VAMP magazine issue #40

40 VAMP MAGAZINE – OCT – NOV 2019

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LOW– DOWN ON LONDON

Cover by Alex Bramall

[ Mark Soler got access to London Fashion Week for a peek into 2020. Here’s what our team picked up from a week of glitz and glam. ] P. 32

Eight chic styles for women to swiftly shift through the seasons P. 53

LOST MEN

[ Exhibition: A fantastical, haunting and poetic series by Rober t Fry P. 76 ]

++++ > 042. METAMORPHOSIS > 016. STYLE FILE > 108. GET READY TO ROCK > 028. INTERVIEW: JEREMY SILVA > 048. Q+A: TOM CHAPMAN > 078. CHASING HORIZONS > 021. SUSTAINABLE LUXURY > 068. IN PURSUIT OF UNITY > 115. SKIN REHAB > 086. HOW TO HYGGE > 078. BIPOLAR HOUSE ++++

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Colour creates energy, energy 060. Q+A: TOM CHAPMAN

Meet Tom Chapman, the British barber Who Is ending the stigma of men’s mental health, preventing suicide and opening doors to talk.

Pack away the beach-gear and make space for your cosy favourites because autumn is here - and what a fantastic time to de-clutter, decorate and dress up.

our antidote to the modern stressful life. To help you out, we teamed up with LOFT to give you some ideas – little additions of authenticity and cosiness for the upcoming cocooning season!

Fashion Stylist Fanelie Patras works with photographer John Hennequin in an intriguing fashion shoot – Metamorphosis – that combines Parisian flair with Mediterranean vibes.

In the meantime, stylist Nena Kay and photographer Matthew Spiteri present gorgeous styles to help you transition your wardrobe from summer to winter.

Check out the style files for some more inspo to cosy up and accessorise this season.

Renowned figurative-abstract artist Robert Fry returns to boldly hold our cover to break the silence around men’s mental health. His exhibition ‘Lost Men,’ currently showing in London, is a fantastical, haunting and poetic series you must experience.

Could the fashion industry save the world? Alina explores how the fashion industry could go from eco-villain to saviour and reverse our consumer behaviour. Whilst on the retail front, Rosella explores why brands across the world are moving into spaces defined by history and architectural beauty.

Talking about architecture… designers Egue y Seta invite us into a century old apartment in Barcelona they called ‘The Bi-Polar House’ due to its contradictory yet complimentary styles and layout.

If you’re looking for some grounding in the home, Dayna Clarke introduces us to Hygge, a philosophy that could be

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Across the oceans we met with Jeremy Silva, a pragmatic, innovative NY-based young artist with a massive heart eager to send out powerful messages to the world through his captivating story-telling and artistic pieces. In the meantime on the other side of the world, photographer Sean Mallia teases us with his inspiring 180-day journey through Asia.

As we get cocooning and back to the long Maltese style Sunday lunches, the amazing Chefs at The Corinthia Palace hook us into a Maltese affair with our favourite local ingredients for a grounding menu.

Season shifts may bring many changes, so without saying much more, we hope this issue of VAMP inspires some positive inspiration and smooth transformations.

032. LOW DOWN ON LODON

Mark Soler got access to London Fashion Week for a peek into 2020. Here’s what our team picked up from a week of glitz and glam. >>

“Attention is key; for where man’s attention goes, there goes his energy, and he himself can only follow” – Comte de St Germain

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creates inspiration and inspiration creates change.” – Ricky Lee Gordon 016. STYLE FILES

This season’s picks for him and her to cosy up and accessorise.

020. ECO-VILLAIN TO SAVIOUR Can Fashion save the world? Alina Anisimova suggests we re think our relationships with clothes and attitudes to shopping.

053. EQUINOX

Chic style inspiration to swiftly shift through the seasons – a play on grounding natural tones with pops of colour to maintain your vibrancy.

060. MEET TOM CHAPMAN

The British barber who is ending the stigma of men’s mental health.

022. IN PURSUIT OF THE RETAIL CONNECTION Rosella E. Frigerio explores why brands across the world are moving into spaces defined by history and architectural beauty.

068. IN PURSUIT OF UNITY An exploration into the creative vision of artist Ricky Lee Gordon, from Johannesburg to L.A by Rosella E. Frigerio

028. NATURE IN ART Introducing NY artist Jeremy Silva and his art, a connection to nature.

Exhibition by Robert Fry, Lost Men is a fantastical, haunting and poetic series.

032. LOW-DOWN IN LONDON VAMP gets the low-down from the catwalks at London Fashion Week SS 2020

A creative space set in a 100-year old Barcelona apartment that combines the most contradictory of styles and original architecture. By Egue y Seta.

042. METAMORPHOSIS A graphic, modern and minimalistic fashion shoot that combines Parisian flair with Mediterranean moods.

086. HOW TO HYGGE Dayna Clarke introduces a philosophy that could be your antidote to the stress of modern life.

Editorial VAMP Editorial Team Contributing Editor Hannah Cremona Creative Director / Publisher Chris Psaila Contributing Editor Hannah Cremona

Photographers John Hennequin Matthew B Spiteri Stylist Nena Kay Fanelie Patras Sales Director Sam Psaila 7788 0300 Sales Manager Keeley Bajada 9996 0446

076. LOST MEN

078. BI-POLAR HOME

Contributors Alberto from Niumee Alina Anisimova Aveen from ModelsM Dayna Clarke Carmen from Noticed Models Chanel Galea Claire Giordmaina Jean Zammit using Inglott Jonathan Zammit Neville Zammit at Neville’s Hair Studio

Rosella E. Frigerio Sean Mallia Stefan Hogan Egue y Seta LOFT, Naxxar This magazine is published by [ V ] Publications also publishers of Served Magazine / Vamp / Localist / The Malta Artpaper

091. NEW VINTAGE

A selection of vintage style interiors that will add a touch of warmth and authenticity in a contemporary home.

092. MALTESE AFFAIR The Chefs at The Corinthia Palace whip up some of our favourite fresh local ingredients for a grounding menu as we shift through the seasons.

101. CHASING HORIZONS Sean Mallia recounts his recent 180-day journey through Asia as a solo traveller.

115. SKIN REHAB VAMP’s top skin care and beauty picks to repair, hydrate and nourish in preparation for the winter months.

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NEW BRANDS AT DEBENHAMS Debenhams brings four new, exclusive brands to Malta: Vero Moda’s Scandi-cool fashions, Triumph’s seductive lingerie, Sloggi’s innovative body wear, and Tripp: the UK’s #1 luggage. In tandem, Debenhams introduces Oasis Fashions at its flagship location at The Point. And more new, exclusive brands are coming to Debenhams this autumn!

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[ JAMESON SESSIONS ] VAMP HAS A CHAT WITH RENOWNED MALTESE MUSICIAN WAYNE CAMILLERI, ONE OF THE ISLAND’S MOST IN-DEMAND, DEDICATED AND PROBABLY BUSIEST GUITARISTS, ON HIS LATEST COLLABORATION WITH JAMESON IRISH WHISKEY. We’ve seen the Jameson Sessions series doing the rounds on social media, where you interview other musicians involved in the local scene. How did this come about?

We came up with the idea of inviting musicians with whom I have a history, for a chat in my studio. We hoped that, being in their natural musical element and at ease, the conversation would evolve naturally over a glass of Jameson rather than something structured like an interview. It worked out really great with the conversations steering off to mentioning random stuff and funny stories. We even got to play some music together. All episodes were enjoyable to make and the response was fantastic.

What influences your music?

I’m influenced by a lot of styles of music, each with their own distinctive sounds. I also draw inspiration from people I met in the business, especially hardworking creative people whose energy and positive drive are contagious.

What’s the most surprising/funniest thing you’ve learnt from your interviewees?

Besides having some basic information about the guest, the important thing is that you let

the conversation flow naturally. If my guest feels comfortable, the conversation builds itself and we end up mentioning a lot of stuff which would have otherwise been difficult to script or think about. All of my guests had some pretty humours stories, but I think Ray Mercieca topped the charts with some funny and inspiring stories in our conversation. He really is the real deal with so many stories and experiences.

What are the biggest challenges for a musician in Malta?

Venues for live bands are a big headache in Malta. Coupled with that, is managing the juggle between having a full-time job and a serious committed band. I guess this is a reality a lot of musicians out there have to face.

Is Maltese music ready for the next jump in quality?

skills, with hard work and dedication every single day. Just ask local musicians and singers who are successful. They will all tell you that it’s not easy and there are no shortcuts whatsoever. However, if you’re serious in what you do, you’ll realise that is an ongoing process as you’re constantly trying to come up with something great. And when something great originates from your soul, something people can actually FEEL… now that’s the best feeling in the world.

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Hand on heart, I honestly think a lot of songs coming out of Malta are of good quality and show a lot of promise. We’ve got some great musicians and talented singers locally. But on the flip side, we’ve seen some not so good music being released here in Malta. I think certain singers and musicians need to realise that it’s very unlikely that they become a success overnight. It takes years perfecting your AUTUMN_19 ISSUE

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STYLE FILE

[ AUTUMN SWAG ] Time to turn around your wardrobe for the coming chilly fresher days and nights with classic leathers and casual kicks for a sexy casual style.

1. Shoes, €149.90, Ecco. 2. Men’s perfume, K by Dolce & Gabbana. 3. Leather Jacket, €270, Armani Exchange. 4. Shoes, €149.90, Ecco.

5. Spectacles, €149, Lacoste, Fom Solo Optical. 6. Spectacles, €169, Calvin Klein, Fom Solo Optical. 7. Shoes, €130, Ted Baker.

8. Bag, €95, Armani Exchange.

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[ DAY + NIGHT ] Whether you’re a casual chic traveller or getting ready for a formal event, here are some of our recommended picks this season.

1. Spectacles, €169, Calvin Klein. from Solo Optical. 2. Bag, €95, Armani Exchange. 3. Jumper, €109.90, Calvin Klein. 4. Blouse, €155, Ted Baker.

5. Heels, €150, Ted Baker. 6. Women’s Perfume, Mon Guerlain by Guerlain. 7. Spectacles, €149, Lacoste, from Solo Optical. 8. Shoes, €160, Armani Exchange.

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From Eco-Villain to Saviour: Can Fashion Save the World?

Words: Alina Anisimova

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he fashion industry is one of the biggest and oldest industrial sectors in the world — and a thirsty one. It is the second largest consumer of water after agriculture; and while it takes 2,700 litres to grow enough cotton to produce just one t-shir t, 7,000 litres of water are needed to make a pair of regular blue jeans. The industry is also responsible for about 10% of all greenhouse gas emissions, 20% of global water pollution, and it consumes more energy than the entire nation of Switzerland.

Over the course of the last decades, global clothing production has more than doubled to meet the growing demand. Thanks to falling costs and rising spending, people buy more clothes and keep them half as long as they did in the early 2000s. High street brands used to produce a few collections per year fifteen years ago, but this had increased to five by 2011, and today, some fast-fashion chains like Zara offer more than 20 collections annually, while H&M manages up to 16.

The problem is exacerbated by the fact that only 15% of the clothes we discard are recycled. More than half of all garments made annually are chucked away within a year of production, rapidly adding to the global pile of garbage, where they can expect to spend anything from 40-200 years, depending on their composition. While natural fabrics like cotton take as little as 5 months to decompose, synthetic ones need up to 200 years.

The figures are disputed but the message is clear : fast fashion is a major polluter that focuses on a business model where revenues are based on speed and low costs.

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All hope is not lost, though. Change is already star ting to happen as the smar t, forward-looking marketers recognise a range of reputational risks. They realise that sustainability matters — but it also sells. Over the past years, the fast fashion industry has found itself criticised for its harmful practices and negative environmental impacts.

At the same time, consumers are increasingly concerned about the environmental and social challenges — they are demanding ethical production practices and responsible retailing. They will reward fashion brands for addressing these issues and they will avoid brands that are unsustainable. This is one of the reasons why we are witnessing both high-end brands and mass market retailers around the world becoming increasingly competitive in their effor ts to become more sustainable in response to demand from Millennial and Gen Z consumers.

H&M Group aims to lead the change towards a 100% circular and renewable fashion industry, with an ambition to shift from a linear to a circular model by 2030. The global fashion company has also signed on to a new project called the Jeans Redesign, agreeing to set out minimum requirements on garment durability, recyclability and traceability, in order to ensure jeans are being produced in a socially and environmentally responsible way.

true sustainability, should be taking fashion seriously.

In August, 32 fashion companies signed a Fashion Pact, the government-backed sustainable clothing action plan to reduce greenhouse gasses and emphasize sustainability in the industry, under the guidance of French President Emmanuel Macron at the G7 summit in Biarritz. They included Chanel, Ralph Lauren and Prada and some other luxury houses as well as fast fashion leaders H&M Group and Zara.

The G7 Fashion Pact marks the first serious broad-based collaboration between the clothing retailing sector and governments to tackle global environmental challenges. This includes removing single-use plastics, increasing biodiversity, shifting towards 100% renewable energy by 2030, and achieving net-zero carbon emissions through reduction or offset programmes by 2050.

Whether or not the fashion industry leads the change towards sustainability, only time will tell. But the fact is, where brands produce, consumers will follow. It’s all about reducing, the unsustainable choices for the consumer. Because at the end of the day, if the industry can offer a wide range of beautiful, ethically produced clothing at competitive prices, the consumers will purchase it.

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The Californian apparel company Patagonia actively encourages shoppers to buy less and to reduce, repair, reuse and recycle their clothing and equipment instead: “We design and sell things made to last and be useful. But we ask our customers not to buy from us what you don’t need or can’t really use. Everything we make - everything anyone makes - costs the planet more than it gives back.” If not a revolution at this point, then, though surely a significant gesture.

Collaboration Matters While a lot of environmental issues that have been caused by businesses can be fixed by businesses, the fact is, many of the systems transformations towards more sustainable solutions actually need to be lead by the public sector. That’s why any government serious about reducing carbon emissions to net zero by 2050 and achieving

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In pursuit of the WHY BRANDS ACROSS THE WORLD ARE MOVING INTO SPACES DEFINED BY HISTORY AND ARCHITECTURAL BEAUTY. Words: Rossella Frigerio

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ith online retail dominating shopping trends globally, it may come as a surprise to discover that on the day Galeries Lafayette’s newest concept store was unveiled in Paris earlier this year, an excited queue of shoppers began forming along Champs-Élysées from the early hours of the morning, waiting for its steel black doors to open.

Why would anyone stand hours in the brisk Parisian spring air, waiting to step into a shop, when they could as easily step into Galeries Lafayette’s online store without leaving home? Quite simply because now more than ever, people are re-seeking connection. Connection to an offline retail journey that will bring them closer to unique, personalized experiences impossible to recreate online.

As much as innovative technology continues to drive retail expansion, brands both big and small are acutely aware that such tactile, visual and immersive experiences fuel our imagination and our relationship with their products and services. Across the globe, this has translated into a shift away from the cookie-cutter mall and what Danish architect Bjarke Ingels describes as ‘boring white boxes’. Instead, predictable commercial outlets are being shunned in favour of retail corners, buildings and squares that exude heritage, warmth and architectural beauty.

From Perth to New York via Paris, we spotlight three unique quarters that are championing this innovative vision, which places storied spaces and good design at its core – all whilst breaking down the boundaries of impersonal, commercial boxes and reminding us of the beauty of that which is intimately connected to its context.

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Hermès – Meatpacking, New York French maison Hermès is synonymous with tradition, impeccable craftsmanship and humanist values. Founded in 1837, the family-run house pursues a freedom of creative expression that is grounded in the values of high quality and the aesthetic of functionality lead by its equestrian heritage.

For its latest store in New York - one of the 310 boutiques that grace 49 countries across the world - Hermès purposefully chose to defy tradition and opened its doors in the city’s cobblestoned-lined Meatpacking district.

An area that brims with history that can be traced back to the early 1800s, people originally moved here to escape the epidemics in what was then the main part of New York.

Over the years, the neighbourhood evolved into a market, and by the 1900s, 250 slaughterhouses and packing plants filled the district.

“It’s a big departure for us,” said Bob Chavez, president and CEO of Hermès USA, in a recent interview. “Part of it is to relate to the whole concept of the store, which is much more comfortable, much warmer, much more casual and very welcoming in this neighborhood.”

Today, the quarter is home to trendy hotels, contemporary galleries and diverse concept stores. Hermès’ Meatpacking boutique is its first outside the traditional enclave on Madison Avenue, and aims to cater to the next generation of clients that seek to connect with luxury brands in a casual, personal manner.

With its sneaker-clad employees and communal sitting area with bar stools where you can hang out and order free coffee, sparkling water or wine while charging your phone, this latest boutique marks a distinct shift in the brand’s retail approach that places a greater importance on context and connection. > 46 Gansevoort Street, New York NY 10014.

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The King Street Precinct – Perth In the heart of Western Australia’s capital city of Perth, nestled within its Central Business District, the King Street Precinct is a rare architectural quarter that exudes 19th century charm mixed with the breezy elegance of European pedestrianized lanes.

Built during the city’s gold rush era of the 1890s and named after King William IV, what once was a quiet cluster of cottages and small shops transformed into a hub of commerce and trade. In 1904, His Majesty’s Theatre was built within the quarter (the largest theatre in Australia at the time) and since then, little of the streetscape – which became a protected heritage area in the early 1980s – has changed.

The history and distinct architectural landscape of the Precinct – a rarity within an increasingly anonymous city skyline – has attracted recognised lifestyle and luxury brands, including Chanel, Gucci, the Intercontinental Hotel, and Prada. Smaller emerging brands and diverse hospitality and furniture boutiques dedicated to offering the refined and versatile have also found their niche within the Precinct, defining a distinct retail experience that is at once eclectic and curated. > King Street, 6000 Perth, Western Australia. www.kingstreetperth.com

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of its shoppers, while regular social events such as book signings, master classes, keynotes and concerts aim to transform this historical building into a cultural landmark and meeting point open to all.

Housed in a stately Art Deco building, it had originally been bought almost a hundred years ago by Bader to house what he envisioned would be a hybrid space that would combine retail, services and entertainment all under one roof. However, the financial crisis of the 1930s thwarted his plans, and Bader was forced to sell the land to the National City Bank of New York shortly afterwards.

As noted by Nicolas Houzè, the CEO of Galeries Lafayette, “This new store concept will be a “retail laboratory” and transform our brand’s relationship with its customers, partners and employees. In this respect, it is a response to emerging new consumer and collaboration practices. It is open to all the ideas that are transforming the world.” [ V ]

Galeries Lafayette Champs – Élysées, Paris An institution of the Parisian retail scene, the Galeries Lafayette flagship Haussmann store is today the second most visited monument in the city after the Eiffel Tour. A story that began in 1893 with the opening of a small novelty shop measuring just 70m2 by cousins Théophile Bader and Alphonse Kahn, its latest store opening along the capital’s Champs-Élysées is steeped in family history.

When the building recently came back onto the market, the Galeries Lafayette Group

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The heritage structure has been transformed

by Danish architect Bjarke Ingels and his firm, BIG - Bjarke Ingels Group, who sought to translate the space into a ‘pragmatic utopia’ that fuses opera-style balconies with six suspended glass boxes that will change every three weeks and house pop-up installations.

snapped up the space in its bid to fulfil the founder’s original dream and also to spearhead an innovative retail and experiential model. A team of 300 personal stylists have been trained at a “retail academy” to better serve and understand the consumer choices

60 Av. des Champs-Élysées, 75008 Paris. www. galerieslafayettechampselysees.com

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NEW YORK ARTIST JEREMY SILVA MEETS WITH HANNAH CREMONA WHO DIVES INTO HIS PERSONAL LIFE THAT BURSTS THROUGH HIS INTRIGUING BODY OF WORK. WITH A DEEP CARE AND RESPECT FOR NATURE, THIS ARTIST IS SENDING OUT POWERFUL MESSAGES TO THE WORLD.

Upon opening up Jeremy Silva’s webpage I was intrigued.

His art popped out of the screen, rainbows of vibrant colours matched with natural elements. I knew this guy had a deeper story to tell and as I read the words that lay on this page, it made sense. I hopped onto a call with Jeremy where he sat in his New York Studio surrounded by his creations prominently visible against crisp clean white walls.

Our conversation instantly flowed into incredibly emotional and deeply engaging topics that surrounded his life - from the conservation and preservation of nature, to religion and “making it” as an artist in New York City. His easy going and gently, bright aura emanated through my screen (despite the late night call for him!) – qualities I was immediately drawn to in his work. >

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PEOPLE Jeremy Silva was brought up in a large Catholic family on the Big Island of Hawaii. His sexuality brought on many struggles growing up, including “bullying and religious guilt.” To escape these frustrations, he would wander into nature “to hide and be alone”. The time he spent in nature allowed him to quite naturally realise how everything around us is connected and alive. “Everything was conscious to me.” He said.

Amongst other things, nature and music idols led Jeremy Silva to New York City. He describes Madonna “like a mother and a muse… she gave me the strength and courage to get

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...there is so much undiscovred magic that we are destroying quicker than we can discover ”...

“Because of this connection I felt, I started to

see how we were/are treating the planet in the wrong ways. I saw how we just take, take, and take, without love or understanding of everything’s roll in our environment. I could see how religion poisons our minds and views of the world in so many ways I can’t even say it here.”

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through a lot of things.” Silva was inspired by the famous American entertainer’s story on moving to NYC and becoming a renowned artist. “I would always dream that one day I would move to NYC and be an artist just like her but in my own way, to tell my story. And it all really happened for me. I moved to NYC in a very similar way 18 years ago and eventually became my own artist. I found my own voice in the world… Madonna’s messages inspired me to have a voice and share it with the world.”

PEOPLE From a young age, Silva knew that he would figure out a way to share the things he’s seen and experienced with the world. “Later on, I understood that my life experiences are quite unique, except I didn’t realise the depth of my uniqueness!“ One cannot help but be intrigued and consumed by his creations. The shapes, colours and textures are a feast to the senses and trigger emotions that are deeply embedded within us – the connection we have to nature.

Jeremy’s own unique experiences are the main reason for this. As a child he would play with hot lava, “seeing it form, feeling its heat, creating new land – it all felt so alive to me.”

He adds, “I had this crazy garden on the side of a volcanic pit with many kinds of tropical plants and trees. I realized on my own that the more attention or “love” I gave them, the more beautiful they became. In my mind they had feelings, they had moods.” His love and respect for nature did not stop in his backyard. Jeremy has experienced intensely magical encounters with one of the planet’s largest mammals – a female Humpback Whale – that he met “eye to eye” as an adult. “I could see and feel that she had this ancient old wisdom in her. She was as curious about me, as I was of her.”

“I’ll never forget when I first moved to NYC, almost 18 years ago, and I went to the top of a tall building for the first time. Looking down, I could not help but think the entire city itself was alive, like a human nest in the way it works. The way we move, the way we build, it was no different to me than many other life forms on this planet.”

The works of Jeremy Silva represent all of this; “They are alive and conscious. They are full of my stories, and memories.”

Nature is a recurrent theme in the artists work as nature was his place to escape societal pressure and norms that he may not have fit into. His works portray a message that is far beyond the aesthetic beauty. “I want people to look deeper at what and who is around us. To see that there is so much undiscovered magic that we are destroying quicker than we can discover. I want to inspire people to take better care of our world, to start showing our environment and the people around us with more love! It’s truly about capturing and preserving the beauty that we are destroying.”

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sustainable development across the globe, Jeremy remarks, “I just remember thinking to myself, every time I saw someone cut down a tree or catch a fish I felt extreme sadness inside of me. I really wish they would realise what they were doing. But then, I was just a shy gay kid…” The conscious artist loves to talk about his experiences and stories to help people understand “the bigger picture”.

“When they understand the way nature works, they will treat things and nature in a more conscious way.”

He adds, “everyone sees something different in my work, it’s a very personal experience.”

Jeremy Silva’s chosen mediums not only bring the work to life but also tell different stories. A 3D piece of art is created; “Instead of canvas, I use light as my base. If you hear my stories, you will start to see what I see. I see swimming whales, dolphins, sharks and other sea creatures. I see sunsets on the ocean. I see lava flows burning, forming, cooling.” In his work, one can notice the shadow of a whale which Jeremy says, “is not something on purpose, it just comes together that way.”

Jeremy Silva recently collaborated with best friend artist David Paul Kay whom we recently featured in VAMP Magazine. “I am unable to mention at this time any new shows, I guess we will just have to see what happens next!“ [V]

A team of very experienced and talented glass artists and fabricators, under his artistic direction, are involved in his creations. “They are like my paintbrushes.” He adds, “I do like to get my hands on certain parts of the blowing process, mainly the shaping of the work.

As far as the colour, we have a very unique way of getting them into my work, but it’s all a secret!”

Jeremy matches the medium with the nature source he wants to talk about. “I use glass because it reminds me of playing with real lava, it’s got the same heat, and stiffness. I use driftwood and Black Sand because they remind me of my favorite beach. I use black Pavement paint because when it dries it looks and feels like cooled lava. It’s all there.”

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[ Mark Soler got access to London Fashion Week for a peek into 2020.

Here’s what our team picked up from a week of glitz and glam. ] >>

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The shows on the first two days were organised by Fashion Scout - the international showcase platform for fashion pioneers, one of the UK’s largest independent showcase for emerging and established design talent during London Fashion Week. Fashion Scout is renowned for championing, nurturing and showcasing creative design talent from around the globe. >

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[ ...“Breton’s charming prints in beautiful pastel colours gave me a bit of a ‘90’s revival”... ] men, career women, celebrities, politicians and Royals.

For his S/S 2020 he showed us a men and women collection starting off with some stylish leather pieces including a beautifully made corset dress, followed by his famously known perfectly tailored suits. The collection included flowy dreamy dresses, red carpet styled ruffled dresses with bold prints and stunning sequin maxi. Breton collection makes sure that his women are seen and shown in all her beauty. However, his power suits are still the sharpest, classical and most glamorous pieces!

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Breton’s charming prints in beautiful pastel colours gave me a bit of a ‘90’s revival. I personally loved the fresh take to tailored fashion.

Great first show, with Breton’s intertwining personal history to sharp lines and tailored designs.

FUTUROLGY MCA Malan Breton Malan Breton® is originally from Taipei, Taiwan (Republic of China) and is known as the master of the women made-to-measure suit, having apprenticed under the Royal Warrant with a steadfast global following of business-

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These runway shows were brought by MCA (Milan Creatives Design Academy) with the collaborative show entitled Futurology MCA x Longwen Li x Malopink x Joliydor.

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Li Longwen After his Menswear collection during NYFW Li Longwen showcased his women’s wear collection titled “Mothers Child” inspired by old photographs of him and his mother. It was immediately noticeable that Li Longwen has an exquisite mastery of draping - bringing to life a perfect synergy with his precise tailoring skills. Clear and evident his masculine edge up to the softness of the draped detailing. The collection has an obscure twist and his dominant folds create an imbalance to compliment a rather otherwise symmetrical silhouette, which is just so fresh and modern.

Loved the holographic PU over a square mesh and paper light sheer organza, which creates an illusion of a floating bubble. The result of this confident capsule collection had much for one to choose from multi fabricated dresses under funnel necked, sleeves coats and the in off-key jumbo detailed cropped jackets worn over a supersized shir t dress! Beautiful collection perfectly harmonised palette of dusky tones, metallics and occasional blasts of bright bold colours. >

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Joliydor Chinese designer Christine Wang left China for France where she was trained by Parisian designers and graduated from the prestigious ESMOD with a major in Haute Couture. Her first collection is dedicated to her second home France. The collection was inspired by the unique elements of traditional regional Chinese cultural dresses along with the principal aesthetics that scream delicate femininity and power of the discerning Parisian woman in the late 80’s!

The take on the evening and cocktail pieces was exquisite with bilateral cultural influence mixed with the retro design elements.

Fabric pleating techniques, over layered and manipulated pieces were in sync with specific garment design to create a visual masterpiece. A cohesive collection with a diverse range of simple silhouette pieces made from luxurious fabrics, showcasing silk cut floor sweeping gowns, tiered mix feathered maxis and pleated mini dresses. The utilisation of varied pastel hues and prints created a delicacy that is reminiscent of classic timeless pieces.

Makopink Designer Phyliss Wen and her brand MAKOPINK S/S 2020 collection talks about Fun - Fun in concept, fun in design and fun in delivery. After debuting her collection at Shenzen Fashion Week, this time in London she showcased a collection that firmly keeps her brand ethos in play but with mature twist.

“Points of Soul” reflects the free soul approach to the design element with most of the collection being a non-size defined collection hence giving each garment an individual characteristic of different ways to wear her pieces. Shapes can be loose and free or restrictive and contoured depending on the wearer. The designer reinvented the traditional cropped and caped and evolved it to futuristic time for a fresh global audience.

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Rohmir For the S/S 20 Collection Rohmir was inspired by the golden 20’s women but adding a touch of modernism for the 2020 women who are full of joy, fun and dreams - the women that love their travels.

I really resounded to Rohmir’s vision; a vision of a woman whose way of living is all about fashion but she is also modern and leads an active life. She is a travelling businesswoman with her flamboyant way to change from desk to table, with all facets of her lifestyle and travels.

This collection had pretty satin pieces, beautifully structured tweed and power suits where the highest tones of his collection that narrates a very powerful and inspiring story. All pieces are well made and executed beautifully.

SEVEN CONTINENTS A 4-in-1 show brought together by Jera Creative Agency and Fabusse for “Seven Continents”. Seven Continents of Fashion was launched in Cannes 2018 to showcase an eclectic mix of celebrated influential designers, film enthusiast and ar tists, representing seven continents.

In Couture With an indisputable flair for fashion, Ayman Alhamwi and Mohmmed Alselka and their team of international designers, established this iconic haute couture company in 2013. The extensive experience in the fashion field and Alselka’s own touch in haute couture has created a distinctive imprint in the fashion world of evening dresses; stunning pieces made with exquisite craftsmanship.

By Thaher

By Thaher is a brand from Kuwait, very well known amongst the Royals in the Middle East. By Thaher’s “Private Collection” for S/S 2019, was one of his most talked about collections to date! Also known as Mr. Swarovski, his collection is inspired from the world of crystal and the 20’s vibe where once one could easily make a real show of luxurious and fabulous nights. Thaher has par ticipated

in many fashion shows such as Mercedes Benz fashion week Doha and Kuwait.

It is no wonder he is known as Mr. Swarovski; his pieces were all about crystal and femininity, each piece reflecting a woman’s body and her personality - the ultimate true definition of Thaher Baqer Couture!

Nila Baharuddin Nila Baharuddin is an international Fashion and Interior Designer and a Visual Merchandiser whose designs are worn by fashion icons and celebrities around the globe.

With an MA Ar t Degree from the Sugino Dressmaking College in Tokyo, Japan, Nila travelled to Washington, USA to study at The Ar t Institute of Seattle. Her S/S 2020 collection is evidence of her interior design knowledge; a true celebration of structure and fashion coming together with some very original and cool pieces. >

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The label is nourished by its roots in the faded opulence and magnificence of the Baroque era that inspires legacy, culture and mythical nature of the old world. Each garment is exclusively crafted by skilled ar tisans and infused with a sense of raw energy, appealing to the sar torial sensibilities of a global client.

Richard Malone This show was brought by the British Fashion Council and is none other than Richard Malone. Malone is a designer who hails from Wexford, a small town in the south west of Ireland. Malone’s unique style is inspired from sculpture. Most of his research is conducted primarily by getting in touch with his surroundings, taking all the inspiration from Ireland’s rebellious working

class teens. His ability to translate inspiration found in his hometown of Wexford, Ireland translates into elegantly constructed garments that are simultaneously sculptural and easy to wear. Being an advocate for sustainable fashion, he sources yarns for his collections from the Himalayas; he works with a community of female ar tisans in Tamil Nadu, Southern India, to hand-weave fabrics and dye them naturally. Malone is strongly against the mass production involved in the fashion industry.

His RTW S/S 2020 collection, was inspired by his grandmother, Nellie Malone who passed away a few months ago. A regular on Malone’s front row, Nellie was among a circle of strong women who have influenced Malone’s designs. The designer described the creative process as a means of exploring and overcoming his grief. The doodles and handwritten notes printed on long-sleeved mesh tees were a reminder of his relationship with his grandmother.

His affinity with geometry was evident in the silver earrings and the military green touch implies a hardness that on the other hand was soon softened by the girlish kneehigh socks and plaited hair. The strange positioning of his cut-outs is unique with some

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Karitekeya ‘Kartikeya’ is the solo debut of Nitin Kartikeya. Launched in 2013, the label strives to breathe a fresh new life into old world lore.

Kar tikeya’s garments are best described as a fleeting play on past eras, heavily inspired by theatre and film. His muse is a delicate concoction of old-world heritage and romance for the ar ts bringing forward a sense of avante garde and surrealism to each piece.

on shoulders, others on chests. Ruched mesh prevailed on the textural front, hinting to corsetry that was his grandmothers favourite. His collection had cues from the 1990s, with sky blues, mint greens and a vivid scarlet dominating the palette. >

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Bobby Abley The London-based designer studied at Ravensbourne College before moving to LA for a year. In L.A. Abley worked with well-known designer Jeremy Scott until he moved to London to work in the design team at Alexander McQueen.

Abley’s fascination with cartoons has seen him collaborate with some of the most iconic characters from his childhood and beyond, having created collections based on The Little Mermaid, Star Wars, Spongebob Squarepants, Aladdin, Jungle Book, Teletubbies, Power Rangers, Looney Tunes, Mickey Mouse and lately even Pokemon!

boy chaps and a wooden red hear t necklace. Not a colour palette you would appreciate together, however the colours red and green represent the iconic Dorothy’s Ruby slippers and the Emerald City.

Abley’s interpretation of the Hollywood classic was literal and fun. Hats off for staying true to his inclusive attitude whilst paying tribute to the best-known song from the movie “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” with the rainbow ostrich feather mini dress.

An amazing collection that’s well done and I truly look forward to more from the talented young designer. [ V ]

Abley played with his take on “The Wizard of Oz”! Motifs of Dorothy Gale, Cowardly Lion, Scarecrow, the Tin Man, winged monkeys, Glinda the Good Witch and the Wicked Witch of the West were everywhere and my inner child was screaming!

Models got the pointy green nails of the Wicked Witch, while there was a pink basketball top with Glinda’s name on it, a floorlength jacket with brown faux fur, a silver leather biker jacket with matching cow-

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French Fashion Stylist Fanelie Patras joins Fashion Photographer John Hennequin and the VAMP team in Malta for a graphic, modern and minimalistic shoot that combines Parisian flair with Mediterranean moods.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOHN HENNEQUIN STYLING BY FANELIE PATRAS H A I R B Y A L B E R T O F R O M N I U M E E M A K E U P B Y J E A N Z A M M I T MODEL: CARMEN FROM NOTICED MODELS W i t h t h a n k s t o G r o w t h G u r u s f o r t h e l o c a t i o n

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“This look shows a strong and powerful woman who assumes herself completely.

There is elegance and arrogance in this outfit - the two components that lead all my styling.” – Fanelie Patras, Fashion Stylist

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Jacket by KARINE LECCHI. Trousers by PALOMA CASILE. Necklace by DE MAARSE PARIS.

Body by PHILIPPE PERISSE. Hat by MINIME. Ring by CLARA JASMINE.

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Dress, €235. Jacket, €480.

Shoes, €170. All available from TED BAKER. Necklace, €19.99, MANGO.

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Blazer, €99.99. Dress, €35.99. Belt, €19.99.

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Shirt, €130. All available from ARMANI EXCHANGE. Sunglasses, €149, Lacost, Solo. Necklace, €19.99, MANGO.

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Boots, €195. Bag, €130.

All available from ARMANI EXCHANGE. Sunglasses, €149, Calvin Klein, SOLO.

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t’s been a whirlwind few years for you, and it’s fantastic to speak with you, Tom, I think the Lion Barber Collective is what’s needed to help men open up and get things off their chest – for people who don’t know what the Collective is all about could you give us a brief overview?

It started as a one-off project to create a book of haircuts by the UK’s top barbers to raise money for suicide prevention charity, due to me losing a friend to suicide. I soon realised that as barbers, we have a unique relationship with clients and position within society. On a daily basis, hair professionals listen and connect with clients, giving them space to offload their problems. I began to imagine what we could do if we had bespoke barber training to make us more effective at this, giving them the skills to recognise, ask, listen and

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So, if one of your clients comes into the shop and shows signs that he may be needing a bit of help what is the next step for the Lions Barber team – what process do you go through to try and get this person what they need?

Firstly, if we recognise something is wrong, the first thing we do is ask them directly. Those questions that we are frightened to ask because we are scared of the answer. If you suspect someone is not okay, ask them again.

Then listen, with empathy and without judgement. Don’t tell people that you know how they feel, but you are willing to let them explain how they feel. Then you can help them find the available help. It is then down to the barber to have a plan to keep them safe for now. Take a look at what is around you, local support groups, charities, phone lines, hospitals, counsellors for example.

MEET TOM CHAPMAN, THE BRITISH BARBER WHO IS ENDING THE STIGMA OF MEN’S MENTAL HEALTH, PREVENTING SUICIDE AND OPENING DOORS TO TALK.. >

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How are Lion’s barbers trained, and how can you find out if you have a Lion’s barber near you?

We have two ways of delivering our bespoke BarberTalk training. BarberTalk Live is a half-day course which teaches those in attendance to RECOGNISE, ASK, LISTEN and HELP with videos, exercises and facilitation.

The second version is BarberTalk Lite, which is available on our website; it contains four videos and true or false questions; participants then receive a certificate via email. Everyone who completes the training will then go onto our Lions google map which is visible on the website. >

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PEOPLE

It sounds like an excellent initiative, to date how has this project been received?

Personally, I cannot believe how far we have come, and I thought it would just be a oneoff! Then to win an award from UK Prime Minister and be invited to meet with HRH The Duke of Cambridge, Prince William is just incredible. I never thought we would be where we are today, but that said we still have a long way to go. I want to train all hair professionals so we can look after our clients and colleagues.

You’ve also been involved with Ted Talks, and travelled the globe, how do you manage the work-life balance with such small children at home?

I am so incredibly lucky. I have a phenomenal wife who is very strong and supportive. I would never have achieved this without her, including the Ted Talk. She told me I had to do it, and she helped me rehearse the speech and believed in me, even when I thought I couldn’t go through with it. With travelling, naturally it means I am away from my family days at a time, but when I am at home, I can spend more time with the family. A little while ago I sold my hair salon and no longer have that restriction of a location where I have to go day in and day out.

Let’s talk about ‘barber life’. How did you start as a barber and can you offer any advice to people wanting to pick up the scissors and join the collective?

I started as a hairdresser at Toni & Guy eighteen years ago; back then barbering wasn’t fashionable and didn’t have the recognition that it does currently. Plus, we weren’t allowed to use clippers, so I had to teach myself the real art of barbering. There are so many platforms to self-teach nowadays with the internet and hair/barber shows. I would suggest going and getting a form of official training but also invest all your spare time into it. As with anything, it takes time and practice and most importantly - you need to love it.

If you are looking for an excellent barbershop to cut your hair, what do you look for and what kind of questions should you be asking to make sure you get a class cut? >

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...“ The biggest thing we can do is enable people to know it is ok to talk to us ”...

In my opinion, cleanliness is so important, if you notice they don’t take pride in how the workplace looks, why would they care about their work? Secondly, a thorough consultation regarding your haircut, your hair routine, your lifestyle, hair growth patterns and shapes is imperative to a good haircut. Word of mouth is also the best form of advertisement, if you see someone with a good haircut, tell them and ask them who did it for them, they will love you for noticing and be sure to give a good review of who cut their hair.

Do you have your own product range?

I do not; I work as a Global Barber Director for world-renowned Keune Hair cosmetics.

When it comes to products, the men’s line is called 1922 by JM Keune, as that is the year they formed. It’s a great range that has everything from treatments to shampoos, finishing products and beard oil. We are launching

three new products in October, followed by innovating new concepts behind the scenes all the time, it is a really exciting role.

What’s next in the pipeline for you, and the Lion’s Barber Collective?

I really want to get the BarberTalk training into the barbering/hair curriculum so everyone who completes their hair qualification will have the ability to Recognise, Ask, Listen and Help their clients and colleagues.

I would also like to create an app for all the Lions, which would help look after the barbers and link the pride together, no matter where you are or what time it is. Following I would love to really take us to the global level. As a small charity, funding is always an issue, so we need to work on fundraising to make all our ideas and goals a reality, but we won’t be giving up on our mission!

Finally, as an experienced barber, you must have some great tales to tell, care to share one with us?

Trust me, so many! Clients tell us everything, but that is because we have that developed a deep level of confidentiality and trust. I love people who are comfortable to open up about their worries, problems and issues with us. I feel I am so privileged that they feel comfortable telling me; it truly is an honour.

The biggest thing we can do is enable people to know it is ok to talk to us - there is nothing more powerful than that alone. If someone can tell me that they want to end their life, and I can listen to them and let them offload, as well as direct them to available resources to keep them safe, then in my eyes there is nothing better to than to help, support and what a role to have in our communities! [ V ]

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The Mazda MX-5: 30 Years of Adrenaline Pumping Adventures The popular lightweight two-passenger roadster Mazda MX-5 is celebrating its 30th anniversary. No doubt this is surely one of the most recognisable sports cars on the planet.

Mazda has sold almost 1.1 million MX-5s in 29 years, making it the biggest selling roadster on the planet. Guinness certified, too. The latest model, is an all-around winner, delivering razor-sharp handling and a comfortable cabin.

Few cars have had as many special editions as the Mazda MX-5. Over the past three decades the UK has had more than 50 specials alone, with each one being highly prized by diehard MX-5 fans.

While the MX-5 sticks to its roots, the latest model has an incredible handling, sprightly acceleration, user-friendly infotainment system and an attractive interior. Moreover, this model has a new engine with more power and a rearview camera now standard. Surely, the MX-5 is the finest handling car of its type.

If you want an energetic, fun-to-drive car, the Mazda MX-5 should be at the top of your list.

Not only does this little Mazda live up to its sporty reputation, but it has a sharp steering, progressive brakes, precise gearbox and agile chassis, help to turn the most mundane drive into one that’s hugely rewarding. It’s quick, too, as the engine can be extended all the way to 7,500rpm. With its sleek lines, captivating design and cloth-lined soft top the MX-5 convertible is inspired by classic roadsters of the 1960s.

Without a doubt, the Mazda MX-5 is extremely fun and engaging to drive, even at low speeds. It is considered as one of the most fuel-efficient sports cars you can buy. For more than three decades, the Mazda MX-5 has been the go-to, open-top option for enthusiasts. And for good reason: it’s lightweight, fun to drive, and looks good. That’s even truer in 2019, as the Mazda MX-5 is more powerful and more stylish than its predecessor, yet still maintains its lightweight qualities, tipping the scales at a mere 2,300 pounds in its lightest form.

The MX-5 is certainly a stylish looking car and can accommodate drivers who enjoy a more leisurely journey with the roof down. Throughout October 2019, Malta’s distributors of Mazda, GasanZammit, are offering discounts on the MX-5, so why not pass by for a visit to the GasanZammit showroom in Mriehel and take the opportunity to test drive the new Mazda MX-5?

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Since then, Gordon’s creativity has expanded and unfolded into a incredible journey across almost all continents of the planet, re-affirming his belief in unity inspired by his experiences in meditation and Buddhist dharma – the law of nature.

His public works grace spaces from Berlin to Bali and New York to Penang, perennially looking to connect with the people and environments his artwork emerges into. For Gordon, each is an opportunity to spur thought, reflectiveness, and possibly even constructive change.

From his early days as a graffiti artist, Gordon has moved away from painting with spraycans to developing a distinct style that weaves together elements of classical, minimalist and collage painting visuals. Having painted under the pseudonym Freddy Sam – a combination of his two grandfathers’ names – Gordon reverted to painting under his real name in 2016. More recently, Gordon has shifted his focus into his studio work, which absorbs his attention at a meditative pace that is unlike the dynamics of canvassing large-scale murals, and in reflection of this considered change, he has established a studio in a tranquil corner of southern Sri Lanka. >

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I believe colour creates energy, energy creates inspiration and inspiration creates change. But, more than anything, my intentions and passion make the difference – showing someone that you believe in turn makes them believe.”

His layered works capture vibrations of depth and harmony, fusing spirituality and creativity into an expression of his unique way of being.

Today, Gordon lives between Los Angeles, Sri Lanka and Cape Town, continuing his pursuit of a way of life that is at once mindful, creative and in symbiosis with nature’s rhythms.

“I believe colour creates energy, energy creates inspiration and inspiration creates change. But, more than anything, my intentions and passion make the difference – showing someone that you believe in turn makes them believe.” [ V ]

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‘Lost Men’ _ A fantastical, haunting and poetic series

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ry is not new to this renowned London gallery.

He previously showed with Beers London various times in small and large groups since its inception in 2012.

Robert Fry’s first solo entitled Lost Men invites us to let our thoughts wander through like a sea of emotion, color, and poetry. The artist calls us as viewers, to look both closely and abstractly, and see what sort of revelations we may make about the works, about himself, and most importantly, about ourselves.

In a recent interview with Robert Fry for VAMP, the artist describes his work as “the crisis of male identity, from an autobiographical and social perspective. I have chosen painting as a medium to engage with this complex subject.” An undeniable level of psychological charge is stored in his work; hints of mystery, complexity and obsession come through, enticing the viewer to come in but with caution.

Silhouetted figures, applied surfaces, repetitive words and an obsessively abstracted attention to detail maintain an element of autobiography that is evident to any viewer. As though viewing through a fogged mirror or in between in the lines of a complex poem, these are paintings about psychological states:

a moving and powerful portrait of ‘Man’ – and likely the artist himself.

His paintings often depict two, or more, figures that present clashing, conflicting personalities, two states of mind or being – two representatives of the same individual. The life-size figures facilitate the viewer in challenging their preconceived image of the male form and identity. He presents his figures nude, permitting to explore the human condition in the most accessible manner, free of preconceptions and judgment that would otherwise arise through their facial features, clothing or background.

Fry creates flattened forms and silhouettes

which, when coupled with his trademark dark and brooding colour palette of purple, magenta, maroon, and oxblood, results in figures that ebb and flow from their surroundings.

Fantastical, haunting, and poetic, Fry’s work is quite unlike any other contemporary working painter.

In the UK alone, it is estimated that 1 in every 8 men struggles with mental illness. A portion of this show’s proceeds will go a mental health charity of the artists choosing.

In Malta, in 2016, over 26% of hospital beds were occupied by psychiatric cases with a higher rate of male patients. [ V ]

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Designers at Egue y Seta describe themselves as “A team with a sharp eye and big ears!” eager to create spaces for the clients’ most intimate needs. This 100-year-old apartment in Barcelona is a beautiful example of their ethos.

With direct involvement of: Daniel Pérez, Felipe Araujo, Szymon Keller, Covadonga Díaz, Gaia Trotta, Álvaro Sánchez and Sarah Salas.

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Spaces to share, shelter in intimacy or rest, where luxury and elegance adjust to client’s needs, but above all, to their dreams.”

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The Bi-Polar Home is a decidedly contemporary style that sits on its original recovered hydraulic mosaic tiles. It’s a home created beneath its traditional Catalan vaulted ceilings, and trendy pieces of modernity; a flat that challenges the typical Eixample´s (a district in Barcelona) home lay out in order to include rooms and devoted areas that have a lot more to do with current habits and lifestyles.

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...The bed shamelessly looks over the entrance hall through an indoor greenhouse. ” ...

At the very centre of the housing unit, one can find the master´s suite. A stunning bedroom flanked by two generous interior light patios you can access through side crystal doors you can open just as you get out of bed. The bed shamelessly looks over the entrance hall through an indoor greenhouse. A scenographic bedroom leads onto a double walk-in closet and a double bathroom that combines all-white tiling with dark grouting and black joinery along with the reflection of great crystal and mirror panes for a spacious high contrast effect.

Contrary to what would have been customary, on the opposite end of the house, is an outgoing kitchen, fully integrated with

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an open plan living-dining room that looks over a superb terrace through gorgeous modernist stained-glass windows Trends and styles overlap themselves with the same ease; preconceived privacy notions related to exteriority or closeness to access has been challenged all throughout the house. Velvets and leathers seem to contribute to a sophisticated, though improbable harmony achieved in conjunction with the ethnic patterns on the hand-woven rugs and the recovered hydraulic tiles.

Finishes and the material quality of all furniture pieces reconcile opposites with similar boldness, managing to amalgamate in

an ensemble of surprising balance; natural varnished wood grains with golden glares, white lacquered surfaces, wrought iron, and the inevitable evergreen leitmotiv that pintpoints and splashes over, here and there.

Guest´s and cour tesy toilets, besides their sanitary function, stand out more for their evident enter tainment calling. A guest´s bathroom hides a semi-circular bathtub behind a palm hedgerow and a sensuous venetian blind that allows for natural light and silhouette guessing from the exterior. On the other end, a Rock n´Roll cour tesy toilet shamelessly winks an eye to kitsch aesthetics, daring to overlap bevelled black >

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tiles over tropical green palm patterned wallpaper. The retro-design toilet also includes a Rolling Stone logo inspired urinal and a dressing-room style mirror!

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a gorgeous baby bedroom that regardless the irrefutable youth of its occupant was to include the pieces of furniture of the most antique inspiration. For this bedroom vintage wardrobes and chests of drawers were renovated and then paired up with a wonderful oval Scandinavian style baby crib and a bamboo armchair. All these sit un-

der the fresh shade of lush Kentia and over the eternal nobility of mosaic tiles that have witnessed the bringing up of so many generations. All of it comes together with the use of expansive but warm off-white tones and light woods, hinted by the ethnic colour of fabrics, cushions and rugs. [ V ]

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How to Hygge

Dayna Clarke introduces us to a philosophy that could be your antidote to the stress of modern life.

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sk any Dane to explain hygge (pronounced “hoo-geh”), and you’ll find a plethora of answers that encompass comforting, pleasurable experiences. Whether it’s snuggling up with a cup of hot chocolate, or lighting candles and devouring heavenly desserts, hygge is one of those untranslatable words that magnifies nuanced differences in cultural values.

The exact origin of the word is unknown; the term is highly associated with the Old Norse term, hygga, which means “to comfort”. While there are no direct translations of hygge, some loose attempts are “cosy” or “homey” - words that do little to justify the

full spectrum of what it is.

Ultimately, Hygge is about creating intimacy, cosiness and pleasure. It’s not about the things we have or where and when you spend your time, it’s instead about experiences and the atmosphere we create. It is also about creating moments together with your closest friends and family while finding joy and gratitude in simple things, such as treating yourself and others with great food and good company. While there is no magical formula for hygge, there’s also another significant facet, it is being aware that that cosy time is sacred and acknowledging it as such. Because Danes see hygge as such a fundamental aspect of good living, they all work together to make

Blanket, Mohair Look (130 x170) and stoneware mug, from LOFT, Naxxar.

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it happen. Hygge is “we time,” not “me time.”

So, wherever you are, slow down the pace, get cosy, and embrace the moment with those dear to you.

How to create Hygge in your life.

The positive news is that, as with the best things in life, hygge is free - or at least very inexpensive. As Meik Wiking points out in his book The Little Book of Hygge, “Hygge is about enjoying the simple pleasures in life and can be achieved on a shoestring budget.” In fact, the more money and grandiosity associated with an activity, ultimately the less hygge is.

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Hygge get-togethers aren’t pretentious: think low tech and simplistic, board games or a card night in the comfort of your own home.”

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While everyone can interpret Hygge differently, Danes have their own way. It begins with light.

Candles are highly associated with Hygge, and according to research, Danes burn the highest number of candles per head in Europe. Lighting up doesn’t just mean adorning your abode with candles, but lamps.

A hyggelig home not only draws in as much natural light as possible but then also has carefully selected lamps to create soothing pools of light. Danish home design and interiors are revered across the world.

Great lighting within your home is a must, think statement pieces. Try and steer clear of one central overhead light source, and dot smaller lamps around your living area.

Assorted cast iron candle holders and glass hurricanes, from LOFT, Naxxar.

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Textiles play a considerable role in Hygge, so give a nod to soft cushions, fluffy rugs and quilted blankets or think chunky knits, pillows and faux fur throws. Textured accessories are an immense trend of the moment, look out for those made from the most delicate of materials from merino wool to cashmere. There’s no denying the layering of different tactile surfaces creates a simplistic styled look in any room. >

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When researching his book “The Little book of Hygge”, Meik Wiking surveyed Danes to see what they most associate with Hygge. The top response was hot drinks, with 85% of people equating them with a feeling of hygge. That’s why in Copenhagen you’ll find an abundance of intimate cafes to while away the hours with a cup of coffee, tea or hot chocolate.

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Decorate your space with meaningful objects, and step away from mass-produced furniture.

Danes believe that household objects should be more than just things. Surround yourself with pieces that hold an emotional value or tell a story. These can be items of great sentimental value to you, antiques or souvenirs collected on your travels. Check markets or vintage stores and try to breathe new life into old objects.

Cabinet Teak and open mesh weaving. Bowl paper cache vintage. Deck bottle glass and ivory recycled. Reed flowers available in different colours and sizes. , from LOFT, Naxxar.

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Winters may be stark and lacking in green foliage, but that doesn’t deter the Danes from incorporating nature inside to brighten and lighten their home space. Wooden accents, such as flooring or a solid rustic oak chest, all help us feel closer to the great outdoors - an integral component of the hygge concept.

Hygge isn’t just a buzz word or a passing trend, it’s a philosophy that forms a core part of Denmark’s endless success in the world happiness charts - and it could be your antidote to the stress of modern life. [ V ]

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[ NEW VINTAGE ] VAMP picked out some gorgeous home interiors from LOFT and VIVENDO that will add that vintage touch to any contemporary style for a touch of warmth and authenticity.

1. Chair by GamFratesi, available at LOFT, Naxxar. 2. Vitra Grand Repos by Marc Eggimann, available at Vivendo Group. 3. Vitra Hang it all by Charles & Ray Eames, available at Vivendo Group. 4. Vitra Metal Side Tables by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec, available at Vivendo Group.

5. Rug by Nordal, available at LOFT, Naxxar. 6. Armchair by Nido Poltrona, available at LOFT, Naxxar.

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“ The Chefs at The Corinthia Palace whip up some of our favourite fresh local ingredients for a grounding menu as we shift through the seasons.

THERE IS NO LOVE SINCERER THAN THE LOVE OF FOOD.”

Chefs: Stefan Hogan, Jonathan Zammit, Claire Giordmaina Photography: John Hennequin

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Indulge in an elegant afternoon tea served on exquisite hand-painted bone china.

Enjoy a feast of finger sandwiches and delicate pastries, all prepared in-house by our award-wining team of chefs. Complete your indulgent experience with a flute of Laurent-Perrier champagne.

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SWEET RICOTTA AND PISTACHIO PASTIA, BRANDY SNAP AND ALMOND ICE CREAM Ingredients for Pastia 200g capiletti 120g butter 360g sugar 500ml milk 600ml cream 2 pcs star anise 12 eggs 250g ricotta 150g chopped pistachio Brandy snaps 50g butter 50g brown sugar 50g golden syrup 50g plain flour, sifted Almond Milk Ice Cream 180g sugar 420ml whole milk 500ml heavy cream Pinch of salt 4 egg yolks 1 vanilla pod 80g crushed roasted almonds

Plate from LOFT, Naxxar

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Method for the Pastia: Preheat oven to 150°C. In large mixing bowl, combine noodles, butter, sugar, milk, cream, anise, vanilla, eggs and ricotta. Spoon into 9x13 inch baking dish and bake for 1 1/4 hours, until golden and knife inserted in centre comes out clean. Cool and set aside.

For the Brandy Snap: Preheat the oven to 180°C/ 160 fan/ gas mark 4 and prepare two baking trays with baking parchment. Put the butter, sugar and golden syrup in a saucepan and heat gently until the butter and sugar have melted. Put the flour and ginger in a bowl and make a well in the centre. Add the lemon zest and juice and the brandy.

Pour in the butter mixture and gradually beat it into the flour until the mixture is thoroughly combined.

Use a piping bag, pipe mixture the length of the pastia onto the prepared baking tray. Space them well apart as they will spread. Cook in batches for 8 – 10 minutes until set, golden brown and lacy in appearance. Do not allow to get too dark as they will taste bitter.

For the Almond Ice Cream: Preheat oven to 175°C. Spread almonds in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast for 10-15 minutes, until fragrant and toasted, but be careful not to burn them. Let cool, then chop into small pieces and set aside. In a medium saucepan, mix the sugar, milk, half of the cream and pinch of salt and heat over medium heat, just until the edges start to bubble and steam.

Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture begins steaming and bubbling around the edges. Meanwhile, whisk the egg yolks in a separate bowl and set aside.

When milk mixture is steaming and bubbling around the edges, remove some of it and slowly drizzle the hot milk mixture into the beaten yolks while whisking continuously, to temper the eggs. Make sure not to scramble the eggs by adding all the hot liquid too fast.

Add remaining milk mixture and stir to combine into thin custard.

Pour the custard mixture back into the saucepan and continue cooking until it starts to coat the back of a wooden spoon, typically only 1-2 minutes. Pour the remaining heavy cream into a medium bowl, then add the warm custard by first pouring through a clean mesh strainer into remaining heavy cream and stirring to combine. Add vanilla and almond extract, then cover and cool completely in the refrigerator (4-6 hours or overnight) before churning.

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<< WILD MUSHROOM & MISO GLAZED QUAIL RISOTTO

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For the Risotto

1 whole rabbit, boned (bones used for stock) Rabbit Stock 300g mirepoix (carrot, onion, leek & celery) 50ml white wine 2 litres water 50g tomato paste 50g chopped tomatoes Sprig of thyme Star anise Salt Black peppercorns 30ml vegetable oil

1.75litres good chicken stock 60ml olive oil 30g porcini powder 80g white mushroom puree 40ml white wine 2 garlic cloves 3 shallots, chopped 320g risotto rice 60ml whipped cream 80g grated Parmesan 80g butter (plus a tablespoon for the mushrooms) 30ml vegetable oil Assorted wild mushrooms Thyme For the Miso Glazed Quail 20ml vegetable oil 75ml sake 75ml mirin 300g white miso paste 100g sugar 4 boneless quail Marinated Quail: In a pan bring sake and mirin to the boil and reduce by half, add the white miso paste and reduce heat; keep mixing and add the sugar. Once the sugar has dissolved remove from the heat and allow to cool. Pat the quails dry and rub with the paste; allow to marinate ideally overnight to get maximum flavour.

Risotto: The chicken stock needs to be kept warm on a low flame. In a pot heat olive oil and add shallots and garlic cloves; sauté until soft over a low flame, this should take about 10 minutes.

Add a few tablespoons of butter and the rice; cook for a few minutes to get the rice toasted, keep stirring continuously. Gradually add the stock and keep stirring make sure the stock is absorbed and incorporated before adding more, this process should take 15-20 minutes. Keep checking the rice to make sure it does not overcook (it needs to have a crisp bite in the centre of the grain). Switch the heat off and with the residual heat finish the risotto off by adding the mushroom puree, whipped cream and butter; stir them all in and adjust seasoning to taste. The risotto should be moist and have some movement in the pot.

In a clean no-stick frying pan heat the vegetable oil and when smoking add the wild mushrooms, season and add a knob of butter. Toss and transfer onto absorbent paper to drain off excess liquid.

In a hot oven place the quail and cook for 10- 12 minutes until golden brown. Garnish the risotto with the wild mushrooms and quail.

Pasta Dough: 500g 00 flour 2 eggs 7 egg yolks Pinch salt Warm water (might be needed) Ravioli Filling: 350g rabbit meat, finely diced 2 shallots, finely diced 1 garlic clove, grated ½ carrot, finely diced 50ml Marsala 50g broad beans 15ml olive oil Thyme, chopped Salt Pepper Sumac Parmesan Cream: 100ml milk 100ml cream 40g butter 100g grated Parmesan ½ bay leaf Sprig thyme Salt Method for the rabbit stock: Place the bones, mirepoix, tomato paste and tomatoes in an oven proof dish, drizzle over the oil and mix thoroughly, season with the salt and roast in a hot oven till the bones and vegetables are golden brown. Once removed from the oven transfer the bones and vegetables to a pot, deglaze the tray with the white wine and add to the pot. Top with the water and add the thyme, star anise and the peppercorns. Bring to the boil and then reduce heat. Allow simmering for approximately 1 ½ hours skimming any impurities from the surface. Pass through a fine sieve.

For the Ravioli dough: Place the flour, salt, eggs and egg yolks in a food processor and pulse until ingredients are amalgamated.

Turn out onto a flour surface and knead to a firm dough (if the mixture is slightly crumbly add a few drops of warm water) – shape into a tight ball and wrap in cling film. Refrigerate for 40 minutes to rest.

For the Ravioli filling: Heat the olive oil and lightly fry the rabbit meat, shallot, garlic, carrot and thyme; season with salt and pepper, deglaze with the Marsala and reduce. Pour over around 400ml of the rabbit stock and cook over a low flame until all the liquid has completely evaporated. Allow to cool and add the broad beans; season with the sumac.

Adjust seasoning to taste. Chill completely before you start the ravioli process.

Roll out the pasta dough to its thinnest setting and cut out circles and brush off excess flour – fill the circles with the rabbit filling and top with another that has had the edges lightly brushed with water. Close and press edges. Place onto a floured tray and refrigerate (cover with a damp clean cloth).

For the Parmesan cream: Bring the milk, fresh cream, thyme and bay leaf to the boil, reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Strain and transfer to a blender, add the butter and cheese puree on high speed until emulsified; adjust seasoning to taste.

Strain into a sauce pot.

Keep warm Reduce 200ml of rabbit stock to glaze the ravioli; season with salt and cold butter.

Cook the ravioli in a large pot with boiling salted water.

Cook the ravioli for 5 minutes, drain and toss in some of the reduced rabbit stock (add a knob of cold butter to thicken the sauce) adjust seasoning to taste.

To garnish: add some peas and broad beans sautéed beurre noisette. Carrot puree flavoured with olive oil.

Warm the carrot puree and dress as picture.

Wine Pairings – Barbaresco Gallina La Spinetta (Gallina, Neive, Piemonte, Italy) Pinot Noir Vigne Tzeriat Grosjean (Aosta, Italy) Both available from Farsonsdirect.

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CHASING > HORIZONS...

AFTER YEARS DREAMING OF THE DAY HE COULD TRAVEL, FREELANCE PHOTOGRAPHER SEAN MALLIA TELLS HANNAH CREMONA HOW HE FINALLY TOOK THE DECISION THAT TOOK HIM FROM NORTH AFRICAN DESERTS TO ‘DOWN UNDER’ AUSTRALIA AND THROUGH DIFFERENT CULTURES AND LANDSCAPES ACROSS SOUTH EAST ASIA.

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that time I didn’t have serious commitments, I went ahead and took the decision.” He tapped into his reserves and 6 months later embarked on a trip of a lifetime.

Travelling was always on my bucket list,” Sean began to explain to me as our screens connected half way across the globe. “I went through a bad phase a couple of years back, I was burnt out from work. As a freelancer things can get tough, and I got a bit depressed.”

Sean explained the challenges he faced during this period of burn out and through his healing made a promise to himself, “I will not relapse and fall into the same habits.”

This is when he took the decision that will make his dream come through. “I decided to stop working for six months and dedicate time to myself, time to travel. I always wanted to travel extensively and since at

Sean wanted to test the waters, a sor t of “close to home culture shock” as he described it. He booked his first leg in Morocco where he explored the vast deser t, the historic cities and the bustling markets.

“There were 3 main highlights for me in Morocco: the beautiful deser t, the intense markets and the Yves Saint Laurent museum (coupled with le Jardin Majorelle). Walking for 5 days in the deser t was the perfect way to break free of the busy lifestyle we lead.

Interacting with the locals through the markets or through the streets of the medinas proved to be the perfect cultural shock I wanted to experience. Visiting the museum and the adjacent garden was a sublime beautiful experience.”

After a shor t break back in Malta, Sean’s journey took him down under to spend time with relatives in Melbourne, “a great city filled with ar t, music, fashion and food from multiple cultures.”

As he runs through his itinerary with me, Sean stops me in Singapore as he recalls the impressive Gardens Bay; colossal structures covered in plants and a gigantic dome shaped conservatory housing various species of plants, flowers and trees.

His journey continued onto Bangkok and then into Cambodia where he discovered impressive sites and temples, namely the Angkor Wat, a temple complex in Siem Reap. >

“I decided to stop working for six months and dedicate time to myself, time to travel.”

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TRAVEL What major challenges did you face?

Being alone with my thoughts - but that was the point of this travel!

The biggest struggle was moving every three to four days to pack and find new accommodation in a new location. It’s an adventure... but can get very tiring - physically and mentally.

Another challenge I faced was the fact that I did not travel light – maybe that was a mistake. I wanted my equipment with me – I had high value equipment with me so I had to make sure everything was packed safely and securely.

Sydney Opera House.

What are the most memorable high– lights from your trip?

I guess it’s when I got to find a beautiful place with no tourists, which was quite rare. I appreciate everything I’ve seen, but I just can’t stand large crowds. Every time I went to see a monument it was packed with tourists. There were exceptions where I found a secluded place in Myanmar like “Ngapali Beach” and Mandalay – not a very sought after destination, so it was less busy.

I wanted to see the real Asia – so when this oppor tune came to be alone in a place it was really something.

Bhutan was beautiful - well preserved and breath-taking.

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I learnt not to grab my phone every 5 minutes; I restricted phone time to once daily and put my attention to my surroundings and myself. I learnt to take time to myself, and now back home I can appreciate this quality time with myself and my girlfriend and my friends.

Which culture impressed you most?

also make a lot of their own food and wine.

I would say Bhutan because they seem very happy with very little. They are also very proud people. Bhutan is not a rich country but the people dress well and have strong religious values and stunning architecture.

Every building they have has to be decorated traditionally - from mechanic shops to homesâ&#x20AC;Ś that is quite impressive. They

I learnt so much from the Bhutanese tour guide and they really gave me insight into their culture and background. They are strong believers in Buddhism, their stories, which they believe in blindly, seemed like fairy tales to me. Instead of measuring GDP they measure happiness! The government seem to treat its people well. >

Stargazing in the Sahara desert.

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[ ...“Just do it. There’s no advice. It takes some courage and a bit of a push to do it. ”... ]

Having traditional moroccan tagine with a berber family at their house.

They are surrounded by beauty and they believe in aesthetics. The scenery itself is complimented by their way of living, their daily routine, their belief and consistency with aesthetics. I think we have a lot to learn from them.

Vietnam also impressed me – its very multicultural; every town has its own micro

Bangkok, Thailand in the city.

culture. I learnt 80% of what I learnt about Vietnam from a few days with a tour guide.

What advice would you give others who dream of traveling?

Just do it. There’s no advice. It takes some courage and a bit of a push to do it. Do some research, there’s no need to plan ev-

Bangkok, Thailand from the air.

ery detail but research is impor tant. Check prices, forums, security information etc.

PS – if you plan on flying a drone for video footage, check the country’s regulations and if permission is required before. In Nepal it was not permitted, also in India, mostly due to security issues. In Vietnam they didn’t seem to mind. I always asked first. [ V ]

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orld famous musical We Will Rock You will be rocking the island this October! VAMP went behind the curtain to talk about FM Theatre’s next smash-hit musical - a super energised show that transcends the worlds of musical theatre and rock concerts, featuring timeless Queen songs and well-known local and international performers. ­­­

FM Theatre will be staging the smash hit show following their recent sell-out successes My Fair Lady and Mamma Mia!. It will be staged for the first time ever locally, and the theatre company is elated to have acquired the highly-sought-after rights to the show.

Based around the greatest hits of the legendary British rock band Queen and with its book by Blackadder writer, Ben Elton, We Will Rock You is one of the most popular and longest-running musicals in West End history. It has enthralled the world’s audiences across six continents with many of the band’s iconic songs including Radio Gaga, Somebody To Love, Bohemian Rhapsody and – of course – We Will Rock You. Producer Edward Mercieca told VAMP, “The audience should expect a super energised show that transcends the worlds of musical theatre and rock concer ts. Queen’s immortal songs will be performed with amazing voices, weird and wonderful costumes, a superb band and huge graphics and sets that will leave the audiences mesmerised as the cast takes them on a journey of rebellion to save world music.”

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We Will Rock You always brings the house down wherever in the world it is staged, with incredible casts performing the songs of one of the world’s most iconic and timeless rock bands. Now is the turn of Malta’s audiences to experience this spectacular show, with an equally brilliant cast that can rival any other in the world,” – Edward Mercieca.

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For its Malta debut, We Will Rock You will feature top West End talent alongside other wellknown local performers. Katie Paine will be taking on the role of Killer Queen, the show’s villain, which she has played over 300 times. Jordan Carr, meanwhile, is also no stranger to the West End stage. He has travelled the world performing in musicals in a variety of roles including Frank ‘N’ Fur ter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show and Gaston in Beauty and the Beast, and is now set to join the Malta cast of We Will Rock You in the role of Galileo Figaro.

“We Will Rock You always brings the house down wherever in the world it is staged, with incredible casts performing the songs of one of the world’s most iconic and timeless rock bands.

Now is the turn of Malta’s audiences to experience this spectacular show, with an equally brilliant cast that can rival any other in the world,” says Edward Mercieca.

This West End-quality cast will take on the popular musical’s famous story, which is set in a distant future where Ear th is named Planet Mall, all inhabitants must dress, think and act the same, and where musical instruments are forbidden. Using the framework of Queen’s classic songs, a small group of Bohemians rebel against the system, and fight to restore free thought, fashion, and, most of all, music.

When asked about the message that the production delivers to its audience in terms of Maltese culture and society, Edward replied, “I think at the end of the day, Ben Elton’s book tells us that when the powers that be try to suppress something as a means to control a population, in this case, by banning music, the freedom fighters will go underground and when the groundswell reaches a critical mass it will over throw the dictator. This message is not aimed at a par ticular country per se but to human nature in general. It is, then, up to the audience to decide whether this is relevant to Maltese society and culture.”

The Producer continues to explain that the experience will be different to other productions of We Will Rock You around the world since each licensee must produce an original design. Let’s say we are expecting some local elements in this much-awaited musical production.

The show will be spearheaded by leading director Chris Gatt, alongside vocal coach Analise Cassar, choreographer Warren Bonello and musical director Kris Spiteri. The stellar cast will also feature renowned local performers Michela Agius, Edward Mercieca, David Ellul, Tezara Saliba and Francesco Nicodemo.

We Will Rock You is produced by FM Theatre Productions, with performances at the Mediterranean Conference Centre, Valletta on 18 October at 8pm, 19 October at 2.30pm and 8pm, and 20 October at 2.30pm and 8pm. More information may be found at www.fmtheatre. com and tickets are available online at www.mcc.com.mt. >

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Most will agree that “finding (or making) time” for exercise is often the main reason, or let’s say excuse, for not getting into an exercise routine.

VAMP’s own Sam Psaila proves that despite managing a business and curating the magazines, whilst being a mum of four, exercising is possible!

After using the TechnoGym® SKILLBIKE™ for a month, she shares her experience.

EASY RIDER What was/were your fitness objective before starting?

I am sure that every person who doesn’t do any form of exercise (excluding running after toddlers) knows they need to start! It’s always in the back of my mind and I’m tired of hearing, “Oh my god! You look amazing for having 4 kids!” After being blessed with my 4 children and being so busy with running and curating the magazines I’ve had no time to ever hit the gym. Exercise is not only about looking better but also feeling better mentally, and it works! My mental state after working out and knowing I am doing something good for my body is the best feeling.

My objective is to feel great and look better!

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How has the SKILLBIKE™ helped you in achieving your fitness goals?

It made it very easy for me because it’s so easy, fun and comfortable to use. It makes me look forward to using it and using the programs it has available. I challenge myself

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and look forward to seeing the end result of how well I did which is a great feeling of achievement. It’s definitely given me a confidence boost and I do see a difference already; more toned I would say How easy is it to use?

Very easy and straight-forward to use. What I found interesting is that you can shift gears to create that feeling of cycling outdoors but in the comfort of your own living room, making it more challenging and less boring.

You can increase or decrease power as you wish, and the programmes are simple to follow.. A master trainer of TechnoGym, organised by Vivendo Group, came over to show me all its features and programmes an hour well spent to see what works best for me. Once you get to know what the SKILLBIKE™ has to offer, it’s easy to figure out how to make the most out of your work out – the options are endless. To mention a few: you can choose among different pre-set routes, tests and workouts, plus you can sync it with 3rd party apps like your smart watch.

You’re a very busy working mum!

How do you find time to allocate to exercising, what’s your secret?

I am very busy, I don’t stop but I love it all.

It was very easy to fit in time exercising with the SKILLBIKE™ as I do short rides throughout the day; usually after breakfast before I start work, which gives me a boost for the day, while the kids have their afternoon nap, then any 15 minutes I find while kids are occupied. I multitask all the time so from kids to work to cooking to working etc.

What’s different about the SKILLBIKE™ compared to other conventional exercise bikes?

Well this is a joy ride to me. You can really feel the quality of the bike. After visiting Technogym in Bologna where I discovered how amazing all their equipment is and learnt how using TechnoGym is part of a great journey, I got a little obsessed! If any equipment were to enter my home it would be, without a doubt, TechnoGym for me.

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