ISN’T LIFE BEAUTIFUL?
June 2015 - n° 04 - www.lebonbon.co.uk
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EDITO
Founder Jacques de la Chaise
Hey June, Don’t make it bad, take a last toke, and make it betteeeer!
Design Tom Gordonovitch
This is what I used to hear, as a kid, when I was wandering around my
Director
parents garden, between two bites of the frog I just fished… (you would
Charles Guillet
have liked that wouldn’t you ? But don’t worry, this cliché was just for
Editor in chief
the sake of my story). I was naive and thought the Beatles had written an
Abbie Moulton
ode to the summer to come. How could I have pictured myself, twenty
Sales director
years later, eating a Yorkshire pudding at The Royal Oak, addressing this
Vuk Levkovic
blossoming new community of London Bonboners?
Contributors Olivia Sorrel-Dejerine,
Anyway, times they have changed. But summer is still here, on all lips,
Marguerite Gaudin, Julia Ternon,
crawling on London’s doorstep, lingering on a rug of clouds, hasty to
Natasha Louise David,
bring us a taste of that sun we worship. In its wake, the soft parade.
Luke Harwood, Charlotte
Light robes, cheerful faces, blonde hair, tanned skins, barbecues,
Hermans, James Brown,
endless bacchanals, evenings on the fields, skinny dipping, morning cof-
Daya Tocareva, Paul Delmatto,
fees on a terrace, late nights on a rooftop, rough sex under the moon,
Camille Baudou
enthusiasms of all types, liberation of souls. Summer gives an excuse to
Contact us
madness. Just quit the page you’re reading and have a look around you.
hello@lebonbon.co.uk
Don’t you feel the air is lighter?
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ved Gardens. On a more entertaining level, Festivals have started to make the Capital beat at a pace that solely summer can set. Above all, Le Bonbon is a celebration. So please enjoy the experiences we share in this issue, as well as the tasty vouchers at the centre of the magazine, go spread some love and spend money at your local retailer, cause he’s a friend indeed. And don’t listen to Game of Thrones guys cause :
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CONTENTS
0615 7.
11.
Summer Tales
Pure White Lines
13.
15.
16.
Bricklane
Micro Breweries
Drip
22.
23.
35.
Miz en Bouche
Street Stream
Bon festival
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LE BON TIMING
Carsten Höller In June the artist transforms the Hayward gallery into a platform for you to experiment, between laboratory and playground, the exhibition dedicated solely to human experience. As Holler says “'people are often more powerful than artworks' and work as 'incomplete' without visitor interaction”. Don’t miss this invitation to play!
London's pop up pignic. Enjoy some food and drink in the company of the cutest newborn piglets. This isn't only a sit down experience but a piggy educational
Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road London, SE1 8XX Wednesday 10 June to Sunday 6 September For more info carstenholler.southbankcentre.co.uk
evening, and all the money will go to charity. Don’t miss the opportunity to cuddle adorable mini pigs, so cute you could eat them… sorry, bacon is off the menu!
Friday 19th June 6pm to Sunday 21st June 10.30pm The Gun pub, 27 Coldharbour, Docklands, London E14 9NS RSVP online at www.yelp.com to attend this event.
Show Time You dreamt it, ShowMango did it. For only £25 a month this new company gives you unlimited access to concerts and live music events across London. Fabric, Proud Camden, Fire, Lightbox, The Hoxton Bar, Village Underground... The team already has many famous partners that will make its members very happy. This is your opportunity to go to amazing shows of famous artists, DJ’s and upcoming bands every day of the month.
£25/month www.showmango.com
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Abbie Moulton Text
LE BON POP UP
Picture
Sonia Fitoussi
Night tales brings you - summer tales If you thought you had to wait to relish London’s favourite winter pop up, think again, it’s back, and with a new tropical disguise and a fresh summer concept. Summer Tales brings a touch of the Jungle to East London. Featuring a sun-drenched ter-
bars, including The Lazy Flamingo
new ‘Baby Burger’ as well as their
Bar, The Frozen Punch Bar and
famous Lobster Roll.
The Coco Shack to name a few. Cocktails to look out for include
Bonnie Gull Seafood Shack will
the “Pin-up Colada” with coco-
be serving a favourite from their
nut infused tequila, pineapple,
Exmouth Market restaurant –
bitters, lime, and the “Sangria
fish fillet burger with squid and
Wild” with wild strawberries,
jalapeño mayo.
grapes, orange, lemon, cognac, rose, alongside all of your usual
Forza Win creates awesome Ita-
favourites.
lian cuisine using seasonal British ingredient, and have created
race, rope swing chairs and hammocks to kick back and relax,
THE FOOD
'Happy Mealz'. These little boxes
eight new food partners and four
Night Tales have hand picked a
of joy contain Pollo Fritto, 100
new concept bars, you can kick
selection of some of London’s
day Botterils chicken, served in a
back and fully immerse yourself
top restaurants to make sure the
sourdough 'libro' with crea-
in the new summer surroundings.
food offer is top of the game.
med salsa verde, with Bambini
THE DRINKS
Burger and Lobster will be
Playing on classic drinks from the
making their London pop-up
past you all know and love, you
debut, leaving the restaurant
Pizza Pilgrims will be creating an
will find five brand new concept
behind to showcase their brand
Italian football themed pizze-
Rosemary fries and a Frangelico
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milkshake.
ria - with foosball, Italia 90 on
THE MUSIC
the TV, and pizzas named after
Night Tales winter 2014 became
everyone’s favourite Italian stars
something of a music hot spot,
from yester-year like The Rava-
with some of the country’s most
nelli, The Vialli and The Di Canio.
exciting DJs dropping in to air their record collection. The star
Walter and Monty will be firing
studded line ups included Rudi-
up a charcoal grill - because
mental, Will Saul, Gorgon City,
summer isn’t complete without
Kidnap Kid, Geddes, Alexis
a barbeque. Enjoy tenderised
Raphael, Maxxi Soundsystem and
cuts of Angus Beef, finished on
Clive Henry. Summer Tales aims
coals and served with fresh and
to raise the bar even further, brin-
zingy salads, accompanied by
ging you 15 weeks of surprise line-
homemade Turkish flat bread and
ups, packed with special guests to
a smacking chimichurri.
rival any festival bill. Expect to see the core collective back for more,
New LA-inspired health café, Bel
as well as some very exciting high
Air will be serving a selection of
profile names popping up across
their famous summer salads with
the season. Keep an eye on Face-
BBQ’d Spatchcock chicken and
book for last minute announce-
or fish with their homemade rose
ments, or just succumb to the
harissa and salsa verde sauces.
surprise on the night.
Night tales Entrance £4, £5 after 9pm Running for 15 weekends from now until August 29th Thursdays 6pm - 11pm Fridays 6pm - 12am Saturday 5pm - 12am Red Market 288 Old Street, London, EC1V 9DP Facebook: nighttalesLDN Twitter: @nighttalesLDN Instagram: #nighttalesLDN Check out www.lebonbon.co.uk for more information
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Luke Harwood Text
LE BON MARKET
Pictures
Marguerite Gaudin
Dalston Market Established in the 1880’s with only around 20 stalls, this historic market is now home to over 180 stalls that offer a huge selection of goods ranging from the necessary market fundamentals to the downright bizarre and all at remarkably competitive prices.
ever Ska CD, an old knock-off
Stroll a little further into the mar-
Trojan compilation) i’m still never
ket and the sound of Caribbean
quite prepared for what can only
music permeates the street,
be described as the explosion of
broken loudly by the signature
human existence that greets you.
sound of any bustling market,
The sheer volume and variety
the market traders themselves,
of people and goods for sale is
shouting indiscriminately to pas-
exceptional. For me, this market
sersby, trying to flog their wares,
represents the ephemeral nature
“All Marks & Spencer, come and
of East London culture and all the
have a look!”
beauty that can be found in the The central market ‘avenue’
combination of tastes that only
Allegedly the inspiration for the
is lined by rows of shops that
multiculturalism can offer.
BBC’s EastEnders very own Bridge Street market, you’ll meet more
are a permanent extension of the Ridley Road market itself,
As you turn off of Kingsland High
characters walking along the ori-
in which you can find an even
Street and onto Ridley Road
ginal east-ender’s Market for ten
greater selection of wares: both
your senses are overwhelmed
minutes than you would watching
domestic and exotic fruit, a
- a plethora of colour, scent
the entire EastEnders collection
Nigerian fellow selling Nollywood
and sound amalgamate into a
back-to-back.
films, all manner of herbs and
strange concoction that is sure
Don’t miss out of this sensory
spices, beautiful coloured fabrics
to wake you up from a hangover
treat!
from Africa and India and more
on a Saturday morning. After
£1 jewellery than any aspiring
the misleading whiff of incense
princess could ever want for.
smoke is left behind, the most
There are traders here selling bits
distinguishable invasion of the
of meat that you would never find
senses is the stench of fish that
in an English butchers let alone
pervades the air. Whilst the
your local supermarket.
smell isn’t exactly pleasant, the selection of fish, once visible, is
Despite having frequented this
a treasure trove of sealife- the
market since I was a small child
bright blue rainbow fish is a per-
(this is where I bought my first
sonal favourite.
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Market open Monday to Thursday - 6am to 6pm; Friday and Saturday - 6am to 7pm Ridley Road, London, E8 2NP. Opposite Dalston Kingsland train station off Kingsland High Street. Check out www.lebonbon.co.uk for more information!
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LE BON ANTIQUE DEALER
Abbie Moulton Text
Pictures
Toby Phillips
Pure White Lines On East London’s Hackney Road there lies a treasure trove of beautiful antiques. Grand mirrors with rustic aged glass lean up against walls adorned with vintage goods. Contemporary art is dotted between the treasure, and all of this is looked upon by a majestic taxidermy giraffe. Welcome to Pure White Lines, an antique shop with a difference.
like Anthropologie and the Natio-
London shop, and works beauti-
nal Trust.
fully dotted in amongst the more classic items.
In his blood from childhood, Matt’s dad was a proper East-End
Sourcing comes from all over
Londoner who used to deal at
Europe, from France & Belgium
the London markets - with Matt
to Czech Republic and borders
in tow, and so he was immersed
of Russia. A deconstructed jet
in the lifestyle from a young age.
engine from the Czech Repu-
“I guess I kind of fell in love with
blic forms the base of a unique
this,” Matt told us, “it’s addic-
coffee table, and the propellers
tive”. And it would seem he’s
hang on the wall, ready to be
been hooked ever since.
up-cycled into something equally original. Benefitting from a studio
Things have moved on a bit
space, Matt can even offer
from the days of the shipping
custom made pieces; having
It all started out in a shipping
container, and Matt has just
worked with custom made tables,
container on a farm in Sussex
opened his first London shop in
refectory and marble tables. “If
four years ago. Owner Matt Goss
Hackney. Full to the brim with
someone comes in with an idea
began by selling locally at art
delights and rarities there’s
I’m always happy to work with it,”
fairs, a hobby which soon lead to
something for everyone, from
explains Matt, “I really enjoy the
a shop, where one floor turned
scented candles starting at just
challenge.”
to four floors. He soon had a
£5, to colourful butterflies in bell
following, gained by selling nice
jars and decorative antlers, as
There are some truly iconic
things at a reasonable price, and
well as contemporary artwork,
pieces as well, such as the
it wasn’t long before he found
furniture and even custom made
impressive aged leather Chester-
himself working with companies
tables. The art is exclusive to the
field, dated at over 100 years old.
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“It’s all about providing a great
busy time” says Matt. Matt can
for the new generation, brought
individual item at a reasonable
also offer an interior design ser-
to you with a personal touch
price. You don’t have to pay an
vice and source one off pieces
- and a great place for anyone
extortionate price for a nice one-
to suit individual client’s needs.
wanting to explore antiques in a
off piece, and that’s exactly what
“We’ve hunted down everything
relaxed environment.
we’re about”, says Matt.
from huge tower clock facias
A visit is highly recommended –
Elvis the bulldog is another of the
to an 18th century 6ft Carrera
this a perfect place to while away
shop’s most popular attractions,
marble statue of an angel. This
an afternoon, and who knows
although sadly he’s not for sale.
became a centre piece for a
what you might find. Whatever it
And he’s used to the attention,
Church conversion near Victoria
is, it’s sure to be one of a kind.
having modeled for Mulberry as
Park.“
well as appearing in Vice and ID magazines, he’s a bit of a local
Pure White Lines really is an
celebrity!
antiques shop for everyone, with everything from 17th Century
“One of the great things is get-
wares to 80s glamour (the huge
ting to meet lots of interesting
disco ball hanging proudly proves
people. Sundays after Colombia
this point). This isn’t shabby chic
Road Flower Market is always a
or pretentious, this is antiques
45 Hackney Road London - E2 7NX Facebook: Pure White Lines Instagram: @purewhitelines www.purewhitelines.com Check out www.lebonbon.co.uk for more information!
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LE BON EXHIB
Natasha-Louise David Text
Pictures
Sonia Fitoussi
Smiles in the City Opening this week in the Brick Lane Gallery’s photography space ‘The Annexe’, is a group show titled Photography Now. One of the seven photographers exhibiting is Sonia Fitoussi, Paris-born, and now Parsons Green based.
an unsuspecting pedestrian in East London! Sonia’s work is beautifully quirky and captures a more subtle side of London, and the outlandish characters who live here! The exhibition launches on Wednesday the 27th of May and will be on until the 8th of June, entry
Having moved to London over ten years ago, Sonia’s
is free and all of Sonia’s photos will be for sale in
new show titled ‘Smiles in the City’ focuses on the
limited runs of 25 prints.
subject matter of street photography. Should you happen to stumble upon her in the Previously her personal work has featured architec-
streets, be sure to flash your best smile - you never
ture and the juxtaposition of old and new buildings
know, you might be caught on camera.
in the City of London. Sonia ascribes the allure of
An avid walker, she always has a camera on her, just
Brick Lane Gallery, The Annexe 91-95 Sclater Street, E1 6HR Smiles in the City - Sonia Fitoussi www.saatchiart.com/soniafitoussi
in case she can capture a fortuitous composition of
Check out www.lebonbon.co.uk for more information!
street photography to her passion for people and her interest in light and shadows.
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LE BON BEER
Charlotte Hermans Text
Fourpure Brewery Anspach & Hobday Brew By Numbers
Pictures
London Micro-Breweries We’ve already had the London Marathon, now it’s time to get ready for the Bermondsey Beer Mile! 4 hours, 4 breweries, we hope you’ve done your training.
Warm‐up with a hearty special
Next stop is Partizan Brewing
reuben pastrami sandwich from
on Almond Road, a place that is
Monty’s Deli located under the
sure to keep the bearded and
arches between Druid Street
tattooed hipster crowd very
and the infamous Maltby Street
cheerful – they might even drop
Market.
that usual frown. Partizan has a great keg selection of IPAs,
Once your belly is suitably lined
Saisons and Stouts depending on
If you pout with disdain when a
with food, there is no better
the weekly offering. Why not try
friend dares to order a pint of
place to start the journey than
the Iced Tea Saison, and don’t
ordinary or Hoi Polloi beer, the
Anspach & Hobday brewery loca-
forget to pick up a few of the
microbreweries of Bermondsey
ted just a few footsteps away.
beautifully labelled bottles for
should be your new summer
Kick off with a tasting selection
your home collection.
spot.
- a wooden slate of 3 half pints that allow to share and compare
By this stage, the wise would
A couple of years ago, no one
the amazing beer selection. Look
probably walk back to London
would have even considered
out for the Stout Porter, richly
Bridge. However, brace your-
setting foot in Bermondsey, but
creamy with a complex aftertaste
selves, as Fourpure Brewing Co.
London is all about embracing
of coffee and chocolate.
will likely lure you inside for “one last drink”. Order a pint from the
change. After Peckham became the new Dalston, and moustaches
Drink up, as it’s time to move on
wide Tap Room selection, relax
the new beards, Bermondsey
to the next microbrewery. This
and dream of tomorrow’s Sunday
should be your new foodie, boozy
happens to be Brew By Numbers
Roast.
go‐to!
on Enid Street. Here you can choose from many Saison beers
For the bravest of the brave, ping
Signing up for the Bermondsey
that are sure to quench your
pong tables are at your disposal.
Beer Mile is like preparing for the
thirst: floral hibiscus and cha-
Beer Pong tournament anyone?
Marathon, you will need proper
momile, zesty Wai-Iti and lemon,
training and equipment. Do
bright grapefruit and cucumber…
not start on an empty stomach.
take your pick!
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LE BON APP COFFEE
We’re proud to introduce Drip: the new app that will revolutionise the way you buy coffee, and simultaneously help you save money along the way. Drip will help you become a real coffee connoisseur by offering you a guide to London’s best independent coffee shops. Discovering your next coffee spot or meeting point has never been easier.
© Marguerite Gaudin
DripApp: Unlimited coffee at your fingertips
their exciting new concept.
recognizable names of big-
By downloading Drip, customers
chains. With the help of Drip,
will be able to purchase prepaid
they want its users to uncover
coffee plans by selecting from
a world of delicious coffee and
either a fixed amount of drinks,
unique customer experiences
or subscribe to a monthly
that they otherwise may have
unlimited subscription. In
overlooked.
addition to cheaper, faster
“Everybody deserves to discover
coffee purchases, the customers
a quality coffee shop nearby, and
will also be introduced to
we are working on this mission,
hundreds of great artisan coffee
everyday”, says Ruben. “There
shops across London, as more
are so many great alternatives
and more establishments are
to large chains out there, and
added to the platform every day.
they are serving great coffee
For less than £3 per day, you’ll
in a unique ambience. We want
get unlimited coffee in all of the
to help these coffee shops get
At some point, somebody had
app’s partner stores and growing
the traction they deserve, and
to say it: you don’t need to be
community. So from now on,
spread the love for good coffee
George Clooney to get unlimited
going to independent coffee
along the way”.
coffee. Jeremy and Ruben are
shops will be as easy going to the
Our advice? Stop thinking about
two young entrepreneurs behind
big chains.
it and give it a try. We’re already
the app that will change the
Better quality coffee at lower
hooked!
way you buy coffee, possibly
prices, from local independent
DripApp is available for free on
forever. We met up with the two
coffee shops - this is Drip’s
the AppStore, and the first drink
childhood friends at Friends
ethos. The founders of the
is on the house!
of Ours, a lovely coffee shop
application wholeheartedly
located in Pitfield Street, Hoxton,
believe that there is much
so they could tell us more about
more to a coffee shop than the
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MIZ EN BOUCHE
Come and discover one of the finest delicatessen in town - a welcoming coffee offered for any purchase of £10 or more
A free glass of wine & 3 course Set Menu for £19 per person
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316 St John Street
Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 7.30pm
EC1V 4NT
Sat & Sunday from 8.30am to 6.30pm
Book on: 020 7998 0640
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LE BON WALL
Find what you love and let it kill you. C. Bukowski.
My balalaika, I’m so happy you’ve joined
CARPE FUCKIN DIEM!
me on the Island
At cherry times, if you're scared of heartaches avoid the pretty girls.
4 years since the first time - Clem you're my favourite Bonbon!
Guilou, no matter how far away you go, you’ll remain in our hearts
Can't wait to have these Paco y Lola drinks with you!
Maggie dry your tears after the storm. We all love you
Bonbon! camille.baudou@hotmail.fr
To my lovely monkey, you know I'm trying not to be too cheesy but you really make me so happy :)
Be wise, i come back soon, your poulpe ;)
We belong in the lost village
Need a good video for your brand ? www.anamorphic.eu
Looking for a flatshare - I'm sweet as Le
To my family that i'll wait on the dock <3. Babychou.
Not all those who wander are lost
Maggie dry your tears…
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LE BON RESTO
Miz en Bouche, Islington. Located in trendy Clerkenwell, close to Sadler’s Wells Theatre and just a few minutes walk from Angel tube station is Miz en Bouche, a modern French bistro with a welcoming feel. A great place to catch up with friends, enjoy a romantic meal or hire for a private party, or even enjoy a glass of French wine on the private patio - the Miz en Bouche team will welcome you and make you feel at home.
Bouche, Jean-Michel’s charm
mussels & King scallops are
and charisma has been known
definitely worth a try.
to have customers following him
Desserts are not forgotten about,
from previous restaurants he’s
with both choc fondant & crème
worked at.
brulee near-famous in the area.
Miz en Bouche has a true
An ever-popular all-day brunch
neighbourhood feel – the team
menu is served daily from
is proud to provide a friendly
11am until 4pm, just perfect to
atmosphere and a personal
stumble in to for a lazy weekend
service. The food is classic
meal. Here you will find classic
French with a twist: steak tartare
French croque monsieur,
is a favourite, and bavette steak
madame and mademoiselle
Opened two years ago by a
with Portobello mushroom and
alongside staple favourites eggs
team of three - Pedro, Maya
fries is very popular. Seared
benedict and Florentine, as well
and Jean Michel - the relaxed
tuna Nicoise is a fresh option,
as buttermilk pancakes with
restaurant has a reputation
and the rack of lamb with
berries and crème fraiche.
among locals and boasts a crowd
ratatouille and tarragon is just
Now open on Sundays, Miz en
of regular customers – a good
as highly recommended. It’s not
Bouche offers a friendly place to
sign for any restaurant. Pedro
all French, the Miz en Bouche
go every day of the week. Keep
and Jean Michel have a mixed
burger with cheese and mustard
an eye out for their next Sunday
background in hospitality –
mayo proves popular among
afternoon live music event,
working together in some of
guests.
on Sunday 7th of June, and
London’s top restaurants, and
Lighter options are available
take time to relax in this local
they also share a French heritage,
and feature a Spring avocado
treasure.
with Pedro French-Brazilian and
salad, as well as fresh seafood
- ABBIE MOULTON
Jean Michel French-Caribbean.
- Pedro gets up early and visits
Each of the team bring something
Billingsgate Market in East
different, with Maya heading up
London’s docklands before work
the interiors, while Jean Michel
each week. That’s dedication!
is the host. The face of Miz en
With this in mind, the baked
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316 Saint John Street London EC1V 4NT www.mizenbouche.co.uk 020 7998 0640
LE BON APP - DELIVERY
Street stream, deliveries on demand. London’s urban sprawl feels so much smaller thanks to Street Stream. From pushbikes and motorbikes to vans of all sizes, couriers will navigate the streets to answer your personal and business means.
puts it into the palm of your
or save your flat mate who ended
hands.
up locked outside for the tenth
Here’s how it works: go on the
time this month.
website, select a pick up and
At the end of the journey, you
drop off location, the dimension
can rate the courier, and your
of your package and get a free
favourite ones will be saved, so
James left his job in the City
quote.
it’s easy for you to find them
in 2013 with the desire to do
On the other side, available
again! The perfect trick to get
something different and more
couriers receive the job you have
that very cute driver to come
creative. Thankfully for us he
posted and several of them will
back over and over again.
came up with an idea that will
come back to you with a price,
The creator is still working with
now make your life way easier.
depending on their rate (which
developers to make it even more
In most people's minds, the
they define themselves, hence it
efficient and easier to use, and
courier service is something used
is competitive). You will also be
offer you deliveries that are only
by big businesses and that it is
able to see how far they are from
one click away.
run by guys with beards riding
the pick up point and their user
Don’t forget to detach your
through soho on fancy bikes. A
ratings.
“bonbon” voucher at the centre
brown envelope going from one
The couriers are, of course,
of the magazine to get £5 off
hand to another, a rucksack slung
vetted, so you can have your
after registration.
over the back of a sweaty cyclist-
precious packages delivered in
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LE BON FRAGRANCE
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Gorilla Perfumes, inspiring and mesmerizing scents It’s an atmospheric and mysterious world you discover when entering Gorilla Perfumes’ little shop in Islington. Created about five years ago by Mark Constantine OBE – Lush Co-founder – and his son, Simon, the brand was born out of the duo’s passion for producing fine fragrances. Intrigued by these one of a kind perfumes, Le Bonbon went to find out more about this inspiring project.
for the handmade cosmetics’
explains Hollye Murphy, the brand
company Lush and driven by
awareness manager.
their love for creating delicate fragrances, Mark and Simon
Entitled “Volume 3” (like a music
Constantine founded Gorilla
album), the latest collection and
Perfumes to develop and make
its ‘Death, Decay and Renewal’
the most of their talent for
theme is particularly poignant
perfumery. Using scent as a way
and intimate. Hollye tells us
to interpret the world around
about the new fragrance “Dad’s
them, the perfumers work
Garden”, a sequel to “Dear
together to produce powerful
John”, which were both inspired
and one of kind fragrances
from Mark’s personal story with
using only ethically sourced
his dad, John, and the fact
ingredients.
that he never knew him. “Years after Mark created ‘Dear John’,
More than a mere combination
one of his friends managed to
of exquisite smells, the
track down John as a present
With its bright orange façade it’s
perfumes all have a meaning
for Mark's 60th. He was living
hard to miss Gorilla Perfumes’
and are inspired by music, art,
in South Africa - they went out,
stand-alone shop in the delightful
nature and most importantly
met, and both agreed it was the
Camden passage in Angel. The
by personal experiences. “The
highlight of their lives. Then just
project was originally launched
latest collection came when
six weeks afterwards, John died,”
five years ago and took many
Mark and Simon were both going
she explains. “At the funeral,
directions – including several
through periods of grief at the
Mark grabbed some lemon tree
pop-up stores, and a tour bus all
time for different reasons and all
leaves from his dad's garden and
around the UK – before opening
of these stories started to come
flew them all the way back to
the store one year ago.
out of this period and inspired
the UK where he went straight
Inspired by the work they do
the perfumes in that range”,
to his lab, with the leaves. He
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developed his second and final
or of “The President's Hat”,
listen to the vinyl that inspired a
tribute fragrance to his father -
which was based on a French
specific perfume while smelling
one that focuses on the uplifting
novel about luck and was created
it at the same time. More than
elements of this short but sweet
in the hope it would bring luck
just a store, Gorilla Perfumes
encounter”.
and confidence to those wearing
takes you on a unique journey,
it. Each perfume is unisex
a sensational adventure, no one
Captivated by such a tale, we
and although they all are very
should miss.
want to hear more about the
personal, they mean something
stories behind all of these
different to everyone.
mesmerizing scents. “Some are more fun than others,” Hollye
If you feel like going even further
explains. We like the idea of
in the scenting experience, you
“Stayin’ alive”, which is about
can sit in the retro booth and use
“grabbing life by the disco ball”
the record player in the shop to
Gorilla Perfumes Islington 3 Camden Passage, N1 8EA 0207 288 1124 Check out www.lebonbon.co.uk for more information!
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LE BON LOOK
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Models wearing LUREM Dress up with love. Pop in at the London store! 138 Bethnal Green Road, London E2 6DG www.lurem.co.uk
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LE BON MYSTIC
Aries
Cancer
Summer is coming, on June 22, love planet Venus
Poor Cancer. All zodiac signs will sunbathe while
enters your communication sector, where she'll
you’ll experience an unstable month. Not shitty,
remain until July 3. During this time it'll be easy to
no... But challenges will definitely knock on your
talk about what you want and need in terms of a
door. Jupiter, your planet-exalt, is about to bail on
relationship. If you are not comfortable with your
you and flee the solar system for the cosmic bank
partner, you better make a decision as soon as pos-
holidays. Bitch. You’re on your own. Crabwalk in
sible. There are many other flowers in the neighbou-
the shade, avoid public places, wear a mask if you
rhood, just don't miss this chance! If you're a lone
wish. But be sure that this concrete jungle will have
wolf, you already know what to do. Your work can
no mercy for you dear. Thank god, you have quite a
be a little tough, but as a little birdy you will soon fly
carapace to protect you.
away and become a rare bird that rocks everything!
Taurus
Leo For you, ignorant Leos, who wouldn’t know that
The Moon is your vessel, Taurus! Take a trip to
your planetruler is the Sun, these few lines might
the skies, instead of remaining steady on the dirt.
brighten up those furious faces of yours. So yeah,
That planet-exalt of yours might be a bit tricky this
June = summer = sun. But not only. There are, this
month. For her silver hair could blind your sight and
year, specific interstellar combinations that are going
pave the way for disaster. Follow your emotions, for
to crown you Queen of Cool & King of the pool. You
once, and head for new horizons. A lady boy named
might experience a series of attempted rapes by
Barbara will cross your path, at the dentist or the
wandering foxes and lustful squirrels, jealous of your
pub. Do not ignore her! For the fires of hell will
mighty aura. Potential pigeon attacks might occur by
strike upon you with furious anger. Follow the white
the 13th, so listen to Caribou and keep an umbrella
peacock on her footsteps.
at hand.
Gemini
Virgo
Easy peasy Gemini! June is bearing a shitload of
You are a lonely wolf in a large lowland. With Mercury
good vibes. Celestial bodies are on the verge of
taking some distance and stars heading East you
moving out of your way, and will give you enough
should wonder if you are seeking for food or just
room to enjoy both yourselves. Let go of your social
for a couple of mates? Trust me food is always
bonds and inhibitions. It’s high time you let this
better with people, so please get out of your tavern,
schizophrenic side of yours take over. Get mad, get
prepare your pocket money and please yourself.
laid, get drunk and pissed, get stoned and high. No
Preferably on some lovely fields, where hunting is
matter how bad, the omens are indisputable : you’ll
easier. Summer will bring you fresh prey - of all kinds
get away with it.
- that will guide your tongues and thoughts. Keep the line and your tail high; you will then, for sure, get what you want.
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June 2015
Libra
Capricorn
Oh baby, your legendary luck is back! You were right
Stars are far up in the sky and venus is seeking a
to hold on, because now the world is honey to you.
new flatmate. You are on a new path that will take
Don't hesitate a moment, it's time to open your
you far, far away. Always remember along your
arms and delight your senses with what life is offe-
route: haters gonna hate. You can't escape them
ring. Single? Wear your swimsuits and go to the lake.
so just ignore them. Nevertheless, I truly believe
In a relationship? Take your beloved one with you,
that your soul mate awaits around the corner and
wear your swimsuits and go straight to the beach.
nothing can take them away from you. Your pockets
Wondering what is the best news of this half spring
feel heavy, I guess it's the bronze - keep it growing -
half summer month? For the first time of your life,
it's now or never!
your finances are doing well. Bravo!
Scorpio
Aquarius
Odes always say that after the storm comes the
I like the way you work it! No shame, booty shakes;
calm. This is exactly what will happen to you this
don’t stop. Music is life, dancing its expression.
month. Boring? Oh come on Scorpio, stop being
As the stars go away and the days are longer, the
such a fractious fellow! You'll spend a few days a
upcoming month will bring you joy and sweetness.
little tight with your partner, nothing that can't be
But careful, stop being unrealistic about your pro-
solved in a very simple way, you just have to talk and
jects, make sure they will happen by doubling your
tell your divergences to each other once and for all.
efforts. And please, don’t hesitate to give a couple
Single? You have someone in your heart, let yourself
of coins to your local friendly hobo, give and you will
go, let things come to life and do not put obstacles
receive. Love and you will be loved. Work and you
in your way. If you do not have a job, don't be
will earn. Always remember these words.
demoralised because the end of the month will get you what you're looking for. Chill!
Sagittarius
Pisces
Be wary! Jupiter’s abnormal position will provoke a
“Who are you? What do you do? What’s your sign?
change of direction in your energy waves. A colleague
I’m a Pisces; I’d do anything for money.” This month
or acquaintance is scheming an evil plan against you.
Jupiter drags you away from reality but hey look
But Venus will stand against this celestial body and
behind you; Venus is there - comforting you. Luxury
make your June a dynamic time. Make sure to
is a sin except when you are called a G or Kate…
concentrate all this energy to fight your nemesis and
Keep up the good spirit, you’ll be someone some
overcome those negative circumstances. If you are
day, some day. Patience. Last but not least, be
a gentle soul it is time to grow some horns and har-
honest to your chaps whatever happens! These
poon your competitor. All is fair in war. The sphere of
stars are your best confidants.
personal relationships will be much more stable.
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LE BON SNAPSHOT
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INDIAN SUMMER
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James Brown Text
LE BON COLUMN
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Abbie Moulton
Rant City, etiquette for the modern age Everything is irritating when you live with 8.6 million other people all crammed into a finite space. Like 8.6 million sardines stuffed into a suitably scaled down and proportioned container, all wanting radically different things with their little fishy brains.
amount of times they seem to
disinterested other-half across
happen in the wild lead me to
the venue, and everyone in a five
believe that some people actually
meter radius hates you. They all
don’t understand this stuff. Or
arrived in good time, got set up,
more likely they don’t care. But
and now they’re fully invested in
believing that would be to aban-
the show; but wait! Here comes
don all hope, and embrace ruin.
6’5” Johnny Arsehole, blithely
We’re going to start with gigs
dragging everyone, quietly-see-
(because I was at one the night
thing, back to reality. That girl
before writing this, and what you
he’s with doesn’t even want to
get from here on toward infinity
be here, and now she has to put
largely depends upon my perso-
up with the flesh-melting stares
We’re going to try and pick up on
nal whims and recent negative
of her fellow audience members
a few things that might make life
experiences).
as well as his semi-erect penis
a little more bearable before we
There are a few general pointers
prodding her in the back as he
all cark it and none of this mat-
that work across the board here.
dances inanely out of time.
ters anyway. Eventually we might
For example, if you rock up
Also, have a bit of class if you’re
even have enough points to form
late, don’t push your way past
smoking at gigs. I don’t have any
a little etiquette guide, which all
everyone to try and get into a
problem with people smoking in
children will be forced to learn
prime spot. You’ve missed your
venues per-se, in fact I’m one of
before they grow up, head out
chance. You could have shown
the few people I know who was
into the world, and co-exist with
some timekeeping skills, or some
annoyed by the smoking ban.
other idiots.
organisational nous, but you blew
I prefer the smell of cigarette
All of these things seem painfully
it. Now you’re elbowing people
smoke to the rancid odour of
obvious on writing, but the
out of the way, dragging your
stale farts floating through a
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venue, even though I’m not a
your incessant natter if the artist
debatable. Also falling into this
smoker. But when you’re right
you paid money to see is playing.
category is your conversation
in the thick of it and the tip of
This works from the perspective
with your partner about how
someone’s joint is slowly burning
of the audience members around
compassion goes both ways, and
a hole through the girl in front’s
you, and the artist on the stage.
your running commentary on the
polyester jacket it all seems a
You singing along, even when you
gig (my god, it’s so spiritual!).
bit selfish and unnecessary. And
aren’t mildly out of key, does not
In fact just stay at home. Boiler
on the subject of farting, if that
add anything to the performance.
Room stream loads of stuff to
smell happens when you drink
Unless you’re at a U2 concert and
your sticky laptop now anyway.
Guinness, maybe you and the
they’ve invited the audience to
black stuff aren’t meant to be.
sing along with some horren-
One more while we’re on; shut
dous ‘anthem’. Even then it’s
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LE BON FESTIVAL
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Found Festival For one day, Brockwell Park opens its gates to some of the finest purveyors of house & techno, electronic stalwarts and cutting edge artists. On five carefully curated stages, artists from the European scene and further afield will make you dance all day long. And if you want to keep going all night, the after party will take place from 9pm at Village Underground. We're vibing hard for it! Brockwell Park, SE24 0NG London Saturday 13th June 11am – 9pm £35.00 + £55
Lovebox “It started with a box of records and a pack of Postits”, Lovebox is now one of the trendiest summer festivals in our beloved London. Thanks to its eclectic and quality selection, you’ll get the chance to enjoy the beauty of Victoria Park while dancing. One rule: spread the love! Friday 17th – Saturday 18th July 2015 At Victoria Park, Tower Hamlets, London, E3 Doors: 12 midday Friday / 12 midday Saturday Curfew: 10.45pm Friday & Saturday
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Visions Festival Visions is a one day celebration of music, art, food and culture. The festival takes over 4 venues and 2 outdoor spaces in Hackney; in other words the perfect program to honour our dear East London. With a forward thinking line-up, new discoveries and a good spirit; could we ask for more? Saturday 8th August - At St John Hackney, Oval Space, The Laundry, London Fields Warehouse, Space Studios Outdoor Courtyard and Netil360 Rooftop. Find out more @ www.visionsfestival.com
Citadel This newborn day festival will also take place in Victoria Park for a one-day happening filled with outstanding street food, art performances, and of course, quality music shows. From Ben Howard to Joe Pug, Anna Calvi, Honeyblood and many others… This is what we call a fresh, talented and invigorating line-up! Shall we? 19th July - At Victoria Park, Tower Hamlets, London, E3 Daily 7am until dusk - £45
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