The new Chanel No5 advert is an absolute feast for the eyes – and we’re not just talking about the close up of Gisele’s exceptional bottom.
What Maisie Knew
August 19, 2014
An American drama based on the Henry James novel, about a child as the result of a contentious marriage and narcissistic parents.
Style Icon: Chloë Sevigny
July 17, 2014
Chloë Sevigny is the style envy of every woman in the world. Queen of Indie film, innately cool and eclectic.
Discovering The Bell Jar
July 10, 2014
Discovering Sylvia Plath’s roman à clef, The Bell Jar, proves this novel is more than just a coming-of-age text.
The Row
May 6, 2014
Catwalk images courtesy of vogue.com Words by Elizabeth Pollard Both Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen have gained credible fashion status for their unique style, so it’s no wonder they decided to leave behind their career as child actresses, and enter the world of fashion. However, this is no other celebrity line; chic, contemporary brand, The Row, […]
Skaters in NYC
April 11, 2014
Words by Billie Jenkins In the sixties Life magazine commissioned photographer Bill Eppridge to capture the relatively new skating scene in New York. Although the subjects aren’t the always the coolest kids his collection offers a revealing insight into the craze that was sweeping the country in all it’s awkward glory. A strange combination of […]
A Response: Uncle Ace’s House
March 28, 2014
(below) Photography by Jessica Dimmock Words by Elizabeth Pollard In the December 2012 issue of The New Yorker, Rachel Aviv wrote an essay about teenage homelessness in New York. She followed and interviewed Samantha and Ryan about their journey, experiences and the culture of the underground society. Samantha recalls leaving home after being molested by […]
Calvin Klein: Timeless Design
March 18, 2014
Words by Elizabeth Pollard Calvin Klein founded his label in 1968 in New York City with the aim to make “youthful, understated coats and dresses”. Forty-six years later and Calvin Klein is one the biggest labels in the world with an estimated turnover in 2010 of €4.6 billion. The brand’s success, is undeniably, in a […]
In Concert: Sting and Paul Simon
March 13, 2014
Words by Frank Think Have just returned from New York city and an amazing ‘mountain top’ concert at Madison Square Gardens where Sting and Paul Simon took us to music paradise. The concert was a banquet of sound, a sumptuous feast of emotion that tickled my soul nearly to tears with happiness. This is a […]
Lena Dunham: The Voice Of Our Generation
(above) Photograph by Terry Richardson Words by Elizabeth Pollard Lena Dunham owes the beauty of her writing to her gritty and sometimes a little uncomfortable honesty. The eldest of two daughters by successful artist parents, Dunham grew up in New York City surrounded by art, education and culture. Many of the friends she met at […]