SuperTrash Magazine - issue 3 by Liselot M'charek-Rijsdijk

STICTIONARY

Fashion STAYING IN…ISTANBUL Get the Istanbul look: mosque, bazaar, sailing and club

EYE CANDY Our SuperTrash favourite

FASHION TRENDS The hottest summer catwalktrends 2010

SUPERTRASH FASHION SHOOT On the Edgde

SUPERTRASH FASHION SHOOT STenim rocks!

5 MINUTES BEFORE SHOW Backstage with SuperTrash

SPOTLIGHT Out of nowhere: Yildirim Hakaan

STREETSTYLE As seen… in Istanbul

DEAN AND DAN: DSQUARED2 Interview with the most loveable guys in fashion 4

THE ONLY WAY IS UP Fashion industry in deep trouble

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THE ULTIMATE WALK-IN WARDROBE Bubbles & bites at SuperTrash store opening Eindhoven

MIX & MATCH SUMMER TOUR Danie Bles’ mix & match show

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Beauty HAPPY HOUR This summer’s perfumes

SHADES OF SUMMER The key looks for summer 2010

BEAUTY BULLETIN What’s new in beauty?

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Features BACKSTAGE Behind the scenes: The making of SuperTrash Magazine

NEWSFLASH Hot news about fashion, beauty and lifestyle

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STAR ADDICT Latest celebrity gossip

COVERSTORY Victoria Beckham: pop star, designer, brand

DOLL’S DIARY Dolshe gets kicked out

QUOTES About SuperTrash

LIFE AFTER MODELLING Model’s changing the day job

AMAZING ISTANBUL Best enjoyed in summer

24HRS WITH… SuperTrash meets Dutch top model Stef van der Laan in New York

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Editor in Chief Olcay Gulsen as Victoria Beckham Photography Alek Styling Jos van Raak – Raak Hair Margot van Essen Make-up Pernell Kusmus Ass. photography Hicham Louaza Studio Ernstige Zaken

star addict on or off: justin

victoria beckham

“the fashion biz has finally accepted me.”

timberlake and jessica biel

interview

dsquared2 the most loveable

32 guys in fashion

pages summer trends

faShioN iNduStry iN deep trouble amazing istanbul best enjoyed in summer

te Celebra summer! N° 3 / Summer / 2010 / € 3,95 / www.SupertraSh.uS

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olcay’s letter

Follow SuperOJ on Twitter... 9.20 AM MAY 1th, 2010

Almost ready to jump on the plane! Love Hong Kong... Going to make the best ST shoe collection ever!

8:10 AM Apr 26th,2010

On the top of Mövenpick hotel for Grazia. Shoot is really cool! In Grazia in 2 weeks...

11:56 AM Apr 20th, 2010

Opening of new ST Store in Laren on the 29th of April... ST spreading out quickly. 8

Earlier this year, on a wintry day towards the end of February, I stepped into the elevator at Barneys New York, impatient to see the latest designer collections and suddenly found myself eye to eye with fashion’s biggest rising star - Victoria Beckham. Much to my astonishment, we were similarly dressed, and then, once we reached the first floor, both of us made a bee-line for the Louboutin corner to check out Christian’s latest goodies. For once I found it hard to stay focussed on the shoes, what with Queen Becks so close by, and realising I was probably starting to look like a total groupie, I decided to make my way to the second floor to check out Stella McCartney’s latest threads. Still in a bit of a daze at having been so close to one of today’s biggest fashion icons, I couldn’t stop thinking about her: I had always thought Victoria looked frightfully skinny and rather cold and aloof in her pictures, but in the flesh she was actually very pretty. Of course she was also impeccably dressed, wearing a fab fur cardigan and carrying a huge Birkin bag – the staple item of her iconic signature look. I was still daydreaming about her whilst meandering aimlessly between clothes racks and occasionally moving hangers from side to side, but not really paying much attention to the clothes, when I was surprised once again to find her standing next to me - eyeing up my outfit! I got another case of the nerves, quickly grabbed some hangers and handed them to the sales person, who had already been keeping a close eye on me for the past ten minutes as I drifted about. When he asked me for my size, I found myself lying and asking for a size ‘0’, knowing full well I hadn’t been able to fit into a size zero for over two years. What was wrong with me? Was I ashamed to ask for a size 2 in front of a super-skinny pop star-turned-fashion designer, or was this what fashion was doing to all of us nowadays? Once in the fitting room, I made several desperate attempts to squeeze into a non-stretch black mini dress, then finally gave up after 10 minutes and asked for a size 2. As Victoria walked into her fitting room to try on what seemed like at least 20 different dresses, I left and decided then and there that I would try to become Victoria Beckham for the cover of this edition of SuperTrash Magazine; it was a genuinely inspiring encounter! What impressed me the most was how effortlessly chic Victoria’s look is – many of the items from her collections do in fact wind up becoming my must-haves for the season. Actually attempting to become “Posh” on camera was a totally different matter: we ended up having to order 5 different wigs, all of which made me look nothing like her. The whole team had a blast trying to make it work though, and ultimately we all had to agree, Ms. Beckham’s act is a hard one to follow.

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events

Philip Riches is shooting model Mandy

Paparazzi model Mandy show us her fierceness Stylist Roel Schagen keeps up the good work

STenim photoshoot team in Ijmuiden

Fashion shoot STenim at page 40

dge Fashion shoot The E at page 32

Model Romy for The Edge by SuperTrash

by: kim harmsen

SuperTraSh Backstage

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Covershoot Cover team and miss Beckham Veroniek strikes a pose for photographer Feriet Tunc

Kim adding finishing touches to the Adore bracelets

Behind the scenes

As we rub knees with the world’s greatest fashion editors, emails on SuperTrash Magazine’s upcoming production keep flooding my BlackBerry. The big summer issue is upon us. While the new autumn/winter collections 2010/2011 were being shown in New York, we were all well and truly immersed in summer’s little baubles, screening a veritable deluge of kaftans, iridescent sexiness and sunny destinations. Meanwhile, back in Holland, the editorial team were busily translating these ideas into concrete plans. We decided to do a city report on the current Cultural Capital of Europe: Istanbul. This ultra-trendy city has much to offer, from dining sky-high on lobster and scallops, to picking up a bracelet for under 10 Turkish Lire at the Grand Bazaar. We shot the Stenim Collection on the beach one icy-cold spring day, with the help of photographer Philip Riches. Philip and Paparazzi model Mandy managed to pull off a warm, sexy and summery vibe, despite the dreadful weather conditions. Jouke Bos helped us shoot The Edge Collection in the studio.The combined skills of Jouke and stylist Roel Schagen added international panache to the shoot. Top make-up artist Pernell conjured up three summery and uber-sexy looks for Veroniek, another Paparazzi model. In short, a summer issue that will really inspire you. Enjoy!

Beauty shoot at page 80

Ilja, Kim & Liselot dress up for the occasion: dining at Long Table in Istanbul

news flash

New Beauty for CaLviN KLeiN

sisterly

Love

British Supermodel agyness Deyn has started a new collaboration with japanese budget chain Uniqlo. last year, she already lent her face to their sportswear campaign; now she has designed a T-shirt collection together with her beloved sister emily. The collection consists of quirky T-shirts, tunics and tops with polaroid prints. aggy and emily snapped polaroid pictures of their favourite activities all over New york, where they both live, and transported the images onto tanks and tees. The shirts are adorned with phrases such as ‘live life in the Fast lane’ and ‘more than Cake’. From the beginning of may you can snag your own supermodel-sanctioned T-shirt for £12.99 a piece. These are sure to be snapped up quickly, so better start queuing up! you can also get the Deyn sisters’ T-shirts online. 12

desigNer

vodKa

Vodka label SKyy has commissioned a designer bottle of vodka to commemorate the latest Sex in the City movie. None other than SITC stylist patrizia Field was asked to design a limited edition bottle. “When I was asked to design this bottle. I was pleasantly surprised and very honoured to be asked to collaborate with such an iconic brand as SKyy; their style suits my own designs,” patrizia recalls. The limited edition bottle will be available from 27 may. www.skyy.com

By: Ilja Galama /IllUSTRaTIONS: NOORTje KUIjpeRS / ImaGeS: BRUNOpReSS, GeTTy ImaGeS, WIRe ImaGe

NEWS FLASH!

Calvin Klein has found a new thoughbred to add to its string of models; the fun and flirty, oh-so feminine Diane Kruger has been signed up to be the face of the new Calvin Klein perfume range.The stunning actress will front the campaign for the fashion house’s latest fragrance, Beauty, and will appear worldwide in both the printed and television advertising campaigns. The campaign will be launched in the autumn of this year, but Diane has already showed her loyalty to Calvin Klein by wearing a stunning white gown by the designer to the Costume Institute Gala at New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art. Her new job will allow Diane to follow in the footsteps of Kate Moss, Eva Mendes, Christy Turlington, Natalia Vodianova and Scarlett Johansson, who have all previously given their faces to the brand. www.calvinklein.com

news flash

Master piece

you don’t have to know how to speak Turkish to be able to read Turkish Vogue. just leafing through the pages provides oodles of fun. We especially didn’t want to deprive you of the fashion shoot they ran in their april issue. The romantic atmosphere, combined with clothing by top designers, and worn by a gorgeous, mysterious redhaired model was - in a word – fantastic. We like!

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We’ve got news for you! From now on, you can give away SuperTrash as a present…especially for all SuperTrash-lovers, we have designed a fashionable SuperTrash gift card. So you don’t have to worry anymore about what to give to your friends, because from now on the SuperTrash fashioncheque is the perfect giveaway. It’s easy to buy on the internet and can be used at different shops, and of course, it’s also valid in our newly opened SuperTrash Stores in eindhoven, maastricht, Utrecht and laren. www.supertrash.us, www.fashioncheque.com/webshop For all participating shops, go to www.fashioncheque.com/shopfinder

Hotspot Maison delaneau

a trendy new hotel has recently opened its doors, smack-bang in the centre of antwerp: maison Delaneau is a boutique hotel complete with Urban Spa, located in the art and fashion hub of the city, the district called ‘t Zuid’. Besides being a hotel, this oasis of peace and tranquillity also houses a top-notch spa and beauty salon. The décor is minimalistic, and accentuated by black and white furnishings and accessories. It’s the ideal place to retreat to and spoil yourself. and on top of all that – it’s located in the trendiest part of antwerp! www.maisondelaneau.com

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Celeb look

Ashley Olsen

r A T SDDICT

Ashley Olsen wore black and white on her way into Terminal 5 for the 2010 Lucille Lortel Awards in NYC, an event that honours the best off-Broadway productions. The Full House actress looked beautiful in a baggy black dress with a white top and black heels.

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On May 4 the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute held their annual gala, to the theme ’American Woman: Fashioning a National Identity.’ The evening was a hot topic on many a twittering page. Stars such as Oprah Winfrey, Karl Lagerfeld, Sienna Miller, Doutzen Kroes, Live Tyler, Mario Testinio and Naomi Campell all turned up, dressed to the nines. Gap, who sponsored this year’s ball, collaborated with designers Sophie Theallet, Rodarte, Thakoon and Alexander Wang. The highlight of the night was a special performance by Lady Gaga. Our favourite red carpets looks were Kate Kudson in Stella McCartney, Sarah Jessica Parker in Halston Heritage and Fred Leighton and Gisele Bündchen in Alexander Wang. 16

rumours have been rife lately about Justin timberlake and Jessica Biel possibly breaking up. But these were swiftly dispelled when the couple were spotted together on the red carpet gala. the two looked happier and more gorgeous than ever, walking arm in arm and smiling besottedly at each other. the day before the couple was also spotted walking hand in hand in New York. could it be the two are happier than the media would have us believe?

BY: KIM HARMSeN/ IMAGeS: BRuNOPReSS

On or Off?

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The nAked

LoverS spOTTed

TruTh

Hot lovers Audrina Patridge from The Hills and boyfriend Ryan Cabrera holding hands as they arrive at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

Wow, have a look at this! Helena Christensen goes completely naked for Reebok…For the record: the top model is promoting Reebok easyTones in this campaign. They promise to train your legs while you walk. If what they say is true, and they are all we need to get gams like the divine 41-year-old Helena, we’ll purchase a pair right away.

Georgia May Jagger

fOr VersAce

Mick Jagger’s little girl, Georgia May, is quickly making her mark on the modelling world. Her latest conquest is bagging Versace’s Summer 2010 ad campaign. The little stunner is seen lying down, sporting a bold Spring ‘10 look, and holding a black-and-white bag over her body, a total throwback to ‘80s Versace. We’ve seen Georgia May lying down sexily before, but doing it for Versace is definitely a step up. Is it possible this particular Jaggeroffspring might eclipse her predecessor Miss Gisele Bündchen?!

True

Love

Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher travelling together from LAX airport. Their love for each other seems as strong as ever. The twittering couple is thinking of having children together, at least, that’s what Moore told British Elle, despite the 16 year age difference between them: “We talk about it and it’s something that we would like,” the 47-year-old actress – who already has three kids with ex Bruce Willis – told British Elle in its May issue. “He’s an amazing father to my daughters already, so I have no doubt that if it’s in our future, it would be another incredible part of our journey together,” she continued. 17

coverstory

victoria beckham pop star, designer, brand

After ten years of struggling to get a high-heeled foot into the fashion industry, Victoria Beckham has finally proven her critics wrong by presenting a hugely successful collection: “I know I came from a pop band and I’m married to a footballer, but I think the fashion biz has finally accepted me.”

o far, 2010 has been one of Victoria Beckham’s most successful years to date. In February she showed her fashion collection at New York Fashion Week. She has supposedly been asked to design a brand new luxury hotel with Karl Lagerfeld on a fashion-themed isle off Dubai. She will soon be collaborating with the producers of the hit musical Mamma Mia on a new musical, Viva Forever, based on Spice Girls’ songs. Sarah Jessica Parker will be wearing one of the dresses from her spring/summer collection 2010 to the White House to meet Michelle Obama, and let’s not forget to mention that recently both Jennifer Lopez and Madonna have been spotted in Victoria’s clothes. So how exactly has all this come to pass? Victoria never went to college to study fashion, or anything else to do with clothes for that matter. The English newspaper The Times once ventured an explanation: “Beckham’s USP (Unique Selling Point) is that she is her customer. She knows when an internal power mesh is called for, or when a strong shoulder line passes from fashion statement into the ridiculous. It’s all flawlessly made.”

Right place, right time In truth, Victoria Adams has managed to succeed by combining a passion for fame, solid work ethics, and just enough talent, with 18

being in the right place at the right time. Growing up in Essex, England, little Victoria Adams had just one dream: to become one of the kids from Fame. The title of her autobiography, Learning to Fly (2001), refers to the lyrics from ‘Fame’ by Irene Cara, and in the book Victoria explains her childhood passion to become a dancer. And boy, did she become famous. The once geeky girl has managed to turn her relatively insignificant existence into a 225 million dollar industry. Not by turning pirouettes at the Bolshoi Ballet, mind you, as it soon became evident that her talent for dancing was mediocre at best. As for her singing skills, they were completely non-existent until 1994 when she responded to an add. A formerly little known artist manager named Simon Fuller – now famous for creating the Idol franchise - was looking for some girls to form an all-girl band and maybe, just maybe, score a few hits in response to the boy bands who were dominating the charts back in the nineties.

Cheese and crackers The musical roller-coaster that the Spice Girls instantly became, sprung from nowhere, just like her fashion career. After two years of being total nobodies, practising endlessly in a grubby studio in London with only cheese and crackers for dinner, the five girls

IMGAES: BrUNOPrESS

By JOLIEN OPHOF

coverstory

“I was the one Spice Girl who had less talent than a coconut.”

were eventually signed to Virgin records in 1996 and released their début single, Wannabe. The song shot to number one in 31 countries and their first album, Spice, sold more than 23 million copies worldwide, becoming the best-selling album by a female group ever. Victoria had her own signature mark, as did the other four girls; hers was the dark bob, pouting mouth, little black dress and she always wore high-heels. The press soon dubbed her ‘Posh’, a nickname that has stuck. When she started dating David Beckham, one of England’s top football players, their fame sky-rocketed. Posh and Becks became Britain’s mock-royalty: In 1999, they got married sitting on pompous golden thrones with plush and purple velvet cushions, taking up residence on a 17 acre estate in Hertfordshire, or ‘Beckingham Palace’ as the tabloids dubbed it. Meanwhile the Beckhams continued to rake it in: they did numerous photo shoots and commercials together and their individual careers continued to flourish... But, though happy to be a mother, by now the time had come for Victoria to ‘go it alone’.

Match made in heaven Things were rocky for Posh at first when the Spice Girls called it quits in 2001, leaving the histrionics of the Spice Girls life behind

her and instantly labelled a WAG without a career. According to Victoria: “Over the years I had been so demoralized by always being told I was the useless one, the one Spice Girl who had less talent than a coconut; I never had the confidence to think about a solo singing career.” In 2000 she released her first and easily forgettable solo single, Out of your Mind. For years she struggled to make it in the music business, but like most of her fellow Spicettes, she didn’t quite get there. Meanwhile, Vee was also focusing on fashion, and evidently this was a match made in heaven. In 2000 she won the ‘Best Dressed Female’ award at the Elle Style Awards and she made her first runway appearance as a model at London Fashion Week. Since then, she’s been the face of Dolce & Gabbana, Marc Jacobs and roberto Cavalli, while her advertising act with David sent sales of Armani’s underwear through the roof. And while the other Spice Girls have gradually disappeared off the radar, Victoria, like a phoenix, has slowly but surely worked her way up as a designer. “I’ve always been driven,” said Victoria in an interview. “I was mentally and physically bullied when I was at school and that gave me a very thick skin… I have always had to work very, very hard with everything I do. That’s just me. That’s my DNA.”

Who do you think you are? In 2004 Victoria designed a limited-edition line for rock & republic called VB rocks, consisting mainly of jeans for the high-end of the market, retailing at a whopping 300 dollars each. She admitted that her music days were over and that she would be focusing on a career in fashion. Hearing the news, most people could barely suppress a smile: Posh a designer? Who does she think she is? But, slowly, things started to change. For the March 2006 issue of Harper’s Bazaar, Victoria acted as fashion editor and styled her BFF Katie Holmes for a fashion shoot. She parted ways with rock & republic in 2006, furthering her fashion ventures when she launched her own denim label, dVb Style. She launched a his-and-hers fragrance line called ‘Intimately Beckham’ at the same time, followed by a range of sunglasses, handbags and jewellery. A minor bump in the

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road was that her denim line did not do so well and has subsequently been phased out by Saks Fifth Avenue. “I’m not going to lie, there have been teething problems along the way,” said Victoria of her dying brand. June 2008, however, was a turning point, when she presented a range of evening gowns during New York Fashion Week that went down a storm. Besides that, within a space of 12 months she got to be on three Vogue covers (the British, Indian and russian editions). When Victoria’s dress collection went on sale at net-a-porter.com, it sold out within minutes. And Selfridges in London and Manchester sold out her entire collection in a day. And we’re not talking LBD’s for a tenner; these frocks range from a staggering 1,000 to 3,000 dollars a piece. Marc Jacobs acknowledges her drive: “She is someone who has always wanted to design clothes. She knows the body, she loves it and she’s working her ass off.”

Selling like hot cakes recently Victoria has shipped all of her brands to her new label: Victoria Beckham. “After the success of the dress collection, it just seemed like a natural progression to really take control. Everything is now under Victoria Beckham. dVb is no more. Everything is different.” Indeed, everything is different. Ten years ago Victoria was known as a Spice Girl with a rich footballer husband and an eternal pout, now she is an internationally acclaimed fashion designer (the pout lingers on though). Much to everyone’s surprise, even the harshest of critics are eating their words. Says The Times about Victoria’s work: “They’re glam, Victoria’s frocks, they sell like

“I have always had to work very, very hard with everything I do. That’s just me. That’s my DNA.” hot cakes, despite costing as much as Givenchy et al. Fashion editors like them, almost despite themselves. Victoria Beckham – who knew?” And Style.com, hardly the least of the critical bunch agreed: “You almost forget that she was once a pop superstar. There wasn’t one bad dress in the bunch.” Industry sources estimate the Victoria Beckham dress, denim and sunglasses business will ring up $7.5 million in sales next year. As for VB herself? She’s already moving forward, as there’s more to create, more to design. And as for her Spice Girls’ past – and more notably the reunion of the Fab Five in 2008 – Victoria says: “I just did the reunion tour to show my kids that their mum used to be a good fake pop mimer once. I’m not in the music industry anymore. I’m in the credit card fashion shopping industry.” Hear, hear 

Vee Bee on teeVee When looking at pictures of Victoria in magazines one would think that she was born with a seriously grumpy personality. “I used to get so nervous, and when I got on the red carpet, I’d freeze up,” explaining her moody pout in Harper’s Bazaar. Few people know, however, that Victoria does in fact have a great sense of humour. Proof of that comes from her hilarious one hour documentary Victoria Beckham: Coming to America, which documented her move to the USA in 2007. Check it out at: www.youtube.com/user/VictoriaBeckham.uk 21

FASHION TRENDS

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SUPERTRASH

LANVIN

asymmetrical

ensembles Asymmetric necklines rule this spring and summer. Designers such as Lanvin, Hermès and Caroline Herrera have embraced this trend en masse; time to lay bare those shoulders!

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1 Grey Night asymmetric dress SUPERTRASH Thinker €65 2 White bag ESCADA €780 3 Grey lizard sandal SUPERTRASH Flowerbomb €79,95

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SUPERTRASH

PUCCI

nUde

colours

Earthy tones, pale pastels, soft greys and taupes are definitely ‘IN’ this season! These soft neutrals were noticeable during the spring/summer shows, and some of the most dynamic fashion houses - Pucci, Chloé and Stella McCartney, celebrated the nude look.

SUPERTRASH

ETRO

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lenght

It doesn’t seem that long ago that full-length skirts were a summer must-have; examples of the revival this season include cutesy jumpsuits, maxi skirts and rompers, as seen on the runway at Erin Fetherston and Etro.

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IMgAES Peter Stigter

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1 Champagne top SUPERTRASH Dearest €59,95 2 Champagne leather look legging SUPERTRASH Proper Pant €109,95 3 Pump SONIA RYKIEL p.o.r 4 Leather bracelet BIBI VAN DER VELDEN p.o.r.

1 Grey jumpsuit SUPERTRASH Wildcat €149,95 2 Silk scarf KENZO €275 3 Taupe pump SUPERTRASH Fabulous €99,95 4 Rings TIFFANY & Co from €1.130

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Warm Taupe leather jacket SUPERTRASH June â&#x201A;Ź300

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SUPERTRASH

CELINE

brown

leather Leather has become the ‘look du jour’! Many designers have created sexy leather looks for spring/summer 2010. This season’s brown leathers in particular have been modernised by Alexander Wang, Hermès and Celine.

jUngle

love

Safari style is all the rage for spring and summer. Designers such as Kenzo, gucci and Bottega Veneta are showing a little jungle love this season with a multitude of safari-inspired clothing and accessories.

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1 Taupe leather jacket SUPERTRASH Jaro €299,95 2 Faded taupe sandal SUPERTRASH Cesare €99,95 3 Sunglasses LACOSTE €139

SUPERTRASH

KENZO

1 Hyena printed kaftan SUPERTRASH Dyena €129,95 2 Leather bag KENZO €325 3 Collier TI SENTO €79 4 Silk shorts ESCADA €249

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THE ON EDGE Photography JoukE BoS @ WITTMANkLEIpooL Styling RoEL ScHAGEN @ ERIc ELENBAAS

Metal body piece BIBI VAN DER VELDEN p.o.r Biker jacket with punched effect & extended shoulders THE EDGE by SuperTrash (EA10210) €199.95 Hand accessories SuperTrash p.o.r

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off-white woven braided top THE EDGE by SuperTrash (EA10237) €99.95 Marabou coat STYLIST oWN Nude patent leather stiletto’s cHRISTIAN LouBouTIN €465 White latex glove DEMASk €45

Black dress with lace top-part and shoulder padding THE EDGE by SuperTrash (EA10222) â&#x201A;Ź169.95 Glove with mirror ELSIEN GRINGHuIS p.o.r.

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Nude chiffon gathered dress THE EDGE by SuperTrash (EA 10213) â&#x201A;Ź169.95 cat suit with gold sequins MAISoN poRTIER made to order Ring and bracelet with raw crystals BIBI VAN DER VELDEN p.o.r

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Black one-shoulder draped dress THE EDGE by SuperTrash (EA10205) â&#x201A;Ź169.95 Headpiece with mirror ELSIEN GRINGHuIS p.o.r Latex belt STYLIST oWN

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“I really admIre Olcay, SuperTraSh IS a greaT brand.” Sylvie Meis in Telegraaf, April 2010

“I was in New York last month and I acquired a really amazing, ginormous show room on 7th Avenue, with views of the Empire State Building. I took in the completely empty space and sat there for a while all on my own, contemplating events. How had a girl from Waalwijk managed to achieve her Dutch dream of buying offices on one of New York’s most prestigious streets? I had to pinch myself and savour the moment; it was sheer and utter bliss.”

Olcay in HP/deTijd, April 2010

“my gOd! SuperTraSh had The beST gOOdy bag ever. afTer receIvIng a lOT Of lOuSy gIfT bagS SuperTraSh made IT all WOrThWhIle. Olcay, Thank yOu SO much.”

“Stories are sometimes hyped-up for marketing purposes . Olcay Gulsen whose known as the person behind the SuperTrash brand, is said to have taken over the line she originally helped set up in L.A.. Which sounds a lot better than setting up a production line abroad – L.A. generally stands for all that’s hip. Gulsen who is presenting her latest collection tonight has been invited on Pauw&Witteman.” Het Parool, January 2010 “afTer cOmparIng all gOOdy bagS frOm ThIS amSTerdam faShIOn Week, IT WaS ObvIOuS The SuperTraSh gOOdy bag had The beST lOOT Of all Of Them. IT came clOSe TO WInnIng Our cOnTeST. hOWever, aS nOne Of TheSe precIOuS bagS ended up In Our handS, IT dIdn’T. We ThInk IT’S Only faIr TO gIve all ThOSe SITTIng fIrST TWO rOWS aT a faShIOn ShOW a gOOdy bag and nOT make a dISTIncTIOn beTWeen The SecTIOnS. mOreOver, SInce We have OffIcIally STarTed a gOOdy bag cOnTeST, We ThInk We ShOuld alWayS geT One, nO maTTer WhaT SecTIOn Or rOW We SIT.”

Teampeterstigter.com

The digitalistas.com, January 2010

“I reckon SuperTrash’s owner is the only really cool babe in de business . Olcay Gulsen. At least she gets it.” Rob heilbron, Director of lingerie brand

Sapph, May 2010

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“She couldn’t care less what others thought of her ultra-tight, short dresses, high heels, glitzy leggings and comfy cardigans or leather jackets.” Teampeterstigter.com (the Peter Stigter team’s reaction to SuperTrash ‘s AW10 show)

“The thing that first drew my attention to SuperTrash was the element of fun. And the fantastic prices mean it’s totally guilt-free shopping.” Vogue.com

“SuperTraSh preSenTS a preTTy TraShy cOllecTIOn.”

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BY: Ilja Galama / ImaGEs: PEtEr stIGtEr

SuperTrash, July 24th 2010, Amsterdam Fashion Week During Amsterdam Fashion Week, in front of a room packed full of SuperTrash fans, we presented our summer collection, which is now available in stores and retailers. The SS10 collection has three central themes: Animal Jungle, Blossom and Kaleidoscope. The new summer line once again exudes a very glamorous feel, which is actually quite un-Dutch-like, but oh-so SuperTrash: The collection is a veritable explosion of vivid, bright colours and original Kaleidoscope prints, with semi see-through kaftans, draped dresses and smooth tops taking centre stage.And let’s not forget to mention harem pants – they are the ultimate comfy but chic must-have for summer. Getting a collection ready for the catwalk takes a lot of preparation: Once the clothes have been designed, the right models need to be picked and someone needs to choreograph the show and select the right music. But even if you’re well prepared and working with a top team, there’s always a sense of tension backstage, especially just moments before the show starts. And that’s a good thing, as the pressure makes everyone perform even better. Backstage, a team of nearly 50 people (made up of stylists, hairdressers, models and make-up artists) worked their asses off to transform the beautiful models into veritable SuperTrash-vamps. It was their job to show the new SuperTrash-looks off to their best advantage on the catwalk. And boy did they manage to pull it off on the day! 53

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When fashion Valhalla’s such as the luxury retail department store Nieman Marcus started advertising with copy like ‘Ooh la la for not a lot of moo la la’ and American Vogue’s queen Anna Wintour called on designers to come up with crisis-proof Christmas frocks last year, there was no more hiding from the truth: the fashion industry was in deep trouble.

he gut-crunching financial news magically coincided with the autumn fashion weeks, presenting all the looks for the following summer. Everyone was trying to read the collections, keen to spot the industry’s answer to the global recession. Would we indeed be wearing stapled grey uniforms and screaming ‘NO’ like Viktor & Rolf had suggested in their previous fallwinter collection? Had the look Marc Jacobs presented for the summer of 2009 been inspired by the Great Depression of the 30s, as New York Times Fashion Editor Cathy Horyn pointed out that gloomy September? Like any other business or creative discipline, the fashion industry suffered dramatically, and a large part of it is still in excruciating pain following the massive financial crisis that officially hit the world towards the end

of 2008. However the fashion business has once again proven to be a somewhat erratic beast. Its natural regenerative powers have gone into overdrive, proving that is quite possible to ‘suffer in style’. In a sense, in these leanest of times, fashion has shown us just how fabulous and crazy a species we human beings really are.

The deeper the shit, the higher the heels One would think that, when our collective sense of financial security comes crumbling down like it did, people, women in this case, would intuitively seek a firmer stance in life, by lacing themselves up in sturdy army boots for example. It just so happened women around the globe suddenly started craving quite the opposite. By 2008 heels, aided and abetted by the fad for platform soles, had already resurfaced onto the fashion scene. Jimmy Choo lead the pack, and the trends continues to date; many regard Alexander

McQueen’s lobster-claw shaped ‘Armadillo’ shoes from his Spring-Summer 2010 show as the climax of this mind-boggling trend. The late Alexander McQueen’s 8-inch elevated Armadillo heels never made it to the streets, nor were they intended to, but the fetish for 8-inches did. Over the past two years Christian Louboutin, for instance, raised his stilettos to 7 inches and eventually even produced some 8-inch shoes, just to see how far he could push the limits of keeping one’s balance. Should this be seen as another example of catwalk glamour penetrating real life, or as some shoeaholics believe, a clear case of ‘designing pure prozac for the feet’? Most fashionistas would agree that though wearing heels may be painful sometimes, they do generally make most women look and feel better; a woman in heels automatically throws out her chest and bottom and is forced to to keep herself poised at all times. And following that same train of thought, why do you think handbags have tripled in size? That’s where

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fashionable women stow their flat shoes or ballerina’s in case there’s some real walking to be done.

When the going gets tough, the tough dress up. Scientists who give credence to kondratieff ’s famous economic long-wave cycle theory are convinced that crises are great for creativity and innovation. Apparently, when the going gets tough, we crave luxury. So while the shiniest and loudest in the ‘bling’ industries will automatically suffer most from an economical downturn, creative people and consumers alike suddenly start to develop a more cut-throat taste for fashion, and acquire an heightened sense of what the real blood and bones stuff out there ought to be. It may be some kind of survival mechanism but translated to fashion it means it’s time to seriously dress-up. Some say that fashion designers should consult stock market gurus before plunging

Coco Chanel: “Fashion is not only in dresses; fashion is in the air, brought by the wind, one feels it coming, one breaths it in, it is in the sky and on the street, it is everywhere.” into the creative process of designing a new collection with their team. Of course, if they work for one of the big luxury holdings, or global fashion brands, they are quite likely to hear more than their fair share of facts and figures and prognoses, and more than likely to receive some directional input from their directors. But fashion designers on the whole are more akin to artists, creative visionaries driven by gut feelings and other muses generally not expressed in spreadsheets. To give a more concrete example of this line of thought, it’s quite reasonable to assume that when couturier Christian Dior introduced his infamous New Look so shortly after WWII in his

1947 Corolle collection, he did not first sit down and coldly calculate how fabulously decadent his label would seem if he could just waste as much fabric as possible. At the time it was considered very decadent given the dire economic circumstances, and for a brief moment the world was genuinely outraged. It’s more than likely however, that this was quite simply Mr. Dior’s unique vision on beauty at that moment in time and he would later defend the look in his memoires, calling it a ‘return to the art of seduction’. More importantly, at the time it struck a resounding chord with women both sides of the Atlantic. In fact the look wasn’t actually all that new. Coco Chanel 63

amazing Istanbul By ILJA GALAMA Photography by LISELOT M’CHAREK-RIJSDIJK

SHOPPING The neighbourhoods Cihangir and Çukurcuma are the most trendy places in Istanbul. Nowadays they attract a new generation of bohemians; Çukurcuma is often referred to as the ‘SoHo of Istanbul’. It’s a mix of nationalities: Jews, Armenians, Italian, French and Muslims all live here; the area is a thriving, cosmopolitan meltingpot. In recent years elegant art galleries and design emporiums have started rubbing shoulders with the old junk shops within its narrow, twisting alleys. Istiklal Cadessi, one of Çukurcuma’s most popular streets, is the best place to start your shopping expedition. Here you will find stores such as TopShop, Accessorize and Mango. But strolling through the neighbourhood, you will also find a lot of great boutiques, interspersed with designer stores and plenty of great places to have a decent meal. The district of Cihangir is located nearby. In the beginning of the nineties professionals, artists and journalists began flocking to the neighbourhood. Today, Cihangir maintains its friendly, small town vibe; it’s full of family-run stores and cafés offering. Take Inbak (Murat Aksoy, Agamam Sot. No. 11 A) for example, a perfect stop for getting a coffee in the morning, or

Istanbul is best enjoyed in the summer, when the weather is warm and the cocktails are cold. Today, this ancient metropolis, spread over two continents, spanning seven hills and filled with twenty million people, remains a fascinating city of contrasts.

49 coffee and shop (Turnacıbaşı Cad. No. 49), another good place to drink tea, or have lunch. And if you enjoy browsing flea markets, this is the place to go in search of fun gadgets. There are also a lot of antique shops and vintage boutiques. One of them is Mozk (Kuloglu Mh. Altipatlar Sk. No. 10). If you’re lucky you might just score a nice designer bag or some new sunglasses. But for those of you who are ready for some real shopping, and looking for everything from designer labels to quirky, individual pieces, head for Nişantaşi! It’s the place to be for Istanbul’s savvy fashionistas and society’s new elite and you can quite easily shoptill-you-drop. You should definitely take in Abdi Ipekçi Caddesi, the shopping boulevard in town and Tesvikiye Avenue. Shopaholics can flex their plastic in the endless array of designer boutiques and luxury stores. The street is filled with luxury brands such as Louis Vuitton, Prada, Cartier, Escada and Tiffany & Co. This is also where the Turkish department store Vakko is located (Abdi İpekçi Cad. No. 38). It stocks Mulberry, Kenzo and Jimmy Choo to name but a few. The fashion superstore Beymen Nisantasi is another must (Abdi İpekçi Cad. No. 23). It covers 3,500 square meters and

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“If the earth was a single state, Istanbul would be its capital.” Napoleon Bonaparte is spread over seven floors. Patrizia Pepe and Pinko are a tad more affordable, and rank amongst our favourite labels, and their beautiful shops are also located on this shopping street (No. 16/3). It’s like stepping into a candy-store: try walking out without a new item, it’s almost impossible… Another boutique you won’t want to miss is V2KDesigners (Abdi İpekçi Cad. No. 31); it’s a new shopping destination for those in search of slightly more individual, cosmopolitan styles. Be it boho or rock-chic, the store takes its inspiration from the streets of New York, London, Milan and Paris instead of their runways. They’ve got all the great and upcoming designer brands such as Alexander Wang, Erdem, Christopher Kane, American Retro, Acne, 6126 by Lindsay Lohan, and so on. The Alexander McQueen shop (Abdi Ipekçi Cad. No. 21) is worth a special visit. Here you can find his latest creations including those he designed just before he passed away. The price tags at Abdi Ipekçi Caddesi are alarming high, so if you’re strapped for cash, window shopping may be as close as you get to these little gems... If so, the street that runs parallel to, Tesvikiye Avenue, might be a better place to head for. This is where shops such as Zara, Massimo Dutti, Marks & Spencer, G.A.P and

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Uterqüe can be found. The latter is a true shopping Walhalla! It’s a Spanish store with quite a lot of beautiful and trendy bags, shoes, clothes and accessories. For those desiring a more cultural experience, the Nişantaşi-district also boasts some of the city’s best art galleries. Walk down towards the Bosphorus, to the corner of the W Hotel, where the streets Sair Nedim Caddesi and Suleyman Seba Caddesi cross each other; this street has recently had a face-lift and is very popular with well-to-do visitors. Here you can find designer shops like Marc Jacobs, Lanvin, DSquared2, Bottega Veneta, Gucci and Armani. If it is a rainy day and you’ve not yet had your fill of shopping, Kanyon is a fun way to while away some time. It’s a large shopping mall jam-packed with shops. Take Yeşil, a nice Turkish shoe shop, with even nicer price tags – and be sure to check out their bags too! The famous English department store Harvey Nichols is also located in this shopping mall. They stock all the designer brands, such as Balenciaga, Martin Margiela, Costume National, Chanel, and Diane von Furstenberg, and they also have a great shoe department, selling all the major designers. And if you’re looking for a place for a quick lunch, we recommend Gina, Kitchinette and The House Café. A

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little bit further away and less upmarket, but with tons of shops, lies Istinye Park (Istinye Bayiri Cad. 34460): Benetton, D & G, M.A.C., Sephora, Accessorize, Mango, G-Star, Diesel, Burberry, Hugo Boss, DKNY, Jimmy Choo, Etro, Miu Miu and Gianfranco Ferre can all be found here. When it comes to buying souvenirs, the Grand Bazaar, with its vast selection of carpets, clothing, and jewellery, is definitely the place to head for. It’s a very touristy, located in the same neighbourhood as the famous Blue Mosque and the AyaSofia, but aside from souvenirs and mosques, this district has little to offer. LUNCH BREAK Nişantaşi is not only the best shopping district in Istanbul, there are a lot of good places where you can have a coffee to perk you up, or else stop for lunch at one of the popular cafés and restaurants that line the district’s trendy street. This is one of the best area’s to crowd-watch on one of the terraces and you may well bump into a celebrity or model sipping a mineral water or nibbling on a salad. Beymen Brasserie is located on the ground floor of fashion superstore Beymen Nisantasi, and the perfect place to stop for an espresso. For those of you with a sweet tooth, Mavi is where it’s at! They sell delicious patisserie here, and the place is a favoured by Istanbul’s jet set. The House Café is another perfect place for a coffee or light lunch. They serve comfort food and possibly the best coffee in town. The café is busy all day long. A little bit further, walking towards the Bosphorus, the W Hotel has just opened a new lunch spot, W Kitchen. Be sure to order the shrimp salad if you’re having lunch there, it’s divine! Another spot worth mentioning is The Istanbul Modern Café (Meclis-I Mebusan Cad. No. 4), located inside the Modern Museum by the river. Its exquisite waterfront views and stylish industrial-chic décor make it the perfect place to enjoy a relaxing meal. Hook up for 72

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a late breakfast, lunch, dinner or an evening meal; they serve a wide selection of salads, pasta, risotto, sandwiches , grilled meats and fish. WINE AND DINE Turkey is considered to have one of the world’s best cuisines, so it comes as no surprise that there are a lot of good restaurants in Istanbul. In fact, there are too many to mention. Here are a few hot spots you definitively have to visit when you are there: If you’re still in the Nişantaşi-district, make sure to have a drink at Beyman Brasserie. If the weather is good, head for the terrace; it’s great for crowd-watching and they serve great cocktails. If you also want to have dinner over here, be sure to make a reservation! Or else dine at Long Table, just around the corner (The Sofa Hotel Teşvikiye Cad. No. 123). This stylish restaurant is located within the Sofa Hotel. The menu contains Turkish favourites with a twist. In the evenings it offers live soul music and it employs a Dutch singer who plays Frank Sinatra, Shirley Bassey, Aretha Franklin and Diana Ross tunes on a white piano. The city of Istanbul is full of rooftop restaurants and places with views of the Bosphorus. One of the most beautiful hilltop locations in town is Mikla (Mesrutiyet Cad. No. 167 / 185). Dining at this restaurant is like sitting on top of the world. Situated on the top floor of the 18 story Marmara Pera Hotel, Mikla has a stunning 360 degree panoramic view of Istanbul. The atmosphere is strictly first class: modern décor, a stylish crowd and a DJ playing in the background. The menu is divine: figs with prosciutto and gorgonzola, lamb entrecôte with apricot comfit or porcini risotto. The wine-list is extensive, featuring gems from Turkey and the rest of the world. Definitely a place that belongs to the upper echelon of Istanbul restaurants.

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Restaurant Ulus 29 (Kireçhane Sokak No. 1) is another of the city’s finest restaurants. The setting is breathtaking: hilltop location and views of the Bosphorus behind floor-to-ceiling windows. The food is a mixture of French, Japanese, Italian and Turkish cuisines. Yum! Still not tired? Why not dance the night away at Club 29 next door. Istanbul’s nightclubs may come and go, but after 15 years, Club 29 is still one of the world’s trendiest and most popular nightclubs. Vogue (Spor Cad. BJK Plaza A Blok No. 48) is also one of the city’s most popular restaurant-bars. Whatever the season, Vogue is always crowded with jet setters, due to its global cuisine, the amazing sushi bar, its famed wine list and delicious cocktail bar. Sipping a Mojito on the terrace at sunset, live DJ music playing in the background, helps set the scene for a perfect evening in Istanbul. Thursday nights are especially hip and happening. This trendy place is located in the penthouse suite on the top floor of Besiktas Plaza and has stunning views of the Bosphorus. It’s best enjoyed in the summer, when the weather is warm and the cocktails are at their most refreshing served on the terrace. If you are looking for a more romantic setting, head for the Sunset Grill & Bar (Adnan Saygun Cad., Yol Sokak No. 2, Ulus park), located amongst the hills of Ulus. You’ll find one of the greatest views of Istanbul here, overlooking the Bosphorus and the glittering lights below. Due its lush romantic setting, this restaurant is wellknown for proposing to your loved one. The restaurant has a large menu and is renowned for its vast wine cellar. The food is excellent; a mixture of international cuisine, terrific sushi and Turkish dishes. The best place to have a drink, or have dinner is on the terrace outside… This spot creates a spectacular dining experience and you really feel like you’re on holiday! Topaz (Inonu Cad. No. 50) is another nice place to go for dinner. This is quite a chic restaurant with breathtaking views, and in summer they’ve got an amazing terrace outside. It serves as a restaurant, lounge and bar, not only at night, but also at lunchtime. The menu is a mix of extraordinary Mediterranean and Turkish flavours. An

evening spent at ‘Tapas a la Topaz,’ the bar and lounge section, definitely helps you unwind. Located halfway along the shopping street İstiklal Caddesi, lies 360 Istanbul (İstiklal Cad. Misir Apt. Floor 8, No. 32 / 309), another rooftop restaurant. It’s a little bit more touristy and commercial, but worth a visit. Not for the food – that’s good, but not great – but for the spectacular panoramic views of the city. After dinner it becomes a nightclub with regular DJs and live music. On a cool summer’s eve, it’s one of the best places to be. If you want to eat there, make sure to make a reservation; it’s packed every night of the week. Looking for a more groovy but unpretentious rooftop experience? Why not go to Leb-I Derya (Kumbaracı Yokușu No. 57/6). Consider going for Sunday breakfast, so you can enjoy the fab Bosphorus views in daylight. For Japanese food, you definitely need to go to Zuma (Salhane Sk. No. 7). It offers one of the best traditional Japanese eating and drinking experiences in town! Another one to recommend, and one that has a totally different atmosphere, is Cezayir (Hayriye Cad. No. 16). The sumptuous bar and restaurant are housed in a 106-year-old Italian schoolhouse, in the middle of Galatasaray. The baroque silver and white dining room is stunning; there’s a long wooden bar and a lounge with large mirrors and sofas, and a garden at the back. Besides the delicious food, late at night the bar’s atmosphere is great. Located in the artistic district Cihangir, lies 5. Kat (Soğanci Sokak No. 7); located on the 5th floor and run by the glamourous red-haired film actress Yasemin Alkaya, 5. Kat is one of the city’s original glamour bars. You feel like you’re spending time in someone’s living room. The bohemian atmosphere in combination with the menu – offering dishes from India, Thailand, Cambodia, Turkey and Italy – make this place unique. The ‘boudoir chic’ décor features deep red walls, purple satin ceiling, velvet chairs and baroque candles – it’s amusingly over the top. The best time of year to enjoy this eclectic restaurant, is on a calm summer evening, as the views from the terrace are truly breathtaking. On Wednesday evenings, you can relax at the W Lounge (Süleyman Seba Cad. No. 22), in the W Bosphorus Bridge by night

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Hotel-lobby. It is the place to be…Here you can enjoy the cool DJ mixes, a delectable snack, or a libation from the colourful cocktail list. SWEET DREAMS There is something for everyone to be found in Istanbul, so you’re sure to find the hotel of your dreams here too. For those who prefer a little pampering, suitable suites can be found at the Grande Dame hotels lining the Taksim - Nişantaşi route, across the Bosphorus. The five star Cirağan Palace Hotel (Ciragan Cad. No. 32) for example, truly pampers its guests. If you like history, you should definitely sleep at The Bosphorus Palace Hotel ( Yaliboyu Cad. No. 64). This was once an historic palace located on the shore of the Bosphorus that’s since been converted into a beautiful boutique hotel. The hotel has 14 rooms, each decorated in the classic Ottoman style with opulent details, such as gilt bed frames and mirrors. James Brown and the original James Bond both spent the night in one of the rooms; knowing of that might add an extra dimension to your stay. If boutique hotels are what you like, we can recommend a few nice ones in the city. Witt Istanbul Hotel (Defterdar Yokusu No. 26) for example, located in Cihangir is the city’s newest, most sophisticated boutique hotel. It’s a luxury design boutique hotel in the heart of Istanbul with 18 suites. Award-winning Istanbulbased designers Autoban have filled the suites with their unique, edgy furnishings. As part of the package guests receive a Turkish breakfast buffet each morning. Home-made jams, fresh cakes, and freshly squeezed orange or pomegranate juice are amongst the house specialities. Witt is a luxury hotel without the usual price tag. Despite the indulgent touches and cutting edge interiors, this is the kind of hotel where you can stay in a spacious suite for the price of a regular hotel room. Another nice boutique hotel Beyoglu is The House Apart (Firuzağa Mahallesi, Bostanbaşı Cad. No.19). The House Hotel Ciragan Palace

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This newly opened, nicely priced hotel is located in an old, renovated building, that was originally built in 1850 and has only 20 suites and a very cosy bar on the top floor. SUMMERTIME And if you go to Istanbul in summer, then the charming Sumahan Hotel (Kuleli Cad. No. 51) is one of the best places to sleep. This elegant boutique hotel with 20 rooms and suites, is located on the Asian side of Istanbul, on the waterfront of the Bosphorus, a true haven of tranquillity and luxury. It’s the perfect place to relax after day’s shopping. The lodgings are exquisitely modern, the loft suites are simply top-notch, with elevated sleeping areas and private Hamam. Smart guests visit the hotel’s Wellness Spa after a long day’s trekking. The luxurious Hamam (Turkish-style bath) elevates bathing to an art. Step inside for a brisk scrub followed by a foam massage to ease stress from tired muscles. Finish off the experience with a glass of mintinfused water, leaving you refreshed and ready for a fabulous evening. Bebek is one of the nicest neighbourhoods on the Bosphorus, and becomes quite crowded on sunny weekends. It feels like you’re walking in a little village within the big city. This fine area is full of expensive waterside apartments; there’s a small bay where yachts are anchored, nice little boutiques and fancy restaurants. It doesn’t matter what time of the day you come over here, there’s always plenty to enjoy! Start the day at the unpretentious Bebek Kavhesi (Rumeli Hisari Caddesi); celebs abound, yet nobody seems to notice all the actors and pop stars. There’s also a wonderful sunny terrace at the back. We recommend you try ‘naneli lemon’ (lemon juice with fresh mint). Take lunch at Happily ever after (Cevdet Pasa Cad. No. 24), a charming place with an extensive menu and delicious home-made cakes. Diagonally opposite lies Lucca (Cevdet Pasa Cad. No. 51 B), another great lunch spot. The décor is pleasant: white chairs and great artwork, and it features a long bar. The menu features salads, Harbor at Bebek

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sushi, pastas and many other options. Do not miss the impressive weekend brunch. At night this lunch spot transforms into a trendy café, where all the beautiful people gather together. It’s the most happening place in Bebek. The bar is packed almost every night of the week, with regulars coming in every night. The music is loud, the bar is hip and the drinks are strong and eclectic. Besides Bebek, summertime is definitely the season for beachclub Suada (Eski Galatasaray Adasi). It’s the place where glamourous Istanbul convenes… It’s here the beautiful people come to sun themselves, sip on their cocktails, and nibble on the finest sushi and other delicious - low fat – finger food. Situated in the middle of the Bosphorus, with a 360 degree panoramic view, Suada is popular for its poolside parties on hot summer days. Another good place to go in summer is Anjelique (Muallim Naci Cad. Salhane Sokak No.5). Anjelique revels in its majestic view of the Bosphorus, something the mirrored interior only enhances. On the upper floors there’s a pleasant dining area, but most people come here to party. So you can start the evening here with a meal, soak up the views and as the sun sets it turns into a club. A nice little extra: you can dance into the early hours! Because of its cool, chill-out atmosphere the place attracts a young, super-rich crowd of models and the happy few… It’s packed after midnight! If you feel like more clubbing, you can dance the night away at club Reina (Muallim Naci Cad. No. 44). This summer club is one of the best in town. Its open-air dance floor offers stunning views of the Bosphorus; you couldn’t really ask for a more perfect end of the day. If you go there as evening falls, the setting sun is reflected in the glistening waters of the Bosphorus while the DJ plays relaxing music. Then all you have to do is to choose whether to dine on sushi, kebab or go for French cuisine. The place is packed with Turkish celebs, models, millionaires and journalists. The people that come here are the most fabulous crowd in town. Door policy is strict, so dress up smart!  Lucca

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“My home: two weeks ago I moved, so things are still a bit messy! I tried to pretty things up slightly with fresh flowers and by adding some colour.”

stef van der laan 24 hours with Dutch top model Stef van der Laan (19). The blond beauty has been on the cover of magazines like ELLE and Glamour, gave us a sneak preview in her life in The Big Apple. She showed us her favourite secret places in her hometown.

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Italian Café Lemonade “I drop by here occasionally, as I really like the way it’s decorated; it’s really homely :) They also happen to sell great lemonade and cocktails, and - a rare thing in NYC - they also have a cute little terrace!”

“Rockit Scientist Records is a really narrow shop – it has a fantastic record collection; they stock everything from Iggy Pop to Progressive Dutch – had no idea that even existed, haha.”

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Thompson Square Park is just around the corner from where I live, and if the weather is good I enjoy having lunch there with my boyfriend, chilling and watching the world go by; an interesting mix of dog owners, children at play and the occasional homeless person, screaming out loud.”

“At New York Adorned they have lots of great, quite distinctive jewellery, some vintage, some of which the owner has sourced on her trips to India – basically, it’s all exclusive stuff, and to top it all off, the place also has a tattoo parlour, where true artists practice their craft.”

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“Search and Destroy - a second-hand shop selling lots of weird and wonderful bits and bobs - great if you’re throwing a party or something.”

”IMG sent me to a casting for Kiehl’s, a brand that sells really great products - lotions and potions galore! I think did well. Fingers crossed…”

“I love the Strand Bookstore. It’s stuffed with old, quite antique books and stocks the latest stuff too; I prefer their vibe to the more modern stores.”

“Butterlane is close to where I live and when I’m in the mood it’s just the ticket! They sell three different cakes, with various frostings - the décor always makes me crack a smile.”

Something about Stef Dutch model stef van der Laan (19) was 14 years old when she started modelling, after her sister sent pictures of her to MAX Models. since then stef has been on the cover of ELLE, French Glamour, Cosmopolitan, In Style Magazine, italian Vogue and Nylon Magazine. she’s also worked for Marlies Dekkers and Anna scott. stef has lived and worked as a model in New York for the past two years, sharing an apartment with boyfriend, DJ MsB BsM, in the East Village.

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SuperTrash has recently opened her first brand stores.The stores exemplify the world SuperTrash stands for: each and every one is glamorous, sexy, mysterious, feminine and luxurious. They offer the ultimate in Walk-in Closets, specifically tailored to meet the requirements of the archetypal SuperTrash woman.The stores are kitted out with sexy gold lights and stream-lined cupboards; they have gorgeous gold lamĂŠ display tables, all the lighting is ambient and the large blow-up shots of champagne embellish the shopsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; sexy and sophisticated look! 88

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Preparation began well over a year ago. ...,Staat creative agency came up with the concept behind the the stores: they were going to look like the ‘Ultimate Celebrity Walk-in Wardrobe’. For months on end life was all about materials, colour charts, blowups and floor-talk back at SuperTrash Headquarters. Should we opt for dark colours or light, go for subtlety, or be brash? Be black and mysterious, or white and inviting? Could we be raw and sexy, yet sophisticated and refined at the same time? Exactly how do you turn a successful brand into a shop? Finally, on Saturday April 17 SuperTrash owner Olcay Gulsen opened the first store, in a lavish opening ceremony that included much champagne popping and ribbon cutting. From the moment you step into the store, it looks, feels, tastes and smells like SuperTrash. Here’s hoping every woman entering the changing rooms – gorgeous SuperTrash garment in hand - will end up feeling like the independent, confident and sexy SuperTrash woman she really is. Cheers!

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colofon A SuperTrash Production Editor in Chief Olcay Gulsen

Art Director Liselot M’charek-Rijsdijk Managing Director Ilja Galama Production Director Kim Harmsen Fashion Director Roel Schagen Final Editor Natasha Hallett Editors Paola van Dam, Dolshe Gulsen, Jolien Ophof, Mrs. Mo Veld Beauty Editor Fanny Botticelli Picture Editor Fleur Peters Photographers Oof Verschuren, Tim Stet, Peter Stigter, Alek, Feriet Tunc, Philip Riches, Jouke Bos Graphic Design Liselot M’charek-Rijsdijk Noortje Kuijpers Marketing Director Kim Harmsen Sales Director Ilja Galama

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THE COLLEGE HOTEL

FASHIONISTAS VISIT THE COLEGE HOTEL Spending the night in Amsterdam becomes a unique experience in the breathtaking surroundings of a listed 19th century school building. THECOLLEGEHOTEL is an intimate and luxurious boutique hotel ideally located in the Amsterdam Museum & Fashion district. In 2005 THECOLLEGEHOTEL won the prestigious award Prix Villegiature for being he “Best interior design in a hotel in Europe”. Get inspired and shop till you drop. This 4 star hotel which trains students, under the supervision of world class professionals, has everything you need to create the atmosphere sought by fashionistas.