Monroe

A Girls Best Friend

THE POWER OF Paris

Paris Hilton: favourite position CEO
Newtons Nudes. Lets Playb oy
What Makes the Female Cultural Icon?
London Guide to the IT Girl
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Monroe A Girls Best Friend

Editors Letter
W
e at Monroe recognize the need to look
back to move forward. Our story unfolds
through the archetype of our very own
pin up as feminine features are revealed.
From her back that takes a look back towards past trends,
her mouth that opens up to the female voice and her legs,
which take us to new places. She leaves behind memoirs
of thoughts, interviews, trends and debates, adding a little
sparkle to every page.

From exploring the return of corsetry in the mainstream

to taking a look back at Helmut Newtons iconography
and even debating what makes the female cultural icon.
Just like our brand sculpts the female form into the perfect
silhouette, we have curated an outlook that compliments
the modern woman in the same way. As we put the bomb
back into bombshell, one thing that we have found is
simply timeless is the power of girl power. One of our
Monroe muses who exude just that is no other than the
ultimate IT Girl and Businesswoman Paris Hilton who
could have not encapsulated our vision more for our first
issue.

She has built her own empire, stands for standing out
and is empowered whilst forever empowering others. She
is one of many powerful women in this issue breaking
the boundaries and heightening their sensuality. From
Latex Designer Kim West who places her woman on a
pedestal of sex symbol status at every dress size to Guess
photographer Megane Claire who captures female
empowerment through her lense. Our pin-up ends the trip
down Monroe lane with a detour to her favourite places to
travel to from a guide to living luxuriously in London to a
front row seat to being a model at New York Fashion Week.
Overall this issue is for the women who feel sexy in their
own skin, have standards as high as their heels and with
the right corset are ready to conquer the world. Forget
diamonds, Monroe is the best friend a girl could ask for.

Love,

MODEL: LOUISA WARWICK

PHOTOGRAPHY: PETER WISE
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Mollie Monroe 5
Contents Contributors
Graphic Design:
Credits
Photographers: Troy Jensen

BACK TO THE FUTURE: Some Like It Pop: The Power Of Paris Krish Nagari
We exclusively interview our Modern Monroe Paris Lucy Fuller Troy Jensen
HISTORY. TRENDS. DEBATES. Hilton as she talks business, being blonde and building Anna Fowler Lucy Fuller
her empire. Photography: Charlotte Rutherford
Send Big Nudes: The legacy Of Helmut Newton Rob Jameson
Looking at the iconic photographer and his famed con- More Issues Than Playboy: The Naked Truth Krish Nagari Sarah Brown
troversial black and white nude shots that transformed the Exploring full-frontal feminisim as we take a look at the
fashion industry. newly Female orientated Playboy magazine.
Charlotte Garner Karis Kennedy
Lucy Fuller Peter Wise
Lets Contour & Make-up: La Dolce Vita At First Blush Aleksandra Klicka
A Hollywood guide to channelling your inner Sophia We think pink with our current Bombshell collection Ramzina Bella
Loren. which is set to bloom as a must-have for the Summer Photography Assistant: Filipa Spinheiro
season.
Fall Head Over Heels For Fur Jordan Kilford Marian Zucca
Revealing the must-have mules for this season. Fifty Shades Of Grey: Lights, Camera, Anna
We interview photographer Anna Fowler and discuss how
We Want You: What Makes The Female Cultural she captures the female form and a womans beauty at its
Icon? best.
Models: Models:
A comparison of Marilyn Monroe and Kim Kardashi-
an to reveal what makes a star transition to become the Wild West: Introducing Kim West Latex Viktorija Jerjomina
Talia Michaels Louisa Warwick
Female Icon/poster girl of a generation. We interview latex designer Kim West and uncover how
she famously made the fetish fabric wearable for the Paris Hilton
Waist No Time: The Revival Of The Corset modern woman. Abbey Clancy,
We undo the history behind the corset and look at how Illustrator: Jorgie Porter
it has evolved from an object of the male gaze to one of Paulina Blader
female empowerment. THESE LEGS ARE MADE FOR WALKING: Sophie Rose Brampton Natalie Hunt
GET WAISTED TRAVEL. CULTURE. PLACES TO GO.
Exploring the female form with our latest collection of Makeup & Hair:
corsets and belts, we cinch in the waist and sculpt the Set In Stone
silhouette. Revealing our latest crystal jewellery collection between
the cracks of marble surfaces, we show you why the crys-
Olivia Sandy
Sat-in your ways: The Luxuries Of Lounging tal stone is set to become your new best friend. Adele Chapman
Taking a look at the gown of the season: your night gown Abbie Nourse
and how the modern woman should lounge luxuriously The London Guide for the IT Girl
like the on-screen bombshell once did. We uncover the top places to go to live the high life of
luxury in London from dusk to dawn.
Hold On Tight: Fish net Is Back On The Grid.
A history on the sheerly timeless trend of the fish-net The Big Apple Of My Eye
stocking/ tights. Bristol born model Louisa Warwick takes over NYFW,
giving us a guide to living it up in the city that never
STRAIGHT FROM A WOMANS MOUTH: sleeps.

INTERVIEWS. PROFILES. THOUGHTS.
Guess Who?
Reminiscing over the GUESS Girl image, we take a look
back with current photographer Megane Claire and
model Kristianna Schlesinger.
Top Pretty & Pink Places In The World
A selection of the perfectly pink places to visit worldwide.
Sunny Side Up
We spend summer in Paris as we go for gold with our
new rose gold tinted sunglasses collection.

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 B ack To
The Future
History, Trends Debates.
Photography: Peter Wise

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Send Big Nudes:
The legacy of
Helmut Newton
W
ith the latest exhibition
from the Helmut Newton
foundations extended
stint coming to an end early May,
it is simply out with the new and
back to the old, as we take a look
back at the photographers explora-
tion of the female form.
Defined by the New York Times as a
prolific, widely imitated fashion pho-
tographer whose provocative, erotically
charged black-and-white photos were a
mainstay of Vogue and other publica-
tions Newtons nudes remain inuential
iconography, leaving a lasting impression
on the fashion industry today. His leg-
endary grey scale images of nudity were
laid bare in an era of sexual oppression,
so things were less black and white to an
extent for the modern woman. The pho-
tographers lens zoomed in on the social
issues of the time within the mainstream
making him be viewed a zeitgeist for
female emancipation.
For Newton, the role of women and
femininity was controversially opposed
whether the model was in a little black
dress, a Le Smoking Tuxedo or most fa-
mously starkly naked- she was in charge
and let loose from the constraints and ex-
pectations of the time. Along with other
legendries including Yves Saint Laurent
and Karl Lagerfield making statements
with gender roles, the woman on the
glossy cover of magazines evolved. Enti-
tled the King Of Kink his hyper-sexu-
alized shots were overtly voyeuristic and
fetishistic, from the female in the nude
arching her back towards a skyline back-
drop peeked through a glass window to
the one with her legs wide open standing
in the sensual shower.
His imagery explores the ideologies of
the post feminist before her time by
empowering the erotic. From domestic
nudes to big nudes his work consist-
ently traces itself back to uncovering
the female body. The statuesque, sexual
and strong female is explored through
the naked truth his imagery offers.
This is revealed throughout his current
exhibition, held by the Helmut Newton
Foundation in his birth place of Berlin,
in which his work is placed alongside his
widowed wife June Newton, whose alter
ego is Alice Springs and new photogra-
pher Mart Engelen.
The exhibition is evocative of a compila-
tion of styles, as through intense portraits
Spring explores the trend setters of
Melrose Avenue and even places Newton
himself in striking stilettos, whilst the
contemporary work of Engelen creates
black and white images which portray the
modern cultural scene combined with a
French film noir inuence. Standing out
on the walls of the exhibit, Newtons pro-
vocative oeuvre cannot be missed. In par-
ticular the black and white series The
Woman on Level 4 is strikingly sugges-
tive. It reveals a female hiding her eyes
and exposing her breasts through fully
nude and semi nude shots in which she is
in and out of a transparent bra, holding
a gun and tied up in rope. Newtons
name is written all over the iconic images
as his wonder woman struts around and
perches in pointed court heels whilst in
the nude, morphing into the femme fa-
tale of film noir. The series embodies the
character he created that is dominating,
dangerous and defiant, which we now see
on a daily basis in advertising campaigns
and be it, the self-objectifying nudes of
social media. Therefore it can be implied
that his revolutionary work is a long way
from being forgotten, as to many his
sexually explicit aesthetic has sparked a
bright ash of fashion history.
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PHOTOGRAPHY: Filipa Spinheiro
Collage )
PHOTOGRAPHY: Marian Zucca
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Lets Contour &
Makeup
Looking back at the classic makeup trends that have defined the silver screen,
the Italian la dolce vita and old Hollywood Blonde bombshell, we find out that
gentlemen prefer blondes.and brunettes once dolled up.

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La Dolce Vita
We take a look back at the classic makeup
trend that once defined the silver screen: The
Italian La Dolce Vita. In tribute to the one and
only Sophia Loren we go skin deep with celeb-
rity makeup artist Troy Jensen.
S
ultry soft shadow, feminine feline icks and
lustrous lashings of lip-gloss: meet the La
Dolce Vita. A signature look that does not
seem to age throughout the years following
its arrival on the scene of the film screen within the
Golden Age of Cinema. Since then it has become a
must-have for makeup artist to the stars Charlotte Til-
bury with her even stocking a set built around recreat-
ing the timeless trend. Tilburys inspiration for going
back in time to channel the iconic look is revealed
as the smouldering and seductive world of Italian
actresses in her makeup tutorial. Definitively oozing
Italian sex appeal, the name Sophia Loren comes to
mind as the ultimate La Dolce Vita inuence.
Overall the makeup trend is more than just a look, as
it brings with it a mood, which is simply tantalizing
just as a woman being in the nude (Lipstick) is. Just as
Tilbury suggests via her online store the La Dolce Vita
is the girl who embraces femininity to conquer the
world. We take a look back at the timeless look with
Hollywood makeup artist to the stars: Troy Jensen.
Perfecting the pout of the worlds most famous faces
including supermodels Cindy Crawford and Elle
Macpherson, to superstars Jenifer Lopez and Mariah
Carey. As specified on his portfolio Jensen has become
known for his ability to reinvent and create iconic
signature looks on each Muse he touches. We gained
a front row seat to a master class including a guide and
go-to products in order to channel the iconic look of
The La Dolce Vita. As they say in Italy- BRAVO!
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Make up artist guide -
step by step
Going For Gold:
Base
Starting with a bronzed olive glow to capture a tan
worthy of the golden girl of Hollywood, a finishing
touch is perfecting Lorens infamous beauty mark.
Before you start painting a dot to dot remember that
the old saying less is more, or to be more specific to the
trend in Italian; meno meglio. The over used phrase
does in fact run true as it is an effortless look, just like
the little black dress has an Ive just thrown this on
approach.
MUA Step 1:
I first prepped her face with the Charlotte Tilbury
Magic Cream Moisturizer. I then blended a sheer lay-
er of Charlotte Tilbury Light Wonder Youth-Boosting
Perfect Skin 03 Fair Foundation with a damp Beauty
Blender across the face and neck. Being careful to
make sure that I only use a natural sheen to the skin, I
used a blotting cloth and lightly tapped across her face.
For a natural glow on the cheeks, I use Cheek to Chic
Blush Makeup in First Love by Charlotte Tilbury. I
like to put a very light application of this by using a
Beauty Blender and lightly tapping the blush across the
apples of the cheeks and then just as lightly touching
at the bridge of the nose. To give her skin an instant
glow, I use a Jouer Cream Highlighter in Camellia and
lightly tap it into the inner corner of the eye, on her
nose and then a touch at the upper bow of the lip.
Eye can do it:
Eyes
Combine the bronzed complexion with the seductive
winged eyeliner that became a trademark for Loren.
Mastering the feline ick is far from easy and may have
you cursing in Italian, but our tutorial will bring you
exactly what it says on the tin or wing in this case, as
La Dolce Vita actually translates to The Good Life.
To compliment the liner, warm coppers and a smoky
mocha make the amorous eyes strikingly stand out.
MUA Step 2:
PHOTOGRAPHY: TROY JENSEN
I love to keep brows defined and beautifully shaped,
I first used Benefit Cosmetics Brow Zings Powder 05
Deep across the brow, then further defining and filling
in with a Benefit Cosmetics Precision eyebrow 04 me-
dium pencil. To ensure that the brow holds its shape, I
like to finish with a Benefit Cosmetics, Gimme Brown
Volumizer Fiber Gel in 03 Medium.
I love to really focus on the intensity of the eye by
using Clinique All About Shadow Single in French
Vanilla, across the entire lid taking it all the way up
to the arch of the brow. This keeps the eye light and
natural. I then dampen my eyeliner brush and apply
Cliniques All About Shadow Single in Chocolate
Covered Cherry, with a defining stroke across the lash
line. I use this product to create a shape to the wing I
love to use for this look. I finish this definition off with
the Tom Ford Eye Defining Liquid Liner Pen in the
shade Deeper. With a Troy Surratt Eyelash Curler, I
prepare the lashes for a fuller look and then coat them
with Tom Ford Extreme Mascara in black. A pair of
Ardell Studio Effects Wispies Lashes are added to give
the final are.
The Feelings Neutral:
Lips
The dark side is then balanced with a natural nude
lip, which sits directly in-between a taupe beige and
blush pink. Lorens infamous lips have been a muse for
generations with even designer and Italian heritage,
Dolce and Gabbana creating a lipstick in tribute to the
actress titled the Sophia Loren No1. To channel the
look and to raise eyebrows the lip liner must accentu-
ate the pout to define a full shape that is worthy of a
sex symbol. Overall the palette used for this makeup
look should emulate a matching colour scheme to your
neutral lingerie with peachy pinks and barely there
beiges.
MUA Step 3:
To complete the look, I then used a Clinque Quick
Liner Lip pencil in beautiful Honeystick and then
applied a nude gloss to the lip .
Find your inner La Dolce Vita: the girl conquering the
world a la Troy Jensen, and make sure you blend your
bronzed contour shade but never under any circum-
stances let yourself blend in.
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Fall Head Over
Heels For Fur
2017 so far has brought us
Doris Day (The storm that
is), Donald Trump, and Ri-
cardo Tiscis departure from
Givenchy, but looking up or in
fact down to your mules we
eagerly introduce the Return of
the slipper heel. In the age of
Old Hollywood glamour luxury
lounging was defined by satin
robes, lace slips and of course
feathered sandals. The cat-
walk has since rued feathers.
Most recently Manolo Blahnik
moulded the classic slip on
heel into the modern day with
shades of pastel pink that
would have been missed on the
silver screen. Yet Miu Miu took
it to a whole new level, or in
actuality down a level as they
showcased a much smaller and
thicker heel coated in a metal-
lic gold embellishment.
Now, the high heels may not be
fur everyone (Entirely intended, of
course), yet sliding into the main-
stream, fur banded ats have offered
a modern edge to the classic. In
particular, must-have Puma and
Givenchy slides were a sell-out last
year and are still a coveted creature
comfort. Over fifty-years later since
the bedroom only footwear was
one of a few to gain a peek at the
pin-ups untouched derriere, La
Perla has revived the iconic look.
They showcased Naomi Campbell
in a silky ensemble, topped off with
slippers. Emerging vintage vibes
from head to toe, the model was the
opposite image to the typical pin-up
of the blonde bombshell as she
sashayed in silk. One thing for sure,
whether you rate the trend or not, it
is warming up feet on the catwalk to
the boardwalk, giving all the more
reason to keep your uffy heels up
high.
such as velvet, leather and satin, making them
recognized by the label Mevara brings a new
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Photography: Anna Fowler
Photography: Sarah Brown
Mevara S/S17
Introducing new designer footwear brand to
watch: Mevara
The eponymous label is handcrafted in Italy
in the famous Marche Region. Their luxury
manufacturer has worked previously with
iconic designers such as Chanel, Givenchy
and Moschino. Embellished with real fur,
Swarovski crystals and finished off with their
signature gold embossed letter M on the
sole, they take luxury to new heights. This is
complimented by the use of high-end fabrics
simply striking. Their latest Bon-Bon collec-
tion offers the sweetest side to the fur heel
trend, as they resemble candyoss in pastel
hues of powder pink and baby blue, making
them a treat for the eyes. The collection is on
the steep spectrum of the price scale, but the
statement they make is un-fur-gettable. As
elegance to the world of designer footwear.
Mevara creates
designs for the
modern woman:
elegant and
sophisticated,
yet glamorous
and progressive,
evoking a sense of
timelessness.
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 We Want You:
What Makes The Female
Cultural Icon?
Taking a trip down memory lane of army fatigues and busty displays we
unravel what makes a celebrity become a cultural icon looking at the
comparison of Kim Kardashian with the one and only Marilyn Monroe.

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Taking a trip down memory lane of army
fatigues and busty displays we unravel what
makes a celebrity become a cultural icon
looking at the comparison of Kim Kardashi-
an with the one and only Marilyn Monroe.
Throughout history every generation has had one
woman in particular define a moment of time:
the 1950s had Marilyn Monroe, and for us today
many would debate against Kim Kardashian being
given the title. Yet we ask the question is the ce-
lebrity in fact the icon of our selfie consumed and
reality television obsessed generation? As one of
the most photographed women in the world, fash-
ions finest Riccardo Tisci even noted the compar-
ison, implying that shes the Monroe of our age.
One thing in particular that has given Kim Kar-
dashian this label as the modern Monroe of our
time is her trip to visit the troops in Abu Dhabi back
in 2009 as Monroe famously visited and performed
for the troops in Korea. Kardashian in doing so
withstands as a soldier in greasepaint which was
the nickname given for entertainers for the troops
which included the likes of Hollywood royalty
such as Elizabeth Taylor and Marlene Dietrich.
For many the issue with the honour of being giv-
en this title lies in the fact Kardashian is not con-
sidered a representation of the All American girl
back home which Monroe personified. In turn
she has been criticized as essentially talentless in
comparison to Marilyn Monroe who was a sing-
er, actress and all round performer. Yet in spite of
the selfies and sex tapes that have catapulted the
star to a pedestal of fame, she has created her own
success, which makes her a modern day icon, and
some could argue a post-feminist female icon, as
her talent is actually her self-branding. Also many
forget that before Monroe became the idolized star
she too had her fair share of sexscapades. Overall
both women oppose the wholesome, non-sexual-
ized and saintly ideal as an All-American icon and
this is particularly highlighted by the other exist-
ing comparison they share as Playboy centrefolds.
As Kanye West stated Kim is Marilyn Monroe.
Marilyn was controversial. Kim is controversial
and this can certainly be seen in their nude shoots
for the classic all American magazine for men.
For both women without their infamous hour-
glass silhouettes and infinity for sending the public
nudes, they may have never gained the title as an
icon, nor become poised to a poster girl for wom-
en worldwide. But the image both women con-
structed of themselves is not so much of a dumb
blonde move but in fact one of a savvy business
woman, as they essentially used their body to gain
fame, money and success and for Monroe it has
placed her name in lights for over fifty years, the
question is will Kardashian have the same impact
of a fifty year itch or does society prefer blondes?
Illustrations by Sophie Rose Brampton
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 Anything a man can do, a woman can do whilst in a Most recently Balmain reinvented the classic outerwear trend
corset - revealing why our current collection cannot with pastel pink suede corsets and even took it to new lengths
get enough of the corset trend. Style and substance with a skirt. This was crafted to emulate a gold embellished
lace up together, as we discuss the social movement corset through a high waist and tulip shape, in which there

Waist No Time:
of the outerwear must-have.
Once a symbol of oppression, sexualisation and the male
gaze, corsets were the clothing embodiment for women of
what Donald Trump is to the US as they are both tight at
the borders, painful to watch in terms of the process and
stand for everything opposed to empowerment. With pin-ups
was not a clasp in sight with easily accessible metallic zips
finishing the garments. Breaking the boundaries of the male
gaze, the corset has become a staple among supermodels
and style icons. It has been dressed down with t-shirt dresses
as we keep up with Kim Kardashian and Kylie Jenner and
styled with leather trousers by Hailey Baldwin, with not a bra
or suspender in sight. The corset has evolved and re-shaped

The revival of
creating the proposed ideal figure that defined a generation
the under garment brought with it expectations that were as
rigid as the boning that cinched the mid-riff. Previously the
piece of lingerie was classed as restrictive in more ways than
one, leading to feminist legendary Coco Chanel releasing
women from the confined underwear. It may therefore seem
as though we are going back instead of forward as the corset
a new era and in spite of its conicting connotations that
oppose one another, be it male-orientated and feminist, one
thing that cannot be questioned is its popularity. Thus the
trends tie with women can be viewed in the same way as
its laced ribbon fastening, as we cannot see it being undone
anytime soon.

the corset
returns, yet it defines a whole new generation and this time in
all the right places.

No longer synonymous with hyper sexualized femininity that

is for the male only, the corset has returned in the height of
post-feminism, in an era in which women accentuate the
female form to be sexualized by themselves for themselves.
The modern take on the dated trend, has become symbolic
of what Rosalind Gill defines as a notion of choice for
women. She implies that in our post-feminist era of porno
chic, social sharing of nudity and artificially constructed
bodies the idea of choice has become a postfeminist
mantra. This has been picked up on the catwalk as corsets
have been reinvented throughout the years, leading us to
want to undress the timeless trend and its history.

Once paired alongside a blush cone bra in 1990, Jean Paul

Gautier brought corsets to the forefront on Madonnas
Blond Ambition Tour. This introduced Madonna as a sex
radical bringing subversive sexuality into popular culture
and the mainstream. She quite literally transformed the
corset connotation of a male orientated ideal and made it
her own as she iconized the corset as a symbol of sexual
empowerment. The corset quintessentially became a staple
for Gautier, leading to the structured corset silhouette being
emulated on his sculptured perfume bottle for decades.

In turn, most significantly in the Eighties and Nighties

Photography: Rob Jameson
Thierry Mugler molded waist defining garments that were
quite literally out of this world with latex fabrication and
cupped bodices bordering on bondage.
The Victoria and Albert Museum who most recently held
a lingerie exhibition which included world famous corsets
implied that Gaultier and Muglers armour-like corsets
epitomised power fashion and the cult of the body with
their architectural-meets-anatomical designs. Most
notably it was Muglers work with the legendary Mr. Pearl
that became his most iconic works of art. Mr. Pearl has
become known as fashions most famous corsetier, working
alongside not only Mugler but Alexander McQueen and
John Galliano to name a few. It wasnt only his sculpted
bodices that earned him his title but his very own eighteen-
inch waist as in tribute to his craft he too wore corsets for
decades to define his now hour glass silhouette.

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Sat-in your ways:
The Luxuries Of Lounging

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ts 1955, Marilyn and Audrey still remain, red
sole heritage is yet to be known and Hollywood
is still old. All of the sexy starlets have one thing
in common, when the camera rolls: they cause a
scene in a silky satin robe. Now before you throw your
eece dressing gown aside that might as well be as old as
the actresses noted above we urge you to stay put as we
explore how the modern woman should in fact lounge
luxuriously.
As Tom Ford once stated dressing well is a form of good
manners and this may actually be more relative than
ever to behind closed doors as we introduce the trend
made for ladies of leisure. Looking back in time, no one
does luxury loungewear quite like Jean Harlow who was
the pinnacle of glamour. Harlow is to luxury loungewear
what the Birkin Bag is to Hermes- the ultimate. She was
famous for gliding around in an ankle length dressing
gown that lived up to its namesake as a gown, with the
ultimate unfur-getable statement as it was weighed down
with draping sleeves of the finest fur. Sultry silk clad
robes and opulent hand painted kimonos since then has
become a modern muse both in and outside of the house.
a cameo on screen in the golden age of cinema.
Transitioning from the bedroom to the catwalk, high end
designers such as Gucci and Balenciaga have bowed down
to the boudoir, as they introduce the robe coat, which
is the mature mademoiselle/sophisticated sister when it
comes to loungewear. Bringing it into the mainstream,
busty blonde Kate Upton recently took on the role of
a modern Monroe in the Love advent calendar with a
seductively sheer robe clad with a fur hem that left little to
the imagination, just as Marilyn did when she was pretty
in pink in a oor-length robe in Niagara. It seems
there is no dressing down when it comes to
your night gown, as quoted by Santo
Domingo You dont have to be
glamorous every day, but you
should never be boring, So on
that note pluck up your
courage and of course
your feathers and
lounge like no ones
watching. Lights,
camera, bed

Glamour should be your reference, even at home. Think

of women like Jean Harlow and Marlene Dietrich who
were devoted to finery in entertaining and dressing.
As designer Lauren Santo Domingo implies, lounging
at home luxuriously should exude elegance and this is
brought to life by the designers recent collaboration for
her luxury label Moda Operandi with artist De Gournay.
The collection has took the artists couture for the home
aesthetic of their hand painted wall paper and introduced
the new wearable couture in the form of a hand-painted
robe. With exquisite craftsmanship including chinoiserie
to damask patterns embedded on the expensive silk fabric,
the luxury loungewear has certainly evolved since it made

Image by Anna Fowler

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 Hold On Tight:
Fish-net is back on the grid.
T
he fish net stockings/tights many trade-
marks within history are endless and
quite like its interlocking grid; the trend
is unbroken today. No longer linger-
ing as lingerie, a new diamond has become a girls
best friend for this season in the form of the fishnet.
Originating from Paris and associated with the clas-
sic craftsmanship of corsetry, along with luxurious
lace, it once exuded the piece de la resistance of so-
phistication. From gracing the legs of the most fa-
mous pin ups of our time, with every hourglass sil-
houette fitting the mould from Hollywoods very own
legend Elizabeth Taylor to French icon and mod-
el Brigitte Bardot. The standout showgirls, famed
appers and all round bombshells made a sultry
statement that brought the trend to the forefront.
The long never-ending trail of the fishnet fabric may
be embedded in our popular culture of show business,
but it quickly transitioned to porno chic. The trend
became definitive of what Valerie Steele refers to as a
hole in the sole. Gaping holes swallowed up all of the
Parisian chic connotations, as fishnet became a fabric
that was associated with explicit pillow talk. Roland
Barthes In his essay titled Striptease implies that the
gloves, the feathers, the fishnet stocking have all be-
come symbolic of sin, as they transform the female
form into a sex object through the use of veiling and
unveiling. The trend has since vanished into a black
hole, that is the dimly lit strip clubs and burlesque bars.
Yet the fabric has made its way into the mainstream
once more and was uncovered this season as the cat-
walk provided a sea of fishnets. Making a ash at
New York Fashion Week Jeremy Scott paired boldly
bare fishnet adorned legs with sheer dresses giving a
whole new meaning to panty hose. Whilst designers
such as Max Mara and Moschino let the clothes do
the talking with mini, micro and modest knitted tights.
What ever the size and scale of statement, every It -girl
thats worth name-dropping has reinvented the trend.
Taking the tights to new heights is not about dress-
ing down to your negligee but instead your trainers
a la Kendall Jenner. To gain sartorial approval Hai-
ley Baldwin channelled model off duty style by pair-
ing the trend with denim jeans, extenuating the sul-
try skin of the midriff. It is not only the models that
are revealing the trend but the insiders on the front
row too including Parisian style icon Carine Roit-
field, as fishnets played peek a-boo under her clas-
sic midi skirt- making it more tres chic than ooh la la.
One may question whether traditionalists such as
Audrey Hepburn would have ever worn the tights if
she had known that porno chic would have quite liter-
ally ripped them apart. Yet just like the fishnet pattern
is two dimensional, so are the stereotypes. In a new
age of sending nudes, freeing the nipple and women
becoming sexual subjects, its about putting female
empowerment back into the net. If not we may face
many more slut slurs that keep running through our
modern age like an unravelled ladder in a suspender.
So stand up, pull your stocking up and make a state-
ment. In a crowd of denier opaque tights- be a fishnet.
.
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Straight From a
Womans Mouth
Interviews. Proles. Thoughts.

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Guess Who?
A push up bra, golden locks and a grey scale setting has defined the photography of yes
youve GUESSed it-All American label and fashion heritage: Guess. We reveal what
makes the guess girl so iconic as we look back at their infamous campaigns.

F
rom Anna Nicole to Kate
Upton the chosen few of busty
blondes have fronted denim
jeans and Lace embellished lin-
gerie. We wanted to find out more about
what has made guess editorials become
iconography as the guess girl has become
legendary within fashion. To do so we
have taken a look back with the females
behind the image, gaining insights from
one of their current photographers and
our very own guess girl. Both women
were found by creative director Paul Mar-
ciano via their social media platforms
on social media but have are on route to
become household names as the have
worked on many campaigns, putting the
bomb back into bombshell.

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 The guess girl: 4) As a Guess model yourself, what do you
Kristianna Schlesinger think makes the Guess girl an icon?

Guess Girls are iconic because they are seen global-

1)Did you always want to become a Guess
Girl?
I never planned on being a Guess Girl but as it
happened I learned how perfect of a fit it was for
me. Im not a super stick thin high fashion model.
I have curves and I love them. Guess is the perfect
brand for me because they embrace what it means
to be a woman.
2) Do you feel Guess empowers women?
ly as feminine STRONG women who embody
beauty but also an example of grace and personal-
ity.
5) What does Guess mean to you?
Guess has meant so much to me and I cant believe
the adventure I have been on in only a year. I cant
wait to continue my journey not only being a Guess
Girl but being a global model! This is just the begin-
ning for me!

Absolutely! The entire brand is built on the concept

of loving your most feminine self and being confi-
dent.

3) Who past and present do you look up to

most from the Guess campaigns?

Claudia Schiffer is my favorite Guess Girl from

the past. She is the perfect example of using her
platform in the best way possible but also created a
lifelong career out of it.

The Photographer: dedication and passion that Paul Marciano and everyone
Megane Claire at Guess has for life and their brand it is so inspirational.
I love how they represent women as goddesses.
Did you always want to work for guess?

Yes, absolutely, it was a huge dream of mine! When I was

a teenager I would tear out the GUESS campaigns from
magazines and put them all over my wall.

What is it about the guess girl to you that is so

iconic?

Their powerful presence that lasts throughout time.

.

What do you have to think about in particular

when photographing the guess girl?
How to bring out the goddess in them. To make sure they
exude the most confident, sensual, and powerful pres-
ence.

What do you feel you have brought to guess with

your imagery?

My heart and vibrant color. I always put my entire self

into my Guess images. I work diligently to perfect the
entire look and create strong images that will draw the PHOTOGRAPHY:
viewer to be submerged within the models beauty. Karis Kennedy

What does guess mean to you? LUCY FULLER

Guess means everything to me. Knowing the kindness,

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 Some Like It Pop:
The Power Of Paris
Before the origination of social media, the reality TV takeover and way before the term
squad goals surfaced, there was only one It-Girl who put the juicy into couture: Miss Paris
Hilton. As the original page six party girl and reality TV star she is eminently an icon of
our past generation within popular culture. Yet as we approach a new one, we meet a very
different Paris, far way from the blonde bombshell of the noughties who made scandal her
middle name. She has since replaced bars for the boardroom, as she is the owner of her own
eponymous empire. With 19 product lines, 21 fragrances, her own chain of hotels and 60 stores
worldwide, the socialite has certainly defied the dumb blonde stereotype as she most recently
was acknowledged as a better business woman than President Donald Trump. As we paint the
town pink (not the white-house, just yet) and sit down with the heiress, we take a peek inside
Pariss perfect world, discussing her iconic stature, impressive entrepreneurship skills and the
movement of girl power. Welcome to Paris

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1.You have been compared to Marilyn Monroe,
what similarities do you think you share with
the cultural icon?
Thank you! Its such a compliment to be compared to
my favorite icon. I think we are similar in many ways.
We are both blonde, fun, entertaining, and lead excit-
ing lives. And I think she definitely played up the dumb
blonde character even though she was far from dumb.
2.Coming from a business minded back-
ground, who has been your main influences/
role models in your close circle throughout
your life?
8. With 19 product lines, 21 fragrances, your
own chain of hotels and 60 stores worldwide,
what is your response to the dumb blonde
stereotype and do you still feel judged by your
simple life persona?
I think Im living proof that the dumb blonde stereo-
type is just a stereotype, with The Simple Life, I think
a lot of people think that that is who I really was. But
anyone who knows me or does business with me knows
that I didnt get this far being a dumb blonde.

Im very blessed to be born in such a business minded

family. My grandfather and father have always been
huge inspirations and mentors to me in my life. They
have always given me the best business advice and
Paris Picks
helped motivate and shape me into the businesswoman
and entrepreneur that I am today.

3.As the girl who has everything, what are the

top 5 things you could not live without?

1) My boyfriend 2) My family 3) My iPhones 4) My

dogs 5) My car

4.What is your favourite thing to wear to bed?

I love wearing pieces from my Paris Hilton lingerie Girls Best Friend Choker - 65.00
line.

5.As a woman when do you feel most empow-

ered and do you think you are a role model for
girl power?

When I am in the boardroom running my business

But anyone who knows

and empire. Yes, I think Im a great role model for girl
power. I believe in female empowerment and Im glad
that I can be a great inspiration to girls who want to
become businesswomen and have their own brands.
I work very hard for what I have created. It makes
me or does business with
me happy that my success inspires girls all around the
world. I believe that if you work hard enough, your
me knows that I didnt
dreams will come true.
6.You have a very signature sense of style, who
get this far being a dumb
are your ultimate style icons past and present?
blonde.
My style icons have always been Audrey Hepburn,
Grace Kelly, Kate Moss and Victoria Beckham. Pink Suede Kendoll Corset -
7.You recently styled our Girls Best friend 39.99
Diamond choker for the Hollywood launch
of TAO. What are your favourite items in our
current collection?

Best friend diamond choker, the bombshell bralette and

the pink suede corset.

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9.You are currently in Miami, with a very jet set lifestyle
where are your favourite places to visit in the world and
why? Favorites places include:

that if you Ibiza, London, LA, Las Vegas, New York, Miami, Bora Bora,
Australia and Bali.

work hard
10.Kendall Jenner famously for her birthday recently
wore a replica dress of your 21st ensemble. How do you
feel to still be a style icon and trendsetter to the next
generation?

enough, I love being a fashion inspiration to people. It is always fun seeing

someone rock my favorite looks.

you dreams 11.Youre known as the glamorous It girl to many but

what are the things most people would never actually
know about you?

will come A lot of people dont know this but I am a huge tomboy and
daredevil. I used to be on the ice hockey team in high school and I
love to go skydiving, scuba diving, surfing, and fishing.

true. 12.What is your motto to live by in business and life?

Work hard play harder

13.As a girl boss endlessly building your Paris Empire,

what would you say to girls starting out in the business
world?

I would tell them to find out what they are most passionate about
in life. Surround themselves with the right team of people. Work
hard, believe in yourself and anything is possible.

14. You are forever expanding your profile and

business. What can we expect in the near future from the
one and only Miss Paris Hilton?

I am super busy expanding my empire all around the world. I am

following my familys footsteps - working on my real estate projects,
producing and writing music, releasing my 23rd fragrance, doing
some amazing innovative projects in the VR tech space. I will
also be having my 5th year as the Resident DJ at Amnesia Ibiza,
playing every Sunday from July 2nd to August 27th. See you in
Ibiza this summer!!!!

IMAGE CREDIT:
Paris Hilton Entertainment
Photography: Charlotte Rutherford

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MORE
ISSUES THAN
PLAYBOY:
The Naked Truth
Photography by Anna Fowler
Illustrations by Sophie Rose Brampton

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Through looking at the newly nude and
feminist friendly Playboy we explore
womens rights and sexuality all in the
spirit of a lets play, boy and own my
body attitude.
synonymous with the magazine as the plastic
aesthetic has been replaced with a much
more natural and approachable modern
woman that targets female readers instead of
undermining them. The natural and a-typ-

T
he male targeted magazine most
recently announced that it is out
with the semi nude and back in with
the stark naked once more. We look
to question whether playtime has run its course
for the magazine as a male-only publication
with its full-frontal feminist rebranding. For 68
years the iconic publication has been a symbol
of sexualization and a cultural construct of
sexism for many. Infamous feminist Gloria
Steinem once stated in an interview with
founder Hugh Hefner back in 1970: A woman
reading Playboy feels a little like a Jew reading
a Nazi manual.
Whilst this opinion may be viewed as an
exaggeration to many, the Anti- Playboy
debate remains a talking point for feminists.
The Independent most recently controversially
implied that Playboy magazines return
to nudity is a naked bid to cover up its
irrelevance and in many ways this might run
true. Yet it does seem that with the new Hefner
revolutionizing the title, common ground may
finally be met with its previous Naked Is
Normal issue.
ical Playboy bunny Kristianna Schlesinger
particularly emulates this. She most recently
told us that in being featured on Playboys
online platform she found that: Playboy now
celebrates women and their bodies but also
empowers the strength of what it means to
be female.
Talking to Elle magazine Bell further re-in-
stated this idea implying that Playboy has
undergone a radical re-branding and are
featuring far more female voices, tackling real
issues like sexual harassment and feminism,
and are making a clear concerted effort to
change their past narrative.
Her lasting statement being that in saying yes
to posing nude she has gained power as she
suggested An empowered woman is a dan-
gerous woman, because a woman who can
say yes, is also a woman who can say no. On
that note we say hell yes to the new Playboy.

Introducing Cooper Hefner, the new chief

creative ocer. The 25-year-old son of
Playboys founder Hugh Hefner is less of
a playboy, as the namesake goes and more
of a business minded entrepreneur. To strip
back the debate we have taken a look at their
newly enlisted feminist playmate, Whitney
Bell who is bringing a new female voice to the

Feminism is
male orientated title. With her mantra being
Feminism is about doing whatever the fuck
you want Playboy looks to become more Play-

about doing
Girl and revolutionize the porno chic genre, as
it hops to a new era. Bell recently posted an
image via social media to her large following
that are used to controversial feminist images,
that have even been deleted by Instagram
including a photo that depicted menstrual
blood. Yet the most shocking statement was
whatever
the fuck you
when she revealed she was posing for the
male magazine. She stated: That thing when
Playboy wants to do an artist feature of you

want.
in their next issue, so you have a 1st wave
feminist meltdown about it, but then you
remember that youre a grown ass woman and
there is nothing unfeminist about owning your
sexuality.
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Photographer: Krish Nagari
Stylist: Mollie Ward
Model: Viktorija Jerjomina
Hair: Adele Chapman
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 Fifty Shades Of Grey:
Lights, camera, Anna
We go on the other side of the camera to find out what
makes editorial photographer Anna Fowlers images
worthy of the silver screen.

Images by Anna Fowler

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I dont believe Ive ever seen an image by her
where the subject doesnt look their absolute
best. She really does make you feel a million
dollars. As blonde bombshell and well-known
model Chloe Lloyd implies, Anna Fowler has
a talent for capturing women at their sexist.
In particular she has an eye for bringing out a
womans natural beauty that oozes effortless
sex appeal just like the stars of the golden
age of Hollywood once did. The photographer
previously suggested that she strives to create
effortlessly sexy and feminine images in order
to show women just how beautiful they are. In
a stark flash we explore elevating women to sex
symbol status, grey scale imagery and capturing
the female form. Get ready for your close up
We noticed you shoot a lot in black and white, who are
your biggest icons/influences in photography?
I do love the simpleness of black and white, I think it
pulls the focus to the model more so than colour some-
times, and everything becomes about light and dark. I
love many photographers, but I adore Max Abadian
who shoots women so beautifully. And obviously the
Guess campaigns over the years are so iconic.
What attracted you to shooting models mainly
in lingerie?
As I am not a fashion photographer, I am not that
bothered about what someone is wearing, so it makes
sense to shoot lingerie, as the shot becomes more about
the model and highlighting their body. I think that
shooting women in lingerie found me if anything as
girls felt comfortable shooting with a woman.
We saw in a previous interview that past and
present you would most like to shoot a young
Brigitte Bardot. Are your images ever influenced
by the silver screen?
Yes, I would say my images have always been more
along the less provocative type of sexy, which I think
reminds me of a time where women didnt have to bare
it all in such an obvious way to be sexy, they held some-
thing back and had an air of mystery.
How do you think being a model yourself has
assisted your photography career?
What I learnt was how much you hoped that the pho-
tographer would capture the best from you, and how
disappointing it could be when they didnt! When I
picked up a camera, I only wanted to make women feel
amazing when they saw their photos, and I still work
really hard to get the best from everyone I shoot.
What has been a milestone in your career so far?
Meeting the director of Guess, Paul Marciano and
having him tell me how much he liked my work will
always be a highlight in my career!
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Women didnt have to bare it
all in such an obvious way to be
sexy, they held something back
and had an air of mystery.

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 Wild West:
Introducing Kim
West Latex
Better Late-x than never, we introduce the legendary latex designer Kim West as we talk
fetish and femininity and let her wild ways rub off on us.
(images of girl) Model: Natalie Hunt
Kim West Clothing
Photography: Daniel Sachon

Image of skirt
Photography: Aleksandra Klicka
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As you imagine us sitting down with the esteemed
Designer, you may be deflated to find out that she
did not glide towards us with a squeak emerging
with every step. No, Kim did not model the tight
shiny midi dress she is famed for but in fact a
black shirt and jeans. We are sorry to disappoint
you, but Kim is just as empowered either way.
Designer by trade, feminist by choice, she has been
placing the female form on a pedestal since 1984.
Making controversial statements by bringing latex
into the mainstream, her designs have become a
second skin to the stars. The latex fabrication has
quite literally rubbed shoulders with big names
from London to Los Angles including icons such as
Madonna, Naomi Campbell and Cara Delevingne
and has been featured by major designers such as
Vivienne Westwood and Jimmy Choo. Now we ask
the question: will the real Kim West please stand
up?
1. How did you come up with the name Kim West?
When I first started making latex clothes it was 1984 so no
internet. It was suggested to me by a friend that ran a fetish
magazine that I change my name to save being hassled with
phone calls at my home. His advice was spot on because
thats exactly what started happening at my studio. At least
10 times a day I would get calls asking if I was wearing
rubber or if I was wearing a gas mask - the questions were
endless - but it doesnt happen much anymore because there
are other outlets for peoples fantasies. Anyway, I choose
West because I was a Bowie fan and on the cover of Ziggy
Stardust is the K. West sign.
2. Describe to us your personal style. What do
you wear on a daily basis and do you ever wear your
designs?
COMFY. I work from home so I can be in PJs until
lunchtime. I like Cos and my friend Tessa Brown makes
great, stylish, functional clothes for women. I do wear my
clothes if the occasion arises.
3. Tell us about the first dress you ever made?
I had a new boyfriend and it was one of our early dates and
I wanted to impress. I made a black tube dress (very badly)
with long straps that wrapped around the body to give it
shape. We went to a club and I had so much interest in it
I made another one and asked a friend to display it on a
market stall in the Kings Rd. A woman from Switzerland
saw it and ordered 10. I gave up my day job as a waitress
that day.
4. What has been the Ive made it milestone of
your career?
Havent had it yet but working with Vivienne Westwood
was pretty special and opening my shop in Camberwell and
getting instant reaction from the public was pretty good too.
5. Too many your brand is recognized as fashion
heritage, how does that make you feel?
Incredibly chuffed! I only ever set out to make a few bob and
do what I loved. I never had a grand plan (which is why I
took
10 years off when I had kids). It was just one foot in front of
the other and lots of hard work and long hours. Fashion isnt
very glamorous really.
6. Do you have a background in design and
fashion?
No. I always made my own clothes when I was in my teens.
I moved to London when I was 17 and got a job in the
fabric department of a department store - that was nirvana
to me. It didnt really occur to a girl from the Midlands that
it was possible to be a fashion designer ) and there was no
encouragement, no mentors who spotted my potential. I
discovered latex when I was 24 and just happened to have
It was just one foot in
the knack of being able to work with it. I didnt realise it was
tricky until I started to employ people. front of the other and
7. We noticed you moved to LA in , how did
this compare to the London lifestyle and did the
experience/ Hollywood style influence your work?
lots of hard work and
At this point I had been making latex for 10 years and was long hours. Fashion
drifting away. I had had an idea for a TV documentary
that got made for Channel 4 so I was on the brink of a
career change when I met my future husband. We had been isnt very glamorous
together six weeks when he got offered a job in LA and
asked me to go with him. I didnt make clothes when we
were there. I did voluntary work for an aids organisation. We
really.
loved LA at first and did the usual thing that Brits do and
bought a beautiful 69 convertible and spent every weekend
on road trips. I had both my sons there and we stayed for six
years.
8. What influenced/inspired you to use latex as
your trademark fabric?
I fell into it. I was one of the first to make it fashionable
rather than just fetish, although Westwood had a rubber
collection for Sex in the mid 70s but again, it was fetish
based. I loved that it was so different from anything else I
had seen. I loved the way it looked on and it really took off
quickly. It got more and more popular. It wasnt just a fad
that came and went. I still feel like its in its infancy.
9. We noticed controversy has followed you
throughout your career, what gave you the
confidence to stand out and make a statement
against all odds?
The controversy came from other peoples perceptions of
rubber. Ive always said its just a fabric. About five years
ago I dressed a girl in a pink top and purple leggings and
filmed her at a funfair in Oxfordshire. Youtube decided to
make it unsuitable for under 18s. I was pretty annoyed as
it didnt contravene anything in their code of conduct but
its impossible to get any resolution with these big online
companies. You just have to suck it up.
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10. We feel your designs empower women by
sculpting the female form and through your diverse
sizing of 8-18. What is your ethos for your woman
and who is she to you?
My designs are heavily inuenced by the 50s because that is
the era that best suits my body shape. I like clothes that are
not overtly sexual. Less is more. The fact it is latex is sexy
enough. My customers come in all shapes, sizes and ages. A
Kim West woman is a confident woman.- possible pull quote.
11. What was it like working alongside the legend
that is Vivienne Westwood?
I did two things for Westwood. The first was a pair of white
stockings that were worn by Naomi Campbell. It was the
infamous time she fell over on the catwalk. The second time
was for a one off item for her catwalk show. I worked in her
studio with a young guy who was newish at her studio but it
turned out to be Andreas Kronthaler who she married. We
worked together, him draping and me gluing. She wandered
in a checked it every so often . She obviously trusted him
completely. I got paid in clothes which was fine by me!
It didnt really
occur to a girl
from the Midlands
that it was
possible to be a
fashion designer.
12. What made you re-launch the brand in 2009
and how did you bring the designs up to date for the
modern woman?
My son was around 10 years old and we were watching a
Lady Gaga video. She was wearing latex. I told him that was
the sort of thing I used to make and he said why dont you
still do it? and it got me back into it. It was a learning curve!
In that 10 years the internet had arrived and I was naive
enough to think I could just put my old designs online and
hey presto! So, the first problem was a nightmare but turned
out to be a blessing - all my patterns had got lost.
We had moved house and they has been thrown away
accidentally. I was distraught at first. Pattern cutting is my
weakest skill so what I did was make everything up to a
certain point and hired an amazing pattern cutter for a
week and she perfected all my patterns. It was the money
well spent and a lesson learned. You cant be good at
everything so hire in the help that you need, when you need.
My patterns are beautiful and i thank her everyday (in my
head!). The second problem was getting noticed on the vast
WWW. I made some videos for Youtube of my designs and
that turned out to be an excellent idea because what I didnt
realise at the time was men between the ages of 35/65 are
searching for women in latex and my Google profile rose to
the top very quickly! So that was a happy accident.
13. We love your new latex design titled 50s
dress. Was you thinking of any particular stars of
the screen?
I do love those 50s bombshells and of course love all the
classic stars but my favourite film is actually 60s with a 50s
vibe - Faster Pussycat Kill! Kill! by Russ Meyer with the
gorgeous and ferocious Tura Satana. At the start of my latex
career I was inuenced by the french film Maitresse.
14. What is your favourite piece currently online
and favourite ever piece you have designed
throughout the years?
I absolutely love the 50s dress because it suits almost
everyone. But I would say my fringed cowgirl suit because
it was the second thing I ever made. It went together like a
dream, it took off immediately and for a while I couldnt go
anywhere in London without seeing someone wearing it.
15. Dead or alive, who would be the ultimate
person you would want to see wear Kim West Latex?
Sophia Loren at any age.
16. You have consistently pushed boundaries of
sex within fashion. What has been your most risqu
design to date? We noticed you had zip crotch
leggings online most recently.
It actually wasnt latex. I tried to release a catalogue in the
late 80s but it never happened. It was called Bondage For
Beginners and I made a bra from rope. It was the advert
that my husband saw and said thats the women for me so it
made an impact on him at least.
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Are Made For
Walking
TRAVEL. CULTURE. PLACES TO GO.
Photography: Troy Jensen

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Stone
Photography by Lucy Fuller

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London Guide
for the IT Girl:
We uncover how the IT girl lives luxuriously in the fashion capital. Revealing the swanky spots to
explore in the city, we suggest the ultimate day in the life of a London lady of leisure.

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Start the day with Bottomless Brunch:
Afternoon tea:
Pretty In Pink: Sketch
A French boudoir filled with powder pink velvet sofas, a me-
tallic shimmering copper bar and a patterned multi-coloured
oor, it is easy to see why Sketch is the most Instagrammed
location in the whole of London.
A touch of Paris is brought to Mayfair with the Gallery, which
was transformed by chic interior designer India Mandevi who
also designed the pretty & pink ensemble of the Valentino in-
terior agship? in central London. A tribute to its title sketches
covers the walls by artist David Shrigley, which is the icing on
the cake, or to be more exact the victoria sponge, as that is the
highlight of their afternoon tea.
As implied by the restaurant The French chef declared we
must reinvent afternoon tea and this is clearly visible within
the a-typical version they offer which includes quail eggs and
caviar. Did someone say luxury? The menu of their signature
selection is full of sugar and spice and all things nice including
French fig jam scones and French Malabar marshmallows,
which are just as satisfying on the senses as the decor.
The showstopper of the afternoon event is the cake stand
filled with treats including a chocolate and caramel gateau
and French favourite macaroons. The work by Shrigley is not
limited to the walls only as quirky messages are labelled on the
tea sets including the bottom of the teacup, which states forget
about it. Yet in spite of the instruction we have found the Gal-
lery is certainly an extravagant experience you wont forget.
A quick champagne stop:
Luxury Liquor: Bob Bob Ricard
You know the feeling your perched in your Louboutin Pigalle
Heels, your mouth is watering for a sip of champagne but the
bar is a step too far. If only there was a gold encrusted button
that could press for champagne. Bob Bob Ricard gives you
the luxury of just that. Welcome to Londons most glamorous
all-booth dining experience. The sophisticated sister of Soho
has quickly become famous for pouring more champagne than
any other restaurant in the UK. Can we call for a top up now
please? *Presses button*.
The champagne compliments the sumptuous menu, which
includes reinvented English and Russian classics such as their
signature chicken kiev and beef wellington.
Designed to resemble an Edwardian train, the iconic art deco
dcor and opulent gold finishing touches adds to the luxurious
experience fit for an IT girl. The Soho spot is quintessentially
the crme de la crme of London dining as after all a lady of
leisure can never have too many glasses of champagne. Bottoms
up!
Time for a Star Studded Dinner-
The Celebrity Fish bowl: Sexy Fish located opposite swanky
members only club Annabelles and around the corner from
other opulent establishments such as Nobu
Art dcor lighting, onyx ooring and a lava stone bar, there is
no low-key element to the new golden girl on Berkley square:
Sexy Fish. Situated in Mayfair, it is in the heart of luxury,
making it a favourite for the international glitterati. Shrimp
tempura, sushi and seaweed; it lives up to its name, as a fish cu-
linary consisour but the first part of its title sexy most certainly
describes the company it offers. Recently it hit the it- girl model
trifecta with Kendall Jenner, Hailey Baldwin and Bella Hadid
sharing a table after London Fashion Week. The sex appeal is
not only brought in stateside but by a feeding frenzy of Lon-
dons elite including icons such as the one and only Kate Moss.
The celebrity spotting can be found on the menu too as
Berkleys brassiere pays homage to fashion with pret-a-porter
cocktails that are all inuenced by designers including Alex-
ander McQueen, Dior and Oscar De La Renta . A chic glossy
magazine unfolds the cocktail menu which is aligned with edito-
rials and interviews, making the glamorous bar the pinnacle of
an IT girl experience. You may feel slightly seasick by the end
of your meal, be it the opulence, the caviar or most likely the
not so sexy figure on the bill. But with a fifteen million dollar
price tag on the interior design and A-listers emerging from
every nook and cranny, we can ensure you that you will not be
cat-fished as it is without question worth the visit.
Calling for cocktails:
Self-ie service: Ours
Ever since Mrs Kim Kardashian West Instagrammed her pearl
peony coated wall as the backdrop of her wedding ceremony
the need for ower walls has since bloomed if you will. The
restaurant planted the seed to make this dream of ours (pardon
the pun) a reality with their blush oral setting. Immersed in a
garden style venue that brings the outside in, Ours restaurant is
the perfect place to sip on a mouth-watering martini. Situated
in Knightsbridge it is close enough to feed your cocktail crav-
ings after a Harvey Nichols shopping spree of retail therapy.
The eatery and bar is now one of our favourite new finds with-
in the city and as the saying goes: whats OURS is yours.
-Add in more cokctails/ food/ context
Finish o the night with Elite Entertainment:
American Dream: Steam and Rye
Oreo biscuits, whipped cream and a sorbet popsicle. The top-
ping of their must-have cocktail, yes you heard that right- cock-
tail. The dessert element certainly brings a whole new meaning
to happy hour. Welcome to Steam and Rye. Created by Kelly
Brook it brings a bite of the big apple to Leadenhall street with
a New York theme. Crafted to resemble the infamous grand
central station the speakeasy has become a landmark in itself.
In spite of the fact the restaurant and cocktail bar is heavily
inuenced by NYC it becomes more sex and less city once the
live entertainment unravels as cabaret, jazz and burlesque take
centre stage below the oversized station style clock. Think Great
Gatsby, mixed with old Hollywood glamour and a whirlwind
of entertainment and you will not be let down. Take a sip from
your cocktail glass which may resemble a pop corn box or cow-
boy boot, what ever picks your fancy and get ready to party like
its 1941, IT girl style.
Image Credits:
Photography: Ramzina Bella
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 The Big Apple Of
My Eye
We explore the world of
London model Louisa
Warwick living the
American dream in New
York City.

B
ristol born model Louisa
Warwick has transitioned
from our screens on Brit-
ains Next Top Model to
the high ranks of New York Fashion
weeks runway and the FROW elite,
with 20 shows to date under her
belt. We explore how the blonde
bombshell of whom now has lingerie
campaigns with iconic brands such
as Guess and Calvin Klein, takes on
NYFW from her schedule of shows,
exclusive events to her favorite hang-
out spots for between fittings in the
infamous city that never sleeps

New york is such a

diverse city so best
style tip would be to
embrace your own
style and express
who you are.
Images from Louisa Warwick
Anything goes here.
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Numbers
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Model: Louisa Warwick,
Age 24, attends NYU, lives in Manhattan,
signed to Wilemenia models
I originally moved to NY for New York University where I
4
Walked In Fashion
Shows
This time I walked for Nikistavia, Minan Wong and
Larglindaliazi. A milestone for me this year was walking
in Leanne Marshall at Skylight Clarkson. It was one of the
major shows at NYFW and the dresses were beautiful so I
felt I was oating in a dream.
study as an undergraduate in sports management. I love the
energy and the opportunities here

2 5
Go-to staple looks Essentials in
for NYFW: handbag:
Day: If im going to castings its black skinny jeans,
black tight top and black booties by Schutz Phone
Wallet

6
Night: If im attending a show I always wear some- Lip Balm
thing that reects my personality so most likely a Lip Liner by Bobbi Brown Nude
chic cocktail dress with stiletos but most recently I
decided to wear a camouage army style jacket with
Concealer
Favourite spots
a so Monroe Bella corset belt over it paired with
heeled combat boots. I kept my makeup minimal & from day to night
had loose waves in my hair to complete this more
edgy look. to hang-out in NYC
6 Favourite spots from day to night to hang-
out in NYC
Breakfast:
Sarabeths:
Their Avocado toast is the best
The smile:
This is one of my favourite brunch spots. I
love everything at the Smile on the menu!

3
Lunch:
Bar pitti Greenich Village:
Front row Fashion Always the pasta!
Polo bar:
Shows: The Burger At Polo Bar is my fave
The last NYFW this season I sat front row at Dinner: Koi Restaurant in the Trump
Nicole Miller, Moncler and Sherri Hill. Soho Hotel:
Koi has the best sushi, I love the salmon
My favourite show was Moncler. The show was carpaccio and the cucumber salad.
so beautiful. They completely transformed the Carbone:
show into an ice palace The pasta is to die for!

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 Top Pretty &
Pink Places In
The World
With pink quickly becoming one of this seasons must-have colours, from Valentino
to Celine making a vibrant splash on the catwalk, we have decided to think pink
and picked our top pink places to visit worldwide. We have selected one perfectly
pink place from each continent in the world, excluding Antarctica (If only there was
such a thing as pink ice!) From a presidential palace to a trendy rooftop bar, a chic
restaurant and even a lake, yes you heard that right a PINK lake! Overall the rose
quartz tinted tones and fifty shades of fuchsia have well and truly taken over leaving
us saying a new edition of the catchphrase Thats Hot Pink.

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North America:
Pietro Nolita
174 ELIZABETH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10012
At first glance, the New York 50s style bar and eatery is every girls dream. As
a pink palace, it is sure to become a top-pick for the fashion elite during the
NYFW calendar and with only twenty-eight seats; it is set to be the height of
exclusivity. With pastel hues in every nook and cranny it could have been de-
signed by Greases iconic pink ladies themselves. With cuisine as exquisite as
the backdrop, from their famous pink cocktails to their specialty pink tiramisu
and the icing on the cake being that it is a healthy Italian, (yes there is such a
thing!) you most definitely will be not want to say ciao to this Italian gem in
the crown of Manhattan.

South America:
La Casa Rosada
Balcarce 50, 1064 Buenos Aires, Argentina
Pietro Nolita
Translated in English as the pink house, La Casa Rosada is the pink pal-
ace of your fantasies. It is in fact the presidential palace to be precise as the
tourist attraction is the mansion housing the president of Argentina, (can we
please paint the white house pink too?). The building is simply striking from
its luxurious grand columns to its romantic balcony that would not look out
of place in a storybook. The peachy palace hits the pink trifecta on those hot
Argentinan nights as neon cerise lights paint the town. Enriched in history
the monument includes the presidential podium where Evita famously gave
her speech and Madonna iconically imitated the figure in the same spot in the
film Evita. Enter the grounds of the pastel palace and become immersed in
its history in the museum and tours it offers which are unmissable, just like its
breath-taking exterior.

Asia:
Hitsujiyama park,
Japan, 368-0023 Saitama Prefecture, Chichibu, Omiya, 6360

If youre feeling blue this summer, you should certainly visit Chichibu in Ja-
pan to pick you up and pink you up.
With a pallet of blush and pastel hues blossoming across the fields, the Hitsuji-
yama Park is the closest thing to a natural pink paradise. Forget the red carpet
of Hollywood and walk through an au naturel pink carpet of the countries
infamous shibazakura pink moss. The blooming season is from late April to
early May and is a significant tourist attraction. The sight is spectacular as the
hundreds and thousands of Shibazakura owers create patterns that are more
than just pretty and pink as it is a view that is out of this world.

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Oceana
Lake Hiller
Australia

Although we have already dived into the phenomenon of the pink

lake, we couldnt only choose one as Western Australia beholds a
bubble-gum pink lake of the sweetest kind. It is so extraordinary that
is simply has to be seen to be believed and the perfect view to ex-
perience this is through a scenic helicopter ight that over look the
spectacular attraction. The lake is 600 metres in length by about 250
metres in width and is permanently pink. Make a splash down under
this summer and visit one of its famous pink hued lakes.

Africa:
Lac Rose Senegal
Lake Retba, Dakar,
The word pink and lake most certainly dont go together and you may think
that this image is a trick of the eye but in actuality the pink lake is a global
natural phenomenon. It just happens that Senegals lake Retba is the perfect Franks Rooftop Bar
milkshake shade and with the sun making rays, it would only seem right to
sink in pink. The lake is only 3 square kilometers big but is one of our new
additions to the wonders of the world and is to many worldwide as it has
become famous for drawing local tourists and possibly Barbie mermaids, (you
never know!). Who knew pink lakes could even exist? Dip your toe into new
experiences and be sure to co-ordinate and pack pink on your travels to the
legendary lake.

Europe:
Franks rooftop bar
10TH FLOOR, PECKHAM MULTI-STORY CARPARK 95A RYE LANE, LONDON
SE15 4ST

With a rooftop view of the London skyline, Franks caf has become a firm
favorite for the stylish squad of the South. The selling point is not only the
restaurant/ bar itself and its effortless vibe but in fact the winding staircase to
heaven- pink heaven that is. The entire entrance towards the agship archi-
tectural commission of bold tendencies is coated in the hottest hue of pink
that would make Barbies wardrobe look understated. The work of Bold ten-
dencies as a summertime art project and has become part of the international Photography: Lucy Fuller
exhibition calendar, with over half a million visitors, you should therefore
Photography: Pietro Nolita
think pink and not give this place a miss.
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