Category: STYLE
SUPPORT YOUR INDEPENDENT SHOPS!
We like a bit of variety in our life and like an individual style and niche clothing labels, which is why to continue to support Margin, a trade show for independent clothing labels to show off their new range to independent shop owners across the UK. The show takes place in mid Feb in London, [...]
HOGBITCH PROMOTIONS: BUY T-SHIRTS WHILE EATING CRISPS…WHAT MORE DO YOU WANT?
Head into many High Street stores today and you’ll see a range of colourful T-shirts but none more so than with the Westcountry-based online T-shirt store – Hogbitch Promotions. Hogbitch have a range of T-shirts based on some of the most iconic celebs of all time – from Nora Batty to Victor Meldrew and Gene [...]
COMPETITION: BECOME THE NEXT MAMBO ARTIST
Surf brand, Mambo, have launched a competition for artists to design a t-shirt for their 2011 collection. The winner will receive three paid commissions (including the winning entry), an artist portfolio page on the Mambo Surf De Luxe website plus a bunch of Mambo goodies! Every legitimate entry will also feature on the Mambo website. [...]
BEAT THE SLUSH THIS WINTER WITH A GOOD PAIR OF BOOTS
Beat the slush with some suitably stylish footwear this winter. Snowy, slushy conditions aren’t the easiest to deal with but if you’ve got the right footwear, then you’re laughing. Check out this selection of great winter boots from laid back lifestyle brand Cushe and trusted outdoor brand The North Face. All cost around £100. Cushe’s [...]
GET WARM THIS WINTER WITH ALPINESTARS STREETWEAR
It’s bloomin freezing outside and what you have in your wardrobe may not cut it so how about checking out the latest Apinestars range? The Motorsport brand is known for its awesome technical gear, from race leathers and jerseys to protective clothing and boots but they also do streetwear. From quilted Aqualung jackets to plaid [...]
PLYMOUTH FASHION STUDENT SUCCESS AT CLOTHES SHOW
Former Plymouth College of Art student, Alice Vandy, had a massive kick start to her career when she was commissioned to produce pieces for the Clothes Show London. Alice completed her degree at Plymouth College of Art in 2008, and not only did she have pieces commissioned for the show, her catsuits opened the show [...]
LOOK BUFF IN YOUR BOXERS WITH PULL IN
French underwear brand Pull-in have joined forces with leading Channel Island’s menswear store De Gruchy for Movember to help raise awareness of men’s health issues, and to raise funds for prostate cancer charities. The store, in St Helier, Jersey has been trading over 200yrs and is one of the oldest shops on the islands. Now, [...]
ODESSA FOOTWEAR OPENS NEW STORE IN NEWTON ABBOT
This weekend saw the opening of a brand new Odessa footwear store in Newton Abbot, Devon. The launch day featured demos from some of the region’s top BMX riders and included a showcase of bikes from the Cornish X racing team, which is sponsored by Odessa. Some of the first customers to the new store [...]
WIN A PAIR OF DUFFS
Duffs have launched a new Pedro range and we’ve secured a pair to give away to one lucky man. But lest we get accused of being sexist, we’ve also obtained a pair of women’s G4 Hi shoes to giveaway. Check out the Duffs featured on our November Retail Therapy page (see pic above). To be [...]
STYLE HUNTER BATH TUB SHOOT
Something a little different was published in our October issue – Style Hunter section. Working with Alex from Smile Photo Studios, in Plymouth, took 9 girls, one bath tub and a bucket load of creative ideas to come up with some great creative pictures. This was the second bath tub shoot undertaken by Alex, having [...]
DAY OF THE DEAD FASHION SHOOT (OCTOBER 2010)
We went all out with the spooky theme in October, grabbing some suitably goth chic original pieces from Cox and Baloney’s Vintage Boutique in Bristol before heading out into the deserted North Somerset woods. Despite a major hiccup on the way there (the Ed’s car broke down) we made the most of the grey Sunday [...]
GOLDIE LOOKIN CHAIN TO OPEN NEWPORT JEWELLERY STORE F HINDS
Welsh spoof boy band Goldie Lookin Chain have aptly been chosen to open a new F Hinds jewellery store in their hometown of Newport. Jewellers F. Hinds will officially open its new Newport store at 12.30pm on Friday (September 24) and they’ve invited along Eggsy, Rhys and the other members of Goldie Lookin Chain for [...]
HACKNEY HIPSTER HATE: YOU’RE BETTER OFF IN THE SOUTH WEST
Ever heard of Hackey Hipster Hate? Thought not. If you live in the South West or Wales, chances are you’ve been tempted by the big smoke with its bright lights, career ops and style icons. With certain areas attracting the hip young folk looking to make their mark its easy to walk straight into a [...]
ZOMBIE IT UP FOR BRISTOL IGFEST 2010
As night falls an eerie quiet descends over the centre of Bristol. A car has been over turned, a corner shop has been abandoned…then you hear the noises…of hundreds of people moaning and the dragging of feet…coming nearer and nearer. You’d better…RUN! The zombies are coming! This September igfest, the Interesting Games festival returns to [...]
VINTAGE FAIR
Alert all your fashion people – the first vintage clothes fair (that we know of) takes place in Plymouth on Sat 2 October at St Matthias Church Hall, on Clifton Place, just off North Hill, in Plymouth. Running from 11.30am – 4.30pm there are loads of stands selling vintage clothing, accessories and homewares, plus handmade [...]
ETNIES MODEL SEARCH WINNER ANNOUNCED
Cornish Girl, Abi Glencross, 18 from Cornwall recently won the Etnies ‘Search for the Model’ competition. Whilst she hasn’t modelled before, part of her prize was the chance to star in a shoot for Surfgirl, based in Newquay. Mycornwall.tv filmed the shoot and got the behind the scenes lowdown, check it out below.
BRISTOL BIG CHILL BAR: BEZ TO OPEN NEW ROOF TERRACE
The Big Chill Bar in Bristol will unveil its lush new roof terrace this month with a guest appearance from Bez of Happy Mondays fame. The plush bar, which opened last year, is a spin off from the London Big Chill bar and the awesome Big Chill Festival, which takes place just up the road [...]
FOO FASHION SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
The FOO Fashion show took place at Motion Ramp Park, Bristol on Saturday 24th April 2010. Amongst the designers were Fly 53, Adidas, Fud Hoods, Puckoo and Urban Outfitters as well as entertainment from breakdancers, freestyle MCs, turntablist routines and a whole lot more. If you missed it, you did really miss out. Check out [...]
GIRLS LOOKING HOT AND SEXY, WITH KUCCIA
Girls are looking hot and sexy in Kuccia’s new summer range. We love it when the sun comes out, even more so now that Kuccia have revealed their new summer range with some great summer clothes and swim-wear for women. At 247 Magazine, we have worked with Kuccia for a long time and they have [...]
NEW LIFESTYLE SECTION
Welcome to our new Lifestyle pages, the new home for fashion, style, retail therapy, surf news and street art. This section is currently being updated so please bear with us!
