ISSUE 1 Summer 2011
KATE NASH at Heineken Open’er Festival
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Contents
HEALTH AND BEAUTY The Must Have Celebrity Products Are You Copping a Feel? Beauty News
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FASHION Fashion Fringe: The Life of the Celebrity Stylist This Season’s Top Trends Daisy De Villeneuve
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HOME AND TRAVEL Aldo Zilli- The Godfather of Food Reveals All Summer Festivals;Your Ultimate Guide Recycle, Reuse, Restyle
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REAL LIFE Human Trafficking; a Worldwide Danger Savile Row: Huntsman Cutter The Rise of the Internet
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MUSIC AND TECHNOLOGY The Vehicle’s of Dreams Gadget’s Galore Bringing Back a Spark to Music The Return of the Punk Rocker
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Editor’s letter
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IX MONTHS ago I sat at my desk and knew that I had to pull something pretty amazing out of the bag and with a phenomenal team by my side we have done just that; we are proud to present the first issue of Rookie.
After hours of hard work, team discussions, meetings and many, many sleepless nights; I think it is safe to say that this issue is pretty amazing. The Rookie team have worked tirelessly to bring you anything and everything you could ask for; from the best in music, film and celebrities to the latest in fashion, beauty and technology; we’ve got it all and our exclusive chat with Brit Award winning artist Kate Nash is the icing on the cake...we hope you all enjoy reading this, as much as we have enjoyed creating it. The past few months have been a definite learning experience and following my conversation with Kate Nash there are a few words that have since stuck with me; “The industry can be dark, I’ve met some of the worst people and some of the best; there are some really stereotypical sharky characters and there are some amazing people.” Life is never as simple as we hope which is why Kate’s words are ones we can all relate to but here at Rookie we enforce a motto everyday “keep your head high and your smile wide” never let the view of anyone affect the way you live your life and your smile will always retain its sparkle! The world can be a tough place but it seems that 2011 is proving that good is also possible; there was the fairytale Royal wedding, the death of the world’s most wanted, and Kat Slater finally got her baby back...see good things can happen! Here’s hoping that the remainder of the year is finished off just as nicely. As you are reading this I would like to say that I am sitting on a beach sipping on something cold but there really is no rest for the wicked particularly as my team and I now have an even bigger challenge in front of us; to ensure issue two tops our number one. I’m off to the drawing board to see what magic the Rookie team can create...I’ll speak to you next time. Until then; happy reading! Maria Ahmed
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Sandi Thom Sandi Thom is probably better known for wanting to be a punk rocker, but with three successful albums under her belt there’s more to this Scottish songstress than meets the eye. The 29 year old chatted to Rookie about the media circus surrounding her breakthrough, Stevie Nicks and her new blues sound. What have you been up to recently? I’ve been touring the UK and we’re starting the new record, I honestly can’t remember what I did last week, I’ve been really busy. So you’re most recent album has shown a whole new sound for you, have you always had a passion for the blues? For me personally I don’t think it’s that much of a departure, the influences are people that I grew up with and I’ve been used to listening too since I was little. This is the first album that I’ve had out on my own label, when you can call your own shots things do turn out a little bit different but it’s a sound that I’m going to continue with. You were a big hit in the US with this album as well, how did that make you feel? It’s great, I toured in the states in 2008 but I’ve been spending a lot more time over there because my boyfriend’s American. Its great I love being out there in LA, I love California and I’m really growing to love being there more and more and I really want to do well there. I think my music is very well suited to that market, America is a hard nut to crack, if you can do well there you’re set. Your first rise to fame was your webcasts from your flat, what would you say is the key to success?
How long does it take you to put an album together? It doesn’t take that long; we don’t spend a lot of time in the studio, maybe two weeks. The songs are written and cultivated throughout the year, I can never pinpoint where they came from or when they came into my head but they can probably take shape throughout the year but the recording process is normally pretty quick. Do you take inspiration from songs from your personal experiences and things going on in your life? Yes pretty much everything comes from there, a lot of song writers won’t write about themselves they won’t say “I do this” in the song and they’ll write about other people but I do think that subconsciously it’s about them. The best songs are the ones that are written from personal experience. How long do you normally tour for?
I think everybody’s different and everybody has a different story to tell. They were definitely a massive thing to help the beginning of my career; they generated so much publicity and got me in papers, TV and on the radio when I couldn’t get there before, so yes it was a huge deal. But when I did that it was when it was very up and coming, we didn’t have facebook, it was when that whole kind of thing in the world was new and exciting. Whether or not it would have the same impact now I don’t think it would because it’s very much part of our world now, so I think I came in at the right time.
We usually go out for 6 or 7 weeks, I enjoy it a lot especially when you go to places and you see a lot of people standing in front of you it’s really humbling knowing those people have come out to hear you play. It can be really hard work, it’s a hard life unless you’re the Red Hot Chilli Peppers and you have personal chefs and a masseuse on the road but it’s very rewarding.
What advice would you give to people wanting to get into the music industry now?
I like to try and eat healthy and it’s really hard to do that when you don’t have control of your own diet, what makes my day is if someone puts like a tuna salad in the room, and cereal bars and a little bit of chocolate, I like my white wine too. If it was an ideal day in Sandi’s world and Sandi’s dressing room then that’s what it would look like.
It’s a highly competitive industry, there are so many people that want to be a singer or a musician so I think in that respect you’ve got to be really good. I think you’ve got to work really hard, from what I’ve learnt from my time in this business is that I don’t think you get to where you want to go and stay there without working really hard. I think a lot of people have preconceptions about being a pop star and this life of luxury but it’s not all like that, you have to be really dedicated. Who’s been your main inspiration? I look up to lots of different people in the industry, when I started out I was listening to a lot of bands in the 70’s, one of my main influences was Fleetwood Mac and I had a real respect for Stevie Nicks, I always wanted to be Stevie Nicks, well I still do, she’s an icon.
Anything you need to prepare for live shows?
Do you have any pre-show rituals? I like to just chill out, I don’t like stress or people running around going crazy so I like it when people are calm and collected. I still get nervous all the time, but its natural, whenever you do something like that you always have a bit of adrenaline flowing and that’ll give you butterflies in your belly but that’s a natural thing before you perform, usually it goes during the first song though.
Do you write all of your own songs?
What are your plans for this year apart from the tour and new album?
Yes I write them all, I think it makes for a better performance, I’m a really bad liar and I can’t sing or play something unless I really mean it. There’s a lot of things going through your head when you’re on stage, like “what did I have for dinner? Did I turn the oven off?”, but at the same time you have to believe in what you’re saying so to actually write the song that certainly helps. But there are times when you can cover other people’s songs because you connect with it so much that you can still sing it with as much belief like part of you wrote it.
We’re doing lots, off the top of my head I know we’re doing Glastonbury, we’re doing Mayport which is a blues festival and lots of other festivals. Britain’s full of festivals and there’s so many out there that I’ve never heard of before. I don’t generally camp there when I go, if I was to camp I would be a punter, it’s hard to get your stage gear on when you’re lying down in a tent so it’s not ideal when you’re performing but I’d definitely do it if I was available to watch some bands for myself.
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The wonders of interior design done ethically
Recycle. Reuse.
Restyle. When it comes to ethical shopping most of us have now perfected the art of second-hand clothes buying, from vintage fairs to the cheap and cheerful world of the charity shop; there certainly are bargains to be found. Well guess what, the same can apply when it comes to decorating your home sweet home. This is interior design but with an eco twist. We can hardly turn the page of any newspaper without the need to save the environment being constantly drummed into us, so when it comes to interior design what options are out there to help us leave a happier, greener footprint for Mother Nature I hear you ask! Never fear, whatever your style there’s plenty of ways you can go green, all you need to remember is recycle, reuse and restyle. Chances are you’ve already thought about decorating green minded but maybe thought it was too expensive or too time consuming. Admittedly, methods such as installing solar panels, double glazing and loft insulation can be pricey so here’s a few enjoyable hints and tips that are not only ecofriendly but will help you get a bit crafty in the process. The first things to have in mind when decorating in an ethical way is to be conscious of your purchases, choose materials that are recycled, re-used and will last a long time. The character of any room is the furniture you place in it, so instead of packing yourself off to the flat-packed, mass produced world of IKEA, why not purchase antique furniture and restore it. Simply strip it down, paint it any colour you like, and not only will it
avoid ending up in landfills but will give your space its own lease of life in the originality stakes. Just think of the sense of achievement you’d get from knowing you did it yourself when the compliments start rolling in. And if antique shops are too pricey, pop on down to your local charity shop, most charities now have their own furniture shops so not only are you helping a good cause, your recycling too. But remember to always give your unwanted furniture to charity as well, rather than clogging up landfills. If you’re feeling really brave and fancy a good old barter, then get down to your local reclamation yard, you’ll find just about anything here to fill your home with unique pieces at knockdown prices. Shabby country chic is splashed across every major interior magazine right now, so mix and match your way to a personalised, laid back style a la Cath Kidston. In the credit crunch era nothing should go to waste and anyone can have a bash at recovering a tatty old chair. Unique, fresh, stylish, whatever adjective you’re going for, decorating can be green and even better when it’s cheap. When it comes to adding those final touches why not learn a craft. Take up sewing, pottery or knitting, or maybe try something a little more exotic like glassblowing, weaving or quilting. Find information about local craft workshops in your area at www.artcourses. co.uk. Also perfect the art of thrifty home living by making cushion covers from old clothes or unwanted off cuts from fabric shops, it all adds a bit of character to your home whilst recycling unwanted items. The golden rule to all ethical buying is being in the right place at the right time. Flea markets, car boot sales, charity shops, and even eBay offer ethical accessories ideal for any room. Limit your budget and you’ll be amazed at the wonders you can find. When it comes to the heart of any home, the kitchen, second-hand shops are perfect for finding dining ware, glass ware and crockery in all different shapes and sizes. And how about creating your own sustainable kitchen garden by making your own vegetable patch, it’s a great way to save a few pennies; even on the smallest of balconies you can grow a few tomatoes in a pot. And don’t forget, recycle those kitchen scraps and leftovers then voila your very own compost heap is born. So there are a few basics for decorating your home ethically, it won’t break the bank and it’s a great opportunity to give the old a new lease of life. Just remember to recycle, reuse and restyle, to give your home its very own splash of uniqueness.
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Human trafficking
The real danger ‘It is currently estimated that sex trafficking is worth $12 billion a year to the criminals who trade women’s misery’ It was once said that the only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to stand by and do nothing. Sex trafficking is an evil very much alive across the globe yet how many of us are aware of its existence? Better yet, how many of us try to shed light on the harsh realities that women around the world are suffering to this day? Odds are, not many.Whether it is as a result of ignorance or fear, human sex trafficking is one of the most ignored yet ever growing diseases on mankind however there are a few who are now rising to the challenge that the world faces , there are a few who refuse to stand-by idly whilst women everywhere are suffering.
“Through the Poppy Project we identified five Albanian women who had been trafficked to England and Ruth worked with them on their stories. It wasn’t that simple, as it does take time to build up trust and want to talk about it. During the time Ruth was with them she created this film ...this is their film and their story” The purpose of the film was straightforward and the effect it has had over the past few years has been phenomenal.
“We started testing it out in Albania not only because the women we had met were from there but because of my previous work with Lifelong friends Ruth Beni and Maggie Womankind I had established very Baxter are two of the most inspiring Lifelong friends Ruth Beni and Maggie Baxter are good relationships with women’s women I have come across, two two inspiring women. organisations in Albania; we women who through the power of started there and we’re now in a film are tackling one of the most difficult subjects the world has dealt with. situation where it is being used extensively in schools” I was honoured to have the chance to speak to Maggie Baxter OBE, the The film received a Bronze medal at the New York Festival and is now moving founder of Rosa; the first UK fund for women and girls, and a woman who across Europe to numerous cities including Kosovo, Macedonia, Belarus and has spent nearly fourty years working in the volunteer sector. Moldova; showcasing on talk shows, at youth festivals, in training centres and in Maggie is the executive producer of “Two Little Girls”, an anti sex trafficking schools, prompting so many to now begin talking and discussing the real dangers film that is being rolled out across Eastern Europe warning young women of “Our host charity Eaves not only supported us with finding the women we the real dangers they face. could work with when making the first film but they connect us to what is “Ruth and I come from two very different places and she talked to me about happening here in the UK around trafficking...often people make films and write books and they just sit on the shelves but I think the initial funders of her idea of making this film about tricked women and sex trafficking and “Two Little Girls” had a great sense of belief that talking about things would how a very simple way of communicating a message would be an effective change things and that a very clever little mechanic like a film would be a way to stop girls being tricked into being trafficked” way of doing that. We are forever indebted to Comic Relief, especially to An award winning film maker, Ruth Beni was the creative genius behind “Two Debbie & Gilly, and the Tudor Trust for their vision in supporting the promoLittle Girls”. Ruth has spent years writing and illustrating children’s books tion of the campaign across Eastern Europe.” and producing TV series’ and is a woman with a renowned skill for storytellWhat makes the work that Ruth and Maggie have created even more amazing ing, and it is that particular skill that took on the message of such a “dirty” is that it has had a direct impact on the abusers. It has been reported that when subject and presented it in a universally accessible form. asked about their career aspirations in a Roma community in Bulgaria 76% of “People get so wound up in language and academia but Ruth has the skill young Roma boys said that they wanted to become pimps when they grow up. of taking such a topic and making it accessible and understandable without After a recent screening of the Two Little Girls film to a group of children in a preaching” Roma community near Skopje, Macedonia, when asked what they thought of the The film itself is a short animation that follows the stories of two young film, a little boy stood up and said: “When I grow up I will not sell my girlfriend”. women who are cruelly deceived by loved ones and trafficked into prostituIf you have been affected by any of the issues discussed then Ruth and tion against their will. The film was made through consultations with five Maggie would like to hear from you. Albanian women who had been trafficked to the UK and who shared their experiences to ensure accuracy. Ruthbeni@aol.com maggie.baxter@blueyonder.co.uk www.rookiemagazine.com
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Spark
Hailed as “the next big thing”, Spark has an enchanting mix of youthful innocence of a girl making her own music her own way and the savvy, headstrong maturity of an artist who knows exactly who she is and where she is headed. Aged just 19, she’s definitely our pick of ones to watch. What would you describe your sound as? It’s tough, I don’t know, I usually say pop, sometimes I say edgy pop because it makes it easier for people to understand, but it’s very varied. There are some edgier and darker ones, then there’s the prettier ballady ones and the rocky ones – it’s a big mix. I just say pop, it’s easier. Do you write your own stuff? Yeah I do, I think that should be important in everyone’s eyes, I can’t imagine singing things that someone else has written. I write about the things that I see and relationships – a lot of the time I just take a part of that and then make it into a song. Like my single Revolving lyrically it’s about a wind up doll. Obviously I’m not a wind up doll; no one is actually a wind up doll but it’s taking an idea of something and then painting a story around it. What artists have inspired you over the years then? A big mix actually. I listen to varied music; I’ve gone through different phases of indie bands, pure pop, boy bands, and acoustic stuff. I think that’s why what I do is so different because what I listen to and what I like is so varied. You were named as “the next big thing” by The Guardian and NME, how was that? It’s all very good, no pressure! But it’s very nice, nothing has changed from it really though, I’m doing exactly what I was doing before and loving it. It’s nice that people have taken notice and are acknowledging me and what I’m doing though. So you toured with Marina and the Diamonds and Diana Vickers – what was that like for you? It was really good. The Marina tour was in May last year, it’s funny that people still write “fresh off tour with Marina” when it happened 12 months ago. It started the day after I left school, so I was thrown in the deep end a little bit. I had only ever done one gig to like ten people in Brighton, so I wasn’t really prepared, but I just jumped in and learned what I was doing as I was doing it. I could have spent hour and hours in the house or studio trying to perfect what I do when I could just do it, I think it’s much better that way because it’s natural. Is there anything you have to do before you go on stage? I’m really not fussy, I’ve been told that I’m quite easy to work with, I don’t really ask for much. I like to have music playing really loud but that
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never really happens because most places don’t have speakers in the changing rooms. That’s what I would like – to party by myself before I go on. Every time I’m about to go on stage there’s always a high five and a hug before I go on and that’s it. You’ve got such a unique style – who would you say is your biggest style icon? I generally don’t have one. I just see what I like and what I don’t. I’m not really into fashion, in the sense that I don’t read magazines, I don’t follow trends. But right now I’m in double denims – do you love that? Does it get really tiring travelling all over the place? It can be. The Marina tour was quite exhausting because I was literally in school one day and on tour the next. But you spend a lot of time sitting down and just doing nothing is quite exhausting. You know when you have to travel somewhere, it’s quite tiring? But I’m loving it, I wouldn’t change it. I bet there are a lot of people at your school who are very jealous of you right now! Everyone’s been very supportive, I’m very fortunate that I can do something that I love. I wouldn’t say lucky because I don’t really believe in luck. I think that everyone is capable of doing what they want; you just need to work at it and give it your best shot because you’ve only got one shot. How do you feel about programmes like the X Factor that are so manufactured? I think they have their place, it changes their lives. Like Leona Lewis, she’s got such a talent that it probably would have happened for her anyway. But I don’t disagree with it, it’s kind of like Marmite - people usually love it or hate it, I don’t. I watch it sometimes, I’m not like I need to see it every week, I keep up to date, but I think that it does have its place for some people. Do you like the fame side of it or are you in it for the music? Well, I’m not famous - I will be after this! I guess I’ll have to wait and see about that. If that means writing and singing then I’m very fortunate to be able to do something that I love doing, a lot of people don’t get the opportunity to do that in their lives so I’m very grateful for that. And then there’s the by-product; like how famous you are, how many people buy tickets to come to see you, how many people buy your album, so it’s all hand in hand. But I’m just doing what I want to do and will continue to do that and if fame comes as a by-product of that, then I will deal with that when it comes. So is there anything else you want to add, what can we expect from Spark? Everyone should try practicing their best dance moves because I want to see them. I like seeing them when I’m on stage. People should take it as it comes really, I’m not expecting everyone to like it or me. But if some people do, then I’ll be a very happy girl. www.rookiemagazine.com
London born illustrator Daisy de Villeneuve has made a name for herself with her bright felt-tip pen designs gracing everything from Topshop shoeboxes to Möet & Chandon packaging and even Zac Posen’s spring ’11 collection. Hailing from acclaimed fashion stock, her mother was one of the biggest models in the 1960’s and her photographer father is credited with inventing Twiggy, so it’s no surprise that Daisy’s quirky child-like style has proved such an artistic success. On a brief break away from the felt-tips, we grabbed a few minutes with the drawing lady herself. Tell us a bit about your creative background, where did it all start for you? I’ve been drawing with felt tips since I was 3. I won some art competitions when I was at primary school using felt tips too, so it makes me laugh that I’ve made a career out of it! I guess I have always loved the medium. I really like seeing the rawness of the felt tip pen on the page and the handmade quality. I started looking at art schools when I was 14, which seems really young when I think back. I figured I would go to art school as I’m not exactly an academic. I’m half American and I had the opportunity to go to art school in New York. I went to Parsons School of Design and studied both Fashion and Fine Art and I ended up getting my degree in Fine Art. You’ve got such a unique style, what inspires you? People, friends, scrapbooks, family photos, travelling, flea markets in different cities, music, films, museums, 70’s and 80’s fashion magazines. I also love interior magazines and have a file devoted to all the interiors of houses and objects I like, though that isn’t necessarily reflected in my work. Maybe in another life I would have been an interior designer. Are you influenced by any other artists? I try not to be. There are certain artists that I like but consuming too much visually of other peoples work you can lose track of your own originality. However, pop art would be a big influence for me.
Talk us a bit through your creative progress . . . I draw by hand so it’s a slow progress. I only recently got Photoshop just to clean up my images. A project can take 6-8 weeks, often longer depending how many changes the client wants. I will scan in the final artwork and email it over. There will be compromises, I might think the design would look good one way maybe a certain colour or feature added and the client may want it to be more minimal or less interesting than I had anticipated. I don’t get too fussy about it, I’m almost always happy with the end result but there are a lot of logistics involved. You’ve collaborated with so many people, what would be your favourite to date? Too many for a favourite but the Möet & Chandon job took me all over the world which was pretty amazing. How did your collaboration with Zac Posen on his S/S ’11 collection come about? Zac and I are old friends and we’ve always talked about doing a collaboration together, but it was really prompted by Christopher Niquet the creative Director of Zac Posen over dinner one night when I was with them both in New York last year and it just progressed from there. Showcasing my print designs on Zac’s clothing at New York fashion week was fantastic! Any dream collaborations on your wish list? A luggage company such as Globe Trotter would be wonderful and pretty much any of the old traditional English brands. What do you want your illustrations to be remembered as the most? Colourful, quirky and fun. You’ve exhibited all over the world, what’s your favourite place to escape to and why? I haven’t exhibited there but Mexico City was fabulous. I’m desperate to go back, the colours of everywhere were very inspiring, and I still plan to do artwork based around that trip. What does the rest of 2011 have in store for you, any exciting projects in the pipeline? I have just collaborated with Clinique for their Kiss it better appeal for Great Ormond Street Hospital’s children’s charity designing some limited edition prints with all the proceeds going to the charity. Also, I have a new website, www.daisydevilleneuve.com that is currently being updated weekly. I’m working on that with my web designer at the moment. As usual all my projects are confidential until they’re allowed to be talked about publicly but some cool brands for sure. Some beauty brands are on the horizon… all very exciting!
a few bits and bobs from M’s must have list... Antipodes Skincare This one is a must for all those who suffer from dry skin like me. Antipodes Hydrating Day Cream is my find of the year! It hydrates all day and leaves skin feeling utterly soft and smooth. Definitely my ultimate favourite!
Prestat Union Jack Box Having spent some of my younger years working in a chocolate shop, I had thought I had seen everything and could no longer be impressed but then came this. Prestat’s Union Jack box is by far one of the most luxurious chocolate boxes I have ever stumbled across. Exquisitely designed and containing the most luxurious truffles ever; this is the perfect gift for anyone.
Prison Break This was one of the best shows around and it has been confirmed that the brains behind the show are planning a spin off that will reportedly follow trained police officers attempting to catch escaped convicts. Although we won’t be seeing the delectable Wentworth Miller, we have been promised the spine tingling T-Bag...this should be amazing!
Desire Clothing These floral dresses from desire are ultra chic and perfect for the summer. With an incredible selection, there really is the perfect dress for everyone. Go to www.desireclothing.co.uk to find your perfect dress.
Living Nature Gentle Makeup Remover Unlike my younger days, I now thoroughly value the importance of good skincare products and cannot get enough of this incredible makeup remover. Having tried so many I can clearly note the difference, my face feels visibly clear and what’s more is that it’s as gentle as water- perfect for those with sensitive skin.
Victoria Beckham Undoubtedly one of the most stylish women in the world, Mrs B has managed to rock the killer fashion throughout her fourth pregnancy. I wonder just how stylish the new member of the Beckham household will be. I think it is safe to say that Suri Cruise is set for some serious competition!
Christina Aguilera She has recently been arrested and is following the troubled disastrous route that so many others have gone down but one thing she’ll never lose is her talent for creating the perfect music. Her production of the soundtrack to Burlesque definitely left me impressed...my guilty pleasure for sure.
Rachel Zoe All of us in the office love Rachel Zoe and her effortless ability to dress A-List celebs to a t, she never misses a mark which is why I officially decided that I needed my very own stylist... luckily Fashion Editor Laura knew an all rounded woman perfect for the job! Mama Zoe...Rookie’s top secret and utterly amazing stylist, agony aunt and motivational speaker...we salute you Mama Zoe!
Corrie Nielson I was extremely intrigued to find out just what John Galliano’s protégé had in store for her first show at London Fashion Week and nobody attending was left disappointed as Corrie blew everyone away with her renaissance inspired collection.
Creator of facebook
On February 4th 2004, three young Harvard classmates launched a website for their fellow students; a mere seven years later, with over 500 million users, it is the biggest social networking site the world has ever seen...Facebook.
In today’s busy society we all claim that time is never on our side and maintaining any form of a relationship is more and more difficult but with Facebook we have the ability to stay in touch with people and control exactly how much we want to reveal whilst also being able to see what everyone else is up to and I think that may just be the winning factor in it all. Curiosity is a characteristic that lies in all of us and what better way to feed our thirst then by looking at our friends pictures, learning who they are dating and finding out everything you ever want to know...it’s like the ultimate gossip tool and the beauty is that nobody will ever be aware of which of their friends is the nosiest of them all! Facebook have also gone that bit further by allowing us access wherever we may be through the magic of Facebook Mobile that does everything that Facebook promises but more with the introduction of a genius feature that provides us with the opportunity to call a person...so the moment a post gives you the latest goings on in a friends life you can call them and have a good old chin wag and more.
It started off as a way for Harvard students to interact but today it seems that finding anyone who isn’t on or hasn’t heard of Facebook is like finding a needle in a haystack; what is it that has made Facebook so dominant in all of our lives? Let’s face it, as a society we are a fickle bunch at the best of times, only ever interested in the latest craze however the beauty of Facebook is that it is simply a platform and we are its driving force.
Mark Zuckerberg has cemented himself in history as the man who has brought the world together. With over 500 million users and the average user having 130 friends it is a highly addictive tool that is dominating all areas of life, particularly as the latest statistics have revealed that people spend over 700 billion minuets on Facebook a month. How many of us now take a picture immediately thinking of its capability in becoming a profile picture?
We find old friends, we meet new ones, we share news good or bad, we learn what everyone is up to; that’s the beauty of Facebook and why, despite the fickle nature of society, it is going to be a tool that stays around for years to come because that’s what it is, a tool that allows us to do as much or as little as we want to, we are in the driver’s seat and that is why we love it so much. In December 2010 America’s TIME Magazine named Mark Zuckerberg their person of the year and rightfully so...in such a small space of time he has taken the world of social networking to another level and made himself the youngest billionaire in history and possibly one of the most influential and powerful people the world has come across. Will the world ever be able to survive without Facebook? Will something better come along to divert our attention? Only time will tell.
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Benefit Hoola
Lucas’ Papaw Ointment
This bronzer gives a great color with no shimmer, which makes it look natural. I love Benefit’s kitsch packaging too.
For my lips it’s the best stuff ever and only available in Australia, so I get all my Aussie mates to bring it back!
Moroccan Oil hair oil
Benefit Erase Paste
I’m obsessed with this oil, I put it on my hair every day and it helps keep my hair manageable.
It deletes under-eye circles
Bourjois “Clubbing” liquid eyeliner in ultra black
Jo Malone fig cologne Mac lipstick £13.50
This stays put and gives a really fine, precise line Laura Mercier foundation This gives a luminosity to the face whilst also providing good coverage and staying put all day MAC lipstick in Ruby Woo My signature red, it’s perfect and has a very vintage feel with its ultra- matte finish and deep colour.
It’s such a strong, delicious smell Meaningful Beauty by Cindy Crawford Glowing Serum Gives you dewy skin that can breathe Stila Petunia cheek cream I love really rosy, peachy cheeks and this looks natural, like you just went on a brisk winter walk! Benefit erase paste £19.50
Alice Levine
Mademoiselle Robot – Laetitia Wajnapel
Nars velvet matte lip pencil in Dragon Girl
YSL Mascara Volume Effect Faux-Cils in Black
Because it gives a lovely matte red, vintage pout that lasts. The ultimate Mad Men look.
It is a little pricey, but it is by far the best mascara I’ve ever had.
Max Factor foundation (shade 100 Fair)
I think the secret of a good make-up is a flawless base.This under-eye concealer really gets rid of pesky dark circles and it has been a life-saver for me!
As I am quite pale it can be hard to find a base that is a good colour match, this is just right and isn’t too heavy or greasy. In fact you can just use it as cover up on days when you don’t want a full face of make-up. 2-in-1, perfect.
Lucas Pawpaw ointment £4.75 Cultbeauty.co.uk
Laura Mercier Secret Concealer
Chanel Rouge Coco “Lune Rousse”
Chanel lipstick £22
A flick of this and a coat of mascara and you’ve got instant 60’s glamour.
A very intense dark red, I love it as you can play around with it. I blend it in with my fingers for a casual daytime look and I layer it with a brush for a very dramatic evening style.
Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick in Rose
Bourjois Blush in “Lilas d’Or”
Just enough shimmer to give you dewy, fresh looking skin and it works well on top of other blushers.
My grandma used it, my mum uses it and I use it; they really are a family tradition. I have experimented with other blushers but this is the one I always go back to. Laura Mercier
Mac black liquid eyeliner
Simple soap and moisturiser The perfect everyday products for using in the morning and at night, and no added perfume means it suits my sensitive skin. Bobbi Brown rose shimmer brick £30.50 www.rookiemagazine.com
Maybelline Dream Matte Powder
concealer £18.50
I always wear powder, just to get a more polished look. It holds my make-up together. My skin is really good so I only need a thin dusting which is why I don’t really care so much about staying with a specific brand.
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THE LAZY MAN’S GUIDE
Impressing your girlfriend
by Paul Tamburro
It’s difficult being a bloke.You women just wouldn’t understand.You get to go about your business being all alluringly beautiful, while we have to worry ourselves with conjuring up new ways to show our admiration for said beauty by way of expensive dinner dates, impromptu romantic getaways and jewellery so magnificently shiny you could brush your teeth in its reflection. Sure, child birth must be difficult, but you haven’t experienced true pain until you’ve forked out £90 for a couple of pieces of organic smoked salmon and a bottle of Merlot. Surely there are easier ways for us to impress you? It’s fortunate then that Rookie is here, to guide you, our fellow man, through a few easy and affordable ways to keep your girlfriend on her toes.
HAVE FLOWERS DELIVERED TO HER DOOR We’ve just about evolved past the point where we thought it acceptable to pick up a three quid bunch of wilting Lilies from the Esso garage. This in and of itself should be cause enough for celebration, but as we’re yet to trust ourselves in a florists without purchasing a bouquet that wouldn’t look out of place resting at a graveside,we’re unfortunately a long way off from the Enrique Iglesias/Jeff Buckley hybrid we often like to imagine ourselves as being. Fortunately web sites such as InterFlora.co.uk have got us covered, with a section entirely devoted to romantic gifts and an option for same day delivery that, if you should forget one of your multitudes of anniversaries, will prove to be exponentially useful.
INVENT AN ENDEARING PET NAME FOR HER The use of the word sweetheart makes a man sound like an unsettlingly talkative black cab driver, whilst the use of the word babe makes him sound like a self-satisfied East London nonce. In order to truly impress your girlfriend, you’re going to need to employ a degree of creativity in your choosing of a pet name. Think of a characteristic of hers that you find endearing. Maybe she has a sweet tooth; in that case, opt for a name such as ‘muffin’ or ‘cupcake’. If she is fond of animals, go for ‘kitten’. Never go for anything bedroom related; we doubt any female has responded positively to being called ‘sugar-tits’. Page 14
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GIVE HER THE TV REMOTE We men are often presumed to have been propelled from the womb with a remote control already firmly in our grasp, ready for a lifetime of Sunday afternoons spent slouched in front of the television, nursing a hangover whilst idly flicking between Sky Sports News and the shopping channels; “25% off a replica Samurai Sword?! Quick, love, get me my credit card!” So wouldn’t it be a nice change for your other half, then, if you were to loosen your steely grip on the control, pass it over to her, and then spend the rest of the afternoon embracing the trials and hardships of the Satsuma coloured simpletons on The Only Way Is Essex? Sure, you’ll be so bored that you’ll be able to feel your finger nails grow, but at least you won’t find yourself sleeping alone on the settee again tonight.
WRITE HER A LETTER You don’t have to be Morrissey in order to put pen to paper and illustrate your feelings for your girlfriend.You may initially feel a bit uncomfortably feminine by doing so, but there are certain measures you can take to make the task feel a bit manlier; spraying the letter with Armani Code, for instance. Or writing it with your own blood. It’s probably best that you refrain from doing the latter, but as long as you outline your thoughts for her as directly as possible and keep exaggerations to a minimum, you should ensure that you won’t find yourself cringing at the mere thought of handing it to her. Just make sure you put some time and effort into it; if you begin with “I LUV U CUZ UR SXC”, you’re doing it wrong.
ASK HER TO ORGANISE A DAY OUT In order to suggest this to her and have her not think of you as a lazy disappointment, you’re going to need to employ a little bit of charm. Rather than sternly propose the idea that she take you out “for a change”, instead look deep into her eyes and say “muffin, today I’m going to do whatever you want to do.” From this, two possible scenarios will ensue; either you will spend the day so enveloped in romance that you’ll both start to look like you belong on the front cover of OK!, or you’ll be dragged through rails upon rails of Topshop clothes, awkwardly pretending to text your buddies whilst waiting outside the changing rooms as she tries on four different sizes of the same dress. www.rookiemagazine.com
Brain Tumours
The truth behind the pain. Brain Cancer claims more lives of children than Leukaemia, more women than Breast Cancer and more young men than Prostate Cancer. It is estimated that around 16,000 people are diagnosed EARLY SCANNING IS CRUCIAL with a primary brain tumour every year and although Professor Garth Cruickshank, consultant neurosurgeon at the Queen hospital Birmingham explains the complex issue of diagnosing breakthroughs and advances have been made by medical Elizabeth brain tumours; “Early scanning of the brain is crucial to see and confirm professionals across the globe; Brain Cancer is still one the tumour. Good imaging is also important later, when you need to scan every couple of months to see of the toughest challenges changes’ occurring in the tumour faced by modern medicine. before the patient starts deteriorating and the window of opportunity for further treatment is lost.”
To put it simply, the mind is an extraordinary mechanism and is so important that it is isolated from the rest of your body. This in effect makes attacking a brain illness one of the most difficult challenges ever faced. We spoke to expert professionals at Brain Tumour UK to understand more about the illness and find out just how lives can be affected.
200 KINDS OF BRAIN TUMOUR,
Unlike other illnesses, brain tumours don’t strike a specific age group, a devastating factor as patients can lose an estimated twenty years off their life expectancy.
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Professor Cruickshank reveals; “If you get early diagnosis and treat the tumour aggressively, patients tend to do better. Now that patients are increasingly referred early, to experienced people, more than 20% of patients are living for more than two years. For a disease as serious as this, it is a huge improvement on the 5% that we have seen in the past.”
Leading health experts explain that there are more than 200 kinds of Brain Tumour, some may affect the brain and others may affect the nervous system. Although it is only a small number of tumours that become cancerous, experts continuously reiterate that no tumour is underestimated. Whether a tumour is benign or malignant, medical professionals treat all tumours with the same caution.
HELP IS ON HAND
The most common diagnosed tumour is the anaplastic astrocytoma and according to Brain Tumour UK, counts for up to half the tumours diagnosed in adults.
The team of experts can talk you through every option and treatment available and help provide ease in what can only be described as a horrifically difficult time.
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If you or anyone you know has been affected by Brain Cancer then Brain Tumour UK can provide you with all the support you may need and are available to answer any questions you may have.
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Sisters Annabell and Semone are set to take the world of beauty by storm!
In one lifetime, the average woman spends thousands of pounds on beauty products.Whether it is hair care, skin care or make-up; at one point or another beauty products have played a part in all our lives, making it one of the biggest industries in the world. With the enormous array of products available to us everywhere we look, I wonder how many of us are actually aware of the products we use, what they contain and the story behind them? I had been conducting my own research on today’s world of beauty when I stumbled across something rare and beautiful; Khadi UK. Khadi is one of India’s biggest beauty brands and has been for nearly a century; supplying a phenomenal range of products at an incredible price. The brand was established by Ghandi himself and embodies all elements of equality and fair trade and what’s more is that the products are made from the ingredients that India is famous for; every product works wonders and is 100% natural. With two Birmingham based sisters, Semone and Annabell behind the brand here in the UK, it is now time for ethical beauty to dominate the British beauty market. became immersed in the rich heritage of Khadi when we received some ‘ We products as a gift from India. Annabell worked tirelessly behind the scenes to
contact the suppliers in India and eventually we were fortunate enough to be granted distribution rights.We have been awed by the interest we have received from consumers, to hotels and even as far afield as Russia and Poland.We hope to one day make Khadi an exclusive brand, well known in the UK.
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The range of products available are incredible and can be used by everyone and what’s more is that all products are entirely natural making them extremely beneficial, particularly for those with sensitive skin. In today’s competitive beauty industry, Khadi’s simplicity is what enables it to stick out; no gimmicks, no unusually strange ingredients and no over the top price tags which means that there is absolutely no reason why Khadi UK shouldn’t rise to the top. Everyone in the Rookie offices got involved in testing out just what Khadi UK had to offer. There was the initial fear, as all women have, of changing the products they use however soon enough an inconclusive result returnedKhadi UK does exactly what it offers- the shampoos, oils, soap and face washes provided a pristine level of cleansing, you could feel all the natural ingredients working their magic and there were no ugly side effects at all! After the first few days of use you can clearly note the difference...and every product smells amazing!
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Breaking the news .................................................. Juliette Foster is one of the UK’s most renowned newscasters and has established a respected career with some of the country’s biggest news stations including the BBC, Chanel Four and Sky News. Juliette began her broadcasting career as a freelance reporter for BBC Radio London and despite having gone on to work for some of the most prestigious news firms she states that journalism has always given her a sideways look at life. guess I try not to take life too seriously or look at it in a way ‘ Ithat’s conventional. It’s too easy to say that things are black and white with nothing in between. Sometimes you have to stand outside a situation to appreciate its absurdity or its potential for humour.
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Having such a vastly renowned level of experience in the field of broadcasting, Juliette revealed her views on the most current news issues including the ever dominant economic downfall; worrying and I think the jury is still out on whether ‘ It’stheextremely government’s approach to reducing the deficit is correct. I
wouldn’t be at all surprised if interest rates go up towards the end of the year although that could harm the growth of the economy. It could also hurt an already fragile property market and raise the cost of borrowing for businesses. But in spite of the doom and gloom I’m tentatively hopeful of a turnaround in the next five years although it’s too late for those people who’ve lost their jobs or the ones who are struggling to pay their mortgages.
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parents came to the UK in the 1950s and they experienced ‘ My terrible racial prejudice…to this day it makes my toes curl when
I hear them talking about it! I had a pretty difficult time when I was growing up in the 1970s although it was nothing compared to what my parents went through. At school some of the other kids used to tease me and call me by the “N” word! I also got the sense that because I was black I was expected to fail at whatever I did, although if anything that made me more determined to prove everyone wrong. Nobody should have to experience that, it’s just plain immoral! But equality shouldn’t just revolve around race. People are discriminated against because of their gender, sexuality, religion or simply because they’re disabled. How can we say we live in a civilised society when we deny people their basic rights because somebody has decided they don’t “fit in”? Every one of us has a moral duty to fight inequality and prejudice wherever it exists.
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Following her success in news reporting, Juliette has made a natural transition into the field of writing with the successful novel entitled “Breaking News”; a story rumoured to expose her time at Sky News...although we can’t seem to get her to reveal that! Juliette also recently received the honour of becoming Mayoress of Surrey as she explains;
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Make sure you’re prepared for whatever could come your way. Check out our must have camping gear and our top tips to ensure whether your hitting the festivals or doing a little of your own exploring that this summer season is a good one! Festival Kit, £9.99 - Millets Eurohike Polka Dot Towel, £24.99 - Millets Woolworths 6 piece cook set £29
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The “first-timers” festival survival guide The bare essentials: Ticket – the most important of course, you won’t be doing much without it! Tent – obviously! Have a quick practice putting it up before you go too. Toilet roll – and lots of it otherwise you’re up a gum tree. Dry shampoo and wet wipes – the closest thing you’ll get to a shower I’m afraid. Bin bags – your seats for the next few days, and handy for keeping the mud off your bum. Torch – Unless you want a guessing game of where your tent is. Gaffa tape – in case you get any pesky leaks. Wellingtons – but you knew that already. The do’s and don’ts: Do leave nothing but muddy footprints – clear up your rubbish and respect the environment. Don’t bring anything glass – glass is banned from most campsites so bring cans and plastic bottles, plus some clever person thought to put wine in a carton too. Do mark your spot – if you’re in a big group then a gazebo is your best bet to save anyone camping in the middle of you. Pitch a flag too! Do bring your phone charger – there’s usually vans dotted about ready and waiting to charge your phone for a few pounds, but be prepared to get up and queue extra early. They usually have chargers for every model but bring your own just in case. Do keep your valuables on you – sadly some people aren’t just there for the spirit of it all! Things do go missing through theft or too much cider so don’t take anything you can’t afford to go walkabout. Do buy fluorescent guy ropes – or only use a few that make the tent secure and keep them as short as possible.You don’t want to risk having campers falling on top of the tent while you’re getting a few winks of sleep. Our favourite ...if your looking for the less ‘Pop’ influenced then head down to Sonisphere this summer Sonisphere (UK) Friday 8th- Sunday 10th July Knebworth, Hertfordshire Rock, Metal, Punk www.uk.sonispherefestivals.com After the huge success of SONISPHERE 2010, the world’s only international touring festival moves forward with preparations’ for its third year. Headliners this year include the first ever appearance of The Big Four on the same line up in the UK. Acts include: The Big Four- Metallica, Anthrax, Slayer, Megadeth Weezer Motorhead Sisters of Mercy Gallows Airborne Diamond Head
In Flames INME Kids in Glass Houses One Minute Silence Volbeat Architects
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The entertainment chart Our hotlist of picks we can’t stop talking about
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BENJAMIN FRANCIS LEFTWICH At just 21 years of age this guy is one of the UK’s most exciting new prospects! With his debut album entitled ‘Last smoke before the snowstorm’ in stores now Produced by Ian Grimble (Mumford & Sons, Manic Street Preachers) the album is an understated masterpiece that showcases the fragile elegance of Ben’s voice. He’s also on the festival circuit so keep an eye out at: www.benjaminfrancisleftwich.com
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THE INTIMATES BY GUY MANKOWSKI From one of the most exciting young authors on the literary circuit, this is a fascinating debut novel where love, ambition and jealousy collide. Described as “the modern Great Gatsby”, this is a glamorous read for the train journey to work.
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THE SATURDAYS The stunning girl band has a fourth pop fuelled album on the way. ‘Turn myself in’ is scheduled for release in autumn and promises to be their best yet!
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TRACEY EMIN’S ‘LOVE IS WHAT YOU WANT’ The ever controversial Tracey Emin exhibits at the Hayward Gallery until the 29th of August. Covering every period of her career, from seldom-seen early works to recent large-scale installations, this is a definite for all contemporary art-buffs.
HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS PART 2 Released on the 15th of July, it’s the final instalment, sob sob for all you die hard potter fans out there. Plus after 7 years of subtle flirting we actually get to see Ron and Hermione kiss!! Oh yeah and Harry finally takes on the bad guy...what was his name again?
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TAURUS: ‘Opportunity’ is the emphasis this season. Along with the 'punch' of planets combining Mercury - communication, Venus-love, and Mars-energy means you are going to push new ventures with all the passion you can muster even if it means a relationship/ partnership has to be re-evaluated. Chance to enter a new foreign contact or at least be free to investigate an option abroad, one that encompasses your earthy talents. The planets above are in play, so why not go for it!
GEMINI: Your motto for this period of time is ‘I Think’ but secretively (unlike you!) you re-think shared resources.You may find an unexpected opening of a dream, career-wise, that will occur via a social setting but could mean an end to a monetary connection, letting go of a mutual agreement that has been traditional or practical. Saturn, planet of restriction, is entering your house of play but that could also mean new status if you accept commitment in a creative sphere.
Cancer: BLUE MOON this year! Where do I begin… all Cancer people should seek an astrologer to see what is in store for them as you will be thrust into some changes. Look at our Prince Charming. Our William is having the full force of a blue moon influence; it is all happening for him. Where are your planets? Is Uncle Jupiter shining on you? Some overspill for Capricorns too...whoops that’s our Katie! Multifaceted time for both sides! Maybe lucky for crab-like you too?
LEO: You are the dramatic lover of the Zodiac. Mercury, planet of communication, goes direct and hits Venus planet of love, meaning a WOW factor! Out of the blue maybe but you are going to come straight out with it, no such thing as modesty! Also, as if that’s not enough, some extra income is to be made with either starting or ending, even swapping an artistic work opportunity. So, which is which? Only you can know, decision time!
VIRGO: Any shared resources will receive a boost from an unexpected source and you will immediately be tempted to spend with some relief. A holiday to a far off land always dreamt about may be top of your priorities this year… you will have a certain freedom to do so if some partnership had ended. A creative idea that you put forward with such clarity will now fulfil a dream concerning a new work project. Another chance to try again…?
LIBRA: People like you as you are, so open, friendly, and with a listening ear, especially for gossip! Are you head of the company or companies yet? At least you must be the receptionist welcoming as you are - never without admirers of the opposite sex. Currently your finances bring a prominent sense of well-being and shared resources are bountiful just now. A relationship or partnership may have unexpected changes afoot...so look out for yourself in the coming months!
SCORPIO: You are really looking good at the moment aren’t you? Have you noticed those second glances? Plenty of admirers but this is the time to cut out the superfluous chat up lines and perhaps make time to make the ‘love nest’ you have been secretly dreaming of. Unexpected changes at your work make you feel you should take advantage. Don’t be the dark horse that you are known for. Go ahead… the time is right for just that!
Sagittarius: Meticulously you try to concentrate on a one-to-one liaison; a project work related.You’ll get a spurt of help via generous Jupiter your natural planet.You may have to rethink your career as Mercury, planet of communication, hovers going direct shakes decisions about your nest at this time too.Your feelings of self worth will improve and be valued by a local source that makes you expect that a new beginning of improved circumstances is about to be discovered.
CAPRICORN: Naturally dignified, even known as a reserved person, but you see the beginning of a new romance involving the hearts and flowers kind… lucky you! Or if you’re already hitched, hold tight, natural events will move obstacles. Home has a direct hit with Uranus, the unexpected, so this is out of your hands it seems. Maybe a foreign influence and certainly a structured promotion or move in store. Talks behind the scenes it seems...? Goodness me what next!
AQUARIUS: Mmm… new ideas but in secret? Thinking of changing your job? Perhaps a local opportunity has come up that has its attractions – chance to expand on your creative ideas. Futuristic so you might go for it, you know you have bright ideas and are able to communicate your skills. Circulate your ideas even if this is not the scenario - as they are second to none! There is a certain social occasion coming up that suits you, quite soon.
PISCES: Changeable you! New ideas abound when kind Uncle Neptune, with his planet of dreams comes knocking on your door. The first time since 1891 visiting Pisces! New ideas abound, an energetic you, wanting to ‘get the show on the road ‘ kind of emotion. Put aside your love of partying and get it sorted. It’ll be worth any effort with your self-esteem and self-worth at a high premium? An older person, or one of status, is waiting in the wings.
ARIES: Are you angry? Or are you ablaze with energy? Well unexpectedly you will be able to free any inhibitions either way quite soon. Maybe a lover is being restrictive or maybe an end to a career move occurs but don’t despair, dreams will or can be restored! Maybe through a group activity, you might gain some new inspiration. Even a new love perhaps, if, that is what you want? It’s not like you to give up is it?
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Are you copping a feel? Kristin Hallenga is the inspirational brains behind Coppafeel!, a campaign dedicated to spreading the word about breast cancer awareness and the importance of regularly “copping a feel”.
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T JUST 23, Kristin’s life was turned upside down when she was diagnosed with breast cancer, yet this only came after a rigorous fight with her GP’s. Eight months prior to her diagnosis Kristin sought help from her GP who dismissed her lumpy, painful breast as “hormonal” and simply recommended she take Evening Primrose Oil. After a six month adventure in China, Kristin returned home defiant that this was something more serious. After being told by her GP once again that she was “fine” and “it’s just hormones”, Kristin literally had to demand a referral. Not only did she discover a 6x9cm tumour in her breast but she also had one sitting comfortably on her spine. The shockingly misguided view that breast cancer can only affect women over a certain age means Kristin is sadly not the first to be overlooked in such a manner. Kristin, along with her twin sister Maren and a dedicated Coppafeel! team, now devotes all of her time to spreading the message of misdiagnosis in young women and teaching us the potentially life-saving lesson that cancer does not age discriminate. From their bikin’ for boobies events to hijacking university campuses, Kristin and the Coppafeel! team have certainly proved that being boob aware can be a lot of fun!
For people who may be a little in the dark, what is Coppafeel all about? I had the idea to set up CoppaFeel! two weeks after starting chemotherapy treatment for breast cancer. I had been misdiagnosed twice for breast cancer and told numerous times I was too young to get this disease. I soon began to realise that no one was actually educating young women on the importance of regular boob checking and how important it was to ensure we notice anything early. Early diagnosis is the key to beating the disease, so the sooner we get feeling, the better. CoppaFeel! is a fun and young way for us to go and spread this life saving message. This doesn’t have to be a disease we dread and are scared to think about. If it’s caught early, the harsh treatments can be avoided. 1 in 8 women are now diagnosed with breast cancer. It’s about time we made time for boob time.
lesson though, which I now appreciate more than ever. Life is truly precious. If I can spread not just a message of boob checking, but to also not take life for granted, then my work is done.
No. Silly silly me.
Young people are the catalyst for change.We need a complete behavioural shift in order for us to make boob checking become a regular and normal routine. However, we can all start integrating it into our lives now and realise that it really could save your life one day.We’re never too young to learn the signs and symptoms of breast cancer.Yes, it’s rare in young women (I was one of 25 women under the age of 25 who are diagnosed a year) but if we start checking now, we’ll know our boobs very well by the time we hit the high risk ages; therefore leading to early detection and better survival rates
How important is it for you to get the word out to younger women about the risks?
What does all the money you raise go towards?
It’s incredibly important because I was never told before it picked me, that breast cancer can happen to young people. When you’re in the prime of your life, the last thing you consider is a life threatening disease entering your world. It’s an enormous shock for anyone, but particularly when you’re supposed to be truly living your life to the max. It teaches you an incredible
All the money we raise goes towards us spreading the vital boob checking message. We’re purely an awareness and education charity so everything we do reflects our message and ensures it gets out to more and more young people. Most campaigns have to be clever and cheeky in order for us to be heard. Our student campaign last year allowed boob teams at 14 universi-
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“1 in 8 women are now diagnosed with breast cancer It’s about time we made time for boob time!”
Kristin, centre, and twin sister Maren copping a feel with Lorraine Kelly, ties to spread the message for us, by hijacking every pair of boobs on campus. It was a real hit and almost 300,000 stickers were placed on campuses.
Then there’s also the Pride of Britain Awards which were pretty cool... it’s not every day your work gets recognised on national TV and you’re handed an award by the Spice Girls.
ow has the big C changed H your outlook on life?
What are your plans for the rest of the year?
I don’t look too far into the future any more. I don’t make big plans and live for the day. Cancer is such an unpredictable disease which could decide to bite me in the butt again at any point, but I won’t allow it to stop me from doing anything, or rule the way in which I live. Life tastes better than it did before it was compromised by cancer. I take advantage of certain opportunities and situations, such as whether or not to munch on a massive slice of chocolate cake. My attitude is very much ‘hell yeah, why not?’ now. I consider myself very very lucky. I’ve beaten cancer; I can pretty much do ANYTHING.
How are you now? Very well. I still have treatment every month which means I have to go to hospital to be hooked up to an IV to get what I call ‘bone juice’ (actual name is zometa but no one ever knows what that is). It’s not chemotherapy yet I have the treatment at the chemo suite. I sort of like going back each month and seeing my medical team, it’s a safe and comforting feeling. I also take the hormone drug tamoxifen which can set off the most attractive hot flushes at really inconvenient moments i.e. on the tube.
What has been the most rewarding experience for you so far? Telling my story, and for it to be heard. A girl called Jenny read about me in a magazine and decided to return to the doctor after being told twice she was too young for breast cancer (she was 26). She armed herself with the article to show the doctor who referred her to the specialist. She was then diagnosed with breast cancer. I cried when I read Jenny’s email. I knew the power CoppaFeel! would have, but it’s not until I finally saw that my hard work was paying off, that I realised how awesome CoppaFeel! truly was.
We have so many fun things planned. But planning is also tricky because it seems every day a new opportunity or idea comes up which we have to be quick to move on. Being a small team is a double edged saw. We can make quick decisions but can’t always take up every offer we’re given because we don’t have the manpower to see it through. Having said that, we’re currently organising a music festival, a bike ride and another half marathon. Alongside that, we have our awareness campaign at universities launching in October and a busy summer of festivals throughout the UK. Having just got Fearne Cotton and Dermot O’Leary onboard as patrons, we’re excited to do some big campaigns this year to get even more young people coppin’ a feel. I want to see the charity grow and blossom even further. We have to keep things fresh and since I am constantly thinking of new ways to get bigger, there’s no chance we’ll stop any time soon.
How can people get involved with Coppafeel? Firstly, check your boobs. Head to our website and arm yourself with all the signs and symptoms of breast cancer. Set some time aside for boob time, and make it a new habit. I have two habits, I bite my nails and I check my boobs (sorry boob, singular). If people want to help us spread the message, there will soon be a tool on our website to register your interest in volunteering in different ways. For now, we’re welcoming people’s ideas for their own fundraisers in their own communities. There are many places in the UK we’ve not reached out to yet, so whoever fancies hopping on the bandwagon and helping us spread the word, we’d love to hear from you.
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Chef ’s corner This issue we spoke to world renowned chef Aldo Zilli about his new show Perfect for UKTV Food and his love of pasta Tell us about the new series Perfect... How are you involved in this? What have you been doing for the show?
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I got involved as I think it is a great idea for a cookery show, as you can show the perfect traditional dish as well as the newer dishes. I got involved because I’m Italian and had the chance to share with viewers on Good Food how to cook the perfect spaghetti Bolognese and tagliatelle carbonara to name a few.Working with Theo Randall on the show was a joy, it is refreshing to see that an English chef can create good traditional Italian food and he is one of the best in the game.
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Tell us about your journey into food.You grew up in a large family; food must have played a pivotal part in your life since childhood? to food was a big roller‘ Mycoasterjourneyas food was at a premium
when I was growing up and now having turned food into a career it is abundant. I grew up in a large family and spent a lot of time helping my mother in the kitchen and she inspired me to have a career as a chef.
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As with all Chef’s , you have a passion and deep respect for Food, how did you transfer your passion into such a successful career?
A must for Pasta lovers!
is an art and you never stop ‘ Cooking learning. I still feel like I am learning
Perfect ...is new and exclusive to Good Food, Mondays to Wednesdays at 7pm from 2nd May. Sky 248, Sky HD 283 and Virgin 260
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first images/thoughts that come into mind when you think of Italian Food?
especially with all the fusion foods available and now with international travel being easier there are all sorts of different foods and flavours to inspire you. Making a successful career out of anything is down to hard work and a passion for what you are doing.
it is Pasta and Pizza that immediately come to mind. What are the
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designed Pizzas for the Prezzo Restaurant group I think of pizza. But if I think back to when I was younger it was all about cooking fish directly from the sea and killing a pig at Christmas to make Parma ham, sausages and salamis.
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I cooked on Perfect..., spaghetti carbonara because it’s fresh and easy to make, no matter what level of cooking you are used to.
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Aldo ZilliSpaghetti carbonara SERVES: 4 PREPARATION TIME: 10 MINUTES COOKING TIME: 10-12 MINUTES
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spaghetti • 400g of olive oil • drizzle pancetta, diced • 100g yolks • 850geggParmesan cheese, finely grated • 1 tsp coarsely ground • 2 tbsp chopped parsleyblack peppercorns •
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Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil. Cook the pasta in the boiling salted water for 8-10 minutes until al dente – just tender.
Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a deep frying pan and cook the pancetta over a medium heat for about 10 minutes until golden.
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Lightly whisk the egg yolks with the parmesan cheese, black pepper and chopped parsley. Drain the pasta, reserving a ladleful of the cooking water, and add to the pancetta in the frying pan with enough cooking water to moisten.
Tip the pasta mixture into the cheesy beaten eggs and toss everything together. The heat from the pasta will cook the egg mixture. Serve straight away with a sprinkling of black pepper and extra parmesan shavings.
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The Perfect Dining Experience: Finding the perfect place to eat can always be a bit of a challenge. Whether it is for a girls night out, a family meal or a quiet night with that special someone, there are a few factors that need to be noted to make sure a restaurant experience is one you will never forget ...for all the right reasons!
LOCATION Location is an important factor in creating a memorable night. As much as we all love our takeaway’s we have to remember that they are located on side/back streets for a reason. The best and as a result, most popular places to eat are often located in the middle of all the hubbub associated with up market areas because they are able to capture the spirit of life around them; creating the perfect atmosphere. It may not seem that important but the location is pivotal for setting the initial mood of the night.
INTERIOR This may seem like we are pointing out the extreme obvious but the interior of a restaurant is a most crucial factor. Having spent time in some of the strangest restaurants out there, we have definitely learnt that a restaurants interior is essential in creating the ideal atmosphere. Layout, decor, seating arrangement and music all play key factors in creating the perfect experience.
FOOD Ok, this is the most obvious point but you have to remember that with restaurants there is no such thing as ‘try before you buy’ so why not take a few minutes to visit the restaurants website and read up on the chefs and their level of experience? This can separate a real dining experience from an overpriced takeaway. We’ve done our bit and hunted high and low to find you the perfect dining experience. Here are our top restaurant picks that tick all the right boxes.
Chor Bizzare INDIAN FINE DINING AT ITS BEST
Location: Albermarle Street, Mayfair, London. Manager: Manpreet Ahuja “Chor Bizarre literally means ‘thieves market’, all tables and chairs in the restaurant are different.Your eyes feast on bric-a-brac selected from street markets all over India while you savour the best dishes from regional Indian cuisine. In the heart of Mayfair, Chor Bizarre offers Indian cuisine at its finest with a wine list that has been matched with the food.” Head Chef Manpreet Ahuja: “Chor Bizarre has a team of highly experienced and trained chefs who have worked all over India. We select best known dishes from various regions of India and present them in a menu that encompasses Kashmiri cuisine to north Indian and south Indian cuisine. We change the menu twice a year and we also run several food festivals. All our dishes are made and served using authentic ingredients and traditional recipes.”
Chor Bizzare Exclusive Recipe
Adraki Champein Ginger Lamb Chops Ingredients:
• French cut lamb racks – 4nos • Ginger Paste – 7gms • Garlic Paste – 50gms • Green Chilli Paste – 2gms • Lemon Juice – 2tsp • Salt – to taste
• Oil – 2 tsp • Red Chilli Oil – 30ml • Hung Yogurt – 100ml • Kasuri Methi Powder – 1tsp Freshly Chopped Ginger – • 15gms • Garam Masala Powder – ½tsp
Mission Impossible?
Preparation:
Trim the lamb racks, and cut to get 4 lamb chops • from each rack. Keep each lamb rack with one bone.
the meat of each lamb chop using • a Flatten steak hammer Mix the salt, oil, lemon juice, green chilli, ginger • and garlic paste in a mixing bowl. Rub this mixture on the lamb chops evenly and leave for about 30 to 45 minutes.
In a separate bowl, whisk the hung yogurt • until smooth and add the red chilli oil, mix in gently. Add kasuri methi, salt, freshly chopped ginger and garam masala powder.
Transfer the lamb chops in a colander to • drain the liquids, and then pat dry. R ub the mixture on the chops • and leaveyoghurt for 30 minutes the lamb chops and roast on • a Skewer barbecue or tandoor for 15 min-
utes and serve hot with a salad of your choice
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The Perfect Dining Experience:
Sitaaray
COMBINING THE BEST OF AUTHENTIC INDIAN CUISINE WITH CINEMA Location: Drury Lane, Covent Garden, London. Manager: Raman Prasad; “Sitaaray means ‘stars’, we serve unlimited Indian kebabs and curries to your table for a set price of £22.95 per person. Sitaaray has been rated as one of the six best restaurants in any cuisine under £30 per person in London. Sitaaray is open for lunch and dinner Monday to Saturday and from noon to 6 pm for late brunch or lunch on Sundays. With screens playing popular Bollywood music, booths themed with film stars and posters exhibiting a century of Indian cinema, Sitaaray is a magnet for partying.” Head Chef: Manish Sharma “At Sitaaray our team of master chefs marinate meats, seafood and vegetables with selected spices before grilling them slowly in the traditional clay oven ‘tandoor’ or the grill. These are then served over 12 courses to guests on the table, 9 kebabs and 3 curries with poppadums, Indian breads and rice. With a chilled pint of our house lager the meal is a carnivore’s delight. We have specials for children and offer a large selection for vegetarians. Our chefs promise to keep preparing the courses till our guests ask us to stop. Fresh, hot grilled Indian dishes prepared to order and served in unlimited portions, this is what makes Sitaaray unique among Indian restaurants.”
Sitaaray Exclusive Recipe
Hara Bhara Kebab:
A tasty alternative for those who love kebabs but are vegetarian, Hara Bhara kebab gets its name and green colour from the healthy spinach in it. Ingredients:
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• 1 tsp Chaat Masala • Salt to taste • Vegetable/ sunflower cooking oil to shallow fry the kebabs Preparation
Mix and mash together the potatoes, peas and spinach till a smooth • paste is formed. • Add the remaining ingredients and mix well. • Keep in the refrigerator for 1 hour. • Remove from refrigerator and form into patties. Heat the oil on a heavy-bottomed skillet and shallow-fry the kebabs till • crisp on each side. Drain • on paper towels. Serve hot with mint and yoghurt chutney.
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Tamarai SUMPTUOUS PAN ASIAN
Location: Drury Lane, Covent Garden, London. Manager: Raman Prasad “Tamarai was called the best pan fusion restaurant in London with an award winning wine and cocktail list. Tamarai also won the best late night bar award. Tamarai serves dinner from 6.00 pm Monday to Saturday and offers late night dancing and music till 3.00 am on Fridays and Saturdays after dinner. Tamarai can accommodate parties of up to 30 guests as it’s a large restaurant and bar with a VIP lounge that accommodates 25. As an event venue, Tamarai can host sit down for 110, buffet for 200 and a reception for up to 300 guests.” Head Chef: Manish Mehrotra “I have travelled and trained in most south Asian countries and the Far East to create a contemporary pan Asian menu at Tamarai. Our team of specialised chefs design dishes like caramelised Szechuan pepper king prawns, duke of Berkshire pork belly in hoisin onion sauce, braised lamb shank in Malay curry and coconut and palm sugar brulee.With a wide vegetarian selection and a nine course menu that may be ordered with five different wines,Tamarai is a gourmet’s choice.”
Tamarai
Exclusive Recipe
Herb Tofu Roll Ingredients:
• 100gms Fresh Tofu • 15gms Coconut Milk Powder • 50gms Panko Bread Crumbs • 5gms Galangal (fresh) • 5gms Lemon Grass • 5gms Fresh Garlic • 1gm Kaffir Lime Leaf Method
• 2 gms Sambal Chilli Sauce • 5gms Oyster Sauce • 5gms Fresh Coriander • 2gms Fresh Ginger • 1 small bottle Sweet Chilli Sauce • 5gms Sugar Fine • Oil for frying
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Meanwhile, reduce the sweet chilli sauce to a soft ball consistency. • Keep aside. D ivide • the tofu mixture into 20 pieces. • Stuff all the pieces with the sweet chilli mixture. • Make cylinder shapes. • Dip in thin tempura batter and roll in the bread crumbs. • Pan fry till golden. • Buy frozen mantao buns from the Chinese food store. Heat the bun in a steamer. It should be soft and hot to the touch • approximately 5 min Make a cut in the middle brush it with sweet chilli sauce. Can add • some cucumber or lettuce P lace • the crisp tofu roll in the middle and serve hot
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2011 is definitely the year of the super car. The most renowned companies from around the globe brought their best to the table at the Geneva Motor Show and showed sheer skill and genius in creating the perfect vehicle. Be it a ‘coming soon’ model or a complete concept; 2011 has definitely become all about the cars that dared.
Bentley ‘Ice Speed Record’ Convertible
Rolls Royce 102E Experimental Electric
This is the worlds first battery powered electric vehicle for the ultra luxury segment but as of now remains a concept car with currently no plans to build the production version. The Phantom EE is a test bed designed to explore technologies but to also pose the question; are Rolls Royce able to offer the world an electric car that doesn’t falter on the luxury experience?
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Labelled as the most powerful Bentley, this latest unveiling is a celebration of the company’s world ice speed record set by Finland’s world rally champion Juha Kankkunen in a Bentley Continental Supersports covertible.
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Limited to 100 cars worldwide - 6 Litre, twin turbo charged W12 engine - 0-60mph in 3.8 seconds
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Lexus LFA Sports car
The concept car with only a limited amount being made available for sale that has been dubbed the “two seat super car” Multi link rear suspension Automated sequential gear box 4.8L V10 engine that cab rev to 9,000RPM in 0.6 seconds Each LFA engine bears the signature of the single technician who crafted it.
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The Nissan Eflow
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Lamborghini Aventador
Named after the powerful and curageous Spanish bull; this is Lamborghini’s fierce replacement for the Murcielago largely made out of Carbon fibre ensuring the lightest feel pushrod suspension and steering V12 engine ISR Transmission guarantees the fastest shifting time (only 50 milliseconds) 0-62mph in 2.9 seconds
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A concept car designed to prove that it is possible to remain environmentally sympathetic without having to give up on the joys of driving. The Nissan Leaf was the first practical zero emissions family car and the Eflow takes on this technology Rear wheeled drive two seater Two electric motors Laminated Lithium Iron batteries 0-100km/h in under 5 seconds
Volkswagen XL1 Super Efficient Vehicle This SEV was unveiled at the Qatar Motor show earlier this year and has a body that would make any car enthusiast go wild. Unfortunately this one is just a concept car created by VW as a test bed for the future ecofriendly cars to come.
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2 Seater Diesel electric engine 0-62mph in 11.9 seconds
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BMW Vision Connected Drive
A concept study presented as a two seat roadster. The design and technology of this breathtaking creation are aimed at making the vehicle an integral part of a networked world. The long bonnet blends seamlessly with the windscreen, the long wheelbase and the seating positions are set well back. The concept visualises the fusion of exterior, interior and environment.
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Jena.Theo
Felder Felder
Lousie Gray
Holly Fulton
Topshop Unique
Aquascutum
House of Holland
Bora Asku
Felder Felder
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Bora Asku
House of Holland
Bernard Chandran
Aquascutum
Holly Fulton
Bernard Chandran
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Fashionista’s gathered in their masses at Somerset House way back in February to get one step ahead on the looks we’ve got coming our way this Autumn/Winter. Admittedly we’ve hardly had a summer yet, but the fashion world is already over it and thinking about next season.The likes of Alexa Chung, Olivia Palermo, Marina Diamandis, Paloma Faith and Kate Bosworth were all out in force to grace the front rows and see the hotly anticipated A/W ’11 collections.With Burberry streaming their show live in Piccadilly Circus, there’s no denying London’s title as a fashion capital. Here are our three steps to style domination this autumn:
Maria Grachvigel
Topshop Unique
Popping Brights - The summer colour clash carries right into autumn. Thankfully we didn’t make a return to the usual black on grey combo; instead we were treated to neutrals and autumnal shades in burnt orange flowing through to bright reds, blues and fuchsia pinks. Texture contrast - It’s all about contrasting textures! We saw goat-hair fringing at Felder Felder, feather embellishments at Bernard Chandran and nanny knits at House of Holland. Leather, wool, fur, velvet, feathers; get layering. Shape - The sophisticated, ultra feminine silhouette has gone and in its place we were introduced to something tougher, edgier, but still with a feminine vibe. Jena.Theo decided to rock things up and inject a little attitude into their collection with draping and oversized being the name of the game.
When Corrie Nielsen was crowned Fashion Fringe’s winner by John Galliano last September we knew we’d be seeing big things from her, so taking our seats at the BFC show space to watch her debut collection was an opportunity we couldn’t miss.Twenty beautifully structured looks made their way down the runway, demonstrating Corrie’s exquisite eye for detail in her use of volume and drapery oozing with rich colours reminiscent of a 16th century oil painting. Closely watching each piece as it sashayed past allowed us to see the true craftsmanship that had gone into each tiny detail of her silhouettes; this was certainly an example of when fashion meets art. We were lucky enough to grab a few minutes with Corrie backstage after her first ever London Fashion week show. How do you feel after your first show? It was very surreal, that is the best way to describe it because it’s been months of hard work. Through this journey there’s been some things that have happened that have been quite emotional so it’s been a very emotional collection for me. What was the inspiration for this collection? The inspiration came from the Elizabethan period which looked at structured shape, volume and the rich colours mixed with a bit of the 1950’s french inspired Haute couture. How long does it take you to go from drawing to final piece on the model? Well first comes feeling, then comes idea then you just see it and then you can get inspired from an image, a colour, a shape and then that’s just how it works. What are your plans for the next year? Working on my business definitely! Are you planning your Spring/Summer ’12 collection already? Yes, I already know what I want to do for that and I’m planning on being back here in September too.
Talk us through your inspiration. Graffiti art is one of the most culturally expressive My inspiration comes from all aspects of life and my and inventive art forms in the country with young personal art is about capturing an emotion or feeling men and women expressing themselves and their using colours and characters that others can relate situations through the brightest colours and sharpest to. A lot of the content is about capturing a magic styles; yet as a form of art it is still yet to be accepted moment from a seemingly normal situation. I tend to and appreciated. put across uplifting imagery in my street murals as life is hard enough; the last thing you want to see on your We talk to one of the countries rising Graffiti Artists; commute to work is gnarly artwork. Silent Hobo on his art and its acceptance. How much work goes into your piece? Tell us about yourself and your art; how did Lots of thinking...then messy sketches till I get the you get started? right composition which I then hate and start again! I am a Bristol street artist/illustrator and have quietly been decorating walls and hoardings in Bristol for Why do you think it is so difficult for people some time now. I have basically been drawing all of my to accept graffiti art as a respected art form? life ; it has always been something I have been good Everyone is entitled to their own opinion- one man’s at...or at least better at than other stuff. I always liked brick can be another man’s expensive art installation...I to copy cartoons or my brother’s comics and when I don’t expect people to get me and I don’t expect to was a kid I would always create my own worlds. Now get them. It’s like if someone isn’t into the same music I mix photography with illustrations to get stylised as me...fair play for doing your own thing. and beautifully composed scenes.
The music industry is by far the most fickle of the bunch; it offers us some of the best and some of the worst, it gives us legends and one hit wonders and is always redefining just what it is that makes great music and great musicians but despite the continuous changes, it has always been clear that the view of a successful female artist has long since stayed the same. Close your eyes and think of the women in today’s music industry and the odds are that you are envisioning the picture perfect model-esque females who have at one point or another graced the cover of Vogue, dated that bad boy, bumped and grinded to each and every one of the tracks they are given and have appeared on the style pages more times than they have performed live, they are the women that the world looks to but isn’t it time that we expanded our view of the female artist? How many of you can honestly admit that when thinking of female artists you think of the truly talented females that have the ability to write worthy lyrics, produce beautiful music and give us some of the most memorable songs to date, an artist that stands for more than fame and more than celebrity culture? Odds are not many of us do because as much as we hate to admit it...if they don’t fit the stereotypes then the truly talented are often ignored. In today’s world of auto-tuning tanned pop stars it’s time for the real talent to rise; it’s time for the real women to be heard and they don’t get more real than Kate Nash. The London born singer/songwriter is the true personification of talent, a real woman who fights for the survival of real music and its artists; a truly humble lady who stands tall and makes us feel proud to be British. We were honoured to get the chance to speak to Kate about her music, her fear of celeb culture and her fight to bring creativeness alive for the younger generation. In 2007 Kate released her debut album ‘Made of Bricks’ which smashed straight through to number one in the music charts and propelled a young girl straight into the limelight but she proved her worth by staying away from celeb culture and focusing more on the music, rather than milk her new found stardom and follow in the path of so many other young females in the industry Kate cemented her roots as a true musician “I’m not looking for fame, I’m not fame hungry and I wouldn’t class myself as a celebrity...it freaks me out which is why I found it confusing when I first started. I just want to concentrate on my music and other great creative projects that I like to get involved in” The expectations on those in the music industry is always high, often more so for women but when you are a new artist the pressure and expectations are immense. ‘Newbie’s’ are judged on their ability to fit in and failure to do so results in major scrutiny which was immediately the case for Kate. Here came an artist in the truest sense yet her ability to stand tall in her own skin, and her fearless rebelliousness against the stereotype left her vulnerable, like a lamb out to slaughter...but this lamb was different, this was one lamb who was never afraid to shout out “I’ve had a lot of people tell me I should get rid of the instruments, I should leave the band to it and just be a front woman and I’ve been asked in interviews; why don’t you do photo shoots? Why don’t you care about being sexy? There is often a
presumption about women; that they don’t write their own music, I often get asked; do you write your own music? and I just think, why would you even ask me that? They’re really shocked when they find out I do. It just becomes clear what you’re primarily supposed to stand for as a woman in the industry. People are too afraid to stand up to say that is sexist, it’s almost like a dirty subject but I got really mad about it” The presumption of women in the music industry pushed Kate to take action and begin the journey to fight for real musicians. In early 2011 Kate launched the Rock and Roll after School Music club designed to encourage creativity and welcome real music into the lives of young girls around the nation “Last summer the organisation Birds Eye View invited me to join a panel discussing the gender gap in the music industry and when I heard all the statistics I was actually really shocked because there are a lot less female composers then even I had realised...I thought that was really shocking. I had heard about the Rock and Roll summer camps in New York and thought it would be amazing to bring something like that to the UK but I thought, we don’t really have summer camp culture but we do have after school culture and that was the best way to do it. I just want to encourage girls to write their own songs, start their own bands and it’s not just performing; it’s sound engineers, light engineers, roadies, people in record labels and artist management and so on” The courage and passion that Kate has for music is so clear in the way she speaks...in all my career I have never heard an artist feel so passionate about bringing real talent forward and beating the expected stereotypes; it was truly admirable to hear “I definitely take the responsibility that I have a lot of young female fans and I always felt that when things happened for me, that I had to use my position to do something. If you have a platform to stand on then
you have to say stuff and I’m really passionate about it, I’ve been in to schools, I love working with kids and I think that the arts are so important to young people. If you get into music, all the hormones, anger and confusion can be put into a creative outlet and without that, I think kids can get into trouble” Kate is also taking action through her own performances, breaking the boundaries of when and where female artists take to the stage by appearing at the Heineken Open’er Festival in Poland, at the end of June this year “I had kind of been complaining all summer how there were never enough women at festival line ups and when I heard all the statistics I was actually really shocked but I got sick of feeling negative about it and decided to do something” Her passions and her distain for certain expectations truly define Kate as one of the rare talent pioneers “it’s not something I intentionally set out to do but I just don’t agree with some of the things out there. No one is perfect and it’s these “imperfections” that are the most attractive. I don’t agree with the expectations and I think it is important to stand up for people and remind them that, that’s not reality” Having just completed a tour we decided to try and discover a little more about Kate as a solo artist, her love of performing and what makes her smile. “I love playing live and I’ve just got an all new girl band behind me and they’re really wicked and there’s a really safe environment on stage. With live shows there’s a raw energy that you can’t get anywhere else; you couldn’t put on a record and get the same thing. From the lights, to the people, there’s a crazy energy and an amazing sense of honesty”
Following the success of her debut album, Kate released her second album last year, entitled ‘My Best Friend Is You’ a clear indication of artist progression of talent and life experiences “I think I progress a little every few years, you change the way you hear things once you’ve been in a studio and toured and when writing it’s important to be inspired by the truth, when you’re on the road you experience a lot” She’s travelled the world and gained a legion of fans but it was humbling to see that despite everything, Kate still gets star struck herself “ Joan Jett once wrote me a note on a set list and I got so excited I just freaked out, I couldn’t believe it! If I actually met Joan Jett then I would definitely freak out!” Kate is known for her ballsy lyrics and her Indie style so we wondered just what kind of music brings a smile to her face; “I like pop melodies that make your heart hang a little bit. I think lyrics are really important, I can like a piece of music but if the lyrics suck then I’m not interested...I think artists that write the best music are ones that stand for something other than their music”
What strikes me most about Kate is that her career has never been based on following a trend or pleasing others; she simply produces good music and stands tall in her own skin and it is this attribute which her fans, including myself, admire most about her; whether it is the way she dresses, the way she behaves, the way she presents herself; what you see is what you get; Kate is 100% herself at all times but this can have its pitfalls “ The music industry is very dark; I’ve met some of the worst people and some of the best. There are some really sharky, stereotypical characters but I met my boyfriend in music so you get the best and the worst. People criticise you on a very personal level and you’ve got to have f****** thick skin because they can be so rude and so hurtful” She is clearly a fighter in every aspect and a fighter who is going strong in her career; I can easily say the woman I spoke to oozes class, dignity and beauty...why? Because she is proud of who she is, because she isn’t afraid to take a stand, because she isn’t afraid to encourage creativity...what could make a person more beautiful? We salute you Kate Nash.
5 things we didn’t know about Kate Nash: • If she wasn’t successful in the music business Kate could see herself being a waitress! • She describes her dress sense, depending on her mood, as a cross between a 7 year old and an 85 year old • The most extravagant thing she has ever purchased was her apartment • She created her first record in her bedroom • Her favourite song to perform is ‘Model Behaviour’ Kate will be performing at this year’s Heineken Open’er Festival in Poland Heineken Open’er Festival Thursday 30th June- Sunday 3rd July 2011 Gydnia, Poland Rock, Indie, Pop, Alternative www.opener.pl/en Having triumphed at the European Festival Awards 2011, picking up ‘Best Major Festival’ for the second year in a row, Heineken Open’er is celebrating its tenth year as Europe’s biggest Summer Party with three days of the best music on the planet. This year’s festival features the best line up to date. Acts include: • Coldplay • Foals • Hurts • Primus • Cut Copy • M.I.A • Youssou N’Dour • Abraham Inc • Fat Freddy’s Drop • Caribou
From juicy fruit to exotic palms, the print explosion this season is enough to inject your wardrobe with some much needed tropical colour.
Charlotte Olympia £710 (Net-a-porter)
ASOS £35
House of Holland S/S ‘11
Red Herring at Debenhams £12
Etro S/S ‘11
Topshop £45
Stella McCartney £1165 (Net-a-porter)
The 70’s luxe vibe is back (think Jodie Foster in Taxi Driver), we can’t get enough of the floppy hats, flared jeans and beautiful prints that evoke this bohemian glamour. Topshop £18
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Forget the pac-a-macs, you may be trudging through knee-deep mud but every festival goer wants to look chic come rain or shine!
Topshop £22 Topshop £32
Topshop Unique S/S ‘11 Topshop £40 H&M £24.99
Paul & Joe £200 (Net-a-porter)
We saw it on countless catwalks from Prada to Jil Sander and Etro to Christopher Kane; the colour block is back for yet another season. Team bright neons with neutrals or brave an all over clash of the titans.
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Etro S/S ‘11 Christopher Kane S/S ‘11
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Gadgets courtesy of www.pinksumo.com Hug-a-Mug This promises to be the cosiest mug ever and we honestly could not agree more! Easy to hold and designed to protect your hands from the heat of anything it carries leaving you to finally relax and enjoy a hot beverage with ease!
Ice Shot Glasses (Each set comes with moulds for 4 ice glasses and a serving tray) With the sun slowly making its arrival, this is a great way to have a little bit of fun with a good old drink on a great summers day! iPhone Hoody Fashion Editor Laura is in love with the hoody! Totally cute and totally practical!
Nintendo Mini Classic Game Forget Angry Birds, this is one classic that will always live on!
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Le Whiff Inhaler (Available in assorted, chocolate or coffee) When we first heard about this product, we were more than a little bit intrigued and have to say that when we finally got our hands on it we were more than a little impressed! For those trying to kick their chocolate addiction, nothing could be better; an inhaler that delivers just the right hit without any calories. Genius! www.rookiemagazine.com
Saturday Night Keychain (Compatible with most MP3 Players and Mobile Phones, rechargeable via USB (cable included) includes audio cable) The sound quality on this is surprisingly impressive! Word of warning: do not pass to colleague during a working day if you don’t wish to see them try and “bust a move!”
Toilet Golf (Includes Golf Club, Putting Hole, Two Balls and a “Do not disturb” sign) This one made us giggle! If you know a golf lover then this is a hilarious and pretty nifty little gift!
Space Food Astronaut Ice Cream, as well as other freeze dried foods have been used since the early Mercury missions and now you can get your hands on them too! Believe it or not, the ice cream actually tastes like ice cream and what’s more is that it is completely low on calories with no fat whatsoever...I am definitely shifting to space food!
Mix Tape USB Compilation (128MB USB memory stick, C120 mix tape, for Mac and PC) This is an ultra quirky device that captures the essence of retro without trying to drag you all the way back to the 90’s. You can recreate classic romance by producing a mix tape for that special someone without the complications of having to dig out your old tape player.
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Vinyl CD This is old school at its best! A CD designed just like a vinyl disk, what better way to embrace the classic?
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Beauty News
Get the look 70’s glam hair
70’s big hair is back and it’s big – embrace your inner Farrah Fawcett and think studio 54 with plenty of volume!
Step one: Start by lightly using a thickening spray on your roots to create a base for you to work from. The trick is not to
succumb to manic backcombing later on so be patient with your hair (or stock up on Umberto Giannini’s “backcomb in a bottle”, it’ll do all the final work for you minus the damage).
Step two: When blow drying work slowly outwards from the roots with a large barrel brush to give it that extra body, making sure you keep an inch between the brush and the dryer to prevent frizz.
Step three: Use large heated rollers as the final step and leave them in while you’re perfecting your make-up. Remember
don’t be shy; the bigger it is, the better. Once done coat with a light layer of spray to hold the style but don’t overdo it, this is 70’s glam not 80’s.
Big sexy hair volumising powder £10.85 feelquinque.com
Kotibe Boar bristle barrel brush by Acca Kappa £16
Back comb in bottle Umberto Giannini £5.50
Boots Essentials large hot curl brush £5.62
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Five steps to glowing summer skin
Summer is about daring to bare and showing off your beautiful tan (even if it is fake!) Reverse the signs of winter neglect and take our step by step guide to glowing summer skin.
2. Hydrate
1. Exfoliate
Liz Earle energising body scrub £12.75
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Green people rejuvenating facial oil £19.35
3.Moisturise
Clinque’s deep body comfort lotion £25.50
4. Glow
Dove summer glow £5.10
5. Protect
The Body Shop Aloe protective restoring mask £11
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Spa treatments (with a twist) The fish pedicure
Where: Sakana Spa, Birmingham from £15 (www.sakanaspa.
co.uk) from Why: Dip your feet into a tank full of Garra Rufa fish for feet that will feel soft, revitalised and perfect for your summer sandals! Originally found in the hot springs of Turkey, Garra Rufa fish are expert pedicurists that have fast become the latest beauty phenomenon. Immerse your feet in a small pool of water and these small toothless fish (with big appetites!) will happily clear away all of your dead and unhealthy skin. An unusual experience that will certainly lead to a few giggles with your friends – especially if you’re ticklish!
The chocolate wrap
Where: Amala Spa, Hyatt Birmingham, £65 (Tel: 0121 634 1234)
Why: A 75 minute body envelopment treatment that leaves
your skin baby soft and smelling like dessert. This has to be every chocoholics dream! Relax while you’re coated in layers of chocolate milk wash, a chocolate oxygen mask and then the grand finale - a layer of the real deal; warm chocolate with no less than 70% cocoa content. Chocolate is bursting with natural goodness; anti-oxidants, vitamins and minerals that super-hydrate and lift. However tempting it may be to have a taste, sadly a hose down is essential at the end of the treatment but you’ll be thankful when you see the results!
The ‘DIY’ body firming kit
Where: Beauty Expert’s Ionithermie Instant Body Trim Inch Loss Wrap £55 (www.BeautyExpert. co.uk)
Why: With bikini season upon us, we’ll use any excuse to lose an inch and tone those trouble-
some thighs - minus a trip to the spa. Previously only available in spas, the Ionithermie body wrap targets fluid retention leaving you feeling trim after its four week course. The kit comes complete with everything you need but we do suggest you put a few towels down and rope in a helper – it can get a little messy! It certainly gives you a boost of confidence and is perfect if you need to squeeze into that little black dress that night. www.rookiemagazine.com
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Claudia Behnke has carved her way into the world of fashion editorial to turn a lifelong passion into a bustling career; styling, consulting and art directing, she’s made a name for herself in some of the world’s biggest publications. Laura Townsend caught up with Claudia to see just how glamorous the life of a stylist can really be. So how did you get into styling? I’ve always been in the media industry; I came to London from Germany when I was 19 in order to become a journalist originally and enrolled for a media degree. That didn’t really entail what I wanted to learn so I changed degrees, on the side I was always working in fashion, the retail part of it, just anything that had to do with clothes basically. I ended up employing this incredibly talented photographer that I still work with, he started test shooting with me and the first images were picked up by a modelling agency who asked us to shoot their portfolios on a regular basis. After that I was introduced to the art director of androgyny magazine, I assisted him for seven months. I quit my full-time job, at that point I was manager at All Saints, so assisting someone for free for seven months was a big gamble but I don’t regret doing it at all. It was really tough at the beginning, I had to work three part-time jobs at the same time, obviously working for free during the week and the weekend as well as doing parttime jobs at night, it was really exhausting but I’ve never regretted it. Then I eventually had to quit that because I was getting a lot of publications by myself and making more contacts so I didn’t really have time to work with them anymore and since then I’ve been doing my own sort of thing. I think I’ve been quite fortunate, meeting the right person at the right time; I just really fell into it. Who have you worked with? I really enjoy working with Katie Melua, she is one of the sweetest people ever, she is so down to earth and really
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genuine and working with Sophie Ellis-Bextor for Harper’s Bazaar was really great too.Vision magazine from China have been super supportive of my creativity and really crazy stories of mine, that’s been great. And Marko Mitanovski, the designer that I’m doing art direction for, he’s a complete sweetheart and also one of the most genuine people that I’ve met in fashion. We’ve been travelling together, I’ve been styling his shows and we’ve been working together with Lady Gaga, Paloma Faith and all those sorts of people and we’ve sent some stuff off to Britney Spears for one of her videos too, so I really enjoy my collaboration with Marko; he’s a very interesting person and so much fun to be around. How do you go about styling a shoot? Firstly I have to establish a mood board to see what the general atmosphere would be like, and then I have to get references for hair and make-up to then establish who the right team would be to work with on those because every hair stylist and make-up artist has got their specialities of where they want to go to. I do a lot of research to start off with and feed it back to the client or the photographer and discuss anything that needs to be amended. Then I would contact PR agencies that I work with and designers to request the stuff. Then it’s basically the picking up of the clothes, the day of the shoot, a lot of running around is involved. I’ve got my big black monster suitcase that I race around with in town a couple of days before the shoot to collect as many clothes as possible and then someone has to be in the office all day to wait for deliveries to come through. One of my favourite parts is putting all the outfits together before the shoot; it’s really exciting just because it becomes a big showroom. Do you ever get to keep any of the clothes for yourself? Usually I have to give them back unless I do some things for the designers, like Marko gave me a few of his pieces, but it is very tempting, sometimes you work with the
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most beautiful pieces, thousands and thousands of pounds worth. But no I can’t usually keep them unfortunately, unless I’m being given a present from a PR company or a designer but not usually for the shoots. Who are your favourite designers? Marko of course! I love Viktor & Rolf too, Rick Owens and Mark Fast is a new one of my favourites now too. I love Jean-Pierre Braganza too; they’re all quite dark, moody and sculptural, and arty in their executions. There’s loads of people’s work that I like but those are my favourites. Do you do most of your work in London or do you travel? Most of the work is in London, I do work for magazines all over the world. I get commissioned to do shoots in London from China, Turkey, Australia, America and Canada. I do a lot of work in Austria though for the Austrian hairdressing awards, I’ve got a client there that booked me six times last year; it was nice to have a bit of a break from London too. How would you describe your own personal style? I like to dress a bit differently everyday according to what my mood is, I’d say some days it’s really cute, that Japanese style of lots of different prints and flowers, and some days just very dark. But always a bit playful and different, bit rock and rolly maybe. What trends do you think we should be looking for this season? A big trend for S/S was very futuristic items; there was a lot of plastic and transparency in the collections, layering and very artificial looking things. Boho’s always a really big trend for summer and it’s a lot easier to wear than the futuristic stuff I guess, so I say Boho. Always, always a good one. So what’s the typical day in the life of you? Every day is so different, that’s what I love about this job so much, I could never imagine myself working in an office 9 to 5 every Monday to Friday that would be a complete killer for me. It depends whether I’ve got photo shoot days, on those days I have to get up at 5 in the morning, and then get a cab down to the shoot and work until late at night usually. If it’s a music video it’s even later than that, they usually finish at midnight or later. What music videos have you done? I’ve done one for Scarlett Etienne called Sequin Burn, she’s really beautiful and very talented, and it’s a very sexy, Lady Gaga-style video. Who would you love to work with? I really love Beyonce because she’s just so beautiful and graceful and still feminine and glamorous at the same time, she’s not afraid to try out different fashions. Her video for ‘Why don’t you love me’ is one of my favourite music videos ever, you can just see she just gets into a role and carries things off very confidently so I’d really love to work with her one day. Do you style people for mainly editorials or do you do the red carpet styling aspect of it? Well I did something with Katie Melua that was red carpet for a music awards show and we’ve just put a whole load of outfits together for her that she can wear on the red carpet or her tour in general. That has been a minor piece of my work, I wouldn’t mind doing more of that kind of thing but it depends what my timing schedule is like. Do you ever have a day off to yourself? My flatmate asked me today when my last day off was, she said why can’t you just stay at home for one day and not do anything, especially at the moment when I’m doing so much networking. I do really enjoy it, I’m just so exhausted at the end of the day, I can’t really remember when my last day off was but I can’t really sit at home and not do anything anyway. I guess what I would really need is a really
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big holiday to just get out and go away for a week and I think that would be easier because you know when you just have one day off it doesn’t really help you. You mentioned an office do you work from a studio space then? Yes I’ve got a little studio space at home. I live in a house that’s really quite spacious so I can have my own little space in there which is quite nice. I was in talks about getting a studio space in central London with a couple of friends of mine who are also creative’s, but it wouldn’t have fitted all of my stuff in. I’ve got unbelievable amounts of clothes and shoes, jewellery and little bits that were left over from shoots. If something suitable comes along then I will definitely take it but it’s nice for now. I need to go to a flea market and sell a load of my stuff, I’ve got three wardrobes full right up to the top and that’s just my personal stuff. Are you a fan of customising clothes? I sometimes do customise bits and pieces for shoots, like head pieces, I’ve made those before and I customise clothes that I’ve got. But usually most of the time with the magazines that I work with they won’t really allow me to do anything else with the clothes because of the PR officers and the designers. If they see that we’ve done anything other with the clothes then how they are sold they’ll be a bit miffed off really because it wouldn’t really represent the clothes as themselves. Do you use any vintage in your shoots? Well for a pin-up shoot I’ve just done I used a few vintage pieces because the client was looking for a 1940’s - 1950’s style. So I worked with a few brands that do new designer clothes of that period too.You have to really tailor the brands you use to the magazine you’re working for, for the big magazines especially they don’t like to use a lot of vintage. I did a shoot once for Esquire magazine and they had a very specific brief about clothes, they wanted quite military-style jackets so I got one off a friend of mine who’s a menswear designer but it was a vintage piece. I had such a big problem with the one shot that showed this one jacket, so I just learnt that you have to tailor the things to the magazine. How do you feel when you actually see the editorial in print? It’s one of the most exciting moments actually seeing it, it’s nice to see the images when they come through but to actually see them in print having the feeling that you helped create that is very rewarding. What have you got planned for the next few months? I just never really know what’s going to happen which is so exciting and why I love doing this so much. I usually get asked a few days or a week ahead of the shoot. I had this really cute German magazine approach me about a pin-up editorial, I got asked four days before the shoot so it’s always a bit of a surprise and you never really know what’s going to come up. Obviously I look forward to continuing to work with Marko Mitanovski too on his new collection, it’s going to be amazing, it’s going to keep his general style but have some really incredible show pieces. And then let’s see what else comes up! I don’t really like to plan things ahead too much, I just kind of see what happens and go with the flow a little bit, that works really well for me. I’ve got some existing clients that I’m going to continue working with but I’d enjoy branching out a bit more in the music industry, people in music seem to be very down to earth and different to general fashion crowds. I met a singer yesterday who just got signed for Universal so we’re talking about styling her so I’m just going to approach people from different labels and see what happens really.
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Trend report: Designers to watch With a new season comes new design talent and young designers Jade Kang and Alice Palmer are no exception. Both hand-picked by John Galliano as finalists for last year’s Fashion Fringe at Covent Garden, they’ve already got impressive C.V’s and several stunning collections under their belts, so there’s no denying why we’ve selected them as this issues ‘designers to watch’
Born and raised in Korea, Jade Kang ventured to London from his hometown of Seoul in 2002. His signature style of diversified tailoring, futuristic urban femininity and contemporary romanticism has got him recognised in some of the biggest fashion circles. How long have you been designing?
I moved to London in 2002 and studied at London College of Fashion. My business has been here for two and a half years now but I’ve been in the industry a lot longer. So what’s your fashion C.V? I worked for Giles Deacon, I learnt so much from him. After that luckily my agency sent me to Alexander McQueen; while I was working for McQueen I thought ‘why am I working for somebody else instead of for myself?’, so I started running my own business while I was working for him. We didn’t see him too often because he didn’t come to the studio too regularly, he has the perfect team that run the business so normally that he just came before the shows for the fittings. He was a very shy guy, but that was such a good experience. What opportunities has the competition opened up for you?
I found it so tough to get the attention from buyers and the press but after the competition pictures of my work were published everywhere! It’s much easier to contact people now; a lot of people have contacted me before I’ve even approached them. How hard was it setting up your own brand?
Setting up the business wasn’t difficult but running it is hard work. Doing creation is my job but business is tough, I’m sure some designers have two different sides (the creation and the business) but I’m not sure if many have this capability. I’m still struggling with this side of it all, it’s new to me even after two and a half years but little by little it’s getting better so I’m happy with that. What’s your favourite garment to construct?
Well every season I try to achieve something different, I think as I’m growing up I like to be more practical and realistic. At the beginning of the business I was dreaming about fashion, ‘I want to do this and that’, but what probably worked for press people didn’t for sales. I really want to focus on sales at the moment because they’re so important for running the business so I really try and balance myself between sales and press, so that is also difficult to make both people happy.
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Are you showing at Fashion Week in September?
Yes I’m going to, I skipped February. Doing fashion shows is a totally different story to making samples or garment collections, that’s all in my hands, but doing a show is extra hard work and time. Especially for young designers, they don’t have people who can help them, meaning I have to do it all by myself which is really difficult to organise everything. Who would you want sat in your front row?
Mainly buyers!
What have you got planned for your next collection?
I love colour in my collection, I want to inspire people with the colours they can wear, when you go outside there’s so many people in just grey and black. That’s how I make people’s personalities, if you wear colour you seem brighter in yourself. Who inspires you in the Fashion world? I would say John Galliano, he was my favourite designer when I was studying, and I got so much inspiration from his work. I was really sad when I heard what happened to him, when I was in Paris I put my press book on the table and people were looking at it and they saw a picture of me with him and they were saying “I think you should get rid of this”, I was just really shocked. His clothes speak for themselves and hopefully he can get rid of all that. You went to the Dior Fashion House in Paris with Fashion Fringe too, how was that?
It was amazing, they’ve kept that old fashioned theme and they’re still wearing white coats. We saw the couture collection too; they have a room where they hang all the couture garments. It was two weeks after a couture show when we went so it was all fresh and new hanging everywhere. What are your plans for the next few months?
I really want to go home; I haven’t seen my family for four years so I’m thinking of doing a show in Seoul. Last year I worked almost seven days a week every week but this year I’m trying to take a day a week off, every designers the same, they can’t just relax. I really don’t have time to go away; I can’t even remember the last time I was away for a holiday. But I’m happy with what I do so I don’t complain. www.rookiemagazine.com
Alice Palmer is renowned for her unconventional ways of constructing knitwear, scoring her a nomination for Scottish designer of the year and crowning her winner of ‘best womenswear designer’ at New York fashion week.
Have you always wanted to be a designer?
I always wanted to design when I was a little kid; I always made things, when I was seven I knitted a little red scarf that was really tiny so I put it on my Barbie. The reason I got into knitting was because it was really exciting to make something from scratch, just working from a ball of yarn and making the end product, knitting opens up endless possibilities. What’s your fashion C.V.?
I’ve done some freelance work for Diane Von Furstenberg, I sold some designs to Louis Vuitton and Etro. I won a competition in college for Missoni too but I’ve always wanted to work for myself. We heard you set up your own accessories label before you entered fashion fringe?
That was in 2001 when I graduated from Glasgow School of Art, but my heart was always in making clothes. It was good to have the experience of setting up a business, starting to sell to shops and boutiques but it made me realise that that’s not actually what I want to do so I moved to London to study a masters, so I could learn more technical skills like how to make garments. What made you enter Fashion Fringe?
I’ve always been following Fashion Fringe even from the first year that Colin McDowell founded it, and I think it was mainly to have the mentoring help, to learn from people within the industry, it’s so hard to set up a fashion label, I knew that fashion fringe would help guide me. They’re so enthusiastic about everything, setting up a label, how to push yourself, it was quite inspiring; and to be picked by John Galliano is just amazing in itself – I was gobsmacked. What happened once you were picked?
We started a mentoring course in the summer; they gave us each space at the London College of Fashion so that we could actually produce the collection in the studio but because I’m a knitter my machines are here in my studio so I worked mainly from here and had meetings there. It was great, it was a really busy summer, more intense than I thought it would be because we were all around London having meetings with the mentors. How does it feel to show at London Fashion Week?
It’s so exciting, fashion week is full of cutting edge designers, the clothes are normally less commercial and bit more creative. I would say it’s the most creative fashion week out there. It can be really expensive though, you’ve got to keep your costs down as much as possible or look into sponsorship. www.rookiemagazine.com
How do you prepare for Fashion Week, is it a long process for you?
When I approach a collection I think about the actual theme, I get inspiration quite early on and I might think of ideas for a few months before I actually start making the finished garments. It’s a lot of development, making samples and choosing colours and the actual patterns for the garments. So most of the time the whole collection is made 2 or 3 weeks before the show, I’m trying to get out of doing that but I’m always last minute, I think the best ideas come at the end. I always get that eureka moment! What do you take inspiration from?
Mainly art and architecture; I always visit art galleries and I’m always keeping my eyes open because I can get inspiration from anything. Recently I’ve been taking inspiration from sculpture, A/W ’11 was inspired by Anish Kapoor, he’s always been one of my favourite artists. He inspired the shapes that I used within the garments, and then my other inspiration was a crazy inventor called Gustav Mesmer, he invented none flight machines like bicycles with wings that never actually worked; they’re kind of like pieces of art. So knitting is your signature style, how do you create all the structure in your pieces?
It’s a three dimensional knitting technique that I’ve been working on over the last five years, so it’s a traditional method that I’ve used in a different way and developed. Hand knitting’s not really me, it’s too time consuming and I’m more interested in seeing what the machine can do. In my main line there’s no fabric waste either because of the technique that I use. Who do you really look up to?
I really love Issey Miyake for the innovation, Azzedine Alaia for the sexy silhouette. I like Vivienne Westwood she’s got her own voice, I met her when she came to a shop opening that I sold to, she gave me some advice about my collection. She wanted to know how some of them would be worn because some of my pieces look quite complicated on the hanger so she told me I should have pictures of them on a model on the label. She was being enthusiastic which was really nice. What are you in the process of doing now then?
At the moment we’re finishing orders for S/S ’11, it’s a nice change from the design side it’s all about production. I’d love to see someone in the street in my dress, that’s the most exciting thing knowing that someone’s actually enjoying something that you made.
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Anette Akselberg, 38, is a bespoke women’s cutter at Huntsman on Savile Row. This season Huntsman collaborated with Osman Yousefzada and sent one of Anette’s creations down the catwalk at London Fashion Week. How did you get into women’s tailoring? A love of making and creating inspired me towards women’s tailoring. I studied tailoring and cutting at college in Norway and then came to the UK to do my apprenticeship with Maurice Sedwell on Savile Row. I moved over to women’s tailoring due to my love of colours and textures and a desire to create more than just classic men’s suits and jackets. You now work for Huntsman on Savile Row, where else have you worked in the past? I started out at Maurice Sedwell before moving to Kilgour, French & Stanbury for six years. After that I moved to the women’s couturier, Catherine Walker, I had worked with Catherine intermittently over the years before moving to work with her full time. I was approached by Huntsman in 2007 and welcomed a return back home to the Row. How long does it take you to cut a garment? This largely depends on the cut and style of the garment and whether or not it is a classic piece. A pattern for a sports coat will usually take me 2-3 hours. Talk us through the process of creating a garment? We usually start out with a consultation with the customer, ascertaining what her needs are and then I will measure the customer, taking over 20 notes on size and configuration. We will then select cloths and I will put together some sketches based on our conversation. From here, I will prepare a toile ready for the first fitting. Once this has been done, amendments are made to the pattern before progressing things on to a second fitting stage which will be done in the chosen cloth. We usually require three or four fittings on our clothing. All of our garments are sewn in-house by our team of tailors and finishers which provides the added benefit of keeping a close eye on the garment’s progress at all stages. How long on average does this take you? We usually need 6-8 weeks to make a garment from beginning to end, but timings are also very much dependent on the customer’s availability and the complexity of the piece.
for a house that offered a dedicated women’s bespoke service. How did it feel to see your creation walking the catwalk at London Fashion Week? It was fantastic! We don’t often get to see our finished pieces once they leave the premises and to see the garment put together as part of such a terrific collection was hugely rewarding. Osman’s pieces have a wonderful aesthetic and line to them. He has dressed some wonderful and inspiring women in recent years and it is great to think that by default, we do so to. What piece do you think every woman should have in her wardrobe? A great black suit that feels elegant and empowered, it can be dressed up and dressed down and works for so many occasions. A tweed sports coat is handy for weekends in the city and impromptu trips to the country too, and a classic navy blazer is also a must! Thrifting is huge right now; do you make your own clothes? When time allows! Although we recently had our annual tailor’s ball and I made my own dress for the event. How important is it to you to keep the tradition of tailoring going? It is essential and is a trade that needs to be passed down to future generations. Savile Row thrives on customers who understand the detail and precision of what we do and who want garments that are top quality pieces produced with integrity and skill.
How much do we need to save to afford one of your pieces? Bespoke jackets start at £3511 and suits at £4474. How did the collaboration with Osman Yousefzada come about? Osman approached Huntsman in the autumn of last year. He was looking for a house that could interpret his pattern and design and bring classic elements of traditional tailoring to his work, and had been looking Page 48
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The definitive guide to vintage in Europe
Vintage has become the fashionista’s buzzword! Adding that extra edge to anyone’s wardrobe whether you’re head to toe or mix and matched, it never fails to make a unique style statement. We live on THE fashion continent, so if you’re lucky enough to be wondering off to one of these cities soon, here’s the style bible to the vintage shops you simply must hunt down.
London
Of all the fashion capitals in Europe, London has to be the epicentre of vintage finds. From Portobello Road to Camden Market, there are thousands of square feet of the city dedicated to finding that perfect one of a kind piece to perfect any wardrobe. If you’ve got a heavy purse and a fair amount of caffeine packed into you, then head for Brick Lane in the Shoreditch area and in particular the side streets surrounding it.Your first stop however must be ‘Beyond Retro’ on Cheshire Street, a 5,000 square foot warehouse store stocked with racks upon racks of vintage garments. An East end institution worshipped by stylists, if you’re in the mood for a rummage you’ll no doubt find a bargain here as it’s renowned for its extremely reasonable pricing. If it’s more the high end, designer side of vintage you’re after, then ‘Annie’s’ in Islington’s Camden Passage is your next stop. The fashion set adore this boutique, from Kate Moss to the late Alexander McQueen, many a name has frequented this place for inspiration. With a window display always reminiscent of ‘My fair lady’, here you will find treasured investments . . . delicate dresses, feather capes, embroidered shawls, the selection is impeccable. Most items are sourced from markets in and around Paris, with each piece feeling like it has its own little story behind it; classic vintage at it’s best.
Paris
When visiting Paris you will no doubt be aware that not much comes cheap in Le Gai Paris. This is the city to find your couture designer vintage; it can be a little daunting so be prepared for high pricing to match. There are hundreds of boutiques specialising in vintage all over Paris, so to save time, stick to three areas; the Marais, Palais Royale, and Left Bank. If you’ve got a fair amount to spend then head to the appointment only boutique, ‘Quidam de Revel’, in the northern Marais. Expect vintage from the 1920’s to 1970’s, with ready to wear and haute couture available to buy or rent. The names present in this boutique are a true reflection of the style status of this city, from Dior to Chanel, and early Yves Saint Laurent to Balmain; make sure to mark it on the map. Your next stop is ‘Didier Ludot’ in the Palais Royale. A remarkable vintage collection spread throughout three shops; one dedicated to museum worthy haute couture, another for accessories, and the third for fashion houses ready to wear collections, so think Dior and Givenchy. The collection is to die for and Didier truly lives up to his name as “the king of Parisian vintage”. A long weekend in Paris will also ensure you have enough time to visit the Left Bank and the boutique ‘Les trios marches de Catherine B’. This boutique sells a range of vintage clothes but is famed for its choice of bags and accessories, expect to be style blinded by the enormous collection boasting designers such as Chanel and Hermes to name a few. But for finds on a cheaper scale be sure to scout out Paris’ flea markets, some of the largest and busiest in the world, the fashion capital is sure to offer many sensational Parisian castoffs.
Berlin
Berlin doesn’t always strike you as a city of fashion credentials, we usually immediately think of the usual suspects, Milan, Rome, and of course Paris and London. But where the vintage scene is concerned Berlin is certainly up and coming with innumerable secondhand and vintage stores popping up.Your main focus should be visiting ‘Garage’, a spacious basement divided between individually priced items and clothes sold by the kilogram. Situated in Berlin’s liveliest gay district, Schoneberg, it’s the perfect place to hunt for make and mend projects. This is one of Berlin’s largest second hand stores and is renowned for selling the cheapest Levi’s in town. Also on your ‘to do’ list should be ‘Humana’. A five floor charity shop filled to the brim with thousands of items at extremely cheap prices. Some vintage, some just second hand, there’s likely to be something for anyone, one person’s castoffs is another’s to be cherished. Be sure to check out their superb collection of 80’s leather jackets too. Other boutiques to take note of are ‘Sterling gold’ which stocks a sublime collection of hundreds of dresses from the 30’s to 80’s, and ‘Lunettes’, a vintage eyewear shop with an amazing range of never-worn designer eyewear. Look out for original Ray-Ban Wayfarers and classic 60’s Dior sunglasses.
Barcelona
Vintage sadly isn’t too big in Barcelona compared to other European cities, but if you’re off on a trip there soon seek out ‘Le Swing’. Described as one of the best in Barca, ‘Le Swing’ is famed for its carefully selected, high quality pieces. Now with two branches in the city, clothes date mostly from the 40’s, 50’s and 80’s with many a prestigious designer present. A definite plethora of quirky, beautifully displayed vintage classics, especially accessory wise it’s a real treasure trove. There are also a handful of vintage boutiques on C.Reira Baixa, which are well worth having a look in.
Stockholm
Stockholm is the city for those on a real bargain hunt. Although Stockholm is a fairly expensive city to visit, second hand shopping here (like in Barcelona) isn’t as popular therefore prices average out substantially lower than those in London and Paris. The area to be seen in is Soderhalm, a bohemian neighbourhood in Southern Stockholm dotted with second-hand stores. The choice is ever growing, but the name you need to circle on your tourist guide is ‘Lisa Larsson’. Open for more than twenty years, this small space is crammed with racks of floating dresses and sequinned blouses, reminiscent of a Parisian boudoir. A firm favourite with Stockholm fashionista’s, the fairly priced pieces are well chosen and cared for. Don’t forget to check out the amazing shoe collection too.
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Living with the stress of a depressed job market THERE ARE STEPS YOU CAN TAKE AND THINGS THAT YOU CAN DO... Unless you have just come back from a gap year in Outer Mongolia you will have noticed the economy is a little shaky right now and it could be about to get a whole lot worse as the Government’s plans to cut spending kick in. Over the last year 40,000 people have been made redundant every month. These jobs were mostly in the public sector. NHS staff, police officers, fire fighters, and council workers all face a similar fate. Losing your job can be a bitter blow to both your finances and to your confidence too. You need to prepare yourself now before the worst happens. Knowing your rights and understanding your employer’s obligations to you can’t hurt even if you are one of the lucky ones.
ASK QUESTIONS Now is not a good time to bury your head in the sand. Ask your boss or supervisor how the company or department is doing. If there are financial problems or big cuts in funding for the service you and your work mates provide this is a clear sign that trouble is round the corner.
CONSULTATIONS All employers have an obligation to consult with their staff if job losses are likely to occur. What form the consultation takes and how much influence you can have on the outcome will depend on how many people work for your company and whether or not there is a trade union agreement in place. The time between announcement and the first people to go can be up to 90 days and in most cases this will be much shorter.
CHECK YOUR CONTRACT Ask about your company’s redundancy policy. It may be included in your contract or it may be a separate document. It should be able to tell you how individuals will be chosen in a redundancy situation and how much pay you can expect if you do lose your job.
No point getting excited about the money here, big pay outs are reserved for big city bankers. Most employers will only pay what’s called statutory redundancy pay which is calculated according to age, service and weekly pay. There is also a ceiling on the amount and so two months’ salary may be as much as you can expect even if you havebeen with your employer for a long time.
UNFAIR DISMISSAL The best outcome is to avoid being selected for redundancy at all. The best protection can be found in knowing your rights to compensation should your boss get the process wrong. If your boss selects you unfairly for redundancy you may be able to claim unfair dismissal at an employment tribunal.You can get some cash and your boss has to pay the legal costs. Most employers will want to avoid the time and expense going to a tribunal can cost them.
AVOID THE CHOP IF YOU CAN Knowing what you can make a claim for can help you during the consultation period. If your boss thinks you may have a claim chances are they’ll leave you alone.
LEGAL ADVICE The best possible advice we at Rookie magazine can give you is to speak to a qualified employment solicitor as early as you can, there’s no point facing all the stress on your own. Get started today, find out how the company is doing, dig out your contract, check your notice period, and speak to the personnel department about the redundancy policy and then call your lawyer. Good luck.
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