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MOMENT
ESCAPISM
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ISSUE ONE / APRIL 2017


MOMENT
is a quarterly fashion focus magazine that tackles issues such as youth voice, individuality, health and mindfulness.
Focusing on now, this moment in time.
ESCAPISM
In this issue topics have been developed listening to you.
Finding the balance between work, rest and play can be hard. There are times in your life when you just want to escape the world around you and do what makes you happy.
So this isssue is dedicated to you.
Focus on yourself and try the mindful excersies you can get involved with that have been included.
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#TOPIC MY
ESCAPE


#TOPICMYESCAPE
was an Instagram project set out to accumulate images from people from around the world with what they pictured as their escape.
Submission to the project was simple, just by hashtagging a Instagram image with #TopicMyEscape at a time they felt happy or relaxed. Collectively all the Instagram posts have contributed in the creation of each section of this issue of Moment.
This project opens up to a wide variety of escapisms and has mindful exercises in connection in to encourage a more positive you.
Thank you to everyone who got involved!
@katielou_gill @amsterdayumn @nadiakatee @rachelpearson13 @sopheyres @jimmaayyyyy3 @mariabenger @roleggs_ @davidvassou @kates_1109 @anishia96 @laurenjadekeir @lindseyg1991 @melissacgray @tay_pettitt @b.stebbens @chloe.brown_ @bethanystebbens @_lauren_d @sarahgrahamx @hannahrodriguezx @holl_whitehead @xlpoolclairex
@kate_george4 @natalierod1110 @carleighnatashab @anishia96 @katemartin17 @alexmcdonnellxo @onebravewahine
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CONTENTS


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VOICE
GLOBAL CITIZEN YOUTH CODES
NO BAD VIBES
LETS GET PERSONAL BE YOURSELF
BE STRONG
BE SENSITIVE STILLNESS IN CHAOS WORK/ REST /PLAY WORK/ REST/ PLAY
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Voice
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“THE YOUTH ARE ROBOTS” “THEY ARE NEVER OFF
THEIR PHONES” “THEY NEVER GO OUTSIDE”
“THEY HAVE AN ATTENTION SPAN OF 8 SECONDS”
“THEY DON’T KNOW HOW TO COMMUNICATE WITHOUT EMOJIS”
"THEY ARE A PART OF A THROW AWAY CULTURE”


These are some of the ways that the youth of today are being portrayed in the media. But in reality you are the generation of now. You have the power to influence more than just the circle around you, but the world as a collective. Growing up with technology has given you the knowledge to be able to communicate on a larger scale than before. It is not all about likes and shares, it is about having a voice.
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DON’T LET ANYONE LOOK DOWN ON YOU BECAUSE YOU ARE YOUNG, BUT
SET
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FOR THE BELIEVERS IN SPEECH, IN CONDUCT, IN LOVE, IN FAITH AND IN PURITY
EXAMPLE


Here’s to the
May we know them.
May we be them.
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POWERFUL YOUTH.


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GLOBAL CITIZEN
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When asking how someone escapes a typical answer is going on a holiday. Literally taking a break by getting away from everyday life however, not everyone’s idea of a holiday is the same.
For some it’s a peaceful sun holiday, relaxing by the pool and listening to music where for others it’s the spontaneity of adventure. The urge to want to go somewhere new to discover a completely diverse environment to what they’re used to. Absorbed in first-hand experience that can not be described but only lived.
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T R A V E L


Young people today are increasingly taking off on their travels and wanting to experience life like a local. It is the natural curiosity in us. You could stay living comfortably at home or open up to a different lifestyle and experience the way people just do things differently. Airbnb is an online marketplace and hospitality service that allows people to rent local apartments to get a more memorable experience in a community than you would in a hotel.
The ability to do something different, completely unknown and undone in your life is incredible. There is so much out there to discover that by exploring a different culture it allows you to understand a real purpose. One day you will wake up and realise your perspective on life has altered entirely.
Being a young traveler wanting to experience things first hand on the other side of the world, keeping everyone updated at home that you are safe (and having the time of your life) can be a burden when ideally you want to spend as little time being reminded of home.
Whilst wanting to avoid social media when traveling, posting online has become a standard way to instantly share your day with everyone at home in a quick and easy way. As long as there is WIFI of course. 97% of young travelers are posting content on social media while traveling with at least 75% posting daily. With features like Facebook Live you can also stream live to your profile as you go!
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Now take a flower for instance - We pick these completely healthy and nourished plants from the Earths ground to put in a vase of water in our homes for five days - if you’re lucky they last that long.
The point is - You can’t expect something to thrive somewhere it is not supposed to. Now image yourself as this flower being picked, are you in full bloom? Do you feel healthy and full of life? Now ask yourself, why this is?
Whatever your answer may be - you need to consider what is is that makes you thrive. You have so many opportunities to be what or who you want to be today, use it to your advantage.
Although money or family may be a issue, the ability to get up and go is available to us. It is important to remember that we are some of the lucky ones. We get to do something that others will never be able to do.


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HAVE HOPE IN YOUR FUTURE
YOUR VOICE IS POWERFUL
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continue to stand together
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Young voters came out in force last June under the threat of Brexit with a considerable margin voting to remain. 75% of 18 to 24 year olds voted to remain in the European Union with the turnout among voters being almost double the level that has been widely reported since polling day.
But as we know we were outvoted. Devastated young voters feel as if they have been robbed of a future with the EU and the freedom of movement between the countries that their parents had before.
Additionally, passionate 16 and 17 year olds also expressed their disbelief as the results came through of a Brexit. Annoyed that they did not have the chance to have their opinion in probably the most important political decision the British people have made. Following campaigns and capable of making a decision being unable to vote for their future, have been left divided with a fear of what is to come.
So, where do we go from here?


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THE WORLD IS YOUR HOME
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GO FOR A WALK AND THINK
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LET YOUR WORRIES DRIFT AWAY LIKE THE CLOUDS
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A mindful exercise to restore your energy and fill your body with calmness. Avoid any busy, built up areas and Take a scenic route. Go to your local park or venture out in to the countryside. Leave your mobile at home, you do not want to be reminded of any stress or problems you may be facing.
Now take a few deep breaths, allow your mind to relax. With your feet planted firmly on the ground, feel the earth beneath you. Enrich your senses, smell the rich soil and clean air. Listen to the wind rustling through the leaves and notice more sounds as you become more aware of your surroundings.
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YOUTH CODES
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SLOGAN T-SHIRTS
THE POLITICALLY-CHARGED FASHION STATEMENT HAS BEEN REVIVED


Wearing your heart on your sleeve has become a literal statement in fashion at the moment with slogan t-shirts being seen everywhere from the runway to the high street. These slogan tees are a very direct and minimalist way to communicate to the masses.
T-shirts have a long history as objects of protest and political point-scoring following the pioneer of the political slogan t-shirt, Katharine Hamnett’s bold words printed on oversized tees targeting topical issues of the past four decades.
Especially after Brexit and, following with the U.S. election everyone has their own opinions and this is a way we can air our views in a fashion statement.
Other fashion designers have began to get on board following Hamnett’s lead and reaffirmed the political power of the slogan t-shirt, including Vivienne Westwood ‘I Am Not A Terrorist’, Christopher Shannon ‘Save Me’ and Dior also introduced a tee that read: ‘We Should All Be Feminists’ in their S/S 17 runway.
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STOP THINKING ABOUT THE WAY IT SHOULD BE DONE AND START TO THINK OF NEW WAYS THAT IT
CAN BE DONE
BE THE CHANGE
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POSITIVE
SURROUND YOURSELF WITH
AND UPLIGHTING MESSAGES AT ALL TIMES
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To encourage more positive energy into your day surround yourself with positive messages. Taking a less political route, wearing slogan tees with positive messages printed on are a stylish way to promote a positive message and may also encourage others around you on the move! and you could even include this in your personal space at home by hanging motivational posters with inspirational messages up around your bedroom. A reminder to yourself that you can be the best in what ever you do. That you can achieve anything you put your mind to.
Also rethink what books, websites and television programs you are being exposed to. Even take a look at who you are hanging out with. Do any of these have an effect on your mood?
Hang out with the right kind of people. People who encourage you, people that are there for you. Think, you can not change the people around you. But you can change the people that you choose to be around.
Remember, there is only one of you. Special and unique. Don’t just be a dreamer, be a thinking, a doer and a believer! But this approach will only benefit you as much as you take the time to focus on it and put it in to practice.


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BE HAPPY FOR THIS MOMENT. THIS MOMENT IS YOUR LIFE.
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NO BAD VIBES