Author: FABUK Magazine
“Wearable geometry was my goal with these haircuts.” Akin Konizi, international creative director, HOB Academy Look 1 Divide the back from the front at the back of the ear, then split the back in half from the top to the nape. Take sections parallel to your baseline. Once you’re happy with the outline shape, begin to work up one side first with even tension and cutting on the skin. Repeat on the opposite side. Once both sides are complete, start to create the length on the side area. Taking a horizontal section continue the shape through the sides, allowing for…
The madcap world of Gerald Barry’s Alice’s Adventures Under Ground is staged for the first time at the Royal Opera House Fun, furious, frantic and utterly fantastic! The surreal world of Lewis Carroll’s Alice, both in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass, is given an extra twist in Gerald Barry’s operatic treatment. Barry’s characteristic high-speed energy and riotous sense of humour propel the action forward as Alice plunges down the rabbit hole into the depths of Wonderland. At less than an hour for the whole opera, this short, sharp shot of mayhem is ideal as a family treat. Antony McDonald…
Global collaboration introduces hand-finished jewellery inspired by the iconic Harry Potter films. Products are available across all of Pandora’s stores and online from November 28. COPENHAGEN, Denmark – 27 November 2019 – In partnership with Warner Bros. Consumer Products, Pandora introduces a capsule collection of 12 hand-finished products, including charms, pendants and a bracelet inspired by iconic characters and symbols from the Harry Potter films. Harry Potter, Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley are brought to life as sterling silver charms, along with recognisable symbols from the popular books and movies, like Hogwarts Castle and a limited-edition Golden Snitch pendant in Pandora Shine. Pandora’s…
Supermarket Aldi’s Specially Selected Sloe Gin Mince Tarts was named best in the world beating Fortnum and Mason‘s Traditional Mince Pies that retail at over five times the price! This was amongst 51 product wins, which also saw the supermarket secure Meat Retailer of the Year at the Awards. The supermarket was also the winner of 12 product awards thanks to the exceptional quality of their Christmas food, Aldi wowed the 400-strong judging panel of respected food and drink experts with their innovation, taste profiles and ingredient provenance. Julie Ashfield, Managing Director of Corporate Buying at Aldi, said: “We’re delighted…
Moda is delighted to announce the launch of a new Little Soles section for the February 2020 show to place the spotlight on kid’s footwear and in response to unprecedented interest in Moda Footwear from children’s footwear brands. From the 23rd to 25th February at the NEC Birmingham, buyers can expect to see a host of dedicated children’s footwear brands within the Little Soles zone, as well as brands offering kids shoes alongside their women’s and men’s footwear offering across the hall. Brands confirmed within Little Soles include Froddo, Old Soles, Primigi, Superfit, Ricosta, Shoesme, Young Soles, Salamander and Petasil.…
The British Fashion Council (BFC) is delighted to announce that Sarah Burton OBE will receive the Trailblazer Award at The Fashion Awards 2019, on Monday 2nd December at the Royal Albert Hall, London. As the Creative Director of Alexander McQueen, Burton will be honoured for some of her most personal and visionary work to date through her narrative approach to the Alexander McQueen S/S20 show and for her extraordinary work in championing UK-wide craftsmanship, highlighting skills important to the brand and essential to the industry. In the past year alone, Burton has drawn on the expertise of the fabric mills…
Musical Comedian Vikki Stone Returns to the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre With Hit Show, Song Bird Multi award-winning comedian and musician Vikki Stone returns to Lyric Hammersmith with a special one-off performance of her hit 2019 show Song Bird encompassing her trademark captivating comedy songs and stand up. And this time, to add a little Christmas spice, her support act will be Abanazer. You remember, Abanazer? The panto baddie with the green face, the Machiavellian schemes and the wicked laugh. Well now he’s trying his hand at stand-up as he takes to the stage for the opening 20 minutes of the…
“My Desire collection epitomises glamorous hair, with finger waves, texture and volume working together to create a set of stunningly beautiful images.” Sharon Malcolm, 2019 Northern Ireland Hairdresser of the Year Hair: Sharon Malcolm at Sharon Malcolm Hairdressing, Newtownards, Northern Ireland Make-up: Siobhon Luckie Styling: Clare Frith Photographs: Jack Eames Sharon Malcolm is the owner of Sharon Malcolm Hairdressing in Newtownards, Co Down, Northern Ireland. She is the current Northern Ireland Hairdresser of the Year and has won numerous awards, including Best Independent Business Newcomer, Best in Training and Development, Northern Ireland Hairdresser of the Year and is well placed…
Beat the January blues and head to one of the hundreds of cinemas across the UK screening a live broadcast of The Royal Ballet’s The Sleeping Beauty on Thursday 16 January 2020 at 7.15pm. For an afternoon treat, there will be an encore screening on Sunday 19 January 2020 at 2pm. Lauren Cuthbertson as Princess Aurora and artists of The Royal Ballet in The Sleeping Beauty. (c) ROH Tristram Kenton, 2014 The Royal Ballet’s production of The Sleeping-Beauty, originally choreographed by Marius Petipa, also features sections containing choreography by Frederick Ashton, Anthony Dowell and Christopher Wheeldon. Cinema audiences will be…
Ahead of Fur Free Friday, an international day of action held on 29 November, celebrities are speaking out in support of the campaign by Animal Defenders International (ADI) to stop the suffering of animals bred, trapped, and killed for their fur. Etsy is one of the few major companies without a fur free policy in place, and ADI is urging the online marketplace to step away from the cruel fur trade and banish real fur sales from its global site. Ricky Gervais: “When you buy real fur, you’re basically saying ‘I’m okay with defenseless animals being trapped in the wild or kept…