by Hannah Kane | Feb 12, 2014 | Culture
Bailey sprinkles some stardust over the dank winter months with this important retrospective Kate Moss, 2013 With tousled mane, Kate Moss guards the entrance to David Bailey’s Stardust, newly opened at the National Portrait Gallery. Her gaze is both sultry and defiant...
by Hannah Kane | Feb 12, 2014 | Lifestyle
No, stop it. Stop bitching. Valentine’s Day is undoubtedly a meaningless, cynical, over-commercialised anxiety-fest designed to shame singles, destroy relationships, and put a good proportion of your hard-earned dollar into the sweaty palms of soulless...
by Hannah Kane | Feb 11, 2014 | Culture
A sleek new exhibition, Casting the Line, has opened on Hanover Street, showcasing the drawings of Howard Tangye, many taken from his monograph of 2013, ‘Within’. Tangye, head of BA Womenswear Design at Central Saint Martins, has tutored John Galliano, Christopher...
by Hannah Kane | Feb 11, 2014 | Fashion
Be inspired by our bespoke daily Polyvore outfit. This semi-sheer Burberry Prorsum polka-dot linen shirt looks fabulous paired with dark navy leather leggings from Matches’ in-house label Freda. A straight-cut textured Reiss coat adds a tailored, slightly...
by Hannah Kane | Feb 10, 2014 | Culture
★★★★☆ Can Alain de Botton’s latest book helps us to develop healthier news-reading habits? It’s Sunday morning, and in an uninspiring lecture hall somewhere in the boondocks of Bloomsbury, bestselling popular philosopher Alain de Botton is teaching us how...
by Hannah Kane | Feb 10, 2014 | Culture
Fashion & Gardens analyses the way we deck out our gardens as we do our bodies… “Gardens are a space where everything interconnects”, mused Christopher Woodward, standing with some of fashion’s finest names (Christopher Kane, Philip Tracey, Alexandra Shulman...
by Hannah Kane | Feb 10, 2014 | Fashion
Be inspired by our bespoke daily Polyvore outfit. Mary Katrantzou’s glorious floral dress is pure retro charm, with a flattering fit and flare cut to give you an ultra-feminine silhouette. Wear a bright mint green cashmere cardigan slung around your shoulders,...
by Hannah Kane | Feb 7, 2014 | Fashion
Be inspired by our bespoke daily Polyvore outfit. This Steffen Schraut tunic is all about making an impact. Animal-print silk in bright pink against tan, this dress requires fairly neutral accessories, but you can still have some fun. A Valentino shoulder bag in...
by Hannah Kane | Feb 6, 2014 | Fashion
Phoenix meets Diana Verde Nieto, CEO and Founder of Positive Luxury You’d be forgiven for any hippy, hemp-ridden associations that are summoned from the phrase ‘ethical fashion’, but prepare for an epic rebranding of style’s long suffering...
by Hannah Kane | Feb 6, 2014 | Fashion
Be inspired by our bespoke daily Polyvore outfit. Pretend spring has sprung with this floral printed cotton sweatshirt from MSGM. With a slightly cropped fit, it looks great paired with a high-waisted silk-crepe pleated J Crew skirt. These leather bow courts from...
by Hannah Kane | Feb 6, 2014 | Fashion
Thought you’d left the neoprene shirts and stacked trainers of our Olympic summer far behind? No chance; luxe sportswear is most definitely set to continue its winning streak into SS14. The Stella McCartney for Adidas label was the tipping point for the trend on...
by Hannah Kane | Feb 5, 2014 | Fashion
Jimmy Q wearing Joshua Kane Bespoke. Photography Oleg Tolstoy If you’re thinking that surname looks familiar, meet the editor-in-chief’s brother, self-styled bespoke bandit Joshua Kane. From today his new-ready-to-wear label is open for business. Joshua...
by Hannah Kane | Feb 5, 2014 | Magazine
The HEARTS ARE WILD issue Traditionally the seasonal urge is to hibernate, but here at PHOENIX we relish the winter, it’s far more suited to fashion than the flimsy days of high summer. Welcome to the Hearts Are Wild issue. Our root theme this issue is ecology and the...
by Hannah Kane | Feb 5, 2014 | Beauty
We talk Gankin with Japanese massage gurus Suqqu Ever sacrificed your morning skincare routine in favour of that extra 10 minutes in bed? We’ve all been there. But this week we’ve been addressing those skincare commitment issues and reviving the pleasures of a proper...
by Hannah Kane | Feb 5, 2014 | Fashion
Be inspired by our bespoke daily Polyvore outfit. 1205’s notched wool-mohair blend navy and white blazer smartens up this layered daytime ensemble. Wear it over a buttoned-up Paige denim jacket and River Island slogan T for minimal effort-dressing, and choose a...
by Hannah Kane | Feb 4, 2014 | Culture
[youtube]InD1obhCVW4[/youtube] Welcome to the first episode of the new series of The Fox Problem. Presented by Gemma Cairney (Radio 1), Georgia LA (VEVO) and Georgie Okell (ex T4, now Fuse TV in the US), the “Three Gees” – as we’re calling them...
by Hannah Kane | Feb 4, 2014 | Fashion
Be inspired by our bespoke daily Polyvore outfit. Wrap up in this soft wool and angora blend Marc by Marc Jacobs’ oversized coat in a perfect neutral shade of pale grey. Slim-cut burgundy trousers by Freda and a navy Reiss silk shirt make for a simple, stylish...
by Hannah Kane | Feb 4, 2014 | Culture
Remember when 90s TV show classics like The Word and TFI Friday made you feel like part of a gang? Well, taking the live show ‘anything can happen’ premise into the two-teens is The Fox Problem powered by HP (the clever tech company, not the condiment)....
by Hannah Kane | Feb 3, 2014 | Culture
20th century art in textiles and fashion from Cubism and Surrealism to Pop Art A new exhibition at the Fashion and Textile Museum on Bermondsey Street brings together over 200 fabric designs from an impressive roster of artists, including Barbara Hepworth, Ben...
by Hannah Kane | Feb 3, 2014 | Fashion
Be inspired by our bespoke daily Polyvore outfit. H&M’s buttery-soft leather skirt is a real high-street steal; wear it with a RED Valentino scoop-neck stripe bodysuit with net bow for an everyday elegance. A patent Launer bag in bright fuchsia mixes in...
