#INSPO 9 - Spring 2017

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WOMEN IN BEAUTY 12 

MULTIPLE 18 

WHITEOUT 38 

‘WATER SUITE’ OPENS AT OZEN BY ATMOSPHERE 54 

MOËT HENNESSY X amFAR 58 

THE RISE OF STREETWEAR 68 

THESE DREAMS 70 

THE IDLE MAN 80 

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Image: Sane Seven 

Welcome to our spring issue! To celebrate 

the arrival of the most beautiful 

season (at least to me), we thought it 

would be fitting to concentrate on beauty 

in this issue. 

Let’s start with the cover. I’m so happy to 

have Sam & Nic of Pixiwoo as our cover 

stars. They’re extremely popular makeup 

Youtubers who also published a great 

beauty book called ‘Face’ (more on p. 

29). I watch every single video they upload 

and I’ve learned so much! They are 

really inspiring so it’s an honour to have 

them on the cover. 

For this issue I got to interview a handful 

of beauty entrepreneurs and we mostly 

talked about the ins and outs of running 

a business, what inspires them and what 

advice they could give to budding entrepreneurs. 

I’m really proud of this feature 

and it’s been such a pleasure talking to 

these women. I hope you will find this as 

inspiring as I did. 

We also tried and tested many beauty products including lipsticks, makeup brushes as well as 

foundations and featured our favourite ones. I think it will be useful to you if you’re considering to 

update your beauty/makeup collectiong for spring. 

I must mention our fashion and beauty editorials. I’m constantly amazed by the huge number of 

talented people in this world. I’m so happy that they want #INSPO to publish their work. Also, 

shoutout to Kerryn for becoming our Fashion Editor! 

Lastly, I hope you’ll like our lifestyle content. As we talk quite a bit about entrepreneurship in this 

issue, we are even featuring some awesome office desks so that your workspace could be as cool 

as you are. 

Make sure you follow us on Instagram, because we have quite a few giveaways planned. 

Speak to you in summer! 

Stay inspired, 

Jurga 

@JURGASKEI 


These colours 

are so pretty 

that I can’t stop 

looking at my 

nails! iZ Beauty 

of London 

released their 

new floral-inspired 

collection 

called ‘Blooming Beautiful’, 

which includes four pastel 

hues. My favourite is ‘Forget 

Me Not’ - a stunning pastel 

powder blue. All colours are 

now available at izbeauty. 

co.uk, priced at £6 each. 

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I’ve been using 

both of these 

products to 

style my short 

hair for years. 

They are the 

best if you like 

your hair looking 

messy and edgy. 

Schwarzkopf 

Got2b Glued 

Blasting Freeze 

Spray and Spiking 

Glue available at 

all major retailers. 

I’m usually sceptical 

about such 

products, but this 

one really works. I 

have a rather thin 

top lip, so now this 

innovative serum is 

my go-to product 

for an instant 

plump. LipVolume, 

Transformulas, 

£29.95. 

Fundamental 

is a revolutionary 

all-in-one 

supplement, 

expertly 

formulated 

for the busy 

urbanite. 

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The perfect solution for those wanting to combat symptoms 

such as low energy, poor concentration, bloating, 

hormonal imbalances and weakened immunity. I can 

definitely say that after taking this supplement for only a 

week, I have more energy and I am definitely less bloated. 

Amazing! Fundamental, Equi, £55 for 30 day supply. 

EDITOR’S IT LIST 

2I’ve been suffering 

from contact dermatitis 

for a few years 

now up to a point when 

my fingers would bleed. 

This cream is so good, 

it’s even better than the 

one prescribed by my GP. 

Dermofilia Hand Cream, 

Frezyderm, £13.50. 

These must be the cutest lip balms 

I’ve ever seen! Inspired by some of the 

most popular British biscuits, but without 

any of the calories. Lip balms, Mad 4Beauty, £3.50 each. 

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I 

Omega 3 is a 

super supplement 

for a healthy 

heart, brain, 

joints and overall 

good health. It 

contributes to 

shiny glowing skin 

as well, which is 

really important 

to me. 

Lion Heart the only fish oil in the UK 

with the highest amount of Omega 3 

and the only one with a 5-star rating 

for freshness, strength and purity by 

IFOS. Omega 3 capsules (120), Lion 

Heart, £28.50. 

have a hand sanitiser 

in my handbag 

at all times. This 

one smells so nice 

and has glitter 

inside making such 

a mundane product 

fabulous. Hand 

Cleansing Gel, 

Merci Handy, £3.

BEAUTY

Perfect way to shape 

eyebrows without 

plucking them or 

to banish darkness 

from the top lip. 

Quick, easy to use 

and won’t harm your 

skin. Jolen Creme 

Bleach, available at 

Boots, £4.35. 

I wasn’t sure this 

moisturiser would be 

‘industrial’ enough for 

my 30-something skin 

as it has nothing but 

natural ingredients; 

however, it makes my 

skin feel plump and soft 

throughout the day. 

Super Greens Nutrient 

Rich Facial Moisturiser, 

Sukin, £9.95. 

BEAUTY 1EDITOR’S IT LIST 

Tightens the skin instantly 

(I’ve tried it, it 

2works!) and improves 

the appearance 

of dark circles and 

fine lines over time. 

Has a lovely cooling 

sensation, which is 

great for tired eyes. 

EyeLifting Gel, Transformulas, 

£29.95. 

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Apply a tiny amount 

of this highlighter 

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to bronzed cheekbones, 

Cupid’s bow 

and collar bones to 

look like the ultimate 

beach goddess. Glow 

Highlighter in Gleam, 

Topshop, £10. 

This 

500,000 super soft 

bristles in a design 

that fits perfectly 

in the palm of your 

hand. It smooths in 

liquid foundations 

and highlighters 

like a dream 

for beautifully 

airbrushed looking 

skin. Limited 

Edition Pro-Evo 

Sculpt Brush, 

Iconic London, 

£32.99. 

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This blush 

is sleek and 

compact so 

doesn’t take 

up a lot of 

room in your 

makeup bag. 

Comes in two 

complimentary 

tones 

in the same 

compact so 

you can build 

depth as well 

as a pretty 

flush. 

Freematic Duo Blush in Urban Chic, 

Doucce, $32 

This spray smells like 

holidays and is designed 

to add another layer of 

protection under your 

suncream which in turn 

helps your tan last longer. 

I have very sun sensitive 

skin so I cannot wait to 

use it in Ibiza this summer! 

Bronz Impulse, Institut 

Esthederm, £42.50. 

foundation brush is 

the perfect size to go in 

your makeup bag. Its soft 

synthetic bristles don’t 

absorb all your liquid 

products but instead 

deposit them perfectly on 

the skin for a great finish. 

Use in little circular motions 

for a poreless look. 

Flat Foundation Makeup 

Brush, Nanshy, £8.95. 


WOMEN IN BEAUTY 

WORDS: Jurga Skeiryte 

MEET SIX INCREDIBLE WOMEN 

WHO, I’M SURE, WERE TOLD BY 

SOME PEOPLE THAT THEIR IDEAS 

HAVE BEEN DONE BEFORE AND 

WHY THEY’RE GOING TO FALL 

FLAT ON THEIR FACE. HOWEVER, 

WITH SHEER DETERMINATION 

AND NOT ALLOWING ANY 

OBSTACLES TO BRING THEM 

DOWN, THEY HAVE BUILT THEIR 

OWN BEAUTY BRANDS AND ARE 

CONTINUING TO SUCCEED IN THE 

BUSINESS WORLD. 


Sophie and Hannah Pycroft, sisters 

from Wales, started their makeup 

brush brand Spectrum Collections 

in a garage with no windows. Now it’s 

worth £8 millions. From barely seeing 

their partners and family, to working 

long hours and packing thousands of 

orders themselves, Sophie and Hannah 

are a perfect example of hard work 

and never ending determination. 

WHAT KIND OF GAP IN THE MARKET DID YOU 

SEE WHEN YOU DECIDED TO START SPECTRUM 

COLLECTIONS? 

We thought about starting a clothing brand but the start-up 

costs were too high. We saw there was a gap in the market 

for trend-led beauty tools and we wanted something that 

would combine our love for fashion and beauty. 

WHAT DID YOU DO BEFORE YOU STARTED THE 

BUSINESS? 

Sophie was working as a freelance photographer while Hannah 

was a videographer. We both worked in media production 

but always for other brands, so it helped with our 

decision to start our own. 

YOU CREATED SPECTRUM COLLECTIONS IN YOUR 

HOME GARAGE. WHAT WERE THE CHALLENGES 

AND BENEFITS TO THIS STRATEGY? 

We were doing everything ourselves, working 12 hours a day, 

packing up to 2,000 orders a month by the time business 

was starting to take off, but it was the only way would be 

able to do it as we had no overheads and could invest all 

of our money into stock, it meant we could do it without 

business loans or investors, so we really are our own bosses 

which is great. 

DID YOU DISAGREE A LOT OR DID YOU BOTH AL- 

WAYS HAVE A SIMILAR VISION FOR YOUR BUSINESS? 

We’ve got twin syndrome, we’ve pretty much got the 

same brain so we know what one another is thinking which 

means no arguments and lots of mutual decisions without 

much debate! 

HOW HAS YOUR EXPERIENCE IN RUNNING THE 

BUSINESS BEEN DIFFERENT FROM WHAT YOU 

EXPECTED? 

We had to perform many more tasks than we thought we 

would have to, from designing products to packing vans, 

running social media, customer service, and PR. We knew it 

would be hard work and we still like to involve ourselves in 

every aspect of the business, but we love it, and we know 

the business inside out. That’s one of the reasons why Spectrum 

has been successful as we’re so passionate and hands 

on with everything, and we’ll continue to work that way. 

WHAT WAS THAT BREAKTHROUGH MOMENT 

WHEN YOU KNEW THAT YOU MADE IT? 

It was when we released the ‘Glam Clam’ and it sold out 

straight away. It generated lots of interest with press, we 

were featured in magazines and people went crazy for the 

brand after that. 

HOW DO YOU BALANCE YOUR WORK AND 

PRIVATE LIVES? 

We rarely saw our other halves for the first two years of 

running the business, while we were in the garage we were 

there but not really as we were so busy keeping up with 

running the business, but they often helped us by making 

boxes and packing orders with us when they got home from 

their day jobs. Now we still work when we get home - running 

social media and checking e-mails from overseas, but we tend 

to do it in between breaks while we’re watching TV with our 

partners rather than being downstairs in the garage packing 

orders! It is still quite a demanding job but again we love it, so 

it doesn’t feel like work. 

WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO SOMEBODY 

WHO WANTED TO START A SIMILAR BUSINESS? 

Google is your best friend, do your research, be prepared for 

lots of hard work. Don’t think it will be glamorous for the first 

few years, but if you can get through the ‘start-up’ phase by 

yourself then you can really enjoy running your own business. 

WWW.SPECTRUMCOLLECTIONS.COM 


With over 30 years of 

experience in the beauty 

industry, Rosi Chapman 

founded Transformulas in 

2003. She was the first person 

to bring pharmaceutical 

grade ingredients to the wider 

market and introduce the antiageing, 

works-just-like-surgery 

skincare routine that actually 

delivers visible results. 

TELL US A LITTLE BIT ABOUT YOUR BACKGROUND 

AND HOW YOU ESTABLISHED TRANSFORMULAS? 

Transformulas standing for transform-yourself was rooted in 

my fear and phobia of needles and a belief that there just 

had to be more out there than having to resort to cosmetic 

enhancements and procedures. I believed that women concerned 

with ageing and the physicals signs of ageing - like my 

friends and I - simply needed more options and choices when 

it came to skincare that actually works. I set myself the challenge 

of creating a skincare brand that when used emulated 

the instant and long-term results of surgery. I develop the 

products primarily to improve my own skin and that of my 

closest friends, so it’s very personal (and admittedly, a little 

selfish). I want to see the absolute maximum results, and 

quickly, which means using the highest quality ingredients at 

the highest concentrations. That has been the Transformulas 

aim ever since. 

Our treatments do not, and cannot, provide like-for-like 

results when compared to dermatological and surgical 

procedures, but our products are formulated with the 

finest natural ingredients to alleviate natural and secondary 

ageing, resulting in instant results, semi-permanent effects 

and long-term benefits. 

WAS THERE EVER A MOMENT WHEN YOU 

THOUGHT ABOUT GIVING UP? IF YES, WHAT DID 

YOU DO TO PULL THROUGH? 

Never. I’m 100% dedicated to pushing the industry forward 

by discovering new ingredients, formulating effective treatments 

and continuing to make landmark innovations. Our 

products take up to three years to develop, which of course 

can be frustrating, but it’s so important to me to personally 

work alongside experts to perfect new, ground-breaking 

formulations. Founding, and running a business is of course 

tough, but if you don’t have that drive, passion, hunger and 

tenacity to succeed and break barriers, it’s probably not the 

right move for you. 

HOW IMPORTANT IS THE RIGHT TEAM TO BE 

SUCCESSFUL? 

and Digital. The majority of my team have been with me for 

several years, and that trust and camaraderie allows us to 

talk openly, be honest with one another, to identify areas of 

improvement, and to find solutions together. 

WHAT IS THE HARDEST PART OF YOUR JOB? 

Being the CEO of a business means you have to wear many 

hats, be a jack of all trades, and there are often not enough 

hours in the day, that said I have a fantastic team to support 

when I need it most. Also as above, our products take up to 

three years to develop, which, of course, can be frustrating 

and at times hard but it’s important to me to bring out the 

very best skin care solutions for our customers. 

WHAT’S YOUR FAVOURITE PRODUCT FROM YOUR 

OWN LINE AND WHY? 

Our Marine Miracle Collection is a personal highlight for me. 

It’s a powerful, anti-aging collection, dedicated to peeling 

back the years with the help of active marine based ingredients, 

such as Giant Sea Kelp, Algae and Sea Salt. The range 

contains four crucial products that help to unveil youthful, 

vibrant skin, without the use of needles. The Daily Mail called 

our Marine Miracle Creme ‘A Facelift in a Jar’, and Woman 

& Home called it ‘Better than a Knife’, these were both very 

proud moments for the brand. 

WHAT MOTIVATES YOU? 

Striving to accomplish ultimate beauty without surgery, and 

educating women across the world that you can look fabulous 

at any age, without the use of needles and surgical procedures. 

It’s our mission to achieve rapid, real results and we 

believe cosmeceuticals are a natural progression for women 

who demand more from their current skincare products and 

want benefits that go beyond traditional methods. It’s not 

about undergoing unnecessary pain or altering the way that 

you look, Transformulas is about being you, about feeling 

better and being confident – at every age. 

CAN YOU GIVE SOME ADVICE TO SOMEONE 

LOOKING TO START A BUSINESS? 

My team is the backbone of the business, they are crucial to 

the success of Transformulas. I set up the business and have 

my individual expertise, but the most important thing I have 

learned along the way is to attract a group of experts who 

have experience in others areas – such as Marketing, Sales 

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WWW.TRANSFORMULAS.COM 

My top five tips would be to get experience in your field, 

research the market thoroughly, talk to other entrepreneurs 

and take expert advice, know your potential consumer, and 

write a considered business plan.

Agnes dos Santos, author, entrepreneur, 

trained accountant and self-confessed eyelash 

extension perfectionist, gave up a corporate 

career to pursue her dream of becoming a 

certified eyelash technician and qualified international 

trainer. The team of Agnes dos 

Santos | Perfect Eyelashes is always striving 

for perfect results and have helped over 3000 

clients so far to feel more beautiful. 

to stay focused and disciplined. Persistence, passion and hard 

work always pay off. Always remember that and never let 

yourself, or anyone else, sabotage your dreams. 

WHAT’S THE BEST AND THE WORST ADVICE YOU 

EVER TOOK? 

HOW DID YOU COME UP WITH THE IDEA TO 

START AGNES DOS SANTOS | PERFECT EYELASHES? 

I found I could not wear mascara as part of my daily routine 

as I was quite sensitive to it so I was always looking for a 

solution to my problem. My personal need to find an alternative 

was my drive to create something unique that would 

help others as well and transform the lash industry. 

HOW DID IT FEEL TO GIVE UP YOUR ACCOUNTAN- 

CY CAREER FOR SOMETHING TOTALLY DIFFERENT? 

When I decided to leave the corporate world and pursue 

a career in the beauty industry, I felt a bit scared and overwhelmed 

because I was totally out of my comfort zone, but 

deep down I knew it was the right path for me. Entering 

upon a new career was the hardest thing that I’ve ever had 

to do, but it was also the most rewarding experience in my 

life. I am so grateful to myself for not giving up when I was 

experiencing some of the hardest moments when building 

my brand. 

WHO HAS INFLUENCED YOU THE MOST WHEN IT 

COMES TO HOW YOU APPROACH YOUR WORK? 

I was lucky to be born into a very loving family and when I 

was growing up my parents always encouraged me to do 

my best. My mother taught me that passion for what you 

are doing and hard work are the perfect combination for 

success. She has been working as an accountant for 40 years 

and she still talks about it with great passion and curiosity, as 

if she’s just started a week ago! This was probably the reason 

why I initially chose to pursue a career in accounting. From 

my father, I learnt optimism and that you have to believe in 

yourself. He would never speak about his problems; instead 

he would use them as a tool for improvement. 

WHAT’S YOUR STRATEGY FOR STAYING FOCUSED? 

I never let myself forget why I chose to completely change my 

career and become an international lash extensions specialist. 

I genuinely love what I do, so, I guess, it makes it easier 

I tend to take my own advice and come up with my own 

path. I know it is harder to learn and you do make mistakes, 

but the lessons you learn along the way are priceless and 

unforgettable. 

WHAT DOES WORK-LIFE BALANCE MEAN TO YOU? 

It means that regardless of having your own business, you 

always have to find time for yourself and your family. That’s 

why I love traveling; it teaches me so much about myself 

and life. Having your own business means that you are the 

driving force for your company. I know you need to work 

hard, but without balance in your life you will never be able 

to enjoy it. Ultimately, different life experiences bring brilliant 

ideas, strength and love, which are powerful forces 

that push your business forward. 

WHAT’S YOUR BEAUTY ROUTINE LIKE? 

My beauty routine is of course lashes, BB cream and lip oil. 

TO WHAT DO YOU ATTRIBUTE YOUR SUCCESS? 

I have been blessed with the people around me. I am so 

lucky to have my talented team at Agnes dos Santos. Without 

them, we would not have been able to successfully transform 

lashes for so many of our beautiful clients. What’s important 

is believing in myself and my vision, not giving up at 

the hardest moments and focusing on the solution instead 

of the problem. Don’t be afraid of taking chances because 

when the opportunity meets the preparation, that’s where 

the magic happens. 

WHAT’S IN THE FUTURE FOR AGNES DOS SANTOS 

| PERFECT EYELASHES? 

I am a very positive person, so I always see everything in bright 

colours. I am sure we will help many more women feel confident. 

We want to increase awareness of vegan products in the 

lash industry and you don’t need to harm animals in the process 

to create good lash products. Also, I plan on expanding 

the Agnes dos Santos | Perfect Eyelashes brand internationally. 

WWW.AGNESDOSSANTOS.COM 


Bianca Estelle opened her first 

clinic at only 22 (now she runs 

two). Combining her professional 

experience in medical aesthetics 

and entrepreneurial spirit, Bianca 

Estelle launched bea Skin Care 

in 2015, tackling a range of skin 

concerns, from acne to anti-ageing, 

with complementing treatments 

performed at her clinics. 

WHAT WERE YOUR FIRST STEPS IN THE BEAUTY / 

MEDICAL AESTHETICS INDUSTRY? 

After studying Applied Sciences at the University of the 

Arts London, I went on to train at a Harley Street clinic, 

growing and developing my knowledge in a variety of 

procedures, including laser treatments and skin peels. I’d 

been tutored by some of Europe’s top dermatologists and 

become an official trainer for Dermaceutics, PCA Skin, Sigmacon 

(formerly Lumenis) and Medicos, eventually moving 

to Birmingham to open my first clinic at 22. 

HOW DID YOU COME UP WITH THE IDEA TO 

START BEA SKIN CLINIC AND BEA SKIN CARE? 

I’ve always had an entrepreneurial spirit and knew how I 

wanted to apply that. I’m very passionate and constantly 

inspired by the possibilities of my field and the skincare industry 

in general, though in all things, there is always room 

for improvement. 

Of course, I love skincare and I started the bea Skin Clinics 

(London and Kent) as a means to educate clients not just on 

treatments, but about their individual specific skin needs and 

the importance of its maintenance. With an abundance of 

information out there and popular products available, which 

aren’t necessarily great for your skin, I feel even more determined 

to share the benefits of cosmeceuticals, medical grade 

skincare and treatments. 

WHAT WERE YOUR FEELINGS WHEN YOU GOT 

YOUR FIRST CUSTOMER? 

There’s no better feeling, especially when you’re running 

your own business. Mine was the first cosmetic skin clinic 

that opened in the Midlands in over seven years and there 

was a lot of buzz about that at the time. I was in my early 

twenties and I remember being on a high after my first full 

day of clients. A mixture of nerves and excitement and then 

relief that everything had gone well! Funnily enough, many of 

my current clients have been on this journey with me since 

the beginning, so it’s a testament to how important creating 

meaningful relationships with clients and customers is to me. 

WHAT IS THE HARDEST PART OF BEING AN 

ENTREPRENEUR? 

Never switching off. My mind is always racing working up 

new formulas, checking emails, signing things off, etc! Because 

this is my baby, as the team grew - which was necessary, I 

did find it hard to delegate initially as I was very used to doing 

everything myself. Now I’ve reached a happy medium 

where I am sure that everyone knows what they’re doing 

in their areas, much more than me so I can relax a bit. And 

it does help that I can administer vitamin therapy on myself 

so if I ever feel rundown and need a boost - it’s all about 

the B12 shots! 

IF SUDDENLY NO ONE WAS INTERESTED IN BEAU- 

TY ANYMORE, WHAT WOULD YOU WORK ON? 

I wouldn’t like to imagine that for obvious reasons! But if I 

wasn’t working in medical aesthetics, I’d be some kind of doctor. 

The way the body works has always fascinated me and 

what I do now isn’t too dissimilar I guess. 

WHAT ARE YOUR FUTURE PLANS FOR BEA SKIN 

CLINIC AND BEA SKIN CARE? 

My team has grown vastly in the past two years, allowing 

for expansion across marketing and international stockists, 

things that I couldn’t manage solo on a day to day basis. The 

ambition is to continue building awareness of both the bea 

Skin Clinics and the bea Skin Care product line. For me, I’d like 

to see them both grow, from treatment and product ideas 

I come up with, to supporting clients’ skincare, health and 

wellbeing inside and out. 

WWW.BEA-SKINCARE.COM 


From studying Visual Communications, 

then becoming a makeup artist, Hayley 

De Beers realised that she was far more 

interested in the science behind skincare 

ingredients than anything else. That’s when 

she co-founded Lovegrove Essentials - a 

natural skincare company, producing luxurious 

handmade facial skincare using carefully 

selected essential oils. 

If anything, I’ve been influenced more by the people I don’t 

want to emulate. One person who really has helped me was 

Holly Buckley from The Diary. I knew her from when I used 

to work at Harrods, and she met with me when Lovegrove 

Essentials was still a baby. Her advice on the industry has always 

stuck in my mind when making decisions on the direction 

we take the business in. Obviously, I have to say my mum, 

and business partner Hannah Lovegrove. She’s taught me so 

much over the years and continues to do so. 

WHAT INSPIRES YOU? 

WHAT’S UNIQUE ABOUT LOVEGROVE ESSENTIALS? 

There are hundreds of natural skincare brands out there, and 

even more brands that market themselves as ‘natural’. We 

are, from start to finish, 100% natural. You could eat our products 

if you wanted to! I spend so much of my time with my 

makeup clients discussing the term – perfect skin. The number 

of people who think it will come simply from what they put on 

their face is unbelievable. We really want to educate people 

in how to care not just for their skin, but for their minds and 

bodies too, because it’s all linked. Essential oils are wonderful 

for mood stimulation, and the way we use them can cure so 

many skin ailments. All our products are also multifunctional, 

and can be used in different ways depending on your skin type. 

DO YOU COME UP WITH THE CONCEPTS FOR NEW 

PRODUCTS YOURSELF? HOW DOES A PRODUCT 

‘COME TO LIFE’? 

Yes – it’s my job to come up with the products. I knew I wanted 

a small, simple range to start with, which is why we only 

have four products in our facial line at the moment. We have 

an expert with whom I work to create the formulations; I 

will go to her with an idea (e.g. our melting balm cleanser) 

and she will come back to me with the essential oil options 

that would work well for it. We discuss the textures, base oils 

and active ingredients, then make a prototype and see how it 

smells. I’m actually now training with her, as we want to bring 

all our production in-house. 

WHO HAS INFLUENCED YOU THE MOST WHEN IT 

COMES TO HOW YOU APPROACH YOUR WORK? 

Nature inspires me every day. I live in West Dorset, in the 

middle of nowhere, so I am totally immersed in it, and I love 

seeing the seasons change and all the different plants and 

wildlife around us. People also inspire me. If I see a client who 

has a particular worry with their skin, that inspires me to 

research the natural remedies for it and see if it could be 

helped with one of our products, or maybe even be the focus 

for a new one. 

WHAT’S YOUR OWN BEAUTY ROUTINE LIKE? 

It’s one extreme or the other I’m afraid - I won’t lie! Usually I 

am quite good though. I love taking care of my skin, and I notice 

if it needs some TLC. My skin can get quite oily, so I don’t 

suffer with lines or wrinkles as much, but I am permanently 

in battle with my open pores. I try to do a clay mask at least 

once a week, and I try not to wear make up every day. 

WHAT’S IN THE FUTURE FOR LOVEGROVE 

ESSENTIALS? 

We are about to launch in Portugal, which is very exciting. 

Work on our new HQ will hopefully start this summer, and 

once that’s done there will be a lot more possibilities of what 

we can offer our clients and the training we can offer to professionals. 

Our professional range for massage and beauty 

therapists is about to launch, and they will have the option 

of stocking the retail range too. We are also launching an 

affiliate scheme, and will be looking for a few bright sparks 

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years, especially if you’re producing a product. Expect to pour 

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and don’t cut corners on things! Get the best you can afford, 

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MULTIPLE 

PHOTOGRAPHY 

Joao Ngalia Kilolo 

MAKEUP 

Janire Lopez 

MODEL 

Tashiani Howell 







RED ALERT 

Still life images: Primark 

Topshop 

Lottie Slay All Day Matte Lipstick in Slay It, £5.99 

H&M Matte Lipstick in Red Haute, £7.99 

Burt’s Bees Lipstick in Scarlet Soaked, £9.99 

A creamy lipstick with 

matte finish that doesn’t 

dry out the lips. The 

moisturising formula 

provides a soft and 

supple feel. 

Lin & Lo Matt Lipstick in 

Coquelicot, £19 

Long-lasting, well 

pigmented, enriched with 

vitamin E to keep lips 

moisturised, this lipstick 

from Technic Cosmetics is 

amazing value for money. 

Technic Cosmetics 

Vitamin E Lipstick in 

Heartbeat, £1.99 

These lipsticks have a 

lovely, smooth texture, 

so they glide on flawlessly 

and make lips look 

plumped and smooth. 

Infused with natural ingredients, 

Skôt Beauté’s 

lipsticks also visibly 

reduce the appearance 

of lines on your lips. 

Skôt Beauté Natural 

Luxe Lip Colour in Magma 

Rred (left) and Fire 

Red (right), $25 

A dream lipstick for dry lips. 

The creamy formula provides 

a beautiful shine and 

smooth application. Infused 

with jojoba oil, honey and 

beeswax, the lipstick adds a 

protective layer to prevent 

lips from drying out. 

Avon True Supreme 

Nourishing Lipstick in Red 

Creme, £8 

This lip stain goes on evenly and has 

a lot of pigment for great coverage. 

The applicator makes defining the 

lips really easy and it lasts for hours, 

even when eating and drinking. It also comes with an 

additional gloss if the matte look isn’t for you. 

Doucce Luscious Lip Stain in Red Velvet, $28 

PRO 

TIP 

To get the perfect red lip every time, you need to use the right 

tools. Invest in good lip brushes that give you options on shape and 

size. We love the A15 brush (£3.99) from Spectrum Collections 

ot try a set of 3 lip brushes (£15) from Karla Cosmetics. 


FLAWLESS SKIN 

Still life images: Primark 

This foundation is an excellent 

choice for dry or mature skin, because 

it’s enriched with ingredients 

that regulate hydration. It spreads 

like a dream leaving a dewy finish 

with no cakiness in sight. It can stick 

to dry patches, if you have any, so 

moisturise your skin well before application 

(Lin & Lo recommend their 

Moisturizing Base). There are 19 

shades available ranging from Ivory 

to Strong Coffee. 

Moisturizing Liquid Foundation, 

Lin & Lo, £29 

The Aircushion Skin Perfector combines 

the complexion perfecting 

elements of a liquid 

foundation with 

the practical portability 

of a compact, 

for easy application 

and touch-ups wherever 

you are. The lightweight, 

sheer formula blurs the 

appearance of pores and imperfections 

and can be built to provide medium 

coverage where needed. 

Aircushion Skin Perfector, Topshop, £12 

Achieve a full coverage look with Technic’s Mineral 

Matte Foundation. Ideal for those with oily skin. 

Matte Mineral Foundation, Technic Cosmetics, £4.99 


BUFFING BRUSHES 

These brushes have thousands of tightly 

packed bristles that push liquid products in 

creating a flawless and even coverage. Gently 

swirl the brush over your face until it looks 

as if the foundation has melted in instead of 

sitting on top of your skin. 

TRY 

A06 Base - Foundation (£32) and A04 

Conceal - Concealer (£30) brushes (Ayva 

Brushes) 

Oval x9 Brush (£16.99, Luxe, available at 

Boots) 

Limited Edition Pro-Evo Buffer and Sculpt 

Brushes (£32.99 each, Iconic London) 

STIPPLING BRUSHES 

SPONGES 

For an airbrushed look, apply your foundation 

with a damp sponge, which gives 

sheer and dewy coverage. Tap it onto the 

skin and blend it in using patting motions. 

If you want fuller coverage, apply makeup 

with a dry sponge, however, if you use 

a liquid foundation, it will absorb a lot of 

the product. 

TRY 

Cosmetic Sponge (Pink, NPW) 

Stippling brushes pick up less 

product for a lightweight 

application. The flat top 

provides light but buildable 

coverage. Pat the brush onto 

your skin and then buff in 

small circles to blend in the 

foundation. 

TRY 

D01 All About the Base 

Brush (£12.99, Spectrum 

Collections) 

Stippling Makeup Brush 

(£8.95 each, Nanshy) 

Marvel 4 in 1 Makeup Blending Sponge 

(£5.95, Nanshy) 

FLAT ANGLED BRUSHES 

Flat brushes give great coverage with liquid products, because 

the foundation sits on the skin. The angled cut makes it easy 

to reach areas around the nose and eyes. 

TRY 

A02 Your Best Angle Brush (£8.99, Spectrum Collections) 

Flat Foundation Makeup Brush (£8.95 each, Nanshy) 


ALL ABOUT THE 

EYES 

Soul Tree Ayurvedic Kajals 

are traditionally made using 

black carbon which has been 

collected from vegetable oil 

lamps then mixed with organic 

ghee, natural mineral colours 

and organic almond oil. They 

come in 12 shades, so you 

might want to experiment a 

bit and try it in Fern Green. For 

a more natural definition, try 

tracing the waterline with 

Copper Tint. 

£13.90 each, available at 

soultreeskincare.co.uk 

Kajals usually have dense 

pigment, so they requires 

less product and layering. 

They are perfect for easily 

creating a smokey eye or a 

smudged Rock’n’Roll look. 

Topshop Kajal Kohl Liner in Lucky 13, £7.00 

Your eyeliner doesn’t need to 

be perfect this season. Makeup 

artists gravitaded more 

towards black liners, but some 

also experimented with colours. 

Whether you prefer a more 

precise or a smudgey look, there 

are many styles to choose from 

for inspiration. 

Topshop 

Victor Berezkin 

Kohl pencils have a very 

smooth texture and 

are great for drawing a 

smudgy, soft line. They 

can also be used as an 

eyshadow base. 

Doucce Smudge Proof Eyeliner, $20 

There was no shortage of glitter on the 

SS17 catwalk. To approach the trend 

with ease, try drawing a delicate line 

with a glitter eyeliner along the lower 

lash line for a trendy festival look. Or 

go all out and apply it all over the lid. 

Try Glitter Liner (£2.99 each) from 

Technic Cosmetics or Glitter Liner 

from Topshop. 

Standard liquid liners are 

the hardest to apply, 

however, their super thin 

felt-tip applicator creates 

precise lines easily. 

Topshop Matte Liner in Soot, £7.50 

Topshop Kohl Pencil In Sable, £4 

Doucce Liquid Wear Eye Liner, $24 

Topshop 

The ultra thin brush is gel, cream of liquid eyeliner for 

those who like a fine line. Spectrum Collections So Fine 

A09 Brush, £4.99 

COMPLETE THE LOOK 

Doucce Boombastic 

Lash Volumizer, $20 


Daria Lashes, £9.99, available at 

www.agnesdossantos.com

ON OUR BOOK 

SHELF 

Images: James Lincoln 

[ LASHES ] 

1 5 

2 6 

3 4 8 

Don’t pump your mascara wand in the 

tube. It pushes in both bacteria and air, 

and can cause mascara to dry out. 

For extremely fair o red 

eyelashes, use a fine liner 

brush dipped into your 

mascara to paint product 

a the roots of lashes. 

Always fo low the 

use-by date on your 

mascara to avoid 

eye infections. 

Brush your lashes through 

with a lash comb after 

applying mascara to reduce 

clogging and help to 

separate the lashes. 

HHH PIXI TIPS HHH 

[ LASHES ] 

Plum-coloured mascaras enhance green 

and blue eyes. Green or blue mascara 

looks amazing on brown eyes. 

Use an oil-based remover to take o f 

waterproof mascara. It breaks down 

the produc to make removal easier. 

Always use a disposable mascara wand 

when working on others. Use a fresh 

wand for each eye and never double dip; 

you’ l contaminate the product if your 

model has any eye infections. 

Mascara on top of false lashes 

can look over done. Apply 

mascara to individua lashes 

before sticking them down to 

avoid pu ling them o f. 

[ SKIN ] 

THE SHAPE OF THE 

BRUSH YOU SELECT HAS 

A HUGE IMPACT ON 

THE FINISH OF YOUR 

MAKE-UP. 

Skin types have characteristics that you can identify. 

DRY SKIN 

OILY SKIN 

• Often feels extremely tight after washing 

• Shine throughou the day 

• Appears ma te with li tle or no shine 

• Make-up wi l pool in areas or separate 

• Fine lines are more apparent 

• Flaky patches 

• Skin tone can look uneven 

• Open pores 

• Skin flushes easily 

• Blemishes 

• Dehydrated (though we are pre ty much a l dehydrated 

due to the environment we live in) 

Use balm cleansers to nourish and hydrate but gently cleanse 

• Flat and du l 

without stripping acid toners, to remove build-up of dead skin 

cells that block the pores and lead to blemishes. 

• Sa low 

• Oily and dry (oil on dry skin can be down to incorrect 

SENSITIVE SKIN 

product choice leaving a film on the skin) 

• Redness 

NORMAL SKIN 

• Tightness 

Generally well balanced with no dryness or oiliness, though • Uneven tone 

we don’t really think anyone has ‘normal’ skin; everyone has • Easily aggravated 

different elements. 

Use a gentle non-foaming cleanser, such as a milk or balm to 

COMBINATION SKIN 

moisturise and calm. Use a lighter moisturiser that contains 

naturally healing ingredient such as aloe ver and camomile 

• Dry cheeks with an oily T-zone 

and natural oils such as neroli, rose or almond oil. 

• Open pores 

• Can appear dull in places 

By identifying your skin type and appropriate skincare products, 

• Blackheads and blemishes 

you will find selecting your base make-up products easier. Products 

will blend better, last longer on the skin and will enhance 

Use balm cleansers to gently cleanse rather than strip the skin and rather than mask your beautiful skin. 

acid toners that contain salicylic or glycolic acid. These help slough 

away dead skin to reveal a brighter complexion and help to prevent 

blemishes. 

44 

FACE by Sam and Nic Chapman (Pixiwoo) 

Out now, £20.00 

Blink Publishing 

The ultimate makeup book, for the absolute 

beginner to the aspiring makeup 

artist, from successful vloggers Sam & 

Nic Chapman, aka Pixiwoo. 

Sam and Nic Chapman are the expert makup artists behind the 

popular YouTube channel Pixiwoo. Providing makeup demonstrations 

for a wide-range of styles, from everyday specials and 

costume makeup to classic evening looks and recreation 

of celebrity looks, Pixiwoo have more than two million subscribers 

across the world. Sam and Nic have compiled their extensive 

knowledge into one book. Fully illustrated, Face includes 

advice, techniques and top tips for your lips, eyes, lashes, brows 

and skin. It is also an incredible guide for how to manage and 

style each feature best for you. Unique insights into finishes, 

easy-to-follow guides and recommendations for the ideal tools 

to create the perfect look are also part of this book. Whether 

you’re an absolute beginner, an aspiring makeup artist or simply 

looking to try out something new, Face is the book for you. 

Face is also be accompanied by a free app on iOS 

and Android devices which complement and enhance the 

experience for readers. The app contains exclusive unseen 

videos of new looks from Nic & Sam, their top tips and 

allow fans to show off their own makeup skills in the Pixiwoo 

makeup room. 


WHITER TEETH 

AT HOME 

Oil pulling is an ancient 

Ayurvedic dental 

technique that picks up 

microbes and bacteria 

from your mouth. You 

need to swish the oil in 

your mouth for at least 

ten minutes, which could 

be challenging at first, 

but this Black Edition 

Liquid has Pepper Mint 

Essential Oil in it to make 

the task easier. 

Diamond Whites Black 

Edition Liquid, £9.99 

Getting your teeth whitened profesionally 

could be costly. There are a lof 

of at-home whitening options available 

now that are suitable for even the 

most sensitive teeth. These products 

won’t give you a bleach-bright Hollywood 

smile, but will reduce the effects 

of many coffee cups and wine glasses 

at a fraction of the cost. 

The formulation of this 

toothpaste was originally 

developed for actors 

and models. Enriched 

with fluoride, the 

toothpaste lightens 

discolouration and 

yellowing and 

is safe for daily 

use. The White 

Glo toothpaste 

contains ‘Anti- 

Stain’ Toothbrush 

and Flosser 

Toothpicks as weel for 

the best results. 

White Glo Professional Choice 

Whitening Toothpaste, £4.20 

14 minty fresh whitening strips coated with a non-peroxide 

whitening gel. Apply every day throughout the course for 

the best results. 

Diamond Whites Whitening Strips - 2 week supply, 22.99 

OUR 

FAVE 

The advanced formula of 

this whitening system 

lifts stains and 

removes yellowing 

on the surface 

of the enamel 

safely without 

abrasion. 

Formulated 

wiith the same 

ingredients 

dentists use in 

clinca to achieve 

fast and effective 

results, this system 

includes Instant-Fit 

mouth tray, Whitening Gel 

and White Glo Professional Choice Toothpaste. 

White Glo Diamond Series Whitening System, £15 


Made from 100% activated coconut shell 

charcoal, brushing your teeth with it can get 

really messy, but it works! This tooth polish 

will whiten your teeth, strengthen your gums, 

remove toxins and absord bacteria. 

Diamond Whites Black Edition - Tooth Polish, 

£16.99

NORMAL SKIN 

Sukin’s Super Greens range is great 

for normal skin type. Harnessing 

the detoxifying qualities of super 

foods such as kale, spirulina and 

chlorella, each product helps to 

promote a healthy glow and leave 

a clean, radiant complexion. 

Sukin Super Greens Nutrient Rich 

Facial Moisturiser, £9.95 

Sukin Super Greens Detoxifying 

Facial Scrub, £9.95 

Sukin Super Greens Facial Recovery 

Serum, £13.95 

CLEANSING 

Regular cleansing is essential to 

keeping your skin looking radiant 

and healthy. By regularly cleansing 

your face, you will remove bacteria, 

pollutants and old skin cells as well as 

help your skin care to work properly. 

Tr y bea Skin Care’s Gentle Exfoliating 

Cleanser that resurfaces the skin 

and eliminates dead skin cells whilst 

reducing inflammation. Used together 

with their Vitamin-Infused Konjac 

Sponges, your skin will be as soft as 

baby’s. 

bea Skin Care Gentle Exfoliating 

Cleanser, £29 

bea Skin Care Vitamin-Infused Konjac 

Sponges (box of 4) , £22 

TLC FOR YOUR 

HYDRATING 

OILY SKIN 

Rachel says: 

SKIN 

The mask is creamy with a clean and 

fresh smell which is subtle and not at all 

overpowering. I cleanse my face and apply 

a thin layer. Usually, I find that face 

masks tend to dry out quickly, but this 

one remains creamy for the duration. 

After washing it off, I’m pleasantly surprised 

to find that my skin doesn’t feel 

dry and tight which it often does after 

using a mask. I apply my usual serum and 

moisturiser and go to bed. The next day 

I get up, dreading a break out as I usually 

do following a face mask. I’m happy to 

find no new spots, maybe a couple of tiny 

ones on my forehead but nothing out of 

the ordinary. I decide to wait a few days 

and try it again, this time as a cleanser 

which is another way you can use it. I 

cleanse with it for a couple of days and 

upon looking at myself in the mirror, I do 

find my forehead looking more matte so 

I believe it is working! 

Murad Instamatte Oil-Control Mask, £35 

Skin that is dehydrated often becomes flaky, red, 

or even inflamed. Dry skin can also exaggerate 

the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Staying 

hydrated by drinking sufficient amount of water 

and following a healthy diet as well as using hydrating 

skin care will make you skin feel smooth 

and soft. Hero Beauty’s Babe Balm is great at 

treating dry patches and can also be used as highlighter 

and cleanser. Hydration Gold from Transformulas 

can be mixed with your liquid foundation 

creating a naturally radiant viel to the face. 

Transformulas Hydration Gold, £41.95 

Hero Beauty Babe Balm, £28 

Lovegrove Essentials Cleansing Balm, £37 

What Skin Needs Hydrating Facial Serum, 

£12.99 

Frezyderm Moisturizing 24h Cream, £16.50 


HIGH-END MAKEUP FROM FRANCE 

www.maqpro.com

Pastel shades were all over the catwalk 

at London Fashion Week and it 

seems that the trend is here to 

stay. Using temporary dyes 

is a great way of trying out 

a colour before commiting 

to a permanent change. 

Schwarzkopf’s Live Pastel 

Sprays are straightforward 

to use and will 

last up to three washes. 

However, be aware 

of the fact that temporary 

dyes work best on 

pre-lightened hair. Available 

in four shades: Cotton Candy, 

Apricot Sunrise, Icy Blue 

and Mint Green. 

Schwarzkopf Live Pastel Spray, available 

at major retailers and online, £4.29 each. 

COLOUR CODE 

My. Haircare has launched Infuse My. Colour Wash shampoos, including: Ruby, which maintains the brightness of red, 

red-brown and burgundy hair; Copper, which maintains the brightness of deep strawberry blonde, copper, auburn and warm 

brown hair and adds warm tones to bleached hair; Gold, to maintain the brightness of pale, medium and dark blonde hair; 

Cobalt, which subdues warmth and maintains the depth of dark blonde, light, medium and dark brown hair; and Platinum, 

which neutralises yellow and maintains grey, white, pale blonde and highlighted hair. The shampoos are infused with vegan 

biodegradable colour to refresh hair colour and tone. 

Infuse My. Colour Wash, available at Boots, £13.95 each. 

Colour:Vibe is a conditioning 

shampoo-in colour to refresh, revive 

or transform your hair colour. Lasts 

up to 3 washes. Best results will be 

seen on hair that has already been 

coloured or bleached. 13 different 

shades available. 

Colour:Vibe, available at Boots, 

£2.99 


S/S 17 HAIR TRENDS 

ANYA DELLICOMPAGNI 

FRANCESCO GROUP’S DIRECTOR 

OF HAIRDRESSING 

KAREN BROWN 

OWNER OF HAIR BY JFK, EDINBURGH 

Fringes are huge for SS17 and can instantly change 

your hairstyle. Whether you have long hair, a bob, 

straight hair or curly hair, fringes are for everyone! 

There are so many different fringe styles to choose 

from, from long to short and from side fringes to 

full fringes. Shorter fringes are great for long or 

oval faces but can be less flattering on round faces 

as they take off some length from your forehead. A 

shorter full fringe is great for framing your features 

and a long fringe or side fringe is great if you want 

to break down height in your forehead and make 

it appear smaller. 

Nonchalant waves are super trendy for 

SS17. This is a flat wave that gives the 

hair a natural texture without too much 

volume. To create a flat wave, blast in 

Wella Eimi Root Shoot to create a texture. 

Using irons, take big sections of the hair 

and pinch in different directions to create 

a flat S shape, then once applied through 

the hair using your fingers brush through to 

diffuse the texture. 

ANDREW COLLINGE 

ANDREW COLLINGE HAIRDRESSING 

Neck-grazing chignons took over the catwalk at recent fashion 

weeks and have become the perfect accompaniment to this 

season’s striking beauty trends. Erdem Spring 2017 catwalk was 

a perfect example of this on trend hairstyle. Sweeping hair into 

a tight sleek bun is an easy way to get rid of unwanted frizz that 

may have occurred. Add texture to a slicked-back look by braiding 

the ponytail before wrapping it into a bun and pair with a bold 

dark lip, striking metallic eye makeup or statement earrings to give 

this look some extra edge, ideal for adding drama to any look. 


ROSS CHARLES 

ROSS CHARLES HAIRDRESSING 

AND BARBERING 

The blunt bob has always been chic, but S/S 2017 

will see this trend boom. The uniform length with 

no layering is going to be huge and it is super 

easy to work with at home. This versatile style 

suits a range of face shapes with the straight 

edges making the hair look thicker. Straight 

across scissoring will help you create this look 

but for ultra-thick and curly textures you can 

soften the ends slightly to break it up just a touch 

or you could use a variety of razor techniques for 

the internal structure to either remove excess 

weight or just to create shape in the desired 

areas without effecting the finished one length 

blunt look. It looks great worn in a loose wave 

or with half the hair tied on top of the head with 

the underneath sections slightly tousled.

HAIRSTYLING TIPS FROM 

ANDREW COLLINGE 

FOR HEALTHY AND SHINY HAIR 

A a good cut is always a good 

idea to remove split ends. 

Then I would recommend 

CO by Andrew Collinge 

Hair Moisturiser (£8) to 

rehydrate dry and brittle 

hair. Apply to towel dried 

hair before blow drying. 

This leave-in product with 

Argan Oil will work to 

restore shine, protect 

and detangle your hair. 

For extremely dry hair 

you can also apply 

between shampoos. 

For super, sleek hair 

use CO by Andrew 

Collinge Argan 

Oil (£15) through 

the lengths of 

your hair; this will 

smooth any dry 

and dull ends. 

LUCY’S 

FAVE 

DRY SHAMPOO TRICKS 

My CO by Andrew Collinge 

Invisible Dry Shampoo (£8) 

does exactly as it says – it mops 

up oily roots to give a fresh look 

without leaving any powdery 

residue. It can also be used to add 

thickness, texture and volume, 

to freshly washed hair. If your 

hair is looking a little limp, give 

it a blitz with your dry shampoo 

and you will see the added 

volume and manageability it 

provides. It is a great preparation 

for putting hair up or braiding. 

FOR SHORT HAIR 

Short hair can 

often look 

slightly greasy if 

the wrong 

products are 

used. I would always 

avoid using too much 

conditioner or a too 

heavy conditioner as this 

can weigh the hair down. 

Applying CO by Andrew 

Collinge Volume Mousse 

(£10) to towel dried hair will 

add body and hold without 

adding weight or stickiness. Use 

a small amount and distribute 

throughout your hair, then dry as 

usual. To style and add texture rub a 

little CO by Andrew Collinge Matt 

Finish Clay (£10) in your hands and rake 

through the hair to create definition. 

“ 

I used CO by Andrew Collinge Hair Moisturiser on a fashion film that I recently worked 

on called Urban Luxe. Our model Freyah had curly hair so the Hair Moisturiser really 

perked it up. It also made her hair look healthier and much more defined but with a noproduct 

feel. It’s a great product to have on set because it also provides heat protection. 

ALL PRODUCTS AVAILABLE AT WWW.ANDREWCOLLINGE.COM 


ROSSANO FERRETTI OPENS 

NEW HAIRSPA IN MONACO 

Super-stylist Rossano Ferretti, creator of 

the revolutionary hair-cutting technique, ‘Il 

Metodo’ (The Method), brings his famous 

hairspa concept to the French Riviera, launching 

at the iconic Hotel de Paris Monte-Carlo 

in May 2017. 

Rossano Ferretti Hairspa in Monaco, will add to the celebrity stylist’s 

global map of 20 hairspas located in some of the world’s most exclusive 

locations from, London, New York, Milan, Paris to Beijing, Shang-hai, Dubai 

and Abu Dhabi via Ferretti’s birthplace and flagship salon of Parma 

in northern Italy. Selecting the palatial landmark of Monaco’s Hotel de 

Paris Monte-Carlo the new hairspa will offer Ferretti’s quin-tessential salon 

experience to the principality’s glitterati and international jet-set. 

An exclusive team of Ferretti stylists, trained in ‘Il Metodo’, has been hand 

selected and curated to launch the prestigious new destination, ready 

to perform the brand’s renowned hair wizardry both in-salon, and in 

true Monaco style, a private appointment yacht and red carpet service. 

Treatments at Ros-sano Ferretti Hairspa will include ‘The Method’ cut, 

bespoke colour and balayage, Ferretti’s innovative hair nourishing treatments 

and masks, and a manicure service for the finishing touches. 


Set directly on Place du Casino de Monte-Carlo, with a 

grand sea-view entrance, Rossano Ferretti Hairspa 

will introduce a contemporary oasis, combining 

Ferretti’s famously lux design, with the intimacy 

of a decadent private residence. Interiors will 

echo the rich history of Hotel de Paris Monte- 

Carlo, celebrat-ing 150 years of golden 

glamour fused with the artist’s familiar style 

references of dark wood floors, flamboyant 

chandeliers and slick black polished accents. 

A luxurious haven will beautifully host clients 

with emphasis on privacy, featuring a 

secluded consulta-tion area and colour table, 

a library, café zone and private treatment 

rooms for the ultimate in discre-tion. 

Master of The Method, Rossano Ferretti will 

also be available by appointment at the new 

salon, bookable in advance every two months 

and subject to availability. 

‘The Method’, which revolutionised the understanding 

of hair’s style, is considered one of the most 

re-spected innovations in haircutting within the past 40 

years. The unique concept, which focuses on the natural 

fall of hair, a way of cutting vertically that follows the hair’s 

natural movement, is today hailed by an enviable list of celebrities 

and royalty. The Duchess of Cambridge, Jennifer 

Lawrence, Reese With-erspoon and Dakota Fanning are 

among those who have visited salons globally. 

In an era saturated by new trends and complex beauty 

techniques, Ferretti masterfully strips beauty and hair 

dressing to its most natural elements, emphasising beauty 

in a natural way, creating a connection between personality, 

body and hair, deeply renewing the image of beauty. 

Each client at Rossano Ferretti’s new hairspa will experience 

the artist’s masterfully tailored approach, which transcends 

fast-moving trends and allows every stylist to enhance 

individual beauty, customising the haircut according 

to hair type and the characteristics of the individual. In 

addition, the new salon will introduce the region to Rossano 

Ferretti’s luxury hair care collection, 

created using the science 

and applications of skin care and 

inspired by the stylist’s haute couture 

style service. The full range 

will be available to buy at the salon 

from May 2017. 

waited a long time to find the perfect location in Monaco 

and in the Hotel de Paris Monte Carlo, the epitome of 

Riviera glamour, we’ve found an exceptional match.” 

With Ferretti’s dedication to excellence, location and fivestar 

facilities are key. The new hair spa will launch while 

the Hotel de Paris Monte-Carlo unveils the first phase of 

its grand renovations seeing opu-lent enhancements to the 

property and to be fully completed by 2018. Rossano Ferretti, 

will add to the Riviera grand dame’s exceptional experiences 

including its three Michelin star restaurant Louis XV- 

Alain Ducasse, Opéra Garnier, the Casino de Monte-Carlo, 

and Thermes Marins Monte-Carlo. 

WWW.ROSSANOFERRETTI.COM 

Ferretti comments: “Our 

locations are carefully chosen 

to ensure clients receive a fivestar 

experience from the very 

moment they enter. We strive 

to position our salons in buildings 

that are beautiful, have strong 

historical ties, and perpetuate our 

appreciation for art, architecture, 

design, fashion, and the cul-inary 

arts, as well as for the overall 

notion of refinement that we 

value within our brand. We’ve 



WHITEOUT 

PHOTOGRAPHY 

William Clark 

MODEL 

Frankie 

(Boss Model Management) 

MAKEUP AND HAIR 

Lucy Mckeown 

NAILS 

Kate Sawley 

(Metamorfosis) 






HOLIDAY ESSENTIALS 

ALTERNATIVE TO 

SUNBATHING 

Cocoa Brown 1 Hour Tan 

Mousse, £7.99 

PROLONG TAN 

PREPARE 

Bronz Impulse screen-free face 

and body spray prepares, optimises 

and enhances natural 

tans and prevents photo-ageing. 

This lotion has a comforting texture 

and contains a soothing complex to 

calm burning sensations and help normalise 

the skin’s reactivity. The skin is 

optimally rehydrated rendering the skin 

more supple and more beautiful. 

Institut Esthederm After Sun Tan Enhancing 

Body Lotion, £39.50 

Institut Esthederm Bronz Impulse Face 

and Body Spray, £42.50 

PROTECT 

A must-have youth protection 

anti-wrinkle sun care cream. 

This gentle, nourishing cream 

stimulates the tanning process 

while naturally preventing the 

effects of photo-ageing and correcting 

existing wrinkles. Beautifully 

tanned skin regains its suppleness 

and radiance. 

Institut Esthederm Bronz 

Repair Anti-Wrinkles Bronzing 

Sun Care Face Cream, £55 

PROTECT 

Specially formulated anti-wrinkle cream for skin 

that’s intolerant or hyperreactive to the sun. 

Highly protective and soothing, the Sun Intolerance 

Cream helps reduce the sensitivity of skin 

that reacts to the sun and promotes gradual 

adaptation. 

Institut Esthederm Sun Intolerance High Protection 

Care Into Repair Face Cream, £55 

ALDO COPPOLA AQUAMARE, WELL- 

BEING AND BEAUTY FOR HAIR 

The Aldo Coppola Aquamare range is a complete 

line of products formulated to offer protection 

and care to hair during and after sun 

exposure. UV rays, salt, wind and chlorine are 

all aggressive risky factors against the hair fibres 

and the scalp. 

The new Aquamare formulations enclose all 

the beneficial properties of the marine environment 

in a brand-new bio-technological extract 

derived from brown algae, performing 

intense anti-aging action. 


WWW.ALDOCOPPOLA.CO.UK

FOR HIM 

Ted Baker Tonics are the brand’s finest fragrances 

yet. Combining a fascination for the alchemy 

of aroma with the world’s most sought-after elements, 

a new collection of scents is presented 

with luxurious metallic detailing and encased in 

matte, debossed jackets. The Tonics are available 

in Silver (Ag), Gold (Au) and Copper (Cu), with 

the latter being our definite favourite. Created 

with a fashion-savvy gent in mind, the fragrance 

is bright and intense. Cu is a mix of citrus notes, 

predominantly grapefruit, that evolve into pepper 

and cedarwood. With the warmer weather 

upon us, this latest offering from Ted Baker is the 

brighter, lighter scent you definitely need in your 

fragrance cabinet this season. 

Ted Baker, Cu (EDT, 100ml) £34 at Ted Baker 

stores 

Fragrance is probably one of the most underrated 

accessories for men. It’s invisible, but once it’s 

on your skin, fragrance can tell so much about 

your personality and leave a long-lasting impression 

on anyone who caught a passing whiff. 

‘Pace’ is the eight men’s scent from Jaguar released 

to celebrate the new f-pace family sports 

car. The EDT opens with black pepper, green apple 

and rosemary, evolving into cashmere wood, 

lavender and iris flower with a strong base of 

amberwood, patchouli and moss. 

Jaguar, Pace Eau de Toilette 100ml, £44 at 

Marks & Spencer 

An expert in cutaneous biology, BIO- 

DERMA research has innovated and 

created Sébium Pore Refiner: this correcting 

concentrate improves the skin’s 

appearance. Its texture becomes finer, 

more regular and clearer, and pores 

are tightened and less visible. 

Bioderma Sébium Pore Refiner, £15.10 

Men tend to naturally produce more oil 

on their face than women, so Sébium 

H2O, a micellar water for combination 

or oily skin, is great for cleansing. it biologically 

regulates sebum quality to 

keep the pores from becoming clogged 

and clear up the skin. 

Bioderma Sébium H2O, £10.80 

Sébium Global is the only dermatological 

treatment that biologically recreates 

sebum similar to that of healthy skin 

and stops the physiological process that 

causes lesions to form and maintains 

the acne state. 

Bioderma Sébium Global, £14.10 


LUXURY 

LIFESTYLE

DELIVERING A SMILE 

WORDS: Jurga Skeiryte 

Smileaway, a monthly gift subscription 

service, now also offering oneoff 

gifts, was founded by Leanne Florence 

and Korinna Howie. Starting from 

£18.95 per month, Smileaway send a 

beautifully curated, exquisitely wrapped 

gift to your doorstep every month. It’s a 

lovely way to treat yourself or surprise 

someone that you love. 

If you don’t want to commit to a monthly subscription - no 

problem! Leanne and Korinna launched a one-off gift shop this 

January. Prices start at £25 per box. 

I got my hands on the ‘Geometric Bangle’ Gift Box. Firstly, I 

need to say that the packaging and presentation are simply 

stunning. Everything is black (my favourite colour), from the box 

to the tissue paper inside. The gift box contains a beautiful contemporary 

bangle featuring a very on-trend marble pattern. A 

luxurious long-burning scented soy candle is also included. To 

add to the surprise, there are two little chocolates from Green 

& Black’s inside the box to satisfy your sweet tooth. 

WWW.SMILEAWAY.CO.UK 


AHEAD ASIA AWARDS 

WINNERS 

AHEAD, the Awards for Hospitality 

Experience and Design has revealed 

its winners at The Capitol Theatre Singapore 

on the 7th March. 

THE 

WINNERS 

The awards celebrate design in all its forms and the guest experience 

it creates in hospitality projects worldwide. A panel 

of judges, comprising industry leading hoteliers, architects, and 

interior designers, assessed entries on their aesthetic excellence, 

guest experience and commercial viability. 

The event is the first of eight regional award ceremonies taking 

place around the world in 2017 and 2018, celebrating the 

best new hotels in Asia, the Americas, the Middle East & Africa, 

and Europe. 

These regional heats will culminate in a Global Biennale in 2019 

which will see the winners of the regional heats compete headto-head 

to decide a worldwide winner in each category. 

AHEAD Director, Matt Turner comments: “The judges had 

a tough job on their hands choosing winners of the inaugural 

AHEAD Asia awards as the standard was exceptionally high 

across the board. The winners were selected for their exceptional 

design and its contribution to the guest experience in 

these outstanding hotel properties.” 

Bar, Club & Lounge – Akademi at Katamama, 

Seminyak, Bali 

Guestrooms - Akyra Manor Hotel, Chiang Mai, 

Thailand 


Hotel Renovation & Restoration - The Edison George 

Town, Penang 

Lobby & Public Spaces - Four 

Seasons Hotel, Seoul, Korea 

Landscaping & Outdoor Spaces - 

Keemala, Phuket, Thailand 

Restaurant - Colony at The Ritz-Carlton Millenia, Singapore 

Resort Hotel - Alila Anji, China 


Spa & Wellness - Four Seasons 

Hotel, Seoul, Korea 

Suite - Ambassador Suite at Grand Hyatt, Hong Kong 

Visual Identity of the Year - Coo, 

Singapore 

Urban Hotel 

New Concept of the Year 

AHEAD Asia Hotel of The Year 2017 

Hoshinoya, Tokyo 


VILLA LENA ARTISTS 

FOUNDATION 2017 

Images: Coke Bartrina, Frederik Vercruysse 

Following the ongoing success of Villa Lena’s 

residency program, the scheme received double 

the amount of applications for the 2017 residency 

program than the previous year; artists applied 

from all over the world and from a variety of creative 

backgrounds. The confirmed artists for this year 

will include among many others: visual artist Nicolas 

Deshayes, filmmaker Maxime Feyers, writer Susanna 

Hislop, furniture & interior designer Harry Nuriev 

of Crosby Studios, floral designer Silka Ritson-Thomas 

of The TukTuk Flower Studio and contemporary 

dancer Flora Wellesley Wesley, the first dancer to 

join the residency program. 

Villa Lena Foundation in Tuscany 

is a not-for-profit organisation 

dedicated to supporting 

international contemporary 

artists working in 

art, music, film, literature, 

fashion and other 

creative disciplines 

and fostering opportunities 

for multi-disciplinary 

dialogue. The element 

of collaboration and exchange 

is one of the founding principals of the 

Foundation, with the hope that by bringing 

together different areas of practice, we 

will generate new creative outlooks, unparalleled 

research and exciting new impulses. 

Villa Lena, located in Tuscany and surrounded by 

500 hectares of beautiful woodland, rolling hills, olive 

groves and vineyards, has been set up as a hotel 

alongside an artist residency. Guests are encouraged 

to immerse themselves in the creative atmosphere 

with a program of regular talks, workshops 

and other events in collaboration with the artists. 

Villa Lena opens its doors to guests and artists from 

April to October each year. Artists’ placements run 

for one or two months giving them enough time to 

complete their chosen project and also enjoy the idyllic 

surroundings. The artists are provided with accommodation 

in the nineteenth century villa, the heart of 

the property, and a substantial sized studio space of 

their own to work from. At the end of their stay they 

are asked to donate a piece of work to Villa Lena, 

these pieces adorn the estate and will later be sold to 

make room for new works as well as help raise funds 

for the continuation of the residency program. 

WWW.VILLA-LENA.IT 


LG SIGNATURE COLLABORATES 

WITH RANKIN 

LG SIGNATURE has partnered with worldrenowned 

fashion photographer, Rankin, to 

bring to life the distinctive features of the 

LG SIGNATURE products through Rankin’s 

unique lens; capturing home technology in 

a way it’s never been before. 

LG SIGNATURE is a collection of ultra-premium home 

technology products which bring together the very best in 

quality, design and innovation under one name. To capture 

these premium technologies, Rankin combined the elegant, 

timeless design of the entire LG SIGNATURE range with his iconic 

portraiture style to create a stunning portfolio of images. Each 

individual product was then considered, in 

order to bring to life its unique features. 

LG’s SIGNATURE OLED TV is a striking and 

award-winning TV that features LG’s innovative 

Picture-on-Glass design for a sleek screen 

that’s just 2.57mm in depth. With High 

Dynamic Range and 4K picture quality, 

images on the LG SIGNATURE OLED TV 

can appear crisper than in real life. To 

tell this story, Rankin photographed the 

model going through the TV’s screen, 

accentuating the in-screen content for 

maximum detail and colour range. 

The LG SIGNATURE Washing Machine 

comes equipped with two drums - a main 

24-inch front load and smaller pedestal 

mini washer – which allows different loads 

on different settings to run simultaneously. 

Bringing to life its unique scratch-resistant surface, 

Rankin shot a stiletto-wearing model dancing on top 

of the SIGNATURE washing machine mid-cycle; enabled 

via the minimal vibration of its unique Centum System. 

Completing the imagery is LG’s SIGNATURE Refrigerator, boasting the InstaView Door-in-Door, which 

when tapped transforms from reflective to transparent, an energy efficient way of enabling users to check 

contents without allowing cold air to escape. Showcasing the eye-catching reflective design, the model 

can be seen playfully posing alongside the refrigerator, which also features a bespoke textured steel finish. 


Carolyn Anderson, Head of Marketing, LG 

Electronics UK comments, “LG is known 

for being at the forefront of innovative 

home technologies, and the LG SIGNA- 

TURE brand brings together those leading 

technologies with the very best in quality 

and design. We wanted to showcase LG 

SIGNATURE in a way that captures their 

elegance and beauty and who better to 

fulfil that vision than Rankin and his iconic 

portraiture portfolio.” 

Speaking of the partnership, Rankin added, 

“I am always looking for new ways to 

challenge myself and push creative boundaries. 

With my portraits, from politicians 

to models, I always find new ways to bring 

my subjects to life, but this is the first time 

I have applied the same process to home 

technology products. When I saw them, I 

knew instantly that they needed to be shot 

in a simple, timeless and elegant way, to 

stay true to the brand.” 

The LG SIGNATURE OLED TV is available to purchase in 65” 

from £4,599 and 77” from £19,999.00. 

The LG SIGNATURE Washing Machine - RRP of £2,599.99. 

The REFRIGERATOR - RRP of £5,999.99. 


‘WATER SUITE’ OPENS AT 

OZEN BY ATMOSPHERE 

Catering to the most discerning of travellers, 

luxury Maldivian resort OZEN 

by Atmosphere at Maadhoo, has 

opened the doors to a 430sqm 

‘Over-Water Suite’, which includes 

an exclusive overwater 

bar, serviced 24 hours a day! 

Positioned at the tip of the pier - and just a 

stone’s throw from the resort’s underwater 

restaurant M6m - the OZEN Water Suite 

offers panoramic views of the expansive turquoise 

lagoon all-around and can comfortably 

accommodate 8 people (4 adults + 4 children, 

or 6 adults + 2 children + maid/nanny). 

The Overwater Suite includes three bedrooms, 

two of which are king sized doubles and one twin 

bed room. Additionally, there is a fully equipped 

personal gym, a maid/nannies room with separate 

access, a kitchenette, ensuite bathrooms, spacious outdoor 

dining pavilion, a private 35sqm pool and even a tranquil, 

private sand bank! 

Indulgent special touches are in abundance throughout the suite, with fibre-optic mood lighting and sections of glass 

flooring in the bedrooms revealing the underwater world below and infusing a natural aesthetic. A standalone private 

bar is also part of the Suite’s complex, which is fully staffed and stocked with an array of beverages, including 

top shelf wines and champagne. 

Taking the level of service one step further, guests will also have their own private butler service throughout their 

stay here and can relax without the worry of unexpected bills thanks to the Atmosphere Indulgence Plan, which 

covers dining at any of the resort’s five diverse restaurants, all beverages and non-motorised water sports. 

Mr. Venkata Giri, General 

Manager at OZEN 

says, “We’re delighted 

to showcase the OZEN 

Water Suite to the world. 

A labour of meticulous 

planning and creative 

design, the suite reflects 

our dedication to provide 

a holiday experience that 

goes above and beyond 

expectations. We’re very 

much looking forward 

to welcoming our first 

guests into the suite 

to make unforgettable 

memories on the island 

of Maadhoo!” 


The latest and most presidential addition to OZEN by Atmosphere, which opened in July 2016, the OZEN Water Suite will accompany 

the existing 89 luxurious stand-alone villas; 41 beach-front ‘Earth’ villas line the coastline of the main island, whilst an 

additional 48 over-water ‘Wind’ villas sit directly over the lagoon, many of them with their very own Pools. Other recent notable 

additions include Sub-zen, the resort’s semi-submersible submarine, available for excursions and private hire. 

OZEN Water Suite Lead in Rates: £1,164 per person, per night, on the Atmosphere Indulgence Plan (villa pricing based on 

minimum of six paying persons, adult or child) 


PORSCHE DESIGN 

TOWER MIAMI 

The Porsche Design Tower 

Miami, one of the world’s most 

highly-anticipated luxury high 

rise developments, has come to 

life, creating an unmistakable 

architectural and engineering 

masterpiece. Gil Dezer, president of Dezer 

Development, and Jan Becker, CEO of Porsche 

Design Group commemorated the Grand Opening 

of the first-of-its-kind Porsche Design Tower with an 

exclusive event held on Saturday, March 18 in Sunny 

Isles Beach, Florida. 

Images: Timur Emek, John Parra (Getty Images) 

Representing Porsche Design’s first foray into residential 

real estate, the landmark Porsche Design Tower 

Miami reflects the brand’s hallmarks of functional design, 

technical innovation, forward-thinking and iconic 

style. Undeniably striking from the outside, the 60-story 

tower’s most unique feature will be a patented, 

revolutionary automobile elevator lift system – “the 

Dezervator” – that whisks both residents and their 

vehicles up to their luxurious home in the sky. 

“It is an especially proud and remarkable moment 

to debut the first-ever Porsche Design Tower,” says 

Gil Dezer, president of Dezer Development. “Simply 

put, there is no other building in the world with the 

same level of groundbreaking ingenuity and superlative 

quality as Porsche Design Tower Miami. This iconic 

tower has not only redefined Miami’s skyline, but residential 

luxury as we know it.” 

“To see the first-ever Porsche Design Tower in Miami 

in its final stage is mind-blowing. The functional design, 

which encapsulates the DNA of the Porsche Design 

brand, will accompany the residents in all areas of their 

daily life and will enable them to live a unique and innovative 

experience, which is characterized by the blend 

of function and technology. We are very proud to celebrate 

the Grand Opening of the Porsche Design Tower Miami 

together with our partner Gil Dezer,” says Jan Becker, 

CEO of Porsche Design Group. 

The completion of the iconic tower was no small achievement, 

much in part to Porsche Design Tower Miami’s automated 

car elevator system. The complexities of the car 

lift system presented a host of first-of-a-kind engineering 

and construction challenges for the Porsche Design Tower 

Miami developer and engineers. By successfully overcoming 

them, the “Dezervator” has not only brought parking 

technology to a next stage of evolution, it has re-shaped 

condominium living, with the ability to have your vehicle literally 

at your front door. The automobile lift system is only 

one of the tower’s over-the-top, luxurious amenities, which 

also include plunge pools and outdoor summer kitchens on 

the balconies of almost every unit. This is a first in Miami 

and is a feature typically reserved only for the most elite 


penthouses. Miami-based Coastal Construction Group was 

Porsche Design Tower Miami’s general contractor. 

Other building amenities include a state-of-the-art spa 

equipped with Vichy showers, a Sunset Terrace complemented 

with twin over-sized spa tubs, and oceanfront ballroom 

and multipurpose clubrooms. The clubrooms include a 

movie theatre with new release capability and game room 

complete with racing and golf simulators. The building will 

also have available a ‘Car Concierge’ who will tend to a 

resident’s vehicle, by assisting with regular maintenance, tire 

rotations, washing and other services. 

With its estimated sellout of about $840 million, 126 of the 

tower’s 132 units have been sold. Of the six remaining units, 

one is a 19,403 square foot penthouse listed at $32.5 million. 

This extraordinary four-story penthouse has space for up 

to 11 vehicles, all soaring 56 stories high in the sky.


MOËT HENNESSY x 

amFAR 

Photos: Xaume Olleros 

Moët Hennessy has reaffirmed its 

commitment as the Official Wine 

and Spirits Partner of amfAR, The 

Foundation for AIDS Research, 

celebrating the third annual amfAR 

Gala Hong Kong last night at Shaw 

Studios with over 600 prestigious 

guests. 

The black-tie evening began with a cocktail reception 

featuring Moët & Chandon Impérial Champagne served 

from magnums as well as Belvedere Vodka’s Grapefruit 

Spritz, the featured cocktail. A dinner, live auction, musical 

performances and After Party followed. 

Showing additional support for amfAR, Moët & Chandon 

offered, for the first time ever in Asia Pacific, the opportunity 

for a guest to purchase their very own Moët & 

Chandon vending machine, which holds 315 mini bottles 

of Moët & Chandon. The vending machine sold during 

the live auction at $80,000 USD to the lucky winning bidder, 

making him the coolest person EVER. 

The mini-Moët vending machine was originally designed as a promotional item for Selfridge’s department store in 

London. News of the Moët vending machine went so viral that demand exploded. It has made select appearances – 

always creating huge buzz – at prestigious events including the Golden Globes after party and amfAR events around 

the world. 

In addition to these unique and rare items donated to support amfAR’s work around the globe, Moët Hennessy also 

served Moët & Chandon Champagne, Belvedere Vodka, Hennessy V.S.O.P Privilège, Glenmorangie The Original, 

Boroli Barolo DOCG 2011 and Boroli Bel Ami Langhe Chardonnay DOC 2014 to accompany the dinner. 

In total, thanks in part to Moët Hennessy’s support, the gala raised more than $3.5 million USD for amfAR. More details 

on the amfAR Gala Hong Kong are available at http://www.amfar.org/press.html. 

The amfAR Gala Hong Kong is one of the city’s most successful and high-profile AIDS benefits. Moët Hennessy is the 

Official and Exclusive Wine and Spirits Partner for amfAR events around the world, and is proud to continue this global 

partnership throughout 2017. 



BRITISH MUSIC LEGENDS LAUNCH 

UNIQUE ROLLS-ROYCE WRAITH MODELS 

Some of Britain’s most revered rock 

artists unveiled four special Rolls- 

Royce Wraiths whose designs they 

have personally inspired. 

The Wraiths, the first in Rolls-Royce’s ‘Inspired By British Music’ 

series of just nine cars, were unveiled at London’s Sanderson 

Hotel by The Who frontman Roger Daltrey, Sir Ray Davies 

of The Kinks, and Giles Martin, son of Beatles songwriter and 

producer Sir George Martin. 

Each of the hand-built Wraiths are crafted with unique design 

touches that illustrate and celebrate the rock legends’ illustrious 

careers. The artists worked in close partnership with 

Rolls-Royce’s design experts to create personal expressions 

of their music legacies. The resulting highly bespoke Wraiths 

will be sold later in 2017, with Rolls-Royce donating a proportion 

of the value of each to charities named by each artist, 

including the Teenage Cancer Trust. 


MAPPIN & WEBB EXTENDS 

GOLDSMITHS PARTNERSHIP 

Luxury high street retailer Goldsmiths 

has launched a new brand collection, 

fit for royalty, across seven of its 

UK stores following a successful first 

phase roll-out in 2016. Jewellery from 

Mappin & Webb will be available 

at selected showrooms marking a 

collaboration of two brands steeped 

in tradition and quality. 

Goldsmiths has a rich history in jewellery design and craftsmanship 

with over 230 years of expertise. Meanwhile Royal 

Warrant holders since 1897, Mappin & Webb maintains warrants 

to both Her Majesty The Queen and His Royal Highness 

The Prince of Wales. 

The new images for 2017 highlight Gabriella’s natural and 

timeless beauty – a true reflection of the Mappin & Webb 

brand. Amidst staring in the well-referenced BBC hit drama 

Poldark, Gabriella has formed a strong relationship with the 

British jewellers and has brought a fresh twist to the muchsought 

after jewellery collections. 

Executive brand director at Goldsmiths and Mappin & Webb, 

Craig Bolton, said: “Mappin & Webb is synonymous with excellence, 

craftsmanship and true British design and so it’s a 

seamless partnership with the Goldsmiths brand. 

Craig added of the partnership: “As we approach wedding 

season, we are even better-equipped to compete as a business 

in today’s fine jewellery market and we’re looking forward 

to further building and developing our brands’ reputations 

together. We’re confident that our customers will be 

inspired by the new collection and the move will mean great 

success for the future.” 

The addition to Goldsmiths’ Liverpool offering includes Mappin 

& Webb’s signature line the elegant Masquerade collection. 

Introduced alongside Goldsmiths’ extensive choice of 

jewellery styles will also be a range of engagement rings as 

part of the Bridal Collection from Mappin & Webb as well as 

its newly-launched bespoke ring service, ‘By Appointment’. 

The Mappin & Webb ‘By Appointment’ service offers clients the 

chance to create a truly one-of-a-kind engagement ring. Under 

the guidance of the in-house bridal experts, clients will be 

presented with Mappin & Webb’s original seven engagement 

ring mounts, each inspired by the brand’s 241 year-old archive. 

In June, Mappin & Webb announced British actress Gabriella 

Wilde as its first brand ambassador and face of the Forever 

Since 1775 campaign. Embodying everything the quintessentially 

British brand stands for; Gabriella exudes sophistication, 

elegance and femininity.

STRATAJET PARTNERS WITH 

MR & MRS SMITH 

Stratajet has partnered with travel 

club Mr & Mrs Smith to offer 

customers the ultimate in luxury, 

stress-free travel. 

The deal sees Stratajet, the world’s first real-time private jet 

booking platform, become the private jet partner of Mr & 

Mrs Smith, with the aim of offering an elevated level of service 

that combines access to a hand-picked collection of the 

world’s best boutique hotels and the ability to enjoy totally 

flexibile and hassle-free travel to and from your destination. 

As part of an ongoing partnership, Mr & Mrs Smith customers 

will have access to a range of unique packages that include 

private jet travel in their hotel booking. A two-night 

stay at the La Réserve, with private jet flights included, is just 

the first of these exciting packages on offer, and available to 

purchase now via Mr & Mrs Smith. Customers can enjoy this 

add-on safe in the knowledge that the partnership will take 

the stress out of their luxury break. 

quote to be returned via the traditional method of phoning 

a private jet broker. Due to the sophistication of Stratajet’s 

technology, it is the only platform in the world that provides 

accurate availability and costs of private jets in real-time, 

which are then instantly bookable. 

Jonny Nicol, Founder & CEO of Stratajet, commented: “Mr & 

Mrs Smith is one of the most prestigious brand in the luxury 

travel sector and the perfect partner to showcase the flexible 

nature of private jets. This partnership can be another 

step in the right direction of opening up the accessibility of 

private jet travel to a wider audience and our unique tailored 

packages are particularly exciting to remove the stress of 

travelling.” 

James Lohan, Founder and Chairman of Mr & Mrs Smith, added: 

“Partnering with Stratajet was a no-brainer for us. Like Mr 

& Mrs Smith, Stratajet is synonymous with personalisation, 

service, and attention to detail. As the travel club for hotel 

lovers, we’re delighted to give our members the choice of 

chartering a private jet as part of their journey, and we hope 

this is the catalyst behind some unforgettable getaways.” 

Following five years of technological development, Stratajet’s 

fully automated system means that customers can book a 

private jet in mere minutes rather than having to wait for a 



BEAUTY SLEEP 

A mattress that redefines the sleep experience – The SIMBA Hybrid. 

People spend a third of their lives in bed … sleeping, chatting, 

reading, Netflix-ing, dancing in the sheets, planning, 

laughing… and that’s a lot of life lived out on their faithful 

old mattress. 

A good night’s sleep is about the biggest all-round health 

boost you can get and for a proper rest, the right mattress 

is the crucial element. Poor sleep affects your cognitive 

performance at work and chronic insomnia has been 

linked in some studies to type 2 diabetes and can even 

affect your performance in endurance sports. 

SIMBA Sleep – a British brand – has completely revolutionised 

the way people sleep by creating an innovative 

“one-type-fits-all” bed. 

SIMBA Sleep’s pioneering online “bed in a box” concept 

allows your mattress – ingeniously rolled up and boxed – 

to be delivered to your door the next day. No more awkward 

maneuvers in the hallway or navigating the stairs – 

perfect for homes with awkward access. SIMBA Sleep are 

so confident in their product that they are also offering a 

100-night no hassle return service. 

Designed to support a hippo on one side and a mouse on 

the other the SIMBA Hybrid offers the comfort of five luxurious 

layers of memory foam with the support of 2,500 

patented conical pocket springs. 

The springs adjust under each person’s bodyweight because 

they’re conical, rather than the normal barrel shape. 

They don’t compress in a linear way: the more pressure 

applied, the more resistance the springs give, so everyone 

gets the right amount of support for them. 

Tested with the Sleep to Live Institute who have compiled 

data taken from 10 million people, the SIMBA Hybrid® 

mattress is the first dual spring and memory foam mattress 

of its kind in the UK market. Its cutting-edge innovative 

technology - the result of over 80 prototypes - offers 

the comfort of five layers of memory foam with the support 

of 2,500 patented conical pocket springs. 

COST 

Simba Sleep comes in a variety of sizes including – single 

£399, small double or double £599, king £699 and super 

king size £799. Plus, if you wake up unhappy, you won’t 

lose any sleep over it – you can just return it for a full 

refund. Each mattress comes with a 100-night sleep trial 

promise and a 10 year guarantee. Available from www. 

simbasleep.com and select John Lewis stores nationally 

(www.johnlewis.co.uk). 


Varidesk Pro Plus turns any desk into a standing desk. The twotiered 

design gives you a spacious upper display area for your laptop, 

monitor, or even dual-monitor setup, while the lower deck has 

plenty of room for a full-sized keyboard, mouse and more. 

FOR YOUR OFFICE 

Offering the assembly-free design, Varidesk Pro Plus is ready 

to be used straight out of the box. However, be aware 

that it’s very heavy, so lifting it is a two-person job. Varidesk has 

a very heavy and sturdy base, so you don’t have to worry about 

any equipment falling down. This workstation uses a spring-loaded 

mechanism to change the height of of the surface, which is very easy 

to use even when loaded with monitors. There are two colours to 

choose from (black and white) and three size options. 

Varidesk Pro Plus, £365 

Working all day with a regular laptop can result in an uncomfortable working 

position, along with pain and discomfort at the end of a day. It is recommended 

that office workers spend no longer than 2 hours a day on a laptop, 

when used without additional accessories. With the screen and keyboard being 

a single unit, a laptops design encourages a hunched over working position 

throughout the day. The hunched position leads to fatigue and discomfort in 

both the neck and shoulders. Using a laptop also discourages head movement, 

meaning a healthy working position can be achieved by using a raised screen. 

As well as a range of health problems, laptop users also type slower and less 

accurate due to the size of the laptop. 

Using computer accessories such as a laptop or notebook stand, along with 

an external keyboard and mouse, can increase an office worker’s productivity 

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FASHION

I spend all day on my 

feet in a photo studio, 

so my Converse 

have become my 

best friends. I pretty 

much live in my classic 

white pumps, but 

these hi-tops from 

Very Exclusive are 

next on my wish list. 

Chuck Taylor All Star 

High Rise Trainers - 

White, Converse at 

Very Exclusive, £50. 

I’ve never had the 

pleasure of using 

such a delicious 

smelling shampoo! 

Sweet and fruity, 

but not at all sickly. 

Vegan and cruelty-free, 

the formula 

cleans thoroughly 

and rinses well 

leaving no residue. 

Infuse My. Colour 

Wash Gold, £13.95. 

I’ve always had a 

penchant for a rose 

scent, and Stella 

McCartney’s latest 

perfume is my new 

favourite. Inspired by 

‘the idea of a fresh, 

dewy rose captured 

in the morning sun’, 

this fragrance is light, 

fresh and youthful. 

Stella EDT 50ml, 

Stella McCartney 

at www. 

thefragranceshop. 

co.uk, £56. 

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7 

been on an 

ongoing search for 

the perfect grey 

sweatshirt for longer 

than I can remember, 

and this Whistles 

sweater fits the 

bill. The shrunken 

fit looks chic worn 

under a blazer with 

my favourite boyfriend 

jeans and 

barely-there heeled 

sandals. Merci Embroidered 

Sweatshirt, 

Whistles at Very 

Exclusive, £80. 

Since going vegan I’m 

always on the look-out 

for new ethical brands. I 

was so excited to discover 

Votch, a vegan watch 

brand that produces quality 

faux-leather time pieces. 

The black and gold is the 

perfect mix of masculine 

and classic, which fits my 

minimalist, mannish style. 

Watch in Black and Gold, 

Votch, £120. 

Another eco-friend accessories 

brand, Matt & Nat 

only use vegan leather, 

and the linings are made 

from recycled plastic bottles. 

But don’t be fooled 

by the ethical label, all the 

designs are stylish, ontrend 

and available in a 

multitude of colours. This 

bucket bag was my first 

purchase and it’s become 

my favourite bag for day 

and evenings! Livia Bag, 

Matt&Nat, £95. 

Miu Miu are my go-to for cool, quirky sunglasses. 

These Scenique frames in tortoiseshell take eyewear 

to a whole new level. The flattering cat-eye shape is 

given a unique twist with butterfly-inspired frames, 

maintaining a pretty yet kooky aesthetic. Sunglasses, 

Miu Miu at www.sunglasses-shop.co.uk, £247. 


THE RISE OF 

STREETWEAR 

WORDS: Rachel Evans 

The rise of streetwear is one 

massive trend that I can definitely 

get on board with. Being 

a fan of off duty dressing and 

luxe sportswear, it’s right up 

my street. Puffer jackets, hoodies, 

joggers, trainers and hands 

free bags - style AND comfort, 

what’s not to love? Of course 

streetwear is nothing new, the hip hop and skater 

scenes have been wearing it for years and homages 

surface on the runway every so often, but 

only recently has there been such a mass collective 

appreciation across the fashion industry. I like to 

think of it as ‘the Vetements effect’. Ever since the 

Parisian label burst onto our radar about a year 

or so ago, streetwear styles have been appearing 

at both ends of the retail spectrum from Selfridges 

to Forever 21 and high street copies have been 

off the scale. Pick up a cropped, slouchy hoody in 

Zara or H&M and chances are it’s been influenced 

by a Vetements design. Let’s just take a moment 

to thank them for making it not only acceptable 

but downright cool to wear your hoodie with 

just about anything and saving our hair from the 

winter elements - an added bonus! And how can 

we forget the popularity of the puffa jacket this 

past autumn/winter? Never again did I think i’d 

walk the streets in a puffa coat but after seeing 

Balenciaga’s red version I was easily swayed. Not 

long after I found myself in H&M’s fitting rooms, 

admiring a full length, cream puffa jacket which 

highly resembled a sleeping bag. It came home 

with me of course. 

Another label pushing the streetwear trend is 

DKNY. Their current collection sees bags, shoes 

and neoprene sweaters embossed with their logo 

and slogans with a sleek and minimal aesthetic. 

The effortlessly cool New York slogan tee is on my 

wish list. Forget difficult trends like the kitten heel 

or vinyl trousers - this trend is universally wearable 

and looking good has never been so easy! 

Reversible jacket, 

Vetements at 

mytheresa.com, £1595. 

DKNY 

Hoodie With Frill Sleeve 

And Spliced Print, 

ASOS, £30. 

Topshop 

We can all rejoice at the revival of branded 

slogans thanks to the likes of Gucci and Louis 

Vuitton. For those of us who aren’t filthy rich, if 

we’re going to spend half a months wages on 

one must have piece then we certainly aren’t 

going to favour subtlety - we want everyone to 

know exactly where it came from! Maybe it was 

Daniella Westbrook in her head to toe Burberry 


Distressed Logo T Shirt, Gucci 

DKNY 

at Flannels, £260. 

look, but obvious logos disappeared from the fashion scene 

and modest, discreet branding replaced it for some time. Only 

recently are we starting to embrace the slogan again. You 

only have to look at how many fashion bloggers have been 

seen in that Gucci t-shirt to be reassured that logos are back.

ASOS 

DKNY 

Topshop 

Drawstring Trousers, 

Zara, £19.99. 

Oversized Hooded 

Jacket, H&M, £12.99. 

Now, designer collaborations are nothing new, 

but recently big name brands have been hooking 

up with cool streetwear brands and sportswear 

favourites to provide us with a lust worthy selection 

of urban luxury. Take Louis Vuitton and 

their recent collaboration with Supreme which 

they debuted at Paris fashion week back in January. 

Supreme being a well loved brand in the 

skateboarding and hip hop scenes was a surprising 

choice for a collaboration with one of the 

world’s largest luxury power houses, and critics 

certainly had their reservations prior to the unveiling. 

However, as soon as the collection hit the 

runway it sent the fashion crowd into a social media 

frenzy with bloggers and fashion editors posting 

countless pictures of the uber cool collection. 

From sweaters and t-shirts to backpacks and key 

chains - classic Vuitton designs were given a fresh 

update with the Supreme logo splashed across 

them. A rebellious, in your face statement - these 

pieces are loud and proud and not for fashions 

faint hearted. Another recent collaboration was 

Alexander Wang and Adidas Originals. Wang 

oozes the cool factor and Adidas, being my go to 

sportswear brand is a classic that I’ll never tire of. 

For the collaboration Wang literally turned Adidas 

on its head by creating track jackets, joggers, 

shorts, sweaters and trainers in a muted colour 

palette with the Adidas trefoil logo flipped upside 

down. If you missed out on the first two, then 

keep your eyes peeled for the third drop which is 

coming soon. 

If you aren’t one for designer labels then head 

to the high street for your fill of cool, on trend 

streetwear styles that are good enough to rival 

the big players. Zara, H&M and ASOS in particular 

currently have an abundance of hoodies, sweaters 

and deconstructed jeans. This is one trend 

that doesn’t take a sartorial genius to pull off. 

These styles are wearable and can be mixed with 

your usual wardrobe with ease. Take an oversized 

hoodie and wear it underneath a trench coat or 

a masculine jacket. We love this grey one from 

H&M, complete with slogan sleeves for added 

street style credits. 

Metallic Raincoat, Zara, 

£49.99. 

Topshop 

H&M Loves 

Coachella 

Jacket, H&M, 

£29,99. 

Or try teaming a pair of relaxed joggers with a 

white shirt and Stan Smiths. This drawstring pair 

from Zara come in a number of colours and at 

£20 a pop, why not have them all? I’m also loving 

the selection of lightweight rain macs at H&M and 

Zara which are considerably cheaper than their 

designer counterparts at DKNY and Calvin Klein. 

H&M 

So throw on an oversized 

hoodie, customise your favourite 

pair of jeans, invest in 

a good slogan t-shirt and embrace 

the street wear trend - 

you won’t regret it! 


Bra, H&M, £9.99; High Waisted 

Control Pants, ASOS.com, £16; Glitter 

Bunny Ears (worn throughout), 

Crown & Glory, £20

Floral Playsuit, Boux Avenue, £35 

THESE DREAMS 

PHOTOGRAPHY AND STYLING 

Kerryn Grady 

HAIR AND MAKEUP 

Lucy Mckeown 

MODEL 

Kit Williams 

(Face Agency)

Lace Bralet, Monki at ASOS.com, £18; 

High Waisted Knickers, ASOS.com, £10. 

Floral Print Kimono, Boux Avenue, £48 


Knickers, H&M, £9.99 (part of a set of three).

Jumper, H&M, £17.99; Knickers, H&M, 

£9.99 (part of a set of three). 


Jumper, Daisy Street at ASOS.com, 

£17.99

ON OUR BOOK 

SHELF 

WORDS: Kerryn Grady 

Hands up who wishes they had the covetable 

chic style of a French supermodel? I’m not talking 

about the zany clashing ensembles of the street stylers, or the 

super fashionable It Girls buying straight off the catwalk. I mean 

timeless, classy, STYLE. 

Parisian Chic Look Book: 

What Should I Wear Today? 

By Ines de la Fressange and Sophie Gachet 

With photography by Benoît Peverelli 

Flammarion 2017 

£19.95, available at book shops and Amazon. 

© Benoît Peverelli, from Parisian Chic Look Book, by Ines de la 

Fressange and Sophie Gachet (Flammarion, 2017). 

Parisian Chic Look Book is the follow-up to ‘80s catwalk model, 

Ines De La Fressange and Elle fashion journalist ,Sophie Gachet’s 

best-selling Parisian Chic, giving invaluable advice on how to obtain 

some of the fashion icon’s effortless style. Designed like an actual 

look book, each page gives an example of a day-to-day situation 

(from date night to airport travel) with a sartorial solution. With 

some tongue-in-cheek scenarios, such as At The Courthouse For 

My Divorce, accompanied by essential style advice; ‘White for innocence, 

beige for sweetness, a blazer for seriousness, college loafers 

to convey the message of student-level income. No jewellery of 

course,’ this makes for a wry as well as informative guide to dressing 

like the French. 

The book starts with an extensive wardrobe wish list, with everything 

you will ever need for every situation - ranging from raw denim jeans, 

at least three types of blazers, various styles of shoe, numerous 

scarves, and ‘undies that shouldn’t always be kept under wraps’, these 

ladies have literally everything covered. 

Broken down into categories including work life, family, key pieces 

and occasions, each double page features the combination of items 

you will need for that day’s look, a description of how and why to 

wear them, and a full page fashion photo, beautifully modelled to 

make you want every single item. Despite years of despising white 

denim (the early Noughties Liz Hurley effect), I’ve suddenly become 

obsessed with finding the perfect pair of white jeans (the secret is a 

straight cut, not the second-skin can-only-be-worn-by-prebubescentgazelle-like-children 

skinnies), and my need for a ruffled white shirt 

has never been greater. I have also been feeling quite smug in the 

fact that my basic wardrobe is in keeping with this Parisian style, and 

my grey sweatshirt game has never been stronger. As someone who 

spends most of her working life on her feet, I pretty much live in my 

Converse and my poor tootsies dread the odd occasion I force them 

into heels. So to my great joy, the majority of outfit suggestions involve 

flats in one form or another, allowing me to laugh in the face 

of a skyscraper heel and slip on a pair of velvet embroidered pumps 

for a girl’s night out. 

Whilst some on-trend items are encouraged, this is more about timeless 

style and pieces that will stand the test of time. It’s not necessary 

to spend a fortune on these multifunctional pieces, but we’ve all 

read the fashion editor’s advice to ‘invest in good quality basics’ (read 

cashmere and silk over polyester and viscose). And I feel the style in 

this book is perfect for me and this period of my life, leading me to 

think that our younger, pre-30-year-old readers may find this book a 

little on the beige side. This is not one for print-clash, colour pop and 

colour block street stylers, or your disposable fashion, a-trend-a-week 

devotees. But if you’re a fan of norm-core and minimalist style, or just 

looking to streamline your wardrobe, then pick up this book and let it 

change your (sartorial) life. 


THE SPRING BAG EDIT 

Party Collection Bag, Bimba Y Lola, £80. 

Quilted Crossbody Bag With Scarf, Zara, £22.99. 

Bag, Zara, £29.99 

Crossbody Bag With Flowers, 

Zara, £49.99. 

Metropolis Jungle Mini Corssbody, Furla, £290. 

Metropolis S Shoulder Bag, Furla, £335. 

Cut Out Scallop Clutch Bag, V 

by Very, £25. 

Images: Acne Studios 

Musubi Shopper Bag, Acne Studios, 

£1400. 

Large Black Camping Collection 

Bag, Bimba Y Lola, £375. 

Metallic Beach Shopper with 

Purse Pouch, V by Very, £28. 

Bag, Lipault.

Leather Saddle Bag, Lipault, £145. 

Tie the Knot Bag, Folli Follie, £225. 

Uptown Beauty Bag, Folli Follie, £155. 

Rainbow Stud Chain Clutch, Fendi at 

Flannels, £810. Dionysus Flower Patch Shoulder Bag, 

Gucci at Flannels, £2930. 

Image: Furla 

Printed Leather Clutch Bag, Moschino at 

Flannels, £505. 

Sylvie Mini Bag, Gucci at Flannels, 

£1540. 

Bowling Bag, Lipault. 

Vittoria M Drawstring, Furla, £315. 

Arizona Collection Yellow Leather 

Shopper, Bimba Y Lola, £255. 

Rockstud Small Leather 

Tote, Valentino at Flannels, 

£1400.

TICK TOCK 

Eclipse in Rose Gold, BOSS Ladies. £179 

Paul Smith, MA, £145 

Eclipse in Silver, BOSS Ladies. £150 

Paul Smith, MA, £199 

Paul Smith, MA, £165 Paul Smith, MA, £155 

Movado, Museum, £525 

Small Chronograph, William L. 1985, £149 


Movado BOLD, £295 

Movado BELA, £375 



Classic Petite, Sterling 32mm, Daniel Wellington, £139 

Classic Petite, Sterling 32mm, Daniel Wellington, £139 

Classic Petite, Melrose 32mm, Daniel Wellington, £139 

Classic Petite, Melrose 32mm, Daniel Wellington, £139 


Khaki Jacket, ASOS, £55; Red 

Zip Sweater, Zara, £29.99; Grey 

Trousers, Reiss, £125. 


Black Red Stripe Knit, Zara, £25.99; 

Stripe Shorts, Zara, £25.99; Brown 

Junior Brogues, PS by Paul Smith 

at Very Exclusive, £225. 

THE IDLE MAN 

PHOTOGRAPHY 

Brian O’Hanlon 

STYLIST 

Rachel Evans 

HAIR AND MAKEUP 

Victoria Mercer 

MODEL 

Sonny Walker 

(J’Adore Models)

Black Red Stripe Knit, Zara, 

£25.99; Stripe Shorts, Zara, 

£25.99; Brown Junior Brogues, 

PS by Paul Smith at Very 

Exclusive, £225.

Navy Rain Coat, ASOS, £35; Yellow 

Velour Zip Sweater, ASOS, 

£32; Navy Chinos, Whistles at 

Very Exclusive, £85; Stripe Detail 

Trainers, PS by Paul Smith at 

Very Exclusive, £145.

Black Cardigan, Reiss at Very 

Exclusive £125; Grey Stripe 

T-Shirt, Topman, £18; Pink Chinos, 

ASOS, £18.

Navy White Stripe Cardigan, 

Zara, £29.99; White Ribbed Polo, 

Reiss, £60; Beige Chino Pants, 

Reiss, £110; Trainers, Reiss, £110.

THE TECH GUY 

WORDS AND PHOTOGRAPHY: Kerryn Grady 

NAME 

And Wilkinson 

AGE 

36 

OCCUPATION 

Web agency director / 

Web developer 

I guess I would describe my style as classic, grounded, unextravagant… 

I should probably add clumsy, and still very 

nascent to that list. 

My style has evolved from not having any sort of clue and 

not really caring, to taking an interest in what guys wear and 

why. There are personal elements I’ve taken through from 

my earlier days. For example, I’ve always preferred block colours, 

and find most patterns fussy. I’ve always had an affinity 

for the aesthetics of workwear (couldn’t say why), which carries 

over too - I like genuinely functional elements on clothes 

and rugged materials. 

I had a moment of realisation, in March 2013, a couple of 

years after starting a web agency and shortly before my 

eldest daughter turned three. We’d had two daughters with 

an 18 month gap between them, and it had been a whirlwind 

few years, but we were beginning to get our minds back as 

the sleepless-nights-and-nappies phase passed. Only life was 

now unrecognisable: instead of living a life of drinking and 

festivals with an eclectic bunch of friends, I was spending a lot 

more time with my extended family, my partner’s family, my 

fellow business directors, clients. And it was a good time to 

get my shit and my wardrobe together - and by good I mean 

‘shamefully, woefully, embarrassingly late’. 

H&M is my go-to 

high street store, 

if I need new 

clothes. I have 

a preference for 

buying stuff second-hand, 

usually 

from eBay or 

charity shops. I’m pretty anti-consumerism so that suits me 

down to the ground - but I also like the element of chance it 

adds, being forced to consider things that you might not have 

otherwise is a good thing. 

I have nerdy tastes. I’m a designer, first and foremost, but 

I enjoy being creative in almost any way. I also enjoy coding 

and more technical pursuits. I love horror films, sci-fi and 

gaming, I’ve long been a collector of old consoles and computers, 

and have restored a handful of old arcade cabinets. I 

like my environments to be functional and minimal - in theory. 

This is a reality at work, but my home just keeps filling up 

with books, games, ‘eclectic’ car boot sale finds, driftwood 

etc. I try to blame it on the kids where possible. 

The creative environment is pretty much pressure-free, people 

will generally wear whatever they want for work in the 

creative industries. In my line of work, creativity is essential 

BUT it’s only one piece of the puzzle - along with figuring out 

what users need, and delivering the technical execution etc. 

So pitching yourself correctly can be difficult. To certain clients, 

we’ve talk about dressing one of us up as a flamboyant 

creative renegade - but we always bottle it, you can’t just pull 

that sort of thing out of the bag! 

My go-to’s aren’t anything fancy; a light coloured shirt, usually 

something in a heavier weight so it has a bit of texture, 

with a crew neck jumper if it’s colder, inky or tan jeans. For 

footwear, brogues, boots or desert boots. Sports jacket (that 

name will never sound not stupid) if it’s a special occasion 

or important meeting. Navy pea coat, or simple lightweight 

black jacket. Timex Easy Reader watch. 

I absolutely can’t live without my Timberland Rugged 6-Inch 

Waterproof Plain Toe Boot. They’re warm and comfy, 

waterproof and supportive, they look lovely and they’re 

smart enough to meet a client in. Comfiest footwear I’ve 

ever owned, and I wear little else through the colder months. 

I’m on my second pair! 


THE MUSICIAN 

WORDS AND PHOTOGRAPHY: Rachel Evans 

Venue: The Whisky Jar 

www.thewhiskeyjar.com 

NAME 

Joshua Goddard 

AGE 

27 

OCCUPATION 

Musician 

My personal style varies quite a lot. I dress smart-casual dayto-day, 

jeans, T-shirts and shirts with some skater influences. 

Then when I’m going out I tend to dress very smart, usually 

a blazer or shirt with jeans or trousers. I go for striped and 

printed shirts with an eye catching, retro look to them or I’ll 

go more classic with a simple style and maybe a mandarin 

collar. My style has changed over time. I’ve gone from being 

quite indie and mod - wearing Fred Perry all the time and 

never leav-ing my house without my top button done, to a 

more classic, polished look. 

too. Interior-wise I like things to be clean looking but a bit 

quirky - I’ve got this Gramovox Bluetooth speaker that I 

saw in GQ that I love, and I like vintage film posters. I’m 

big into cars too, especially the classics. One of my old cars 

was used in an Esquire photo shoot, a green Morris Minor 

which I really miss! 

I wouldn’t say my clothes express my mood, but they aren’t 

practical either! I like to buy trainers a size too small because 

they look better. I just dress depending on what I’m doing - 

so day-to-day jeans trainers, shirt and casual jacket and if I’m 

going out then it would be much more formal, so trousers, 

shirt, jacket and smart shoes. 

My musical influences are mostly people from the ‘50s and 

‘60s such as Otis Redding, Ray Charles and Sam Cooke. They 

mostly wore suits which I love to do, or at least a take on 

that. Leon Bridges, who is a singer/songwriter, looks amazing, 

he’s really got a “look” that is eye catching and memorable. 

My brown Doc Martins and my Vans are what I wear on my 

feet most days (not at the same time). You can’t go wrong 

with Vans, they go with pretty much everything and look 

smart even though they are a skater shoe originally. And I 

couldn’t live without my Diesel jeans, I wear these all the time. 

I’ve found it hard to find jeans that fit me well but these are 

perfect - not too skinny or too baggy. 

I love pretty much everything in Cos at the moment. There’s 

a pair of Saucony Trainers that I really want but they’ve sold 

out. I want a Rolex too but that will have to wait… 

My favourite brands at the moment are Cos and Reiss for 

smart/casual stuff. I also go to Ran and Oi Polloi in Manchester 

quite a bit. I buy a lot of trainers so I get my Sauconys, 

Vans, New Balance etc there. 

I like a lot of old stuff, so old gangster films and soul and 

Motown music which are a massive influence on my personal 

music. I’ve been listening to Frank Sinatra a lot recently 


THE FASHION 

AFICIONADO 

WORDS: Kerryn Grady 

PHOTOGRAPHY: Andrew Millar www.andrewmillarphotographer.com 

Venue: The Brink Liverpool 

thebrinkliverpool.com 

NAME 

Ian Brown 

AGE 

35 

OCCUPATION 

I like to think of myself as an artist who works 

across several mediums of expression, be it 

acting, dancing, writing, singing, makeup artistry, 

design, photography or creative direction. 

I have a mercurial style, it is constantly evolving. In a week 

I can run the gamut from sporty, yoga bunny, hipster, art 

nerd and style sophisticate to indie rocker, it really depends 

on my mood and what I’m doing. I’m slim and of an average 

height, so I favour good tailoring to define my shoulders and 

accentuate my waist. Once I have a good structure in place, I 

can play around with proportions, layering, colour, print and 

texture. 

I do dress for functionality, but also with a view to expressing 

myself creatively. If I know I’m going to be in rehearsals all day 

for a dance performance or theatrical production, I’m likely to 

wear tracksuit bottoms with a tight vest or t-shirt, perhaps 

layered with a jumper and hoodie on top to keep my muscles 

warm to avoid injury. But even in athletic wear, I’ll stick to my 

rule of proportions. If I’m going voluminous on the bottom 

with track pants, I’ll opt for a fitted top so I don’t get lost 

in fabric. 

Obviously 

being 

in Britain, 

we’re very 

much governed 

by 

the elements, 

so if it is a torrential rain, full-on gale or snowstorm 

situation, I’m going to opt for practicality and function over 

style. However, when the weather is more favourable, I really 

come into my element, opting to channel my inner style chameleon 

and indulge my penchant for self-expression through 

how I present myself to the world. 

Perhaps when I was younger I felt the pressure to look and 

dress a certain way. In my late teens and twenties, I really 


had no sense of who I was. That sense of identity was really 

forged through life experience. In my thirties, I’m a lot more 

comfortable in my own skin. As we develop a sense of personal 

integrity, that need to please or to live up to an ideal 

that is projected or defined by outside influences really loses 

its power. I dress for myself but saying that, I’m also known 

for my perfectionism, so if there is a pressure today, it stems 

from an internal source. 

My tailored pieces (jackets, blazers, tuxedos and outerwear) 

from Jaeger, Tiger of Sweden, Holland Esquire, H&M, Topman 

or John Rocha are all indispensable staples in my wardrobe 

- I inherited my appreciation of excellent tailoring from 

my father, so I have several shirts by Turnbull & Asser, from 

dress shirts to slim fit styles in various colours. I love Cheap 

Monday for stretch skinny denim - you can’t beat the Scandinavians 

for great basics - Acne are wonderful too. I usually 

opt for a dark indigo, stonewashed blue, black and grey rinse, 

those are my go-to colours. 

Accessories-wise, I’m never without my Christopher Ward 

timepiece, it’s a limited edition design, a chunky black metal 

chronometer, and the Swiss craftsmanship is exceptional. I 

collect jewellery and regularly wear a silver chain and pentacle 

that reminds me that we are all part of the web of 

life, the microcosmos. I layer it with a silver Ethiopian Coptic 

cross one of my relatives kindly gave me, it reminds me of 

my beautiful heritage. I’m mixed race, my father is Scottish 

and my mother is Ethiopian. There is a Stephen Webster ring 

that was gifted to me by a lover from years gone by that 

features the engraving “Drugs, Sex & Rock ’N’ Roll”. I guess 

that’s where my head was in my twenties. I’m clean and sober 

these days and have been celibate for some time, so 

perhaps it’s really just the Rock ’N’ Roll attitude that remains! 

I have additional pieces of fine jewellery and cufflinks that 

have been bequeathed to me from my mother and relatives 

who have passed away over the years. I usually wear them 

on special occasions when I want to feel their spirits around 

me for support and protection. It makes me feel close to 

them, I’m very sentimental that way. 

It might surprise you to hear I shop very rarely. I treat shopping 

like a military exercise, I know what I want, I get it and 

I leave. I don’t know if that stems from being an army brat. 

Honestly, I’m like a fashion truffle pig or sniffer dog, I have a 

nose for bargains and precious finds. I collect diligently and 

have carefully curated a beautiful wardrobe over the years. 

However, one thing I have inherited from my father is a love 

of quality. I would rather invest sporadically in key items of 

quality and craftsmanship, look after them and wear them 

until they are threadbare than go crazy on the high street 

every week and amass piles of clothes that I’m not in love 

with and that will disintegrate after a couple of washes. 

The ’80s were really rich with creativity, I love bands like The 

Clash, Talking Heads, The Cure, The Pretenders, Tears For 

Fears, A Flock of Seagulls and Blondie. The New Romantics 

were great and I love The Blitz Kids, they had such a profound 

effect on fashion. Like the Punk, Grunge and Indie Rock 

eras, their movement sent out shockwaves that resonated 

with emerging generations the world over. I wasn’t a popular 

kid at school, so I always find that counter culture touches 

something deep in me, it speaks to my inner misfit. Serge 

Pizzorno, Kasabian’s lead songwriter, is incredibly handsome 

and I love his style. I have always thought Paul Weller was an 

incredibly dapper man too, I love the 60’s Mod look. I’d also 

give Lenny Kravitz a mention for his Boho Rock aesthetic. 

I think his look was constructed with a stylist’s help and it 

owed a lot to Jimmy Hendrix and the swinging psychedelia 

of 60’s Carnaby Street but it’s a great look and my goodness 

does he wear it well. 


Trousers, Silvia Zrebna; Top, 

Tally Weijl. 


Top, Silvia Zrebna; Body, Zara. 

JE SUIS BLACK 

PHOTOGRAPHY 

Martin Tomecko 

DESIGNER 

Silvia Zrebná 

MAKEUP AND STYLING 

Dajana Bernáthová 

MODEL 

Eva Bujnovská

Top, Silvia Zrebna; Trousers 

and Shoes, Zara. 


Top, Tally Weijl. 


WEARABLE WORKS 

OF ART 

Jeweller 

and sculptor Bibi Van 

Der Velden was born in New 

York, and had a peripatetic, artistic 

upbringing between The Netherlands 

and the English countryside. After training in 

sculpture at The Florence Academy of Arts, 

the Gerrit Rietveld Academy in Amsterdam and 

The Royal Academy of Arts in The Hague, she 

decided to turn her attention to creating art of 

the wearable variety, launching her jewellery 

line in 2006. 

Edgy and different are key words in her collections. She’s primarily a 

conceptual artist, and jewellery, or what she calls ‘wearable art’, 

is just one of the avenues she uses to explore new ideas. 

Her collections range from the weird and wonderful 

to the fantastical, and one of the most 

intriguing is Mammoth. 

“I believe real luxury is something powerful and compelling, 

something rare and special that isn’t ubiquitous. As a designer, I 

try to tell the story of my pieces. 

Bibi Van Der Velden 

BIBIVANDERVELDEN.MYSHOPIFY.COM 


WHISTLES WEDDING 

COLLECTION 

Designed for the modern 

bride, the Whistles Wedding 

collection includes 

seven limited pieces in 

a range of versatile 

silhouettes. Both timeless 

and ‘of the moment’, 

each dress has 

been constructed from 

beautiful, high quality fabrics 

and features carefully 

considered and artful details. 

Bridal appointments available at Whistles Flagship store, St.Christopher 

Place (London), booked through personalshopping@whistles.co.uk or 

by telephone on 0207 487 4484. All of the pieces are also available 

online at whistles.co.uk. 


SUSTAINABLE FASHION 

The Ethical Silk Company is a luxury 

brand that designs and produces Ahimsa 

silk bedding, loungewear and accessories. 

Founded in 2009, every fair-trade item is made from an 

eco-friendly silk production process where no silkworms are 

harmed, resulting in a beautifully rich silk which, because of the 

way it’s produced, is softer than regular silk. 

The brand was born and built by Eva Power to fuse her love of 

beautiful silk products and ethical practices. She grew up with a 

deep appreciation for silk from her mother and aunt and sought 

to create a sustainable solution to designing timeless products 

that are made from natural silk. 

The Ethical Silk Company takes great care in both the quality and 

integrity of each item. The collections are constructed with a 

manufacturing partner in Jaipur, India that aligns with the brand 

by using transparent, vertical supply chain with fair labor. Each 

piece is tailored and printed by hand at a Fairtrade US certified 

tailoring unit in Jaipur. The printed items are block printed onto 

the fabric by hand, one at a time with carved teak wood that 

has been dipped in dye. Dyes used are low impact, AZO free 

dyes. All water used is treated and recycled. 

Current collections include silk pillowcases, crib sheets, loungewear, 

robes, scarves and wraps. Prices range from $50- $220 and all 

products are available on 

www.theethicalsilkcompany. 

com for shipping worldwide. 

5% of all profits go towards 

the Jeevan Jyothi AIDS Centre 

in India and 5% of profits go 

to Focus Ireland, a charity 

that works to prevent people 

from becoming, remaining or 

returning to homelessness. 

WWW.THEETHICALSILKCOMPANY.COM

Green is the new black thanks to almasanta, an 

online fashion portal which handpicks the finest 

selection of luxury stylish brands that beautifully 

fuses fashion, quality, and socio-economic awareness. 

Creating a unique online shopping 

experience and connecting known 

and emerging brands, which are all 

committed to a sustainable creativity. 

Almasanta is devoted to change the way the world sees 

fashion, by showcasing luxury sustainable brands ranging 

from accessories, lingerie, gymwear and clothing. The 

new offering combines unique garments from all over the 

world that brings a colourful and differentiated lifestyle. 

From contemporary designs and prints that can be worn 

for different occasions and fresh styles to brighten up a 

summer wardrobe. 

Over 30 international high-end fashion brands are 

represented online which share the same values of 

almasanta. Ethical brands that are leading the way include 

J’DIU, famed for its superb approach to cut, colour and 

fabric; 3x1, known for its on trend New York style; Parisian 

chic brand, Chloe Stora; LA based clothing brand, Good 

Hyouman which helps spread positivity through clothing, 

and Else – a contemporary lingerie brand. 

The online fashion destination is a guilt-free shopping experience 

for any fashionista who ia conscious about the global 

environment she lives in. 

We are fashion-driven and conscientious, and that 

philosophy is reflected in our family of brands. We 

want to change the way that people see fashion and 

we wanted to be the ones starting this change. 

Claudia M. Monaco, Co-founder & CEO of almasanta 

WWW.ALMASANTA.COM“

REVOLUTIONARY 

OFFICE DESK 

Working at a desk will never be the same again. Conceived by feted designer 

John Tomalin-Reeves who created the First Class lounge at Heathrow’s T5 and 

revolutionised the barbecue market with his Halo Cooltouch, the Aerodesk is 

the first desk for the device generation. 

The wireless masterpiece houses an in-built plug socket, USB port, bluetooth speaker and Qi charger, while the top-of-therange 

model features a DuPont Corian top. Its most revolutionary feature is a LightBar which can recreate daylight through 

its 5500 Kelvin frequency, as well as utilising the entire colour spectrum to increase energy and productivity levels. 

The Yolk is a newly-launched, bright yellow addition to the Aerodesk family. This is a product that will bring vibrance, energy 

and be the must-have addition to your office. 

“And with this colour we hope to tap into the natural sense of increased energy, vibrance and creativity. The Aerodesk Yolk 

will give your office that added Wow factor,” said John Tomalin-Reeves. 

For more information check out www.aerodesk.co.uk. Desks start from £899. 


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