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It’s been almost two weeks since I boarded the plane to attend DLT’s 4-day extravaganza in Malta and I can genuinely say that it was the most incredible party-holiday experience I’ve ever had in my adult life.

His flows are potent, to put it mildly, packing a punch over the polished instrumentals of the track...

Following the release of her new EP ‘HOME’, GUAP hopped on a zoom call with Latanya. Read more below.

GUAP spent the day getting to know INFAMOUSIZAK as he tells us all about keeping it outside the box, constantly switching lanes and the freedom he finds in his creativity.

Photography by: Silvia Draz

Premiering exclusively on GUAP, Limerick rapper God Knows has made his return with revitalising new single ‘TWELVE 61’.

This week features fresh tracks from Joony, Sainté, Foushée, Cal1stro, Loshh & M.I.A

The heartfelt themes in Kadeem’s songwriting are an extension of his sensitive, empathetic observations. To him, love informs most facets of life in some way or another.

DEJA’s poignant and blithe singing floods the staccato beat like a torrent of sudden rain. A kiss and wave to a casual lover over whom she has ultimate command.

The rhythm feels butterfly-like as it flutters beneath North London’s cityboymoe and Gdup; and as always when the pair come together, their gentle melodic cadences complement one another faultlessly

Spitting mercilessly over the Parkedup produced beat. “I’m scarping the mould off pipe dreams that never got sold”...

Following Olubiyi Thomas' previous Spring/Summer 2022 collection, Let it Rain, the Spring/Summer 2023 Phoenix Rising is an organic progression for the designer. The Phoenix is the emblem of the collection which in various cultures symbolises transformation, reincarnation, and resurrection. Wild and powerful, the mythological creature is often depicted and associated with fire and ash, which are encoded in the main themes and shades of the collection. 

The runway presented a seamless transition from daytime beachwear to all-night-long dancing fits, with Robinson enhancing her tye-dying and knitted pointelle lycra techniques, including more recycled denim metallic foiling on crochet. “Dripping in Colour” lit up the runway with an accurate selection of colours intended to stimulate positive emotions and encourage mental wellbeing.

This season, the collection was showcased simultaneously with the screening of ‘On Freedom Of Movement (wi de muv)’, a film curated and directed by Julianknxx, a frequent Labrum collaborator, produced in partnership with LABRUM & ODI for the Africa-Europe Mayors’ Dialogue. 

On Saturday 18th June, GUAP Magazine will host a pop-up event to spotlight emerging designers and fashion brands in London.

Whimsigoth offers a fairytale-inspired take on gothic fashion, birthing a fantastical aesthetic for those who embrace both darkness and feminine, fairy-like grace in equal measures. Think new-wave edginess topped with an otherworldly twist, less Disney fairytale and more Brother’s Grimm. 

There’s no doubt that wearing Union Jack apparel has a connection to Great Britain, but we can argue that fashion has repurposed the meaning of the flag. The print can range from being purposefully disrespectful to the intended meaning to just showing appreciation to British culture separate from politics. 

It’s not just everyone’s favourite, eye-roll-inducing Y2K nostalgia craze making waves anymore. Principal partner of London Fashion Week, Clearpay, a buy now, pay later platform, released its Bi-Annual Fashion & Beauty Trend Report last month, pinpointing a spike in the popularity of 60s and 70s inspired pieces. According to their buying habits, the great British public is moving on, or moving back, to different nostalgic fashion eras.

We have all become accustomed to collaborations, but putting price points aside, can we really say that the latest collaborations between high fashion houses and sportswear brands have been nothing more than a slight extension of said brands’ aesthetic and identity transferred onto a silhouette from a sporting brand’s archives? The answer is no.

Bringing people around the world together in the name of sport, brands have routinely tapped players like Russell Westbrook, PJ Tucker or LeBron James, who are known for their off-the-court style in their campaigns. The success of these campaigns have been a key driver in the NBA’s move into the luxury market. As players are often in Louis Vuitton, Prada, Dior and other luxury fashion houses, with this collaboration, the NBA is formalising its ties with luxury fashion brands.

It’s been almost two weeks since I boarded the plane to attend DLT’s 4-day extravaganza in Malta and I can genuinely say that it was the most incredible party-holiday experience I’ve ever had in my adult life.

The jewel in the GUAP crown. 5 years in the making. In the heart of London... GUAP Gala is here.

Ryan Lanji always knew that he would be destined for stardom. And now set to present a BBC Three show titled “The Big Proud Party Agency”, he is nothing short of that dream.

Courageous, confident, and purely unstoppable; the ‘Luxurious Woman’ finds herself at the peak of her potential. With the world at her feet, she takes extravagance to new heights which appears nonsensical to the everyday person.

Catch these must-see exhibitions opening in June, and get your art fix for the summer.

Since March 2022, we’ve been supporting flat 70 with the promotion of their monthly ‘Culture Club’ initiative that brings young art enthusiasts together to visit shows at local galleries, as a group, for free.

3 years since the last in-person celebrations, Pride returns to the London streets and it's set to be bigger than ever.

We're living in a time of firsts. Many of the faces that we see on our screens are making huge strides to represent their communities, so do we still need representation in the same way we used to?

With all of the great theatre in London at the moment, GUAP are providing you with a look ahead at some of the upcoming shows in London this June.

Whether you're interested in a YA love story or a grief-healing journey, we've got you covered. Find your next read in this varied list of new book releases.