Sharp Suits Meet Sharper Minds In Our Brooding Menswear Story
Need a problem 'fixed'? Lucky's your man. He's been running these east London streets for over 25 years - and he's tired. But being the bad guy is all he's good at... [youtube]Qrc-XRwTtSg[/youtube] Lucky: Robert Knighton @ Next Models Written & Directed by Simon...
Feel The Heat With Our Womenswear Story “Mexica”
Journey south of the Equator style with an eclectic mix of embellished fabrics, a riot of florals, and rich jewel tones. [youtube]M4caJzyfAEA[/youtube] Photography by Uli Weber Stylist: Deborah Latouche Hair and make-up by Nick Tavilla Camera: Jonathan Bloon Edit:...
Editor’s Column | Issue 13 | Lucky
Fish Fingers, MC Hammer, And Why Diamonds Aren’t Forever... In the middle of winter, I lost a diamond earring. My mother had gifted these to me only a week earlier, and at first I was distraught, retracing my steps for over an hour in the dark. How had the built-in...
Leeshon Alexander | The Raw Talent Behind Prison Flick WE ARE MONSTER
Following critical success at the Edinburgh International Film Festival this week, actor and screenwriter Leeshon Alexander talks to Mary-Jane Wiltsher about his harrowing fact-based prison film We Are Monster... At 3.30am on a February morning in 2000, inside the...
PHOENIX Freshens Up With Beauty’s Summer Fruit Loot
It's a balmy 21 degrees outside and a luxurious summer harvest of fresh products is hitting beauty counters nationwide - think fruit extracts and oils, hot colours and floral details. PHOENIX ploughs through the five-a-day rule and selects a hamper's worth of must-buy...
Book | 100 Contemporary Fashion Designers
Fashion porn for your coffee table Can you name the 100 fashion designers that have shaped 21st century style? Get ready to test your fashion smarts - and feast your eyes - with the latest tome from coffee table book publisher Taschen. '100 Contemporary Fashion...
Event | Your London Fashion Week
London Fashion Week isn't just abut the shows. There are a host of events throughout the city which throw open their doors to the public, encouraging everyone to get on board and enjoy one of the world's foremost fashion capitals. Here at PHOENIX we've sourced our...
AW13 Trend | The Pink Coat
Pink has always been a tricky colour; the Barbie-brained little girl connotations can be hard to shake. But this season designers reclaimed the shade. Accented with black - see PPQ - it suddenly looks so much fresher than monochrome. Combined with a clean, oversized...
Pop-up | Bar Chocolat
If Willy Wonka did London Fashion Week... Some might think it cruel to open a chocolate-themed pop-up during London Fashion Week, where the attendees are probably some of the most calorie-averse people in the world. Some might think it a work of humanitarian good....
Weird Words | To Pay on the Nail
To Pay on the Nail This expression is still used to denote prompt payment. It arose from a practice in medieval markets, which were critical to the general buying and selling of wares, produce and livestock. Instant justice was dealt to those who reneged on agreements...
AW13 Trend | Punk
Yes, it's grey. Yes, it's raining. What you need now is a dash of defiant spirit to power you through; and with London Fashion Week kicking off in a mere few days, this is the perfect time to channel one of our capital's most iconic looks. From Versace's yellow and...
Daily Stylist | 12.09.13
Be inspired by our bespoke daily outfit from Polyvore queen Jess, crafted with the (London) weather in mind… Thursday at the office. Frustrated, undervalued and just plain fed-up? Fight back with camo print silk, black leather and bondage-chic. YSL flats and Linda...
Daily Stylist | 11.09.13
Be inspired by our bespoke daily outfit from Polyvore queen Jess, crafted with the (London) weather in mind... Say no to mid-week blues with this cocktail of seaside sophistication - aqua lace meets sunny citrus paired with candy-rock heels. An oversized seahorse...
Weird Words | To Hobnob
To Hobnob This means to be on the closest possible terms of friendship. The phrase comes from ‘hob’ and ‘nob’ which meant ‘give and take’, which was a corruption of the earlier Anglo-Saxon hab and nab, ‘to have or not to have’. As good friends tend to stand by and...
London Street Style | September 2013
London street style | September 2013 Name: Alex Occupation: Designer What are you wearing? Giudit Bag, Chicos Jeans, Ray Ban Sunglasses Name: Rebecca Occupation: Graduate What are you wearing? Topshop trousers, H&M t-shirt, Necklace from a market Name: Natalia...
