DEMURJan 15

Accessories

ACCESSORIESəkˈ sɛs(ə)ri

noun

plural noun: accessories

a thing which can be added to something else in order to make it

more useful, versati le, or attractive.

"optional accessories include a battery charger and

shoulder strap"

synonyms: attachment, extra, addition, add-on, retrofit,

adjunct, appendage, appurtenance, (additional) component,

fitment, supplement

"camera accessories such as

tripods and flashguns"

a small article or item of clothing carried or

worn to complement a garment or outfit.

"she wore the suit with perfectly matching

accessories—hat, bag, shoes"

synonyms: adornment, embell ishment, finery,

trimming, ornament, ornamentation, decoration,

complement, fashion detai l , fri l l

Photography – TIDG Visuals.Models – Stefanie Keogh & Nicole Simon.

Make Up Artists – Katrina Grey.Designers – Erwin Michalec,LinMiR Millinery & Magma Keni­MGK.

Creative Director & Stylist– Shirley Dee

ACCESSORIESəkˈ sɛs(ə)ri

noun

plural noun: accessories

a thing which can be added to something else in order to make it

more useful, versati le, or attractive.

"optional accessories include a battery charger and

shoulder strap"

synonyms: attachment, extra, addition, add-on, retrofit,

adjunct, appendage, appurtenance, (additional) component,

fitment, supplement

"camera accessories such as

tripods and flashguns"

a small article or item of clothing carried or

worn to complement a garment or outfit.

"she wore the suit with perfectly matching

accessories—hat, bag, shoes"

synonyms: adornment, embell ishment, finery,

trimming, ornament, ornamentation, decoration,

complement, fashion detai l , fri l l

Photography – TIDG Visuals.Models – Stefanie Keogh & Nicole Simon.

Make Up Artists – Katrina Grey.Designers – Erwin Michalec,LinMiR Millinery & Magma Keni­MGK.

Creative Director & Stylist– Shirley Dee

CONTENTS / EDITORS LETTERAccessories that!

Welcome to the first issue of the year “The Outfit Enhancer”. It’s common tradition to set New Year’sresolutions when the year starts and unfortunately it seems like common tradition to deviate from

those resolutions. What I personally do at the beginning of the year, is write down 12 things I want toachieve in that year and put the list away. At the end of the year I review the list and I find I have

managed to achieve some of the things I put down. It’s something to do with the subconscious mind. Ifyou are you have a target to achieve something you are more likely to feel pressured and you start tostress yourself. I don’t like stress and I will not tolerate it. I write my list put it away and press on with

life.This month we are paying homage to the items that enhance and hold our outfits together. The

accessories. When that two piece no longer has hope, the belt comes in handy, the necklaces, theearrings, they give our faces that extra glow…We salute you!

Noreen ChadaEditor

Contributors:- Fashion Editor, Shirley Dee - Features Editor, Kaywana Samuels – Designer, Brian Samoto – Interns, NicoleSamoto, Stella Dzingai.

Fashion Hawks -pg 4

Street Style - pg21

Music Hawks -pg 8

FASHION HAWKSFashion is an ever changing game. These are just some of the accessories

designers to keep your eyes peeled out for.Venessa Arizaga – Venessa Arizaga has been handcrafting beautiful

and colourful accessories since 2008. She says her love forjewellery is inspired by her passion for travelling. Venessa has the

exotic nature within her as she spends her time between NewYork and Puerto Rico. She has already worked with other

influential designers including Zac Posen, so we can be certainshe has a lot to bring to the table. She has been there, done thatand got the experience. We are even more excited about Venessa

this year because last year, she launched her first men’scollection which goes hand in hand with her women’s

collection.Robynn Molino- Robynn Molino from Los Angeles has

been in the designing business since 1997. Her jewelleryserves to tell a story bringing some meaning to each

piece. Robynn uses materials from old machinery andunrecognised objects to create her jewellery. During herstudies in Philadelphia, Robynn participated in a 2 daycraft show where jewellery sold out within two hours.

This is an exciting brand and we want to see what moreRobynn can do with her resources.

Eddie Borgo – Eddie Borgo seems to be a guy who likes toexperiment with his jewellery designs. Eddie has been

commissioned to design jewellery for several runway showsincluding Marchesa and Proenza Schouler. We first saw a full

collection from Eddie in 2009 and it was then that we fullygrasped Eddie’s concept of design, modern art expressedthrough jewellery. With that in tow Eddie went on to be

awarded the first ever CFDA / Vogue Fashion Fund Tiffany &Co. Development grant. Eddie is based in New York where hecontinues to create timeless pieces that challenge our idea of

luxury. We’ve always liked a challenge here at Demur.

Piers Atkinson Millnery - Piers Atkinson is a man ofmany talents. He happens to be an artist, fashion

editor, costume designer, illustrator, milliner, partyorganiser and DJ! – Is there anything he isn’t doing?

Perhaps growing up around three different generationsof creative women has resulted in Piers being mufti-

talented culturist. His grandmother was an illustratorand horticulturalist. Hilary Elliot, his mother was a

theatrical millinery and his sister was the muse to hiscreativity. Since Piers launched his first collection in

2008 he has dressed the likes of Lady Gaga, Kelis andRihanna, who all happen to be some of our fashion

icons.

Williams Handmade – Originality at its best. SarahWilliams the young lass behind Williams Handmadestrives to celebrate British National Heritage withher brand. It does exactly what it says on the tin.All bags are handmade and produced only with

the finest British leather. Sarah and her brand haveenjoyed great honours including being selected as

one of Selfridge’s Bright Young Things and chosenby Fashion East to show at London Fashion

Week. The ethos behind Williams Handmade isthey produce pieces which raise the appreciationof hand craftsmanship. It feels only right that we

celebrate our own home-grown talent.

Robynn Molino- Robynn Molino from Los Angeles hasbeen in the designing business since 1997. Her jewellery

serves to tell a story bringing some meaning to eachpiece. Robynn uses materials from old machinery and

unrecognised objects to create her jewellery. During herstudies in Philadelphia, Robynn participated in a 2 daycraft show where jewellery sold out within two hours.

This is an exciting brand and we want to see what moreRobynn can do with her resources.

Piers Atkinson Millnery - Piers Atkinson is a man ofmany talents. He happens to be an artist, fashion

editor, costume designer, illustrator, milliner, partyorganiser and DJ! – Is there anything he isn’t doing?

Perhaps growing up around three different generationsof creative women has resulted in Piers being mufti-

talented culturist. His grandmother was an illustratorand horticulturalist. Hilary Elliot, his mother was a

theatrical millinery and his sister was the muse to hiscreativity. Since Piers launched his first collection in

2008 he has dressed the likes of Lady Gaga, Kelis andRihanna, who all happen to be some of our fashion

icons.Jerboa Jewellery - Victoria Barker focuses on creating

high fashion statement jewellery. We love the fact that allthe pieces are handmade and designed in her London

studio. It seems only right Victoria has the creative flair inher. When she was younger she lived above her family’s

art gallery together with her artistic father and sister.Jerboa hasa special service where you can have bespoke

jewellery designed especially for you, (perhaps lads this isthe place to get that special engagement you have been

looking for). What’s even more special is the fact you canbe involved in each step of the design process and watch

your bespoke piece come to life.Williams Handmade – Originality at its best. SarahWilliams the young lass behind Williams Handmadestrives to celebrate British National Heritage withher brand. It does exactly what it says on the tin.All bags are handmade and produced only with

the finest British leather. Sarah and her brand haveenjoyed great honours including being selected as

one of Selfridge’s Bright Young Things and chosenby Fashion East to show at London Fashion

Week. The ethos behind Williams Handmade isthey produce pieces which raise the appreciationof hand craftsmanship. It feels only right that we

celebrate our own home-grown talent.

EDITORS' PICKSBottega Veneta Floral

Print Silk CrepeScarf £260

EDITORS' PICKS

Piers Atkinson EmbroideredFelt & Tulle Beret £545

MUSIC HAWKSSomething to keep your eyes occupied and your mind souled out. These are

our artist to look out for this month.Public Acces TV – So these ladsseemed rather peculiar when theyfirst came on to the scene. Theyreleased their music on Soundcloudwithout a name or a title for theirsongs. As people heard of theirmusic they were intrigued andbecame interested and suddenly theband were turning down gigsbecause there were just too manyrequests coming in. The band areknown as Public Access TV. JohnEatherly who formed the band, leftschool at 17 and immediately doveinto the music business where hetoured with other upcoming bands.John eats and breathes music andnow he sings, plays guitar andwrites all the songs Public Access TV.

Rae Morris - We have the talented RaeMorris who has been a music fiendsince the age of four when she learnt toplay the piano. Her debut single “Don’tGo” was used in the final episode ofthe sixth series of Skins. Some haveeven compared her vocal skills toFlorence Welch so obviously theexpectations are high. Her EP “ForYou” was sold at her live performancesin 2012. After performing as openingact for our lovely boy George Ezra onhis European tour, things really tookoff and we saw Rae performing at herown headlining UK tour with anotherone t follow next month in February.Her debut album “Unguarded”, dueout later this month is a story taleabout all the lessons she has learntduring her rise to stardom. We like astory here at Demur.

Kwabs - Just by posting a few videos on YouTube andof course hard work and perseverance, Kwabena Adjepong

caught the attention of Atlantic Records and fastforward two years on he is now releasing his debut

album under the label. Kwabs has had music embeddedin his blood from a young age. Whilst placements werein demand to study at the renown Royal Academy ofMusic, Kwabs won his place at the academy and spenthis time in the school choir and jazz band. It’s been a

while since the UK has had a decent sophisticated Neo-Soul artist. Kwabs may have just fixed that issue with his

sweet melodic voice. Kwabs’ latest track “Walk” isfeatured on the FIFA 15 soundtrack.

Wolf Alice – This Camden band just wants “toplay to loads of f**king people” and it appearsloads of people want to hear them. So much sothat Wolf Alice were named the most bloggedabout artist in the UK in 2013. In their questthey have so far, sold out their headline tour

and played at Reading, Glastonbury andLeeds. Not bad at all. Not bad. They have analbum due out this year which we are itchingto hear. The quartet bring an alternative rock

feel with their music and this year as theycontinue “to play to loads of f**king people”,

we can only hope to be a part of theiraudience.Kwabs - Just by posting a few videos on YouTube and

of course hard work and perseverance, Kwabena Adjepongcaught the attention of Atlantic Records and fast

forward two years on he is now releasing his debutalbum under the label. Kwabs has had music embeddedin his blood from a young age. Whilst placements werein demand to study at the renown Royal Academy ofMusic, Kwabs won his place at the academy and spenthis time in the school choir and jazz band. It’s been a

while since the UK has had a decent sophisticated Neo-Soul artist. Kwabs may have just fixed that issue with his

sweet melodic voice. Kwabs’ latest track “Walk” isfeatured on the FIFA 15 soundtrack.Rhodes – With two EPs under his belt, Rhodes is

spreading his wings all over the place with his music.Just last year Rhodes he completed his first headline

tour and supported London Grammar and Sam Smithon their London Tours and in Amsterdam and Paris.It seems most of our recent talented artist are beingbrewed in Hertfordshire. Rhodes was born and raisedin Hitchin in Hertfordshire, the same area as JamesBay another one to look out for. Hailing from the

same neck of the Hertfordshire woods as James Bay.Rhodes sings and strums his guitar to something most

of us can relate to, a beautiful thing called and an uglytruth called loss.

ACCESSORIESPower Shoot Creative

Director, Stylist & Hair -Karen Windle of Couture

Hair Events. Make UpArtists - Sita Gill & LienVy. Photographer- KrishNagari. Jewellery - Sam

Nico of Empire MV. Model- Hanna Gwil l iam

SAM NICO – EMPIRE MV LONDON – THE NEW CODE OF LUXURYDubbed as the new code of luxury, Empire MV London is a luxury accessories brand withjewellery handcrafted by the young and gifted, Sam Nico. Each piece is rare and exclusiveas it is personally made here in London by Sam’s own hands. The jewellery is comprisedof exotic skins which are used for every piece specifically sourced from all over the worldand overall, lambskins, calfskins, and goatskins. Sam also uses genuine crocodile, lizard,python, ostrich, and alligator leathers. These are just some of the materials that bring

Empire MV jewellery to life.With an innovative approach to jewellery making, Sam dedicates her time to perfectingher craft thus putting all her efforts into fulfilling her customer’s needs. Some pieces arepersonalised to a client’s demands, whatever the case the final piece oozes with elegance

and appeal.Creative Director Karen Windle of Couture Hair Events, together with her team of endowed

creatives, takes us through an expedition of Empire MV London by Sam Nico.See more of Sam Nico's work at: www.empire­mv.com

See more of Karen Windle's work at: www.couturehairevents.co.uk

SAM NICO – EMPIRE MV LONDON – THE NEW CODE OF LUXURYDubbed as the new code of luxury, Empire MV London is a luxury accessories brand withjewellery handcrafted by the young and gifted, Sam Nico. Each piece is rare and exclusiveas it is personally made here in London by Sam’s own hands. The jewellery is comprisedof exotic skins which are used for every piece specifically sourced from all over the worldand overall, lambskins, calfskins, and goatskins. Sam also uses genuine crocodile, lizard,python, ostrich, and alligator leathers. These are just some of the materials that bring

Empire MV jewellery to life.With an innovative approach to jewellery making, Sam dedicates her time to perfectingher craft thus putting all her efforts into fulfilling her customer’s needs. Some pieces arepersonalised to a client’s demands, whatever the case the final piece oozes with elegance

and appeal.Creative Director Karen Windle of Couture Hair Events, together with her team of endowed

creatives, takes us through an expedition of Empire MV London by Sam Nico.See more of Sam Nico's work at: www.empire­mv.com

See more of Karen Windle's work at: www.couturehairevents.co.uk

Creative Director, Stylist &Hair - Karen Windle of

Couture Hair Events.Make Up Artists - Sita

Gill & Lien Vy.Photographer- Krish

Nagari. Jewellery - SamNico of Empire MV.

Models - Hanna Gwilliam& Anni Beava

Creative Director, Stylist &Hair - Karen Windle of

Couture Hair Events.Make Up Artists - Sita

Gill & Lien Vy.Photographer- Krish

Nagari. Jewellery - SamNico of Empire MV.

Models - Hanna Gwilliam& Anni Beava

Creative Director, Stylist &Hair - Karen Windle of

Couture Hair Events.Make Up Artists - Sita

Gill & Lien Vy.Photographer- Krish

Nagari. Jewellery - SamNico of Empire MV.

Models - Hanna Gwilliam& Anni Beava

Creative Director, Stylist & Hair - Karen Windle of Couture HairEvents. Make Up Artists - Sita Gill & Lien Vy. Photographer- Krish

Nagari. Jewellery - Sam Nico of Empire MV. Models - HannaGwilliam & Anni Beava

Creative Director, Stylist &Hair - Karen Windle of

Couture Hair Events. MakeUp Artists - Sita Gill &Lien Vy. Photographer-

Krish Nagari. Jewellery -Sam Nico of Empire MV.

Models - Hanna Gwilliam& Anni Beava

EDITORS' PICKSValentino Plexiglass

Cuff£345

Etro Silk Faille &Gold Plated

Necklace £175

Stella McCartneyLips

iPhone 5Case £40

Miu Miu PaintedCat Eye

Sunglasses £225

Etro Silk Faille &Gold Plated

Necklace £175

EDITORS' PICKS

Christian LouboutinPanettone Spiked

Leather Purse £425

Photography – TIDGVisuals. Model – Nicole

Simon. Make Up Artists –Ewa Jankowska & Katrina

Grey. Designer – ErwinMichalec. Creative Director –

Shirley Dee

Photography –TIDG Visuals.Model – Nicole

Simon. Make UpArtists – EwaJankowska &Katrina Grey.

Designer – ErwinMichalec. CreativeDirector – Shirley

Dee

EDITORS' PICKS

Zana Bayne Pentagram Leather £345

EDITORS' PICKS

KenzoRendezvousRainbow

Watch £290

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