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COLOUR CODE
KEY TRENDS SS15 WINTER STYLE IDEAS
INTERVIEW:
Legacy Russell BEAUTY:
SULTRY TONES SHINE ON FEATURES, TRAVEL & MORE
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Editorial Team:
Componere Magazine returns to its previous
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exciting page layout.
Philip Anthony – info@componere-magazine.com
This issue we teamed up with some fabulous
Fashion Editor:
photographers and creatives to put the magazine
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Editor in Chief: Irene Darko – irene@componere-magazine.com
Finance & Business Relations: David Darko – david@componere-magazine.com
the ‘it girl’ of the art word Legacy Russell. A colourful editorial on alternative ways to add some colour to your winter wardrobe.
Magazine Art Director: Andrew King
And with the year rapidly moving towards christmas we have put together a gifts guide for our readers. Hope you enjoy the issue.
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Photographers: Jan Masny Ian Phillips-McLaren Verity Jane Smith
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Contributors: Chloe Anderson Irene Darko Toni Caroline Malcolm Divis Claire Johnson
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FEATURE All Wrapped Up
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INTERVIEW A Legacy in London
FEATURE Radio Melodies
FASHION Colour Code
FEATURE Get Lippy
Photography: Verity Jane Smith Stylist: Irene Darko Hair & Make-up: Gina Dow Model: Lydia @ Models1
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BEAUTY Shine On
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TRAVEL Columbia Columbia
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FEATURE Christmas Gift Guide
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ALL WRAPPED UP This Autumn keep the chill out with your share of cozy chic.
Classic woollens have had an all important makeover this season. Designers display silhouettes in extra large sizes; chunky sweaters paired with even chunkier scarves; knitted separates worn from head to toe. Coats are made in a maxi length that touch the floor. Layer up and bring on the cold weather! Faux fur Michael by Micheal Kors – £250 www.michaelkors.com
Chunky-knit wool beanie by Eugenia Kim – £190 www.net-a-porter.com
Warm and fuzzy by Akris
Oversized fedora hat – £28 www.riverisland.com Grey Sketchy Bat Print Scarf – £10.00 www.dorothyperkins.com
Add a touch of quirkiness with these mirror roundframe sunglasses by Roland Mouret – £245 www.rolandmouret.com
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These tall grey suede boots are ultra chic from Aldo – £160 www.aldoshoes.com
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by Chloe Anderson Using a special knitting technique to create this fine blend of tweed,this coat is a sure fire way to keep out the cold. by Coohem – £1,040 www.matchesfashion.com
Bring out your inner ‘Wild Child’ with this roundframe mirrored sunglasses by Le Specs – £50 www.lespec.com
These cool Chelsea boots are a winter wardrobe staple Kurt Geiger – £160.00 www.kurtgeiger.com
Check print jersey coat - £75.00 www.topshop.com
Nicely wrapped Peter Pilloto
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A Legacy in London “...it is a lifetime of looking to understand more how we can broaden our undrestanding of experiencing and understanding art”
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You are a performance artist, a curator, writer and editor amongst a host of other talents. What drew you to the world of art? I grew up in the East Village in New York deeply embedded in a creative community. My father at the time was a photographer and my mother a psychologist. I am an immediate product of their influence; I have from a very
“...a time that the New York art scene was the epicentre of everything, there was so much potential and possibility there.”
young age been very interested in how creative practice impacts the way people interact with the world. My work within the art world operates as a mode of research; it is a lifetime of looking to understand more how we can broaden our understanding of experiencing and understanding art. When we met you had just got married and moved over to London... ...Have you adjusted to the London way of life? London is very different from New York. I’ll never fully adjust, but I keep trying. I’m fine being a New Yorker in London; it means forever I’m flamboyantneon pink-polka-dots in a sea of grey suits. How does the London art scene compare to the New York scene? There was a time that the New York art scene was the epicentre of everything, there was so much potential and possibility there. I think London now offers what New York has lost – an opportunity to continue experimenting, with a sense of play and of joy. So much in the New York art world can so self-aware and manufactured – it goes straight from the studio to the blue-chip gallery white
wall, or the auction block. Art celebrity is such a core part of the narrative there, that it sometimes eclipses talent plus true and honest expression. So much in New York has been decided for artists, for the art world. What I’m excited about here in London is that there is still room for growth – tons of alternative spaces that are making major forays in influencing and conversing with the mainstream. That conversation between worlds is immensely important for the preservation of the contemporary avant-garde. When the academy bends to the radical, when the parade acknowledges the importance of the riot, it is in these moments that the course of art history really does shift, and the trajectory of making work, and the possibilities therein, continues to widen, welcoming more and more forms of creative practice. London’s art scene is a celebration of this ethos, and I appreciate that. It’s a great place to be making things. It’s a great place to remember that part of making art work is about making mistakes, having fun, playing with materials, and being comfortable exposing those seams of process to the public. The public deserves to know that art-making is bigger than what they see as final products in
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galleries and museums. Loving art-making, loving art work, is about embracing the whole journey, not just an object of finality stamped with a price. Are there any British or European artists that you are in love with... ...If so how do they inspire you? Right now I’m very excited about the work of Jesse Darling. She’s making a lot of work that engages with histories of digital practice, gender, conceptual subjectivity… I’d say she’s one to watch, for sure. I’m also a big fan of Plastique Fantastique and really enjoy all that they put forward. ‘Dirty Talk Clean Food’ is such a brilliant concept. Talk us through how that idea came to you. I think our culture (and the course of art history) has paired “women” and “food” in a way that makes it difficult for a femaleidentifying body to exist in the world without having some sort of relationship to food - what we eat, how we eat, the politics therein, how food is gendered in the same way that human bodies are. Food and women are both “plated” and scrutinized within our society on a daily basis. Food also frequently plays a key role in
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the act of courtship; on the road toward sex, there is food being prepared along the way. DIRTY TALK | CLEAN FOOD aims to unpack those rituals and make explicit our participation in such cultures as we wade our way through seas of intimacy. With an incredibly busy schedule, are you able to follow a good diet? Or at least one that sustains you? My husband and I enjoy
scale public commission per year, and then taken on private commissions and projects thereafter. As I just wrapped up my first solo gallery show in New York this past spring, I’ve since been traveling, writing, and working on preparing for the winter. This winter there will be several private commissions and, as well, taking on the new role as Art Editor at Apogee Journal, which I am very much so looking forward to.
Food and women are both “plated” and scrutinized with our society on a daily basis. cooking for and with one another. Though I do have a penchant for sweet things, making food with him at home is a good way to remain conscious of what I am putting into my body, and why. Also cooking with someone you love always makes the experience of eating so wonderful, and makes the food taste better. What are you working on at the moment? Since arriving in London I’ve produced at least one large-
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ROBERTS Revival Mini DAB/FM digital radio, Sunburst – £139.95 www.johnlewis.com
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COLOUR CODE You know life is good when, getting dressed, you can’t help but smile. Perk up your look – and your day – with the newest vibrant hues and prints for autumn and the winter ahead.
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Red structured top by PingHe Floral skirt by Tara JarmonSunglasses by Hardy Amies Rings from a selection at Topshop Necklace stylists own Bag by Lemiena
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Floral print jacket by Beautiful Soul Floral print dress by Beautiful Soul Velvet ankle boots by Emma Cook Sunglasses by House of Holland
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Jacket by Tara JarmonSheer red top by PingHe Yellow trousers by Luca Michelle Red ballerinas pumps by Pretty Ballerinas Snakeskin bag by Lemiena Bracelets from a selection at ASOS
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Red jumper by Marc Cain Sunglasses by Hardy Amies Skirt by Marc Cain Belt stylists own
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Leopard print jumper by Marc Cain Yellow skirt by Luca Michelle Sunglasses by House of Holland Bag by Lemiena Belt from ASOS
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Jacket by DRESS at Future Classics Embellished taupe coloured top by Marc Cain Polka dot trousers by Marc Cain Sunglasses by Hardy Amies Black ankle boots by Pretty Ballerinas Bracelets from a selection at ASOS
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Photography: Verity Jane Smith www.verityjane.com Styling: Irene Darko www.irenedarko.co.uk Hair & Makeup: Gina Dow www.ginadowlemakeup.com Model: Lydia@ Models1 Special thanks to Blue Door Bicycles
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From Lagerfeld sending sneakers down the catwalk in Chanel’s Spring 14 Couture show, to online retailers Net-a-Porter launching their own activewear collection; it seems there’s nothing more fashionable these days than keeping fit and dressing comfortably. It therefore came as no surprise when sports luxe returned to the runway this season with more refinement than ever before. Topshop Unique boasted bold, sporty brights and gym bags at their spring summer show, whilst Donna Karen took a more luxe approach using technical fabrics and sheer mesh layers on boxy tops and DKNY offered a selection of full skirts. Also present at DKNY were white high top trainers - undoubtedly a hero product this year, trainers owned fashion month yet again as luxury houses everywhere produced their own statement pairs, (our feet are delighted!) Trainers were spotted at Emporio Armani, Temperley London, and even Christopher Bailey updated Burberry’s all white design, the “field” sneaker, with a brightly striped foamy sole for a fresher, more youthful look. Contrast collars also caught our attention when the likes of Victoria Beckham, Lacoste and Alexander Wang sent out two-tone pieces with standout collars taking centre stage. Proenza Schouler also paid tribute to the statement collar with gorgeous multi-textured jackets, dresses and t-shirts, whilst young designer Min Wu experimented with transparent plastics with collared shirts worn underneath.
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Probably the most prominent SS15 look of all however was the all-white ensemble. The trend was kick-started way back in New York when Zac Posen and Michael Kors showed off their brilliant whites on the runway whilst Jenna Lyons offered all-white looks with a relaxed, sports luxe feel at her J.Crew presentation. London and Paris soon followed suit with Jasper Conran, Issey Miyake and Stella McCartney all showcasing their wonderful white statements for next spring. Such minimal trends were also reflected in hair and makeup with models wearing a middle parting at Dolce & Gabbana and Gucci, and a sleek slicked back look at Jason Wu and Alexander Wang. Meanwhile designers such as Victoria Beckham, Marc Jacobs and Dries van Noten opted for barefaced beauty at their shows, celebrating natural splendour and minimal styling. With collections showcasing sportswear, casual whites, boyish silhouettes and minimal makeup, SS15 is set to be one of the most comfortable seasons yet!
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St ay at t h e Sofitel Legend Santa Clara Cartagena in Columbia. By Malcolm Davis
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There’s plenty of adjectives that can be applied to Colombia; vibrant, colourful, rugged, untouched, beautiful, eclectic…yet none of these words do the country any justice. The essence of Colombia can only truly be understood when one experiences it first hand. As Colombia becomes one of South America’s hottest travel destinations; once regarded as a risky country in which to travel, it is truly coming into its own. Rich in culture, there are endless things to do and see. There are lush coffee plantations and intoxicating cities, pre-Columbian ruins and coastlines on both the Pacific and Caribbean. Colombian music, played in salsa clubs, in Andean villages and at vibrant fiestas. For nature lovers, there is of course the Amazon rainforest, which further illustrates the country’s diversity.
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Christmas gift guide By Claire Johnson
Roxanne Lowit the pioneer of backstage photography, shares images of her professional relationship and mutual admiration of Saint Laurent’s career over a period of 25 years – £30. Published by Thames & Hudson. www.thamesandhudson.com
This gold-plated brass necklace is an elegant way to tap into this season’s fairytale inspired medieval mood by Kenneth Jay – £30. www.asos.com
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Fleur Fantome scented candle invigorates mind body and soul with notes of Rhubarb, Lemon Petitgrain Leaves and Tulip, underscored with Heliotrope and Suede – £50. www.liberty.co.uk
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Gold-plated crystal earrings by Eddie Borgo – £95. www.eddieborgo.com
A Amanda Wakely – www.amandawakeley.com ASOS.com
B B asharatyan V – www.rtister.com Beautiful Soul – www.beautiful-soul.co.uk
D DRESS – www.futureclassicsfashion.com
Never leave lose your phone again with this glamorous Moshino Iphone case – £75. www.farfetch.com
E Emma Coojk – www.emmacook.co.uk
H Hardy Amies – www.hardyamies.com House of Holland – www.houseofholland.co.uk
I Imogen Belfield – www.imogenbelfield.com Isharya – www.isharya
For the seasoned traveller. These easy-to-use books are jam packed with succinct information that will have you ‘doing as the locals do’ on trips to Hanoi, Hong Kong, Singapore, Bangkok or Tokyo – £35. www.luxecityguides.com
L Lemiena – www.lemiena.com Luca Michele – www.lucamichelle.com
M Marc Cain – www.marc-cain.com Mui Mui – www.miumiu.com
P Pearly – www.pearlycollection.com PingHe – www.bypinghe.com Pretty Ballerinas – www.prettyballerinas.com
R River Island – www.riverisland.com
T Tara Jarmon – 0203 445 0376 Topshop – www.topshop.com
Z Zara – www.zara.com
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