Archive for February 2010

Made in Loulouland

Feb 26th, 2010 | By | Category: Jemelyn, News

I met the lovely Loulou Bontemps at an exciting showcase event in Soho House on Wednesday night. Loulou joined forces with fellow London designers MYSMUT and The Ugly Kids Club to show-off their new releases and to ofcourse share some bubbly. Before entering the scene, Loulou was unknown to me until all things bright and [...]



New Year in Spring

Feb 24th, 2010 | By | Category: Dilan, Features

Norooz, Newroz , Noruz or Sultan Nevruz (depending on where you’re from) literally translated means new day. It is the New Year as celebrated by people of the Middle East and Asia including Iranians, Kurds, Afghans, Tajiks and Azeris, as well as some countries in Europe such as Albania. Unlike our celebrations, their New Year [...]



London Fashion Week 2010: Osman

Feb 22nd, 2010 | By | Category: Fashion, News, Rochaelle

Designer Osman first came onto the fashion scene a few years ago after quitting a career in banking and deciding to follow his lifelong dream of becoming a fashion designer. With what seems like overnight success he has sky rocketed to the top .His futuristic pioneering designs have made him a favourite with fashionistas like [...]



London Fashion Week 2010: Bryce Aime A/W10

Feb 21st, 2010 | By | Category: Akua, Fashion, Jemelyn, News

The Parisian designer delivered his Land of the Pharaohs-inspired Autumn collection yesterday in front of a packed-out audience. Bryce Aime, who is known for designing Rihanna’s fearless dress in her music video ‘Hard,’ displayed an innovative collection which echoed his loyalty to the theme of contrast. Soft, fluid fabrics combined with contrasting sharp cuts and [...]



Invictus

Feb 20th, 2010 | By | Category: Dilan, Film

I wasn’t sure what to expect when I went to see Invictus. Was it a sports film or a political drama? Well it’s both and the two genre’s work surprisingly well side by side. Actor turned director, Clint Eastwood, once again proves himself as a competent storyteller with his film about Nelson Mandela’s struggle for [...]



Sherlock Holmes

Feb 20th, 2010 | By | Category: Culture, Dilan, Film

Guy Ritchie’s latest blockbuster is doing very well in the movie charts currently at number two in the UK, beaten only by James Cameron’s massive hit - Avatar. However if you are expecting to see something similar to Snatch or Lockstock, you may be disappointed. Guy Ritchie - famous for his nonchalant approach to narrative - adopts a more conventional storytelling style in Sherlock Holmes. Only when he flashes a [...]