by Hannah Kane | Apr 15, 2013 | Fashion
Name: Kurt Herbst Agency: FM Age: 19 Hometown: Cape Town 3 Likes: Playing guitar, cracking the top of crème brûlée with a tea spoon, good weather 3 Dislikes: Pop music, Gorillas (love them but they scare me), Jersey Shore Best thing about being a model? Meeting the...
by Hannah Kane | Apr 12, 2013 | Fashion
Name: Sarah Dick Agency: Models 1 Age: 20 Hometown: Farnham Likes: Friends, Family, Holidays & my dogs 🙂 Dislikes: Liars & Spiders Best thing about being a model? Getting to meet lot of people & traveling. Best bit of advice you’ve been given? Always tell...
by Hannah Kane | Apr 10, 2013 | Culture
Phoenix met up with influential contemporary photographer and film-maker Denis Piel at Rove Gallery in Hoxton Square ahead of his first London solo exhibition ‘ESSENCE’ (aside from permanent photos on show at the V&A). The French artist began his...
by Hannah Kane | Apr 2, 2013 | Fashion
Name: Neda Occupation: Retail What are you wearing? L.K. Bennett boots, Longchamp bag, Jesire coat Name: Melissa Occupation: Student What are you wearing? Warehouse Trousers, Marc Jacobs bag, Topshop boots, H&M jacket Name: Corina Occupation: Air Hostess What are...
by Hannah Kane | Mar 20, 2013 | Culture
Dusting down the vinyl for a night of all things analogue this is the return of ‘Music vs Film’ at Shoreditch’s Book Club. After the seizure of HMV it is even more shocking to learn that over the last five years every three days see’s the...
by Hannah Kane | Mar 15, 2013 | Fashion
Now in its sixth year, the Estethica exhibition claims to be the ‘strongest of its kind’ internationally. Showcasing designers who adhere to the principles of fair-trade and ethical practices or those who use organic and recycled materials, the exhibition...
by Hannah Kane | Mar 15, 2013 | Fashion
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ojJbOYll8jo&feature=youtu.be Cinematographer: Jack A. Bowden Editor: Christopher Eyles Music: Jon Gareze
by Hannah Kane | Mar 15, 2013 | Fashion
Known for his day job in front of camera (as the face, abs and cheekbones of brands such as Paul Smith and Dolce & Gabbana), we gave top British model Oliver Cheshire the chance to prove his abilities behind the lens at London Fashion Week AW13. Teaming up with...
by Hannah Kane | Mar 14, 2013 | Fashion
A directional take on this season’s monochrome trend with texture, embellishment and appliqué. It’s your move… Photographer: Ollie Porter @ Kayte Ellis Stylist: Pip Edwards @ Frank Make-up: Helena Lyons Hair: Louis Byrne @ Frank Model: Patrica L @...
by Hannah Kane | Mar 11, 2013 | Fashion
Name: Niall Underwood Agency: FM Age: 20 Hometown: Brighton 3 Likes: Oprah Winfrey, Swedish politics and well-made tea. 3 Dislikes: baked potatoes, the colour green and idiots. Best thing about being a model? Probably the lunches? Had some siiiiiiiiiick caterers at...
by Hannah Kane | Mar 5, 2013 | Lifestyle
Marc Jacobs looks toned to perfection in the latest Diet Coke campaign, but as fashion tries to shed its coke, cigs and cocktails image, will it lose anything in the process? Words: Molly Flatt Illustrations: Artaksiniya Last spring, our editor became a runner. Not a...
by Hannah Kane | Mar 4, 2013 | Culture
Okay, so we know we’re a bit biased as Kate’s our music ed here at PHOENIX, but her long-awaited third album Girl Talk launches today… and it’s a blinder. It’s still pop, but yes, it’s a punkier, more colourful version of the Nash...
by Hannah Kane | Mar 4, 2013 | Fashion
Jewellery correspondent Elysia Jenson brings you the names to know in British fine jewellery design from London Fashion Week AW13 Rock Vault, curated by the darling of British jewellery design Stephen Webster, is a platform for exceptionally talented British jewellery...
by Hannah Kane | Mar 4, 2013 | Fashion
Name: Yuri Occupation: Student What are you wearing? Mother jumper, Beyond Retro boots Name: Alison Occupation: Sales Assistant at Rokit What are you wearing? Beyond Retro jeans, Rokit boots & scarf Name: Tim Occupation: Student What are you wearing? Vivienne...
by Hannah Kane | Mar 4, 2013 | Fashion
Name: Jake Martin Agency: NEVS Age: 19 Hometown: Bromley 3 Likes: Rugby, Dogs, Architecture 3 Dislikes: Expensive pubs, stuck up people, Sunday hangovers Best thing about being a model? Meeting interesting people and getting to travel. Best bit of advice you’ve...
by Hannah Kane | Mar 3, 2013 | Fashion
With the two NEWGEN biggies, J W Anderson and Simone Rocha, both showing late in the schedule, and therefore not appearing in the static exhibition, the showcase at Somerset House could have felt somewhat lacklustre. That it did not is a huge tribute to the British...
by Hannah Kane | Mar 3, 2013 | Fashion
As fashion weeks take place across London, Paris, Milan and New York, to newer cities on the calendar such as Kiev, Vancouver, Kingston, Muscat and beyond – each specialises in its own design niche. With the luxury houses of Paris and the commercial pioneers of...
by Hannah Kane | Mar 1, 2013 | Fashion
Name: Jessie Kimber Agency: Models 1 Age: 16 Hometown: Surrey Likes: Netball, Music… Dislikes: Marshmallows… Best thing about being a model? It’s good experience, you get to meet lots of new people and travel the world. Best bit of advice you’ve been...
by Hannah Kane | Feb 28, 2013 | Fashion
Lining up alongside all of high-end fashion’s big hitters: Lanvin, Saint Laurent, Givenchy, Chanel, Christian Dior and the rest, high street H&M made their debut on the PFW schedule yesterday. Operating on the “go big or go home” policy, they...
by Hannah Kane | Feb 28, 2013 | Culture
[youtube]P49qiSnA_nw[/youtube] Band: Swim Deep The lowdown: Four lads from landlocked Birmingham who do a nice line in melodic 90s surf rock. Front: Austin Williams, guitar: Tom Higgins, bass: Cavan McCarthy, drums: Zach Robinson. Recently toured with Spector and Two...
