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contents
Rosie Lowe
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Gather & See
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Tom Smith
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Ibrahim Njoya
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Joseph Vintagewear
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Primo
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Camadye
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I am not my zip
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Mahiki
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Beautiful Mars
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Rosie Lowe
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The concept was to create a feeling of losing and gaining control within a relationship- of thejuxtaposition between calm and a storm.
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London
based
Rosie
Lowe
has
and she will continue to tour in
been making her mark on the music
2016.
industry since 2012, and she has made quite the impression. Being
Rosie
focuses
the youngest of six siblings and
her
having been brought up amongst
and connection to her carefully
music, especially jazz, Rosie found
considered lyrics. She writes with
herself wanting to do nothing other
such a voice and sentiment that
than live and create music.
the listeners feel a part of the
music,
on
with
narrative
a
strong
in
love
story that she paints for us. Rosie Studying in London’s Goldsmiths,
has a lot to say through her music,
she was able to find her own
and
sound and from there she has only
are
progressed.
beautifully executed.
W ith
many
singles,
through
her
aesthetically
videos
which
intriguing
and
EP’s and music videos, Rosie has created a hype around her honest
W ith such an elegance, yet an
and edgy vibe. Rosie’s upcoming
original
debut album, Control, has attracted
everything she creates, we could
a lot of positive attention from
not wait to chat Rosie to find out
both fans and the music industry,
more.
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and
personal
view
on
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Tea or coffee? Coffee
What is the most exciting thing
Mornings or evenings? Mornings
that has happened in your career?
Summer or winter? Ohh. I love
Writing my debut album.
both. Summer Guilty pleasure? Red wine
How often, if ever, do you get
Describe yourself in 5 unusual
knocked back, and how does this
words.
encourage you to strive forward?
Unconcealed,
Piquant,
Protected, Liable, Ingenuous.
I mainly knock myself back. I’m my own worst critic- its a protection
At what age did you know you
mechanism but it keeps me striving
wanted
to
pursue
to be better.
music,
and
what
a
career
advice
in
would
you give to the young creative
We are in a time where everyone is
generation with similar aspirations
trying to create the ‘new’. What do
in the competitive industry?
you believe is the most important
I always knew from before I can
part of creating your music?
remember that I wanted to be a
To
musician. My advice would be to
Writing for me is my therapy.
ignore what everyone else is doing
Often, I don’t know how I feel until
and just concentrate on putting
I’ve written a song about it & then
stuff out that you’re proud of.
its clear as day.
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have
an
emotional
output.
I think honesty and vulnerability is always going to be relateable.
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What would you say to anyone
What are the messages behind
who tries to change you, and
Right Thing? Do you make music for
what would your advice be to the
your listeners to relate to? I wrote
current young generation on this
Right Thing after having dinner
topic?
with my ex boyfriend. It was about
I’d say fuck what other people want
regret and fear of losing someone,
you to be- nothing original ever
but coming to terms with decisions
came out of someone conforming
made. When writing music I’m
to someone else’s idea of them.
not
Incredible art comes from within,
relatable- all I think about is trying
from honesty. My advice would
to capture what’s going on inside
be to nod & smile & then to keep
me at that moment. I think honesty
doing your own thing.
and vulnerability is always going
thinking
about
making
it
to be relateable because we’re all What was the theme behind the
vulnerable and can all relate to
video to Worry Bout us? There are
longing and heartache and regret.
some beautiful visuals with the human body. Is this something you
What is your ‘go to’ style, and what
are inspired by?
stores/looks do you swear by?
The
concept
feeling
of
was
losing
to and
create
a
I like strong shapes, block colours,
gaining
clean lines & muted tones but
control within a relationship- of
for
thejuxtaposition
calm
important thing. I’m passionate
and a storm. I love the human body
about sustainable fashion. I like to
and the way it can be manipulated
know no-one has been hurt in the
through movement & art.
process of making my clothes so I
between
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me,
comfort
is
the
most
buy a lot of clothes from Gather & See- an online ethical fashion store or Steig. I also really like & Other Stories, Acne, A.P.C, Sunspell….. How does image and style reflect who you are as an artist? I think fashion is another form of expression and I love that about it. It can really change how you feel about the day ahead, and how you approach it. It’s a decision. The same goes with my image as an artist- I like to keep it simple so the emphasis is on the music but I’m really passionate about photography and spend hours going through photography books and tumblr and going to exhibitions. I think in another life, I would have been a photographer.
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Gather&See offers carefully curated collections from the very best in sustainable fashion talent from around the world. Showcasing designers that pride themselves on aesthetics as much as their ethics, the website presents sustainable fashion in a fresh and innovative way.
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We could see a void in the market for a e-tailer offering on unique conscious brands that pride themselves on their aesthetics just as much as their ethics. And so the concept for Gather&See was born.
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To m S m i t h
You don’t need to be an anatomy
W ith
freak to to want to know the whole
beautiful illustrations that intrigues
workings of the human body when
and
looking
delicate
and enjoy the details of the body.
drawings. At 20 years of age, studying
From the heart to the Lymphatic
architecture
University,
system, yes- we are learning too,
and being a biology enthusiast, Tom
Tom practices the traditional skill of
picked up drawing and discovered
drawing, bringing art back to life,
he was actually pretty good- we think
pun intended. We caught up with
he is being modest. Here at Tranquil,
Tom to explore his mind some more
we have fallen for the drawings, and
(somebody stop us)…
at
Tom
at
Smith’s
Bristol
we challenge you not to, too.
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such
invites
intricacy,
the
Tom
viewer
creates
to
learn
I think the Human body and anatomy is fascinating. Our body is something we see every day in the mirror, yet many of us know very little or nothing about its workings.
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Describe yourself in 5 unusual words. Impassive, Blatherskite, Nonchalant, Conscious, Contradiction
You use the human body as a main
What are the messages you are
focus for a lot of your drawings,
trying
why is this and tell me about your
drawings?
inspirations?
Maybe
I
think
the
Human
body
to
purvey
I’m
trying
through to
your
prove
to
and
myself that I can draw or that I was
anatomy is fascinating. Our body is
once academic enough to study
something we see every day in the
biology. Although, I don’t think its
mirror, yet many of us know very
about that. I don’t think everything
little or nothing about its workings.
needs a message or needs to be
I suppose my drawings explore and
profound in any way. Sometimes its
inform how different organs and
nice to just look at illustrations and
body parts work.
not have to battle with your brain about its meaning.
A
big
inspiration
is
Leonardo
da Vinci and his studies of the
Have long does each drawing take
Human body. There is a Beauty and
on average?
elegance to his drawings which I
Too long. Most of the anatomy
strive for. I was also given a volume
drawings take four or five hours
of Greys Anatomy once which I
but
loved
really
take days. Drawings often are slow
enjoy all the detail and description
starting but once you get into a
which are put into the drawings.
rhythm, the time flies by.
looking
through.
I
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architectural
drawings
can
It puts me into a state where I don’t have to think about anything.
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There’s an honesty to hand craft which I think people appreciate.
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What makes you focus your energy
Technology
can
add
interesting
on your drawings and what drives
elements to a drawing which the
you to draw rather than take on
hand just can’t. Its not being lost,
anything else?
its possibilities are just expanding.
Coffee usually helps, sometimes it
Styles will be changed or recycled,
makes your hand move a bit faster
and these will go in and out of
and you become a bit braver with
fashion but hand drawing will never
the marks you make. If I ever needs
be lost.
to draw quickly, I have about 4 coffees.
There’s an honesty to hand craft which I think people appreciate.
Relaxation also drives me to draw.
You can see a process and a care
It puts me into a state where I don’t
taken over a piece. Its this passion
have to think about anything, I can
and devotion that can so easily be
just relax. Its also quite fulfilling
welcomed and enjoyed.
when you complete a drawing after a few hours and it looks nice.
Practice makes perfect, true or false, and why?
Do you find drawing is becoming
Practice
does
lost in the ever growing range
perfect.
It
of
How
and it increases your confidence.
important do you think drawing is
Confidence is a massive part of
and why?
any creative process and it allows
I think there’s lots of different styles
you to push yourself and not stay
of
stagnant.
technology
drawing
ways
of
and
available?
many
producing
different
such
styles.
humble.
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of
course
develops
Work
hard
your
and
make skills
stay
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Confidence is a massive part of any creative process and it allows you to push yourself and not stay stagnant.
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Ibrahim Njoya
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Jacket: Zara Jumper: Givenchy at Joseph Vintagewear
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The Einstein idea was based
I find myself focusing on either
around about
a his
publication theories
I
read
the bottom half of an outfit, the
and
how
arms or the head.
they came to life. The circles were based on an illustration I
If you look at more of my work,
created of Einstein’s portrait.
they do not look like they are done by the same person. This
The
fashion
not
is because I don’t like the idea
they
of having merely just one style.
were all based around the idea
I like to diversify my mediums.
of focusing on a specific area
The way I see it is that not
of someone’s outfit than the all
every technique is suitable for
thing.
every idea you’re working with.
necessarily
pieces need
do
titles;
simplicity is the most profound I studied areas of an outfit
key to my practice.
that
Ibrahim Njoya
were
particularly
more
interesting to me than others.
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Top: Camadye Hoodie: Balmain at Joseph Vintagewear Top: Givenchy at Joseph Vintagewear Jeans: Joseph Vintagewear Jewelery: Primo London
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Jumper, bag, jeans and shoes: Givenchy, Rick Owens and unbranded at Joseph Vintagewear
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Photographer: Connor Daly, Stylist: Lauren Noble, Model: Ibby Njoya
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Joseph Vintage Wear was established and launched in
September
2015
by
Economics
and
Fashion
students, Tom Gilbert and Lindsay Sawers.
Feeding
off their vintage clothing obsession, their mediocre understanding of the current economic climate, and the disappearance of their student loans came the concept of a fashionable, affordable clothing boutique. Joseph Vintage Wear accordingly burst onto the scene in late September 2015 offering students and twenties just that!
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Joseph Vintage Wear works to use yesterday’s wardrobe as tomorrow’s inspiration.
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Essentials For The Minimalist
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FORGOTTEN YOUTH
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It
was
4
the Unforgotten Youth. Our aim
months ago that the idea of
is to inspire and motivate others
building a collective compiled
to be the best that they can
of truly unique young, creative
possibly be, and we welcome
individuals was masterminded.
people from all walks of life.
The vision was simple, providing
We’re a friendly and passionate
a home for what we would refer to
group that encourage the youth
as the “Forgotten Youth”- young
to help and support each other
& talented people who are being
rather than work against each
held back by the regulations and
other.
social
probably
just
conventions
of
over
today’s
society. And so Camadye was
We felt the most effective way
created…
for us to get our message across was to start with our clothes,
We
speak
for
the
Forgotten
producing
tees
printed
with
Youth to show them that they
insignias and different identities
are not forgotten at all- in fact
so that we never have to be
they are the opposite. We are
tied down to one style. Over
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the last year with the rise of
those wearing them of being a
brands like Fear of God and
follower because they ‘couldn’t
the re-appearance of tour tees
even name a song from the
into
band’.
the
mainstream
fashion
industry, a lot of people who would never have wanted to
The next few seasons are more
be associated with bands like
than likely to be a rollercoaster
Metallica and Slayer started to
of ups and downs for us, but
wear these items simply because
we
they wanted to fit in. Our belief
anything. W ith growth comes
goes
we
the availability of new fabrics,
have created t-shirts that on
print methods, and so much
face value may look similar to
more so it really is impossible to
these tour tees but the twist
say what will come next but we
is that they are unique to our
can ensure that we will continue
brand, carrying our logo which
to grow and progress and you
eliminates the opportunity for
will not be disappointed.
people to criticise and accuse
Liliana Salih-miller
the
opposite
way,
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wouldn’t
trade
that
for
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The vision was simple, providing a home for what we would r e f e r t o a s t h e “ F o r g o t t e n Yo u t h ” - y o u n g & t a l e n t e d p e o p l e who are being held back by the regulations and social c o n v e n t i o n s o f t o d a y ’s s o c i e t y.
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I am not my zip By Sian Rodney
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Top: Topshop Bracelet: Primo London
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Jumper: Missguided Jumpsuit: Topshop Shoes: H&M Bracelet: Primo London
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Zips were your enemy when they
To the mum who blamed herself,
were too big for your waist, but
to the dad who was too busy to
still you wanted more room in your
notice, to the doctor who didn’t
jeans. Zips were your enemy when
want to help until it was too late.
you wouldn’t eat breakfast, but still
To the magazines that fuelled our
you kept eating less.
insecurities, to Josh for calling me fat in year 7 and haunting me to this
Under these zips, are the bodies
day, and to everyone who chose
we
and
to ignore the 6 Stone girl because
Right from the start, their
it was easier than to try and help
hurt. tiny
have
tortured,
frames
scolded
carried
her. Thank you. For making me get
complexities
better on my own.
to fraught to even type. As our bones grew bigger, stronger, we grew weaker, jolted sideways by the
From the Nitrogen in our DNA, to
train-wreck that is puberty, we then
the Calcium in our teeth, the iron
began to carry on our shoulders,
in our blood and the Carbon in our
pain, tension, hurt and loss. And
apple pies- they were all made of
we became fragile again.
To the
the interiors of collapsing stars. We
girl who skipped breakfast, to the
are made of stardust. I am invincible.
boy
And I think you might be too.
who
worked
out
frantically
every night, to the 8 year old little sister who did sit-ups in her room
Four
after bedtime until she passed out.
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years,
1,460
days,
35,040
shedding our obsession with zips and sizes. We are growing bigger, in our minds. We are slowly learning our worth. I am not the zip of my ripped jeans; I am not the buttons on my anorexia clothes that I no longer squeeze into. What we are is beautiful. What we are is strong men and women, with a powerful insight into the world around us. We are healing and we are learning to never let anything define us. We hold so much sunshine in every square inch. We are not our zips. Sian Rodney
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Bralet: Urban Oufitters Kimono: Topshop Trousers: Missguided Bracelet: Primo London
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Jacket: Zara Top: Topshop Trousers: Primark Scarf: Zara
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Photographer: Connor Daly, Stylist: Lauren Noble, Model: Greta James
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W ith cocktails that are sure to
perfect
make love to your taste buds,
class
and barmen that will probably
fun,
do the same (joke), Mahiki is
criticize
your
nightspot
Despite typically London priced
destination in London’s premier
drinks, the staff are extremely
Mayfair.
W ith
Kitsch
cocktail
accommodating and are known
glasses,
and
staff
wearing
to give out freebies regularly,
Hawaiian themed shirts, its hard
the best of course, being their
to
Treasure Chest, usually priced
number
see
choose
why to
one
anyone
be
wouldn’t
transported
to
balance and
there
of
most isn’t
this
elegance,
importantly, a
reason
Hawaiian
to
dream.
at £150. You don’t need to be
T iki-Land any day of the week.
a
Plentiful are beautiful girls in
here though, or a brat for that
dresses
matter.
in
and
coloured
beautiful
Ranger
to
frequent
Make an effort with
beautiful
your appearance and you’ll be
Louboutins and beautiful Tod’s,
transported to tropical heaven.
its hard not to stare at most
That’s a promise!
people
that
chinos,
boys
Sloane
walk
past.
The
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Describe yourself in 5 unusual
but it would be the day Martin
words?
Garrix
Agave, Party, T iki Shirts, Hats
He is an amazing DJ and such
performed
at
Mahiki.
a great guy! He even jumped How long have you worked at
behind the bar and proved
Mahiki for and what is your job
his skills a bartender, what a
role?
legend!
I’m a Bartender, and I’ve been working in Mahiki for almost
What
is
your
favourite
one year.
about working in Mahiki?
part
Mahiki is such a fun bar where As one of the biggest Hotspots
everyone can unwind any day
in London, what is your best
of the week. As Georgi (bar
Mahiki story?
manager) says, ‘what happens
There are many that I can’t tell,
in Mahiki, stays in Mahiki’.
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Mahiki is well known for being a destination for the ‘famous’. Can you name any faces you’ve seen in your time working there? Paris Hilton, Henry Cavill, One Direction, Shaggy, Conor Maynard, X Factor and Made In Chelsea stars… What is your favourite cocktail, and how is it made? There are so many, but Tommy’s Margarita is one of my favourites. Tequila,
Lime
Juice
and
agave
syrup.
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Let’s face it, we all want wish we had a personal bartender for creative and fun beverages ‘on the tap’. We asked Guille for the simplest and yummiest cocktail that we can make in the comfort of our homes
What is a simple ‘easy to make’ cocktail that anyone in-experienced could make at home? A Bramble, it’s a very refreshing gin based drink.
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What you’ll need; Gin Lemon juice Sugar syrup Blackberry liquor Crushed ice Method; Pour 2 shots of gin, 1 shot of lemon juice and ½ shot of sugar syrup in a glass. Fill it with crushed ice, give it a stir, add more ice and top it up with blackberry liquor- easy!
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Beautiful Mars
All who are guilty of endless
eyes off of them. The images
Tumblr scrolling say I! We have
show texture and patterns In
found
Tumblr
a wide array of colours, and
blog so far. Beautiful Mars is an
it is overwhelms us with the
account that post images from
endless
the HiRISE, the high resolution
galaxy and the intensity of it.
our
favourite
possibilities
of
the
camera on board the Mars Reconnaissance
Orbiter.
In
If you haven’t had a chance,
addition to this, the account
check out their blog. If you
captures
the
weren’t
beautiful
quotes.
images All
with these
simply
can’t
take
of
endless
Tumblr scrolling, you will be
photographs are so stunning we
guilty
now.
our
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Sky wind of impetuous course who travels yonder with your mighty shout, you are a strange being. -Dafydd ap Gwilym
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