2017AUTUMN EDITION
Cosy Up This Autumn In South London
SUPPORTING LOCAL BUSINESS THROUGH WORD OF MOUTH WOM Magazine 1 Welcome to Word of Mouth Magazine: The Autumn 2017 Edition A Note From The Editor...
The leaves are falling, pumpkin spice lattes are back, and it’s time to add an SUMMER EDITION 2015 extra layer as we embrace the cosiest season on our calendar: Autumn.
As nature prepares to hibernate, the countdown to winter’s magical SUPPORTING LOCAL BUSINESS festivities begins… and we couldn’t be happier about the fact. Here at Word THROUGH WORD OF MOUTH of Mouth, fall wins as our favourite season for many reasons. Not only is it a time to stock up on all things cosy, it’s also a chance to take some much needed reflection, and give thanks to everyone we’re grateful for in life. MAKE THE MOST OF THE REST OF SUMMER Thinking about gratitude, prepare to sit back and relax with a mug of mulled In and Out of the city with WOM wine as you delve into the pages of our all new edition. The latest issue of Word of Mouth Magazine is about capturing the essence of autumn in a fun and imaginative way. | 3
| [email protected] So if you’re after a healthy dose of lifestyle inspiration to see you through the season, don’t miss what ACTIVITIES • WORD OF MOUTH MAGAZINE• FOOD • SHOPS • FASHION comes next. • FITNESS • BEAUTY HEALTH Whether you’re passionate about fashion, jewellery, home décor or horror films, we’ve gathered the perfect pick of topics ready for you to indulge from cover to cover. From What’s On in South London on Page 6, to how to furnish your humble home for less, and the lowdown on ‘Scandi Style’ - also known as the coolest trend of the moment - it’s all here just for you.
If Halloween is your go-to highlight of the season, be sure to check our Top 10 Sinister Horrors of All Time over on Page 24. We’ll also take a macabre time capsule where you’ll discover how one of London’s most famous scare attractions has embraced change over the years. Plus, let’s not forget all those gooey bits in between that make autumn extra special. Who’s for a warming cuppa chai tea?
We hope you’ll enjoy this comforting edition of Word of Mouth Magazine. Sip slowly and savour for the full effect.
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ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS WITH WORD OF MOUTH MAGAZINE: [email protected] WHAT’S ON IN SOUTH LONDON FASHION IN FOCUS: THIS AUTUMN THE STYLE DOCUMENTARY DON’T MISS OUR HAND-PICKED SELECTION TAKE A LESSON IN FASHION HISTORY AND OF ART, CULTURE AND FESTIVAL EVENTS TO ENJOY THESE MUST-SEE VISUAL STAY SOCIAL THIS SEASON. RECOMMENDATIONS. PAGE 6 PAGE 36
HOME SWEET HOME WATCH IN YOUR INVESTMENT DISCOVER HOW TO DECORATE YOUR HOME READ WHICH FACTORS INFLUENCE THE FOR LESS WITH THESE CLEVER POUND- SPENDING HABITS OF LUXURY SAVING TIPS. WRISTWATCH WEARERS. PAGE 10 PAGE 44
SCANDI STYLE IN LONDON DIAMONDS ARE FOR AUTUMN THE FASHION & LIFESTYLE TREND ON DISCOVER A HANDFUL OF LONDON’S MOST EVERYBODY’S LIPS RIGHT NOW IS TALENTED JEWELLERY MAKERS AND DEFINITIVELY SCANDINAVIAN. SUPPORT LOCAL TRADE. PAGE 14 PAGE48
THE BESPOKE BOUTIQUE TREND CAN RED WINE BENEFIT YOUR HEALTH? 10 IN SOUTH LONDON OUR RESIDENT WINE EXPERT JULIA HOME SWEET READ WHY THE SOUTH IS FAST BECOMING LAMBETH SHARES SOME HEALTH INSIGHTS HOME THE PLACE TO SHOP FOR ONE-OFF ON DRINKING RED WINE. ARTISAN PIECES. PAGE 54 PAGE 20 HOW THE BELT GOT REIMAGINED THE TOP 10 SINISTER HORRORS STATEMENT BELTS ARE BIG NEWS THIS OF ALL TIME FALL - YOU HEARD IT HERE FIRST. ENTERTAIN FRIENDS WITH THIS PAGE 58 COUNTDOWN OF SPOOKY HORROR FILMS AND SHOWS TO WATCH IMMEDIATELY. SPICE UP YOUR LIFE THIS AUTUMN PAGE 24 WITH CHAI TEA CHAI TEA IS THE PERFECT DRINK TO GIVE LONDON DUNGEON: YOUR MIND AND BODY A WARMING HUG… THE HOME OF HALLOWEEN AND RELAX. 48 DARE TO GLIMPSE INSIDE ONE OF PAGE 62 DIAMONDS LONDON’S MOST HAUNTING TOURIST ATTRACTIONS. LONDON CAN’T SLEEP ARE FOR PAGE 30 LEARN ABOUT THIS ONE SIMPLE AUTUMN BREATHING TECHNIQUE HELPING PEOPLE IS STAYING IN THE NEW GOING ENJOY A BETTER NIGHT’S SLEEP. OUT FOR CINEMA GOERS? PAGE 68 EXPLORE ADVANCEMENTS IN MODERN TECH THAT COULD CHANGE HOW OFTEN ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS WITH WORD WE VISIT THE BIG SCREEN. OF MOUTH MAGAZINE. PAGE 32
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WHATSON IN SOUTH LONDON: UNMISSABLE EVENTS THIS AUTUMN
Written by Charlotte Walsh
Ah Autumn, the most magical time of year. The leaves are changing, and we’re dusting off our kitsch knitwear whilst mentally preparing to complain about Christmas decorations going up three months early. The cold air may be a reminder of winter looming, but while the sun is still visible, here’s a few upcoming events to encourage you to get out and about in South London this season.
6 WOM Magazine WOM Magazine 7 Peckham levels Rachel Whiteread at Tate Britain
Oktoberfest at the Sculpt at Kew Clapham Grand
BFI LONDON FILM FESTIVAL PECKHAM LEVELS The London Literature Festival runs for 20 days, that the entire contents of a house have been fossilised. From 4th-15th October, The British Film Institute’s Opening this October, the Peckham Levels is a project starting on 13th October – 1st November. Rachel’s art uses abstract minimal style to represent London Film Festival (LFF) returns for its 61st year. with an aim of creating a community-orientated space and bring perspective to the very real objects we With a huge variety of events ranging from film for talented creatives of South London. Occupying the SCULPT AT KEW surround ourselves with every day. It speaks of time screenings to exclusive talks from filmmakers, red not-so-disused car park, host to the infamous Frank’s The curated garden of South West London is all set to passing, decay and loss – an effigy to things lost over carpet galas and competitions; there’s something here Cafe rooftop bar, the Peckham Levels project is become an interactive art experience this autumn, time. There’s something awe-inspiring about these to entertain film buffs, celeb fans and everyone in transforming the lower seven floors into a cultural exploring and highlighting the relationship between contradictory objects; cold and clinical industrial between. The BFI has an extensively categorised guide destination for grassroots creativity. The first five floors organic and man-made sculptures as a novel experience. materials representing familiar objects, from the on its website, which is always helpful. will contain affordable workspaces for artists and Sculpt at Kew plays host to over 70 sculptures from intimate to the monumental in scale. Here are a few must-sees for a taster: creative entrepreneurs; including confirmed more than 30 renowned artists, including Simon Open now until the 21st January, this is an unmissable memberships for the collective of non-binary people of Gudgeon, Anne Curry and Mark Dedrie, and life-size insight into over 25 years of internationally-acclaimed The Breadwinner: an animated tale of a young girl in colour and women, gal-dem, Guap Magazine and animals from Piers Mason and Hamish Mackie. With a sculpture. Taliban-controlled Kabul who, after her father’s violin-maker, Andreas Hudelmayer. Get those creative wide range of concepts and materials including: kidnap from Cartoon Saloon, has to pretend she’s a juices flowing and check it out for yourself this autumn! abstract, modern, ceramic, bronze, glass, woodwork boy to support her family. This film promises to be an and many more, the sculptures will be scattered OKTOBERFEST AT THE inspiring, relevant and unusual tale of our time. SOUTHBANK’S LONDON throughout the gardens until 15th October. Plus, there’s CLAPHAM GRAND Screenings on the 8th, 11th and 15th October at LFF. LITERATURE FESTIVAL no extra cost, just the usual entry fee. Celebrating one of Bavaria’s most popular cultural Whether you’re a self-professed bookworm or just a exports, Oktoberfest is all about the delectable amber The Final Year: a documentary for anyone feeling lover of all things cultural, the Southbank Centre’s RACHEL WHITEREAD beverage and those tubular delights we all love - beer nostalgic about Obama’s presidency, with a focus on London Literature Festival offers a wide array of events, AT TATE BRITAIN and bratwurst! There’ll be plenty of events across his desire to leave a firm legacy behind in foreign and something for everyone. The festival features The Tate Britain opens this mid-career retrospect of London throughout October, but a highlight for policy. Screenings on the 8th and 9th October at LFF. appearances from Tom Hanks, Philip Pullman and the inspiring, thought-provoking work from the first Southerners will be the Clapham Grand’s lederhosen Hillary Clinton. You’ll also get to experience the Young woman to win the Turner Prize, Rachel Whiteread. If extravaganza! Expect resident DJs, beer, bratwurst, Battle of the Sexes: tennis, LGBT themes and women Adult Literature Weekender which celebrates up and you’re not familiar with Rachel Whiteread, she’s a lederhosen, dirndls and all the trimmings. In short, it’s up against the odds, from the directors of ‘Little Miss coming talent from a young online community, and woman obsessed with what’s inside objects or to put it everything you need to kick off your Oktoberfest antics Sunshine’. Screenings on the 7th, 9th and 14th The Wall of Dreams, a large-scale installation which more succinctly, negative space. The exhibition opens - crammed into one night. October at LFF, and showing on UK cinemas from should be visited after dark for the full effect. Projections to a city of ash and as you move through the space you’ll With limited availability and tickets going fast, pick an 24th November. of dreams from refugee communities across London encounter a medley of casts of negative space: a October weekend and book your tickets fast to avoid will mask the facade of the Royal Festival Hall. fireplace, bath and hot water bottle give the impression disappointment.
8 WOM Magazine WOM Magazine 9 HOME SWEET HOME FURNISH YOUR HUMBLE ABODE FOR LESS Written by Sara Macauley
It’s a common misconception that decadent décor is reserved solely for the rich, or for those who’ve been savvy enough to save since birth. The price of a 3 piece suite bought from the average furniture store is enough to make most of us break into a sweat. And for first time buyers, IKEA’s generic ‘BILLY’ line is often the only viable option. With the recent influx of cosy interior photos occupying our Instagram feeds, the season of home décor envy has well and truly arrived. But if you’re not prepared to splash out a few hundred quid on a bedside cabinet that’ll be looked at once before it gets buried underneath a stack of coffee table books and half-drunk glasses of water, you’re not alone.
10 WOM Magazine WOM Magazine 11 CHARITY SHOPS ARE PACKED WITH HIDDEN HOME FINDS Trawling through local charity shops might sound like a bit of a chore, but if you’re savvy about where to MAKE DO AND MEND ONLINE shop, you could end up with a one-off item, or even Enter, the online marketplace. Throughout recent an entire room’s worth of high quality pieces for a years, there’s been a huge revival of the ‘mend and fraction of their original cost. make do’ attitude our grandparents once adopted - only now it’s had a stylish online makeover. Websites Chelsea, Notting Hill and Knightsbridge are famed like Preloved, Shpock and Gumtree have answered for their boutiques, but spend a Sunday morning our prayers for affordable furniture, while the visiting their second-hand shops instead to see for glamorous re-brand of DIY as ‘upcycling’ means yourself what treasures can be unearthed. Antique that now is the perfect time to explore alternative clocks, fluffy woven rugs and quirky paintings are furnishing methods for less. abundant in charity shops, and it’s these artisan pieces that’ll make a real statement in an otherwise Thanks to the wonders of the internet, it’s easier plain home. than ever to kit out your home in a cost-effective manner, without compromising on beautiful BE INSPIRED BY THE UPCYCLING aesthetics. Cutting edge homeware trends such as MOVEMENT natural materials, bold prints, and brass and velvet If the thought of a little elbow grease doesn’t phase touches might have you convinced that a Pinterest- you, why not go one step further and make it your worthy home is out of your price range; but with a mission to redesign some homeware pieces you simple bit of ‘net research, it’s possible to completely already own? Channel 4’s ‘Fill your House for Free’ transform your home for a pretty penny. and ‘Craft it Yourself’ TV shows have made DIY popular again, demonstrating how to make everything UTILISE THE BUYING AND from brutalist-style concrete lampshades to wooden SELLING MARKET crate coffee tables. If you don’t have much in the way Online sellers love to use buy, sell and swap portals of scrap material lying around the house, simply when they need to rid furniture fast. So if you’re check out some local community Facebook groups to willing to keep your eyes peeled for new posts daily, uncover unwanted items like palettes and pots, TV the best deals are sure to crop up on your laptop stands and old picture frames. screen. And if there’s a particular furniture piece you’re desperate for, make use of the keyword DO YOUR BIT FOR RECYCLING notification feature many of these sites offer so that Headache-inducing furniture removal fees mean when your dream item is listed, you’ll pip everyone that sellers often give things away free of charge, or else to the post. they’ll offer you a straight swap - both of which have the double benefit of saving you money. These “Enter, the online marketplace. Throughout recent recycling options also prevent perfectly good furniture pieces from becoming landfill. Go green! years, there’s been a huge revival of the ‘mend and So before you sell a kidney to cover the cost of your make do’ attitude our grandparents once adopted - new kitchen cupboards, remember that a bit of online bargain hunting and imagination goes a long way. only now it’s had a stylish online makeover.” One man’s trash…
12 WOM Magazine WOM Magazine 13 Copenhagen Fashion Week By Getty Images SCANDI STYLE IN LONDON Written by Chloe Laws
Give your fall wardrobe a nordic makeover, inspired by the world’s coolest tastemakers…
14 WOM Magazine WOM Magazine 15 Once an overlooked event during fashion month, Copenhagen Fashion Week has grown in notoriety over the past few seasons. Scandinavian style is best known for its minimalist styling, complete with effortless layering and muted colour palettes. The appeal is simple: it’s all about striking the perfect balance between sophistication and nonchalance.
Executing Scandi style, however, is more of a challenge than it sounds. Despite its key capsule pieces being accessible, nailing the street- inspired-styling takes some serious finesse. Especially for Londoners, as our fashion culture revolves around trend hunting, eccentricity and maximalism.
But all this trend-hopping and fast fashion loses something Scandi women hold dear to their heart - a sense of self. Clothes are considered to be a creative expression but should also allow plenty of practicality. This is the 21st Century after all. Career women deserve fashion that doesn’t hold them back. Yes, comfortable and cool separates are the future, because “fashion Copenhagen is pain” just doesn’t cut it anymore. Fashion Week By Getty Images Want to know how to emulate this polished fashion tribe from the comfort of London? Discover our cheat sheet below, where you’ll find the best Scandi-inspired basics to refresh your style this season.
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THE KEY PIECES
This trend is all about investing in a select THE MINIMAL EARRING perfectly. One thing’s for sure; any lover of sure to offer a blank canvas, ready for you to few items which can be rotated and & Other Stories is a hybrid of feminine this trend would never be caught dead start styling your day to evening outfits. reworked, season after season. Picture elegance meets understated design. These wearing a skirt. It’s all about androgyny Never underestimate the power of quality yourself strolling through Copenhagen’s metal bar earrings are inspired by paper ladies. and timelessness. cobbled streets sporting a grey chunky knit, clips, adding a hardware edge to your look. ankle-skimming trousers and a leather Any Scandi girl understands the impact THE MULE THE SHEARLING JACKET mule - doesn’t that just scream chic? Be jewellery can have when paired with an By day, you can get away with a classic Aviators have a masculine energy combined inspired by staple brands like Acne Studios understated outfit, so be sure to follow suit trainer like Stan Smiths, but by night your with a plushness that works for modern and Malene Birger by shopping for a paper- when restyling your own look. footwear choice should be much more women. Neutral tones are a given, as are thin white tee, shearling jacket and leather refined. A classic leather mule like Joseph’s luxe fabrics. Go for a power coat and wear it pants. Perfection! must-have block heel mule works well with with e-v-e-r-y-t-h-i-n-g! One of the many THE CROPPED TROUSER any capsule item. perks of joining this fashion tribe is that THE CHUNKY KNIT Nordic style gives the occasional nod to outfit repetition isn’t frowned upon, it’s Topshop’s latest oversized funnel neck mom jeans, leather trousers and wide- actively encouraged. So you won’t need to jumper is THE perfect piece for autumn. Its legged pants; but the most coveted trophy THE WHITE TEE panic if you want to wear the same statement marl grey hue and cable texture lend a cosy trouser has to be the ankle grazer. Cropped Acne Studios is a treasure trove of chic piece twice in one week. luxe vibe, amalgamating everything a trousers are casual but put-together, and when shopping the Scandi look. Invest in a Scandi ‘It Girl’ looks for in her knitwear Isa Arfen’s designs fit this aesthetic plain white tee and this everyday basic is staples.
18 WOM Magazine WOM Magazine 19 THE RISE OF BOUTIQUE STORES IN SOUTH LONDON Written by Sara Macauley During a walk around Crystal Palace pre-2007, you’d have been unlikely to comment on the region’s charming upmarket feel. Fast forward 10 years on, and this location offers an entirely different shopper’s appeal.
20 WOM Magazine WOM Magazine 21 ike many South London towns, the SW19 area is peppered with artisan boutiques filled to the brim with avant garde home décor items. Handmade prints, bright yellow plastic pigs and globally- sourced cushion covers line the shelves as boutique retailers compete in a crowded marketplace. But why the sudden sweep of boutiques hitting the streets of South London you ask? We’ve got a few theories.
When an overground rail station was introduced back in 2007, Crystal Palace became notably better connected to the heart of the city, and home buyers certainly noticed. In 2014, The Financial Times reported a 37% increase in the number of house viewings, and a 67% increase in the number of homes sold since the previous year.
The lure of green space and improved transport links now means the middle class buyer is far more likely to venture South for shopping and recreational activities. The number of artisan boutiques and independent eateries popping up is testament to the fact that South London is fast becoming the place to visit for a charming rustic feel in the midst of a sometimes overwhelming city.
Community spirit on the precipice between trendy and homely continues to grow in Clapham, where Abbeville Road boasts a collection of the city’s most upmarket baby shops, bakeries and delicatessens. The aptly named ‘Grand Passion’ boutique is a mecca for the fashion-conscious and those who take pride in their homes. Here you can pick up everything from silk slipper shoes to ornate woodland creature-shaped lamps. Savvy boutique owners have eagerly watched South London property prices rise, and they’ve matched these with shops to suit the financial freedom of a more middle class clientele. Herne Hill is another area artisan lovers flock to, with the likes of the White Feather boutique offering ‘hand-picked key pieces not found anywhere else in South London.’ This need for originality, to be ahead of the curve is not unique to the South. But unlike its eastern neighbours Dalston, Hackney and Shoreditch, shops within the SW postcode seem to be leaning towards a more expensive brand of cool.
If you’re looking for bargains you’ll be disappointed, but if it’s a one-off statement piece of jewellery or homeware you’re hoping to bag, these boutiques “The aptly named ‘Grand Passion’ are an Aladdin’s cave full of treasures just waiting to be found. boutique is a mecca for the With Scandi-influences and the promise of bespoke pieces in every store, fashion-conscious and those who boutiques in the South are emerging as fine places to shop for those who want to stand out from the crowd. take pride in their homes. ”
The only thing standing between you and the wardrobe or home of your dreams it seems, is a notable amount of cash, with prices a little higher than your average high street shop. They say you get what you pay for though, so we know where we’ll be heading for autumn gifts and knick-knacks. First stop, Crystal Palace.
22 WOM Magazine WOM Magazine 23 tOP10 SINISTER HORRORS OF ALL TIME
Written by Sam Graham
24 WOM Magazine WOM Magazine 25 The season of the witch is upon us once again. As we move into autumn, we find ourselves fascinated with all things unearthly and macabre. Whether it be warnings of an evil from beyond the stars, or campfire tales of a masked killer on the loose, we all love a good horror show. October 31st, Halloween - or Samhain if you prefer - presents the perfect opportunity to sit back, turn out the lights, and let our minds delve into the unnerving.
To assist you in this month’s ghoulish festivities, we’ve put together a short list for some of the best this genre has to offer. Remember, horror isn’t all blood, guts and chainsaws. Sometimes true evil creeps in unseen from the deep, illimitable gulfs of the abyss. Starting at number 10, may the dark keep you up all night long...
26 WOM Magazine WOM Magazine 27 4. A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET 10. SINISTER (2012) 7. TALES FROM THE CRYPT (1984) A true-crime writer moves into a home where the previous (1989 – 1996) One, two, Freddy’s coming for you... Three, four, better owners were murdered. Through watching some Super 8 A half hour of horror with each episode bringing a variety lock your door... Five, six, grab a crucifix... Seven, eight, films found in the loft, he realises this murder is but one of of stories and scares. Each episode usually features a gonna stay up late... Nine, ten, never sleep again. many, and that they don’t intend to stop. Something is after morality play at its core. From a young lady selling her Freddy Krueger needs no introduction. His fame far the children. This movie makes the list because of its beauty in exchange for a rich man’s affection, only to find exceeds his nine-film franchise. Sporting his trademark excellent use of silence, darkness, and the very disturbing herself ageing prematurely, to a remorseless gunslinger striped jumper, hat and claw, this 80’s slasher might just be home movie footage. The final act is one that a lot of horror being haunted by the ghosts of his victims - there’s a lot to the man of your dreams… 2 films simply don’t have the guts for. choose from. Tales From The Crypt also made three feature length films: Demon Knight, Bordello of Blood, and Ritual.
6. THE SHINING (1980) After taking a winter caretaker job at the secluded Overlook Hotel, Jack Torrance finds himself losing his grip on reality. 2. HALLOWEEN (1978) At the same time, his son experiences haunting visions of The original man behind the mask. The one that shaped an the hotel’s past and it all comes to a head when Jack takes up entire genre of slashers. Michael Myers silently stalks a a fire axe. Is it the hotel? The solitude? Or just a case that all teenage babysitter and her friends while his doctor rushes 10 work and no play makes Jack a dull boy? From legendary to stop him. Recognisable by its iconic theme alone, filmmaker Stanley Kubrick and famed horror writer 4 Halloween is a must see. Dripping in suspense and a Stephen King, The Shining is a tour de force of horror lingering sense of dread, it was remade in 2007, but this one cinema. It’s a slow burn, but the cinematography and is arguable still the best. A true classic in every sense of the minimal use of music create a sense that not only is the evil word. very present in the hotel, it also won’t let you leave. 3. SILENT HILL (2006) 9. THE OMEN (1976) A desperate mother loses her adopted daughter in the All parents think their child is the devil at some point. This abandoned town of Silent Hill. As day turns to night and couple just happens to be right. Damien Thorn is the darkness emerges, she soon finds herself struggling to Antichrist, the son of Satan himself. Though a sweet- survive inside a lonely girl’s own personal hell. The usual natured child, he is destined to bring about the end of slew of hack video game adaptations aside, Silent Hill is mankind. Let him who hath understanding reckon the both a faithful adaptation and a superb standalone film. number of the beast, for it is a human number. Its number is Radha Mitchell’s character escorts us through the 666. An all time classic, before the CGI revolution and nightmarish town and shows us just how far a mother will before the shameful remake in 2006. The story, acting, and 5 go for her child. the score evoke a sense of dread as its heroes are pitted against an ageless evil they cannot hope to stop. 1 8. EVIL DEAD 2 (1987) Trying to impress a girl, an idiot reads a passage from the 1. THE THING (1982) book of the dead, not knowing what he’s about to unleash. 5. IT FOLLOWS (2014) Isolated in Antarctica, thousands of miles from Now he must load up his shotgun, gas up his chainsaw, and After spending the night with her new boyfriend, Jay finds civilisation, a group of men live and work at a research show those deadites who’s boss. Groovy. This comedy herself being stalked by a supernatural entity that no one station - but one of them is not a man. By the time they horror is another fan-favourite. And you don’t have to have else can see. It can look like anyone, it will never stop, realise, any number of them could be infected. Who is seen the first one to get it either. If you like slapstick action, wherever she goes, it follows. A modern classic from 2014, human, and who is The Thing? Who can you trust? buckets of blood, and severed body parts flying around the this modern day folklore tale harks back to the classic horror Considered by many to be one of the greatest horror films room, you won’t regret it. You’ll also want to check out the movies of the 80’s with its minimalist camera work and of all time, and the second time Director John Carpenter sequel, Army of Darkness, and the further sequel series, unforgettable synth score. So memorable, you’ll find has made this list (Halloween), this remake of the 1951 Ash vs Evil Dead seasons 1 & 2. yourself looking behind you next time you’re out. The Thing From Another World has everything: Paranoia, 3 isolation, mistrust, and plenty of monster effects. 28 28 WOM Magazine WOM Magazine 29 TIME CAPSULE: THE LONDON DUNGEON’S HISTORY The original London Dungeon opened on Tooley Street as a horror exhibition, taking punters on a tour through LONDON the dark side of British history in the form of a free- flowing walk-through attraction. Central themes of torture and sin were the initial scare tactics, and still remain a focal point to this day. The 1980’s saw DUNGEON expansion of the dungeon which included more THE HOME OF HALLOWEEN elaborate tour attractions on gruesome historical events such as the ‘Great Fire of London’ and ‘Jack the Ripper’. The Great Fire segment was however replaced with ‘Theatre of the Guillotine’ several years later. The 90’s saw the format change slightly into a much more guided experience. Rides such as ‘Judgement Day’ were also incorporated - a dark water ride that began with visitors being “sentenced to death” before boarding a boat through Traitor’s Gate to their execution. Highlights of Judgement Day included a thrilling backwards drop and vertical lift along the way. The noughties saw a Sweeney Todd segment enter the fray, using sound and sensory effects to simulate an encounter with the iconic character himself. During the past decade, The London Dungeon has become home to the UK’s first 5D ride, ‘Vengeance 5D’, themed around a séance at 50 Berkeley Square.
AMPLIFY THE SCARE FACTOR FOR HALLOWEEN In 2013, the dungeon moved from Tooley Street to its current home on South Bank. Now branded as ‘The With Halloween on the doorstep, this season wouldn’t be complete Home of Halloween’ in the run up to what scare-fiends hope will be one of the spookiest Octobers yet, there’s without scaring the pants off yourself. The London Dungeon might be a definitely some weight to this claim. tourist hotspot for the most part, but it can still be tons of fun for any local Serving the nation as an interactive journey through all Londoner with enthusiasm for the macabre side of British history. the torture, gore and sin hosted among the fine City of London, this popular attraction is like one great haunted Founded in 1974, The London Dungeon isn’t nearly as old as the majority house, with plenty of educational tidbits to enjoy along of London landmarks, but it has done an excellent job of cementing itself the way. And with 2-for-1 tickets on offer just in time for among London’s sightseeing repertoire. Halloween, this October is destined for extra spookiness – it’s the perfect time to give you and your kids a scare! Written by Charlotte Walsh
30 WOM Magazine WOM Magazine 31 THE BIG SCREEN
THE LITTLE SCREEN VSWritten by Sara Macauley The talkies, The Silver Screen, The Pictures… whatever you choose to call it, we’d bet our bottom dollar that the cinema was a fun cornerstone of your adolescence. But what’s happened to cinematic culture now that we need an extra few of those bucks just to buy one ticket? With the rise of free and subscription streaming sites becoming more widely available by the day, and an A-Z library of films at our fingertips, let’s consider the effects these trending services are having on the big screen.
32 WOM Magazine WOM Magazine 33 “Despite our previous love affair with the silver LOVE AT FIRST DATE NIGHT AT THE CINEMA The cinema is a place that conjures imagery of sticky floors, plush red velvet screen, it’s clear that the little screen on the seats and a screen bigger than the average London garden. When the very block is now winning more people over.” first picture house opened in 1896, Regent Street Cinema’s British charm emanated not only from its impressive sound and colour quality, but from the buzzing atmosphere enjoyed by other cinema goers. Sitting in a darkened theatre, surrounded by strangers collectively laughing or hiding behind fingers was once a novelty – a special treat reserved for Friday night dates and lazy Sunday afternoons. Now it seems being a few clicks away from our favourite flicks has soured the flavour of the humble cinema trip for many movie fans. Why share the experience with strangers when you could have a one-on-one appointment with Hugh Grant from the comfort of your own sofa?
SMART STREAMING IN 2017 Netflix, Amazon Prime and Hulu are the modern one-stop-shops for all our A-List needs. With all new selections of weekly uploads to watch, including the latest instalment of our fave drama delivered straight to our smartphone the second it’s released, it’s true that tech never sleeps. A sense of immediacy and instant gratification is second nature to the younger generation, who are all too familiar with swiping an app to see what happened in the world of their latest celebrity crush. Millennials aside, the cinema industry hasn’t escaped the advancements of personal-tech either. From a historic high of 1.64 billion during post-war 1946, British cinema admissions have gradually dwindled, with the UK Cinema Association reporting an all-time low of just 54 million in 1984. Since then, ticket sales have slowly accelerated. But at only 168 million admissions in 2016, has the big screen peaked in favour of smartphone- friendly entertainment?
INCREASED TICKET PRICES ARE NOT IN FAVOUR While the cinema appeal has raked in a fairly static audience over recent years, its most major online competitor, Netflix, recently celebrated a record 1.4 million subscribers in July after the company’s conception just 10 years earlier. The lure of streaming the latest Jen-An film in our pjs really is proving stronger than the thrill of the big technicolour screen. And with ticket prices rising at a whopping rate of 68.5% since 2000, it’s hard to argue with the once-monthly fees offered by our favourite online streaming sites. Despite our previous love affair with the silver screen, it’s clear that the little screen on the block is now winning more people over. So we’ll be skipping the hiked-up ticket prices in favour of a cosy night on the sofa come the next big rom-com release, thank you very much.
34 WOM Magazine WOM Magazine 35 THE BEST F ASHION
DOCUMENTARIESYOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT
Written by Ruth MacGilp
36 WOM Magazine WOM Magazine 37 Fashion documentaries are ideal as a visual reference point to educate students, professionals, or those with a profound interest in fashion history and its cultural significance. Here at Word of Mouth, we’ve hand-picked the most entertaining, educational and influential biopics from around the fashion sphere.
So grab your champagne glasses and invite your crew round to witness an alternative (and super-stylish) movie night.
The September Issue
38 WOM Magazine WOM Magazine 39 JEREMY SCOTT: THE PEOPLE’S DESIGNER Jeremy Scott: The People’s Designer follows the man making his mark as the king of pop culture fashion with his unique, ornate style. This film offers in-depth insights from fashion industry leaders and A-List celebrities on how he has been able to break through as one of the most respected designers the world has ever seen, all without compromising his bold and unconventional style. As we follow Scott’s journey through several fashion weeks, we soon discover the much deeper story behind his struggle to gain acceptance in the fashion world, along with how he overcame such immense challenges to reach his goals. Jeremy Scott: The People’s Designer is available to stream on Netflix.
Valentino: The Last Emperor
Iris DRIES Dries - the newest film on this list - offers an insight collaborators. Melding the everyday pressure-filled into the life, mind and creative heart of a master fashion components of fashion with mysterious echoes from IRIS Iris pairs legendary documentarian Albert Maysles designer. For more than 25 years, Dries Van Noten has the iconic brand’s past, this visual feature also serves as with Iris Apfel: the quick-witted, flamboyantly dressed remained independent in a landscape of fashion a colourful homage to the seamstresses who serve 96-year-old style maven who has had an outsized consolidation and globalisation. For an entire year, Simons’ vision today. presence on the New York fashion scene for decades. Reiner Holzemer documented the precise steps Dries Dior and I is available to rent or buy online via More than just a fashion film, this documentary is a took to conceive four collections: the sumptuous YouTube. story about creativity and how, even in Iris’ dotage, a fabrics, embroidery and prints used to create his soaring free spirit continues to inspire. The film portrays exclusive designs, as well as his showstopping offerings VALENTINO: THE LAST EMPEROR a singular woman whose enthusiasm for fashion, art at Paris Fashion Week season after season. Valentino: The Last Emperor provides a first-time and people are life’s sustenance, reminding us that Dries is available now to buy on DVD and via glimpse into Valentino’s world of bygone glamour. dressing, and indeed life, are nothing but great iTunes. Filmed from June 2005 to July 2007, the crew shot over experiments. 250 hours of footage with exclusive, unprecedented Iris is available to stream on Netflix. DIOR AND I access to Valentino and his entourage. The resulting Dior and I, Frédéric Tcheng’s solo directorial debut, non-fiction film is the portrait of an extraordinary brings the viewer inside a storied world of the Christian partnership, a dramatic story about one design master THE SEPTEMBER ISSUE The September Issue is an intimate, funny and Dior fashion house, with a privileged behind-the- confronting the final act of his celebrated career. surprising look at Anna Wintour, Editor-in-Chief of scenes look at Raf Simons’ first haute couture collection. Valentino: The Last Emperor is out now to buy on American Vogue for over 20 years, in addition to her This biopic encapsulates a true labour of love created DVD and Blu-ray. Jeremy Scott team of larger-than-life creatives. Filmmaker R.J. by Dior’s latest artistic director and his group of talented Cutler explores the untouchable glamour of Wintour’s
40 WOM Magazine WOM Magazine 41 THE DIRECTOR: Chief at Vogue. Vreeland was the predecessor to Anna AN EVOLUTION IN THREE ACTS Wintour, followed by a remarkable stint at the An intimate portrait of Gucci’s ex-creative director, Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute where Frida Giannini (predecessor to Alessandro Michele), she helped popularise its historical collections. The Director spans 18 months behind the walls of such Diana Vreeland: The Eye Has To Travel is an iconic Italian fashion house. This visual masterpiece available now to rent or buy on Amazon. explores the intricacies and inspiration behind a quietly brilliant power woman, whose own evolution as the THE FIRST MONDAY IN MAY creative force behind the brand is as nuanced as that of The First Monday in May follows the creation of The the storied fashion house itself. This documentary is the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s most attended fashion brainchild of Hollywood star James Franco. exhibition in history, “China: Through The Looking The Director: An Evolution in Three Acts is Glass.” This exhibit is an exploration of Chinese- available to buy on YouTube, Amazon and iTunes. inspired Western fashion by Costume Institute curator, Andrew Bolton. With exclusive insider access, filmmaker DIANA VREELAND: Andrew Rossi captures the collusion of high fashion and THE EYE HAS TO TRAVEL celebrity at The Met Gala, one of the biggest global Diana Vreeland: The Eye Has to Travel is an intimate fashion events of the year. Featuring fashion designers portrait and vibrant celebration of one of fashion’s most Karl Lagerfeld, Jean Paul Gaultier and John Galliano, as influential women of the 20th Century. During Diana well as a host of contemporary pop icons like Rihanna, Vreeland’s 50- year reign as the “Empress of Fashion,” this movie also dives into the debate about whether or she began as fashion editor of Harper’s Bazaar where not fashion should be viewed as art. Bill Cunningham New York she worked for 25 years before becoming Editor-in- The First Monday in May is available to stream on Netflix.
Vogue to reveal the extraordinarily passionate people at its heart. He takes us behind the scenes at Fashion The First Monday in May Week in Europe, on shoots and reshoots, and into closed-door staff meetings. The finished product bears witness to an arduous, entertaining and sometimes emotionally demanding process. The September Issue is available now to buy online via YouTube or Google Play.
BILL CUNNINGHAM NEW YORK Bill Cunningham New York is a delicate, funny and often poignant portrait of the late great street style photographer, Bill Cunningham. For decades, this cultural anthropologist has been obsessively chronicling fashion trends and high society soirées for the New York Times in his columns “On the Street” and “Evening Hours.” Cunningham’s enormous body of work is more reliable than any catwalk show as an expression of time, place and individual flair. Bill Cunningham New York is available to stream on iTunes, Amazon Prime or Hulu. Diana Vreeland
42 WOM Magazine WOM Magazine 43 WATCH IN YOUR INVESTMENT Written by Charlotte Walsh
44 WOM Magazine WOM Magazine 45 Wearable timepieces have long been a luxury sense.’ Then there are others who see watch since their invention in the 16th Century. No buying as an investment, either in mere peasant would have had the good craftsmanship, pleasure or in a brand name. fortune to touch, let alone afford such a high- There is the functional argument that an tech extravagant item. Queen Elizabeth I of expensive watch will not tell the time any England was one of the first people to sport a better, and anything over a certain price limit wristwatch, a gift she received in 1571 from means you’re just paying for a fancy accessory Robert Dudley, the first Earl of Leicester. for the sake of brand name.
Another iconic historical figure known to But let’s face it, there’s something irresistibly have touted an early form of the wristwatch alluring about a beautifully crafted watch. On was Joséphine de Beauharnais, otherwise the one hand, well-known brands like Rolex known as the first Empress of the French and or Cartier could have lesser craftsmanship in first wife of Napoleon I. The Empress’ watch their mechanics, but pack a walloping punch remains as the oldest surviving example of the as a luxury fashion statement and almost bracelet watch. always appreciate in value. Or perhaps you’re These days every other celebrity is often seen a connoisseur of the sublime seamless flashing a pricey timepiece on their wrist. movements of Swiss watchmakers like Jaeger Fortunately for everybody else, time marches LeCoultre, Patek Philippe and Vacheron ever on and so do our technological and Constantin. societal advancements. Now you can pick up a functional watch for a fiver in H&M if you’re A watch can be many things: a timeless in the market for an affordable fashion fix. statement or an object that’s passed from Who isn’t? But with this in mind, why do generation to generation carrying sentimental people still choose to splurge on their family value. It can also possess great wristwear? monetary value, but the value of a watch is, as with all things what we make of it. Opinions about price points are often divided. There are some people who consider spending Ultimately though, spending habits are a crazy sum of money on a watch a foolish typically defined by what you personally affair, with notions of ‘more money than appreciate the most in a luxury wristwatch.
“A watch can be many things: a timeless statement or an object that’s passed from generation to generation carrying sentimental family value. It can also possess great monetary value, but the value of a watch is, as with all things what we make of it.”
46 WOM Magazine WOM Magazine 47 SHOP LOCAL WITH THESE tOP25 LONDON JEWELLERS Written by Ruth MacGilp
There are many benefits to shopping local - from enhancing the circular economy to reducing air mileage and waste. But most of all, when you buy a handcrafted piece of jewellery from an independent business, the creative behind the brand gets to do a little happy dance for their efforts.
If you’re looking for something unique to impress that special someone, or you simply want to update your autumn/winter wardrobe with some fresh accessories, look no further than this round-up of talented London jewellery designers.
48 WOM Magazine WOM Magazine 49 JESSICA WALKER Jessica Walker has been established in the heart of Dulwich Village for 10 years now. From a family of jewellers scattered all over the world, her knowledge and contacts are substantial. She specialises in bespoke engagement and wedding rings. www.jessicawalkerjewellery.co.uk
CHARLOTTE VALKENIERS Charlotte’s jewellery continuously looks for the balance between areas that would normally contrast one another. Her jewellery is both masculine and feminine, it blends opulence with minimalism, and explores the methodical and chaotic. Sculpt at Kew www.charlottevalkeniers.com
Charlotte Valkeniers
Maria Black Rosa Pietsch
ROSA PIETSCH RUTH TOMLINSON MARIA BLACK Rosa Pietsch is a South London based designer and Ruth is considered by industry experts as one of the Maria Black Jewellery is founded on the pure idea of jewellery maker. She creates strikingly original pieces leading influences in the current generation of UK combining aesthetic with artistry. Her accessories allow that mix up textures, materials and crafting processes. jewellery designers. Her unique designs and luxuriously contemporary fashion jewellery to emphasise the Rosa’s work ranges from intricate statement jewels to wearable adornments are conceived with the notion of everyday look of modern women, and to challenge the simple yet eye-catching everyday accessories. being treasured forever. common perception of body adornment. www.rosapietsch.com www.ruthtomlinson.com www.maria-black.uk ROSIE SANDERS LUKA PASIKOWSKI ALEX MONROE Rosie Sanders creates neo-classically inspired luxury ANABELA CHAN Goldsmith Luka Pasikowski built his brand Cardinal of Alex Monroe jewellery is synonymous with a British jewellery, with a contemporary feminine edge. Each Anabela Chan is an award-winning designer and artist London from a solid foundation of family craftsmanship. sense of style. Each piece is feminine, delicate and collection celebrates scrolls as enduring symbols of who arrived at jewellery from a prestigious background His jewellery is daring and distinctive, drawing quirky, but above all this brand is consistently wearable. opulence, femininity and power. Rosie describes her in architecture, fashion and art. Lady Gaga, Rita Ora inspiration from the glamour and grace of Venice, as Now a much loved jewellery brand worldwide, every bespoke jewellery as ‘Neoclassical Couture’. and FKA Twigs have all graced red carpet events well as mythical creatures. piece is individually designed and handmade www.rosie-sanders.com wearing her enchanting statement pieces. www.cardinaloflondon.com exclusively in London. www.anabelachan.com www.alexmonroe.com LEE RENÉE KAREN MORRISON Lee Renée is fast growing into a recognisable brand SOPHIE HARLEY Karen Morrison is an award-winning jewellery designer MAYA MAGAL name in the contemporary jewellery sector, thanks to UK Jewellery Designer of the Year 2013, Sophie Harley in London, and she produces stylish jewellery that Listed as ‘one to watch’ in jewellery’s next generation her signature blend of delicate, exacting and narrative- is celebrated for her exquisite handmade jewellery marries sophisticated glamour with delicate femininity. by Harper’s Bazaar, Maya Magal’s jewellery has been driven pieces. Every creation is easy to wear and tells a which uses precious metals and stones only. She Her one-off pieces include precious gemstones, rough worn by the likes of Adele, Jourdan Dunn, Rita Ora, powerful, distinctive story. When fashion meets designed the famous Algerian Love Knot necklace and cut diamonds, freshwater pearls and Swarovski crystals. Alexa Chung and many other high profile celebrities. craftsmanship, this is the polished result. earrings for the James Bond film Casino Royale. www.karenmorrisonjewellery.co.uk www.mayamagal.co.uk www.leerenee.co.uk www.sophieharley.com
50 WOM Magazine WOM Magazine 51 MEI-LI ROSE Mei-Li Rose makes handcrafted jewellery using traditional silversmithing techniques, with a focus on quality craftsmanship. Her signature design aesthetic celebrates polished minimal forms, which are often inspired by architecture and industrial design. www.meilirose.com
ISABEL ENGLEBERT Fusing traditional and modern materials with avant- garde design, Argentine designer Isabel Englebert presents her exquisite collection of couture jewellery. Each piece is a bold representation of intricate design, Alex Monroe Matthew Calvin immense skill and impeccable finish. www.isabelenglebert.com
FELICE DAHL MATTHEW CALVIN Felice Dahl creates contemporary Scandi-inspired Matthew Calvin is a designer of stylish and jewellery in gold vermeil and sterling silver. This contemporary jewellery. Named by the Evening designer explores organic form through the Standard as a go-to name for modern, minimalist manipulation of metal and embraces inner strength Felice Dahl designs, it’s his clean lines and bespoke finishes give through design. Matthew’s designs a modern edge. www.felicedahl.com www.matthewcalvin.com MABEL HASSELL NAOMI OLIVIA Mabel uses the lost wax casting technique to set ELEANOR BOLTON Kara Khuma Jewellery founder Naomi Olivia hails precious gemstones and raw, uncut crystals into Known for her unique craft technique of coiling and ancient deities as her core inspiration. The precious jewellery with unpredictable and intriguing results. The May Hofman hand stitching cotton rope, Eleanor creates sculptural gold, gemstones and amulets worn by Ancient end products are striking organic designs that physically yet lightweight tactile jewellery. She adopts an intuitive Egyptians are a ritualistic practice of infusing love and embrace such vibrant gemstones. and sensitive approach to the micro detailing of making prosperity into the lives of her buyers. www.mabelhassell.com MAY HOFMAN every piece, focusing on precise scale. www.karakhuma.com May Hofman jewellery has a signature modular www.eleanorbolton.com CATARINA MILITAO concept built with individually designed components. Originating from Portugal, Catarina is a true jewellery These personal pieces can be strung, stacked and CLARICE PRICE-THOMAS Naomi Olivia design visionary. Her work is inspired by Portuguese interconnected into different arrangements, creating Clarice’s jewellery has a thoughtful balance of modern Culture and Handicraft techniques which are endless possibilities unique to the wearer. silhouettes and traditional craft. Defined by clean lines, reinterpreted as contemporary and simple yet complex www.mayhofman.com intricate details and technical precision, these pieces jewellery collections. are timeless yet modern, playful yet refined. www.catarinamilitao.com These picks are just a handful of thousands of www.claricepricethomas.com talented jewellery designers based right here in HAYLEY KRUGER South London and its surrounding areas. Here’s KIRSTY WARD Hayley Kruger is a jewellery designer who has worked hoping our list will grant you a great starting point A merging of jewellery and fashion are at the core of in many aspects of the trade for over 15 years. She has in your quest for local and ethical jewellery. Kirsty Ward’s minimal-meets-maximal collections. designed jewellery for many of the UK’s most This mix of contrasting yet complementary elements is recognisable retailers and brands including: Topshop, To find out more, visit the individual websites of key to the eclectic nature of Kirsty’s designs, naming Marks & Spencer, River Island, Next, and many more. these bespoke brands, and enjoy your new her as one of Selfridges’ ‘Bright Young Things’. www.hayleykruger.com dazzling discoveries! www.kirsty-ward.com
52 WOM Magazine WOM Magazine 53 CAN R ED W INE BENEFIT YOUR HEALTH?
Written by Julia Lambeth
Many people enjoy a glass ofC wine A here N and there with dinner, with friends, or just to relax after a long day. But in the interest of practising good health, it’s also important that we monitor our alcohol intake, especially we’re talking about more than the occasional drop of red.
So it’s pleasing to know that wine can actually impart certain health benefits as well as being delicious, right?
54 WOM Magazine WOM Magazine 55 THE FRENCH PARADOX AND MEDITERRANEAN DIET PRINCIPLES Over recent years, many studies have been conducted exploring the benefits of drinking red wine. Ever since the ‘French Paradox’ – a term originally coined in 1980 alluding to the fact that French people can eat and drink as much as they like without any ill effect on health (apparently so!) – people have been trying to figure out exactly what works and how they can take advantage of certain mediterranean diet principles, like drinking wine with dinner. Grape variety can also make a difference to resveratrol In recent years this has lead to several rather content in wine. For example, Pinot Noir tends to sensationalist claims, including the idea that drinking a contain high levels, whereas Cabernet Sauvignon does glass of red wine is just as good for you as an hour spent not. But it’s not just the ingredients used. Winemaking working out in the gym! And while somewhere in an procedures can also have an effect, including the type alternate universe this could be true, we certainly of yeast used, length of maceration, refining agents and wouldn’t recommend replacing your gym routine with handling procedures. So, if one of your health goals is to wine just yet. maximise resveratrol intake, it’s best to go for organic or biodynamic red wines from regions like France, RESVERATROL IS GOOD FOR THE Germany, Northern Italy and New Zealand, which are HEART (AND THE SOUL) naturally cooler in climate. Avoid mass-produced wines One of the key components of red wine, which has from warmer parts of Australia, Chile and Southern been backed by ample scientific studies is resveratrol. Italy. White wines do not have the same benefits as red This is a phenolic compound found in the skins of blends, as white grape skins are largely not fermented grapes and plants. It’s a compound that acts as a rich during the winemaking process. antioxidant source, helping to reduce things like cholesterol, blood clots, and in some cases, it can even But it isn’t just resveratrol that offers wellbeing benefits aid as a preventative supplement for heart disease. So – the alcohol content in red wine has also been found to far so good. help reduce the chance of cardiovascular disease, stimulate the release of neurotransmitters such as Editor’s Note: There are many factors that contribute to the resveratrol serotonin, as well as containing certain phenolic acids To discover more about the beneficial properties of wine, why levels found in red wine varieties, so finding a wine with believed to improve memory function. the highest levels is where it can get tricky. In the not try out a delicious red wine tasting in Greenwich next vineyards, resveratrol is produced in response to the EVERYTHING IN MODERATION month. Red Wines of the World will be hosted by our wine But before you go and pour yourself a grande glass of threat of fungal action or decay. Areas that have greater expert, Julia Lambeth at South London Wine School disease pressure (i.e. cool or moderate climates) are vino, the key point to remember with all of these effects more likely to produce higher levels. is that they work best when wine is consumed in on Friday 24th November. moderation with food. Drinking wine by itself does not have the same benefits, which makes perfect sense Visit www.southlondonwineschool.com/eventslist.php to find full details and book when we consider the French paradox. tickets for this cultural South London event.
56 WOM Magazine WOM Magazine 57 HOW T HE B ELT GOT REIMAGINED Written by Chloe Laws
This season has paved the way for an influx of accessories returning to the style scene. All of which, your boyfriend would absolutely hate by the way. Deemed as ‘man-repellants’, these pieces appeal only to fashion lovers and industry insiders. Just like kitten heels, boho earrings and clear-rim sunglasses, these accessories hold little practicality, but a lot of style kudos. Similarly, the belt was once a wardrobe piece which embodied functionality but left fashion behind. However, this season is another story altogether - this is how the belt got reimagined.
58 WOM Magazine WOM Magazine 59 STATEMENT BELTS ARE MAKING A COMEBACK With corset, D-ring and eyelet detailing, there’s no room for basic belts this autumn. Returning to their lavish roots, when belts were worn as a symbol of status and power depending on the ornaments hung; it’s a far cry from the last two years of neglect for this underestimated add-on.
Show allegiance to your brand of choice by investing in a classic designer logo belt. From Moschino to Gucci, it’s the perfect statement accessory for now. How to wear? Nip an oversized denim shirt in at the waist, liven up some basic jeans, or simply wear as a focal point to add definition to a chunky knit sweater.
HOW THE CORSET BELT GOT FAMOUS One belt style rising to the top of the style ranks this season is the corset. This piece has come a long way since the Victorian times, when it may as well have been registered as a torturous instrument to induce fainting. It wasn’t until the 20th Century when this all changed. The WEAR IT YOUR WAY corset lost its constraining elements and hailed a Naturally it wasn’t long before the Kardashian clan newfound appreciation as a popular lingerie staple for would make waist belt styling their key accessory women. That is, until now. choice, proving that hourglass silhouettes are well and truly back. For A/W17, if the Kardashian girls aren’t Looking to A/W17, what modernises corsets is the your sartorial cup of tea, fear not as this outfit topper is innovative styling options designers have introduced. exceptionally versatile and can be worn in a plethora Corsets still have remnants of their past sensuality, but of stylish ways. When layered over a classic and they’re now highly regarded as a must-have fashion structured white shirt, the finished look is more smart accessory. Earlier this year, Miuccia Prada reintroduced than sexy. Think less 80’s Madonna and more street- this versatile piece to the elite fashion crowd, and the style-cool. industry quickly followed suit. From Burberry to Hermes and Alberta Ferretti, the world’s favourite designers each Remember, if in doubt for what to wear this autumn, incorporated corseting into their S/S17 shows, and so the just belt it. A statement belt transforms even the most rebirth of the statement belt came to be. basic tee into a chic (and ultra modern) ensemble.
60 WOM Magazine WOM Magazine 61 SPICE UP YOUR LIFE THIS AUTUMN WITH
ChaiWith summertime long goneTea and chilly autumn days to look forward to, chai tea is the perfect drink to give your whole body a warming hug, just in time for the run-up to the festive season.
Written by Ruth MacGilp
62 WOM Magazine WOM Magazine 63 THE ORIGIN AND HEALTH BENEFITS OF CHAI TEA The main ingredient in chai is cinnamon, a spice “The modern chai latte is an absolute winner, containing a huge range of health benefits to read up and you can ask for this dri nk to be whipped on. Studies have shown that this super spice can lower blood sugar levels and even helps reduce heart disease up for you in any good coffee shop.” risk factors. Of course, it’s also loaded with powerful antioxidants to boost your immune system. Other key benefits of cinnamon include the reduction of nausea and digestive problems from ginger, as well as antibacterial effects from raw cloves and cardamom, which help to detox the kidneys.
The folklore surrounding Chai, also known as Masala Chai, dates back to between 5000 and 9000 years ago in ancient India. It is said that the reigning king created this recipe as a healing beverage. Throughout the earlier years, chai was prepared using a diverse range of methods and