paralleleni zagam
what ’s your
fash i on fantasy ?
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contents
PAGE 6:manifesto PAGE 7:fashion/fantasy answers PAGE 8:stop and look... PAGE 10:fashion is the best form of escape. article written by katie dobson PAGE 15:intrigue; charlie le mindu PAGE 16:stop and look... PAGE 17:fashion fantasy/reality answers PAGE 18:the naked body. Fashion shoot by katie dobson. PAGE 26: stop and look... PAGE 27: stockists etc
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contri butors
KATIE DOBSON:EDITOR. Fashion Fantasy?: To own a computerized system that would choose outfits out for me on a daily basis, taking into account my moods, temperature and what I was doing that day. KELLI FINN: PHOTOGRAPHY PRODUCTION AND LIGHTING. Fashion Fantasy?: To have the perfect dress but every time its washed the colour changed to a completely different shade, like Barbie used to have when you’d put water on them. JORDAN DINSDALE: HAIR & MAKEUP ‘THE NAKED BODY’ Fashion Fantasy?: The ability to have changeable clothing depending on where you need to go, and based around mood, without the need to carry spare outfits. JAMES WELLS:MODEL Fashion Fantasy?; To be able to wear a suit every single day. CHARLOTTE KENT:FASHION ASSISTANT Fashion Fantasy?: Magical clothes that make you look thin as soon as you put them on. and thanks to you: for answering this issues two questions.
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parallel magazine every story as two s i des. Parallel is a biannual bookzine, with each issue having two parts to its completion. One side a collection of thoughts, inspiring imagery and innovative ideas delving into the unknown. The other, fashion at its purest form introducing practical components to the reader such as trend, styling, pattern cuttings and designer profiles. Androdgynous in nature, with hints of kinesthetics at the core of its design, Parallel Magazines primary aim is to not only fuel the minds of the fashion conscious through beautiful yet curious imagery, but also educate them so they are brimming with useful knowledge and awareness. Ensuring that the reader is continually inspired.
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photographer: tommaso sartori
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Written by Katie Dobson
Fashion
is the best form of escape.
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Escapism is mental diversion by means of entertainment or recreation, as an “escape” from the perceived unpleasant or predictable aspects of daily life. So many people within today’s society seem to believe that fashion is not a part of their every day life. They know fashion exists of course, but their lives are too busy, and a tad mundane for them to see its importance. Fashion is an untouchable force, that they continually see transpire around them but never seem to be able to grasp. On the one hand this could be seen as quite a fair comment, and judgment to make, but on the other hand this got me thinking, obviously everybody in society fashion s some form of attire. And how they decide to represent their style at any given time is up to them. But what is it exactly that affects this seemingly conscious decision on a day-to-day basis? Is fashion just what we are told by designers, the media and trend predictors, or is there a lot more to it than that? Psychologists, namely humanists, talk a lot about hierarchies of need, and for us as humans to reach our full potential, both physically and emotionally we need our real selves and our self esteems to be as close as they possibly can be to each other. I understand that fashion may not be a top priority when it comes to key physical and emotional needs, but then again for us to be able to understand our true selves, fashion is one of, if not the most important way a human can express themselves without actually having to say or do remotely anything. Imagination and beliefs are non-visual, and creative folk practice the art of putting imaginative thoughts into something more tangible for us as consumers to then take on board. Us as individuals equally have this ability through means of our own unique styles, and the choices we make when it comes to garments. Our identity is made into something physical and our identity becomes a display for all to see.
world, negotiating dress codes is a refined art, advised by transitional models and patterns of power and authority, play and performance as well as gender, sexuality, class, ethnicity and lifestyle. The realities of life have an effect on us all. Our emotions are continually toyed with, our patience tested, our physical states erratic. But when we are feeling sad, or tired, we tend to change into oversized clothes for comfort, or nightwear to mope around in. If we are feeling upbeat, or excited for an evening out with acquaintances, we will dress appropriately. But when you think about it, this is not actually any sort of physical need. We don’t truly need to change our outfits a number of times a day, but we do. By doing so, on some type of mental level, which is a lot more than physical, it rejuvenates us, we find this act refreshing. It can change our moods entirely, and will most frequently be a break from the norm. It has the ability to make us feel more comfortable, or confident in any given situation. Also just as we have personalities, clothes can have these too. Where we choose to purchase from, the materials used the history of the item all becomes part of what we want to reflect about our lifestyle and ourselves. The manor in which we dress becomes some form of language, from which others can take inspiration, ideas about who we are, and read and understand. Fashion is not just a superficial occurrence, but an aspect that is an essential piece of what validates and defines humanity. Which inevitably is part of us all. It gives us an opportunity to have a break from the norm. Which everybody needs now and again don’t you think?
When an architect knots his bowtie, a ‘skinhead’ laces their Doc Martens, or a nurse contemplates red overalls over a typically blue uniform, each is constructing a deeply personal and extremely social identity. Clothing the body in reality, is one of the most complex acts of our subsistence. In an increasingly material
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i ntr i gue
charlie le mindu
photographer ian davies (no-id) Haute Coiffure and wig maker Charlie Le Mindu is an excellent choice to become the first member of our intrigue list. Starting his career as a hairdresser for OAP’s in France, Le Mindu is a master of creation when it comes to avante-garde hair styling. Making headlines from his debut collection at London Fashion Week this season, by showcasing his collection using completely naked models, his approach to design is certainly nothing short of risquÊ. Le Mindu, has already done rather a lot what with his short fashion career (he is only 22). Starting out working in a French punk hairdressing salon, he then moved onto Berlin’s party scene, stylising the manes of Berlins elite. Since now making London his home of choice, the high flying hair artist is the major dresser of choice for the capitals cool. He continually sets up pop up stores for clients to happily visit on a regular basis. Once his fashion stylist boyfriend had suggested he could create wigs for catwalks, he realised that his constructions could become more exaggerated. Now showcasing his own collections across catwalks, his pieces certainly rival any fashion designers out there. With all his pieces made completely from human hair, and including things such as a three-foot wide curtain of crimson red hair and a pair of lips sculpted from tresses of blonde hair attached to the head, these bold creations are truly for the daring and bold. So, it seems that the new cool kids trend is to wear nothing but your hair this season...
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photograph: thestrangeattractor.net
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Q. Whats your fashion fantasy?
A. The naked body.
photography katie dobson hair and makeup jordan dinsdale assistant charlotte kent ‘stylist’ kelli finn
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dress vionnet £2225.
dress versace £5620.
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dress jonathan saunders ÂŁ845.
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dress matthew williamson 850.
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dress diane von furstenberg £730.
dress peter pilotto £945.
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dress matthew milliamson £850.
dress emilio de la morena £2345.
skirt erdem £460.
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zander blom fine artist.
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stockists etc
Items from Fashion is the best form of Escape: Paul Smith stores, jacket models own bespoke from E.Tautz. All clothes for The Naked Body can be found at www.net-a-porter.com. Iamges all rights reserved.
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