Carbon Issue 13

INSIDE: London FAshion Week.....Lockdown Fashion...MIO...get up dress up recycle...replenish...eco...sneakers...dupes...covid-19

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The last Carbon issue of this year is a celebration of our ability to create during these dark times. We found inspiration in the most unexpected places and filled every page, one by one, with out knowledge and the experiences that we took from this year. All the contributors have made an effort to deliver excellent work and exceed the expectations with great success You can expect everything from out perspective on social issues to fashion trend analysis, going through wellness advise, exclusive interviews, illustrations and designs.

The 13th issue brings to you our expectations for 2021, highlighting what we know bettercollaborations between individuals with different mindsets and inspirations, that team up to make the most out of everyone’s values and giving a voice to young creatives.

So, to all of you, don’t make yourself smaller or think your specialty is insignificant because its not, continue your great work!

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Shoot inspired by iconic films / Top 20 Christmas movies of all time / Forget the hype – sneakers that satisfy without the price tag / Iconic creative directors in Fashion / The 10 most Iconic Sneakers of all time Workwear shoot / RnB article / Timeline of Dior Brands re-releasing vintage collections / How to: Create amazing portraits / David Bowie’s influence on fashion / Masterpiece – fashion shoot inspired by famous paintings / Influence of K-Pop culture on UK fashion /Carbon Recommends: 10 up and coming influencers / 2021 print and pattern trends East Asian street wear / Interview with a trainee journalist

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New Year Accessories / Cheaper alternatives to dress like the Stars Breaking the fashion cycle with fashion / Interview with MioGlammed up lounge wear / Inspiring women in fashion Comeback of Juicy Couture / Bucket Hats for spring / Styling up the Basics / 21 Key trends for 2021 / Dupes of luxury boots / Trends to condemn to the 2020 trash can / Monochrome in 2021 / Fashion from four major fashion capitals – Street wear – New York and London / Sevali Profile of an upcycling / Brands re-releasing designer /New Year beauty looks / RECYCLED on the High Street / Dressing Up instead of dressing down / Faux leather fashion editorial / Fashion advent calendar / How to create the essential capsule wardrobe for 2021 / Spend of spree / Dupes for top celeb outfits / How small fashion brands have been impacted by COVID / Circular Fashion / Blazer trend fast forward to Spring / Recreating most iconic looks of the 90s / Summer romance: Spring fashion trends / Athleisure Trends for Spring 2021 / From Blogger to Businesswoman / Trend driven beauty / Modest dressing / New Year fashion looks / Styling Staples inspired

by Billie Eilish and Lil Peep / Eco Fashion in an ideal world / Black owned business Eco friendly brands making a difference / Being Burberry / Brightness to your wardrobe after lockdown / LFW Beauty trends / Beauty trends from catwalk to street / Fashion Futures / Designer using sustainable materials / Fashion Week 2019 vs 2020 / Sophisticated Suits

Get your binge on / Best instagrammable destinations to liven up your feed / 2020 Takeaways - Keeping Romance alive in a pandemic / Growth of CGI models in the fashion industry / Mask-ne: The curse of COVID / Christmas Gift Guide / Christmas treats Veganuary / Christmas Bling: Blingle Bells / From local with love / Breaking down Sustainability: brands hotlist and notlist / Carbon recommends: 10 entertainment/media not to miss / Carbon recommends: 10 top beauty items / Coronavirus Bucket List / Keep that Summer glow through Winter / The Rise of the CGI influencer / A Day in the Life…female film director/videographer / Socially distanced dating – the new rules for love / Editing apps for the best curated feed “Are we sick of #edited” / Carbon recommends: Podcasts / A Contactless World / Male grooming / New Year’s Eve COVID Style / Coming out online during a pandemic what to do and where to go / The best instagrammable locations for your fashion feed / Beauty stocking fillers / Creative Neighbours /Minimalism trend / Ten brands smashing Tik Tok marketing / Ten cocktails to ring in 2021.

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How the Coronavirus pandemic will change fashion / Small business takeover / How can celebs change the outcome of political votes / Diversity or blackwashing: brands that jump on the diversity trend brand wagon / Breaking taboo stereotypes Did hip-hop culture influenced the US Election / Young people & the COVID-19 vaccine / Tips to Save the Planet / Environmental Racism Is Spring Summer 2021 going to be the turning point for diversity in Fashion? / Will Brexit influence the Fashion Industry? / BLM: What have we learned / Buzzfeed: What’s your political alliance quiz? / Open letter to the Government on support foe arts and young creatives / Out of Place / Toxic Masculinity in Fashion / Youth, Hidden Disabilities and Politics PEETA X The green party #Savethearts

Digital Detox / Anti Anxiety remedies / Body Positive Instagram Influencers to follow / Coping with Lockdown / Simple techniques to /organise your life / Drink, Drugs & Deadlines / Mental Health in isolation / Carbon recommends / Skincare for acne prone skin /Spiritual development / Nutrition during lockdown / The Curse of the Scroll / Interview with young creatives / Meditation trends for 2021 How Pinterest can organise your life / Skin Care influencers you should follow / Fitness Influencer Fitness at home / Rollercoaster timeline of 2020 / Mentally surviving Christmas / Positive Minds over negative matters / Preparing for a January lockdown

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Young Creatives Showcasing young creatives: Katherine Walkers - Tattoo artist / Irene Haro - Photographer / Sofia Badia - Artist Khee Siong - Photograper / Debbie - Jane - Make up artist / Meg - Photographer

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Mio Takaya, a 20 year old creative from Japan, is taking her first steps in the fashion Industry.

Inspired by the japanese fashion culture, Mio is studying fashion styling and creative direction at Solent University.

Now, in a conversation with Carbon, she opens up about her own style and experiences as a model with an androgynyous look.

How did you start your modelling journey?

I never thought about being a model professionally. I don’t aspire to be a catwalk model, but I wanted to explore that world and see what that could bring to me you know, if it works it works.

I got in touch with an agency that takes small people and not just the stereotypical model. It was all done online, and they got back to me which it felt really nice like “Oh sh*t! They replied to me” and it just went from there. I sent them a video talking about myself and some pictures and I was very excited like “Ok, this is going somewhere”. I went there and it was a really quick process. I signed this form and filled it with all of my measurements; took some random pictures and later they got back to me saying “yeah you didn’t fit our clients you should try other agencies”.

To be honest with you I haven’t tried since. I am open to it but right now I just collab with some people that message me constantly to model and I am just trying to gain as much experience as I can. And I definitely like to be behind the cameras, so it is just a balance between both worlds.

It ’s interesting that the agency that you chose doesn’t work with stereotypical models, especially because some might say that androgyny is the next big thing in fashion.

I personally think it ’s booming a lot recently. Whether you are girly or not... girly girls still wear baggy clothes. It ’s getting big, yes. People are starting to realize that it doesn’t matter what gender you are you know. Just wear whatever you want to wear.

But then at the same time I feel that we still have a long way to go. In the place I work people still ask me “is this for boys or girls”, it still that stigma there but I think society in general has evolved a lot comparing to what it was before.

For me, androgyny makes me feel emotionally comfortable you know. I just wear what I want to wear and if it feels right then it feels right. And I always felt more right in non-girly clothes, I guess. But I don’t know if that applies to all the non-binary people out there

How does this play out when it ’s time to pick an outfit?

I think it really is the fit, because if my t-shirt was two sizes smaller then maybe I would look more feminine; if my trousers were a bit smaller as well, I would also look more feminine. I think it generally comes down to sizing and the length of my clothes, but I pick that very specifically.

being gender neutral, they can have like a tight tank top on, with baggy jeans and that would be neutral because they are not necessarily looking too manly.

Do you believe that androgyny is gaining ground in the fashion industry?

Yes, definitely. There is more and more unisex clothes and brands are becoming more aware that there is a need of representation for the LGBTQ+ community but obviously, it depends on the brand. Gucci uses a lot of androgynous looking models for their eccentric outfits and I know other brands are doing the same.

Modelling has changed a lot in my perspective, for the last few years. Now you get plus size models and all that type of inclusion. It ’s not a thing until someone does it properly and suddenly it becomes a common thing.

Definitely non-binary/androgyny models will follow that same pattern in the future.

Good think you talked about the future, what are your ambitions?

I want to live somewhere where fashion is a big thing and where I can be surrounded by all these creatives. I want to walk out of the house and be inspired whether it ’s just a random person or a graffiti… literally everything. When you are surrounded by all the creative minds is easy to get along because you are always going to have something in common, especially considering how sociable I am. In this industry is really about who you are and who you know to get in the top places.

Do you have any advice for the Carbon reader who can possible be in the same position as you “in this industry ”?

I would say don’t be shy, man. You’ve got to show your imagination and creativity and if you can’t show that then what ’s the point? What ’s the point of having the talent of being creative and not showing it?

Fashion made me came out of my shell, it ’s about expressing yourself. Don’t be afraid to try and experiment. I have come across some people that other might think they are ridiculous but it ’s all about being seen. Fashion is crazy but that is the great thing about it. Be confident and own your style.

What would you say that is a staple for a gender-neutral look?

Baggy trousers. Literally that ’s the only thing I can think of. If guys are

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Text and design by Issy Whitlock, Images from Tagwalk.com

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Nothing But How to style neutrals on a budget this season.

PLT Beige Ruched Side Crop Top - £15 Bershka Wide Leg Ecru Ribbed Trouser - £19.99 Zara Brown Shoulder Bag With Chain - £29.99 Lovisa Gold Chunky Chain Necklace - £12.50

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Primark Tan Oversized Blazer - £25 Zara Limitless Contour Collection White Bodysuit - £12.99 Pretty Little Thing Light Wash Split Hem Jeans - £30 Missguided Cream Square Toe Heeled Boots - £35 Pretty Little Thing Sunglasses - £10 Zara Cream Quilted Maxi Crossbody Bag - £29.99

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Misspap Stone Turtle Neck Jumper - £32 H&M Black Faux Leather Leggings - £12.99 Zara Black Animal Print Mini Bag - £17.99

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Design, Photography, Styling: Meghan Swales, Model: Hannah Green

Misspap Cream Roll Neck Jumper Dress - £30 Missguided Cream Quilted Handbag - £28 Topshop Gold Chunky Hoops - £12

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LOOSE ‘FITS - Take this year with ease as we choose relaxed items as a way to chill out this season...

POWER DRESSING - Dress to impress by pairing tailored pieces with stylish accessories...

FRINGING - Make a simple ‘fit more fun with statement silhouettes for a more 80’s inspired look...

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Page Designed by: Ella Titman & Mia Curtis, Written by Ella Titman & Helena Polanska, Images from Tagwalk.com

FLOWER POWER - Present your love for inner peace by showcasing your look with bright blooms...

PASTEL FAVOURITES - Lighten your fashion palette with shades of blue, pink and yellow...

GREEN IS IN - Go bold with statement neons as we show the public how to stand out...

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21 key trends for SS21 From major fashion Capitals

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Romance is in the air this Spring Summer season.

The silhouettes of romantic styles are so easy and practical that you’ll always find the perfect outfit for any occasion.

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Crop Tops are back on! Style with a pair of low waisted jeans for that 2000s Britney Spears look.

Text and Design by Beata Gerasimovaite, Images from Tagwalk.com

ABBA disco style is coming back and not just for the festive period, so spice up any evening look with a bit of sparkle.

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Balloon sleeves.

All about that extra puff and volume, best styled with a minimalist look.

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Provocative or empowering?

This spring summer transparent design will allow you to decide for yourself.

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Bra over a dress, bra over a top - bra over rather than under this season.

Statement collars are staying for another season.

Dress or shirt, either way you’ll rock the chic look.

All over pattern is the new black this Spring Summer season. Opt for florals for a more romantic look.

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Skinny trousers may be last season, but wide leg silhouettes are all in right now. Pair with trainers or heels, either way you’ll look bomb!

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Go for a minimalist look this season for the most attention.

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Utility wear.

Yes, it ’s all about those pockets. You can fit your whole life in them! Not complaining though, need a bigger pocket for the newest iPhone.

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Shine like a diamond with this silver metallic trend.

Just remember to avoid over-doing it. ‘Less is more’ will be your best friend here.

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Spice up your outfit with a fishnet trend. Wear it over a top, a dress or if you’re brave enough, completely on it ’s own.

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Dresses, skirts, blouses, warm colour pallettes.

Anything and everything that ’s girly will take over this upcoming season. It ’s all about femininity.

Dress over trousers look.

Might as well be the easiest outfit to put together.

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Try mixing opposing colours for that true SS21 trend. We promise you’ll love it!

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Backless designs this summer will be at the top of the list. Wear on hot summer days or an evening out.

Who wears short shorts?! We wear short shorts!

Hot pants are making a comeback, but we don’t hate it! Try a high waisted silhouette to elongate your legs even more.

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Pretty Little Thing’s serving this look! This smart but casual two-piece gives us adorable but boss babe vibes.

Black PU Double Breasted Fitted Blazer- £20.00 Black PU Pocket Detail Button Up Mini Skirt£20.00

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Who doesn’t have a wild side? Adventure out into these amazing trousers and pair with a slick top.

Shein Faux Leather Bustier Cropped Tank Top£6.49 PLT Grey Snake Print PU leggings -£20.00

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Written and Designed by Hannah Green, Styled by Hannah Green, Photography by Hannah Green and Modelling by Halle Davy.

Why not double it up til’ you’re dripping in faux leather? Combine this gorgeous chocolate colour bandeau with a basic PU jean for an effortless look.

ASOS Design PU in black -£20.45 PLT Chocolate PU Bandeau Top -£8.00

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Bucket hats aren’t only for those hot, summer festivals, they’re an all year round accessory. Get inspired by these looks and see what outfits you can create for these cold, winter months.

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WINTER When styling a dress through autumn into winter, the trick is layering. For my winter look, I’m staying cosy by adding a long sleeve turtleneck under the dress with tights and a classy faux fur. My Autumn look followed suit; I layered a basic white shirt underneath and an oversized crewneck on top just for a more casual look. Investing in a good pair of boots is also a must, they tie in perfectly with every winter dress or skirt.

For spring/summer, accessorising is essential when styling a basic. Swap those winter boots for some trendy trainers and sunnies and just like that the dress is transformed.

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With this in mind, there’s no debating, we can’t all afford a £235 mini dress from Reformation in the name of sustainability. Instead, I’m going to show you how you can make that £10 Pretty little thing dress last you a few more wears.

When trying to keep your fastfashion pieces around for longer, it ’s important to make sure you’re caring for them properly. Here are some washing tips to make sure they last more than one wash!

• Wash the item ONLY if it ’s absolutely necessary • Read the washing label before you do anything!

• Turn denim pieces inside out before washing to preserve colour

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Written by Caitlin Coughlan-Léon, Images by Holly Mather, Model Caitlin Coughlan-Léon

The key to having the best, most sustainable wardrobe possible isn’t having millions of pieces that go out of season quickly, but having versatile pieces that can be worn throughout the year and look like a different outfit every time. Throw-away culture is having an immense effect on our planet. Fast fashion brands are working too quickly to capture trends from the catwalk and produce garments (poorly) in abundance, using cheap materials so consumers can wear them once, then send them to the landfill. Brands including Pretty little thing, Missguided and Boohoo offer thousands of dresses and tops for as little as £3 apiece. With weekly sales and numerous discount codes, consumers wind-up spending more on the shipping of their package rather than the garments themselves.

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GREEN IS THE NEW Sustainable fashion is a movement and process of fostering change to fashion products and the fashion system towards greater ecological integrity and social justice. This means dealing social, cultural, ecological, and financial systems. There are many brands and companies that revolve around being sustainable and eco-friendly; here are 6 eco-friendly brands that are saving the world...

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Patagonia is a clothing company that designs and sells garments specifically for outdoor sports such as skiing, climbing, snowboarding. 100% of their cotton they grow for their garments are organically grown. This brand belongs to the Sustainable Apparel Coalitions and 1% for the Planet. It rejects fast fashion by producing high quality and long-lasting products. They also have a repair and reuse programme. A jacket ranges from £200, whereas accessories range from £30-£50.

PEOPLE TREE

This brand uses eco-friendly materials including Global Organice Textile Standards (GOTS) certified organic cotton. All of their products use non-toxic dyes. They do not use leather, fur, exotic animal hair or angora.

They limit the amount of chemicals, water and wastewater used in their production.

Price ranges from £20 to £100.

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French fashion brand Veja.

They believe in transparency, organic materials and fair-trade sourcing. They make products with raw materials that are sourced organic farming and ecological agriculture that avoids chemicals and polluting processes. This also includes their trainers.

Veja also has a variety of vegan shoes!

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Underwear, activewear, and basic essentials made ethically in Europe using organic cotton. They use materials such as organic cotton, recylcled nylon, recycled wool. It does not use fur, leather or exotic animal hair.

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A sustainable fashion brand using 100% organic material, built to last a lifetime.

Jacob Castaldi, founder of CHNGE, created a streetwear brand based on sustainability and transparency. Their most recent campaign ‘Smashing streotypes’ and features individuals with the labels others used to attempt to define by them spelled out on their faces. They also have a campaign based around Feminism.

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This brand sells products such as tote bags, basic tee’s and graphic tee’s, focusing on the subtle and neat design of each piece. Their colour palettes consists of shades of grey, black and white. They manufacture locally to reduce its carbon footprint, its use of eco-friendly materials limits the amount of water and wastewater.

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When the streets became silent and our houses became noisier than ever, we had more time and space to rethink our surroundings.

Us, the creatives, found joy in repurpose everyday objects, whilst reinventing our own perspective of the outside world. The time in some creative’s hands was filled with intentions of upcycle and rethink about the consumerism, and where is the best place to start than in our own closet?

When we think about the tons of waste produced by the big companies, this way of creating feels right and perhaps could motivates some of us for a bigger purpose.

Our mentality should now be focused on learning and on attempting to recreate with our own touch, pieces that we once urged to buy.

Social media became my window to the world, it kept my social battery running and it satiated my hunger for creativity. I came across the most creative individuals, masters in the art of giving new expressions to clothes that we are already familiar with.

I found Marson (@m4r5on on Instagram), originally from South London, he is known for recycling fashion garments. Marson is the perfect example of how we can change the world, one creative mind at a time.

His purpose is to fight the fast fashion culture that, from his own words, is “supressing our creative freedom and destroying the planet.”

In a conversation with the Manchester based artist, Marson explained his rough background whilst looking for his purpose in life. His journey began in a prison in Spain, where none of the clothes fitted him, he had a need of “reworking the garms and mending other inmates’ clothes as well”. After 18 months served, the future was right around the corner and he found himself thinking about how to “leave a lasting impression on this world”.

Considering the skills, he learnt in prison, fashion became the way of expressing himself but he wasn’t going to do it for the money - “I don’t want to help the continued stripping of our planet ’s resources, there’s already more clothing in the world than we could ever need – so I only work with second-hand thrifted materials”. His aim is to make people feel proud of what they are wearing – “proud to be different ”.

One of Marson’s main concern is how social media can spread a disrupted message of how we should act, wear or even be. All of his profits, made by the unique pieces he sells, goes straight to C.A.L.M. (Campaign Against Living Miserable).

Now in Manchester, his studio is located “directly above Waitrose Warehouse which is the hub for all the donated clothing bins throughout the area. Nearly every day I’ll pick through their piles of new clothes and find things to work on”.

He focuses on reworking streetwear pieces and has now started to make new garments from deconstructed clothing.

When I asked about inspirations, Marson says he wants other people to look at his work as art and “not a mass-produced polyester crap anyone can buy from anywhere”. He looks up to artist such as Pollock, Rothko and more recently George Morton-Clark.

His goal is to “help reverse the impact we’ve had on the planet and bring quality not quantity back to forefront ”. Marson’s plan is to connect with similar like-minded people to help get the message across.

In his own words, Marson stated that “everything is 1-of-1 and unique just like me and you”.

This hectic year took us here, right where we need to be, we have to embrace the transformation and be a part of the change.

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The Eco Revolution of fashion

What it is :

Page layout, text, illustration: Emily Grillot

Upcycling is taking old worn out or damaged materials and transforming them into brand new pieces. Repurposed clothing, reused clothing and upcycled garments are becoming increasingly popular in the contemporary fashion industry. The difference between upcycled clothing and recycled clothing is that upcycled clothing brands use whole pieces of existing garments to create something new. For recycling, materials must be broken down before they can be reused. There are many environmental benefits to wearing upcycled pieces; upcycled clothing uses significantly fewer raw materials, reducing the harmful impacts of fashion production. Less water usage, fewer chemicals and carbon emissions and avoiding contributing to landfill, upcycled clothing exists in stark contrast to the likes of one-season pieces from fast fashion brands.

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The potential issues of recycling clothes (even though there aren’t many) are: The fad trend: despite its promising lead of more Gen-Z’s purchasing from pre-loved clothing brands such as Depop and Vinted and charity shops like Fara and Princess Alice Hospice, the risk of it being a fad trend is imminent: trends come and go like the seasons, and the risk of fast fashion winning against the humble ways of recycling clothing is higher due to technology consumption as social media and influencer powers grow.

Progetto Quid Anna Fiscale, the founder and CEO of Progetto Quid reveals: “Around 70% of our ethical fashion collections are created using recovered fabrics from unsold or donated stocks, given by high-profile Italian textile companies and well-known international fashion brands.”

Since 2013 the brand has recovered more than 885km of fabric, with 250km in 2019 alone.

This is not good enough. If society carries on with its destructive and capitalist ways, the earth will struggle to cope with consumer demand and the stockpiles of deadstock fabrics will grow higher, as will the effort to remove the harm done.

Beyond Retro The fashion industry is the second most polluting in the world.

Beyond Retro began in 2002 with the vision to change the current fashion industry ’s policy on sustainability, they ’ve done this by saving “608 tons CO2e... 300,000 m3 of water ”. This was discovered by WRAP (Waste & Resources Action Programme). Therefore, this is an established way of running a business because they are recycling product and saving textile waste from landfill.

Urban Renewal Our Urban Renewal merchandise is divided into four categories. The first, Remnants, uses deadstock fabric to create brand-new designs, all made in the USA. Since the 1970’s, Urban Outfitters have been at the forefront of fashion, as they ’ve always had an eye for the rejuvenation of vintage fashion. “ You won’t find them anywhere else. These are pieces handpicked by our Urban Renewal team for their standout designs + uniqueness. We only have one of each!”

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FORCES FOR CHANGE Fashion is forever changing but it ’s not always for the right reasons. Every year, fashion brands all over the world are pumping out billions of garments and a high percentage of them end up in landfill. In 2020 an estimated 18.6 million tonnes of clothing will end up in a landfill, along with all the textiles wastage from making those garments. It ’s estimated that if the fashion industry doesn’t change its ways over 150 million tonnes of clothing waste will clog landfills by 2050. Luckily there are clothing brands and designers such as Stella McCartney enforcing change on how fashion is produced to reduce textiles wastage. Stella McCartney launched her brand back in 2001, when sustainable fashion was basically non-existent. Stella, a life-long vegetarian, has gone from being considered the industry icon for refusing to use leather and animal fur, to becoming a driving force for sustainable and conscious fashion. For twenty years she has been the forefront of sustainable fashion and now serves as a sustainability whisperer to chairman and CEO Barnard Arnault, inspiring high-end brands to change their traditional way of producing fashion. Since starting her brand, Stella has been the force for change in the fashion industry and she continues to find ways to improve her brand and the fashion industry, like getting fashion to take circularity - the reuse or recycling of garments and accessories. When designing her new collection during lockdown, Stella was limited on materials and only had access to deadstock fabrics and left-over stock, which inspired the idea of creating circular fashion and getting to a point where circular fashion is normal and every brand is doing it.

Circular Fashion The next mission Now that sustainable fashion is more or less mainstream, the fashion industry is seeing a slight improvement, however, it ’s not enough. Closedloop manufacturing aims to reduce climate impact and material waste and achieve a maximum value at every stage of a product ’s life cycle through remake, reuse or resale, helping brands to profit from earnings beyond first purchase. If all clothing brands around the world created circular fashion, the amount of textiles going into landfill would drop dramatically. Although this may take a few decades to happen, there are brands hopping on the circular fashion wagon. Earlier this year the popular online clothing brand Asos launched their first circular collection - the collection is all about cutting down on surplus material, including amazing ways to design stuff with no waste fabric left over at all, and using recycled materials instead of virgin ones. The collection is also made to last because fashion should live forever; think reversible shirts, unisex denim, a dress that can be worn in four ways, and jeans that come with handy guides on how to take care of them properly.

This way of designing means that each piece can live many lives - the way it should be. We need to start thinking differently about the way we view clothes; there is no expiry date on clothing, therefore it can simply be in our lives forever.

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‘The world of fashion is taking a massive hit so much so that 53 million jobs worldwide are affected.’

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DETREMENTAL COVID - 19 EFFECTS ON FASHION The pandemic takes hold as we face an economic crisis upon the fashion industry like never before.

Fashion is one of the businesses most vulnerable to disruption from the outbreak since it relies so heavily on public spending. Unlike food and personal hygiene, clothing is not a necessity; this creates a slowdown period for many businesses.

From textile designers to retail buyers and merchandisers, so many people are affected throughout this economic crisis.

People don’t feel the need to buy clothing as when we do go out; it ’s for shopping, work, exercise, or to see people outside of our families if we are two meters apart. With the decrease of fashion sales, they have been predicted to drop by a 3rd.

The exportation of clothing has been a gruelling process for businesses, as many brands rely on China to manufacture their clothing. China is the world’s most extensive fabric and textile exporter.

Even for the brands that depend on countries -such as France and Turkey to export garments- they will be struggling as the yarn needed to make the garments most likely comes from China, as the country is the world’s largest exporter of yarn.

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After the pandemic, there is a high chance that the prices of clothing go up. This is due to brands moving their production to different countries, transportation, refund and delays of shipment. All of this comes at an added cost.

‘Bangladesh is to lose $6 billion in export revenue this year as the world’s largest retailers cancel orders amid the coronavirus pandemic.’

For Vogue’s Italian April issue, the first time in the history of a magazine, a completely white cover was published to show the support for staff and for those who have been affected by the disease.

White declares time and space for thinking and is a symbol for rebirth and light after darkness.

Anna Wintour and Tom Ford have teamed up to repurpose the Vogue fashion fund, to provide support for those in the fashion community. A video series has been launched called the ‘Common Thread’, which tells stories about American designers about how their colleagues and business has been affected. Amazingly so far, $3 million has been raised.

The face of marketing has changed a lot for fashion as many websites are taking the role to make sure consumers continue to buy all the latest looks. For example, in. April Reformation had written ‘Dresses for going outside one day.’ ‘ You can still wear dresses.’ The statement ‘NHS X choose love’ is published on Asos, as the brand has launched t-shirts to support our key workers.

‘From #dress to go nowhere’ to ‘#dress to go wow ’ on Stradivarius. This seems to be working; people are ordering more clothes online than ever before.

Vogue’s April Issue

The organisation Fashion Revolution has a movement called ‘#LovedClothesLast.’ They claim that due to the level of clothing overproduction, they are hoping that the ‘days indoors can bring about revolutions in caring for our clothes better, mending and making clothing, and adopting a mindset of longevity when it comes to our wardrobes.’

While people say that Covid-19 might change the way we dress or how many clothes we will purchase in the future, it will definitely change how we see things that have been taken for granted.

The importance of business, job roles, and key workers. This can be a time to value the vital work people do in fashion. From embroiders and sewists to workers behind the till and those who deliver the items to our door.

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THE PANDEMIC

‘This can be a time to imrove the industry, to create better pay, conditions and job security for garment workers’

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FARAI LONDON OWNED BY MARYANN MSEGNI

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A premium womenswear brand designed in London.

Redefining womenswear with an adventurous spirit and a commitment to superior quality.’

Garments worn by Kylie Jenner.

LOUDBRANDSTUDIOS OWNED BY JEDIDIAH DUY“The main inspiration stems from appreciation of the vintage casual inspired looks of early 2000s with a modernday twist.”

They range from selling shoes, dresses, shirts, tops and all oaccessories.

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Purchasing products that are black owned is one of the many ways to help and support the community that has been deeply affected by the systematic rasicm. They have been hit the hardest during the coronavirus pandemic.

Below are 6 black-owned brands that you should definitely know about, have a read and have a look.

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ABIOLAOLUSOLA OWNED BY ABIOLA ADENIRAN OLUSOLA “I wanted to create a cool, minimalistic and chic brand that came right out of Lagos.”

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She is dedicated to showcasing and working with local African craftsmen to create ways in which traditional fabrics and ethos can be part of contemporary movement. Her garments are produced with such care and with sustainable products also.

TYRELLBRAND OWNED BY TYRELL HARRIOTT

Each garment is custom hand-made in Tyrell’s downtown atelier from unique textiles and dead-stock materials.

Her garments have been identified as sensualism and architecture, with feminine silhouettes that are very simple to transition through night and day.

Currently there are two collections so far ‘ VENUS’ SS19 and ‘SUNSET’ FW19

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SOULVISIONARY JEWELLERY OWNED BY NYANDA YEKWAI

“Each piece is meticulously crafted using eco-friendly and sustainable precious metals and gems.”

Products include earrings, bangles, rings, and pendants. Her jewellery is all handmade, and is usually all sold out , so if you want some jewellery from here be sure to quickly grab what you want!

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The under argument exists to remind ourselves to always embrace authenticity so we can find our vision, fulfil our purpose, and simply live our best lives,” as MaÏna says.

The brand has currently 6 collections so far, ‘Against sleeping, Against conforming, Against sexism, Against oblivious, Against stereotypes, Against perfection.’

“Individuality fuels our purpose but in a world fearing differences, it can be more intuitive to try to fit in rather than stand for our uniqueness and argue against the norm”.

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From Blogger to Business Woman How Sarah Ashcroft went from being a small fashion blogger to CEO of SLA The Label.

If you’re already one of Sarah’s 1.2 million Instagram followers, then you will probably know that she is the queen of always looking glam whether she is in oversized sweats or night out attire. 26-year-old Sarah Ashcroft is a London based influencer and business owner that kick-started her career into fashion by creating a blog, ‘That Pommie Girl’, in 2013 before quickly rising to fame. Since then, she has gained over 1 million followers and has partnered with brands such as: PLT, Missguided, ASOS and In The Style. Her latest business venture has been creating her own successful clothing brand, SLA The Label.

Sarah started her venture into the fashion industry by studying at the Fashion Retail Academy in London, where she gained a Level 3 Diploma in Fashion Retail. She started her fashion and lifestyle blog whilst she was looking for a job in PR, as employers would always ask if she had one. Little did she know that it was the beginning of the rest of her life. She started her journey by buying clothes, wearing them for the photograph and then returning them.

By 2014, she took her blog over to Instagram and started getting gifted items from brands which allowed her to be a full-time influencer.

“Wardrobe basics that aren’t basic” SLA The Label launched in June 2019 and became a huge success very quickly. Sarah explained in her YouTube video that announced the launch of her brand, that she has wanted to have her own clothing label for the longest time and that it is her biggest passion. Sarah documented her inspiring journey through vlogs on her YouTube channel, where she shows her subscribers behind the scenes footage and exclusive try on hauls of her new collection. SLA’s signature pieces are “Wardrobe basics that aren’t basic”, that include matching loungewear co-ords and athleisure. One of their best selling pieces are the oversized jogger and sweatshirt co-ords that come in neutrals and also shades of blue, green and pink. Their latest drop includes blazers and styling staples in blacks, white and greys that are perfect for any season. Since their first launch, SLA have gained 111K followers and new collections are currently in the making, so go and give them a follow and keep your eyes peeled.

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As her Instagram became more successful, Sarah started her own YouTube channel that has now reached 240K subscribers. Her channel covers topics such as fashion, beauty and lifestyle and one of her most popular types of videos are her styling hauls, where she gives her audience styling tips and outfit ideas for different occasions. When Sarah hit 200K on Instagram she started to charge for her sponsored posts, and since then she has created her own range with In The Style along with having many paid partnerships with fashion and beauty brands such as: ASOS, PLT, Missguided, Oh Polly, Bondi Sands and Nars. Not only has her life as an influencer given her amazing opportunities with brands, but it has also allowed her to travel the world to locations such as The Maldives, Bali, LA, Tokyo and Italy. If you follow Sarah on Instagram then I’m sure you have on more than one occasion been envious of her Instagram feed that is constantly filled with dreamy shots from the most beautiful locations.

Sarah currently has 1.2 million followers on Instagram, where she continues to show off her cool-casual style and make her followers crave the latest trends. If you don’t already follow her then head over to Instagram right now and give her a follow @SARAHASHCROFT, you definitely won’t be disappointed... in fact it might put your bank account in danger as you will want to buy every outfit she posts. Absolute style goals!

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Who runs

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Girls, it’s time to step up and show everyone what you’re made of! Let’s stop and take a look at some of the most inspiring women within the fashion industry. Let’s prove that this is no longer a man’s world.

AARON PHILIP MODEL She is representing as the first black, transgender, and disabled woman to be signed by a major modelling agency. At just 19 years old, Philip has worked with major companies such as Paper Magazine, Vogue, Nike and Marc Jacobs.

Written by Anya Wyeth. Sources: Business of Fashion.

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After being inspired by her mother ’s struggle of not being able to find clothes that fit, Audrey dropped out of her Law degree at Harvard and started her own company - Euveka.

Euveka specialises in technologies to benefit the fashion industry. Their main product being a mannequin that can adapt to custom measurements.

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BETHANY WILLIAMS DESIGNER Using “fashion as a force for change”, Bethany has dedicated her career to creating a brand which is 100% sustainable. Her amazing work has been noticed

by British Vogue and The Gentlewoman. Using her successful platform, Bethany Williams has helped draw attention in youth homelessness and hidden hunger. She has helped generate employment by casting women from homeless shelters to her modelling agency.

REBECCA LONGENDYKE MODEL From being scouted on Facebook, Rebecca went on to walk over 40 shows alone in Spring/Summer 2019. She has walked for brands such as Louis Vuitton, Givenchy, Burberry, Valentino and Calvin Klein. Rebecca has also featured for many Vogue covers such as Vogue Italy, Vogue Japan and Vogue Germany.

LIZZO SINGER Through her music and performances, Lizzo has shown us to be confident and proud of our bodies, no matter our size or shape. Lizzo is known for generating body-positivity and self-love through her work. Some up-boosting lyrics in Lizzo’s music include “thick thighs save lives” and “I am my inspiration”, the perfect music to scream from the top of our lungs. Lizzo has worked with Marc Jacobs as well as made the front cover on Elle, Vogue and Rolling Stones.

ADESUWA AIGHEWI MODEL Since spending her fashion career working with Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Yeezy, Alexandra Wang and Marc Jacobs as well as walking international runways, Adesuwa now has her own personal goal. This goal is to promote the beauty of African culture.

NADINE IJEWRE PHOTOGRAPHER Nadine is known for honouring the diversity of models who may not follow the stereotypical standard in the fashion industry through her photoshoots. Just a few of her accomplishments include shooting many editions of i-D, WSJ. Magazine and British Vogue, her work being featured in The Tate Britain Generation exhibition and being the first coloured woman to shoot the cover for Vogue.

ZENDAYA ACTRESS Other than being one of the most favourable current actresses, Zendaya has also got a timeline of working in the fashion industry. From having brands such as Michael Kors, Versace and Tommy Hilfiger dressing her at the Met Gala to being featured numerous times on American Vogue. Another achievement in the fashion industry was collaborating with Tommy Hilfiger where their show presented a range of diverse with their models.

VERONICA SWANSON BEARD & VERONICA MIELE BEARD

DESIGNERS These sisters-in-law are behind the brand Veronica Beard where their iconic singlebutton blazer is sold. After rising to popularity with celebrities and nationwide across America, these sisters are now taking their company to international markets.

HOLLI SMITH HAIRDRESSER Holli Smith has used her talent in hairdressing to help get across her views and beliefs in gender politics and the LGBTQ+ community.

From working in a male-dominated industry, Smith has styled hair for many brands including Balenciaga, Kenzo, Calvin Klein, Acne Studios and many more.

Follow their Instagrams to follow their journey in the fashion industry...

@aaron___philip @adesuwa @bethany_williams_london @nadineijewere @euveka_smartmorphosizing @veronicabeard @rebeccalongendyke @zendaya @lizzobeeating @hollismithhead

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Design, Writing and Styling by Anna Dalligan and Ellie Trim ; Modelled by Anna Dalligan, Helena Burton and Ashleigh Boardman

If snuggling up inside is your thing this winter, you’re not alone!

Stock up on some trendy loungewear to stay comfortable, cosy and chic.

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CO-ORDS Set: Pretty Little Thing

Keep it simple with a classic co-ord !!

Having an outfit already made up for you means less effort in the morning, but still a stylish outfit all day long!

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Jumper: Hollister Joggers: New Look

If co-ords aren’t your style then try to mix and match some old and new pieces together for a laid back, casual look.

An oversized jumper with a pair of your favourite joggers is a perfect way to snuggle up on a cold winter day.

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Cosy up in a trendy one piece this winter One Piece: ASOS

All ready to go in your wardrobe, a one piece is the perfect loungewear outfit to slip on and get on with your day, knowing you look put together and comfy.

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TIME TO GET UP AND DRESS UP Yes, you heard it! We've officially had it with loungewear and PJs, it's time for a little bit of glitz and glam for the upcoming season, here's the ultimate inspo you need!

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Joggers, fluffy socks, and messy buns have been our only go-to for far too long, 2021 is finally here to rescue us from the loungewear loophole! Whether it ’s a trip to Asda, putting the decs up or down, or even answering the door to your deliveroo driver, this must be executed in class and glamour. Chuck those slippers out and slide those stilettos on, turn on that curling iron and get your lashes on ladies. It ’s time to rebel against the loungewear!

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All dresses are available from Oh Polly varying from £35.00-£60.00.

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Written by Hannah Green, Designed by Hannah Green, Styled by Hannah Green, Photography by Hannah Green

Written, designed, styled and photographed by Sakina

MODEST FASHION

Modest fashion isn’t just a trend, it ’s here to stay. In the UK there have been up 500% searches for modest fashion since the beginning of this year.

When you look at the trends and popular changes in fashion brands today, it ’s plain to see that runways, cool brands and street style stars alike are also noticeably embracing big shapes, covered-up silhouettes and creative layering. Modest fashion is everywhere. But what exactly is it? As a whole, this movement has been picking up the pace for past couple of years and has influenced people and fashion brands alike globally. Although there’s still a fogginess about what it means to be a modest dresser, what it looks like and how it ’s adopting a new demographic of style.

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Modest fashion as a term, as a market term, came to prevalence in the mid2000s, and this was partly because a number of the brands that first started up came from designers and creative entrepreneurs who were themselves religiously motivated. There has been a massive surge of modest wear across all different brands in 2020. Such as ASOS, Pretty Little Thing, Addidas, H&M and the biggest modest fashion wear brand called Modanisa. In the right and left photo of me, the beige and orange scarf were both bought from Modanisa and handmade in Turkey. They truly have the best modest wear and variety of accessories, clothes, shoes and even sportswear.

Modanisa launched on Mother ’s Day, 2011. They were the first Turkish fashion platform to deliver online clothes with such a wide target audience and variety of styles. Born in Istanbul, they now have customers in 140 countries and offer contents in five languages: Turkish, Arabic, English, French, and German. Each month, they reach 20 million visitors from all over the world via their app and desktop platforms. Modanisa also sell over 650 brands and 70 thousand products, shipping thousands of packages a day to five continents.

The reality is that everyone has their own idea of what modest fashion means to them. And that runs alongside peoples’ personal preferences of colour and style. So, in brief, modest fashion can describe varying degrees of covering up on purpose. The decision can be due to religious reasons or to attain a certain aesthetic and level of ease because it is not just a trend that ’s tied to spirituality. It ’s also shone a light on the (obvious) facts that women of different shapes, faiths, colours, sizes and backgrounds can be just as stylish.

When DKNY marketed a Ramadan collection of existing pieces that were suitable for modest dressers in 2014, the press coverage was phenomenal.

The same goes for when H&M selected Mariah Idrissi to feature in a video in 2015. She became the first hijab-wearing model to feature in one of the megalith’s campaigns.

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Modest sportswear campaigns have also been trending this year due to the pandemic and many individuals exercising at home.

Many women, for whatever their reasons, whether religious or body type or simple comfort, welcome the new trends in sportswear as a true symbol of women’s freedom….freedom to be comfortable, freedom to respect chosen religious practices and freedom to feel at ease with your own unique style.

Modest sportswear trends are literally revolutionizing stereotypes. You no longer have to wear a sports bra top or cropped top just to work out at your local gym. What you wear for your athletic activity or fitness routine may now be perfectly admissible and appropriate for the certain office or professional activities, shopping in public or even visiting a house of worship if you’re prone to dressing down.

The new trends in sportswear fashion allow women to feel fashionable and maybe even a little glamorous even if they are covered. For women who don’t feel at ease wearing tight clothes or showing skin, modest sportswear now offers some very viable alternatives. Even if women choose not to show all their curves, they can still feel attractive and beautiful.

Dozens of new fashion companies are confronting traditional modest stereotypes with original and innovative clothing options. And what ’s more, the marriage of style with new technological fabrics is supplying women worldwide with multiple choices in activewear. Chic and stylish ready-to-wear sportswear is proving perfect for millennials with their urban lifestyle. Even more importantly industrial progress in textile production offers waterproof fabrics, reflective tape, lightweight zippers, and comfortable waistbands to render sportswear exactly what today ’s women are looking for in clothing.

Modest sportswear is breaking the stereotype that only slim or incredibly fit women can be fashionable.

Modest dressing is about choice, about beautifully styled pieces that resonate with the wearer and provide an exceptionally fashion-forward approach to being in-season and comfortable with their choice of style.

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DON’T BE CAUTIOUS, DON’T BE KIND. YOU COMMITTED, I’M YOUR CRIME. PUSH MY BUTTON ANYTIME. YOU GOT YOUR FINGER ON THE TRIGGER, BUT YOUR TRIGGER FINGER’S MINE. SILVER DOLLAR, GOLDEN FLAME. DIRTY WATER, POISON RAIN. PERFECT MURDER, TAKE YOUR AIM. I DON’T BELONG TO ANYONE, BUT EVERYBODY KNOWS MY NAME. BY THE WAY, YOU’VE BEEN UNINVITED. ‘CAUSE ALL YOU SAY. ARE ALL THE SAME THINGS I DID. COPYCAT TRYNA COP MY MANNER. WATCH YOUR BACK WHEN YOU CAN’T WATCH MINE. COPYCAT TRYNA COP MY GLAMOUR. WHY SO SAD, BUNNY? CAN’T HAVE MINE. CALL ME CALLOUSED, CALL ME COLD. YOU’RE ITALIC, I’M IN BOLD. CALL ME COCKY, WATCH YOUR TONE. YOU BETTER LOVE ME ‘CAUSE YOU’RE JUST A CLONE. BY THE WAY (BY THE WAY). YOU’VE BEEN UNINVITED ‘CAUSE ALL YOU SAY (ALL YOU SAY). ARE ALL THE SAME THINGS I DID. COPYCAT TRYNA COP MY MANNER. WATCH YOUR BACK WHEN YOU CAN’T WATCH MINE. COPYCAT TRYNA COP MY GLAMOUR. WHY SO SAD, BUNNY? CAN’T HAVE MINE. MINE. I WOULD HATE TO SEE YOU GO. HATE TO BE THE ONE THAT TOLD YOU SO. YOU JUST CROSSED THE LINE. YOU’VE RUN OUT OF TIME. I’M SO SORRY, NOW YOU KNOW. SORRY I’M THE ONE THAT TOLD YOU SO. SORRY, SORRY. I’M SORRY, SORRY. PSYCH. BY THE WAY, YOU’VE BEEN UNINVITED. ‘CAUSE ALL YOU SAY. ARE ALL THE SAME THINGS I DID. COPYCAT TRYNA COP MY MANNER. WATCH YOUR BACK WHEN YOU CAN’T WATCH MINE. COPYCAT TRYNA COP MY GLAMOUR. WHY SO SAD, BUNNY? CAN’T HAVE MINE. DON’T BE CAUTIOUS, DON’T BE KIND. YOU COMMITTED, I’M YOUR CRIME. PUSH MY BUTTON ANYTIME. YOU GOT YOUR FINGER ON THE TRIGGER, BUT YOUR TRIGGER FINGER’S MINE. SILVER DOLLAR, GOLDEN FLAME. DIRTY WATER, POISON RAIN. PERFECT MURDER, TAKE YOUR AIM. I DON’T BELONG TO ANYONE, BUT EVERYBODY KNOWS MY NAME. BY THE WAY, YOU’VE BEEN UNINVITED. ‘CAUSE ALL YOU SAY. ARE ALL THE SAME THINGS I DID. COPYCAT TRYNA COP MY MANNER. WATCH YOUR BACK WHEN YOU CAN’T W A T C H MINE. COPYCAT TRYNA COP MY GLAMOUR. WHY SO SAD, BUNNY? CAN’T HAVE MINE. CALL ME CALLOUSED, CALL ME COLD. YOU’RE ITALIC, I’M IN BOLD. CALL ME COCKY, WATCH YOUR TONE. YOU BETTER LOVE ME ‘CAUSE YOU’RE JUST A CLONE.

BY THE WAY (BY THE WAY).

YOU’VE BEEN UNINVITED ‘CAUSE ALL YOU SAY (ALL YOU SAY).

ARE ALL THE SAME THINGS I DID. COPYCAT TRYNA COP MY MANNER. WATCH YOUR BACK WHEN YOU CAN’T WATCH MINE. COPYCAT TRYNA COP MY GLAMOUR. WHY SO SAD, BUNNY? CAN’T HAVE MINE. MINE. I WOULD HATE TO SEE YOU GO. HATE TO BE THE ONE THAT TOLD YOU SO. YOU JUST CROSSED THE LINE. YOU’VE RUN OUT OF TIME. I’M SO SORRY, NOW YOU KNOW. SORRY I’M THE ONE THAT TOLD YOU SO. SORRY, SORRY. I’M SORRY, SORRY. PSYCH. BY THE WAY, YOU’VE BEEN UNINVITED. ‘CAUSE ALL YOU SAY. ARE ALL THE SAME THINGS I DID. COPYCAT TRYNA COP MY MANNER. WATCH YOUR BACK WHEN YOU CAN’T WATCH MINE. COPYCAT TRYNA COP MY GLAMOUR. WHY SO SAD, BUNNY? CAN’T HAVE MINE. DON’T BE CAUTIOUS, DON’T BE KIND. YOU COMMITTED, I’M YOUR CRIME. PUSH MY BUTTON ANYTIME. YOU GOT YOUR FINGER ON THE TRIGGER, BUT YOUR TRIGGER FINGER’S MINE. SILVER DOLLAR, GOLDEN FLAME. DIRTY WATER, POISON RAIN. PERFECT MURDER, TAKE YOUR AIM. I DON’T BELONG TO ANYONE, BUT EVERYBODY KNOWS MY NAME. BY THE WAY, YOU’VE BEEN UNINVITED. ‘CAUSE ALL YOU SAY. ARE ALL THE SAME THINGS I DID. COPYCAT TRYNA COP MY MANNER. WATCH YOUR BACK WHEN Y O U CAN’T

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Nails Long, vibrant nails are a staple from Eilish’s image, and it is one of the hottest trends now! @ptb.nails on Instagram (located in Southampton), created these Billie inspired nails and stated that ‘long nails are becoming so popular as they have been seen on a lot more celebrities such as Billie Eilish, Cardi B and Kylie Jenner ’.

This shows that there are different styles that longer nails can appeal to due to the control of colour, shape and pattern.

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The main way to accessorise with Billie in mind is layer, layer, layer. She is always seen with layered chains all round her neck, giving her that urban street vibe with a twist of a raver and we are all living for it. These chains can be purchased in most High Street shops such as H&M or New Look but a great place to get custom, handmade pieces is Depop. Many sellers understand the aesthetic value that Billie gives us, so they add extra elements to the accessories that shops don’t and are much more creative.

For example, they add pins, more O rings and even customisable letters!

Another staple is Eilish’s illuminous green hair. It ’s not exactly hard to miss, right? This has some mixed opinions due to the colour and shade, but you can totally take over this trend and make it your own! All over Instagram you can see girls of all different styles absolutely rocking this look! Paired with nails, chains and some baggy clothes, you will be owning Eilish’s look in no time! Many shy away from more outgoing styles, colours and looks but with these staple items and trends, you are able to dress them up or down, make them every day or stand out especially for that well needed New Year ’s celebration! The model above is Tamara Gore (IG-@goretattoos) a tattoo apprentice based in Southampton who strives to be different, bold, daring but adaptable. With the green hair, it compliments fairer skin tones, which Billie also has, and it pushes personality.

Get creative and get green!

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Written by Tara Larkin, Designed by Tara Larkin, Illustrated by Tara Larkin, Model: Tamara Gore.

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Lil Peepet The Look

Wait right here. I’ll be back in the mornin’. I know that I’m not that important to you. But to me, girl, you’re so much more than gorgeous. So much more than perfect (yeah). Right now I know that I’m not really worth it. If you give me time, I can work on it. Give me some time while I work on it. Losin’ your patience, and, girl, I don’t blame you. The Earth’s in rotation, you’re waitin’ for me. Look at my face, when I f*** on your waist. ‘Cause we only have one conversation a week. That ’s why your friends always hatin’ on me. F*** ‘em though, I did this all by myself. Matter fact, I ain’t never ask no one for help. And that ’s why I don’t pick up my phone when it rings None of my exes is over Lil Peep. Nobody flexin’ as much as I be. That ’s why she text me and tell me she love me. She know that someday I’ll be over the sea. Makin’ my money and smokin’ my weed. I think it ’s funny, she open up to me, get comfortable with me. Once I got it comin’, I love her, she love me. I know that I’m nothing like someone the family want me to be. If I find a way, would you walk it with me?. Look at my face while you talkin’ to me. ‘Cause we only have one conversation a week. Can I get one conversation at least?. Shout out to everyone makin’ my beats, you helpin’ me preach. This music’s the only thing keepin’ the peace when I’m fallin’ to pieces. Look at the sky tonight, all of the stars have a reason. A reason to shine, a reason like mine and I’m fallin’ to pieces. Look at the sky tonight, all of the stars have a reason.Wait right here. I’ll be back in the mornin’. I know that I’m not that important to you. But to me, girl, you’re so much more than gorgeous. So much more than perfect (yeah). Right now I know that I’m not really worth it. If you give me time, I can work on it. Give me some time while I work on it. Losin’ your patience, and, girl, I don’t blame you. The Earth’s in rotation, you’re waitin’ for me. Look at my face, when I f*** on your waist. ‘Cause we only have one conversation a week.

That ’s why your friends always hatin’ on me. F*** ‘em though, I did this all by myself. Matter fact, I ain’t never ask no one for help. And that ’s why I don’t pick up my phone when it ringsNone of my exes is over Lil PeepNobody flexin’ as much as I be. That ’s why she text me and tell me she love me. She know that someday I’ll be over the sea. Makin’ my money and smokin’ my weed. I think it ’s funny, she open up to me, get comfortable with me. Once I got it comin’, I love her, she love me. I know that I’m nothing like someone the family want me to be. If I find a way, would you walk it with me?. Look at my face while you talkin’ to me. ‘Cause we only have one conversation a week. Can I get one conversation at least?. Shout out to everyone makin’ my beats, you helpin’ me preach. This music’s the only thing keepin’ the peace when I’m fallin’ to pieces. Look at the sky tonight, all of the stars have a reason. A reason to shine, a reason like mine and I’m fallin’ to pieces. Look at the sky tonight, all of the stars have a reason.

Wait right here. I’ll be back in the mornin’. I know that I’m not that important to you. But to me, girl, you’re so much more than gorgeous. So much more than perfect (yeah). Right now I know that I’m not really worth it. If you give me time, I can work on it. Give me some time while I work on it. Losin’ your patience, and, girl, I don’t blame you.

The Earth’s in rotation, you’re waitin’ for me.

Look at my face, when I f*** on your waist. ‘Cause we only have one conversation a week. That ’s why your friends always hatin’ on me. F*** ‘

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Sadly, back in 2017, the world lost the young rapper Lil Peep (Gustav Elijah Åhr) however, the fashion industry had very close links with Peep and he has impacted it forever. Even now, we see males colouring their hair, nails and expressing themselves through tattoos and art which is breaking barriers of toxic masculinity.

One of Peep’s most staple looks was his crazy, coloured hair. He was mainly identified with the colour pink however, he had hair from white, black, brown and blue. This trend is becoming more a n d more popular.

Over instagram many males are becoming inspired to e x p r e s s themselves through hair colour and challenge society ’s norms.

s e h t o l C Peep would always put outfits together that wouldn’t conventionally go together. He would layer pastel colours together with items that are very vintage looking.

To achieve this look, save the planet and recycle clothes by going to your local charity shop and picking out things!

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Written by Tara Larkin, Designed by Tara Larkin, Photography by Tara Larkin, Illustrations by Tara Larkin, Styling by Tara Larkin, Modelling by Daniel Veck.

Tattoos. This is what Lil Peep is most identified for. He had many facial tattoos but also body tattoos.

Many shy away from this due to the negative connotations that comes with body modifications, especially on the face. I know what you’re thinking. How would I ever get a job with a tattoo on my face? Lil Peep thought the same. But he actually got his broken heart tattoo on his face at age 17 to force himself to ‘really do some shit ’ because ‘getting a tattoo on your face is going to stop you from getting a lot of jobs’ meaning that Peep saw this as a chance to motivate himself and make it, and that, he surely did.

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90’s fashion?

Designed and written by Lottie George

Image from Capeziobags website

From models to movies; here’s how you can release your inner 90s!

Top - Women’s white chiffon button front milkmaid crop top (I Saw It First) Bely - Vintage Tokyo Daisy Bely ( Open for Vinagtage) Jeans - Women’s Blue High Waisted Skinny Jeans (Missguided) Bag - Love Moschino Tote bag with strap in black-white (ASOS)

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UGH, AS IF! Image from MarieClaire Website

Blazer - Black cropper Blazer (Minki ) Jeans - Mint Velvet Capri Tailored Trousers Black (John Lewi) Heels - Black Court Heels (Pretty Little Thing) Belt - Black buckle belt (Shein)

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Blazer - Black utility button blazer (New Look) Shirt - Women’s cream long sleeve frill shirt (River Island) Skirt - Heartbreak mini tailored skirt (ASOS) Socks - Gossamer Garden sheer flower knee high socks white (Dolls Kill) Shoes - Design lern quilted mary jane ballet flats in silver (ASOS)

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Image from MarieClaire website

Blazer - Oversiersized dusty pink blazer (Pretty Little Thing) Corset - Woman’s dusty pink satin pointed hem bandeau corset (Pretty Little Thing) Skirt - Dusty pink satin slip skirt (ASOS)

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TOP 10 SNEAKERS If you’re not a known sneakerhead, collector or just aren’t comfortable enough to purchase what you want and when you want it, then you know how hard it can be to get a pair of those ‘hyped sneakers’ that you see all over social media.

Well, don’t worry! We’ve got you covered. Not every sneaker has to cost a lot of money or be limited edition. All sneakerheads and collectors of the most rare, expensive and all-round grail sneakers will 100% have at least half of this list in their collections. These sneakers will always be accepted and will always be in style.

But what if you feel the urge to stand out?

Lucky for you, Nike Air Force 1 has the perfect canvas to create your own custom shoe. There are endless designs and creations that can turn this shoe into one of a kind, and only for you! If these prices are still too high, you can always apply your student discount on top! Here are some of the best retailers - get your hands on these timeless classics!

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Reebok CLub C RRP- £50

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Nike Air Force 1 RRP- £75

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Adidas Superstar RRP £55

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Vans Slip On RRP- £55

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Nike Air Max 95 RRP- £130

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Nike BLazer RRP £50-90

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Converse One Star RRP £60

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Vans Old Skool RRP- £55

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Adidas Stan Smith RRP- £65

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Written by Alex Luczakiewicz, designed by Beata Gerasimovaite & Mia Curtis, images from Unsplash.com and Footlocker.com

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Converse Chuck Taylor RRP- £55

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Leader Black Lace Up Chunky Sole Biker Boots £39.99 on Public Desire

Genesis Black Stretch Over The Knee Boots £45 on Simmi London

Confidence White Patent Heeled Over the Knee PU Boots £44.99 on Public Desire

6 DESIG BOOT Chunky boots are making an iconic return and these Bottega Veneta dupes are becoming the face of it, retailing at way under half the price of the real things!

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Flame Pocket Detail Lace Up Chunky Sole Ankle Biker Boot In Black Faux Leather £35.99 on Ego Official

Georgie Elastic Knit Panel Biker Boot £34.99 on Miss Diva

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Faux Suede Plush Fur Trim Ankle Boots £24.99 on Shein

Created by Caitlin Coughlan-Léon

Autumn is finally among us which means pairing your cosiest outfits with this season’s trendiest boots. We’ve compiled a list of the most intagrammable boot dupes, all for under £50!

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KIM KARDASHIAN WEST’S PINK YEEZY DRESS

FIND THIS DUPE FOR KIM K’S DRESS THAT SHE WORE AT KYLIE JENNER’S 21ST BIRTHDAY :

‘CUT TO THE CHASE MINI DRESS’ - HOT PINK £23 @ WWW.FASHIONOVA.COM

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ASAP ROCKY’S EDGY STREET STYLE Written by Katie Harley Waters, Images from Pinterest and links in article

COPY ONE OF ASAP ROCKY’S STREET STYLE LOOKS HERE:

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‘ASOS DESIGN RELAXED REVERE MIX AND MATCH BANDANA PRINT SHEER SHIRT’ £25 @ WWW.ASOS.COM

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MADDY PEREZ’S EUPHORIA PROM OUTFIT

EVERYONE’S ENVISIONED DRESSING UP AS MADDY PEREZ SINCE EUPHORIA AIRED. NOW YOU CAN!

‘SHAPE BLACK MESH DIAMANTE COWL NECK CROP TOP’ £25 @ WWW.PRETTYLITTLETHING.COM ‘SHAPE BLACK MESH DIAMANTE MAXI SKIRT’ £30 @ WWW.PRETTYLITTLETHING.COM

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HARRY STYLES’ ICONIC PINK POWERSUIT

TRY ON ONE OF HARRY’S AMAZING CONCERT OUTFITS:

‘SKINNY PLAIN CROPPED SUIT TROUSERS WITH CHAIN’ £28 @ WWW.BOOHOOMAN.COM ‘SKINNY PLAINCOLLARLESS SUIT JACKET’ £40 @ WWW.BOOHOOMAN.COM

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The 90’s are back! Along with the 80’s, 70’s and even 60’s!

These major brands are bringing back their vintage styles to stay relevant!

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RALPH LAUREN Their design is mainly centered around American heritage and styles that never go out of trend. However, more recently the brand has decided to make it a point of bringing back some of their most popular collections, one of these being an extremely popular release, the Polo Sport line. This collection was originally released in 1992 and has now been re-released as a true to original collection.

LEVIS This American apparel brand has been around since 1853 and has been popular ever since. Levi’s Vintage Clothing brought back a handful of styles, including exact replicas of their denim collection which was originally released in 1947 and also work shirts from the 1950s - they continue to reintroduce some of their most popular releases all year round.

CHAMPION Although this brand hasn’t recreated vintage looks directly, the athletic company has re-introduced new collections inspired by their 1970 and 1990s range which has bumped up their sales dramatically. Their brightly coloured sweatshirts and tracksuits hit the nostalgic sweet spot.

Nike continue to re-introduce old running shoes, basketball sneakers and many other trainers. Their most recent re-release is the black and white Air Force 1’s which are identical to the original 90s pair. The trainers also included block colour and their logo in-between the eyelets which gives the overall trainer a nostalgic feel.

NORTH FACE Another popular brand deciding to re-release some of their old collections is The North Face. They brought back one of their most popular collections from 1995, the fleece jacket - although originally made for outdoor activities, The North Face fleece has become popular for many more customers just wishing to stay warm in the winter months.

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Written by Ellie Trim, designed by Beata Gerasimovaite, images from unsplash.com and Instagram

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Written by: Cody Alexander, Designed by: Cody Alexander, Photography, modelling by Cody Alexander, Jasmine Johnson

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onging to leave that lockdown look in the 2020 trash can? Girl... we’ve got you. Bling up your look this Christmas with our styling go-to’s and tips that will have you feeling like the queen you are in no time.

If you’re anything like me then you’re desperate to get that “what are you wearing?” text and to get dressed up with your besties, wearing your favourite red heels, heading to a club. However, with the current pandemic still on the loose, we have to say farewell to our favourite Oh Polly dress and kiss goodbye to our best heels and instead get comfy in our sweats.

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on’t worry we’re here to help. We’ve done all the hard work for you and compiled your go-to accessories, at an affordable price that will have you feeling glamorous and comfy at the same time. What a dream...

We looked at brands like Topshop, River Island, New Look and H&M in order to make these more accessible to all.

You’ll be turning heads this Christmas with these stunning accessories.

There’ll be no more dull lockdown outfits this year.

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ere’s some of our favourite pieces. The necklace worn above, retails at ONLY £5! This find is from Tesco! Who would’ve thought it? Such an affordable piece to add to your collection. Who said it costs a fortune to look good?

This necklace has a rose gold chain with a diamond pendant. This piece looks great resting on a white top. The contrast in colours really shows off the rose chain, while the white compliments the diamond. This necklace could also be styled with grey loungewear, which will also make it stand out, however the rose gold colouring wouldn’t be as bold. This necklace would also be great as a stocking filler this year! Who doesn’t want to look glam this Christmas?

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he next item on our list is the diamond earrings, from the above image. These earrings are from Ernest Jones and retail for £20. However we have done some digging and have found a cheaper alternative. They can also be found in New Look for as little as £2.99! These completeley transform a look. They’re a statement earring, which means you can pair them with any outfit to give it that extra little something.

The necklace worn on the page to the left, is known as the, “evil eye” necklace - it’s said to bring good luck to those who wear it, however, people say not to wear a second-hand one of these as it will bring bad luck to anyone who isn’t the original owner. I think we all need some good luck this year. All that aside, this necklace looks great with high or low neck loungewear. The short choker-like chain makes it visible when being worn alongside a higher neck top. An evil eye necklace can cost anything from £5, depending on the quality, the design and the make.

We all love a plain gold necklace. Well, the next item on our list is a Ted Baker plain gold necklace with a gorgeous heart pendant. As seen in the image above, it can be styled with anything from a turtleneck to a vest top.

It’s the perfect accessory to add that extra something to your loungewear this Christmas. The necklace retails at £29 form The Jewel Hut. Ever feel like your outfit’s missing that little something? Just add accessories.

They never fail to compliment an outfit.

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Page Designed and Written by Cody Alexander, Photographed and Modelled by Jasmine Johnson & Cody Alexander

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In a recent poll, one legged jumpsuits came in at first place for the biggest “no, no” of 2020 fashion.

Interestingly enough, this image includes 3 out of the 5 trends that made it onto the top of our list to leave in 2020. Who would’ve thought that the Kardashians had such bad taste?

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Written by: Cody Alexander, Designed by: Cody Alexander, Images: Cosmopoliton.com, Vogue.com, Isawitfirst.com, Scstylecaster.files.wordpress, RebeliousFashion.com

Trends to condemn to the 2020 trash can. The only way this year could get any worse? One legged jumpsuits and clear shoes. Just two of the five trends we ALL need to leave behind us this year. I guess celebs don’t always have a tasteful fashion sense afterall...

“never a good look...”

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TINY BAGS

“bigger is defINITELY still better”

overly sized puff sleeves

The tiny bag was ironically crowned the “next big thing” in the early months of 2020. With everyone jumping on this trend, did anyone stop to think how ridiculous this trend looks?

We did a little research and found the most expensive tiny bag designed by Jaquemous, retailing for £590. Something so small that costs so much and it doesn’t even fit your favourite lipstick in? It ’s a no from me...

“know when enough is enough” From lunch dates, to going clubbing, this trend was everywhere throughout 2020 - some clothing brands such as PLT even released loungewear with oversized puff sleeves. Now this is a trend where you need to know when enough IS enough. Puff sleeves are a great look, until it’s over done and the next thing you know, you’re looking like you travelled back in time into the Victorian era. I have to admit I do love the puff sleeve trend (with the right amount of puff), but unfortunately, I’m going to have to throw this look in the bin. Thank you, next...

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This transparent footwear trend needs to be left in the year of 2020. Absolutely no one wants or needs to see your sweaty feet, even if you are a Kardashian. Although these boots have been hugely talked about this year, they also gained many mixed opinions. Someone tweeted, “My first thought was 100% noooo, sweatyyyy. Not to mention the chafing!” while another one wrote “They look like they ’d get a little steamy and sweaty ” not to mention another user comparing them to a plastic wrap.

And I have to say, I think we all agree. I’m giving these shoes a big no. This trend has GOT to go.

HALF AND HALF FASHION “JUST PICK ONE?...”

Half and Half? I think not. This trend was voted second in our poll...and I can see why. Popular with online retailers such as, Pretty Little Thing, Boohoo, ASOS and Missguided, this attire is a huge no-no in the fast fashion world, or any world in that matter, Just pick a side and move along with your day. Thankyou, next...

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Call of Juicy Should it stay or should it go?

Can’t decide whether to get on board with this trend? We can help! We have spoken to four beautiful Instagram fashionista’s who know exactly what ’s up when it comes to new trends! Have a read to see their opinions and give their socials a follow to keep up to date on the latest fashion!

Interviews with Emily Todd, Becca Stephenson, Patrycja Sobanska and Milly Crouch. Written by Ellie Bicknell and Anya Wyeth. Designed by Beata Gerasimovaite

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Personally, I love the comeback that juicy couture is doing. I love the style as it ’s retro, fun and very girly. I think it ’s also super popular and have seen a lot of people in their clothing recently, maybe even too many! I definitely think it ’s going to be a popular trend but maybe not for long as it has already been one. I know it is retro/vintage, but I think that ’s fun.

Becca Stephenson Juicy Couture isn’t necessarily a brand that I would go to and I’ve never personally owned any items, however I admire the style ideas behind the brand. They ’ve always aimed to provide clothing that ’s a bit more ‘glitz and glam’ with the jewelled logo and vibrant colours. I think it ’s amazing that old fashion trends are making a comeback, it definitely modernises old fashion and allows people to make it their own.

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Milly Crouch I used to own a pink Juicy Couture tracksuit when it was really fashionable!

However, I don’t like their style anymore and found it has a reputation of being quite ‘chavvy ’ with the bright colours, velour and diamante look.

Therefore, I personally think, unless they change the products to become more 2020, it should’ve stayed in the 2000’s! I’m sure people would wear their stuff especially now that people are working from home. But for me it has always been too overpriced for what it is.

Patrycja Sobanska I’ve never owned anything Juicy Couture before, but I do like the design, it reminds me of the 2000’s and Kim Kardashian with Paris Hilton. However, I think it should stay in the 2000’s. It ’s a cute trend but only for Instagram photos not every day wear. I don’t think it will be a popular trend over the next few months, coats and boots will be!

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NYE ACCESORIES NYE ACCESORIES

Headband: ASOS Earrings: ASOS

Styled, Photographed, and designed by: Abby Townsend / Model: Meghan Swales

Ring: Missguided Earrings; ASOS Choker: Missguided

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Headband: ASOS Earrings: ASOS Necklace: ASOS

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Ring: Missguided Bag: Shein

Heels: Simmi

Heels: EGO

Heels: EGO

STEP IN STYLE STEP IN STYLE

Heels: Public Desire

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Photography: Emily Benison and Cody Alexander Makeup: Imogen Hacket Models: Yvonne Sam, Meghan Swales, Hannah Green, Lottie George, Lauren Murphy and Abby Townsend Photo Editing and Written Piece: Emily Benison Background Images: Unsplash Design: Emily Benison and Beata Gerasimovaite

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Whether it ’s a bold eye or a bold lip - stand out this New Year ’s Eve! - The key for great lips is to HYDRATE! - Then choose the right colour to match your eyes - LINER! Make sure you line your eyes, whether you follow your natural lip shape, or go a bit above the edges for a bigger fuller lip.

- Don’t forget to HIGHLIGHT your cupid bow!

- CONFIDENCE! Feel confident in your bold look and you’ll rock it.

GLITTER! GLITTER! GLITTER! Want to go the extra step for New Year ’s Eve? Then go find the glitter!

- Complete your makeup look with a touch of GLITTER; you can add it on your cheek bones, under your eyes or even on your lips if you want to!

- Want to have a big cluster on your cheekbones?

Use SETTING SPRAY to apply the glitter or stars so you don’t have to apply them 1 by 1!

- Place a pad under the area you are applying it to, to stop the glitter from going everywhere - then you can easily touch your skin up with some more foundation!

GET THE SMOKEY LOOK! Got a little black dress that needs a smokey eye?

Let ’s get it right!

- Don’t forget to PRIME your lids!

- To get it right, you are going to need lots of different shades. And to avoid harsh lines, you have to BLEND, blend and blend!

- Use a kohl liner for the best look to add the DEFINITION by smudging it.

- HIGHLIGHT! Remember to highlight the brow bone and the inner eye!

- Then finish with lining your water line and adding some mascara. To get VOLUME start from the root of your lashes and wiggle upwards!

SHIMMER ME SOFTLY! Want a natural glowy look? Try a shimmery eye instead!

- Invest in some glitter eyeshadow primer. It creates an ILLUSION that your skin is illuminated within. Apply it all the way to your brow bone to maintain a subtle glow!

- Go for NEUTRAL shades as this won’t be too overpowering!

- Find a shimmery gold, copper, champagne or bronze colour liner to pair with your eyeshadow to add extra WARMTH! You can smudge it to create a blended look!

new years make up looks

GO BOLD OR GO HOME!

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Struggling to find something to wear for New Years 2020? With this year being so different, here’s some looks styled for the comfort of your own home; making this the new normal for New Years celebrations.

Corset Top: Missguided £28 Jeans: Zara £25.99 Boots: Zara £69- dupe on I Saw It First for £15

Dress: Zara £59- dupe on PrettyLittleThing for £15 Boots: Zara £69- dupe on I Saw It First for £15

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Top: Shein £8.99 Jeans: H&M £17 Shoes: Primark £12

Black outfit: Satin vest: Boohoo £13.50 Joggers: New Look £15

Bodysuit: PrettyLittleThing £15 Jeans: Topshop £36

Dress: Zaful £11.40 Heels: Primark £12

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Design and Styling: Scarlet Filmer Photography: Chloe Sharp Models: Jennifer Harriman & Beata Gerasimovaite

Red & Grey outfit: Satin vest bodysuit: PrettyLittleThing £18 Joggers: New Look £15

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Written by Tara Larkin, Designed by Tara Larkin, Images by Tagwalk.

London Fashion week is one of the most famous clothing trade show events that showcases over 200 designers to an audience, showing the latest trends and influences on the fashion industry. Looking back on events and past trends allows us to recycle ideas in fashion and also think forward.

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Looking back on the show in 2019, the event was packed with audiences, stylists, models, designers and hair and makeup teams all working in the same proximity to make the show happen. Burberry ’s 2019 runway showcased Gigi Hadid stomping down the runway with a monochromatic ensemble, with hair styled on her forehead, making the show completely different to anything she has ever done. The large capacity of people in the crowd sat together and admired the stunning collection while taking several photos to capture the perfect image meanwhile, backstage, the style team were prepping more and more models to go out on the runway.

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Flash forward a year later, thinking that Burberry shocked us in 2019, their show for the 2020 London Fashion Week Runway just got that more exciting due to the Covid-19 restrictions. Looking back in 2019, we all were sat wondering how the show will go on, how the teams will work due to the event being so huge.

Burberry took it on themselves to make the show happen even with restrictions, showing adaptation within the industry to the new norm that we are all living in.

Burberry used the platform ‘Twitch’ (most known as a gaming platform) to share their collection with the world. This allowed their team and models to socially distance in a lonesome forest but still capture the essence and atmosphere of this years collection. Who would have thought it?

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Looking back on the 2019 Paris Fashion Week, we saw the iconic Cara Delevingne work the runway in the beautiful patterned ensemble from the one and only Chanel. The show was a revolution for fashion but was also an emotional ceremony for the creative director; Karl Lagerfield who sadly passed due to a fight against pancreatic cancer. On each seat for the guests, an illustration of Lagerfield was presented with his staple monochromatic outfit and sunglasses, allowing everyone to keep him in their thoughts. The collection shown was the final collection from Lagerfield that he was working on. The powerful show began by the models all emerging together, joining for a minute silence to remember Lagerfield. The show was emotional, yet very powerful and at the time, the brands were able to share such a beautiful moment with a large audience and come together to remember such an icon in the fashion industry.

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Fast forward a year and we are looking at the huge yet socially distanced venue for Paris fashion week in 2020. A lot has changed since 2019 all due to the Covid-19 pandemic which has affected the fashion industry and events globally. Despite the Covid-19 rates increasing and added restrictions to the city, Paris fashion week still went ahead. The show took place beneath the astonishing glass roof of the grand palais and Johnny depp’s daughter, Lily-Rose Depp, led the glamorous show. The huge set up was all beautiful in white and ensured that all seating obided by the 2m social distancing rule alongside the rule of face coverings being worn by the audience however, the audience looked as busy as normal, with over hundred’s seated. From the 6th October, in Paris, all bars closed restaurants only remain open if they obide by the rule of 6 people, close at 10pm and adhere to social distancing however, the rule allows 1000 people maximum at any major event, including Paris Faashion Week however, the number for the people who attended the Chanel show is currently unknown. Despite the added restrictions, the show was a success with all seats filled and a sea of masks could be seen, allowing many to enjoy the industry again. By abiding by these rules, it is allowing events to still go ahead which is a huge part of the industry and showcasing new collections but will it remain this way if the rates of Covid-19 continue to increase?

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Now travelling back to Milan’s 2019 Fashion Week, we saw Jemery Scott ’s extravagent collection for Moschino which included a huge set of the price is right alongside glimmering lights and intricate outfits that would glisten in the light. The models were styled wuth retro references through the large hair and luminous outfits, representing barker ’s beauties. Some of the dresses lit up and some even had built in TV’s. This collection isn’t something that you would take straight off the runway however, parts of each outfit you could consider such as the jewellery, fur coats and gorgeous shoes. With the large set built, the audience was even bigger, taking in every moment of the details from the set design to the designer ’s outfits.

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Now a year on with more restrictions than ever due to the Coronavirus Pandemic, Jeremy Scott still delivered us an incredible Moschino show in Milan Fashion Week 2020 but with quite the twist, showing how to adapt fashion with the restrictions put in place, allowing audiences to absorb fashion while being safe. Scott began developing this idea in lockdown, keeping him occupied but allowing him to consider ways in which fashion events can still go on safely and follow government guidelines, he began by considering the art of film and decided to present the collection on dainty marrionettes, collaborating with Jim Henson (creator of the muppets). This enabled no large capacity of audiences to attend the event, instead, it could be seen on screens everywhere, keeping new coronavirus cases very minimal but still allowing time for the fashion and entertainment. To make the set feel like ‘normality ’, Scott included a puppet filled audience and even backstage crew to show what life was like before the pandemic and how we must currently adapt to keep safe. Scott ’s intention was to still give the audience a feeling of fashion week to the screens therefore, he took time with every detail to present the collection as best as he could in this innovative idea.

He thought that if he could transform the show, it would allow the audience to not think of the heavy moments we are going through in the world, imnstead just think about this ‘whimsical fantasy moment ’ that he has created.

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At New York Fashion Week in 2019, one of the largest crowds was created all to see Christian Siriano’s latest collection which featured models such as Ashley Graham working on the runway in high futuristic pieces, mainly in monochromatic tones. Siriano loves to take his audience on a trip to another realm and for his 2019 collection, his idea was to look at futurism through the eyes of society. He noticed that party clothes had a huge marker at the time and decided to consider ways that these may develop in the future with mesh fabrics, jewels and silver scarfs. He considered the idea of a social calander in the future and what clothes may look like for different events. This attracted a large audience and made them consider the future, but looking into 2020, I wonder if anyone predicted the rules of the pandemic?

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Looking into Siriano’s 2020 show at New York Fashion Week, things have slightly changed due to the restrictions of the pandemic. Shows were allowed to go ahead however, they had to implement restrictions throughout to keep as many as safe as possible. New York Fashion Week was restricted to a 5 day event rather than the usual 7 days, making time tighter for designers to showcase their collections. However, many were stremed online and those that went ahead, were mainly in smaller audiences and crowds that obided by the rule of social distancing which projects the rules to the audiences, showing the importance of keeping safe.

Siriano’s socially distanced show included more tailored fits with the 70’s trends such as flares and hats.

The set was luminous pink which contrasted with the darker tones used within the collection. Compared to last years collection, this one was more ‘ready to wear ’ and considered the time that we are currently in rather than the futuristic vibe that we were presented with last year. However, the collection did have a more rebellious, punk feel to it with the 70’s trends coming through such as leather chokers, diversity of patterns used and slicked back hair. The film ‘birds of prey ’ was sponsored by this collection which reflects the more rebellious vibe and could be why Siriano chose to add coloured streaks through some of the models hair, linking to Margot Robbie’s lead role as Harley Quinn.

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Richard Malone is a well-established London based designer who creates sustainable fashion. His new collection in February 2020 is completely transparent. We can see all the people that work for his brand such as cutters and tailors who create these amazing pieces.

Malone is so open he shows how much people earn working for him. He doesn’t over work his staff whilst also paying them well. Richard Malone is an exceptional ethical designer, who is helping to save the environment with the way he produces his clothes. He uses materials such as recycled, organic and plant-based materials.

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Malone has created a made-to-order business which has become extremely popular. His clothing is so unique it takes away the idea of fast fashion which is harming towards the environment. Many materials are being processed and then thrown away a few months later. Our trends change and evolve faster than ever which means more clothes are being made and never worn again. His new collection includes flares which have come back around in style. His collection also features faux leather knee high boots. What more can you want? Faux leather which is just as good as the real thing! With no animal cruelty involved. Looking at the collection you can see the clothing looks comfortable. The pieces are loose fitting on the models which makes you feel comfortable whilst feeling confident.

Richard Malone’s autumn winter collection is full of new innovative designs that you will keep for years!.

Our fashion is having a massive impact on the environment. Fashion is being produced faster than ever before! we love fast fashion, who doesn’t? It is quick, easy access and usually very affordable. Although, the quality of the products may not be very good. Which is why we go through our clothes so fast, producing more waste. Richard Malone is inspiring for wanting to make a change and creating products from many things such as recycled materials.

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Read how the likes of Stella McCartney and Eileen Fisher use their brand to protect the environment; ensuring the future generations have a safe environment to live in.

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tella McCartney, daughter of Sir Paul McCartney, wishes to protect not only the endangered rainforets but the endangered spieces, of which are living in the forests that are being torn down. To do this she has created the #ThereSheGrows in which is a campgian to raise awareness for the deforestation in the Sumartan rainforest, and a sustainable way to produce her garments.

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Being vegan herself she wanted to reflect the respect she has for animals in her work. With viscose being a huge part of the Stella McCartney collections it was important to her to find a sustainable, eco-friendly way to source this. So her company sources the viscose from certified and sustainably managed forests in Sweden, this way ensuring all the animals and forests are being protected. In addition, the company ensure all the trees are tracebale to the origin date, as therefore they can further ensure the forest was sustainably managed. Overall giving her brand the traceability they need to make sure they are not indirectly contributing to deforestation.

Drawing on the idea that McCartney wnats to make a change in the fashion industry, through introducing sustainable fashion, for a few of her most recent collections she has not only used vegan leather and up-cycled clothes, but she has recycled previous collections of her own of which have been sitting around in stock. The desginer used old pieces putting them to use for things such as embroidery work within certain garments. Stella McCartney herself said, “there is a softness, in borrowing from the past ”, highlighting a sense of nostalgia in her recent collections.

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ileen fisher is another great designer of whom is passionate about creating sustainable fashion. Fisher is known as an eco-friendly designer who recycles old textiles and garments resulting in luxurious and sustainable fashion. Not only is her brand sustainable but also highly ethical, ensuring all her workers are paid a fair wage; she also invests in developing the rural areas of which they live, making sure they have the best possible life. At the start of her journey, in 2009, Fisher founded her first recycling project called “Green Eileen”, where people brought their old and used clothes to one of her stores, and instead of being taken to a landfill to be recycled, Fisher and her team resold them at discounted prices after they had been cleaned and revamped.

To now, where her brand aims to use the best possible sustainable resources and energy with the goal to become a fully circular, sustainable fashion forward company. Taking further steps to complete sustainablity, Fisher wishes to design, produce and source clothes, shoes and accessories with the intention to circulate them effectively around society for as long as possible in their most valuable state; to further ensure there is no waste of product. All these steps Fisher is taking is her quest to becoming a carbon positive company relasing zero carbon emissions into the atmosphere.

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teph Gabriel is the founder of and environmentally- friendly swimwear line, Ocean Zen. Her beliefs are in a cleaner ocean and her mission with her swimwear line is to raise awareness of the current state of the oceans.

She also believes, like Eileen Fisher, in making she her workers are treated properly, she does this through making sure they are being paid beyond fair trade wages, making the company ethical aslo. The brand uses a revolutionary fabric which supports the removal of marine debris from oceans; the swimwear is made from nylon waste such as recycled plastic bottles and fishing nets that have been removed and recovered from the oceans.

This revolutionary way to re-use waste has reduced the carbon emissions the brand would’ve been relasing if they had taken a different approach to design and creation, as well as saving finite resources and energy.

Gabriel could see the impact humans had on the water, being a marine biologist, and wanted to learn how she could protect the ocean. in addition to using sustainable resources Ocean Zen ensures there is no plastic in the production and transportation of their product; instead the packaging to the customers is all compostable, further protecting the envrioment.

Not only is she making a difference with her swimwear brand but Gabriel also gets hands on and the workers of Ocean Zen and herself went to Cape York in Australia, where they participated in a beach clean up; removing 7.1 tonnes of marine debris in a full day. She is passionate about protecting the marine life and wishes for change in the way we consume and treat the environment.

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pencer Phipps founded PHIPPS in 2018, after he found a new respect and curiousity for the natural world after he left his job at Marc Jacobs. The goal he has set up for the brand is to change the way culture and society consume by creating products that are made with respect for the environment, educating people along the way. He says “as a modern fashion company, we are simply trying to do the right thing”. Phipps takes sustainability as an obligation in his work, ensuring all his product are made with integrity

and created with consideration for the environment. He achieves this through using eco-friendly materials and through working with manufacturers from around the world to ensure and ethical and responsible business methods are being used. He aims to use producers that are certified by GOTS, Global Organic Textile Standard, or other environmental certification organisations, further ensuring his products are ethically made. In addition, all the manufacturers the brand uses are required by the law to dispose of their waste appropriately, through recycling, re-using treatable water, using alternative energy when possible and to follow the fair trade labour practices to ensure the workers are properly looked after.

He wishes to reconnect his audience to nature, empowering them to make better choices in what they buy through exploring the concept of environmental responsibility and sustainability in the relam of style.

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recently have started beginning to produce casual wear including t-shirts and sweatshirts. The brand has become synonymous with melding classic tailoring with and edgy New York aesthetics. A few years back the brand partnered with Cotton Inc’s ‘Blue Jeans go Green’ to start a denim recycling programs. Through this program, customers brought their old jeans to the store to be recycled and in exchange they recieved a 20% discount on the purchase of a full priced pair of jeans from Rag and Bone. Following the huge success of this program the donations and the denim where transformed into insulation for homes in the civic-minded buildings around America; with the addition that the new insulation is environmentally sfae, free of chemicals and carcinogenic warnings, and contains active mould and mildew inhibitors. The program they ran in collaboration with Cotton Inc enable them as a brand to give back to the communities in America in a sustainable and safe way.

Rag and Bone as a brand are making small steps and changes to becoming a fully sustainable brand, starting with recycling clothes resulting in minimsing textile waste. However, there is still a way for them to be fully sustainable, looking at the materials they use that would be the next step; reducing the use of wool, animal skin and leather would draw more customers as they would be able to the brand are making decisions in design to further protect the environment and the spieces that are close to extinction.

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Clear your mind this spring of the apocalypse that COVID-19 has brought with it and celebrate a new blossoming world with eccentric everyday clothing right from SS21 runways.

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Our planet is in agony. We have been living a fast-paced life that planet Earth couldn’t keep up with. This pandemic has introduced a situation where the end of A world doesn’t mean the end of THE world. It always has fascinated people. Predictions of the destruction of the planet have been made since at least the beginning of the Common Era. It has been portrayed in paintings starting with Hieronymus Boschs “The Garden of Earthly Delights” (1515) where he shows scenes past, present, and future of humanity, and extending through more recent films like The Walking Dead and the Mad Max. These pieces of art show the world ending in dark colours – either it is a zombie apocalypse, a pandemic or hell on earth.

But what happens post – apocalypse? In this case our post-apocalyptic world starts in spring/summer 2021. It is a time where everything blossoms again – flowers, petals, buds and leaves – there is sort of a new world growing out of them and we have a chance to learn from, grow and bloom with them. This spring cover your self in the freshest floral prints and be one with the spring.

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The INNOvative ways designers adapted to a fashion week like no other.

2020 has been a year of change. The entire world has had to adapt and get used to a new normal as we work life around the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, and the fashion industry was not left unaffected! Having multiple runway shows a day with mass audiences was not an option as it’s been previously, meaning that SS21 fashion week went virtual (as has everything else in 2020!!). Although it was hard for designers to organise shows with the COVID situation changing daily, it did give them the ability to experiment with their fashion shows in a way they’d never had the chance to before... here are some of the many creative ways designers across the world showcased their SS21 collections:

NEWFashion YORKWeek To reflect how native new Yorkers had been confined to their hometowns, and their only way to explore had been through daily walks / runs, Eckhaus Latta decided to host their SS21 show on a local running path. This making their only audience local joggers!

LFASHION ONDOWEEKN Palmer Harding took photos of their close family and friends wearing the SS21 collection and made a homestyle video where their loved ones discussed how they are related to / know the designers, and other aspects of their personal life.

Designer Michael Halpern used women who had worked on the frontline during the coronavirus pandemic to model his collection, personalizing each look to the individual women, inspired by the courage and strength they ’d shown.

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Instead of a runway show, Rodarte presented a lookbook of images shot in the Californian hills to showcase their SS21 collection. The backdrop and the poses really help elevate the collection, and give it an ethereal feel, something that they may not have been able to achieve on the runway.

A SS21 collection inspired by a photo series of beekeepers was reflected in their nature inspired show, by setting the runway in a secluded rose garden.

Moschino definitely won in my eyes for the most creative showcase, creating a show entirely made up of puppets! They created miniature versions of their SS21 collection for puppet models to wear down the runway, where they were watched by a puppet audience and even had a puppet backstage crew!

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Designed by Klára Volfová Model: Pavel Frýželka Make-up: Pavel Frýželka Photography and Styling: Klára Volfová

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Breaking stereotypes and wearing bold make-up will always bring drama. Give them something to look at.

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Elegance can be found even in the smallest details.

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THE AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL Inspired by the one and only, Michael Halpern’s 2020 London Fashion week show.

Designer, Writer, Photographer: Cody Alexander, Model: John Forrestall

2020 has been a rough year for all of us. With all the front line workers putting their lives at risk, so the public could have some normality in their lives throughout the pandemic. To show his apreciation, Halpern took a different approach to his latest show, and instead of using his normal stereotypical models, he picked random frontline workers to be the stars of his LFW show. This was a great hit but was very out of the ordinary for him. We’re used to seeing tall, slim models with a straight face, with dark lighting walk the runway in Halpern’s designs, not everyday people like you and me, with bright colours and

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happy faces. This shoot combines both, the stereotypical models from Michaels previous shows and also his LFW concept.

This shoot combines both the stereotypical models from Michaels previous shows and also his LFW concept. Within my shoot I really wanted to combine these concepts to not only juxtopose the two different aspects, but to also bring both the light and the dark together as one, In doing this, I wanted to achieve the effect of mirroring the current situation, that being of the pandemic representing the darkness of the shoot, similar to Halpern’s previous shows, against the light and bright colours used in his LFW show, this being represented by neon lights.

Building on this concept, I wanted my shoot to represent “The light at the end of the tunnel” in order to acheive this, I used the bright neon lights as a symbol of hope and aspiration within these dark times of being in the depths of a pandemic.

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Brighten up your after lockdown Why the colours we wear are more important post-covid While millions worldwide were urged to stay home during the coronavirus pandemic, luxury fashion house Burberry used their SS2021 London Fashion Week runway as on opportunity to embrace the outdoors, streamed on online platforms. The show entailed models proudly walking through the forest, celebrating natures beauty and evolution. We feel that this is significant during these current times as freedom of the outdoors is restricted for us currently and is something many people enduring lock-down currently are desiring.

Also reacting to the unprecedented times of the pandemic, originally envisioning her London Fashion Week SS2021 collection as a sleek and neutral collection, and when the fashion industry began to shut down in early 2020, fashion designer Molly Goddard thought she may never make another collection again. She decided that she would settle for designing 10 simple white dresses. However, after more consideration she decided that during the bleak times of the coronavirus pandemic, she wanted to use London Fashion Week collection to brighten up the runway and uplift spirits with a selection of fun, colourful pieces. She used a range clashing of pinks, greens and oranges, described as an explosion of colour, prints, and joy, to bring positivity to an unconventional fashion week.

However, fashion week isn’t the only place where bright clothing should be trending. After months of lounging around in pyjamas and sweatpants, spring 2021 may be the chance to express ourselves through colourful statement clothing. People often shy away from brighter clothing, feeling it draws too much attention, or perhaps just not knowing how to style them correctly.

Despite this, colourful clothing displays confidence, fun, and excitement. Not only does it evoke these feelings in the wearer, but also those around them.

Bold experimentations in colourful clothing are the perfect way to captivate, and uplift people when we are finally allowed to resume to normality. They also reflect the excitement of this anticipated moment. We feel that post-lockdown colourful clothing should be trending as a way to express ourselves, reflecting our joy and excitement, and the general mood society will be feeling once normality resumes.

Drawing inspiration from both London Fashion Week collections, we planned a photoshoot reflecting the joy of post lockdown, through both colourful clothing and the welcoming of our freedom to be outdoors.Even when reacouring lockdowns looms we should get our wardrobes ready for when we get that freedom back or even start now by dressing up bright and happy to lift our moods!

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fashion Ever wondered how you could step foot into the world of London Fashion Week, but not had any clue where to start? Well fear no more! Here is your guide to all things LFW internships, straight from the mouths of the interns themselves.

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“Be humble, you’re going to have to swallow your pride at times. The world is diverse, your skills need to be too. Fashion week is hard work. If you can’t keep up, chances are you’re effecting your whole team”.

Text and design by Olivia Clayton, text and images by Annistasia Chandler, Erin O’Cain, Gracie Cox and Shea Caufield

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Fashion Media, Solent University Worked backstage at LFW for Fashion Scout @winniesocial

“Be confident, go above and beyond, don’t be afraid to get stuck in. Network, network, network people on other courses and people in industry. Follow photographers on Instagram; DM them; offer to be an assistant - people always want a free helping hand”.

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Make-Up and Hair Design, Solent University MUA at LFW for Fashion Scout @graciejaicoxmakeup

“Make sure you’re a good problem solver, very organised and that you don’t fold in fast-paced environments. If you are positive and enthusiastic there’s no reason a job at the London Fashion Week events wouldn’t be perfect for you”

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Make-Up and Hair Design, Solent University MUA at LFW @_sheacaulfield_

“Sometimes backstage is like a circus and the stress can be overwhelming but remember that you are not the only one who is stressed … literally everyone is. It ’s how you handle that stress and display it is key to your success. Remain calm. Just enjoy it. Absorb everything. Learn as much as you can. At the end of the day, when else are you going to have the opportunity be in a building filled with the most creative and eccentric people working as one?!”

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CATWALK Written by: Ellie Trim Images: Tagwalk and Unsplashed

How did designers such as Emilia Wickstead overcome Covid-19 in London Fashion Week?

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Covid-19 has been affecting the world for many months now and definitely affected the way London Fashion Week could present. Designers had to adapt to the new social distancing rules but still think of ways to present their garments. A lot of London fashion week were virtual whereas other designers chose to do their catwalks outside. Emilia Wickstead chose to do face-to-face viewing of her garments by holding appointments, letting editors and buyers see the garments and models before ones eye.

Emilia Wickstead, who started her label by doing oneon-one fittings in her home, wanted to let the models, editors and buyers experience her work in the flesh.

After being in lockdown for so long, Emilia wanted a sense of normality and decided a face-to-face viewing would enable what most people have been caving; social contact. This type of viewing not only let editors and buyers experience her work up close but was also a nice change to being isolated/alone. Emilia Wickstead is a perfect example of how designers were forced to take a new outlook on the industry and make the most out of this situation even though they knew London Fashion Week was going to be affected massively. Designer ’s across London Fashion Week gave everyone a glimpse into what could be the new ‘norm’ for a while as Covid-19 carries on. Many designers chose to stick to catwalks but make them virtual or socially distanced, where others chose a presentation or salon show that would suit what they wanted to present more.

Emilia Wickstead wanted people to be able to chat and experience some normality when in her appointments, something we all needed postCovid. Her collection included some cottonheavy, breathable and easy pieces, inspired by the South Seas. Bermuda style shorts, A-line pleated skirts and button-down shirts were some staples in her new collections as well as Sailboat prints and exaggerated collars which gave fresh energy that we have all be craving for the summer of 2021. Emilia took away the negativity of 2020, making her expedition memorable as everyone was left craving more and excited for the new year to bring more joy than this one. Not only did this expedition leave everyone feeling more positive and hopeful but Emilia also used a wide range of models to showcase her garments. The designer was one of the only designers to use a model over the age of 45 and also included a wide range of diversity. Bringing everyone together for the post-Covid feeling she wanted everyone to experience.

Overall, Emilia Wickstead overcame all the obstacles in her path and still put on an amazing expedition to show off her new designs as did many other designers this year. The designers left us all feeling positive and hopeful for the new year.

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Sophisticated Suits & Town-Bound Tweed K

irsty McDougall, a woven textile designer from East London, set up Dashing Tweeds with fashion photographer, Guy Hills to create their high luxury woven designs. The intention was to reinstate the traditional rural ‘sportswear ’ fabric of Great Britain back into town life. The styles and designs that have been emerging from this brand since 2018 incorporate

bright colours, a range of textures and variations of yarn types to ensure they can bring tweed back to town. All the styles are created using sustainable British wool and are all woven in the finest mills in Scotland and England to ensure the entire garment is made within Great Britain.

Words by Zinnia Bridgman, Photos from brand websites

During London fashion week 2020, Dashing Tweeds got to showcase their designs for spring/summer of 2021 and it seems that blazers are the new casual, with intricate designs and a beautiful array of blue hues to ensure you stand out against your colleagues and friends.

Dashing Tweeds specialises in both men’s and women’s tweed suits, jackets and accessories, all designed to showcase the tweed which gives a refined look.

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ith blazers returning on the catwalks of London fashion week there is no wonder a 2021 take on the ‘80s power suit is coming back into rotation. These suits create a new meaning to the original power suit as nowadays there are more things to be loud and upfront about.

Discrimination of ability, race and sex are still things people have to deal with, which is why there is more reason to stand up against those who try to oppress others within the workspace environment.

Many of us have been working from home nowadays and with the rise of loungewear over lockdown, dressing down and being more comfortable from our home offices has become the norm. However, this does not mean, that when we do work together in a communal setting, we can’t dress powerfully.

Dress ourselves in a way that not only makes us feel great, but also makes us look professional and sophisticated. Taking back, once again, what has been a mark of masculinity and creating a new feminine way that adjusts

the gender orientation of the classic suit.

Dashing Tweeds encourages us to be more outspoken about the colours we wear in the office or even online conference calls. The complex designs really push us to dress more authentically to ourselves whilst also looking experienced within in our job role. (Even when we have no idea what ’s going on!) It ’s not just Dashing Tweeds who have shown us how to rock it in formal wear, the runways were full of blazers and suits with pops of colour, these bright blazers have influenced some of our favourite high street and online brands. Here are some high-class high street looks you can get your hands on now, to ensure you’re wearing the blazing SS21 trend before anyone else.

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Design and written article.. Lauren Murphy.. Photography youssef naddam

Touch is an intrinsic element of human connection. Facilitating emotional connection and positive effects on mood, it has become taboo in the Covid-19 landscape. As safety becomes prioritised, people are seeking new ways of connecting, and industries. Although contactless payment and technology have its benefits how is this new way of living affecting us as humans used to the comfort of human touch?

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has changed things, life will never be the same, normal is out of date, our masks are on, our priorities have changed and technology is changing our today to protect us and our loved ones. As business coat staff in PPE and the more visible hygiene measure are put into place, the whole world is changing. We won’t be sitting at bars shoulder to shoulder anymore or shopping next to each other during the pandemic, many first time online shoppers have realised the convenience of shopping from the comfort of their own homes therefore moving forward behaviours may change permanently, some will choose to do click and collect as opposed to shopping in person because the inconvenience of having to line up or wear a mask at the supermarkets and shopping centres. All of with will reduce the amount of human contact we have and confining us to the four walls of our houses, apartments or dorms. A lot will continue to change in the new world post pandemic, there is already contactless dinning to minimise human interaction, which makes going out for a nice meal with your friends or family less enjoyable as the experience will be significantly

different. Clubbing is currently a thing of the past and birthdays are no longer a big affair. It ’s clear that this new way of living is challenging for everyone but more importantly stu-dents. If living far away from home and everything they love wasn’t hard enough the added isolation period and the fear of being unable to go home because of lock-down defiantly didn’t hasn’t helped at all. It ’s hard to say when or even if student life will ever return back to the way it once was which is concerning for those who love socialising and crave the opportunity to meet new faces. Although being in lock-down with our loved ones and constantly spending time with them has had its benefits, the idea of losing the ability to make new connections with people is a hard pill to swallow. Even the world of romance where human touch is key, is being hit by socially distance dates.

It ’s clear to say that after this chaotic year life as we knew it will never be the same, it ’s unclear what the future will hold as we prepare the new normal of a contactless world.

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STUDYING DURING STUDENTS SPEAK OF

Abby White (20) 3rd year at Royal Holloway Studying Psychology Q: How do you feel Coronavirus has impacted your studies?

A: “As a third year student, both my studies this year and last have been effected; therefore, all work contributing towards my degree has been impacted. Online learning has been beneficial as it provides for me the freedom to plan my days without rushing between lecture halls.

Despite this, there are many more distractions at home, and it is much harder to communicate with lecturers.”

Q: How does university during a pandemic differ to before and how do you feel it has effected your relationships?

Interview and designe by: Abby Townsend / Interviewees: Abby White, Jake Kelly, Millie Chambers, Patrick Jones

A: “University life is beyond different. The usual noise of campus is non-existent. The social aspect for me has been the biggest change, the 10pm curfew made nights out feel pointless and this reduced social contact. Many of my friends decided to study from home, meaning there was less people for me to spend time with. I think this is what has mentally affected people the most. Despite this, my friends and I do take more time to check up on each other, and it has not proven hard to sustain relationships.”

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Q: Do you feel that there are any positives of studying at university during a pandemic?

A: “There are many positives for me. The extra time I have found myself with has allowed me to spend more time with family which I would not have had otherwise. I have also been able to develop new skills, including taking a sign language course which will further aid me in my career. I have become more aware of how beneficial exercise is to me and my mental wellbeing, and I will now make it a priority every day to work out or even just take a walk.

Jake Kelly (18) 1st year at Royal Holloway Studying International Relations Q: As a first year university student, how do you feel the pandemic has affected you settling into university?

A: “Being a first year uni student, coronavirus has impacted settling into university in a major way, making it difficult to feel included in university life. It has made it hard to meet new people in seminars as I once would have been able to, due to social distancing. This means that I’ve struggled to form and grow friendships. This can also make completing work difficult as I am less able to communicate with peers about the tasks given to us.”

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Q: How do you feel coronavirus has impacted your studies?

A: “I do not feel that coronavirus has impacted my studies at all as I find it easier to work online and find myself better able to motivate myself to work from home and I am able to plan my days so that they best suit me.

Despite this, I feel like I am missing out on valuable time with my lecturers and form relationships with them, meaning that it is more difficult to reach out when I need help and guidance.”

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Q: How does university during a pandemic differ to before?

Millie Chambers (19) 2nd year at Edinburgh University Studying Biological Sciences

Q: How do yo feel coronavirus has impacted your studies?

A: “It has been harder to engage with material, as it is not as easy to ask the lecturer questions. I would usually discuss lecture material with other students on the course which would help a lot as the discussions are usually much more informal, but that can’t happen this year.”

A: “I definitely think the experience is completely different. Access to campus facilities, in example we have to book library slots but these are limited and are taken quickly, and we aren’t allowed to use other study spaces. The social aspect is obviously completely different too, although I believe it is easier for second and third year students as we have already established friendships.”

Q: How has coronavirus affected your relationships and friendships at university?

A: “Being in lockdown at university has put some strain on relationships, dynamics with my flatmates can be tense as we are with each other at all times. It is also harder to keep in touch with friends from my course as we spend much less time on campus.”

Q: How has coronavirus affected your relationships and friendships at university?

Patrick Jones (19) 1 st year at Solent University Studying Interior Design Decoration Q: As a first year university student, how do you feel the pandemic has affected you settling into university?

A: “I think it has been hard because we are not able to go out and explore the local area as much as we should have been able to, therefore it is taking much longer to feel familiar with our surroundings and learn where everything is. Because the majority of my course is online, it has also been hard to familiarise myself with the university itself, I have been unable to learn where my classrooms and other study spaces are.”

A: “My flatmates and I had to isolate in halls for a two week period, this made us feel excluded from society and university. Being trapped inside with people we had only met about a month prior was difficult and things occasionally became tense as we were still learning how to effectively live with eachother. Despite this, we all ended up growing much closer in the end. We have also been unable to meet new people and create new friendships, relying solely on our flatmates for this. Fortunately, I have become very good friends with my flatmates making everything about this experience much easier.

Q: Do you feel there are any positives of university during a pandemic?

A: “I do find that remote learning can be beneifical as it enables us to work from home and still have the same learning access as everyone else.

However, being on a creative course, this can make it hard as we have less access to studios and materials.”

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Three individuals share their experience of dealing with overcoming the year of 2020 When it comes to the year 2020, I think we can all agree that we have had our fair share of ups and downs. Perhaps more downs than ups for some. We have all been challenged and put to the test, but I believe this has helped us come out stronger and appreciate the small things in life. I spoke to three individuals about their experience with 2020 in hopes to get an insight with what they dealt with and how they overcame struggles. By learning this, I hope it shows any readers who may still be struggling that there is light at the end of the tunnel and that you’re not alone.

Written and interviewed by Anya Wyeth. Images from the individuals Instagram profile.

Jade Wilson, 21

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“The thing that I struggled with the most from 2020, was finding out I was pregnant.

Although this was also the best thing that has happened this year, attending baby scans, midwife and doctors’ appointments by myself was terrifying. Due to the rules and regulations that the government put in place, my boyfriend would have to wait in the car park. My stepdad also passed away in June 2020, all funeral arrangements were different to normal and it was limited to how many people could be there.

Luckily for me, my immediate family were all there and we had amazing support for one another - but we all had to remain 2 meters apart. I couldn’t even hug my mum when she was crying.

The thing that has helped me overcome this really difficult year 100% has been the support from my family, friends and boyfriend. I feel like without that support I wouldn’t have seen through this year as easy. Also, fighting for the small person I’m growing has really helped me remain positive in such an uncertain time.

The lockdown had an effect on my relationship with my boyfriend at first, but that ’s only because we spent the first part of lockdown in a long-distance relationship. Our relationship was long-distance before COVID happened but we still saw each other regularly. Lockdown stopped us from seeing each other for a long time which put a massive strain on both of us and how we acted towards each other, even though it made us closer in the end.

Benefits from the lockdown is that I had the support from everyone throughout my pregnancy. My relationships got stronger with family and friends and it taught me to never take things for granted. I also moved in with my boyfriend in August, which was so lovely as we are closer in such an uncertain time and especially with a baby on the way.

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Now in our second lockdown, I feel more prepared as a whole and that ’s because it ’s already happened once, so I know what I need to keep in place and what to have in place to get through it again. Luckily for me, being in lockdown doesn’t affect me as much as it would other people so I feel more grateful that it ’s easier to get through it.

My hopes and dreams for 2021 is to be the best mum, friend, sister, daughter I can be and to make sure that my family and friends are safe and happy.

With 1 word, how would you describe your 2020?

“Crazy.”

Abby Major, 19

From now going into another lockdown, I don’t really feel a particular emotion towards it all.

As annoying as it is, I know how to handle it and I know who to go to when I need extra support.

I’m hoping that things will eventually go back to normal in the new year and that everyone can continue to progress in their lives. The Coronavirus Pandemic has just put a stop to everything, and goals are a lot harder to achieve.”

With 1 word, how would you describe your 2020?

“Sh*t.”

With being in another lockdown, I do feel more prepared this time because I know what to expect and act. I feel safer becasue I know I’m in a secure job to see me through till the end of lockdown. Personally, there’s a lot more freedom this time because I’m still going to work, my brothers are going to school and college and my parents are out working.

In 2021 I have a lot of things planned with a big focus on different business ventures. I hope to do a little bit of travelling next year to make up for the ones I missed this year.

Craig Hicklin, 19

“When it comes to 2020, I would say I struggled with the first lockdown because I lost my job that I had only just started and was actually enjoying it. It was also hard not seeing friends because I don’t live in the same town as them so even when we could meet from 2 meters, I was still stuck by myself. This included not seeing my boyfriend so that definitely hit me hard as well. Although it was a challenging year, I can thankfully say that my friends and family definitely helped me pull through. Especially my mum.

Even with it being difficult with not being allowed to see everyone, I don’t think it had a massive effect on any of my relationships with my friends or my boyfriend. It was definitely a challenge with not seeing each other in person but it just made it extra special once we were allowed to meet up again.

“we should always be grateful with what we have” When thinking of this year, I’d say that it helped with putting my personal situation in perspective. I know I’m allowed to have my own struggles, but I also know a lot of people suffered much worse than me. It made me realise that we should always be grateful with what we have.

“Something that I struggled with in 2020 was definitely losing 2 jobs within the space of a week due to COVID. Over the past couple of years I’ve had to switch between jobs because I’ve either not enjoyed it or had to leave from personal reasons. I had finally secured a job I really enjoyed at the end of last year, but then a few months down the line COVID happened.

The company was losing business and they longer needed us. This was just the beginning of struggling with work.

“lockdown was a blessing in disguise”

My family definitely helped me get through these times. We have all been there for each other and they were extra supportive when I was losing work and would help me out when it was needed.

Lockdown has definitely had an effect on my friendships. I look back on the handfuls of people I used to hang with before lockdown and now that has cut down to about 2. Throughout lockdown I was just seeing people’s true colours and it made me not want to associate with them any longer.

I’d say lockdown was a blessing in disguise for me. Personally a lot has changed and it has all been for the better. I’ve learnt a couple new skills and I dedicated time to learn something new everyday. But on life overall, it ’s made me want to change my lifestyle. It helped give me a completely different view on everything and proved to me that anything can happen.

With 1 word, how would you describe your 2020?

“Intense”

I believe it ’s safe to say we have all had our high and low points this year with everything that has happened. We have all been effected in personal ways, but we have proved that the way we have powered through, finding ourselves back at the top is by being there for one another. Figuring out who those important people are in your life and being there for them when they need you and when you need them. If you haven’t already, reach out to that significant person in your life and ask how their day is, ask if they ’ve eaten today or go for a socially distanced walk. Let ’s end 2020 with hope and start 2021 with ambition.

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Keeping Romance Alive During

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Being stuck together between four walls for weeks with nothing to do can take a toll on your everlasting relationship. You’ve seen everything on Netflix and then there comes a point where even your partners breathing turns you into a Loch Ness Monster. So, what can you do to keep your romance alive during those boring pandemic times while staying at home? We’ve asked some couples a few questions and that’s what they’ve told us.

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1.“I would say our relationship is uncomplicated, it ’s like being with your best friend and the person you love the most every day. It ’s being able to be goofy with them and also have our moments of seriousness.

It ’s one of the few people I’m able to let my guard down with, he’s seen me at my weakest point and stood by me the whole time. Of course, we have our arguments but by the end of the day we’re able to make each other smile and forget all about it. That ’s what our relationship is, it ’s finding the all good moments that will outweigh all the bad.”

2.“To try and avoid getting into a rut we try and communicate how we both feel, which is easier said than done.

We have our disagreements and take a few minutes apart to calm down, sometimes I may go for a walk or even just a shower. By the time we come back to each other we’ve calmed down enough to apologise and have a cuddle to make up. We’re both quite silly and can be immature at times so it ’s not often we get into arguments as we try not to take things to seriously unless we really have to.”

3.“I’d say try and keep things interesting, whether you go for a walk or a drive. Try and get out the house so you’re not cooped up in the same four walls. Cook together, bake together, play games, start a new series. Just take the time to enjoy each other ’s company whilst you have the spare time to. Do something you’ve never done before! To me relationships aren’t always about being romantic and lovey towards each other, it ’s about bringing the fun into everything you do, even if it ’s something small.

But also, don’t be afraid to take some time apart, you’re still your own person and your allowed to do things by yourself too. Sometimes being with each other every second of everyday can lead to bickering and silly small arguments and just a little time apart can make you realise how insignificant those arguments are.”

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Bella and Vinnie 1.“I’d describe my relationship as my safe space!! I can always rely on him to look after me!! Also, we have such a fun-loving relationship as we never fail to make each other laugh.”

2.“We always Talk to each other even about the small things to avoid getting into any arguments and the matter what we always say ‘I love you’” 3.“My advice to people would be to create your own games whether that be some cheeky games or just some fun drinking games and always talk to each and be honest!”

What is your advice for people to keep their romance alive during lockdown?

Caitlin and Myles 1.“I would definitely describe our relationship as best friend type of relationship. We can no longer picture our lives without each other and it ’s even difficult to remember what our lives looked like before we met. We are supportive of one another and one another ’s education, because for us, it comes first. We continuously rely on each other and barely argue.”

2.“Definitely the little things. For example, there’s never a day where we don’t text each other ‘Good morning’ or ‘Good night ’. Always communicate, I think communication is key. Another thing is, whatever one of us feels, we say. It definitely avoids you getting into a rut because I think holding it all in just never got anybody anywhere. We always try to motivate each other to do things that we can’t motivate ourselves to do, so for example, university work.”

3.“Always tell each other you love each other. It is the most important thing ever. I think I tell my boyfriend I love him nearly a hundred times a day.

I use ‘I love you’ as much as I use ‘and’ ‘the’ and ‘but ’. And I think date nights are so important too! It ’s easy to forget them, but you can’t.But the most important rule is to never go to bed on bad terms. NEVER, NEVER ,NEVER! ”

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Gracie and Emily 1.“Adventurous, passionate and filled with understanding of each other. I try to keep the relationship filled with new outings and firsts for us both. We experience our favourite and most feared places together which strengthens our relationship even further. We have both been through similar obstacles in life and have a great understanding of our individual needs and challenges, which we use to support one another.”

2.“Communication is key! Taking each other ’s needs into consideration and looking at the conversation from their point of view to understand how it may be challenging for them. Never leave things on a bad note before leaving one another, try to work through the situation while you are still together to avoid further arguments. Give each other time to speak alone without the other person interfering.”

3.“Make time to message, call or FaceTime one another when seeing each other is not possible. Walks can be done during lockdown periods which is so important to have in person meetings. Little letters, gifts or surprises can be so romantic and needed when the days feel long and unbearable without each other. Making plans for after lockdown has really helped me to push through the days, we cannot see each other and makes us look forward to

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Lucy and Calliul 1.“I’d say I’d describe my relationship as very happy, we are pretty much inseparable (I think spending lockdown together has made us not want to be apart). We just enjoy each other ’s company even when getting on with different things.”

2.“To avoid getting in a rut it ’s also good to do things together like cooking a meal together, baking or watching a movie.”

3.“And for advice I’d say don’t just do nothing because everywhere is closed, you can still do your own date nights and it ’s important to appreciate efforts of your partner and not take them for granted.”

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Finding love in the real world is hard and corona has just made it impossible, here are some tips and tricks to get that giddy feeling again.

Finding love in the real world is hard and corona has just made it impossible, here are some tips and tricks to get that giddy feeling again.

Designed by: Isobel Gunderson Written by: Isobel Gunderson Photographed by: Isobel Gunderson

If you’re like me then you’ll agree that finding that special someone is like trying to stand up on a hammock, it ’s impossible! You’re just going to end up on your face. However, it ’s not the end of the world, dating apps have become more effective in finding an actual partner. Hinge and Bumble have created their own niche to make sure you don’t have to date anymore. No more tinder hook up fails. Even during the corona crisis there are still ways you can socially distance date. Keep reading to find out some ideas to get your love life going again.

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When I think of dating apps it automatically fills me with dread that the persons either not going to be what the picture looks like or they ’re not looking for anything serious. So, if you have tinder on your phone delete it!

Dating apps have progressed into somewhere you can actually find someone.

Bumble has become more popular this year as well as the dating app Hinge.

Bumble feels strongly about gender equality, so women make the first move.

They have strong feelings for creating relationships based on respect and equality. So, for all the feminists out there, this dating app might be for you.

Catfishing is a big reason why some may choose not to give online dating a go. Bumble have a photo verification and shows this on someone’s profile with a blue tick, which means you won’t have to worry about being catfished.

Hinge also have strong feelings towards creating strong relationships. Their mission is that the app is designed to be deleted and never downloaded again. Hinge believes that people are using dating apps in the wrong way.

People are matching but they ’re not connecting, and that ’s what they think is important. Hinge have created 8 ways to ‘delete the app’:

Create a profile including your preferences, share some interests, 1. religion, education and lifestyle habits. This is to make sure the app is presenting the right suiters.

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They know already how overwhelming too many dating options

can be, so they narrow the right person down using what they call a ‘NobelPrize winning algorithm’. They stand by the fact that you’re eight times likely to have a great date with someone you’re most compatible with.

4. Hinge strives to create meaningful matches. Free members can

only send 10 likes per day, this allows the likes to be thought through, making matches more meaningful.

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The app helps to encourage you to start a conversation, by liking or commenting on someone’s photo or prompting them to know you’re interested.

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This dating app is unique to others, it allows you to see who is interested in you before you even see their profile. Hinge understand that dating can sometimes feel like a guessing game, they changed this by clearly showing who’s interested.

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They also understand that life is busy, and you don’t want to accidentally ghost a potential other half, so when it ’s your turn to reply Hinge encourages and helps you to focus on your matches.

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Hinge encourages you to show off your personality by answering three 2. prompts before activating your profile, these prompts are refreshed every month and keeps the ones that are good for your profile.

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The better the app knows about your dating life the closer it will get with finding the person of your dreams, that ’s why Hinge likes to get feedback on how your dates go, narrowing that right person down.

Hinge bends over backwards and does all the work so you don’t have to.

Sounds promising, why not give Bumble or Hinge a try?

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1. Jungle- New thriller recently added to Netflix, starring Daniel

Radcliffe. He plays the role of a traveller, Yossi, who gets separated from his friends in the middle of the amazon. Based on a true story, the film follows this character trying to survive the jungle. This film has been on the trending for a while. This gripping film will give you and your date a lot to talk about.

2. The Truman show- If you’re a Jim Carrey fan then you’ll love this

one. He plays the character of Truman Burbank, a insurance salesman, who doesn’t know that his entire life is a TV show and everything is filmed with hidden cameras, even his family are actors. Truman starts to notice that something isn’t quite right and starts to ask questions.

If you’re reading this and Boris has decided to have a third lockdown, fingers crossed that doesn’t happen. Or maybe you’re stuck in isolation, there are still ways you can date. A nice date at the cinema would be lovely but we can’t do that in these circumstances. Well what if there was a way you could?

Teleparty is the new way to watch a film or TV series with someone else. No more ‘1, 2, 3, play ’ on FaceTime, this app, which is also known as ‘Netflix Party ’, synchronises the video and allows you to send messages on the side.

You’re able to use this app on Netflix, Disney, Hulu and HBO. This is great for a lockdown date and even catching up with friends. You’ll find the free app on www.netflixparty.com, and will show easy to follow instructions presenting how to set it all up. If you’re wondering what to watch here are some great films to get your netfilx and chill on:

3. Project Power- This must see sci-fi action, starring Jamie Foxx

and Joseph Gordan-Levitt, envisions a supernatural world where this strange pill can give you superpowers. As well as starring Machine Gun Kelly, this film has the coolest soundtrack to go with it.

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Hitch- This rom-com classic, starring Will Smith and Kevin James, is a great film for a date. The film follows Kevin’s character Albert, who is looking to win the heart of a woman. Hitch, played by Will Smith, takes Albert under his wing and teaches him the ways to sweep his lover of her feet.

As well as it being hilarious, the film has a hidden message that sometimes there’s no proven formula for love.

Enjoy Watching!

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S o c i a l distance dating is the new thing.

After binge watching the recent series of Celebs go Dating, social distance dating can still work.

T h e programme shows celebrities dating in different ways, whilst still staying safe and keeping to the guidelines. One way of social distance dating can be simply meeting outside.

This may seem daunting when you don’t really know the other person and it will probably be awkward at the beginning.

However, that ’s what dating is all about, you’ve got to get yourself out of your comfort zone if you really want to meet someone. If you’re wondering where the hell would I have this date. Here are some great places in and around Southampton for a romantic stroll.

Houndwell ParkIf you’re not feeling a long trek and more of a sit on the bench, then this would be the ideal park to meet up in. It is located in the city centre so is easily accessible, and you can even stop by Starbucks to grab a takeout.

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Southampton CommonFor a more scenery route but still near the centre, this park ticks all the boxes. It is much bigger, with a duck pond and an old, little church with a cemetery creating more interest. The parks location is close to a cute, rustic pub called The Cowherds. The pub has an outdoor seating area, perfect for having some socially distance drinks.

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Testwood walkThis one’s a little more for the adventurers. Wellies needed! Don’t turn up in your new white air forces for this one. Perfect location to grab a hot drink to warm up at the nearby Costa in Totton. Bars and pubs are also available in the area if you’re wanting alcoholic drinks.

Deerleap (New Forest)Get lost in the wilderness of the New Forest. Paths lead you into the big forest where you’re free to explore.

Wild horses and birds will make you feel like you’re in a romantic movie but without the hand holding unfortunately.

This is a little further away, but it is worth the travel.

Dating is possible in these circumstances you’ve just got to get a little more creative. Maybe try one of these options on someone you meet on Bumble or Hinge. This situation isn’t comfortable, and we’ve been having to deal with something that isn’t quite normal. So, don’t beat yourself up if you’re thinking this way of dating is just not for me because really, we’re all trying to do our bests during this odd time. The most important thing is that you have fun!

Top tip- bring your dog along if you have one, could be a nice conversation starter and plus having a little friend there could give you the confidence you need. Keep in mind before you moan about going for a walk, that it ’s the places you go to that ’ll make this experience enjoyable. You’ll be persuading your friends to go for a walk after I promise you.

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Written by Tara Larkin, Designed by Tara Larkin, Artists work used: Erin Larkin, Daniel Harrison, Jada Hall, Georgia-Mae Suggett and Liz Nowik.

This year has been mad, right? Lockdown, loss of jobs, worried for the future and quite uncertain. Through the pandemic, many artists have been told to switch into a different career as the industry is dying. But the most powerful thing that we have is social media.

How exactly can it be used to push a creative career?

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To help the artistic community to pull through, Erin Larkin, 23 from Chandler ’s Ford, opened up a group on Facebook for local artists and small businesses to share their work to help inspire, educate and advertise creations of all mediums from Eastleigh to Southampton. The page grew a success over lockdown with over 2000 members, a mention on BBC Radio Solent and many posts from people of all ages and backgrounds sharing ideas, asking for tips and tricks and ideas which acted as an escape through these times of uncertainty. Speaking with Erin, I got to understand how her business was affected by the global pandemic but also, the power of the digital page and how it impacts her today.

This creates an insight into the new power of digital spaces and how creatives can strive from it.

What is your profession?

I am a full time Tattoo Artist, and co-owner of the Little Scorpions Tattoo Parlour. I have been working in tattooing for 5 years and began an apprenticeship in Bitterne when I was 18.

How did lockdown treat you and your business?

For tattoo artists, it was tough as we were one of the last businesses who were able to open. Our studio was closed for almost five months! As well as this, we were unsure of when we were going to open again, which made it difficult for us to take bookings. Admin is just at important as the tattooing process, so keeping organised was crucial.

This wasn’t going to stop us from keeping creative.

Why did you decide to set up creative neighbours?

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“Our studio was closed for almost five months!”

“I found that during these times it was so important to keep support going for one another”

I found that during these times it was so important to keep support going for one another; especially small and local businesses that were affected by the pandemic. I noticed that some online pages were reluctant to allow artists, and other businesses to post their work. I wanted to create a group where all areas of business were welcome to post and advertise their work. Individual artists were also able to post the work they were creating thoughout Lockdown. This allowed artists of all skillsets come together to show their work and also create business from these posts. People sell hand crafted bags to prints of their work on the page, which is why the page is so amazing as it has such a range of mediums and skillsets.

What was your goal with the page? Has it come to life?

My goal was to create a community of artists and creative businesses whether there were from across the road or the other side of the world. I did not originally have any expectations of how far I wanted to reach with the page, but I was incredibly surprised and proud of everyone’s hard work and contribution towards the page. We currently have over 2,200 members.

What did you do during lockdown rather than your profession?

I need to keep busy, and I wasn’t entirely sure how long I would have during Lockdown, so I didn’t want to waste time. I found my passion for painting again, focusing on Watercolours as my medium.

Nature and Scenery are two influences for paintings, so I did collections of English Birds, sceneries and requested pet portraits. One of my favourite pieces was an A4 family portrait of seven children.

Each face was about the size of a ten pence piece, so it was quite the challenge and it wasn’t something that I would have time for usually as my career is very fast paced and busy so the page actually allowed me to have time for myself and think of hobbies that I would like to revist artistically.

our client ’s temperatures as they enter the studio.

If their temperature is 37.9 or above, we must send them home. We also have tape to map out the areas of the studio that our clients are allowed to stay within, unless, going to the toilet or leaving the stuio for a break.

How did Creative Neighbours help you through lockdown?

Creative Neighbours helped me throughout Lockdown by the constant support of one another from each member of the community. The page allows you to advertise and sell but also, everyone is so kind and helpful. If you want to improve or need some help, so many members are happy to give feedback and kindly help you progress as an artist which gives you great confidence. As well as this, the incredible talent kept me inspired, and wanting to do better with every piece I created.

Painting of Erin Larkin by Daniel Harrison.

The pandemic has pushed so many creatives into a downward spiral of worry, fear and anxiety. The page creative neighbours has given many a second oppurtunity to continue business through these times and create a sense of joy to a new, digital platform. It seems as though Erin has used the page to push her other hobbies, exploring practices of painting and comission work, allowing her skillsets across different mediums to improve. The page has given many oppurtunities and a chance to mingle with other creatives of all ages. Why not give it a go yourself? Join the page, be inspired and enjoy the freedom of art that will never be lost, regardless of the world’s situations. Save the arts.

How do you feel back in your profession? What safety measures do you have in place?

To start with, I did feel nervous going back to work.

Mostly because of the nerves of Covid-19. But getting back in to work is increible. I am so lucky to know I have work during these difficult times, as many small businesse have struggled. I am very appreciative of my client base and their support.

Our tattoo studio is extremely hygienic. We have always carried out the highest stanard of hygiene and safety measures. But we knew we had to take this further. Clients were allowed to bring a friend with them, but we no longer allow this. Clients must only attend their appointments alone. We also take

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Daniel Harrison, 36, is an artist, art teacher and commission painter whose focus is mainly portraiture in oil and spray paint on canvas. To Harrison, art is ‘probably the most important thing in existence as it is our understanding of the world, documented’.

Lockdown has affected us all but for Daniel, it wasn’t too bad of an impact as he was able to do lessons from home and he used the time to catch up on some commissions and he started drawing ‘daily doodles’ to keep him going. With creative neighbours being such a free, inspiring page online, Harrison stated that ‘it ’s always great to see what other people are doing. I get so many ideas from other people’s work as well as the kick to finish my stuff ’ which shows that the page pushes motivation through a tough time and is accepting of all artworks locally. With the page in mind, Harrison mentioned that ‘it ’s connected me to other people who are interested in art.

I’ve been able to help other people develop their drawing but also been able to display my work to grow my client base. The page has reminded me how productive some people are and that I need to paint more! I think one of the most important things you can do as an artist is see other people’s work. It helps you develop, gives you ideas and makes you stay relevant.’ With the page’s ethos being about sharing, inspiring and adapting art changes, I also asked if Harrison had seen any work on the page that stood out to him and he explained that he has ‘seen some great watercolours on the page. I hadn’t tried watercolour since I was 15-ish, and they made me want to give it a go again.’ This suggests how the page can be impactful for looking at art in a different way than usual, and sharing ideas to other creatives, allowing the artistic flow to be pushed and experiment, especially in such a strange time, which helps keep your sanity.

With the whole year seeming like a blur in regard to Covid-19, looking at Harrison’s teaching profession, he went on to explain how the re-

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strictions affected him on a daily basis. ‘I am meant to socially distance from the students, but they don’t have to distance from each other. In practice, it is a nightmare and I’m constantly cleaning things. All the people together, along with all the children that go home and interact with their families and whoever, it makes me quite likely to get COVID-19 at some point ’.

“It helps you develop, gives you ideas and makes you stay relevant.”

from Eastleigh uses the platform to showcase her 14 year old daughter ’s artwork. Laura stated that ‘lockdown gave Jada more time to focus on using her ipad and practice more digital drawing using apps such as procreate.’ With mental health problems arising in the younger generation, Laura mentioned that Creative Neighbours ‘is an amazing group with no judgement and there are lots of keen artists who like to show their art no matter what age, sex, race or religion.’ With circulation of Jada’s work on the page, ‘it made Jada realise that others were impressed with how good she is, pushing her artistic confidence.’ With the page allowing many to communicate, Laura mentioned how I contacted her and Jada and explained how I ‘saw Jada’s artwork and heard her story of mental health and took it upon herself to reach out, showing that the page can impact positivity and friendships as well as business growth.’

“it’s connected me to other people who are interested in art.”

Anothe r creative, using the page as a platform, is Georgia-Mae Suggett who is 23 from Southampton and has ‘always been interested in art as it is a great way to express yourself in different mediums.’ Suggett is a junior tattoo artist and a portrait artist. For her portrait work, she uses her Yoga Book on the sketchbook programme (drawing tablet) but also uses graphite pencils and Bristol board. When asking about her profession, she stated that ‘In tattooing, I feel as though it ’s more than decorating someone’s skin. You learn so much about that person as they confide in you and tell you about sensitive and intimate moments that go into their life. People go to tattoo artists for numerous reasons; some to highlight moments in their life, some love art and want to be covered, some struggle with mental health and struggle with self-harm so they come to their artist to stop themselves causing dangerous harm to themselves and turn it into something beautiful.’

Again, looking at Suggetts tattoo profession and the rules of Covid-19 that the world has faced this year, I asked her about how this affected her and she stated that ‘lockdown was a struggle in the tattooist world in my opinion, if you didn’t have your own studio which was tough but I am lucky enough to have incredible parents to help me. As I couldn’t tattoo I was drawing, drawing, drawing. It both helped my mental state and my financial state selling my portraits. During lockdown I was experimenting with different media of creativity, whether it was a makeup look, cosplay, drawing and up-cycling’. When returning back to work, Sagett said that ‘at first it was scary but I was excited to be back. There were days we were allowed to be open but we spent atleast 3 days cleaning and prepping the studio so it would be safe for both us and the clients. As a small studio with 3 artists, we have to take turns each day tattooing to keep the 2 metre rule. Everyone is permitted to wear a mask and if they don’t, we will provide them with one.’

In terms of creative neighbours, it gave Suggett the ‘confidence to both share my work and push myself further as an artist seeing so many incredible artist.’ She goes on to say, ‘I love that if I ever need advice or help with a piece, I know I would get helpful criticism. Everyone is so helpful and lovely and I couldn’t fault it. I’ve never felt so welcome in a group before. The page has definitely helped me with my confidence and it ’s help to push my creativity further and it was so amazing to see so much beautiful work at such a dark time. I use the page to both share my work and to see so many artists works in different mediums and it ’s so refreshing to see. In a way, everyone on the page inspired me to push myself harder and to do the things I love as there are so many incredible artists on the page which I aspire to be as talented as.’

Looking at another artist involved within Creative Neighbours, I came across Liz Nowik who is 44 and has recently just started sharing work on the page, despite ‘always being creative’. Liz has always been inter ested in sewing and creates her own rag dol lls through the medium. Nowik has always been interested in sewing since she was little, and her mum always taught her the basics which can be a lifelong skill!

“It gave me the confidence to both share my work and push myself further as an artist.”

As well as her creative path, Liz works as a Nanny professionally but due to Covid, she stated that ‘she could no longer look after the kids due to the restrictions therefore, I used my creative skills and outlet to make money ’. But to begin with, Liz wasn’t too sure whether to start posting on the group as she said that ‘the posts of items are amazing, and I felt that mine weren’t all that ’ which isn’t the case at all but this shows how the page can help build confidence, gather ideas and inspiration from others to share work which can be a beautiful thing. When using Creative Neighbours, Nowik likes to ‘look through the posts to help me focus’ which implies that sharing work is therapeutic and allows you to subconsciously gather information that you can take forward into your own practice.

The page is open for all ages, mediums and skillsets which makes it welcoming and a non-judgemental safe space, which helps those less confident, start up and help their mental health as well as physical, creative practices. Nowik said to me that ‘I find it interesting to see what people do in creative terms as I have never realised my skills until Erin started the page. I feel the posts are all quite deeply inspirational as people explain them, not just “this is £50. It ’s good to see what ’s behind the art ’. This implies that the page pushes creative outlets and lets you visually see and understand the process of the work, which in a lot of cases, we don’t get to see and admire the craftsmanship that has been put into something.

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FROM LOCAL WITH LOVE THIS CHRISTM A S Struggling with gift ideas this Christmas?...We’ve got you covered. Why not help out some local small businesses this season? With the disruption of sales this year due to the Pandemic, spread some festive joy by giving back to your local businesses.

BELLA MARY EARINGS @BELLAMARYEARINGS Bella, 18, from Gosport has the perfect christmas gift waiting for your loved ones. BELLA MARY earings has a range of affordable, vegan homemade pieces ready for your freinds and family to enjoy all year round.

This upcoming, small business offers seasonal collections and offers throughout the year. Prices range from £2 to anything under £10. Making her products easily affordable for everyone. Once purchased, your earings come with a cute, mini gift bag that includes sweets, (suitable for vegeterians). The perfect gift for your loved ones this christmas.

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@HOUSEOFCMD HOUSE OF CMD is perfect for any of your loved ones this christmas. This small business specialises in personalised gift items, from baby essentials to Wine glasses to general homeware, making it the perfect gift for anyone from your mum to your work friend.

Prices start at roughly £5, making it affordable for all. HOUSE OF CMD is based in Portsmouth, and does deliver. Who wouldn’t love a gift from here this christmas?

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OBSESSED WITH SCENTS @OBSESSED.WITH.SCENTS @OBSESSEDWITHSCENT Small business located in Portsmouth, OBSESSED WITH SCENTS, sells the most gorgeous smelling wax melts, perfect for gift giving this christmas.

Their seasonal products are packaged in the cutest christmas crackers, all ready to be put under your tree.

Their price range starts from as little as £2.50 for snap bars and sample bars being only £5. All bars come in various different scents. Some seasonal ones being; Christmas Cookie, Candy cane, Winter spice and many more. Leaving your house feeling warm and cozy and smelling as if your in santas grotto....I know this will be on my christmas list this year.

HECTORS PORTRAITS @HECTORSPORTRAITS Looking for a gift to touch the heart of a loved one this chritsmas?

HECTORS PORTRAITS is the perfect present to put a smile on anyones face.

Beverley, owner of The Bridal Suite, sells pet portraits that she completes by hand. This is an exemplary gift for any pet lover, and perfect to keep alive those prescious memories of a passed pet.

HECTORS PORTRAITS retail for £44 (A4) and £55 (A3). This small business is located in Southampton and can be delivered. Just send an image of your furry friend to their facebook page and before you know it, you have the perfect gift all ready for christmas day. I know i will definately be gifting one of these this year.

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BY NIAMH @GORGEOUSGLITTERSBYNIAMH Who doesnt love sparkles and glitz? Restore someones glamour this christmas with a gift from GORGEOUS GLITTERS BY NIAMH. Who wouldn’t love poring their wine from a gorgeous decorated bottel into a matching glitter glass? This gift would be perfect for the christmas day antics.

GORGEOUS GLITTERS BY NIAMH also sell custom glitter baubles, water bottles, key rings and many more. You can also opt to get a personal item personalised with your chosen glitter.

Prices range from £3 for shot glasses to £7 for gin glasses. To add vinyl to any product is £2. With these prices you can’t go wrong! This small business will even add discounts when purchasing a larger order. Why not add some extra sparkle into someones life this chritsmas.

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Step into the new year with your instagram on its a-game! use our holy grail list of editing apps to get the most out of what the app store has to offer. We can’t promise a verified tick, but we sure can promise instant awe from your followers of your new years resolution to kill the instagram game!

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Tezza offers a range of beautiful presets ready to use without the hassle of creating them yourself. Although there are only 5 free presets available, there is still a broad contrast between the free filters, giving you a versatile selection no matter what your budget may be. The app also gives you the ability to edit your videos with the same filters to match your feed, so your chosen aesthetic can be seamless throughout all of your posts! A Subscription for full access of the app starts at £1.79/month and £17.99/year.

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VSCO is a cult classic app for filters; There’s an endless array of versatile filters and endless specific editing options. Although you’d need to invest in a subscription for full access to all the filters, there are plenty of free options available. You can also create moving gif-like images which are great for making your instagram stories stand out. For full access on the app, a subscription is £1.67/month or £19.99/year.

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Unfold is an app that lets you Layout your photos in polaroids, film strips and artistic collages. This app is a holy grail for making your instagram stories stand out! The templates work with videos as well as photos, ensuring that every post on your Instagram story is as creative as the last.

Although there are paid templates within the app, there are still great free options available. Singular add-on packs start at 99p or you can subscribe to get all of the packs for free (£2.79/month or £18.49/year.)

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COVID-19 has brought all our plans this year for an aesthetic trip abroad to a halt, stopping us from snapping that iconic insta holiday pic! However, there’s no need to fear as we’re here to show you NINE of the best instagrammable locations across the country, certain to liven up your feed!

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The gorgeous Peggy Porschen Cafe has two locations in London (Belgravia and Chelsea). This is the perfect place to visit and take photos if you love pink and are going for a girly instagram aesthetic.

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God’s Own JUNKYARD

God’s Own Junkyard in East London is a NEON WONDERLAND! with endless picture oppurtunities, this is an incredibly unique and quirky spot which is sure to make your insta feed POP OFF if you take a visit here !!!! @godsownjunkyard

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The Selfie Factory is the definition of Instagram heaven! Located in the Iconic O2 arena, the selfie factory was created specifically to help you get THE MOST AESTHETIC INSTAGRAM PICS EVER!!! With countless different rooms and sets, there’s a picture opportunity to suit everyone’s feed!

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Sunest by Australasia, Manchester Looking for an aesthetically pleasing night out up north? Look no further as Sunset by Australasia in Manchester is the bar of dreams! its beautiful pink interior and floral exterior makes the perfect location for shooting some instagram content!

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Coronavirus may have stopped us from having a holiday abroad this year, but why not have a staycation and visit the village of Portmeirion in Wales! Full of colourful buildings and Italian inspired

scenery, this GORGEOUS instagrammable location is sure to trick your followers that you’ve travelled far without even leaving the country!

@ORANGEROOMS Enjoy a cocktail or two with friends at Orange Rooms located in the heart of southampton! Famous for its quirky orange decor and OF COURSE orange themed drinks to match! this is the perfect place to go for a night out and get some cute insta pics whilst you’re at it!

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ARTBOX CAFE BRIGHTON

The Artbox Café in Brighton is especially unique as it entirely changes its aesthetic, décor and menu every few months based on different themes, but all based on a kawaii vibe! With cute pastel exterior and interior, adorable food and even merchandise centered around its current theme, this café is DEFIENTLY WORTH A VISIT!! , intensifying your cute IG feed!

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Just 15 miles away from central London, Mayfield Lavender Farm is a gorgeous photogenic location to keep in mind for your summer 2021 instagram feed, as it is unfortunately seasonal and only open between the months of June and August! However, it is 100% worth the wait as the pictures produced from here are OUT OF THIS WORLD !!!!!!!!!!!

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Golf doesn’t have to be a boring sport and Junkyard golf club proves this! With its crazy different courses and fun cocktails, there are endless instagram opportunities, and with multiple locations across the country you don’t need to travel far to have A FUN ACTIVITY FILLED NIGHT OUT HERE !!!!!

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Pinterest: Organise Your Life

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Pinterest is a website and an app that virtually everyone has heard of... but most people don’t know the endless ways to utilise the app to its full potential. There are billions of pins on the platform, but that’s no good if you don’t know what you’re looking for! Here are the top 5 categories you need to be searching to allow pinterest to organise your life!

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There’s no excuse for cooking basic meals when there are millions upon millions of recipies available to follow along on Pinterest!

Cuisine from all around the world never seemed so accessible, you’ll be able to impress your friends and family with the endless new dishes you’ve mastered. Not only can you use Pinterest to find the best recipies the internet has to offer, but also for tips for cooking.

Skip the endless hours of cooking show binge watching and visualise all the hacks you need to know on one pin! If general inspiration for meals is what you’re looking for... look no further! As we mentioned, Pinterest is all about visual aids, so you’ll find countless photographs of mouth-watering food to keep your creative cooking juices flowing, no matter what the occasion!

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Your wardrobe will never look better when you start to search through Pinterest for clothing. You’ll gain access to all the outfit inspo you need! Rather than having to scroll through your followed Instagram accounts just to find one outfit for dinner... sort out your entire seasonal wardrobe with one search on Pinterest! The more you pin the outfits you like and want to copy, the more your Pinterest account will cater your home feed to your style and aesthetic.

You can organise your outfit board with the sections option, to allow yourself to filter through your saved pins through categories for different seasons, colours and clothing items! Another plus to searching for unique looks on Pinterest is that there is always a link to follow from the image, whether this lead you to a clothing website or instagram account, you’ll be sure to find the clothing items you want. Use the ‘similar image’ search option to find similar outfits that have been posted to the platform. You can even upload your own images to give others the fashion inspo they so desperately need!

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Take inspiration from all the study enthusiasts in the world, who have perfected the skill of creating aesthetically pleasing revision notes! There are so many great images on Pinterest to either get you in the mood for studying or give you that long-needed revelation that studying can be just as pretty as your Instagram feed. One of the best parts of the study side of Pinterest is that you can gain access to so many insightful tips and tricks about how to study more effectively and gain the most out of your revision time. There are also links to various YouTube videos and websites that can help you to ace that test or memorise your flashcards in the quickest time possible!

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From organising your kitchen cupboards in the most efficent way to the easiest way to make your bed, there is never a shortage of tips and tricks that you can learn. Utilise the upload option on the app/website and share your own favourite tips and tricks on how to hack various areas of life, or share a new fitness routine that has changed your life and the way you go about your day-to-day routine!

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Arguably the best part about Pinterest is having the ability to plan out every single event you’ll ever need to organise in your lifetime. Whether your wedding is next year or you’re not even engaged yet... it doesn’t matter! You’ll find endless inspiration for birthdays, weddings, baby showers and new years alike; make your parties and events the most unique and fun that your guests have ever attended. From the invites to the thank you letters, Pinterest offers infinite pins to save and add to your chosen board. As well as inspiration, you’ll find planning guides to ensure that you don’t miss any key steps whilst making arrangements for any parties and events you may need to plan. These guides can help with guestlists and neccessary items to have in arms reach at any event.

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Design and writing by Helena Polanska; Imagery by Kamila Irvine

The idea of beauty is forever shifting, from pale skinned hourglass figured renaissance women to the long legged supermodels of the 90s. The people we see on Instagram or other social platforms today still shape the idea of what beauty means to us. Thankfully we have moved to a culture where everyone is beautiful and welcome in the pages of fashion magazines or on the runways in world’s fashion capitals. But as digital models break into our feed, the question arises – will we actually be looking up to unreal beauty standards?

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Models used to resemble living mannequins. Cover models had to be fabulous from the neck up but runway models were like cut outs from cookie cutters – all with perfectly symmetrical bodies. But by the end of the 1980s that all started to change. With the rise of fashion magazines and thanks to globalization, a demand for recognizable woman who had both beauty and personality was created. The Supermodels began their era when Peter Lindbergh photographed Cindy Crawford with fellow Supermodels Naomi Campbell, Tatjana Patitz, Chrisy Turlington and Linda Evangelista for the cover of the January 1990 issue of British Vogue. After this cover these women started to pop up everywhere, they walked on runways, starred in music videos, movies and ad campaigns, they were no longer just blank faces staring at you from your favourite fashion magazine pages, they had become real personalities that were just as influential in pop culture as the rock and movie stars they partied with.

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phenomenon. Kate Moss who was the opposite of beauty standards which the modelling industry had been built on emerged as the new face of a new generation. The forever undying question “What it means to be beautiful?” was as discussed as ever. Magazine spotlights started to shift on to unconventional – looking and culturally diverse models like Kristen McMenamy, Irina Pantaeva, Devon Aoki and Alex Wek. At that same time, more and more performers and movie stars flooded fashion magazine covers and pages becoming their own sort of Supermodels. Brands like Versace, Gucci and Marc Jacobs featured beautiful actresses and singers in their ad campaigns using them as muses who through their personalities could deliver how the brands clothes should be worn and who the customers could be in them.

As social media platforms and their place in today ’s society grew more important so did its power in determining the popularity of today ’s Supermodels. Nowadays more than ever, thanks to platforms like Instagram, YouTube and Twitter, models are able to share their personalities and

UPERS connect with fans, this way gaining a bigger fan base and fondness from designers. Models like Gigi and Bella Hadid, Kendall Jenner, Kaia Gerber, Hailey Bieber and many more have evolved into the fashion world’s biggest trendsetters.

Covid-19 came as a big push to designers to make their runway shows digitalm and even their models! For the Spring/Summer 2021 fashion shows many designers chose to step out of their comfort zones and thought of new ways on how to bring their visions to life digitally. Mugger transformed a virtual reality futuristic utopian set up of Paris into Bella Hadid’s own runway, GCDS presented their collection in a virtual arena where alongside clothing and diverse catwalk characters were featured a digital front row with animations and of celebrities like Dua Lipa, Anwar Hadid and NikitaDragun. Alongside these two, there were many more like Sunnei with its Spring 2021 Menswear collection or Moschino who debuted the Spring/Summer 2021 collection through a puppet show, even including doll versions of typical show guests.

Because of today ’s reality demand for distanced or online, everything is growing and digital models are successfully breaking into the fashion industry. Fashion in its core is about creating a world of fantasies and experimentation, and CGI models bring exactly that. The only problem is that now real models must compete with the digital ones. A perfect example is Miguela Sonsa, who has collaborated with Prada and Givenchy, she has even worked alongside one of today ’s biggest models Bella Hadid in a Calvin Klein ad. Digital models like Miguela are not limited by genetics or reality, some of them even have personalities and a huge fan base, they can look like and be whoever they want, but are they able to be this generations Supermodels?

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How did you get started in the film industry?

I will just be assisting with many different roles.

In lockdown the main difference for me was “So I started out in the industry studying musical that I wasn’t going out on shoots so throughout theatre at Silver Young and then picked film as an lockdown my main role was as an editor. easy A level. I hardly knew anything about it and wasn’t really sure about my choice. We all started I did a six and half week virtual with Nowness, by making our own films I started to film all the along with editing a music concert I had shot time and basically fell in love with it. From there about a year before. I think the pandemic has I found myself watching loads of YouTube tutoribeen both good and bad. On the upside it gave als, filming all the time, researching equipment me loads of time to be at home to learn new techand getting all the information I could to learn nical skills, giving me a lot more confidence in my about the film industry. After a year, I got the skill set. I think the downside to it was not being opportunity to work on a photoshoot for Soft Cell, able to go on shoots and although I was doing a kind of like work experience. The manager then little bit of editing, it wasn’t every single day so I asked me to create a short film so he could see did begin to miss working.” what I could do. I went home and edited a film to send to him and it turned out that he really loved How has your path led you to your current role? it. From there he asked me to edit 5 music videos for Soft Cell’s O2 Arena Event and that ’s how “I decided to move to move to Sweden. Before landed my first ever job.”

I moved I took a lot of time to research into production companies around the area and tried What did your usual work day look like prior to to meet as many people as I could, creating new lockdown and how has the pandemic effected your contacts. When I arrived I was able to work on work in the film industry? some shoots as an assistant. Now I work in an office as a video editor where I’m currently working “As I work as both a video editor and other roles on editing a feature film.” responsible for cinematography and camera operating, the usual work day is varied.

What work are you most proud of?

Sometimes I will be going on a shoot or sometimes I will just be assisting with many different “The work I’m most proud of would definitely roles. In lockdown the main difference for me was be the lyric video I recently created for the band that I wasn’t going out on shoots so throughout ‘Soft Cell’. For this video I had to work with softlockdown my main role was as an editor. ware I had never used before, so initially I was very worried as I have no idea what I was doing.

However, I do feel working on this video definitely pushed me creatively on what I could do and how imaginative I could be with animating words as that can be a very limited thing.”

What is your go to style to work in? “ My style really varies. Often you have to adapt your style to suit your client. My own personal style would be funky and arty, using coloured lights but that is very niche so for a general client that wouldn’t always suit.”

Was there a particular moment in your life when you realised film would be your career?

“It was going back to when I did the lyric videos for Soft Cell and seeing them being played on the big screen. I can remember it being such a surreal moment for me and made me realise that I wanted this to be my career.”

What is it like being a female in the industry? “ It ’s definitely challenging as no one takes your ideas and opinions as seriously as men and men are on average are more likely to get booked for jobs over women. I have encountered experiences where men have tried flirting with me on the job. In addition there has been a few times where I haven’t been paid invoices straight away and I have been expected to work for free.The one thing I think would improve the industry would be more diversity both in front of the camera and behind the scenes.”

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Living Minimal “Minimalism is the intentional promotion of the things we most value in life by removing anything that distracts us from it” - Joshua Becker, author of Minimalist Blog & The Minimalist Home.

Minimalism can be applied to many areas in our lives, including our schedules, relationships, and even what we wear and eat. Minimalism is intentionally living with only the things you really need in your life, supporting your purpose, allowing you to focus more on those things that matter the most.

The lifestyle which emphasises simplification can aid you in many ways, from freeing you from financial worry; by only spending on essentials and items with real true value, to improving feelings of stress and happiness; by allowing you to de clutter your personal space, giving you more mental clarity and freedom to focus.

Minimalism provides endless opportunities, giving you more control in your life and what you do daily.

Furthermore, the choice makes it easier to budget as you wont be buying things that you dont really need. By making a conscious choice to purchase only what you absolutley need, you’ll naturally consume and produce less. Less gas, plastic, and nonrecyclable materials you use on a regular basis and the non renewable resources used up in their production. This will result in a more healthy, eco friendly, and green lifestyle.

The first step to minimalism is stepping back and observing. Do you own multiple versions of the same items? Do you feel stressed about trying to find space to store objects in your home? Is your wardrobe overflowing with clothes that you never wear or have only worn once? The more you’re able to judge the details of your life through an unaltered, unbiased lens, the clearer you’ll be able to see what it is you want to change in your life.

Declutter every area of your home. A minimalistic lifestyle is living beyond your means, allowing you to utilize and value the fewer essential items you own, rather than being confined to an abundance of clutter. Once you have started and made a start, it may begin to feel more manageable.

Think about your clothes and where you get them from. Are they sustainable? Are they harmful to the environment? These are some of the things you need to think about if you’re wanting to invest in a minimal wardrobe.

Purchase garments that are sustainable and get rid of the ones that are not! Dress simple. This is what it ’s all about. You don’t have to go all out with all the glitter and beads, you can dress down. Go for the nude colours, brown, black,

grey, white or even pastel colours. Its always good to have the bare minimum of clothing in your wardrobe.

Make healthy meals, eat less meat and more veg, have a healthy smoothie with some fruits in it.

Wake up early, meditate in the morning or do some yoga, anything that eases the mind to help you get through the day, even reading a couple hours everyday eases your mind!

Redocorate your room or your whole house!

The trick to minimal living is to keep it simple and limited... it ’s the way to go.

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VEGANUARY: A NEW DIET FOR THE NEW YEAR

Design, interview & writing by Charlotte Brooks, interview completed by Sophia Slater, images sent by Sophia Slater and taken from her Instagram

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Have you ever considered a vegan lifestyle? Do you think it would work for you? If so Veganuary 2021 could be your starting point to a new life choice for the new year. We spoke to vegan social media influencer Sophie Slater about her experiences following a plant-based lifestyle and why she think you should consider going vegan for January 2021 and beyond.

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When did you become vegan?

I went vegan in March 2018 but I was vegetarian for about 10 months beforehand. I always had an interest in veganism, but I never committed to the diet fully until about a year and a half ago.

Why did you decide to begin a plant-based lifestyle?

I’ve always been a massive animal lover and quite a fussy eater so I couldn’t eat anything that ‘looked’ like an animal for example I couldn’t pick at bones. I had heard about veganism online and followed people that were vegan on Instagram and YouTube whose food looked really nice and not just the stereotypical ‘leaves’. I work at Lush and a lot of my employees are vegan/vegetarian so I would always ask them questions about it and see them thriving on a vegan diet so I thought I would give it a shot!

When did you start your Instagram & TikTok platforms?

I started the Instagram when I was vegetarian, but it was called ‘sustainablesoph’ and was all about being eco-friendly. I followed a lot of vegans on that page that I could relate to, so I decided to change my page and I’ve built a small community. The TikTok started during lockdown this year. I saw some people posting ‘vegan what I eat in a day ’ videos so I thought I would try it out and I found a community of people that love vegan videos so it ’s going really well

Have you seen any benefits since becoming vegan?

For me it ’s more mental benefits and I definitely feel better about the food I’m eating because I don’t feel guilty anymore.

The main difference was my skin as I had quite bad acne but in the first few months of changing my diet it really cleared up.

What are your main goals with your platforms?

What are your favourite vegan meals to eat?

I never wanted to be a forceful vegan that preaches about the lifestyle so I created the platforms where people could come to me and ask any questions, find vegan recommendations and recipe ideas.

I mainly just wanted to show people how easy the vegan lifestyle is and how affordable it can be.

I really like this cashew macaroni cheese that I make- it ’s blended cashews, nutritional yeast, water and some lemon which makes a really nice creamy sauce to have with pasta. I love Oreos and Biscoff biscuits to snack on as well. .

Do you think more foods are becoming vegan nowadays making it more accessible?

100%. A lot of companies are realising that veganism is becoming mainstream, even companies I never expected such as Galaxy releasing a vegan chocolate bar range earlier this year. It’s definitely a big step.

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What is Veganuary?

What is the most important reason you would encourage people to take Veganuary is a charity based organisation that encourages people to try part in Veganuary 2021? a vegan diet for the month of January and beyond. The charity support businessesfor andthepeople to the a vegan wayyou of hear life with an so aimmany to protect Definitely sake of planetabout climatethe environment, prevent animal suffering and improve people’s change figures that are terrifying and although veganism can’t health. solve everything it ’s definitely a good start. People don’t think about the What the 4theaims of the charity? land, the water, the are transport, CO2 that has gone into eating meat To participation, to raise awareness, to drive outreach or increase dairy whereas if you only eat plants you know it hascorporate had the least and to grow the global movement. amount of impact.

How can you support the movement in 2021?

The easiest way to support Veganuary is to go vegan! Try the diet and lifestyle. If you are already vegan try and encourage other to try a plantbased diet- become an ambassador. Post your story and experience on social media and follow @veganuary on Twitter.

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Design & Interviews: Charlotte Brooks, Answers: Hannah Davies, Reed Amber & Sydney Harris, Images: Unsplash & sent by influencers

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It ’s 2020, it ’s time to speak up and acknowledge the topics society hides from. We interviewed three body positive influencers, about their platforms and why they think it ’s important to normalise talking honestly about our bodies...

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Hannah Davies When did you start your platforms?

I started my accounts 18 months ago because I received a reward at school that named me‘most likely to start a blog about women’s rights’ so here I am. I did it for myself with the intent of benefitting others.

What do you think is the most important reason to be body honest and promote self-love?

To know if something is wrong and how to account for it. There’s a big conversation about what ’s normal, but not much about what ’s abnormal.

For example, at school they tell you periods can cause cramps, but they never say how bad they can be or complications such as, endometriosis, which I found out I have.

Why do you think sex education is so taboo in 2020?

It all starts with the fact men are doing most of the research and saying women’s only role is reproduction. It never occurs to me how taboo sex really is until I start speaking to other people. I find a lot of information comes from older generations because they haven’t had it normalised and aren’t comfortable having the conversation which creates that stigma.

What are the main aims with your platforms?

To get the conversation about sex started. Something I have noticed since starting my blog, is that if I start the conversation, so many other people will get involved. Often people need someone to start it but not necessarily to hold it.

What ’s the most important message you would give to people in 2020 regarding sex positivity?

Don’t be afraid to start the conversation. Just getting it out there makes such a difference.

Why do you think sex education taught at school is so taboo?

There is this big, hypersexualised idea that pleasure has to be from another person. Restricting children’s knowledge of their own bodies doesn’t benefit them, it puts them in situations where they are more at risk. I think we make this association between, intimacy that adults have, and sex education that needs to be taught at school, and that is a barrier that needs to be cut. Teaching kids about boundaries, consent and their own bodies is absolutely important, but teaching them about topics such as kink, is not, in my opinion on the list of priorities.

Do you think there are any taboo topics that still need to be tackled?

I think anal just isn’t really spoken about enough. I speak about it quite a bit online but not extensively, but I’m still considered a specialist. It is talked about more within the LGBTQ+ community, but not in general.

Generally, men don’t open the conversation about it because they think they will be classed as gay and women don’t open the conversation because they just don’t know how.

What is the future with your platforms?

I have had my two big projects completed recently. Firstly, filming the pilot episode for a sex discussion show for the BBC and then releasing my merchandise. I have considered starting a podcast so that might happen soon!

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What has been the main thing you have learnt since growing your community?

Lots of people who give sexual advice are in relationships and it can be very contradictory. It is also a very female dominated community.

Do you think people are now more open about topics they weren’t so open about before?

I definitely think. When I think about my mum and the conversation’s I have had with her, I don’t think my mum would ever have the been open about this topic. I think that ’s because we have more access to information now.

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How did you first become interested in body honesty?

When we started our YouTube channel, about six years ago, things really started to sink in and it wasn’t something we really saw online back then.

Florence and I (the other co-founder of Come Curious) just spoke about sex all the time, when we first met, we’d also talk about our bodies, doubts, feelings and hang-ups. Speaking to eachother so openly made a massive difference about how we thought about ourselves.

What taboo topics do you tackle on your platforms?

The main topic we focus on is sex - it ’s called‘f*cks given’. We ask people all about their sexual experiences, but we also interlace this with important topics and issues that the guests want to talk about. We try really hard to cover all areas because we think everyone’s opinion is important and needs to be heard. I think it really helps connect with people especially if they can relate to a subject.

What are the main aims of your platforms?

To get information out to people on a wide scale and to make them feel more comfortable about themselves, their sexual experiences, bodies and mental health.

What ’s the most important message you would give to people to tackle taboos?

The most important message I can give to people is own your narrative, own your body and face your fears. We get so easily caught up comparing ourselves to others rather than comparing ourselves to ourselves. We should be able to look at our bodies and appreciate what it does. Do your research, follow positive people and remove people that make you negativity.

Why do you think sex education taught in school is so taboo?

We had one day at school where we spoke about sex education. One day out of your whole school year where young people are at their most impressionable, so you are left by yourself to learn which can be terrifying.

The government need to change the curriculum so we can learn more useful things in life.

What ’s one taboo topic that still needs tackling?

I would absolutely say porn isn’t spoken about enough during sex education. It ’s varied because sex is so big and everyone wants to know a different question that relates to them so it is hard to try and tackle everything. I feel like we don’t talk about the mental health side enough for people because at the moment other topics are more popular but that doesn’t really help people in how they feel, mentally about issues.

Whats next for your platforms?

Florence and I are already jumping into the future of our platforms. We have decided to open up ‘Come Curious’ as not only us two talking about sex, but to our wonderful Come Curious community to include a variety of voices. We can’t wait to keep expanding our business and our platforms - we have big plans for our future.

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How did you first become interested in promoting body honesty?

I have always been interested in bodies and sex and why humans are the way they are. I have always been really fascinated by the tenants of feminism. I like to really uplift all people and that ’s what I try to do the most with my platforms. To be more gender neutral and gender inclusive and let people take away the boxes in society. I’ve always had a drive to empower others and not be the norm.

What do you think is the most important reason to promote body honesty and self love?

I think the most important thing about body normalisation is to note that we all have bodies that we are born with and all of them are unique and special. I want people to know that, even if you don’t like the way you’re body looks, it ’s still amazing. Unfortunately, what ’s largely promoted in the media is only one body shape and we are all expected to fit into that, with the worry if we don’t have a certain apperance, people will think less of us.

Why do you think topics such as female pleasure are so taboo in 2020?

Topics such as female pleasure - I don’t know how long that is going to be taboo for which is so frustrating. Men are able to express their pleasure and they ’re not called names or labelled, for doing things for pleasure, but if females do the same, they start being labelled. I think a lot of people are still uncomfortable with the idea that sex is more than just conception.

People revert to the internet to learn about sex and although there is a lot of good information, it is also filled with a lot of misconceptions and inaccurate information.

SYDNEY HARRIS Do you think any topics still need tackling?

The full structure and function of the clitoris is still not talked about enough. It is just amazing to me that we can all go through life and not know what an amazing structure in our body is capable of and where it is, what it does and what it looks like.

What is the future for your platforms?

I have some Instagram lives coming up soon. I really want to start doing online workshops and continue to educate other people and myself and to continue my empowerment.

Instagram - @clitoriscious Blog - www.clitoriscious.com

What are the main aims with your platforms?

When I started the page during a manic episode, due to my bipolar disorder, I felt like I had so much in my brain, but I didn’t know a way to express it to the world, in a way that made sense. What I had been learning at school was so revolutionary to me, I just felt like people needed to hear what I had been learning and make it accessible to everyone, not just someone who is able to afford a graduate degree.

Do you think people are now more open than they may have been before?

I think so. I just assume that everyone knows the information I put out there because I’m in a small bubble with my community but then I realise not everyone knows this.

Why do you think sex education taught in schools is so taboo?

It goes back to the uncomfortability with the topic and the way our systems are in place. Especially in the US, we claim we are a democracy, but I argue we are more a theocracy. Religion has such a big impact on everything and even though we say it shouldn’t, it definitely does. Conservative groups in the US make it difficult for sex education to be a comprehensive topic.

What is the most important message you would give to people in 2020 regarding tackling taboos?

I would say I really want people to know that your sexual experiences don’t have to look a certain way to be valid and to stand up for yourself and advocate for your pleasure. I think a lot of women don’t know how to advocate for themselves and I just want that to end.

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Summer Glow THROUGOUT WINTER HOW TO KEEPTHAT

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Honeydew me up is the perfect primer for a natural glow and illuminating base to prep your skin for an effortless gloss, this product can also be used to reduce any uneven tone creating a soft canvas.

This Highstreet product can be found in most drugstores and most online beauty retailers.

EGYPTIAN MAGIC

Makeup revolution is becoming the new drugstore go to, providing a range of products from skincare, haircare, a new pro collection as well as their affordable well-known counter collection.

Their ‘Glow Revolution” spray is sold in three different tones so you can have the perfect glow suited to your skin tone. Simply shake then spritz before or after your makeup application for an illuminating glow.

Sheet masks are so in right now, nothing will keep your skin glowing more than avoiding your skin from getting dry, dull and dehydrated. Find yourself a comfortable hydrating face mask that will give your skin that moisturising boost. Simple skincare is extremely reliable when it comes to skin types, they have a range of sheet masks from sensitive oily to dry.

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Egyptian magic is a multipurpose product, this product is used to hydrate and moisturize your body from head to toe. This is Amazing product is commonly known as the wonder balm as it ’s a very versatile product. This can be used for daily and night moisturizer, hair conditioner, a lip balm, an aftershave lotion, lubricant, makeup remover, tattoo aftercare, and a whole lot more purposes. This cream is a light and soft lotion that ’s cruelty-free and alcohol preservatives paraben and GMO-free.

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The beauty brand Glossier has a whole range dedicated to glossy and glowing skin, it ’s in the name. Not only are the products packaged perfectly they ’re all affordable vegan and cruelty-free products, so had to include this popping lip gloss. Glossier provide the glow and gloss to the lips by including vitamin E and jojoba oil to maintain moisturized lips throughout wear. This product comes in three different shades clear, red, and holographic tones, this is a makeup bag essential for all year round!

HUDA BEAUTY

For a more luxury and high-end product, the Huda beauty 3d highlight palette is the perfect palette providing three ‘pearlescent powders’ and one cream ‘melted strobe’. These textures come in ‘pink sands’, ‘golden sands’, or ‘bronze sands’ to make sure your highlighter complements and matches your complexion. Huda may be a highend beauty brand however is now very accessible, even selling in your local boots store.

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The Fall Genre: Crime drama Set in Northern Ireland, Paul Spector is a family man with a dark past and even darker secrets. Him and Stella Gibson, a Metropolitan Police superintendent engage in a gruelling game of cat and mouse while trying to find the man terrifying the women of Belfast.

Call Me By Your Name Genre: Romance/Drama Elio Perlman lives a somewhat normal, life until his luck changes when he meets Oliver, a handsome doctoral student. Despite being from two completely different worlds, the pair fall for each other ’s charm. Welcoming one another into their lives, they share excitement and romance as they try to keep their heady beauty of awakening desire quiet.

Baby Driver Genre: Action/Thriller

The Haunting of Bly Manor Genre: Gothic fiction/drama The Haunting of Bly Manor follows the story of a young governess, who has recently been hired with the task of looking after the children who inhabit the manor. However, once arriving a series of unexplained eerie events begin to take place, and multiple hauntings begin to unfold before her eyes.

Game Night Genre: Comedy/Action

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A young, loving music lover, works as a masterly get-away driver for crime boss Doc. With his life on the line, Baby risks everything to try and escape the harsh demand for his job role. Finding love and friendship, the film dives into action and drama to show how to survive and escape a criminal’s mastermind plan.

Emily in Paris Genre: Romantic comedy Emily is a 20-something year old from Chicago who moves to Paris due to an unexpected job opportunity.

However, adjusting to life in Paris proves difficult as she struggles with culture clashes all while juggling her career, new friendships, and her love life.

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Max and Annie meet regularly for game nights with their close friends when Brook, Max’s rich and successful brother decides to turn the game up a notch into a murder mystery party.

Complete with action and comedy, everything changes when Brook seemingly gets kidnapped, thinking it ’s supposed to be part of the plan, we soon learn that the friends nor the game are what they seem to be.

Carbon Reading List Walk of Shame by Lauren Layne Genre: Romance Walk of Shame is an enemies to lover ’s romance story set in New York. socialite Georgie and serious attorney Andrew share the same apartment building, however that and their 5am meetings in the building’s lobby is about all they have in common. However, after multiple run ins their bickering turns to attraction, which between the pair grows and blossoms into a relationship. However, their very different lifestyles, and a secret kept by Andrew threatens to destroy the relationship before it even begins.

Women Don’t Owe You Pretty by Florence Given Genre: Feminist Non-Fiction Women Don’t Owe You Pretty explores feminism while enabling its readers to recognize their own privilege, learn to love themselves and battle one’s inner demons. Florence Given aims to unpick gender biases displayed to us in everyday life, and addresses many stereotypes younger females have been raised upon. Chapters in her book include: ‘Maybe it ’s a girl crush, Maybe you’re queer ’, ‘ You don’t have to get married (No, Really)’, and ‘Refuse to find comfort in other women’s flaws’. Women Don’t Owe You Pretty has been described as the book your younger self needed to read as it is the perfect book to guide young females through learning to become strong women.

The Guest List by Lucy Foley Genre: Crime Thriller On an island off the coast of Ireland, Jules and Will are getting married, however, things take a dark turn when a storm brews and when the lights go out a body is found. The narrative switches between each of the guests as they try to uncover who is responsible for this sudden tragedy.

The book dives in and out of the character ’s backstories, hinting at who could possibly be to blame. With a slow build-up, this book creates unprecedented mystery.

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Designed and written by Ellie Bicknell

Your guide to living a Covid friendly festive season..

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Things to shop for -Thrift shop a chunky knit jumper -Treat yourself to some new fluffy socks or cosy slippers -Add a bobble hat to your wardrobe

Things to do outside -Visit a pumpkin patch -Go apple and blackberry picking -Visit a castle -Take pictures of the foliage -Make a tent in the garden and sleep under the stars -Go on a nature hike -Have a camping trip

Things to decorate -Add fairy lights to all of your rooms -Add autumn smelling candles to the collection -Create garlands to bring the outdoors in -Bring out all the decorative pillows you’ve got -Add oranges and red colours to make the rooms feel warmer

Things to bake -Hold a cinnamon bun breakfast morning for your flatmates -Bake an apple pie and drink hot chocolate -Make caramel apples -Roast marshmallows

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With 2020 coming to a whirlwind end, I think we all deserve to overindulge this Christmas. Here at Carbon, we have found 10 of the most delicious treats you can get your hands on this year.

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Milk Chocolate & Cinnamon Tortillas Tortilla chips dipped in chocolate and seasoned with everyone’s favourite festive spice- cinnamon.

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Salted Caramel, Chocolate Peanut & Hazelnut Mix A selection of sweet & savoury to hit every taste bud. A mix of salted peanuts, pretzel pieces, caramel malt balls, caramel peanuts and salted peanuts coated in white chocolate with caramel and caramel buttons.

Available at Tesco.

Mince Pie Gin Liquer

This liquor has a sweet and tangy aroma, similar to mulled wine with lots of sweet aniseed, clove, cinnamon and raisin fruit.

Available at ASDA.

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These little indulgent bites are perfect for Christmas with a festive salted caramel flavour, topped with honeycomb and a golden dust.

Available at M&S.

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Gin & Lemon Marshmallows Festive marshmallow giving you a taste of gin & tonic with a hint of zesty lemon and London dry gin Available at Sainsbury ’s.

Bailey’s Infused Choco Leibniz Biscuits The famously festive Irish cream liquor has been infused into the milk chocolate layer, giving it a creamy taste to contrast with the snap of a Leibniz biscuit.

Available at Tesco.

Lindt Festive Selection Tub

This festive tin includes a mix of milk, white, extra dark, hazelnut and salted caramel flavoured chocolates.

Available at most supermarkets.

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Terry’s Chocolate Orange BarCranberry

This limited-edition bar was created this year to add variety to the collection. This bar has the same chocolate orange taste but has pieces of cranberry throughout.

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Percymas Pies

For those who aren’t a fan of traditional mince pies, these limited edition pies are similar to bakewell tarts with a fruity filling and Percy pig flavoured sponge, topped with pink fondant icing.

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Available in Sainsburys, Lidl & Asda.

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Trend 1# Growing demand for Personalized skincare

content research: Sakinah Mustafa Page design: Emily Benison images: unsplash

Gone are the days when skincare experts would recommend a simple routine to everyone. Everyone’s skin is different and so they need a regimen that ’s more fitting to their needs, rather than what used to be a general approach from overthe-counter products. Skincare experts are now recommending a personalized set of products to consumers and companies are now targeting consumers more personally. Neutrogena’s Skin360 Face Scanner app identifies over two thousand facial attributes to recommend different products to their customers. Brands such as Vitruvi and The Buff use quizzes to assess a customer ’s current conditions and goals for skincare based on a guided self-assessment.

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Trend 2# Cruelty Free and Planet Healthy Products As with many industries, the environment impact of products, including ingredients, packaging, and transportation, has become a significant area of focus for skincare consumers. It was reported that in 2018, more than 120 billion units of packaging were produced – a number not lost on the growing environmental conscience of the modern consumer. Skincare consumers are also more closely analyzing ingredient labels with searches for “cruelty-free” and “natural ingredients” ranking highest in skincare searches. Companies of every size and shape are seeking ways to demonstrably address consumers’ environmental concerns. Skincare giants like L’Oreal and Unilever have made pledges to creating environmentally-friend products

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Trend 4# DIY Skincare The COVID-19 quarantine left many people taking up DIY projects around the house – but also on their skin. With much of the world stuck in hands, purchasing rollers, facial massagers, Ice Blue Facial cyro globes, light therapy devices, and more in order to mimic their trips to spas and facialists. Over the past few years, tools and technologies that used to be found only in the dermatologist ’s office have found their way into consumers hands.

The merger of technology and skincare has been well-documented over the years but this year, exacerbated by COVID-19, consumers are increasingly seeking out new ways to care for their skin with the latest innovations.

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What ’s your favourite thing about Christmas?

The beauty advent calendars? The skincare gift sets?

The Christmas dinner? Mine’s all of the above, plus the plethora of Christmas beauty gift sets which launch in the festive run-up.

In 2020, no skincare routine will be complete without a Foreo. Sure, an electronic facial cleansing device sounds boujee, but it ’ll massively improve their face-washing routine – and turn the boring task into a spa-like experience. The limited edtion Picture Perfect Set contains the Luna 3 and a hydrating face serum.

Worth £119, the Elemis Pro-Collagen Rose Glow Set boasts the rose-scented edition of Elemis’ bestselling Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm, alongside the Pro-Collagen Rose Hydration Mist, a luxury face cloth, and a full-size rose scented candle. Perfect for the person in your life who needs an excuse to take some downtime.

My Top Tip: Facial massage The real skincare essential is facial massage, and jade rolling is a very popular trend this year. Though these crystal massagers have been around for centuries, they ’ve risen in popularity as of late for a few reasons: Jade rollers are pretty (crystals!) and easy to use (like a paint roller). Google “jade roller ” and you’ll find

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Your skincare stocking Cracker with anti aging cream £30 From look fantastic

Matifys and conditions oily skin. £6.62 each From Amazon

Face hydrating mist £14 From look fantastic

Cracker with face wash £8.95 (face wash only) From look fantastic

Serum that reduces blemishes and breakouts £5 From Beauty Bay

Refines pores and brightens complextions £35.75 From Beauty Bay

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It ’s out with the old and in with the new. Say goodbye to your party dresses and hello to a NYE at home, with these 8 ideas to ring in the new year with a bang.

Celebrate the New Year with a cocktail making party! Enter the new year with your favourite cocktail in hand and the people you love around, ensuring 2021 is already better than the year before.

Written and designed by Meghan Swales and Ellie Trim, Inagery from Unsplashed.

ritten and designed by Hannah Green, Makeup by Jessie Bettsworth,Photography by Hannah Green.

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First of all who doesn’t love a pamper night?

Grab your favourite face mask, your favourite beverage, some cucumbers and you’re good to go! Go into the New Year feeling relaxed and refreshed, lets hope this year is a good one!

If you still haven’t had enough of quizzes in 2020… this ones for you! With the current restrictions, meeting friends and family has been made difficult, so invite them all onto zoom, enjoy a glass of wine (or two!) and put eachothers knowledge to the test.

If you’re looking for a night which will be a little louder, invite your best back-up singers and sing the night away doing karaoke. Either order in a karaoke machine or get some lyrics up on your phone. Sing and dance 2020 away and enjoy the night with your favourite songs playing all through the night.

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If drinking isn’t your thing then maybe a pizza making party instead. Spend the evening creating pizzas with your favourite toppings and enjoy a slice as the clock strikes midnight.

What ’s not to love about putting on a pair of PJs, wrapping up in a blanket on the sofa and watching your favourite movie? Make your living room cute and cosy with some fairy lights and lots of cushions, buy your favourite movie snacks and enjoy !

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If you want to spend this New Years in a more sophisticated manner, you could organise a dinner party. Invite the people in your household or others within the current restrictions and enjoy each other ’s company around the dinner table, enjoying a 3 course meal. You can then finish the night counting down midnight and celebrate going into the new year with a full stomach.

Celebrate the New Year by playing your favourite games! Try Uno, Cluedo, Monopoly, or if you fancy a cheeky beverage, why not try a drinking game?

Bring out your competitive side and play against the people in your household or others within the circumstances. What ’s not to love?!

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SNEAKERS Probably this is no news for you. I bet you’ve got a few of these stashed away in your wardrobe at home or you just keep constantly checking StockX (waiting for the price to drop). But what you don’t know is that no matter how much time goes by, there are certain classics that will never lose their historical value.

Have a look at the10 most iconic sneakers.

ADIDAS SUPERSTAR 1969 RETAIL: £75

NIKE AIR JORDAN 1 1985 ORIGINAL PRICE: £70 NOW - RETAIL: £120£2000

NIKE AIR MAX 1 NIKE AIR JORDAN 3

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1988 RETAIL: £150-£190 RESELL: £200 - £500

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1982 RETAIL: £90 - £120

Originally from great sport scenes, sneakers have now grown

into the hype culture. Icons like Michael Jordan, Dennis Rodman, Scottie Pippen, Chris Paul and many more, helped shape what is now one of the most essential fashion items, often worn as a statement.

The classic designs have been present in several influential moments in the pop culture that dictated key trends in history.

Despite most silhouettes staying true to its original creations, new colourways appeared, limited editions were made and collaborations helped the rising of traditional shapes across all fashion types.

CONVERSE CHUCK TAYLOR

1917 RETAIL: £75

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1985 RETAIL: £65 - £95 RESELL: £140 £25.000

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1968 RETAIL: £80 - £100

ADIDAS YEEZY BOOST 350 V2 2015 RETAIL: £150 RESELL: £190 - £2000

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1985 RETAIL: £65

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1982 RETAIL: £60 £100

Of course, it’s impossible to talk about sneakers and not refer to the pioneer and mother of this industry - Nike.

The brand continues to prove why they are one of the biggest brands in the world. The Jordan’s are still to this day, one of the most desirable shoes and a streetwear staple; The Air Force 1’s, an essential made in 1982, were the first ones to implement the AIR technology. And in that same year, the innovation didn’t stop there as Nike took one of its many revolutionary steps by creating the Air Max 1’s with the air unit exposed in the sole (a trademark that is now a standard for many models). Now with a massive come back, the Sb dunks still present a large range of options by collaborating with brands we all love, such as Ben n’ Jerry’s and Supreme.

Once made to wear inside the 4 lines of sport games, trainers became authentic fashion essentials, like the Chuck Taylor’s for example, that were the first shoe to be mass-produced in the United States for basketball. And who didn’t have a pair? The converse classics are the true OG’s in the game, but they are not alone.

The Puma suede carried for years, an important role in hiphop scenes and of course, sports. This shoe design was adapted to the famous basketball player Clyde Frazier from the knicks and named “Puma Clyde” - the first ever shoe being named after a player.

Another classic needed in every sneaker collection is the Reebok Club c 85. The sophisticated style inspired by tennis allstars, represent a clean and minimalistic design that matches almost everything.

And last but definitely not least, Adidas.

The iconic (and an authentic) Superstar, that from Adidas perspective connected “creators across cultures”, are true legends that represent a very friendly feeling full of good old memories. But let’s stop pretending that there isn’t an elephant in the room... The Yeezy.

Although these are very recent, it’s very hard to not agree that they are iconic. Even if you don’t identify with the design, Kanye West didn’t hold back on innovation when doing this project with Adidas, that wasn’t so successful when he was at Nike. The silhouette that reinvented the resell culture, was one of the most wanted in 2015 when they first came out, now with infinite models and colourways, Kanye swears that there is still much more to come.

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“STREETWEAR IS ABOUT CULTURE. IT’S NOT ABOUT CLOTHING.” Written and designed by Yvonne Sam

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Everyone knows streetwear, I mean who doesn’t? Streetwear is currently taking over the fashion scene, especially in China. The way they style and wear their clothes to the way they walk in their clothes. Take a dive into the world of streetwear. Lets look at how China is currently dominating the world with their clothes.

Streetwear in China has been thriving in the recent years with consumers spending nearly 4 times more than non streetwear apparel, with the combination of social media advertisements from hip-hop artists and stars in Asia; this has given the spotlight for streetwear brands to grow and expand.

Sankuanz, a popular streetwear brand founded by Shangguan Zhe, finds his appeal in combining “high fashion credentials that still feel in touch with the ever-evolving Chinese underground.”

Due to the fact that China has fewer gender oriented fashion codes, the silhouette shift towards streetwear brands faster than in the West. Streetwear was predominantly limited to sportswear but since times have changed, there has been more experimentation with fashion and apparel and softening the boundaries recently. Taobao, China’s biggest marketplace has realised that females are more enticed by neutral, masculine fashion statements such as the oversized, shoulder pad blazers. Whereas males are moving towards more genderfluid items.

Streetwear brands such as Palace, Supreme and Off-White were profiting a lot of money due to this. Many Chinese individuals gradually discovered the streetwear trend and hopped onto it. Purchasing garments and items from brands, especially Off-White.

It was found that streetwear clothes were purchased 60% higher than the average of other types of clothing.

The rap and hip-hop scene was and still is very influential to people in China. Before 2010, it was a very much undergound genre due to the fact of defying authority and censorship.

After it has been lifted, lots of live streamed hip-hop talent shows took China by a storm.

The Rap Of China, which is a rap show, was potentially the breakthrough of streetwear in China.

The very popular app, TikTok, has thousands of pages that showcase streetwear in China.

From professional models roaming round the streets in their stylish clothes to just ordinary people walking about. A lot of people enjoy watching these videos as they would usually take inspiration to change their style or to just

make a product sell.

It ’s not just the clothes they wear that make them look good, it ’s the confidence and their walk, not caring about what other people are thinking ; unlike here where everyone may feel as if they ’re getting judged for what they ’re wearing when they shouldn’t be!

Nowadays, there are many international students who are dressed in streetwear brands especially Off-White, Supreme, Stussy and Vetements. You will also see them wearing luxury brands and styling them into streetwear.

If you’re interested in watching some Chinese Streetwear on the walkway here are some TikTok pages for you! @MARSTRUCK @EROMEI @CHINESE_STREET_FASHION01 @FASHIONEACHDAY

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CHOOSING 4 OF THE MOST INFLUENTIAL CREATIVE DIRECTORS WAS NOT AN EASY TASK. IN FACT, IN A CREATIVE INDUSTRY IT’S ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO PUT ONE OF THEM ON TOP OF THE PILE. EVERY CREATIVE/ ART DIRECTOR HAS THEIR OWN WAY OF APPLYING AN INSPIRATION ON A COLLECTION, AND THAT IS THE UNIQUE TRAIT OF FASHION. One thing is for sure, every brand chooses (very) carefully the person they want to represent their name, by reinventing or innovating, without ever losing its true identity.

You probably recognize their faces, but it ’s always important to remember their names.

KIM JONES Let ’s start by the British fashion designer, who takes the same artistic director role in two of the most influential fashion houses in the world – Kim Jones.

The menswear designer has worked with many high profile brands such as Alexander McQueen, Hugo Boss, Louis Vuitton and more recently DIOR and Fendi.

Jones is known for blurring the boundaries between high-end fashion and streetwear, by bringing classic street elements like track suits, sneakers and oversized garments to the forefront.

Do you remember the iconic collaboration between Louis Vuitton and Supreme in 2017? Kim Jones was the man behind it.

In 2018, after 7 years with LV, the designer left and 2 months later he was announced as Creative Director of Dior. Under Kim Jones watch, the hautecouture brand made several high profile streetwear collaborations starting with the artist and designer KAWS, then in 2019 in the pink sand runway with eroded sculptures he brought the one and only Daniel Arsham and most recently with Shawn Stussy, the father of one of the most iconic streetwear brands –Stussy.

If you are still doubting Kim Jones’ influence and talent, he made it clear that his vision is here to stay by taking Karl Lagerfeld role at Fendi as Artistic Designer responsible for the haute couture, ready-to-wear and fur collections for women.

VIRGIL ABLOH But who took Kim’s place when he left Louis Vuitton? Who could possibly continue the streetwear legacy in a brand focused on luxury? I know you know who, and it ’s not Kanye West, it ’s the visionary Virgil Abloh.

The American artist started his first steps in fashion in 2009 when offered an internship at Fendi, and later he created his own fashion label OFF-White.

Virgil had a very clear and simple mission of adding “an intellectual layer to streetwear and make it credible”, in his own words.

In March, 2018 Abloh made history when he accepted the Creative Director position at Louis Vuitton and became the first African-American ever to lead the brand’s menswear line.

Much like Kim Jones but in his own way, Abloh has reconstructed the classic streetwear silhouettes and given them a different look, with references that he turns into its own signature, and by “signature” I mean literally. You’re probably familiar with the collaborations he does with Nike, redesigning a variety of the company ’s best selling shoes and giving them his own personal touch, whether it ’s a tag or just “sketches”.

It could be a suit or a pair of cargo trousers, Virgil finds a way of adapting any garment to a street scene that can be worn as a smart piece. In this way, the designer is able to keep the Louis Vuitton heritage and open its doors to the next generation of buyers.

Prada is rebutting the wave and standing up as a living legend, who assumes the two most important titles in the Italian fashion label Prada. The co-chief executive and co-creative director, transformed her family ’s modest leather goods house into one of the fashion’s ready-to-wear powerhouses. She later became the founder of the Italian high fashion women’s brand, inspired by Miuccia personal wardrobe – MIU MIU. Prada’s brain goes beyond the creative side. She is also a business women who created a whole empire around the Italian fashion label who acquired other luxurious brands like Jil Sander and Helmut Lang and in 2014, she was listed as the 75th most powerful woman in the world, by Forbes.

Prada designs are classics and definitely a style statement. The designer explores from an intellectual perspective, new aesthetics that elaborate everyday art with its historical past.

To help continue the brand’s legacy, Prada announced earlier this year, a new co-creative director Raf Simons. This partnership focuses in a new different approach, that allows distinct points of view to be joined in a single outcome.

MATTHEW WILLIAMS The designer who had a similar beginning to Virgil, started his career in the closest Kanye West artistic circle, producing costume designs and later becoming his Art Director. Those ties led him to the creation of the art and DJing collective Been Trill - the men’s streetwear brand founded by a group of creatives from whom Abloh was also included.

From there, his foundation was well established and Williams decided it was time to create a project of his own, and Alyx was born.

The unique industrial aesthetic led him into important collaborations that inspired key moments in runways. One of them was the one with Kim Jones for Dior. Williams had his take on the accessories for the Spring-Summer 2019 collection and he crafted several pieces using the utility buckle inspired by a roller-coaster ride at Six Flags amusement park.

In the most recent highlight of his career, Williams was pointed as the new creative director for Givenchy. In a voice clip, the designer used many times the word “surreal” to describe his state of mind of finally achieving a “life dream”, in his own words.

Givenchy ’s first collection, after the artist took over, is a true representation of the dark aesthetic that only Mathew Williams portrays. The minimalistic silhouettes mixed with heavy materials like leather, combined with exaggerated accessories, create a modern aesthetic that draws a line between brutalism and simplicity.

Fashion is being transformed and tested everyday. The directors who now take place in the highest position of a fashion label, belong to a generation that is not very far from where you are. These people are shaping the fashion of tomorrow and transforming the way we once perceived fashion. In an article for Vogue, the head of design recruiting at Florian de Saint-Pierre et Associés said “Today, a creative director has to be someone who is not only good at creating collections and products. (...) A creative director needs to be able to apply his vision to the tools [with which] the brand communicate[s] with the world.”

MIUCCIA PRADA In a world where men seem to be taking the majority of director roles, Miuccia

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Utility, comfort and functionality are perhaps the best words to describe this trend that has transitioned to a larger audience in the past years. There are a few essential pieces such as cargo trousers, pocket shirts and coats that can be styled and blended with every mood. This kind of clothing is designed to last with great versatility and at the same time reflect the need of joining lounging and living.

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Everyone’s experienced the feeling of awe over a characters wardrobe after watching a film.

Their distinctive looks always seem so far out of reach, so you take the thought of ever recreating their iconic looks out of your mind. Good news... we’re here to take you through the products you need to recreate the most iconic character looks of the last four decades.

80s 80s 80s 80s Molly Ringwald ruled the 80’s with her lead roles in iconic movies such as ‘Pretty in Pink’ and ‘Sixteen Candles’. However, her classic pink and brown outfit that she wore as Claire Standish in ‘The Breakfast Club’ still remains one of her most memorable outfits to date.

Boots - ASOS - Callie Ruched Knee High Boots - £30 Skirt - Hollister - Ultra High-Rise Faux Suede Mini Skirt (Brown) - £29 Top - MissGuided - Pink V-Neck Ribbed Long Sleeve Bodysuit - £14

Words, Illustrations and Design by: Jennifer Harriman

‘Heathers’ the infamous movie turned musical, is highly recognisable for the contrasting plaid croquet outfits that three of the main characters sport.

Kim Walker, who plays the female antagonist in the cult classic film, wears a grey plaid blazer and eye-catching red skirt, a look that can easily be translated today.

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90s90s90s90s Mia Wallace Uma Thurman’s portrayal of Mia Wallace in ‘Pulp Fiction’, will forever remain iconic. In particular, her outfit in the dance scene created a lot of attention. The white shirt and flared trouser combo seem to consistently pop up annually on Halloween; but with flares back in style, there’s no reason the infamous outfit can’t be transformed into a day-to-day look.

Trousers – ASOS – Flare Trouser with Ruched Bum Detail - £22 Bralette – Gilly Hicks – Chenille Lace Longline Bralette (Black) - £19 Shirt – ASOS – Collusion Oversized Shirt - £20 Shoes – ASOS – Hostess Platform Block Heeled Sandals - £30

Cher Horowitz Arguably, Cher Horowitz is one of the most notable style icons in film history.

Her iconic yellow plaid, blazer and skirt outfit has seen recreations in dayto-day fashion since the film came out in 1995. ‘Clueless’ wouldn’t be the same movie without the revolving door of show stopping outfits, it ’s fair to say Alicia Silverstone changed the role of fashion in the film industry.

Blazer & Skirt Set – Shein – Notched Collar Plaid Blazer & Skirt Set - £19.99 Top – Zara – Basic Cotton T-Shirt TRF - £4.99 Cardigan – Shein – Button Fly Crop Cardigan - £14.99 Socks – Amazon – White Thigh High Stockings - £5.99 Shoes – New Look – Wide Fit White Leather-Look Low Heel Court Shoes - £12

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’ 13 Going on 30’ is known for the 80’s flare that constantly runs through the film. Jenna Rink (even though living in the 2000s) stays true to her 13-year-old self in terms of fashion, adding an 80’s touch to her day to day wear.

Dress – Miss Selfridge – Pink Lace Trim Slip Dress - £12 Blazer Coat – Miss Foxy – Long Line Duster Jacket (Cream) - £30 Bag – MissyEmpire – Gina Pink Faux Leather Envelope Bag - £15 Shoes – Zalando – New Look Rayla High Heels - £19.99

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Words, Illustrations and Design by: Jennifer Harriman

Reese Witherspoon changed the expectations of work clothes for everyone watching. The incorporation of bright pinks into her wardrobe made for the ultimate girly work-place aesthetic – proving to all that fashion doesn’t stop just because you have an office job!

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10s 10s 10s 10s Olive Penderghast Olive Penderghast not only turned heads at her school with her statement ‘A’ corset outfit, but also in cinemas worldwide. The iconic outfit always makes a comeback around Halloween, but many of the elements of her outfit have filtered into everyday fashion with newer trends.

Corset – PrettyLittleThing – Black Satin Frill Edge Hook and Eye Corset - £25 Jeans – Hollister – High-Ride Jean Leggings (Black) - £42 Shoes – Topshop – Flora Black Mesh Strap Court Shoes - £34 Pearls – John Lewis – Short Faux Pearl Necklace (White) - £18 Sunglasses – ASOS – Accessorize Ava Classic Cateye Sunglasses - £12.50

Donna Sheridan Lily James captured everyone’s hearts with her stunning, carefree portrayal of young Donna Sheridan in ‘Mamma Mia 2’. Her outfits in the film were nothing less than captivating, with their 60’s hippie feel. It took no time at all for people to start recreating her looks when the movie came out.

Top – Nasty Gal – Stop Short Denim Crop top - £15 Jacket – New Look – Urban Bliss Blue Cropped Denim Jacket - £25 Skirt – Shein – Floral Print Knot Side Wrap Skirt - £12.49 Boots – ASOS – Reporter Heeled Boots with Flared Wooden Heel - £35 Necklace – T H Baker – Sterling Silver Pavé Butterfly Pendant - £29.95

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2021 Print and Pattern Trends 1# Botanical Print .

Designer: Eredem This garment was from a collection inspired by the 18th-century beauty and floral art. Many of the silouettes are long gowns and coats printed french style designs and puffed sleeves. Small, busy matronly florals have a completly different vibe from the lush floral prints that remind us of nature. They ’re a little more abstract, and there is also something a little matronly about them, which adds a great contrast to chic, high-fashion garments.

2# Flannels .

Designer: Vivienne Westwood This collection was inspired by the 80s punk movement and flannel print is very popular in punk culture. Flannel prints have also gained a lot of popularity in fashion over the past few years and is worn for pretty much any accessory or clothing. Flannel is more than just plaid, it ’s a versatile fabric with a deep history that stretches back centuries.

Today flannel is far reaching and it ’s popularity transcends social gaps and gender, and never seems to stagnate.

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4# Checkered Print .

Designer: Dolce & Gabbana The checkered looks we see in the spring 2021 prints are certainly unusual. Some were on the lighter side, which definitely fit the warm seasons. Many were used for cozy-looking homey looks, while others had a patchworked vibe since designers had to recycle fabrics from previous seasons.

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In the absence of international travel, designers look to celebrate world heritage and cultures through their collections. Traditional meets contemporary as elaborate paisleys and Asian botanical artworks are applied to streetwear silhouettes or collaged constructions

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Designer: Dolce & Gabbana In addition to vertical stripes, there were also striped summer 2021 prints and patterns going in other directions, in a wilder and more unusual style.

Combining two different striped fabrics is what created this wild effect with multicoloured stripes and strpes going in different directions.

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R&B has never disappointed us listeners, from Nelly and Kelly’s Dilemma to Estelle and Kayne West’s American Boy and now to Summer Walkers Playing Games. R&B gives us a sensation like no other, from in your feels to just vibing, it has a range of reasons why it should be loved.

BRENT FAIYAZ

TOP SONGS: 1. DEAD MAN WALKING 2. FUCK THE WORLD 3. CLOUDED 4. TRUST

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TOP SONGS: 1. BEST PART 2. SLIDE 3. DAMAGED 4. COULDN’T BEEN

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6LACK TOP SONGS: 1. PRETTY LITTLE FEARS (FT J.COLE) 2. NONCHALANT 3. STAY DOWN 4. OTW 6LACK (PRONOUNCED BLACK) IS ANOTHER LYRICAL GENIUS ARTIST, WHOSE PRIMARY MODE IS DAZED SLOW JAMS, ALL OF WHICH ARE TOO RELATABLE.

KEHLANI TOP SONGS: 1. ALL ME 2. CAN I 3. TOXIC 4. NIGHTS LIKE THIS

MORE FAVOURITE BEDROOM JAMS INCLUDE: DONT MATTER TO ME - DRAKE, MICHAEL JACKSON WHITE TEE - SUMMER WALKER, NO1-NOAh RUNNING ON E. - BRENT FAIYAZ GET YOU - DANIEL CAESER, KALI UCHIS NOWHERE TO RUN - RYAN TREY, BRYSON TILLER

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NEW MUSIC Here are 6 new up-and-coming bands and musicians for you to add to your 2021 playlists so you can start your new year off wih some bangers!

Breaktime Breaktime is a two piece from Dorset made up of Jamie and Orla who are both 19. They met in the summer of 2018 just before they started college, but it was just in December of that year that they decided to start writing and producing their own music. Breaktime songs did well within the sphere of their friend group, but it wasn’t until they were played on BBC Solent that they really started to boom. The band has some big plans for their next release as they plan to redefine their sound ready for early 2021.

They can’t wait for live shows and gigs to start up again as it ’s something the duo love doing. “We’re really excited for the whole process to begin again so watch this space.”

Like their sound? Give them some love! Follow their socials:

@breaktimeband @breaktimeband

Tess Whitrow-Coates Tess Whitrow-coates is an 18-year-old acoustic singer-songwriter from Newquay, Cornwall, that started playing music when she was only 5 years old.

Her career started when she began busking in her local area and since then she’s been wanting to pursue her music at a more professional level. Her last single, ‘Predator’, which was released last year has put her name on the music map, but she is working on multiple other projects whilst also preparing for university auditions. Tess hopes that despite COVID, she will still be able to further her career in her current gap year just before she goes to university.

Like their sound? Give them some love! Follow their socials:

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Bradadook Bradadook, or Brad as he’s known to his friends, is a 19-year old Australian musician from Brisbane, Queensland. Brad’s passion for performing music started after his first performance when he was 13 years old and since then he’s been following his dream writing and recording his music. Unlike other musicians, Brad started to grow an audience on TikTok where he has over 130,000 followers.

Brad would describe his music as very relaxing and calming with strong Lo-Fi and Indie pop vibes. He has just released a new single called ‘I love you’ and hopes to release his newest song around November/December time.

Like their sound? Give them some love! Follow their socials:

@bradadooook @bradadook

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The Strifes The Strifes are an indie rock ‘n’ roll trio band from Southampton. Kai, Taylor and Dom all grew up together in the same area and in May of 2020 they started playing together. Kai and Taylor were musicians from childhood whereas Dom only started playing the bass when the band formed.

They describe their music as “songs that reflect everyday life of everyday people” and they anticipate their music will sound great live when live acts come back. Their debut single ‘All Day and Night ’ is available on all streaming services, but they ’ve said that there’s new music on the way, so keep an eye out.

Like their sound? Give them some love! Follow their socials:

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Leah Tolksdorf is originally from Reading but is currently at Solent University studying Popular Music Performance. She’s been doing music all her life but has only started taking her music career seriously 3 years ago. Leah believes that it ’s best to be upfront with her feelings in her music and so, much of her music is raw and based on real experiences. She describes her songs as an RnB Lo-Fi singer-songwriter with a very soulful sound. Leah is currently working on a few collaborations with rappers and she’s also working on a 7 track EP which will be out near the end of 2021.

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As a man who didn’t really care about what others thought, Bowie’s androgynous appearance and bold ideations of style, took the world by storm and continues to influence the runway to this day. There’s no denying that his sense of fashion (or ‘style’ in his own words) was way ahead of his time but having fashioned his image around his eccentric personality and outlandish music, it ’s clear that this was something that Bowie chose to embrace and thus helped him become the rock rebel of his time.

From mod teenager to hippy with devilish curls, before the birth of Ziggy Stardust, Bowie’s outlook on style was everchanging but never failed to

lack the self-expressive non-conformative flair he’s now widely known for; and the ever-growing fashion trends seen throughout his teen and adolescent years are what we have to thank for that.

A trendsetter from birth, Bowie’s food-dye coloured hair and tapered trousers sparked individuality in what was otherwise seen as formal-wear whilst his cropped jackets, exposed midriffs and bold makeup finessed both the rebellious and the timid youth of the 1960’s, opening an entire generation to the unheard of idea of androgyny in style.

“I find only freedom in the realms of eccentricity.”

Bowie’s adornment for the unusual and lust for rebelling against conformity only grew stronger;

and In turn with each new release of music came an elaborate array of unique personas and look books, all expressing a new form of sexual ambiguity and excellence which the world had never previously experienced. Stunning the media in floral dresses, knitted suits and thigh-high platform shoes, he broke through the endless stigma of gender identity so publicly all the while making the process so elegantly effortless; Ziggy Stardust was born and thus fashion changed for good.

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‘‘Watch that man’’ Throughout his career we have seen Bowie in a plethora of beautifully-styled, photographed and posed photoshoots and while each one is a masterpiece of its own, it ’s fair to say the “Watch That Man” series has got to be one of the most famously iconic of its time. Dressed by Yamamoto, styled

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by Masayoshi, the legendary shoot featured a futuristic Bowie posing strongly in an array of captivating geometric poses in a studio whilst on a tour of New York in 1973.

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alongside Bowie’s sense of androgyny and elegance, he was able to create the stunning black and white coloured latex suit which, when paired with the iconic red leather platform shoes and Bowie’s astral golden forehead circle, has successfully become one of the most memorable looks of Bowie’s career.

The overall look brought a brilliant sense of futurism to the fashion scene and truly captivated designers across the globe to use Bowie’s ability to mix costume with everyday wear as inspiration for their next debuts; forever encapsulating his distinctiveness and thus proving that Bowie’s legacy will forever continue to prosper.

‘‘style is about the choices you maketo create the aspects of civilization that you wish to uphold’’ ‘‘starman’’ Aside from the array of bold theatrical looks and expressive silhouettes brought to us by Bowie, there’s no forgetting just how graceful and sophisticated he could be and, whilst working alongside designers Yamamoto and Takashi once again, along came “Starman” which achieved just that; the perfect balance between formal-wear and individual flair. Pairing traditional Japanese shoes with a crisp white suit and intricate floral detailing, Bowie’s impressive ability to adapt his style around the different genres of fashion so effortlessly is a talent unmatched by any, projecting the confidence within his own individuality. In an era where suits were made to appear tailored and masculine, Bowie bravely laughed in the face of toxic masculinity, presenting himself bare-chested and decorated elegantly in makeup, an act in which would not only influence the future of fashion but also bring a greater sense of acceptance into society; toxic masculinity was defeated and a Starman born.

Article and illustrations by Kiya Chesterton-Thomas.

“The Ziggy hairstyle was taken lock, stock and barrel from a Kansai (Yamamoto) display in Harpers. He was using a kabuki lion’s wig on his models which was brilliant red. And I thought it was the most dynamic colour, so we tried to get mine as near as possible ... I got it to stand up with lots of blow-drying and this dreadful, early lacquer.”

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How did the pandemic affect the members of LGBTQ+ community?

This year has been without a doubt hard for everyone. Whether you are a healthcare worker in the front line, or yours and your close one’s health are highly at risk, or the pandemic impacted your financial situation, we all need to deal with circumstances we have never faced before. However, it also seems to be specially difficult for small communities such as the LGBTQ+. Reports say that its members are likely to suffer from mental health problems stemming from the coronavirus, that isolates them from others who might be in a similar position. Also spending most of the time at home with family that is not always supportive, is likely to create pressure on one’s mind. Since they can’t talk to anyone as it ’s currently almost impossible to go out and meet people who fight the same problems, a lot of LGBTQ+ members decided to confide in the internet.

A study by Tinder shows that 75% of queers generation Z-ers came out online first before they did it in person.

Even though social media might be framed as a dangerous and scary place for any minority, due to the amount of cyberbullying that is happening there, it is still a platform where LGBTQ+ members gather. Especially for adolescents, it can be very calming to meet someone who is going through the same stage of life or even someone who is already living what they ’re aiming for. In a time where you are hardly allowed to see someone in person, the opportunity that the internet gives is even more precious. There were

also quite a few cases of celebrities coming out this year and a lot of them on social media. Great example is “Claw ”’s actress Niecy Nash who didn’t just come out by publicly announcing her sexual orientation, but went “straight ” to it and introduced her new wife to the fans. Just a few months after the divorece with her ex-husband. What an extra way to do it but this bold move sure was a confidence boost that a lot of yet-not-out-of-closet people needed. However there are still those who’s 2020 coming out happened in private first. I asked a friend, who identify as an asexual, how she feels about the whole online-first idea, and her answer was: “My sexuality doesn’t affect other people, it only affects me so I’m not gonna tell everyone. I only tell people I am trying to get with or those I’m very close with currently. I don’t start a conversation with it so for me it ’s easier to do it in person, when the topic comes out, rather then on social media where I would just have to go and say: ‘Hey, I’m asexual!’”

It ’s interesting to see with which ways of coming out different people with different “labels” feel comfortable. But one thing is clear: The anonymity of the online world can be liberating and give a lot of people courage they need to make this big step in their life.

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Indie TikTok Shops Over the duration of the first lockdown, TikTok was undeniably one of the biggest time killers across the globe. Much like the rise of YouTubers, TikTok stars have become the talk of social media as they have been posting their own hashtags and creating their own challenges. One hashtag that has been around is #independantbusiness. This tag has been used to showcase small and independent businesses and for it to be showcased on the ForYouPage of TikTok. Here are 6 independent brands that have boomed on TikTok

Queer Findings Art

The Lil Things Shop Lil Things Shop is an online handmade jewellery shop from Chicago run by 3 sisters. Emily, 23, Amanda, 18 and Isabel, 15, are all at different stages of education but started creating jewellery to sell together in April of 2020 and have now created a very successful brand. When they first started, it was just to pass the time in quarantine together, but now their time-killer is now a fulltime business. There are over 40 dainty products for you to choose from, all in a variant of vibrant colours and styles for you to choose from. The shop has over 41,000 followers on TikTok and over 700,000 likes despite only having a handful of videos up.

My Secret Copy is a US based shop that sells book and literary themed merchandise such as; bookmarks, enamel pins, jewellery, keychains and stickers. The shop was launched in May of 2019 and a year later in July 2020, running the shop became a full-time job for business owner Liz Caz. The store has over 90 different products, all of which are good value for money and are very good quality. With over 625,000 likes and nearly 80,000 followers on TikTok the support from fellow book enthusiasts has been an overwhelming encouragement for Liz to carry on making the best products she can.

Here are some of their products

Here are some of their products

Here are some of their products

Words by Zinnia Bridgman, Photos from shop websites and TikToks

Queer Findings Art is a UK based shop owned

by Quinn Lee Philips who is a 2020 university graduate. He sells handmade stickers, earrings, keyrings and some embroidery commissions on his Etsy site. Some of his products focus on the flags of the LGBTQ+ community, as Quinn himself supports the community, whilst others are more comical like the Caterpillar Cake keyrings. The items he sells are reasonably priced and are all handmade goods which are packaged by him on his TikTok account. Quinn also does product swaps with other independent businesses from the UK, which he showcases on his TikTok.

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The Siren Store

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Siren is an independent candle company based in East London and run by two Australian women.

The brand promotes body positivity and body inclusivity with their body candles of all different shapes and sizes. Siren prioritises being sustainable, so all their packaging is plastic free. They also create cards, some with refereneces to vines, others with feminine themes of body positivity and references to greek gods. Their candles are made from soy wax, which is biodegradable and vegan and most of their supplies are sourced locally. Their TikTok account has over 10K followers and nearly 200K likes.

SmellyEllySoap is a small business run by 17-year-old Elly from Essex, UK. She sells products such as handmade bars of soap, bath bombs and soy wax melts, all of which are packaged in an eco-friendly way. Elly started her business at the beginning of July 2020, as her childhood passion for business was reignited and her love for the environment was an important factor when creating her products so all her merchandise is vegan and eco-friendly. The support from other businesses on TikTok has made her account boom with over 3000 follower and just over 25,000 likes on the app.

Dead Sketch is a small, UK based brand that has been running since July 2020. Shauna, who runs the show, is a 19 year-old university student who studies special effects makeup for film and TV and she has a part time job in retail on the side. She designs and creates all of the products she sell which include, hand drawn stickers and acrylic pins and portraits of famous film and TV characters. Since starting, Dead Sketch has gained over 1000 followers and nearly 10,000 likes on TikTok. As the name suggests, many of the designs are on the spooky side, with witch themed stickers and some portraits of some scary characters such as Pennywise from IT.

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Here are some of their products

Here are some of their products

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W E L C O M E T O C R E AT I V E P O L I T I C S BY CA R B O N : A N I M M E R S I V E WAY T O A F F I L I A T E Y O U R S E L F W I T H A P O L I T I CA L PA RT Y W H O R E S O N AT E S W I T H W H O YO U A R E .

HOUSING

IMMIGRATION

A) Build 300,000 houses a year with up to 5 garden cities, in Oxfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Buckinghamshire and Bedfordshire.

B) Homeowners unable to keep up to date with mortgage repayments would get he right to transfer ownership to councils to pay rent as a council tenant.

C) First time buyer in England under the age of 40 would be able to purchase houses 20% under market value.

D) Greater poer for councils to take over empty houses to reduce vandilism and squatting.

A) All applicants of Job Seeker ’s Allowance to undertake an English Language IELTS exam if coming from a non-English speaking country.

B) Immigrants who have entered the UK illegally will be allowed to stay if not posing to the UK after 5 years of being here.

C) Make immigrants wait 5 years before being able to apply for certain benefits.

D) Ensure any high-skilled or low-skilled workers are deported if found to be immigrants as they help to boost UK economy despite having entered the country illegaly.

EDUCATION

HEALTH

A) More funding for disadvantaged school children, with free childcare for children 2 and under.

B) Scrap national cirriculum to include all children and their skill sets, scrap university tuition fees entirely.

C) Convert up to 3,500 schools into private academys to boost % of good grades against international schools: Focus on being the best D) Parents of primrary school aged children get guarenteed childcare from 8am-6pm to fit around work schedules. To also make sex and relationship education mandatory for relevant aged children.

A) An extra 1 Billion Pounds funding for the NHS; Half going into making the mental health sector better.

B) Stop any privatisation of the NHS, abolish perscription charges, with the dedicated NHS tax to go directly to the health service.

C) To put an extra 2 Billion Pounds into the NHS across the UK, proper funding will decrease by being overstretched as a public service.

D) Scrap the Health and Social Care act and abolish any reeping privatisation of the NHS with a greater emphasis on mental health services such as CAHMS.

if you picked mostly a’s

THE GREEN PARTY

IF YOU PICKED MOSTLY B’S:

The Green Party are a party of social and environmental justice, which supports a radical transformation of society for the benefit of all, and for the planet as a whole. They understand that the threats to economic, social and environmental wellbeing are all part of the same problem and recognise that solving one of these criseses cannot be acheived without solving the others.

CONSERVATIVES

IF YOU PICKED MOSTLY C’S:

The Conservative Party, also known as the Tories, are a political party whose guiding priciples include the promotion of private property and enterprise, the maitenance of a strong military, the preservation of traditional cultural valuesand institutions. Since World War I, the Conservative Party and its principle opponent, the Labour Party, have dominated British political life.

LABOUR

IF YOU PICKED MOSTLY D’S:

The Labour Party have been described as an alliance of social democrats, domestic democrats, democratic socialists and trade unionists. They have always been about people. It was formed to give ordinary people a voice and has sought over power in order to improve their lives. In opposition to the Conservative Party, it has been the major democratic socialist party in Britain since the early 20th century.

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Article concept and captions: Olivia Clayton, Page layout, design and subheading: Victoria Horton, Collage design: Victoria Horton, Photos: Unsplash.com

LIBERAL DEMOCRATS

The Liberal Democrats are a British political party founded through a merger of the Liberal Party and the Social Democratic Party. The party is primarily social Liberal, supporting redistribution but sceptical of increasing the power of the state, emphasising the link between equality and liberty. In the middle ground between the dominant Labour Party and Conservative Party, the Liberal Democrats occupy a center-left libertarian posision.

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Small Business takeover

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We spoke to owner of ‘By Rachael UK’, Rachael Butler, who spilled the ins and outs of what its really like running your own small business, and gave us her top tips for those who may be looking to start their own!

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achael Butler is a 20 year old, third year, Communications and Media Student at Bournemouth University. She describes herself as someone who has always loved being creative and dreamed of being her own boss from a young age. During the first lockdown earlier in the year, Rachael decided to turn her love for drawing into a small business, which she now runs called ‘By Rachael UK’, selling prints and creating branding for other small businesses.

What inspired you to start your business?

Both of my cousins’ partners had started their own businesses last year, and kept coming to me for help with their social media etc. This meant I already had an insight into the small business world, and loved the freedom they had to create different things. This gave me the push to start my own business this year, as I aspired to have that same sense of freedom.

What has been your biggest struggle as a small business during COVID-19?

The past few weeks have been difficult due to having a member of my household test positive for the virus, meaning we have to self-isolate for two weeks. This has stopped me from taking orders on my store for two weeks, which is extremely detrimential, especially as Christmas orders would usually be taken around this time. There is also the fear of having to isolate again, which would of course affect my business once more.

What do you enjoy most about running a business?

Three pieces of advice to anyone wanting to start a business?

Interacting with other small businesses! I have made so many friends who also run businesses, from all over the world which makes it such a nice little community to be part of! We all help and support each other in different things from business support to sharing each other ’s work.

1.Make sure you’re doing it because you enjoy it, otherwise it most likely will not get far. Make it a passion project.

What are your future aspirations for your business / How would you like for it to grow?

I would love to expand from just making prints to different things, such as canvas prints, mugs and merch etc. I was planning to create a 2021 calendar ready for Christmas, but sadly due to the second lockdown, I am no longer able to fulfil this before Christmas, which is a very unfourtanate step back, but I will be working on it ready for next year!

2.Interact with other small businesses, and not just those that are similar to you brand! Making friends with other businesses is super helpful when gaining followers, as you can give each other shout outs etc which help increase your engagement!

3.Make sure you are active on social media!!!!!!

And create a theme for your page to make it aesthetically pleasing, I know that on my personal account I follow some small businesses purely because they have a beautiful profile!

What is your favourite / least favourite aspect running a business?

My favourite part is creating new pieces and adding new exciting bits to my shop! My least favourite part would have to be the admin parts like working out finances etc. I just want to be able to focus on the creative parts!

Check Out Rachael’s Shop:

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Small Buisnesses surviving the Pandemic Interview with Buisness Owner of Zambrano Cosmetics : 1) What is your name and occupation?

Jocelyne Zambrano “I’m a makeup artist and a business owner.”

2) What inspired you to open your buisness?

I’ve always dreamt of starting my own business and quarantine was the perfect time for me to do so. From a young age I have always loved to work. I had three different jobs at one point all while going to school.

I never really had the time to dedicate myself to start my own business until now. Quarantine allowed me to bring my creativity to life. I made my decision to start while watching Hamilton one day with my little sister. I thought to myself what am I waiting for? it ’s now or never.

3) How long has your buisness been open My business hasn’t been open for long. I launched on August 5th 2020.

Things were hard and slow but I’m proud to say that my business has grown beyond what I expected.

4) Who is your target audience?

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I like to say I target everyone. We have stuff for babies, women, and we just launched our Men line!

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5) What social media platforms do you use for your buisness and which one’s are the most useful?

I use Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok to promote my business. I focus mainly on TikTok as it has been the most successful for me as my brand has gained over 8,000 followers on there. I’m so grateful for fans love for my products.

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6) What products do you sell and how did you know that you wanted to provide these products to consumers?

I first started off selling lashes & jewelry. Before Covid hit I worked for Mac cosmetics and I love everything beauty so I knew I wanted to start my own beauty brand. I love being able to bring pieces to people that make them feel empowered and beautiful. It was my goal to find quality pieces that were also perfect for sensitive skin. I love being able to keep up with trends but my skins extremely sensitive. I knew others could have the same problem so I wanted to be able to provide these quality pieces at an affordable price.

7) What makes you unique?

I would say the type of pieces we provide to our consumers. I personally shop for every piece on my website and I specifically look for anything that stands out and is unique to me. I try to always bring items that you wouldn’t typically see in a department store.

8) What do you love most about owning your own business?

I love being my own boss. That has always been a dream of mine and I’m so grateful that at age 23 I can say I accomplished that. When I first started my website I remember telling my boyfriend this is my dream job I wish Zambrano Cosmetics could become well known so I can make this my full time job.

9) What are the challenges you have faced in your buisness this year due to Covid?

Covid has made starting a business extra hard. When I first started, shipping was still being delayed due to the pandemic. Stores were still closed. It wasn’t until months later I was able to get the quality jewellery I was looking for. Now I am able to personally shop and pick each piece of jewellery.

10) How did you overcome these challenges?

I overcame this by taking the time to make the proper research. At the beginning I wasn’t able to go into stores myself or get samples shipped fast enough. I used the time while things were closed to research and find things that I wanted to look for when things got better.

11) What keeps you motivated to continue thriving in your buisness?

What motivates me most about Zambrano cosmetics is that it carries my last name. It represents not only myself but my family and my Ecuadorian roots. This motivates me to keep going and continue to grow so that one day I can pass over my brand to my future children.

12) What would you advise for other people interested in starting a business?

I would advise them to go for it. To do it even if it scares them. The best advice I can give is; the worst that can happen is it doesn’t work but at least you can say you tried.

13) What are you most proud of?

I’m most proud of how far I’ve come in the short amount of time my site has been open. I knew that one day it would happen but I never expect it to happen so fast and suddenly. I’m also proud for how much closer my website has brought my family and I. They all help me pack and ship my orders daily.

We spend so much more time together now.

14) Lastly, what are you looking forward to in 2021?

I’m looking forward to Zambrano Cosmetics continuing to grow and blossom.

There’s so many amazing ideas and opportunities that the site has allowed me to have. I would love to bring in clothing and possibly open a boutique one day.

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Being a foreign student surviving the Coronavirus pandemic

Writing and Design by Victoria Nieto, Photography by Irene Haro

A Spanish student from Solent, captures her emotions and experiences from her first year of university and how the Coronavirus has affected her life personally.

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Studying abroad had always been one of my big dreams, so when the opportunity to move to the UK appeared, I honestly didn’t think twice about it.

I didn’t really reflect on what it would be like starting a career away from my home, my family, and my friends in the middle of 2020. I didn’t think about it until the plane took off. At that moment I doubted everything. I was so excited to live the experience that I did not meditate about all the bad things that could happen due to the current situation with the Coronavirus. On the plane the fears began; What if the situation worsens again and I can’t go home with my family for Christmas? And if there is another lockdown, will I have enough positivity to spend it alone? If I get sick with COVID, I will not have anyone to take care of me, and what is worse, if a family member becomes ill, I will not be able to return to Spain to see them.

the physical exhaustion caused by the disease. Sometimes I also felt like I was short of breath and I didn’t know if it was another symptom or the anxiety that caused me to be isolated from the world for so long.

But I didn’t let fear hold me back. I consider myself a very positive person and I knew that despite the difficult situation we are going through, everything was going to be fine. So I didn’t want to think too much about it, just how good this experience would be for me.

When I was isolating, we were informed that England was back in lockdown.

I had to reflect on whether to go back to Spain or stay here studying and thus look for work for Christmas since so far I had not found a job. Although it was a tough decision, my choice was to stay, as did many of my friends. It will be a different and nostalgic Christmas but it would also be in Spain because the situation there is getting worse.

The first 15 days in the country I had to lockdown, but I did it with a friend and it was quite dynamic. After those days of self-isolation, I had an incredible month and made many friends. I was very happy with my new life. The university experience is obviously not the same but I try to enjoy it as much as I can. I am very lucky to study something that I like and to meet such different and wonderful people who give me so much. But at the end of October, everything changed again and that happiness and illusions of conquering the world disappeared.

It was on a friend’s birthday when I experienced the first symptom. At the time of eating the cake, I couldn’t savor it. It was a chocolate cake and it literally tasted like nothing to me. The next day I took the Coronavirus test and I tested positive so I had to lock myself up for fifteen days.

The symptoms got worse; I totally lost my smell and taste, which I have not fully recovered yet; I did not have a fever at any time but I experienced a very intense headache, I felt like my head was going to explode, I couldn’t even watch a movie on the laptop. I was barely able to move from bed because of

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I needed a kiss from my mother, the tranquility that my father gives me, and my little sister ’s jokes. Not only did I feel bad about the emptiness of not having my loved ones by my side taking care of me, but it was also the fear of thinking that the symptoms could get worse. Sadness and loneliness seized me, those days I only thought about bad things that could happen. I didn’t even recognize myself. But little by little the virus was disappearing and I began to feel better. The positivity, happiness, and the desire to see my friends again and to spend time with people returned.

But I have friends here who come back. And I want to speak on behalf of many of them and explain the management of our government concerning students living abroad. They want to go home for Christmas, they already have the flights booked but the Spanish government does nothing more than put up obstacles. As usual, they ask everyone to take a test for the Coronavirus before flying, but this is only valid if it is done 72 hours before the flight and in a private clinic. These clinics charge between £ 111 and £ 300 per test. These clinics do not ensure that the validity of the tests is official or that the results are sent before the established 72 hours. Besides, at this moment all the clinics are collapsed and they can’t make an appointment for the three days before their flights. Now all of them are living a moment of uncertainty. Going home for Christmas is up to everyone, but the measures that the Spanish government has put in place are preventing many students from being able to reunite with their families at this time.

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HOW

coronavirus has changed our

Coronavirus has affected us all, even the fashion industry. We have all had to adapt to the new guidelines and so has our fashion.

Masks have become an accessory in our everyday lives; from facemask dresses to diamanté face coverings, people want to look fashionable in their masks. Our fashion process has become a lot faster; we adapt to new trends very quickly as a lot of online stores release new pieces every week. This means we can always keep up to date on the latest trends. During COVID, brands quickly designed and released all different types of face masks; satin ones, floral ones, diamond ones and even eco-friendly ones.

Writer, Designer - Amy Hardy Images - Vogue.com

The fashion of masks has now developed into our clothing. Brands such as Pretty Little Thing have created a dress with a mask attached. We’ve all had those times when we’re about to go somewhere and you can’t find your mask anywhere. With the new pieces it means we don’t have to worry about finding our masks or dropping them.

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Another new trend to help with this has been the face mask chain, which has become a must have accessory that’s also used for glasses typically worn by adults/elderly, but has now reinvented itself to become in style. The trend in face coverings has also meant people have created small businesses out of making masks by hand. Some are customised and others just have small details, this meant during our first lockdown people had something to do and it was a way for them to earn a bit of money.

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When the UK first went into lockdown, we all wore medial facemasks as there weren’t many alternatives at the time. But, these masks are not sustainable as you have to throw them away after one use. It has also been proven that the masks are ending up in sea and animals are getting tangled up in them. Everyone in the world was wearing disposable masks at one point in time, which was producing a lot more waste. Furthermore, the disposable masks are made from polypropylene which doesn’t break down fast. Our pollution in the world is bad, especially plastic pollution. Buying a good quality reusable mask means you aren’t generating any more waste than needs to be. You are also saving money as you do not have to keep rebuying new face masks.

It’s clear to see that our fashion will keep evolving due to the specific times we live in. The fashion industry moves at a very fast past meaning fashion can adapt immediately. As the planet changes, so does the fashion. The industry is looking more into how we can be sustainable and creating reusable masks is a great way to help that. Although the coronavirus will not always be around, it is good to help the enviroment when we can.

At the start of 2020 we all got a massive shock, including the fashion industry. Many shows in fashion week were cancelled. Coronavirus has not been the only worrying news in 2020. David Attenborough has come out with a film on Netflix which is about how we are killing the world. This has really given us an insight as to how bad we are treating out planet. Not only has the industry had to adapt to the pandemic but they also need to look at creating sustainable fashion.

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The pandemic has also taken a turn for people working for clothing brands and their factories.

There has been a massive change in the economy.

The United Kingdom has been put in a recession, many shops, pubs and clubs have had to close down. This has caused brands to stop paying for their factories. Due to this workers are being paid unfairly and at low prices. The virus has not only affected our fashion and style but also the fashion industry and people who work for them, that are being paid unfairly. We as a country need to become more sustainable with our fashion.

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The COVID-19 Vaccination

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I think we can all agree that 2020 is a year very out of the ordinary. The separation from normality has been very challenging for everyone across the world caused by COVID 19. As a society, we have sacrificed a lot to keep ourselves and our loved ones safe. People’s jobs, homes, education, and lifestyle have been majorly affected throughout this pandemic.

COVID-19 was first detected by medical experts in Wuhan, China back in late December 2019. It wasn’t long before the virus came across to the UK causing a national lockdown back in March 2020 due to the high infection and death rate. Coronavirus was also named as a global pandemic by the World Health Organization in March. The total of cases in the UK is currently around 1.5 million with more than 51,000 deaths.

Throughout the pandemic, we were told that the best scientists have been working extremely hard in creating and developing a vaccine that will help protect us from the worst of the virus. In November, Oxford University had a major breakthrough in their development of the vaccine; AstraZeneca, proving to be 90% effective. This would have been an alternative vaccination if the Pfizer and Moderna vaccine wasn’t approved. However, Pfizer and Moderna produced data that showed a higher protection statistic.

The race between the three popular vaccines was always very close and intense for scientists. Each of their aims was to have their vaccination approved by MHRA ( Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency) within weeks and begin handing out doses to those vulnerable within the new year.

On the 2nd December, the UK announced that they will be the first country to begin using the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine after it was approved by MHRA .

The UK has said that they have ordered 40 million vaccinations which is enough to give to 20 million of our population. The vaccine will at first be offered to those who live in care homes and care home workers, those aged 80 and over, and health and social care workers. The overall plan is to give the vaccine to those most at risk of COVID19 and then work through age groups (youngest last).

From talking within my social group about the approval of the vaccination.

There were many mixed opinions. Some are unsure if they trust it due to how quickly it took to be created. Research shows that the average time it takes to create and develop a vaccine is 10-12 years.

One said “if it isn’t compulsory then I will not have it done. The virus mostly affects the elderly and those with underlining health conditions, I’d like to think at 19 years old my body is able to naturally fight the virus.” However, another said “...if the only way for us to return to some kind of normal is to have the vaccination then I would make sure I have it done.”

From hearing other peoples opinions and their reasons as to why they are against the vaccination, I decided to do some research into how we know that the vaccine is safe.

Health reporters have reassured people that “although it ’s been done quickly, the vaccine trial hasn’t skipped any of the usual steps.” Most vaccine trials are delayed and take longer as they are waiting for funding in order to complete their research or for equipment. However, due to COVID-19 causing such a global pandemic, a lot of money has been given by the government in order to get a vaccine as quickly as possible. Scientists made clear that during the trial no dangerous short term side effects were found and they would normally show up on data very quickly. This does not mean that a small percentage of people won’t experience milld side effects.

Health experts have only advised pregnant women to not take the vaccination, despite their risk level of attracting the virus. This is only because the vaccination has not yet been tested on pregnant women. They will be told by their doctor to have the doses once they have given birth.

Despite the major breakthrough in science, the government have made it clear that it is still too early to begin relaxing restrictions and it will be near to next spring before we have some sort of normality back. So it is important that we continue to remain safe and follow government guidelines. PM Boris Johnson said, “ It ’s going to continue to be tough for some sectors, but until the vaccine is deployed our plan relies on all of us making sacrifices to protect the one we love.”

The vaccination will be given in two doses for a higher protection rate against the virus. Each dose will be given 21 days apart however will begin to work after 7 days of the first injection and then will be fully effective another 7 days later after the second dose.

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BLM THIS ISN’T THE END OF The brutal injustice that followed the murdering of George Floyd by a white police officer was the catalyst for a renowned moment in history that we all lived through. Thousands of protests all over the world have uncovered a new wave of young inspiring activists, not only sharing their own experiences but giving others a platform to. We caught up with three individuals to find out where the fight for racial equality is heading next.

Text and design by Olivia Clayton, images by Olivia Clayton, Ellice Marsh and Shekineh Swamba

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Yzella was born in Cornwall, a 98.5% white county. She spoke about her experiences with racism and was surprised to discover that she wasn’t the only one who had gone through it. “ Before the movement, I never really talked about my experiences of racism because I would usually accept that I was being overly sensitive or dramatic. But, I saw on Twitter thatww a girl had written a tweet about her experience of growing up black in Cornwall, and I could relate to everything she wrote. It made me feel as though my experiences weren’t as isolated as I had thought. After talking to my Mum, I decided to write my own tweet. I didn’t expect much back, but the response was massive and so positive; even the people I’m closest to not realising what I have gone through. It was like a weight had lifted off my chest once I’d opened up . Going to the BLM march meant more to me than anyone will ever know ” .

What did the movement of 2020 teach us as a society? “ As a society, people move on fast. They join in while it ’s trending but when the hype has died down everyone goes back to pretending like it doesn’t exist, but people don’t want to look bad, so they copy the trend even if they don’t know what it means or what they can do to help. We have learnt that the issue is as big as it has

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Do you think it brought about positive change? always been it ’s just more subtle and systemic now.

It has helped in the sense that more of the older generation have changed views and started having conversations they wouldn’t have before – some have become more educated and willing to see that there is an actual problem ” .

“ There is more awareness of the issues of racism.

It brought forward problems with the justice system and discrimination and it educated millions of people, even if the only thing they saw was 1 Instagram post about microaggressions. The exposure the movement got was amazing and beneficial ” .

Do you think there are areas of society that still need to change?

“ Yes, because while I feel the movement was a poignant moment in history, it lost the heat because people didn’t know what they were fighting for. Yes, at the beginning it started as justice for George Floyd, but once that was achieved the names of other people needing justice got lost and the movement had no direction. We’re trying to ‘fix’ racism with no plan. We’re protesting against 100s of years’ worth of repression and discrimination with no plan other than making some signs to post online and educate people on what happens for them to go on with their lives like normal. It ’s going to go in

circles; someone will get unjustly killed; protests will start, and we’ll have another movement but

are the people who are reluctant to change and refuse to listen to other ’s opinions.

I had to shout to be heard by my stepdad to make him understand why he couldn’t say ‘all lives matter ’, and it ’s only through a lengthy conversation going back and forth that he could see why that was a problem, but at least he was willing to change his views; some people think that you are automatically calling them a racist when you question them but all that needs to happen is for them to let people explain another side ” .

“POSTING A BLACK SQUARE ON YOUR INSTAGRAM FOR A DAY DOESN’T FIX RACISM” if no one has a plan as to what we are asking for and how to get it, nothing will change. An example is the Cornwall live comment section on Facebook anytime anything to do with race is featured, or the recent Sainsbury ’s Christmas advert. The areas of society that need to change

ELLICE MARSH “ I organised the very first BLM protest in Cornwall. I felt it was important to

show solidarity with the BLM movement, and for the people in Cornwall who don’t have the opportunity to attend marches in London to be able to show solidarity too. I want POC to feel safe in Cornwall and to know there will always be people ready to defend them and that it isn’t all just racists. There was a lot of backlash in local news surrounding the protest and it showed a massive lack of understanding, but the protest was all about creating a safe space for POC to speak out about racism they ’ve encountered in Cornwall and in general ” .

The protest was a huge success, with hundreds of people showing their support for the great cause. Ellice made history that day.

What did the movement of 2020 teach us as a society?

“ It ’s taught us that POC and black people are fighting a battle with systemic racism and have been for years, and they will continue to do so because the systemic racism within the police force and the law isn’t going anywhere. The presence of the BLM movement this year in the media has

been huge and although not all the press coverage and social media posts have been positive about the movement, it ’s forced people who may have not cared about the movement to see what ’s happening and see why the movement exists and to see why people are angry, but people will always try and defend those in the wrong because of their internalised racism ” .

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ELLICE MARSH pt 2 : Do you think the movement brought about positive change?

“ It has definitely brought change, and I believe the BLM movement this year would’ve had a big impact on Joe Biden being elected as president which is a big deal for POC in the USA and their safety. In the UK it ’s had a positive impact when it comes to things such as statues of slave traders finally being taken down, and the revision of whether or not British “icons” were good people or if they were just exploiting and killing thousands of black people ” .

Do you think there are areas that still need to change?

“ The systemic racism, especially within the police force and the law needs to change, as having police officers and higher powers that are racist means that POC are going to continue to be oppressed and hurt by the system ” .

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“ Police ar peo

re supposed to be ople you trust not people you fear ” What did the movement of 2020 teach us as a society?

“ I believe that the movement in 2020 made people

“ As the movement happened during the pandemic,

aware that racism is still a thing. Black people still face inequalities on a day-to-day basis, they may not talk about it, but it happens. As a result of people speaking up on various platforms and even protests, it has allowed many to do their research and have a deeper understanding of what many black people face. Areas which are predominately white have been able to gather together and support the incredible movement ” .

it came to show that people can be united as one despite there being a virus. I was too touched when I saw over 5000 people attend my protest in Cheltenham. I felt that people cared and were willing to hear what I had to say. The movement as a whole has made people aware of what racism is and that it ’s still going on. I believe that the movement was the spark of having those conversations, which is just a start on how we in society can help make a more remarkable change ” .

Do you think it brought about positive change?

SHEKINEH SWAMBA

Do you think there are areas of society that still need to change?

“ Younger generations should be taught about this matter at a young age as they are the future. When I look back at my racial encounter, they began in secondary school, and it wasn’t easy. However, if schools changed their curriculum and made it more diverse, this could help make that change ” .

“ After being praised for organising a protest in my town, Cheltenham, I suggested the idea of a mentorship programme to my manager as a way to help people learn from one another and share their experiences of inequality and injustice ” .

Her mentorship programme went national and is helping to combat racial inequality; she has since been featured in Guardian articles and taken part in panel discussions with her local MP.

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2021 The Year of Change Why does 2021 have the biggest potential to be a turning point of diversity?

We are in the second decade of the 21st Century and the world still needs to fight for more diversity in the fashion industry. How much have we progressed so far and will 2021 turn for the better?

Written: Michaela Piontková, Designed: Emily Grillot, Images: unsplash.com

Lack of diversity in the fashion industry is an issue that has been constantly discussed for many years now but what exactly does it mean? For most people this problem revolves mostly around black female models. In fact this is only a small part of it. We all know that the industry sells us the beauty standard of young, tall, lean, white women. And just this description points out all of the problems.

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Let ’s start with the word “young”. Stigma of working age for models being very limited has been around since the beginning. There are only a very few of those who are actively working after turning thirty. However, lately the cases where designers or photographers used older women as their models have started to increase. The most recent one is the project “Andreas Kronthaler for Vivienne Westwood”, where the 79 years old legend turned into a model and did an amazing job. Seeing an aged woman posing so gracefully with the same energy as her twenty-something years old colleagues was something we all needed.

Another great example is Halpern who, instead of hiring models, decided to pay tribute to the heroines of the front line and used them for his London Fashion Week Spring-Summer 2021 collection. Middle aged and even older ladies then got the chance to shine in front of the cameras, which became a very refreshing and memorable part of the event.

However, this show presented diversity in more than just age. Besides that, all of the models had different jobs, backgrounds, shapes and color.

Last two mentioned are issues that were somehow getting better for a long time, however the solution usually lies in hiring one or two plus sized models for a show or a photoshoot. The big turning point came in 2019 when Savage X Fenty had its first show. Women of all colors and shapes (even pregnant ones) were confidently dancing through the stage in the lingerie. It was something no one was expecting, yet it created a base of the body positivity improvement.

A year later the brand surpassed another boundary and included menswear.

By doing this they made a change for themselves to step up against toxic masculinity and featured size 2XL Steven G, who joined the girls modelling boxer briefs.

After all, lack of diversity in menswear is probably the most neglected problem, even though it is very obvious. How often do we see a petite, aged or a man of color on a runway or in an editorial? This was pointed out by Louis Vuitton at the end of this year ’s summer. For their Men’s SS21 show they decided to hire solely asian male models in order to break the stereotype of a western beauty standard. Thanks to the brand’s massive influence, it turned out to be an important step forward. Ever since that event a lot more men (and women) of different ethnics appeared in the industry.

Now at the end of the year we can tell that the fashion world has become more open than it was even a few months ago. It ’ll still take some time before we get there, but, compared to the others, the following spring has the best base to be the most diverse season yet. The seeds we planted in previous seasons are growing and hopefully we can soon expect the diversity flower to fully bloom and become a normal part of the fashion industry.

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ARE WE #EDITED? SICK OF We’ve rounded up 4 stars who rebel against that idea of “perfection” and won’t allow themselves to be created into an unreal expectation.

In a world where perfection is the goal, and social media projects that idea of “perfection”. Those perfections are almost always not realistic. The tweaks and manipulations of photographs are more than just adding a filter.

Celebrities are prime examples of the bizarre use of photoshop; however, it is the audience who suffers due to the idealisation of what is considered beautiful and what, ultimately, is real.

Over the recent years, it has been the celebrities who have been the ones calling

out photographers, magazines and fellow stars for their unrealistic portrayals of their versions of “perfection”. Stars including Zendaya, Priyanka Chopra and Meghan Trainor who have been personally victimised by retouching, proving that no matter how you look, there will always be someone to criticize your beauty and alter it into that so-called “ideal perfection”.

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Actress and singer Zendaya, at the age of 24, has already encountered being discriminated since she started her career as a young girl. She has publicly criticised Modeliste Magazine in 2016 for overly photoshopping a magazine cover of her, by making her body shape unhealthy and lightening her skin tone. Zendaya blasts her self-confidence all over her platforms to help promote and encourage self-love to all of her fans.

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If you have Tiktok, you have definitely seen this girl whilst scrolling on your “For you” page.

She found her fame back in August when a video of her dancing blew up overnight with over 18.9 million views. What kickstarted her fame as “the biggest joke” has now incited a new wave of body positivity on Tiktok. Sienna’s tiktoks almost always include her confidently dancing with her stomach out, which has led to the inspiration of women and young girls to feel comfortable in their own skin.

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Now, let ’s look into some of the basics. What exactly is toxic masculinity? It is the idea of conforming to traditional values of male gender roles that stigmatize and limit emotions of men and the idea that men don’t cry, when we all full well know, this is not true but it leads to men feeling insecure and lost. For example, when expressing themselves through makeup or clothes out of choice, men are made to feel ashamed, awkward and alone.

Men feel the need to maintain an appearance of hardness and they cannot break this through their personality, image and all-round personality.

A way of this, is speaking about violence as it is an indicator to give of power, relating to the stereotype of the ‘tough guy ’ which can be very impactful to men’s mental health as many feel ashamed if they don’t have this demeanour.

In the fashion industry, the idea of plus-size for women has had an increase which is amazing to cater for all shapes, making us ladies feel empowered, strong and beautiful however, the idea of plus-size for men seems to be lost which links to the idea that men must conform to having a muscley body, linking to toxic masculinity creating feelings of worthlessness and sadness to occur.

Another idea is ‘boyfriend’ clothing. This term was introduced in the 2000s with the boyfriend jean and later the boyfriend coat which is meant to symbolise borrowing clothes from your boyfriend, hence the oversized fit, but why can’t it just be called oversized? This is due to the link with toxic masculinity and assuming that a girl borrows from the boyfriend’s wardrobe, why not shake it up and do it the other way? It is 2020, right?

Trends are coming from all different inspirations from culture, to art, to music. So, looking into the

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musical industry, in 2020, we have had some iconic looks from male musicians who have stuck two fingers up to toxic masculinity and shifted the world of

fashion for males!

Starting with Mr Harry Styles. Starting in One Direction at 16 in 2010, the boys were conformed to being styled in trendy clothes such as chinos and button up shirts that scream boyband to the world. Sadly, the loss of the iconic boyband ended in 2016 (very emotional, we know) as the boys began experimenting in their different creative outlets. Styles took a role in the film Dunkirk and cut off his famous curls for this which was a new approach for his upcoming new solo album which was later released in 2017, creating a new aesthetic for him. His style began to get more and more flamboyant and expressive and he has been noticed in the industry to blur gender boundaries and roles. Fast forward to 2019 and his release of Fine Line, we were welcomed by what I would call very Bowie inspired outfits with high waisted flares, colourful pieces and always added jewellery such as pearls, rings and bracelets, expressing a more feminine side, flipping toxic masculinity on

its head! The cover of the album is very striking and sums up his new, open, expressive aesthetic created by toxic masculinity, showing strength and power, which was taken by British photographer, Tim Walker.

When starting out, the band were known for their heavy sound, and in an alternative genre, you mainly conform to one colour; black. Black skinnies, blank tank tops, black shoes and even black socks.

With evolution of the band’s sound, Oli’s struggle with addiction and just generally growing up from a 16 year old in the lime light to now 33 years old, his style has changed through the years and has become more experimental than ever before.

In 2016 in the Oh No video, this is where the more exciting experimentation for fashion evolved.

Sykes is seen in a warm toned paisley shirt with jeans which is more flamboyant and expressive,

especially for a metal frontman showing that the band won’t stop evolving, merging genres and not conforming to the expected. This relates back to toxic masculinity as in a metalcore band, you feel pressure to be hard, have no emotions and be ultimately; scary. But for the band’s new sound, experimentation and fashion, that was no longer the case. In 2019, the video for Sugar Honey Ice and Tea was released and this really pushed the new era for the band in terms of sound and fashion.

The song has many electronic elements but sill that heavy vibe. Sykes appears in a strange ensemble at the start; shorts and a long sleeve like scuba diver outfit material with a crazy print all over it.

This opened a new door for mix and match clothing into the alternative scene as it is very unique and different but creates another take of expression.

Similar to Styles, Sykes likes to layer items over his clothes and express through accessories. A main element that he is always seen wearing is one dangly earring. Piercings are very popular with men however, they are always restricted to

just small studs or in the alternative community, expectations of stretched ears are very high but Sykes flipped this around by using longer dangley earrings which women have in their accessory section in most shops which shows that gender shouldn’t matter, but instead, expression should, allowung you to feel empowered and unique.

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Written by Tara Larkin, Designed by Tara Larkin, Photography by Tara Larkin, Illustrations by Tara Larkin, Illustrations by Tara Larkin, Model and Interviewee: Jack Scott Denton, Celeb imagery by Oliver Sykes.

Another man who is daring, bold and pushes toxic masculinity is Oliver Sykes, best known as the frontman for metalcore band Bring Me The Horizon who also owns his own clothing line; Drop Dead Clothing which was established back in 2005.

Bring Me The Horizon are the metalcore pioneers for the UK underground music scene but they are now more known for the global electropop superstars showing evolution and change. Bring Me The Horizon are arguably one of the most innovative bands to exist due to the fact that they evolve and push creativity with music and fashion in the face of constant criticism. With the change of sound, comes a change of aesthetic and Oli Sykes has never been afraid to experiment, that ’s for sure.

With the pressure of toxic masculinity and criticism that came with the fame, Oli spiralled into a deep depression resulting into a drug addiction, but was supported by his family to go to rehab, and he recovered and is now stronger than ever, still pushing boundaries in all of his choices today.

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How old are you? What is your profession?

I’m 25 years old and I’m a musician .

How would you label your style?

I would label my style in a sort of bohemian fashion, sometimes outside of the box with some of the things I wear. However, I would also say that my kind of fashion is very reminiscent of the 1960s and 1970s. It ’s sort of an amalgamation of all the kinds of things that I like from my favorite musical artists and other fashion icons throughout history.

What do you like to wear?

My favorite things to wear are my suits, I feel comfortable with them and they make me feel like I’m giving off the persona I want to give off. I think fashion is very important to make you feel like yourself because you can wear things that make you feel out of touch with your own being.

What/who inspires your fashion?

The people that inspire my fashion taste tend to be my favorite musical artists from the 1960s and 70s.

I feel like the fashion was very expressive in that period and I remember seeing these kinds of people when I was a child. I distinctly remember being blown away by the personas they created through the clothes they wore. I think key examples to mention are David Bowie, Marc Bolan, The Rolling Stones, Jimmy Page, Jim Morrison and even people from other walks of life such as Andy Warhol.

Although I was inspired to grow my hair because of the Lord of the rings, when I was a child I was completely obsessed with the character of Aragorn and I always thought he looked cool and noble in his aesthetic.

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Are there expectations of your fashion sense due to your profession?

I think some people have expectations on what certain musicians should look like. Having said that, I don’t think it ’s the be all and end all in my profession. I have expectations for myself as a musician on how I want to look, I’ve always enjoyed musicians who dress in a certain way. I just think sometimes it can add something to your act that may make people stand up and listen more but as I said, I don’t think it ’s everything and if you don’t have the songs to back it up it ’s utterly pointless. In the music industry, there is a pressure to look a certain way, but it comes from a place of marketing and accessibility to the public. I suppose that does have a lot to do with people’s expectations of people and how they look What is your definition of being a man?

I think being a man and masculinity is far more complex than what my viewpoint can explain, I don’t have a definitive definition on what makes a man a man. I suppose this stems from my own personal disinterest in confining myself to a gender stereotype or role, however I do feel the pressure from traditional male values in our society and I understand how they underpin most of our social constructs. I don’t believe I can define what makes a man.

How do you become a man of value?

I believe you become a man of value when you leave the world a better place than you found it. I also don’t think the term refers to just men in the western traditional sense but in fact the entirety of humankind. So, to become a man of value I think you simply must do whatever you can to make the world a better place be that through, arts, academia or public service avenues etc.

I also believe it refers to how you treat others whilst achieving these goals, to treat people with the respect and dignity you would expect from them.

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The Oxford Dictionary defines Masculinity as “Qualities or attributes regarded as characteristic of men” however, throughout history it has been defined in many ways by various cultures and schools of thought. I think masculinity is often defined by traits usually attributed to men throughout history such as ‘handsome, muscled, and driven’ (As the Oxford Dictionary states) but I do not think that these attributes should solely be ascribed to the male sex. I think masculinity is a traditional viewpoint that is often celebrated mainly due to men’s active role in warfare and more physical activities and stems from the veneration of outdated gender roles. That ’s not to say that the idea of masculinity itself is negative, I just think how it is used can sometimes have a detrimental effect on the mental health of men.

What does masculinity mean to you?

I’m not sure what masculinity means to me; I don’t really think about my emotions as being masculine or feminine. The only time I really think about masculinity is when I feel like it ’s being pushed onto me. For instance, when somebody comments about my choice of hair length and implies that it ’s somehow feminine. While they see it as an insult, I see no problem in having what they clearly define as a feminine aesthetic. Otherwise it rarely crosses my mind, I’ve never been afraid to show my emotions to people and display more effeminate traits. I know I display more of my effeminate side than anything else and I’m quite comfortable with that.

the person I am; my gender has never stopped me from wearing clothes I’d like to wear if I thought they looked good. You could say I’m comfortable with my masculinity and my femininity, I see these traits as interchangeable and as part of the person I am. I never think of my personality as being male or female, I just see myself as me. I would be lying if I said I didn’t feel pressure from society. Gender norms, ideals of masculinity, femininity and traditional roles are so ingrained in our society that you can hardly escape them. I think social media, advertisement and traditional media platforms have a lot do with this pressure, I think they offer ideals that are unattainable, and this can certainly have negative impacts on the way people view themselves. Having said that, I also think these platforms (especially social media) can have such a positive impact as the rulebook is slowly being torn up as more and more people show the diversity in not just my profession but in every facet of our communities.

“I think some people have expectations on what certain musicians should look like.” freedom to be who they want to be.

Men shouldn’t feel like they can’t be who they are because of societal pressure surrounding gender roles. Everybody should have the right to be who they want to be as long as it doesn’t cause harm to others.

Toxic masculinity exists but in 2020, boundaries are breaking and men are becoming more engaged with their feelings, regardless of how the media or society expect men to feel, act or be seen. Musicians can feel a type of pressure but between Harry Styles, Oliver Sykes and Jack Denton, enough is enough.

How do you define toxic masculinity?

For me, toxic masculinity is when you push those traditional and outdated views onto people in order to make them conform to those values. When you dismiss somebodies’ aspirations in life because they don’t line up with what a man “should” do. It ’s toxic when it begins to infringe on their rights as a human being, to choose a life they are comfortable with. Everybody should be given the

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THE TRUTH UNCOVERED:: OUR YOUTH and HIDDEN DISABILITIES inside THE WORLD OF POLITICS.

ITHEO ADHD 19 N POLITICS, I FEEL UNDERREPRESENTED AS PEOPLE WHO HAVE ADHD ARE CATEGORIZED AS THE ‘NAUGHTY CHILDREN’ GROWING UP. BUT I’M FAR FROM THAT; I’M HARD WORKING, I GO TO UCA STUDYING FASHION DESIGN WOMENSWEAR AND I’M THRIVING. IF IN POLITICS, THRE WERE PEOPLE LIKE ME, IT WOULD MAKE SOCIETY MORE UNDERSTANDING AND COMPASSIONATE. IN 2024, PLEASE VOTE FPR THE PARTY WHO WILL LISTEN TO US THEN

STEPH ANXIETY 20 HI, I’M STEPH AND I’VE HAD ANXIETY SINCE SECONDARY. ANXIETY IS NOT A TABOO ANYMORE, AND I’M PROUD TO SHARE MY PERSPECTIVE ON HOW THE WORLD OF POLITICS CAN CHANGE FOR THE BETTER. IF MORE POLITICIANS OPENLY SPOKE ABOUT ANXIETY, IT WOULD MAKE US FEEL LESS ALONE (ESPECIALLY DURING THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC AND LIVING IN UNIVERSITY HALLS).

HAVING A HIDDEN DISABILITY DOES NOT MAKE ME FEEL ANY LESS WORTH OF LIFE BUT I DEFINITELY SEE THE BENEFITS OF MORE POLITICIANS IN POWER SPEAKING UP FOR THE REST OF US WHO ARE STRUGGLING.

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MAX CYSTIC FIBROSIS 21 MY CYSTIC FYBROSIS DOESN’T MEAN I’M LAZY. SOMETIMES IT TAKES ENERGY OUT OF ME AND I CAN’T DO MUCH. IN POLITICS, I WISH THERE WERE SOME MP’S WHO EITHER HAVE CF OR KNOWS SOMEONE WHO DOES AND DISCUSS ON OUR BEHALF HOW WE’RE WORTH IT. BAR THE NHS, BARELY ANYONE UNDERSTANDS WHAT CYSTIC FIBROSIS IS, AND I WANT THAT TO CHANGE; TO END THE STIGMA AGAINST US.

RHIANN POLYCYSTIC OVARIAN SYNDROME 19 PCOS IS RARELY DISCUSSED IN HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT. IF MORE MP’S SPOKE ABOUT THE CONDITION, IT WOULD HIGHLIGHT HOW COMMON BUT MISDIAGNOSED POLYCYSTIC OVARIAN SYNDROME IS. I KNOW THE STRUGGLES OF PCOS AND I WANT OTHER PEOPLE TO KNOW THEY ARE NOT ALONE IN EITHER TRYING TO GET A DIAGNOSIS OR COPE WITH A POSITIVE RESULT.

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PETA is an organisation heavily focused on animal rights. actively protesting outside facilities to use animals testing for makeup, mental health cures and other miscelleanous reasons.

The torture of animals is an inhumane practice and PETA’s main aim is to eradicate the whole system fully. With the coronavirus pandemic still being at the forefront of front page news, the discovery of ‘wet markets ‘ where the virus is deemed to orgiinte from have caused a stir with PETA:

“After releasing footage inside “wet markets” (also called “live-animal markets”) in Indonesia and Thailand in early April—months after the COVID-19 outbreak began—PETA Asia investigators observed more filth, misery, and death at nearly a dozen other animal markets elsewhere in Asia.

Despite a growing death toll, world leaders calling for a ban on such markets, and the continued importance of flattening the curve, these markets and others like them are still conducting business as usual.” - “BREAKING PETA ASIA INVESTIGATION Filthy ‘Wet Markets’ Are Still Selling Scared Animals and Rotting Flesh Despite Mounting COVID-19 Death Toll.”

However, despite PETA’s best efforts to be society ’s saviour, the organisation based in the UK and across international stations have recieved criticism for being inhumane themselves. from reports surfacing alledegly stating that peta euthanises 97% of animals that they ‘take in’. They also believe pets shouldn’t even be so entirely; this is a reason why so many are against PETA: after all, pets (especially dogs) are man’s best friend, offering companionship and unconditonal love.

Their radical stance on some issues involving animals such as owning animals is morally wrong when brought froma reputable pet shops like PetsAtHome, and continous efforts to turn everyone vegan have given PETA a damaged reputation: away from what they really stand for as an orgainsation: insurmountable love for all animals regardless of their species.

regardless of the fact their is a world pandemic still raging, peta themselves are still an organisation to revere: however radical you may label them. perhaps peta really is the voice of the future. after all, at the current rate of consumption, food products derived from animals won’t last forever.

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Environmental racism is a topic you just rarely hear about. Media often refers to the climate crisis and racism as two separate issues but never really links them together, which makes a lot of people unaware of the issue.

When I told my friend that I write an article about environmental racism, he answered: “I don’t see the connection.” What exactly environmental racism means then and where it came from?

Although the term was first used by Dr Benjamin Chavis during the 1980’s, the roots go way back to history. Great example is the use of slaves, who were mostly people of colour, on exploitation of natural resources. Hours and hours of mining without proper equipment were destructive for both the workers and our planet. Even after the slavery was abolished cases of sharecroppers working on fields in inhuman conditions appeared during the late 50’s of the 20’s century. Sadly, this still can be compared to the current situation. Maybe you have heard of Louisiana’s ‘Cancer Alley ’, an area known for its high proportion of industrial plants that cause the residents 50 times higher chance to get cancer than the average American.

Based on these facts we can say that environmental racism generally refers to the way that communities of colour are more likely to be affected by toxic-waste facilities, rubbish dumps and air pollution.

Now, let ’s take a look at what it means on a global level. As an example, we can use the issue of the US, UK and Australia producing landfill waste that is being shipped to south-east Asia. That creates toxic dumps in countries such as Malaysia and the Philippines which then have to deal

with the aftermath. Africa is facing a similar problem with being the most affected continent by the climate crisis despite producing less than 4 percent of global emission. To sum it up, besides the previously mentioned definition, the term also describes how countries of the south hemisphere are more likely to experience the impacts of climate change, despite the fact that wealthy countries in the global north — including the US, Europe and Canada — are responsible for the majority of global CO2 emission.

Even though these problems don’t make the headlines, they are still internationally discussed. However, when it comes to leading these debates countries in the global south are side-lined and activists of colour feel underrepresented. Media often gives more space to the wealthy countries instead of developing ones but in this case it ’s them who have far more experience to share. Unlike countries of the global north they deal with the effects daily, yet they keep being unheard most of the time. For many activists this is also a form of environmental racism.

It is obvious that the term covers many forms and the problem is very complex. What we need to do now is to start working together to save our planet and values as human beings. As activist Mitzi Jonelle Tan said to British Vogue: “Everyone has to stand up against environmental racism, but not in a way where you’re fighting for someone, but rather fighting with us. Instead of speaking for us, just silence the room and let us speak.”

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tip 1 - changing our diets Farming animals is one of the biggest contributors to climate change (causes 14.5% of planet warming gases.

Eating less meat can free up land for more tree planting and forests which is good for nature and for tackling climate change.

Meat and dairy specifically accounts for around 14.5% of global greenhouse gas emissions, according to the UN’s Food and Agricultural Organization.

tip 2 - the 3 r’s Recycle and compost your waste e.g x20 more energy is used to make a new can than one from sources. More than 50% of our waste gets sent to landfill or burnt in incinerators. Both release planet-warming gases into the atmosphere. Here’s 3 examples..

1. Reduce - Purchase products that require less packaging or to limit the waste you are producing.

2. Reuse - Use a travel mug or reusable water bottle and avoid single-use bags.

3. Recycle.

TIP 3 - stop overfishing 1. Only eat sustainable seafood 2. Eat small fish – 90% of the big fish are gone, they ’re important for the ecosystems, and they ’re also very often full of toxic contaminants like lead.

3. Buy local 4. Ask your restaurant if the fish is sustainable, and what seafood they have on their menu that is sustainable.

The living world can’t operate without a healthy ocean.

We’re now facing an imminent and global collapse of our fisheries, projected to happen as early as 2048, thanks to overfishing, wasteful fishing practices and massive overconsumption.

TIP 4 - renewable energy Switch to renewable energy and if you have a pension or savings, make sure they ’re invested sustainably. a cleaner, more sustainable and recyclable means of powering our homes. While the installation of renewable energy sources can be significant, in the long run, it will save you money.

The most popular renewable energy sources currently are: Solar energy, wind energy, hydro energy, tidal energy, geothermal energy and biomass energy.

TIP 5 - Avoid palm oil Page layout, illustrations, captions and texts: Emily Grillot

The palm oil industry plays a large role in human induced climate change as palm oil plantations have cleared some of the worlds most precious, carbon capturing forests.

These rainforests are being cleared at the rate of 300 football fields per hour to make way for palm oil plantations.Displaced orangutans who wander into farmland are considered agricultural pests and are often killed.

To avoid palm oil, choose products that contain clearly labeled oils, such as 100 percent sunflower oil, corn oil, olive oil, coconut oil, or canola oil. Ask retailers to ensure their food products such as meat, soy and palm oil do not cause deforestation.

Unfortunately, palm oil is found in a variety of products, ranging from candy bars to toothpaste to makeup, and rarely is it clearly labeled.

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TIP 8 - stop fast fashion The global fashion industry is generating a lot of greenhouse gases due to the energy used during its production, manufacturing, and transportation of the millions garments purchased each year. Synthetic fibers (polyester, acrylic, nylon, etc.), used in the majority of our clothes, are made from fossil fuel, making production much more energy-intensive than with natural fibers.

1. Find good quality fabrics and pieces 2. Buy less 3. Buy secondhand 4. Don’t throw away old clothes - try donating or upcycle them

TIP 7 - Reduce plastic Plastic in the ocean is already more than 150 million tons of waste and each year around eight million tons of plastic ends up in our seas and oceans. By 2050, they could contain more plastics than fish.

Ways you can reduce plastic 1. Put your plastic waste in the correct recycling container 2. Avoid single-use plastics such as drinking straws 3. If you go shopping, remember to take a cloth bag 4. Buy more bulk food and fewer packaged products 5. Replace plastic Tupperware for glass or steel containers

TIP 6 - turn lights off Turning off the lights when you leave your room can help save energy. It can also help reduce carbon emission and other harmful greenhouse gases.

Therefore, turning off your lights is a simple way to help protect the environment and save the planet which will also save you money.

Turning off your lights will also help reduce the use of non-renewable resources that are harmful to the environment. You can also turn off your appliances to help reduce your carbon footprint and help save the planet.

Not all light bulbs in the market are created equally. The energy you can save by turning off the lights would depend on the type of bulbs you’re using such as LED lights are best and one of the least energy-efficient types of lighting is an incandescent light bulb.

TIP 9 - less driving Each of us is responsible for producing on average 12 tons of CO2 each year and approximately one third of that is produced from driving (the actual figure depends on the type of car you use and how much you drive).

A major factor contributing to the deterioration of the environment is air quality, which is impacted significantly by pollution from so many cars being on the road.

Driving less can be a huge help. Not only does reducing your driving have benefits for you personally such as saving you a lot of money on petrol money but it also benefits the greater community.

TIP 10 - reusable masks Conservationists have warned that the coronavirus pandemic could spark a surge in ocean pollution, adding even more plastic waste that already threatens marine life after finding disposable masks floating like jellyfish and waterlogged latex gloves scattered across seabeds.

Single-use disposable face masks may be cheaper by piece, but in the long run, reusable face masks can save you a fortune. Reusable face masks can be washed and reused as often as needed. If you do wear disposable masks make sure to cut the straps before you get rid of them so they don’t get caught around animals legs or neck injuring them.

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Will Brexit influence the British fashion industry?

After this year 31th January the whole United Kingdom fell into a period of uncertainty, unknown and confusion - also known as the Brexit transition period. Now that it ’s almost over, questions about what the next steps will be starts to pile up even more. How will the fashion industry react and what will it mean for the consumers?

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BREXIT At first, it ’s important to mention that the British fashion industry did not vote for Brexit, as 90 percent of designers told British Fashion Council. Why? The answer lies in the statistics.

The UK’s biggest market is by far the European Union. To put it in context, 80 percent of the UK clothing exports are sent to the EU. It is due to the fact that the modern UK textiles, apparel and footwear sector was built on the assumption of tax-free access to Europe. Now, how might that change after the UK leaves? Yes, the tariffs-free access to the market is in danger. The success of zero-tariff, zero-quota trade is crucial. If The UK would be about to lose this advantage, it would mean paying about 11 percent high tariff for the designers, retailers and manufactures. This, of course, doesn’t apply only on export but also import.

The UK imports £14,000,000 worth of apparel and clothing accessories per day and about 75 percent of the components used in the british fashion industry (like yarn, cotton and silk) are from the EU. Even if the piece of clothing is sold in the UK, the process of making it usually requires using international sources. It can be designed in London, manufactured in Spain from Italian fabrics, then sent to a showcase in Paris and finally back to Great Britain for sale. Cutting of the tariffsfree access would then either mean big limitations in terms of sources or it would cost the industry between £800 and £900millions to switch to World Trade Organisation rules.

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The Fashion Industry We also can’t forget about the borders with third-party countries.

What will happen with the existing deals is another important question that needs to be answered. Fortunately, a lot of nations have already agreed to extend the terms to Britain. However a deal with one of the most important import markets of British fashion industry which exports £1.4 billion of clothing to the UK, Turkey, is not planned to be signed for exit day. That, again, leads to either a huge loss of sources or a budget intervention.

From all the informations we collected so far it is evident that Brexit will have an unwanted economical impact on the fashion industry.

But what does it mean for the consumers? With the amount of extra money that will need to be spent compared to the previous years it is expected that the price will increase. This applies to both online and normal stores. With the online shops there is the previously mentioned problem with border regulation and taxes. Where a lot of people were used to seeing a “free shipping” tag now might appear to be quite a large number. Stores in addition will have to face the lack of workforce coming from the new migration system that British government introduced. This, again, means extra costs for the retailers and higher prices for customers.

On the other hand it is important to say that these are theories and speculations. We still have to wait for a bit to see how things will actually work and if they will eventually change with time.

However, we know one thing for sure: British fashion industry will never be the same.

As if this isn’t an obstacle itself, retailers also need to prepare for other possible holdups caused by border regulation since they are expected to increase as well. This would most likely mean that exporters will have to fill in declaration forms, which comes with administrative costs. For instance, one of the major UK retailers Next estimated a cost of £150,000 per year under a no-deal scenario. Exporting more than £250,000 per year into the EU, they already had to declare that all the goods have moved out of the UK. Another fashion giant, Burberry, have warned in the past that in order to lessen the delayed delivery times that will occur due to the border checks, there is a need for higher inventory levels. It is still more likely to affect smaller to medium enterprises rather than both mainstream and luxury large retailers. However, the fact that even they are concerned about the matter just shows how serious of an impact it can have.

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W ould you say that hip-hop culture today had

Male rapper, DaBaby spent US election day traveling to communities of mostly AfricanAmericans to encourage them to vote. He traveled between six different polling stations on his ‘ Vote Baby Vote tour bus’ creating entertainment for those in the long voting lines and also providing food, drink, and t-shirts. The rapper said “We are the people who need to vote… We need to push, which is why we are trying to draw as many people as possible to create change.”

any influence over this year ’s US election back in November?

Either way, the 2021 US presidential election is one to make American history. Again, like many other things in life, this can be seen as a positive or negative factor.

Elections aren’t what they used to be like. The traditional way, a much simpler time. The modern world as we know it is based on so much technology and social media. As great as this is, it opens us up to a world we didn’t even know existed. Much more false information, opinions, and experiences that may open your mind up to more influence you perhaps?

The tragic death of George Floyd on the 25th May 2020 in Minneapolis, created a global movement in support of black lives matter and in hope of justice for George Floyd and to fight against police brutality. His murder caused a lot of anger and pain towards the black community and to many others globally, causing global protests even during the COVID 19 pandemic.

Prior to election day in the US, Cardi B had an interview with the potential future president of the United States: Joe Biden, over zoom. An interview discussing the presidential election, COVID 19, and police brutality. The artist took to her Instagram a few weeks later explaining how she was “... nervous for this interview especially because it was on zoom...but it was important for my followers to get to know our running candidate and future president.” Whilst she was criticized for this, by Trump supporters, calling her out for being a “Pawn” to support Biden in his political debate.

Cardi B did not turn a blind eye to this and also mentioned in the same post that “... I never got paid a dollar from Biden. I just wanted to get to know him and open my fans up to the importance of voting.”

As we know, America is expecting Joe Biden to take over the White House as president in January 2021 due to his success in the election back in November. As mentioned throughout this article, this year was very important in American politics as they are in the hope this is a start for change in police brutality and racial segregation to end racism. From what I have discussed through this article, I do believe strongly that hip-hop has had a positive influence on the election, and in support of Joe Biden. There had been more votes than ever this time and a lot more votes by other minority groups.

Are you looking forward to President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris moving into the White House next year?

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Many people believed that this would have an impact on the US presidential election later this year, as many people were sharing their experiences with police brutality in the criminal justice system. The lack and insensitiveness of responses by President Donald Trump in regards to the murder that happened in Minneapolis in the presence and duty of his police force triggered the communities, even more, causing rioting in order to fight for their human rights.

I used social media to perform a poll to my followers on Instagram to see how they feel about this. Do they think that hip-hop culture had influenced the US election? 52% of my following are aged between 18-24 years, equally men and women. 96% of my followers voted for yes and the remaining voted no. Of course, this is only quantitative-based research and it will be harder to understand their reasons, however from my research elsewhere, I have looked into celebrities who had helped influence society during the election and things that they did that, I believe, had an impact.

Whilst the female rapper is very open with her glamorous lifestyle, with many designer bags, cars, and mansions. She has also lived a very big part of her life without all the materialistic things, this being a topic she is very open to discussing, reminding her fans the importance of hard work and dedication but also appreciating what you have besides money and fame. Because of this, she remains one of few celebrities that are understanding of society and everyday struggles.

She uses her past experience and lifestyle with her current platform to help and educate people as much as she can. Cardi B reminded people constantly to vote, and that she had done it too!

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An advert from 2019 resurfaced in September of 2020 and an immense uproar from the Creative Arts Industries attacked the Government. The new COVID-19 guidelines from the Government prevented many sectors of the Creative Arts Industry from reopening, generating a lot of uncertainty for those who work within those sectors. These adverts were originally created to encourage young people to consider a job working in cyber but the resurface of one advert was poorly timed and triggered thousands of worried people across the country.

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Here are some opinions from the future of the performing arts industry who train and study within the industry.

Ryan, 25, Chichester, West Sussex Ryan is a 2020 Acting graduate fom Plymouth University How has the pandemic affected the future of your career?

“The pandemic has affected me massively with way less auditions so the whole process has been slowed down. I had a tour booked across the south coast which has now been cancelled. So many opportunities that were there before COVID have been put on hold. Many acting classes have stopped, and my graduation has been cancelled.”

How do you feel about the possible idea of ‘retraining’?

“The Government make it sound like it ’s very easy to retrain. The idea of it is so insensitive to someone who has worked their whole life at a craft, and for the government to tell those people to get a different job is out of the question. Unless the Government create a system that can support and fund those who have been working in The Arts, I will not be retraining. I received an audition from my agent for an advert for gov.uk about Brexit, literally a couple days after those adverts came out. Ironic really.”

Do you think jobs within The Arts will die out eventually?

“It ’s too early to say whether the arts are going to carry on. The Government ’s money could just be a one-off payment so if COVID continues, who knows how viable the funds will be.”

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Bethany, 21, Bournemouth, Dorset Do you think jobs within The Arts will die out eventually?

“We’re not the richest, unless you make it and hardly anyone makes it but staying optimistic is so important and we’re not prepared to let it go because so much of our life and passion has been put into it.

Years ago, theatre came from nothing, so I believe it can bounce back”

Bethany is a 2020 Theatre graduate from Chichester University How has the pandemic affected the future of your career?

“I have been emotionally affected because I haven’t been motivated to be creative. Theatres have been closed and that has created a devastating mood as there have been no auditions but luckily the internet has ensured that some work can still be done. Social distancing has meant ensemble work has been impossible to do.”

How do you feel about the possible idea of retraining?

“I understand that it ’s great to have skills in multiple departments, but the way it came across on social media was very patronising towards the people who work and study within The Arts. It ’s ridiculous the government have asked people to give up their passion and their whole lives to ‘work in IT’ because it ’s a more viable career ”

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“Years ago, theatre came from nothing, so I believe it can bounce back”

Osian, 18, Cardiff, Wales

Do you think jobs within The Arts will die out eventually?

“No, not at all, I don’t think it ’ll die out because so many people love dancing, acting, singing, anything to do with The Arts so no, I don’t think it ’ll die out at all.”

Osian is a first year Media Production student at the University of South Wales How has the pandemic affected the future of your career?

“It hasn’t actually affected my career or my future at all because I know what I want to do and that is directing and writing films. I know that films will probably carry on and I know there’s not really a chance for that career to go away. It ’s affected my learning but not my career.”

How do you feel about the possible idea of ‘retraining’?

“I don’t think ‘retraining’ is a very good idea, but I understand that it ’s always good to have something else if you’re not sure of what you want to do in the future. However, if you know a career in The Arts is what you want to do then you’ve just got to keep going for it. Keep that motivation and aim for what you want to do.”

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The arts refers to the theory, human application and physical expression of creativity found in human cultures and societies through skills and imagination in order to produce objects, environments and experiences. From prehistoric cave paintings to modern-day films, art serves as a vessel for storytelling and conveying humankind’s relationship with the environment.

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Prior to the pandemic, the Creative Industries contributed £111.7bn (GVA) to the UK economy.

Which is greater than the automotive, aerospace, life sciences and oil and gas industries combined.

The fact of the matter is, the Creative Industries is growing at 5 times the rate of the UK economy as a whole; it is what drives this country.

However, since the pandemic, Creative Industries have received a lack of funding, right when it needs it the most. It ’s no secret that The Arts thrive on bringing people together, so you’d think that considering the 2-meter rule is the new normal, the Government would sympathise to ensure there aren’t any closures. But that ’s where you’d be wrong.

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If the Tories don’t open their eyes to the deteriorating state of the Creative Industries soon, we will be living in a soulless society. No music, no fashion sense, no movies, no TV. Who would want that?

You see the thing is, our Government believes that those who have put blood sweat and tears into training their whole lives to pursue their dreams would be better off working as a mindless cog in the cybersecurity machine.

That ’s why I have decided to write a letter to the man himself, Rishi Sunak. You may know him as the guy on the posters in ‘Spoons’ when we could all get a burger, curry, chips and ten Cokes for £10. But I know him as the crusher of childhood dreams; a modern-day Mrs Trunchbull, if you will.

We can already see the Tory-effect taking place.

Manchester ’s notorious nightclub ‘42s’ has started a Crowdfunder as a last resort to stay open and protect its heritage. Other venues include The Windmill in Brixton which has seen the likes of The Vaccines and Bloc Party. The loss of so many places that have been integral to the UK’s clubbing and music scene would be a massive blow to the economy. Something needs to be done soon.

So to that, I say, Mr Sunak: let ’s be kinder to The Arts, and not aim to “Rethink. Reskill. Reboot ” people in the industry to switch to a STEM career.

Every job has a purpose, but most importantly let ’s not forget how important the purpose of The Arts is. Let people follow their passions without being told to do something they would be unhappy in.

Carbon Magazine Solent University East Park Terrace Southampton SO14 0YN Chancellor Rishi Sunak 11 Downing Street Westminster London SW1A 2AA Dear Chancellor, We need your help. Without urgent action, we risk the creative industry eradicating altogether, leading to a generation without music, without television, without dance. Without hope. Yes, I am referring to your ‘Rethink, Reskill, Reboot ’ campaign as I’m not sure if it ’s clear to you, but this country needs the creative industry to survive.

In 2018, the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) increased its worth to £268 billion, and the Conservative’s own figures show that in the same year 296,000 people were working in music, performing arts and the visual arts. Might I remind you that sixteen-out-of-forty of the most visited attractions in the UK fall under the DMCS sector. It isn’t just the UK who needs the creative industry; you’re affecting society on a global scale. Our voices must be heard now, more than ever. It ’s time for the UK government to start putting young creatives first before the UK becomes a cultural wasteland.

The future is uncertain. With thousands of jobs lost, education interfered with, and vulnerability rising, many feel anxious, lost and isolated. It ’s no secret that Covid-19 has detrimentally challenged the UK economy, but it is the Arts who have suffered the most. An industry based upon bringing people together has been stripped of its worth completely and left with little to no support. Research shows that 170,000 jobs will be lost in the live music sector by Christmas following an 80% decline in revenue. The Government needs to do more; an increase in Arts spending from 0.3 to 0.5-1% of GDP could bring support to millions who are suffering. It ’s a small price to pay for an industry that creates 5.5% of the nation’s wealth, especially when you consider the overall government spending of £874 billion.

I want to stand in solidarity with you, but I can’t help but feel great disappointment for every child who has a dream, every actor who spent years honing their craft, every dancer who bled from their toes ensuring their lines were to a professional standard, all to be told their passion should remain a hobby, not a vocation. Take Jason O’Neill. 30 years of training in the Irish dancing industry to be told to rethink and retrain. “It ’s not that simple”. He spoke to ITV about how this crisis has affected his field. “We’ve been working our whole lives for this, I put a lot of hard work in, I’ve sacrificed a lot to make it to the top of my craft ”.

And you claim that you weren’t specifically targeting creatives with your ‘Rethink, Reskill, Reboot ’ campaign and that you were actually targeting all people, but does that make it any better? Essentially, whatever unstable and unhelpful occupation we have chosen, we should all rebirth into a brave new world with a sensible job in cybersecurity, whatever that may involve.

I’m guessing you weren’t suggesting Ed Sheeran should go work for MI5, or that Vivienne Westwood should take up a programming role, but what happens when the Ed’s and Vivienne’s of the future abandon their dreams, and we’re left without creators bringing in those billions and inspiring others in the future? Think of Jason, and others like him. All these creative minds put to waste because of your inability to see that without the creative industry, this country would shatter.

The truth is, without the arts we wouldn’t be where we are today. There would be no television due to the lack of actors, directors, animators etc. Music would be something that would cease to exist. Even down the clothes, you wear, the arts control it all. So, attempting to diminish this entire career sector is not only poorly thought out but a complete slap in the face to the people that keep you entertained on the daily. Allow us to stand in solidarity with you before the UK really does become a cultural wasteland.

Yours faithfully, Creative minds; the backbone of this country.

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Mental Health Awareness Coronavirus has affected us all in different ways.

Being at University and having to isolate can have a large impct on your mental health.

Here are some tips and tricks to help you cope t h ro u g h o u t isolation.

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Written by Amy Hrady and Izzy O’Coonor, Designed by Tara Larkin, photography by Amy Hardy and Daniel Veck, Models Marie Stunell, Tara Larkin, Katherine Clement, Marta Mankowska and Leah Cooking.

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“If I was to go in isolation, I would feel anxious. My anxiety causes me to overthink certain situations, and even though I am aware of this, it is out of my control. Due to my anxiety I find it hard to make friends because it constantly makes me think that I am doing something wrong. Not being able to see my friends would therefore make me feel isolated, and at the same time I would be worrying about their health. For me overthinking spirals onto other things such as lack of sleep, decrease in appetite, and sometimes even being physically sick, which shows that mental health can lead to physical health issues too. I am still trying to find my feet in terms of surviving and so I have come up with some strategies to help me cope. With my anxiety, I am unorganised but at times, over organised. To me, achieving is important so I work constantly but I don’t find this to be effective for me. To help, I take regular breaks and teach myself that it is okay to take time for myself. For example, this morning I went shopping before Uni instead of working, to give myself me time, which allowes me to recharge.

This is something that I would struggle with not being able to do if I was to isolate. When the pandemic started I was so anxious to begin with and had just begun taking medication for my anxiety. I couldn’t even tell the difference at first because I was so anxious at the thought of the virus. To cope now, I love to immerse myself in music. Live gigs fill me with joy and happiness, however, due to events being cancelled this year, it has been hard. Instead I have been using my creative outlet to push ideas with brands I like and I have created an art Instagram (@ taralarkinart) to share posts about things that interest me. I have also been undertaking project work which is separate from uni projects, which allow me to be more freely creative.”

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KATHERINE “I have just come out of being in isolation at my University halls. I enjoy my own company therefore staying in my room thankfully didn’t affect my mental health. I did feel lonely at times, but I kept myself occupied.

I like to socialise, so having to stay in my room was sometimes a challenge. A trick that worked well for me was planning my days and sticking to a routine, so I was constantly keeping myself busy. Having regular communicaton with friends and family also helped.”

MARTA “I am currently in isolation in my University halls and it is a hard time for me. I do feel lonely and emotional because I have to stay in my room all day. My flat mates have to make my food because I am not allowed into the kitchen, and I find relying on othe people very frustrating. Being in isolation has affected my mental health massively, as I am usually a happy person, but I have started feeling depressed and lonely. A tip I would give to h e l p someone in the same situation would be to make sure you are Facetiming friends and family regularly.”

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Tips and Tricks to help you through Isolation: • Engaging in online lessons as much as possible • Facetime to friends and family

LEAH “I have not yet had to isolate but it is something that I worry about because being alone would affect my mental health. Despite this I know it would be for the best because wouldn’t want to put anyone at risk. If I was to isolate, I would feel anxious and worried.

To ease these feelings I would make sure I was staying as active as possible to keep myself distracted from negative thoughts and set myself a goal to exercise once a day. I would also teach myself new techniques to stay calm like yoga as this is a well known way to relax the mind.”

• Staying ontop of uni work • Reading books and magazines • Keeping the space where you are isolating organised and clean • Quiz night with friends • Online shopping • Watching films and series you have been meaning to see • Write a daily plan of what you want to achieve for each day

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Locked up or Locked Down?

W i t h l o c k d o w n s becoming a new 2020 trend, individuals physical and mental states are a risk. If anything made the initial lockdown easier, it was the clear blue skies and the incredible warm weather.

Are you expcecting a lockdown in the New Year? How would you prepare?

Put your wellbeing first!

TAKE TIME OUT FOR YOURSELF In order to stay sane, it is important you make a space for you. A space, such as a cosy reading corner, would be a perfect for a little spot to escape reality.

To ensure you have time for yourself write a to-do list for your day. Include chill time or relaxing time so then you make certain you are taking time out of your day to unwind and de-stress. It can become more challenging having to work in an environment you usually relax in. By taking time out for yourself, especially if your working from home, you further make sure your mental wellbeing is in tact.

Lockdown can leave most people feeling anxious. If at any point you begin to feel overwhelmed with being stuck indoors with a lack of social interaction, always remember it is ok to talk about it. No one will judge you as most people are probably feeling the same . Some may feel better knowing they weren’t the only ones. Whether you FaceTime your friend of Zoom call a colleague, gossip is becoming the new therapy. so take time out of your day to talk, so your emotions aren’t harbouring and building up.

Written by Scarlet Filmer, Designed by Tara Larkin, Images: Unsplash, Mind UK and Samaritans.

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STOCK UP ON SUPPLEMENTS Due to the next possible lockdown being in the dark winter season, it is essential that you stock up on vitamins. Vitamin D would be a good place to satrt, as not being able to go out in the little sunlight. Throughout the day could potentially lead to your body and mental state to feeling low and rundown. Other vitamins that would be ideal to stock up on are cod liver, omega 3 and a general multivitamin to ensure your body is topped up.

Excerise Exercise is another huge thing that is important for your mental and physical wellbeing.There are many ways you could get in your daily exercise during a lockdown. From daily walks or runs, to following along with the great Joe Wicks on YouTube. Even something as simple as walking around Asda’s for an hour doing your food shop and then having to bring the heavy bags in from the car is enough of a workout for some! Staying on top of your physical wellbeing will also help ypur mental wellbeing; as the release of serotonin will give you that extra boost.

Shopping List: -Pasta -Rice -Chocolate -Loo Roll (don’t be a Karen and stock pile though)

-Jarred sauces

-Tinned beans -Wine

-Frozen foods such as chips or frozen veg/fruit

-Milk (UTC milk allows you to keep it in the cupboard until opened)

-More wine and more chocolate.

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This pandemic has challenged all of us to figure out new ways to maintain our sanity during what feels like a century inside the four walls of our homes. I interviewed 3 young creatives – model @livareira, designer @bhs.bby who is the artist behind@ bhsociety clothing and designer @annaelizabete.k who is the creator of @annaelizabete.fashion, to get some insight of how they have stayed inspired and creative through lockdown.

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after a while I sometimes lose all my motivation and end up not leaving my bed, there are good days and bad days as there are with everything.

Any “lockdown revelations”? @: As I mentioned in the first question, I have realised how important it is to take care of my mental health and make peace with inconsistency and feeling hopeless sometimes, I’ve learned how important it is to not beat yourself up about not doing anything.

Have your job opportunities changed? Have you kept working during the pandemic? @: As my whole job in the fashion industry was based on traveling and working with different people every day, which is basically the opposite of keeping healthy and safe during this time, I’ve had to come up with new, safer ways to work, contribute to fashion industry and at the end of the day pay for my rent. Since pandemic I’ve started to model and work more on my personal social media platform, by posting on Instagram and trying to work with clients and brands through social media. I have always preferred working with people but I’ve realised that internet is the future of creative industries and it is not possible to avoid it, so I’ve had to learn to use it in my favour and I am still learning.

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How has covid affected your daily routine workwise? @livareira: Working as a model I’ve never really had a specific routine; I never know my schedule more than a few days ahead. Since the start of the pandemic, it has become even more stressful because of all the restrictions my job requires more planning in the long term because I have to keep in mind the 2-week isolation process. But in the fast paced and ever changing fashion industry that is hard. It has pushed me out of my comfort zone not only in the means of finding new hobbies and ways to express my creativity but also I’ve learned to come in peace with not knowing and just living in the moment, I have always struggled with that, but with the current situation if I didn’t learn to manage my mental health I would go insane.

What have been your essentials during lockdown? @ : My essentials during lockdown have definitely been facetime, my book collection and my pets.

“I have realised how important it is to take care of my mental health and make peace with inconsistency”

How do you spend your time while isolating? Any new hobbies? @ : At the beginning of isolating, I try and be productive, I try to keep a routine even if don’t have anything to do that day. I put a lot of effort in the food I make because I have always liked cooking but unfortunately usually am too busy to put too much thought into it, overall I am a lot more mindful with all the small activities and routines I do, starting from making breakfast to my skincare routine, making my bed etc. During the day, I like to come up with fun activities to express my creativity. I like fashion and I have lot of clothes so I spend a lot of time reorganizing my closet, making new outfits and playing around with them, also trying out fun make up looks, doing little photoshoots of myself and trying to create something for myself. I have also been reading a lot more books and articles that get me inspired. However,

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How has Covid-19 affected your work as a designer? @bhs.bby: Anything just takes way longer to do, from production to shipping.

Has it affected peoples demand for your clothing? @: You’d expect people not to buy clothing if they are staying inside, but this year has been incredibly successful, however, I do believe it would have been better without all this madness.

What has changed in your daily routine and how do you feel about it? @: I do have to work harder to keep a routine overall.

All the days blend together and it ’s easier to side-track and end up watching Netflix for the whole day. There’s a lot more planning now. And I feel grateful for that, maybe covid-19 was a wakeup call for me, to become more organised.

What are your essentials to get you through lockdown? @: My Netflix subscription has done an astounding work of getting me through these dire days, complimented by unhealthy amounts of coffee.

How do you stay productive and inspired during lockdown? @: You stay productive by planning your time and setting up a list with things you have to do every day. My list amongst other things has “must-do” things, which are: wake up at 8am and take a cold shower. (That ’s it!) This gives me the energy to complete all of the other tasks voluntarily, so I don’t feel like I’m forcing myself to do these things. About inspiration, I don’t feel as inspired as I did before this, but I have always noted down my ideas, so whenever I feel uninspired, I just go through my notes and work on some past ideas, this keeps me in motion and prevents me from wallowing in self-pity and justifying not working if I don’t feel inspired.

Any “lockdown revelations”? @: Just that I’m grateful to the person that came up with grilled cheese.

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“Maybe covid-19 was a wakeup call for me, to become more organised.”

At the moment I am working with sample collection, building up a portfolio and also public relations. And many times collaborations eventually lead to new customers and new orders.

What has changed in your daily routine and how do you feel about it? @: I would say that my daily routine is more intense nowadays. But of course it is busier in a different way, a lot of meetings are held remotely, time spent is more inside and we as a society are more focused on inner self. This routine change has taught us new values and I believe for good.

What are your essentials to get you through lockdown? @: My essentials for taking care of myself is balanced workout routine (gym, jog or yoga) and also cooking - those are main activities that clears my mind. And also nature - time well spent with family and the closest ones. Talking about sleep routine - there is still a room to grow...

How do you stay productive and inspired during lockdown? @: To make long term and short term goals! Small to-do-lists for each day with included rest times is my recipe for a productive day! But to stay focused and inspired - to go for a walk, look up in the sky and appreciate the surrounding architecture, nature and also people.

How has Covid-19 affected your work as a designer? @annaelizabete.k: There are two sides of every coin, I would say. In a creative perspective - nothing much has changed - there is a room for new idea development, experimenting and prototyping, adapting to the new “normal”. Also, remote working has lead to new and unexpected projects and future visions. But from the other side - there is a notable decrease in private orders for gowns and special occasion clothing (which is a part of bespoke couture) - because of the restrictions and weddings to be put on hold. But hold for one doors leads to opening an other doors - during the first lockdown I started to teach design course for collage students and during the second lockdown had an opportunity to teach design subject in school as well.

Having a career in design teaches designer to be adaptive for any kind of situation, to use creative problem-solving methods and it also allows design to be expressed in different directions. And sometimes it is very refreshing to change the “customer ” from someone who demands your product to someone who demands your knowledge and experience to be shared. But for me the perfect key is balance, to keep designing and developing my label as well as teach design for the young generation (education field). And I strongly represent the point of view that it is important for the tutor to be a professional in his field!

Has it affected people demand for your clothing? @: Yes, as mentioned before, there is a notable decrease in private orders such as bespoke couture. But huge increase in collaboration projects and coworking with creative photographers, stylists, magazines, musicians etc. The increase in arts and creativity is itself a symbol of hope, creative industry and design is a very important essential for keeping us sane during these times!

Any “lockdown revelations”? @: Podcasts! I absolutely love “The Knowledge Project ” with Shane Parrish.

And one more lockdown revelation is the magic formula of life or math equation: “1.01 x 365 = 37.8 0.99 x 365 = 0.03” which explains the power of small (one percent) daily changes over the course of full year (365 days). If we make something one percent better every day for a year we make it 38 times better!

The difference between 1.01 and 0.99 seems only 0.02 but the result in a year would be a great difference. So I hope this inspires you too, to be better, even 1% better, each day!

- Anna Elizabete Kasparsone https://www.notjustalabel.com/anna-elizabete-fashion

“Small to-do-lists for each day with included rest times is my recipe for a productive day! “

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Keep a tidy environment whether it is in the office or at home.

Written by Alex Luczakiewicz, Designed by Tara Larkin, Illustrations by Tara Larkin.

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Exercise 3-5+ times per week.

Aim to get 7 hours sleep per night.

Schedule and plan ahead.

IS YOUR PLACE?

The importance of a clear mind...

When the work load gets too much, stress shows. We are only human! We live and we learn as we mature, exploring different aspects of life yet trying to remain on top of work, studdies and personal life which can all get very overwhelming, very quickly.

How can we learn balance?

The answer is the title, find your happy place and this does not necessarily have to be an actual place, just peace of mind. Here are some ideas...

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Stop being so last minute!

“We can never obtain peace in the outer world until we make peace with ourselves” -Buddha

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Designed and written by: Abby Townsend and Isobel O’Connor / Images via Unsplash.com

Natural Remedies to soothe worries and promote mental wellbeing

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In 2013 there were 8.2 million cases of anxiety in the UK. These numbers could only have risen over recent years, especially during the pandemic we are currently facing. However, there are many natural remedies to help soothe the mind and provide comfort during these unsettling times.

Aromatherapy and Essentials Oils The fragrance of essential oils are a recognised method of soothing and relieving stress and anxiety. These can include lavender, jasmine, sweet basil, and chamomile.

A 2012 study suggested that using lavender oils in aromatherapy may reduce the heart rate and help ease sleep.

Herbal Teas Many herbal teas are known to enable better sleep and help to ease anxiety. Teas can have a direct effect on the brain, an example being chamomile tea, which can reduce levels of the stress hormone, cortisol.

Cannabidiol Oil (CBD) Despite Cannabidiol deriving from the Cannabis plant, it does not contain the psychoactive substance tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), which creates a high. Without this it reduces stress and anxiety and is sometimes even prescribed by doctors for certain conditions.

Relaxation Exercises When stressed, you subconsciously tense muscles. Relaxation exercises combat this by relaxing the body and therefore the mind. this can include lying comfortably and slowly constricting and relaxing each muscle group.

Wellness Apps There has also been many apps developed to help manage anxiety. These include journaling and meditation apps.

Headspace is a meditation app that allows its users to listen and clear their minds. This promotes an increased attention span and instant calmness.

Calm is an app that focuses on soothing the mind. It helps you unwind through calming sounds designed to help you focus, relax and sleep. It also has a check-in feature which allows its users to reflect on their emotions each day.

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1.Start taking care of yourself from within and the outside will follow.

Opt for hormonal balancing supplements especially for hormonal occuring acne. Carbon recommends vitamin B6 capsules for a quick and effective absorption.

Solgar Vitamin B6 100mg 100 capsules £7.49 indigo-herbs.co.uk

6.Mario Badescu’s Witch Hazel and Rose Water Toner replenishes and restores the skin. It ’s enriched with aloe vera and rose oil to make sure the skin is hydrated and toxin free for a clearer and refreshed looking complexion.

Mario Badescu Witch Hazel and Rosewater Toner 236ml £12.50 beautybay.com

2.Zinc supplements will make sure your skin cells can regenerate themselves.

This will help tremenduosly with any scarring you might have, as well as wound healing due to zinc’s importance in cell growth and divison.

Holland and Barrett High Strength Chelated Zinc wih Copper 15mg 120 tablets £9.99 hollandandbarrett.com

7.La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo + Blemish Treatment moisturises the skin while keeping it shine free throughout your day. This dual gel moisturiser will minimise the appearance of spots, blackheads and brown marks left behind by blemishes. Apply in the morning before your make up routine.

La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo + Blemish Treatment 40ml £17.00 boots.com

3.Evening Primrose Oil brings your body ’s fatty acid ratio into balance. It ’s a great way to reduce inflammation from the inside and moisturise the skin from all skin drying treatments.

Solgar Evening Primrose Oil 1300mg 30 softgels £13.99 solgar.co.uk

8.Dermalogica Overnight Clearing Gel is a night treatment to help clear the skin. It performs a great job in calming inflammed skin, eliminating bacteria and uclogging pores to prevent any future breakouts.

Dermalogica Overnight Clearing Gel 50ml £46.00 johnlewis.com

4.Bioderma H2O Micellar Water will sweep away any make up particles after your long and busy day. This non-drying formula uncloggs pores, cleanses the skin and purifies it.

Bioderma Sebium H2O Micellar Water 500ml £15.80 lookfantastic.com

9.Cetaphil Moisturising Lotion is totally fragrance-free. This quick absorbant formula will provide long lasting hydration for sensitive and dry skin damaged by dermalogical treatments. It ’s soothing, replenishing and softening.

Cetaphil Moisturising Lotion 473ml £8.99 superdrug.com

5.Completely soap-free Bioderma H2O foaming gel will remove any left over make up traces, while balancing skins natural sebum levels without drying out the skin.

Bioderma Sebium Purifying Cleansing Foaming Gel 500ml £17.80 lookfantastic.com

10.Treat yourself with this Antipodes Aura Manuka Honey Face Mask.

Antibacterial manuka honey properties, leaving fewer bacteria to infect the skin. It balances your skin’s natural PH levels and removes any dead skin cells. It will leave your skin looking rejuvinated and super smooth. Use this mask twice a week.

Antipodes Aura Manuka Honey Face Mask 75ml £24.65 feelunique.com

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iNFLUENCERS YOU NEED TO BE FOLLOWING

Written and Illustrated by Katie Harley Waters and Izzy O’Connor

LOOKING AT THREE OF THE MOST INFLUENCIAL SKINCARE LOVERS ON SOCIAL MEDIA AND WHAT THE RECOMMEND TO KEEP YOUR SKIN LOOKING AMAZING!

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Australian Instagram star and Youtuber, Jade Marie, is a skincare influencer and makeup artist.

Jade has been an aesthetician for over 10 years and gained her fame through her instagram account. Over on her YouTube channel, she films herself giving clients and other social media stars facial treatments and extractions. She regularly shows at-home DIY treatments, a large range of different facial treatments (from hydrating facials to acne treatments) for every skin type and age, makeup tutorials and collaborations. Her YouTube videos have become very successful, with her most popular video reaching over 5.3 million views.

Some of her favourite skincare products are: -

True Botanicals Nourishing Cleanser ($48 @ www.truebotanicals.com) Dermalogica Antioxidant Hydramist (£12 @ ASOS) Jojoba Extract OSEA Ocean Cleansing Milk (£49 @ www.revolve.com) Bite Agave Lip Balm ($14 @ www.bitebeauty.com)

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Caroline Hirons is a globally advanced aesthetician that has trained well over 100 brands and is also a best-selling author for her book called “Skincare”. Her fame erupted from her help in developing custom facial treatments and training the top brands in the UK, US and more. On her YouTube channel she does a lot of kit launches along with Skincare Q&A’s and posts her instagram lives. Her large following has also gained her a spot on ‘This Morning’ where she shares her beauty tips, recommendations and tricks. Some of the brands she has worked with are Space NK, The Body Shop, Pixi Beauty and Darphin UK. Some of the brands that she recommends are: -

Medik8 Paula’s Choice Beauty Pie Skin Ceuticals Murad

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Meditation Made Easy It ’s easy to get into the mindset that meditation is so far out of reach and inaccessible. However, we’ve found the top five apps to allow you to start your meditation journey and start/end your day in the best mindset EVER!

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Mindfulness is a great app for those who haven’t yet dove into the world of meditation and need some guidance on how to get started. You can start your meditation journey with a 5 day guided introduction to the app; then personalise the guided/silent mediations to your liking, whether you only have 3 minutes to spare or half an hour to dive deep into relaxation – there’s plenty of options to fit into your specific daily routine. The app gives the ability to keep track of your progress with statistics that show your meditation journey so far. To get full access of the app with a premium subscription its £9.99/month or £59.99/year.

HEADSPACE

Headspace allows you to learn about meditation from world-class experts such as co-founder of the app, Andy Puddicombe. There are endless guided meditations on topics such as sleep, focus and exercise – you also have the ability to start the morning on the best foot with a daily video as well as end the day with various soundscapes and tranquil music. Headspace also offers workout options within the app, such as video follow-alongs and ‘mindful cardio’. One of the more unique options available to you with the app are the ‘SOS’ sessions that help calm you in moments of anxiety and stress – not only this but you can encourage your friends to make accounts and meditate with you on the app! A premium subscription costs £9.99/ month or £49.99/year.

ZEN

Zen is another brilliant app that offers you guided meditations to help with anxiety relief, focus and relaxation. The app is renewed weekly to ensure that users always have new content to watch/listen to and follow along. If ASMR is your thing, then this app is definitely for you! Zen offers various ASMR audios to help with sleep and relaxation – as well as realistic 3D sounds to create assorted aura’s for meditation no matter where you are!

The guided breathing exercises help with technique and allow you to focus on your breath for a short 5-10 minutes to help your mentality throughout the day. Subscriptions are also available for £12.99/month or £69.99/year.

CALM

Calm is an app mainly dedicated to helping you get a better nights sleep, there are various of options for meditation available for you to choose from and experiment with. ‘Sleep Stories’ is a part of the app where you can listen to celebrities such as Matthew McConaughey, Stephen Fry and Leona Lewis tell stories and guide you off to sleep. As well as this, scenic talk-throughs are available to allow you to imagine yourself in some of the most peaceful places on earth, allowing you to fall asleep with a de-stressed mind. With various guided walkthroughs, you are sure to master meditation with the Calm app!

BREATHE

Breathe allows you to endure guided meditations, inspirational talks and hypnotherapy sessions to help with insomnia, stress relief and an increase in general health. The app has numerous customisable tools to ensure that the features are best suited to you and the goals you wish to achieve throughout your meditation journey. Breathe lets you link the app and your progress across multiple devices and the Apple Health app, letting you keep all of your meditation and fitness data in one place. You can also download the app on your phone, tablet and computer to ensure that you have meditation accessible to you at any time, anywhere. A premium subscription is £12.49/month after a 14 day free trial.

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You are a spiritual being and have the potential to fully embrace your spirituality.

However, like everything in life, going on your spiritual path is a choice. In life you are presented with many different choices leading to new stages of development. These choices can appear at any time during your life; the key is to stay alert and listen to the wisdom of your heart. Here I will be giving you the top tips on how to channel your inner soul, help you on your first steps to find out who you really are as a person and your purpose.

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RECOGNITION From a place of lack of self awareness, something wakes up inside of us and we recognize that we have some choices. We are going with the crowd, but we are starting to awaken. The mind is becoming more active and new possibilities are emerging.

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Now we can see the opportunity to free ourselves from society and the world and jump over the fence to freedom. This takes courage. We have to sacrifice the perceived safety of the crowd to open to more individual opportunities. As we prepare to take charge, fear starts to lose its hold and we become more confident.

claiming our power This is where it starts to get interesting... We get our first proper taste of freedom as we claim our right to live the lives we were meant to live. The mind is expanding now as we explore new possibilities. At this point, we enjoy the benefits of independence. When you start to move from the crowd, people often do uncharacteristically different things at this stage. They may start to dress differently, change jobs, start travelling, find new interests and change behaviours.

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Exploring freedom leads to a deeper exploration of who we really are. This is when people begin to experience soul searching and recognition that the truth lies within, in the power of our hearts and souls. It ’s when we find the gap between the restrictions of the physical feel into the spiritual feel.

uniqueness As we start to embrace ourselves as spiritual beings, we then find ourselves on a new level now, onto the spiritual plane. Now we have found the truth in our hearts. This stimulates a desire to express our deeper purpose and share our greatness with the world.

Transcendence Now we complete the process of becoming fully functional as creators of the lives we were born to live. We are highly aware now that we create from the inside out with our minds and our hearts. We know how manifestation works and how our thoughts and feelings are responsible for the results we are getting in our lives. We are learning to live in harmony with the laws of the universe and reaping the rewards of our efforts on the journey.

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Our integration of this creative reality includes mastering our thinking and ways of finding our spiritual journey. Becoming more aware of the big picture now, we recognize how our actions can have a positive impact on larger numbers of people.

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FIVE WAYS TO KEEP FIT IN LOCK-DOWN UNIVERSITY EDITION

With little to do and lots of time to wast while the county was in lock-down a new kind of living emerged. Fitness and exercise became a daily essential for everyone. It became a method of clearing the mind and feeling like part of a community. Thousands of people up and down the county tuned in for online fitness sessions and tuned their living rooms, gardens, kitchens, bedrooms and even bathrooms into a mini home gyms for the duration of lock-down. In the first lock-down Britain’s favourite fitness coach Joe Wicks got the whole county moving, as his online fitness sessions went viral when people began to accept and make the most of being locked down. Even British vogue released a fitness series on the instagram to encourage #fitness at home.

Although we prayed that the first lock-down would be a once in a life time experience it is now unclear exactly when everything will go back to normal. Being a student is hard enough in these uncertain times and it ’s unclear when university life will be back to how it should be therefore finding ways to make the most of our time can be difficult with clubs, bars and gyms closed for now how is a university student meant to spend their time. Whether you are a student trying to pass time whilst locked-down in halls or someone just trying to stay active at home, here are the five best ways to stream fitness work outs which will make your time spent inside worth while. According to the independent and the mirror these are the best places to stream fitness.

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THE BODY COACH TV

Photography, designed and written article.. Lauren Murphy Model Imogen Hackett

Last lock-down he proved he was capable of getting the whole country motivated and there’s no doubt he do it again.

Joe Wikes has it all, from 10 minute abb work outs to workouts which will get you feeling the burn. The workouts are – theoretically – aimed at children, but are simple, cheerful and challenging enough for literally anyone to take part in. His youbute channel (The Body coach TV has over 2.5 million followers and growing, throughout this year Joe has worked hard to keep the community spirit alive and ensuring people don’t feel alone during these hard times. So if you need something to take your mind of things but want to put too much effort in then the body coach is the one for you.

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BRITISH VOGUE

As home work out became a massive trend British Vogue just had to take part. During the first lock-down they launched a series on the instagram called #workoutwednesday where each Wednesday they would get famous fitness instructors, athletes, dancers and celebrity personal trainers to film 20 minute workout sessions for anyone to stream at home. The series was so successful that they decided to continue with it even when gyms reopened. It ’s not everyday you get the opportunity to have a free hardcore work out session hosted by Jessica Ennis

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MADFIT

Mddie Lynburner started her youtube channel back in 2016 when fitness from home wasn’t such a big thing. Before the pandemic she already had 1.3 million subscribers then suddenly when gyms started closing and people were working out at home her channel exploded. By mid-March, her viewers increased exponentially and she began post everyday. At times she gained almost 30,000 a day. Madfit hit three million subscribers by the end of April.

Maddie’s videos are easy to follow and perfect for doing fitness at home as after all she was posting at home work outs before it be became an essential part of peoples lives.

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MR MOTIVATOR

From yoga to boxercise, Mr Motivators short but sweet blast of gentle aerobics might as well be livestreamed straight from the Eighties. His classes make exercise fun and enjoyable offering something a little different to most online workouts out there.

If exercisers wasn’t your thing before lock-down, his short low impact aerobics classes will ease you into becoming a fitness finatic, making you feel proud for choosing exercise over staying in bed and hibernating for the entire lock-down. Although his session seem to be aimed more at the older generation to keep them moving, his heart-warming spirit would get anyone motivated.

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PSYCLE LONDON

London spin studio Psycle has pivoted effortlessly into online fitness classes, launching its own Instagram TV channel packed with barre, HIIT and power yoga classes. Although a massive part of Psycle is being in a studio atmosphere surrounded with people trying to reach the same goal, they wanted to be therefore for their clients to ensure the motivation wouldn’t be lost. Moving online also means that they can widen their audience and provide their top end workouts to people all over country, not to mention that theses online sessions are free. One class alone at Psycle studio would put you back £20, money no student has just laying around so why not stream it for free while you can.

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WEIGHTLIFTING WITH EMMA FORD

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What with

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I have always been very active growing up. I was a dancer from the age of 3 until 15. I was also a part of my primary school’s athletics team, as well as my hometown’s athletics team where I use to compete in 100m, 200m and long jump for county competitions. I would also train for cross -country races during the winter months, as well as indoor athletics which I used to compete in as part of my hometown too. However, around the age of 15 I gave it all up when I was studying for GCSEs. So after that I started going to the gym as I still wanted to be active, but couldn’t commit all the hours to intense training sessions. For the first few years I would only go once or twice a week after school with a friend, but it was nothing too serious. Then around the age of 17 I was at college and had more free time to work out so started to really get into fitness. I would watch videos on YouTube and follow fitness influencers on social media and I started training around 3/4 times a week. However, I never did any weight training, only HIIT and cardio, as I was quite intimidated by the muscular men lifting weights and I never wanted to get big! Fast forward to the summer 2019 and that ’s when I started to get into weight lifting. I did loads of research online around it, watched videos, listened to podcast, following PTs & female bikini competitors on social media and it really inspired me to shift my training from HIIT to weight training. At first I was still scared of getting muscular but now I know that it ’s just a part of the success and the journey. I strive everyday to work harder, to

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lift heavier and to be stronger all while building the physique of my dreams!

This is unusual sport for women and we love to see there is more and more joining every day.

Have you experienced some kind of sexism?

At first I was very intimidated by the men in the gym as I thought they were judging me for lifting weights and taking over ‘their ’ space and equipment. But after seeing so many other women doing it online I knew there was nothing wrong with it. Now after actually talking to males about the topic I have realised that they actually find it inspiring and many want to simple applaud you for doing it. I would say that, like many other women that go to the gym, you always get men staring which can be quite off putting, but I have come to terms with it and just try to ignore it. When I’m at the gym I have my headphones on and I’m in the zone so most of the time I forget there are even people around! I feel like society is definitely slowly shifting its mindset towards female weight training and becoming more open to it. I think in the near future we will definitely see more women taking it on and not being afraid to build muscle.

Do you find it difficult working out during the pandemic?

During the first lockdown I definitely struggled going so long without the gym. I was always active during lockdown and did regular workouts in my garden, but with having very limited equipment it was hard to keep the muscle mass I had worked so hard to get! I had to switch up my workouts from machines and heavy weights to a pair of light dumbbells and resistance bands, but it did the job the best it could. I had to tell myself that it wasn’t going to be forever, and I started to just relax and give my body a break from heavy weights which was quite nice, however, I did definitely still miss the gym. This time round I managed to order a heavy barbell set so I am able to do similar workouts and use similar weights that I was at the gym, but it ’s definitely more mentally taxing when you’re at home. Especially now I’m at uni I don’t have a garden to workout in and its cold and dark so I have to find the motivation to get up and train. But I set myself a time to train, whether that be in the morning or afternoon, I plan it into my schedule and that definitely helps keep me motivated and consistent.

Do you have any tips and tricks for a young women on how to start with weightlifting?

1. Definitely don’t be scared to do it and don’t be scared to gain muscle. You won’t get ‘bulky ’, like many people think. Your body will change and grow but you have to be open and willing for that to happen as it is part of the process.

2. I would also say you need to have some basic understanding of weightlifiting before you start as it can be complex at times. Start with the basics and focus on understanding the movements, what muscles each exercise is targeting and how to perform them correctly. Then when you add on weight, start off light. Make sure your form and technique is correct before you increase the weights to avoid injury.

3. In order to see muscle gain and progress you need to be consistent. Start off with 3-4 workouts a week at around 30-60 mins each and gradually build up from there.

4. You also need to ensure you are resting and recovering well. Start with an active rest day in-between each session. That means you don’t weight train on that day, but you still keep you muscles and joints mobile by going for a walk. You should never train the same muscle group two days in a row. For example, you don’t want to do a booty workout two days in a row because it won’t allow your muscles to recover, which means they won’t have a chance to grow and you won’t see progress; leave it at least a day in between.

5. Enjoy it! In order to see progress and keep motivation you have to enjoy what you are doing. Without enjoyment you won’t feel motivated and will only feel bad about it.

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future?

In the future I would definitely love to work in the fitness industry. I am currently studying an online personal training course alongside my uni degree as I would love to help women get into weight training and give them professional advice to help them achieve their goals. Alongside that, I would also love to use my uni degree to help me get into the social media/marketing/ side of the fitness industry and work with brands to market/ advertise their products. Overall, I would just love to be a part of the fitness industry as it is definitely where my passion lies.

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Healthy meal options - By Alpha Spirit Fitness Salmon Stir Fry serves 1 631 kcals 24.6g healthy fats 27.4g protien 71.4g carbs A delicious asian dish that is full of protein, healthy omega 3 fats & vitamin D from the salmon. This is the oily fish needed to consume as part of the recommended two fish meals a week.

Coupled with vegetable (especially peppers or Broccoli), this is a powerful dish for providing the body with high quality nutrients while keeping it fuelled with the noodles!

Chicken & mushroom tomato risotto

Chickpea Curry

Serves 3-4 462 calories per serving 30 mins prep & cooking time

430 kcal 39.9 protien 27.1 carbs 15g fat

A delicious and light meal packed with protien & nutrients. Easy & quick to make, perfect for a

Great for winter months, this curry dish packs a punch, with 40g of protien & low carb count, it is great for those both looking to cut the weight and/or stock up on muscle. Better yet if you want to make this healthier & vegan, just remove the chicken.

Written content and photography: Reece Robertson Page design: Emily Benison

bulk meal prep or healthy family meal.

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Meal prepping: “We all know that cooking can be a tedious chore and it is far easier to chuck a pizza in the oven and be done with it. We also know that these quicker alternatives are often not healthy & do not provide your body or mind with the nutrition it requires. This is where meal prepping is a life saver and something all of us should be doing to take the time out of cooking. You can cook a large portion of a healthy meal, like the risotto and store that for multiple days for future lunches and dinners. No more excuses for eating unhealthy alternatives. These are detrimental to your physical & mental health not only because they will likely put you in a calorie surplus which will cause you to gain weight, but they provide very little nutritional value making you feel sluggish and damaging your immune system. Just remember to heat these pre cooked meals so they are pipping hot before eating.�

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Healthy high protein meals: High protein meals are essential for not only those that are looking to increase muscle mass, but those looking to lose fat and keep lean muscle. Even a salad can be high in protein and healthy fats providing the body with the nutrients it requires to grow while reducing the carbohydrates which if not burnt off throughout the day, are stored as fat around the body to be used in the future. That future use often doesn’t come for many people which is why (along with a multitude of other factors) we have a UK population of 67% of men & 60% of women that are overweight. Healthy, great tasting meals and educating yourself on what your body requires daily is the key to long lasting physical results. It is much easier to start now and keep within a healthy bracket, than it is overindulge and battle to get your health under control.

Prawn bruschetta

Granola bowl

381 calls 30g carbs 22.5g protein 18.2g fats

473 cals 64.9g carbs 15.5g protein 11.3g fat A refreshing snack or breakfast to kick start your day with a high protein energy boast! I have used protein granola in this bowl along with greek yogurt for extra protein for repair & recovery, and calcium for bone and muscle strength. You can add a variety of different fruits to this versatile dish to ensure you are getting a full range of vitamins!

A fresh alternative to the classic bruschetta, great as a snack or a starter to a meal. This is a great low calorie dish which is full of protein. For a healthier version, replace the cheese with a low fat alternative. Squeeze a bit of lemon on top and you have a delicious dish packed with nutrients!

Salmon, Avocado & pepper salad serves 1 581 kcals 27g healthy fats 32g of protein Light and packed with protien, this makes for a perfect luch meal! packed with protein, healthy fats from the advocado and salmon and vitamins! you can even make it healthier by removing the motzarella and using a alternative.

Everything is connected: You may have heard of the balanced diet food wheel that has been taught throughout everyone’s lives by the NHS and other health information providers.

Now this information is correct, for a healthy diet you need a balance of carbohydrates, fats, protein and vegetables for vitamins and nutrients. However, this does change depending on your fitness goals. If you are vegan or wanting to increase muscle, you will need a diet higher in protein & carbs. If you want to lose weight, you will need a diet lower in carbs and unhealthy fats. What you may not know is that ensuring you are getting a balance of all elements is more important than you may have been taught. Each nutrient helps to absorb other nutrients and aids towards other functions within the body. For example, vitamin C has been proven to help the absorption of iron, which in turn creates red blood cells that transfer oxygen to all the cells within the body. Dietary vitamin D, which is recommended that you supplement during the winter months, can only be absorbed by dietary fat and aids the absorption of calcium which is vital for healthy bones and muscle contractions. So if you are wanting to beat your PB in the gym, vitamin D & calcium are essential. This shows that the body is like a machine, each nutrient has its part to play to ensure everything is running smoothly. You wouldn’t expect your car to run without oil or water, so why expect your body to be optimised without fuelling it properly, which extends further than carbs, fats & proteins.

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THE CURSE OF THE SCROLL ISN’T IT TIME WE TOOK A STEP BACK TO REEVALUATE OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH OUR DEVICES?

Design: Emily Benison and Izzy O’Connor Images: Instagram

The world of social media has many benefits, however, over the years we have become increasingly dependant on it as we find ourselves endlessly scrolling, comparing and judging, being susceptible to cyberbullies and victimisation. This is because social media obscures boundaries and makes it difficult to know when to switch off. It can cause many problems such as anxiety, depression, insomnia, loneliness, and low self-esteem.

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The Royal Society Of Public Health found that social media is more addictive than smoking and drinking alcohol. Their findings also revealed that using social media for more than two hours per day is associated with low self-esteem, increased levels of psychological distress and suicidal ideation.

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So, why do we continue to let social mediaa take over out lives?

Physical contact is a basic human need and we require it to be mentally healthy. Nothing reduces stress and boosts your mood more effectively than eye-to-eye contact with someone who cares about you. The more you prioritize social media interaction over in-person relationships, the more you’re at risk for developing or exacerbating mood disorders such as anxiety and depression.

SOCIAL MEDIA STATS

Instagram was ranked the worst social media platform for mental health.

Young people say 4/5 of the most popular platforms increase anxiety.

Rates of anxiety and depression in young people have increased by 70% over the last 25 years.

9 out of 10 teenage girls say they are unhappy with their body.

The average daily time spent on social media is 142 minutes.

Reportings for major depression symptoms in adolescents in a given year increased by 52% from 2005 to 2017.

More than one in three adults see social media use as harmful.

Child suicide rates have increased by 150% and self-harm by girls aged 10 to 14 has nearly tripled.

Spending more than 3 hours on social media a day puts adolescents at a higher risk for mental health problems.

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BODY POSITIVE instragram influencers

Written by Abby Townsend, Designed by Abby Townsend and Tara Larkin, Illustrations by Tara Larkin, Imagery from Instagram.

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Social media has become a place consumed with face tuned photos and highly edited body pictures; however, people are becoming less and less fascinated by perfect bodies, and more interested and seeing real and authentic body types. Becoming more selective with the types of instagram influencers you follow can drastically improve your mental health and body image. Since the self-love and body positivity movement on instagram has become more and more popular, many influencers are beginning to dedicate their pages to rejecting societies unreasonable beauty standards, and instead promote self love of every shape and size.

These influencers are undoing the flawless filtered norms, and instead

showing their true selves, and their so-called “flaws” - including stretch marks, scars, acne, cellulite, body fat and much more. Below are some of the current body positive influencers rising to instagram fame.

EM FORD @MYPALESKINVLOG

danae mercer @danaemercer

Em Ford is an instagram influencer who has opened up about her struggle with acne. She shares with her 781,000 Instagram followers makeup tips to help them enhance their beauty, but also encourages them to feel beautiful in their own skin. She also has a youtube channel where she shares makeup and skincare videos, as well as opening up about her struggles with acne.

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Danae Mercer is a fitness journalist and instagram influencer , with an astonishing 2 Million followers. She uses her platform to show the dfference between posed instragram pictures, and the reality behind them. She also embraces her stretch marks, body rolls and cellulite and expresses how such ‘flaws’ are not only normal but also beautfiul.

tess daly @tess.daly

Tess Daly is a fashion blogger with type 2 spinal muscular atrophy. She motivates her followers to love themselves the body they were born with, and that being unique is nothing to be ashamed of.

jules von hep @julesvonhep

Jules Von Hep is an advocist for male body image, who expresses that the pressures on males to conform to socieites pressures on what is deemed attractive is worse than ever. He educates his followers on defining themselves on their achievements, beliefs, and morals rather than on the way that they look.

STEPHANIEYEBOAH @STEPHANIEYEBOAH

Stephanie Yeboah is an influencer who opens up about her journey on becoming body confident. She educates her 228,000 followers about self love and acceptance, and describes herself as a body image and self love advocate.

MEGAN JAYNE CRABBE @bodyposipanda

Megan Jayne Crabbe is an influencer who overcame anorexia and now uses her platform to expose society for its obsession with dieting and weight loss, and inspires her followers to love themselves no matter what shape or size they are.

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Designed by: Lauren Murphy and Tara Larkin

YOUNG CREATIVES In a generation with the power to master any skill that they desire, the number of creatives is growing rapidly. The variation in creative mediums that are available to us is growing everyday, and with Coronavirus many young people have channelled their time into producing forms of art.

HARRY 21 ESSEX FILMS INSPIRATION: Skepta, fashion and art books.

DISCOVERING: through watching documentaries like planet earth.

TIPS: don’t be scared to creatively fail, need to experiment to develop stylistically.

MOTIVATION: keeping end goals in perspective, exploring new techniques.

NOELIA 19 SWANSEA SONG WRITING INSPIRATION- JOJI, Frank Ocean

Design, writing and photos by Rebecca Conroy

DISCOVERING- Signing up for signing and guitar lessons in year.

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TIPS- Don’t try and make music that sounds like pre-existing songs. Make whatever you want and don’t be afraid to go outside of your comfort zone.

Also, listening to a range of genres expands you’re understanding of what music is.

MOTIVATION; Self improvement and feeling accomplished when I make something I love.

@noelia.emeli_ on instagram

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DEXTER 20 BRIGHTON VINTAGE CLOTHING BUSINESS INSPIRATION: Vintage designer, Ralphy family, Lacoste, YSL. Gullygarms youtube videos DISCOVERING: own interest in clothes, combining hobbys with work TIPS: think professionally, maintain a high standard of customer service and presentation MOTIVATION: Enjoys clothes and wanted to expand his knowledge and explore different style aspects.aswell as seeing the store grow and gain a following.

@tdsherin on depop

CERYS 19 READING SONG WRITING INSPIRATION: Bon Iver, Ben Howard and hozier, likes their picking patterns DISCOVERING: Has been playing the guitar for 13 years but only discovered a love for making music during lockdown.

TIPS: Practice is a big part of music, in order to produce something that shes proud of it takes time and patience MOTIVATION: The drive to develop at a skill that shes passionate about. Also, choosing to cover songs that are own favourites and which also have increasing difficulty.

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YOUNG CREATIVES IRENE HARO @irenehacefotos

Written and designed by Victoria Nieto. Images by Irene Haro and Sofia Badia

Irene is 21 years old and has been working as a photographer since she was 18. Last year she finished her career in audiovisual production.

She works on digital and analog photography.

Her favorite is the analog because of the aesthetic that an old camera gives to the photographs. She loves the grain and the dilution because it can´t be imitated. Also, she likes how poetic it seems to have some photos on a roll that until you reveal it, you do not know if the images will look or turn out well, or you may even lose that roll, and the photos disappear forever.

She enjoys the process of revealing the reel, it is unique. As for her photographs, she photographs people, be it friends or people she sees on the street. The last project she is working on is a sketchbook in which she wants to tell the story of foreigners living in another country. Paint and write on her photos and invite those who appear in them to participate as well.

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SOFIA BADIA @sofiabadiam_

Sofia from Galicia, Spain, is a 19 years old art student. She has always been surrounded and inspired by art since her father is also an artist, but it was not until three years ago that she realized what painting meant to her, and what it made her feel.

She is usually inspired by nature and uses bright colors that are the ones that transmit her the most. She is not considered to have a defined style yet, just experimenting with several lately.

She loves to try different techniques and play with them.

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YOUNG CREATIVES

Written by Ellie Trim, Designed by Ellie Trim and Tara Larkin, Photos : Meg Cahill

Meg is a young creator at only 19 from Wilshire, she has a passion for photography, particularly portraiture and fashion photography. Meg is currently on a gap year where she continues to gain experience in photography, and hoping to study commercial and fashion photography at university in September 2021. She is currently building up her portfolio for freelance photography work as well as for university applications.

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Meg focuses mainly on minimalist/ Instagram clothing at the moment but is beginning to branch out and try different styles. She has always had a passion for photography but only recently has she begun posting her freelance photos on her fashion photography Instagram account. She is a very talented young creator who is only determined to get better and improve.

Meg is an inspiration to other young creators as her eagerness to learn and develop skills means she is already highly talented in photography, and will only continue to improve as time moves on. If you wanted to check Meg’s photography you can find her on Instagram; @megphotog_

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YOUNG CREATIVES Debbie-Jane is a young creator at 18 years old.

She is an incredibly talented make-up artist based in the South West. Debbie-Jane is currently in her 2nd year of studying beauty therapy, however all her make-up techniques are self-taught. After college, Debbie-Jane plans to hopefully become self employed being a MUA as well as doing other beauty treatments. The end goal for her is to own her very own beauty salon.

Debbie-Jane has been posting and documenting her make-up looks since 2017 on her Instagram (@debbieartistry). Although she has always been talented in make-up, her technique and skill keep improving which is evident on her Instagram. Not only is Debbie-Jane talented at doing her own make-up but is also highly skilled in creating amazing looks on her customers and models.

Written and Designed by Ellie Trim. Images by Debbie-Jane

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YOUNG CREATIVES

Written by Michaela Piontková, Designed by Michaela Piontková and Ellie Bicknell, Images by Khee Siong Tian

Khee Siong Tian is a reportage and still-life photographer based in London. He is known for documenting different places, cities, buildings.

What is significant for him is the use of light and form in his images, which he himself considers to be the key elements of his style. His work was published in several magazines such as Vice, ÅBEN or It ’s Nice That.

Other than that he worked for RoyalDocks.london or Jermyn Street.

However, photography isn’t the only form of art Tian has ever tried. After he graduated from Fine Arts in Carlisle, he moved to Glasgow (where he lived up till four years ago) and made paintings and drawings there.

Even now he creates still images for artists, independent designers, brand consultancies and design studios in editorial and commercial projects.

Khee Siong Tian is the definition of a multitalented person. Someone who can inspire and give courage to those who want to do more than just one thing.

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You can follow Khee Siong Tian’s work on his website: kheesiong.com

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YoungCreatives Sian Larkin is a young creative, now at 27 years old, from Eastleigh. She completed her degree of BA Hons Graphic Arts - Illustration in 2015 at University of Southampton Winchester school of Art and is now a part time freelance artist while working full time in Southampton.

Sian specialises in using watercolour paints to create dainty pieces, reflecting atmosphere and culture within her work. To add greater detail, she renders back into the paintings with fineliners, making the pieces more intricate and personalised. She experiments with colour, pattern and bleeding the paints to create a gradient colour tone.

Sian is inspired by journalism illustration; capturing a moment in time with her creativity as well as vintage pattern design from brands such as Cath Kidston.

Written and Designed by Tara Larkin, Illustrations by Sian Larkin.

@sianie_larki93

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Young Creatives Katherine Walker is a 26 year old tattoo artisit from Bognor Regis, a small seaside town in West Sussex.

She didn’t thrive in school and says she always found herself doodling, which was where her interest for art began. She worked until she was 21 and then decided to take the plunge and find a tattoo apprenticeship, which she says is the best thing she’s ever done! Katherine says her apprenticeship was hard but her mentor knew tattooing like the back of his hand, and it was three months before she was allowed to hold a machine. Katherine has now been tattooing for five years and has just opened her own private studio! She says “ You can show who you are through the art you display on your skin. Tattoos help people to heal, grow and let go, that ’s what I find so special about the process. I am really looking forward to seeing what the next five years have for me!”.

Written by Ellie Bicknell, Tattoos, photos and illustrations by Katherine Walker. Design by Ellie Bicknell and Tara Larkin.

Instagram - @botanical ink - @kat_tattoos_

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