The Gillette Journal

volume 1 �• AuTumN/WINTeR 2012

C r e a t i v e C u l t u r e & G r o o m i n G

fRee to enjoy AT youR leIsuRe

l o C a l l e G e n d sThe creative professionals

P A g e s 3 — 5

m a s t e r s o f s t y l eCapturing the city

P A g e s 1 2 — 1 8

i n d i G o & C l o t hOne stop creative shop

P A g e s 2 0 — 2 1

o f f s e t The Irish international platform for design

P A g e s 3 0 — 3 1

s o u t h s t u d i o sLights cameras and lots of action

P A g e s 2 8 — 2 9

q & a : o l i v e r j e f f e r sNeither here nor there

P A g e s 3 0 — 3 1

d e s i G n G o a t All in the detailP A g e s 3 4 — 3 5

o n t h e s t r e e t The Masters of Style series

P A g e s 4 8 — 4 5

G a l l e r y o f P h o t o G r a P h yA photographic community

P A g e s 4 6 — 4 7

Style icons

André “3000” Benjamin,

Gael García Bernal

and Adrien Brody

inspire men to showcase

their facial hairstyle.

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a m b a s s a d o r s

Style icons


Gael García Bernal and

Adrien Brody inspire men

to showcase their

facial hairstyle.P A g e s 2 2 — 2 3

The gIlleTTe JouRNAl

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Darren KennedyBloggeR & PReseNTeR

you have sPent a lot of time travellinG, how

does irish style ComPare to other Countries?

I've lived in Paris, Toronto, Bordeaux and currently split my time

between London and Dublin and I've been lucky enough to travel

to every corner of the globe as a presenter for Channel 5. So on an

international level I think Irish style holds it own with the rest.

That said, I think as a nation, we're still very much growing into

fashion and Irish people are getting much more relaxed with

their style and looking to experiment more. In comparison with

London, I definitely find the Irish aesthetic much more relaxed

and less contrived.

what is your most treasured PieCe of ClothinG?

Right now it's a grey/navy three-piece herringbone tweed suit

from Hackett. It fits like a glove and I feel I'm ready for anything

when I put it on. It's hard to beat quality craftsmanship and

tailoring to look sharp. If I were to offer advice to any man, it

would be to invest in a suit that is fitted to your shape. I don't

necessarily mean tailor made, there are some fantastic suits on

the high street. Pay a small bit more to have it tailored at your

local alterers and you won't regret it. Apart from that, my

camouflage biker jacket from All Saints, paisley oversized bow tie

that I picked up on eBay and my Habana Oxfords by Hudson.

favourite PlaCe to shoP in dublin? Are you ready?

Right, here goes. Harlequin for vintage bow ties, Hackett & The

Kooples in Brown Thomas for suiting, Reiss, Topman, Indigo &

Cloth, South William Street and wherever else takes my mood. I

also have an irrational love of watches and I regularly pop into the

Swatch store on Grafton Street.

you have quite a distinCt style of faCial hair,

how do you maintain this style? I'd always wanted to

have my bottom lip pierced but wasn't brave enough so that was

when I decided to grow it - seemed like the easy alternative!

Every few days I try to give it a precision trim to keep it in shape

and from getting unruly. It's very low maintenance too, which

is key for me.

www.helpmystyle.ie

Mark O’KeefeBRoWN sugAR

Key adviCe for masterinG your style. Don't care

what others think!

how imPortant is faCial hair as a statement of

your Personality? It's a fun way to change your look and

it's interesting how many people have an opinion on whether you

look better with hair or not .

do you liKe to ChanGe the stylinG of your

faCial hair on a reGular basis? I like to chop and

change a lot depending on my mood and I'd be quite

influenced by what I'm wearing. I’ll go cleaner with a

tailored look, but keep it more rugged with casual fashion.

how influenCed are you by the seasonal ChanGes

for fashion? I'd say very influenced; beards are more of a

fashion statement now and not just an excuses to have ten more

minutes in bed!

who do you Consider the 'masters of style' and

how have they influenCed your looK? If I'm honest

I've been a fan of David Beckham for years. I think he always

gets it right whether he's casual or smart, hairy or not, he's

still a trendsetter.

Photo by Sean Jackson

locAl legeNds

l o C a l l e G e n d s The creative professionals P A g e s 3 — 5

e a t : b r o t h e r h u b b a r d Homespun values P A g e s 6 — 7

w h a t : t h e G a t h e r i n G Bringing it home P A g e 8

w h e r e : C a f é r o t h a r Where the bike is king P A g e 9

e a t : t h e f u m b a l l y Lunch lounging P A g e s 1 0 — 1 1

m a s t e r s o f s t y l e P o r t r a i t s Capturing the city P A g e s 1 2 — 1 8

P r o f i l e : i n d i G o & C l o t h One stop creative shop P A g e s 2 0 — 2 1

t h e a m b a s s a d o r s Gillette’s Masters of Style P A g e s 2 2 — 2 3

l i s t e n : f a l l e n r u l e Rock eats pop P A g e s 2 4 — 2 5

P r o f i l e : o f f s e t The Irish international platform for design P A g e s 2 6 — 2 7

P r o f i l e : s o u t h s t u d i o s Lights cameras and lots of action P A g e s 2 8 — 2 9

q & a w i t h o l i v e r j e f f e r s Neither here nor there P A g e s 3 0 — 3 1

l i s t e n : r e j j i e s n o w Purveyor of poetry P A g e 3 2

w e a r : l o u i s C o P e l a n d Tailor made P A g e 3 3

P r o f i l e : d e s i G n G o a t All in the detail P A g e s 3 4 — 3 5

w a t C h : d a n i e l l e r o m e r i l SS13 collection Sliding Puzzle P A g e 3 6

w a l d o r f b a r b e r A brush with the past P A g e s 3 8 — 3 9

s t r e e t s t y l e The Masters of Style series P A g e s 4 0 — 4 5

o n t h e s t r e e t A photographic community P A g e s 4 6 — 4 7

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G i l l e t t e j o u r n a lc R e A T I v e c u l T u R e & g R o o m I N g

C o n t e n t s

w e a l l h a v e o u r h e r o e s ,

t h e P e o P l e w h o i n s P i r e

u s w i t h e a s e o f s t y l e i n

w h o t h e y a r e a n d w h a t

t h e y d o . w e s P e a K t o s o m e

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t h e y C r e a t e t h e i r o w n l o o K

a n d t h e P e o P l e t h e y i n

t u r n l o o K u P t o .

to help announce the brand new Fusion

ProGlide Styler™ from Gillette we are happy

to bring you this publication, celebrating a

wonderful world of men with facial hair and

creative culture in Dublin. We’ve talked to

designers, artists, actors and musicians and

put together all the best creative Ireland

has to offer, introducing you to the people

and places making the biggest impression

on our city right now.

As the leading male grooming brand,

Gillette is proud to be part of an inspiring

world of entertainment and creativity;

an integral part of the process for men in

discovering their own sense of style and

developing their individuality.

While our landscape has undoubtedly

changed in Ireland over the last few years,

the emergent creative scene is something

solid to build upon; presenting new talent

with a distinct Irish identity, attracting

international attention and making this an

exciting city and time to be part of.credits

editor: aisling farinella � editorial assistant: niamh keenancreative direction: indigo & cloth � design: james cullen


Judith RoddyAcTRess

everyone is KinG lear in his own home, is

desCribed as a Cautionary tale about memory.

what has the exPerienCe of rehearsinG for this

Play been liKe and what memories will you taKe

away after the run has ended? Rehearsing for

this play has been like being in a constant state of between sleep

and wake. The show is rooted in Lear text but the set is a real life

carbon copy of Andrew Bennett’s flat. Our characters are

elements of Lear characters and ourselves. So it's a strange but

engaging mirage. There is a gerbil in the production called

Curan. I'll remember him because I don't like him and I'll also

remember Andrew's lines. For some reason I always remember

other actors lines long after a show is done.

you have worKed on a number of ProduCtions

with the award wininG theatre ComPany Pan Pan.

whiCh has been your favourite to date and why?

My favourite Pan Pan production to be involved in so far has

been Playing the Dane. Purely because the dynamic of the cast

was great. It was my first time working with Gina Moxley, Olwen

Fouere, Daniel Reardon, Derek Devine, Conor Madden and Bush

Moukarzel. These actors are the real deal and that's exciting.

how imPortant is wardrobe for you in the

Creation of CharaCter? I used to think wardrobe was

of pinnacle importance when finding out how to play a role,

but I'm not so precious about that anymore. Of course it's an

important aesthetic for the audience looking at the whole picture

but for me it's an added boost to something thats already created.

Peter O'Brien designs costume like it's made for your skin only,

incredible. And when you’re given pieces like that they have to be

scored into the performance, every swish of a skirt gets ooh and

ahh reactions from an audience.

in the world of theatre, who do you admire most

as a master of style? In the world of theatre I like Robert

Wilson's style. He had a production of Woyzeck on as part of the

Dublin theatre festival a few years ago and it was seamless. The

set was very angular and punchy, supported by a Tom Wait's score

and powerful ensemble cast.

William ArmstrongdIRecToR, ANTIdoTe

you reCently won best new direCtor at the

Kinsale sharK advertisinG awards and silver

at the Cannes younG direCtor award for your

test CommerCial roam this PlaCe. Please tell

us about the idea behind the video. Late last year I

began putting together concepts that I could get into production

with no budget. I wanted to make use of what I could get for free

in Ireland; incredible landscapes. At first it was about how a man

became worldly, then shifted to the idea that the well-travelled

need a way of getting there. Making a car ad without a car

appealed to me and after a few drafts, I found a way to explain

the journey through the passing of a set of keys. Andrew

Freedman who I work with at Antidote Films was completely

behind the idea and I cast Mark Devine in the lead, a face you

might recognise around town. He had never acted before but is

completely captivating on screen and bloody brilliant to work

with. After a couple of pints he agreed to join us in Connemara

for a few days filming.

you have a new PieCe CominG out for eleCtriC

PiCniC whiCh you filmed at this year's festival .

did you manaGe to CaPture the sPirit of the

event ? what's it about ?I don't want to say too much until

it's out there and has a response - but the Stradbally experience is

different to other European festivals and that sparked the idea.

It's small enough to be intimate and large enough to leave you

feeling like there's so much more to do after three days. I wrote a

loose narrative about a girl experiencing it for the first time, her

discoveries, the friends she makes, the things she sees and times

she has. I was lucky to get a perfect cast and can't wait to release

it in the next few weeks. Keep an eye on electricpicnic.ie!

whiCh direCtors do you most admire as masters

of style? There are really too many inspiring names out

there, right now I find myself constantly going back to these reels:

Ringan, Andreas Nilsson, Johnny Green, Seb Edwards, Nabil, but

that's just this week.


Aonghus Og McAnally AcToR

was your PerformanCe in your latest

ProduCtion fiGht niGht insPired by CaGe

f iGhters? I had been a huge fan of cage fighting for five years

before Fight Night came about, and that was exactly why I was so

reluctant to agree to doing a play about boxing when our writer

Gavin Kostick suggested it! I had originally conceived the show as

a play about a Gaelic footballer, because that's a world I know and

understand, but I'm delighted Gavin talked me around to tackling

a piece about a fighter, because it sits so well with the personal

struggles of Dan Jnr's story.

My main fear was just how tough the training would be,

and I was right to be afraid because I had never boxed before;

the original training camp was six days a week for three months.

The hard work paid off though, and I'm still blown away by the

success of the show, particularly all the international touring at

the moment, which is hugely exciting.

whiCh aCtors do you admire or Consider masters

of style? I've always been huge fan of Colin Farrell, he's

actually really underrated as an actor, and I love how individual

his style is. I'm a fan of a sharp suit, and very few carry it off as

well as George Clooney does. But in terms of people closer to

my own age, Joseph Gordon-Levitt is someone whose style I

really admire.

how muCh GroominG is involved in your on staGe

looK? Each new character brings a whole new challenge and

a whole new look, whether it's a full beard for Shakespeare, a

moustache for O'Casey or massive sideburns for something set in

the 70s. Like most actors, I've had my fair share of dodgy facial

hair over the years, including a handlebar moustache for my latest

TV job — but luckily that was only glued on every morning in the

make-up chair. For Fight Night, Dan has about three days stubble,

which is a harder look to maintain than you'd think.

Sarah DoylePhoTogRAPheR

startinG off in PhotoGraPhy what was your main

insPiration and why? The people in my life have always

been my main inspiration — my parents, family and friends. I was

introduced to lots of amazing ideas early on and that helped me to

see that anything is possible - from that point everything begins.

most memorable Photo shoot to date & why?

I can't single one out. They are (mostly) all memorable to me for

different reasons. Although there are days when you leave a shoot

with more than you arrived with. Those days are magical.

so muCh of your Photos have a natural feel to

them, whether it is the loCation or stylinG, is

this refleCtive of your own Personal style?

I think it's a kind of simplicity that I aspire to in every part of life.

I find it more expressive and honest. It's not that easy to achieve.

who do you Consider to be a master of style?

My late, great father. He had it in every sense and he meant it all.

Mark GrehanThe gARdeN

your shoP aesthetiC is quite understated, do

you liKe to refleCt this looK in your Personal

style? When it comes to my own personal style I have always

taken the approach that less is more, rather then trying to be

overdone. I'm a jeans, preppy shirt and Barbour jacket kinda

guy in the winter and I love to wear shorts in the summer.

what is your favourite landsCaPed area around

the City and why? I love the Iveagh Gardens especially in

the autumn when the leaves are turning, it tends to be a bit quieter

and has loads of interesting features. As a student it inspired me so

much I did part of my thesis on the gardens. If I have a long day at

work I like to escape here.

beinG outdoors a lot with GardeninG do you

have a PartiCular GroominG routine to Combat

the elements? I use Baxter products which I find great as my

skin is quite sensitive. I try to use their moisturiser most mornings,

as it has an SPF in it. On my hands most days I use Kiehl's hand

cream, working with plants and flowers my hands get destroyed

and this works best with my skin type.

your faCial hair is quite a stronG element of

your looK, how do you maintain it ? I use a Gillette

trimmer, it's small and works well. I tend to trim it tight once a

week and let it grow out. I get my head shaved with Carlin Doran

at Flatiron on South William street and I try to have a trim a few

days before this, as I like the contrast of my head shaved and bit of

facial hair length. If I've a really busy week I will just shave it tight

on a Monday and let it grow out. I don't like it too manicured, I

prefer to keep a bit of length. I use Gillette shaving foam when I'm

going for a clean-shaven look.

Alistan MunroegRAPhIc desIgNeR

tell us about your ranGe of ties.The AM logo is a

geometric pyramid and shadow, forming an octahedron, designed

within the laws of the golden ratio. With the use of computer

logarithms, the logo forms a motif that has infinite possibilities for

creating complex weave patterns for silks. At present Drakes of

London are looking after my bespoke collection.

what tyPe of PubliCations, internet sites etC do

you follow to KeeP uP with mens style and/or

Creative Culture? Designboom.com is the only source of

creative culture at present.

do you Prefer a Clean-shaven looK to worK

with your own tailored sense of style?

Clean suggests simple, minimal and sharp ; that translates into my

sense of style and application for my design works.

who do you Consider masters of style in either

fashion or GraPhiC desiGn? Edith Head, fashion

and costume designer, Yves Henri Donat Mathieu-

Saint-Laurent, fashion and Josef Müller-Brockmann,

graphic design.



Brother Hubbard was set up by James Boland and Garrett Fitzgerald just six months ago,

after a five year trip spent eating their way through Australia and the Middle East. Standing out on it's own on Capel Street, minimalism and quality is key to this independent café. From the native Irish oak tables to the short menu, Brother Hubbard likes to focus on getting it right, and that they do.

Customers rave about their inspired menu, with firm favourites being traditional scones with orange blossom butter, and coffee to rival the best in town. Ingredients are seasonal and locally sourced, and absolutely everything is made from scratch. You won't find any packaged butter or even a can of coke; in their place is homemade creamy butter and freshly concocted raspberry, apple and rose drinks. The pair are fervent about food and want to share this passion with their customers.

It's not just the food that is inviting, the service is too. Greeted by either James or Garrett when you arrive, from beginning to end you feel more like you are in your new friend's amazing high-ceilinged house rather than a trendy new eatery. Coleman's mustard tins line tables as kooky sugar holders and a quaint courtyard sits out the back (soon to be lined with an edible garden). It's these simple touches mixed with good quality food that makes Brother Hubbard’s one of Dublin's busiest new lunch spots. With plans to extend opening hours and introduce a supper and wine menu this Capel Street spot is both one to watch and to visit.

WRITeR

Niamh Keenan•

PhoTogRAPheR

Johnny Savage

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greeted by either James or garrett when you arrive, from

beginning to end you feel more likeyou are in your new friend's amazing

high-ceilinged house house ratherthan a trendy new eatery.

eat

coNTAcT &oPeNINg houRs

Brother hubbard

153 capel street

dublin 1

—

t: 01 441 1112

[email protected]

www.brotherhubbard.ie

monday—friday

8am—6pm

saturday

10am—5pm


t he year 2013 will be remembered as ‘Project Ireland’. How it will be remembered lies at the feet of

each and every one of us. John F. Kennedy a man of Irish descent said famously "Ask not what your country can do for you - ask what you can do for your country". JFK became the first American president to ever visit Ireland in the summer of 1963. Much of his address before parliament then is applicable now, presenting the idea of a ‘fully modern Irish economy’.

Economies are more than bank bailouts and interest rates; they are the wheel in which every one of us is the spoke. The direction of that wheel depends not on one but many acting in unison. An economy is the result of a process that involves its technological evolution, social organisation, as well as its geography and use of resources. JFK went on to say in his address to parliament ‘It is that quality of the Irish — that remarkable combination of hope, confidence and imagination--that is needed more than ever today’.

The Gathering will be a year long celebra-tion of Ireland. The thinking behind the initiative came out of the first Global Irish Economic Forum in Farmleigh in 2009. It is a people-led project and an oppor-tunity to do something positive for our country. Over the past number of months many partnerships have been established with regional facilitators in place across the country, working directly with the local community to ensure the initiative is a success, across large festivals and events through to family reunions. The Gathering Ireland is not one single event

and everyone is urged to engage with the Irish diaspora and invite people to visit the country in 2013.

Ask any visitor and it is our people that make their experience unique. With a diaspora of over 70 million, it is hoped The Gathering will bring 325,000 extra tourists here next year and in doing so become the biggest tourism initiative ever staged in Ireland.

The excitement generated around the Navy-Notre Dame game in September provided the perfect launch pad into the US for the kind of engagement and at-mosphere that The Gathering will offer visitors throughout 2013. Around 50,000 American Football fans gathered at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin to watch Notre Dame take on Navy which generated about 60 million euro in terms of benefit to hotels, restaurants and transport companies.

A total of 6.6 million visits to Ireland by overseas residents were recorded in 2011, an increase of 500,000 on the previous year, but this is still about 17 per cent below 2007 levels, when tourism to Ireland was at its peak. TheGatherin-gIreland.com will be the hub bringing together hundreds of festivals and events throughout Ireland in 2013. The country will celebrate the best in Irish music, art, literature, dance, culture, heritage, sport, film and food. Its success will depend on its greatest strength, its people.

WRITeR

Garrett Pitcher

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Project Ireland

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C a m e o u t o f t h e f i r s t G l o b a l i r i s h

e C o n o m i C f o r u m i n f a r m l e i G h i n 2 0 0 9 .

i t i s a P e o P l e - l e d P r o j e C t a n d a n

o P P o r t u n i t y t o d o s o m e t h i n G

P o s i t i v e f o r o u r C o u n t r y .

behind a fairly humble Fade Street façade sits Café Rothar where — almost a year into its city-

centre relocation from Phibsborough — something brilliant is happening to the Dublin bike scene. “There’s nothing like us in the city, or the country”, states proprietor Anne Bedos in a manner that’s more matter-of-fact than self-conscious, and rightly so. Indeed, one would be hard pushed to deny this proud sentiment upon considering the hive of bike-related activity that takes place behind the front of a typical neighbourhood coffee shop. Sales, repairs, and tutorials on how to care for and improve your ride form the day-to-day aspects of the business, and are conducted by the same friendly guys who also know how to pull a pretty perfect shot of espresso (fuelled by Grumpy Mule beans, should you be interested).

As if that wasn’t enough, Rothar keeps on giving, with evening film screenings and regular open mic nights (“relax, have a drink, sing a song” being the order of the day), keeping the bike community

tight, even while dismounted. The look is homey-eclectic, with mismatched tables, chairs and a battered couch scattered across the aged and well-trodden floor-boards; abstracted bicycle forms and portraits of loyal customers and their two wheels decorate the walls. The centre-piece is a precarious raft of endearingly dilapidated but entirely rideable bikes, most of which are open to offers. Ulti-mately, all of this lends itself to an atmo-sphere that is downright welcoming, that reflects an ethos of collectivism and con-nectedness, hoping to bring like-minded people together who not only like taking to two wheels but want in on the social and environmental aspect of it all as well. In sum, leave the bike-snobbery at the door and just enjoy the ride.

WRITeR

Stephen Moloney•

PhoTogRAPheR

Johnny Savage

on your bike

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w i t h e v e n i n G f i l m s C r e e n i n G s

a n d r e G u l a r o P e n m i C n i G h t s

( “ r e l a x , h a v e a d r i n K , s i n G

a s o n G ” b e i n G t h e o r d e r o f

t h e d a y ) , K e e P i n G t h e b i K e

C o m m u n i t y t i G h t , e v e n

w h i l e d i s m o u n t e d .

Café rothar

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Just down the road from St. Patrick's Cathedral you could easily miss the low key front of this spacious

café. Founded by native Italian Luca and Dubliner Aisling, this lunch spot is one you won't regret stumbling upon. Originally conceived to be a falafel restaurant, the café has developed into a buzzing yet relaxed space with a full lunch menu. The selection is varied and takes reference from the Middle East and Mediterranean. Here again, Irish produce is important to The Fumbally and all products are sourced as locally as possible; Aisling's brother-in-law produces his own cheese in Cork.

Both owners are foodies, but in the most casual sense. Neither are professionally trained, instead they have a passion for cooking with friends and tasting different foods from around the world. Before setting up on the sweetly named Fumbally lane, Luca and Aisling travelled the world sampling different foods and getting inspired. The pair began their food careers making mini pizzas, which they then sold at festivals. Their involvement with food flourished and saw them take on the Newmarket Square

Food Co-op café and monthly flea market in Dublin 8 and more recently The Fumbally, located in the same neighbourhood.

The Fumbally is airy and bright and you are sure to see both owners by the counter on a daily basis. At the moment the café is waiting on a wine licence and is limited to lunch service, closing daily at 5pm. The café is a mix of tasty dishes and enthusiastic food adoring staff. Both owners are keen to keep their love for food alive and avoid over complicating the café or having their labour of love, becoming purely labour. With a laid back approach, The Fumbally has quickly become a a popular hang out for the many local creative businesses, parents with kids, lounging lunchers and loving dog owners; a unique space in the city that is welcoming to all.

WRITeR

Niamh Keenan•

PhoTogRAPheR

Johnny Savage

thefumbally

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With a laid back approach,The fumbally has quickly

become a a popular hang outfor the many local creative

businesses, parents with kids,lounging lunchers and

loving dog owners...coNTAcT &

oPeNINg houRs

The fumbally

fumbally lane

dublin 8

—

t: 01 529 8732

[email protected]

www.thefumbally.ie

monday—friday

8am—6pm

saturday

10am—5pm


C a P t u r i n G t h e C i t y

mAsTeRsof sTyle

Gillette brings together a monumental series

of portraits commissioned from rising star photographer

Sean Jackson; capturing Dublin city’s distinguished

collective of creatives and style makers and marking out

an era where facial hair takes centre stage.

t h e s e r i e s o f P o r t r a i t s w i l l f o r m

a n e x h i b i t i o n t o b e s h o w C a s e d a t

t h e G a l l e r y o f P h o t o G r a P h y f r o m

n o v e m b e r 1 s t — 5 t h

K e y a d v i C e f o r m a s t e r i n G y o u r s t y l e .

Style is a structure that you build around yourself

using elements from your own character.

h o w i m P o r t a n t i s f a C i a l h a i r

a s a s t a t e m e n t o f y o u r s t y l e ?

It's getting harder to avoid it.

. . .

darragh wears ted baker — shirt, brown thomas

and own neck piece

d a r r a G h s h a n a h a n g A l l e R I s T


K e y a d v i C e f o r

m a s t e r i n G y o u r s t y l e .

There's no secret there really.

I wouldn't consider myself a master.

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f a C i a l h a i r a s a s t a t e m e n t

o f y o u r s t y l e ?

I've been cursed with a thick beard since I was about

14 or 15 and I haven't seen my naked face in about 5 years.

If it says anything about my personality it's that I'm lazy.

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Bobby wearsour legacy — shirt, indigo & cloth

hat & jeans — bobby's own



Comfy clothes.




I look like a turtle without it.

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Albert wearst-shirt, urban outfitters

cheap monday - jeans, urban outfitters



Be yourself, enjoy it and don’t worry too much.




I hadn't thought of facial hair as an extension of my

personality... but I suppose it's right there on my face so

there's no discounting the importance of it either. I keep

my beard pretty neat, which is perhaps a reflection of

my ongoing (and largely unsuccessful) efforts to keep

control of my life..

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david wearslevi's made and crafted — shirt & trousersoliver spencer—jacket, all indigo & cloth

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Functionality plays a big role for me in

determining my style; it's really quite practical.

I tend to stay away from the latest fashion trends

as they date very quickly. My key advice would

be that your style should reflect you and

the way you live your life.




Put simply I feel much more comfortable with

facial hair... also without it my girlfriend thinks I look

sleazy... not a good look to be honest.

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Andy wears oliver spencer — waistcoat, indigo & cloth

minimum — shirt, tk maxx paul smith by christy's — hat, brown thomas

pocket square — urban outfitters

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Always be the master, never the servant!



It's all a part of me, you take me, you take my beard.

. . .

Jason wears diesel — long sleeve top, genius

edwin — jeans, genius shirt — oliver spencer, indigo & cloth

watch and ring — jasons own

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Taking care of your hair and facial hair is key — using good quality product

to keep it healthy, that's the first step to looking good.



My beard is so thick I can keep things in it! Definitely can't imagine

myself without it now.

. . .

Joe wearsour legacy — shirt, indigo & cloth

tommy hilfiger — hat

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Just let it do it's own thing.



I would think of it as more of a natural look then a statement!

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damo wearsour legacy — shirt, indigo & cloth

oliver spencer — tie, indigo & clothgucci — jacket, brown thomas

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y o u r s e l f o n e s e r i o u s m a n a b o u t t o w n .

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garrett Pitcher of Indigo & Cloth is a man on a mission to educate and innovate within the realm of modern

menswear in Dublin. With his South William Street basement business booming five years on, it's a delight, albeit a rare one nowadays, to hear of positive growth for an independent retailer. As such, no dank, dark basement is this. Filled with both light and life, a clean and functional Scando-inspired aesthetic dominates, which is punctuated by carefully curated rails of designer wares; Our Legacy’s classicism, the perennially cool Norse Projects, and menswear-man-of-the-moment Oliver Spencer, alongside heritage brands like Levi's Made & Crafted. The selection is a lesson in refined sensibility, cohesion, and a sensitivity to the sartorial ambitions of many Irish men. Each piece has an inherent, wearable simplicity but cut with enough distinction to appeal to the aesthetically-minded men of Dublin.

A roster of international titles like Acne Paper and Self Service make up a newsstand allowing further orientation of oneself within the spheres of fashion and culture. Most exciting, mind you, is what goes on behind closed doors. Diversification sees Indigo & Cloth widening its reach, broadening into a creative agency, and bringing to fruition some brilliant ideas. It facilitated and fuelled the collaborative effort of DublinTown.ie – a rich manifest of everything great this city has to offer – as well as working with the drinks industry (whiskey being the drink of choice here), and being an important component of Thread, Ireland’s front-running publication of what is relevant and current in Irish and international fashion.

Considering the current retail climate Garrett openly admits that there exists “a perfect storm of events” seeking to conspire against the business. So how are both his shop - now split between two locations – and dynamic creative agency still standing and even expanding? It’s probably got something to do with the boyish glint in his eye that suggests these sort of challenges are exactly what drives him and his endeavours forward. That being said, it can also be reduced to one man’s love and dedication to plying his trade.

So all-in-all an easily read success? That word, in this instance, is something that remains intangible. For Garrett, Indigo & Cloth in it's current manifestation “should not be considered a success”. Instead, success will come later in the shape of the legacy that it leaves behind, found along the path of all its interim achievements. Right now he will continue to let it evolve organically, “letting it be whatever it wants to be”, and allowing it to steer its own course. If that means bringing something new and exciting to retail and creativity in the city – with honesty and sincerity - as well as tugging at the parameters of what we should be wearing, then let's all be part of its journey.

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Stephen Moloney•

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Malcolm McGettigan


w hat happens when the world's leading male grooming brand teams up with three international entertainment

icons? A slick advertising campaign to unveil a precision styling tool for men with facial hair - the Gillette Fusion ProGlide Styler. Just in case you’ve missed the memo that facial hair is the new style direction for a contemporary creative culture, Gillette have brought actor Gael García Bernal, musician and fashion designer André 3000 Benjamin and Academy Award winning actor Adrien Brody on board as brand ambassadors to help announce the product.

The trio were selected because they best represent “Masters of Style” – true facial hair stylers who have talent alongside a strong sense of self-and authentic style. An integrated

marketing campaign sees the heroes morph through a series of colourful characters with characteristically styled facial hair; from saloon cowboy to English country gent right through to 70s disco pimp, each hair no matter how styled is ‘always on point’.

Gael García Bernal is best known for his roles in Motorcycle Diaries, Babel and Y Tu Mama Tambien. Gael was ranked seventh on Entertainment Weekly’s “30 under 30” and named one of the 100 Sexiest Movie Stars in the world by Empire magazine.

“While I play many different roles in movies, I think it is important to be true to yourself when showing up to the outside world,” said Gael Garcia Bernal. “I’m excited about the partnership with Gillette – and the ability to help inspire men to show off their individual style.”

Outkast member, actor and fashion designer André 3000 Benjamin does it all with serious style. GQ magazine named him as “Best New Designer of the Year” for his high-end men’s clothing line Benjamin Bixby and in 2010 he was voted one of the top 25 “Most Stylish Men in the World”.

“I'm inspired by all things around me and I feel style should always be evolving,” said André 3000 Benjamin. “Being part of the Gillette Fusion ProGlide Styler ‘Masters of Style’ programme was a natural choice for me. My facial hair moves with my mood and definitely plays an important role in my look.”

An American actor and film producer, Adrien Brody first received global recognition, including an Academy Award for Best Actor and the French Cesar Award, for his starring

role in The Pianist in 2002. He has since appeared in a range of independent and Hollywood productions, always engaging the audience with his slick big screen abilities.

“I’m honoured to have been selected by Gillette to be a part of the ‘Masters of Style’ programme. Whether in front of the camera or in the director’s chair, I think it is important for creativity and character to come through.” said Adrien. “I’m glad to be able to help men celebrate their own sense of style.”

The Gillette Fusion ProGlide Styler is a 3-in-1 styling tool designed to help men with facial hair trim evenly, shave closely and edge accurately. This new tool leverages top technology from two of P&G’s most powerful male brands including a Braun-engineered trimmer and Gillette’s most advanced razor

blades to help men master their facial hair style with ease. Gillette has developed the product in response to the increasing popularity of facial hair styling around the world and the importance attributed by men in defining their individual style.

Now here’s the science bit

The Fusion ProGlide Styler features: Fusion ProGlide Blades, Gillette’s most advanced razor blade technology, helping men achieve incredible closeness and comfort; a Braun-Engineered Power Trimmer with three slim combs that maneuver effortlessly through hair, trimming evenly at three custom lengths; a Precision Edging Blade that helps sculpt accurate and defined facial hair lines;

a compact handle with Ergonomic Grips for maximum control, manoeuverability and

visibility while trimming, shaving and edging.“For more than one hundred years, Gillette has been creating superior products to satisfy men’s grooming needs,” said Zaid Al-Qassab, Marketing Director, Gillette UK and Ireland,

“Facial hair styling means a great deal to millions of men; it’s a reflection of their individuality, their personality and their identity. With the introduction of the Fusion ProGlide Styler and Clear Shave Gel, we’re providing the ultimate solution for their grooming routine.”

The RRP* for the Fusion ProGlide Styler is €27.69 and the Fusion ProGlide Clear Shave Gel is €5.29

*all pricing is at the sole discretion of the retailer

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Fallen Rule is an Irish rock 'n' roll band from Dublin, and is the brainchild of lead singer and songwriter Scott Glennon. Scott has played and toured for years with other bands before forming his own, Fallen Rule. Things took a turn for the band when they were approached by New York based producer Fernando Loderio last New Years Eve.

Scott was at first apprehensive about working with the producer (who has worked with the likes of Lady Gaga and The Arctic Monkeys), but soon warmed to Fernando. The new partnership has led to a new album, which after being recorded in Glennon’s father's home, is currently being mixed and finalised in New York. Now that the recording is over I caught up with Scott to hear about the album, his style and what’s next for Fallen Rule.

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you say it tooK a while to warm to your new ProduCer fernando, why were you hesitant at first ? To be honest I have been in this business long enough to know that people say a lot of stuff and make a lot of promises without ever really intending on following through on them, so I suppose I've learned to keep my eyes well open for that.

you made the deCision to reCord at home, why not Go the more Conventional studio route?It was more a case of how we were going to make it work. Conventional studios cost a lot of money and so we took advantage of the smaller and more accessible equipment made possible by new technology. It also meant we could sleep and eat there so it felt more contained and we were able to keep more focused.

you have Collaborated with a ranGe of different PeoPle on the new album, why did you deCide to veer away from the oriGinal three-PieCe set uP of fallen rule? The plan for the record was to never limit it to something we had to be able to reproduce live as a three-piece. I wanted the freedom of being able to make a record to keep you interested, instead of limiting it to a garage record or whatever. Also I'm a firm believer in what other people can bring to a situation. Most songwriters have a strong fingerprint that will always rear its head, so it’s nice to hear what other musicians can bring to the table when

put on the spot with your songs. I was lucky enough to record a choir for the album, that really was something magic and such a good addition to the album. We managed to squeeze them all into my father’s home to record and I wouldn't trade that experience for the world.

your ProduCer has worKed with a variety of PeoPle with very different sounds. how would you desCribe your own musiC? My main goal with the record was to find a nice blend somewhere between rock 'n' roll and pop music. I like simple melodies and songs that work in their most raw state. I really didn't want the songs to hide behind drones and effects, but for them to be open and accessible to everyone.

I really like the way bands like Nirvana found a way of creating pure and simple pop songs, with Beatles-like melodies backed with punk music and it all worked. So working with someone like Fernando made sense to me, so that we could combine our thoughts and backgrounds to make the sounds I've heard in my head become a reality.

musiCians need a stronG looK to Go with their voCals, how would you desCribe your Personal style? Well with jeans I believe in finding the right brand and style that fit your physique and are comfortable to wear; they are the springboard for the rest of your outfit. I also believe in investing in good boots and jackets that will be with you for years. The staples of my personal style would be Lee Powell jeans, Belstaff boots and various jackets.

now that you have your album ProduCed what are the next moves for fallen rule? I have just recruited two new members for Fallen Rule and we are currently working on our live set to take the record out on the road. I can't wait to get back on stage after recording and mixing the record for the last couple of months and I'm excited for people to hear our debut album! We’ll be playing live on Saturday 3rd of November at The Retro Revival Club, Sweeney’s Bar on Dame Street.

interview by niamh Keenan

PhotoGraPhy by alessio miChelini

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a creative ideas festival, OFFSET was started in 2009 by illustrator Bren Byrne and designers Peter O’Dwyer and Richard Seabrooke. Coinciding

with the growing creative frisson in Dublin that was one upshot of the economic downturn, the festival began in City Hall before moving to the aptly designed surrounds of Daniel Libeskind's Bord Gáis Energy Theatre on Grand Canal. Heading for its fourth edition, set to take place on April 5, 6 & 7 2013, the annual weekend affair has enticed some of the world's top designers, visual artists, filmmakers and photographers to showcase their work to a rapt audience.

“We wanted something that was of international quality,” says Peter. “We didn’t just want to put on an event that was showcasing Irish design, we wanted to pit our designers against the best international names to show how good the work is here.”Speaking with Peter and Bren, it is clear they are adamant that the creative Irish community has a position of note on the global stage, an important fact for a generation laden with aspiring designers.

“Through everyone being online now, people around the world can see the quality of Irish design and are influenced by it,” Peter confirms.

“People can work for international clients and still be based here. Good work will always travel.” OFFSET is a mirror to this global design marketplace, and for three days in spring positions Dublin at it’s epicenter. The festival takes over the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre on Grand Canal Dock, racking up twenty-five hours of talks whilst running concurrent in-terviews and panel discussions alongside the mainstage events.

The city itself has become an important player in the event; the attraction of Ireland drawing many of the speakers in. “One of the big positives is what goes on outside the theatre as well as inside,” says Peter. “We’ve been to a lot of conferences around the world and often when you leave, everyone disperses in their own direction. We try to keep people together for the weekend by putting on other events, and I think there’s more of a sense of community then there is to many similar festivals.” “If you want to think of it as a business, there’s a great boost for the economy over the OFFSET weekend as well,” Bren expands. “Hotels and hostels, pubs, restaurants and clubs all benefit and it is great that we can have that effect.”

Establishing an international design platform in Ireland may be what drives the festival, but on a more personal level it aims to provide motivation for creative minds alike. “The im-portance is in drawing inspiration from people of various successes,” Bren explains. “Listening to someone like Massimo Vignelli, one of the godfathers of graphic design, give a nostalgic view of how to break into the industry in 1950s New York… That’s the stuff of movies, and that kind of romance is what brings you into design. However when you hear about how Johnny Kelly got started, this young animator from Dublin who is only making it big now, in many ways it can be even more inspiring because you realise you’re only two steps behind, and all you need to do is stay focused and have confidence in yourself.”

The first three installments have captured the imagination of Dubliners and attracted attention from as far abroad as Asia and the US, proving that whatever they are doing is working. So what is their secret? “Essentially

what you’re seeing is what we want to see ourselves,” admits Bren. “At its core, OFFSET is a reflection of myself, Peter and Richard.” Over a relatively short lifespan the stage has seen all manner of guests including photographers, il-lustrators, designers and street artists, and has been graced with remarkable personalities such as Nate Williams, Chip Kidd, Obey and Daniel Eatock. Bren recalls his standout experience.

“I’ll never forget my greatest moment. It was walking out on stage after George Lois’ talk to thank him, and the standing ovation that was there for him was incredible. Even though this guy is a legend a lot of people wouldn’t have known about him, but he was just so passionate and so articulate.”

With their phenomenal success to date, the stick-to-your-guns attitude possessed by the directors of OFFSET is a lesson for both creatives and the greater public. “If there were too many informed opinions it would end up becoming quite bland,” Peter states. “We need to make decisions and stand by them. George Lois talked about how the Esquire magazine covers were dreadful before he started working on them. He simply told them ‘if you want me to do it I’ll do it, but no one else will influence me and the covers you get are what you’ll print.’ They were some of the best pieces of graphic design ever produced, and it was because he had the balls to say ‘let’s make a decision and stick to it.’”

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Jerath Head•

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become derelict.” She explains how many producers, directors and photographers are looking for aesthetically pleasing large open spaces but they often can't find them with extra facilities such as three-phase power, cycloramas, greenscreen facilities and Wi-Fi. "People like the atmosphere of an abandoned space but need the infrastructure to be modern."

Breithaupt and Monahan who control the creative direction of the rental side of South Studios stress that the use of the space by externals is key to the vitality of the Studios as a whole, “It ultimately benefits the permanent residents on both a holistic and often a collaborative level”. Monahan goes onto explain how

residents utilise the space as well; for instance, online magazine publishers Le Cool Dublin, made use of the top and bottom floor to host an evening with photographer Gered Mankowicz. His iconic Jimi Hendrix prints were displayed at a drinks reception in the Loft Studio while the photographer himself gave a talk to a hundred people in the downstairs blackout studio. Ciaran Walsh of Le Cool says "People here aren't just creative - there is a distinct sense that everyone is professional. We all take our businesses very seriously and having the space to do that is superb."

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south Studios was founded in its current guise in 2008 on the top floor of a 19th Century protected

structure. The intention was to create a space within Dublin for people of mixed disciplines. South Studios quickly became a hive of activity as freelancers joined...stylists, illustrators, graphic designers, architects. The list goes on.

The downstairs warehouse spaces became vacant in 2011 and co-founders and photographers Sean Breithaupt and Yvette Monahan quickly realised the building's potential and decided to take the leap of leasing studio spaces. With a bit of elbow grease, they turned the space into something really quite impressive,

and now the high ceilings of the Laundry Room, the iron beams and natural light in the Loft Studio and industrial chic of the Shutter Room are seducing filmmakers and photographers on first glance.

Photography and film are now the mainstay of the rental business but artistic events and corporate clients looking for a space with an edge are always welcomed. Studio manager Kate Frances explains that every rental case is different and is always considered whether it be the Fringe Festival or a five day shoot with a global brand. “We are not exclusive and believe that we are providing people with a service whilst also giving life to a historic building that would otherwise

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hey oliver, how's it GoinG? Very well, thank you for asking.

tell us a little about your uPbrinGinG? I was born in Australia to Northern Irish parents who had moved out a few years prior. When I was eight months old they changed their minds about living in Australia and we all went back to Northern Ireland where I grew up and had a lovely time. I did manage to get an Australian passport though.

I started travelling when I was young. At eleven I was shipped off to a summer camp in Upstate New York, where I made lots of friends and returned to several times. I also undertook some other North American voyages with said friends from the summer camp. On one trip to New York City, I reconnected with another old friend and subsequently came and went in summertime for several years. Then about five years ago I decided to move there. I now live and work in Brooklyn.

to what extent have the PlaCes you were born in/Grew uP in/travelled to/shaPed your worK as an artist ? Probably a lot. You are but an amalgamation of your experiences after all.

how did you disCover your interest in PaintinG? I come from an artistic family and have always enjoyed drawing. I suppose I've always been a visual thinker and painting was probably inevitable at some point along the line. When I started, the results went well enough to encourage more experimentation. Learning to paint isn't dissimilar to learning anything- it’s just a matter of figuring out the tools then bending them to your needs.

what have been the hiGhliGhts of your Career to date. the exPosure/PubliCations you are Proud of ? I've been fortunate enough to have a few. Getting my first book published and embarking on that career. My first collection of 'Science' paintings; getting my second book turned into a movie; Some of the awards I've won. It’s been a pretty good road so far.

you just launChed a new PubliCation "neither here nor there" . is this a retrosPeCtive of your worK? tell us about the booK? I suppose it is a retrospective, though I try to refrain from calling it that as I'm only in my mid thirties and feel

too young to have a retrospective. A monograph is probably a better description. It's a collection of my non-commercial artwork, so anything that’s not commercial illustration or in a picture book. It's called Neither Here Nor There for a few reasons, one as it aptly describes what I do, which is a lot of different things, none of which can singularly define me. Secondly it describes my work, which takes different forms and examines the different lenses through which we try to understand our world. And thirdly it’s a great Northern Irish expression used when something is not important.

what influenCes you these days? Planet Earth. My eyes are open and my brain is a sponge.

you're a stylish dude, any essentials for autumn? Clothes. Definitely clothes. It gets chilly in autumn. I just bought a nice new hat and scarf, which I'm looking forward to donning. Next essential is waterproof shoes that don't look like wellies. I hate getting my feet wet. And I hate the look of wellies.

what is next for oliver jeffers? any new ProjeCts?

So many. Sooo many. More picture books, more illustrating other people’s novels, more painting collections and a few upcoming shows. I'll be busy. Which is way better than being bored.

and finally, in your oPinion, are you born an artist or is it somethinG you learn? Likely it’s a bit of both. You can be born with talent and vision, but if you don't learn how to utilise them, you'll be an artist only in your own head. Being an artist is easy; you just have to want to do it, and then do it. Every day. Even when no one else is paying attention or telling you to.

thanK you for your time! You are welcome.

interview by C iara o’donovan

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t he average young MC ordinarily cites the likes of Tupac, Biggie or more recent wordsmiths such

as MF Doom, as influential figures upon the development of their lyrical style, but for Dublin-born Rejjie Snow it was Richard Aldington and Joseph Brodsky. Unless you hold an MA in Modernist English poetry these two names might not be familiar. Aldington was an English writer and poet, commonly known for his unrhymed free verse, while Brodsky was a Russian poet and essayist who fell foul of Soviet censorship.

This more than anything illustrates the 19-year-old’s inherent interest in developing his own unique style and delivery. Image and presentation is key in hip hop, something he clearly understands too, which is why the artist formerly known as Lecs Luther changed

his name to Rejjie Snow. Taking time to perfect his public persona, finish his education and learn the production tools of the musical trade are the priority right now.

With a sponge-like voracity to soak up artistic, literary and cultural influences, Rejjie Snow is a very young man on a very serious musical mission. In his own words “I want to be successful and look after all my friends and my city and give back to everyone... [and help get] the youths on the right path because right now the system is gone to sh*t and only favours the rich.”

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t he male shopper, who pretty much went missing at the onset of the recession, is buying again. The reason for all this attention to men is fairly obvious: since the recession, they have represented

the fastest-growing segment of the adult apparel market. Burberry CEO Angela Ahrendts made a point in a recent interview to say that there has been a spike in their menswear business; “Men are dressing up again”. Somewhere between 2008 and the present, men started caring about dressing and looking good.

While the gain in menswear is partly attributed to the economy, a bigger factor has likely been the broader interest in fashion. Anyone in doubt of the rising prominence of the menswear market need look no further than Louis Copeland. Almost one hundred years in the business and entering a fourth generation, their bespoke tailoring business is seeing a revival.

‘We have a tailor in every shop’ says Adrian Copeland Jnr. “I measure it up and style the look”. Louis Copeland employs twelve tailors in total, a couple of old schoolers remain but most are now foreign trained. Adrian goes on to explain that back in the 50s and 60s most suiting was made to measure, now it’s about ten percent of the business. They still own the premises on Great Strand Street, Dublin 1, which once housed up to forty tailors and continues to be where most of the bespoke work is carried out on behalf of the shops.

Adrian Jnr works in the Pembroke street shop along with father Adrian Snr. He talks me through the process, which begins with an appointment or simple walk-in. The fabric choice is limitless as they work off the same books as Saville Row and other mills from across Italy and Belgium. “There’s always going to be that classic guy, that chalk stripe” but men are more educated and confident now. “A lot of the requests now are guys coming in with something they have seen in a magazine, that sharp look”

Made to measure work is quite labour intensive but is a very important part of the Copeland company. “An analyst would probably say get rid of that part of the business now… but that’s intrinsically who we are and it’s a vital part”. “It’s a close personal relationship” explains Adrian Jnr. “Being an independent retailer, you are a bit more adaptable. That’s where I see us growing in the future, sticking to our roots. People are going back to quality and want craft back into things.”

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Garrett Pitcher

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C ian Corcoran and Acky Fakhry are in business together for less then a year but already they have

been trajected into the creative centre of the city. Since locating themselves at South Studios last February they have taken on a commission for the Crafts Council of Ireland, inviting them to create shelving for display at Design Week in London before traveling on to Brussels to be part of an installation to celebrate the upcoming Irish presidency of the European Union. They have designed one of Dublin’s new cult cafés, Brother Hubbard, where they engage with everything from the interior (including a sunken kitchen sink for displaying drinks) to the execution of graphic design in the space and have recently taken over an Eircom phone box with TANK collective, installing a drum machine beating out sounds of Dublin. Add to this list a refit for burrito bar Pablo Piccante, dining experiments with molecular gastronomy in the Science Gallery and a host of collaborations, they are needless to say attracting attention around town.

From café culture to public art installation Design Goat admit that at this point they have not said no to any of the projects that have come their way. The duo who take as much from the conceptual process of design as they do from hammering and sawing in the studio, credit their difference in taste and dichotomic approaches to their work as their driving creative force. After meeting in college and discovering a shared love for coffee Cian & Acky began working together with the self-initiated project of interior design for their own hero, champion barista

Colm Harmon at Third Floor Espresso. Their attention to detail has now become their calling card and attracted continued demand from a client base that are equally obsessive and inspired by the all- important particulars of their work.

With a clear objective to contribute to an Irish creative scene and develop their business here while producing work of international appeal, Design Goat are set to be a mainstay in the new stages of design and our city. Acky states that Dublin is not in any way a stumbling block for what they want to do and from this position they have attracted plenty of attention from abroad. There are even talks in the pipeline with a US company about the possibility of developing their very own coffee machine for mass production — an exciting prospect for the perfectionists who not so long ago brought their own coffee maker to college.

Looking forward to a lull in their schedule so that there will be an opportunity to focus on their personal work, potentially developing a range of products and investigating pop-up retail spaces, Design Goat are another encouraging sign of burgeoning creative life in our city.

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danielle Romeril is the name poised to enter into the fashion foreground. The

London/Dublin based womenswear designer already has an esteemed résumé of accolades and a long list of heavy weight fashion fans, but the future is all her own. With a degree from the Limerick School of Art and Design and a Masters from the Royal College of Art, London, Danielle studied under international names

Sharon Wauchob and Sinha-Stanic before going to work in the studios of Amanda Wakely and Alberta Ferretti, eventually this year setting up her own eponymous label.

Her Spring/Summer collection debut is a manicured mixture of ladylike draped silks and kimono inspired sleeves, tailored silhouettes in metallic leather, and couture t-shirt tops with laser cut details.

Her love and understanding of three-dimensional stand-work makes the pieces ultra-wearable, says Danielle. On trend for next seasons love of all things Asian, the collection incorporates original China inspired geometric prints. Danielle has recently showed her first collection at Somerset House for London Fashion Week and has been invited to take part in a showcase for established and

emerging Irish designers in London, presented by Thread Fashion Magazine, in association with the Crafts Council of Ireland. Fresh on the scene, Romeril is an exciting new talent to watch.

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Jo Linehan•

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Aidan O' Neill


The barbershop has always played a memorable role in a man’s life. Getting your haircut is a personal

thing and guys are giving it more thought these days. Where you get it cut, who cuts it, the experience and service all play their part. It’s a man’s time out, the equivalent of a plane journey without a mobile phone.

If you didn’t know Dublin city that well, you would not happen upon the Waldorf barbershop. It’s only clue being the classic red and white stripe barber pole highlighting the entrance and steps down to the basement shop, where it has been located since the 1970s. Liam Finnegan owns and runs the shop with his daughter Linda. They took it over in 1994 and set about restoring it to its former glories.

Liam, a veteran with methodical touches, has cut everyone’s hair from Frank Sinatra’s to your next-door neighbour’s. The Waldorf sees a clientele ranging from loyal pensioners through to modern day Teddy Boys. Built upon reputation and word of mouth this barbershop is likened to going back in a time machine. Full of vintage equipment gathered over the years since first opening in 1929, customers

listen to old 40s and 50s records whilst waiting their turn in the chair.

Men have recently begun to reclaim their confidence in grooming and this has translated into the surge in popularity of barbershops like the Waldorf. Men not only need to look sharp, they want to look sharp. Boldness of style is returning to the boardroom and bars alike thanks to shows like Mad Men and magazines like Monocle.

Traditions and time are treasured here. Badger brushes, shave talc and other paraphernalia line the shelves. You can almost imagine the stories from over the years that each chair could recount. There is a rare charm from a place where generations of the same family can come and experience a ceremony the same as their father before them; a genuinely special place.

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the Gallery of PhotoGraPhy was set uP in 1978 and moved to its PurPose built buildinG in temPle bar in 1995. who was behind the initial ConCePt ?John Osman founded the Gallery of Photography Ireland and worked there until 1997. He describes himself as ‘an enthusiastic amateur’ and is a collector. He put together about 150 shows for the Gallery, some from his collection and some from photographers he admired. The Osman collection includes examples from the entire history of photography and in 1999 the Gallery published a book about the collection called ‘The Lightning Strike’, this is now a collectors item.

with a non- Profit maKinG remit and arts entities bearinG the brunt of fundinG Cuts, what initiatives has the Gallery emPloyed to maintain its ProGrammes? We are collaborating with the wider photographic community with new initiatives such as next year’s SHOWCASE Symposium. This will focus attention on collecting photography – and aims to help stimulate photography sales with advice from private and institutional collectors. We are also continuing to advocate for public funding for contemporary photography – it is a strategically important art form for any democracy committed to social inclusion and arts participation, we are developing new programmes to target fund sources other than the Arts Council.

you’ve had two shows over the last twelve months, whiCh have been direCtly related to the City and its fashion/ youth Culture: where were you and thread. what was the PubliC’s resPonse to these shows?Where Were You opened to a full house and was the fastest selling book we have ever had in the Gallery of Photography. The book functions on so many different levels and is a unique example of the democratic language of photography. It mixed together generations of personal photographic memories and encouraged people to celebrate who they are by looking at where they were and what style they were expressing. So many people in this book recognise or know each other and this was an interesting aspect to the exhibition and quite unique to Dublin, a community gathered. The Thread exhibition was very exciting for similar reasons and celebrated the contemporary view. It is wonderful to see so many creatives gift their talents to a project and invite an audience free to the performance. Can you tell us about the Gallery of PhotoGraPhy’s annual artist award and this year ’s winner PatriCK hoGan?Patrick Hogan was selected by a panel of twelve leading Irish curators from over 180 artists’ submissions. Patrick's show has transcended our expectations and is one of the most exciting new bodies of work to emerge in recent years. At the heart of this beautiful and

provocative work is a questioning of whether it is possible for photography to visually represent or make real our immediate emotional and physical landscapes.

how do you Go about CuratinG a show? what does the Gallery looK for? We look for talent and evidence of a committed and considered approach to the medium. Technical perfection is not a requirement – it’s much more about the meanings and the emotions the images convey.

PeoPle are now Constantly taKinG PiCtures for soCial networKinG; new teChnoloGy at our finGertiPs has Created Possibly an unhealthy obsession. how is this refleCtinG on the world of PhotoGraPhy? Technology drives the growth of photography and its obsession is due largely to its simplicity but also because of the communicative possibilities. We don’t always know what is being said or understood but the language is only about 180 years old. It has changed how humanity views itself and the world of photography is still in its infancy. is ireland holdinG its own at the moment with PhotoGraPhiC talent ? are there any PhotoGraPhers we should be watChinG out for?You bet! There is a real burgeoning of photography in Ireland at the

moment. Five of Ireland’s hot names in photography will be on display in the SHOWCASE SELECT exhibition in December. Come along and judge for yourself!

what Kind of Courses and serviCes are on offer at the Gallery? The Gallery offers everything from entry-level courses in both digital and analogue photography to exhibition preparation tutorials. We have interested and experienced tutors covering all genres of photographic practice and printing and our bookshop carries over 2000 publications.

what has been your favourite show in the Gallery to date and what would be your dream show to host ?We couldn’t possibly single out just one... Unless it’s the next one!

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The Gillette Masters of Style Series, an exhibition capturing the city in a

collection of portraits will be showcased at the National Gallery of Photography

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