
THE FACE, Issue 06
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“Underrated masterpiece.”
“’60s and 70’s hallucinatory goodness.”
“Intimate portraiture and stylised scenes of everyday life.”
“Super cool cult and now-defunct Japanese men’s magazine.”
“Sountracked by Sonic Youth.”
Keep your jewels under lock and key.
Let your shorts do the talking.
Don’t call it a comeback.
All that glitters is gold.
Heavy duty jewels.
Music to your ears.
A bag after our own heart.
Big city slinger.
What a stud.
Such a charmer.
If the shoe fits…
Wear your charm on your arm.
“puer decorum creations are my favourite discovery of 2020. their new approach to hats and accessories is really fresh. i discovered shop puer through fantastic toiles a beautifully curated shop by nasir in forest gate.”
“don’t even get me started on claire barrow. claire is an incredible artist, innovator as well as being such a sweetheart. i love collecting claire’s unique designs from hand painted leather garments to hoodies and hair accessories. i stan <3”
“i don’t know how ed combines 17thcentury grandeur with his proud british working class upbringing but he does and it’s fabulous, it’s authentic and i’m so grateful to have worked so much with ed! you constantly inspire me, i love you!”
“connor is my go to for unique and personalised accessories. so chic and refined. conor uses skin textures and body moulds to make the most beautiful jewellery! ”
“other couture has made all of my grills to date! handmade unique grill perfection! other couture can make all of your dreams come true from opals to black diamonds, so creative and beautiful! other couture almost gives michèle lamy a run for her money. almost ;)”
“my favourite place in london. fantastic toiles is not just a shop it’s a hub of exciting new artists and a place where people can go feel a part of something. i adore nasir mazhar who founded fantastic toiles, i’ve worn his amazing creations for years.”
“found this amazing black owned body butter company at a stall at a melrose market in la. the man at the stall explained that the shea butter was from senegal and was so pure you could eat it ha! i was sold and have been using it ever since.”
“my best friend suz put me onto this brand because it’s from cheltenham and hackney and that’s where immm frrommmm, both places, they are far apart whoaaa. coincidence. but actually, wow what amazing products i love their scents”
“one of my besties eloise found a love of candle making this year and her candles are sooo amazing. my favourite is eloise’s love-in candle. i burn them when i need some quiet time.”
“i initially found this company when i was recovering from fibroids. black girls need to be especially careful as a lot of our hair care products contain ingredients that are bad for our womb health. organic hair care is only full of natural ingredients, yay!”
“curl perfection for all curl patterns, this skimdo product is amazing and the method suggested when using this product can keep curls sweet for up to 4 days! it’s got a lovely fresh scent and although it holds my curls it’s remarkably light and not to oily. black owned and magical.”
“queen afua mother of self love and healing. queen afua’s work is focussed of womb health. combining diet, mental health, dance and life coaching, her advice and amazing book helps me be the best me.”
“anyone who knows me knows i love cake! omg! lily vanilli has made my birthday cake for the last few years. with all dietary requirements catered for lily vanilli cakes are yum yum yum <3″
“many of you have been patiently waiting for my magdalene perfume. a scent that i made with house of matriarch creator christi. christi’s scents are truly sublime, her knowledge of oils, spirituality and holistic medicines make her fragrances more of a day to day self love ritual than a lil spritz. i can’t wait for you to experience our magdalene fragrance it’s truly one of a kind.”
Get Palace Artois down your gullet, and raise a glass to the legendary skate brand’s surprise collaboration with the Reassuringly Expensive beer connoisseurs, dropping 19th February. If you’ve been missing the pub and longing for an ice-cold pint down your local boozer, look no further than this collection of elevated streetwear essentials and connoisseurs home bar accessories. Taking cues from Stella’s rich visual and cultural heritage, the capsule includes matching canvas jackets and pants, swim shorts, towelling hoodies, tees, and even a leather tote bag, chalice, card holder and wallet – all emblazoned with an ingeniously reworked Palace Artois logo. It might be a fair few months until we get to resume happy hour shenanigans (sigh) but until then, might as well dress up for the occasion.
The collection will be available in store at PALACE NYC, LA and Tokyo, Dover Street Market and online at palaceskateboards.com on Friday.
Can’t go for a sit-down pint?
Wear it instead.
Essential public house accessory.
Ice cold.
Pint protector.
For stashing pool wins.
To mop up spilled beer. Kidding.
Achieve the perfect pint.
For tinnies in the park.
Pub-approved attire.
To kick off celebrations for their 50th anniversary this year, C.P. Company has launched the Ventile® line – made from the world’s leading performance fibre – which exemplifies the brand’s knack for pushing the boundaries of how fabric can be reinterpreted and elevated, this time using its coveted La Mille Goggle Jacket and Explorer designs as a foundation.
Spring might well be approaching, but what better way to keep yourself protected from the elements than by indulging in one of C.P.’s high performance outerwear numbers? Ventile® was established during World War II to protect pilots at risk of being stranded in the Atlantic Ocean – so rest assured you can pop to the shops in one of these without checking the weather app!
Covid safe.
The ultimate raincoat.
Protect yourself.
Nice and toasty.
Channel your inner pilot.
Juicy Couture is back, bringing with it a bold new take on glamour, toughness and sex appeal. But as the evolution of a candy-coloured icon continues, so does its gear-shift, with the championing of independent female entrepreneurs in its striking new campaign shot by Aidan Zamiri. Amongst them is designer Lois Saunders, who selects her best bits to the right, and gives us the juice below...
What is your first memory of wearing Juicy? I used to hunt and hunt for old Juicy tracksuits online. I eventually found one that was perfect for me. I loved it and wore it all the time. What does Juicy smell, taste and feel like? Juicy is just like sweet candy. How do you feel in Juicy? It makes me feel confident and sexy, whilst feeling comfortable and being able to do what I want. If Juicy was a person, who’d it be? The cool girl who is effortlessly hot. What’s the juiciest thing you’ve done this year, so far? Putting my nudes on my clothes.
“Mysterious”
“This made me feel like Y2K Paris”
“Hot. Bring me the sunshine”
“A classic”
“Comfy and effortless”
We <3 you, too.
Two hearts, better than one.
Foot candy.
Better than roses.
Better than chocolate.
Relight the fire.
We love Gucci gifts.
Best pants in town.
bibisbooks was launched by model Bibi Abdulkadir during lockdown in April 2020. Ever since, it has established itself as a community and book club, dedicated to advocating and amplifying POC voices within literature. Their mission: to nourish and cultivate the ongoing forms of communication grounded within a safe space. At its heart, bibisbooks is committed to serving the culture and history of its community, to connect and inspire.
bibisbooks have partnered with HOME by Ronan Mckenzie; a multifunctional creative space to host their first virtual book club this Saturday 30th of January at 7:30pm. Make sure you join the club.
“The inspiration we all need right now.”
“To experience loss and passion through the miracle of words.”
“For an affinity to intimacy.”
“A visceral and sombre love letter dedicated to a place I love so much, London.”
“For the service of fantasy, adventure and imagination for a unique deeper message.”
“A timeless classic that changed the perception of blackness forever.”
“Because Americanah was one of the first fiction books where I felt truly seen by a woman I admire.”
“A delicate sensitivity towards the understanding of unity among African Europeans.”
“An irresistibly charged story with the substance of yearning through images that flow like poetry.”
“A poetry book of disturbing brilliance discussing the narratives of Islam and the journey to refuge from war. She writes for the soul and her style and connection is unmatched.”
And just like that, Valentine’s Day is around the corner. And no, we don’t need daily reminders that we’re single, lonely and locked down. However, we’ll make an exception for Christopher Kane’s brand spanking new More Joy Special drop, because we’re all for showing ourselves some love. The Valentine’s themed collection includes a restock of the most iconic More Joy pieces (yes, the vibrator) as well as a selection of chilli-red loungewear pieces and cute knickers. It's perfect for sexy, stay-at-home Saturday nights, and Sunday through Monday, too.
“Naughty, but nice.”
“Dream combo.”
“Red hot hoodie!”
“Takeaway trackies.”
“Silk feels sexy.”