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ISN’T LIFE BEAUTIFUL?

Summer 2015 - n° 05 - www.lebonbon.co.uk

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EDITO

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.

Contact us

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,

Le Bonbon Limited

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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Enjoy your summer, beloved Bonboners!

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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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This one is for all my ladies

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I loved that when we were all together, dancing, drinking... just being happy. Thanks summer I love you.

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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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Julia Ternon Text

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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