With thanks to Annabelle Brown Karl Mok Ben raw holly wright aleena hussain hana mansha Farai broderson Lauryn MArley zara butler
Welcome to your first issue of Greenhouse. A place for the selfreflectors, the daydreamers and the visionary fashionistas. Those who seek refuge from the busy world we live in. Coming out of the pandemic, we’ve grown. Whether we have chosen to or not, the new normal has forced us to reflect upon ourselves and search deep. Each situation different for different reasons, we have uncovered what really matters. We have gone through a process, a process of growth. Growth is imperative for us so we can expand our capacity, capability and understanding of ourselves. Greenhouse explores that process, through a whimsical, obscure view through the lens of fashion, word and photography.
A note m o r f e th r o t i d e
We kick off Greenhouse’s first issue by exploring the theory of operation. A greenhouse needs 4 elements to work – nourishment, heating, light and ventilation. Just like us. Those elements surround us, encompass us, lift us through life. We need encouragement, love, happiness and space to breathe. We will continue through the issues, to explore growth in ethereal ways and take you on a visual and written journey, to carry you through your own process. More exciting visuals and exciting collaborations lay ahead as we expand the realm of Greenhouse. It can’t wait to show you what it has in store. Sometimes we need a place for our minds to wander, a place to grow, to relax and unwind. So breathe. Unfurl. Flourish.
THE THEory of operation
THE THEory of
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nourishment
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LIGHTING LIGHTING LIGHTING LIGHTING LIGHTING LIGHTING LIGHTING
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self-reflection
Styling and Creative Direction: Madelyne Brown Photography: Karl Mok Models: Ben Raw, Arnaldo Sanha Styling Assistant: Holly Wright
The Growth of Nature is inspired by “Modern Nature” an intimate account of Derek Jarman’s time at an isolated cottage, as he came to terms with his daunting diagnosis of HIV, through a process of selfprotection and growth.
Photo: @saharsounds instagram
The first synth
Horror, fear, trepidation. Three of the many words that could come to mind in association with this past year... But not for up-and-coming DJ Sahar. Nestled in the robotic realm of his home studio, 27-year-old Sahar has been slaving away meticulously on fresh melodies that are hoping to be released to the world soon. Lockdown has been a harsh reality for most, but a saviour for some.
Looking into his mechanical lair, the electronic space resembles the inside of a UFO rather than a spare box room as part of a house extension. The surrounding area is filled with buttons and knobs of all shapes and sizes on what looks like brickwork. Angular, electronic modules that seem to climb the walls on top of each other. Multicoloured wires are intertwined from one module to another, connecting each galvanic note in rhythm. Projecting around the room, circular discs of coloured, flashing lights dance to the beat of the music. A DJ’s dream that has been built from scratch. “I bought my first synth and Mac when I was 19 and then I thought, I’m going to turn this room into my studio. Ever since then it’s spiralled”, he explains proudly. Ranging from twinkling techno
to soothing deep house, the ethereal-like sounds are a heavenly channel to escape through. Playing in clubs since 2012, clubbing nightlife lured him into the dance music world where he entered and never left. He has recently been signed to one of dance music’s most infamous labels, but the details of that are yet to surface. Having so much consistent time off in this tremulous period has allowed him to go full steam ahead into his music. It has been his comfort in these times, a distraction, a remedy, therapy, going as far as it “being the best thing that has ever happened to him.” “I’ve been able to focus and grow my musical knowledge, putting me into a completely different headspace, which has fed into my music” he states. “I can’t believe it’s took a pandemic for this to happen, I wish I had adjusted my frame of mind sooner.” Unfortunately, the music industry has been deprived, neglected and left somewhat nonexistent. Lack of funding and no gigs or events has put a strain on the industry as a whole. It has been abandoned and damaged. Now we’re coming out of the pandemic, hopefully that will reverse and other musicians like Sahar have been going through the same process, so new life and energy can be ejected into the music industry. Sahar’s future plans are ambitious and respected, reflecting the hard work he has put in, over the past year. He wants to be able to turn his dream into a reality and start a record label, putting sensational parties on all around the world. He continued, “I’ve got a feeling that the full terrain of the DJ world is going to change. All the big names have been saying the same thing. A lot of people that have been coasting for years are going to disappear and all the newcomers are going to come through. So, I am hoping I will be one of them”. He also hopes to play at Glastonbury one day. Obviously.
IG: @saharsounds
'It's been a strange but enjoyable process."
Growth is more than just a process, it’s a different outlook. Once you realise you are the only one stopping yourself and you enter that state of reflection, you can start your journey. It doesn’t have to take a pandemic.
the ga rden of love
Greenhouse an obscure exploration of growth.
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