Fashion, Art & Music

Issue 03 {2014}

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LETTER EDITOR IN CHIEF Teneshia Carr FASHION EDITOR Oliver Vaughn Life is made of strange and beautiful moments. From the sunrise ART DIRECTOR & SOCIAL MEDIA through a spider web, to the angry and tired stomp down a runway of Paola Cignoli a model on her 3rd city. Those small moments of confusion where you MUSIC hear a song and you aren’t sure what emotions are you meant to feel. Imran Malik It’s both hesitation and rapid movement. Fashion, Art and Music are constantly stirring up the dizzying affects that comes with the strange INTERNS and the softness and peace of the beautiful. Get lost, get confused and Claudia Walder, Jade Cowan get inspired to see things a bit differently. DESIGNERS Anton Stepine, Annick Kieffer Teneshia Carr PUBLISHERS Vikram Choudhary, Teneshia Carr

WRITERS HAIR STYLISTS ASSISTANTS Clarissa Waldron Cooper Anna Foster Claudia Walder (fashion) Elysia Jenson Ernesto Montenovo Holly Ounstead Courtney Elliott Harrison (fashion) Imran MALIK Leigh Keates Michael Temprano Freya McLeod Turner (photo) Jazzino Tamani Oscar Pera Todd Pearce Jacob Snyman (photo) Lauren Estill Peter Bennett James Lucas (photo) Poppy Haskell Ybjørn Krischker PRODUCTION Josefine Sanfridsson (fashion) Beautyandpro.com Jocelyn Thomas (makeup) PHOTOGRAPHERS MODELS Marta Dudziak (fashion) Adam Angelides Caitlin Holleran Mary Gozo (fashion) Alexander Jordan @ Photogenics / DNA Matt Kerr (photo) Darren Black Daphne Selfe @ Models 1 Natasha Heasman (fashion) Iakovos Kalaitzakis Dasha @ Storm Rebecka Orstadius (fashion) La Roache Brothers Dennis @AMCK Sam Fah (Make up) Louie Banks Emilie P @ Leni’s Suzanne Boakye (fashion) Mario Kroes Katrine @ Viva Tanya Hughes (fashion) Mark Cant Lydia Graham @ Models 1 Nhu Xuan Hua Rebeca @models1 Sophia Nilsson @ Next MAKE UP Sycha @ D1 Amanda Grossman Bunny Hazel Clarke Caroline Barnes Cooper Jaimee Thomas Kenny Leung Kristina Vidic Michelle Webb

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ARTISTS MUSIC FASHION NERDS DESIGNERS EDITORIALS PLACES SHORT STORY 08 PIERRE-JULIEN FIEUX 18 WOMAN’S HOUR 30 MIMI XU 40 FYODOR GOLAN 54 SKIN 126 THE TREEHOUSES AT CHEWTON GLEN 130 SIMPLE FOLK 10 KIM McCARTY 22 32 ANGELO SEMINARA 46 SORAPOL 60 THE WARRIORS 127 THE TUNNEL OF LOVE 12 DANTE ORPILLA 34 MADAME PERIPETIE 70 BEAUTIFUL AND DAMNED 128 BOB BOB RICARD 14 REBECCA STEVENSON 36 BENJAMIN JOHN HALL 82 BE MINE 129 WILTON’S MUSIC HALL 94 TO THY OWN SELFE BE TRUE 100 CLINICAL 112 CABIN FEVER 6 pierrejulienfieux.com PIERRE-JULIEN be toopenpeople’seyes onreal problems.” stories sothatpeopledive intotheuniverse ofeachproject. When Iachieve this, thenext taskwould inclined toacceptanexhibit ifitincludedseveral artistsonthesametheme.” think my workisready yet. Ihave toacquire more artisticmaturity. Ithinkthoughwouldbemore uncertainty andmodestyinhisdecision, correlating, inaway, withhiswork’sstimulant:“Idon’t but simply likes todraw, andjustkeeps doingwhathelikes. Having yet toexhibit, there ischildlike Yet he is only now considering investing in his own studio. He does not see himself as an artist; Marius, Fieuxisadeptatworkinginamultitudeofmediums, includingphotography, paintandpencil. sensation you have whenyou’re afraid. You missafraction ofasecond.” an eerie look at a relative childhood fear of the dark. “I think the stop-motion here reproduces the afraid toclosemy eyes), astop-motionpiececreated asillustrations usingengraving techniques, is me, inspiration usually comes from daily life or childhood fears.” J’ai peur de fermer les yeux (I’m telling meIwasn’t human. The non-humancharacter andenvironment are made by amachine, in example ofthisdelve intocomputer-aided design. “Ijustrealised how silly itwas thatamachinewas medium hasameaningintheproject I’mdoing.” little with processing, and I’ve made some attempts in generative design. I try to make sure thatthe he isintriguedby thecomputerfieldandtriestoincorporate itintohiswork. “I’m experimenting a he graduated in2012. pursued animationatthevery selective ÉcoleNationaleSupérieure d’Arts Décoratifs , where him toÉcoleSupérieure d’Arts Graphique Penninghen, where hestudiedgraphic design. Hethen Venezuela, IndonesiaandDubai. HecompletedhighschoolinParis andapassionfor drawing took his art, Fieuxbelieves, makes iteasiertodealwith. I thinkithappensbecause easiertocapture it’s asadordarkfeeling.” Working this“problem” outin graphic designerPierre-Julien Fieux, 26. notsomethingIlookfor “It’s whenIstartanewproject, but Dark themesandjuvenile fears are littered throughout theworkofParis-based illustrator and For now, he draws to satisfy his “selfish” need. “At this moment, I just want to experiment and tell Currently finishingupworkonashortanimationfilm, thattells thestoryofa tramp named After Effects, and the human character is made by hand. I still really like handmade work.” “For Êtes vous humain?(Are you human?), anideaformed from anaversion toCAPTCHA’s, isan Fieux’s imageryfrequently takes theviewertoadigitalworldwithinart. Aself-confessed geek, Growing upinSaint-Étienne, France, Fieuxtravelled regularly withhisfamily, moving between HANDMADE DIGITALSIM Written byClarissaWALDRON Images courtesy oftheartist Images courtesy

BLANC 8 Artists FIEUX kimmccarty.net damage echoeswithtendervulnerability.” collision betweenchildhoodbeautyandyouthful The LA Times saidher“skilfulrendering ofthe artists andfriendsbrought ittomy attention.” was portraying theadolescentfigure untilother her career hastaken. “Truthfully Ididn’trealise I and sonChas, now adults, influencedthepath unwittingly, her own children, daughter Clancy of thehumanconditionandalsobelieves, elongated sculptures, calling him“amaster She is fascinated by Alberto Giacometti’s palette ofacidyellows, greens, andbrowns. flowers, withhersignature bruise-inspired children andadolescents, andtoalesserextent known for herevocative depictionsofnude Working inwatercolour, McCartyhasbecome complete opposite, she says, of who she is. as someonewhowas strong andtough-the the oppositesex better, andpresent herself muse, believingitwouldhelpherunderstand probe intoadolescence. to hermore recent career-defining watercolour and subjectmatter, from oilimagesof adulthood work hasprogressed through stagesofmedium Graduating from UCLA’s ArtSchoolin1988, her and paint, their only form of entertainment. There, hersisters encouraged hertodraw a closefamily bondwhichremains tothisday. work. Shecredits thisasthedevelopment of family moved toSwitzerland for herfather’s the youngest ofthree girls. Asasmall child, her Born inLA, watercolour artistKimMcCartywas In herearly career, McCartyusedmenasa KIM Mc FLUID ADOLESCENCE Written byClarissaWALDRON Images courtesy oftheartist Images courtesy

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10 apartment inNew York. live surrounded by The Malibu Vineyards; andan They splittheir timebetweenMalibu, where they to theculinaryandartisticscenes onbothcoasts. are considered tohave contributeddynamically they own restaurants inLAandNew York and erotic andnudepositions. collection whichdepictedherown children in following therelease ofher“ImmediateFamily” received widespread condemnationinthe90’s this, unlike photographer Sally Mann. Mann McCarty’s workhasnotreceived criticismfor figures couldbeseenas adolescenteroticism, loss.” Having admittedthatherunclothed an expression thatsuggestsbothlongingand Michigan andMorgan LehmanGallery, New York. McCarty hasexhibited soloatDavid KleinGallery of ModernArtinNew York. More recently part ofapermanentcollection attheMuseum toParis andacross America andsheis gained withinminutes. An expensive endeavour: workcouldbelostor little ability to anticipate theresulting image. over. By trying to keep her work fluid, there is impossible tocontrol. “I’mcontinually starting her colours bleedanddiffuse, amethodthatis I wishtoachieve.” McCartypaintswet-on-wet, so but unfortunately watercolour creates theeffect manipulate”, shesays, “andmuchmore forgiving, explore othermaterials. “Oilsare mucheasierto destroyed herstudio, cementedherdecisionto A fire inherMalibuhome1994, which Artists CARTY Married torestaurateur MichaelMcCarty, “I have always beeninterested inidentifying McCarty’s exhibitions have taken herfrom “ARTWORK CANSLOWLY REVEALITSELF WHEN THE VIEWER HAS THE LUXURYTHE HAS THE VIEWER OF TIMETO SPEND WITH IT.”SPEND WITH blackmarketarts.com 7 kilograms ofcoke. stopped doing.. I had already.. coke. I got busted for coke. I got busted for a monthbefore. Itwas acompleteset-up. At thatpointIhadalready call from afriendwhoneededhelpandhadalready beenflippedabout of peoplewithneeds, andIstartedtofulfill thoseneeds. In2008Igota So Iwas inthe musicindustryandinthatyou comeacross alot happened? What there? on going So.. What’s and theillegal activity. pushed backtowhatIneededdosurvive and atthetimeitwas music pushed… Iknow Ikeep comingbacktotheword survival butIkept getting I’ve hadaninclinationtowards the artsmy wholelife, butwas kindof had togetcertainthingsdonelike albumcover art. was doing that landed me in prison. Since I was doing it independently, we because Iusedtomake musicthatwas my thing. Well musicandwhatI took everyone whoknewmeoffguard. Imeandabbledinthegraphic arts paintbrush inprisonsowhenIgotoutandall Iwanted todowas paint;it See, Ididn’tpaintatall before Iwenttoprison!only really picked upa your work? thinkabout your parents do What because itwas soviolent. survive. Itwas toughtryingtofindoutwho you are inaplacelike that to everyone around meatall times. Ihad tolearnhow tobedifferent to was tryingtofind my identityandhow tobecomfortable beingdifferent involved withthehumanrightsmovement. Alarge partofgrowing up a lotoftimetryingtofigure outwhomI was. Myparents were alsoheavily this Phillipino kidgrowing upinthisarea. Growing upwas hard andIspent percent black. SoIgrew upwith hugeidentitycrisis, because here Iwas The thingaboutOaklandisthatthepartIlived inwas eighty-five, ninety I was bornandraised inOaklandCalifornia, bouncingaround thebay area. your childhood? about me So tell obviously borntocreate art. The outcomewas intenseandmadewiththeeaseofsomeonewhowas sanity soheturnedtoartputhislove, angerandfrustrations onpaper. while serving30monthsinaFederal prison. Herefused togive uponhis Dante hashadapeculiarstarttohiscareer. Itall startedthree years ago DANTE ORPILLA PEGS BECAUSE I WAS MOVING WAY TOO FAST.” “I NEEDED TO GET KNOCKEDDOWN ACOUPLE THE DIVINECOMEDY Words byTeneshia andinterview CARR Images courtesy oftheartist Images courtesy

BLANC 12 Artists Is that alot? Is that realize I’mprobably theonly person ontheplanet thatsaw it, butthatlead I spilled coffeeonit. And inthatspill Isaw apicture ofhimandme. Now, I going on inside methat I justcouldn’tverbalize andIwanted togetitout. my sonandatthattimeI’mtrying tofigure outhow to.. Ihadalotofstuff wanted toget inthere butIcouldn’t. And Iendedupgettingaletterfrom do. Because Ihadgrown upwiththis creative thread inmy body, Ireally there was nothingtodoandthere are only somany pushupsaperson can 2 andahalfyears. You know soeveryone istryingtogetinthere because about 2000inmates, sothewaiting listtogetintothisartroom was about So wehadthisartroom there, and itonly fitsabout8guys and there were inprison? art make one does How it taughtmehow topaint. knocked down acouplepegsbecause Iwas justmoving way toofast. And world goesonwithoutyou. Inretrospect, Ineededthat. Ineededtoget are specifically designed toisolate you from the rest oftheworldand One ofthegreatest architectural geniusthingsaboutprisonisthatthey story goes. Iendedupgettingsentencedto30monthsinfederal prison. it was only attherequest oftryingtohelpafriend… you know how the Yes. about200,000worthofcoke. It’s Before Igotbusted, Istoppedand say. therapy, It’s more thananything. therapy It’s for me. I getmessy, there are things onthatpaperIjusthave notbeenableto I fell inlove withpaint. Idon’tfully understand thecolourwheel. Butwhen me getthrough thattimewithout losingmy mind. I startedgettingletters from around theworld. Inaselfish way thathelped there, anddown onpaper. Italsostartedresonating withotherpeopleand there. Basically it saved my life, once I started to get all those emotions out playgrounds for disabledkids. Sosomeoftheincomefrom theblogwent to my sonandtodonateShane’sInspiration. acharitythatbuilds It’s 100,000 hitsperweek. Istartedbeingabletogetincomefrom thattosend out andstartedgettingfollowers, Ithinkatonepointwewere getting over and coffee.. Anditgaineda following.. SoIstartedbloggingthesethings So Istartedtosendthemout. At first they were littlesketches usingpencil Before Iwentin, justtokeep intouchwithmy family Itriedtosetupablog. colors andstartedsendingthemtomy buddy. different colors andtextures from it, alsomixing kool-aid togetdifferent to meplaying withcoffee. SoIspentthenext couplemonthstryingto pull everything isas itseemsonfirst appearances. dead orfrom thesweettodeadly that challenge theviewerthatnot ugly andthese statesoftransformation, perhapsfrom thelivingto and mortality. Itisthetensionbetween thepretty andgory, beautiful and invited togazedeepintothesefaux-cavities toseesomethingakin toflesh manner. Bycreating theseopenings/woundsinpieces, thevieweris her sculptures asaway tofeminise thesubject, albeitinaslightly perverse attention longafteryou’ve seenthem. more carefully? The visceral nature ofthesepiecesiswhatcaptures your the superficialityoflife? Or the hiddenbeautiesthatemerge when you look from thosewhogazeupon them. Isitdeathyou see?Orbeauty?Perhaps delve deepintothenatural processes oflife andprovoke innateemotions delicate flora inlightshadesofperiwinkleblueandivory. Thesesculptures sculpture ColdRose from 2001includeda humanskull ontopatorso of them intoblooming(ordecaying) organic structures. For example, her some form ofphysiology (acow’s headfor example), Stevenson morphs mainly from early studiesofcadavers anddissections. Beginningwith reveal ahiddendepthtothework. sculpture anddis-orre-figures thepiece, corruptingtheoriginal figure to sculpture undergoes several processes where Stevenson opensupthe Starting withacast ofthesubject(usually ananimalorfigure), the pieces, leave theviewerinastate ofamazementandbewilderment. sculpture, her ability to manipulate wax, resin or even bronze into surreal have many soloandgroup exhibitions around Europe. Focusing purely on an M.AinFineArt(Sculpture) backin2000. Sincethenshe’sgoneonto demands your attention. draws inspiration from bothsidesthatbringaboutametamorphosis sees thesetwoasmutualcomponentsinhersculptures. Herwork shining alightonthebeautyandwonderofourworld. Rebecca Stevenson While oneisobjective seekingtruthandfact, theotherissubjective, Science andartsitpolesapartfrom eachotheronthescale ofculture. rebeccastevenson.net While many mightfindsomeofherworkslightly eerie, Rebecca sees The sculptures themselves all follow similarthemes. Herworkderives Rebecca Stevenson studied at theRoyal College of Art, graduating with REBECCA STEVENSON HIDDEN MEANINGS Images courtesy oftheartist Images courtesy Written byJAZZINO

BLANC 14 Artists 16 WOMAN’S HOUR echo ofaguitarmakingfor addictive listening. Then there’s “To The End”whichisslow andseductive, withthrobbing electronica soundsandthe the hazy-sounding guitartothepeppery-beat ofthesynthwhilstdreamy vocals ground thesong. airy melancholiatothesong. “Thunder”, thelatestsinglefrom Woman’s Hour, isrichinlayers, from prised open. horribletowatch, It’s simultaneously violentandstrangely tender.” of thisseminalpiece performance artI attempt tosingthelyrics of thesongwhile having my eyes Place”. videopays homagetothe1971performance ‘Pryings’by “The Vito Acconci. Inourre-make beautiful, thisiswhatwelike aboutthem.” Fionaexplains theideasbehindvideo to“Darkest These are imagesmadewithacertainpurpose, butthey can bevery beautifultoo. Accidentally to resuscitate adyingman, orputachainonyour Chihuahua, orfall over withouthurtingyourself. well asadditionalartwork. “Itbeganwithalove ofdidacticimages, imagesthatexplain things;how they recently teamedupwithOliver Chanarintocreate thevideototheirsingle“Darkest Place”as hiatus, they’ve comebackwithamuchmore refined soundandidentity. with notsomuchanevolution butare-evaluation onwhatdirection they want totake. After abrief came from Radio 4 presenter Jenni Murray. In the past two years their sound has changed drastically, as well as one of their firstshow “Woman’s singles. Hour” “Jenni”, one of their earliest recordings starting Woman’s Hour. Launchingbackin2010, thebandgotitsnamefrom theinfamous Radio4 Fiona, William andNickgrew uptogetherinKendal before moving toLondon, meetingJoshand HAILING FROM THE NORTH-WEST ANDNOW NESTLED INLONDON, WOMAN’S “Darkest Place”isheavy withsynthandmoodymelodies, whilstFiona’supliftingvocals addan this ideaofidentitythatseemstobemuch moreIt’s at the forefront of the band’s minds, as HOUR ISBACK DELIVERING THEIR ATMOSPHERIC, SYNTH-DRENCHED MELODICSONGS TO THE WORLD. Words byJazzinoTAMANI &Interview Photos byAlexanderJORDAN

BLANC 18 Music womanshour.co.uk and itappears they are more thanready totake ontheworld. template for how wewritesongs, we’re still learning!” This looks tobetheyear for Woman’s Hour in themaking.” Whilst they are now more focused thanever onthemusicthey statethat“there’s no running withthisgorgeous, atmosphericsound. Asfor whetherthisisanalbum inthepipeline?“It’s clearfromIt’s thesinglesreleased lastyear that Woman’s Hourhave firmly found their feet andare

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22 24 Music natural tomeandhopefor the best. I just focus on working hard by doing what comes try tobereally genuineandauthentic inwhatIdo. about why can't itbeenoughtojustmyself and driven, get. thingwhichIdon't That wholesongis having to make itaboutthisone, kindofimage autobiographical andtruetome. Iwouldresent to befake, Iwritemusicaboutmy life, soit's or feel comfortable with. notinmy It's nature important, notthatit's It's justall Ireally it's know your identity? retain to musician and a person you as is it to important How do." I can what on focus and my identity keep gotta "I - Shameless. single your first from aline There's songwriter. grown notonly inmy personal life, butalsoasa relaxed energy to the recording process. I've also record inCalifornia whichIthinkaddedamore there made the dynamic different. I made the our coachandproducer, sohaving theband different. We were ateamandJacknife Lee was my bandplay on'BacktoForever', sothatwas (correct?) andjustgenerally learntalot. Ihad and consciousonwhatinstrumentswere doing withmya band,Tiger' Igot alotmore invested and studiomusicians. After touring'Catching record, soIwas justworkingalongsideproducers Firstly, know I didn't my band when I made my first your debut? to incomparison this for process recording the about different was What coming, so its been a real exciting few days for me. feedback from everyone. Itfelt like alongtime I feel really goodandIamgettingsuch - answers Lissie feels, she how asked When 'BACK TOFOREVER. BLANC CAUGHT UP WITH HERDURINGRELEASE WEEK FORLATEST EFFORT DEBUT ALBUM''. THAT WAS 2010, SHEISNOW BACK AND REVOLUTION TOUR' ANDLATER RELEASEDHERCRITICALLY ACCLAIMED . SHE WAS INVITED TO OPENFORLENNY KRAVITZ DURINGHIS'LOVE LISSIE, BORNELISABETH CORRINMAURUS, GREW UPINROCK ISLAND Words byImranMALIK &Interview Photos providedbySonyMusic best friendandwhenIgohome get toseeher. auntie. Myfriend from kindergarten isstill my would know everyone's grandmother, cousinand that otherpeoplewouldkeep private. NoBS!! You People were pretty openandtalked aboutstuff to travel atleast3hours togetagoodmall. as there alotofstufftobe had, wasn't you had being particularly interested inmaterialthings, are pretty muchstraightforward. grow Ididn't up as my personality goes, where Iamfrom, people by makingupsongsandrecording them. Asfar me tohangoutinthewoodsandentertainmyself big gardens. Having thatnature around, allowed lots ofwood, openfieldsandeveryone has really parents worryingaboutme. atown, It's sothere is the morningandreturn for dinnerwithoutmy safe enoughsoIcouldjustleave asatiny kidin my neighbourhood. Ilived inaplacethatwas of four andthere weren't alotofotherkidsin As farasRock Islandgoes, Iwas theyoungest How much did your surroundings influence art? your influence your surroundings did much How cassette player. up songs. averyThat's early memory, Iloved that cassettes thatIwould record myself onmaking Lewis whichIwouldlistentoonrepeat. Ialsohad was 'Rhythm Nation'by JanetJackson andHuey everywhere andlistentomusic. All Ireally had cassette player, whichIusedtotake withme old, IhadthislittleFisherPrice'MyFirst Sony' and comforting for us. When Iwas around 6years sing ustosleep, whichwas always very soothing I remember justbeinglittleandmy mumwould up. growing withmusic experiences of your first one Describe process things. There ishopefulnesswithintherecord. was nicetoputmore ofmy perspective andpersonality inthatway. it. There are songsontherecord aboutsocialcommentary, celebrity, theenvironment, andIfelt like it whilst being a little more objective and tell the story and accept the responsibly for the role I played in of having gottenenoughdistancefrom whenithappened. Iamabletodraw from theexperience was more reflective. There are alotof romantic songsonitbutthey are comingfrom thisperspective stuff, you can never getthefull storyasittakes timetounderstand whathappened, soI feel this record The first record was writtenduring andafterthisepiconoffagain break up. Ithinkwhen you are in Forever'? to you draw for 'Back upon did experiences personal what influences/ album, first your influenced relationship You've apersonal that said This albumisanoverview ofmy current way ofthinkingaboutrelationships andmebeingableto

BLANC 26 Music '' is out now via Columbia Records/. Records/Sony Columbia via now isout Forever' to 'Back in my day today life Ican bealittlesilly. Straightforward / Passionate / Light-hearted - As serious as I can be covering all the things in music, inthreewords - Lissie Describe a bookorjournal, asIcan't keep all my thoughtsinmy head. Face moisturiser asIhave thedriestskininworldandneed toconstantly moisturise. Ialsoneed - live without you cannot thing One a massive teameffortandthe record labeldidafantasticjob. cover for 'BacktoForever' asmy facelooks abit weird suchacoolimagewiththebridge. butit’s Itwas a reason for why Iwas standinginfront ofahouseorwalking down thestreet. really Ididn't like the to make sure the photos reflected that. We were in my home town and there was a story behind it, personality has come out and I am also a little bit tougher than people realised, so I really wanted be, whichwas thissweet, slightly bohemiangalfirst timearound. Thistimearound even more of my dressed upwearingcostumes soitneedstobevery natural tome. They letmebewhoIwanted to than itshouldbesomethingIfeel comfortable doing. want towearalotofmake Idon't uporget 'Catching a Tiger', very Iwasn't aggressive oropinionatedthenaboutwhatmy imageshouldbeother or whatIwas gettingintowhilstworkingwithvery coolandcreative people. I like theartworkfor incrediblyIt’s importanttomebecause whenIstartedout, Inever really knewwhatwas goingon of your music? elements visual withthe on hands bevery isitfor you to important How lissie.com 28 www.mimixu.com HER OUTSTANDING SENSEOFSELF-STYLETOO ISN’T SHABBY EITHER… ENABLED HER TO COLLABORATE WITH MANY OF THE INDUSTRY’S TOP NAMES, AND DESIGNER CAMPAIGNS ANDSOMUCHMORE. MIMI’S UBER TALENTED WORKS HAVE MUSIC DIRECTORS INFASHION, AS WELL ASPRODUCING WORKS FORFILMSOUNDTRACKS, MIMI XUHASESTABLISHED HERSELFASBEINGONEOF THE MOST SOUGHT-AFTER BEGINNING HERMUSICALCAREERLEARNING TO DJ ON VINYL DECKS AT HOME, Words byKatieFARLEY Photography byJasonKIM For mefashion isanextension ofmy musical taste:instinctive, eclecticandalways evolving. style? you describe would How sense. fashion for your great known you’re talents, withyour musical Along affection tothiscuteanimal regardless ofitsobvious stupidity. Garner. Rabbit reflects my refusal toeatthemall along my childhoodgrowing upin France and my My DJ namecame from avery blurryplace. Mistyisa50’sjazzthemewrittenby pianistErroll your personality? you or to reference anyparticular have thisname Does explain! Please Rabbit’. of ‘Misty name You the alsodjunder places. very It’s exciting. Hopefully wewill beready for spring. styles and craft a 30 minutes performance. a journey It’s that takes you back and forth in time and with Rosey Chan, aclassical pianist. The show is called Carnet de Voyage. We revisit different music certain circumstances. Itall depends. For myself, Iamworkingoncreating anewlove performance and fresh inmusic. Ilike tounearthnewtalents. However, sometimesbigpopnamesworkbetterin for the video. For musicdirection on events orfashion campaigns, I tend to lookfor up&coming what’s soundtracks, anunderstanding it’s ofwhatthedirector orthebrand wants toshow by creating amood tracks, Igobacktomy studioandstartmixingthesoundtrack tomake itworkonthecatwalk. For film of thecollection andmusicshouldbringanewdimensiontotheshow. Oncewehave fine-tunedthe me his inspirations. Using his visual briefs, I come up with music ideas. It needs to be an extension Every sidesofmy jobare very different. For show music, Icollaborate withthedesignerwhoshows your work creative process? you explain Could I love thebalanceofhaving both. ButifIamoutandaboutinLondon, itcan getwild. need solitarytoworkonmusic. Ihave my studioandcan spenddays andnightsnotseeinganyone. I feel like I am in the country side there. I manage to be more isolated and focus on creative work. I is colourfulthere asIhave many friends. InLondon, Ilive inahousewithgarden inQueensPark. In Paris, Iamalways distracted by afriend, acafé break orajambonbeurre sandwich. Mysociallife why? and creative bemost your work to you and allows city which but You London Parisand live between of music. There’s badstufftoo. Open mindedindieflavours. Ilistentoall genres apart from EDM. There’s great stuffin every type tastes. music your personal Describe for quitealongtime. shows, doingmusicdirection onprojects are justanobvious extension ofwhatIhave beendoing and learningtoDJ onvinyl decks athome10years ago. Now producing musicfor fashionfilms& buildings. Musichasalways beenaround. Istartedmy musiccareer whenIworked for musiclabels I studied classical piano as a kid. My father is an acoustic architect who designs music related designer? sound and director amusic to become you influenced originally What/who MIMI XU Music Director&SoundDesigner

BLANC 30 Fashion Nerds and handbagtalk. I don’thave timetodo so muchasmore. Ifindthatsuper refreshing whenIget bored offrou frous and really notaffected by fashion. Noone cares aboutwhatIwearwhendjatatechnoparty, which passionate editorial team to run it ona daily basis. Also the electronic musicsceneismaledominant than 20years. Publishinganichemagazineisvery nerdy andtoughjob. We have ayoung and I boughtintothisiconicelectronic musicmagazine4years ago. Trax hasbeenaround for more work. design and directing from your Trax. thisdiffers how called Explain magazine music electronic aleading you publish In France, weird. Sothiscouldbeinteresting. new designerfor Thierry Mugler. We have similartasteinmusic:dark, depressing, minimalisticand every seasonandwegetonwell. For thefirst time, Iam working withDavid Koma who isalsothe and thinkthey are goingtobehuge. my It’s third seasonwithEmilia Wickstead. Shegetsbetter I amvery excited aboutOstwald Helgason’sfirst show inNYC thisseason. Ilove workingwiththem reason? for what work withand to your favourite been has client fashion Which its best. first, grasp theconceptofshow andpropose soundsolutionstoenhancetheshow experience to This requires collection. anin-depthunderstanding ofthedesigner’s Ilistentothecreative team Topshop. Is it of somewhat importance to discuss with the designer/client the theme of the show beforehand? show of the theme the designer/client withthe discuss to importance Topshop. Isitof somewhat and Azrouel Yigal including shows of SS14’fashion anumber to soundtracks the You’ve produced recently playful headache. Iadmit: Ilove achallenge. to deliver akiller partyisfun. Castingmusictalentsfor acampaigns orlicensingmusiccan bea Programming fashionevents hasamore instinctive process thatIlike. Bookingartiststhatare going goal inlife. There are many otheraspectsofwhatIdothatbringmemore satisfyingchallenges. positive sidesofthisjob, even ifitcan getoutofhandstressful. However, Iwouldnotsaymy it’s main of music and push my technical and communication skills to a new level each time. They are the I really enjoy producing soundtracks for shows asitallows metoexplore amore extended library much? so you love work environment particular that isitabout ifso,what and shows for fashion soundtracks design Have you always to wanted infashion. directors music sought-after most of the one as You’ve described been angeloseminara.com ANGELO SEMINARA Photography byTrevor LEIGHTON Words byKatieFARLEY HairStylist

BLANC hair designs, but for what reason do you enjoy pushing the boundaries of hair? boundaries the pushing you enjoy do reason for what but designs, hair your original to thanks world the allover from clients excite You and enchant attitude tostyle. new ideas, develop andexpress my creativity. The UKhasavery liberal out ofLondon, Iknewitwouldbeagreat cityfor metoworkin, research have lotsofideastochoosefrom. Having seenthetypeofworkcoming international creative director. For me, itisimportanttobeoriginaland to I wenttoLondonworkfor Trevor Sorbie, where Istayed for 15years as a hungertoseeandlearn more, toexperiment andexpress my creativity, I wenttoRome toworkwith Toni&Guy. Fuelled by ambition, passion, and Italy andknewbeingahairstylistwas my career ambition. Five years later I beganmy career asasalontrainee inmy native hometown ofCalabria, ambition? always your career been stylist ahair being Has of 11. age atthe Barber atrainee as working You journey beganyour fascinating always stickwithit. Every day Ilookforward tomy job-hairismy passion. truthful toit. Hairdressing ismy passion, through goodand badtimesandI ing andifyou love somethinginlife, you automatically becomeloyal and up inthemorningandlookforward togoingwork. Ilove hairdress- believe. The mostimportantthingfor meistostay motivated andtowake Inspiration can come from anywhere; within your passion and what you believer that you have to be self-motivated and always look for inspiration. There are many ways togetinspiration andstay inspired. Iamagreat from? inspiration draw your unique you do Where aresimply extraordinary. designs of your hair capabilities The 32 new ideas. important toaddress ittothe rightpurposeandtoconstantly research for of ideas to choose from and really push the boundaries of hair. It is always before you can useit. For me, itisimportanttobeoriginalandhave lots day life. Ideasare like goodwine, sometimesitneeds to rest afew years social trends, thezeitgeist... Myideascomemainly from nature andevery niques, staying ontopof current trends inall worlds-IE. Fashion, art, joy all ofmy timelivingandbreathing hair, experimenting withnewtech- Experiencing different cultures enablesmetostay very hair focused, en- Fashion Nerds - HAIR INDUSTRY, ALIKE. WORKING INLONDON AFTERBEGINNINGHISCAREERINCALABRIA, BRAKING HAIRSTYLES THAT HAVE COMPLETELY CAPTIVATED THE FASHION WORLD AND WITH SUCHUTTER, ADORINGPASSION FORHIS WORKS, INTERNATIONAL HAIRSTYLIST BOUNDARIES FAIR OFHAIR. I THINK IT’S TO ASSUME THAT THIS CREATOR ISAFORCE ANGELO SEMINARAHAS THE CAPABILITIES TO CREATE ASTONISHING ANDGROUND- ITALY, ANGELO TOOK ONBOARD COSMOPOLITAN,THE CITY’S NONINTERVENTIONIST ATTITUDE TO STYLE, CONSEQUENTLY PUSHINGHIM TO BREAKEXTRAORDINARY TO BERECKONED WITH WHEN IT COMES TO EXPRESSIONANDCREATIVITY. the next edition oftheAntidoteMagazineandIcan’t wait for thelaunchinMarch. would love tobuildauniqueteam, whoiscapable todoanything. Ihave alsojustfinishedworkon also love to help the hairdressing industry by creating more eco sustainable products and tools. I I will continue to be doing editorial work, exhibition work and hair shows all over the world. I would horizon? the on you have do projects exciting What success. styling of hair catalog You’ve animpressive achieved very proud asanartist. because itisunique. Itbreaks every barrierandmakes theimpossiblepossible, whichmakes you The image from the Wonderland collection (orange tumbling blocks). I am very proud of this image reasons? for what of, and proud most been you have that style standout aparticular been there has bodyof collections, your vast From your creativity onregular bases. uptoyou It’s how you doit. structure withinyour knowledge andexpertise. After having thosetwoelementsyou needtofeed have abaseinyour work. When Isay “base”Imeanthatyou needtobedisciplinedandhave agood I amagreat believer thatasaprofessional hairdresser you shouldalways stay inspired andalways of styling? creative exploration Doyou feel your work isaconstant You afabric. as seehair creative asweever couldbe. the forest, collecting thingsfor thenature tocreate hernewidentity. Ithinkthatallowed ustobeas At Vivienne Westwood’s fashion show they a let woman me havethat lived in free interpretation of why? and creative most bethe you to allowed has collection catwalk What theme? overall suittheir best would creation hair what determine to designer work with each you initially that importance Isitof shows. fashion international for many hairdresser lead the as your career, you’ve worked Throughout needs todisappearoutofthepicture togive theclothestotalimportance. major role whenthecharacter isneededinthepersonality ofthewomanandothertimeshair Yes, itisextremely important that thehairisjustpartofpuzzle. Sometimesthehairplays a

I guess my inspiration is a desire to tread apath tread to is a desire inspiration my I guess that is my own. own. ismy that ” “ madameperipetie.com ASTOUNDED AUDIENCES AND HAVE ENSUREDHERIDIOSYNCRATIC DESIGNSARE WITHOUT MARVELLOUS METHODOFMADNESS, HERONE-OF-A-KIND WORKS HAVE QUITELITERALLY REALMS OFCOMPLETEFUTURISTIC AND THOUGHT PROVOKING LAVISHNESS. WITH HER PERIPETIE HASINGENIOUSLY CATAPULTED HERUNIQUESTYLE OFPHOTOGRAPHY INTO MADAME PERIPETIE ORIGINALLY INSPIREDBY BOOKS, FILMSANDMUSIC VIDEOS ASACHILD, MADAME a certaineffecthasalways beenparamount in my work. a perpetual journey offinding the right (or wrong) solutions in a playful manner in order to achieve tive process ofgivingbirthtosomething, improving theconnotationanddenotation techniquesand dismantle themdirectly after, withoutloosingthefinal result that was captured onfilm. This repeti- out tobetheperfect medium:Icouldfreeze aningeniousarrangement ofelementsinaframe and ven’t tangibly existed before -apartfrom beinganelusive ideainmy head. The photography turned At acertainpoint, Icouldn’t resist theurge tocreate somethingmyself, tomaterializethingsthatha- I have always beeninvolved inadesignsideoftheprojects, regardless ofthefieldI was working in. composed outfit–minimalismanddetailwere thefascination. various disciplines in general. Beautifully arranged food, a well-designed poster, an immaculately - and enjoyed exploring different techniques of idea implementation as well as a hybridization of I have always beeninterested inasemanticandsemioticsideoflanguage-bothwrittenvisual ment atthattime)influencedmeorfuelled my ideas. mention David Bowie, Grace JonesandMichaelJackson, butIseethem aspartofthevisualmove- juxtapositions andexplosive influences rather thanaparticular person (OkIwouldlieifwouldn’t of newtechnologies(still remember my fascinationwithawalkman). Ithinkitwas more about improvisation, exaggeration, explosion ofcolours, bold compositionsandtextures andintroduction films andmusicvideosonchannelslike MTV and VIVA! Igrew upinthe80sand90s–times of I amnotreally sure whenitall started. AsachildIwas quitecreative andmostly inspired by books, success? to your story inspired who individual particular one there was and creativity, and talent you aware inner inyour of life such were stage At what poetic reality. [Pierre Reverdy, Nord-Sud, March 1918]” realities isdistantandtrue, thestronger theimagewill be-thegreater itsemotionalpower and sition oftwomore orlessdistantrealities. The more therelationship betweenthetwojuxtaposed imageisapure creation ofthemind.“The Itcannot bebornfrom acomparisonbutfrom ajuxtapo- order withapinchofsurreal absurdity. Ithinkthispassagedescribesitpretty well: Satisfying theperpetualurge tosynchronize potentially random elementsinaperfectly aligned workart? final of the creating when sosignificant three subjects these makes What anatomy. human the and sculpture, fashion, between limitations Your the work pushes set arrangements soimmersive andtruly inspirational. ofthebodyasapiecelivingsculpture”] andhisminimalistic,tion ofthebody[“Think impressive find Robert Wilson’swork, hisenigmaticandgrotesque characters, hisapproach towards hybridisa- been fascinatedby ethereal, theatrical absurdity anduniquecharacter design. Maybe why that’s I This way ofportraying reality issonatural tomethatIcan’t give you aproper answer. Ihave always fascinating? sofuturistically of photography, future being the you picture how are your styles Inyour opinion, place. aunique to us transporting mysterious, and Your captivating works arecompletely A DOUBT THE FUTUREOFPHOTOGRAPHY. Photography byMadamePERIPETIE Words byKatieFARLEY Photographer

BLANC 34 Fashion Nerds and presented inacommercial context toavery bigaudience. photographer. It was great toseetheactualpiecesbeingphysically made director workingwitha Topshop Visual Merchandising Team rather thana brand newexperience for me, asmy role was ofthedesignerandcreative Yes, wecollaborated twice -for AW2013 andChristmas2013. Itwas a partnership? working thisexciting Topshop. you enjoy Did like giants fashion street with high 2013,you collaborated For autumn/winter them toomuchthought. tive person –attimesIestablishcertainvisual connectionswithoutgiving photography isaperpetualconstruction ofreality. Iamalsoavery intui- ance therigidandsystematic structure oftheincubationprocess. For me, Those few percent ofspontaneityare essentialinorder tocounter-bal to definetheimprovisation: “I’ll play itfirst andtell youwhatitislater.” a frame. Ilove thefact how thefamous jazz musicianMiles Davis used but Iintuitively decideontheday how Iwill positionmy protagonist in and cultural references, colourcombinations, textures andcomposition; I doalotofresearch whenitcomestothetopicI am workingon:art nerve toembrace failure intheend, doesn’tit? from scratch again. Butcreative thinkingdepends onabsurdity andthe you are lucky thecreative process works instantly; ifnot, you needtostart interpreting/misinterpreting objectsandsituationsisvery intriguing. If scene. The interrelation oftransmitting/inhaling, encoding/decodingand ing thepaintandtowards more sophisticated detailslike inastagedmovie solid base andaninitialidea. Then you slowly move to drawing andlayer I seeitasanarrangement ofelementsonablankcanvas: you startwitha yourprocess? creative you describe Could of work. of your style description anaccurate been has opulence’ ‘Minimalistic - -

part ofmy visualjourney for alongtime. Itismore ofasentimentalthing. I wouldlove toshootfor I-DandDazedConfusedasthehave beena why? and itbe, would one which seeyour in, work featured to love you’d publication asingle were If there fuel creativity andmutualgrowth. Visionary minds, artists, musiciansandfilmmakers. Collaborations that work withbe? to person dream your ultimate would Who in thefuture. the visualizationtools, whichmightbeeven getincorporated intoourbody Maybe inthefuture Iwon’tphotograph atall –intheenditisjustoneof moving towards musicandartcollaborations, exploring newtechnologies. Currently, I amdesigninganimatedcharacters for TV commercials and ble worldwidethisFebruary. work with. It will be published by seltmann+söhne (Germany) and availa- and numerous models and talented fashion designers I had an honour to It was acollaboration withstylistStella Arion, make-up artistMarinaKeri ly aestheticizedlimbo. The bookisadocumentationofspiritualjourney thoughacreative, high- comes apartofanenigmaticdream-like storywithoutbeginningorend. is very ornamentalandfull ofirresistible radiant meta-physicality andbe- of possibilities of physical representation of the body. Every protagonist towards thedepictedcharacters; arenewed andreshaped interpretation tradictory feelings: anabidingfascinationanduncomfortable agitation that seemstotranspire tothereal world. Itevokes asymbiosisofcon- illusion, somethingintangible, abizarre modification ofimaginative space It isabookaboutcharacter designandsublimebeauty. The titledepictsan I have justfinished my long-termphotographic project DREAMSEQUENCE. come? to inyears your work developing vision you do how and for you, pipeline inthe held projects anyexciting Are there surpassable. This pure joy andfulfilmentofgetting your first exposure right wasun- experienced years ago, whenIgotmy first large format filmdeveloped. Although more thanaparticularphotograph Iremember thefeeling Ihad This isavery difficultquestionasIdon’t have THE favourite photograph. Out of all your works, which is your favourite piece, and why? and piece, isyour favourite of which allyour works, Out I have always been fascinated by ethereal, theatrical theatrical ethereal, by fascinated alwaysI have been absurdity and unique character design. character unique and absurdity ” “ benjaminjohnhall.com BENJAMIN JOHNHALL WITH ANINSPIRATIONAL ASPIRATION TO TREAD APATH THAT ISHISOWN, GRADUATE SHOE DESIGNER BENJAMIN JOHNHALLISCERTAINLY NOT AFRAID TO CONSTANTLY EXPERIMENT COMPLETELY INGENIOUS THAT NOONEELSE WOULD EVERCHALLENGE TO ENDEAVOUR. MESMERIZE. WITH ADMIRATION FORPEOPLE WHO DO THINGS DIFFERENTLY, BENJAMIN HAS CHANNELLED THIS ATTITUDE, THEREFORE DESIGNINGCREATIONS THAT ARE IN EXPLORING VARIOUS INNOVATIVE FOOTWEAR DESIGNS THAT QUITEFRANKLY, Shoe Designer

BLANC 36 Fashion Nerds in BLD&R. The work isopentointerpretation. shoes themselves ‘function’, oroperate toreplicate processes represented tudes basedonculture, religion, age, belief, location, spiritualityetc…. The an interest inourdiffering attitudessurrounding thesubjectmatter. Atti- Groover andgrew from there. anexistential It’s project, whichstemsfrom BLD&R beganasacollaboration withthefashiondesignerAlexandra of works? anthology aunique such produce you to stirred What designs. footwear ‘functioning’ arehandmade that pieces of seven consists Resurrection’ and Death Life, ‘Birth, of yours entitled collection couture An award-winning path thatismy own. not so much shoe designers. I guess my inspiration is a desire totread a tread adifferent path. Myhero’s are artistslike Stelarc andPhilippe Petit, people thatdare toandare willing toembrace thesacrificesneededto straints thatdictatehow welive andtoanextent theworkwedo. Ivalue I admire peoplethatdothingsdifferently, mostofushave financialcon- you draw inspiration? do your innovative Where tures. Shoessay alot. notations of allegiance different types of footwear give to various subcul my performance. This was my initialinterest inshoes alongwiththecon- This was interesting to me to see the shoes change and directly enhance started having rubberprotective sections, paddingandair cushioning. Nike mightdesignarunningshoebutfor skateboarding, sotheshoes evolving atarapid pace. They begantodesignshoesmore seriously, like a time when skateboarding brands such as DC/ Globe/ Etnies were all As ateenagerIskateboarded attheSouthbankevery weekend. This was designing. of shoe acareer you into footwear transported into approach thisunusual how Explain product. purpose fit a for functional highly a evolved into shoe way askateboarding the by fascinated You originally were extremely laboriousbutwedoitanyway because ourpassion. it’s we’re constantly experimenting tofindnewthings. This way ofworkingis advanced. Ourstudioismore like aresearch labthanadesignstudio, only19 soit’s natural thatmy practice shouldevolve andbecomemore Thank you. Absolutely. I’ve beenmaking shoes from theageofabout stun? seriously that styles crafting design, of shoe boundaries the push Isityour aimto of art. pieces exceptional Your arecertainly footwear creations I guess my inspiration is a desire to tread apath tread to isadesire inspiration my I guess Photography byPaulPHUNG Words byKatieFARLEY that is my own. own. ismy that -

” “ The future, Idon’tknow, butI’msure itwill begood, Ihope. College ofFashion. a live demoat there-launch oftheFashion Space Gallery attheLondon of thedelicate peopleinvolved. We’re alsomakinganewbodyofworkfor ject thathastaken aboutayear andahalfto getofftheground because to make shoes(ArlingtonxBenjaminJohnHall). afantasticsocialpro It’s - At themomentweare teachingresidents atahomelessshelterinCamden future? you in the lead will success design your pioneering you believe do Where are thefuture nicetohelpsteertheirshipintherightdirection. andit’s Sure, Ilove teaching. Iwouldn’tsay they trytoemulateme, ha!But yes they of come? works for to years your style you and emulate to aspire who students educating continue to like feel you would Doyou SaintMartins. atCentral alsodesign and shoemaking You actual teach I thoughtcouldwinandwas right. graduated sometimeagoandhadentered thecompetitiontotestmyself. concept called ‘fire lasting’, wonthe award. This was important tome, asI relation to my otherwork. Sothegauntletwas setandmy newproposal, a if theinitial(rushed)proposal I’d made was a joke, as itwas so poorin ami, thecompetitionmentor(adesignerIdo respect), actually asked me early stageofthecompetitionyou’re asked tosubmit aproposal. Kei Kag- Probably theInternationalDesignAward (ITS YKK) Iwonin2012. At the why? and you, to important ismost honor Which works. groundbreaking awards multiple for your achieved your career, you have Throughout easy tomaintainthat. good. We have highstandards andhighexpectationsnot always andit’s we have thetime, theskill andtheresources toproduce workwethinkis I value themostistohave beenabletocreate aworkenvironment where We do many different things in the studio, all footwear related. I think what why? and in, pleasure most of you take works do avenue Which isdiverse. footwear industry within the spectrum your broad processes, experimental work to design commercial From a commercial commodity. care whowears thematall. Iseethisworkasmore ofanexpression than filing, withthistypeofworkinparticular, andtobehonestIdon’t really We don’treally workinthatway atthestudio, wedon’tdoconsumerpro- styles? certain these designing when inmind you have do of person type What works of art. futuristic astonishing into translate your designs besaid; to It has 38 All clothingbyFyodorGOLAN Words byElysiaJENSON PERSONALITIES (AND WHEN ISAY COMPLEMENTARY PERSONALITIES, THE DUODESCRIBES THEIR DYNAMIC AS“DRJEKYLL&MRHYDE”) TO CREATE ASTUNNING LABELDRIVEN FYODOR GOLANIS THE CREATIVE BRAINCHILDOFFYODOR PODGORNY ANDGOLAN FRYDMAN, WHO HAVE COMBINED THEIR MUTUAL PASSION ANDCOMPLEMENTARY stars. decision togointobusinesstogether was inthe debut collection between twolovers whosay the ‘Pagan Poetry’ seemsavery adeptnamefor a exhibition atthe Victoria &Albert Museum. a collection at‘Fashion InMotion’, aprestigious of Evil’ andwere theyoungest labeltopresent London’s Fashion Fringe Award with‘Flowers strength tostrength, thefollowing year they won interest inAfrican tribalculture. Moving from diplomat inMadagascar whichfuelled hislifelong cultural displacement. Golan’sGrandfather was a was inspired by Trial artworkandtheideaof launched theirlabelwith‘Pagan Poetry’ which married attheendof2008. Two years laterthey just like inphysics, negativeandpositivejoins.” them, theycreate tensionsbutalsocreate drive. Its and theircontrasting ideasbegintoblossom. together thatthemagicreally startstohappen inspiration, whenthetwocombineitall butit’s the duo. tofind They thengotheir separate ways collection. morphosis hasgoverned themoodbehindeach The ideaofstruggle, consumptionandmeta- The twometatSohoPridein2007andwere explore“We our opposites and flow through says “It always startswithonefeeling”says FYODOR BY EMOTION ANDCREATIVE IMPULSE. GOLAN PHOTOGRAPHER MAKEUP STYLING MODEL HAIR

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40 Lydia Graham@Models1 Bumble and Krischker@Frankusing YBjørn usingMac Kristina Vidic@PhamousArtists Holly Ounstead@EmmaDavies Alexander Jordan Designers Japanese whoare more contained.” experiment andheisveryexpressive, unlike many he encourages young designers to create and worlds. What I really love about Isseyisthe fact strength in modernism combined with its ancient The experience aloneshowed methecountry’s Icame toJapanitwas aculture“When shock. Japan workingfor Issey Miyake. detail.” patience forthesubjectandtiniestattentionto constantly makingeachartworkstronger. Ilearned and you constantlyimprove itanddevelop where hecreated embroideries andlacedesigns. in thetextile departmentatAlexander McQueen ships at the start of their careers. Golan worked on thisjourney”they tell me. Fyodor was influenced deeply by his time in “It was aboutreaching perfections, you draw The pairwere influencedstrongly by intern- “I guesswewere lookingforeachothertogo

of candy coloured paints, thensplashedthemall over. ‘Electric Children’ they covered theirstudioincanvases andbought buckets drawings orcollages thenmanipulatetheimagesdigitally. For theirS/S14 is somehow connected totheircollection. Usually thisisdoneby making collaboration andbrand development. Every workofarttheduocreates inspiration tocontinuingstrivingfor more inhislife. died inacar accident. Fyodor credits hernurturingandbeliefinhimashis interests by enrolling himArtSchoolattheageof7. Sadly, ayear latershe For Fyodor, hisMotheralsoplayed anintegral role indeveloping hisartistic interests, pouringhours oflove anddevotion intohiscreative development. Grandmother was agiftedtailorandhisMumencouraged himtoexplore his fight againstsystem.” fights andarguments which hadhelpedmetobelievein myself more.a It’s early age. When Istarttoobsesswiththingsgoalltheway. SoIhadmany fashion magazinesandbooks andeverythingIcouldgetmy handsonfrom Latvia atthatpointsoIhaddifficulttimetodowhat really wanted. I wasbuying a shiny tilakaonmy forehead.” myself inthatway, you know, longunwashed hair, baggycolourfulclothesand expressed himself through his clothes. Golan studiedFineArtfrom avery young ageandasateenager, he Fine art still filters intotheir designs, butnow more it’s about Both designers earliestinfluences, were, ofcourse, theirfamilies. Golan’s For Fyodor fashionwas arebellion. “Fashion was very muchbehindin EACH ARTWORK STRONGER.” IT ANDDEVELOP IT CONSTANTLY MAKING YOU DRAW AND YOU CONSTANTLY IMPROVE “IT WAS ABOUT REACHING PERFECTIONS, 42 “I was ahippieandliked toexpress you know, long unwashed hair, baggy colourful clothes clothes colourful hair, baggy unwashed long you know, I was a hippie and liked to express myself in that way, myself in that express to liked and ahippie I was and a shiny tilaka on my forehead. onmy ashinytilaka and “ ” BLANC

44 the future andtheirnext collection. about goinghometotheirpairofmalezebra finchesanddreaming about morning, to workacross Waterloo bridgetotheirstudio atSomerset Houseeach identity. mixing them up that gives Fyodor Golan such a unique and interesting capped offthecheeky inclusionof‘Smiley Faces’. with rainbow ostrichfeathers mixed upwithasleekbiker inspired edge. All men andwomenbikingtoworkover Waterloo Bridge, andenhancedit strength. The designs intertwined an active lifestyle attitude, inspired by collection for SS14 ‘Electric Children’ evokes freedom, transparency and and relaxed asthepairbringnewdimensionstotheirdesigns. Their latest also changes. Over timetheir aestheticisbecomingmore playful, confident Kingdom toreduce theirenvironmental impact. have madethefirmdecisiontoonly produce designslocally intheUnited conserve it. They aimtorecycle onalarger scale asthelabeldevelops and The designers abhor the waste of fabrics and time, so they work flexibly to recognition andinternationalsuccess. other forward, andsofarithasproven tobearecipe for incredible designs, to achieve. For Fyodor all about thechallenge Golanit’s anddrivingeach came outinthespur ofthemomentandtookthree full days ofhandstitching let outandweloved everyminuteofit.” hadagreat“We time, itwas averyexpressive process, alotofemotionswere Designers For Fyodor all aboutthejourney Golanit’s together. aboutwalking It’s theJekyllBut intheendit’s &Hyde, theircontrasting strengths and As thetwogrow intoeachotherandexplore theirdynamics, thebrand As abrand, Fyodor Golanisalsofightingtoimprove itssustainability. Their creativity alsocomesoutintheirtailoring, their‘Circle MintDress’ it’s aboutcoffeewithtwosugars it’s because they like itsweet, and its Words byLaurenESTILL “IT’S IMPORTANT“IT’S NOT TO FOLLOW TRENDS BUT TO STICK TO YOUR IS INSTINCT” THE ATTITUDE OFBANGKOK BORNFASHION DESIGNER, SORAPOLCHAWAPHATNAKUL. AND WITH THIS HEHASENTERED THE COMPETITIVE WORLD OFFASHION DESIGN collection tells astory. and transports usonanadventure, where each has created abrand whichempowers women with unusualsilhouettesandopulentluxury, he age thatmademewant tobecomea designer.” thisinfluencefrom a young It was of Bangkok. after schoolshetookmetothefabricmarkets andevery day used towatch hermake clothes “My motherinfluencedmefrom a young age. I and thecultures heexperienced onhistravels. surrounded him, thecountryhegrew upin pieces soinfluence came from thepeoplewho pressured to conform and create commercial to honeinonhisskills, Sorapol felt hewas being boundaries infashion.” topushmy the Londonculture hashelped seams? “Beingabletosubmerse myself in UK capital, where creativity isbursting atthe unveil hisskills anduniquevision than inthe Womenswear. Andarguably where betterto London College of Fashion studying a BA in age of17, where heenrolled attherenowned Illustration heleftonanexploit toLondonatthe After completingacourse inFashion Design& By marryingtraditional artisantechniques Although hiscourse may have allowed him SORAPOL WITH ASTRONG VISION ANDAESTHETIC.“ FASHION ASSISTANTS PHOTOGRAPHER MAKEUP STYLIST HAIR

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46 Josefine Sanfridsson,RebeckaOrstadius Bumble and using Montenovo@PhamousArtists Ernesto @Frankusing MaxFactor Caroline Barnes Michael Temprano Darren Black girl whowas gifted totheChineseEmperor. based onaninspiringnarrative aboutayoung fourth collection entitled ‘Immortal’ whichwas the settingharmonisedperfectly withthelabels 18 AW13 spectacletookplaceatabreath-taking collection alongsidecreative director Daniel. Their energy intoaneponymous AW13 andSS14 He hassinceevolved andpoured his creative runway drippinginexquisite details. were ondisplay, whilemodelsshuffled down the a richcolourpaletteofdeepreds andgold’s Revolution. An abundance offur, brocade and case whichgave anodtowards theRussian underground settingwithasumptuousshow- he managedtobeautifully contrast theedgy, spaces,performance Old The Vic Tunnels, of London’smostinventive andatmospheric works ofartand boy didhedeliver. Heldinone Grip’, was anopportunityfor himtodisplay his and embodyingasenseofheritage. going sartorialspectacleby pushingboundaries styling, togetherthey have developed anon- skill in design and Daniel’s talents for visionary mesmerising revelations andwithSorapol’s Lismore. The duohave beenrecognised for their collections alongside his creative director Daniel 11, he has since designed several successful After startinghisventure inAutumn/Winter Designers th centuryGeorgian houseand thegrandeur of His Autumn/Winter 12show, entitled‘Iron Swim suit by AURIA for Ada Zanditon for Ada AURIA Swim suitby Trench coat by Sorapol Trench by coat Bag by Feather.M by Bag culture has helped to push my boundaries infashion. boundaries my push helped to has culture Being able to submerse myself in the London London myself inthe submerse to able Being “ ” hunter anddelivered toaPrinceofnearby Kingdom”. bird creature, whobathed in awaterfall andwas ensnared by atravelling influenced by the ThaistoryofPrincessManora, ahalf female andhalf representing theBuddhist heaven in Thai culture. This collection was die you gotoaforest full ofmythical creatures andornatearchitecture, Buddhistideaofwhenyou “Our SS14collection was basedon the Thai true reflection ofhisculture andgave a real insightintohisbackground. Sorapol areal jewelinBritishfashion. character andthedesignprogresses after, thiscreative process makes or conform toeveryone else but it starts with a mood, a feeling and a expressive textures The beautyof this labelisthatitdoesn’trecycle trends with floatybacklessgowns, all adornedinelaborate detailingandrich, people toknow where hecomesfrom andthistimeboxy jackets juxtaposed Asian culture isfeatured highly inSorapol’s workasthedesignerlikes He talks methrough hisSpringSummer2014 collection, whichwas a

BLANC 48 Designers for MADE Belfield by Imogen Cuff Sorapol by Skirt Sorapol by Jacket SORAPOL AREALJEWELINBRITISHFASHION.” PROGRESSES AFTER, THIS CREATIVE PROCESS MAKES WITH AMOOD, AFEELINGANDCHARACTER AND THE DESIGN TRENDS ORCONFORM TO EVERYONE ELSEBUT IT STARTS BEAUTY OF THIS LABELIS "THE THAT RECYCLE IT DOESN’T Skirt by Tex by Skirt Saverio Avenue Boux Bra by Sorapol Trench by coat not afraid to show their femininity and creativity just like Queen Elizabeth Iwas.” Elizabeth Queen like just creativity and femininity their show afraid to not are who women independent arestrong Sorapol wear who the women that believe ”I not afraid to show their femininity and creativity just like Queen Elizabeth Iwas.” Elizabeth Queen like just creativity and femininity their show afraid to not are who women independent arestrong Sorapol wear who the women that believe ”I begun. just only has success story.of Sorapol’scompelling story reality,say a In to comes safe it it’s with and collections his throughout seamlessly referencesflow personal These heritage.strong rich, a has and colour of place a is Thailand cuisine, the to architecture the everywhere,from are details culturewherefroma is designs.designer timeless,classic The with areleft we details the beyond creativity justlike QueenElizabethIwas.” and femininity their show afraid to not are who women independent strongSorapolare wear who the women that believe admire.I greatly I who woman intelligent and a powerful was trends.She anyfollowed never and style unique wonderful Sorapolher own ideal client.had the She be would who anyone of think couldn’t Blanc silhouettes, embarked onajourney ofsuccessinanindustrywhere standingoutistheonly option. not only oozes skill and technique but his designs are the essence of him and for that reason he has as such Vogue,who Tatler,few. designer a magazines a name Sorapolis Wonderlandto and Confused and leading Elle,Dazed in featured been has he creations, his sported have Faith Paloma to and thedecadent. unique the for flair signature their preserves and wearable highly and refined demure,beautifully materials, there was juxtaposition between femininity and empowerment. This collection was more tones.pearlescent and silkssumptuous PVC,using alongside By transparentleathersmetallicand embroidery hand intricate with along silks onto transferred were patterns floral while spotlight, yellowthe silverand taking of highlights and blue craftand and purple opulence of tones rich with at unveiled was and Sanskrit in Garden This innovative concept was behind his latest sheer spectacle ‘Tevana’ which translates to Midnight begun. with itcomesa compelling story. Inreality, safe it’s tosay Sorapol’s storyofsuccesshasonly just a rich, strong heritage. These personal references flow seamlessly throughout hiscollections and details are everywhere, from thearchitecture tothecuisine, Thailand isa placeofcolourandhas beyond thedetails weare leftwithtimeless, classicdesigns. The designerisfrom aculture where creativity justlike QueenElizabethIwas.” who wear Sorapol are strong independent women who are show their femininity and not afraid to andintelligent womanwhoIgreatlytrends. admire. Shewas a powerful Ibelieve thatthe women would betheidealSorapol client. wonderfuluniquestyleandnever followed any She hadher own silhouettes, Blanccouldn’tthinkofanyone who suitedtheSorapol brand“Queen ElizabethI better embarked onajourney ofsuccessinanindustrywhere standingoutistheonly option. not only oozes skill and technique buthisdesigns are the essence of him and for that reason he has Vogue, Tatler, Elle, DazedandConfused Wonderland tonameafew. Sorapol isadesignerwho to Paloma Faith have sported his creations, he has been featured in leading magazines such as and thedecadent. demure, beautifully refined and highly wearable and preserves their signature flair for the unique materials, there was juxtapositionbetweenfemininity andempowerment. This collection was more and pearlescenttones. Byusingsumptuous silks alongsidePVC, metallic leathers andtransparent spotlight, whilefloral patternswere transferred ontosilks alongwithintricate handembroidery opulence andcraft withrichtonesofpurpleandbluehighlightssilver andyellow takingthe Garden inSanskritandwas unveiled atLondon’sSerpentineGallery. Hecreated apresentation of This innovative conceptwas behindhislatestsheerspectacle‘Tevana’ whichtranslates toMidnight Sorapol’s aesthetic is achingly feminine with whimsical prints and decorative embroidery,decorative and but prints whimsical with feminine achingly is aesthetic Sorapol’s With the brand's continual use of rich textures, luxurious colour-ways and elegant but structured Sorapol has formed a global recognition with his elaborate designs. 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