February 2012
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Calling all young writers out there! If you’re under the age of 25, love British Vogue and have a passion for writing or telling a story, why not enter Vogue Talent Contest 2012? It’s not as difficult as you might think. All you need is a story and a dash of confidence.
Britain’s most prestigious writing award is looking for new talents who can spot a story and tell it with...
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Looking through the lens
The Catwalk to Cover exhibition, an exclusive insight to the world of fashion, at Fashion and Textile Museum in London, gives its visitors a wealth of experience. The exhibition, which opened its doors to the public since November last year, delivers a photographic panorama of catwalk, backstage and street style.
A visitor is instantly intrigued by a see-through window covered in thin black...
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Face A Book
With Kindle, iPads and Amazon slowly taking over the publishing world, bookstores are closing left and right. You may wonder why anyone would want to leave the comfort of their bed to go and buy a book when with just a click of a button, they could have it delivered to their door the very next day?
Good question. But here’s why: there are bookshops out there so beautiful they’re...
January 2012
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Life moves pretty fast...
…if you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it. Hey kids, Ferris Bueller is back! Sure we all remember our beloved 80s high school hero who taught us how to fake a flu, fool the parents, the teachers, the headmaster and have a successful day-off all in one go!
Matthew Broderick, who characterised Ferris Bueller back in 1986, returns on February 5th for the...
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Let Me Introduce You...
New York-based Kevin Tachman is an award-winning photographer who specialises in capturing arresting details in a single moment through his camera lens. Tachman’s visual style embraces intimate moments in worlds of fashion and music, allowing the viewer to participate to communicate with a single moment that truly reflects the experience. Spotted working fashion backstage for Vogue, we...
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It's here!
The one that we’ve been waiting for so long has finally arrived in stores - 186 pages of ELLE Collections S/S 12 features a kaleidoscope of catwalk colours, in-depth interviews and Fashionopoly (Monopoly-style game) for all fashion bunnies. Surprise! We’re loving this very pretty, uplifting and inspiring front cover. You think you can almost smell the spring!
The issue, which comes...
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Take a note
S/S 2012 Haute Couture shows begin in Paris next week! Dated January 24 - 27 most expensive and exclusive collections in the fashion industry will be displayed on the catwalks. We’re looking forward to see Versace’s couture comeback following seven years of absence. Follow vogue.co.uk for the latest fashion updates in the next few days.
To celebrate the Golden Jubilee, the...
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Catwalk in 3D
Vogue Italia (January 2012 issue) came out with 3D spectacles: the most beautiful catwalk photos from the S/S 12 shows pop out of the page! We understand it’s nothing like sitting front row, but we salute Vogue Italia for making the magazine even more fun with this spectacular 3D experience. So young, so cool. Try them on and see for yourself!
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Travel: Gothenburg, Sweden
Double Dose took a trip to Gothenburg (Goteborg in Swedish) and we’ve come back to tell you why YOU should go there too. This second largest city in Sweden has quite a lot to offer. Double Dose has a list of the hot-places you must see, stay at, shop and dine.
We can’t lie - the town’s got a charm style (no building exceed 6 floors), but also offers advanced technology...
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Ice Ice Baby
London Ice Sculpting is calling those who’re interested in seeing ice carvings and sculptures by international teams. For free! The festival takes its place on 12-14 January in Canada Square Park, Canary Wharf. Hurry up, before it melts down.
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Last Chance
Not sure what to do? We suggest you make an effort to see (last chance) biggest exhibitions in London before they close next week. Be ‘cultural’ and all. Double Dose has picked their favourites, oh and they’re quite cheap, too! Go on, we know you want to…
POSTMODERNISM: Style and Subversion 1970s-1990s. Until Sunday, 15 January. When? 10am-5.45pm, daily, until 10pm every...
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Happy Birthday, Bowie.
Legendary musician David Bowie turns 65 today. We’ve noticed that even though Bowie is no longer rocking the music world as he used to, his face still seems to be seen everywhere. Dries Van Noten has even created an entire A/W 11 collection inspired by David Bowie as The White Duke.
The models sported Bowie’s hairstyle of the time (reddish blond, slicked back). The soundtrack played...
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Prada Menswear S/S 12
We’ve seen the last couple Prada womenswear collections inspired by “Mad Men” television show - the 50s Cadillac skirts, shape-forming corsets and ‘kitten’ heels. This time Prada continues to channel retro atmosphere in Prada menswear S/S 12.
The gents are urged to slick their hair back, pick up their acoustic guitars and rock that old American charm. It is an...
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British Vogue Feb 2012
All the fashion bunnies know that February magazine issues mean the official start of spring/summer season. Vogue UK February 2012 issue teamed up with model Arizona Muse and photographer Patrick Demarchelier to create this candy-sweet cover. Muse, wearing new season Prada and YSL lipstick shows off a big smile. Vogue seems to indicate that smiling is becoming the ‘thing’ - most of...
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Beauty Trend 2012
Celebrities like Mini Minaj, Jessica Biel, Drew Berrymore and Kate Bosworth have already done it. Designers Thakoon, Narciso Rodriguez and Jeremy Scott did the same at their S/S 12 presentations: we’re talking the latest beauty trend - emulsified, coloured clay powder. Models walked the catwalk wearing candy-pink, baby-blue, as well as green and lilac shade powders.
Odile Gilbert -...
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Green Space
I never thought I would find a green space near Oxford Circus which is well known for buzzy crowds of people, shops and endless streets, but then today a nice little green space avenue popped up right outside across the street of John Lewis.
I walked into boutique from the main door, marched straight across the store through make up department, entered Nero cafe, bought a cup of hot chocolate...
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Literature
YOUR ESSENTIAL WINTER READING LIST 2012. RECOMMENDED BOOKS:
“Sophie’s World” by Jostein Gaarder will challenge your mind and leave a remarkable place on your top list for life. This unique classic with more than 30 million copies world-wide is a novel about history of philosophy and all the most important questions in our lives on Earth.
“Norwegian Wood” by Haruki Murakami. Written by my...
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London Eye. London, January 2012.
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The Winter Wonderland Wheel of Hyde Park. London, January 2012.
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Fashion Profile
Young and talented Ivan Sokolyanskiy switches on alternate days between fashion design and modelling. He talks to Double Dose about his skills, dreams, hopes and works - “I want to change our world, so I’m gonna change myself.”
The oncoming fashion designer from Ukraine grew up near a sewing machine at his home and his scissor skills run in the family: Ivan’s mother, who is a tailor, showed...
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Breakfast Club
First thing you will notice about this hidden gem is the bright yellow front door; Breakfast Club is located in the heart of Soho, hidden away from the busy Oxford Street. Reasons why it’s a treasure are many: this cluttered cafe with brick walls covered with old-school memorabilia - everything and anything such as postcards from all around the world, polaroids, plane and concert tickets,...