Feb/Mar 2010

February/March 2010 Subscribe now to see it all!

CULTURE LOVES.  LIVING ON A PRAYER.  
Is everybody talking at you? Is the white noise of life sometimes almost too much to bear? Do you gaze into the void and sometimes wonder whether society has simply surrendered to a soft lethargy about the world in which we live? But, as this century heralds a new decade, with the daily reminder that the weather’s gone a bit crazy and, after a year where many would say we witnessed the worst financial crash in 80 years, here at culture we see nothing but blue sky. To our eyes 2009 was the spirit of our universe imposing correction... an admonition that if we in the West don’t think differently about our ever-increasing voraciousness, Mother Nature might not be quite as forgiving.

Sure, there’s plenty to do about Climate Change and getting our finances back in order, but we truly feel a softer, kinder world is emerging full of beauty, balance and joy. Those Masters of the Universe who tallied their joyless successes in bullion are giving way to those of us who don’t measure life as one great balance sheet. Sure, hard cold cash can buy you many things, but at the end of the day you can’t eat money.In our space we wish to celebrate a richness of spirit and a generosity of purpose. Please join us on our amazing journey in Twenty10. Laugh, love, live large and re-engage those five senses to what has real worth, purpose and that which is truly spiritual to you – whomever or whatever Deity you offer your prayer.

Space. The Department Store.

Isn’t it amazing what a cup of tea and a haircut can bring about? For super stylist Lucy Vincent-Marr and her good friend, über-designer Karen Walker, their chat about creating a boutique shopping environment on Auckland’s north shore started some seriously creative juices flowing.

Noise. Paving Paradise?

Ah the summery days and balmy nights, don't they just spell magic! It's the festive season, family fun, backyard BBQs, swimming pools, freshly mown grass and sweet summer storms that bring such delight. There is only one thing missing in this wondrous season... oh yes, celebrating life with NOISE!

United Colours

Photographer: Jennifer Stenglein Hair: James Nicholson for KEVIN.MURPHY Make-up: Chantelle Baker Stylist: Vass Arvanitis Model: Nikki @ FRM

Lady Marmalade

Photographer: Jason Ierace @DLM Hair & Makeup: Sarah Laidlaw @ DLM using ghd and il Makiage Model: Emilia Nilsson @ Chadwick

Life In A Loft

Photography: Michael Armstrong Hair & makeup: Kate Lee @ DLM Styling: Elsie Rowcliffe, using Cheap Monday, Current Elliott and Friedrich Gray from Live Fashion Models: Annabella Barber @ Priscillas; Samantha Basalari and Nathan Jolliffe @ Chadwick

It's A Man's World

Photography: Antony Nobilo Hair and grooming: Luke Anthony @ SOHO Management Styling: Sally Dixon Models: Rory and Dennis @ M&P Models Thanks to Rich @ Snap Studios, London

Copyright culture Magazine 2010