Let's get Physical

I've just handed over Sussex Style, the society that I've been running at uni for the last couple of years. Graduation is upon us and it was time to pass over the role! Our last thing for the society was a sports luxe shoot for Promenade magazine. It also coincided nicely with our varsity win! Sports luxe is back for this summer and I love it… 

Fashion: Lily Edwards

Photography: Pavan Wilder
Fashion Assistants: Ali Moss-Thomas, Georgia Mae Lewis, Alex Wyatt, Naomi Missen, Victoria Farley
Models:  Football – Ethan Butler, Josh Hughes, Tom D’Lima;Ballet -Marie Lietard-Montigny; American Football – Harry Vallance, Ben Cumper, Connor Perry, Gabriella Szopa;Basketball – Charlotte Harding, Lewis Hendon-John; Sussex Snow – Miles Woodford, Sophie Ellson.

HUGE THANKS to Beyond Retro; JOY; H-twn LDN; Bishop Attire.

Promenade #4

Promenade issue #4 has just been released.

This is big.

Produced by Sussex Style, the society that I run at Uni, the magazine is produced bi-annually and covers everything from fashion to lifestyle, film and music reviews to beauty tips. It aims to epitomise not just a student lifestyle, but instead offer something for everyone, guys and girls alike.

I thought I'd share a few pics of the brand new issue with you, a little taster before you click through and read the whole magazine here. 

This issue is all about summer. And festivals. And summery festival fashion. Not to mention a fab shoot on Brighton beach featuring some of my favourite brands, including Saima Majid who I'm currently interning for (and who I should mention currently have a 50% sale on silk scarves here!).

The shoot is probably one of my favourite things about the issue. Its bright, bold, classic and eye catching. What more do you need from summer fashion? The models are gorgeous society members and the shoot was styled by the society's Fashion Director. What a fab job they did and a massive thank you to all of the brands that collaborated with us to ensure the perfect execution. There's lots of stunning shots but here's a couple as a sneek peek...

An article on Miss Delevinge demonstrates that this is not just a student fashion magazine. Instead Promenade uses an educated tone to really convey a point. Without the need for demonstrations as Sussex is seemingly so infamous for!! 

Summer festivals are a key component. From Bestival nautical make up advice, to festival fashion and some tips on the places to go outside of the mainstream calender, this issue of Promenade really does have something for everyone. From exhibition reviews, cultural discussions and the bands to watch, the selection of articles truly demonstrates eclectic Sussex.

I choose not to write or edit the magazine and instead just oversee editorial meetings and try to ensure that everything gets done to schedule. I like taking a back seat on this part of the society. It means that it's as much as a surprise to me as to you when the mag finally goes to print (or to Issuu, perhaps - we haven't quite got the funding for a print run yet, donations more than welcome!!). The magazine is going from strength to strength and I can't wait to see what direction the Winter issue chooses to take.

Check out issue #4 and back issues here and like Promenade on Facebook here.

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Promenade

In 2011, Fashion Soc was created at Sussex Uni and I was lucky enough to be handed the presidency of the society last September. Fashion Soc aims to provide a platform for all things fashion (& lifestyle, arts/culture etc so basically me down to the ground!) through a number of avenues and one of the focuses is Promenade magazine.  A bi-annual online publication, the magazine is written, produced and designed entirely by students and really does get better with each issue - not that I'm bias or anything! 

The magazine is run by a fab team of editors and to celebrate all of their hard work and dedication we like to host a party upon the launch of each new issue. The next is on Thursday evening and I'm far too excited! Taking place at one of Brighton's best kept and newest secrets, Funfair Club, the party will showcase the mag with a bang, with goody bags for guests,  a live band, make up artists, hair stylists and a ball pit in the middle of the club to top it all off, not forgetting the bed of nails of course!! 

In anticipation of the launch, we've released a few of the shots from the focus editorial, a piece on 'clashing'. They epitomise the trend of mixing and mashing colours, prints and fabrics and are both innovative and imaginative, with the chosen shots being a great central focus for the magazine. I've got a few samples to share, all photo credits to the incredible stylists (Charlotte Harding, Ruby Stone-Sharp & Kate Eringer). 

You can check out the new issue here on Thursday: http://www.issuu.co.uk/promenademagazine

And if you're in the Brighton area then the launch party is free entry if you guestlist in advance. 
More details here: https://www.facebook.com/events/229280937208747/?ref=2