FA S H I O N Issue N o 13
GEEK A/W ‘15-16 TRENDS SPECIAL
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September /October at a glance
AUTUMN/WINTER 2015
Editor’s Letter Bye bye Summer and hello Autumn/ Winter! Issue 13 is jam-packed with back-to-back trend reports and fashion insights to get you A/W ready. From leather-clad punk to romantic lace-lover, to Glam Geek, A/W’15’s trends will appeal to every facet of your personality. So, sit back and relax while our expert trend reporter Sarah Holden schools you on the hottest looks to keep you ahead of the fash-pack this season. We have most definitely ‘Got our Geek on’ this issue and sourced some of the finest polo necks, check prints and French berets around delivered in our own unique fashion editorial. Meanwhile the Voir beauty team have been scouring the shows to bring you the key beauty looks for the new season. Makeup artists determinedly turned their attention upwards to create this season’s catwalk beauty trends. Look away lipstick fanatics - eyes are definitely the focus for Autumn/Winter; from Gothic rock ’n’ roll moody tones at Alexander Wang to sequinned lids at Alice Temperley, it’s time to redefine your gaze… When it comes to skin care, our beauty insiders know a thing or two. We have delved into the professional kits of the top show makeup artists to bring you 10 of the best-kept-secrets
to supple season-changing skin. And of course we’ve gone beyond the runways to prepare a roster of mustread articles. Hannah Oulton shines the spotlight on our cover star Gigi Hadid to discover why she has been lighting up both catwalk and social media. We get the low-down on what inspired Alessandro Michele’s Gucci ‘Glam Geek’ trend and the brand’s new direction. Plus we unfold the new wave in denim culture, courtesy of Jean-maker Jason Denham and his self-titled brand. Our man in L.A. Floyd Hardwick delivers the best of Style Fashion Week, and international photographer Jasmine Kuhn headlines our guest fashion stories with a ‘Night’ offering. Finally, to celebrate Voir’s extended international presence (via Gold Key media) we introduce the new travel feature: “Ready-to-Air”- a selection of luxury getaways……departing from a runway near you. I think I’ve given enough away, so in true Fall Fashion……It’s time for you to be VOIRED Jyoti X Email; Jm@Voirfashion.co.uk Twitter @Voir_Fashion Illustrations © Margarete Gockel
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Concept, Styling, Photography : Voir Creative Featuring guest Menswear stylist Carl Denbigh @ Topman Leeds Styling Assistants : Chloe Vickers & Emily Carr Makeup : Stacey Borg Assistant MUA : Amber Morley Hair : Kymberley Jefferson Assistant Hair Stylist : Jodie Goldthorp Prop Concept & Design : Nico Duncan Models : Ivy (Hannah Watson) @ Nemesis Model Management Rob Johnson @ Nemesis Model Management  Special Thanks to : Olli Jenkins & Wendy Cook @ Hyde Park Picture House Jenny @ Sue Ryder - Headingley Leeds.
Ivy wears : Faux Fur Animal Swing Coat, £89.00 Metallic High Neck Tunic, £28.00, Ribbed Stripe Tube Skirt, £28.00, Unicorn Tears Cross Body Bag, SKINNY DIP, £28.00. All items available at TOPSHOP. Socks, Shoes & Red Beret, Stylist’s own. Ruby Glitter Glasses, CUTLER AND GROSS, £265.00. Rob wears : Lux Stone Twill Biker Jacket, £100.00 Lux Stone Twill Wide Leg Shorts, £40.00, Navy Blue Heart Print Cotton Sateen Short Sleeve Smart Shirt, £28.00, Light Blue Bow Tie, £8.00. All available at TOPMAN. 1075 Grad Brown Blue Glasses, CUTLER AND GROSS £265.00 Shoes & Socks, Stylist’s own, Belt, Model’s own.
Ivy wears : Edwoth Blouse, JACK WILLS, £39.50 Tape Fringe Dress, TOPSHOP, £42.00 Black leather contrast panel tassel loafers, RIVER ISLAND, £45.00 Black Mini Saffiano Leather Crossbody, ARMANI EXCHANGE, White socks, Bow Tie & Red Beret Stylist’s own, Ruby Glitter Glasses, CUTLER AND GROSS, £265.00 Rob wears : Wadsworth Oxford Shirt, JACK WILLS, £59.50. Barberry Slim Chino, JACK WILLS, £54.50. Bow Tie, TOPMAN, £8.00 1075 Grad Brown Blue Glasses, CUTLER AND GROSS, £265.00 Cardigan, Socks & Shoes Stylist’s own.
Pink Faux Fur Pom Beanie Hat TOPSHOP, £14.00 Moschino Boutique Short Sleeved Pearl Dress FLANNELS, £295.00 RUMOUR Snake-Effect High Sandals, TOPSHOP £39.00. 1075 Grad Brown Blue Glasses, CUTLER AND GROSS, £265.00 Socks & Bracelet, Stylist’s own.
Broken Stripe Sweater, ARMANI EXCHANGE, £99.50 Navy Polkadot Shirt, ARMANI EXCHANGE, £85.50 1025 Russian Blue Glasses, CUTLER AND GROSS, £295.00 Bow Tie, TOPMAN, £8.00 Shoes & Socks, Stylist’s own.
Ivy wears : Khaki Stripe Turtle Neck Top, RIVER ISLAND, £22.00 Tan Check Tapered Trousers, RIVER ISLAND, £38.00. 1075 Grad Brown Blue Glasses, CUTLER AND GROSS, £265.00 Pearl Necklace, Red Beret, Stylist’s own. Rob wears : Burgundy Grid Stitch Crew Jumper, £32.00, Stone Skinny Fit Blazer, £75.00. Burgundy Check Skinny Fit Smart Trousers, £36.00, Long Sleeve Oxford Casual Shirt, £25.00. Bow Tie, £8.00. All available from TOPMAN. 1025 Russian Blue Glasses, CUTLER AND GROSS, £295.00 Shoes & Socks, Stylist’s own.
Grey Faux Fur Pom Beanie Hat, TOPSHOP, £14.00 Hyndley Tie Front Top, JACK WILLS, £44.50 Scrappy Crochet Dress, TOPSHOP, £30.00 RUMOUR Snake-Effect High Sandals, TOPSHOP, £39.00 White Mini Saffiano Leather Crossbody, ARMANI EXCHANGE, Blue Socks, Pink Glasses, Stylist’s own.
Rob wears : Northbridge Short Sleeve Shirt, JACK WILLS, £49.50, Barberry Slim Chino, JACK WILLS, £54.50 Bow Tie, TOPMAN, £8.00 1175 Grey Quartz Glasses, CUTLER AND GROSS, £265.00. Jacket, Stylist’s own.
Ivy wears : Moschino Ruler Knitted Dress, FLANNELS, £505.00. Brown Braidley Satchel, JACK WILLS, £249.00. GILLIAN Ghillie Court Shoes, TOPSHOP, £69.00 Yellow Beret, Pearls, Stylist’s own. Ruby Glitter Glasses, CUTLER AND GROSS, £265.00. Rob wears : Aldeburgh V Neck Jumper, JACK WILLS, £54.50 Salcombe Poplin Shirt, JACK WILLS, £59.50. Rochford Lightweight Trouser, JACK WILLS, £54.50. 1130 Burnt Orange Glasses, CUTLER AND GROSS, £295.00. Bow Tie, TOPMAN, £8.00. Jacket, Shoes & Socks, Stylist’s own. Tan Leather Satchel, Stylist’s own.
Ivy wears : Beige Metallic Geo Print Crop Top, RIVER ISLAND, £30.00, Beige Metallic Geo Print Pencil Skirt, RIVER ISLAND, £32.00 Grey Faux Fur Pom Beanie Hat, TOPSHOP, £14.00 Brown Structured Sleeveless Trench Coat, RIVER ISLAND, £75.00. Pearls, Stylist’s own Pink Glasses, Stylist’s own. Rob wears : White Poplin Longline Long Sleeve Casual Shirt, TOPMAN, £30.00 Black Relaxed Tapered Chino, TOPMAN, £30.00 1075 Grad Brown Blue Glasses, CUTLER AND GROSS, £265.00 Cardigan, Grey Coat, Shoes, Stylist’s own.
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Who is cutting their way to the top in the world of fashion? In-Designer focuses the attention on what is exciting and different.
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by Kat Evans
M ichele had a lot to prove. He may have been plucked from the relative unknown but he’s been an instalment behind the scenes at Gucci for over 12 years. And for a brand that has successfully pressed the reset button a number of times in terms of its offerings on the catwalk over its 90-year history, Michele had the perfect opportunity to make his mark. Sure enough, his first collection, Autumn/Winter ’15, was the first delicious taste of the brand’s renaissance. Romantic florals, sheer fabrics and ruffles are juxtaposed against heavy pleating, and velvets, fur outerwear and linings bring a fresh, youthful vision to the house of Gucci. Inspirations for the collection seem to have been drawn from anywhere and everywhere. Geek-glam is key, the models are fresh faced with minimal styling and the signatory thick-rimmed glasses. School may be long behind us, but Michele is our new teacher on all things geek-chic. There’s androgyny apparent in the tailored suits with boy-cut trousers. There’s an essence of rummaging through vintage shops for the romantic lace and pussy-bow blouses. Even the industrial, minimalist stylings of the catwalk setting came from unusual beginnings, Michele apparently took inspiration from a corridor he saw in the film ‘Birdman’. Oh, and there are hairy shoes. Yep – it’s a thing, and they’re fabulous. So get on board.
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Where there was once sex (the Tom Ford-era), Michele wanted sensuality - he wanted Gucci to have a new attitude. Sure enough, this new attitude is a heady mix of daring romanticism.
In a recent i n t e r v i e w, Michele said he was trying to start a revolution inside Gucci, he wanted to start a new conversation. Where there was once sex (the Tom Ford-era), Michele wanted sensuality - he wanted Gucci to have a new attitude. Sure enough, this new attitude is a heady mix of daring romanticism. There’s an almost ethereal quality that acts as the golden thread running through the collection. It’s sensual, it’s vintage yet it’s contemporary. The sheer fabrics, the delicate embroidery and lace exude elegance, even with the peek-a-boo nipples and deep-cut cleavage revealing tops, but the clothes still pack a punch with leather midi skirts, structured military jackets and patterned furs. | The kooky mix of style and shapes, the pastel florals against the bold, heavy block shades of mustards, olive greens and maroons make for a collection that we didn’t think we’d ever see from Gucci. It’s bold, just as Gucci collections have always been, but it’s a whole new avenue of experimentation and daring. We know it’s a Gucci collection, the famous interlocking Gs are still ever-present adorning belts, scarves and bags but we’re being gently led by the band down a whole new fashion way. Male models accent the females, beanie hats accessorise the romantic stylings of the clothes and there are out-of-place pressed creases. There are so many elements to this collection that while sex may not be on the agenda anymore, there’s plenty to keep even the most fashion-hungry satisfied.
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There are so many elements to this collection that while sex may not be on the agenda anymore, there’s plenty to keep even the most fashion-hungry satisfied.
Nature embellishments have also woven their way in with crystal bees, wasps and birds fluttering throughout, emblazoned on neck detailing, jumpers and jackets. And even the brand’s ‘It’ bag offering has nature in mind – a structured bag with the main feature, the tiger head spur fastening. Somehow Michele has clashed feminine and masculine together, head on, and come up smelling of the flowers that adorn the dresses of this collection. He definitely had big shoes to fill, and of course, very little time to step up to the plate. What Michele has done is schooled the fashion world in how to step in to the limelight. If Autumn/Winter ’15 is first period, we, along with the rest of the fashion world, are eager to see what second period brings – the geeks are here to stay!KE
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Fashionably Illustrated by Margarete Gockel
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by Sarah Holden
Fashion should never be comfortable, hence its rebellious reaction to what has gone before, and whereas a few disciplinary trends may have dominated previous seasons, AW15 was about a bevy of flexible tendencies where more was more and yet somehow never enough. Last winter we were blending in, this season we will be standing out. Amen!
Retro chic Wes Anderson’s cinematic icons The Tenenbaums provided the ultimate geek chic influence on the catwalks of Gucci and Lacoste. Old school tracksuits, pussy-bow blouses and tessellated
seventies prints offered a style mash-up of decades gone by, accessorised with geek chic bobble hats and berets, spectacles and the kind of 1950’s duster coats that conjure the smell of a New York vintage thrift store. Heirloom jewels accented retro suiting at Prada and raspberry coloured layers of quirky plaids and herringbone at House of Holland gave traditional fabrics a feminine twist. Traditional tweeds and sporty stripes go beyond ‘good taste’ as this season’s leading ladies are fashion extremists with a penchant for raiding Granny’s closet and a confrontational confidence that only Margot would approve of. Wallflowers need not apply.
Brocade Brigade One thing’s for sure - the autumn winter catwalks were never lacking in lustre as hardcore brocade glistened and glinted in a spectrum of tempting Quality Street combos. Marques’ Almeida’s foil-like brocades were seen loosely bound in a pic ‘n’ mix of colour and texture that boasted his brand standard frayed raw edges like rough diamonds or reclaimed treasure. From stately home upholstery to an exotic bohemia, the trend took on many guises from the vintage-look panelled dresses at Burberry and Erdem to Louis Vuitton’s jellyfish chinoiserie jacquards cast in a subdued palette borrowed from gothic romance.
80’s Revival Flashbacks were the way forward on the autumn winter catwalks as an array of splashy prints, electro-feel zig zags and dashing colour at Loewe and Versace took the disco to dazzling new heights. Frothy prom dresses, tiered ra-ra skirts, chaotic print clashes and waist belts at Balmain, Rodarte and JW Anderson harked back to a decade of excess whilst Saint Laurent’s lipstick prints, torn-up fishnets and leather minis provided the punked-up attitude reminiscent
of Madonna’s heyday. Princess Diana blouses sported yoked bibs and punctuated shoulders for day worn with slick snakeskins, animal prints and traditional patterns at Miu Miu and who could resist Chanel’s chubby quilted nylon-sleeved jackets made for that Park Avenue Princess circa 1985?
Great Lengths Swishy skirts, sumptuous longline flares and loose floor-sweeping dresses were autumn/winter’s ultimate indulgence as designers took hemlines to the floor. Lanvin’s Moroccan Berber dresses and folkloric skirts worn with tasseled jackets and shaggy shearlings took the trend to the max whilst DSquared echoed the same vibe with haute hippie dresses and tasseled necklaces. The look belongs in many an Editor’s mind to the effortless Chloé girl that we’ve all come to know and love and needless to say that Chloé girl was leading the movement in all her glory. Great lengths were as modern as they were magical as monochrome graphic prints took to the catwalk at Valentino and Emilio Pucci whilst luxe oversized knits provided the perfect accompaniment to fluid flares and sultry skirts at Roberto Cavalli.
Ultra Opulence It wouldn’t be winter without a smattering of the razzle dazzle and this season’s offerings came in their dazzling droves of shimmering sequins, luxe lamé and metallic fringes reserved for only the most opulent of cocktail hours. Christopher Kane’s disco dresses came with a megawatt warning whilst Balmain’s fantastical fringed minis (made for the dance floor) demanded full attention and rightly so. High octane glamour is where it’s at this season and what better way to rock electro luxe than in Loewe’s playful power pleats or one of Missoni’s one-shouldered Lurex column dresses. The roll-call was loud and clear ‘Follow the call of the disco ball’. We don’t need to be told twice! SH
Library, Lacrosse, Hockey & Berets, Varsity looks are cool.
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BOHO Prints, fringing, capes and folk.
DUVET Quilts, covers and throws, snuggle up.
From crimson to scarlet, RED is the colour for AW ‘15.
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Wear anything on the neck, so long as it’s high.
Generous, Architectural, Avant-Garde.
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Just in time for cocktail hour.
1. Alberta Ferretti 2,3,4 Balmain 5. Chanel 6,7 ChloĂŠ 8,9 Chanel 10. Balmain 11. Chanel 12,13,14 Christopher Kane 15,16,17 Dolce & Gabbana 18. Dries Van Noten 19. Louis Vuitton 20,21 Miu Miu 22,23,24 Marc Jacobs 25,26 Dries Van Noten 27. Miu Miu
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1,2,3 Acne Studios 4,5 Alexander McQueen 6. Céline 7,8,9 Dior 10. Céline 11. Miu Miu 12,13 Proenza Schouler 14,15,16 Miu Miu 17. Roberto Cavalli 18. Proenza Schouler 19. Roberto Cavalli 20. Céline 21. Alexander McQueen 22. Roberto Cavalli 23,24,25,26,27 Versace
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Geek chic is all the rage, make a bold yet quirky statement with your choices.
1. River Island 2. Miu Miu 3. Moschino 4. Burberry 5. DVF 6. Gucci 7. Topshop 8. Moschino 9. Topshop 10. River Island 11. Stella McCartney 12. Prada 13. Burberry 14. Victoria Beckham 15. Ralph Lauren 16. Victoria Beckham 17. Fendi 18. Jill Haber
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2 words to stand out this Autumn Piercings & Pearls. Make a statement, make a stance. 1. Fred Leighton 2. Mikey Jewellery 3. Gemma Wynne 4. Bochic 5. Polyvore 6. Aliexexpress 7. Loree Rodkin 8. Fred Leighton 9. D&G 10. Rosantica 11. Marchesa 12. Miu Miu 13. Miu Miu 14. River Island.
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Orange Oversize Wool Coat Harris Wharf, £330.00 Harvey Nichols, Neon/Black Track Dress, Peter Pilotto, £1445.00 Selfridges, BB Red Crystal Satin Pumps, Manolo Blahnik £520.00 Harvey Nichols. Small emerald crocodile-effect leather pouch £390.00 Harvey Nichols.
Patterned tweed top, Sandro, £199.00 Harvey Nichols Patterned tweed skirt, Sandro, £175.00 Harvey Nichols. Cobalt oversized crepe coat, MCQ Alexander McQueen, £795.00 Harvey Nichols. Witchcraft snake print modal scarf, Alexander McQueen, £160.00 Harvey Nichols. Risk printed elaphe clutch, Alexander McQueen, £445.00 Harvey Nichols. Plinia suede & satin ankle boots, Manolo Blahnik, £800.00 Harvey Nichols.
Atom embroidered cotton shirt Peter Pilotto, £480.00 Selfridges. Arcade embroidered dress, Peter Pilotto, £1290.00 Selfridges. Orange Oversize Wool Coat, Harris Wharf £330.00 Harvey Nichols BB Red Crystal Satin Pumps Manolo Blahnik, £520.00 Harvey Nichols.
Chunky knit tabbard, Topshop, £24.00, Satin pleated midi skirt, Topshop, £55.00. Heritage check cape, Topshop, £85.00 Dark red barely there sandal heels, River Island, £45.00 Pearls, Stylist’s own.
Frilled cotton blouse, Chloe, £750.00 Selfridges Jupe courte skirt, Alaïa Paris, £1760.00 Selfridges Blue wool city coat, Harris Wharf, £315.00 Harvey Nichols. Agnes black patent pointy toe stiletto pump, Jimmy Choo, £375.00 Harvey Nichols Black medium calfskin Sicily bag with cameo cutwork, Dolce & Gabbana, £1650.00 Harvey Nichols. Spotty cotton-rich socks, Stylist’s own.
Ribbed roll neck jumper, Topshop, £25.00, Metallic plunge tank top, Topshop, £20.00, Stripe wide leg trousers, Topshop, £38.00, Gold metallic strap platform heels, River Island, £60.00.
Lila camel faux fur gilet, Stella McCartney, £1290.00 Harvey Nichols, Black asymmetric roll neck jumper, Stella McCartney, £590.00 Harvey Nichols. Army green wool crepe crop trousers, Alexander McQueen, £595.00 Harvey Nichols.
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Gigi Hadid
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The hashtag #LifeGoals reverberates through our mind when we talk all things Gigi. The twenty year old, 5’10”, sun-kissed blonde beauty (jealous yet?) whose fashion game is so on point, it’s the mere tip of the iceberg for this young starlet. Pummelling through the fashion and social world in a flurry of girl gang utopia, Miss Hadid is no wallflower when it comes to getting exactly what she wants. One third of the model trio of the century – Kendall Jenner and Hailey Baldwin fill up the other spots (obvs) – and kicking it with none other than Miss Taylor Swift; this life’s all in a day’s work for the model crush of the moment: Gigi Hadid. Beginning her career at the tender age of two, then gaining her first contract at ten – both for Guess - it’s no surprise Gigi Hadid found her natural rhythm in the fashion world.
Growing up as part of the TV hit show ‘The Real Housewives of Beverley Hills’, this gal is no stranger to the spotlight and has harnessed its power to steer her career forward and make her name one away from reality fame. Her image has propelled into the supersonic stratosphere of fashion and social media (5.5 MILLION followers on Instagram don’cha know?) where the world either wants to be her or be her friend...we’ll have both if the laws of physics allow? Gigi’s first big fashion imprint came in her debut runway appearance for Desigual’s Autumn/Winter ‘14 show, swiftly followed by Dolce & Gabbana, Sonia Rykiel, Marc Jacobs, that all-coveted Chanel walk… ohhh, the list goes on. Her striking look screams girlnext-door and hints just enough sex appeal to give the Kardashian’s a run for their money. This model of the moment hits it in all the right places and has the ultimate personality to connect with designers, photographers, editors and fans the world over. Miss Hadid’s skills on a runway are just one of her myriad of accolades. A natural behind the camera, her editorials are endless and campaigns growing: Seafolly, Tom Ford, the heavenly Max Mara imagery, THAT Pirelli Calendar shot and oh, the new face of Topshop – snaps for Gigi! Not to mention she’s a firm favourite amongst the Victoria’s Secret Pink girls and those rumours fuelling the fire of a VS show appearance? They just have to be true or we’ll cry for a week solid! And because of course this model muse is so unreal, she has more than one string to her bow; we also give you the face of Maybelline. They say: #BornWithIt, we say: hell yeah, this baby was born with it, flaunts it and shows us what to do with it!
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A foot in the beauty world, a foot in the fashion world, those lengthy legs are solid footing her career into a seriously iconic one. Her mantra is “Be nice, work hard, make a friend” with a life ethic like that, it’s no wonder this girl is destined for greatness! Gigi is ‘living in a generation where we are supporting each other’, so it’s no surprise that this new-age generation of models makes for a refreshing take on the industry. Gigi is part of a movement where ‘natural bodies’ are ok no matter the shape or size, individual style is something to be revered and supporting the success of friends a moral to live by. If Miss Hadid proves anything it’s hard work and personality count for everything where success is earned. With ambition for further high fashion involvement, a dream of a career as the face of her own TV programme and already appearing in her BFF, Taylor’s new beau’s music video ‘How Deep is your Love’; darling Gigi is our icon, our friend and our inspiration rolled into one. Now, just to make that trio into a world-wide girl gang…. HO
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ALEXA by Emily Carr
With fashion fully-embedded within her soul it wasn’t going to be long before our favourite style guru Alexa Chung provided us with a new trend. However this time, the new craze comes in the form of an App. Introducing ‘VILLOID’, Chung’s first venture into the realms of technology! “VILLOID celebrates the process of getting dressed and showing your friends”, she enthuses. Think Instagram mixed with Pinterest, the App is a virtual dressing room on your phone. You can share your style and favourite products onto a mood board, follow style icons, and for any products you just cannot live without, why not click the handy BUY button and purchase the item! Inspired by the computerised wardrobe in the ‘90s movie Clueless, which celebrates its 20th birthday this October, Alexa reassures users that it’s fun to make mistakes, it’s all part of becoming inspired! Eager to try it? VILLOID is now available to download from the App store globally, with an Android version set for release in late 2015/early 2016. For more information visit www.villoid.com
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Zip front dress by Rajdeep Ranawat Bikini top and bottom by Lee + Lani Shoes by Privileged Alibi Necklace Isis Pendant $90 alibinyc.com Alibi choker Hathor $120 alibinyc.com ISLYNYC word necklace Rich and Famous petite mantra necklace $45 istillloveyounyc.com Alibi Ring Gold Filagree Ring $136 alibynyc.com Species By The Thousands snake bracelet Snake Charmer Handpiece $120 speciesbythethousands.com Species snake necklace Snake Charmer Choker $140 speciesbythethousands.com Pointed finger rings by Dar Sara
Jacket by Elisabetta Franchi Skirt by Elisabetta Franchi Belt by OTT Shoes by Melis Yildiz Visor by ISLYNYC Istillloveyounyccom Jewellery: ISLYNYC black choker with gold ring istillloveyounyc.com Alibi Necklace Isis Pendant $90 alibinyc.com ISLYNYC pills necklace istilloveyouny.com ISLYNYC word necklace Rich and Famous petite mantra necklace $45 istillloveyounyc.com Pointed finger rings by Dar Sara
Dress by Philip Armstrong Shoes by Shutz Jewellery : ISLYNYC head band istillloveyounyc.com Alibi Bracelet on right wrist Edge Chain Cuff $180.00 alibinyc.com Alibi Bracelet on left wrist Energy Chain Cuff $148.00 alibinyc.com Alibi Ring Gold Filagree Ring $136 alibynyc.com Alibi double skull ring Skull Groupie Duster $82.00 alibinyc.com Alibi ring with chains connecting Bastet Chain RIng $168 alibinyc.com Alibi Necklace Isis Pendant $90 alibinyc.com Alibi choker Hathor $120 Long Golden Necklace by Phillip Graviel
Yellow bow top by Bambah Skirt by OTT Shoes by Melis Yildiz Visor by ISLYNYC Istillloveyounyc.com Jewellery: Alibi Necklace Isis Pendant $90 alibinyc.com Alibi choker Hathor $120 alibinyc.com Alibi Ring Gold Filagree Ring $136 alibynyc.com Alibi hand cuff bracelet Fringe Palm Cuff $256 alibinyc.com Pointed finger ring by Dar Sar Shark tooth collar by Charles Albert
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Dress by Dar Sara Faux fur coat by Faubourg Du Temple Shoes by Shutz Jewelry: ISLYNYC Necklace Greek Diamonds Mantra Necklace $45.00 wholesale istillloveyounyc.com Alibi Necklace Isis Pendant $90 alibinyc.com
Bodysuit by Dar Sara Jacket by Fete Rainbow shoes by Privileged Jewellery: Alibi Necklace Isis Pendant $90 alibinyc.com ISLYNYC necklace istillloveyounyc.com Rhinestone necklace by Heinna Couture Shark tooth collar by Charles Albert
Crochet bra by Michelle Hebert Skirt by House of CB Jewellery: Gold coff by Charles Albert Pointed finger ring by Dar Sara Long Golden Necklace by Phillip Graviel
Bodysuit by Dar Sara Jacket by Fete Rainbow shoes by Privileged Jewellery: Alibi Necklace Isis Pendant $90 alibinyc.com ISLYNYC necklace istillloveyounyc.com Rhinestone necklace by Heinna Couture Shark tooth collar by Charles Albert
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Photographer: Lena Kholkina Fashion Designer: Venera Kazarova Makeup Artist: Nastasia Rada Model: Tanya @Mars model management Video: Svetlana Makarova Video edit: Forest Screen
Artistic Direction & Styling: Tatiana Terrine Photography: Julien Dupraz Photographic Assistant: Romain Cortes Make-Up: Delphine Perrot Hair: Kevin Jacotot Model: Romane Viridiana
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EXPRESS YOURSELF Photography : Philippe Aufort Model : Vanessa Villegas @ Compass Model Management MUA : Adina Pintilie Hair Stylist: Anike Rabiu Wardrobe : Tights - American Apparel Black heels and black bootie heels - Steve Madden Black and red jacket - Vintage
Explore the transformative power of footwear from around the world as 200 pairs of the most extreme shoes from the last 2000 years exhibits at the V&A this season. Running until 31st January 2016, “Shoes : Pleasure and Pain� considers the cultural significance and transformative capacity of shoes and examines the latest developments in footwear technology creating the possibility of ever higher heels and dramatic shapes. Visit www.vam.ac.uk to book tickets.
High & Mighty shoot, American Vogue Artist: (model: Nadja Auermann) Dolce & Gabbana suit, Summer 1995 Date: February 1995 Š Estate of Helmut Newton / Maconochie Photography
Parakeet shoes Artist: Caroline Groves, England 2014 Photography by Dan Lowe
Chopines, Punched kid leather over carved pine, Venice, Italy Date: c 1600s Š Victoria and Albert Museum, London
Evening shoe, beaded silk and leather, France Artist: Roger Vivier (1907‚Äì98) for Christian Dior (1905‚Äì1957). Date: 1958-60 © Victoria and Albert Museum, London
NOVA Artist: Zaha Hadid for United Nude (c) Image Courtesty of United Nude
Mens shoes, gilded and marbled leather, Northamptonshire, England Date: 1925 © Victoria and Albert Museum, London Red ballet shoes made for Victoria Page (Moira Shearer) in The Red Shoes (1948), silk satin, braid and leather, England Artist: Freed of London (founded in 1929), Date: 1948 Photograph reproduced with the kind permission of Northampton Museums and Art Gallery
Shoes have been around for centuries, from primitive caveman moccasins and Ancient Egyptian gold leaf sandals to the jumble modern day trainer. Yet some shoes have defined eras with statement styling that has gone down in history. Here we chart some of history’s most stand-out styles... Words Lee Dales
LOS ANGELES STYLE FASHION WEEK A/W 2015-16 Photography by Floyd Hardwick
Celebrity Red Dress Benefit for the American Heart Association
Illustrations Š Margarete Gockel
EDIT From London to New York, the fashion week runways provided a whole range of beauty inspiration for the Autumn-Winter Season. Designers were all about ‘me myself and statement eyes’ this season. We have selected 5 of the key looks you need to be rocking for A/W ‘15-16. Ed.
1) Rock Chic
Models rocked Gothic Rock n Roll moody eye makeup at the Alexander Wang show. The overall look was fiercely Grunge.
2) ‘80’s Eyes
What goes around comes back around. 1980’s made a come back at the Toga show. Models wore stunning watercolours on the eyes. We saw navy, pink and whites blended to give this beautiful, slightly imperfect feel.
3) ‘60’s Space Age
1960’s Space Age was the vibe at Cushnie et Ochs. We saw gel eyeliner on models’ eyelids extending into double line tracks.
4) Earthy Tones
The look was a smoky eye idea inspired by natural earthy tones at Burberry. We saw lots of textures to mirror the inspiration behind the collection.
5) Sequinned Eyes
It was all about ‘me myself and eyes’ at the Temperley show. The look was flawless skin paired with statement sequinned eyes.
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ESSENTIALS Winter is fast approaching, and whilst there’s no barrier against the elements, the right skincare regime can help to keep your skin dewy and supple. Voir has scouted out the best moisturising beauty products used by the experts at fashion week to battle the effects of the season and keep your skin feeling nourished!
1. Bobbi Brown Extra Repair Serum 2. Chanel Hydra Beauty nutrition nourishing lip care 3. Chanel Sublimage La Creme 4. Charlotte Tilbury Goddess Skin Clay Mask 5. L’Occitane Hand Cream 6. Clinique Dramatically Different moisturizing cream 7. SK-II Facial Treatment Mask 8. Creme De La Mer The Regenerating Serum 9. Estee Lauder Nutritious Vitality8 Radiant Moisture Creme 10. Tom Ford Intensive Infusion Treatment Essence
1. Grunge & Go!
Rock, Glam and Grunge was the vibe at Marc Jacobs. Models had very chic sculpted Top Knot’s architecturally placed at the very top of their head. We also saw the classic scrunch-andgo make a return on the MJ runway. Hair stylist Guido Palau coated models’ locks in Redken Full Effects 04 Mousse and scrunched it in. 2. 1970’s Boho Girl Looks like the ‘70’s are here to stay! Frizzy curls with smooth roots were modelled at Desigual whilst centre-parted free flowing hair made a return at Anna Sui. The look was very Boho Chic. 3. Hair Accessories An undone French twist with black ribbons was the vibe on the models over at Chanel. Fiercely glamorous hairstyles at Bora Aksu, featured low ponytails adorned with crystal hair slides, securing sweeping fringes in place. At Dolce & Gabbana we saw hair in keeping with the usual D&G style - windswept Up-do’s, but this time accessorised with headphones doubling up as hair accessories. As seen at; D&G, Chanel, Bora Aksu 4. Hair Tuck The style at Charlotte Ronson and BCBG was the Hair Tuck. We saw hair tucked into coats and jumpers. This look is genius to give the illusion of added volume and curvature. Voir says: Grunge girl meets girl next door. 5. French Twist In contrast to all the grunge looks we saw across the runways, glamour was the essence at Oscar De Le Renta. Neat and chic twists was simply all that was needed to complement the elegance.
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Montage by Kymberley Jefferson
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Pixelated Hair
Hair Stencilling
Sand Art
Ph : Š Claire Harrison
byClaire Harrison Coming from a fine art background, fashion and beauty photographer Claire Harrison brings a distinctive edge to her work. Shooting for some of the most prestigious clients and agencies within the industry, she demonstrates a flair in her ability to use light creatively to shape an image. Based In London, her work covers Hair & Beauty, Swimwear, Lingerie & Jewellery, Advertising and Editorial Photography. claireharrisonphotography.com
Photography: Marina Dean-Francis Model: Beth Davies @ Gingersnap Models MUA: Gemma Everett Post Production: Mdf retouching
Photography - Lena Davidoff Model - Julie Beekman, Wilhelmina Management Styling - Sara Alviti Hair - Johnny Stuntz, Crosby Carter Management Make Up - Rachel Hoke, Crosby Carter Management Fashion Designer - Aliona Kononova.
As Expo 2015 draws to an emphatic finale, seize the moment and experience this mouth-watering spectacle. Words by Emily Carr, photography by Pietro Baroni. [except opening image].
Heading to Milan for Fashion Week? Why not visit the design capital’s Universal Exposition running until October 31st. EXPO Milano 2015 is a global and interactive event featured around the topical theme “Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life”, and aims to provide a concrete answer to a vital need for mankind - ensuring adequate food for all, respecting nature and its delicate balance, and avoiding food excess and injustice. With over 140 participating countries, each with its uniquely-designed pavilion, this unmissable showcase hosted over 1 million square metres, is the greatest collective work dedicated to the theme of nutrition ever created. The event is expected to attract in excess of 20 million visitors over the 6 month period! So take a wonder around the gigantic exhibition space built as a city with streets, restaurants and live shows. Sample different cuisine on every corner being flooded with nutritional knowledge of the future. Or simply experience cultural offerings from around the world including paintings, sculptures, installations and contemporary artwork. Expo Milano 2015 is truly a unique offering, providing the perfect opportunity to loosen your belt, sample world-wide cuisine, and consider how you can do your part to feed the world in the future. For more information visit: www.expo2015.org
VOIR Remembers
By Bonnie Bartlett
Fashion guru, designer and innovator Elio Fiorucci sadly passed away at the tender age of 80 on the 20th July 2015 in Milan - the city where he launched his eponymous fashion label and boutique in 1967. Characterised as “an amusement park of novelties,” the store was the first idea of lifestyle, the first concept store, and the first crossover between art and fashion, and that was 1967. Highly influenced by London’s Carnaby Street, it paved the way for youth culture - inspiring devotees from London to New York, with early clients and fans including the late Andy Warhol and Bianca Jagger. Although initially enthused and intrigued by the London scene, Fiorucci truly came to prominence after a trip to Ibiza, where he witnessed the way wet jeans clung to the bodies of women going swimming. He became fixated with the idea of women wearing jeans to exclusively show off their curves, and shortly afterwards invented stretch denim, one of the many things for which he is renowned. Dubbed ‘The King of Jeans’, Fiorucci the man was idealised as both a radical thinker and a fashion icon, taking risks and pushing boundaries, and at the same time showcasing his love for 1970’s Americana. With his bright leotards, leopard-print patterns and provocative ad campaigns, Fiorucci will be remembered as one of the most iconic designers of his generation. Long live Fiorucci. Initials BB
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In between researching and coordinating articles for this quarterly publication, the Voir editorial team like to get out and about to widen their vision. Inspiring......
San Domenico, Italy
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Lake Maggiore, Italy
Moulin Rouge, Paris, France
Florence, Italy
Les Deux-Alpes, France
Interview by Emily Carr, photography by Voir Creative
With a history of only 7 years and a brand name to entice jeans lovers worldwide, the Amsterdam-born premium brand Denham opens its latest store in Leeds, England. Distributed in over 250 outlets across the globe, its founder Jason Denham is at the cutting edge of contemporary cool. Voir gets up close and personal to discover what it is that flows through his veins.
“We had a little bit of a different idea so I said you know what my name’s Denham, I’m gonna go and make THE best jeans brand in the world.”
EC: Prior to your establishment of Denham you worked alongside Steve te Pas to establish the brand Blue Blood. What was it that prompted you to go your own way? JD: Blue Blood was a brand that I made because everybody told me that if you cut me through the middle here I’ve got blue blood. I’m a jeans guy I’ve got a big passion for that, so that’s what I do. Blue Blood was a great experience and an amazing brand and Steve and I had a little different idea about which way to go with the brand. Steve wanted more Italian luxury - Gucci, Prada this kind of way, and I wanted Blue Blood to be the best f****** jeans brand in the world. We had a little bit of a different idea so I said you know what my name’s Denham, I’m gonna go and make THE best jeans brand in the world. EC: You describe your Denham collection as ‘Diesel and upwards’. How do you plan to keep Denham evolving? JD: I’m not sure if we did describe it as Diesel and upwards but I’ll take the compliment anyway. I think Denham is a modern jeans brand, that’s the story. If you look at the denim market today there’s a lot of great jeans brands who’ve been around for 20/30 years, and of course there’s Levi’s who’ve been around for many many many years. But I think what’s great about our brand is it’s a fresh modern take on the jeans-wear market. It’s mens and ladies at the core, and the heart of what we do is fantastic jeans, cos that’s what we love. We make a great grown up collection and beautiful products that compliment it in a good way, so the market’s fresh now. EC: You often talk about the transition of denim from virgin to vintage. What technologies do you use to ensure that your denim is hard-wearing?
JD: Well the whole thing to explain virgin to vintage first is - one of the most important things about a pair of jeans is the fabric, which you mention, but also the finishing and the washing and the treatments and how we create that natural wear pattern. You see a hell of a lot of bad jeans on the streets, with terrible fade washing which looks very unnatural, so what we try and do is create these amazing natural fades, and the core of creating an amazing wash is starting with a great material. So all of the denim that we work with is all Italian or Japanese and it’s the best of the best. We work very hard with some of the best mills in the world to create the best fabrics. And I think when you start, it’s like cooking, when you start with great ingredients you can create and make beautiful stuff, so same thing with a pair of jeans, and that’s how we do it, we start with great ingredients. EC. What is the lifespan of a pair of Denham jeans and what would you advise to do once they’re at the end of their wear? JD: I think the lifespan is as long as you want it to be, you know. In my closet I’ve got jeans which are vintage, which are 50-60 years old. I’ve also got new jeans that I wear which are fresh because they’re the new trend/seasonal fits or colours. I think one of the key things about our brand is we believe as much about the after-service of the jean as the service when we sell you the jean. So when we sell you the jean we wanna tell you everything about it and where it’s come from, but after we’ve sold you the jean we encourage that you come back to our store and we’ll take care of it for you. We’ll wash it for you, repair it for you, customise it for you…..that’s part of what we love to do. I think it’s really important to engage with the customer in the life cycle of their jean.
“I’ve gotta say it’s great to be back here in the UK today and bring my brand home so to speak, to show what we do here, that’s great.”
“We work very hard with some of the best mills in the world to create the best fabrics. And I think when you start, it’s like cooking, when you start with great ingredients you can create and make beautiful stuff....”
EC: The Denham headquarters are based in Amsterdam where you moved to whilst working for Pepe Jeans. How has the move from London to Amsterdam furthered your evolution as a fashion designer? JD: In a great way. You’re right I was a designer for Pepe Jeans London at that time when I moved to Amsterdam 19 years ago. I thought I would be there for 6 months, I thought it would be a quick thing. I was living in London, I was in the big city and everything was exciting - I was 25 years old. But when I got to Amsterdam I really fell in love with the city, the culture and the lifestyle. The reason I fell in love with Amsterdam is it’s a real jeans capital, you know. It’s not formal and it’s not sartorial it’s very very very jeans casual. It’s a young city and it’s the right place for me and my trade and the thing that I do. I decided to create my own company and had a big question for myself; “Do I move back to the UK and do it there or do I stay in Amsterdam and do it there?” So I took the choice to stay and I think it was a great move for what we do. But I’ve gotta say it’s great to be back here in the UK today and bring my brand home so to speak, to show what we do here, that’s great. EC: So what do you believe it is about Amsterdam that has allowed it to become the denim capital of the world? JD: Uh probably me... (laughter) I’m joking! No, I think Amsterdam is an incredible jeans capital and I’ve lived there for 19 years and I’ve been telling everybody for the entire time that it’s the jeans capital of, certainly Europe, probably not the world. But the more I say it, the kind of more it comes true. And what’s happened there is what I’ve watched happen. Amsterdam is an incredibly international place, you know, when I moved
there there was a whole bunch of young creatives opening. I created an agency there called Clinic - I was the self-professed denim doctor. I was solving all kinds of problems and doing stuff. But I kind of live and work every day around American, Scandinavian, French, Dutch, German, Japanese - there’s a whole bunch of people, it’s a great city with amazing energy and I think it’s one of those places that just really breeds creativity and it breeds new ideas, and for me with my brand, building it there because of the lifestyle and the culture, I think it’s worked in a very positive way. EC: Who do you take your inspiration from? JD: Um there’s a bunch of people, I think it’s really really important to be inspired by people. When I was 17 years old I was at art school here in the UK and I was studying all of the disciplines of art so painting, graphic design, fashion, everything, and I needed to decide what I was gonna do. I couldn’t decide at that time if I was gonna be a graphic designer or a fashion designer, so I went to London to decide. I was a big fan of a designer at that time called Paul Smith and I went straight to Floral Street in Covent Garden and I walked into the store and I said “hi my name’s Jason Denham, I’m here to see Paul Smith”, and they took me up the spiral staircase into his office and sat me down. Paul came in and he said ‘hello who are you?’ And I said ‘I’m Jason Denham’. He asked if we have an appointment and I replied ‘no’, and kind of blagged my way in. He’s been a big inspiration for me in a way that I’ve got a lot of respect for how he’s built his brand. What Paul Smith has done in Japan and his passion and his classic with a twist and what he does, I think he’s a super talented guy. But from a jeans perspective, because I’m a jeans guy, I’ve connected very well with a famous jeans designer called Adriano Goldschmied.
“I think I’m very lucky that in my career I’ve done a lot of different things. It was great to design jeans for Bono and The Edge and do the U2 stuff and work with Joe Casely-Hayford.”
Adriano is an amazing guy who kind of built this industry in a way. He built the whole Italian movement, so he’s a guy who founded and started brands like Replay, Diesel and all of these big brands today. He’s a super passionate product guy, and I got together with him quite recently. We work on projects together and he’s taught me a lot about brand building and brand values and inspired me in a great way. EC: You’ve worked with designers such as Joe Casely-Hayford, designing for U2, and Tommy Hilfiger’s Fred Gehring, but what has been the most exciting achievement in your career so far? JD: I think I’m very lucky that in my career I’ve done a lot of different things. It was great to design jeans for Bono and The Edge and do the U2 stuff and work with Joe Casely-Hayford, also an incredible talent by the way and amazing guy, but I think like everything in anyone’s business or career the last things that you’re doing are always the most exciting. I’m very lucky that we have this international brand and we have stores all over the world. We do a lot in Japan and Asia and Australia and The Netherlands. But today, what’s happening here is really exciting, and it’s really exciting for me because I’m a British guy who’s kind of come home after 20 years and I’m here to tell my story, so I think as an achievement this is one of the most exciting things that I’ve done.
EC: One quick final question - We all love your brand logo and we were wondering who came up with it? JD: I did, and it’s really simple. But when I created Blue Blood I put the brand together and I told you you cut me and I’ve got blue blood and I like the kind of regal link to it. Blue Blood is a great kind of phrase for the jeans industry. It had a lobster for the logo that came from me taking my friend’s daughter to the London Aquarium. It was there a sign said ‘lobsters have blue blood’, they’re the only creatures that have blue blood. I thought that was the best logo ever for a brand, and when I stopped that I thought ‘what am I gonna do for Denham?’ which is my family name. I’ve always been a collector, and I have this huge collection of vintage tailor scissors, in fact the biggest collection in the world. I recently bought a collection from New York for $25,000 from a guy who was always bidding against us on eBay. We were always competing together. When I first started in this industry the first thing that you’re told to do as a designer is to buy your own scissors. I thought, well it’s my tool, it’s what I work with every day, it’s what I cut with every day, and I still have the scissors now. It’s the most simple thing, but the cut is the first thing that you do when you’re creating a garment and that’s why I wanted to use the scissor as the icon, so it’s my first scissor and it felt like the right thing to use.
“I was a big fan of a designer at that time called Paul Smith and I went straight to Floral Street in Covent Garden and I walked into the store and I said ‘hi my name’s Jason Denham, I’m here to see Paul Smith’...”
TRAVEL
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We recommend staying at Four Seasons New York for Christmas or New Year celebrations. Just steps from Central Park, rooms offer spectacular views. Offer: Christmas in New York save up to £530 per couple. 4 nights stay from 23 December and pay for only 3. Prices from £1775 per person. allyourtravelneeds.co.uk
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A VOIR Promotion
Blending tradition with design, Laings of Glasgow are bringing a little bit of Italian luxury to the region with the launch of Chimento jewellery. Each piece made with yellow, white and rose gold and set with diamonds, displays unique craftsmanship and attention to detail, thus allowing the brand to become synonymous with the highest quality 18 carat gold Italian jewellery. Chimento’s most popular collections, Bamboo and Stretch, are now available in the Argyll Arcade store and online, starting from £360. Visit laingsuk.com for more information. Emily Carr
VOIR LOVES
The likelihood is that you have already seen various advertisements of a Saint Laurent campaign, exhibiting a sultry yet contemporary appeal, featuring a signature French aesthetic. YSL’s website claims, ‘The exceptional legacy of Yves Saint Laurent has thus been renewed and a contemporary identity at once forged through innovative collections that marry elegance, refinement, French chic and timeless style.’ Step forward into a time of street-style influences, and this fashion powerhouse has not only embraced contemporary culture, but literally personified its appeal. In true spirit to its ‘60s and ‘70s rocker image, Hedi Slimane, creative director, has carved out the brand’s stylish monochromatic punk-inspired campaigns, to forge its success long into the future. The established rules of androgyny, controversy and allure still apply, only this time to a more punk aesthetic. Enjoy. BB
VOIR LOVES
This season we’re loving all things Geek, from thick-rimmed specs to granny-inspired headscarves. Take a look at some of our favourite images from the season of swots! Now back to my chess game..
VOIR LOVES
The Royal Tenenbaums Ghost World
Stop what you’re doing, it’s time to join the mathletes! We’ve been scouting the greatest geek moments in TV and film this season to channel our inner Margot Tenenbaum and get in touch with this dorky new trend. So straighten your dicky bow, grab your popcorn and get set for a Netflix marathon with our top picks!
Grease
Hackers
St. Trinian’s She’s the Man
Buffy The Vampire Slayer
Never Been Kissed
Mean Girls
New Girl
Internationally-renowned artists and siblings Laura de Santillana and Alessandro Diaz de Santillana exhibited together at the Yorkshire Sculpture Park, England this summer. Voir captured some of the elegance of their work. Photography by Thea and Luke W.
Laura de Santillana and Alessandro Diaz de Santillana both live in Venice and have been creating impressive, innovative works of art for decades. Separately, they have fine-tuned mutually shared experiences into different and distinctive visual languages. What they have in common is a shared passion for glass: the tradition, the craft and the endless possibilities of creating works of art from the magical and unpredictable qualities of this medium. Their grandfather founded the innovative glassworks Venini in Murano in 1921. The de Santillanas were involved with and designed for the company from a young age. Both have exhibited internationally, with works in collections including the V&A, London and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. For more information on the artists visit : http://www.barryfriedmanltd.com/laura-de-santillana and http://www.desantillana.com/en Text reproduced from a transcript by YSP
Malaysia’s answer to Banksy, Lithuanian street artist Ernest Zacharevic, continues to cause a stir wherever he plies his trade. Known worldwide for his outdoor murals, most-famously the 6 painted for the George Town Culture festival in Penang in 2012; his works highlight culturally relevant issues with mural meeting the urban landscape. Employing a unique combination of installation and painting, Zacharevic invites the outside community to interact with the artwork. For more information on the artist and latest work visit www.ernestzacharevic.com
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This summer saw world famous artist Thierry Noir, famed for being the first street artist to paint the Berlin Wall, take to the streets of Bristol, England for Upfest - Europe’s largest free street art and graffiti festival. School children from across the city, working under the title ‘What I would have painted on the Berlin Wall’, created their own artwork for a special project, led by the University of Bristol to mark the 25th anniversary of the reunification of Germany. Noir, whose brightly coloured paintings can still be seen on the East Side Gallery in Berlin, was present to demonstrate the power of street art by painting the 25th panel live in front of thousands of visitors. Upfest is an annual free family event supported by Cass Art, which brings together over 250 artists from 25 countries, painting live in 28 venues on 30,000 sq ft of surface, throughout Bedminster and Southville, Bristol. All proceeds go to The National Association for Children of Alcoholics [NACOA]. Visit upfest.co.uk for next year’s details.
COMING SOON
Voir - The Living Fashion Magazine is an online publication issued on a quarterly basis. Issue 13 has been constructed by the following :
Jyoti Matoo Editor-In-Chief / Stylist jm@voirfashion.co.uk Luke Walwyn Art Director/Photographer art@voirfashion.co.uk Felix Laurens Brand Liaison/Writer creative@voirfashion.co.uk Kymberley Jefferson : Head Hair Stylist Stacey Borg : Head MUA Emily Carr : Editorial Team Chloe Vickers : Editorial Team WRITERS, ARTISTS & CREATIVES Margarete Gockel Kat Evans Mark Leigh Marianne Tupelo Louise Fisher Felix Laurens Floyd Hardwick Sarah Holden Hannah Oulton Jason Denham Bonnie Bartlett Carl Denbigh Amber Morley Jodie Goldthorpe Nico Duncan Olli Jenkins @ HPPH Wendy Cook @ HPPH Catwalking.com Alexa Chung Jasmin Kuhn Lena Kholkina Venera Kazarova Tatiana Terrine Julien Dupraz
Philippe Aufort Vanessa Velegas Lee Dales Claire Harrison Marina Dean-Francis Lena Davidoff Pietro Baroni Francesca & Bethany @ AYTN Thea W Hk Heather Brown Rob Galloway [Yalla Yallas]
Special Thank You to East Street Arts Carl Denbigh @ TopShop Leeds
For creative submissions and editorial content creative@voirfashion.co.uk For collaborations : jm@voirfashion.co.uk For general enquiries editorial@voirfashion.co.uk
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Autumn/Winter 2015 ISSUE No.13
The Geek Issue
Established on the 7th November 1914, the Hyde Park Picture House is one of the UK’s oldest cinemas. The Grade II listed building features an ornate balcony, gas lighting & operational 35mm projectors. It screens the best independent, art house & classic films from around the world. www.hydeparkpicturehouse.co.uk