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…and at last we have it! A campaign for sustainable fashion: Oxfam, media, businesses and shoppers together are agreed: the trend this months shall be less consumerism and more responsibility… and may I add, more style too!
Whilst serious concerns are rising on working conditions in the factories that make cheap clothes for the high street, here is now the additional awareness of the impact clothing industries may have on nature and our ecosystem (Cotton growing, for instance, is responsible for the usage of 22.5% of the world’s insecticides and 10% of the world’s pesticides, chemicals which can be dangerous for the environment and harmful to the farmers who grow it, according to the Ethical Fashion Forum).
So, when preparing the autumn/winter wardrobe, this September, let’s find a different way for staying stylish and devour less of the world’s precious resources.
Reign Vintage
For my chic and sustainable look this autumn, I am checking out Reign: a little hidden gem on Berwick Street, selling carefully selected garments ranging from the 1940s to the 1990s. David, the co-owner, tells me that the shop is currently ready for the Autumn/Winter season and very much keeping in vogue with the latest trends; in his words: “…whilst fashion always takes from the past, this year we are stocking on flared hems and A-line skirts echoing that cool 70’s look that the main fashion houses are now re-launching.”
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So why not look at their website and give your apparel a dose of sustainable originality? As Albert (photographed) explains; “If you buy Vintage it’s a lot easier to curate your own individual style!”
Words by Liza Adebisi @liza_mine108, Photos by Kai Lutterodt @the.soho.girl
📍Reign Vintage, 12 Berwick St, Soho, London W1F 0PN www.reignvintage.com
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All you need to know about Soho Media Club: London’s most diverse networking club for media professionals
Underpinned by monthly meetups in a secret Soho location, the club brings together passionate people with stories to share. “You never know where your next inspiring moment will come from and that’s the beauty of Soho Media Club” says co-founder, Tom Witkowski.
Since its launch in July 2019, members network Soho Media Club has attracted a membership of over 300 media professionals from production, post-production and distribution and has successfully ran two dynamic meetups in Soho. Set up by friends Jaisica Lapsiwala and Tomasz Witokowski, Soho Media Club is turning networking in the media industry on its head. My Soho Times explores what the network is about and how it is different…
Collaboration and diversity are part of the Club’s DNA
Jaisica and Tom share 3 key beliefs: collaboration, inclusion and everyone having a voice. They saw an opportunity to create a club for those in the media community who share these beliefs, and want to make the whole industry better. Anyone can join the network, regardless of their seniority, position or status. The only criteria is that you have to be an active media professional; whether that is in film, tv, digital or music. The network is designed to advocate collaboration, inclusion and diversity across the media production, post-production and distribution community. Once qualified as a member, EVERYONE receives an invite to the Club’s monthly Soho meetups.
Passionate speakers with stories to share
Guest speakers take to the mic at each meetup to share personal stories of their careers. This summer’s events took place at the Warner Bros. facility on Dean Street and the Dropbox bar in Broadwick Street in July and August respectively. The meetups attracted a hugely diverse mix of guests including large corporates such as Netflix, BBC and Disney to mid-sized production companies and independent producers, editors and cinematographers who came together for a dynamic evening of exchanging ideas and making new connections in a very democratic environment.
July’s meetup speakers included Olivier award-winning theatre director and playwright Jessica Swale; Senior Colourist at Goldcrest, Jet Omoshebi and Nick Roberts, ADR Mixer who gave honest and candid opinion on challenges they have faced, including the topic of gender diversity.
The August event welcomed guest speakers: Josh Wilson, Managing Director, Wilson Worldwide Productions; Zeb Achonu, TV & Film Editor; Tania Freimuth, Award winning Cinematographer and Andy Wilson, Principal Media, Dropbox to share their stories and experiences of working in TV & film. The collective shared powerful stories on a range of topics from the struggles of financing, to rebuilding your network and flexible working patterns. However, it was the exchange of opinion around the virtues of mentoring which dominated the conversation and captured the audience’s attention.
The next Soho Media Club event
The next meetup is Wednesday 25th September at 6.30pm
September guest speakers include:
- Tom Griffiths, Director of Technology – Operations & Distribution Platforms, ITV
- Siobhán Daly, Entertainment Producer & Artistic Director
- John Rogerson, Founder & CEO, Halo Post Production
- James RM Hunt, CEO & Founder, Dog & Duck Films Ltd & Archive Producer
Location: Secret Soho venue (registered guests will be sent address info via email) CLICK HERE to book. CLICK HERE to apply to become a member of the Soho Media Club.
The Soho Media Club wants to make a difference!
Co-founder, Jaisica Lapsiwala explains “The ability to be agile and think laterally gives you a massive edge over everyone else… We exist to create diversity of thought, drive that horizontal thinking and encourage people to take a creative approach to tackling problems in our industry.“
To find out more and to join the Club visit: www.sohomediaclub.com Twitter @sohomediaclub1
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TalentBanq Curates Live Music Gig at The Cocoa Vaults, Convent Garden
About Last night too
… from 100 years of the Negroni cocktail celebrations on the mezzanine of Henrietta Hotel, to live music in the basement of Hotel Chocolat‘s event space ‘The Cocoa Vaults‘ – perhaps Convent Garden’s best kept music venue secret!Continue reading “TalentBanq Curates Live Music Gig at The Cocoa Vaults, Convent Garden”
Henrietta Hotel presents Experimental Negroni Club, Covent Garden
About last night…
There’s only one place that could take me from London to Mexico, with a stop-over sip of Paris and Tokyo – without actually getting a flight. Last night I was at the launch of Experimental Negroni Club installation at Henrietta Hotel, in partnership with CAMPARI… A celebration honouring 100 years of the Negroni cocktail.
My invite, courtesy of Bacchus PR, transported me to the unique world of the Negroni with a specially designed bespoke menu of cocktails which pays homage to, what is considered by many as, the world’s most classic cocktail.
Where the story begins…
The story of the Negroni dates back to 1919 when Count Camilio Negroni entered a bar in Florence and asked for an Americano with gin instead of soda water, inspired by a recent trip to Britain (love this connection!) The Count was famously adventurous, with his travels taking him across America and Europe. The rest you could say, is history!
An avid traveller myself, the idea of country hopping via a range of vintage cocktails seemed an ingenious idea. The celebratory gathering was centred around an over-hanging light installation, by artist Frankie Boyle, suspended below the stunning mezzanine bar’s glass ceiling creating a multi-sensory experience.
Amazing night…
It’s perhaps only fair that I credit the Campari in my cocktail for the Dutch courage to network and speak to guests such as Xavier Padovani of Experimental Group and an Associated Press journalist, about the upcoming My Soho Times magazine…
And what’s networking without a wing-person? Mine came in the form of my cousin Freda, a doctor (a social weekday drink clearly doesn’t keep the doctor away!) as my ‘+ 1’ (which ended up being more of a ‘+ 3’ posse when my photographer friend Samuel Sasiharan and his +1 Chauntelle Lewis, joined us at the table of the Observatory team).
Reasons to love London!
London is sweet, however next time I’ll indulge in a full experience of Tokyo… Or maybe go back to Mexico with it’s lingering hint of smokiness… Or just leave it to the talented mixologists behind the bar to recommend something special… Choices, choices, choices!
The Experimental Group was founded in France 2007 by childhood friends Romée de Goriainoff, Pierre-Charles Cros and Olivier Bon, with the launch of Experimental Club Paris. Xavier Padovani joined the group in 2010 with the opening of Experimental Cocktail Club in London’s Chinatown.
The Group has since expanded to include beach clubs, restaurants, wine bars and hotels spanning the UK, USA and Europe.
Henrietta Hotel and CAMPARI invite travellers and Londoners alike to raise a glass to the centenary of the iconic Negroni cocktail with this temporary bar-come-installation in the heart of Covent Garden.
Experimental Negroni Club runs from 21st September until 21st October. To book a table visit www.henriettahotel.com/experimental-negroni-club
📍Henrietta Hotel 14–15 Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, WC2E 8QH
Oh, my night didn’t end there!
Look out for my next post sharing the end to an eventful night in the basement of Hotel Chocolat for a secret gig hosted by our friends at Talentbanq.
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That Café on Denmark Street | My Soho Times
Writer & content strategist Liza Adebisi reviews her seasonal picks this autumn- coffee fix and sustainable fashion!
That Café on Denmark Street… Fernandez & Wells
Hugging the edge of Soho is Denmark Street, renowned and much loved for its music and guitar shops. But for less musical mortals like me, it is also the geographical connection between two different and coexisting Soho realities: the hectic business hub Centre St. Giles and the vivacious theatre centric Charing Cross Road.Continue reading “That Café on Denmark Street | My Soho Times”
My Soho Times magazine pilot
We’re excited to announce the pilot for My Soho Times magazine is OUT NOW!
We have a limited amount of print copies we’ll be distributing to local businesses, however anyone can access the digital version online – just CLICK HERE!
We’re on a mission to showcase the best of Soho by partnering with businesses through advertising, or support from larger companies who can offer funding. To discuss various advertising, partnership or sponsorship opportunities please email Kai kai@mysohotimes.co.uk
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200 years of Regent Street
2019 marks a monumental year for Regent Street as the landmark street celebrate its 200th anniversary.
Established in 1819, Regent Street has been at the heart of London for two centuries, evolving into a world-renowned destination for shopping, dining and and memorable moments such as it’s iconic Christmas lights. Named after the Prince Regent, throughout its years as the first purpose built shopping street for London, it has been the meeting place for the likes of Oscar Wilde and Charles Dickens, as well as the birth place of Ziggy Stardust.
Summer Streets, Regents Street’s urban lifestyle festival, runs on four traffic-free Sundays this summer on 14th July, 21st July, 18th August and 15th September.
Discover food, fashion, music, wellness, sustainability, live music and a whole host of activities to celebrate a milestone year of Regents Street’s 200th anniversary!
Visit Regent Street
With its position in the heart of London means that Regent Street is just a stone’s throw away from other vibrant destinations, including Oxford Street, Carnaby Street, Soho and Covent Garden, as well as the nearby open spaces of Green Park.
For more info visit www.regentstreetonline.com/200th-anniversary
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Introducing The Soho Girl
You know you need an online presence for your business, yet the thought of setting up and self-managing these platforms seems daunting… If that’s you, I’m here to help!Continue reading “Introducing The Soho Girl”
Mapped out: Soho
Soho is bordered by some iconic landmarks; Oxford Street, Regent Street, Shaftesbury Avenue and Charing Cross Road. Situated in the heart of London’s West End, Soho covers roughly one square mile (2.6 square kilometres) making it ideal to explore on foot.
The bohemien streets of Soho, feature an eclectic mix of dining, nightlife and shopping experience. Amidst the streets, some cobbled you’ll find live music venues, restaurants, health clubs, hotels, theatres and an abundance of shops from Carnaby Street, Oxford to Regent streets. Map out your journey using Google maps CLICK HERE!
Travelling to Soho is easy. Nearest Tube stations are:
- Piccadilly Circus
- Oxford Circus
- Tottenham Court Road
- Leicester Square
CLICK HERE for TFL (Transport for London) website to map out your journey!
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