CHESHIRE RESIDENT - AUGUST 2014

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David Dunnico
Dthaezszulinnsghiinne
In 50 years on Earth,
documentary And how better to do it than in diamonds?ewellery is not only a luxury these days it’s an asset. It
photographer David
Dunnico has yet to be has become THE thing to invest in with the added bonus
surprised at just how daft you can wear it and feel fabulous.
people can be. Luckily for
him, he has a well- J I was speaking to a jeweller the other day who told
developed appreciation of me that divorcing spouses who don’t want to share their
“daft” www.dunni.co.uk spoils tend to buy bling - men invest in expensive watches but
of course it is pointless buying baubles unless you absolutely
Felicity Jackson adore them.

When Felicity isn’t DJ’ing The key is to pick a wonderful jeweller who will not only be
in a club at home or able to steer you towards a piece you love but make sure you
abroad she can be found have enormous fun in the process. Glass of fizz in hand, you’ll
at Jean Jackson Couture be able to try on to your heart’s content until - ping! A little
in Manchester’s Northern lightbulb moment and suddenly you are tottering out
Quarter where she’s clutching a small beautifully packaged box containing
honing her skills as a something exquisite.
designer and stylist.
We’re celebrating all that glitters this month. I mean
Ian Smith diamonds look so gorgeous sparkling in the summer sunshine
don’t they? Plus they make up for the fact that August is the
Ian Smith can be found worst time of year for fashionistas who want to snap up a new
most weekends walking his outfit. I like a bargain but hate the sales because I find myself
one eyed pug Mr Julien. He acquiring stuff I’d have never considered at full price. Don’t
writes about menswear and do it! Hang on. The waiting game is nearly over and the new
grooming for Cheshire season is about to begin. As a kind of entrée we take a peek at
Residents Gents Section. the lovely new bags already arriving in stores. Are you a
Currently he’s sporting the bucket bag or backpack person? Be prepared to choose.
latest Maison Kitsune
collaboration with French Janet Reeder, Editor
graffiti artist Andre. [email protected]

Jill Nash Cheshire Resident 11

Dined on sweet and sour
dog, bungee jumped off
Bloukrans Bridge, sand
surfed in Mozambique
and sampled every type
of accommodation from
Italian palazzos to
Australian bush tents; Dr.
Jill Nash is a seasoned
travel journalist, with four
books to her name, and
plenty of stories to share.

Muriel Lismonde

Is an award winning
winemaker with a
vineyard in South West
France. Her Tour De
Belfort wines are available
in the UK online and at
her wine and cookery
school Le Vin La Table
in Hale.

Cover Image: Portofino red swimsuit by Maryan
Mehlhorn. www.maryanmehlhorn.com

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Hello AUGUST

HIPANEMA GLAM CHIC THE BUCKET

Still adoring the Brazilian vibe following the French American Delphine
World Cup? Pile on the glamour with these Delafon is the queen of the
vibrant Hipanema bracelets by Bernshaw. designer bucket bag and
The perfect accompaniment to a Brazilian until now her super cute
tan and a cocktail they cost £45-£70 creations been made to
www.bernshaw.com order. Brilliant news that
they will be available at
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Time to ditch your more
formal “it” bag this season
and embrace a design with
a more free spirited ethos
we think...

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TREASURE TROVE Sea and freshwater pearls, small diamonds 50 shades of pink
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celebrate the summer. seashells, moving as if with the ocean a hue to suit you courtesy of Upper Street.
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Parisian adventure Sheriff Challenge, and one national charity London to Paris bike ride in September,
and this year we chose Action Medical which nine members of Smeg UK staff will
Join Smeg UK as they undertake a number Research, who aim to save and change lives be participating in. This pedal power event
of fundraising activities to help this Action of babies and young children through is staggered over four days and finishes at
Medical research raise much-needed money medical research. Smeg UK is planning a the iconic Eiffel Tower.
for life-changing research, which will help number of events and challenges To find out more about Smeg UK’s activities
save some of the UK’s most unwell babies throughout the year to help them raise the in aid of Action Medical Research, visit their
and children. money they need to continue to save and designated fundraising website www.action.
Smeg UK’s brand manager John Davies change lives through medical research.’ org.uk/smeguk which will be updated
explains: ‘Every year, we support one One such event is a gruelling 261-mile throughout the year.
regional charity, which is currently the High

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RESIDENT INSIDER
Cool stuff you really don’t want to miss!

CRAVAT COMEBACK REVERSE ROLE
The urbane gentleman is turning to sorts and ladies men but now they’ve
the cravat to create an impression at been appropriated by the well There’s something so sexy about
formal occasions these days. dressed sartorial chap, the Neo Dandy a backward glance so we are
and individualist who wants to make celebrating fashion’s reverse
For those who feel the need for an entrance. focus this month.
more than a tie then the cravat, worn
with a pocket square, completes the Those who want to take part in the The back is definitely the zone
look and adds a sense of cultivated revolution can check out the Cravat to reveal this summer, it’s so
style. Club where they will find a huge much more subtly sexy than
choice of beautiful silk cravats and front cleavage, we’re sure you’ll
Cravats have always had accessories and ways in which you agree!
something of a chequered history can wear them. www.cravat-club.com Dress by Gina Bacconi www.ginabacconi.com
having been associated with louche
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Resident insider

Hats off to Luke
At only 20-years-old Luke Benyon compete in this year’s Lancashire leg of
narrowly missed out on the final of the Trilby Tour. Rachel de Thame
Europe’s biggest amateur golf event, the
2014 William Hunt Trilby Tour - a feat Now his extraordinary achievement CAN YOU DIG IT?
made all the more remarkable as he only can be seen in a screening on Sky Sports
took the sport up seriously six months of the William Hunt Trilby Tour, part of Rachel de Thame joins the judges this month
previously. the Trilby Tour series screened this at the UK’s biggest free gardening festival
autumn. The series attracts an annual being held in Manchester.
Luke’s “journey” began when he viewership of over 2.5 million which
scooped a competition with Worsley officially makes it the largest event of its As part of Dig the City, 16 show gardens will
Park Marriott Hotel & County Club kind in Europe. take over its city centre streets from August
designed to test how a new golfer’s game 2nd-10th.
can improve over six months, with the williamhunttrilbytour.com and
ultimate aim of the competition to WorsleyParkGolf.co.uk Judged by renowned gardener Rachel and
the National Trust’s city gardener, Sean Harkin,
Motor mania the gardens designed and created for Dig the
Now a major event on the automotive seven, Muscle Car seven, Race Car Seven, City, have had to embrace and solve the
lovers calendar CarFest North at Oulton Rock Star Seven and more to enjoy, along challenges of gardening in a small urban space,
Park from August 1st-3rd is a real crowd with family fun. and all will be vying for a prestigious Dig the
puller and fantastic fundraiser for City medal over the weekend.
Children in Need. Soundtrack to the event is provided by
a musical line-up that includes Tom Odell, Successful entries have come from designers
This year, CarFest continues with a 10CC, Sophie Ellis Bextor, Simple Minds, both professional and novice, community
“sevens” theme including lots of new and Erasure, Jools Holland. groups and businesses. Judge Rachel says:
exciting categories as well as amazing ‘We’ve been overwhelmed by the calibre and
cars to see on track and Track Sprint. Visit www.carfest.org for more creativity of the show gardens. It will be
information awesome to see them all on the city centre
There’ll be a Hot Rod Seven, Super Car streets from August 2nd.’

Send us a tweet @ChesResident Ranging from a one-off floral display in St.
Ann’s Square ( inspired by Manchester’s cotton-
trading past) to bee-friendly planting, Tatton
Park’s Japanese meditative garden, a sound
garden and plenty of plots devoted to growing
your own, all designs had to fit into one of
three categories: “city gardens”, “eat” and
“grow anywhere”.

Joining Rachel at the free nine day event will
be celebrity gardener Diarmuid Gavin.

Both will offer talks on urban gardening and
landscape design - from simple digging to
grand statements, and inspiration from around
the globe. For a full timetable as it appears,
visit www.digthecity.co.uk

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Diary of a girl DJ
Felicity Jackson, a girl DJ
from Manchester, who legend Bez, it was great to see so many Writing this...
after two summers in Ibiza people of all ages dancing the night away I was looking forward to a Midsummer’s
decided to get behind the in a derelict cow shed all in aid of charity. Night’s Ball at Lancashire County Cricket
decks, starting her own Club. The fundraiser,in aid of The Royal
night Flick The Switch, After much deliberation I plucked up the Manchester Children’s Hospital Appeal,
she is also head stylist and guts to get in touch with RCNQ (formerly was arranged by Cheshire based events
creative director of Jean Adee Phelan) as I was due for a much organiser Kate Park and included a
Jackson Couture NQ needed hair cut and revamp, and most champagne reception, three course dinner
importantly I wanted a fringe. The last time and live entertainment (including a DJ set
I’d be lying if I said the past few weeks I had a fringe I was at prep school. I have from me!).
hadn’t been completely frivolous. A to say now that I absolutely love it and the
month full of shopping, photo shoots, whole experience was great, I would On Thursday nights till September, classic
gigs, dog walking, festivals, DJ-ing in definitely recommend a trip here to films will be shown on The Lawns of
barns, food, drinks and general hedonism. anyone! RCNQ brings a new dimension to Spinningfields come rain or shine.
the experience of hairdressing. Screenfiields is the ultimate al fresco
I’ve spent some time in Spinningfields, cinematic experience and tickets only cost £3!
in particular Artisan and Lawn Club. I love I was very privileged to be a part of the
the taxidermy and the stripped back raw Sankeys MCR closing party, it was an
feel of Artisan, their quirky take on food is amazing night and I cannot wait for the
casual dining at its best. I also popped into place to reopen after the summer!
the Lawn Club after reading about in
Cheshire Resident (naturally). The
independent, high quality social retreat for
Manchester, offers a seasonally changing
cocktail list and quintessentially British
recipes served by former Hilton head chef
David Gale.

A particular highlight for me over the
past month has to be Awareness Festival.
It took place the first weekend of June at
the Vaynol Estate, Bangor. It is not often
that you see so many artists, bands, DJs
and producers genuinely giving something
back, it was more than a headline grabbing
fund raiser and I was very happy to be a
part of it. By being a part of it, I mean I
DJ’ed in a barn with Happy Mondays

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Above: CLEO B SS14 collection on show Above: Annabel Mount-Kirk and Amelia Fraser

Above: Tina Lees-Jones, Sofie Paton-Smith, Beth Above: Glamorous guests Above: Suzanne Younger and guest
Marsden, Cleo Barbour, Annabel Marsden

Above: Finola Dobson and guest Above: Merele Hass, Kate Ashmore, EJ Elridge, Faye Durrant
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Above: Biz Bennett, Cleo Barbour, Becky Todd

Cleo’s
beautiful bash
Guests dressed for the occasion at a summer

presentation and party held by shoe designer Above: Olivia Dales, Sarah Williams and friend
Above: Natalie Kerry, Sarah Hulse
C Cleo Barbourleo B hosted a fabulous combine colour and style with
summer cocktail party and practicality and she compliments her
presented their SS14 designs with equally desirable
collection at the beautifulaccessories - including shoe clips that

Bolesworth Castle, can transform a pair of simple courts into

Tattenhall recently. evening sensations.

The event was a huge success as Cleo’s designs, recognized for their

fashionable Cheshire guests went along playful aesthetic, sculptural shape and

to check out the stunning designs from quirky details have been seen on the likes

the new range and meet the designer in of Jessie J, Paloma Faith and Pixie Lott

person. and are stocked in renowned boutiques

Cleo B’s statement designs cleverly across the world.

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Qasim Riza
Shaheen,
Backward
glances

Art’s new home
As Manchester’s much-loved Cornerhouse prepares to close we take a look at two

new exhibitions that will give us a taste of things to come

There is little doubt that the Sarah Perks within the global artistic community which
closure of Manchester’s will have an impact on local life too says
Cornerhouse has polarised Cornerhouse, Autoportraits in love-like Sarah.
opinion. conditions showcases new commissions
A longstanding feature of the city’s produced by Shaheen over a twelve month ‘I think the fact that it is a new
cultural landscape, the cinema and gallery period spent in Malaysia, Singapore and contemporary arts centre means people will
is destined to be replaced next spring by a Hong Kong in 2013/14 and the works focus open up to newer things. There will still be
state-of- the-art performance and art space on silent tales of love and the connections film that is international in nature and
called HOME. between people, while exploring the idea exhibitions but then we have the theatre
of simulating moments of intimacy with and the kinds of commissions that make
It will actually combine two much-loved strangers through imagery and role play. this a centre where people can experience
institutions, Cornerhouse and the Library new work and where we can encourage
Theatre, be a design-led space of white Also in September the Cornerhouse them to experience more contemporary
walls and high ceilings, a far cry from the features the first major exhibition by pieces and do things they wouldn’t do
galleries and basement theatre it replaces. critically acclaimed Qatari-American artist, before’
A case of style over content or a much filmmaker and writer Sophia Al-Maria.
needed resource for a city that is constantly ‘For me it’s also about bringing work
transforming itself? Both exhibitions are the chance to see alive. It’s a space that is not meant to be
the kind of thrilling internationally- treated with reverence not somewhere to
Of the latter opinion is Sarah Perks, positioned work that we can expect more be really quiet, like a library we want it to
Cornerhouse’s Artistic Director responsible of when HOME opens . Indeed, there’s be the opposite of that, where you feel
for visual arts and film , who says that the already a buzz about the new building excited.’
new venue will give the city greater artistic
credibility. ‘It is the end of the life cycle of the
Cornerhouse. The cinemas aren’t ideal, the
Sarah has curated a major solo gallery spaces aren’t ideal and although
exhibition in two halves by Manchester- people love the building when we have
based artist and writer Qasim Riza Shaheen asked them what they will miss the most
that opens at the gallery next month. they talk about the “experience” not the
building itself. it is the environment and
One half will be shown at the atmosphere that’s what’s important.’
Cornerhouse and the other at the mac,
Birmingham and will feature new work And the Cornerhouse will close with a
including performance, film, photography, bang next April with a huge performance
audio recordings, drawings and mixed and party.
media.
‘We know people want a bit of time to
Staged across Galleries 1 & 2 at say goodbye to the Cornerhouse,’ she adds.

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Michelin starred
dining in the

heart of Chester

Simon Radley at The Chester Grosvenor, Eastgate, Chester CH1 1LT

01244 895618 | www.chestergrosvenor.com

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26 Cheshire Resident And how better to do it than invest in a
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friends? Just think, they can invite their
friends over for a “dog-tail” or two.

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Picture courtesy of Rankin Top: Lady Stardust Crystal Haze ring in 18ct
white gold with coral and sapphires, £8,550

Above: Lady Stardust cuff set in 18ct white
gold with mixed sapphires, £20,150

Below: Lady Stardust long earrings set in 18ct
white gold with mixed sapphires, £6,900

Rock star
British jewellery designer Stephen Webster is the

creator of the coolest jewels around which is one of

the reasons he’s such a favourite with the hipster crowd
The Crown Hipster of Jewellery
is what Stephen Webster was College in Kent and by chance walked into a materials, fine craftsmanship, considered
called by Suzie Menkes and jewellery design class rather than the fashion design and that bit of an edge that defines
after 38 years dazzling with his design room. The flames, noise, chemicals without question a Stephen Webster piece of
and shiny objects were instantly appealing jewellery.

fearless creativity and fabulous and much more up my alley then fashion Q: Do you have to be a certain kind of
person to wear Stephen Webster
invention his eternally chic and glamorous design. I guess it was a good choice as 38 jewellery?
A: I love seeing women and men of all ages,
aesthetic attracts the world’s most dazzling years later I am still at it! shapes and sizes wearing our pieces with
confidence and pleasure. Someone with
stars while wining him recognition in the character will always be my choice over just
beauty but I am happy with both.
industry and an MBE for his 38 years of Q: What was the first piece you ever
Q: You famously designed a ring for
sevice. As well as his London showroom he created? Was it different to how you Madonna and you are renowned for
designing for famous people but do
has outlets all over the world including here design now or did you always have a

in the North West. bold signature style?

A: The first piece of jewellery I ever made

What was it about being a jewellery was a cluster ring for my mum. I have always

designer that appealed to you? striven to bring something new to the

To be honest it was slightly by accident! I was jewellery table. It is important to me that all

going to study fashion design at the Medway my pieces are a combination of fine quality

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Fashion

Magnipheasant pave earrings set in 18ct white gold with
white diamonds, £11,650

Above right: Magnipheasant pave bracelet set in 18ct white
gold with white diamonds, £24,000

Left: Stephen Webster Seven Deadly Sins Envy Ring
set in 18ct white gold with peridot, white and black

diamonds and tsavourites - £POA

Right: Stephen Webster Seven Deadly Sins Gluttony
Ring set in 18ct white gold with fire opal, rubies and

white diamonds - £POA

Right: Stephen Webster Seven Deadly Sins Greed Ring
set in 18ct yellow gold with white diamonds - £POA

you create bespoke pieces for clients passion from very early days. All of my work Can you describe your latest collection?
who aren’t celebrities? is a reflection of my personality. I am A: I’d say that mostly my inspiration comes
A: Absolutely – I often design bespoke pieces. fortunate that selfishly, I have pursued topics from the objects, sights and people around
and inspirations from my life’s experiences me… the sea, gems, film noir, tattoos, rose
Q: What are the most unusual/weird and translated them into our many bushes, broken glass, architecture, fish
pieces you’ve ever done? collections. Within all of them there is bones! This year’s collections are called
A: We once had a magician commission us to vibrancy. I am a cheery fellow. ‘Magnipheasant’ and ‘Lady Stardust’ and are
create a solid gold index finger to replace the pay homage to the best of British history,
finger he’d lost in car crash! Q: How does a client commission your culture, art and design, specifically the
work? quitensentially English bird the pheasant and
Q: Do you enjoy pushing the A: I’ve been asked to design many weird and David Bowie.
boundaries with your work? wonderful pieces over the years and it’s
A: It has always been my passion to cultivate always great fun. For private commissions Q: What are you looking forward to
jewellery collections that push all creative clients should get in touch with one of my right now?
boundaries; are high on innovatory and are boutiques. We do, of course, charge a design A: A summer holiday!
unreservedly cool. My love of music has also fee.
really influenced my style; it has been my Q: How do you devise your collections? www.stephenwebster.com

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There are darknesses in life and
there are lights, and you are one of
the lights, the light of all lights.

BRAM STOKER, DRACULA

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Send us a tweet @ChesResident Jewellery designer Bernhard
Schobinger’s favourite view of
Manchester. Overleaf we find
out how he came to visit the
city...

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For her fourth jewellery show at Bernhard Schobinger and Jo
Manchester Art Gallery curator Bloxham, photo: Alan Seabright,
Jo Bloxham achieved a major
coup - the avant garde designer Manchester Art Gallery
Bernhard Schobinger.
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the UK to have a masters degree as a
jewellery curator, became aware of
Bernhard when some years ago she went
to a conference in Mexico city.

She says: ‘ Initially I was completely in
awe of him and never thought I’d get him
to do a solo show in Manchester.

‘ I eventually approached Bernhard just
over a year ago not quite sure of what his
response would be.’

The result is an exhibition Bernhard
Schobinger: The Rings of Saturn which
runs until October, an overview of a body
of work spanning four decades that
skilfully transforms discovered objects into
pieces that allude to past and present,
precious and leftover.

Jo, who spent a week with Bernhard
prior to the opening explains its
significance: ‘As the only gallery that
shows his work in the UK is in London it is
very, very exciting - he is one of the most
respected jewellers around at the moment.

‘We’ve got pieces here that go back to
1977 and the idea was to bring together a
coherent body of work, so we had to
decide which bits complimented each
other ‘

To the uninitiated the jewellery is
challenging stuff (you probably wouldn’t
find it on sale in Boodles) but says Jo
eminently collectible with pieces fetching
up to £20,000.

‘While not a household name, people
who work in and collect jewellery can
instantly recognise it as his work,’ she
says.

‘ It looks quite brutal but it’s also really
comfortable to wear, although he is the
most avant garde jeweller working today
and that’s what makes this exhibition
really special.’

Bernhard Shobinger Q&A

How and why did you choose
jewellery as an artistic medium?
It was a dream of mine, since early
childhood, to be a goldsmith. I used to
write these dreams in my 6th grade
notebook, which I still have in my archive.
I was always very interested in stones,
antiques and I kept rock collections at
home.

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Art

Bernhard Schobinger Bernhard Schobinger Bernhard Schobinger
Pfuschring mit Perle, 2013 Sunset Ring 2013 Okinawa bottleneck chain 2013
Jigsaw, pearl, copper Rockcristall, steel, diamond, Japanese Glass, jigsaw
urushi lacquer
It seems that my dream has comes true. Raphaelite paintings and the collection
well as a holistic impulse in life and in the Manchester Art Gallery.
Can you tell us little bit about how everyday living.
you might design a piece? What were your favourite
I don’t really like the term “design”. I see Are pieces meant to be worn? places in the city?
myself more as a goldsmith than a Of course, all my jewellery is made to be ...difficult to say because there are so
“designer.” My works are one-of-a-kind worn, even those which come from my many interesting spots. Maybe this
made with my own hands. Each piece is studio directly into an exhibition or place (pictured) because it is an
unique like a painting is from a painter. museum. Even the pieces purchased by the impressive example of the early
Victoria & Albert Museum, the Swiss industrial revolution (see attached
You’ve been making jewellery since National Museum, the Hermitage in St. image)
the 1960s, how has your work Petersburg, the Pinakothek der Moderne
changed? in Munich, the Musee D’Art Decoratives Jo tells us that you wore a pair of
I started with very precise geometric Musee du Louvre are all made to be worn. cords at the opening, can you tell
forms in line with the traditions of us a little bit about that?
Constructivism and the “Schule der Would you call your work My father was a textile trader and he
Zuercher Konkreten” (School of subversive? specialised in the cord of Manchester. I
Concretists.) I gained inspiration from Subversive? Do you think so? Inventions remember the smell of the cord when I
artists, such as Max Bill and Richard Paul are always against conventions. was in his office as a child. The office in
Lohse, who supported me from the outset Zurich was full of cord rolls in different
of my career. In 1971 my work, Lozenge How did you feel when Jo (Bloxham) qualities and colours stacked from the
Ring received the International Diamonds asked you to exhibit your work in floor to the roof. As a child I received
Award in New York. Max Bill was a Manchester? pants, jackets and shirts made only
member of the jury, who championed the When Jo Bloxham first told me about the from cord. In Switzerland cord is called
work. Meeting Bill’s high standards and show in Manchester, I wasn’t sure. After “Manchester”. The pair of dark blue
having earned his respect, was an consideration, I felt that it would be a good cords I wore at the opening are the last
invaluable experience and inspiration for challenge and a chance to support the ones I received as a gift from my
me. In 1977, I moved on and made my first consciousness of contemporary jewellery mother about 30 years ago.
attempts to cast natural substances, such in the UK. Of course, it is a wonderful
as grass, sandblasted wood, twigs, and opportunity to stay in beautiful England. If you weren’t answering these
dried banana skins, remains of apples, questions, what would you like
sweets and wax models. I believe it was your first visit to the to be doing right now?
city, what did you think of The fact of the matter is that I enjoy
Following this, I experimented with Manchester? answering your questions. Thank you
casting iron, as well as various gold alloys, Manchester is an amazing city. I love it! I for the pleasure.
using centrifugal casting machines used in find it completely different from other Bernhard Schobinger: The Rings of
dental technology. A shift towards the cities I know in the UK. I was very excited Saturn is at Manchester Art Gallery
Punk aesthetic is expressed in my work as to see relics of the industrial revolution. I until October 19th
am also really interested in the Pre- www.manchestergalleries.org.uk
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Events

Wahey- it’s Manchester Day!
Thousands turn up to celebrate their city’s fabulousness
Tens of thousands of people
lined the streets to celebrate local community groups dance along However, this year’s celebration was
all things Manchester for the Deansgate and perform across multiple more than a parade, as the Manchester
fifth Manchester Day Parade city square locations. Day canvass was stretched across the city
centre with entertainment and delicious
The parade was led by a Manchester

and its theme – Going Global! Day’s intrepid mascot, Gilly the Globefish, food in Great Northern Square, Albert

– with thousands more taking to twitter who has spent the last month visiting Square, St Ann’s Square and Exchange

with #mcrday in a truly international Manchester’s namesake towns and cities Square.

party. across the world. More than 2,000 people participated in

Huge crowds made this year’s event the Other highlights included a gigantic red the parade, which saw local charities,

best yet. Mancunians enjoyed the sunshine horse, marking the Chinese Year of the community groups and companies bring

as they were transported across the globe Horse; an over-sized super hero school theme “Going Global” to life with help

while watching fantastic floats, amazing pupil; and a huge disco ball - celebrating from artists and parade producers Walk

costumes, musicians and more than 90 Manchester’s musical impact on the world. the Plank.

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Art

Touching the void
Photographer Gavin Evans explains how his
emotionally charged portraits break down the
boundaries of personal space to reveal truths about

humanity..and his own self

Gavin Evans’ Touch portraits Gavin to-earth. He brought a pair of sapphire
have catapulted him into the Bjork coloured contact lenses as an “exclusive”
vanguard of art for me to shoot. Despite the short time we
photographers. had together I produced many images, one
Over the past decade of which hangs above him in his
Gavin has been photographing individuals Manhattan office and features on the cover
with his hand in the frame exploring ideas of the V&A’s Bowie Is book.#
of personal space. From The Untouchables
(who nobody wants to touch) to celebrities Who was your best (famous)
whose personal space is constantly being subject?
invaded, the collection is raw, emotional I have no favourites but the storytellers are
and an ultimately touching portrait of always entertaining. Gary Oldman is king
humanity. at holding court, his anecdotes had me in
tears. Some of the best moments are when
Gavin whose body of work includes a subject gives me a private performance.
pictures of celebrities such as David Bowie Carlos Acosta showed me some moves
and his stunning Peking Opera series is that illustrated why he is arguably the
aiming to show his work in the North greatest living dancer- something I won’t
West soon. But we thought we’d give you forget in a hurry.
an exclusive interview with the artist who
is destined to be the next big thing... How did you start the Touch project?
Touch was conceived in 2005 when I
What motivated you to become a acquired my first digital pocket camera. I
photographer? am intrigued by boundaries and breaking
I took up photography at the age of 12 them. Personal space or comfort zones
after meeting a forensic photographer was a subject I had wanted to explore. The
from Bermuda. His abstract images of compact camera enabled me to
Caribbean crime scenes showed me that spontaneously shoot anyone I
photography had no bounds. encountered.

You’ve photographed many iconic Was it difficult to get the
faces, is it hard to get something Untouchable people to take part?
different from people who are so How did it affect you and them? In India
well known? everyone wants their photograph taken
My portraits, regardless of the subject, are and are affronted if you refuse.
a reflection of myself. I never set out to get Consequently I shot over 700 people in the
something different, I simply record their fields of Rajasthan and the slums of Delhi.
response to me. In my photographs you People were literally falling over
see my attitude. I am interested in what themselves to be in front of the camera.
connects us, not what sets us apart. I The effect was positive for all concerned.
debunk celebrity and celebrate In many cases I was the first European
commonality. they had physical contact with.

Was it a good experience They are very poignant images how
photographing Bowie? do you hope they will be perceived?
David Bowie was entertaining and down-

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Art

Peking Opera Morrissey Peking Opera

The celebrities responses were varied and typically unpredictable.
Some confounded expectations while others conformed.

I hope these images of the “Other Touch living with HIV. Diving is a journey where
Backward Classes” will dispel notions of the audience is connected emotionally to
difference or subjugation and spark debate why. Manchester has undergone great those on screen through live music.
about India’s caste system. changes over the past decades and is now
a vibrant city and centre of culture and the What does the future hold for Gavin
Why include celebrities in the series? arts. I need to get reacquainted. Evans?
Touch is democratic and everyone, Who can say what’s in store? I’ll keep on
celebrity or otherwise, can feature in the What is your next project? travelling and continue to be inspired by
project. It is always interesting to see the I am currently finishing Diving a those I meet on my way; be they from
response of someone in the public eye. symphony of nine silent cinematic Manchester or Mumbai.
Gerard Kearns of Shameless fame, for portraits for live musical accompaniment.
example, took my hand to him and made it These portraits, in slow-motion, feature www.gavinevans.com
his. Clearly Gerard has no issues with his friends with extraordinary life experiences
personal space. and histories ranging from paralysis to

What was their response?
The celebrities responses were varied and
typically unpredictable. Some confounded
expectations while others conformed.

What is your hope for the series?
I hope to find a gallery or public space in
Manchester to exhibit Touch. Perhaps the
folk of Manchester would entertain taking
part in Naked Touch?

Will you be continuing with Touch?
The series is ongoing and the list of
potential subjects is endless. I can not
foresee a time when I will put touch to
bed.
Do you know Manchester?
My introduction to Manchester was in the
eighties when I stayed in salubrious
Hulme. The people were welcoming and
passionate about the city and I could see

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Style

Believe the HPE
Nick Harris is the man behind an innovative range of sports gear that is now

available at Nxtep Personal Training in Cheshire
Nick Harris, founder of HPE
Clothing, has worked closely What do you aim to
with some of the world’s achieve with each design?
leading athletes, including
How will each piece benefit the wearer,

what new technologies can we develop

Formula 1™ world that will help keep body working for

champions, Grand Slam-winning tennis longer so they can do an extra 10 minutes

players and Major-winning golfers. He in the gym, extra time on their run. Will

has applied the systems and science they feel comfortable and confident

already proven to accelerate peak enough to want to continue to wear it

performance in his clients, to create this outside gym/ their session. We ensure we

innovative range. tick all these boxes during the design

process.

Can you tell us a little bit about you

- do you have a fashion background? How does HPE clothing differ

My background isn’t fashion, it’s as an from others on the market?

Exercise Physiologist; I’ve worked for over I think we bridge the gap between fitness

15 years with some of the world’s leading wear that incorporates truly technical,

sporting athletes – my job was to help functional fabrics but that is also really

them hone both body and mind to succeed. wearable, stylish and fashion led. Some

other brands are usually one or the other.

Why the name HPE?

The name isn’t HPE its human Why should people wear specially

performance engineering ® HPE is for designed sports gear?

short. Nick Harris They’re investing in gym wear that really

serves it purpose of being functional and

How did the label come about? durable. The fabrics, styles are long

HPE (human performance engineering) lasting.

came about through MY years of working

with athletes, seeing how they pushed What can we look forward

their bodies to the extremes and how to for Autumn Winter?

every element of their training set up can Our A/W range introduces some fantastic

affect their performance including the new designs into our leggings collection

clothes they wear. I had the idea to create and updated colour ways within our very

a line of fitness wear that offered popular UV-Stretch styles as well as some

something unique for the wearer, a range completely brand new designs! It will be

that was stylish but made to withstand the something slightly different to what people

demands of any sport, climate or training are used to seeing from us. We’re very

environment. excited about our A/W collection.

XT-Air Ultimate vest with fitted bra, £69, shorts, £47.50 What were the first pieces What motivates you?
designed for the label? The current success of HPE, our
The first pieces were essentially everything customer’s, the great partnerships we’ve
you need from a workout wear wardrobe – attained and the desire to continue to push
staples items like performance leggings, the boundaries in what I do. I hope to be
compression tops, yoga bras to your doing this for a while.
hoodies and shorts. The fit and feel of the
first collection was key, designed with What do you love about
optimal comfort and performance in mind. what you do?
This range also introduced our signature The difference you can make to people
FreshFIT technology that incorporates who are bored of their workout lifestyle,
silver ions making all the garments when our customers tell us that our range
breathable, sweat wicking and resistant to has inspired them to be more confident in
bacteria. It was important to find the the gym or take up a new fitness regime
balance between style and function and I because they love wearing HPE, this is a
think we did well to achieve that. great feeling.

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Left: Elite shorts £45

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Right: Salmon pink XT Air
Run t-shirt, £48

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Above: Formula40 Laura Hagen of Nxtep Personal
yoga bra, £40 Training explains her
Left: Transition involvement with HPE Clothing
hoodie, £75 When planning my move back to the
north of the Country having gained my
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Chelsea studio, my aim was to bring the
London concept of an exclusive exercise
environment back with me.

Exercise and sportswear go hand in hand
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Nxtep Personal Training is the exclusive
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