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Let’s Get (Bonbon) Together. LGBT Founder
We could have opened this summer issue of Le Bonbon with Lesbian,
Jacques de la Chaise
Gay, Bi and Transexual. Celebrating the slowly-but-surely growing move
Design
towards equality and acceptance for all, acknowledging the federal step
Tom Gordonovitch
taken further by the USA, chanting the Community Pride that took place
Director
at the beginning of this summer in London, smiling at the rainbow flying
Charles Guillet
over the skies across western nations.
Editor in chief
But the LGBT we’re referring to here has no sexual orientation, no
Abbie Moulton
political struggle, no flag, nor anthem. Instead it’s in recognition to an
Sales director
ever-increasing trend that is taking over London: Let’s Get (Bonbon)
Vuk Levkovic
Together. Here, young entrepreneurs are integrating collaboration in
Contributors
their daily ethos. There, an ambitious young lady, gathering artists and
Marguerite Gaudin, Julia Ternon,
designers, helping them emerge and work together, over here, a lovely
Carla Salber, Natasha Louise
couple congregating varied authors in a spirit of synergy.
David, James Brown,
Have a flick through this summer issue and you’ll feel that collective
Inès de Puyfontaine,
work is the new work. There’s no future for an individual working his way
Adriann Ramirez, Arielle Lucette,
out in an over-competitive market. The current economical challenges
Paul Delmatto,
we are facing needs us to combine our strengths, clash our ideas, mix
Maria Clara Taglienti,
our spirits, shatter our opinions, blend our cultures in order to survive,
Luke Harwood
and then thrive.
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Here at Le Bonbon, that’s the way we work, with our partners, with
hello@lebonbon.co.uk
whom we create sustainable professional bonds, with our readers,
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whom bits of life we share through this magazine, and of course within
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the team. Brits and frogs are, once more, combining their efforts. Col-
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laboration runs all through this issue, but more particularly through this,
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your editor’s letter - written this time with 20 digits, 2 pairs of hands, and 2 symbiotic minds to deliver you the very best of us. Oh, and by the way, Let’s Get (Bonbon) Together on the 16th of July! Come and find us at Number 90 Hackney Wick, for an epic Bonbon Party, the first of a long list. Find out more in the next pages of the magazine, on our Facebook page, and on lebonbon.co.uk, and keep your eyes open for our flamingo! We can’t wait to meet you.
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CONTENTS
Summer15
7.
9.
Señor Ceviche
When Seth meets Acid and BBQ
11.
13.
15.
The Common E2
Huna Blends
Material Material
25.
27.
29.
Lurem Interview
Rouge. A place of discovery
Seuil
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LE BON TIMING
Number 90 x Le Bonbon We are very excited to announce our first ever London party, and not just any party, but OUR LAUNCH PARTY! And what better place than Number 90, an emblematic venue that was to be our first crush when we arrived in London? Come and join us to spread the love with an evening of surprises and tremendous music. Join our growing tribe and pass the word: Le
CRE8 lifestyle Centre
Bonbon will get wild!
On Saturdays Cre8 Centre in Hackney
Le Bonbon Party: 16th July 8:00-Midnight Free before 8pm then £5, with a free drink! Number 90 Hackney Wick: 90 Main Yard, Wallis Road, E9 5LN
becomes a mecca for day parties. Embrace the weekend’s sunlight on the terrace and warm up for your night out. Expect some hot tub action as well as a hog roast, jerk shack, carvery shack, pizza surgery and outdoor beach area. On Sundays, it becomes an alternative music and market festival that returns at The Old Bath. Expect high-end vintage fashion and new designers, retro interiors and handcrafted arts stalls, gourmet street food, a Tikki Bar, beach parties, live DJs and bands.
Solar: On Saturdays, Free before 5pm, The Wick: Every Sunday until the end of October, 12 noon – 10.30pm
The Notting Hill Carnival Guys, it's time to take off your clothes! One of the most exciting street festivals of Europe is back to Notting Hill for a two-day celebration filled with colors, extravaganza and dancing vibes. Paying homage to London’s multicultural past and present, the convoy will overrun the west side and delight your senses for what will surely be outlandish!
Sunday 30th & Monday 31th August Nothing Hill Gate, Holland Park, Ladbroke Grove
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LE BON FOOD
Abbie Moulton Text
Picture
DR
Señor Ceviche The London restaurant scene is blessed with cuisine from all around the world – with French, Italian, Japanese, Mexican – not to mention the oh-so-trendy ‘fusion’ styles that have sprung up in recent years, all to keep our taste buds excited and make sure we never get bored.
barbecued meats, it’s the per-
little slice of downtown Lima
fect place to go on these warm
back to busy Soho.
One that’s fast becoming a favou-
The menu showcases the exciting
feature hand drawn lettering and
rite on the scene is Peruvian
and diverse flavours of Central
fluro inks.
cuisine – with fresh flavours, a
America – expect dishes such
focus on seafood and, of course,
as crispy chifa chicharrones and
Laid back and fun – the Señor
exciting cocktails, it’s no wonder
pachamanca sticky pork ribs to
Ceviche ethos is all about having
it’s been causing a stir.
zingy ceviches and tangy tira-
a good time – Lima style!
summer nights, and days! With interior design based on The menu features lively Peruvian
Lima’s market life, Peruvian
cuisine with an eclectic London
street art is a big focus, with a
twist, alongside a drinks list that
Chica wall covered in posters
includes pisco cocktails, Peruvian
that have been hand printed
beer and South American wines.
in the shanty towns, along with
The restaurant will serve Pisco
Chica art on hand-made plates.
1615 and drinks exclusive to Señor
Señor Ceviche supports the
Ceviche.
charity and families that create the eye-catching artworks, which
ditos – the menu is the perfect Señor Ceviche is the hot, new,
balance of naughty and healthy
fun destination on the Peru-
eating – the way eating should
vian block. Situated in Canarby
be!
Street’s buzzing Kingly Court,
Based on the Colonial and bohe-
and serving zingy ceviches,
mian district of Lima, Barranco,
vibrant super salads and smoky
Senor Ceviche has brought...a
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Señor Ceviche 1st Floor, Kingly Court London W1B 5PW Phone: 020 7842 8540
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LE BON MATE
Julia Ternon Text
Pictures
Smokey Tails
When Seth meets Acid and BBQ Acid Future - the appealing new name for what’s promising to be one of the sickest days of summer.
chose to invite artists from all
long. “I grew up in Detroit
over the world which he feels
and have been smoking and
embody the spirit of acid house
barbecuing in between spinning
in 2015 – starring Tuskegee co-
records and producing for years
founders The Martinez Brothers,
- my dream has always been to
Well, well, well! For weeks now
as well as genre innovators DJ
open a restaurant bar. Smokey
people have been talking about
Harvey, Jackmaster, Skream and
Tails has finally given me the
this upcoming act curated by our
many more.
outlet for my other great passion that is cooking.” Seth explains.
(funniest) and truly beloved DJ Seth Troxler, who also happens to
For all the gourmets in the place,
This time, Seth will be serving
be a generous food lover. Genius
or those of you working up a
up the food himself amidst a
Troxler will be throwing a giant
hunger from a night of dancing
backdrop of stunning city views
warehouse party at Tobacco
wildly - the musical celebrations
and summer sunshine.
Dock; and rumour has it: the
will be all topped off by a rooftop
Renowned for their show-stop-
dancing is going to be wild and
BBQ providing delicious meals
ping event series that take place
love will spread.
from Seth’s legendary Smokey
in London's historic, grade
This event has been designed
Tails pop-up. Born in 2013, the
one-listed Tobacco Dock, event
to pay homage to London’s
gourmand concept for joining
promoters London Warehouse
acid house history; alongside
food connoisseurs and music
Events have transformed the
Troxler, you’ll get the chance to
lovers provides exquisite smoked
unique event space in recent
move thanks to a killing team
meats, sublime salads, knock-out
years Having welcomed a host
of bomb artists. “Rather than
frozen cocktails, independent
of leading electronic acts like
looking backwards we're looking
guest ales and mighty fine des-
Richie Hawtin as well as event
forward” hence Seth Troxler
serts to Hackney Wick all summer
headliners The Martinez Brothers
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for their iconic New Years Day
kind celebration when feelings
party, Tobacco Dock is a must-
get euphoric and partygoers
see clubbing venue. Since its
create everlasting memories (see
construction in 1812, the venue
also: get drunk, ecstatic and
has been used as a shopping
sweaty). We can’t wait.
centre, a warehouse for rum,
Who hasn’t dreamt of having Seth
wine, wool and furs and even a
Troxler serve them barbeque
military barracks – with event
food, seriously?
host Seth Troxler therefore a perfect fit for his explorative Acid
Tickets are running low so you
Future party.
better get grab yours right now!
Event info: Date: Saturday 8th August 2015 Location: Tobacco Dock, 50 Porters Walk, E1W 2SF Ticketing info www.residentadvisor.net www.facebook.com/sethtroxlerofficial www.smokeytails.co.uk
We’ll be waiting for you, first row This promises to be a one-of-a-
they said.
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LE BON COLLECTIVE WORK
Abbie Moulton Text
Pictures
Amandine Alessandra + Rory Gardiner
The Common E2 It’s not every day you get to gaze upon architectural sketches while you sip on your morning coffee, but that’s exactly what you can do at The Common E2 – a new café, co-work space and architecture design studio in Bethnal Green. The concept brings a new creative environment to London, and with great coffee and food, it’s a perfect place to hold meetings, catch up on work, or simply hangout with friends.
in 2012, it soon became clear
with an ethos that focuses on
that his dream was to become
quality, local produce. Coffee
reality. A chance encounter at
comes from Climpson & Sons
Clerkenwell Design Week led
roastery in London Fields, cold
to collaboration with Alasdair &
brew from Sandows, bread from
Khuzema of Collective Works,
E5 Bakehouse in London Fields,
and in January 2015 The Common
pastries & cakes from Artisan
E2 was born.
Foods. Jossi, the café manager, has worked tirelessly with Mark
Inside, clean metal and plywood,
to ensure they source only the
galvanised steel electrical pipe
very best, and, as a Frenchman,
and attractive halogen bulbs set
can vouch that the croissants
the scene. A communal table
are the very best this side of the
runs the full length of the space
Channel. Something we at Le
and design desks are dotted
Bonbon were very glad to find!
alongside one wall. Above these are shelves crammed with books,
Collective Works, the designers
and all around, the walls are
in residence alongside Common
A long-held vision of architect
adorned with sketches from the
Ground Workshop, share a similar
Mark Sciberras, the idea came
in-house design practices. Add
ethos of local responsibility.
from working in a beautiful studio
to this the chatter of customers
Committed to social investment,
within a garage back in Brisbane,
and it’s the perfect creative
5% of their profits each year are
and thinking how great it would
environment.
donated to a local charity. Alasdair, Khuzema and Siri are
be to open the garage as a bar, uncovering the design process to
A counter topped with deli-
the three partners who work with
the general public. Not possible
cious pastries, cakes and fresh
a growing network of freelance
then, Mark held on to the idea
baguettes prove that this side
consultants, hand picked on
and after opening his own prac-
of the business is taken just as
a project-by-project basis. A
tice, Common Ground Workshop
seriously as the design studios,
multi-disciplinary practice, they
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work on a range of diverse projects from graphic
events. First up is a supper club on 30th July
design, to commercial fit outs to residential reno-
hosted by Israeli chef Oded Oren. Keep an eye on
vation.
their website for more information, or pop in for a coffee and discover The Common E2 for yourself - a
Operating within a café works well, and the coffee
friendly, welcoming environment for working, co-
shop provides just the right level of buzz to get the
working, and socialising.
creative juices flowing. That level, in case you were wondering, is 75 decibels exactly, Alasdair tells me – and they’ve got charts on the wall to show it. Never let it be said that architects aren’t precise! But wait, there’s more! After the success of a recent open studio and BBQ event for the London Festival of Architecture titled ‘Life In The Common’, we can now look forward to a series of monthly
The Common E2 www.thecommone2.com Twitter: @thecommone2 Facebook@ The Common E2 Instagram: The Common E2 Common Ground Workshop: www.commongroundworkshop.co.uk Collective Works: www.collectiveworks.net
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LE BON CONCEPT
Concept Store Y
© Arielle Lucette
We’ve got good news Londoners, Concept Store Y have just opened a definitive shop in central London. The kind of find that you could be tempted to keep to yourself, but you know us… we like to share the love. A store dedicated to supporting and retailing selected indie designer labels that means you no longer have an excuse
the founder, has been working
creators from all over the world.
for dressing the same as
in fashion for a long time, and
An aquarium-inspired collection,
everybody else. Or, you have
believe us when we say he knows
a Vietnamese touch, tailored
an excuse to go shopping! So
what he is talking about: he
pieces. Without forgetting the
this summer prepare yourself
combines his knowledge of the
quality of some handmade
to be unique. We found your
fashion world and his unique
pieces. What’s more? Well,
new favourite fashion address.
intuition for new trends in order
the intimate boutique makes
Featuring a range of menswear
to create this open-minded,
a perfect boudoir in order
and womenswear, Y is London
fashion emporium. The ultimate
to create your own style and
embodied. Satisfy yourself,
aim of this place is to get you
pamper yourself. Yifeng and his
don’t be afraid and express your
away from the high street and
two colleagues are here to make
inner crazy self. After their big
the mainstream fashion. “Be
you push your fashion limits
success as a 3-month pop-up
independent!” is the motto of
and boundaries. In Yifeng’s own
store in Angel, this small team
this spot. From all over the world,
words, “I want them to try new
of fashion experts have settled
the different designers will amaze
things, to take risks.”
down at the heart of vibrant
you with their unique styles and
After all, isn’t that what fashion is
Soho. Concept Store Y is to
eccentric creative hands.
meant for?
fashion what Soundcloud is for
Every piece in the shop is
- INÈS DE PUYFONTAINE
music - a platform for young and
carefully handpicked to make
even more creative designers to
a perfect blend of colours,
express themselves, to twist our
fabrics and inspirations. It’s
well-known classics and to put
a juxtaposition of different
colour in our lives. Yifeng Yin,
cultures, a melting pot of
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Concept Store Y 57A Brewer Street London W1F 9UL www.conceptstore-y.com
LE BON TASTE
© Marguerite Gaudin
Huna Blends Chill Bowls
Huna is a Hawaiian term meaning secret breath, or ‘life force’, and it’s this spirit you’ll find encapsulated in Huna Blends chill bowls. From Hawaii to Shoreditch, via California, they’re set to be the next big thing, and with good reason – they’re delicious, healthy, nutritious, and above all, tasty as hell.
Stephen isn’t your average health
‘superfoods’ that I’ve used for
food aficionado. Coming from a
a while, and that I really believe
music background he confesses,
in, like cacao, maca, acai and
“I’ve done all the wrong things,
lacuma.‘ And we can testify to
taken everything you shouldn’t
the magic of these bowls, it’s all
take. You know, loads of bread,
in the taste.
loads of gluten, pizza, coffee – the bad stuff.”
You can find Huna chill bowls being served at Pump Shoreditch
The appropriately named chill bowls – try eating one without
Uninspired by the ‘healthy
all summer long – where the
relaxing - contain a sorbet made
food’ fads currently prevalent,
lively atmosphere provides a
up from a range of fruits and veg,
he began emulating the bowl
festival vibe for the perfect
garnished with crunchy toppings
culture he’d seen flourishing in
backdrop to this new foodie
to add texture - think ingredients
California.
find. We highly recommend the ‘Wipeout Shake’ for a real taste
like acai, coconut, blueberry and
of summer.
raw chocolate, sprinkled with goji
“Detoxing is nonsense, honestly,
berries, buckwheat and flaxseed.
I don’t believe in it”, Stephen
The entire menu is dairy free,
tells me.
- ABBIE MOULTON
“But chill bowls are tasty –
Huna Blends Pump Shoreditch 168-175, Shoreditch High Street E1 6HU www.hunahuna.co.uk
gluten free, and vegan. But, in the words of founder
everything is made right there in
Stephen Parsons, “Healthy is not
front of you, they’re colourful,
enough – it has to be imaginative,
bright, dynamic, have toppings,
daring, tasty.”
fruit, texture… I only use
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LE BON STORE
James Brown Text
Pictures
Arielle Lucette
Material In the heart of Shoreditch lies the most beautiful bookshop and gallery – Material.
and Joe remain committed to
London Illustration Show, and in
offering affordable, accessible
September we can look forward
art and literature, and the range
to the book launch and exhibition
of goods on offer is a testament
of T-Veg, written by Smriti
to this.
Prasadam-Halls and illustrated by Katherina Manolessou.
Growing from the bibliophilic obsessions of two London
Foodie favourites such as ‘Where
There’s a host of great events
Institute graduates, Material aims
Chefs Eat’, and Lilli Vanilli’s
to look forward to - you can
to do more than simply showcase
‘Sweet Tooth’ line up alongside a
join the mailing list online at
objects d’art, instead creating a
full collection of Wallpaper city-
materialmaterial.com, or follow
culture around the artworks and
guides. An impressively selected
on Twitter @materialgallery to
the people behind them.
range of magazines includes
keep up to date.
lifestyle mag Kinfolk and niche Books and art co-exist here,
wine/music publication Noble
To see the beautifully curated,
each influencing the other, with
Rot. Stationery comes courtesy
eclectic mix of collectable books,
this dynamic spawning a range
of Katy Goutefangea's new brand
magazines and art prints you can
of events, book-launches and
‘Ola’ amongst others, and gift-
shop online, or visit in store to
exhibitions. This is a gallery and
wrap directly from illustrators.
breathe in that lovely new book smell and really immerse yourself
bookshop that is much more than the sum of its parts – the space
Events in the pipeline include the
is filled with beautiful items to
second in the series of ‘Spectral
stimulate the eyes and mind, and
Nation’ – a colourful exhibition
it’s clear that the curation is of
by London based design studio,
the highest quality.
Heretic Printmakers, set to feature a selection of screen-
Despite a natural evolution in
prints, as well as an upcoming
style over the gallery’s four
evening of talks about print and
years of existence, owners Lucy
the design process. July sees the
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in the experience.
Material 3 Rivington Street London EC2A 3DT Monday – Saturday 11am – 7pm
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LE BON MENSWEAR
East Club
© Arielle Lucette
Nestled away on a quiet side street in Soho, East Club on Upper James Street is reinventing classic men’s fashion for the more daring. Founder Juan Acevedo has created a clothing line and concept store for men built on the premise of high quality
you begin to realise the typical
silhouettes with a cheeky twist.
clothing with fierce attention to
East Club Man is himself. Having
Whether it be a pink, gingham
detail, while forgoing the high
lived in Mexico City, Beijing, Hong
print beneath the placket of a
prices of your typical luxury
Kong, Milan, Paris and America,
classic, white button-up made
menswear boutique, in order to
travel is in this man’s blood. And
from 100% Egyptian cotton, or a
keep the true English gentleman
although he doesn’t mind cozying
pair of ultra soft, cherry red, twill
sentiment alive and well.
up in this neck of the woods, his
cotton shorts - the juxtaposition
thirst for travel stays satiated in
of modern and traditional is in
The typical East Club Man is a
the clothing.
every article of clothing sold in
Inspired by the exploration of
their new flagship store. With
the Colonial Era of England
previous pop ups in Seven Dials,
and its discovery of goods
King’s Road, South Kensington
such as fabric in India and Asia,
and Paris, East Club is now firmly
Juan recreates the feeling of a
planting its roots in the streets
traditional English gentleman
of Soho. When you meet Juan,
with classic ready-to-wear men’s
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complete harmony.
- Adriann Ramirez
world traveller and it’s seen in
The new flagship store in Soho is now open at: 7 Upper James Street London W1F 9DH Mon-Sat 10:00-19:00 Sun 12:00-18:00
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Fail again. Fail better.
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LE BON ART
Abbie Moulton Text
Pictures
The Human Wreckage Julian Rapp
Laura Lea Design Laura Lea is a relatively new name to the London art scene, but one that’s already gained considerable credibility. From art shows to pop up shops, she’s worked with a range of designers from emerging talent to the big names. Now preparing to open her newest pop up, Design Boutique, in Leytonstone this July, we met with her and her lovely dog Peggy for a coffee and a biscuit to find out more. It all started just one year ago;
almost by accident for Laura,
handcrafted products.
but it instilled a love and a
Born out of a sense of wanting
passion that has continued with
to collaborate with and support
fervor. Since then she’s been
emerging artists, Laura is working
busy working on art shows and
hard to build a platform for
exhibitions, with her next pop up,
emerging British artists to work
‘Design Boutique’ due to open on
together and build each other’s
14th July.
profile. “I’m trying to create a collective
An ‘eclectic collective’ featu-
- a moving, revolving, collective
ring work from British artists,
of artists and designers who are
much of the material has been
open to each other and want to
made exclusively for the pop-up.
connect and share. Who want
“Some of it is quite raw and has
to lift each other up.” Laura
a punk edge that’s not your usual
explains “Women often find it
kind of gift ware”, says Laura, and
harder to sell themselves and to
I can see her eyes shining with
be taken seriously. The majority
excitement.
of my designers are women, and they’re really powerful women.“
after having spent many years working with friends to help them
Expect cutting edge work from
curate shows it was time to get
neon artist Rebecca Mason,
As part of this, Laura uses the
involved with personal projects.
including prints and a striking
hash tag #wearethewomen. The
“I would come and in sell work
neon piece in the shop. Edge of
idea is to unite these women, to
on their behalf, it was really
Home will offer some beautiful
form a way of helping each other
fun to get involved.” Laura tells
bold screen-printed ceramics
become more successful. “A
me. “I’ve always been a keen
and textiles in mad 80’s vibe.
community of sharing and talking
collector – my husband and I
We’re intrigued!
about what you’ve tried that’s
would honestly rather have art
As well as all of this, the shop
worked well, and where you can
than food.”
will offer trinkets, home ware,
collaborate that will make you
jewelry, gift items, prints and
stronger or better. I’m trying to
original artwork and an array of
establish this community now.”
The first pop up came together
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As well as emerging artists, Laura
The biggest project for Laura to
from 14th July to 31st August, and
has been lucky to be able to
date, but she’s quietly confident.
stay tuned for visiting artists and
work with some bigger artists – a
A mix of hard work, passion and
designers and workshops.
testament to how far she has
an outstanding respect for the
come in a short spend of time.
relationship with her artists form
The next exhibition, taking place
the perfect recipe.
in the Clerkenwell Gallery for a month in October, will involve
“It’s been a very nice, happy,
two fantastic New York based
energy driven project, so far…”
Laura Lea Design, Design Boutique No.1 Station Forecourt Church Lane - Leytonstone www.lauraleadesign.com
artists: Julian Rapp, and ‘The Human Wreckage’.
Find Laura in her Design Boutique
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LE BON STYLIST
Natasha-Louise David Text
Pictures
Lurem
Lurem Interview Lurem is a unique Japanese-British brand, taken care of by a French-Eurasian team. With almost 10 years of experience in trading from quirky Tokyo to casual unisex fashion in East London, Lurem now take pride of place with a beautiful flagship boutique in the heart of Shoreditch.
designed in Japan, with the brand
leaving in a hurry. If you are lucky
set to expand their design team
you will be greeted by Dawa, a
to London very soon. Having
tall and striking member of the
already nailed their chic and
Lurem team who is engaging and
wearable aesthetic, the emphasis
knowledgeable, waxing lyrical
now is on the Lurem philosophy:
about the history of the brand
putting the customer first – in
and their grand plans for the
both shopping experience and
future – with serious personal
design. Lurem say they are
style of her own. Lurem’s
“constantly inspired by our
ambitious plans for the coming
creative and stylish clients, so we
months will definitely set them
strive to ensure the best possible
apart from other independent
service for our visitors.”
boutiques in London.
Stepping into Lurem’s shop
Customers are encouraged to
in full swing, definitely not to
conjures up a feeling like stepping
give feedback on collections,
be missed! Highlights include
into your very own personal
and the team are on hand to
the silky sleeveless shirts and
shopping booth. The minimal
explain the background of
the tailored navy culottes. And
décor and attractive layout of
individual pieces. Customers are
as if the prospect of a discount
the boutique store, coupled with
very well looked after indeed,
wasn’t already appealing enough,
friendly and attentive staff, make
and invited to spend time in the
Lurem are now collaborating with
a shopping trip a truly lovely
shop rather than being rushed
some very unique companies,
experience – even more so in
through a purchase. The cosy
including manicurists and tarot
contrast to the hustle and bustle
area by the changing room is set
readers, to offer customers an
of busy Bethnal Green Road,
more like a lounge – spacious,
all-encompassing experience.
where the store takes residence.
laid back and relaxing. Trust us,
Upon purchase you will be given
Currently, all the collections are
this is one place you won’t be
a voucher to receive a treatment
On our recent visit the sale was
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or experience, which will vary
brands to develop a range of
carve out their position in East
from week to week.
products to become available
London’s boutique set.
Enhancing the customer
in store – and we all know the
LUREM - Tokyo based designer's
experience even further, we can
French mean business with their
fashion collection with
soon look forward to pop-up
skincare regime!
inspiration of London lifestyle.
music performances and parties
Hurry along - the sale is currently
among other events. The next
on at Lurem and is only available
exciting step for the Lurem will
until stock is scooped up, so you
be a move into skincare. To work
had better make a beeline there!
alongside offering treats for
And watch out for in store events
clients, Lurem will be partnering
and treats over the coming
with some luxury French skincare
months. Lurem are set to firmly
www.lurem.co.uk Instagram: luremuk Twitter: luremuk 138 Bethnal Green Road Bricklane - E2 6DG
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LA BONNE BOUTIQUE
Pictures
Marguerite Gaudin
Rouge. A place of discovery Tucked along Stoke Newington High Street is Rouge. Deceptively large once inside, Rouge is a bona fide treasure trove of beautiful objects. What originally began with carefully sourced and restored vintage chests from China has grown into a mecca of homewares, textiles and unique items. Owned and run by Lei, a Beijing native who has called London her home for the last two decades, her passion for wellcrafted pieces is evident throughout the store.
is a fashion design graduate and has a longstanding passion for the art and design of China and other Asian cultures. Her passion and knowledge are evident as she talks through various pieces in the shop – another notable beauty is the range of mirror boxes from China that feature traditional motifs and a clever folding mechanism. One of Lei’s favourites is a selection of ‘basket weave’ blankets, which have an intricate woven pattern, designed by an American, Paulette Rollo, and made in Scotland, yet which fit the largely oriental aesthetic. For those with a shortage of space for ‘more stuff’ Rouge also hosts regular workshops and events.
Once inside the petite shopfront the space
Origami and traditional Chinese paper cutting are
stretches far back from the street on two floors.
among previous workshops run at Rouge, some
Every inch of space is utilised for display, but at no
of which are led by Lei and others by her skil-
point does it feel cluttered, rather meticulously
led friends and colleagues. Having been a Stoke
curated. Lei scouts new stock from as far afield as
Newington feature for a decade, Lei has built up a
China, Japan and Vietnam, and regularly visits trade
regular client base, and indeed made many friends,
shows in Paris for items such as the printed cotton
and is equally welcoming to first time visitors.
kimonos hanging in the wardrobe displays. Lei describes her family history of association with the art and creative fields. The shop name ‘Rouge’ is shared with her brother’s similar store in Brussels, while other family members have been involved with
Join her mailing list to receive details about upcoming workshops and other events! www.rouge-shop.co.uk 158 Stoke Newington High St, London N16 7JL
antique dealing and producing textiles. Lei herself
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LA BONNE ÉTOILE
Pictures
Vito Fernicola
Seuil, Chocolate Gangsta Seuil is a French artist valued for his mastery of grooves, subtle sounds and house, micro to deep sets. Resident of the famous Half Baked, he often plays in London and each time it proves to be a delight of sensations. The man a talented producer, who has an impressive list of cult labels next to his name, is a record lover: it has to be vinyl, and vinyl only. We met him upstream the summer craziness, not behind his decks but instead for an inspiring talk about the man, the music and London.
label) booked me for my first live
What is it to be a Half-Baked
set ever in 2005 @ Le Tryptique.
resident?
Then there had been quite an
It's actually amazing. I had
excitement around this name
played the very first HB back in
so I decided to translate it into
2010, met Bruno & Remy (the
French – Seuil is the French word
two creators of HB) through my
for threshold! It means there is
good friends Greg Brockmann,
a limit in the sound, and I like to
Robin Odell, & Rainer. I though
have this limit to drive my things.
right away that Bruno was ready to give a new birth to the
How did you start making
underground music scene of
electronic music?
London so I brought Le Loup
It all started in 2004 with a good
& Yakine to play there and they
friend of mine in Paris, who also
became residents as well.
DJs. We were checking out guys like Cabanne, Krikor, Ark, Dan
Also with Greg, Robin, and Rainer,
Bell.... All playing live and we
we became the Half Baked DJ
thought “yeaah we have to do
team alongside Mike Shannon
this, it's an amazing, futuristic,
& Julietta, with the goal to give
jazz kind of thing”. We started
people our own idea of house
making loops in Ableton before
music, and now here we are after
Seuil, where does this name
buying some analog gear and
5 amazing years. The team is at
come from?
start to produce our own things.
it’s best yet, Sam & Ida joined us
Good question! Actually, it
Then Cabanne released my first
and all the other amazing people
comes from the fact that my
EP; it was back in 2005 on his
who were already here, sorry not
name was “threshold” for like
label Minibar, which sounded a
to name each of them but they
two weeks when I started playing.
bit "amateur" back in the days
know who they are!
Cabanne (the founder of Minibar
but it launched everything.
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Besides music, do you have any
Baked family. The great thing
was amazing. Also some great
other hobbies?
about playing at HB is that you
after-hours in private places and
Sure, I love football, drinking
don't need to bang the dance
rooftops, you feel really free in
natural wine with my bud
floor, people are just following
London that's great.
Mouloud, reading books from
your vibe, trusting you, and that
Blaise Pascal, and playing tennis
is priceless...
A last word for our readers? You should be at the next Half
with the great Antoine Siler (from Where do you hang out? Any
Baked birthday! November 28th,
favourite places?
there’s gonna be fun for sure ;)
What do you like the most about
Mostly Half Baked’s best
Thanks a lot guys!
London?
locations in London: Oval Space,
People don't judge. They are
Studio 338, Ican Studios and
just kind and they are open to
few other awesome outdoor
new things. Also, I like the city a
spots. Also Fabric in the past – I
lot, and of course my lovely Half
played a live set there which
Siler & Dima).
www.facebook.com/Seuil www.hbfagency.com
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LE BON MYSTIC
Aries
Cancer
“I swear she’s destined for the screen, closest thing
“Mama said there’ll be days like this! There’ll be days
to Michelle Pfeiffer that you’ve ever seen”, Vance
like this mama said!” We know it’s been a pretty bad
Joy was undoubtedly thinking of you, classy, sexy
start of the month for you, but the days ahead are
Aries, when writing Riptide!
looking bright!
So go, embrace the big screen of life, because this
Ups and downs are part of life, but rollercoasters
month will be your month to shine! No matter if
are always a hella lot of fun!
you are single/taken or planning to spend your life
Don’t let your bad times take over the good ones
with 72 cats, July will reserve you some unexpected
and enjoy the little things that life has to offer (NO,
joys… So go Aries! Go! Go! Go!
WE’RE NOT TALKING ABOUT TESCO’S CHEESE ROLLS,
Taurus “Ain’t no mountain high, Ain’t no valley low, Ain’t no
YOU CHEESE-HEADS!)
Leo
river wide enough baby!” You Taurus are go-getters!
“Hollywood is calling… won’t you join the dance?
No matter how hard it is to achieve what you want,
Moving onto Wall Street… Why not take a chance!”
no matter how high the standards, you are always,
Leos, Oh Leos… Do you remember that dream
ALWAYS going to make your dreams come true, this
you’ve always had in your closet but were too scared
month especially, and a bit of luck is going to help
to take out? It’s time to make it happen! If you can
along the road… So enter that competition to win
grow a moustache, you’re most likely to grow balls,
your favourite Festival tickets, ask the cutie at the
too. So go, hit the road, no matter the destination,
independent coffee shop out, send that mail you’ve
but DO IT, JUST DO IT! Your lover will join you if they
been keeping in your drafts to Beyoncè… you might
really care about you. Single? Even better. You’ll find
even get an answer! In four words: GO GET THEM
your loved one on Route 66.
TIGER!
Gemini
Virgo “Cause you’re T.N.T. … You’re dynamite!” Oh Virgo,
“Oh baby, baby it’s a wild world. It’s hard to get by,
sweet Virgo, when you feel like exploding, just calm
just upon a smile…” Well, that was your June motto.
down. London is not always a relaxing place, but it
July is another story. You may have had some hard
has more to offer than what you think. Head to the
times recently, but don’t you worry, don’t you worry
nearest rooftop, lay down your yoga mat and open
child, see July’s got a plan for you. Get on your
up your chakras. Feels good, huh? July will make
dancing shoes and hit the dance floor like a maniac,
you realize how the little things can mean a lot. The
and who knows skinny love might be just around
warmth of a secret smile, the touch of a hand on
the corner, staring at you like you’re the only one in
your shoulder, a kiss on your cheek… Or perhaps just
the world, like you’re the only one that they’ve ever
the meow of your kitten (You’re not that lonely, are
known.
you?!) Cheer up little bomb, hope is in the air!
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Summer 2015
Libra
Capricorn
“A little party never killed nobody…” Life is about
“You’re rarer than a can of dandelion and burdock
balance, you are the complete opposite in fact. You
and those other girls are just post-mix lemo-
are a real party animal, but maybe it’s time to take
nade” Yes Capricorn, whether you’re a man or a
a step back and enjoy your summer days, instead
woman, you are absolutely exceptional. One-of-a
of focusing on the nights? Nah, it’s summer. Birds
kind. A rare pearl. Harder to find than a needle in a
are singing outside your window, the sun is up, the
haystack. Oh stop blushing! Your partner is too self-
parks are greenv, and where are you? In bed. With
centered to tell you this, hence why we’re here!
Hangover as your second name. How are you going
Single? July will undoubtedly make you realize how
to find your summer love if the only sun you catch
cool you are.
is the sunset? Stop being a vampire and give July a chance!
Scorpio
Aquarius “Rebel Rebel, you’ve torn your dress… Rebel Rebel, your face is a mess…” Aquarius… How can your life
“You wake up in the morning with a big smile on your
be so messy all the time? It’s time to make some
face… And you never feel out of place” That’s you,
Ch-Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes though! Get off your lazy
positive, joyful, handsome Scorpio! Your tanned skin
butts! Go out and make some new friends! Cut your
glows, your dreamy eyes are looking for adventure
hair! Get rid of those long, cover-up clothes! And
and your feet are already on their way! July is YOUR
most of all STOP complaining all the time! You are
month! So get in there! Your favourite band is
creative, intriguing, a rising star! So show some guts
playing in town and you just can’t seem to contain
and stop making up excuses, it’s time to reveal your
the excitement, everything is so beautiful in your
real self to the world
eyes that you leave the others wondering where
Who knows what happens if you let yourself go…
does it all come from! Love, Money, Party! You got it
Only July will tell!
all set… So go ahead and teach them how to twerk!
Sagittarius
Pisces “Come as you are, as you were, as I want you to be”
“And another one bites the dust, oh why can I
You spend too much energy trying to make eve-
not conquer love?” Dear Sagittarius, you’ve been
ryone pleased. Take some time to focus on yourself
through a lot, but life is full of surprises. Harry
and put things into perspective. What have you
Potter would sometimes end up eating earwax-fla-
done recently to make yourself happy? Now that the
voured beans, and sometimes would be surprised
evenings are lighter, it’s your time to shine! Just take
by the cherry ones. You know you can get all the
off those ugly flip-flops, put on your classiest shoes
ordinary ones like chocolate and peppermint and
and go hit the dance floor! Can you hear the sound
marmalade, but then you can come across liver and
of freedom?
tripe. This, my friend, is called life. If you haven’t found love yet, maybe it is for the best? Be patient.
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James Brown Text
LE BON COLUMN
Pictures
DR
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 philosophical ideas stuffed into the same existential conundrum, all wanting radically different things with their abstract, nonexistent brains.
how we can make each other
removal). However, when using
marginally more bearable.
the toilet, you must be careful to remove the evidence; pubic hair
Toilet Brush
can glue itself to the underneath
The toilet brush is an invaluable
of the toilet seat. It's not
creation. Regardless of how
endearing when you bring a
proud you are of that two foot
partner back to inspect your
long skid-mark winding its way
freshly trimmed pubic region only
up the back wall of your toilet
for them to discover your excess
bowl, it's always polite to scrub
nad/vag fuzz hidden all over the
it away. If you're desperate for
bathroom like hairy, lice-ridden
other people to know of your
Easter eggs.
This month we're discussing your
skid-mark prowess, a quick
terrible bathroom habits!
picture via Snapchat will suffice.
Spit Often in the morning (particularly
Thanks to the need to scrub dead skin / filth from our bodies daily,
Pubic Hair
after a night out) it is refreshing
the bathroom is a guaranteed
Thanks to the modern public's
to clear one's throat, to remove
point of tension from time to
obsession with trimmed
the excess of sputum therein. It
time in any flat. More-so than
genitalia, it is likely that you'll
is only fair that the grey/green/
anywhere else in the house
be disposing of unwanted pubic
brown/red monstrosity that
(barring possibly the kitchen) the
fuzz occasionally. Choose your
comes into being is disposed of
bathroom needs to be clean to
disposal method wisely. The
in the proper manner, and not
be bearable. For most people
toilet will allow a quick flush,
left clinging to the side of the sink
the prospect of tiptoeing across
whereas the sink / shower
/ shower like a luminous multi-
a moist and grotty bath mat, or
will clog up, requiring manual
coloured squid. Be aware that, if
skirting round a floor carpeted
extraction and possible future
left, this grotesque amalgamation
with pubic hair, is understandably
problems in the form of drain
of nose and stomach fluids will
horrifying.
blockage (causing embarrassment
harden and most like become a
Here are some pointers as to
and recriminations on
permanent fixture. Perhaps you
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can carve eyes and a mouth into
over it. Take note that it is
on the floor. It isn't a great
its gleaming face, and name it
then up to you to mop it up
intro to the day to step into a
Cthulu.
afterwards. No-one wants to
bathroom that has the urinary
rush into the bathroom after
equivalent of a foot-bath circling
Urine
being caught short and park
the toilet bowl.
This one is just for men. When
themselves on the throne only
urinating, as with most things in
to aqua-plane across the seat
That'll do for now, but there's
life, laziness often prevails. As
because you were too lazy to
more of this stuff - oh so much
such you'll be leaving the seat
pick up some toilet roll from the
more of it. Tune in next month to
down, and splashing your
dispenser one foot away. Note
find out how you can be less of a
disgusting human waste all
that this goes double for anything
disaster at life.
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