Henry Holland talks fashion and how to create your own brand

Henry Holland talks fashion and how to create your own brand

Henry Holland talks fashion and how to create your own brand - words Alexa Wang Henry Holland knows how to spot an opportunity and to grasp it. He worked in the magazine industry and began to make 80s inspired t-shirts featuring bold statements initially for friends....

Grace Jones film – Bloodlight and Bami plus special event

Grace Jones film – Bloodlight and Bami plus special event

words Al Woods Grace Jones rose to prominence on those heady fantastical disco days of late seventies New York. She was a much in demand model, having graced the pages of some of the world’s most prized magazines. Her fame was enhanced by her appearances at the...

Let’s Make A Scene – Manchester band The Bright Black

Let’s Make A Scene – Manchester band The Bright Black

Let’s Make A Scene - Manchester band The Bright Black - words Hande Gungor Music is a form of art and so is fashion; making a fabulous show out of the fusion of these is just brilliant. Of course, a gig is incredible when the music is great but it becomes mind blowing...

Zip London: Fly past Big Ben on the world’s biggest city zip line

Zip London: Fly past Big Ben on the world’s biggest city zip line

It's the world's fastest and biggest city zip line and offers amazing new views of the city including Big Ben, The Eye, The Shard all while hurtling across Archibishop's Park. And it's for thrill seekers only! Famous for spectacular adventures by zip line, this year...

Hidden secrets of the Isle of Wight

Hidden secrets of the Isle of Wight

Hidden secrets of the Isle of Wight - words Al Woods Taking a trip to the Isle of Wight? The second most populated island in England has plenty to offer visitors, with great food, excellent watersports and some superb venues to explore for people of all ages. It’s...

Is newcomer Boki already London’s best coffee shop?

Words: Chris Zacharia On the face of it, London doesn’t need more coffee shops. But it does. It needs more coffee shops like Boki. Coffee shops are a vital part of the high street. It’s hard to believe, now, but back in the late 90s and early 00s a shop devoted to...

A guide to the hippest desserts in the UK right now

A guide to the hippest desserts in the UK right now

Stop right now and ask yourself a question: What does your dessert choice say about you? You see, everything in this world is subject to the whims of fashion and desserts are no exception. The trouble is in knowing the difference between the ice cool and the raspberry...

BabaBoom, where the kebab is king

BabaBoom, where the kebab is king

Words: Chris Zacharia Behind every restaurant there’s a story. Sometimes it’s the tale of a group of cityboy investors who ‘spotted an opportunity’. Other times, it’s a ‘growing family’ of chain concepts, who are really excited about the growing popularity of brunch....

Playing with fire: Worship at the altar of millennial barbeques

Playing with fire: Worship at the altar of millennial barbeques

With a sizzling summer underway, in our minds if not in our gardens, it’s getting hot on the coals! Wannabe barbeque maestros up and down the UK are testing their fire-lighting, fat-spitting, burger-flipping, prodding, marinading, dipping and eating skills. It’s a...

Eat, Sleep, Surf, Repeat: Gastro-surfing in Moroccan paradise

Eat, Sleep, Surf, Repeat: Gastro-surfing in Moroccan paradise

It’s hard being a surfer in Britain. Even once you get past the relentless drizzle, despite plenty of coastline we’re not exactly blessed with golden sandy beaches. Apart from a few weeks in the summer, it’s hard to get into riding the waves. No wonder most surfers...

Bluedot Festival 2017 – An Astronomical Success

Bluedot Festival 2017 – An Astronomical Success

Bluedot Festival 2017 – An Astronomical Success - words Daniel Lamb Bluedot Festival 2017 once again showcased why it is one of the most unique and original festival experiences around. Emanating from Jodrell Bank and with the main stage located in the shadow of the...