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Cyril Lagel Secret shopper Discover London’s hidden gems
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10 “Modelling – myths and reality” Tina Smith sheds the light 12 “Models diversity” Vicky McNaught-Davies shows there’s more then one side to the coin 48 “LC Signature – a retail platform for the young and talented” Helen Van De Kaa meets designer Anna Burachevskaya to find out more
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89 “Shiloh’s summer trinket box” Andie Okon peeks under the lid
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82 “Secret shopper - London’s independent shopping guide” Katlin Siil takes a stroll down Newburgh Quarter and sees what’s in the shops 24 “Pretty in pink” Cyril Lagel’s elegant aesthetics 30 “Lady of leisure” Natasha Kertes spends the day with the lady of the manor 38 “What happens in the attic…” Paul Soso finds out what our old toys and dolls get up to when left alone
On the Cover Images by Cyril Lagel, model Hannah Appelgren from New Madison
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Cyril Lagel Secret shopper Discover London’s hidden gems
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Welcome to the first 100 pages of Shiloh Magazine. It has been a long and exciting journey for us all to bring this magazine to you and I truly hope you will enjoy reading it as much as we have enjoyed composing it. Shiloh is not just another fashion magazine - our aim is to provide beautiful and captivating photography, fashion trends and shopping guides, but also fascinating features and interviews with industry insiders. The fashion industry is notoriously secretive - it's not easy to find out just how the beauty you see on the pages of magazines and websites comes together, unless you are personally involved with it. Shiloh aims to take that extra step and will perform as a beacon of light and give you an insight in the scene behind the picture and camera. Inside the current issue you will find interesting features about the world of modeling ("modeling - myths and reality" and "Model Diversity"), photography (check out the insightful interviews with the guests in this issue's "photographers' portfolios") and fashion (LC Signature and it's noble cause to help the young and talented designers; and the informative "Secret London" shopping guide). We haven't forgotten topics on beauty and healthy lifestyle and even travel - there should be plenty of interesting reading material for everyone! I would like to thank everyone who has made a tremendous effort in making this magazine happen - our fabulous team, incredibly supportive friends and families and everyone else who has contributed to the success of Shiloh. A special thank you to the guest photographers Cyril Lagel from Paris and Natasha Kertes from Miami and also our own Paul Soso. All three have provided us with the most outstanding fashion photography insights for our first issue and Cyril is also behind the fabulous first ever cover of Shiloh! See you all again in September, when Shiloh's Autumn issue is out!
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Modelling became a career with halftone magazines in 1892. It was frowned upon as a career choice until the late ‘20s. Then, Swedish model, Lisa Fossagrives, became the world’s first supermodel. Her iconic status highlights the enormous cultural value associated with clothing industry ideals. It wasn’t until the 1950s that African-American model, Dorothea Towles Church, made a real mark on the industry by moving to the progressive French capital, Paris. “If you’re beautiful,” she said, “they don’t care what colour you are.” While our parents were young, counterculture and the civil rights movements blossomed. Discrimination was fading out of fashion for the first time, as gigantic efforts were made to tackle social disparities. So, the feminist movement worked to empower women, while minority groups fought to eradicate negative stereotypes from popular culture and create equal rights. Come 1966, a strange and elusive model called Donyale Luna became the first black woman to grace the cover of British Vogue. Naomi Ruth Sims later became the world’s first black supermodel. Fashion relies on public endorsement of an image that is projected through ideals and values held by the fashion media. These pictures depend on their attractive, yet
unattainable, appearance to be desirable. Sadly, the modelling industry has failed to keep up with the changing politics of Britain. Although faces such as Mexican model Elsa Benítez appear regularly in magazines, the industry continues to produce a chiefly white stock of models, writers and agents. They continue to keep it safe and play to an almost exclusively white audience, with the occasional token use of ethnic models. Each corner has thus far failed to swallow the blame. In 2008, Dame Vivienne Westwood called the fashion industry heads “racist,” and called for editors to begin to implement change. Supermodel Naomi Campbell, too, claimed that too many had been “sidelining black beauty,”
pointing to her lack of major magazine covers relative to Kate Moss. In the wake of ethnic models advocate, Yves Saint Lauren, the new Burberry campaign features black British models Jordan Dunn and Sacha M’Baye. Meanwhile, former Chinese ballerina, Du Juan, has become the face of Prada and is touted as the world’s first Asian supermodel. These examples demonstrate a superficial awareness of the need to reflect society as a whole, but the problem of non-white models being unable to find work continues. Mahogany model Management has attempted to tackle this issue, with some success. The agency works with ethnic models to promote their use within the industry. They also contributed
Imagery: Vickteerut Artical: Vicky McNaught-Davis
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towards the production and promotion of the all-black sell out edition of Italian Vogue. “I say that the fashion industry suffers from industry apartheid,” Mahogany representative Sola Oyebade said. “The powers that be that control the industry feel there is no need to change things as it is not affecting their bank balance. They use the feeble excuse that black does not sell and generally models of colour are unprofessional.”Sinclair Model Management is doing much the same thing, but includes larger and disabled women. Angel Sinclair noted that, “Having successful, healthy models of diversity in the public eye is crucial. It gets consumers and designers/stylists/bookingagents used to seeing the models, and inspires the general
public to feel better about themselves.” Notorious agent, Bethann Hardison, also held a series of talks at the New York Library in 2008 to tackle this issue. She claims that we once had equality, but now we’ve lost it. Although it wavers, the recent trend in high fashion has been towards more extensive use of the size zero white models. Whatever the motivation behind the lack of ethnic models, it illustrates a brand of racism that needs to be tackled in order to finally let go of negative stereotyping. The token use of ethnic models is no longer acceptable. Otherwise, the notion of ethnic models being unable to sell magazines becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy. ■
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Modelling Myths and Reality
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Despite as being perceived as narrow minded and standardized, the modelling industry is actually very diverse in shapes and forms. There are girls who have been in the industry for years who are not at the top of the game, but still manage to make a decent living and there are those, who have found plenty of work by marketing themselves, without the help of an agency. Some enjoy a successful part-time career in modelling, who generate a healthy secondary income and have plenty of fun while doing it. Then of course, there are those few who make it to the fashion Hall of Fame, with the likes of Kate Moss and Naomi Campbell. There are multiple ways that you can establish yourself and find your place in the industry. Many girls use the experience and knowledge to find a career
behind the scenes – and there’s plenty to choose from! Modelling can be broken down into two main paths: freelancing and professional modelling
What you need to ask yourself is: “Who to approach?” “How to approach them?” “Do I need a portfolio?” “Do I really have what it takes?” “What type of modelling would be right for me?” “Where does my potential stand?”
through an agency. The exposure also comes in many forms – catwalk, fashion editorial, commercial, advertising, television and so on so on. The areas
which may have been frowned upon just a decade ago, have become highly desirable today. It was Gianni Versace who in the early nineties got editorial supermodels to walk his catwalks and started paying them close to ridiculous sums for a few minutes on the stage. With that he made runway commonly acceptable and desirable among the aspiring models. Stay true to yourself, your ethics and your morals, work hard and be honest with yourself – then you won’t end up on a wrong path perhaps having wasted a lot time and money. Shiloh Magazine can guide you in the right direction by helping you to make informed decisions and find out whether modelling is actually right for you. Stay tuned, as we will be analyzing many different aspects of this difficult, yet very rewarding industry!■
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Trying to make it as a model is not an easy task. The industry is extremely competitive and getting your foot in the door can be very difficult. Myths about models strutting down the catwalks at London Fashion Week just days after being discovered create an illusion that it could all happen overnight with very little effort. The reality however is very different. Many top models openly talk about the rejection they have faced before becoming successful, and even after.
Photography: Miroslav Miri Zaruba Interviewed: Helen Van De KAa
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ViVi Cosmetics is an international make up brand especially dedicated to dark and ethnic skin types. By using high-end technology, many years of experience and personal input, our technologists have created a range of cosmetics, based on the under-tone philosophy. The products are designed to enhance dark and ethnic skin, with enriched pigments that blend in and balance naturally to make skin glow. Our dedication to innovation in biochemistry and cosmetology have kept us in pace with the rapidly changing beauty industry and enable us to provide you with the best possible products to match your skin tone and type. In 2010 we started a competition in the UK to find new faces for our advertising campaigns and to raise awareness about the brand in the UK market. The feedback was very positive and we got tens of applications to choose from which obviously did not make our job very easy! The choice was however made in the end and we would proudly like to introduce the final three Angels on the next 6 pages of Shiloh Magazine - Maria Shumbusho, Tarjah Cameron and Juanita Day➤➤
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Maria Shumbosho
Who is Maria and what does she do when she’s not an Angel? I’m a model and medical student. I’m half Tanzanian half Rwandese, and I’ve lived in Tanzania, Switzerland and now the UK. I was always encouraged to model from a young age, however, I didn’t actually pursue it until last year. How did you end up applying for the competition? I saw the casting online and applied. I thought I’d be suitable because being the face of Vivi
Cosmetics is more than just wearing the makeup well - it’s about being an ambassador and representative of the brand. That’s what attracted me to apply. What are your plans for the future? I’m going to continue to work hard to build my portfolio. I’d like to eventually move to a bigger city where I’ll have more opportunities to work with experienced as well as up and coming fashion creatives. It will be challenging to work as both a model and doctor, but I enjoy both so I intend to continue.
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like her decorative and feminine ready-to-wear pieces, they’re refined, yet whimsical. Stella McCartney for her trademark trouser suit, vintageinspired dresses and jet-setting holiday wear. I also like, that her exuberant sense of humor is expressed in many of her pieces. What shoot or events have you got lined up for the next 6 months? I’ll be doing more photo shoots for ViVi Cosmetics, which I’m looking forward to. I was also asked to take part in London Fashion Week, and I’ve got two international shoots lined
up over the summer. What is the greatest change you have made in your life? To do what I love and never give up. Life’s too short, and every moment is a gift and should be spent on things that matter rather than dwelling on things that are beyond our control. I’ve also become a more positive person and applaud Alexander Graham Bell when he stated that “When one door closes, another opens; but we often look so long and so regretfully upon the closed door that we do not see the one which has opened for us”. Thank you, Maria
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Which designer and brands do you love? And Why? Marc Jacobs because season after season he manages to predict what women want to wear, be it his flat ‘mouse’ pumps, Venetia handbags or Sergeant Pepper-style denim jackets. Valentino for their show stopping evening dresses, which are immaculately cut in lean, feminine lines with dramatic flourishes and romantic embroidery. Lacoste because their pieces are classic, comfortable and he capture the balance between fashion and function. Vera Wang’s wedding gowns are simply divine! I also
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Tarjah Cameron
Who is Tarjah and what does she do, when she’s not an Angel? My name is Tarjah Cameron and I am 21. The name Tarjah originates from Persia and India and means “C rown”. I’ve always loved fashion and beauty - my mother would dress up in pretty dresses as a child and show me how to pose and take loads of photos of me and I loved it.
How did you end up applying for the competition? I w a s approached by ViVi to enter the competition and I saw this as a great opportunity. I was very flattered and I saw this as a blessing in disguise and went with my gut instinct. I had a very positive feeling about it and applied in hope to win.
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What are your plans for the future? My plans are to keep striving for the best, so that I can own my own business. I want to travel and make a difference in people’s lives. I would like to be a household name as a successful businesswoman and a role model. Education is key and I see myself achieving a degree in business and performing arts. Which designer and brands do you love? And Why? I love Alexander Mac Queen - he was a genius, he understood a woman’s body, and brought class and beauty to life with his pieces. I like Louis
Vuitton bags – they never loose their signature style. H & M is a great high street - they know what their customers want and also make it affordable for everyone to keep up with the latest fashion trends.And Jummy Choo shoes and so beautiful yet comfortable. Vera Wang’s collections are always breathtaking I love her designs because they are so pure and simple – she really show that less is more. What make up products do you use and why? I use ViVi their Oil Free Foundation - it blends so well with my skin. As an ethnic woman it is so difficult to find
a foundation that matches your skin colour perfectly. Every time I wear it people notice and always compliment me for my glowing skin. Which is more powerful emotion: Love or Hate? Why do you think so? Love is stronger because it has so many aspects to it; hate is merely love in darkness and sometimes you can love someone so much that you hate them. Love is stronger - it can control your emotions it can make you do something positive and life changing. Thank you, Tarjah
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Juanita Day
Who is Juanita and what does she do when she’s not an Angel? I’m Juanita I started modelling about two years ago after several friends suggested I should – so I did and I’m very glad I did. I see modelling as an art form and working in fashion is what I wish to do.
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I love the whole OTT thing, hahaha, Chanel is long lasting and completely unique. Love a good pair of Ray Bans, Prada shoes and my secret crush is Kimora Lee Simmons’s BabyPhat – girl’s got to have a bit of bling, right?
What are your plans for the future? My plans are to take my modelling career as far as I possibly can, maybe get married and have kids, but overall just to be happy & content with my life.
What make up products do you use? Before Vivi I used Mac as my main product as my skin tone is very hard to match & Mac blended with my tone
Which designer and brands do you love, And Why? I love so many fashion designers, it’s hard to choose just a few – I love Versace as
What is the greatest change you have made in your life? Moving away from a violent ex boyfriend and starting my whole life again; deciding to model & going for it without hesitation. I have been very blessed. Thank you, Juanita
Which is more powerful emotion: Love or Hate? Why do you think so? Hate is more powerful because it consumes you to do the wrong things.”
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is trying to create a platform for the new talent in the fashion industry in order to provide them a springboard into the commercial world. Shiloh met with designer Anna Burachevskaya to find out more about the project.
How long has this been running for and what are the Company’s plans for the future? Our online boutique has been running since February 2010,
recent graduates from varies universities, with different backgrounds, skills and ideas. All of our designers are very passionate and it is always great to see a great mixture of talents and new ideas together. Most of our collections are handmade by the designers with love and care and we have a great choice of designer pieces from cocktail dresses to funky and casual.
What are the most difficult aspects a new fashion design company such as LC Signature faces? The fashion world could be very competitive and tough at times. When opening a new fashion company, online or an actual boutique, a great marketing plan is crucial. It is definitely not an easy job to get a new fashion company out there and establish a newly opened brand in the fashion industry.
Can you describe the general process designers need to go through to get involved with LC signature? The general process is the same for all designers who work for us. Each designer has to submit an assignment, where we ask to present specific art work and demonstrate their designing skills. If we see the designer is aware of the fashion industry, have some great ideas and talents, he/she is definitely right for us. I would say everyone has a great chance to work for us!
As a key member of LC Signature, what does fashion mean to you? Fashion is definitetly a passion for life. For me it is a hobby, a lifestyle and a job at the same time. Fashion is a very hard work, but when you are constantly surrounded by beautiful things and watch your ideas come alive, that what makes it so exiting. What skills are LC Signature looking for to be a successful fashion designer? If you are passionate about what you do, the rest will come along. However, the fashion industry is very competitive, so you do need to be very innovative, up to trend and be aware of everything that is happening in the fashion world! Which designers do you currently have involved in LC Signature? The designers we have on board at the moment are all
What advice do you have for aspiring fashion designers wanting to sell their designs to a more commercial market, rather than high end? Commercial fashion is very fast changing, so you do need to be full of great ideas and not to be afraid of a challenge. With an enormous completion out there, you certainly need to shine and have something very unique for people to love your work! Lastly, what trends do you see being big for 2011? Bold colours and beautiful floral maxi dresses are my favourite this summer. After a grey and rainy English winter, there is nothing better than bright and cheerful outfits. So girls, splash out on some gorgeous dresses this summer!â–
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Could you tell us a little bit about LC signature and the vision of the company? LC Signature is an online retail fashion company with its first online store Stunnz (www. stunnz.com) opened in 2010. Our aim is to offer young designers as well as established brands a platform to market their designs to the ever- growing online demography. We currently have 7 designers involved in our company and all the designs are sold exclusively on our website. All designs come in extremely small quantities and some being the only piece in the world!
but the concept of Stunnz has been in the mind of our founding partners since 2008. Throughout the years we have been working on building a better platform for our designers as well as searching for new talents. We are aiming for growth of our online store, building a relation with other brands and definitely always looking for up and coming designers.
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Photography: Mirosal Miri Zaruba Interview by: Jan Van De Kaa
Miroslav Mire Zaruba
Tell us a little bit about yourself. When and how did you start your journey as a photographer? I think that all had begun when I got my first digital compact camera almost ten years ago. That little piece of technology changed my view of the world and mesmerized me completely. The camera I started with was Olympus C-220 with an amazing 2MPX sensor. I was walking with the camera everywhere and shoot everything. My favorite genres were landscapes and wildlife. Who has been the biggest influence on your work? What elements in nature or urban surroundings, shapes and forms inspire you?
What is involved in the dayto-day life of a fashion/editorial photographer? What is your daily routine like? Believe it or not, but most of the days I communicate with other creatives via email, phone and planning shoots. Then I do lot of retouching on existing material. When the shoot is planned well, with great people, then it is easy to end up with outstanding images – preparation before the shoot is crucial – retouching should be a just a small part of it. What is involved in a normal project life cycle? How would you go about pricing the project or assignment, what factors do you would you take into account, how would you structure your set and work flow - in other words how would you manage the project and oversee that all elements are in place for the project to commence? From start to finish, what is your time line on an average project? Ha-ha, these questions - I could write a book about this subject! But I like to keep it simple so here are the basic of getting the job done. Selection of the photos is one of the hardest things as normally a photographer is closely attached to his work. Be very critical and select only the best photos. Pricing is a very long chapter - you have to take into account whom you work for, where and how many images will be used (internet, magazine, campaign), How long the images will be used for, amount of retouching, overall budget of the shoot, your
experience etc. Timeline depends on an assignment – it’s usually a day, but for a campaign it might take a week or even longer. Which photographer’s work has inspired you and how do you relate to him or her? What elements of their work have you carried forward or developed upon in your own style? Definitely Richard Avedon, Helmut Newton and Nick Knight. All three have influenced my work: Richard Avedon with his elegance, Helmut Newton and his raw beauty, Nick Knight with his sophistication and fearless and unique approach. I’d like to think I've always had my own style and these people only helped to give me a sense of direction. When setting up an editorial shoot, what would your equipment kit consist of? It depends on specific assignments, but I never go to shoot without the main camera and a back up camera and at least 3 lenses ranging from 24mm up to 200mm, f1.4, f2.8, f4. I carry 2-3 flashguns and lot of spare batteries. What do you think the future holds for you and other photographers, what directions do you see the photography industry heading? Photography is constantly changing. It is a media strongly affected by computer technologies and as they evolve, photography evolves too. We can't stop that and we have to adapt or we will be left behind. I personally like 3D effects – definitely looking forward to seeing where the technology is going in that area. Photography is also merging a lot with video nowadays. To find out more visit mirizaruba.co.uk■
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The biggest influence is definitely my lovely wife Tati. She was the one who pushed me, when I struggled and the one, who is giving me the most critique and appraisals of my work. I have to say that my in inspiration is coming from everything – movies, music clips, books, dreams and life itself.
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Photography: Sameer Puri Interview by: Jan Van De Kaa
Sameer Puri
own preferences on what works and what doesn’t. Where do your preferences lay - what helps you to create your distinct look and how do you go about developing your unique style? It depends on the nature of your project/shoot. You can’t Who has been the biggest shoot commercial jewellery on a influence on your work? What shallow depth of field. Your elements in nature or urban clients will leave you! Unless surroundings, shapes and forms they’re really into art. Which is inspire you? unlikely. I only go eyes wide I have had too many open into creative shoots. I influences to recall or name any don’t use strobes either. My specific ones. There have been lighting, usually kino flos, is authors, philosophers, artists, always on so I have a constant photographers, directors etc to overview of how the subject inspirations in real life. I tend looks in my light. I’m a fan of to keep my eyes open and da Vinci, Caravaggio, and Carl invite all kinds of experiences Bloch - single source lighting without letting them totally is generally my preference. overwhelm me. I feel this is the Darkness is sometimes more best way to be self-inspired. I important than the light! love snow-capped mountains and dream of the Himalayas. In In your opinion, for a young urbanism I admire architecture. a s p i r i n g f i l m d i r e c t o r / I like clean, straight symmetry photographer to break into the Tell us a little bit about as much as the ambiguous, industry and attract the right yourself. When and how did you blurry, poorly defined shapes of clientele, what would be the key s t a r t y o u r j o u r n e y a s a nothingness. elements or marketing strategies photographer? that they would need to follow? It started when I was first Which film director’s or Very simple: good work, exposed to art and photography photographer’s work has inspired professionalism, and a good PR at the age of 11. I was studying you? How do you relate to him or strategy ideally supported by a at the International School of her and what elements of their PR professional. The Hague (back then it was work have you carried forward or called Het Nederland’s Lyceum). developed in your own style? We all go through highs and Art class was one place I felt I greatly admire Stanley lows, especially the lows in the free to express myself. We Kubrick. I feel he successfully current economic climate, where learnt photography the only way combined photography and film creatives often have to work for you could learn it back then - to carry powerful storytelling - free or lower their prices in order in a darkroom. I still remember he could be as abstract or to get anything done. How have the wonderful smell of all those graphic as he needed to be. In you managed to get through chemicals and watching your photography I admire Annie these times yourself? prints take form right beforeyour Leibovitz who has successfully Fortunately I haven’t needed very eyes! After that, I was combined art, commercialism, to work for money. I have the hooked! sensationalism and iconography luxury of choosing my clientele into a body of work that fits all with care. So the recession What is involved in the day- cultures, times and age groups. didn’t impact my business much to-day life as a writer/film as it has affected many others. director/ photographer for you? When it comes to creating and A slowdown in one area of my There’s a lot of mental developing concepts, some professional life means an relaxation, a sense of calmness photographers, who’s work I have increase in another, so I’m and control involved, and having followed closely, shoot mainly constantly at work. a good overview/perspective of with fast glass wide open, others your productions. At least I find use the implementation of flash To find out more visit this works for me. We are in quite a lot - everyone has their sameerpuri.com■
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the middle of pre production of a children’s’ animation show right now and start shooting next week. Having a great team is one of your best assets in both the creative and production levels.
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Photography: Paul Soso Interview by: Jan Van De Kaa
Paul Soso
the right feel, since I like telling more of a story on editorial shoots. I sometimes also use Canon 17-35mm L glass just for convenience and for indoor work with available light I only use a canon 50mm 1.4 l.
Who has been the biggest influence on your work? What elements in nature or urban surroundings, shapes and forms inspire you? Haha, that’s like asking what’s my favorite food! I’m influenced every day by life, real and virtual, around me. There are so many exciting photographers coming out of the woodwork due to accessibility to better equipment and I often browse through their work, just to see what’s happening out there. In fashion photography, I often think of Richard Avedon or Helmut Newton and for portraits, it’s definitely Irving Penn, whose aesthetics has influenced me. These are just some of the photographers that haunt my psyche.
What do you think the future holds for you and other photographers, what directions do you see photography market heading? I think there will be good days to come if you can produce good quality work. I got into photography late in the digital revolution and I was worried that everybody wanted to jump in and start shooting and producing loads of work - and it’s true to a large extent! Some publications feed into this for the cheap tacky style of shooting because they don’t want to pay a decent photographer a half decent wage and sure it works for a while, but I get bored of looking at these images – after all, we have Facebook for that! But the industry is evolving into new and exciting media platforms such as the tablets, with supreme quality graphics; and I find myself buying magazines again recently, just for good photography. This is something I did last 6-7 years ago! I think there is a good future for the photographers in days to come.
If you had to name a few elements, that were detrimental in the start of your photography business, what would they be? What would you advise aspiring photographers to focus on? And why? I think the best thing to do is trust your own style. Stick to what you’re good at and perfect it. In the beginning I was all over the place trying different styles, which is obviously good in trying to find yourself, but once you realize your strengths and weaknesses, it’s best to polish the elements that are naturally you and perfect your craft. When setting up an editorial shoot, what would your equipment kit consit of? Today I use mainly Canon 5 Dmrk2 and a Nikon 28mm prime lens forwide angle. It gives me
What advice would you give to aspiring photographers in these difficult economic times? Get a good lens - a good lens on a decent body will do more for you than a good body with an OK lens. Keep shooting every day. Try and get an internship and an assistant position. Watch YouTube for practical help and advice on technical issues. Get creative – ideas and advice is all around you! To find out more visit www.paulsoso.com■
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Tell us a little bit about yourself. When and how did you start your journey as a photographer? I started having an interest in the still image as a child looking at books about the Great War. I used to find the photographs absolutely fascinating - I would immediately be transported to a time and place
from before I was born. So through photography I was able to travel back in time - this was like magic to me and I have always been enthusiastic about exploring the world’s hidden secrets.
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I always look forward to this time of the year, as spring/summer truly is the time for looking great, feeling good and, most importantly, looking after yourself.
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wear sun protection and it is usually because they want to obtain that golden goddess look. This really isn’t advisable, and even though experts suggest that darker skin tones are ten to twenty times less likely to get develop the most serious types of skin cancer, the dangers of exposing your skin to the sun can be deadly serious for all of us. As boring as all this may sound, keeping safe does not have to be dull. In fact, according to Clinique – one of the only beauty companies in the world to have 100 per cent allergy tested beauty products
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The weather in London may not be as great as the sunshine you may find in St. Tropez, Dubai or Miami, but that doesn’t mean we should give our sun protection products the cold shoulder this season. Sun protection is extremely important during high UVA and UVB months, and although advertising is predominantly focused around protecting your bikini body while frolicking along the beach, SPF is something that should be adopted all year round in your daily skincare regime. As a beauty consultant, I’m used to hearing ladies refuse to
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If you’re happy with your moisturizer, but it doesn’t have an SPF, no worries. The world’s number 1 selling brand also produces a city block, which you can wear underneath makeup to keep your skin safe while running around town. Derma White City Block AntiPollution SPF 40 (£28, 30ml) provides broad spectrum UVA/UVB protection and prevents dark spots and discolouration with SPF 40/ PA +++ protection. Times are tough yes, but with so many affordable beauty items available on the high street there really is no excuse for not looking and feeling great. Steamcream Freedom and Discipline 75g - £10 Not only are the Japanese- designed, aluminium tins a uniquely collectable piece of art, but the nourishing moisturiser inside isn’t bad either.With anti oxidants and vVitamin E rich almond oil, all skin types are sure to stay nourished for the entire day. Available in Boots Crabtree & Evelyn Citron Refreshing Bath Bar 140g - £5 A mild, herbal, vegetable soap from the brand that turns the ordinary rituals of daily life into extraordinary, pleasurable experiences. www.crabtree-evelyn.co.uk Kabuki Face Brush - £3.50 This
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Pure Package is a London based food delivery company – with a twist! They prepare your daily meals – breakfast, lunch, snack and dinner – and deliver it straight to your door on a daily basis. All meals and portion sizes are based on your dietary requirements (you will have to have an “interview” when you sign up), and have been especially worked out for you by nutritionists, dietary therapists and chefs. They take pride in having helped thousands of people who have stuck with the programme to reach their health goals. Combined with exercise and healthy water consumption, Pure Package can provide the perfect springboard for a healthier and more balanced lifestyle. ➤➤
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Pure Package takes pride in offering convenience with a conscience – all their products have, to their knowledge, been ethically sourced; their packaging is recyclable and the delivery routes have been carefully planned to reduce carbon emissions. They even make sure the vegetables used in the menus are seasonal – a trend followed by many nutritionists and celebrity chefs, such as Gordon Ramsay and food campaigner, Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall. The company launched in 2004 in Covent Garden Market. Jennifer Irwin, the founder, gets much of the inspiration and philosophies from her childhood on her parents’ farm in Ireland. Raised in West Cork, she developed a passion for food, cooking and growing fresh produce. Pure Package has quickly gained a loyal fan base among celebrities such as Denise van Outen, Erin O’Connor, Lisa Snowdon, Lily Cole and even Hugh Jackman and Julien MacDonald! I had the opportunity to trial the product for two days. On each morning the delivery guy showed up at my door bang on time to deliver my daily food in a cooler bag. Inside was my, s uppo sedly, needed d a i l y f o o d consumption for the day, all neatly packaged into three main meals and a small snack. The food definitely looked fresh and appetizing. Over the course of the two days nothing was repeated – I had fish one day and chicken the other; oatmeal breakfast on the first and a full English the following day, and so on. I believe I must have saved about an hour minimum each day on preparing food – the most you really need to do with Pure is pop the dinner in the oven or microwave to heat it up - so definitely very considerate of the professional men and women of London. Not quite sure how the single portioned meals would work in a family environment, but for me it was definitely time saving and convenient. I made more of an effort to drink my daily water during those two days and dragged myself to the gym (though I got lost on the way – that’s how bad the situation is!), so the whole experience is like a psychological trick to make you more healthy and responsible in both body and mind.■
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What is the latest beauty trend that’s got everybody in a frenzy? The fish pedicure is a fin-tastic new way to keep your feet looking pretty and feminine. Anesis offers the best in this new luxury treatment.
Having tested out the goods I can honestly say that the experience was amazing. With excellent customer service offered from the moment you walk in until the moment you leave, my feet felt better than ever before. More than just a celebrity fad, the fish pedicure offers a chance to sit back and unwind and if you opt for the deluxe Piscean pedicure you can also kick back with a complimentary glass of champagne followed by an intense 10 minute massage. The process involves tiny GarraRufafish which originate from warm climate countries such as Turkey, Syria and Iran nibbling on your feet. The fish in their natural habitat act as healers and suck away the dry skin which leave feet looking rough and dry. They release an enzyme called diathanol and the final results leave your feet looking soft and supple. I’m sure you’re all wondering does it hurt? and I can say it doesn’t at all, just imagine placing your feet in a Jacuzzi bath. After your session you can choose from a range of fabulous OPI colours to finish off your look and Wa-la you have beautiful summer feet. So if you’re off on holiday or just want to treat your feet I suggest you book in for your session now.■
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shopping guide
London is like the Pandora’s box of shopping - once you peek under the lid you will never cease to be amazed just how much this city has to offer for the fashion-savvy and trend-hungry. Think amazing department stores (Harvey Nichols, Selfridges, and my personal favourite, Liberty, are at the top of every fashionista’s “must-visit-regularly” list), delicious little boutiques (Browns, Matches, and the ubercool Start boutique, to name just a few), cutting edge markets (Dover Street Market - need I say more?), cute vintage stores (pretty much the whole of Portobello area and the East End spring into mind) and amazing high street brands (who doesn’t love Topshop?). However, the most fascinating thing about shopping in London is discovering those great little independent shops that you only ever really notice if you quite literally stumble on them. In every issue of Shiloh we’ll be treasure hunting for the hottest new shops and brands all across town, and the first place we’ll plant our pioneering fashion flag is the Newburgh Quarter, just off the popular Carnaby Street in the West End. The Newburgh Quarter, West End. The Newburgh Quarter is the little eager baby brother of the famous and historic Carnaby Street – comprising Newburgh Street, Marshall Street, Ganton Street, Marlborough Court, Lowndes Court, East Ganton and East
Foubert’s Place. It boasts with a fabulous array of independent concept boutiques, heritage brands and cute little cafes. The Newburgh Quarter is buzzing with creativity and innovation; however, it maintains its warmth and approachability, which a lot of cutting edge fashion establishments often lose. Expect one-off items and personal service (you’ll probably be served by the designer or the shop owner). It’s edgy and cool, mixed with comfortably familiar. I raided only a few shops in the quarter; however, a personal visit is a must - and be ready for surprises! www.carnaby.co.uk/ categories/newburgh-quarter ➤➤
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Beyond The Valley Beyond the Valley is a fine testament to the Great Capital of Innovation that is London. It’s a fabulous little boutique filled with unique clothes, fascinating jewellery, design items, wallpapers and even prints and furniture. The space contains products by Beyond the Valley, its collaborators, and tens of other independent designers and brands, such as The Broken Hearts, Kapow!Wow!, Tom Balchin, Call of the Wild, Julia Smith and Nobrow for the current season. The shop has collaborated with many wellknown artists, photographers and musicians, such as Nick Knight’s SHOWstudio, Silent Studios and Benetton’s sister company, Fabrica, multimedia space that 84 | Summer 2011
is inspiring and elevating for both the designers, shoppers and viewers. What started as a pop-up store in Covent Garden Market is now an internationally recognised hotspot for innovation and individuality. The store’s creative directors, Kate Harwood Bonhôte and Kristjana S. Williams make it their personal mission to provide a springboard for the young and talented Beyond the Valley stocks around 50 different designers at any given time! The boutique moved to its permanent location in the Newburgh Quarter in 2005 and has since then gone from strength to strength, showing in many different design festivals
and fairs. The Observer listed them in their “Future 500” top 50 design brands to watch and ever since 2007 it has always been part of the Top100 of UK Coolbrands. Their collections are also available at ASOS.com and Anthropologie and they have created an individual Collection for Topshop. Their most recent venture out from the West End was a temporary “guerilla” sister store in Helsinki, one of the most buzzing capitals of Europe at the moment. The online portal Farfetch.com chose them to be one of its 20 European Fashion boutiques, after which Beyond the Valley re-launched its online store.
F Troupe
Lingerie Collective
Take a sneak peek into the secret boudoir world at Lingerie Collective – an intimate stage set to showcase independent lingerie designers, both UK and international. What sets them apart from hundreds of other lingerie shops and brands out there is the designers’ shared passion for luxurious and exquisite lingerie that is not mass-produced or shaped by the standard understanding of “sexy”, “practical” or even “naughty”. The pieces in the store are often vintage inspired, drawn from the fetish world, futuristic or even humorous. Providing innovation and individuality in an area of fashion where you wouldn’t normally expect it, Lingerie Collective stands uniquely in its niche, both at the Newburgh Quarter and London’s independent fashion scene. Stocking many cool brands, and designers such as Kriss Soonik, Wunderwoll, Marlies Dekkers, Bordelle, Aysten Gasson, Belle et Bon Bon, Bo’s Tit Bits, Lascivious, Ell & Gee, Mint Siren, Modern Courtesan, MC Lounge, Yes Master, Dirty Pretty Things, the shop provides a carefully handpicked selection of lingerie to match the demanding taste of London’s fashionistas. Lingerie Collective is the brainchild of founder Kelly, formerly from Orbitapparel, who launched the boutique just last year. The shop is supported by all the designers and brands involved – don’t be surprised if your bra is fitted by the very same person who created it.
F Troupe is like a little Victorian apothecary for shoes - you can predict that any second there will be a guy in a white robe emerging from the back room to serve you a dose of handmade shoes while writing you a prescription for another - to be worn daily. At the same time, you’re sitting next to Hercule Poirot who’s giving you a suspicious look over his reading glasses. That’s what F Troupe is about – traditional handmade English heritage style shoes with a quirky, almost surreal twist. Mary Poppins lace-ups – yes please; mod style walking shoes – definitely; green jelly bathing shoes – why not! Hang on a minute – bathing shoes! Bathing shoes ….. are rarely available in any shoe store in the world, but F Troupe, with its love for heritage, has dedicated a whole section for odd shoes. Odd is very much the suitable word for F Troupe, as the whole interior of the store is like a journey through English history – expect animal taxidermy, hand blown lampshades, an original 19th century till (complete with a credit card machine for those picky customers who left their shillings at home) and antique chateau stained glass windows. In the words of the founder, it’s part Dickensian curiosity shop with an eclectic mix of Victorian bric-abrac dotted throughout the store. F Troupe was founded in 2003 by Mick Hoyle who wanted to create quintessentially English footwear, where tradition and quality overruled slavery to trends and fashion. Little did he predict that the little bespoke shoe brand would become a one stop destination for the 21st century English eccentric who, via his blog and twitter account, will make them well-known in no time. F Troupe is now available in 24 countries although, for that genuine experience, a trip to Marshall Street is in order. ➤➤
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Joy Everley
Joy Everley is one of those unique jewellery shops where you can just feel that every piece has been made with special care and attention to detail. Stepping into the luminous world of Joy is like falling through the rabbit hole to discover the miraculous world of fantasies and dreams. Joy started her eponymous label with business partner Gerry Blount many years ago at the heyday of Covent Garden Market, but moved to the Newburgh Quarter more than a decade ago. What makes her special is her true dedication to the unique value of jewellery - it is not about mass production and trends, but personality and individuality. The shop offers a wide selection of charms, which can be fitted into bracelets and necklaces to make that perfect ensemble for that special someone. There’s also an intriguing selection of handmade one-off pieces, referencing to different cultural and historic influences. Today she divides her time between looking after her shop and customers at Newburgh Street, creating her unique jewellery at her home studio in Snowdonia or on inspirational trips to Thailand, which, with its exotic vibe, provides the perfect contrast to England’s cold sobriety and enables Joy to create her fantastic pieces, so full of character and inspiration. She uses mainly gold and silver, but doesn’t shy away from precious stones - the pieces in the store vary between affordable charms, bold statement jewellery and diamond-encrusted creations. Joy is well known for her engagement rings and custom orders. The new addition to the jewellery range is Joy’s daughter Yasmin’s Beetles line, a wonderfully dark and almost Tim Burton-like approach to fine jewellery, it brings a nice contrast to Joy’s otherwise light and beautiful world.
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The Great Frog There is not a rock and heavy metal enthusiast in the world that hasn’t heard of The Great Frog; however, in the little family-run shop on Ganton Street, they still seem to manage to keep a secret - and even unapproachable - aura, which only seems to make it more attractive. The jewellery brand, which was established back in 1972 by a guy who goes by the name Patterson, keeps attracting the customer to this day. Whether it’s the leather-clad rock fan with metal studs on his eyebrows, who heard about the shop from James Hetfield
himself; or the minx from Chelsea in a Burberry coat and stilettos, with a Chihuahua named Charlie peeking out from her handbag, who read from Vogue that heavy metal is very much back in style; they all know that The Great Frog is the best place to get a skull from. The shop owners, founder Patterson and his son Reimo, see no difference - after all, the limits between different layers of culture are becoming more and more blurred these days. Every piece in the shop is designed by the founder or his son, and if you don’t find what you are looking for they will
make it for you. Dark references and primal instincts, which in popular culture are often symbolised by bats, rats, human eyes and skulls, have become more and more popular in fashion and design, which explains the sudden newly found popularity of The Great Frog and fashion world’s interest in it. Reino, whose design education gives him a different, more meticulous approach to his father’s instinct and feelingbased design ethos, has brought the brand together with many fashion mega brands, such as Swarovski and Paul and Joe.■
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Summer’s Trinket Box By Andie Okon
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Playa del Carmen is a little Paradise Beach 35 miles down south from Cancun – discover miles of sandy beaches, breathtaking views, bright sunshine, welcoming people and a buzzing holiday scene. Playa is far from being just another beach getaway - the small town on the paradise coast has been discovered by the fun loving Ibiza and Miami crowds and is now one of the coolest holiday destinations. However, if Ibiza and Miami can be like a beach holiday on steroids, then Playa offers a happy medium between fun and relaxing. Even though the hotels in Playa are generally world class (Mandarin Oriental, Deseo and Basico to name a few), don’t expect to spend too much time in the room – the day starts early with a tanning session on the beach and a lunch in one of the of beach cafes; then party at the beach club, after which you can head back to town for a bit of late-night shopping, dinner and clubbing. Check out the KOOL or Mamitas – two of the most popular beach clubs in Playa - for some fun on the sand, and come night time, venture out to the Mandala Club or the legendary Copacabana,or any other late-night bar or club (the famous Blue Parrot is an absolute must!). Be aware of the door policies and make sure you have been permitted access beforehand – the locals have caught on to the concept of a guest list, and can give you a hard time on the door if you’re not on it. Dress code is relaxed and as if you just
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arrived from the beach (which you probably did), pulled a fab dress over your bikini and slipped into a pair of heels. The dining in Playa is delicious. If you love your steak you will love the Argentinean grills - the meat is so fresh that it’ll probably moo while you chew-and the seafood is straight from the sea or the ocean, caught on the same day, naturally. The many foreign-owned restaurants and hotels, and the general international vibe, have raised the standard in quality and service (don’t expect too much from the staff though, their English is still a bit rusty), so generally you won’t be disappointed. Check out the legendary Media Luna, Lazy Lizard, Blue Lobster and Buenos Aires, and don’t forget that you are in the land of Corona and Tequila! If you are looking for that special dining experience, head for the Alux Restaurant, which has been entirely built ➤➤
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Caribbean paradise with edge and attitude
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walled city of Tulum nearby offer plenty of inspiration) and western aesthetics to create the most exquisite pieces from silver, gold, precious and semiprecious stones. To make life easier, all the salesmen have set up their shops on the main street, Avenida 5 (or 5Th Avenue), and there’s plenty to choose from. The ones definitely worth checking out are KumKumKasta and Silver Palace. Mexico is also a good place to invest in crocodile, other reptile and ostrich skin bags, shoes and accessories for the third of the price you would pay elsewhere, however, it would be wise to check out the import and export regulations before splashing out on a pair of snakeskin cowboy boots or a crocodile purse. Best place for information is www.direct.gov.uk/en/ TravelAndTransport Playa del Carmen, with its cultural diversity, beautiful weather and happening scene, is definitely an amazing holiday destination. If you are looking for that next big thing just before it happens, pack your bikinis now and head over.■
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the place certainly is magical and worth seeing. The sports and leisure activities mainly involve water - whether it’s swimming with the dolphins, water parks or diving, the many activity companies will help you make the most of your time. I quite literally stumbled on a scubadiving instructor in my hotel (where he was teaching a guy to dive – in the hotel pool!) and he took our crew out to dive in the most amazing under-water cave for the experience of a lifetime. PADI license is obviously required for this, however the snorkelers will also be able to experience an amazing underwater world and the famous Cozumelcoral reefs are just a boat ride away. That pretty much sums up the mood in Playa – don’t bother making too many plans, most things will just happen to you by accident! Mexico is a very good place to buy original and unusual jewellery, and the little shop owners in Playa know their goods – they mix traditional Mayan motifs (the famous Chichen Itza temple and the pre-Columbian Mayan
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Alisha White
Has modeling always a dream of yours? I Think I’m one of that people who’s always been intrigued by modelling and knew from an early age that I would love to be involved in the industry. Today I live and breath modelling and every day of my life is a catwalk. When did you realize you really had what it takes to be a model? I remember telling my mother at the age of 8 that I want to become a model and she found me a very good children's agency – I guess that’s where it all started. Growing up people were always telling me that I have what it takes and I have been pursuing this career ever since. Tell us about Britain’s next top model? I cannot lie - Britain’s Next Top Model was great! I met people that I could ONLY dream about, I was given things that I could never afford. But the show is more like a stepping stone – the real work starts once you leave. I'm very thankful for the show, however now it's time for me to FLY with it. As a model of colour what difficulties have you faced? Modelling is no walk in the park for any girl, but the reality is it’s harder for girls of colour, no matter how much we would
like to avoid this issue. Alot of the time clients feel like "black" models don't sell products as well as white do. How often do you see a mannequin of colour on a shop window??? I'm here to stand up for all girls with ethic background; to show that no matter what skin colour you have, we are all beautiful. If we are proud and confident, as models or just women of ethnic origin, the media will no longer see us as outsiders. There is no need for anyone to feel like their skin colour makes them less worthy - we should all the proud of our roots. Maybe it’s the role I have in life – to chance how we feel and how media and society altogether perceives us. Who do you see as competition? No one. My only competition is myself and any day I tell myself I cannot do something is the day I have lost the competition and that race! Apart from modeling were there any other career paths you wanted to take? I started acting even before I started modeling. I studied it for quite a long time and it might be something I will return to in the future. I have considered TV presenting and choreographing music videos. I have so many ideas, all of them mainly involving the entertainment
industry. I have so much energy and there’s so many things I would love to do, lol! Where do you see yourself in 10 years? I will be self-made diva with a lot to give to others and I will have my own successful clothing line. My name will be in the modeling Hall of Fame and I will have a family and a cute little dog called Teacup, hahahaha! What is your advice to aspiring models? Have goals and targets and stick to them!Have a VERY thick skin! Have a Back-up Plan – things may not work out as you planned and you need something to fall back on! Believe in yourself! Have faith and work hard – it is down to you to make it happen! What is the hardest aspect of the industry? Not being taken seriously because you’re a model - some people think if you have long legs then you lack in the brain department! Being away from family is also hard – it’s often long periods of time and I miss my family a lot. What do you have in the pipeline at the moment? My clothing line is coming out this summer – watch this space! Lots of modeling work and obviously being a columnist at Shiloh, hahaha!■
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Alisha White invaded our TV screens as a contestant on Britain’s Next Top Model and has from then on gone from strength to strength. A fate that was probably written in the stars, Alisha’s model body, amazing skin and down to earth personality saw her burst her way to the final three of the competition and now she’s ready to take the fashion world by storm. Shiloh is Alisha’s number one fan and has recruited her to be a columnist for the magazine. But before we see what Alisha has to say about the fashion world, let’s see first what she has to say about herself.
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