Heres his favorite two.
Saturday, 29 March 2008
James Unsworth
To celebrate our Art? Issue, James Unsworth drew over 20 ISSUE'ers.
Heres his favorite two.
Heres his favorite two.
Wednesday, 26 March 2008
Wear your politic on your sleeve.
Dressing up isnt just about showing off for some. Its their silent statement to the world. London's kids are wearing fur with pride regardless of PETA presence at many fashion who-hars. Is this to antagonize the protesters or support their cause? Many say if their fur is vintage and in existence - one should be allowed to drape their neck in fox, but isn't this glamorizing the
look that trend spotters for topshop are desperate to commercialize? Why not do what an intelligent ISSUE'er does and wear whats in existence, plenty and non-biodegradable. Make your look from plastic bags and show the topshop teens what's really cool.
Plastics or Carcass? You decide
Words: Scottee
Image: Jonathan Alan Booth by BILLA
Monday, 24 March 2008
Darrell Berry
Frock Profile
As we struggled to find a quite spot at Issue 002, i cornered up-and-coming socialite and aspiring fashion editor Titus Groan and found out why he wants to be fat and where his obsession with the Wintour comes from.
Scottee: Tell us about that editorial look your rocking tonight?
Titus: Well i like people to know i am in control, I wear snappy suits and harsh haircuts so people i have power and know how to use it!
S: Favorite editor?
T: Dylan Jones (GQ) cause he is hot. Style icon Ana Wintour, she rocks the bob and shades and can crush you with a look.
S: Where does your passion for fashion come from?
T: Those glossy magazine i worshipped as a child. I adore power suits, you can convey so much with a padded shoulder.
S: Supersize or Size zero?
T: Supersize! I eat like a horse and would love to sport the fuller figure, curves and crucial to confidence. Being supersize gives you more to work with.
S: Where can Titus be found during the small hours?
T: Sprawled across Charing Cross Road of late, or planning my niext hostile take-over surrounded by my team of adoring interns.
Fashion Faux Pas
Heres my top 3 tips to making that look special.
No. 1 - Hair, Big Hair - 50's/70's Style
No. 2 - Shoulder PADS
No. 3 - Fur, always wear fur.
Watch it and learn!
Words: Thalia Devine
Images: James Unsworth
Monday, 17 March 2008
Friday, 14 March 2008
Monday, 10 March 2008
Harsh tells all.
Fully interactive and entirely hyperactive, ISSUE one was one of the best Sundays night the East End has seen for a while. After realising that the scene had a gaping hole to wow the good, the bad and the very dressed up and to end the weekend, the night was like jumping into the pages of your favourite trashy weekly read.
With Issue’s every own agony aunt, readers were able to face their demons and confess all, though face to face with aunty is like confronting the one who always gets drunk at Christmas.
But with the in-house snapper looking for the hottest talent, striking a pose has never been so much fun. They did what they liked and so did Billa and quite the Testino she is! Fierce and fancy free, the well-healed girls and boys Vogued on the multi-colour dance floor to the sounds of pop from Nova. With the help of contributors, Alexis Knox, Molaroid, Theo and Cilla Crack, the boys at London Kicks covered the grand launch that even Wintour would have been proud of.
A cracking first issue, and the second edition will sell out straightaway and will prove a right page-turner.
Friday, 7 March 2008
Grandma we love you. Grandma we do.
Dear Granny Pearson
I'm fun, interesting and gay yet I'm still a virgin, what's wrong with me?
Signed "The Lonely Heart"
Dear Poor Soul
Well let's set one thing straight, just because you haven't found the right person now doesn't mean it won't happen. If your that eager though to lose your virginity then I have one word for you "Fire", pop down there with a bottle of GHB and you'll be any ones in no time but just in case you went an experience you don't have to blank out with years of therapy then I suggest simply waiting. When the time happens you'll be more grateful to have found the right person of your choosing, just never forget that just because you haven't had sex yet doesn't make you any less of a man or a gay
Love Granny
To Gran
I'm currently in a dilemma, I've been seeing my boyfriend for quite a while now and I'm struggling with what to do about him. I enjoy spending time with him and he does make me happy but he is non-scene and at times I think I need someone who I can share my interests with at least, what should I do?
Yours Mr T
Dear Mr T
What a gorgeous name though somewhat worrying your parents named you after a 80s TV show, in answer to your question I would unfortunately warn of the dangers of the modern era where promiscuosity and green make us believe that the grass is always greener on the other side. You need to sit down and honestly look at why you need a new man and consider if those reasons are because of something lacking in your current relationship or a deeper problem within yourself. If after all that soul searching you still decide you need a change then keeping yourself in a relationship you'll be constantly regretting is both unhealthy and unfair to both of you. Just make sure that when you look back at your decision it's not stained with regret.
Lots of Love Gran
Dear Gran
I'm afflicted by a bitch of a problem in that I think I'm a puff trapped inside a walking Vagina! All my friends are gay and the only exceptions are girls! I think my gay husband might be behind this, please HELP!
Dear Anonymous (though I think we all know who you are!)
Its hard at times to draw the line to which your personality finishes and where your Gay Best Friend's begins but don't panic, unless he's secretly drugging you in your sleep to get that clit transformed into a prick I think your fine. Just remember that it's always fun to revel in the campness just as long as you don't start fantasising about rimming!
Yours Gran
Pop.
Nova Dando is a regular addition to glossy style bible POP!
She is also a resident dj at Issue. Here's her fav Pop Classics of all time!
1. Never too Much -Luther Vandross
2. Plastic Dreams -Jayzee
3. Sign 'O' the Times and Erotic City -Prince (I love them both equally)
4. Vitamin C- Can
5. When I Think of You -Janet Jackson
6. Getting Away with It -Electronic
7. Just an Illusion- Imagination
8. Slow - Kylie
9. Free Your Mind- En Vogue
10. Love You Forever -Boxsaga
She is also a resident dj at Issue. Here's her fav Pop Classics of all time!
1. Never too Much -Luther Vandross
2. Plastic Dreams -Jayzee
3. Sign 'O' the Times and Erotic City -Prince (I love them both equally)
4. Vitamin C- Can
5. When I Think of You -Janet Jackson
6. Getting Away with It -Electronic
7. Just an Illusion- Imagination
8. Slow - Kylie
9. Free Your Mind- En Vogue
10. Love You Forever -Boxsaga
Wednesday, 5 March 2008
Horror-Scopes
Astrological assistance from your resident self-help heroines Bourgeois & Maurice.
Aries
The dominant presence of Mars this month is having an adverse affect on your weight. Try cutting down, or at least bringing it back up afterwards.
Taurus
Stop talking bullocks, nobody cares.
Gemini
Mercury has moved into your solar plexus and is playing merry hell with your social skills this month. Do us all a favour and stay in till you’ve cheered up. Nobody likes a schizo.
Cancer
We’re ever so sorry to have to break this to you, but your star sign is trying to tell you something. You best get to the doctor quick sharpish.
Leo
As a Leo you are inherently ‘Fierce’. This month is no exception. So knock back the vodka, have a dab of MDMA and show those dullards how to party. Everyone will love you for it.
Virgo
Your career looks set to take a sharp turn this month as Uranus meets a strap-on. Keep playing the ‘I’m a Virgo’ card and you’ll be snorting up the fifties in no time (minus the pimp fees).
Libra
The alignment of the planets this month signifies your immunity to the contraction of any STDs. Put your safety measures away hot stuff and come out to play. You’re as safe as houses. We promise.
Scorpio
A sibling or parent may be in need of some extra care and time from you this month. So what? It’s their problem. Tell them to stop being so self-absorbed and get over it.
Sagittarius
All your hard work with that special someone will finally pay off this month. And if it doesn’t, you know what you’ve got to do…Run down to Halfords and pick up some AntiFreeze. Nobody will notice they’ve gone.
Capricorn
You’ve been playing it safe for far too long and everyone is talking about how dull you are. Stop being so boring and take a risk. Investing your life savings in a camp cabaret duo (possibly one with a stern looking female pianist and androgynous large eyelash wearing singer) shows great promise this month.
Aquarius
As a water sign you have a natural tendency to drink excessively. This is perfectly fine, carry on as normal this month.
Pisces
Your moon is at odds with your mother this month, which could affect your ability to dance. Take a step back, look around and have a good think, then step forward again, shake your hips, move up and down, right arm straight out, back in again, whilst left arm does a wave motion. You’ll be fine.
Aries
The dominant presence of Mars this month is having an adverse affect on your weight. Try cutting down, or at least bringing it back up afterwards.
Taurus
Stop talking bullocks, nobody cares.
Gemini
Mercury has moved into your solar plexus and is playing merry hell with your social skills this month. Do us all a favour and stay in till you’ve cheered up. Nobody likes a schizo.
Cancer
We’re ever so sorry to have to break this to you, but your star sign is trying to tell you something. You best get to the doctor quick sharpish.
Leo
As a Leo you are inherently ‘Fierce’. This month is no exception. So knock back the vodka, have a dab of MDMA and show those dullards how to party. Everyone will love you for it.
Virgo
Your career looks set to take a sharp turn this month as Uranus meets a strap-on. Keep playing the ‘I’m a Virgo’ card and you’ll be snorting up the fifties in no time (minus the pimp fees).
Libra
The alignment of the planets this month signifies your immunity to the contraction of any STDs. Put your safety measures away hot stuff and come out to play. You’re as safe as houses. We promise.
Scorpio
A sibling or parent may be in need of some extra care and time from you this month. So what? It’s their problem. Tell them to stop being so self-absorbed and get over it.
Sagittarius
All your hard work with that special someone will finally pay off this month. And if it doesn’t, you know what you’ve got to do…Run down to Halfords and pick up some AntiFreeze. Nobody will notice they’ve gone.
Capricorn
You’ve been playing it safe for far too long and everyone is talking about how dull you are. Stop being so boring and take a risk. Investing your life savings in a camp cabaret duo (possibly one with a stern looking female pianist and androgynous large eyelash wearing singer) shows great promise this month.
Aquarius
As a water sign you have a natural tendency to drink excessively. This is perfectly fine, carry on as normal this month.
Pisces
Your moon is at odds with your mother this month, which could affect your ability to dance. Take a step back, look around and have a good think, then step forward again, shake your hips, move up and down, right arm straight out, back in again, whilst left arm does a wave motion. You’ll be fine.
Tuesday, 4 March 2008
London Love
London Love
Jonathan Love's London, Well thats what his ISSUE attire said.
ISSUE 01 was the culmination of a week of city and self discovery. Where else but in London are there nights for the straight, the gay, the bi and the confused? Where fashion, music and networking collide to form such a unique experience in a way never experienced before.
London is the place to find the real you! Raze your bank balance if that is what it takes - it did for me. But seriously, fuck the bank manager and lets all get famous!
Jonathan Alan Booth
Jonathan Love's London, Well thats what his ISSUE attire said.
ISSUE 01 was the culmination of a week of city and self discovery. Where else but in London are there nights for the straight, the gay, the bi and the confused? Where fashion, music and networking collide to form such a unique experience in a way never experienced before.
London is the place to find the real you! Raze your bank balance if that is what it takes - it did for me. But seriously, fuck the bank manager and lets all get famous!
Jonathan Alan Booth
Monday, 3 March 2008
Toilet Humor
Eward John Green tell us about the toilets at ISSUE.
To my delight, the boys was obscenely out of my league...
considering even aiming at the urinal cakes was a test that
Dr Kawashima (brain training) could not even complete with success.
Feeling more at ease with Ginger the Boy could empty his bladder to
his delight in the comforts of his own cubicle four walls and all.
To my delight, the boys was obscenely out of my league...
considering even aiming at the urinal cakes was a test that
Dr Kawashima (brain training) could not even complete with success.
Feeling more at ease with Ginger the Boy could empty his bladder to
his delight in the comforts of his own cubicle four walls and all.
How to look like 'Sex'
My top tip to looking sexy in 2008 is your company.
Hang out with me and you'll look dead sexy.
Alexis
x
Words: Alexis
Photoo: Billa
Cilla Crack
MODEL: CILLA CRACK
PHOTO: BILLA
"Lets do it like the Rolling Stones cover"
-Cilla Crack
myspace.com/00callum00
PHOTO: BILLA
"Lets do it like the Rolling Stones cover"
-Cilla Crack
myspace.com/00callum00
5mins with Bourgeois and Maurice
The highly class and highly camp cabaret duo hate being called camp or cabaret, but its a great opening line. Visionaries and victims of the 21st century hype-machine that is life, Bourgeois & Maurice are your transient musical guides through the Savage Garden of pop culture.
Scottee: Bourgeois, Have you got any issues you'd like to share with our readers?
Bourgeois: Yes. Well I used to be able to fit in this shirt I'm wearing, I've got big issues with my weight. I'm bulimic you see.
Scottee: Great!
Bourgeois: I Know!
Scottee: Now Maurice - Whats your favourite magazine and why?
Maurice: The Islington Tribune
Scottee: I hate to correct you but thats a paper?!
Maurice: I know but.. All the old ladies write in because at the moment there's a show on called 'Fat Christ' and they are having a right old moan about it.
Photo: Billa
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