doesn’t feel like work. 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.
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With over 30 years of experience in the beauty industry, Rosi Chapman founded Transformulas in 2003. She was the first person to bring pharmaceutical grade ingredients to the wider market and introduce the antiageing, works-just-like-surgery skincare routine that actually delivers visible results. TELL US A LITTLE BIT ABOUT YOUR BACKGROUND AND HOW YOU ESTABLISHED TRANSFORMULAS? Transformulas standing for transform-yourself was rooted in my fear and phobia of needles and a belief that there just had to be more out there than having to resor t to cosmetic enhancements and procedures. I believed that women concerned with ageing and the physicals signs of ageing - like my friends and I - simply needed more options and choices when it came to skincare that actually works. I set myself the challenge of creating a skincare brand that when used emulated the instant and long-term results of surgery. I develop the products primarily to improve my own skin and that of my closest friends, so it’s very personal (and admittedly, a little selfish). I want to see the absolute maximum results, and quickly, which means using the highest quality ingredients at the highest concentrations. That has been the Transformulas aim ever since. Our treatments do not, and cannot, provide like-for-like results when compared to dermatological and surgical procedures, but our products are formulated with the finest natural ingredients to alleviate natural and secondary ageing, resulting in instant results, semi-permanent effects and long-term benefits. WAS THERE EVER A MOMENT WHEN YOU THOUGHT ABOUT GIVING UP? IF YES, WHAT DID YOU DO TO PULL THROUGH?
and Digital. The majority of my team have been with me for several years, and that trust and camaraderie allows us to talk openly, be honest with one another, to identify areas of improvement, and to find solutions together. WHAT IS THE HARDEST PART OF YOUR JOB? Being the CEO of a business means you have to wear many hats, be a jack of all trades, and there are often not enough hours in the day, that said I have a fantastic team to suppor t when I need it most. Also as above, our products take up to three years to develop, which, of course, can be frustrating and at times hard but it’s impor tant to me to bring out the very best skin care solutions for our customers. WHAT’S YOUR FAVOURITE PRODUCT FROM YOUR OWN LINE AND WHY? Our Marine Miracle Collection is a personal highlight for me. It’s a powerful, anti-aging collection, dedicated to peeling back the years with the help of active marine based ingredients, such as Giant Sea Kelp, Algae and Sea Salt. The range contains four crucial products that help to unveil youthful, vibrant skin, without the use of needles. The Daily Mail called our Marine Miracle Creme ‘A Facelift in a Jar’, and Woman & Home called it ‘Better than a Knife’, these were both very proud moments for the brand. WHAT MOTIVATES YOU?
Never. I’m 100% dedicated to pushing the industry forward by discovering new ingredients, formulating effective treatments and continuing to make landmark innovations. Our products take up to three years to develop, which of course can be frustrating, but it’s so impor tant to me to personally work alongside exper ts to perfect new, ground-breaking formulations. Founding, and running a business is of course tough, but if you don’t have that drive, passion, hunger and tenacity to succeed and break barriers, it’s probably not the right move for you.
Striving to accomplish ultimate beauty without surgery, and educating women across the world that you can look fabulous at any age, without the use of needles and surgical procedures. It’s our mission to achieve rapid, real results and we believe cosmeceuticals are a natural progression for women who demand more from their current skincare products and want benefits that go beyond traditional methods. It’s not about undergoing unnecessary pain or altering the way that you look, Transformulas is about being you, about feeling better and being confident – at every age.
HOW IMPORTANT IS THE RIGHT TEAM TO BE SUCCESSFUL?
CAN YOU GIVE SOME ADVICE TO SOMEONE LOOKING TO START A BUSINESS?
My team is the backbone of the business, they are crucial to the success of Transformulas. I set up the business and have my individual exper tise, but the most impor tant thing I have learned along the way is to attract a group of exper ts who have experience in others areas – such as Marketing, Sales
My top five tips would be to get experience in your field, research the market thoroughly, talk to other entrepreneurs and take exper t advice, know your potential consumer, and write a considered business plan.
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Agnes dos Santos, author, entrepreneur, trained accountant and self-confessed eyelash extension perfectionist, gave up a corporate career to pursue her dream of becoming a cer tified eyelash technician and qualified international trainer. The team of Agnes dos Santos | Perfect Eyelashes is always striving for perfect results and have helped over 3000 clients so far to feel more beautiful. to stay focused and disciplined. Persistence, passion and hard work always pay off. Always remember that and never let yourself, or anyone else, sabotage your dreams. WHAT’S THE BEST AND THE WORST ADVICE YOU EVER TOOK?
HOW DID YOU COME UP WITH THE IDEA TO START AGNES DOS SANTOS | PERFECT EYELASHES? I found I could not wear mascara as par t of my daily routine as I was quite sensitive to it so I was always looking for a solution to my problem. My personal need to find an alternative was my drive to create something unique that would help others as well and transform the lash industry. HOW DID IT FEEL TO GIVE UP YOUR ACCOUNTANCY CAREER FOR SOMETHING TOTALLY DIFFERENT? When I decided to leave the corporate world and pursue a career in the beauty industry, I felt a bit scared and overwhelmed because I was totally out of my comfor t zone, but deep down I knew it was the right path for me. Entering upon a new career was the hardest thing that I’ve ever had to do, but it was also the most rewarding experience in my life. I am so grateful to myself for not giving up when I was experiencing some of the hardest moments when building my brand. WHO HAS INFLUENCED YOU THE MOST WHEN IT COMES TO HOW YOU APPROACH YOUR WORK? I was lucky to be born into a very loving family and when I was growing up my parents always encouraged me to do my best. My mother taught me that passion for what you are doing and hard work are the perfect combination for success. She has been working as an accountant for 40 years and she still talks about it with great passion and curiosity, as if she’s just star ted a week ago! This was probably the reason why I initially chose to pursue a career in accounting. From my father, I learnt optimism and that you have to believe in yourself. He would never speak about his problems; instead he would use them as a tool for improvement. WHAT’S YOUR STRATEGY FOR STAYING FOCUSED? I never let myself forget why I chose to completely change my career and become an international lash extensions specialist. I genuinely love what I do, so, I guess, it makes it easier
I tend to take my own advice and come up with my own path. I know it is harder to learn and you do make mistakes, but the lessons you learn along the way are priceless and unforgettable. WHAT DOES WORK-LIFE BALANCE MEAN TO YOU? It means that regardless of having your own business, you always have to find time for yourself and your family. That’s why I love traveling; it teaches me so much about myself and life. Having your own business means that you are the driving force for your company. I know you need to work hard, but without balance in your life you will never be able to enjoy it. Ultimately, different life experiences bring brilliant ideas, strength and love, which are powerful forces that push your business forward. WHAT’S YOUR BEAUTY ROUTINE LIKE? My beauty routine is of course lashes, BB cream and lip oil. TO WHAT DO YOU ATTRIBUTE YOUR SUCCESS? I have been blessed with the people around me. I am so lucky to have my talented team at Agnes dos Santos. Without them, we would not have been able to successfully transform lashes for so many of our beautiful clients. What’s impor tant is believing in myself and my vision, not giving up at the hardest moments and focusing on the solution instead of the problem. Don’t be afraid of taking chances because when the oppor tunity meets the preparation, that’s where the magic happens. WHAT’S IN THE FUTURE FOR AGNES DOS SANTOS | PERFECT EYELASHES? I am a very positive person, so I always see everything in bright colours. I am sure we will help many more women feel confident. We want to increase awareness of vegan products in the lash industry and you don’t need to harm animals in the process to create good lash products. Also, I plan on expanding the Agnes dos Santos | Perfect Eyelashes brand internationally. WWW.AGNESDOSSANTOS.COM 2017 Spring | Issue 9 #INSPO 15
Bianca Estelle opened her first clinic at only 22 (now she runs two). Combining her professional experience in medical aesthetics and entrepreneurial spirit, Bianca Estelle launched bea Skin Care in 2015, tackling a range of skin concerns, from acne to anti-ageing, with complementing treatments performed at her clinics. WHAT WERE YOUR FIRST STEPS IN THE BEAUTY / MEDICAL AESTHETICS INDUSTRY? After studying Applied Sciences at the University of the Ar ts London, I went on to train at a Harley Street clinic, growing and developing my knowledge in a variety of procedures, including laser treatments and skin peels. I’d been tutored by some of Europe’s top dermatologists and become an official trainer for Dermaceutics, PCA Skin, Sigmacon (formerly Lumenis) and Medicos, eventually moving to Birmingham to open my first clinic at 22. HOW DID YOU COME UP WITH THE IDEA TO START BEA SKIN CLINIC AND BEA SKIN CARE? I’ve always had an entrepreneurial spirit and knew how I wanted to apply that. I’m very passionate and constantly inspired by the possibilities of my field and the skincare industry in general, though in all things, there is always room for improvement. Of course, I love skincare and I star ted the bea Skin Clinics (London and Kent) as a means to educate clients not just on treatments, but about their individual specific skin needs and the impor tance of its maintenance. With an abundance of information out there and popular products available, which aren’t necessarily great for your skin, I feel even more determined to share the benefits of cosmeceuticals, medical grade skincare and treatments. WHAT WERE YOUR FEELINGS WHEN YOU GOT YOUR FIRST CUSTOMER? There’s no better feeling, especially when you’re running your own business. Mine was the first cosmetic skin clinic that opened in the Midlands in over seven years and there was a lot of buzz about that at the time. I was in my early twenties and I remember being on a high after my first full day of clients. A mixture of nerves and excitement and then relief that everything had gone well! Funnily enough, many of my current clients have been on this journey with me since the beginning, so it’s a testament to how impor tant creating meaningful relationships with clients and customers is to me. WHAT IS THE HARDEST PART OF BEING AN ENTREPRENEUR? Never switching off. My mind is always racing working up new formulas, checking emails, signing things off, etc! Because 16 #INSPO Issue 9 | Spring 2017
this is my baby, as the team grew - which was necessary, I did find it hard to delegate initially as I was very used to doing everything myself. Now I’ve reached a happy medium where I am sure that everyone knows what they’re doing in their areas, much more than me so I can relax a bit. And it does help that I can administer vitamin therapy on myself so if I ever feel rundown and need a boost - it’s all about the B12 shots! IF SUDDENLY NO ONE WAS INTERESTED IN BEAUTY ANYMORE, WHAT WOULD YOU WORK ON? I wouldn’t like to imagine that for obvious reasons! But if I wasn’t working in medical aesthetics, I’d be some kind of doctor. The way the body works has always fascinated me and what I do now isn’t too dissimilar I guess. WHAT ARE YOUR FUTURE PLANS FOR BEA SKIN CLINIC AND BEA SKIN CARE? My team has grown vastly in the past two years, allowing for expansion across marketing and international stockists, things that I couldn’t manage solo on a day to day basis. The ambition is to continue building awareness of both the bea Skin Clinics and the bea Skin Care product line. For me, I’d like to see them both grow, from treatment and product ideas I come up with, to suppor ting clients’ skincare, health and wellbeing inside and out. WWW.BEA-SKINCARE.COM
From studying Visual Communications, then becoming a makeup ar tist, Hayley De Beers realised that she was far more interested in the science behind skincare ingredients than anything else. That’s when she co-founded Lovegrove Essentials - a natural skincare company, producing luxurious handmade facial skincare using carefully selected essential oils. ways stuck in my mind when making decisions on the direction we take the business in. Obviously, I have to say my mum, and business par tner Hannah Lovegrove. She’s taught me so much over the years and continues to do so. WHAT INSPIRES YOU?
WHAT’S UNIQUE ABOUT LOVEGROVE ESSENTIALS? There are hundreds of natural skincare brands out there, and even more brands that market themselves as ‘natural’. We are, from star t to finish, 100% natural. You could eat our products if you wanted to! I spend so much of my time with my makeup clients discussing the term – perfect skin. The number of people who think it will come simply from what they put on their face is unbelievable. We really want to educate people in how to care not just for their skin, but for their minds and bodies too, because it’s all linked. Essential oils are wonderful for mood stimulation, and the way we use them can cure so many skin ailments. All our products are also multifunctional, and can be used in different ways depending on your skin type. DO YOU COME UP WITH THE CONCEPTS FOR NEW PRODUCTS YOURSELF? HOW DOES A PRODUCT ‘COME TO LIFE’? Yes – it’s my job to come up with the products. I knew I wanted a small, simple range to star t with, which is why we only have four products in our facial line at the moment. We have an exper t with whom I work to create the formulations; I will go to her with an idea (e.g. our melting balm cleanser) and she will come back to me with the essential oil options that would work well for it. We discuss the textures, base oils and active ingredients, then make a prototype and see how it smells. I’m actually now training with her, as we want to bring all our production in-house. WHO HAS INFLUENCED YOU THE MOST WHEN IT COMES TO HOW YOU APPROACH YOUR WORK? If anything, I’ve been influenced more by the people I don’t want to emulate. One person who really has helped me was Holly Buckley from The Diary. I knew her from when I used to work at Harrods, and she met with me when Lovegrove Essentials was still a baby. Her advice on the industry has al-
Nature inspires me every day. I live in West Dorset, in the middle of nowhere, so I am totally immersed in it, and I love seeing the seasons change and all the different plants and wildlife around us. People also inspire me. If I see a client who has a par ticular worry with their skin, that inspires me to research the natural remedies for it and see if it could be helped with one of our products, or maybe even be the focus for a new one. WHAT’S YOUR OWN BEAUTY ROUTINE LIKE? It’s one extreme or the other I’m afraid - I won’t lie! Usually I am quite good though. I love taking care of my skin, and I notice if it needs some TLC. My skin can get quite oily, so I don’t suffer with lines or wrinkles as much, but I am permanently in battle with my open pores. I try to do a clay mask at least once a week, and I try not to wear make up every day. WHAT’S IN ESSENTIALS?
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We are about to launch in Por tugal, which is very exciting. Work on our new HQ will hopefully star t this summer, and once that’s done there will be a lot more possibilities of what we can offer our clients and the training we can offer to professionals. Our professional range for massage and beauty therapists is about to launch, and they will have the option of stocking the retail range too. We are also launching an affiliate scheme, and will be looking for a few bright sparks across the UK who’d like to expand their horizons and help our business to grow. IF YOU HAD ONE PIECE OF ADVICE TO SOMEONE JUST STARTING OUT, WHAT WOULD IT BE? Be patient. It takes SO MUCH longer than you think it will, so don’t expect results overnight. Be kind to yourself, don’t beat yourself up about things not happening as quickly as you thought they would, or not breaking even in your first few years, especially if you’re producing a product. Expect to pour thousands of pounds into a business before you see a return, and don’t cut corners on things! Get the best you can afford, don’t go with something or someone just because it’s cheaper. You’ll only end up replacing when it turns out to be crap!
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A creamy lipstick with matte finish that doesn’t dry out the lips. The moisturising formula provides a soft and supple feel.
Long-lasting, well pigmented, enriched with vitamin E to keep lips moisturised, this lipstick from Technic Cosmetics is amazing value for money.
Lin & Lo Matt Lipstick in Coquelicot, £19
Technic Cosmetics Vitamin E Lipstick in Hear tbeat, £1.99
A dream lipstick for dry lips. The creamy formula provides a beautiful shine and smooth application. Infused with jojoba oil, honey and beeswax, the lipstick adds a protective layer to prevent lips from drying out. These lipsticks have a lovely, smooth texture, so they glide on flawlessly and make lips look plumped and smooth. Infused with natural ingredients, Skôt Beauté’s lipsticks also visibly reduce the appearance of lines on your lips. Skôt Beauté Natural Luxe Lip Colour in Magma Rred (left) and Fire Red (right), $25
Avon True Supreme Nourishing Lipstick in Red Creme, £8
This lip stain goes on evenly and has a lot of pigment for great coverage. The applicator makes defining the lips really easy and it lasts for hours, even when eating and drinking. It also comes with an additional gloss if the matte look isn’t for you.
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To get the perfect red lip every time, you need to use the right tools. Invest in good lip brushes that give you options on shape and size. We love the A15 brush (£3.99) from Spectrum Collections ot try a set of 3 lip brushes (£15) from Karla Cosmetics. 2017 Spring | Issue 9 #INSPO 25
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This foundation is an excellent choice for dry or mature skin, because it’s enriched with ingredients that regulate hydration. It spreads like a dream leaving a dewy finish with no cakiness in sight. It can stick to dry patches, if you have any, so moisturise your skin well before application (Lin & Lo recommend their Moisturizing Base). There are 19 shades available ranging from Ivory to Strong Coffee. Moisturizing Liquid Foundation, Lin & Lo, £29
The Aircushion Skin Perfector combines the complexion perfecting elements of a liquid foundation with the practical por tability of a compact, for easy application and touch-ups wherever you are. The lightweight, sheer formula blurs the appearance of pores and imperfections and can be built to provide medium coverage where needed. Aircushion Skin Perfector, Topshop, £12
Achieve a full coverage look with Technic’s Mineral Matte Foundation. Ideal for those with oily skin. Matte Mineral Foundation, Technic Cosmetics, £4.99
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BUFFING BRUSHES These brushes have thousands of tightly packed bristles that push liquid products in creating a flawless and even coverage. Gently swirl the brush over your face until it looks as if the foundation has melted in instead of sitting on top of your skin. TRY A06 Base - Foundation (£32) and A04 Conceal - Concealer (£30) brushes (Ayva Brushes) Oval x9 Brush (£16.99, Luxe, available at Boots) Limited Edition Pro-Evo Buffer and Sculpt Brushes (£32.99 each, Iconic London)
STIPPLING BRUSHES Stippling brushes pick up less product for a lightweight application. The flat top provides light but buildable coverage. Pat the brush onto your skin and then buff in small circles to blend in the foundation.
SPONGES For an airbrushed look, apply your foundation with a damp sponge, which gives sheer and dewy coverage. Tap it onto the skin and blend it in using patting motions. If you want fuller coverage, apply makeup with a dry sponge, however, if you use a liquid foundation, it will absorb a lot of the product.
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Cosmetic Sponge (Pink, NPW) Marvel 4 in 1 Makeup Blending Sponge (£5.95, Nanshy)
FLAT ANGLED BRUSHES Flat brushes give great coverage with liquid products, because the foundation sits on the skin. The angled cut makes it easy to reach areas around the nose and eyes. TRY A02 Your Best Angle Brush (£8.99, Spectrum Collections) Flat Foundation Makeup Brush (£8.95 each, Nanshy) 2017 Spring | Issue 9 #INSPO 27
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COMPLETE THE LOOK Doucce Boombastic Lash Volumizer, $20
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The ultimate makeup book, for the absolute beginner to the aspiring makeup ar tist, from successful vloggers Sam & Nic Chapman, aka Pixiwoo. Sam and Nic Chapman are the exper t makup ar tists behind the popular YouTube channel Pixiwoo. Providing makeup demonstrations for a wide-range of styles, from everyday specials and costume makeup to classic evening looks and recreation of celebrity looks, Pixiwoo have more than two million subscribers across the world. Sam and Nic have compiled their extensive knowledge into one book. Fully illustrated, Face includes advice, techniques and top tips for your lips, eyes, lashes, brows and skin. It is also an incredible guide for how to manage and style each feature best for you. Unique insights into finishes, easy-to-follow guides and recommendations for the ideal tools to create the perfect look are also par t of this book. Whether you’re an absolute beginner, an aspiring makeup ar tist or simply looking to try out something new, Face is the book for you.
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Face is also be accompanied by a free app on iOS and Android devices which complement and enhance the experience for readers. The app contains exclusive unseen videos of new looks from Nic & Sam, their top tips and allow fans to show off their own makeup skills in the Pixiwoo makeup room.
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WHITER TEETH AT HOME Oil pulling is an ancient Ayurvedic dental technique that picks up microbes and bacteria from your mouth. You need to swish the oil in your mouth for at least ten minutes, which could be challenging at first, but this Black Edition Liquid has Pepper Mint Essential Oil in it to make the task easier. Diamond Whites Black Edition Liquid, £9.99
Getting your teeth whitened profesionally could be costly. There are a lof of at-home whitening options available now that are suitable for even the most sensitive teeth. These products won’t give you a bleach-bright Hollywood smile, but will reduce the effects of many coffee cups and wine glasses at a fraction of the cost. The formulation of this toothpaste was originally developed for actors and models. Enriched with fluoride, the toothpaste lightens discolouration and yellowing and is safe for daily use. The White Glo toothpaste contains ‘AntiStain’ Toothbrush and Flosser Toothpicks as weel for the best results. White Glo Professional Choice Whitening Toothpaste, £4.20
14 minty fresh whitening strips coated with a non-peroxide whitening gel. Apply every day throughout the course for the best results.
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Diamond Whites Whitening Strips - 2 week supply, 22.99 The advanced formula of this whitening system lifts stains and removes yellowing on the surface of the enamel safely without abrasion. Formulated wiith the same ingredients dentists use in clinca to achieve fast and effective results, this system includes Instant-Fit mouth tray, Whitening Gel and White Glo Professional Choice Toothpaste. White Glo Diamond Series Whitening System, £15 30 #INSPO Issue 9 | Spring 2017
Made from 100% activated coconut shell charcoal, brushing your teeth with it can get really messy, but it works! This tooth polish will whiten your teeth, strengthen your gums, remove toxins and absord bacteria. Diamond Whites Black Edition - Tooth Polish, £16.99
NORMAL SKIN Sukin’s Super Greens range is great for normal skin type. Harnessing the detoxifying qualities of super foods such as kale, spirulina and chlorella, each product helps to promote a healthy glow and leave a clean, radiant complexion.
TLC FOR YOUR SKIN OILY SKIN Rachel says:
Sukin Super Greens Nutrient Rich Facial Moisturiser, £9.95
The mask is creamy with a clean and fresh smell which is subtle and not at all overpowering. I cleanse my face and apply a thin layer. Usually, I find that face masks tend to dry out quickly, but this one remains creamy for the duration. After washing it off, I’m pleasantly surprised to find that my skin doesn’t feel dry and tight which it often does after using a mask. I apply my usual serum and moisturiser and go to bed. The next day I get up, dreading a break out as I usually do following a face mask. I’m happy to find no new spots, maybe a couple of tiny ones on my forehead but nothing out of the ordinary. I decide to wait a few days and try it again, this time as a cleanser which is another way you can use it. I cleanse with it for a couple of days and upon looking at myself in the mirror, I do find my forehead looking more matte so I believe it is working!
Sukin Super Greens Detoxifying Facial Scrub, £9.95 Sukin Super Greens Facial Recovery Serum, £13.95
CLEANSING Regular cleansing is essential to keeping your skin looking radiant and healthy. By regularly cleansing your face, you will remove bacteria, pollutants and old skin cells as well as help your skin care to work properly. Try bea Skin Care’s Gentle Exfoliating Cleanser that resurfaces the skin and eliminates dead skin cells whilst reducing inflammation. Used together with their Vitamin-Infused Konjac Sponges, your skin will be as soft as baby’s. bea Skin Care Gentle Exfoliating Cleanser, £29 bea Skin Care Vitamin-Infused Konjac Sponges (box of 4) , £22
Murad Instamatte Oil-Control Mask, £35
HYDRATING Skin that is dehydrated often becomes flaky, red, or even inflamed. Dry skin can also exaggerate the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Staying hydrated by drinking sufficient amount of water and following a healthy diet as well as using hydrating skin care will make you skin feel smooth and soft. Hero Beauty’s Babe Balm is great at treating dry patches and can also be used as highlighter and cleanser. Hydration Gold from Transformulas can be mixed with your liquid foundation creating a naturally radiant viel to the face. Transformulas Hydration Gold, £41.95 Hero Beauty Babe Balm, £28 Lovegrove Essentials Cleansing Balm, £37 What Skin Needs Hydrating Facial Serum, £12.99 Frezyderm Moisturizing 24h Cream, £16.50 2017 Spring | Issue 9 #INSPO 31
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COLOUR CODE Pastel shades were all over the catwalk at London Fashion Week and it seems that the trend is here to stay. Using temporary dyes is a great way of trying out a colour before commiting to a permanent change. Schwarzkopf’s Live Pastel Sprays are straightforward to use and will last up to three washes. However, be aware of the fact that temporary dyes work best on pre-lightened hair. Available in four shades: Cotton Candy, Apricot Sunrise, Icy Blue and Mint Green. Schwarzkopf Live Pastel Spray, available at major retailers and online, £4.29 each.
My. Haircare has launched Infuse My. Colour Wash shampoos, including: Ruby, which maintains the brightness of red, red-brown and burgundy hair; Copper, which maintains the brightness of deep strawberry blonde, copper, auburn and warm brown hair and adds warm tones to bleached hair; Gold, to maintain the brightness of pale, medium and dark blonde hair; Cobalt, which subdues warmth and maintains the depth of dark blonde, light, medium and dark brown hair; and Platinum, which neutralises yellow and maintains grey, white, pale blonde and highlighted hair. The shampoos are infused with vegan biodegradable colour to refresh hair colour and tone. Infuse My. Colour Wash, available at Boots, £13.95 each.
Colour:Vibe is a conditioning shampoo-in colour to refresh, revive or transform your hair colour. Lasts up to 3 washes. Best results will be seen on hair that has already been coloured or bleached. 13 different shades available. Colour:Vibe, available at Boots, £2.99 2017 Spring | Issue 9 #INSPO 33
S/S 17 HAIR TRENDS
ANYA DELLICOMPAGNI FRANCESCO GROUP’S DIRECTOR OF HAIRDRESSING
KAREN BROWN OWNER OF HAIR BY JFK, EDINBURGH Fringes are huge for SS17 and can instantly change your hairstyle. Whether you have long hair, a bob, straight hair or curly hair, fringes are for everyone! There are so many different fringe styles to choose from, from long to shor t and from side fringes to full fringes. Shor ter fringes are great for long or oval faces but can be less f lattering on round faces as they take off some length from your forehead. A shor ter full fringe is great for framing your features and a long fringe or side fringe is great if you want to break down height in your forehead and make it appear smaller.
Nonchalant waves are super trendy for SS17. This is a flat wave that gives the hair a natural texture without too much volume. To create a f lat wave, blast in Wella Eimi Root Shoot to create a texture. Using irons, take big sections of the hair and pinch in different directions to create a flat S shape, then once applied through the hair using your fingers brush through to diffuse the texture.
ROSS CHARLES ROSS CHARLES HAIRDRESSING AND BARBERING The blunt bob has always been chic, but S/S 2017 ANDREW COLLINGE ANDREW COLLINGE HAIRDRESSING Neck-grazing chignons took over the catwalk at recent fashion weeks and have become the perfect accompaniment to this season’s striking beauty trends. Erdem Spring 2017 catwalk was a perfect example of this on trend hairstyle. Sweeping hair into a tight sleek bun is an easy way to get rid of unwanted frizz that may have occurred. Add texture to a slicked-back look by braiding the ponytail before wrapping it into a bun and pair with a bold dark lip, striking metallic eye makeup or statement earrings to give this look some extra edge, ideal for adding drama to any look. 34 #INSPO Issue 9 | Spring 2017
will see this trend boom. The uniform length with no layering is going to be huge and it is super easy to work with at home. This versatile style suits a range of face shapes with the straight edges making the hair look thicker. Straight across scissoring will help you create this look but for ultra-thick and curly textures you can soften the ends slightly to break it up just a touch or you could use a variety of razor techniques for the internal structure to either remove excess weight or just to create shape in the desired areas without effecting the f inished one length blunt look. It looks great worn in a loose wave or with half the hair tied on top of the head with the underneath sections slightly tousled.
HAIRSTYLING TIPS FROM ANDREW COLLINGE DRY SHAMPOO TRICKS
A a good cut is always a good idea to remove split ends. Then I would recommend CO by Andrew Collinge Hair Moisturiser (£8) to rehydrate dry and brittle hair. Apply to towel dried hair before blow drying. This leave-in product with Argan Oil will work to restore shine, protect and detangle your hair. For extremely dry hair you can also apply between shampoos. For super, sleek hair use CO by Andrew Collinge Argan Oil (£15) through the lengths of your hair; this will smooth any dry and dull ends.
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My CO by Andrew Collinge Invisible Dry Shampoo (£8) does exactly as it says – it mops up oily roots to give a fresh look without leaving any powdery residue. It can also be used to add thickness, texture and volume, to freshly washed hair. If your hair is looking a little limp, give it a blitz with your dry shampoo and you will see the added volume and manageability it provides. It is a great preparation for putting hair up or braiding.
FOR SHORT HAIR Shor t hair can often look slightly greasy if the wrong products are used. I would always avoid using too much conditioner or a too heavy conditioner as this can weigh the hair down. Applying CO by Andrew Collinge Volume Mousse (£10) to towel dried hair will add body and hold without adding weight or stickiness. Use a small amount and distribute throughout your hair, then dry as usual. To style and add texture rub a little CO by Andrew Collinge Matt Finish Clay (£10) in your hands and rake through the hair to create definition.
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I used CO by Andrew Collinge Hair Moisturiser on a fashion film that I recently worked on called Urban Luxe. Our model Freyah had curly hair so the Hair Moisturiser really perked it up. It also made her hair look healthier and much more defined but with a noproduct feel. It’s a great product to have on set because it also provides heat protection. ALL PRODUCTS AVAILABLE AT WWW.ANDREWCOLLINGE.COM
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ROSSANO FERRETTI OPENS NEW HAIRSPA IN MONACO Super-stylist Rossano Ferretti, creator of the revolutionary hair-cutting technique, ‘Il Metodo’ (The Method), brings his famous hairspa concept to the French Riviera, launching at the iconic Hotel de Paris Monte-Carlo in May 2017. Rossano Ferretti Hairspa in Monaco, will add to the celebrity stylist’s global map of 20 hairspas located in some of the world’s most exclusive locations from, London, New York, Milan, Paris to Beijing, Shang-hai, Dubai and Abu Dhabi via Ferretti’s bir thplace and flagship salon of Parma in nor thern Italy. Selecting the palatial landmark of Monaco’s Hotel de Paris Monte-Carlo the new hairspa will offer Ferretti’s quin-tessential salon experience to the principality’s glitterati and international jet-set. An exclusive team of Ferretti stylists, trained in ‘Il Metodo’, has been hand selected and curated to launch the prestigious new destination, ready to perform the brand’s renowned hair wizardry both in-salon, and in true Monaco style, a private appointment yacht and red carpet service. Treatments at Ros-sano Ferretti Hairspa will include ‘The Method’ cut, bespoke colour and balayage, Ferretti’s innovative hair nourishing treatments and masks, and a manicure service for the finishing touches.
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Set directly on Place du Casino de Monte-Carlo, with a grand sea-view entrance, Rossano Ferretti Hairspa will introduce a contemporary oasis, combining Ferretti’s famously lux design, with the intimacy of a decadent private residence. Interiors will echo the rich history of Hotel de Paris MonteCarlo, celebrat-ing 150 years of golden glamour fused with the ar tist’s familiar style references of dark wood floors, flamboyant chandeliers and slick black polished accents. A luxurious haven will beautifully host clients with emphasis on privacy, featuring a secluded consulta-tion area and colour table, a library, café zone and private treatment rooms for the ultimate in discre-tion. Master of The Method, Rossano Ferretti will also be available by appointment at the new salon, bookable in advance every two months and subject to availability. ‘The Method’, which revolutionised the understanding of hair’s style, is considered one of the most re-spected innovations in haircutting within the past 40 years. The unique concept, which focuses on the natural fall of hair, a way of cutting ver tically that follows the hair’s natural movement, is today hailed by an enviable list of celebrities and royalty. The Duchess of Cambridge, Jennifer Lawrence, Reese With-erspoon and Dakota Fanning are among those who have visited salons globally. In an era saturated by new trends and complex beauty techniques, Ferretti masterfully strips beauty and hair dressing to its most natural elements, emphasising beauty in a natural way, creating a connection between personality, body and hair, deeply renewing the image of beauty. Each client at Rossano Ferretti’s new hairspa will experience the ar tist’s masterfully tailored approach, which transcends fast-moving trends and allows every stylist to enhance individual beauty, customising the haircut according to hair type and the characteristics of the individual. In addition, the new salon will introduce the region to Rossano Ferretti’s luxury hair care collection, created using the science and applications of skin care and inspired by the stylist’s haute couture style service. The full range will be available to buy at the salon from May 2017.
waited a long time to find the perfect location in Monaco and in the Hotel de Paris Monte Carlo, the epitome of Riviera glamour, we’ve found an exceptional match.” With Ferretti’s dedication to excellence, location and fivestar facilities are key. The new hair spa will launch while the Hotel de Paris Monte-Carlo unveils the first phase of its grand renovations seeing opu-lent enhancements to the proper ty and to be fully completed by 2018. Rossano Ferretti, will add to the Riviera grand dame’s exceptional experiences including its three Michelin star restaurant Louis XVAlain Ducasse, Opéra Garnier, the Casino de Monte-Carlo, and Thermes Marins Monte-Carlo. WWW.ROSSANOFERRETTI.COM
Ferretti comments: “Our locations are carefully chosen to ensure clients receive a fivestar experience from the very moment they enter. We strive to position our salons in buildings that are beautiful, have strong historical ties, and perpetuate our appreciation for ar t, architecture, design, fashion, and the cul-inary ar ts, as well as for the overall notion of refinement that we value within our brand. We’ve 2017 Spring | Issue 9 #INSPO 37
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WHITEOUT PHOTOGRAPHY William Clark
MAKEUP AND HAIR Lucy Mckeown
MODEL Frankie (Boss Model Management)
NAILS Kate Sawley (Metamorfosis)
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HOLIDAY ESSENTIALS
ALTERNATIVE TO SUNBATHING Cocoa Brown 1 Hour Tan Mousse, £7.99
PROLONG TAN
PREPARE Bronz Impulse screen-free face and body spray prepares, optimises and enhances natural tans and prevents photo-ageing.
This lotion has a comfor ting texture and contains a soothing complex to calm burning sensations and help normalise the skin’s reactivity. The skin is optimally rehydrated rendering the skin more supple and more beautiful. Institut Esthederm After Sun Tan Enhancing Body Lotion, £39.50
Institut Esthederm Bronz Impulse Face and Body Spray, £42.50
PROTECT A must-have youth protection anti-wrinkle sun care cream. This gentle, nourishing cream stimulates the tanning process while naturally preventing the effects of photo-ageing and correcting existing wrinkles. Beautifully tanned skin regains its suppleness and radiance. Institut Esthederm Bronz Repair Anti-Wrinkles Bronzing Sun Care Face Cream, £55
PROTECT Specially formulated anti-wrinkle cream for skin that’s intolerant or hyperreactive to the sun. Highly protective and soothing, the Sun Intolerance Cream helps reduce the sensitivity of skin that reacts to the sun and promotes gradual adaptation. Institut Esthederm Sun Intolerance High Protection Care Into Repair Face Cream, £55 ALDO COPPOLA AQUAMARE, WELLBEING AND BEAUTY FOR HAIR The Aldo Coppola Aquamare range is a complete line of products formulated to offer protection and care to hair during and after sun exposure. UV rays, salt, wind and chlorine are all aggressive risky factors against the hair fibres and the scalp. The new Aquamare formulations enclose all the beneficial proper ties of the marine environment in a brand-new bio-technological extract derived from brown algae, performing intense anti-aging action.
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Ted Baker Tonics are the brand’s finest fragrances yet. Combining a fascination for the alchemy of aroma with the world’s most sought-after elements, a new collection of scents is presented with luxurious metallic detailing and encased in matte, debossed jackets. The Tonics are available in Silver (Ag), Gold (Au) and Copper (Cu), with the latter being our definite favourite. Created with a fashion-savvy gent in mind, the fragrance is bright and intense. Cu is a mix of citrus notes, predominantly grapefruit, that evolve into pepper and cedarwood. With the warmer weather upon us, this latest offering from Ted Baker is the brighter, lighter scent you definitely need in your fragrance cabinet this season. Ted Baker, Cu (EDT, 100ml) £34 at Ted Baker stores
An exper t in cutaneous biology, BIODERMA research has innovated and created Sébium Pore Refiner: this correcting concentrate improves the skin’s appearance. Its texture becomes finer, more regular and clearer, and pores are tightened and less visible. Bioderma Sébium Pore Refiner, £15.10
Fragrance is probably one of the most underrated accessories for men. It’s invisible, but once it’s on your skin, fragrance can tell so much about your personality and leave a long-lasting impression on anyone who caught a passing whiff. ‘Pace’ is the eight men’s scent from Jaguar released to celebrate the new f-pace family spor ts car. The EDT opens with black pepper, green apple and rosemary, evolving into cashmere wood, lavender and iris flower with a strong base of amberwood, patchouli and moss. Jaguar, Pace Eau de Toilette 100ml, £44 at Marks & Spencer
Men tend to naturally produce more oil on their face than women, so Sébium H2O, a micellar water for combination or oily skin, is great for cleansing. it biologically regulates sebum quality to keep the pores from becoming clogged and clear up the skin.
Sébium Global is the only dermatological treatment that biologically recreates sebum similar to that of healthy skin and stops the physiological process that causes lesions to form and maintains the acne state.
Bioderma Sébium H2O, £10.80
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LUXURY
LIFESTYLE
DELIVERING A SMILE WORDS: Jurga Skeiryte
Smileaway, a monthly gift subscription service, now also offering oneoff gifts, was founded by Leanne Florence and Korinna Howie. Star ting from £18.95 per month, Smileaway send a beautifully curated, exquisitely wrapped gift to your doorstep every month. It’s a lovely way to treat yourself or surprise someone that you love. If you don’t want to commit to a monthly subscription - no problem! Leanne and Korinna launched a one-off gift shop this January. Prices star t at £25 per box. I got my hands on the ‘Geometric Bangle’ Gift Box. Firstly, I need to say that the packaging and presentation are simply stunning. Everything is black (my favourite colour), from the box to the tissue paper inside. The gift box contains a beautiful contemporary bangle featuring a very on-trend marble pattern. A luxurious long-burning scented soy candle is also included. To add to the surprise, there are two little chocolates from Green & Black’s inside the box to satisfy your sweet tooth. WWW.SMILEAWAY.CO.UK
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AHEAD ASIA AWARDS WINNERS AHEAD, the Awards for Hospitality Experience and Design has revealed its winners at The Capitol Theatre Singapore on the 7th March. The awards celebrate design in all its forms and the guest experience it creates in hospitality projects worldwide. A panel of judges, comprising industry leading hoteliers, architects, and interior designers, assessed entries on their aesthetic excellence, guest experience and commercial viability. The event is the first of eight regional award ceremonies taking place around the world in 2017 and 2018, celebrating the best new hotels in Asia, the Americas, the Middle East & Africa, and Europe. These regional heats will culminate in a Global Biennale in 2019 which will see the winners of the regional heats compete headto-head to decide a worldwide winner in each category. AHEAD Director, Matt Turner comments: “The judges had a tough job on their hands choosing winners of the inaugural AHEAD Asia awards as the standard was exceptionally high across the board. The winners were selected for their exceptional design and its contribution to the guest experience in these outstanding hotel proper ties.”
Bar, Club & Lounge – Akademi at Katamama, Seminyak, Bali
Guestrooms - Akyra Manor Hotel, Chiang Mai, Thailand 48 #INSPO Issue 9 | Spring 2017
THE WINNERS
Hotel Renovation & Restoration - The Edison George Town, Penang
Lobby & Public Spaces - Four Seasons Hotel, Seoul, Korea
Landscaping & Outdoor Spaces Keemala, Phuket, Thailand
Restaurant - Colony at The Ritz-Carlton Millenia, Singapore
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Spa & Wellness - Four Seasons Hotel, Seoul, Korea
Suite - Ambassador Suite at Grand Hyatt, Hong Kong
Visual Identity of the Year - Coo, Singapore
Urban Hotel New Concept of the Year AHEAD Asia Hotel of The Year 2017 Hoshinoya, Tokyo 50 #INSPO Issue 9 | Spring 2017
VILLA LENA ARTISTS FOUNDATION 2017 Images: Coke Bar trina, Frederik Vercruysse
Villa Lena Foundation in Tuscany is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to suppor ting international contemporary ar tists working in ar t, music, film, literature, fashion and other creative disciplines and fostering opportunities for multi-disciplinary dialogue. The eleFollowing the ongoing success of Villa Lena’s residency program, the scheme received double the amount of applications for the 2017 residency program than the previous year; ar tists applied from all over the world and from a variety of creative backgrounds. The confirmed ar tists for this year will include among many others: visual ar tist Nicolas Deshayes, filmmaker Maxime Feyers, writer Susanna Hislop, furniture & interior designer Harry Nuriev of Crosby Studios, floral designer Silka Ritson-Thomas of The TukTuk Flower Studio and contemporary dancer Flora Wellesley Wesley, the first dancer to join the residency program.
ment of collaboration and exchange is one of the founding principals of the Foundation, with the hope that by bringing together different areas of practice, we will generate new creative outlooks, unparalleled research and exciting new impulses.
Villa Lena, located in Tuscany and surrounded by 500 hectares of beautiful woodland, rolling hills, olive groves and vineyards, has been set up as a hotel alongside an ar tist residency. Guests are encouraged to immerse themselves in the creative atmosphere with a program of regular talks, workshops and other events in collaboration with the ar tists. Villa Lena opens its doors to guests and ar tists from April to October each year. Ar tists’ placements run for one or two months giving them enough time to complete their chosen project and also enjoy the idyllic surroundings. The ar tists are provided with accommodation in the nineteenth century villa, the hear t of the proper ty, and a substantial sized studio space of their own to work from. At the end of their stay they are asked to donate a piece of work to Villa Lena, these pieces adorn the estate and will later be sold to make room for new works as well as help raise funds for the continuation of the residency program.
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LG SIGNATURE COLLABORATES WITH RANKIN LG SIGNATURE has par tnered with worldrenowned fashion photographer, Rankin, to bring to life the distinctive features of the LG SIGNATURE products through Rankin’s unique lens; capturing home technology in a way it’s never been before. LG SIGNATURE is a collection of ultra-premium home technology products which bring together the very best in quality, design and innovation under one name. To capture these premium technologies, Rankin combined the elegant, timeless design of the entire LG SIGNATURE range with his iconic por traiture style to create a stunning por tfolio of images. Each individual product was then considered, in order to bring to life its unique features. LG’s SIGNATURE OLED TV is a striking and award-winning TV that features LG’s innovative Picture-on-Glass design for a sleek screen that’s just 2.57mm in depth. With High Dynamic Range and 4K picture quality, images on the LG SIGNATURE OLED TV can appear crisper than in real life. To tell this story, Rankin photographed the model going through the TV’s screen, accentuating the in-screen content for maximum detail and colour range. The LG SIGNATURE Washing Machine comes equipped with two drums - a main 24-inch front load and smaller pedestal mini washer – which allows different loads on different settings to run simultaneously. Bringing to life its unique scratch-resistant surface, Rankin shot a stiletto-wearing model dancing on top of the SIGNATURE washing machine mid-cycle; enabled via the minimal vibration of its unique Centum System™. Completing the imagery is LG’s SIGNATURE Refrigerator, boasting the InstaView Door-in-Door, which when tapped transforms from reflective to transparent, an energy efficient way of enabling users to check contents without allowing cold air to escape. Showcasing the eye-catching reflective design, the model can be seen playfully posing alongside the refrigerator, which also features a bespoke textured steel finish. 52 #INSPO Issue 9 | Spring 2017
Carolyn Anderson, Head of Marketing, LG Electronics UK comments, “LG is known for being at the forefront of innovative home technologies, and the LG SIGNATURE brand brings together those leading technologies with the very best in quality and design. We wanted to showcase LG SIGNATURE in a way that captures their elegance and beauty and who better to fulfil that vision than Rankin and his iconic por traiture por tfolio.” Speaking of the par tnership, Rankin added, “I am always looking for new ways to challenge myself and push creative boundaries. With my por traits, from politicians to models, I always find new ways to bring my subjects to life, but this is the first time I have applied the same process to home technology products. When I saw them, I knew instantly that they needed to be shot in a simple, timeless and elegant way, to stay true to the brand.” The LG SIGNATURE OLED TV is available to purchase in 65” from £4,599 and 77” from £19,999.00. The LG SIGNATURE Washing Machine - RRP of £2,599.99. The REFRIGERATOR - RRP of £5,999.99.
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‘WATER SUITE’ OPENS AT OZEN BY ATMOSPHERE Catering to the most discerning of travellers, luxury Maldivian resor t OZEN by Atmosphere at Maadhoo, has opened the doors to a 430sqm ‘Over-Water Suite’, which includes an exclusive overwater bar, serviced 24 hours a day! Positioned at the tip of the pier - and just a stone’s throw from the resor t’s underwater restaurant M6m - the OZEN Water Suite offers panoramic views of the expansive turquoise lagoon all-around and can comfor tably accommodate 8 people (4 adults + 4 children, or 6 adults + 2 children + maid/nanny). The Overwater Suite includes three bedrooms, two of which are king sized doubles and one twin bed room. Additionally, there is a fully equipped personal gym, a maid/nannies room with separate access, a kitchenette, ensuite bathrooms, spacious outdoor dining pavilion, a private 35sqm pool and even a tranquil, private sand bank! Indulgent special touches are in abundance throughout the suite, with fibre-optic mood lighting and sections of glass flooring in the bedrooms revealing the underwater world below and infusing a natural aesthetic. A standalone private bar is also par t of the Suite’s complex, which is fully staffed and stocked with an array of beverages, including top shelf wines and champagne. Taking the level of service one step fur ther, guests will also have their own private butler service throughout their stay here and can relax without the worry of unexpected bills thanks to the Atmosphere Indulgence Plan, which covers dining at any of the resor t’s five diverse restaurants, all beverages and non-motorised water spor ts. Mr. Venkata Giri, General Manager at OZEN says, “We’re delighted to showcase the OZEN Water Suite to the world. A labour of meticulous planning and creative design, the suite reflects our dedication to provide a holiday experience that goes above and beyond expectations. We’re very much looking forward to welcoming our first guests into the suite to make unforgettable memories on the island of Maadhoo!”
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The latest and most presidential addition to OZEN by Atmosphere, which opened in July 2016, the OZEN Water Suite will accompany the existing 89 luxurious stand-alone villas; 41 beach-front ‘Ear th’ villas line the coastline of the main island, whilst an additional 48 over-water ‘Wind’ villas sit directly over the lagoon, many of them with their very own Pools. Other recent notable additions include Sub-zen, the resor t’s semi-submersible submarine, available for excursions and private hire. OZEN Water Suite Lead in Rates: £1,164 per person, per night, on the Atmosphere Indulgence Plan (villa pricing based on minimum of six paying persons, adult or child)
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PORSCHE DESIGN TOWER MIAMI
Images: Timur Emek, John Parra (Getty Images)
The Porsche Design Tower Miami, one of the world’s most highly-anticipated luxury high rise developments, has come to life, creating an unmistakable architectural and engineering masterpiece. Gil Dezer, president of Dezer Development, and Jan Becker, CEO of Porsche Design Group commemorated the Grand Opening of the first-of-its-kind Porsche Design Tower with an exclusive event held on Saturday, March 18 in Sunny Isles Beach, Florida. Representing Porsche Design’s first foray into residential real estate, the landmark Porsche Design Tower Miami reflects the brand’s hallmarks of functional design, technical innovation, forward-thinking and iconic style. Undeniably striking from the outside, the 60-story tower’s most unique feature will be a patented, revolutionary automobile elevator lift system – “the Dezervator” – that whisks both residents and their vehicles up to their luxurious home in the sky. “It is an especially proud and remarkable moment to debut the first-ever Porsche Design Tower,” says Gil Dezer, president of Dezer Development. “Simply put, there is no other building in the world with the same level of groundbreaking ingenuity and superlative quality as Porsche Design Tower Miami. This iconic tower has not only redefined Miami’s skyline, but residential luxury as we know it.” “To see the first-ever Porsche Design Tower in Miami in its final stage is mind-blowing. The functional design, which encapsulates the DNA of the Porsche Design brand, will accompany the residents in all areas of their daily life and will enable them to live a unique and innovative experience, which is characterized by the blend of function and technology. We are very proud to celebrate the Grand Opening of the Porsche Design Tower Miami together with our par tner Gil Dezer,” says Jan Becker, CEO of Porsche Design Group. The completion of the iconic tower was no small achievement, much in par t to Porsche Design Tower Miami’s automated car elevator system. The complexities of the car lift system presented a host of first-of-a-kind engineering and construction challenges for the Porsche Design Tower Miami developer and engineers. By successfully overcoming them, the “Dezervator” has not only brought parking technology to a next stage of evolution, it has re-shaped condominium living, with the ability to have your vehicle literally at your front door. The automobile lift system is only one of the tower’s over-the-top, luxurious amenities, which also include plunge pools and outdoor summer kitchens on the balconies of almost every unit. This is a first in Miami and is a feature typically reserved only for the most elite 56 #INSPO Issue 9 | Spring 2017
penthouses. Miami-based Coastal Construction Group was Porsche Design Tower Miami’s general contractor. Other building amenities include a state-of-the-ar t spa equipped with Vichy showers, a Sunset Terrace complemented with twin over-sized spa tubs, and oceanfront ballroom and multipurpose clubrooms. The clubrooms include a movie theatre with new release capability and game room complete with racing and golf simulators. The building will also have available a ‘Car Concierge’ who will tend to a resident’s vehicle, by assisting with regular maintenance, tire rotations, washing and other services. With its estimated sellout of about $840 million, 126 of the tower’s 132 units have been sold. Of the six remaining units, one is a 19,403 square foot penthouse listed at $32.5 million. This extraordinary four-story penthouse has space for up to 11 vehicles, all soaring 56 stories high in the sky.
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MOËT HENNESSY x amFAR Photos: Xaume Olleros
Moët Hennessy has reaffirmed its commitment as the Official Wine and Spirits Par tner of amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research, celebrating the third annual amfAR Gala Hong Kong last night at Shaw Studios with over 600 prestigious guests. The black-tie evening began with a cocktail reception featuring Moët & Chandon Impérial Champagne served from magnums as well as Belvedere Vodka’s Grapefruit Spritz, the featured cocktail. A dinner, live auction, musical performances and After Par ty followed. Showing additional suppor t for amfAR, Moët & Chandon offered, for the first time ever in Asia Pacific, the opportunity for a guest to purchase their very own Moët & Chandon vending machine, which holds 315 mini bottles of Moët & Chandon. The vending machine sold during the live auction at $80,000 USD to the lucky winning bidder, making him the coolest person EVER. The mini-Moët vending machine was originally designed as a promotional item for Selfridge’s depar tment store in London. News of the Moët vending machine went so viral that demand exploded. It has made select appearances – always creating huge buzz – at prestigious events including the Golden Globes after par ty and amfAR events around the world. In addition to these unique and rare items donated to suppor t amfAR’s work around the globe, Moët Hennessy also served Moët & Chandon Champagne, Belvedere Vodka, Hennessy V.S.O.P Privilège, Glenmorangie The Original, Boroli Barolo DOCG 2011 and Boroli Bel Ami Langhe Chardonnay DOC 2014 to accompany the dinner. In total, thanks in par t to Moët Hennessy’s suppor t, the gala raised more than $3.5 million USD for amfAR. More details on the amfAR Gala Hong Kong are available at http://www.amfar.org/press.html. The amfAR Gala Hong Kong is one of the city’s most successful and high-profile AIDS benefits. Moët Hennessy is the Official and Exclusive Wine and Spirits Par tner for amfAR events around the world, and is proud to continue this global par tnership throughout 2017. 58 #INSPO Issue 9 | Spring 2017
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BRITISH MUSIC LEGENDS LAUNCH UNIQUE ROLLS-ROYCE WRAITH MODELS
Some of Britain’s most revered rock ar tists unveiled four special RollsRoyce Wraiths whose designs they have personally inspired. The Wraiths, the first in Rolls-Royce’s ‘Inspired By British Music’ series of just nine cars, were unveiled at London’s Sanderson Hotel by The Who frontman Roger Daltrey, Sir Ray Davies of The Kinks, and Giles Mar tin, son of Beatles songwriter and producer Sir George Mar tin. Each of the hand-built Wraiths are crafted with unique design touches that illustrate and celebrate the rock legends’ illustrious careers. The ar tists worked in close par tnership with Rolls-Royce’s design exper ts to create personal expressions of their music legacies. The resulting highly bespoke Wraiths will be sold later in 2017, with Rolls-Royce donating a proportion of the value of each to charities named by each ar tist, including the Teenage Cancer Trust.
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MAPPIN & WEBB EXTENDS GOLDSMITHS PARTNERSHIP
Luxury high street retailer Goldsmiths has launched a new brand collection, fit for royalty, across seven of its UK stores following a successful first phase roll-out in 2016. Jewellery from Mappin & Webb will be available at selected showrooms marking a collaboration of two brands steeped in tradition and quality. Goldsmiths has a rich history in jewellery design and craftsmanship with over 230 years of exper tise. Meanwhile Royal Warrant holders since 1897, Mappin & Webb maintains warrants to both Her Majesty The Queen and His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales. The addition to Goldsmiths’ Liverpool offering includes Mappin & Webb’s signature line the elegant Masquerade collection. Introduced alongside Goldsmiths’ extensive choice of jewellery styles will also be a range of engagement rings as par t of the Bridal Collection from Mappin & Webb as well as its newly-launched bespoke ring service, ‘By Appointment’. The Mappin & Webb ‘By Appointment’ service offers clients the chance to create a truly one-of-a-kind engagement ring. Under the guidance of the in-house bridal exper ts, clients will be presented with Mappin & Webb’s original seven engagement ring mounts, each inspired by the brand’s 241 year-old archive. In June, Mappin & Webb announced British actress Gabriella Wilde as its first brand ambassador and face of the Forever Since 1775 campaign. Embodying everything the quintessentially British brand stands for; Gabriella exudes sophistication, elegance and femininity.
The new images for 2017 highlight Gabriella’s natural and timeless beauty – a true reflection of the Mappin & Webb brand. Amidst staring in the well-referenced BBC hit drama Poldark, Gabriella has formed a strong relationship with the British jewellers and has brought a fresh twist to the muchsought after jewellery collections. Executive brand director at Goldsmiths and Mappin & Webb, Craig Bolton, said: “Mappin & Webb is synonymous with excellence, craftsmanship and true British design and so it’s a seamless par tnership with the Goldsmiths brand. Craig added of the par tnership: “As we approach wedding season, we are even better-equipped to compete as a business in today’s fine jewellery market and we’re looking forward to fur ther building and developing our brands’ reputations together. We’re confident that our customers will be inspired by the new collection and the move will mean great success for the future.”
STRATAJET PARTNERS WITH MR & MRS SMITH Stratajet has par tnered with travel club Mr & Mrs Smith to offer customers the ultimate in luxury, stress-free travel.
quote to be returned via the traditional method of phoning a private jet broker. Due to the sophistication of Stratajet’s technology, it is the only platform in the world that provides accurate availability and costs of private jets in real-time, which are then instantly bookable.
The deal sees Stratajet, the world’s first real-time private jet booking platform, become the private jet par tner of Mr & Mrs Smith, with the aim of offering an elevated level of service that combines access to a hand-picked collection of the world’s best boutique hotels and the ability to enjoy totally flexibile and hassle-free travel to and from your destination.
Jonny Nicol, Founder & CEO of Stratajet, commented: “Mr & Mrs Smith is one of the most prestigious brand in the luxury travel sector and the perfect par tner to showcase the flexible nature of private jets. This par tnership can be another step in the right direction of opening up the accessibility of private jet travel to a wider audience and our unique tailored packages are par ticularly exciting to remove the stress of travelling.”
As par t of an ongoing par tnership, Mr & Mrs Smith customers will have access to a range of unique packages that include private jet travel in their hotel booking. A two-night stay at the La Réserve, with private jet flights included, is just the first of these exciting packages on offer, and available to purchase now via Mr & Mrs Smith. Customers can enjoy this add-on safe in the knowledge that the par tnership will take the stress out of their luxury break.
James Lohan, Founder and Chairman of Mr & Mrs Smith, added: “Par tnering with Stratajet was a no-brainer for us. Like Mr & Mrs Smith, Stratajet is synonymous with personalisation, service, and attention to detail. As the travel club for hotel lovers, we’re delighted to give our members the choice of char tering a private jet as par t of their journey, and we hope this is the catalyst behind some unforgettable getaways.”
Following five years of technological development, Stratajet’s fully automated system means that customers can book a private jet in mere minutes rather than having to wait for a
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BEAUTY SLEEP A mattress that redefines the sleep experience – The SIMBA Hybrid. People spend a third of their lives in bed … sleeping, chatting, reading, Netflix-ing, dancing in the sheets, planning, laughing… and that’s a lot of life lived out on their faithful old mattress. A good night’s sleep is about the biggest all-round health boost you can get and for a proper rest, the right mattress is the crucial element. Poor sleep affects your cognitive performance at work and chronic insomnia has been linked in some studies to type 2 diabetes and can even affect your performance in endurance spor ts. SIMBA Sleep – a British brand – has completely revolutionised the way people sleep by creating an innovative “one-type-fits-all” bed. SIMBA Sleep’s pioneering online “bed in a box” concept allows your mattress – ingeniously rolled up and boxed – to be delivered to your door the next day. No more awkward maneuvers in the hallway or navigating the stairs – perfect for homes with awkward access. SIMBA Sleep are so confident in their product that they are also offering a 100-night no hassle return service.
Tested with the Sleep to Live Institute who have compiled data taken from 10 million people, the SIMBA Hybrid® mattress is the first dual spring and memory foam mattress of its kind in the UK market. Its cutting-edge innovative technology - the result of over 80 prototypes - offers the comfor t of five layers of memory foam with the suppor t of 2,500 patented conical pocket springs.
Designed to suppor t a hippo on one side and a mouse on the other the SIMBA Hybrid offers the comfor t of five luxurious layers of memory foam with the suppor t of 2,500 patented conical pocket springs.
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The springs adjust under each person’s bodyweight because they’re conical, rather than the normal barrel shape. They don’t compress in a linear way: the more pressure applied, the more resistance the springs give, so everyone gets the right amount of suppor t for them.
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Simba Sleep comes in a variety of sizes including – single £399, small double or double £599, king £699 and super king size £799. Plus, if you wake up unhappy, you won’t lose any sleep over it – you can just return it for a full refund. Each mattress comes with a 100-night sleep trial promise and a 10 year guarantee. Available from www. simbasleep.com and select John Lewis stores nationally (www.johnlewis.co.uk).
FOR YOUR OFFICE Varidesk Pro Plus turns any desk into a standing desk. The twotiered design gives you a spacious upper display area for your laptop, monitor, or even dual-monitor setup, while the lower deck has plenty of room for a full-sized keyboard, mouse and more.
Offering the assembly-free design, Varidesk Pro Plus is ready to be used straight out of the box. However, be aware that it’s very heavy, so lifting it is a two-person job. Varidesk has a very heavy and sturdy base, so you don’t have to worry about any equipment falling down. This workstation uses a spring-loaded mechanism to change the height of of the surface, which is very easy to use even when loaded with monitors. There are two colours to choose from (black and white) and three size options. Varidesk Pro Plus, £365
Working all day with a regular laptop can result in an uncomfor table working position, along with pain and discomfor t at the end of a day. It is recommended that office workers spend no longer than 2 hours a day on a laptop, when used without additional accessories. With the screen and keyboard being a single unit, a laptops design encourages a hunched over working position throughout the day. The hunched position leads to fatigue and discomfor t in both the neck and shoulders. Using a laptop also discourages head movement, meaning a healthy working position can be achieved by using a raised screen. As well as a range of health problems, laptop users also type slower and less accurate due to the size of the laptop. Using computer accessories such as a laptop or notebook stand, along with an external keyboard and mouse, can increase an office worker’s productivity by 17%. The Ergo-Q 260 from BakkerElkhuizen is a por table notebook stand that is super light and thin at only 7mm thickness, so it easily fits into any notebook bag. The stand also offers 5 different heights for ultimate comfor t, ranging from 9cm to 21cm. As well as holding your notebook, the stand contains an integrated document holder to increase data input and productivity. Bakker Elkhuizen, The Ergo-Q 260, £122.39 2017 Spring | Issue 9 #INSPO 65
FASHION
FASHION EDITOR’S IT LIST I spend all day on my feet in a photo studio, so my Converse have become my best friends. I pretty much live in my classic white pumps, but these hi-tops from Very Exclusive are next on my wish list. Chuck Taylor All Star High Rise Trainers White, Converse at Very Exclusive, £50.
I’ve never had the pleasure of using such a delicious smelling shampoo! Sweet and fruity, but not at all sickly. Vegan and cruelty-free, the formula cleans thoroughly and rinses well leaving no residue. Infuse My. Colour Wash Gold, £13.95. I’ve always had a penchant for a rose scent, and Stella McCar tney’s latest perfume is my new favourite. Inspired by ‘the idea of a fresh, dewy rose captured in the morning sun’, this fragrance is light, fresh and youthful. Stella EDT 50ml, Stella McCartney at www. thefragranceshop. co.uk, £56.
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I’ve been on an ongoing search for the perfect grey sweatshir t for longer than I can remember, and this Whistles sweater fits the bill. The shrunken fit looks chic worn under a blazer with my favourite boyfriend jeans and barely-there heeled sandals. Merci Embroidered Sweatshir t, Whistles at Very Exclusive, £80. Since going vegan I’m always on the look-out for new ethical brands. I was so excited to discover Votch, a vegan watch brand that produces quality faux-leather time pieces. The black and gold is the perfect mix of masculine and classic, which fits my minimalist, mannish style. Watch in Black and Gold, Votch, £120. Another eco-friend accessories brand, Matt & Nat only use vegan leather, and the linings are made from recycled plastic bottles. But don’t be fooled by the ethical label, all the designs are stylish, ontrend and available in a multitude of colours. This bucket bag was my first purchase and it’s become my favourite bag for day and evenings! Livia Bag, Matt&Nat, £95.
Miu Miu are my go-to for cool, quirky sunglasses. These Scenique frames in tor toiseshell take eyewear to a whole new level. The flattering cat-eye shape is given a unique twist with butterfly-inspired frames, maintaining a pretty yet kooky aesthetic. Sunglasses, Miu Miu at www.sunglasses-shop.co.uk, £247.
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THE RISE OF STREETWEAR WORDS: Rachel Evans
The rise of streetwear is one massive trend that I can definitely get on board with. Being a fan of off duty dressing and luxe spor tswear, it’s right up my street. Puffer jackets, hoodies, joggers, trainers and hands free bags - style AND comfor t, what’s not to love? Of course
Hoodie With Frill Sleeve And Spliced Print, ASOS, £30.
Reversible jacket, Vetements at mytheresa.com, £1595.
streetwear is nothing new, the hip hop and skater scenes have been wearing it for years and homages surface on the runway every so often, but only recently has there been such a mass collective appreciation across the fashion industry. I like to think of it as ‘the Vetements effect’. Ever since the Parisian label burst onto our radar about a year or so ago, streetwear styles have been appearing at both ends of the retail spectrum from Selfridges to Forever 21 and high street copies have been off the scale. Pick up a cropped, slouchy hoody in Zara or H&M and chances are it’s been influenced by a Vetements design. Let’s just take a moment to thank them for making it not only acceptable but downright cool to wear your hoodie with just about anything and saving our hair from the winter elements - an added bonus! And how can we forget the popularity of the puffa jacket this past autumn/winter? Never again did I think i’d walk the streets in a puffa coat but after seeing Balenciaga’s red version I was easily swayed. Not long after I found myself in H&M’s fitting rooms, admiring a full length, cream puffa jacket which highly resembled a sleeping bag. It came home with me of course.
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Another label pushing the streetwear trend is DKNY. Their current collection sees bags, shoes and neoprene sweaters embossed with their logo and slogans with a sleek and minimal aesthetic. The effor tlessly cool New York slogan tee is on my wish list. Forget difficult trends like the kitten heel or vinyl trousers - this trend is universally wearable and looking good has never been so easy! We can all rejoice at the revival of branded slogans thanks to the likes of Gucci and Louis Vuitton. For those of us who aren’t filthy rich, if we’re going to spend half a months wages on one must have piece then we cer tainly aren’t going to favour subtlety - we want everyone to know exactly where it came from! Maybe it was Daniella Westbrook in her head to toe Burberry 68 #INSPO Issue 9 | Spring 2017
Distressed Logo T Shir t, Gucci at Flannels, £260.
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look, but obvious logos disappeared from the fashion scene and modest, discreet branding replaced it for some time. Only recently are we star ting to embrace the slogan again. You only have to look at how many fashion bloggers have been seen in that Gucci t-shir t to be reassured that logos are back.
Now, designer collaborations are nothing new, but recently big name brands have been hooking up with cool streetwear brands and spor tswear favourites to provide us with a lust wor thy selection of urban luxury. Take Louis Vuitton and their recent collaboration with Supreme which they debuted at Paris fashion week back in January. Supreme being a well loved brand in the skateboarding and hip hop scenes was a surprising choice for a collaboration with one of the world’s largest luxury power houses, and critics cer tainly had their reservations prior to the unveiling. However, as soon as the collection hit the runway it sent the fashion crowd into a social media frenzy with bloggers and fashion editors posting countless pictures of the uber cool collection. From sweaters and t-shir ts to backpacks and key chains - classic Vuitton designs were given a fresh update with the Supreme logo splashed across them. A rebellious, in your face statement - these pieces are loud and proud and not for fashions faint hear ted. Another recent collaboration was Alexander Wang and Adidas Originals. Wang oozes the cool factor and Adidas, being my go to spor tswear brand is a classic that I’ll never tire of. For the collaboration Wang literally turned Adidas on its head by creating track jackets, joggers, shor ts, sweaters and trainers in a muted colour palette with the Adidas trefoil logo flipped upside down. If you missed out on the first two, then keep your eyes peeled for the third drop which is coming soon.
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DKNY Drawstring Trousers, Zara, £19.99.
Oversized Hooded Jacket, H&M, £12.99.
Metallic Raincoat, Zara, £49.99.
H&M Loves Coachella Jacket, H&M, £29,99.
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If you aren’t one for designer labels then head to the high street for your fill of cool, on trend streetwear styles that are good enough to rival the big players. Zara, H&M and ASOS in par ticular currently have an abundance of hoodies, sweaters and deconstructed jeans. This is one trend that doesn’t take a sar torial genius to pull off. These styles are wearable and can be mixed with your usual wardrobe with ease. Take an oversized hoodie and wear it underneath a trench coat or a masculine jacket. We love this grey one from H&M, complete with slogan sleeves for added street style credits. Or try teaming a pair of relaxed joggers with a white shir t and Stan Smiths. This drawstring pair from Zara come in a number of colours and at £20 a pop, why not have them all? I’m also loving the selection of lightweight rain macs at H&M and Zara which are considerably cheaper than their designer counterpar ts at DKNY and Calvin Klein.
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So throw on an oversized hoodie, customise your favourite pair of jeans, invest in a good slogan t-shir t and embrace the street wear trend you won’t regret it! 2017 Spring | Issue 9 #INSPO 69
Bra, H&M, £9.99; High Waisted Control Pants, ASOS.com, £16; Glitter Bunny Ears (worn throughout), Crown & Glory, £20
Floral Playsuit, Boux Avenue, £35
THESE DREAMS PHOTOGRAPHY AND STYLING Kerryn Grady HAIR AND MAKEUP Lucy Mckeown MODEL Kit Williams (Face Agency)
Lace Bralet, Monki at ASOS.com, £18; High Waisted Knickers, ASOS.com, £10.
Floral Print Kimono, Boux Avenue, £48
Knickers, H&M, £9.99 (par t of a set of three).
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Jumper, H&M, £17.99; Knickers, H&M, £9.99 (par t of a set of three).
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Jumper, Daisy Street at ASOS.com, £17.99
ON OUR BOOK SHELF WORDS: Kerryn Grady
Hands up who wishes they had the covetable chic style of a French supermodel? I’m not talking
about the zany clashing ensembles of the street stylers, or the super fashionable It Girls buying straight off the catwalk. I mean timeless, classy, STYLE.
Parisian Chic Look Book: What Should I Wear Today? By Ines de la Fressange and Sophie Gachet With photography by Benoît Peverelli Flammarion 2017 £19.95, available at book shops and Amazon.
Parisian Chic Look Book is the follow-up to ‘80s catwalk model, Ines De La Fressange and Elle fashion journalist ,Sophie Gachet’s best-selling Parisian Chic, giving invaluable advice on how to obtain some of the fashion icon’s effor tless style. Designed like an actual look book, each page gives an example of a day-to-day situation (from date night to airpor t travel) with a sar torial solution. With some tongue-in-cheek scenarios, such as At The Cour thouse For My Divorce, accompanied by essential style advice; ‘White for innocence, beige for sweetness, a blazer for seriousness, college loafers to convey the message of student-level income. No jewellery of course,’ this makes for a wry as well as informative guide to dressing like the French. The book star ts with an extensive wardrobe wish list, with everything you will ever need for every situation - ranging from raw denim jeans, at least three types of blazers, various styles of shoe, numerous scarves, and ‘undies that shouldn’t always be kept under wraps’, these ladies have literally everything covered. Broken down into categories including work life, family, key pieces and occasions, each double page features the combination of items you will need for that day’s look, a description of how and why to wear them, and a full page fashion photo, beautifully modelled to make you want every single item. Despite years of despising white denim (the early Noughties Liz Hurley effect), I’ve suddenly become obsessed with finding the perfect pair of white jeans (the secret is a straight cut, not the second-skin can-only-be-worn-by-prebubescentgazelle-like-children skinnies), and my need for a ruffled white shir t has never been greater. I have also been feeling quite smug in the fact that my basic wardrobe is in keeping with this Parisian style, and my grey sweatshir t game has never been stronger. As someone who spends most of her working life on her feet, I pretty much live in my Converse and my poor tootsies dread the odd occasion I force them into heels. So to my great joy, the majority of outfit suggestions involve flats in one form or another, allowing me to laugh in the face of a skyscraper heel and slip on a pair of velvet embroidered pumps for a girl’s night out. Whilst some on-trend items are encouraged, this is more about timeless style and pieces that will stand the test of time. It’s not necessary to spend a for tune on these multifunctional pieces, but we’ve all read the fashion editor’s advice to ‘invest in good quality basics’ (read cashmere and silk over polyester and viscose). And I feel the style in this book is perfect for me and this period of my life, leading me to think that our younger, pre-30-year-old readers may find this book a little on the beige side. This is not one for print-clash, colour pop and colour block street stylers, or your disposable fashion, a-trend-a-week devotees. But if you’re a fan of norm-core and minimalist style, or just looking to streamline your wardrobe, then pick up this book and let it change your (sar torial) life.
© Benoît Peverelli, from Parisian Chic Look Book, by Ines de la Fressange and Sophie Gachet (Flammarion, 2017).
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Khaki Jacket, ASOS, £55; Red Zip Sweater, Zara, £29.99; Grey Trousers, Reiss, £125.
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Black Red Stripe Knit, Zara, £25.99; Stripe Shor ts, Zara, £25.99; Brown Junior Brogues, PS by Paul Smith at Very Exclusive, £225.
THE IDLE MAN PHOTOGRAPHY Brian O’Hanlon STYLIST Rachel Evans HAIR AND MAKEUP Victoria Mercer MODEL Sonny Walker (J’Adore Models)
Black Red Stripe Knit, Zara, £25.99; Stripe Shor ts, Zara, £25.99; Brown Junior Brogues, PS by Paul Smith at Very Exclusive, £225.
Navy Rain Coat, ASOS, £35; Yellow Velour Zip Sweater, ASOS, £32; Navy Chinos, Whistles at Very Exclusive, £85; Stripe Detail Trainers, PS by Paul Smith at Very Exclusive, £145.
Black Cardigan, Reiss at Very Exclusive £125; Grey Stripe T-Shir t, Topman, £18; Pink Chinos, ASOS, £18.
Navy White Stripe Cardigan, Zara, £29.99; White Ribbed Polo, Reiss, £60; Beige Chino Pants, Reiss, £110; Trainers, Reiss, £110.
THE TECH GUY WORDS AND PHOTOGRAPHY: Kerryn Grady
NAME And Wilkinson AGE 36 OCCUPATION Web agency director / Web developer I guess I would describe my style as classic, grounded, unextravagant… I should probably add clumsy, and still very nascent to that list. My style has evolved from not having any sor t of clue and not really caring, to taking an interest in what guys wear and why. There are personal elements I’ve taken through from my earlier days. For example, I’ve always preferred block colours, and find most patterns fussy. I’ve always had an affinity for the aesthetics of workwear (couldn’t say why), which carries over too - I like genuinely functional elements on clothes and rugged materials. I had a moment of realisation, in March 2013, a couple of years after star ting a web agency and shor tly before my eldest daughter turned three. We’d had two daughters with an 18 month gap between them, and it had been a whirlwind few years, but we were beginning to get our minds back as the sleepless-nights-and-nappies phase passed. Only life was now unrecognisable: instead of living a life of drinking and festivals with an eclectic bunch of friends, I was spending a lot more time with my extended family, my par tner’s family, my fellow business directors, clients. And it was a good time to get my shit and my wardrobe together - and by good I mean ‘shamefully, woefully, embarrassingly late’. The creative environment is pretty much pressure-free, people will generally wear whatever they want for work in the creative industries. In my line of work, creativity is essential BUT it’s only one piece of the puzzle - along with figuring out what users need, and delivering the technical execution etc. So pitching yourself correctly can be difficult. To cer tain clients, we’ve talk about dressing one of us up as a flamboyant creative renegade - but we always bottle it, you can’t just pull that sor t of thing out of the bag! My go-to’s aren’t anything fancy; a light coloured shir t, usually something in a heavier weight so it has a bit of texture, with a crew neck jumper if it’s colder, inky or tan jeans. For footwear, brogues, boots or deser t boots. Spor ts jacket (that name will never sound not stupid) if it’s a special occasion or impor tant meeting. Navy pea coat, or simple lightweight black jacket. Timex Easy Reader watch. I absolutely can’t live without my Timberland Rugged 6-Inch Waterproof Plain Toe Boot. They’re warm and comfy, waterproof and suppor tive, they look lovely and they’re smar t enough to meet a client in. Comfiest footwear I’ve ever owned, and I wear little else through the colder months. I’m on my second pair! 86 #INSPO Issue 9 | Spring 2017
H&M is my go-to high street store, if I need new clothes. I have a preference for buying stuff second-hand, usually from eBay or charity shops. I’m pretty anti-consumerism so that suits me down to the ground - but I also like the element of chance it adds, being forced to consider things that you might not have otherwise is a good thing. I have nerdy tastes. I’m a designer, first and foremost, but I enjoy being creative in almost any way. I also enjoy coding and more technical pursuits. I love horror films, sci-fi and gaming, I’ve long been a collector of old consoles and computers, and have restored a handful of old arcade cabinets. I like my environments to be functional and minimal - in theory. This is a reality at work, but my home just keeps filling up with books, games, ‘eclectic’ car boot sale finds, driftwood etc. I try to blame it on the kids where possible.
THE MUSICIAN WORDS AND PHOTOGRAPHY: Rachel Evans Venue: The Whisky Jar www.thewhiskeyjar.com
NAME Joshua Goddard AGE 27 OCCUPATION Musician
My personal style varies quite a lot. I dress smar t-casual dayto-day, jeans, T-shir ts and shir ts with some skater influences. Then when I’m going out I tend to dress very smar t, usually a blazer or shir t with jeans or trousers. I go for striped and printed shir ts with an eye catching, retro look to them or I’ll go more classic with a simple style and maybe a mandarin collar. My style has changed over time. I’ve gone from being quite indie and mod - wearing Fred Perry all the time and never leav-ing my house without my top button done, to a more classic, polished look.
too. Interior-wise I like things to be clean looking but a bit quirky - I’ve got this Gramovox Bluetooth speaker that I saw in GQ that I love, and I like vintage film posters. I’m big into cars too, especially the classics. One of my old cars was used in an Esquire photo shoot, a green Morris Minor which I really miss!
I wouldn’t say my clothes express my mood, but they aren’t practical either! I like to buy trainers a size too small because they look better. I just dress depending on what I’m doing so day-to-day jeans trainers, shir t and casual jacket and if I’m going out then it would be much more formal, so trousers, shir t, jacket and smar t shoes. My musical influences are mostly people from the ‘50s and ‘60s such as Otis Redding, Ray Charles and Sam Cooke. They mostly wore suits which I love to do, or at least a take on that. Leon Bridges, who is a singer/songwriter, looks amazing, he’s really got a “look” that is eye catching and memorable. My brown Doc Mar tins and my Vans are what I wear on my feet most days (not at the same time). You can’t go wrong with Vans, they go with pretty much everything and look smar t even though they are a skater shoe originally. And I couldn’t live without my Diesel jeans, I wear these all the time. I’ve found it hard to find jeans that fit me well but these are perfect - not too skinny or too baggy. I love pretty much everything in Cos at the moment. There’s a pair of Saucony Trainers that I really want but they’ve sold out. I want a Rolex too but that will have to wait… My favourite brands at the moment are Cos and Reiss for smar t/casual stuff. I also go to Ran and Oi Polloi in Manchester quite a bit. I buy a lot of trainers so I get my Sauconys, Vans, New Balance etc there. I like a lot of old stuff, so old gangster films and soul and Motown music which are a massive influence on my personal music. I’ve been listening to Frank Sinatra a lot recently 2017 Spring | Issue 9 #INSPO 87
THE FASHION AFICIONADO WORDS: Kerryn Grady PHOTOGRAPHY: Andrew Millar www.andrewmillarphotographer.com Venue: The Brink Liverpool thebrinkliverpool.com
NAME Ian Brown AGE 35
OCCUPATION I like to think of myself as an ar tist who works across several mediums of expression, be it acting, dancing, writing, singing, makeup ar tistry, design, photography or creative direction.
I have a mercurial style, it is constantly evolving. In a week I can run the gamut from spor ty, yoga bunny, hipster, ar t nerd and style sophisticate to indie rocker, it really depends on my mood and what I’m doing. I’m slim and of an average height, so I favour good tailoring to define my shoulders and accentuate my waist. Once I have a good structure in place, I can play around with propor tions, layering, colour, print and texture. I do dress for functionality, but also with a view to expressing myself creatively. If I know I’m going to be in rehearsals all day for a dance performance or theatrical production, I’m likely to wear tracksuit bottoms with a tight vest or t-shir t, perhaps layered with a jumper and hoodie on top to keep my muscles warm to avoid injury. But even in athletic wear, I’ll stick to my rule of propor tions. If I’m going voluminous on the bottom with track pants, I’ll opt for a fitted top so I don’t get lost
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in fabric. Obviously being in Britain, we’re very much governed by the elements, so if it is a torrential rain, full-on gale or snowstorm situation, I’m going to opt for practicality and function over style. However, when the weather is more favourable, I really come into my element, opting to channel my inner style chameleon and indulge my penchant for self-expression through how I present myself to the world. Perhaps when I was younger I felt the pressure to look and dress a cer tain way. In my late teens and twenties, I really
had no sense of who I was. That sense of identity was really forged through life experience. In my thir ties, I’m a lot more comfor table in my own skin. As we develop a sense of personal integrity, that need to please or to live up to an ideal that is projected or defined by outside influences really loses its power. I dress for myself but saying that, I’m also known for my perfectionism, so if there is a pressure today, it stems from an internal source. My tailored pieces (jackets, blazers, tuxedos and outerwear) from Jaeger, Tiger of Sweden, Holland Esquire, H&M, Topman or John Rocha are all indispensable staples in my wardrobe - I inherited my appreciation of excellent tailoring from my father, so I have several shir ts by Turnbull & Asser, from dress shir ts to slim fit styles in various colours. I love Cheap Monday for stretch skinny denim - you can’t beat the Scandinavians for great basics - Acne are wonderful too. I usually opt for a dark indigo, stonewashed blue, black and grey rinse, those are my go-to colours. Accessories-wise, I’m never without my Christopher Ward timepiece, it’s a limited edition design, a chunky black metal chronometer, and the Swiss craftsmanship is exceptional. I collect jewellery and regularly wear a silver chain and pentacle that reminds me that we are all par t of the web of life, the microcosmos. I layer it with a silver Ethiopian Coptic cross one of my relatives kindly gave me, it reminds me of my beautiful heritage. I’m mixed race, my father is Scottish and my mother is Ethiopian. There is a Stephen Webster ring that was gifted to me by a lover from years gone by that features the engraving “Drugs, Sex & Rock ’N’ Roll”. I guess that’s where my head was in my twenties. I’m clean and sober these days and have been celibate for some time, so perhaps it’s really just the Rock ’N’ Roll attitude that remains! I have additional pieces of fine jewellery and cufflinks that have been bequeathed to me from my mother and relatives
who have passed away over the years. I usually wear them on special occasions when I want to feel their spirits around me for suppor t and protection. It makes me feel close to them, I’m very sentimental that way. It might surprise you to hear I shop very rarely. I treat shopping like a military exercise, I know what I want, I get it and I leave. I don’t know if that stems from being an army brat. Honestly, I’m like a fashion truffle pig or sniffer dog, I have a nose for bargains and precious finds. I collect diligently and have carefully curated a beautiful wardrobe over the years. However, one thing I have inherited from my father is a love of quality. I would rather invest sporadically in key items of quality and craftsmanship, look after them and wear them until they are threadbare than go crazy on the high street every week and amass piles of clothes that I’m not in love with and that will disintegrate after a couple of washes. The ’80s were really rich with creativity, I love bands like The Clash, Talking Heads, The Cure, The Pretenders, Tears For Fears, A Flock of Seagulls and Blondie. The New Romantics were great and I love The Blitz Kids, they had such a profound effect on fashion. Like the Punk, Grunge and Indie Rock eras, their movement sent out shockwaves that resonated with emerging generations the world over. I wasn’t a popular kid at school, so I always find that counter culture touches something deep in me, it speaks to my inner misfit. Serge Pizzorno, Kasabian’s lead songwriter, is incredibly handsome and I love his style. I have always thought Paul Weller was an incredibly dapper man too, I love the 60’s Mod look. I’d also give Lenny Kravitz a mention for his Boho Rock aesthetic. I think his look was constructed with a stylist’s help and it owed a lot to Jimmy Hendrix and the swinging psychedelia of 60’s Carnaby Street but it’s a great look and my goodness does he wear it well. 2017 Spring | Issue 9 #INSPO 89
Trousers, Silvia Zrebna; Top, Tally Weijl.
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Top, Silvia Zrebna; Body, Zara.
JE SUIS BLACK PHOTOGRAPHY Martin Tomecko DESIGNER Silvia Zrebnรก MAKEUP AND STYLING Dajana Bernรกthovรก MODEL Eva Bujnovskรก
Top, Silvia Zrebna; Trousers and Shoes, Zara.
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Top, Tally Weijl.
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WEARABLE WORKS OF ART
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Jeweller and sculptor Bibi Van Der Velden was born in New York, and had a peripatetic, ar tistic upbringing between The Netherlands and the English countryside. After training in sculpture at The Florence Academy of Ar ts, the Gerrit Rietveld Academy in Amsterdam and The Royal Academy of Ar ts in The Hague, she decided to turn her attention to creating ar t of the wearable variety, launching her jewellery line in 2006. Edgy and different are key words in her collections. She’s primarily a conceptual ar tist, and jewellery, or what she calls ‘wearable ar t’, is just one of the avenues she uses to explore new ideas. Her collections range from the weird and wonderful to the fantastical, and one of the most intriguing is Mammoth.
I believe real luxury is something powerful and compelling, something rare and special that isn’t ubiquitous. As a designer, I try to tell the story of my pieces. Bibi Van Der Velden
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WHISTLES WEDDING COLLECTION Designed for the modern bride, the Whistles Wedding collection includes seven limited pieces in a range of versatile silhouettes. Both timeless and ‘of the moment’, each dress has been constructed from beautiful, high quality fabrics and features carefully considered and ar tful details.
Bridal appointments available at Whistles Flagship store, St.Christopher Place (London), booked through personalshopping@whistles.co.uk or by telephone on 0207 487 4484. All of the pieces are also available online at whistles.co.uk. 2017 Spring | Issue 9 #INSPO 95
SUSTAINABLE FASHION The Ethical Silk Company is a luxury brand that designs and produces Ahimsa silk bedding, loungewear and accessories. Founded in 2009, every fair-trade item is made from an eco-friendly silk production process where no silkworms are harmed, resulting in a beautifully rich silk which, because of the way it’s produced, is softer than regular silk. The brand was born and built by Eva Power to fuse her love of beautiful silk products and ethical practices. She grew up with a deep appreciation for silk from her mother and aunt and sought to create a sustainable solution to designing timeless products that are made from natural silk. The Ethical Silk Company takes great care in both the quality and integrity of each item. The collections are constructed with a manufacturing par tner in Jaipur, India that aligns with the brand by using transparent, ver tical supply chain with fair labor. Each piece is tailored and printed by hand at a Fair trade US cer tified tailoring unit in Jaipur. The printed items are block printed onto the fabric by hand, one at a time with carved teak wood that has been dipped in dye. Dyes used are low impact, AZO free dyes. All water used is treated and recycled. Current collections include silk pillowcases, crib sheets, loungewear, robes, scarves and wraps. Prices range from $50- $220 and all products are available on w w w.theethicalsilkcompany. com for shipping worldwide. 5% of all profits go towards the Jeevan Jyothi AIDS Centre in India and 5% of profits go to Focus Ireland, a charity that works to prevent people from becoming, remaining or returning to homelessness.
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Green is the new black thanks to almasanta, an online fashion por tal which handpicks the finest selection of luxury stylish brands that beautifully fuses fashion, quality, and socio-economic awareness. Creating a unique online shopping experience and connecting known and emerging brands, which are all committed to a sustainable creativity. Almasanta is devoted to change the way the world sees fashion, by showcasing luxury sustainable brands ranging from accessories, lingerie, gymwear and clothing. The new offering combines unique garments from all over the world that brings a colourful and differentiated lifestyle. From contemporary designs and prints that can be worn for different occasions and fresh styles to brighten up a summer wardrobe. Over 30 international high-end fashion brands are represented online which share the same values of almasanta. Ethical brands that are leading the way include J’DIU, famed for its superb approach to cut, colour and fabric; 3x1, known for its on trend New York style; Parisian chic brand, Chloe Stora; LA based clothing brand, Good Hyouman which helps spread positivity through clothing, and Else – a contemporary lingerie brand. The online fashion destination is a guilt-free shopping experience for any fashionista who ia conscious about the global environment she lives in.
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We are fashion-driven and conscientious, and that philosophy is reflected in our family of brands. We want to change the way that people see fashion and we wanted to be the ones star ting this change.
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REVOLUTIONARY OFFICE DESK
Working at a desk will never be the same again. Conceived by feted designer John Tomalin-Reeves who created the First Class lounge at Heathrow’s T5 and revolutionised the barbecue market with his Halo Cooltouch, the Aerodesk is the first desk for the device generation. The wireless masterpiece houses an in-built plug socket, USB por t, bluetooth speaker and Qi charger, while the top-of-therange model features a DuPont Corian top. Its most revolutionary feature is a LightBar which can recreate daylight through its 5500 Kelvin frequency, as well as utilising the entire colour spectrum to increase energy and productivity levels. The Yolk is a newly-launched, bright yellow addition to the Aerodesk family. This is a product that will bring vibrance, energy and be the must-have addition to your office. “And with this colour we hope to tap into the natural sense of increased energy, vibrance and creativity. The Aerodesk Yolk will give your office that added Wow factor,” said John Tomalin-Reeves. For more information check out www.aerodesk.co.uk. Desks star t from £899. 98 #INSPO Issue 9 | Spring 2017
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