March 2011 Choice Issue No. X

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Choice Photography AUGUST BRADLEY Stylist ALEJANDRO PERAZA Model HOLLY RIDINGS

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02 Masthead 04 Armed Notebook 06 Miles Kane 08 Kiwi & Pom 10 Brookes Brothers 12 House.

14 Jason DeCaries Taylor 16 Molla Space Shot Glass 18 Cheap Monday 20 Beyond The Valley 24 Grand Ole 28 Lauren Stucky 34 CYMK 40 Concept Los Angeles 50 The Louver 62 Felicia XO 72 Pale Shelter 80 Stockists

COVER Photography AUGUST BRADLEY Hair JOHN BLAINE Makeup IRIS MOREAU Stylist ALEJANDRO PERAZA Models HOLLY RIDINGS

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Photography JASON DeCARIES TAYLOR

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Photography Styling Tassos Sofroniou

Photography RABEE YOUNES

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Photography MIGUEL STARCEVICH

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ere, weapons which may typically be viewed as symbols of violence are converted to tools for peace. Our creativity and knowledge expressed through words and sketches are the best means to get our points across, not through force and/or violence - a strong message conveyed by the designer.

Grenade Cover: (pictured above) Extending the lines from the cover grenade, pages inside have identical light grey plaid patterns to make sketches and notes more organized.

First page has a “1 Second� sign to

remind us that time is ticking; use it efficiently.

Knife Cover: Every page inside has lines with slightly bigger spacing and blank bottom portion to allow different visual experiments with your imaginations.

Revolver Cover: No lines nor boxes on the pages of this notebook to limit your creativity. Use the wide space to figure out a plan in reaching your targets/dreams/goals in life.

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iles Kane is set to release his eagerly awaited debut album, ‘Colour of the Trap’ in May on Columbia Records.

another guest: French actress Clémence Poésy, best known for her roles in In Bruges and Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire.

Recorded in London with Dan Carey (Franz Ferdinand, Hot Chip) and San Francisco with Dan The Automator (Gorillaz, Kasabian), ‘Colour of the Trap’ is a glorious exploration into the darker corners of vintage pop, psych and blue-eyed soul sounds

by Miles; half boy-next-door, half charisma-firework, all instantly loveable star quality.

‘Rearrange’ is a finger-snapping instant classic complete with guitar effects of which Joe Meek would be proud - a reference Kane happily accepts. “A friend of mine did say it was like the modern day Telstar in a weird way.”

Starting work on the album in the famous Konk Studios in Hornsey, this natural frontman went on to bunker down with producer Dan Carey in Streatham for four action packed weeks. The Wirral bred singer songwriter then travelled to the West Coast of the United States to hook up with Dan The Automator, who lent additional production to the lithe, lean R&B flavoured funk of ‘Come Closer’, the album’s first fully available single (out now). The infectious ‘Rearrange’ as well as the erudite groove of ‘Counting Down The Days’ were also honed with the Gorillaz collaborator.

For such a stellar record, it’s perhaps fitting that this 12 track collection boasts an all-star cast. Miles’ Last Shadow Puppets sparring partner and full time Arctic Monkey Alex Turner worked with Miles on the aptly named ‘Telepathy’, while Super Furry Animal Gruff Rhys provides backing vocals throughout the album and co-wrote the turbulent moody blues of ‘Kingcrawler’.

Noel Gallagher appears as well, helping out with harmonies on ‘My Fantasy’. The breathy, psychedelic romance ‘Happenstance’ features S | 6 | March 2011

Further knowing nods to musical greats feature in ‘Better Left Invisible’, which opens with a direct and purposeful reboot of the riff from John Lennon’s ‘Cold Turkey’, while ‘Inhaler’ is a tribute to one of Miles’ favourite acts – Los Angeles’ psychedelic garage group Bonniwell Music Machine.

Very much a modern man, most of Miles’ accomplished material comes in the form of love songs, lyrically encompassing everything from the sleazy and seductive to the fragile and heartfelt.

Joined by a brand new band, featuring Jay Sharrock from The Sand Band on drums, singer-songwriter Eugene McGuinness on rhythm guitar, Ben Parsons and Phil Anderson from Cherry Ghost on keyboards and bass guitar respectively, ‘Colour of the Trap’ is just as scintillating live as it is on record.

Finishing his own acclaimed 13 date headline tour of the UK in February, Miles Kane also supported Liam Gallagher’s new band, Beady Eye, on six sold out UK dates in March and will be appearing as special guest to Arctic Monkeys at their two Don Valley Stadium shows in June. S MilesKane.com

Miles Kane ‘Colour of the Trap’

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he fun to be had with a microphone, a group of friends and a soundtrack of 1980s classics knows no bounds. And as any fan of Karaoke in London will tell you, Lucky Voice on Soho’s Poland Street is the place to head.

Now the people behind Lucky Voice (notably Martha Lane Fox, the young tycoon who set up lastminute.com) have gone a step further in their bid to spread karaoke beyond Poland Street. The Party Box is a portable

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mixer and microphone that you plug into your computer. Then you create a playlist on luckyvoice.com, turn up the speakers and sing to your heart’s content. The pink microphone, designed by London-based product desginers Kiwi&Pom might not be to everyone’s taste but the opportunity to belt out a ballad is surely up everyone’s street. S KiwiAndPom.com

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ince they first burst onto the scene with their own unique brand of highly charged, uplifting dance floor drum & bass there are few who can deny the impact the Brookes Brothers have had in creating the current wave of feel-good music that perpetuates throughout the D&B movement. As we get set for their incredible debut self-titled album the BBK clan unleash one final single taken from it, and what a release to set us up for possibly the biggest drum & bass album of its kind this year!

‘Beautiful’ is pure, unadulterated Brookes Brothers at their best.

Dripping with sumptuous

orchestration and soaring vocals from none other than the legendary Robert Owens, it’s been raising roofs for those few DJs that have been lucky enough to be given it already. An outrageously cool halftime intro, disco synths, Owens’ vocal and gorgeous piano riff all combine over the tough beats and bass to create yet another sunshine stormer from the Brookes. This one parts clouds, believe!

Moving on and the brothers give us something very different but equally joyous; ‘Souvenir’ is an oldskool rush full of ethereal pads and twinkling fx that drip over shuffling breaks and a bassline that harks back to the golden years of the jungle days. Jazz sensibilities drop in throughout and pave the way to a breakdown to make your spine tingle. Awe-inspring stuff indeed. S

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he site is on the outskirts of Leiria, in a high position overlooking the city.

The functions are banal: a house divided in private area with bedrooms, and social area with living-rooms.

The private areas are at street level under the plot, around a central courtyard with rooms opening to private patios in a intimate environment. The living rooms are around a void, that collects light from above and gazes the castle at the city centre.

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The house is a recognizable archetype emptied of its centre by the light designed by a three heighted courtyard that opens horizontally at the garden level. The bedroom courtyards, revealed in the garden, relate with this archetypal object providing different readings on its scale.

Scale and volume are controlled in a chaotic context, with a clear identity that from its core relates with the historical legacy far away: the Leiria Castle. S AiresMateus.com

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Architects Manuel Aires Mateus Photography FG+SG – Fernando Guerra, Sergio Guerra

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ocated off the coast of Cancun, Mexico, artist Jason deCaires Taylor has created an incredible artificial reef of statues he calls the Silent Evolution. A compelling installation that took several months to complete, Silent Evolution embodies a spirit that shifts between sadness and awe, all while reminding us of the intricate relationship between man and nature.

We probably don’t have to mention the life-threatening conditions natural reefs are under today due to human behavior. However, artificial reefs, which are quite a new phenomenon, have proved to be a very good alternative as they are durable, environmentally friendly and offer relief to the natural ones as they can regenerate. With 400 life-size human sculptures installed 9 meters below sea level, Silent Evolution plays many roles, but it is foremost an artificial reef encouraging the growth of marine life. Taylor’s sculptures are created with a pH-neutral concrete, reinforced with fiberglass, which (surprisingly) attracts marine life. Taylor also ‘rescues’ coral damaged in storms or by humans, and replants these on his sculptures.

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In all its beauty there’s something a bit eerie about The Silent Evolution.

Is it the closed eyes, the surrounding blue hue of the sea, or perhaps the emotions the lifeless sculptures still seem to express? There’s a strong feeling of hope in the work, even though the physical structure of the sculptures look as though the people have been tied together. Taylor’s message can be read in many different ways and voices, but what he does succinctly is to remind us of our close relation to – and not to mention dependency on – nature.

These types of underwater projects have made Jason deCaires Taylor both a name and reputation. With a background in graffiti art and scuba diving, Taylor developed an interest for the relationship between art and the environment early on, and now creates pieces that both long-lasting and intellectually challenging. Moreover, his thoughtful placement in the shallow and crystal-clear waters of The National Marine Park of Cancun, Mexico, makes the piece very accessible to divers and tourists. S UnderwaterSculpture.com

Photography JASON DeCARIES TAYLOR

MOLLA SPACE SHOT GLASS White animal shot glasses with their frosty white and mysterious animal’s head as a base are the perfect accessory to your bar.

All the animals are designed to balance on their nose and ears/horns when placed as a bottom.

Can be used as a candle holder, paper weight or simply for dĂŠcor.

All 7 animals the, Bull, Bear, Moose, Rhinoceros, Deer, Rabbit and Ram each designed with detailed looks and shape. S MollaSpace.com S | 16 | March 2011

CHEAP MONDAY CUSTOMIZED

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t the end of June of last year, Cheap Monday placed some denim pants scattered around nature in three different places in Sweden. The jeans were worn out thanks to the weather, the sunlight of the long swedish summer days, dirty autumn and winter leafs, snow storms, .. and have formed and created individual stories for each pair.

Cheap Monday has accomplished this experiment with 30 limited edition pairs of denim jeans, which are numbered, ‌ personalized by nature. S CheapMonday.com S | 18 | March 2011

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Beyond T H E alley PHOTOGRAPHY DUANE NASIS STYLING RAPHAEL HIRSCH MODEL AGNES BUZALA AT UNION

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eyond The Valley provides a one of a kind shopping experience. As London’s leading destination for fashion and design innovation, Beyond the Valley houses an inspirational fashion and lifestyle brand, concept store and gallery whilst supplying an innovative commercial platform for contemporary designers. As a brand Beyond The Valley pushes the boundaries of technology and fashion, mixing effortless style, graphic art prints and structured designs.

Beyond The Valley came in the top three in The Best For Women’s Fashion category in The Daily Telegraph Shop Awards and is currently listed in Time Out’s 2011 Best Independent Store Guide. Beyond The Valley has been voted as one of the top 100 UK Cool Brands for the last five years and was by cited

by The Observer as one of their Top 50 Design Brands.

Pushing conventions and boundaries, Beyond The Valley’s remit continues to expand. Recently awarded a commission with Holland and Holland, Beyond the Valley was asked to create a mural for their safari room in their flagship store in central London. Beyond The Valley also created a limited edition wall paper design in collaboration with Cole and Son and are currently working on unique sets of wall coverings and upholstery.

The store’s gallery continues to showcase internationally renowned artists and designers, alongside hosting some of London’s most memorable fashion parties. Collaborators include Henry Holland and Roxy Heart, Nick Night’s SHOWstudio and the London Design Festival. S BeyondTheValley.com

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umans have long anthropomorphized animals, from the benign neighbors of the Hundred Acre Wood, to a gecko that sells car insurance that’s so easy even a caveman could do it while listening to a drill sergeant berate him...wait, why do they have all these different ad campaigns? Documenting the human/animal in high society and finance The Grand Ole Bestiary is a collection of faux-antique, anthropomorphic, mythological curios that were recovered from an ancient archival vault found buried deep inside the core of a metaphysical holy mountain.

Touted as one of the most compelling discoveries of evidence to date that proves a recent enduring existence of these magnificent creatures that were once worshiped or damned by many ancient human civilizations. S GrandOleBestiary.com S | 24 | March 2011

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Photographer Brian KELLY Models Lisa FOSTERLING , Jana BANKER & Mary Kate KOONS

Lauren Stucky was not bound by any pre conceived notion of what a collection should be. She was lead by her own artistic freedom to engineer her first Women’s collection for Spring 2011. In a world of magnetic forces and dimensional hysteria, she harnessed her capabilities and delivered a collection true to her standards of style.

Based in Los Angeles, but her designs are a timeless with a European edge, Lauren Stucky’s exciting new line that captures a luxe look but always with a rock edge with her primary use of leather, silk chiffon, and lace creates an effortless look. With this template, fashion has endless possibilities. Her refined edge offers sexy, casual dressing that can easily transform into nighttime glam.

Lauren has spent the greater part of her life growing up in Portland, Oregon. She moved to Los Angeles straight out of high school in 2005 and attended the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising (FIDM) majoring in Fashion Design. Just a year after graduating she debuted her Spring 2011 collection. Her inspirations are from the years among the fluid nature and beauty of Portland to the tempestuous mystery of LA. Fashion has always been at the forefront; this is her art and freedom. S LaurenStucky.com available at BeigeStore.com S | 30 | March 2011

“The interesting thing is, how through texture, silhouette, color, you can create an attitude, and when you pair that attitudewithconfidence it becomes a form of expression to embody your individual style�

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Photography MIGUEL STARCEVICH MiguelPhoto.com

Makeup ANNA BRANSON Hair RAMSELL MARTINEZ Model LEZA G @ Ford Models

Brow - MAC chromagraphic pencil in Hi-Def Cyan Eye - MAC shadow in Electric Eel & Make Up Forever Pure Pigments #14 Lips - Make Up Forever Rouge Artist Intense #42

Brow- Make Up Forever Aqua Eyes - 11L MAC Pigment In Rock-It Yellow, Make Up Forever Aqua Cream 10 Lips- MAC chromagraphic pencils in Process Magenta and Genuine Orange

Brow- MAC chromagraphic pencil in Genuine Orange, MAC pigment in Rock-It-Yellow, MAC paint pot in Rollickin’ Lips- makeup forever HD concealer #325

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kingraft designer, Jonny Costa, takes his inspiration for fall 2011 from the grace of death, dying and the inevitable ashes that we will once become. The collection takes a focussed step forward towards refining Skingraft’s vision of dark luxury and introduces an elegant silhouette with sharply structured shoulders, fine wools and exaggerated details.

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Shoes John Fluevog Hair & Makeup Rick Gradone, Studio DNA, Sebastian Professional, Melanie Mills & Anastasia

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remont designer Devin Carlson showed bell-bottom pants, high waisted shorts, metallic knits, alongside more rugged pieces like fitted leather jackets, blanket coats and plaids in Fremont’s Fall 2011 show that included apparel for both men and women. With on-trend references, Carlson’s inspiration was subtle. Carlson noted that he was originally inspired by the book Into Thin Air, which takes place mostly in cold weather accounting for the repeat appearance of quilting in his Fall 2011 collection. Dry waxing was also used to to give a frozen appearance to some of the fabrics with sheer animal prints spotted in the show. There were plenty of wholly, wearable individual, casual pieces in the collection.

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ower, confidence, and elegance of fencing are the inspirations guiding The Battalion’s designer Linda Wong’s collection. Jackets have higher robust collars and strong powerful shoulders to set the tone. Confidence is required to turn a defense into an attack. Lace is used where protective chain mail would normally armor. Short dresses worn over long dresses create unexpected layering and add to the hemline. The Battalion uniform is an interesting tee with an edgy jacket or vest over skinny pants. This season, all tees are soft stretchy lace tops to add texture, and to provide something new to the style-seeking modern woman whom we humbly dress.

Garments are made from Eco fleece, big loop terry (recycled cotton), cupro (regenerated cellulose fiber) and dead stock fabrics. The Battalion is against fur trade. They want to show customers that faux fur is just as beautiful and luxurious. The Battalion is also an active member of 1% for the Planet.

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ntitled “Infinity” LAVUK’s designer Natasha Gindinwas was inspired by sharp lines that seem limitless, an art deco influence of long lines and symmetry with crisp angles. Clothing with a meditative sense of Clothing with a meditative sense of presence removed from the hectic minutiae of day-to-day and grounded by a strong self. Colors range from Tibetan influences of power orange, deep purple, natural and old silver to a royal richness in old gold and deep navy.

LAVUK is an eco-friendly line made in Los Angeles. Their designs blend classic silhouettes with futuristic looks so that styles are timeless but fashion-forward. Their goal is to create unusual and constructed looks from simple, comfortable materials that appeal to eco-conscious consumers, as well as to those just looking for a great product.

For every LAVUK garment you purchase, a tree is planted through American Forests as part of the California Wildfire ReLeaf program.

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Photography AUGUST BRADLEY

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Photographer Fredric Reshew

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P ALE SHELTER Photographers Jane Shalakhova & Seneyda Rodriguez

Makeup & Hair Kristina Cardwell Models Amelia Thomas at Wunder Management

Amelia in necklace & pendant by Safia, photo by Jane Shalakhova

Amelia in crystal and silver leather cuff by Nicole Mazziliano, photo by Seneyda Rodriquez

Amelia in pendant necklace with tool trim by Bonnie Star, photo by Jane Shalakhova

Amelia in crystal sphere necklace by Nicole Mazziliano, photo by Jane Shalakhova

Amelia in crystal bracelet and earrings by Nicole Mazziliano, photo by Seneyda Rodriquez

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Photography August Bradley

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