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NATURAL BEAUTY ISSUE X ZSADAR / FACE OF FJORDE / MENTAL ILLNESS / ALPINE

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CONTENTS

Mental illness

at the heart of zsadar

Increasing awareness for mental illness

Natural fibres brings together the unique collections of Zsadar

FJORDE’s very own Natural Beauty makes her debut

see saw margery daw

Considering travelling abroad for your plastic surgery? Read this first!

EDITOR’S DESK

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WRITER’S DESK

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MELBOURNE WRAP UP

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HOW TO: skin care

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effortlessly natural

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natural beauty with miód

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THE AGE OF THE IBULLY

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MY JOURNEY

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MY WELL BEING

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SAVE VS. SPEND

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THE RUBENS

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STOCKIST

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Organic, Free Range, Raw or Plant Based?

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A designer with a conscience bringing Melbourne’s fashion brands together

Urbandon debates the sustainability of natural fibres

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natural nutrition for natural health

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a is for Alpine

hot, hot, hot!

Alpine celebrate launching their album A is for Melbourne welcomes a Sichuanese experience Alpine, by talking to FJORDE unlike any other

COVER Photographer Meagan Harding Hairstyling & Make Up Meagan Harding Kate is wearing Lois V Cable Knit by Bento $95

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CO N T R I B U TO R S

EDITORS

CREATIVE DIRECTORS

ART

Alex Cybulska James Banham

Jamie Li Patrick Price

FJORDE Graphics Ben Anderson

CONTRIBUTORS

PHOTOGRAPHY

MAKE-UP & HAIR

Alex Cybulska Emily Collie James Banham Kristina Bond Lauren Roberts Nadia Draga Rachel Farah Sonia Miles-Khan

Filip Konikowski Jonathan Butler Meagan Harding

Meagan Harding Megan Bond Samantha Nicholls

STYLING Maurizio Laino Meagan Harding William Meadows

ADVERTISING Contact Jamie Li or Patrick Price

CONTACT US

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Alex Cybulska alex.cybulska@fjordemagazine.com

CREATIVE DIRECTORS

General Enquiries

Jamie Li jamie.li@fjordemagazine.com

enquiries@fjordemagazine.com

Patrick Price pa.price@fjordemagazine.com

SUBMISSIONS FJORDE accepts submissions from freelance artists, photographers, designers and journalists, however, we cannot reply to every submission.

Please see www.fjordemagazine.com for submission guidelines.

Fjorde Magazine will assume no responsibility for consequences that may result in the use of, or reliance on, the published information. No responsibility is taken for the content, images or advertisements. No part of Fjorde magazine may be reproduced without the written permission of the publisher. Copies of this publication may not be sold. The opinions expressed herein are not necessarily those of the publishing staff.

Reproduction in whole or part is prohibited without the permission of the publishers. Articles received with no name, address and phone number(s) will not be published. Articles received will only be published by approval of the editorial team. Fjorde Magazine reserves the right to shorten and or edit received articles and letters. Fjorde Magazine does not accept responsibility on articles written by various columnists and writers

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Our highly anticipated “Natural Beauty” issue has finally landed. This issue reflects FJORDE’s ideology that beauty comes in many shapes and sizes, and originates from within. We delve into health eating, cyber bullying and plastic surgery, and discuss designers who utilize natural fibers for their collections.

And let’s not forget the star of the show, Kate Shelton.

Kate absolutely blew us away. To begin with, her family and friends obviously see her natural beauty and this resulted in the biggest surge of ‘likes’ to her picture on the FJORDE Facebook page. And when we met her, we knew exactly why. I couldn’t have asked for a better Face of FJORDE not because Kate is drop dead gorgeous (which she is, and I can’t wait to show you her pictures inside), but Kate’s lovely personality transcends her looks to bring to fruition what we aimed to achieve with this issue.

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Natural Beauty isn’t about winning a competition and getting some photos published because you received a couple of thumbs up. Natural beauty isn’t about making someone else look or feel terrible just to feed your ego or make yourself feel better. FJORDE’s anti-bullying stance and strong opinions segregates the rotten apples from the good eggs and lets individuals with talent, personality and spunk emerge on top.

And not only models, but designers, stylists, photographers and everyone who needs to be heard in Melbourne’s fashion scene.

It’s about being the best YOU you can be.

So, before I get all Oprah Winfrey on you, I’d like to congratulate Kate, thank her for the beautiful photos within this issue, and welcome her into the FJORDE family.

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Beautiful you WRITER’S DESK There’s no doubt, Australia is a beautiful country: a land of rich desert, dense bushland, pristine beaches, and sun-kissed bodies. For the most part.

Atop these wonderful little staples we hold near and dear to our hearts and our international reputation, Melbourne sits as the crowning glory of Australia’s cultural and artistic scene with every variety of beauty there is to offer within its midst.

If beauty is in the eye of the beholder, then by all means, behold.

As the newest addition to the editorial team of FJORDE, I know I have. Getting to know the team, meeting and interviewing some of the country’s most intriguing emerging designers with beautiful wares and having my hand in creating what has proven to be a cracking issue has been such a brilliant experience.

This issue was the first of FJORDE’s so far to offer a competition for one of Melbourne’s beautiful faces to win their very own eight page editorial shoot, which will feature as a highlight of the issue.

So go forth and behold the Natural Beauty issue. You won’t be disappointed.

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MELBOURNE WRAP UP

Pee p Toe opens in C hadstone

By Emily Collie

PeepToe shoes and accessories

are handmade by Sydney based designer Nikki Hager, who focuses on strong designs and does not neglect quality. Leathers are individually selected and custom dyed to get the best, most vibrant and exclusive colours. Each collection offers an array of unique patent leathers, metallic, suedes and textures.

Early June marked the launch of PeepToe’s new retail store, located in Chadstone Shopping Centre.

The space was designed by Melbourne based architect David Hicks and is their the second Melbourne-based boutique (its first location is on Little Collins Street). The shop encapsulates the brand’s values of luxury, glamour and superior statement design. This sleek, stylish boutique will provide shoppers with the ultimate feeling of opulence and glamour.

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PeepToe first launched into the footwear and accessories market in 2006 when Nikki found a niche with her beautiful hand crafted heels. The brand quickly expanded into including statement jewellery pieces, bridal and bag lines and has continued to flourish in the Australian fashion market.

“I have always envisioned PeepToe being available in Chadstone, now with the perfect location available to us, we are beyond excited to bring this new Boutique to our Melbourne fans,” says Nikki.

PeepToe Chadstone Shop 411 Chadstone Shopping Centre 1341 Dandenong Road 9568 2088 chadstone@peeptoeshoes.com.au

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Photo Credit © Jessie Obialor

Fin re tail and gallery

Fin is an innovative and new Melbourne

art-meets-fashion retail space that opened its doors along the undiscovered part of High St, Prahran.

The unique boutique is the brainchild of Roxy Green, a local swimwear designer and daughter of Quiksilver company co-founder Alan Green.

After studying at the Melbourne School of Fashion, then Business at Bond University, Roxy reverted to her strong fashion roots establishing her own creative philosophy.

The boutique showcases Roxy’s debut swimwear collection, Finnigan, made from luxe Italian fabric and stylised through a range of elegant yet edgy silhouettes. “Fin is a destination that celebrates and supports Australian designers and local artists,” says Roxy. Set against a backdrop of fresh coloured swimwear and modern accessories, sculptural

installations and cool canvas prints populate the gallery floor. Every three months a new exhibition, hand picked to align with the gallery’s contemporary aesthetic, is displayed and available to purchase.

The store fit-out came courtesy of architect and interior designer Zarinan Gurrie, whose modern signature style complements Roxy’s designs. There is a subtlety and attention to fine detail, such as the array of pendant lights that hang intricately throughout the store against the gallery white walls in the open and light filled space.

In addition to swimwear and artworks, Fin also stocks a carefully sourced selection of jewellery, clothing and a small range of accessories from a talented bunch of upcoming designers.

Fin Boutique Be sure to check out Address: 440 High St, Prahran VIC

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H O W T O : TA K E C A R E O F Y O U R S K I N

How To: Take care of your skin

By Lauren Roberts

Your skin takes care of you all day – keeping infections out, keeping organs in and forming story-telling scars when we get too close to a baking tray, fall off a motorbike or tumble not-so-gracefully in our brand-new kitten heels. You should take care of your skin too. Here’s how;

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Did you know that your lips are red because the skin covering it is so very thin? That beautiful red colour is blood vessels peeping through. Protect that tiny layer! Slip, slop, slap.

If you’re heading out into the sun wear zinc (which is available in clear and not just fluoro tones) and buy lipstick that has in-built SPF protection.

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Every time you step outside into our bright Australian sun, you should use sunscreen, especially on your face. Beige sunscreen especially designed for the harsh Australian climate is available in most chemists, and most major foundations have SPF protection. During the day, use moisturisers that protect against the sun, but make sure your night moisturiser does not contain sunscreen because it may begin to irritate your skin.

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Exfoliate twice a week. Face and body. Use face masks once a week and try to spend some time in a steam room if/when you can. If you cannot get to a steam room, fill a large bowl full of freshly boiled water and put your face over it for a few minutes, covering the gaps with a bathroom towel.

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Drink water. A lot of water. It helps to reduce blemishes, pimples and many other skin traits. Drinking a lot of water and keeping the skin hydrated may also help to reduce stretch marks.

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Take off your make up before you go to sleep. Your skin is most fragile on your eyelids so remember that as you remove your eyeliner at the end of the day and don’t be too rough. If you need to rub harshly at your skin to remove your eye shadow get a new make-up remover.\

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We all have different skin – dry, oily, normal or combination. Sort out what type of skin is rocking on your face and buy a cleanser, toner and moisturizer that suits you best.

Not the ones that are on special. Make a commitment to use it every single day. Watch your skin, though – don’t over cleanse or moisturise. And change the brand if it isn’t working for you.

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Look after damaged skin – soothe that sunburn, look after that mystery rash on your arm and cover up cuts and scrapes. See a dermatologist if something on your skin is bothering you and get any suspicious bump, lump or mole looked at straight away.

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Look after the rest of you. That means quitting smoking, not taking non-prescription drugs, avoiding caffeine and too much alcohol, and eating a lot of fruit and vegetables.

Also, if you can, try not to stress too much because stress has a negative effect on your skin.

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MFF E O VOI N RG T LFEO SR S LY WAN R AT D URAL LOOKS FOR SPRING

1. Beauty Notes: On Eyes – Burberry Sheer Eyeshadow in Almond and Pale Barley On Cheeks – Burberry Light Glow Earthy Blush On Skin –Inika Liquid Mineral Foundation in Creme In Hair – Kevin Murphy Hair Resort Spray

Effortlessly Natural Looks for Spring Hair & Makeup: Megan Bond

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Photography: Victoria Zschommler

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1. Burberry Sheer Eyeshadow in Almond No. 06 RRP $45 2. Bloom Nail Polish in Yeojin 1 RRP $19.95 3. Kevin Murphy Hair Resort Spray RRP $32.95 4. Bloom Super Gloss Lips in Sheen RRP $20.00 5. Burberry Light Glow Earthy Blush RRP $70.00 6. Adorn Certified Organic Hydrating Spritz RRP $39 7. Inika Liquid Mineral Foundation in Cream RRP $65 8. Kevin Murphy Session Spray RRP $29.95 9. Burberry Sheer Eyeshadow in Pale Barley No.22 RRP $45

Sodashi Wholeness, Purity Radiance is the meaning of the word Sodashi.

Calming Serum RRP $106.50 Balancing Serum RRP $106.50

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CREAMY FRESH GLOW Anti-Ageing

SPRINGFIELDS was created by John and Jillian Kerr in 1990 in their Sydney home at a time when natural skincare and aromatherapy was still in its infancy. The company grew out of John and Jillian’s passion for nature and their belief that one’s wellbeing should be sustained and nurtured by the beauty and quality of nature. Springfields are committed to providing healthy products, which are free from potentially harmful ingredients such as Parabens, Formaldehyde, Mineral Oil, Petrochemicals and Sulfates. They do not use any artificial colours or fragrances, nor do they test on animals or use any animal ingredients their products.

REPLENISHING MOISTURISER WITH KAKADU PLUM is part of Springfields Anti-Ageing Range and is silky smooth and easily absorbed to replenish and soften the skin. Antioxidants, vitamins and oils from concentrated ingredients including Kakadu Plum (one of nature’s richest sources of Vitamin C) help combat the appearance of fine lines, dryness and irregular skin texture. This age-defying cream is especially beneficial for skin that is dry or has been damaged by the sun. As is the case with all of Springfields products it has a delicious light scent made from 100% pure essential oils this one from Springfields signature blend, Spirit of Woman. www.shcg.com.au

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Model Tarryn [London MGT]

At the end of a three month round the world trip seven years ago, in which I visited quite a few day spas, including one in the Swiss mountains, the final stop was in Thailand where I decided I could squeeze in one last facial. The facial was the first time I had encountered Sodashi products and not only did my skin actually feel and look amazing, my whole body and mind felt uplifted. To date still the best facial I’ve ever had and naturally I thought I would never be able to get my hands on these amazing products once I returned home so I bought the lot from the spa to take with me. It wasn’t until I returned home to Melbourne that I decided to look into Sodashi and where it came from only to be over the moon that not only was it made in North Fremantle, Australia and you could buy it online, but that the ingredients in these products had absolutely no chemicals in them.

Sodashi products are unparalleled in performance and purity, using only therapeutic grade ethically-sourced essential oils and plant actives to heal and nurture.

Sodashi’s Serums are the perfect way to rejuvenate that dry winter skin,even if you have oily areas on your face the Balancing Serum actually helps control oil production. Choose the one for your skin type and give your face a little massage when applying.

Whilst they are oils they don’t leave your skin feeling oily, because they are plant oils they absorb into your skin leaving it feeling soft and silky and help repair the skin.

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N AT U R A L B E A U T Y W I T H M I ó D

NATURAL BEAUTY What is natural beauty? A quick Google search of Natural Beauty shows up a litany of advice, products and retreats, all sharing the promise of a jaw-dropping appearance after buying their items, using their wares or indulging in their particular brand of relaxation.

BY ALEX CYBULSKA

Energetic infomercials flood morning television and, if given the opportunity, spam our email inboxes within an inch of their life daily.

In amongst all those ads, advice, hapless products and bountiful advertisements lays the definition of what we largely consider natural beauty to be: chemically or cosmetically enhanced faces and bodies, reflective of the quintessentially ‘beautiful’ human.

As most would think, surely we don’t need hundreds of products and thousands of dollars worth of spas and fillers to look like we have nothing on our faces to begin with. Sadly, that doesn’t stop us.

Thankfully, for those who abide by the stigma there are many great offerings available that are accessible to all of us on any budget that are constantly changing, ever-evolving beasts of their own accord. These steer clear from extreme invasive surgeries and the more expensive of beautifying undertakings.

Most recently, the mineral makeup advent has been hitting shelves in a big way. Thanks to brands such as Adorn cosmetics and Nude by Nature, we’re able to apply lightweight and natural mineral makeup that provides a radiant and flawless finish and is a fantastic alternative for women and men who haven’t got the luxury of spending hours putting on makeup, nor the knowledge.

Anna D’Amelio from Miód Skincare says there has been a shift in Melbourne towards natural skincare but this rise in popularity has WRITTEN

By Alex Cybulska resulted in companies deceitfully claiming their products are organic.

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“Almost everyone that I speak to is interested in natural skin care in some way, and every year more natural products become available on the market,” says D’Amelio. “This is great to see as it speaks of growing public interest, however it also causes a lot of confusion as consumers are left to sift through what is actually truly natural and what is just marketing.”

D’Amelio says Miód Skincare is “composed of 100% natural ingredients, mainly certified organic cold pressed plant oils, and certified organic essential oils.” With a focus on simplicity, recycling and an environmental consciousness, D’Amelio has a brand that blends natural beauty with well-being to produce the best you.

There are treatment centers that offer non-invasive procedures that reduce fine lines, promote the regeneration of collagen and glycolin in the face and remove of any wrinkles, blemishes or unsightly attributes the wearer may find unappealing.

While these offer a great service and play heavily on the science of human make-up and construction, offering ‘natural’ remedies and enhancements, there is definitely a sense that to be naturally beautiful, one must embrace items that will enhance our already gorgeous features.

But there’s no harm in taking something that already exists and making it pop more dramatically, right?

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mental illness

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It can happen to anyone at any time, anywhere. It’s all around but you just mightn’t know it’s there. It could be in your family, in your friendship circle, sitting next to you on the train, serving you lunch from behind the counter or driving past you as you cross the street. a culmination of these stresses and strains on a person, or a personality with susceptibility While this scenario reads like something due to genes or cognitive make-up, that can out of a horror movie, the reality isn’t nearly over time take a toll and bring about the onset as horrific and a lot more implausible. of such illnesses as anxiety, depression or In Australia, it’s estimated that in any given year around three million Australians between some form of psychosis, which can range in severity. the ages of 16 to 85, or one in every five, will experience symptoms of a mental illness.

What is most interesting about mental That’s around 20 per cent of the population of illness is that while devastating to the Australia that – while they won’t suffer from a sufferer, the family and their friends, it can disorder necessarily – will come into contact arise from very different circumstances.

Illness is occasionally an inherited trait with a scenario or chemical imbalance that gives rise to the adoption of a mental disorder and something that results when the brain’s chemicals are simply disrupted. This can or alternatively have an interaction with someone who’s already felt the burden of such be present at birth and unfortunately for the sufferer is for the large part unavoidable, but a condition. occasionally manageable. Whereas on other In the busy 21st century many of us are occasions illness can arise from external open to the ebbs and flows of the working factors, of which there are normally four: world. Stresses, strains, social, personal and physical pressures, intense social influences, professional pressures can over time amount environmental affects and psychological to an innumerable weight on our psyche. It is hardships or trauma.

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Many of these causes, conditions and the types of people living with them are largely unknown, not considered and shied away from by the public and society at large, but it is important for them to be known and acknowledged for the proper integration of sufferers within mainstream society.

What many overlook and tend to forget, inadvertently giving way to prejudice and discrimination on account of a mental disorder or its symptoms, is that many of them are treatable and surprisingly common amongst 45 per cent of the Australian population. To a degree, it casts a different light on what we consider to be exactly mainstream.

Depression and anxiety are amongst the most common symptoms of a mental illness that Australians will encounter, which comes with feelings of intense sadness and a lack of motivation. A heavy onset of these feelings for a prolonged period of time can result in further anti-social behaviour and suicide. Depression accounts for 15 per cent of mental disorders Australian adults experience. In fact it is so common that numerous organisations and foundations exist for its awareness, aid and prevention where possible.

Anxiety plays a slightly stronger role within society, in that around 26 per cent of Australians experience some sense of tension or fear with relation to any situation, event or circumstance.

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The comforting silver lining in amongst the reputed gloominess of mental illness and all it encumbers is that no one sufferer is alone. With one in five adults being affected every year and such a vast percentage of Australians being affected by mental illness either directly or indirectly throughout their life at one stage or another, it is more and more becoming an accepted and tolerable characteristic and typical part of life.

It is important to note that not every Australian suffers from a mental illness or has contact with one either directly or indirectly, but they do exist. Opposite ends of the illness spectrum range in severity, and often give way to unfavourable behaviour and stigmatise the greater populace of mental illness sufferers. For example, intense cases of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder or drug-induced psychoses from a stint or lifetime of illicit drug activity account for around three per cent of the Australian adult population.

Awareness is key and with prolonged activity, exposure and work, will ensure that mental illness will turn shy from its shadowy corner of society and assimilate fully into a tolerant and embracive society.

If you or someone you know is experienceing mental illness, contact www.beyondblue.org.au

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AT THE HEART OF ZSADAR

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ZSA DA R

At the heart of Zsadar lies quality menswear with sensation, aesthetic and unique style.

Shane Newton, founder and designer of Perth based menswear label Zsadar knows all too well the benefits, both environmental and aesthetic, of using natural fibres and fabrics for the good of his collections.

With so many varieties of natural fibres available to designers nowadays, at varying costs compared to those of the synthetic, of course, it’s no wonder so many designers are taking natural materials in their stride in order to create a unique and inspiring point of difference in their collections.

“The feel of natural fabrics on the body is unreal. Some of the garments in Zsadar’s collections are like warm butter on the skin,” explains Newton. “Some you don’t even notice you’re wearing because they’re so breathable and soft.”

The benefits of using natural fabrics are fairly self-evident. The silhouette they create along the body, the manner in which they drape and the exuberant nature with which they flow is more than testament enough to their usefulness in contemporary design.

That’s not to say, however that manufactured textiles such as polyester, vinyl and other synthetics don’t have their place. While their manufacturing can be considered ‘bad’ for the environment, designers such as Newton tend to look toward their benefits.

The aspects of a synthetically manufactured piece of clothing speaks volumes: longer life spans, ease of wear and a lot less maintenance are some of the shining beacons of justification for their existence.

“Natural fabrics will always be a staple in Zsadar and a typically lovely material to use in fashion design, but I don’t discount man-made textiles. I’m a big fan of well made synthetic fabrics because they’re durable, easily maintained and have long-lasting qualities.”

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In Zsadar’s Spring-Summer 2012-2013 collection entitled Mysteries of the Organism, fabrics such as silk, wool, cotton and even bamboo were used. With a play on organisms and nature itself, this collection featured an environmentally conscious undertone that aligned beautifully with the human-comecephalopod aesthetic of the collection.

Newton attests to his environmental considerations while resting assured that not all natural fibres are damaging to the earth and ecological systems. The bamboo used in his collections for example is considered – in addition to being quite unique – a ‘green’ fabric because of its low carbon footprint when harvested and manufactured and rapid reproduction rate.

Man made fabrics do have their place, he says, which will become evident through Zsadar’s introduction of them through current and future collections.

“Like anything, quality varies and there are higher quality varieties alongside cheaper, low grade versions,” said Newton.

Zsadar’s skew toward natural fabrics that feel amazing on the skin, drape effortlessly over the body and add a beautiful line atop the body isn’t going anywhere fast. While Newton will over time and in the next collection introduce a greater use of leather and silk, there is always an opportunity and willingness to utilise quality manufactured textiles for the right garments.

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i-Bully

By Kristina Bond

At the cost of sounding like an old bat, back in my day the only kind of ‘bullying’ going on was pushing a kid in the playground when they didn’t throw you the ball in a game of netball.

Then there was the inevitable lecture from the teacher about how everyone has to ‘play nice’, followed by an apology, a hug and BFFs once again. Unfortunately, these days bullying is a much more complex issue than it was back then. Bullies have more power than ever before with the help of the Internet, which shrouds them in a cloak of anonymity making them very dangerous, especially to vulnerable children who become easy targets.

Before all this technology came along, the three identifiable types of bulling were constrained to verbal, physical and social and each of these forms were aimed at an individual with the intention of making him/ her feel like an outsider. With these types of bullying, the victim will always know who the bully is and will have the ability to intercept their actions with the right method.

Paradoxically, cyber bullying can come from unknown sources thus making the anonymous threats more offensive, demeaning and degrading. This anonymity in chat rooms, online sites, instant messages, on a mobile phone and e-mails, gives bullies more dominance with the advantage of the victim not necessarily aware of who is bullying them.

Unfortunately the statistics are rather daunting. A Microsoft/Galaxy Research study in 2008 showed that a quarter of Australian children had been cyber bullied at some point. Cyber-bullying also proved to be more prevalent in older children with 31% of 14-17 year olds reporting that they have been cyberbullied, compared to 21% of 10-13 year olds.

As with many bullying cases, victims are often scared to ask for help or even admit there is a problem. In recent times, many young people have taken their own lives as a result of continuous cyber taunts but it seems the bullies are just not getting the message. In 2011 a teenage girl from Castle Hill NSW, Daani Sanders, took her life as a result of bullying, yet devastatingly the harassment didn’t even stop after her death.

Cruel comments were posted on her Facebook tribute page; one bully saying, “Deserved it. I LOL hard”.

These instances of cyber bulling prove this a dominant issue that parents need to be conscious of. It is important to be aware of the signs of bulling and address them as early as possible. Children who don’t want to go to school or seem to be withdrawn and scared of social situations may be the victims of cyber bulling.

Assistance websites like www.cybersmart. gov.au and www.cybersafety.dbcde.gov.au are available to all who are experiencing this kind of victimisation and they offer help and advice for people who are being tormented with cyber bullying.

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Natural nutrition for

natural health

With the amount of healthy offerings coming at us on supermarket shelves, cafes and eateries, it’s easy to get confused with all the terms. Let FJORDE take you on a guide through modern day health food terms and what they all mean. By Sonia Miles-Khan

Organic

Plant-Based

Many commercial farms use special fertilizers, pesticides and genetic modification techniques to ‘improve’ their crops, which may make fruit and vegetables grow bigger, faster or sit ‘fresh’ for longer. While this is great for farmers and supermarkets, organic advocates argue they are not what nature intended. Organic produce is free of genetic modification, meaning the DNA of the plant is unchanged. Organic farming does not utilize manmade fertilizers and pesticides and uses completely natural methods instead.

Nature intended for us to eat fruit, vegetables, legumes, nuts, pulses and grains and when eaten in certain combinations, they provide fuel for energy and all the essential proteins and nutrients our bodies require for optimal health. A plant-based diet is simple and involves increasing the proportion of plant-based material in your meals. Eating more food of plant origins is an easy way to consume more vitamins and minerals as well as aid digestion.

Tip: When buying organic look for an authentic Certified Organic logo.

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Tip: Try your usual meals for plant based alternatives. For example, swap a pie for a vegetable soup, ice cream for fruit salad or fruit sorbet, and swap butter for avocado or banana. Simple!

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The raw food movement reached public awareness when celebrities including Demi Moore and Susan Sarandon started advocating it. Many foods can lose part of their nutrient content when heated or cooked, hence raw foods can have a higher nutritional value in terms of vitamins and minerals. Some ‘raw-foodists’ follow a vegan food diet (no animal products), and others like to include animal products such as fresh milk and raw eggs. Raw meals require some imagination and ingenuity to prepare but there are many recipes that can be found online and in health food shops.

Free-range items contain animal products from stock kept in a free roaming environment as opposed to cages and other confined living conditions. Most commercial supermarkets sell free-range eggs and a small selection of free range meats.

Free-range dairy products can be found at specialty grocers, delis and farmers markets.

While these products may not affect the health of your body any differently, the betterment of the animals may give you a healthier conscience!

Tip: Want to try raw food but a bit scared to go all the way? Try a raw food restaurant. ‘Loving Hut’ in Richmond has raw options as well as ‘Yong Green Food’ in Fitzroy.

It might sound overwhelming, but it’s not!

There are plenty of resources available to answer all your questions, and many success stories too. Just stick to it and you’re body will thank you for all the love.

Tip: If you are uncertain about the ethical farming of an animal product, look for the RSPCA or RSPCA Approved Farming logo.

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FJORDE’s very own natural beauty Photography: Meagan Harding By: Alex Cybulska FJORDE is delighted to announce Kate Shelton as the face of FJORDE’s Natural Beauty issue.

Kate narrowly beat the next natural beauty in a Facebook competition that calculated a contestant’s number of likes to win. Kate takes out a ten-page spread and the cover of the issue, photographed by the talented Meagan Harding.

Shooting at the Fairfield Boat House proved the ideal location because the trees had shed their autumn leaves, which were still peppered around the grounds, provided the wonderful organic feeling we were after.

The designers at Swoon provided the clothes Kate wore for the shoot and, as the photos prove, she proved to be an absolute natural at taking direction and posing for photographs. Her features demanded the very minimal in enhancing, and her skin was unblemished, a product of not wearing cosmetics too often.

Kate was an absolute joy to work with and she proves that beauty on the outside can be accompanied by beauty within.

FJORDE congratulates Kate Shelton and celebrates her natural beauty!

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Margery Daw By: Alex Cybulska Margery Daw is a nursery rhyme, anime character and now a womanswear brand making waves in Australian fashion circles since its launch in 2010. Born of organic and natural products, designer Keegan Hunt wanted a brand that reflected her own ideologies and moral consciousness around materials and fibers.

The collections themselves are heavily influenced by Hunt’s visual arts background, a combination that blends beautiful clothing with fanciful photography and results in a journey through the look book. Her SS11/12 collection, Dustbowl Circus, played on a sinister circus theme while her AW12 range, Dusk Til Dawn, is influenced by the affect of light and wind on a garment.

“I love the structure wool fabrics give to my jackets and capes whilst still allowing movement and fluidity. Natural fabrics, in my opinion, are extremely versatile and easily improve the look, feel quality of any garment,” she said.

Her jackets and capes are extraordinary and, as if you need another reason to ogle them, they are designed with the environment foremost in mind.

“I think it is very important and it is great to see so many designers mindful of the materials they are using. I endeavor to source my materials as locally as possible and always opt for natural fabrics when they are available, such as wools, silks and cottons,” she said.

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In amongst developing Margery Daw around Melbourne and Australia, Hunt co-founded Melbourne boutique Swoon with Elgar and Lyle designer Braham Perera. Swoon focuses on bringing both established and up and coming designers onto the shop floor to increase the designer’s exposure and marketability.

Swoon now houses over 40 designers ranging from accessories to pajama designers and calls Hawthorn home.

“The store is a carefully curated mix of designs, celebrating independent designers from Australia and across the globe,” she says. “And yes, we have lots of natural fibers available!”

In a fashion scene where natural fibers and textures are largely omitted in favour of mass production and minimal costs, Keegan Hunt remains true to her policy of manufacturing each Margery Daw piece ethically and within Australia. www.margerydaw.com.au www.swoonlifestyle.com.au

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“I would never say I am 100 per cent sustainable in my practices but I do what I can to reduce consumption of materials by using minimal waste designs, reusing vintage and discarded fabrics and using cutting table offcuts in other products,” said Pezzano.

In a world where all things environmentally sound are sought after, sustainability is considered heavenly and renewability speaks louder than words, it’s no wonder such industries as fashion and fabric have taken a green hue of late with a skew towards fibres and When fashion and the environment meet, a designs that have a neutral environmental affect. happy medium needs to be sought, in that while the benefits of using natural fibres for Designers are more and more focusing on what a collection might heighten the appeal of impact they can have on the sustainability of a range of clothes and beautify a body, the natural fabrics and their own carbon footprint overall process with which the garment is through their work than ever before. The art made and kept all add to the impact of it on of upcycling is a growing trend and recycled the environment. fashion is joining the mainstream.

Synthetic fibres in this case aren’t necessarily The likes of Sydney-based men’s and the enemy. Pezzano loves them and claims womenswear designer Don Pezzano, of his they may actually end-up being more namesake label Urbandon (pron: abandon or sustainable than what he says many dub Urban-Don), cares greatly for the environment ‘natural fibres’. and sustainability and tries to incorporate his “The energy used by a synthetic T-shirt in its deep-rooted passions into his work. lifecycle is actually less that a cotton one; the Pezzano has a strong tether to sustainability and whole lifecycle has to be taken into account. is environmentally sensitive in everything he For example, a rayon piece of clothing takes does, believing that in the green debate, there is less cleaning, no ironing and will last longer always two sides. than a piece of cotton clothing,” explained Pezzano. “Most of these synthetic materials While many designers aim to include natural can now be recycled as well so their life-cycle fibres in their designs and collections for their can be extended further. Which one is more aesthetic and sensational benefits, Pezzano sustainable indeed?” says many don’t understand the nature of using natural fibres and the affect it has on the Natural or synthetic, fibres and fabrics each environment. have their own affect, aesthetic and influence on the fashion and design industry. While some have and promote benefits, others fall short and vice-versa. Finding a fabric that has a neutral affect on the environment in any one way is a near impossibility, but it’s the way in which consumers and designers go about its sourcing and preservation of its lifecycle that in the end adds-up, and keeps the earth a greener and more sustainable place.

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or those of us unlucky few staying put instead of migrating to Europe (like what seems to be the majority of the city) – we’ll have to grit our teeth and endure countless Facebook check-ins with tags like, ‘sipping cocktails poolside… LIKE A BOSS.’

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But with a massive spike in the number of Australians travelling abroad to undergoing cosmetic procedures, I wonder how long it will be before we’ll see check-ins with updates like ‘sipping mocktails poolside as I wait for the anesthetic to wear off… LIKE A BOSS!’ I’ve always believed the mantra that if something seems too good to be true… it usually is. So could cheap cosmetic procedures with warm, tropical recovery locations really be as good as they sound? Or does the phrase ‘banged up abroad’ come to mind?

The official statement issued by the Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) in November 2011 was that it strongly urged all Australians to reconsider overseas travel for cosmetic surgery due to the rising number of corrective procedures being required as a result of botched jobs. Overseas breast surgeries taking the blue ribbon for the most common procedure requiring corrective treatment.

But despite this warning, Travel.com.au reported in 2011 that 35 per cent of Australian women surveyed would still consider travelling abroad for a medical procure.

Financial savings listed as the number one reason. Supply and demand has ensured there are now numerous tourism companies offering medical holiday packages in which they act as middleman between surgeon and patient.

Ultimate Beauty Escapes is one such example and they have assisted with the organization of a full body lift procedure for Australian,

Erin Jaye Williams. Erin has recently achieved a 70kg weight loss and – like many people who experience dramatic weight loss – she has been left with unsightly excess skin.

She will be travelling to the Philippines to undergo a thigh, arm and buttock lift as well as a tummy tuck.

Erin explains she originally intended to undergo surgery in Australia but the cost was a staggering $20,000.

“I discovered a trend occurring in morbidly obese women who discussed with me their literal fear of losing weight due to the probability of redundant skin, and were actually choosing not to embark on weight loss regimes due to the fact that they couldn’t afford surgery to rectify it. I was amazed,” she said.

In response to economic savings, the ASPS warns that cosmetic surgery packages can downplay the vital post-operative period of recovery. Any savings initially enjoyed by the patient can blow out if corrective procedures are required due to errors or a lack of aftercare.

Erin’s final advice to people considering surgery abroad – “Do your research extensively so that you feel 100% confident in your choice of country and surgeon… if you put the work into finding a good Australian company to coordinate your surgery, I would say you’re in good hands”.

The topic of cosmetic surgery abroad can’t be approached as either safe or dangerous, as either a good or bad idea. The reoccurring theme is that each case varies from every other – research and risk management are the safest route.

The results of Erin’s cosmetic procedures can be viewed in full at www.facebook.com/ myfatsoul.

Kalianna Dean, Managing Editor of finance comparison website creditworld.com.au advises that medical tourism travelers will need to consider their current insurance policies before proceeding.

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Her best tip to travelers (A.K.A patients) – always read the fine print!

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Meditation is not to escape from society, but to come back to ourselves and see what is going on.

Thich Nhat Hanh Zen Master

The world we live in moves faster than we give it credit. From the moment we wake up in the morning we are worrying and budgeting and organising, and we’re speaking constantly. As an average human being we speak between 15,000 to 30,000 words a day, and in between all of that speaking and stressing our brains are constantly ticking away – trying to find a time to fit in the week’s exercise and dinner with the parents into an already strained schedule.

Very few of us give our brain a chance to stop and relax, and almost all of us need to. Making a date to try some meditation or a yoga class isn’t that difficult, neither is skipping the peperoni pizza this evening.

Remember, well-being starts from within.

Family life, work, yoga and meditation are not incompatible. When the student of yoga becomes unified in body, mind and spirit there is nothing that cannot be accomplished.

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Among various other benefits, meditation lovers claim that their treasured pastime helps to reduce stress, develop focus, improve depression, increase intelligence, manage pain and strengthen the immune system. In short, everything a stressed and overworked body needs to keep it functioning at its peak.

If the quiet stillness of meditation is not something that appeals perhaps a yoga class may help you achieve a piece of inner

wellbeing. Yoga involves tuning into your body on a very basic level by becoming more aware of your posture, limbs and movements as you stretch and breathe.

Yoga can give you more energy, make you more fit, improve your balance and reduce stress. The relaxed state your body is in during a yoga session decreases your pulse, this in turn helps you to relax, stop stressing and reach that ever-illusive inner-peace. It is also non-contact and due to the mandatory stretches, there is minimal risk of injury.

We have all heard the old chestnut you are what you eat. Generally though, that particular statement happens to be true. The more hamburgers, fish fingers and extra-cheesy nachos that you consume, the more time your body spends processing unnecessary fuel. Ever feel sluggish after a binge session?

That’s because your body doesn’t want or need extra slices of chocolate tart and now it has to sort it out and chug it through, slowing you down in the process.

By eating everything your body needs (lots of fresh fruit and vegetables) your body is able to function at its optimum making you feel fresh and full of energy.

Eating well doesn’t just make you feel better but reduces your risk of heart disease, helps to prevent cancer and might just help you squeeze into that Seafolly bikini you’re eyeing off for summer.

And, thankfully, summer is just around the corner!

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SAVE VS. SPEND I need a dollar, dollar, dollar is what I need

By Rachel Farah

Watch that hip pocket Ever heard the expression, ‘millionaires didn’t start by saving dollars, but cents’? This means several small expenses can add up heavily in the long run. Be aware of items you purchase at premium price in the name of luxury and convenience; cut back on these items, particularly Priceless To begin, make the definitive decision to take control of your spending food and beverages outside home. habits. This means strong discipline and keeping your priorities aligned Also research and choose a financial institution that fits your needs, for example finding a ‘no fee’ account with your goals. Write short, medium and long-term goals as this will option. Laziness or ignorance could mean your hard-earned money give you the motivation to achieve them in the respected times you have allocated. Create a daily reminder so you are aware of your goals is spent on accumulated bank fees and interest rates. Mailing fees and credit card charges online are quite common, so opt to have your and how to achieve them. bills and purchases sent via e-mail and use a Paypal or Poli option if available. Customer rewards programs with coupons and discounts are First things first: you need to be cruel to be kind to yourself. Make every paycheque count and keep yourself accountable. Set up a direct quite common, so make sure to utilize these too.

After a few months of changing your financial habits, you will interest bearing term savings account (or an offset savings account if you have a mortgage) with your financial institution and ration at least suddenly have enough money to treat yourself to something bigger 10% of your income. What you can’t see, you won’t miss. This account than shoes, like a holiday or even a deposit on a house! Alternatively, those savings may be needed for a rainy day, and we all have can also earn you a great interest rate. those! A key to success is allowing yourself to occasionally With the funds left over, set a budget and balance your spending. If you splurge – this will keep you motivated and happy! are not already recording or tracking your expenditures in a diary, now is a good time to start. It will give an indication of where and what you spend your money on currently and where you can cut your spending.

If this sounds a little daunting, there are free smartphone apps (e.g.

Mint) to cater to different budget needs and requirements.

The Expensive Truths It can be quite daunting sitting amongst a pile of bills and wondering where to start, screaming, “why did I buy those Christian Loubiton’s?!

I could have used that money to pay these bills!” or you may be one of the 33% of Generation Y who believe they will never be able to own a home due to rising expenditures. Either way it’s easy to feel deflated.

But wait, it’s not too late to reorganise and strategize!

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Don’t eliminate…substitute!

Six small but effective tips to get you started: 1. Before you go shopping, write a list of what you need and stick to it!

2. With electricity prices on the rise, turn off all lights and appliances when you’re done.

3. Avoid credit cards!!! Ask for a debit card instead, but if you do have one ask for a credit card rate reduction or lower your credit limit.

4. Love to socialise? Organise house parties.

Alternatively, organise pre-drinks at yours and catch a cab as a group.

5. Take advantage of ‘Tight Ass Tuesdays’ specials at the cinemas, restaurants, and other social activities.

6. Have clothes, shoes and accessories that you don’t love or need anymore? Sell on E-Bay, or get your sewing kit out and recreate!

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Many Australian listeners will already be familiar with “Gasoline”, the early release from Alpine’s forth-coming album, A is for Apine. While the rest of the songs use vocalists Phoebe Baker and Louisa (Lou)James’s to bring together the Alpine sound, all the tracks experiment with different beats and keys creating an eclectic and excitingly ambiguous album.

The six piece band has returned to Australian soil after their first US tour and FJORDE was delighted to have a chat with co-front woman, Phoebe.

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FJORDE: Does it feel good to be home?

Phoebe Baker: Yes, because it was all so intense. Ten shows, in I think... five days?

So when we got back we were exhausted.

Now we’ve gone straight into doing the album! Feeling really good though, high on adrenaline, but it’s good to be home.

Melbourne is always lovely to come home to.

PB: Practicing and playing around lots of different venues, well you just get used to it I suppose. I find in Australia that city to city and town to town, the crowd varies so much.

We feed so much of the crowd that it’s very important and interesting to see different people’s reactions. In Melbourne we get so much music that it’s not such a novelty to see a band and audiences don’t necessarily get as wild or loose but in other towns they’re much more vocal!

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80s and 90s hits. Also with six of us we tend to want to try lots of different things. I suppose we have eclectic taste and inspiration coming into the mix. I don’t want to feel restrained by genre. I want to explore music. I like feeling liberated in that way. At the same time though we also have a sound that we all agree upon, so it’s kind of a mixture.

get shocked by it, you know? For example we were at Wet and Wild on this terrifying ride and I remember as we went down I let out this involuntary moan and it was so deep! I couldn’t stop it though! [laughs] I think that sometimes happens when we’re recording and we’re improvising. I love jazz and I think that came out as a reaction to that sound, like I love vocal, textural stuff like that.

F: “Seeing Red” stood out because it’s very sensual. It seemed almost more sensual than to F: Finally – the music industry seems to be portray the jealous nature that’s inferred by the going crazy for cutting edge technologies title. Was that deliberate? at the moment; Amon Tobin’s Isam 3D projections and the Tupac hologram being PB: I never thought about it that way. A lot of some notable examples. What would be the ideas I come up with and that Lou comes your wacky live performance-enhancing up with, we don’t particularly mean for them technological fantasy? to be sexual on purpose. You sometimes can’t help that guttural outburst or cry. You kind of

PB: That [the Tupac holograph] was amazing!

Oh man, I’d just have hundreds of holograms!

The stage would be crowded with people absolutely random people! Imagine if you could “put” some of the people in the audience on the stage!

Alpine’s debut LP, A is for Alpine is now released on Ivy League Recordings. The Melbourne leg of the national tour is at The Corner Hotel, September 8th. Tickets are available at www.cornerhotel.com

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THE RUBENS The Rubens story has the same old school hue as their music. Four guys from a small country town in NSW, three of them brothers, form a band.

They are discovered for their remarkable performances and natural talent, and are whisked away to New York to record their first album with David Kahne, the producer behind The Strokes, Stevie Nicks and Lana Del Rey.

FJORDE sat down to talk to Sam Margin, the group’s lead singer.

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months, we realised we had lost it a little bit, but it had worked. It’s the only way to do it really. You have to get a rhythm and a routine.

FJORDE: The writing and recording process F: Listening to the album I loved the 70’s is so demanding. What was your day to day during studio time and how did you manage to synthesizer you guys were using. You evoke the sex appeal of The Doors. What shaped the stay sane? guys instrument choices and your decision to Sam Margin: I’m not sure we did! It was be a singer? a completely new experience for us. We SM: I sang for my final performance during threw ourselves straight into it and immersed HSC. I realised that I needed to do something, ourselves. Most of the boys hadn’t been to so I decided to start singing. I learned piano New York before, so we just started this when I was young and guitar as well. We were routine where we’d walk to the studio every morning. It was five kilometres away so we’d all trained in our instruments.

All the different organs we use were chosen because we really did like The Doors and stuff like that. We like The Black Keys and that old school soul sound and gospel and that kind of SM: Once we came back and snapped out of it thing. Instruments are used heavily in those and realised what we had been doing for three styles. Nothing else worked for us and our

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“You can cut the bullshit when you’re with your mates and your brothers.

We’re pretty comfortable with criticism, taking it and moving on.” style. Proper synths and new age stuff doesn’t pretty comfortable with criticism, taking it and work with our music and guitars kind of clash. moving on. We’re not going to quit practicing for the day.

It was really hard deciding how we were going It’s funny coming home as well. We all live to keep it sounding fresh. We didn’t want to with our parents, with touring and stuff there’s sound too stylised. We made a point of not no point in moving away yet. After every tour, wanting to do a throwback to another genre we come home and the day after, we’re all and so did our producer. We weren’t afraid sitting at home on the sofa, depressed with our to use new technology on the record as well.

We recorded all the drums live but underneath lap tops and looking at each other, wondering them we’ve programmed beats like a hip-hop what we are going to do with the day. The difference between touring and coming off track. That was really important to us too touring is ridiculous. because we love hip-hop beats.

F: Sibling musicians have been a trend through the ages, from the Von Trapp Family, to The Bee Gees, to Angus and Julia Stone.

What are the draw cards of performing with your siblings?

It’s a hard question for me to answer though because I’ve never performed with anyone else. If you asked someone who is close to us, like our mum or Scotty on drums, you would get a good answer!

SM: You can cut the bullshit when you’re with your mates and your brothers. We’re

F: Which song from The Rubens do you hold closest to your heart?

SM: “Never be the same.” We’d finished recording in the big studio and we were about to start the over-dubbing of the whole record.

It was nearing the end of the whole recording process. I was upstairs in one of the smaller studios whacking around with a tenor by myself. I pretty much wrote that one within half an hour. That’s my favourite one for sure.

It’s the only track I can listen to again and again. It’s rare when it’s your own music to be able to listen to it again.

The band’s self-titled debut album, The Rubens, will be out this September through Ivy League Records.

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SHU

For lovers of chilli, spice and everything nice, SHU does not disappoint. Each meal that was brought out to us was beautifully presented and tasted phenomenal. Owner and chef Shu Liu wanted to retain his Sichuan heritage and deliver to Melbourne a unique restaurant with many of the ingredients imported straight from his province in China.

Liu started his career working in fashion for well-known designer labels before realising his passion wasn’t clothing, but the traditional foods and culture he was raised amid. Inspired by many of his mother’s traditional recipes, but incorporating an ultra-modern twist, SHU was born.

Liu is charismatic and friendly, and you can hear more when you visit him, so let’s talk about the food!

HOT, HOT, HOT!

BY ALEX CYBULSKA

Collingwood’s newest restaurant SHU is hot in so many ways. The décor manages to combine underground chic (a paradox, I know) by using candles, chains, mopeds and coat hangers to line the walls and ceiling, with an intimate and warm dining experience.

My pick for the appetizer was the slow cooked quail with Chinese five spice, spring onion and ground Sichuan peppercorns. The meat was cooked so tenderly it simply fell from the bone and the spice was such a beautiful combination that you’re left with nothing to do but mop the plate up with whatever will absorb the taste.

Picking a favorite from the entrée was difficult as every dish had its own twist of flavour, but a clear standout for me was the pan-seared shishito pepper with prosciutto and Chinese black vinaigrette. The pepper nearly put hair on my chest while the salty prosciutto enhanced the taste. For those less daring, a word to the wise, take the seeds out first!

The main course was its own unique creation, each one combining full-bodied flavours and textures unlike anything you’ve ever tasted.

Try the organic chicken stir fried in sweet and sour sauce with cashew nuts and dried chilli.

It was a little piece of Sichuan heaven, cooked perfectly and came in a large serving for an affordable price.

Overall, the styling of SHU reflects the modern take on traditional Chinese plates and is Melbourne’s hottest location for cheap eats and friendly service. A great place to enjoy with a wine in hand and friends by your side.

SHU Restaurant 147 Johnston Street

Collingwood VIC 3066

Tel : +61 (0) 3 9090 7878 www.shurestaurant.com

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