by Hannah Kane | Jul 24, 2014 | Fashion
The hands of the fashion calendar clock are a-turning; we sit in the sweltering heat of late July, yet our minds already wander ahead to the blustery chill of autumn… A desolately beautiful expanse of shingle becomes the perfect backdrop for AW14’s gothic...
by Hannah Kane | Jul 23, 2014 | Culture
Have you ever noticed that strange red squiggle that joined the London skyline at the same time the London Olympics hit? Well, it’s called the ArcelorMittal Orbit and it’s the UK’s tallest sculpture. But more importantly, it’s now the ultimate...
by Hannah Kane | Jul 23, 2014 | Culture
Listen up, cinephiles. You’re in luck. In our opinion there’s nothing better than getting the popcorn in, fixing a few drinks and snuggling up in front of a classic film. Moviegoing is simply one of the greatest pastimes there is. What isn’t so great...
by Hannah Kane | Jul 23, 2014 | Fashion
It’s the hottest way to keep cool, and it’s everywhere. Thanks to blistering temperatures, the hand-held fan is on a breezy international tour, taking in the golden shores of Ibiza and the sweaty confines of the London Underground. Bat away the heat like a...
by Hannah Kane | Jul 22, 2014 | Beauty
Not perhaps the most obvious theme for a late-summer perfume launch; Death, Decay & Renewal showcases Gorilla Perfume’s latest collection in the form of a gallery presentation at The Vinyl Factory – a subterranean lair beneath Phonica Records on Poland Street....
by Hannah Kane | Jul 22, 2014 | Culture
Once again it’s back. Film4 returns to Somerset House where film fanatics can kick back and watch some cult classics surrounded by the best of British architecture. But this time there’s a difference. To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the screen-fest,...
by Hannah Kane | Jul 21, 2014 | Lifestyle
The lovebirds that nailed the elusive art of the guilt-free snack Alex Ascani and his girlfriend Emily Wong were on holiday in the Far East when they discovered a local method of cooking fruit and vegetable crisps in a vacuum. As London-based foodies who travelled the...
by Hannah Kane | Jul 21, 2014 | Fashion
From clear macs to throwback jelly sandals, this summer you’re invited to play a game of sartorial peak-a-boo. Transparency in small doses can upscale your outfit with two-fold success – tongue-in-cheek on the one hand, luxurious on the other. Statement...
by Hannah Kane | Jul 17, 2014 | Beauty
For Londoners seeking a weekend spa break, the credentials are usually as follows: close enough to the capital for easy access, suitably secluded to ensure a serene ambience, with more luxurious fixtures than you can shake a well-massaged limb at. Sure, there are...
by Hannah Kane | Jul 17, 2014 | Lifestyle
As temperatures hit 30 in the urban jungle, London’s streets are swarming with bleary-eyed city-dwellers in search of an oasis; so when we heard that Chandon was taking over Tooting Bec lido for a day in August (yes that’s right, water and wine), we couldn’t quite...
by Hannah Kane | Jul 17, 2014 | Culture
Reasons To Go: 1. New Acting Talent Samantha Colley makes her professional stage debut at The Old Vic with a haunting yet fierce portrayal of the formidable Abigail Williams, holding her own opposite Richard Armitage and gripping the audience in the palm of her...
by Hannah Kane | Jul 17, 2014 | Fashion
We don’t often go all-out girly here at PHOENIX, but when we do, our inner magpies come out in full force. The onset of high summer has triggered a surge of embellishment, and we’re suitably dazzled. Be it dainty jewels or statement stones, a dash of...
by Hannah Kane | Jul 16, 2014 | Culture
1. 20,000 Days on Earth Directed by: Iain Forsyth and Jane Pollard Starring: Nick Cave, Ray Winstone, Kylie Minogue After the trailer for 20,000 Hours hit, many responded to Nick Cave’s on-screen intensity and zest by calling the film and its autobiographical...
by Hannah Kane | Jul 16, 2014 | Fashion
With statement prints or block colours, cigarette cut trousers are something that your summer wardrobe cannot be without. The sharp cut projects an Audrey Hepburn air of confidence and sophistication, while being just as wearable as any of your flimsy summer staples....
by Hannah Kane | Jul 15, 2014 | Fashion
No more fashion victims! Thanks to high-profile incidents such as last year’s horrendous Bangladesh factory collapse and the recent scandal in which a woman from Ireland discovered a note from a Chinese slave labourer hidden in a pair of Primark trousers,...
by Hannah Kane | Jul 12, 2014 | Fashion
For SS15 KTZ created armour for the trend-savvy urbanite, taking ‘urban warrior’ to a whole new level. Held in the shadowy industrial space of the Old Sorting Office, KTZ’s show was a theatrical affair inspired by the pagan gods and ancient idols of ancient...
by Hannah Kane | Jul 11, 2014 | Fashion
We meet the founder of the latest wearable tech device… and boy is it wearable New York-based product designer Christina Mercando loves “discreet technology that integrates seamlessly into your life.” So, increasingly frustrated at the lack of wearable...
by Hannah Kane | Jul 11, 2014 | Culture
Vampires, ear-licking, drag queen best friends and 70’s marching band uniforms: Emily Beeson joins Canadian dance rock’n’rollers The Wet Secrets for coffee at the Tate Modern… The Wet Secrets aren’t your typical rock’n’roll...
by Hannah Kane | Jul 9, 2014 | Beauty
Find out what happens when the potency of perfume and the richness of colour unite… It may seem peculiar to launch two new perfumes at The National Gallery, especially when the exhibition tied to the launch is called Making Colour – paintings gathered...
by Hannah Kane | Jul 8, 2014 | Fashion
Urban tailoring gets a neo-deco update Photographer – Carla Guler Stylist – Alexandra Bickerdike Model – Amber from Muse NYC Make-up – U-ki Nakamura using MAC Hair – Emi Agio Retoucher – Paul Snyder This stunning cosmopolitan...
