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Say Hi to Spring and London Fashion Week!
Restore Our Earth is the theme of this year’s Earth Day, and our chosen topic of the month is reinvention. Reinvention is a beautiful process of discovery - finding new ways to do things done previously. We explore designers who are looking into more sustainable and local production of their clothes, breaking away from the toxic cycles which fashion has oftentimes been marked by. London fashion week, a completely digital event for a second time was better prepared than last year, with a fully redesigned website where the main page would refresh according to the schedule to present the next designer, one can dive and explore collections through short films, presentations, monologues, and performances.
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On the cover of GoldFoil Magazine you will find the Chilean designer Lupe Gajardo. Her zero waste genderless collection was inspiring. Read through to find out more about her approach to designing and constructing the fabric. Thanks to Drawing Cabaret Couture we have received many illustrations which you can find through this magazine from the digital event we were invited to.
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Article by: Jessica Janes
When we think of red carpets we never imagine them being virtual events, though the ceremony was mostly virtual, celebrities didn’t hold back on showcasing some of their glamorous outfits. From the winning actress Anya Taylor’s Dior Medieval inspired dress to Regina King in luxury Louis Vuitton, we can say one thing is certain, awards season is back and better than ever. Even though no one expected that this year we would witness the Globes virtually, the event gave us some wonderful red-carpet joy that we have all missed out on in the last year. Find below some of our favourite looks featuring beautiful styles from Gucci, Valentino, Oscar De La Renta, and more. 12
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certainly was looking to make an entrance with her glamorous outfit, the actress wore a Dior Haute Couture green lurex dress with a matching evening coat and shoes. Stealing the show with her bold dress and choice of old glam Hollywood hair and makeup, and she won an award for best actress in a Mini-series for The Queen’s Gambit.
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simply thanked Louis Vuitton’s Nicholas Ghesquiere for making her look like “a bottle of champagne” dressed from head to toe in silver sequins, one of the most glamorous looks in the event, as you can never have too much sparkle at the Golden Globes. King even added extra sparkles to her outfit with Forevermark jewellery, with some beautiful rings and statement diamond cluster earrings to finish off the look.
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British actres did not disappoint at the Golden Globes this year, wearing a halterneck black Gucci dress with cutout detail, pairing with plenty of sparkling Cartier jewels for full glam. You can never go wrong with a little black dress. 15
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took a step into the wild side, going forward with her voluminous neon green, ankle-skimming Valentino couture gown. You definitely would not miss seeing her at the Globes with this number, Erivo accessorized with a pair of opera gloves and super high silver platforms.
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decided to go for classy, simple, and beautiful this year at the Globes, channeling an old Hollywood glamour style in her off-the-shoulder Oscar De La Renta gown,which features a fitted bodice, a sweeping skirt, and beautifully hand-crafted flowers made from individual petals. Completing the look with diamonds and her delicate Jaeger-LeCoultre watch.
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Lupe Gajardo is a fashion brand established in 2009 in Santiago, Chile, focused on womenswear. Her eclectic design proposals are fresh and contemporary, and her recent collections have turned genderless, with bold silhouettes and pastel and fresh colours.
This season Lupe Gajardo provided us with a film showcasing her work and allowing us a peak behind the scenes in a very humorous and down to earth approach. Opening up with an apology for not providing a full collection while a vehicle outside passes by reinforces the statement of many designers within the industry this season. We are all eager to continue creating and are looking for the end of the pandemic, in fact many in their AW collections have featured notions and ideas of a post pandemic world with a drop of nostalgia to the old times. The main inspiration behind Lupe Gajardo’s AW21 collection is embracing the new ways of living driven by the latest world challenges. This new way of living has allowed the designer like many across the world to look at ordinary everyday activities and objects oftentimes overlooked now considered essential and precious. In the case of Gajardo, as a consequence of this period, the brand evolved from manufacturing unique and one off pieces, to presenting their first ready to wear collection, while remaining true to the original identity of the brand - with the importance of quality, art, and personal expression in everyday life. The technical area becomes a source of inspiration itself as a result of the maturation and priority devoted to our experimental pattern - zero-waste; This entire collection (except for 2 garments), is made from a rectangle or a square. Each piece uses the entire textile cloth (100%) leaving zero waste in its cutting and tailoring process.
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Drawing Cabaret Couture Drawing Cabaret Couture is an online Fashion Gallery and independent life drawing production company based in London. Creating Haute Couture performative drawing classes and immersive art events across the globe.
Drawing Cabaret Couture was founded by professional dancer & model Janet Mayer of J'adore La Vie, London's high fashion Cabaret, and artist & set designer Matthew Lawrence. And a few weeks ago I was invited to one of their live sessions over Zoom to a first hand experience of their Salvador Dali inspired live drawing class. If you thought that life drawing was a thing of the past, considering the COVID constraints you were mistaken. With this online live event you get the opportunity to be creative from the comfort of your own home. The sessions are two and a half hours long, and every week you have the opportunity to join a different themed event. The event I attended was inspired by Salvador Dali’s work, the Haute Couture was designed by Zoe Sujin Lee, and the editorial photography was done by Matthew Lawrence. I find their creative team extremely professional, the clothes full of colour and perfectly representational of Dali’s
work. The incredible jewellery pieces the model was wearing, the cage she used as an accessory along with the stilts she was on elevated the looks even further. Entering into the live drawing event I was very hesitant, I was scared whether my art background, especially for someone who has not done a single live drawing class in 4 years, would be enough to step up to the challenge. But once the event started I quickly picked up and saw that people from different skill levels were attending and overall it was really easy to just draw, paint and have fun with it. When you get into the right mindset which usually takes about 10-15 minutes you can really let your creativity flow free, and their wonderful work accompanied by the subtle background music, really helped convey a story. Get inspired and book your slot at their next event on their website: www.drawingcabaretcouture.com 39
Lindy Dunbar 'Zoe's Zenith' 60x42cm Pastel and gouache
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Anna Carlyle Untitled 21x29cm Acrylic and ink
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Doris Schmitz Illusion 32cmx24cm Ink, acrylic. pencil
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Loretta Tedeschi Cuoco Skywalker 11x8.5 Gouache, marker on Bristol Vellum
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Taryn Lee The Golden Surrealist 14x17 Watercolour
Kathy Wyatt The Unfolding 20x20 cm Ink and watercolour
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Katarina Lernmark Kimono 26x35 Ink charcoal pencil
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Jean Warner Untitled Digital painting
Jean Warner Dashing Digital painting
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Emanuela Mae Agrini The hand Digital drawing
Francesca Grech 21x29.7cm Ink
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Elly Azizian Untitled Markers
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Anita Rundles Untitled 11x15 Ink and watercolours
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Vanessa Lee Untitled 9x12 Mixed Media @_resetreality Vanessa Lawrence Violet Gala 14.5x20.5 Gouache and pencil
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The Fragrance Shop Marc Jacobs, Daisy Eau So Intense, Eau De Parfum 30ml Spray With Spring and an air of freedom just around the corner, this is the perfect sweet scent to celebrate the season. Daisy Eau So Intense Eau de Parfum for her is a new, deeper twist on the classic Daisy perfume. The fragrance is vibrant, with sparkling bursts of strawberry and pear revealing a sweet honey and elegant rosebud heart. A lingering trail of soft vanilla, balanced by a crisp, green moss, envelopes you in a truly unique, enticing blend.
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Jimmy Choo, I Want Choo, Eau De Parfum 40ml Spray
A scent that will get you excited for those Saturda nights out with the girls. I Want Choo is a powerful oriental floral fragrance that explodes with joy and finishes with a seductive twist. Excitement and anticipation: a sparkling, citrus top note of Mandarin juice contrasts with velvety Peach nuances. Let the party begin: the sensual and solar Vanilla-like notes of Red Spider Lily blend with Jasmine Sambac to reveal a determined and daring allure. Dancing the night away: the base notes of Vanilla and Benzoin, a duo of rich intense scents, anchor the fragrance in a deep, yet joyful way, leaving an intense trail behind.
Paco Rabanne, Olympea Blossom, Eau De Parfum 50ml Spray A fragrance for when you are feeling like you need a little boost of confidence. This fruity floral fragrance symbolises an unexpected sensuality. A divine duel between refreshing petals and deep sensuality. First, a peppery burst of fresh roses mingles with a sorbet of tangy blackcurrant. Spicy notes and rounded, frosty pear contrast with this floral punch. The lightness of the flowerthen settles into an ultra sexy contrast, where tender vanilla blends with cashmere wood. A musky trail ensures a long-lasting fragrance, creating osmosis with the skin. 53
Carolina Herrera, Very Good Girl, Eau De Parfum 50ml Spray
The perfect date night fragrance – for when date nights are back on! Fun, fabulous and fearless, Very Good Girl is a bold new interpretation of the iconic Good Girl scent that will walk straight into your heart with its seductive rose scent and redhot design.
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Armani Si Intense, Eau De Parfum 30ml Spray Heading back to work or starting a new job? This bold fragrance will give you all the confidence to smash it. The signature is blackcurrant nectar extracted from the heart of the fruit. In addition, Isparta rose, harvested in Isparta - a region of Turkey known as “the city of roses”, and the velvety and liquorous davana create an intense effect. Finally, patchouli and benzoin resin bestow an enveloping sensation.
Valentino, Voce Viva, Eau De Parfum 100ml Spray A floral fragrance to accompany you to those park dates with your friends and family. This fragrance offers a radiant floral bouquet, made addictive and powerful through an unexpected crystal moss accord, which embodies the strength and intimacy of your voice. Colourful and sparkling top notes which open with fresh Italian bergamot, softened by sweet and juicy mandarin. An opulent bouquet of floral heart notes, blending orange blossom absolute with golden gardenia. www.thefragranceshop.co.uk 55
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they are looser, more exaggerated with fringes, referencing 60s homeware prints. Using organic and deconstructed materials from previous collections the Thornton Bregazzi duo downscaled their collection to introduce 10 outfits, each would be unique due to its upcycled nature and this way they would further challenge the industry. Sustainability has played a big part in their recent seasons, and it only made sense to go bigger during a time when many are beginning to question their personal lifestyle and consumerism as a whole. And while one might think that a collection inspired by this change might be in grayscale, with many monotonous greys and black, we are seeing vibrant greens and blues, and a combination of reds and blacks, signifying that need to continue living and the spark of life despite the adversities.
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