by Hannah Kane | Aug 23, 2013 | Fashion
Name: Harleth Agency: STORM Hometown: Estonia 3 Likes: Pizza, all types of music and sleeping. 3 Dislikes: Being ignored, having no food in the house and elevators. Do you have any bad habits? Procrastination. What’s the best thing about being a model? Travelling and...
by Hannah Kane | Aug 22, 2013 | Culture
To Run The Gauntlet This phrase means to risk danger, or to lay oneself open to strong criticism. ‘Gauntlet’ comes from the Swedish gantlope and later gata. meaning a way or passage. Originally to run the gauntlet referred to a form of military punishment meted out to...
by Hannah Kane | Aug 20, 2013 | Culture
We know our PHOENIX readers are a uniquely talented bunch. Now, if you’re an aspiring DJ or producer, we’ve got an opportunity for you to prove just how good you are. Tech giants HP are inviting you to remix Rizzle Kicks’ first single ‘Lost Generation’, to...
by Hannah Kane | Aug 20, 2013 | Culture
Up To The Nines To be dressed in this way means to be dressed elaborately. In its other sense, it can refer to having a great deal of work on hand while reaching out as nearly as possible to perfection. In former times the nines alluded to classical scholars seeking...
by Hannah Kane | Aug 19, 2013 | Beauty
This season, the perennial goth girl becomes a lady Vera Wang A/W13 – style.com Oh, goth. Each winter it appears, resurrected with some new quirk or edge. There are few trends which divide the style tribes as cleanly or with as much emotional force. For some, it...
by Hannah Kane | Aug 19, 2013 | Fashion
Name: Abel van Oeveren Agency: Elite Age: 19 Hometown: The Hague 3 Likes: Sports, traveling and living each day as if it’s the last! Dislikes: Studying Best thing about being a model? Traveling around the world. Best bit of advice you’ve been given?...
by Hannah Kane | Aug 16, 2013 | Fashion
With our Sunshine & Showers issue still in store, how could we resist award-winning British jewellery designer Lucy Q’s unique and original Drip, Cloud and Umbrella collections? The Drip collection is a beautifully crafted range of drops shaped to give the...
by Hannah Kane | Aug 16, 2013 | Culture
Are you a fanatic about photography? Do you like to take an image that tells more than one story? Goldfrapp has released an innovative iPhone and iPad app called Tales Of Us, which combines two photos into one, creating something completely unique in only three simple...
by Hannah Kane | Aug 16, 2013 | Fashion
Behind the Scenes of “LOUD” by Florian Renner for PHOENIX magazine, Summer 2013, issue 10 httpv://youtu.be/_H2577QVwAY
by Hannah Kane | Aug 16, 2013 | Culture
To Grasp The Nettle This phrase that means essentially to attack boldly a difficult problem or situation, has been a saying for centuries. The nettle has had a bad reputation for a long time and has been the curse of many a gardener. Its hairs secrete an acrid liquid...
by Hannah Kane | Aug 16, 2013 | Fashion
The trend for floral headgear at festivals shows no sign of abating – large, velvety roses add a little romance to the look. 1. Floral Peplum Dress by Wal G, £39, Topshop, www.topshop.com 2. Holly Roses Headband, £4, Boohoo, www.boohoo.com Illustration: Nichole...
by Hannah Kane | Aug 16, 2013 | Fashion
Name: Cindy Bruna Agency: Elite Age: 18 Hometown: Paris 3 Likes: Music, Dancing and Family 3 Dislikes: Spiders & rain Best thing about being a model? Doing catwalk shows! Best bit of advice you’ve been given? Keep a level head. Did you have a dream...
by Hannah Kane | Aug 14, 2013 | Fashion
Step into the light with sculptural summer detailing Coat L F MARKEY, Jumper TRINE LINDEGAARD, Red trousers Á La Disposition, Belt MAISON SCOTCH, Shoes Vintage, Earrings JEN CHEEMA Dress BERNARD, Necklace KIRSTY WARD, Hood LAURA APSIT LIVENS LONDON Jumpsuit L F MARKEY...
by Hannah Kane | Aug 14, 2013 | Beauty
Forget your organic-but-not-quite skincare regime; this is the real deal It’s easy to love the idea of ethical, natural skincare, but harder to love the results. All too often, pious products fail to pack the same punch as the lab-focused big brands. Could...
by Hannah Kane | Aug 12, 2013 | Fashion
Name: Alex Dunston Agency: Select Hometown: East Dulwich, London 3 Likes: My dogs, cooking and Taekwando. 3 Dislikes: Cider, van drivers and cats. Do you have any bad habits? Smoking. What do you look for in a lover? Intelligent, a good sense of humour and a great...
by Hannah Kane | Aug 9, 2013 | Fashion
Name: Kaia Agency: STORM Hometown: Dalston, London 3 Likes: Mr. Tom peanut bars, my two dogs Lucky and Otto and I love the V&A Museum. 3 Dislikes: Homophobic people, littering and skiing higher than a red slope (I’m scared of heights). Do you have any bad habits?...
by Hannah Kane | Aug 5, 2013 | Fashion
Name: Jeroen Smits Agency: Elite Age: 19 Hometown: Amsterdam 3 Likes: Biking, Watching TV, sports 3 Dislikes: Being late, Milano, Mosquitos Best thing about being a model? Meeting new people and discovering different cultures. Best bit of advice you’ve been...
by Hannah Kane | Aug 2, 2013 | Culture
Only God Forgives Release date: 2 August Certificate: 18 Running time: 90 minutes [youtube]XiSq-7QQDQg&feature=youtu.be[/youtube] Reuniting Drive’s winning combination of the supremely talented Danish director Nicolas Winding Refn, the one-and-only Ryan...
by Hannah Kane | Aug 2, 2013 | Fashion
Name: Carly Agency: STORM Hometown: West Palm Beach, Florida 3 Likes: Peanut butter and jelly, reading and dancing. 3 Dislikes: Littering, loud people and bras. Do you have any bad habits? I’m overly critical. What’s the best thing about being a model? Learning about...
by Hannah Kane | Aug 1, 2013 | Culture
ALEX NOBLES X ‘ACROSS THE BUILDINGS’ Artist Alex Nobles showcased in the intimate Kings Cross Viewing Gallery, best-known for his fashion designs and relationship with frequent collaborator Lady Gaga. This is the second In a series of small and exclusive...
