That Life Style Show: July 2020

Friday 31 July 2020

Introducing our new podcast: Start Somewhere with Sara Vaughan

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We have always been committed to creating global change, with our current #Startsomewhere campaign calling on readers to speak up for the planet, take positive action, and reduce their individual carbon footprint.

Our movement aims to inform and inspire, with features reminding us of our morals on plastic, plus practical articles explaining how we can rescue restaurant food with innovative waste saving apps and how to give your place of work an eco-friendly office makeover.

We can all be environmentally conscious, use our voices and bring about positive change, a message that we look forward to spreading further as we launch our first ever podcast, hosted by Marie Claire’s Global Chief Purpose and Sustainability Advisor, Sara Vaughan.

Introducing, Start Somewhere with Sara Vaughan.

Before joining Marie Claire, Sara worked as a Vice-President at Unilever, overseeing sustainable business and global communications, also holding previous positions at The Body Shop and ethical diamond brand, Forevermark. And since coming onboard, she has put her expertise into practice, writing opinion pieces on staying resilient in challenging times and turning saving the planet into a career, not to mention highlighting her hopes for our Start Somewhere campaign.

With her credibility within the sustainability sector and her global black book of industry contacts, we can’t think of a better person than Sara to lead this exciting project.

‘I’m an innovator & creator of brands with purpose & positive change maker,’ Sara explains. ‘This Start Somewhere podcast for Marie Claire features some of the incredibly inspiring people that I’m lucky enough to meet in the course of my work who are creating positive change in the world. Both women and men. The known and the not so known yet. Each with their own unique story of how they started somewhere.’

Series one launches with six episodes hosted by Sara Vaughan, with the first three dropping this week featuring guests Sian Sutherland, Shelley Zalis and Sarah Kate Ellis.

Listen to the first x3 episodes on Spotify now!

Meet the first three guests on series one…

Sian Sutherland: Co-founder of A Plastic Planet

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Sian Sutherland is a global campaign organisation with a single goal – to inspire the world to turn off the plastic tap.

A multi-award winning serial entrepreneur with a diverse background in areas including advertising, Michelin Star restaurants and film production, igniting social change and creating brands and campaigns with soul is Sutherland’s passion.

Bringing a fresh business-focused approach to environmental issues, A Plastic Planet works collaboratively with industry, retailers, governments and the UN to accelerate the pace of environmental change at all levels.

Aside from being recognised in the 2019 Fast Company Awards, Sutherland’s dynamic team also won International Campaign of the Year, after its Plastic Free Aisle initiative resulted in the 2018 opening of the world’s first plastic-free supermarket aisle in Amsterdam.

Shelley Zalis: CEO of The Female Quotient

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Shelley Zalis is the CEO of The Female Quotient, a female-owned business committed to advancing equality.

As the first female chief executive to be ranked in the research industry’s top 25, Zalis’ legacy is to tap into the power of collaboration to transform workplace culture so that all people feel like they belong – no matter their industry or career level.

Devoting her time to becoming a mentor and role model to females in her industry, Zalis is the co-founder of #SeeHer and on the board of directors for MAKERS, separate feminist movements established to increase the accurate portrayal of women and girls in advertising and media. Zalis also provides career advice, via her Forbes column, to women who are looking to rise up into leadership positions.

Sarah Kate Ellis: President & CEO GLAAD

Listen to the Start Somewhere Podcast in conversation with Sarah Kate Ellis

Sarah Kate Ellis is the President and CEO of GLAAD, the world’s leading media advocacy organisation to demand fair and accurate coverage of the LGBTQ community.

Ellis joined GLAAD in 2014 after a successful career as a media executive. From Vogue, to Instyle and House & Garden, Ellis transformed and energised leading media outlets – picking up seven MIN Awards for marketing innovation and two President’s Awards along the way.

Refocusing GLAAD’s crucial advocacy to accelerate acceptance of the LGTBQ community through a variety of compelling campaigns, Ellis’ reputation as a powerful communicator has won her a series of accolades, including a spot on Variety’s New Power of New York List in 2016, as well as the Guardian’s World Power Pride list in 2014.

Start Somewhere with Sara Vaughan is on Spotify now

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Naomi Osaka perfectly shut down creepy body comments in a viral message

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Naomi Osaka is one of the most talked-about women in the world, with the 22-year-old tennis player officially named the highest-paid female athlete in history earlier this year.

The athlete has made a lot of news recently however for her social media presence, and more specifically the public reaction to it.

Naomi has received a barrage of body-shaming comments on her Instagram after she posted a photograph wearing a bikini.

Proving that body shaming is still a viral problem, commenters came out in force to criticise the 22-year-old, telling her that she should stay ‘innocent’.

Naomi however was having none of it, taking to Twitter to address her confusion at the fact that her followers felt the need to comment on what she can wear.

I just wanna say it’s creeping me out how many people are commenting @ me to maintain my “innocent image” and “don’t try to be someone your not”. You don’t know me, I’m 22, I wear swimsuits to the pool. Why do you feel like you can comment on what I can wear?

— NaomiOsaka大坂なおみ (@naomiosaka) July 26, 2020

‘I just wanna say it’s creeping me out how many people are commenting @ me to maintain my “innocent image” and “don’t try to be someone your not”’, she explained on social media. ‘You don’t know me, I’m 22, I wear swimsuits to the pool. Why do you feel like you can comment on what I can wear?’

Going on to rake in 22.6k likes, Naomi’s fans came out in force to agree with her.

‘I like you just the way you are,’ commented one fan, while another wrote: ‘You wear exactly what you want Naomi! FYI I wear bathers too even though I look nowhere near as good as you in yours. Girls should always feel free to wear what they want to wear. Especially when you look so spectacular. Please keep wearing them!’

Well done for taking a stand, Naomi.

It’s 2020 and body shaming should be a thing of the past.

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Meghan Markle’s online profile was edited right before her relationship with Prince Harry broke

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle stepped down from their royal family roles this year after months of discussions.

The Sussex couple lost their HRH titles and their Sussex Royal brand and relocated to Los Angeles, California, to prioritise their family of three and mental health over their former roles.

As former working royals, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex used to have their hands full with charity work, official tours and royal meetings. Now however, they will not act on behalf of the royal family, instead focusing their time on activism.

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“After many months of reflection and internal discussions, we have chosen to make a transition this year in starting to carve out a progressive new role within this institution. We intend to step back as ‘senior’ members of the Royal Family and work to become financially independent, while continuing to fully support Her Majesty The Queen. It is with your encouragement, particularly over the last few years, that we feel prepared to make this adjustment. We now plan to balance our time between the United Kingdom and North America, continuing to honour our duty to The Queen, the Commonwealth, and our patronages. This geographic balance will enable us to raise our son with an appreciation for the royal tradition into which he was born, while also providing our family with the space to focus on the next chapter, including the launch of our new charitable entity. We look forward to sharing the full details of this exciting next step in due course, as we continue to collaborate with Her Majesty The Queen, The Prince of Wales, The Duke of Cambridge and all relevant parties. Until then, please accept our deepest thanks for your continued support.” – The Duke and Duchess of Sussex For more information, please visit sussexroyal.com (link in bio) Image © PA

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On closer inspection, the couple’s link to activism appears to have been important from the beginning, with it emerging this week that Meghan Markle’s online profile was updated just before news broke of her and Prince Harry’s relationship to include her charity work.

It has been reported that Meghan Markle’s Wikipedia page was edited just before the announcement, to change her occupation from ‘model’ to ‘activist’.

The change also saw the addition of a new section on her Wikipedia page, Humanitarian work.

‘Markle is actively involved in the socio-political arena and in 2016 she became Global Ambassador for World Vision Canada, traveling to Rwanda for the Clean Water Campaign,’ reads the section. ‘She has also worked with The United Nations Women, where, as an Advocate, she presented at UN Headquarters for the HeforShe Gender Equality Campaign in September 2014.

‘Meghan has also been a panelist on the esteemed list of speakers for One Young World (Dublin, 2014), and has traveled to Afghanistan with the Joint Chief of Staff on a USO tour December 2014.’

It has also been reported that Meghan’s former job as a briefcase girl on Deal or No Deal was removed in October 2016.

It is not clear whether Meghan or the royal family were behind the page edits, and the royal family has not commented.

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Why does feminism still make people angry?

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From suffragettes to the politics of #MeToo, Anna-Marie Crowhurst celebrates 21st century activism reclaimed by a new generation, but asks: why are some people still so upset about equality for women?

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When people ask you what you do for a living, does your answer make people angry? Recently I discovered that what I do does. Now being a writer – the question people ask next. ‘What are you writing?’ My new book, Badly Behaved Women, is a cultural history of modern feminism. Yet I discovered invoking that word, ‘feminism’ makes some people angry. Why? Why does feminism still make people angry?

Celebrating the women’s movement, my book encompasses groovy feminist artists and fearless filmmakers; period pride and pay gap protests; #MeToo and #BlackGirlMagic, Riot Grrrl and Beyoncé. I loved writing it – researching the strides feminists made towards equality – and their powerful expressions of dissent.

It’s inspirational and life-affirming to hear what amazing women have to say about feminism today – from Emeli Sandé and Helen Pankhurst to Juno Dawson and Diana Evans. And it’s been a privilege to learn the stories of important feminists from the past.

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The angry people

On a working holiday recently, a woman asked what I was writing. ‘A book about feminism’ instantly affected her. She bristled as if I’d said something distasteful. Feminism.

‘Oh,’ the woman replied. She then hunched up her shoulders. Her eyes narrowed. And then: ‘It’s gone too far, hasn’t it? Why don’t women want to be feminine? In my day, you enjoyed compliments from men. Now no one can say anything!‘

Sigh. I tried to explain. ‘Actually, my book’s a history of everything feminists have achieved!’ Before realising I was wasting. My. Time.

‘I just don’t understand why women want to be better than men,’ said a visibly agitated male relative. ‘People should be equal – but the thing with feminism – what is it about putting men down?‘

Answer: Again, not what feminism or the book is about. URRRGH.

We all know ‘angry feminist’ is used to denigrate. Black feminists particularly are critiqued and stereotyped as ‘angry’. It’s also the first thing trolls turn to when criticising on social media.

The first feminists

The first feminists – the suffragists – got called angry, too. Especially when their ‘Deeds Not Words’ campaign saw some of them smashing shop windows and setting fire to pillar boxes. This was desperation, really, because at that point, no one was listening.

When the suffragists began campaigning they provoked great anger. Why? Because women were only seen as wives and mothers, it was men who went to work and held political power. Anger towards the suffragists translated into violence, prison sentences, force feeding and public shaming.

Badly Behaved Women (£20) by Anna-Marie Crowhurst is published on 6 August 2020 by Welbeck

Since then almost everything feminists have done has made some people angry. The women’s liberation movement was an enormous cultural revolution inciting widespread social change. It was 1968 and women were starting to break out of their unfulfilling pointy-bra-ed lives as housewives.

Fear of change

The second wave feminists wanted equal pay, workplace equality, free contraception, legal abortion and free childcare. The dream was equality. But the reality was people angry at women stepping out of line. Newspaper headlines made them sound crazed, violent, outrageous and reported bra burnings that never happened.

Anger towards feminism isn’t just about fear of change. I know misunderstandings about feminism are at the heart of these personal experiences. Probably because feminism is such a broad church, while some of the more extreme aspects of feminism are the ones reported and sensationalised. Misandry and feminism get confused. Ideas about navigating male-female relationships get muddled.

I’m proud to call myself a feminist, documenting over 120 years of feminist achievement. Writing about the suffragists, the Greenham Common campers, the ‘wolf pack’ protestors, and the Women’s March-ers makes me realise dissent is essential for change. To create change big things have to happen. And that might make some people angry. Tough.

Badly Behaved Women: The Story of Modern Feminism by Anna-Marie Crowhurst is published by Welbeck (£20, hardback format) on August 6th

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Planning a summer BBQ? Here’s how to keep it eco-friendly

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We all have a part to play in conserving the planet – so let’s start with the small steps we can all take

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Light blue skies, the balmy breeze and long-awaited sunshine can only mean one thing – it’s just about hot enough to fire up the barbeque grill and host a BBQ (socially-distanced, of course) for your family and friends. But are you aware of how harmful BBQs can be for the environment?

Other than the obvious gas emissions from the grill itself (which release as much greenhouse gases into the atmosphere as a 90-mile long car journey), a lot of plastic waste builds up from the plastic bottles of fizzy drinks or any side dishes.

In fact, reports state that the River Thames had the highest recorded levels of microplastic waste than any river in the world, with the bulk of these plastics from food packaging and bottles. We need to be more aware of the impact of our actions and take responsibility – so the best way to start is by making sure that BBQ is a sustainable one.

Here are fives ways to enjoy a eco-friendly BBQ:

1. Veggie delights

Swap your staple BBQ meats with some plant-based goodies instead to cut your carbon footprint almost in half. Veggie skewers and meat-free burgers could make for healthy additions to your menu.

2. Reduce cook time

Try and cut down on how long you have the barbeque grill running for by slicing your meat finely to allow for even and efficient cooking.

3. Say no to plastics

Consider cooking food that does not require plates to cut down on plastic waste. Vegan hot dogs and veggie kebabs can be served with a napkin. You could also serve your guests refreshing sparkling water with a SodaStream sparkling water maker, rather than buying bottles of sparkling water, cola or mixers.

4. Keep the top on

Remember to shut the lid on your grill during cooking time to conserve as much heat and energy as possible. This method also maintains the moisture allowing for a more even cook. If you’re using gas, be sure to switch it off when you’re not using it to reduce your CO2 output as well. Or if you’re using a coal BBQ, consider using lump coal rather than traditional briquettes for a more eco-friendly BBQ option.

5. Waste not

Reduce your food waste by raiding your fridge for leftovers to repurpose for your BBQ. Any frozen food could also do the trick. Offering your guests the leftovers from the BBQ in Tupperware containers could also be a nifty way to reduce food waste.

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These are the Best Curvy Fit Jeans under $25 July 31, 2020 at 12:00PM

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While I love skirts and dresses, a cute top and jeans will forever be my go-to outfit. And when I come across a great pair of jeans that checks all the boxes, I’m inclined to share them with you all!

These high-waist skinnies are a latest find from Sofia Jeans by Sofia Vergara, hands down my favorite brand at Walmart. At under $25, they’re an absolute steal! Not only do they fit amazing, but the fabric has just the right amount of stretch and structure, which does wonders to define the waist and show off hips and curves no matter your shape or size, while smoothing out the tummy area as well! The wash I’m wearing is one of four in this style, including this dark wash I also own and love.

This bodysuit, also from the Sofia Jeans collection, has been on repeat this season in both this color and the black one I picked up last month. Both pieces are available in size 00/XS – 22/3X.

Kensington Palace won’t let Prince William tweet for a very specific reason

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The Cambridges are undoubtedly the most talked-about family in the world, and in the aftermath of the Sussex family’s resignation, they are making non-stop headline news.

Their popularity has only surged during the coronavirus outbreak, with Kate and Wills sharing sneak peeks of their royal offices to Instagram, releasing sweet videos of their children and surprising NHS workers, school teachers and young students with video phone calls to boost morale and give thanks.

Yes, the Cambridges have been all over social media, even rehiring the former social media staff of Harry and Meghan.

It was Prince William in particular that made news this week with regards to social media, as it emerged that Kensington Palace staff actively try to keep the Duke of Cambridge away from Twitter.

Opening up about it while filming #ThatPeterCrouchPodcast, Prince William recalled that the staff ‘deliberately keep [him] away’ from the official Kensington Royal account.

‘When Liverpool did that amazing [game against Barcelona] I went mental, I grabbed the Twitter thing and I just posted it,’ William continued. ‘It was an amazing match. I was literally blown away by it. It was one of the best games of football I’ve ever seen. And I got completely out of control and I just went, “Tweet that, get it out. Give it here!”

‘Nearly every Villa game we’ve won, which hasn’t been many this season, I’ve been trying to get a hold of it. They keep it away from me now. I have to fight them for it.’

So there we have it – Kensington Palace won’t let Prince William tweet because he will commentate the football.

Well, this is hilarious.

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Hot List: Here’s what’s new in your favourite stores and online this week

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Marie Claire's edit of the best things to buy, browse and book

Allow us to introduce: hot list. Whether it’s some much-needed pampering, a quick interiors update, a cool event to book tickets for or a wardrobe refresh, here’s Marie Claire’s edit of the best ways to indulge.

Here at Marie Claire HQ we’re constantly seeking out secret sales, new brands, fun events, exclusive beauty treatments and cool coffee table books. We also love updating our home with a cool new piece of pottery, art or a delicious new candle.

We’ve rounded-up all the coolest things to do, see and buy this week. There are new store openings, new fashion brands, A-list collaborations, grooming updates and generally gorgeous and useful things to know so that your downtime is as stylish as you are.

This week we’re loving:

This is your ultimate shopping list, so check in with us every week so you can hit the shops fully informed on what’s new and cool each week. Click through to see our favourite picks…

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Princess Diana’s iconic Travolta dress will go on show for the first time

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There are few Princess Diana outfits as iconic as the dress that she wore to dance with John Travolta at the White House during a state banquet given by US President Ronald Reagan in 1985.

The velvet dress was designed by Victor Edelstein, and Princess Diana had originally seen it in burgundy, but asked him to create it in a midnight blue for her, which of course he did.

On the night, it looked perfect worn with her famous sapphire and pearl choker, and twirled beautifully when she danced with Travolta, earning it the nickname ‘the Travolta dress‘.

It has been auctioned off several times across the years, and was finally sold to the Historic Royal Palaces for £220,000 at the end of last year.

At the time they announced the dress would soon go on display as part of its Royal Ceremonial Dress Collection, and now more info has been released. The dress will go on display at Kensington Palace to coincide with its re-opening, and you can buy tickets here.

Curator Eleri Lynn said on Instagram, ‘One of the most iconic fashion statements of the 20th century, the Princess of Wales commissioned this extraordinary midnight blue velvet gown from couturier (and regular collaborator) Victor Edelstein, and debuted it at a gala dinner at the White House in 1985. There, Diana was photographed “gliding around the room” dancing with actor John Travolta, creating one of the most famous and enduring images of her career .

She added it had been quarantined like the rest of us, but was now ready to shine: ‘Since it joined our Royal Ceremonial Dress Collection in 2019, the dress has spent the last few months in quarantine (pretty much like the rest of us!) to ensure it doesn’t pass on any bugs or pests on to the rest of our priceless collection. Now, it’s finally ready for public display, right on time for us to reopen the doors of the palace tomorrow.’

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Black Pound Day: what it is and the Black-owned businesses to support

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News cycles and Instagram feeds may have gone back to normal, but the need to be actively anti-racist and show allyship remains important – celebrating Black Pound Day is the perfect opportunity to do just that.

Inspired by the Black Lives Matter movement, Black Pound Day was masterminded by Swiss, former So Solid rapper, to champion Black-owned businesses and support the growth of the UK Black economy. The first took place on 27 June and will be every first Saturday of the month going forward, the next is on 1 August.

The initiative aims to make UK shopping habits more inclusive by encouraging everyone to buy products and services from Black-owned businesses to continue the fight against racial inequality. Black-owned businesses are four times less likely to receive bank loans, credit cards and overdrafts. This institutional lack of access to capital means that black businesses are more likely to fail than their white counterparts, but together we can change this.

Our collective spending power can cause lasting change if we are more intentional about how, and where we spend. According to the Black Pound Day website, if everyone spends just £10 a week on Black businesses that would inject £1.9bn into the Black community.

To help get you started; here’s our selection of brands, ranging from fashion to food, you can support this upcoming Black Pound Day and beyond. Be sure to post a picture of your purchase using the hashtag #BlackPoundDay.

Beauty

PatMcGrath Labs

The eponymous brand founded by legendary make up artist Pat McGrath is known for its avant-garde approach to beauty. The debut product Gold 001, a multifunctional richly-pigmented powder which serves as an eyeshadow, highlight famously sold out in six minutes and remains a favourite to this day.

Liha

Abi Oyepitan and Liha Okunniwa are the two best friends behind Liha Beauty. The pair pride themselves on creating vegan, cruelty-free, natural products which fuse the rich botanical life of West Africa with traditional English aromatherapy remedies.

MDMFlow

Founded by Florence Adepoju, MDMFlow is a premium beauty brand inspired by the glamour of mid-90s to early 2000s Hip Hop culture. Florence combines her love of beauty and science to create bold lipstick shades and intense mascara suitable for a range of skin tones.

Epara Skincare

Epara means “to cocoon oneself” in the Nigerian dialect of Ebira. This luxury skincare repairs and pampers, leaving skin moisturised and hydrated by harnessing the antioxidant and nurturing properties of African botanicals.

Fashion

Virgos Lounge

If you want to make a statement, look no further than the London-based brand Virgos Lounge. Think vintage silhouettes, bright embellished dresses – perfect for any occasion.

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Handcrafted in smooth, sumptuous tangerine suede, the Agra Pump boasts an edgy take to a timeless silhouette ~ #MyAdesa | Shop the collection on TitiAdesa.com ⁣ ⁣ Model // @binniegomes⁣ Photography // @__alexenglish⁣ Styling // @ysmnsabri⁣ Art direction // Brook Shen⁣ Creative direction // @titiadesa

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Tita Adesa

Launched in 2019 this luxury footwear brand is ethically and delicately hand-crafted in Milan. Known for its understated elegance, the recently launched brand was featured on Beyonce’s directory of Black-owned business ‘Black Parade’ – definitely one to watch.

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@fisayolonge in Beebeeta vegan leather, ph by @bekkycalverphoto.

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Kai Collective

Kai Collective is a womenswear brand of attainable clothing with luxury aesthetics. ‘Kai’ means many things in many languages. ‘Wow’ in the Nigerian dialect of Hausa, ‘strong and unbreakable’ in Burmese – the list goes on. The international name reflects the lifestyle of the founder, fashion and travel blogger Fisayo Longe who established the brand in 2016.

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Redemption.

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Cold Laundry

This minimalist unisex brand by husband and wife Ola and Cerise Alabi duo is perfect if you are looking for modern, functional and considered design.

Restaurants

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That moment when your hot chocolate arrive #joysindarksugars Photography @tanyakrot

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Dark Sugars

Dark Sugars is home to some of the best handmade chocolate truffles, pearls and vegan treats that London has to offer. Their hot chocolate, made from Ghanaian cocoa beans and adorned with chocolate shards is absolutely not to be missed.

Saint Aymes

Saint Aymes is founded and exclusively designed by two sisters, Michela and Lois Wilson. Located in the heart of West London, the escapist coffee shop is known for its artisan chocolates, decadent lattes and signature treats laced with 24ct gold.

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Mind blowing prawns, suya butter & fermented kabu turnips for tonight and tomorrow.

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Ikoyi

Ikoyi builds its own spice-based cuisine around British micro-seasonality, offering a modern twist on West African flavours. Founded by childhood friends Iré Hassan-Odukale and Jeremy Chan, Ikoyi is the first African restaurant to receive a Michelin star.

Ayannas

Ayannas London is a Caribbean fine dining restaurant in Canary Wharf. It’s award-winning chef Collin Brown serves us elevate Caribbean classics like Jerk Chicken and an amazing array of vegetarian and gluten-free dishes.

Fitness

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Lapp

Established in 2016 by model Leomie Anderson, LAPP represents the modern woman’s style and the issues they care about. LAPP stands for ‘Leomie Anderson the Project the Purpose’ and was birthed from Leomie’s outspoken stance on women’s issues.

Y-Fit Wear

Y-Fit Wear is a premium purpose-led sportswear brand. Founded by Mark Agyakwa in 2016, Y-Fit combines performance, functionality, lifestyle and culture.

Galleries

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#Tbt to ''Seven Decades of Artistic Production'', a solo exhibition @galleryofafricanart in 2015, dedicated to the internationally acclaimed Nigerian painter and sculptor Ben Enwonwu. Painting: 'Africa Dances, 1982' | Oil on Canvas #benenwonwu #nigerianart #nigeria #londonart #galleryofafricanart #mayfair #exhibition #artmarket #art #artcollectors #contemporaryafricanart #culture #artlovers #artcurator #oiloncanvas #soloexhibition #painter #sculptor #africa

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The Gallery Of African Art

The Gallery of African Art (GAFRA) opened its doors in May 2013. Since then the space has hosted several solo exhibitions of renowned artists from across the continent.

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Join us this Thursday for a talk with Charlotte Padgham @catts9lives, Michaela Davidova @aytacrayta & Katrina Stamatopoulos @katrinaastamatopoulos From the 6th – 31st July 2020 we will bring a series of talks, workshops and events on sustainability. In this talk, we will be addressing and considering opportunities for recycling and reusing studio and darkroom waste with artists Charlotte E Padgham, Michaela Davidova & Katrina Stamatopoulos. This talk will be chaired by Hannah Fletcher. Tickets and more information available at www.londonaltphoto.com @londonaltphoto This talk is part of the London Alternative Photography Collective The Sustainable Darkroom programme now taking residency with Guest Projects digital. #guestprojectsdigital, #digitalresidency, #photography, #london

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Guest Projects

Founded by Yinka Shonibare’s Shonibare Studio, the Guests Projects arts space offers an opportunity for projects of any artistic discipline, including dance, visual arts, and music, to have access to a project space for one month.

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