Rio de Janeiro is famous for many things, the beaches, the carnival and most importantly it’s stunning residents. Fashion photographer Mario Testino knows this, he is human after all, and has created a book, MaRIO DE JANEIRO, to celebrate the fact. Rio de Janeiro has plenty of love for Testino too, the city made him […]
Ellen Von Unwerth
Ellen Von Unwerth, one of fashions most celebrated photographers is responsible for some of the most striking celebrity portraits around. With a desire to photograph women rather than men, she has stated in the past that women are “not just there to be admired, they are there to be enjoyed”. Her new book, Fräulein definitely […]
Broken Embraces
Ok, I haven’t got round to seeing The September Issue yet, but I’m gonna go out on a limb here and admit that Broken Embraces is the best film I have seen in a long time. While reviews I’ve read seem to consist of a jumble of opinions, I felt that Pedro Almodovar’s latest film […]
Happy 35th to Hello Kitty
There’s no doubt that Hello Kitty is an icon in popular culture but I’ll admit I was a little shocked to hear she’d been doing her thing for more than three decades. That’s right, that cute little cat that doesn’t look a day over five is actually 35 years old. Pretty impressive considering she grew […]
Exaggerated Eyebrows
It’s official, the exaggerated eyebrow is more catchy than swine flu. This trend has been gathering momentum all summer, but Autumn looks set to confirm the staying power of the trend.
Brigitte Bardot & The Original Paparazzi
Brigitte Bardot, one of the great beauties of the 20th century. Unfortunately she is now a massive racist, but let’s overlook that for just a moment and remember why she became the most iconic French actress of her time.
The Chanel ‘Matrioshka’
This year’s statement bag has arrived, courtesy of Chanel. While it’s no secret that Chanel bags are more desirable than carrots to a Donkey, Karl Lagerfeld has outdone himself this time. Taking inspiration from the time Coco Chanel spent in Russia, he was influenced by Russia’s most popular doll, the Matryoshka.
Boo Ritson
No matter which corner of the world you have been raised is, chances are you have grown up in the shadow of American culture. A playground in which Mickey Mouse is King and MacDonalds is accepted as currency. For Boo Ritson, this obsession has lead to a long running theme within her art. In particular […]
Born In The Streets
If you’re visiting Paris this summer, you’d be a fool to miss this! Born in the Streets is an exhibition exploring the history of graffiti and street art. Long considered a low-end art form, graffiti was a cult phenomenon resigned to those on the streets. However, changes over the last few years have seen art […]
New Generation
London is notorious for its cutting edge fashion, and high street favourite Topshop knows it. They have been supporting NEWGEN, a scheme intended to fund up and coming designers, allowing them to show their work on a professional scale. Previous winners include Alexander McQueen, Giles Deacon and Marios Schwab.
Sparring Sisters
In 2012, for the first time in history female boxers will be allowed to enter the Olympics. This news surprised me as I was unaware that they were currently banned from fighting. It’s unusual that women are able to compete in international boxing competitions, but not in the most important global sporting event. When women […]
Badbonez
When Hip Hop is so often blamed for the glamorisation of violence, it becomes easy to dismiss the ghetto mentality of some MCs. The rise of bullet-scarred rappers like 50 Cent allow many to dismiss each story as an act, playing down the seriousness of the situation. Ramson Badbonez separates himself from wannabes with lyrics […]
George Morton-Clark
London born Graffiti artist, George Morton-Clark uses his work as a form of social criticism. His elegant brush strokes create the perfect contrast to scenes of prostitution and violence. His hometown obviously has a great influence on Morton-Clark’s work, “If it weren’t for the city, my paintings would not have such intensity.” But despite his […]
Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.A
So you’ve seen The Wire and think you know all there is to know about Baltimore? Think again. With nicknames like Mob Town and Bodymore, the city was one of the crime hotspots of America way before the police drama reached our screens.
I Won’t Eat Your Child
In the headlines for all the wrong reasons, Staffordshire Bull Terriers have got a bad rep. As a female Staffordshire Bull Terrier owner, I often receive strange looks while out walking my dog. For various reasons, the general public seem rather surprised to see me at the end of the dog lead rather than some aggressive […]
Wasted Potential
For many young men and women, drug dealing is seen as the most straightforward career option. Thanks to the public’s never ending demand for recreational drugs, it is one of the most lucrative for those willing to take the risk. Looking past the legalities, it becomes clear that some drug dealers are nurturing untapped mathematic […]
The Radiant Child
When the spray painted slogans attributed to SAMO© first appeared in Downtown Manhattan in 1976, few realised that one of the artists responsible would go on to become the enfant terrible of the 1980s New York art scene. By Lily Mercer. When Jean-Michel Basquiat was only fifteen years old, he ran away to Washington Square […]