Category: GUAP Magazine
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__ BLACKLIST 23’ We’re back and it feels like only yesterday we were celebrating 5 years of The BLACKLIST. Wehave seen highs and we have seen lows, but continue to work hard to give you the incrediblelist of BLACKLISTERS we deem to be the future and as they stand, our present. 6 years on we…
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![DEBBIE-THE SONGSTRESS ON THE RISE [@DEBBIE_]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Debbie-1-1140x850.jpg)
Debbie, the soulful South London star, has the world falling in love with her “raw, layered melodies” and vulnerable lyricism. She’s gone from singing at open mic nights to currently being signed to 0207 Def Jam and even co-writing songs with Stormzy for his latest album, This Is What I Mean. Debbie is refreshingly honest,…
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![South Africa’s Kaien Cruz on Identity, Upbringing and Fusing Genre [@KAIENCRUZ]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/DSC06578-960x850.jpeg)
Genre-blending R&B model/artist, Kaien Cruz hails from South Africa. Early on in their career, they opened up for Justin Bieber while he was in South Africa, and they haven’t taken their foot off the pedal since, going from strength to strength while blending Afro sounds and R&B. Kat: Are there any elements of your upbringing…
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This month Dr. Martens continues their commitment to supporting the next generation of talent by launching Made Strong and 14XX. Since its inception in 1960, Dr. Martens have been synonymous with resilience and representation; these initiatives ensure that this core part of the brand’s DNA is ingrained in the future and not just the past.…
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Celebrating Creative Resilience with Emerging Talent In a world where creative industries are saturated with talent, the journey to success is often marked by soul-searching, hustling, and sacrifices. To pay homage to the spirit of resilience and creativity that drives emerging artists, Dr. Martens, the iconic British footwear brand, teamed up with SBTV. The campaign…
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This year, we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Hip Hop, a genre that has made an unforgettably significant mark on the global music scene. Endorsed by British icon, Trevor Nelson, the ‘UNION BLACK: Sounds of a Nation‘ online exhibition is a remarkable collaboration between Google Arts & Culture and YouTube, curated to mark this historic…
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Closing off Fashion season we had a range of powerful shows in Paris Fashion Week, shows that encompassed the luxury, history and innovation associated with the city. We saw emotional runways dedicated to past founders, and elements of design and craftsmanship that wowed audiences. Here are our top 5 shows from PFW Spring/Summer 24. Schiaparelli…
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In an era where one can make a living from sharing your life, the outward representation of self has never been more commercialised. From fashion influencers to podcast hosts, more and more people are using social media to curate a persona for financial gain. This has produced a new revenue stream for a generation that…
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Kemi Gbadebo is the visionary founder and creative director behind the luxury British fashion brand Gbadebo, which is currently blazing a path and leaving exceptional successes in its wake. Her journey is not just about designing stylish and sustainable clothing but also about empowering the next generation of designers to be and think more about…
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Whilst SS24 fashion month is still rolling on, it’s definitely not Spring yet! What we have been seeing at the SS24 shows and events however, is the fashionistas of the 4 major fashion cities rocking their favourite pieces from last season; AW23. So, here are the 8 trends we expect to see in stores this…