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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.
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,
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. Top Pretty & Pink Places In The World
A selection of the perfectly pink places to visit worldwide.
Guess Who?
Reminiscing over the GUESS Girl image, we take a look Sunny Side Up
back with current photographer Megane Claire and We spend summer in Paris as we go for gold with our
model Kristianna Schlesinger. 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 pectations of the time. Along with other Melrose Avenue and even places Newton
from the Helmut Newton legendries including Yves Saint Laurent himself in striking stilettos, whilst the
foundations extended and Karl Lagerfield making statements contemporary work of Engelen creates
stint coming to an end early May, with gender roles, the woman on the black and white images which portray the
it is simply out with the new and glossy cover of magazines evolved. Enti- modern cultural scene combined with a
back to the old, as we take a look tled the King Of Kink his hyper-sexu- French film noir inuence. Standing out
back at the photographers explora- alized shots were overtly voyeuristic and on the walls of the exhibit, Newtons pro-
tion of the female form. fetishistic, from the female in the nude vocative oeuvre cannot be missed. In par-
arching her back towards a skyline back- ticular the black and white series The
Defined by the New York Times as a drop peeked through a glass window to Woman on Level 4 is strikingly sugges-
prolific, widely imitated fashion pho- the one with her legs wide open standing tive. It reveals a female hiding her eyes
tographer whose provocative, erotically in the sensual shower. and exposing her breasts through fully
charged black-and-white photos were a nude and semi nude shots in which she is
mainstay of Vogue and other publica- His imagery explores the ideologies of in and out of a transparent bra, holding
tions Newtons nudes remain inuential the post feminist before her time by a gun and tied up in rope. Newtons
iconography, leaving a lasting impression empowering the erotic. From domestic name is written all over the iconic images
on the fashion industry today. His leg- nudes to big nudes his work consist- as his wonder woman struts around and
endary grey scale images of nudity were ently traces itself back to uncovering perches in pointed court heels whilst in
laid bare in an era of sexual oppression, the female body. The statuesque, sexual the nude, morphing into the femme fa-
so things were less black and white to an and strong female is explored through tale of film noir. The series embodies the
extent for the modern woman. The pho- the naked truth his imagery offers. character he created that is dominating,
tographers lens zoomed in on the social This is revealed throughout his current dangerous and defiant, which we now see
issues of the time within the mainstream exhibition, held by the Helmut Newton on a daily basis in advertising campaigns
making him be viewed a zeitgeist for Foundation in his birth place of Berlin, and be it, the self-objectifying nudes of
female emancipation. in which his work is placed alongside his social media. Therefore it can be implied
widowed wife June Newton, whose alter that his revolutionary work is a long way
For Newton, the role of women and ego is Alice Springs and new photogra- from being forgotten, as to many his
femininity was controversially opposed pher Mart Engelen. sexually explicit aesthetic has sparked a
whether the model was in a little black bright ash of fashion history.
dress, a Le Smoking Tuxedo or most fa- The exhibition is evocative of a compila-
mously starkly naked- she was in charge tion of styles, as through intense portraits
(book)
and let loose from the constraints and ex- Spring explores the trend setters of
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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PHOTOGRAPHY: TROY JENSEN
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- Make up artist guide - I love to keep brows defined and beautifully shaped,
I first used Benefit Cosmetics Brow Zings Powder 05
rity makeup artist Troy Jensen.
step by step Deep across the brow, then further defining and filling
S
in with a Benefit Cosmetics Precision eyebrow 04 me-
ultry soft shadow, feminine feline icks and dium pencil. To ensure that the brow holds its shape, I
Going For Gold: like to finish with a Benefit Cosmetics, Gimme Brown
lustrous lashings of lip-gloss: meet the La
Base Volumizer Fiber Gel in 03 Medium.
Dolce Vita. A signature look that does not Starting with a bronzed olive glow to capture a tan
seem to age throughout the years following worthy of the golden girl of Hollywood, a finishing I love to really focus on the intensity of the eye by
its arrival on the scene of the film screen within the touch is perfecting Lorens infamous beauty mark. using Clinique All About Shadow Single in French
Golden Age of Cinema. Since then it has become a Before you start painting a dot to dot remember that Vanilla, across the entire lid taking it all the way up
must-have for makeup artist to the stars Charlotte Til- the old saying less is more, or to be more specific to the to the arch of the brow. This keeps the eye light and
trend in Italian; meno meglio. The over used phrase natural. I then dampen my eyeliner brush and apply
bury with her even stocking a set built around recreat-
does in fact run true as it is an effortless look, just like Cliniques All About Shadow Single in Chocolate
ing the timeless trend. Tilburys inspiration for going the little black dress has an Ive just thrown this on Covered Cherry, with a defining stroke across the lash
back in time to channel the iconic look is revealed approach. line. I use this product to create a shape to the wing I
as the smouldering and seductive world of Italian love to use for this look. I finish this definition off with
actresses in her makeup tutorial. Definitively oozing MUA Step 1: the Tom Ford Eye Defining Liquid Liner Pen in the
Italian sex appeal, the name Sophia Loren comes to I first prepped her face with the Charlotte Tilbury shade Deeper. With a Troy Surratt Eyelash Curler, I
Magic Cream Moisturizer. I then blended a sheer lay- prepare the lashes for a fuller look and then coat them
mind as the ultimate La Dolce Vita inuence.
er of Charlotte Tilbury Light Wonder Youth-Boosting with Tom Ford Extreme Mascara in black. A pair of
Perfect Skin 03 Fair Foundation with a damp Beauty Ardell Studio Effects Wispies Lashes are added to give
Overall the makeup trend is more than just a look, as Blender across the face and neck. Being careful to the final are.
it brings with it a mood, which is simply tantalizing make sure that I only use a natural sheen to the skin, I
just as a woman being in the nude (Lipstick) is. Just as used a blotting cloth and lightly tapped across her face. The Feelings Neutral:
Tilbury suggests via her online store the La Dolce Vita For a natural glow on the cheeks, I use Cheek to Chic Lips
Blush Makeup in First Love by Charlotte Tilbury. I The dark side is then balanced with a natural nude
is the girl who embraces femininity to conquer the
like to put a very light application of this by using a lip, which sits directly in-between a taupe beige and
world. We take a look back at the timeless look with Beauty Blender and lightly tapping the blush across the blush pink. Lorens infamous lips have been a muse for
Hollywood makeup artist to the stars: Troy Jensen. apples of the cheeks and then just as lightly touching generations with even designer and Italian heritage,
Perfecting the pout of the worlds most famous faces at the bridge of the nose. To give her skin an instant Dolce and Gabbana creating a lipstick in tribute to the
including supermodels Cindy Crawford and Elle glow, I use a Jouer Cream Highlighter in Camellia and actress titled the Sophia Loren No1. To channel the
Macpherson, to superstars Jenifer Lopez and Mariah lightly tap it into the inner corner of the eye, on her look and to raise eyebrows the lip liner must accentu-
nose and then a touch at the upper bow of the lip. ate the pout to define a full shape that is worthy of a
Carey. As specified on his portfolio Jensen has become
sex symbol. Overall the palette used for this makeup
known for his ability to reinvent and create iconic
look should emulate a matching colour scheme to your
signature looks on each Muse he touches. We gained Eye can do it: neutral lingerie with peachy pinks and barely there
a front row seat to a master class including a guide and Eyes beiges.
go-to products in order to channel the iconic look of Combine the bronzed complexion with the seductive
The La Dolce Vita. As they say in Italy- BRAVO! winged eyeliner that became a trademark for Loren. MUA Step 3:
Mastering the feline ick is far from easy and may have To complete the look, I then used a Clinque Quick
you cursing in Italian, but our tutorial will bring you Liner Lip pencil in beautiful Honeystick and then
exactly what it says on the tin or wing in this case, as applied a nude gloss to the lip .
La Dolce Vita actually translates to The Good Life. Find your inner La Dolce Vita: the girl conquering the
To compliment the liner, warm coppers and a smoky world a la Troy Jensen, and make sure you blend your
mocha make the amorous eyes strikingly stand out. bronzed contour shade but never under any circum-
stances let yourself blend in.
MUA Step 2:
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Photography: Anna Fowler
Photography: Sarah Brown
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Taking a trip down memory lane of army she has been criticized as essentially talentless in
fatigues and busty displays we unravel what comparison to Marilyn Monroe who was a sing-
makes a celebrity become a cultural icon er, actress and all round performer. Yet in spite of
looking at the comparison of Kim Kardashi- the selfies and sex tapes that have catapulted the
an with the one and only Marilyn Monroe. star to a pedestal of fame, she has created her own
success, which makes her a modern day icon, and
Throughout history every generation has had one some could argue a post-feminist female icon, as
woman in particular define a moment of time: her talent is actually her self-branding. Also many
the 1950s had Marilyn Monroe, and for us today forget that before Monroe became the idolized star
many would debate against Kim Kardashian being she too had her fair share of sexscapades. Overall
given the title. Yet we ask the question is the ce- both women oppose the wholesome, non-sexual-
lebrity in fact the icon of our selfie consumed and ized and saintly ideal as an All-American icon and
reality television obsessed generation? As one of this is particularly highlighted by the other exist-
the most photographed women in the world, fash- ing comparison they share as Playboy centrefolds.
ions finest Riccardo Tisci even noted the compar-
ison, implying that shes the Monroe of our age. As Kanye West stated Kim is Marilyn Monroe.
Marilyn was controversial. Kim is controversial
One thing in particular that has given Kim Kar- and this can certainly be seen in their nude shoots
dashian this label as the modern Monroe of our for the classic all American magazine for men.
time is her trip to visit the troops in Abu Dhabi back For both women without their infamous hour-
in 2009 as Monroe famously visited and performed glass silhouettes and infinity for sending the public
for the troops in Korea. Kardashian in doing so nudes, they may have never gained the title as an
withstands as a soldier in greasepaint which was icon, nor become poised to a poster girl for wom-
the nickname given for entertainers for the troops en worldwide. But the image both women con-
which included the likes of Hollywood royalty structed of themselves is not so much of a dumb
such as Elizabeth Taylor and Marlene Dietrich. blonde move but in fact one of a savvy business
woman, as they essentially used their body to gain
For many the issue with the honour of being giv- fame, money and success and for Monroe it has
en this title lies in the fact Kardashian is not con- placed her name in lights for over fifty years, the
sidered a representation of the All American girl question is will Kardashian have the same impact
back home which Monroe personified. In turn of a fifty year itch or does society prefer blondes?
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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. was not a clasp in sight with easily accessible metallic zips
finishing the garments. Breaking the boundaries of the male
Once a symbol of oppression, sexualisation and the male gaze, the corset has become a staple among supermodels
gaze, corsets were the clothing embodiment for women of and style icons. It has been dressed down with t-shirt dresses
what Donald Trump is to the US as they are both tight at as we keep up with Kim Kardashian and Kylie Jenner and
the borders, painful to watch in terms of the process and styled with leather trousers by Hailey Baldwin, with not a bra
stand for everything opposed to empowerment. With pin-ups or suspender in sight. The corset has evolved and re-shaped
The revival of
creating the proposed ideal figure that defined a generation a new era and in spite of its conicting connotations that
the under garment brought with it expectations that were as oppose one another, be it male-orientated and feminist, one
rigid as the boning that cinched the mid-riff. Previously the thing that cannot be questioned is its popularity. Thus the
piece of lingerie was classed as restrictive in more ways than trends tie with women can be viewed in the same way as
one, leading to feminist legendary Coco Chanel releasing its laced ribbon fastening, as we cannot see it being undone
women from the confined underwear. It may therefore seem anytime soon.
as though we are going back instead of forward as the corset
the corset
returns, yet it defines a whole new generation and this time in
all the right places.
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Sat-in your ways:
The Luxuries Of Lounging
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ts 1955, Marilyn and Audrey still remain, red a cameo on screen in the golden age of cinema.
sole heritage is yet to be known and Hollywood Transitioning from the bedroom to the catwalk, high end
is still old. All of the sexy starlets have one thing designers such as Gucci and Balenciaga have bowed down
in common, when the camera rolls: they cause a to the boudoir, as they introduce the robe coat, which
scene in a silky satin robe. Now before you throw your is the mature mademoiselle/sophisticated sister when it
eece dressing gown aside that might as well be as old as comes to loungewear. Bringing it into the mainstream,
the actresses noted above we urge you to stay put as we busty blonde Kate Upton recently took on the role of
explore how the modern woman should in fact lounge a modern Monroe in the Love advent calendar with a
luxuriously. seductively sheer robe clad with a fur hem that left little to
the imagination, just as Marilyn did when she was pretty
As Tom Ford once stated dressing well is a form of good in pink in a oor-length robe in Niagara. It seems
manners and this may actually be more relative than there is no dressing down when it comes to
ever to behind closed doors as we introduce the trend your night gown, as quoted by Santo
made for ladies of leisure. Looking back in time, no one Domingo You dont have to be
does luxury loungewear quite like Jean Harlow who was glamorous every day, but you
the pinnacle of glamour. Harlow is to luxury loungewear should never be boring, So on
what the Birkin Bag is to Hermes- the ultimate. She was that note pluck up your
famous for gliding around in an ankle length dressing courage and of course
gown that lived up to its namesake as a gown, with the your feathers and
ultimate unfur-getable statement as it was weighed down lounge like no ones
with draping sleeves of the finest fur. Sultry silk clad watching. Lights,
robes and opulent hand painted kimonos since then has camera, bed
become a modern muse both in and outside of the house.
T
he fish net stockings/tights many trade- walk provided a sea of fishnets. Making a ash at
marks within history are endless and New York Fashion Week Jeremy Scott paired boldly
quite like its interlocking grid; the trend bare fishnet adorned legs with sheer dresses giving a
is unbroken today. No longer linger- whole new meaning to panty hose. Whilst designers
ing as lingerie, a new diamond has become a girls such as Max Mara and Moschino let the clothes do
best friend for this season in the form of the fishnet. the talking with mini, micro and modest knitted tights.
What ever the size and scale of statement, every It -girl
Originating from Paris and associated with the clas- thats worth name-dropping has reinvented the trend.
sic craftsmanship of corsetry, along with luxurious Taking the tights to new heights is not about dress-
lace, it once exuded the piece de la resistance of so- ing down to your negligee but instead your trainers
phistication. From gracing the legs of the most fa- a la Kendall Jenner. To gain sartorial approval Hai-
mous pin ups of our time, with every hourglass sil- ley Baldwin channelled model off duty style by pair-
houette fitting the mould from Hollywoods very own ing the trend with denim jeans, extenuating the sul-
legend Elizabeth Taylor to French icon and mod- try skin of the midriff. It is not only the models that
el Brigitte Bardot. The standout showgirls, famed are revealing the trend but the insiders on the front
appers and all round bombshells made a sultry row too including Parisian style icon Carine Roit-
statement that brought the trend to the forefront. field, as fishnets played peek a-boo under her clas-
sic midi skirt- making it more tres chic than ooh la la.
The long never-ending trail of the fishnet fabric may
be embedded in our popular culture of show business, One may question whether traditionalists such as
but it quickly transitioned to porno chic. The trend Audrey Hepburn would have ever worn the tights if
became definitive of what Valerie Steele refers to as a she had known that porno chic would have quite liter-
hole in the sole. Gaping holes swallowed up all of the ally ripped them apart. Yet just like the fishnet pattern
Parisian chic connotations, as fishnet became a fabric is two dimensional, so are the stereotypes. In a new
that was associated with explicit pillow talk. Roland age of sending nudes, freeing the nipple and women
Barthes In his essay titled Striptease implies that the becoming sexual subjects, its about putting female
gloves, the feathers, the fishnet stocking have all be- empowerment back into the net. If not we may face
come symbolic of sin, as they transform the female many more slut slurs that keep running through our
form into a sex object through the use of veiling and modern age like an unravelled ladder in a suspender.
unveiling. The trend has since vanished into a black So stand up, pull your stocking up and make a state-
hole, that is the dimly lit strip clubs and burlesque bars. ment. In a crowd of denier opaque tights- be a fishnet.
.
Yet the fabric has made its way into the mainstream
once more and was uncovered this season as the cat-
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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?
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?
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1.You have been compared to Marilyn Monroe, 8. With 19 product lines, 21 fragrances, your
what similarities do you think you share with own chain of hotels and 60 stores worldwide,
the cultural icon? what is your response to the dumb blonde
stereotype and do you still feel judged by your
Thank you! Its such a compliment to be compared to simple life persona?
my favorite icon. I think we are similar in many ways.
We are both blonde, fun, entertaining, and lead excit- I think Im living proof that the dumb blonde stereo-
ing lives. And I think she definitely played up the dumb type is just a stereotype, with The Simple Life, I think
blonde character even though she was far from dumb. a lot of people think that that is who I really was. But
anyone who knows me or does business with me knows
2.Coming from a business minded back- that I didnt get this far being a dumb blonde.
ground, who has been your main influences/
role models in your close circle throughout
your life?
I love wearing pieces from my Paris Hilton lingerie Girls Best Friend Choker - 65.00
line.
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I believe
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?
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.
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.
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 synonymous with the magazine as the plastic
feminist friendly Playboy we explore aesthetic has been replaced with a much
womens rights and sexuality all in the more natural and approachable modern
spirit of a lets play, boy and own my woman that targets female readers instead of
body attitude. undermining them. The natural and a-typ-
T
ical Playboy bunny Kristianna Schlesinger
he male targeted magazine most particularly emulates this. She most recently
recently announced that it is out told us that in being featured on Playboys
with the semi nude and back in with online platform she found that: Playboy now
the stark naked once more. We look celebrates women and their bodies but also
to question whether playtime has run its course empowers the strength of what it means to
for the magazine as a male-only publication be female.
with its full-frontal feminist rebranding. For 68
years the iconic publication has been a symbol Talking to Elle magazine Bell further re-in-
of sexualization and a cultural construct of stated this idea implying that Playboy has
sexism for many. Infamous feminist Gloria undergone a radical re-branding and are
Steinem once stated in an interview with featuring far more female voices, tackling real
founder Hugh Hefner back in 1970: A woman issues like sexual harassment and feminism,
reading Playboy feels a little like a Jew reading and are making a clear concerted effort to
a Nazi manual. change their past narrative.
Her lasting statement being that in saying yes
Whilst this opinion may be viewed as an to posing nude she has gained power as she
exaggeration to many, the Anti- Playboy suggested An empowered woman is a dan-
debate remains a talking point for feminists. gerous woman, because a woman who can
The Independent most recently controversially say yes, is also a woman who can say no. On
implied that Playboy magazines return that note we say hell yes to the new Playboy.
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.
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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At First Blush
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.
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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 Incredibly chuffed! I only ever set out to make a few bob and
Designer, you may be deflated to find out that she do what I loved. I never had a grand plan (which is why I
did not glide towards us with a squeak emerging took
with every step. No, Kim did not model the tight
shiny midi dress she is famed for but in fact a 10 years off when I had kids). It was just one foot in front of
black shirt and jeans. We are sorry to disappoint the other and lots of hard work and long hours. Fashion isnt
you, but Kim is just as empowered either way. very glamorous really.
Designer by trade, feminist by choice, she has been
placing the female form on a pedestal since 1984. 6. Do you have a background in design and
Making controversial statements by bringing latex fashion?
into the mainstream, her designs have become a
second skin to the stars. The latex fabrication has No. I always made my own clothes when I was in my teens.
quite literally rubbed shoulders with big names I moved to London when I was 17 and got a job in the
from London to Los Angles including icons such as fabric department of a department store - that was nirvana
Madonna, Naomi Campbell and Cara Delevingne to me. It didnt really occur to a girl from the Midlands that
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
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
up?
COMFY. I work from home so I can be in PJs until 8. What influenced/inspired you to use latex as
lunchtime. I like Cos and my friend Tessa Brown makes your trademark fabric?
great, stylish, functional clothes for women. I do wear my
clothes if the occasion arises. I fell into it. I was one of the first to make it fashionable
rather than just fetish, although Westwood had a rubber
3. Tell us about the first dress you ever made? collection for Sex in the mid 70s but again, it was fetish
based. I loved that it was so different from anything else I
I had a new boyfriend and it was one of our early dates and had seen. I loved the way it looked on and it really took off
I wanted to impress. I made a black tube dress (very badly) quickly. It got more and more popular. It wasnt just a fad
with long straps that wrapped around the body to give it that came and went. I still feel like its in its infancy.
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 9. We noticed controversy has followed you
saw it and ordered 10. I gave up my day job as a waitress throughout your career, what gave you the
that day. confidence to stand out and make a statement
against all odds?
4. What has been the Ive made it milestone of
your career? The controversy came from other peoples perceptions of
rubber. Ive always said its just a fabric. About five years
Havent had it yet but working with Vivienne Westwood ago I dressed a girl in a pink top and purple leggings and
was pretty special and opening my shop in Camberwell and filmed her at a funfair in Oxfordshire. Youtube decided to
getting instant reaction from the public was pretty good too. make it unsuitable for under 18s. I was pretty annoyed as
it didnt contravene anything in their code of conduct but
5. Too many your brand is recognized as fashion its impossible to get any resolution with these big online
heritage, how does that make you feel? companies. You just have to suck it up.
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10. We feel your designs empower women by well spent and a lesson learned. You cant be good at
sculpting the female form and through your diverse everything so hire in the help that you need, when you need.
sizing of 8-18. What is your ethos for your woman My patterns are beautiful and i thank her everyday (in my
and who is she to you? head!). The second problem was getting noticed on the vast
WWW. I made some videos for Youtube of my designs and
My designs are heavily inuenced by the 50s because that is that turned out to be an excellent idea because what I didnt
the era that best suits my body shape. I like clothes that are realise at the time was men between the ages of 35/65 are
not overtly sexual. Less is more. The fact it is latex is sexy searching for women in latex and my Google profile rose to
enough. My customers come in all shapes, sizes and ages. A the top very quickly! So that was a happy accident.
Kim West woman is a confident woman.- possible pull quote.
13. We love your new latex design titled 50s
11. What was it like working alongside the legend dress. Was you thinking of any particular stars of
that is Vivienne Westwood? the screen?
I did two things for Westwood. The first was a pair of white I do love those 50s bombshells and of course love all the
stockings that were worn by Naomi Campbell. It was the classic stars but my favourite film is actually 60s with a 50s
infamous time she fell over on the catwalk. The second time vibe - Faster Pussycat Kill! Kill! by Russ Meyer with the
was for a one off item for her catwalk show. I worked in her gorgeous and ferocious Tura Satana. At the start of my latex
studio with a young guy who was newish at her studio but it career I was inuenced by the french film Maitresse.
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! 14. What is your favourite piece currently online
and favourite ever piece you have designed
throughout the years?
It didnt really I absolutely love the 50s dress because it suits almost
everyone. But I would say my fringed cowgirl suit because
occur to a girl 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.
from the Midlands 15. Dead or alive, who would be the ultimate
person you would want to see wear Kim West Latex?
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Set In
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: making it a favourite for the international glitterati. Shrimp
tempura, sushi and seaweed; it lives up to its name, as a fish cu-
Afternoon tea: linary consisour but the first part of its title sexy most certainly
Pretty In Pink: Sketch describes the company it offers. Recently it hit the it- girl model
A French boudoir filled with powder pink velvet sofas, a me- trifecta with Kendall Jenner, Hailey Baldwin and Bella Hadid
tallic shimmering copper bar and a patterned multi-coloured sharing a table after London Fashion Week. The sex appeal is
oor, it is easy to see why Sketch is the most Instagrammed not only brought in stateside but by a feeding frenzy of Lon-
location in the whole of London. dons elite including icons such as the one and only Kate Moss.
A touch of Paris is brought to Mayfair with the Gallery, which
was transformed by chic interior designer India Mandevi who The celebrity spotting can be found on the menu too as
also designed the pretty & pink ensemble of the Valentino in- Berkleys brassiere pays homage to fashion with pret-a-porter
terior agship? in central London. A tribute to its title sketches cocktails that are all inuenced by designers including Alex-
covers the walls by artist David Shrigley, which is the icing on ander McQueen, Dior and Oscar De La Renta . A chic glossy
the cake, or to be more exact the victoria sponge, as that is the magazine unfolds the cocktail menu which is aligned with edito-
highlight of their afternoon tea. rials and interviews, making the glamorous bar the pinnacle of
an IT girl experience. You may feel slightly seasick by the end
As implied by the restaurant The French chef declared we of your meal, be it the opulence, the caviar or most likely the
must reinvent afternoon tea and this is clearly visible within not so sexy figure on the bill. But with a fifteen million dollar
the a-typical version they offer which includes quail eggs and price tag on the interior design and A-listers emerging from
caviar. Did someone say luxury? The menu of their signature every nook and cranny, we can ensure you that you will not be
selection is full of sugar and spice and all things nice including cat-fished as it is without question worth the visit.
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 Calling for cocktails:
filled with treats including a chocolate and caramel gateau Self-ie service: Ours
and French favourite macaroons. The work by Shrigley is not Ever since Mrs Kim Kardashian West Instagrammed her pearl
limited to the walls only as quirky messages are labelled on the peony coated wall as the backdrop of her wedding ceremony
tea sets including the bottom of the teacup, which states forget the need for ower walls has since bloomed if you will. The
about it. Yet in spite of the instruction we have found the Gal- restaurant planted the seed to make this dream of ours (pardon
lery is certainly an extravagant experience you wont forget. the pun) a reality with their blush oral setting. Immersed in a
garden style venue that brings the outside in, Ours restaurant is
A quick champagne stop: the perfect place to sip on a mouth-watering martini. Situated
Luxury Liquor: Bob Bob Ricard in Knightsbridge it is close enough to feed your cocktail crav-
ings after a Harvey Nichols shopping spree of retail therapy.
You know the feeling your perched in your Louboutin Pigalle The eatery and bar is now one of our favourite new finds with-
Heels, your mouth is watering for a sip of champagne but the in the city and as the saying goes: whats OURS is yours.
bar is a step too far. If only there was a gold encrusted button -Add in more cokctails/ food/ context
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 Finish o the night with Elite Entertainment:
has quickly become famous for pouring more champagne than American Dream: Steam and Rye
any other restaurant in the UK. Can we call for a top up now Oreo biscuits, whipped cream and a sorbet popsicle. The top-
please? *Presses button*. ping of their must-have cocktail, yes you heard that right- cock-
tail. The dessert element certainly brings a whole new meaning
The champagne compliments the sumptuous menu, which to happy hour. Welcome to Steam and Rye. Created by Kelly
includes reinvented English and Russian classics such as their Brook it brings a bite of the big apple to Leadenhall street with
signature chicken kiev and beef wellington. a New York theme. Crafted to resemble the infamous grand
Designed to resemble an Edwardian train, the iconic art deco central station the speakeasy has become a landmark in itself.
dcor and opulent gold finishing touches adds to the luxurious In spite of the fact the restaurant and cocktail bar is heavily
experience fit for an IT girl. The Soho spot is quintessentially inuenced by NYC it becomes more sex and less city once the
the crme de la crme of London dining as after all a lady of live entertainment unravels as cabaret, jazz and burlesque take
leisure can never have too many glasses of champagne. Bottoms centre stage below the oversized station style clock. Think Great
up! 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-
Time for a Star Studded Dinner- boy boot, what ever picks your fancy and get ready to party like
The Celebrity Fish bowl: Sexy Fish located opposite swanky its 1941, IT girl style.
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: Image Credits:
Sexy Fish. Situated in Mayfair, it is in the heart of luxury, 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
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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
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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!
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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
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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